Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY Virginia A. Sax Brissey, 81, of Little Rock.

Vida David Bullock, 60, of Little Rock.

Nathaniel Hughes Sr., 67, of Mabelvale.

Dale Wayne Mauldin, 72, of Jacksonville.

Rita May Walker McClure, 67, of Little Rock.

Don Orr, 83, of Little Rock.

Bernard Hampton “Bubba” Sharp, 95, of Little Rock.

Michael Ray Stalnaker, 34, of Little Rock.

Frederick Dean Taylor, 45, of Little Rock.

Willie Mae Temple, 94, of North LIttle Rock.

Vivian Martin Warner, 90, of Little Rock.

Betsy L. Williams, 50, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BAUXITE Barbara Crook Gray, 69.

BENTON Linda Sheridan, 72.

Travis Lee White, 65.

FAIRFIELD BAY Christine Sanderson Ott, 88.

GURDON Clarence Haltom, 85.

HELENA-WEST HELENA Joyce Lee Johns, 81.

HOT SPRINGS Willie Aline Greening, 91.

JONESBORO Johnny Franklin Cater, 75.

JUDSONIA Linda Louise Nixon, 75.

Laura Jean Tatreau, 53.

MANNING James Edward Jones, 67.

MELBOURNE Letha Garner Raney, 74.

MONTICELLO Jewel Agnes Pierce Cooper, 78.

PINE BLUFF Harold Scott Terrall, 83.

Hubert Williams, 86.

PLUMERVILLE Lucious Rice, 78.

SEARCY Norma Lee Aklestad, 75.

SHERIDAN Fannie Myrtle Carson Crutchfield, 91.

SPRINGDALE Weldon Homer Deen, 79.

SWIFTON Virginia Barnett, 80.

OUT-OF-STATE DES MOINES, Iowa Harold James Wells, 77.

BELLBROOK, Ohio Sam W. Allen, 58.

Pulaski County

VIRGINIA A. BRISSEY (nee Sax), 81, of Little Rock passed away Dec. 22, 2013. Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204 on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, followed by a Celebration of Life reception.

Please share your messages of love, comfort and support to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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VIDA DAVID BULLOCK of Little Rock, Ark. passed from thisearth at 11:36 on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 at MD Anderson hospital in Houston, Texas from complications due to cancer.

Vida was born in Little Rock, Ark.on Feb. 22, 1953 to the late Dr. Neylon David M.D. and the late Gloria David. She was the older of two children. Vida is survived by her husband, Bob Bullock of Little Rock and her sister, Sandy David Miller and husband Larry Miller of Hot Springs.

Raised in Brinkley Arkansas she was a 1971 graduate and Majorette of Brinkley High School. Vida went on to graduate from UAMS college of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Nurse Practitioner. She specialized in Pediatrics starting in Neo Natal Intensive care and later specializing in clinical pediatric care where she valued the ability to work with the same families over a period of years. The majority of her later years, 1993 to 2012, were spent at Little Rock Children’s Clinic where she retired.

Vida was a unique individual who could light up a room when she entered. She had the ability to bring joy and laughter to those around her without even trying. Vida was a diehard Razorback whose earliest memory is of sitting on her daddy’s shoulders at a Razorback game. Her family raised Boxer dogs and she was never without a beloved Boxer in her home.

Vida was a loving and faithful wife. She and her husband traveled often and her love of life extended to all around her. Thebond between her and her sister Sandy was unbreakable. A day rarely went by when one of them was not calling the other. Their love was truly special.

The family will receive friends from 4-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 with memorial services beginning at 5 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home - 8801 Knoedl Ct. (just North of I-630 off John Barrow Road), Little Rock, Ark. 72205 (501-224-2200). Services by Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home of Brinkley.

Guestbook at www.bobnealandson.com.

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NATHANIEL HUGHES SR., 67, of Mabelvale, formerly of Cotton Plant, died Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Arkansas Hospice Center in Little Rock. His wife, Cora; five sons; six daughters; five brothers; five sisters; 30 grandchildren; threegreat-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends survive him.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. at Ash Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 114 McMurtry Street in Cotton Plant. Interment will take place at Ash Grove Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley, (870) 734-2772, branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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DALE WAYNE MAULDIN, 72, of Jacksonville, Ark. passed awayThursday, Dec. 19, 2013 at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Ga.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 28 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel at Griffin Leggett-RestHills, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock, Ark., with Brother Paul Rice officiating. There will be a viewing two hours prior to the service. The family will meet with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27 at the funeral home. Burial will be private.

