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 Carl Dean Cecil, 69, of Little Rock. Jakhi Lee Daniels, 1, of North Little Rock.

Emma Lou Duncan, 83, of Little Rock.

Cathrine Johnson Marshall, 75, of Jacksonville.

Mary E. McKoy, 99, of North Little Rock.

Donna Jean Nichols, 60, of Little Rock.

Robert “Bob” Allen Rosen, 66, of Little Rock.

Mary K. White, 62, of Jacksonville.

Fannie B. Whitfield, 80, of Little Rock.

Betsy Roberts-Williams, 50, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA C.L. Allen, 70.

Hugh W. Brown, 66.

Fred Douglas Owens, 72.

Mildred Southerland Welch, 84.

ATKINS Maxine Moore, 83.

BENTON Orville Roberts, 93.

BRYANT Harold C. Jones, 89.

Ruth Wells, 69.

CAMDEN Annie Mae Oliver, 91.

CONWAY Randy Paul Goss, 60.

Olena Seiter, 86.

FAYETTEVILLE Theressa Hoover, 88.

FORDYCE Wylie J. Faucett, 90.

GREENBRIER Jonathan Ray Mallett, 41.

HOPE Michael Smith, 55.

HUMNOKE Donnie Ray McKinney, 67.

HUMPHREY Samuel Roberson, 93.

JONESBORO Ora Sue Frazier, 80.

JUDSONIA Linda Nixon, 75.

LACEY Reva Mayo White, 85.

LAKE CITY Donald Thomas, 74.

LOCUST GROVE Diane Mann, 70.

LONOKE Carolyn Ann Campbell, 58.

James Robert Shirley, 60.

MAGNET COVE David Raymond “Bodie” Teague, 74.

MALVERN Thomas Richard Hohrine, 78.

Jusung Lee, 79.

Roberta Faye Mason, 46.

McRAE Clarence Darrell McCollum, 75.

MOUNTAIN HOME Robert Hackler, 81.

MURFREESBORO James “Mark” Russell, 44.

OXFORD Lynn Michelle Tucker, 50.

PINE BLUFF Earlean Adams Brown, 77.

Tracy Lee Meriman, 57.

Henry Marquette Moore, 80.

Hazel Maxine Jacks Rodgers, 76.

PORTLAND Teretha Sanders, 63.

REDFIELD Della Fae Shoptaw Baugh, 88.

SEARCY Owen Wesley Doss, 84.

Rosia Mae Moore, 101.

Berdie Jo Gossett Roberts, 82.

SILOAM SPRINGS Liz Brown Jackson, 76.

WABBASEKA Gladys Marie Bridges Flowers, 59. Rosie Lee Jefferson, 86.

WARREN Karen Lynn Henry, 56.

WEST MEMPHIS Lee Allen Shoemate, 76.

WHITE HALL Jerry W. Lybrand, 71.

Robert Martin, 53.

OUT-OF-STATE DUBLIN, Ga.

Edward Arch “Ed” James.

MEMPHIS Norman Benjamin White, 86.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.

Inis L. Claude Jr., 91.

Pulaski County

CARL DEAN CECIL, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lordon Wednesday, December 25, 2013, born on June 29, 1944 to the late WJ and Bessie Dickerson Cecil.

Carl is preceded in death by his parents, one sister Mary Lee Lewis, and four brothers,Glenn William Cecil, Clarence Howard Cecil, Ralph Evans Cecil and Bobby Gene Cecil. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judy Carr Cecil and a daughter, Anna Marie Cecil.

A private service will be heldat a later date. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300.

Memorial may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 204 Executive Court #208, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Online guestbook.www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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JAKHI LEE DANIELS, age 1, of North Little Rock, passed Friday. Survivors: Mother; Tempestt Wright, father; Judge Daniels, siblings: Dahmari Yancy, Ju’Nyla, Jay’mon, and Judge Daniels, Jr. Grandparents: Alleen and Wilburt Daniels, Sr., Bobby King.Godparents: Brittany Dyer and Charmonique Allen. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Watson-Northcrest Chapel. Interment: Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Family hour 6-7 p.m. Friday, Watson-Northcrest, 1801 Maple, 812-5303.

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EMMA LOU PERRY DUNCAN, born October 24, 1930 to GarnettL. and Bertha Johnson Perry, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2013. Emma was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James Mitchel, daughter Debbie Duncan Seymore,son Perry Duncan, brother Bryon Perry, sisters Pauline Perry, Naomi Hodges, Oletta Vaughan, Joyce Staggs and Claudine Rodriquez. She is survived by one sister Maxine Burford, daughter Donna Passini of Little Rock, son Lynn Duncan (Kathy) of Alexander, son-in-law Charles (Butch) Seymore, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Emma fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of Otter Creek Baptist Church. She was an amazing woman with great love for her family and friends. Emma was loved and will be greatly missed.

