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 Loraine Backus, 92, of Little Rock. Shannon Shadell Cullins, 43, of North Little Rock.

James Robert Haynes, 71, of Little Rock.

Alice E. Moore, 90, of Little Rock. Willard Delane Pruitt, 84, of Jacksonville.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS AUSTIN Sharae Elizabeth Bryant, 34.

BALD KNOB David Anderson, 51.

BATESVILLE Cynthia “Lady Bug” Mae Canada, 50.

BEEDEVILLE Charlotte Herndon, 90.

BENTON Kimberly Kimsey-Harness.

CAMDEN Lee Ramey, 29.

CAVE CITY Robert Upchurch, 60.

CONWAY Sandra Louise Anthony, 31.

Billy Duffield, 85.

Nell Dean Jones Keathley, 87.

FLOYD Robbie J. Webb, 85.

HARRISON Karen Landrum, 40.

HAZEN Robert (Bobby) Harper Jr., 75. HEBER SPRINGS Ralph Byrd Screeton, 71.

HERMITAGE Edward Adams Sr., 78.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Norine Cunniff, 79.

JUDSONIA Laura Jean Tatreau, 53.

McGEHEE Kathleen Reed, 84.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Robert “Bob” Solomon, 84.

NEWBURG James Charles Cooper, 78.

OAK GROVE COMMUNITY Dorothy Stone, 94.

PINE BLUFF Audrey Brenke Gustek, 87.

SAFFELL Debra Ann Doyle, 58.

SPRINGDALE Rebecca Sue Baird, 52.

WONDERVIEW Charles B. Stover, 39.

WYNNE Laura Simpson Beene, 86.

OUT-OF-STATE MEMPHIS Albert Herman Pais Jr., 89.

Pulaski County

LORAINE BACKUS, 92, of Little Rock, went to be with theLord, Saturday, December 21, 2013. She was born December 23, 1920, to William Lee Billingsley and Bessie Simmons Billingsley in Palestine, Ark.

Loraine was a member of St. James United Methodist Church for many years. She worked in the insurance business underwriting national square dance competitions for a number ofyears, and she and her husband won many national square dancing titles. She loved her family, faith, and fulfilling her role as homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, James L. Byrd and Howard L. Backus and her brother Billy Jean Billingsley. Those remaining to cherish her memory include two sons, Kim (Pricilla) Backus and Howard (Colleen) Backus all of Little Rock; daughter, Pam (Jed) Hollan of Jonesboro; seven grandchildren: John Hollan, Mark Hollan, Shannon Bethune, Cameron Backus, Courtney Backus Norton, Jacquelyn Harrison, and Kelsey Backus; four great-grandchildren: Deklan, Austin, Derek, and Tyler; and her brother Audelle Billingsely.

A private burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 (501) 224-8300. Please consider making contributions in Loraine’s memory to St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72212 (501) 217-6700 or to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation of Arkansas, 904 Autumn Rd. Ste. 500, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 (501) 202-4399 in lieu of flowers. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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SHANNON SHADELL CULLINS, 43, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013. She was a member of ThatChurch in Sherwood. She was previously employed by Baptist Health in Little Rock and Arkansas Children’s Hospital inthe Pharmacy Departments. She was an entrepreneur and laterbecame independent and self employed. Her favorite thing in life was spending time with her children and family.

She is survived by her husband of 17 years, ShawnCullins; sons, Chase Cagle and Parker Cullins, all of North Little Rock; daughter, Morgan Cullins, of Shreveport, Louisiana; grandchildren, Noah and T.J., Jr.; father and stepmother, Joe and Pam Shadell, of North Little Rock; brother, Joey Shadell and wife Vicki of Perryville; father and mother-in-law, Blake and Sandy Vann of Columbia, Mississippi; 10 nieces and nephews and a host of other family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Mobley Shadell; sister, Tammy Wilson; brother, Timothy (Bimbo) Shadell and stepbrother, Jeff Southard.