Dale was born on Sept. 15, 1941 in North Little Rock. He was a United States Army Veteran serving his country in Vietnam as an Airborne Infantryman where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Purple Heart Medal w 1OLC, Combat Infantry Badge, and Parachutist Badge.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Survivors include a brother, Joe Mauldin, of North Little Rock; two sisters, Reba Lytle of Sherwood, Ark. and Helen Stricklin of North Little Rock, Ark.; three sons, Thomas W. Mauldin of Lakeland, Fla., Michael D. Mauldin and Lafayette S. Mauldin of Jesup, Ga.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.support. woundedwarrior.org.

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RITA MAY WALKER MCCLURE, age 67, of Little Rock, peacefullyleft us on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, with her family at her side. She was born Nov. 27, 1946 and grew up in Camden, Ark. and was a long-time resident of Hot Springs, thenLittle Rock. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Leslie and Inice Walker; sister, Sue Weaver, and brothers-inlaw, Robert Earl Smithpeters and George McNabb.

Rita graduated from UALR with a master’s degree in social work. She was a licensed clinical social worker at Community Counseling Services in Hot Springs before opening a private practice where she touched so many lives as a therapist. She was especially proud of her group therapy work with veterans. Later in her career, as a social worker at the HSC Medical Center, Rehab Unit, she was able to be a caring friend and advocate to patients in times of need.

Rita was progressive, open minded and ahead of her time in many ways. She fiercely loved her family and her friends and her positive attitude, courage and generosity were an inspiration to all that knew her. The world is truly a better place because of Rita May.

Rita is survived by her two daughters, Tish McClure and Kami McClure (Roger Dayan); grandchildren, Margot Dayan and Jonah Dayan; her longtime companion, Reece Stiles (who gave her many years of love, laughter and friendship); brothers, Mike Walker (Ann) and Tommy Walker (Linda); brother-in-law, Vernon Weaver (Sue, deceased); mother-in-law, Stella McClure and sisters-in-law, Barbara Monteith, Shirley Smithpeters and Laverne McNabb.

A celebration of Rita May’s life will be Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home. As an alternative to flowers, donations can be made to Paws4HopeLCA.org.

Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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Funeral services for DON ORR, age 83, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at First Baptist Church Maumelle with Brother Paul McClung officiating. Burial will follow in Riverwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at the church an hourprior to services. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; daughter and son-in-law and granddaughter, Ann, Darrell, and Rebecca Dunn; brother, William Orr and sister, Dorothy McCall of Tennessee.

Mr. Orr served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict, graduated from the University of Tennessee, and prior to retirement was a senior project engineer for Bridgestone/Firestone Synthetic and Latex Company, Akron, Ohio.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Maumelle, where he was a member; Gideon’s; or your favorite charity.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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Today we celebrate the life of BERNARD HAMPTON SHARP, alsofondly known as “Bubba.” He was born in Vick (Bradley County), Ark., on Jan. 1, 1918 to the late Willie Vickers Sharp and William Claude Sharp.

After graduating from Little Rock High School in 1935 he began his early career in construction. After working for CCC and other companies in various Arkansas locations, he traveled to Panama, Central America, for work on construction projects. This was followed by work in Venezuela, Galapagos Islands and Brazil before returning to Panama for his last work on a hospital on Lake Gatun. After learning of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the outbreak of World War II.

Bernard immediately enlisted in the Army Air Force at France Field, Panama and was sent to San Antonio, Texas to begin his military training. During the war he flew more than 67 missions, including being shot down behind enemy lines and spending a month avoiding enemy forces while he walked through mountainous terrain and across enemy lines to join his troops. After the official end of the war, he remained in Nuremberg, Germany for another six months with the Occupation Forces. He received several medals for his wartime service including two Purple Hearts, the Distinguished Flying Cross, USAA Air Medals, Silver Star and even a Presidential Citation for completion of one of the missions. He retired in 1950 as a Major.