We would like to thank Arkansas Hospice and friends and relatives for their support during this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday December 27, 2013 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, Ark. 72002. Graveside services will be on Saturday, December 28, at 1:30 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Hwy 5 North, Alexander.

Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Duncan, Rusty Passini, Jason McGee, Dwight Anderson, Charlie Boyette, Charles (Butch) Seymore, Matt Duncan and Tyler Duncan.

Please share your memories of Emma at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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CATHRINE JOHNSON MARSHALL, 75, of Jacksonvile,passed away December 25, 2013. She was born April 21, 1938 in Bauxite to the late Richard and Rosa Opal Kitchens Johnson. Cathrine was retired from the Internal RevenueService working there from 1982 till 2005. She was a Boy Scout Leader and was the recipient of the honorary Silver Beaver Scout Award. Cathrine was also an avid golfer, making a hole in one at the Internal Revenue Service Golf Tournament. She loved gardening and especially bird watching. She was preceded in death by her parents and eldest son, Tilford W. Marshall II.

Survivors, children, Cathrine “Katie” Marshall Davis, Kurt A. Marshall, Christopher Robin Marshall all of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Lindsay P. Marshall and wife, Ginny of Cabot, grandchildren, Cole A. Davis and girlfriend, Deanna M. Manning of Cedar Park, Texas, Tara N. Marshall-Wilbanks and Gary of Lonoke, Arkansas, Peyton S. Thomas of Cabot, Arkansas, great-grandson, Nicholas G. Longoria-Davis of Cedar Park, Texas, siblings, Patricia Van Winkle and Rusty Johnson of Hot Springs, and many loved ones near anddear in and around the Benton/ Bauxite area.

Graveside services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m. Saturday at New Rosemont Cemetery. Visitation will be at Ashby Funeral Home, Saturday, 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. with burial to follow at New Rosemont Cemetery. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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MARY E. McKOY was born August 17, 1914 in the city of BattleCreek, Michigan and departed this life on December 21, 2013 at the age of 99. Preceded in death by husband, Robert McKoy; Stepdaughter Dorothy Mc-Donald, parents,George Garfield Cheatham. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Laverne Cheatham, Hamilton Cheatham, Charles Cheatham, Willie Cheatham, Paul Leonard Cheatham and Hubert Cheatham, sisters, Grace Manning Green, Catherine Daniels and Jeannie Wells.

She is survived by one daughter; Grace Eleanor McKoy Taylor (Shelby) of Jacksonville, Arkansas, one granddaughter, TiffanyM. Taylor Doskeland (Bjorn) of Star, Idaho; two great-grandchildren; Runar Doskeland and Aaliyah Doskeland, of Star, Idaho, and a host of nieces and nephews. She loved people watching and loved to be around people and loved animals. She will be greatly missed by everyone.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. with services to follow under the direction of Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117, 501-835-3515. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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DONNA JEAN NICHOLS, 60, of Little Rock, passed away December 24, 2013. She was born in Rochelle, Ill., to Hugh T. and Helen Marie Johnson Nicklaus and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. She had a long and distinguishedcareer in banking in Little Rock, followed by 13 years as a Cash Manager and Auditor with the Pulaski County Treasurer.

Preceded in death by her father, she is survived by her husband of 42 years, Paul Nichols; children, Ann Nichols of Little Rock, Matthew Nichols of Eugene, Ore., Nicole Herren and husband, Michael of West Memphis, and Melissa Cuevas and husband, Jose of Little Rock; her mother, Helen Nicklaus of Little Rock; sister, Janet Pucci (Dennis) of Indianapolis, Ind.; brother, Jerry Nicklaus (RoseMary) of Greenville, South Carolina; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be this evening, Friday, December 27 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Saturday, December 28 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Paul H. Jilg. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Youth Home, Inc., 20400 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210 or to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Donna’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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ROBERT “BOB” ALLEN ROSEN, of Little Rock, passed away December 24, 2013 at age of 66. He was the son of Leatrice “Lit” Block Rosen and the late Abe Sklar Rosen. He was born in Little Rock, Ark., on July 4, 1947.