Memorials may be made to ThatChurch, 901 East Kiehl Ave., Sherwood, Arkansas 72120. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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JAMES ROBERT HAYNES, age 71, of Little Rock passed away December 21, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sharon Haynes; mother, Marguerite Layton of Benton, Ark.; two sisters, Judy Baker and June Haynes both of Malvern, Ark. and two nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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ALICE E. MOORE, age 90, of Little Rock passed away December 20, 2013. She is survived by two sons: Brent and Mark Moore, both of Little Rock. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. December 27 at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Arrangements by Roller Funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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WILLARD DELANE PRUITT, age 84, of Jacksonville passed awayon Sunday, December 22, 2013. He was born May 31, 1929 in Bel-Air, Maryland to the late Leonard and Gladys Pruitt. He retired after 26 years in the United States Air Force, later retiring from UAMS after 20 years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his loving wife Louise Pruitt, children; Susan Williams, Mike Pruitt, Rick Pruitt, David Pruitt, Steve Pruitt, siblings; Theda Johnson, Leonard Pruitt both of Maryland, Thelma Hendricks of Texas, eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association www.heart. org. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory. (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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AUSTIN - Sharae Elizabeth Bryant, age 34, of Austin, went tobe with her Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2013. She was born on November 27, 1979, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a mother who adored and lived for her children; herfour kids were the center-piece of her world. Moreover, she loved God with all her heart and always had her family in church attendance at McArthur Assembly of God. If she were here today, she would say to you, “Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life, no person cometh to the father but by me!” John 14:6.

As her eldest son Cole said, “I loved my mom more than my own life, she was a walking example of how a person should live, and I know Heaven has gained an angel.” Furthermore his mom would say “O Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me” - Psalms 30:2.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lavern Jones of Beebe. She is survived by her four children, Cole, Carson, Charlie Mac, and Cate of Austin, her parents, Marvin and Sharol Jones of Cabot, brother, Brett Jones of Little Rock, a sister, Christa Attaway (Brandon) of Conway, grandparents, David and Sharon Barnett, Marvin R. Jones of Beebe with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 26, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. at McArthur Assembly of God Church in Jacksonville with funeral services on Friday December 27, 2013, commencing at 10 a.m. also at McArthur Assembly of God Church. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Sharae Bryant Children’s Trust account at any Centennial Bank location to care for her remaining four children. Funeral services are provided by Moore’s Funeral Home of Cabot (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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BALD KNOB - David “Big Dave” Anderson, 51, died Sunday, December 22, 2013. He was born March 24, 1962, in Searcy, Arkansas. Dave was a long time heavy equipment operator and pipeline supervisor. He met friends where ever he went. He had a heart of gold, was fun loving, and never met a stranger. Dave loved his work and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Big Dave will be missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his father, Everett Anderson and his wife Charlotte of Bald Knob; his mother, JoAnne Brock of Russell; a brother, Darrell Anderson of Russell; niece, Kaylee Jo Anderson; nephew, Andy Anderson; step-brother, Toby Dallas of Bald Knob; step-sister, Penny Dallas of Bald Knob; and step-nephews, Tyler and Jake Dallas. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Howard and Lorene O’Neal and Fred and Ella Anderson.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 26, 2013, at the Central Baptist Church in Bald Knob from 10 a.m. to noon. Services will be at 2 p.m. at the church.Interment will follow in the Shady Grove Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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BATESVILLE - Cynthia “Lady Bug” Mae Canada, 50, of Batesville died December 16, 2013. Survivors: brothers, Kennard Canada, Ronnie DeVance; aunt, Estell Rucker; nephews, Lewis Canada, Darrel Canada; Kenneth Michael DeVance; nieces, Latrice Love, Krystyna Tate. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Batesville. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment: Oaklawn Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BEEDEVILLE - Charlotte Herndon, 90, of Beedeville died Saturday. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Sweeny; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a multitude of nieces, nephews, great and great-greatnieces and nephews. Funeral service: 2 p.m. Thursday at Beedeville Church of Christ. Interment: Eightmile Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, 1 p.m.-service. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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BENTON - Kimberly Renee Kimsey-Harness was born in Benton, Arkansas, on April 1, 1965. She graduated from Benton High School in 1983. Kim worked for Carlton-Bates. She is survived by her husband, mother and step-father, two siblings, and nine nieces and nephews.Kim was preceded in death by her father. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Ashby Funeral Home.