On Oct. 15, 1945, while home on leave, he married the love of his life Doris Harrod. Together they shared a life of love, generosity, faithful service to God and their community, and caring for families for 57 years until her death in 2002.

In 1950 he, along with Roy L. Pruett, founded Capital Glass Company in Little Rock. He managed the business for 25 years until his retirement.

Bernard enjoyed living life to the fullest, traveling to 119 countries and capturing these adventures in photographic collections. His wife joined him in trips to 89 of those countries. He loved sharing their photos with friends, organizations and school. He was a member of South Highland Baptist Church for over 85 years where he taught a Men’s Bible Class for some 54 years. He also belonged to the Lions World Services for the Blind, and was the oldest member of Lakeside Country Club where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed painting in his free time.

Preceding Bernard in death was his beautiful wife of 57 years, Doris Harrod Sharp; three sisters, Marie Greenlee, Faye Pruett, Nancy Palmer and sisterin-law, Elaine Barlow. He is survived by two sisters, Marguerite Hadfield and Jean Page; sisterin-law, Jeanette Hilbish; brotherin-law, Marshall Harrod, as well as 23 nieces and nephews, plus their children and grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 in the Chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300, with Reverend Don Cooper officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at Union Hill Cemetery, Ingalls, Ark. Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital or the Lions World Services for the Blind.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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MICHAEL RAY STALNAKER, 34, of Little Rock, Ark. passed awayon Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. He was born Nov. 25, 1979 in Little Rock, Ark. to E. Ray Stalnaker and Teresa Ann McClellan Stalnaker.

He graduated from Mills High School in 1998and attended and played football for ASU in Jonesboro. He was also a member of Alpha Lambda Chi Fraternity. He was a member of East Union Missionary Baptist Church and member of Iron Springs Masonic Lodge No. 342. He was an avid Razorback and Dallas Cowboy fan.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Davis; grandparents, Howard and Mildred McClellan and Clark and Margie Stalnaker.

He is survived by his parents; five sisters, Joyce (Jack) French of Cabot, Debbie (Fred) McGinnis of San Antonio, Texas, Linda Young of Costa Rica, Karen (Joel) Ray of Raleigh, N.C., Cheryl Fulton of Maumelle; brother-in-law, Eddie Davis of Little Rock; and six nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501) 455-5800 with Brother Paul Roberts officiating with burial to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to East Union Missionary Baptist Church Youth Missions or Iron Springs Masonic Lodge No. 342.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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FREDERICK DEAN TAYLOR, 45, of Little Rock, died Dec. 24, 2013.

He graduated from Fork Union Military Academy and ECU where he received his MBA and played football. He was a South Central Regional President with Verizon Wireless.

He is survived by his wife, Misty Taylor; one son, Charlie Taylor and one daughter, Madison Dean Taylor, all of the home; his parents, Frederick Dean Taylor of Chesapeake, Va.; Susan Morris of Burgaw, N.C.; one brother, Hal Blake of Rocky Point, N.C.; and one sister, Andrea Blake of Burgaw, N.C.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 at Asbury Methodist Church. The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made to the Taylor family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.

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WILLIE MAE TEMPLE passed away peacefully on Dec. 23, 2013to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born to William and Minnie Barbee on July 16, 1919.

Willie Mae was a devoted wife and mother full of compassion and grace. Her greatest joywas her children and spouses, Juanita Davis and the late Huey Davis, Linda Huston and Bill Huston; her five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Grissard Cemetery.

Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com

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VIVIAN MARTIN WARNER passed away on Dec. 6, 2013 at the age of 90 in Little Rock, Ark.

The Funeral Mass will be Friday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, followed by interment at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200.

Mrs. Warner’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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BETSY L. WILLIAMS, 50, of Little Rock, departed this life Dec.23. She was born Nov. 23, 1963 in England, Ark. She leaves behind husband, (Randy Williams); daughters, Evangeline Edomwonwy, Jennifer Roberts and Arsheniqua Aadil; one son,Bryian Roberts; five grandchildren; four sisters and one brother.

A celebration of life will be Saturday, Dec. 28, 1 p.m. at Eagle Saints Outreach International Ministries, 7314 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock. Family visitation: Friday, 7-8 p.m., Watson Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple St., North Little Rock, (501) 812-5303. Interment: Arkansas Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to funeral home.