He is survived by his mother;two sons and their spouses, Sam and Melanie Rosen of Brooklyn, New York, and Dr. Christopher Rosen and Dr. Sarah Lueke of Fayetteville, Ark.; four grandchildren, Benjamin, Henry, and Adeline Rosen of Brooklyn, New York, and Oliver Rosen of Fayetteville, Ark. He is also survived by two brothers, Dr. Rich Rosen and wife, Millie Zweir of Amherst, Mass., and Dr. Ron Rosen and wife, Nicki Rosen of Berea, Ky., as well as nephews, Rich Rosen and wife, Kim Rosen of Villa Hills, Ky., Alex Rosen and wife, Amanda of Covington, Ky., and James Rosen of San Francisco, Calif.

Bob graduated from Hall High School in Little Rock, Ark., and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Hendrix College in 1969.

Following college, he was enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his country from 1969 to 1972. Following his military service, he worked for Block Mortgage Company, Block Realty Company and, later, started Bob Rosen Realty. For the two past decades, Mr. Rosen worked as a real estate agent for Adkins, McNeill, Smith, & Associates.

He was well known in the local real estate community for his integrity, honesty, and breadth of knowledge about the local markets, having served as a sales agent in Little Rock since the 1970s.

A private funeral service will be held on December 29. A reception for friends and family will follow at the Temple B’nai Israel at 1:30 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ruebel Funeral home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice Home Care of Arkansas or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

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MARY K. WHITE, 62, of Jacksonville, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 in North Little Rock. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oakwood Cemetery. Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

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FANNIE B. WHITFIELD, 80, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013. She is preceded in death by her, children, Sterling Whitfield, Melvin, Helen, Sandra Nichols. She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Vicki Moseley Brown and Gwendel Whitfield-Long; two brothers, Cornelius Moseley and Melvin Moseley; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be tomorrow, 12 noon at Lewis Street Church of Christ, 2716 Lewis Street. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. 501-372-4129. To sign the online guest book visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

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Funeral for BETSY ROBERTSWILLIAMS, will be 11 a.m. Saturday: Eagle Saints Outreach International Ministries, 7314 Geyer Springs, Little Rock. Family Hour is from 7-8 p.m. Friday: Watson Northcrest, 1801Maple St., North Little Rock.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - C. L. Allen, 70 Arkadelphia passed Sunday. Survivors: wife, Dorothy Lock Allen; children, Michael, Calvin and DaShawn Allen. Four grandchildren; siblings: Rosia Davis, Hazel, William, Charles, Aaron and Milton Allen and D. L. Simpson. Services today at 11 a.m. Davis Memorial COGIC.

Services by Williams Funeral Home.

Sign guestbook www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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ARKADELPHIA - Hugh W. Brown, age 66, of Arkadelphia, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013 as the result of an auto accident. He was born July 10, 1947 the son of Ollie Lee and Eunice Ferguson Brown. Hugh worked for Henderson State University for several years and retired from Arkansas Human Development Center in Arkadelphia. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include one brother, Les Brown and his wife Tammy, Uncle David Ferguson and his wife Fran, and Aunt Vida Ferguson, all of Arkadelphia, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jeff Krisell officiating. Burial will be in the Unity Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Sign on-line guest book at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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ARKADELPHIA - Fred Douglas Owens, 72, Arkadelphia, passedDecember 20, 2013. Survivors wife: Mae Francis; children, Curley Henderson, Odessa Matlock, Freddie Mae Butler, Flora Reed, Fred, William and Frederick Owens;

Johnny Smith; 52 grandchildren; six siblings. Services Sunday 2:30 p.m. Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Services by Williams Funeral Home. Sign guestbook: www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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ARKADELPHIA - Mildred Southerland Welch, age 84, of Arkadelphia died Tuesday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery near Brown Springs. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Sign on-line at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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ATKINS - Maxine Moore, 83, of Atkins, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at St.Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Saturday, December 28, at Lemley Chapel by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Friday. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

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BENTON - Orville Roberts, 93, of Benton, passed away December 24, 2013. He was born November 19, 1920 near Harrison, Arkansas to the late A.C. and Mettie Roberts. He was happily married to the late Fae Dean Roberts for 65 years. He graduated from Harrison High School, Ouachita Baptist University, and Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee. He was proud to have served as a Marine Corps officer during World War II and The Korean Conflict and was a member of First Baptist Church in Benton.

Mr. Roberts enjoyed time with his students while serving as teacher, coach, and principal at DeWitt Arkansas, and as principal and superintendent at Paragould School District. He was pleased to serve as an Executive Committee member of the Arkansas Activities Association from 1975-1982.

He was grateful to God for his 31 years of retirement, and enjoyed gardening, fishing, sports, Sunday school class and his family.

He is survived by one son, Don Roberts and wife Cheryl of Springfield, Missouri; one daughter Judy Yearry and husband Allan of Benton; and four grandsons, Baron and Josh Roberts, and Brent and John Yearry.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501) 315-4047 with Dr. Rick Grant officiating. Interment will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle, Ark. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2013 at the funeral home in Benton.