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CAMDEN - Lee Ramey, 29, passed away December 22, 2013, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 27, at Proctor Funeral Home in Camden. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CAVE CITY - Robert Upchurch, 60, of Cave City died Sunday. Survivors: wife, SandraUpchurch; sons, Bruce Upchurch and Adam Upchurch; daughter, Rebecca Upchurch; four grandchildren. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ward Cemetery in Strawberry and under the direction of Roller-Crouch-McGee Funeral Home of Cave City. There was no visitation. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Sandra Louise Anthony passed away December 21st, 2013. She was born March 5th, 1982. Sandra was a resident at Conway Human Development Center, and a member of the CHDC Chapel. Sandra was a proud Special Education graduate of Conway High School. She loved all music especially her many keyboards.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother and step-father, Claretta and Brett Walker; father and step-mother, Mark and Noelle Anthony; brother, Jimmy Anthony and wife Sarah of Bryant; and other siblings, Alexis, Madison and Michael Anthony; grandparents, Sam Pruitt of Greenbrier, Jimmy D. Anthony, Freda Johnson Anthony, and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Walker of Owasso, Okla.; aunts and uncles, Walter Pruitt, Kelly Davis (Randy), Wesley Pruitt (Hope), Tina Seals; and a host of cousins and other loving family members. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Wilma Jean Pruitt, and her great-grandparents.

Pallbearers: Canton Davis, Bay Pruitt, Tyrel Sloan, Garet Davis. A visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 26th, 2013, at the Roller McNutt funeral home in Greenbrier. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 27th, 2013, in the Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Conway Human Development Center and to Conway Regional Medical Center for their exceptional care given to Sandra.

Memorials may be given to the Conway Human Development Center Volunteer Council. For online obituary www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Billy Duffield, 85, 350 Grandview Heights left hisearthly home for his new Heavenly Home, Sunday December 22, 2013. Billy was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Luke Duffield of Pottsville, Ark. Billy accomplishedmany feats, he with the help of his family built Souter Construction, which provided many people with Jobs to support their families. He never knew an 8 hour day. Most days beginning with his exercise to help with a heart problem he developed at an early age. He was an avid supporter of the Arkansas Razorbacks, and the ABC Boxing Club.

He began this life with the help of his wife of 66 years Ernestine Crow of Dardanelle, Ark. To this blessed reunion came their greatest pride, their two sons. God blessed them with Larry and Randy Duffield. Randy married Katy Traffanstedt, and from this marriage he was able to enjoy the love of a grandson Blake Duffield, and he added to this family wife Leslie Magee.

And as important as family Billy was blessed with many friends, but one extra ordinary that God blessed him with for many years; Jimmy Younts stoodby him in good times as they attended many sports events. As Billy’s health became worse he stood by him traveling to hospitals and wherever he could be of help he was there. Besides his immediate family he had surviving him brother and sisters; Margaret Taylor, Ronnie Duffield, Carolyn Kendrick all who live in Pope County and Linda Duffield of Amelia Island, FL, many nephews, nieces and a host of friends. We thought of the perfect scripture for Billy found in II Timothy 4 verses 6-8: “6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love hisappearing.”

Pallbearers: Charlie Stewart, Ryan Oneil, Luke Hayes, Ozell Nelson, Luke Duffield, David Duffield. Honorary Pallbearers: Dr. Robert Thurlby, Jim Younts, Bill Carder, Odell Pfiefer, Dr. CD Williams.

A Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2013, with Reverend Jim Huffman officiating, at Central Baptist Church in Conway, Ark. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Church. In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to the charity of your choice. For online obituary www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Nell Dean Jones Keathley died Sunday, December 22, 2013 in Conway, Arkansas. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 26, at 11 a.m. at McNew Cemetery in Greenbrier with Pastor Ken Jordan officiating. Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Funeral Home in Conway. Online guestbook: www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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FLOYD - Robbie J. Webb passed away December 21, 2013.She was born August 19, 1928, to Homer and Keneal Moye.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Roy Dale Webb. She is survived by her sister, PeggyMiller of Searcy; her children, Sharon Barrentine and her husband Ron, of Beebe; Vivian Thompson of Cabot; and Dale Webb and his wife, Mary Jane, of Floyd. She was a wonderful “Maw-Maw” to grandchildren: Cheryl Rowe, Travis Barrentine, Becky Tyree, Ryan Webb, Drew Webb and Sarah Thompson. Also nine great-grandchildren: Caleb, Nathan, Grant, and Brooke Barrentine; Gavin and Devin Tyree; Peyton and Kaitlyn Webb and Brayden Thompson. Mrs. Webb was affectionately known as “Ms. Jackie” to friends and family. She was a life long Baptist.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 26, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home.Funeral service will be Friday, December 27, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home with the Reverend Mark Quick officiating. Burial will be at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Beebe. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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HAZEN - Robert (Bobby) Harper, 75 of Hazen died December 15, 2013. He was a retired plumber, a Mason, and a member of Center Point Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Howard Harper, Sr. and LaBelle Harper; 4 brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Tommie Harper of Carlisle; daughter, Cathrine Gray of Scott; son, Timothy Harper of Hazen; three grandchildren, Samuel, Ross, and Lane Harper of Hazen; one sister, Betty Grabnik of Hazen and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Monday, December 23 at the Center Point Cemetery. Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Ralph Byrd Screeton, Jr., 71, of HeberSprings passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013. He was born October 16, 1942 in Snake Island, Arkansas to Ralph B. Screeton, Sr. and Harriette E. Mahare Screeton and raisedin Carlisle. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, was a small business entrepreneur, and a regional automotive parts salesman. He studied at University of Arkansas Conway and was a soccer coach. He was a Vietnam veteran, Gulf War veteran and in the Cuban Crisis, while serving in the Air Force, Air Force Reserves and the Army National Guard for 20 years.