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BAUXITE - Barbara Crook Gray, 69, of Bauxite passed away at her home on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. She was born in Rison, Ark., on Jan. 16, 1944. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tomps S. Gray; her son, Peter C. Gray; her parents, C.N. “Pete” Crook and Lois Pennington Crook; and her mother and father-in-law, C.E. Gray Jr. and Mary Louise Gray.

She is survived by her daughter, Amy Gray Keeland and her husband Phillip of Benton, and her son, Andy Gray of Little Rock; her grandchildren, Jordan Gray Keeland and Brooke Elizabeth Keeland of Benton, Anna Elizabeth Johnson of Farmington; sister-in-law, Susan Mary Gray of Birmingham, Ala.; brother-in-law, Logan B. Gray of Montgomery, Ala., and nephews, Robbie and Braxtol Gray. Also, very special and dear friends, Pat Bilbrey of Benton and Daniel and Pam Dodson and their sons of Bauxite.She also left behind her hairy children, Eric and Princess.

Barbara graduated from Rison High School and pursued her college education at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia. She was a high school English teacher and spent most of her career at McClellan High School, where she also taught mythology, until she retired in 2011. She loved to read, especially mysteries, enjoyed gardening, and had an artistic flair.

Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton with services at Ashby’s Saturday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery in Little Rock.

She was the center of our family, a wonderful and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and a dear friend tomany and will be greatly missed.

Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Linda Sheridan, 72, of Benton passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, at her home. She was born Sept. 17, 1941, in Benton to the late Alvin Walter and Maude Ball Raney.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred G. “Buddy” Seamon; husband, D. W. “Jabbo” Sheridan, and grandson Joshua Michael Seamon.

She is survived by Susan Fecteau of Illinois, Elaine and Darrell Joslin, Michael and Beth Seamon, Steve Seamon, and Debbie Cunningham, all of Benton, and five wonderful grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers and cards, donations made to Saline Memorial Hospice House, 23157 I-30, Bryant, Ark. 72022 would be appreciated. Cremation arrangements by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047).

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BENTON - Travis Lee White, 65, of Benton, Ark., went hometo be with God on Saturday, Dec. 21. He was born March 14, 1948, in Benton, Ark., to the late Elbert Leon and Lena Faye White. Travis loved fishing, family, friends, making peoplelaugh and a clean vehicle.

Travis was preceded in death by his son, Tommy Lee White; niece, Chardon White; and his parents.

Survivors: his life partner (wife) Bettie Rogers White; daughter, Cheryl (David) Williams; son, Travis Cole (Margie) White; grandsons, Chris Williams and Kyzer Cole White; granddaughters, Kaitlyn Williams and Kalysta White. A host of family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at the Cross Bar C Cowboy Church on Hwy. 70, 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2013, with Bro. Greg Spann officiating.

Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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FAIRFIELD BAY - Christine Sanderson Ott, 88, of Fairfield Bay, Ark., formerly of Parkin, Ark., died Monday Dec. 23, 2013, in Fairfield Bay, Ark.

Mrs. Ott was a homemaker and a Baptist.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Earl F. Ott; a son, Kenneth Ott; parents, Leland and Estelle Sanderson; a brother, Lloyd Sanderson

She is survived by a daughter, Nadine Kee (Paul) of Greers Ferry, Ark.; son, Allan Ott (Tonya) of Greers Ferry, Ark.; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and a daughter in-law, JoAnn Ott of Parma, Ark.; and a host of many family and friends.

Visitation will be on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home with services on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home with interment in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark.

Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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GURDON - Clarence Haltom, 85, of Gurdon, Ark., died Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at Twin Rivers Health & Rehab.

Clarence was born Feb. 5, 1928 to Clarence Elba Haltom and Georgia Lou Malone in Okolona, Ark.

Clarence was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Gurdon, Ark., retired from Gurdon Lumber, International Paper Company and Cabe Land Company.

Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Martha, of 50 years; two sisters, Jackie Stone and Joydell White.