The family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church Mission Fund, 211 S. Market Street, Benton, Ark. 72015. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BRYANT - Harold C. Jones, 89, of Bryant, passed away on December 25, 2013 with his family by his side.

He was born on October 12, 1924 to the late, Bruce and Vergie Hill Jones in Lonoke Co., Arkansas. Harold enjoyed being outdoors especially going hunting and fishing. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church for over 10 years and retired after 36 years from Arkansas Power and Light. Harold served in the 82nd Airborne in War War II as a Paratrooper. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Harold is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Ruby Dunn Jones; one daughter, Kathy J. Smith (Robert); granddaughter, Nikki and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who all loved him and will miss him dearly.

A celebration will be held onFriday, December 27, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Arrangements provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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BRYANT - Ruth Wells, 69, of Bryant, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at The Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Ruth was born July 18, 1944 to Richard E. and Sarah Elizabeth (Strong) Davidson in Gurdon, Arkansas.

Ruth was a member of the Mt. Carmel Methodist Church in Benton, Arkansas. Ruth loved flowers, birds, her grandchildren and the river. Ruth was preceded in death by her mother and father and infant brother Samuel Davidson.

Ruth is survived by her husband Tommy Wells of Bryant, Ark., three daughters Lisa Wells, Stephanie Vaughan (Curtis) and Amy Garrett (Lawton) all of Fayetteville, Ark.; two brothers, Jimmy Davidson (LeElna) and Dickie Davidson all of Gurdon, Ark.; five grandchildren Alexander Wells, Jacob Vaughan, Sarah Vaughan, Greyson Garrett and Hudson Garrett all of Fayetteville, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to “The Walker Hospice Home, 325 East Longview Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 72703.

Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. in the Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon Chapel. Service will be Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon Chapel with Rev. Bob Warford officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hedge Cemetery under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. The online guestbook is available atpharrfuneralhomes.com.

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CAMDEN - Annie Mae Oliver, 91 of Camden, Ark. passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, December 21, 2013. She was born December 2, 1922 in Milo, Ark. to Samuel Raymond and Mary Etta Bolin Pennington. She was a member of Cullendale Assembly of God.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Raymond and Mary Etta Bolin Pennington; husband, Odis Oliver; and great-granddaughter, Jillian Weise.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Clotfelter and husband, Charles of Whitney, Texas; grandchildren, Charlotte Stephensen and husband, Ken of Salt Lake City, Utah and Cynthia Stick and husband, Tony of Frisco, Texas; five great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Oliver will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2013 at Cullendale Assembly of God with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Reverend Chris Cleveland will officiate the services. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - Randy Paul Goss, 60, of Conway, died Thursday December 26. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday, December 28 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501) 327-7727. Burial is at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Olena Seiter, 86, of Conway, Arkansas, died onWednesday, December 25, 2013. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Cadron Ridge Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Copperas SpringsCemetery in Guy. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2013 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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FAYETTEVILLE - Theressa Hoover, 88, a dedicated leader inthe worldwide ecumenical movement and former executive in The United Methodist Church died in her hometown of Fayetteville, Ark. on December 21, 2013. She was bornSeptember 7, 1925 in Fayetteville to James Cortez Hoover and Rissie (Vaughn) Hoover.

She is survived by her nieces, Melba Smith, Patricia Carroll Polk, Dolly Hoover, Alfreda Hoover Beaugard, and Timberly Hoover Marchall (Irving), one great-nephew, five great-nieces, two great-great nieces, and a host of friends relatives, and colleagues.

In 1968 she was elected Associate General Secretary of the Women’s Division of the Board of Missions of the United Methodist Church where she served as head of the national policy making body of the organization.Ms. Hoover retired in 1990 after 42 years of service, 22 years of service as Deputy General Secretary of the Division.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 29 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, December 30 at Sequoyah United Methodist Church in Fayetteville with Reverend Sara Pair officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Legacy Fund of United Methodist Women in memory of Theressa Hoover, in care of United Methodist Women, Room 1504, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, New York 10015 or to Saint James United Methodist Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, or Sequoyah United Methodist Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home & Crematory of Fayetteville.

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FORDYCE - Wylie J. Faucett, 90, of Fordyce, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. Born October 11, 1923 at Carthage, he was a son of the late Junius Pleasant Faucett and Louisa Key Wylie Faucett.

He was a member of Zion Baptist Church, where he served as deacon for many years. He was a retired logging contractor, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and served as Dallas County Judge for 10 years. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Beth Caughman Bridwell and Louise Tillery; and a brother, William Faucett.