He is survived by his children, Ralph Screeton III (Teresa), Ben Screeton (Amy), Jamie Screeton (Carrie) and Misty Ann Elston; grandchildren, Ralph Screeton IV, Farris Screeton, Haylea Screeton, Jagger Screeton, Dylan Screeton and Mia-Grace Screeton; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Grace Screeton and Parker Coy Screeton; brothers and sisters, Kenneth Russell Screeton, Harriette Sharlene Screeton and JudyGaylene Hosto. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters, Billy Lewis Screeton, Carlton Brickard Screeton; Eldean Screeton Carpenter, Ricky Lynn Screeton; and his wife, JudyAnn Screeton.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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HERMITGE - Edward Adams Sr., age 78, of Hermitage, Ark. died Saturday December 21, at Cornerstone Hospital in Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral services 10 a.m. Friday, December 27, Frazer’s Chapel. Burial Union Hill Cemetery at Ingalls, Ark. by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 26, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Norine Cunniff, 79, Hot Springs Village died December 21, 2013. Born on September 26, 1934 to Charles and Dorothy Holloran of Mechanicville , N.Y. There will be a private family service. Memorials can be made to Garland County Animal Shelter. Arrangements by CedarVale funeral Home. Guests may register at http://www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com/.

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JUDSONIA - Laura Jean Tatreau, 53, of Judsonia, wentto be with her Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2013. She was born on Sunday, December 11, 1960 in Manassas, Virginia to Walter Ambrose and Marie Teeter Trick.

She was aregistered nurse by profession and a member of River of Life Church of Judsonia.

She leaves to cherish her memory, husband Dean Tatreau of Judsonia; sons, Travis Feurt (Ariel) of Searcy, Andy Tatreau of Judsonia and William Feurt, III of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; daughters, Amber Lusk (Chris) of Judsonia and Tina Dixon (Darrell) of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; parents, Walter and Marie Trick of Haymarket, Virginia; sisters, Rhonda Forrester of Gibsonston, Florida, Pamela Lewis of Front Royal, Virginia, Lisa Trick of Haymarket, Virginia and Melissa Smith of Brandon, Florida; 11 grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2013, 6-8 p.m., at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel in Searcy (501) 268-3546. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2013 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in White County Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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McGEHEE - Kathleen Reed, 84, of McGehee, Arkansas died December 23, 2013 at Lake Village Nursing & Rehab in Lake Village, Arkansas. Kathleen was born in Jerusalem, Arkansas on August 15, 1929 to the late James M. and Nora Reid Nichols. Kathleen owned and operated Kathleen’s Fashion Shop for over 25 years and also, worked for Model Dry Goods for many years. She loved to make porcelain dolls, enjoyed sewing, cooking, and working in her yard.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Reed. Survivors include her son, Paul (Betty) Reed of Conway, Ark.; daughter, Pam (James) Graves of McGehee, Ark.; grandchildren, Jim (Tanya) Daniels of McGehee, Ark., Kim (Ty) Wilkerson of Searcy, Ark., Tim (Nicole) Reed of Sherwood, Ark., Meredith Reed of Little Rock, Ark.; numerous great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m., Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee. Burial will be at McGehee Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of McGehee, Ark. or your preferred charity. Online guest book may be signedat www.griffinculpepper.com

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Robert “Bob” Solomon, 84, of Mountain View, Arkansas died December 22, at Batesville. Survivors are wife Norma, children Robert, Marty, Lisa, and Robin. Services are December 24, 2013 at Roller Coffman Chapel in Mountain View at 2 p.m. Burial at Alco Cemetery. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NEWBURG - James Charles Cooper, 78, died December 21. Funeral service will be Friday, December 27 at 2 p.m. at Howard Memorial Funeral Chapel in Melbourne. Burial: Flat Rock Cemetery near Brockwell, Arkansas. Visitation: Thursday, December 26 from 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne.