Clarence is survived by one son, Alan Haltom (Cindy) of Benton, Ark., and one daughter Darlene Gates (Doug) of Cabot, Ark.; two sisters, Belinda Bryant (Tommy) of Arkadelphia, Ark., and Joyce Morehead of Arkadelphia, Ark.; four grandchildren, Michael Haltom (Hayley) of Benton, Ark., Mandi Haltom (fiance, Derek Stokes) of Benton, Ark., David Gates (Jennie) of Cabot, Ark., Daniel Gates (Lauren) of Fayetteville, Ark.; two great-grandchildren, Will Gates of Cabot, Ark., and Abigail Haltom of Benton, Ark.; special friend, Helen Sanford of Curtis, Ark., and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other friends.

Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 at 1 p.m. till 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Service will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Carl Ownbey, Bro. Larry Plyler and Rev. Richard Lancaster. Interment will be in: Rose Hedge Cemetery under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon, Ark.

The online guestbook is available at pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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HELENA-WEST HELENA - Joyce Johns, 81, of West Helena passed away Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013 at her home.

Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at Roller-Citizens. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, West Helena.

Roller-Citizens, West Helena will direct (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Willie Aline Greening, age 91, of Hot Springs,formerly of Camden, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Hot Springs. Born in Fordyce, Ark., on Jan. 25, 1922 to the late Ruel and Ruth Groves McMan. She was currentlya member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Hot Springs and was a longtime member of Fairview United Methodist Church in Camden.

Mrs. Greening was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Jenkins Greening; her sisters, Mary Kervin and Vera Frizzell and her brother Bill McMan. She is survived by two sons, Tommy Greening and wife, Sue of Hot Springs Village, Ark., and Kenny Greening of Memphis, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Shane Greening of Janesville, Wis., and Stephanie Stratton of Benton, Ark., and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Two Bayou Cemetery near Camden. Visitation will be Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Proctor Funeral Home in Camden. Memorials may be made to Two Bayou Cemetery Fund c/o Mrs. George Smith, 548 Sharp St., Camden, Ark. 71701.

To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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JONESBORO - Johnny Cater, 75, of Jonesboro died Monday.

Survivors include his wife, Diana Cater; daughter, Natalia McGuire; brothers, Bobby, Butch and Lee Cater; and sisters, Becky Wilkie, Mary Malloy, Bessie Stutts and Janie Wilkerson.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel with Ray Broadway officiating.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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JUDSONIA - Linda Nixon, age 75, went to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 23, 2013. She was born Dec. 10, 1938, in Bald Knob to the late Clenis (Buster) and Zelda Guthrie.

She was an active member of Judsonia Missionary Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who also had worked several years at the Bald Knob and Judsonia flower shops.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Wardell Nixon.

Linda is survived by her son, Darrell Nixon and wife Pam; two daughters, Debbie Nixon and Diane Nixon all of Judsonia; three grandchildren, April Powell and husband Brian, Kyle Nixon, Leslie Weeks and husband Jacob; two sisters, Ruth Hamilton and husband Jimmy, Jeanette Morehead and husband Jim; and a large extended family and many beloved friends.

Visitation will be Friday from 6-8 p.m. Services will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald Knob with Bro. Mark Osgatharp and Bro. Roger Daugherty officiating. Interment will follow in Fredonia Cemetery.

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

She was a registered nurseby 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, Miss.; daughters, Amber Lusk (Chris) of Judsonia and Tina Dixon (Darrell) of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.; parents, Walter and Marie Trick of Haymarket, Va.; sisters, Rhonda Forrester of Gibsonston, Fla., Pamela Lewis of Front Royal, Va., Lisa Trick of Haymarket, Va., and Melissa Smith of Brandon, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 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, Dec. 28, 2013, in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in White County Memorial Gardens.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MANNING - James Edward Jones, 67, of Manning, died Tuesday.

Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday at Welch Funeral Home. Visitation from 1 p.m. until service time. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book and view the video tribute.———◊———

MELBOURNE - Letha Garner Raney, 74, died Dec. 20. Funeral service: Saturday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. at Howard Memorial Funeral Chapel. Burial: Lone Star Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation: Friday, Dec. 27, from 6-8 p.m.

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MONTICELLO - Jewel Agnes Pierce Cooper, 78, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 23, 2013. She was a servant of the Lord, and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was born on March 25, 1935.