Mr. Faucett is survived by his wife, Lois Faucett of Fordyce; son, Dan Faucett (Jane) of Benton; two daughters, Mary “Boo Boo” Harper (Sammy) of Fordyce, Lissa Calhoun (Frank) of Carrollton, Ga.; brother, Joe Faucett (Joy) of Malvern; six grandchildren, Scott Harper of Haskell, Leah Garner (Nick) of Benton, Laura Harper of Fordyce, Adam Faucett of North Little Rock, Whitney Holland (Reed) of Birmingham, Ala., Kaitlyn Jennings (Jan) of Demopolis, Ala.; three great-grandchildren, Alicia Harper, Cannen Garner, Seth Garner; step grandson, Brent Calhoun (Summer) of Bismark; four step great-grandchildren, Kobee Garner, Jackson Holland, Gunnar Calhoun, Madyson Calhoun.

The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Nick Flowers officiating. Burial will follow at Stoney Point Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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GREENBRIER - Jonathan Ray Mallett, 41, of Greenbrier, died December 24, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013 at First Church of the Nazarene in Conway with Pastor Marsha Santiago of The Fathers House officiating. Arrangements by Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier. (501) 679-4400

www.bishopgriffinfuneralhome.com.

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HOPE - Graveside service for Mr. Michael Smith, 55, of Hope, 2 p.m., Friday, December 27, at Ayers Cemetery in Hope. Bro. Bubba Green officiating. Visitation: Noon to 1:30 p.m., on Friday, December 27 at Brazzel Funeral Home in Hope. Arrangements by Brazzel The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director.

Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HUMNOKE - Donnie Ray McKinney, 67, of Humnoke, Ark .,went to be with the Lord December 25, 2013. He was born January 15, 1946 in England, Ark., to Guy McKinney and Marie Brown McKinney.

Donnie was preceded indeath by his parents; one brother, Ronnie McKinney; three sisters, Evelyn Burlison, Margaret Brown, and Linda Parker.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Doylene McKinney; one son, Jerry Nobles; one daughter, Doyla Carter (Danny); three grandchildren, Rachel Fleming (Lester) “Bobo”, Madison Nobles and Nikki Nobles; two great-grandchildren, Karrison and Drake Fleming all of Humnoke; four sisters, Jean Gravette (John), Ruth Box, Phyllis Loftis (Harry) all of Humnoke and Connie Holloway (Russell) of Bastrop, La.; one brother: G.A. McKinney of Clarksville; also many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Donnie was of the Baptist faith. He was loved by his family. He loved playing with his grandkids and he liked to garden. He worked at Lennox Manufacturing Company.

Services are being handled by Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939. It will be a graveside service at Flynn Cemetery in Humnoke, Ark., on Friday, December 28, 2013 at 2 p.m. Bro. Tim Waterman will be officiating.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HUMPHREY - Mr. Samuel Roberson, 93, of Humphrey passed Saturday, December 21, 2013. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Brown Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Robert Mc-Donald. Burial will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, NLR by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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JONESBORO - Ora Sue Frazier, 80, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday. Survivors include sons, Bobby and Terry Frazier; daughters Donna Poyner and Diane Frazier; 10 grandchildren. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Friday at Crittenden Memorial Park. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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JUDSONIA - Linda Nixon, age 75, went to be with theLord Monday, December 23, 2013. She was born December 10, 1938 in Bald Knob to the late Clenis (Buster) and Zelda Guthrie. She was an active member of Judsonia Missionary BaptistChurch. 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, December 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 by Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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LACEY - Reva Mayo White, 85, of Lacey, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at her home. She was born May 5, 1928 in the Possum Valley Community to the late Roy T. Mayo and Pauline Alma Thomas Mayo. She was a homemaker and a member of Lacey Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Wayne White of Lacey; two sons, Roy Alan White and Lindsay White and wife, Lizzie, both of Lacey; one brother, Curt Mayo of the Possum Valley Community; one sister, Faye Degges of Nashville, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Mendy Culifer of Malvern, Ark. and Tori White of Lacey; four great-grandchildren, Jayce Hughes, Dwayne Culifer, Zachary Lewis and Jesse Lewis, all of Malvern, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Lacey Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials to: Beulah Cemetery, c/o Curt Mayo, 321 Ozment Bluff Rd., Wilmar, Ark. 71675. Online guestbook www.stephenson-dearman.com.