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OAK GROVE COMMUNITY - Dorothy Stone, 94, of Oak Grove Community died Friday, December 20, 2013. Survivors, daughter, Lois Hughes; daughter-inlaw, Jean Stone; sister, Ruby Jean Cates; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. Visitation, Thursday, December 26, 6-8 p.m., Regency, Malvern. Service, Friday, December 27, 2 p.m., Regency. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Audrey Brenke Gustek, age 87, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday, December 22, 2013. Her husband, Edward S. Gustek predeceased her October 17,1974. Survivors include a son, Greg Gustek and wife Rhonda. Funeral services: Thursday, 11 a.m. at Fuller Hale-South Chapel with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Online condolences: Fuller-Funerals.com.

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SAFFELL - Debra Ann Doyle, 58, of Saffell died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Cord Baptist Church located at Cord. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery, near Saffell. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.

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WONDERVIEW - Charles B. Stover, age 39, of Wonderview,passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013. He was born August 24, 1974 in Morrilton, Arkansas, a son of Danny L. Stover and Delene “Chism” Stover. Charles was an Auto BodyTech at Halters Body Shop. He enjoyed cattle farming, especially hunting and fishing with his daughters. He was a member and a former Deacon of the Harding Street Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Guinn Stover of Wonderview; children, Sydney Stover, Mary Kate Stover, and Lillian Stover, all of the home; parents, Danny L. Stover and Delene Chism Stover of Plumerville; a brother, Clay B. Stover and wife Alisha of Plumerville; grandmother, Odelphia Chism of Plumerville; nephew and nieces, Emily and Landon Stover, Brooke Alvey, Jake Alvey, Kyndall Cox, and Taylor Cox.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 27, at the Downtown Church of Christ with Mr. Charles Bane and Mr. Neal Chism officiating. Burial will be at Plummerville Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, at the Harding Street Church of Christ. Memorial may be made to the Harding Street Church of Christ, 906 Harding St. Morrilton, Ark. 72110. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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WYNNE - Laura Simpson Beene of Wynne, Arkansas, died on December 21, 2013 in Springdale, Arkansas. Laura was the first child of Samuel Lowell Simpson and Virginia Jones Simpson Billingslea.

She was preceded in death by her husband Guy Marvin Beene and son Guy Marvin Beene, Jr. She is survived by daughters, Cozette Beene Vaught and Hannah Beene-Lowder, and husband Larry; granddaughter, Leslie Vaught Monroe, and husband John; grandsons, Lloyd Beene Vaught, and wife Jessica, and Harrison Beene Lowder; great-grandchildren, William Beene Monroe, Hallie Laura Lucy Vaught, and Robert Charles Beene Vaught; sister, Marion Simpson Curtner; nephew, Byron Duke Curtner, and wife Terry; and great-nephews Russell Byron Curtner and Travis Adams Curtner.

Prior to her illness, Laura was honored to be a member of P.E.O. (Chapter AY), Mid-Southern Watercolorists, Wynne Baptist Church, and Crowley’s Ridge Tennis Ladies. In honor of her lifelong support of Cross County Public Library, memorials may be sent to 410 E. Merriman Ave., Wynne, Ark., 72396. Her family is also grateful for the ministry and support of Wynne Presbyterian Church, and memorials may be sent to 1735 E. Poplar Ave., Wynne, Ark., 72396.

A graveside service will be held at Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne, Ark.

Cremation arrangements handled by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home of Fayetteville, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

Out-of-state

MEMPHIS - Albert Herman Pais, Jr., 89, died Saturday, December 21, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Amy A. Pais (née Claghorn); a son, Albert Louis Pais(Roxana); a sister Norris L. Major (Paul). Graveside services: 2 p.m. Thursday, December 26th at Pine Crest Memorial Park, Alexander, Ark. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to World Services for the Blind, 2811 Fair Park, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Rd., Memphis, Tennessee 38115 (901) 546-0910.