She was retired from Burlington Industries and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Cooper; her parents, Adis Lee Pierce and Virdie Lee Smith Pierce; one son, Larry Adis Cooper; and one brother, Zan Pierce,Sr.

Survivors include two sons, Gene Cooper and wife, Sandi of Concord, N.C., and Fred Cooper and wife, Joy of Monticello; one daughter, Theresa Sanders and husband, William of Star City; one sister, Edna Lee Burns of Portland, Ark.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with Rev. Gary Carter and Rev. Zan Pierce officiating. Burial will follow in Rash Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Harold Scott Terrall, 83, of Pine Bluff passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at New St. Hurricane MBC by Rev. Johnny Morton. Burial will be in New St. Hurricane Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Hubert Williams, 86, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at New Community Baptist Church by Pastor Patrick Lockett. Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PLUMERVILLE - Lucious Rice, 78, Plumerville, departed this life Dec 18. Survivors, daughter Beverly Carcamo; siblings, Charlene Templeton, Ida Moore, Pauline Sanders, Royce Rice, Larry and Lynn Boone.

Services: noon Saturday, Dec.28, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Plumerville. Visitation: 6-7 pm Friday at funeral home. Interment Edmondson Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home,Morrilton. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com

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SEARCY - Norma Lee Aklestad, 75, passed away Dec. 21, 2013 in Searcy, Ark.

Visitation 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Funeral services in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2013. Burial In Georgetown Cemetery.

For online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhome.com.

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SHERIDAN - Fannie Myrtle Carson Crutchfield, 91, of Sheridan, Ark., died Monday.

Survivors: sons, Calvin Crutchfield, Donald Crutchfield, Charles Crutchfield all of Sheridan, David Crutchfield of Picayune, Miss.; daughters, Joyce McCumpsey of Little Rock, Marie Fite of Prattsville, Rita McMichael of Little Rock; sister, Elsie Hawkins of Sheridan; 23 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews andfriends.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Old Marlow Cemetery near Sheridan. Visitation: Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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SWIFTON - Virginia Barnett, 80, of Swifton died Sunday. Survivors: sons, Dwight Barnett (Pat), Lavern Barnett; daughters, Teresa Tinsley, Terri Dukes (Blake); three brothers, Harold Hatfield, Nick Hatfield and Freddie Hatfield; sister, Aretta Hubbard.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, Abiding Faith Pentecostal Church of God. Interment: Arnold Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. www.jacksonsfh.com.

Out-of-state

DES MOINES, Iowa - Harold James Wells, of Des Moines, Iowa died on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013. He was born Aug. 6, 1936 in Russell, Ark. to Alton and Esta (Roetzel) Wells.

Harold was preceded in death by his father, mother and a sister, Frances (Weber) Walker. He is survived by two sons, Malcolm (Janel) and Gregory Wells; four grandchildren, Matthew, Kathryn, Cassandra and Riley Wells; his sisters, Kathryn (LaVerne) McKee, Lola (Jerry) Blanton and Linda (Calvin) Harbour, and a brother, Carroll Wells.

Please join us for a Celebration gathering to honor his life, on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the Russell Methodist Church from 2-4 p.m. (Service officiated by the Reverend Treva Mills will be held at 2 p.m.)

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Harold’s name to the Russell Methodist Church, (where his heart was led to the ministry),P.O. Box 152, Russell, Ark. 72139.

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BELLBROOK, Ohio - Sam W. Allen, 58, of Bellbrook, Ohio, formerly of Malvern, Ark., passed away Friday, Dec. 20, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. Sam was born June 8, 1955 at Sunnyvale, Calif., to Mary (Thompson) and Sam Allen.

He retired from Rapid City Area Schools in Rapid City, S.D. where he worked as a student aid.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Mary Jeanine Allen; survived by his wife of 37 years, Donna L. (Efurd) Allen; one son, Matthew Allen (Becky) of Bellbrook; two grandchildren, Emilea and Zackary; two brothers, Tom Allen (Katrina) of Sherwood, Ark., John Allen (Susan) of Texarkana, Texas; two sisters, Mandy Hall (Carl) of Bryant, Ark., and Bonnie Patterson (B.J.) of Mabelvale, Ark.

Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 at Tanner Street Church of Christ, Malvern, Ark. Jerry Henderson and George Efurd will officiate.