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LAKE CITY - Donald Thomas, 74, of Lake City died Tuesday. Survivors include his wife, Lavonda Thomas; two daughters, LaQuinta Travis of Jonesboro and Tina Patterson of Bay; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;and three sisters. Services will be 2 p.m., Saturday at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel with David Mote Jr. officiating. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LOCUST GROVE - Diane Mann, 70, of Locust Grove, died Saturday, December 21, 2013. Survivors: daughter: Crystal Coker (Terry); grandsons: Austin Coker, Braxton Coker; Brother, James Magouyrk. Services: 1 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2013, Desha Baptist Church. Burial: Locust Grove Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville.

Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Sunday. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LONOKE - Carolyn Ann Campbell, age 58, died December 25, 2013. She is survived by her husband Charlie Campbell; children, William and Christopher Campbell, all of Lonoke; three brothers and three sisters. Carolyn was a member of the Assembly of God Church and an employee of Remington Arms. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 28 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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LONOKE - James Robert Shirley, age 60, died December 24, 2013. He is survived by his children, Ashley Heaton and James Shirley, Jr. both of England, Jamie Beagle of Michigan, Karen Shirley of Keo, Kim Nichols of Clarksville, and Brenda Jolly of Jacksonville; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Larry, Paul, Mark, Terry, and William Shirley and Vickie Rhein. He is preceded by his parents; wife Regina and brother Johnny.

Visitation; 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 28 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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MAGNET COVE - David Raymond “Bodie” Teague, 74, Magnet Cove died December 24, 2013. Survivors: wife, Cloise Teague; sons, Mitchell Raymond Teague (Tammie), C. Dean Teague (Lisa); two sisters; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren. Visitation: Friday, December 27, 5-7 p.m., Regency. Graveside: Saturday, December 28, 10 a.m., Magnet Cove Cemetery. Arrangements: Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Thomas Richard Hohrine, 78, Malvern died December 25, 2013. Survivors, Karen Hohrine; two daughters, Tonya (Tim) Smitha, Cyndy (John) Lowery; three grandchildren, one great grandchild, one sister, special friend, Herman Oaks.Visitation: Friday, December 27, 6-8 p.m., Regency. Service: Saturday, December 28, 10 a.m., Regency. Arrangements: Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Dr. Jusung Lee, DVM, age 79, of Malvern, died Tuesday. December 24, 2013 at his home. Born on May 19, 1934 in Seoul, Korea, he had resided and practiced in Malvern since 1964. He was the first Korean Veterinarian in the United States, arriving here in 1958 and being naturalized in 1965. An avid fisherman and outdoorsman, he is survived by his daughter, Velda Lee Keeney (Jay), two grandsons, Jacob and Jace Keeney, all of Malvern, and by five brothers and four sisters.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 27, 2013, 2 p.m. in the chapel of J.A. Funk Funeral Home with Reverend LaVon Post officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Community Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals, c/o First United Methodist Church, 127 East Page Avenue, Malvern, Arkansas 72104. Online condolences may be sent via jafunkfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Roberta Faye Mason, 46, of Malvern, died Monday, December 23, 2013. She was born October 10, 1967 in Sheridan to Marshall Lee and Alice Faye Darnell. Mrs. Mason was a CNA at the Arkansas Health Center andGrant County Nursing Home. Her mother and one son, David Ockerman preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Ockerman of Benton; father, Marshall Lee Darnell of Malvern; one sister, Catherine Picklesimer of Bauxite; one brother, Edgar Lee Darnell of Sheridan; one granddaughter, T’earra Ockerman, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2013 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047). Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, December 28 at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.———◊———

MCRAE - Clarence Darrell McCollum, 75, of McRae, Arkansas, died December 24, 2013. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Weir Cemetery. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Robert Hackler, 81, of Mountain Home will be 2 p.m., December 30, 2013 at First United Methodist Church, visitation is 6-8 p.m. December 29 at Hackler Intermediate School Media Center. Robert died December 25th. An educator, survived by wife, Evelyn. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral Home. Online obituary/guestbook www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MURFREESBORO - Graveside service for Mr. James “Mark” Russell, 44, of Murfreesboro, formally of Hope, 11 a.m., Saturday, December 28, Foster Cemetery, Springhill, Arkansas. Bro. Clif Johnson, Bro. Steve Kelley officiating. Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 27 , at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Arrangements Brazzel The Funeral Home of Hope. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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OXFORD - Lynn Michelle Tucker, 50, died December 22. Funeral service will be Sunday, December 29 at 2 p.m. at Howard Memorial Funeral Chapel in Melbourne. Burial: Wiseman Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Visitation: Saturday, December 28 from 6-8 p.m.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Earlean Adams Brown, 77, of Pine Bluff, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Old St. James MBC by Rev. David Smith. Burial will be at Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Tracy Lee Meriman, 57, of Pine Bluff, Ark. passed Saturday, December 21, 2013. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Judah Restoration Worship Center by Bishop EsauWatson. Burial will be at Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Henry Marquette Moore, 80, of Pine Bluff, passed Saturday, December 21, 2013. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Pleasant Grove MBC by Rev. Harold Shirlee. Burial will be at V.A. Section of Graceland Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Hazel Maxine Jacks Rodgers, 76, of Pine Bluff, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Funeral services will be Saturday, 2:30 p.m. at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday, at the church from 1:30 p.m. until service time. Burial will follow in New Home Cemetery. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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PORTLAND - Mrs. Teretha Sanders, 63, of Portland, Ark., died Saturday, December 21. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Thomas “T.C.” Sanders, Jr., one son, three daughters, four brothers and three sisters.Services are Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Portland United Methodist Church Burial in #2 Cemetery under the directions of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark. www.cromwellfuneralhome.net.

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REDFIELD - Della Fae Shoptaw Baugh, 88, died December 25, 2013. Survivors include sons, Franklin Baugh, of Cabot and Eddie Baugh, of Jefferson; daughter, Donna Stewart, of Redfield; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Service: 11 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2013, Ralph Robinson & Son’s Chapel. Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Yorktown.Visitation: 10-11 a.m., Saturday. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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SEARCY - Owen Wesley Doss, 84, of Searcy, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Visitation will be Saturday, December 28, 2013, 6-8 p.m., at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel (501) 268-3546. Funeral service will be Sunday, December 29, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in the Evergreen Cemetery.

Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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SEARCY - Rosia Mae Moore, 101, of Searcy, went to be withthe Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. She was born to Samuel Marshal and Katie Catherine (Riggins) Ausburn on December 10, 1912. She married Charles D.Moore on April 10, 1927, and resided in the general area until 1938 when they moved to southern California, returning to Kensett in 1983. While in California, she was a homemaker and teacher’s aide at a Christian school; was an active member in the auxiliary to the San Fernando Elks fraternal order and the Eastern Star. After returning to Arkansas, she joined the Eastern Star of Searcy and New Morrow Church of Kensett. Well known as a fine craftswoman, she created beautifully hand stitched quilts, porcelain dolls in lace layettes, knitted baby sweater sets, crocheted and tatted items, and ceramics. Well respected for her generosity and care for others, her talents in older crafts such as soap making and sewing were put to good use in charity work. She and Mr. Moore began working with Presbyterian Mission and the B.P.O.E. to collect and transport tons of clothing, toys, and food items to the Navajo people of Arizona beginningin the late 1950s and continuing into the early 1980s.

Survivors include her three granddaughters, Nancy Gillis of Nebraska, Diana Salehi of South Carolina and Loyce Henderson of Florida; eight great-grandchildren; 16 great-great grandchildren; and one great-greatgreat-grandchild; a sister, Iona Botts of Idaho; a brother, Floyd Ausburn, of Greenbrier, Ark.; a sister-in-law, Joan Ausburn of Conway, Ark.; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded by her husband of 63 years, Charles D. in 1990; daughter, Loyce Marie in 1980; and son, Charles Lee in 2002; a granddaughter, Donna Marie Gillis in 1948; five sisters, Clara, Florence, Lorene, Evelyn, and Opal; and two brothers, Howard and Herbert.

Family and friends may visit 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 26, at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday, December 27, in the funeral home chapel with interment following at White County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, send your lasting memorials to the Hospice Care of your choice.

Share a Memory: www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

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SEARCY - Berdie Jo Gossett Roberts, 82, was born to Ernest O’Dell and Cordeila McDonald Gossett on August 19, 1931, in Algoa, Arkansas, and passed away December 25, 2013, in Searcy, Arkansas. She was a home maker and a member of the Westside Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Thomas R.Roberts of Searcy, two sons, Thomas O. Roberts of Yuma, Arizona, Roger D. Roberts of St. Charles, Illinois, a daughter, Denise A. Taylor (Rex) of Lucas, Texas, nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a sister, Frankie Miller of McCrory, a brother, Robert Gossett (Becky) of Greenbrier, other relatives and friends.

Visitation begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Funeral Services will begin at 10 a.m. Burial at 1:30 p.m. at Balch-Johnston Cemetery in Balch, Arkansas.

For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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WABBASEKA - Funeral services for Gladys Marie Bridges Flowers, 59, of Wabbaseka, Ark., passed December 22, at her home will be Saturday, 11 a.m., 2nd Baptist Church in Wabbeseka, burial in Wabbeseka Cemetery. Services by Perry Funeral Home.

Survivors: mother Benola Bridges Murry of Wabbeseka, Ark., two sons, daughter, four brothers, four sisters, aunts, uncles, grandchildren, nieces, nephews.

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WABBASEKA - Mrs. Rosie Lee Jefferson, 86, of Wabbaseka, Ark., passed away Monday, December 23, 2013. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Freedom MBC in Altheimer by Rev. Brian Dodson. Burial will be at Wabbaseka Community Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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WARREN - Karen Lynn Henry, age 56, of Warren, Ark., died Wednesday, December 25, at Bradley County Medical Center. Graveside services 10 a.m. Saturday, December 28, Union Hill Cemetery at Ingalls, Ark., by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 27, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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WEST MEMPHIS - Lee Allen Shoemate, 76, of West Memphis, Arkansas, and formerly of Heber Springs, Arkansas, was born January 25, 1937, in Ottawa, Kansas, and died Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at Crittenden Regional Hospital

Mr. Shoemate was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret Williams Shoemate.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Shoemate of West Memphis; two daughters: Christine Rimmer (John) of Marion, Arkansas, and Annette Shaffer (Barry) of Conway, Arkansas; a son, Lee Shoemate of Lawrence, Kansas; three grandchildren: Tammy McCain of Crawfordsville, Arkansas, Ashley Shaffer of Conway, Arkansas, and Tyfani Shoemate of Lawrence, Kansas; and four great-grandchildren: Alex, Carson, Payton and Josie McCain, all of Crawfordsville, Arkansas.

Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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WHITE HALL - Jerry Wilson Lybrand, 71, of White Hall, wentto be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Little Rock.

He was born April 26, 1942, in Sheridan to Muriel Worthen Lybrand andDewell Lybrand. He was raised by his grandmother, Lula Worthen, in Redfield and graduated from White Hall High School in 1960.

Jerry accepted a basketball scholarship to Henderson State University where he graduated with a BSE degree in biology and physical education. After graduation from college in 1964, Jerry taught and coached in the Texarkana, Texas, school system for 2 years. In 1966 he returned to begin his teaching career at White Hall.

In 1968 Jerry earned an M.S.E. degree from the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). In 1971 he became the principal at White Hall Jr. High and served in that capacity for 11 years. In 1983 he then became the assistant superintendent. In 1991 Jerry became the superintendent of White Hall School District.He was instrumental in both the planning and supervision of improvements to the school district that led to the facilities as we know them today. While he was serving the school district, it grew in numbers as well as academic achievements. During his tenure, the school district received numerous awards both in the state and on the national levels for many accomplishments. Mr. Lybrand earned the admiration and respect from his faculty and the White Hall community. He retired in 1999 after 33 years of service.

Jerry was a member of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church.He was also a member of the American Association of School Administrators and the West Pine Bluff Rotary Club. He was a master craftsman in woodworking and built many beautiful pieces of furniture. He was also an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed many trips throughout the United States. He was most proud of his trips to Sturgis, South Dakota, the Smoky Mountains and the Natchez Trace in Mississippi.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and maternal grandmother who raised him.

Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Glenda Burton Lybrand of White Hall; daughterand son-in-law, Carol and Joe Taylor, and three grandchildren, Clara Grace, Caroline and Caleb Taylor, all of White Hall; sister, Peggy Little and husband, Bill, of Lancaster, California; and his faithful and constant companion, his bird dog, Max.

Visitation will be Friday, 5-7 p.m. at Ralph Robinson & Son. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Ben Hulsey officiating. Burial will follow at White Hall United Methodist Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Bethany Missionary Baptist Church Youth Mission Fund, 7122 Sheridan Road, White Hall, Ark. 71602 or Arkansas Hospice Foundation, #14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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WHITE HALL - Robert Martin, 53, White Hall, died Saturday. Survived by siblings, Aleta Martin, Steve Martin; nephew, Zachary Martin; and niece, Marisa Martin. Funeral services: Saturday, 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. Graveside services: 2 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery, Little Rock. Visitation: Friday, 5-7 p.m., Fuller Hale-South. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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DUBLIN, Ga. - Edward Arch “Ed” James of Dublin, Georgia, passed away Monday. Survivors: wife of 56 years, Shirley Ashley James, of Dublin; sons, Alan L. (Carol) James,and Brian E. James; grandchildren, Christopher James and Ivey James; sister, Earnestine (W. E. “Gene”) Woodall; nieces, Retha, W. (Dr. Rob) Hayes, and Susan J. (Jeff) Curnutte, Colo.; nephew, Thomas H. (Penelope), sisters-in-law, Dorothy A. Gregory, and Betty A. Horton, and Delphia A. Culpepper, brother-in-law, Clyde Sites.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Visitation: 9 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral, 870-942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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MEMPHIS - Norman Benjamin White, 86, of Memphis, Tenn., died Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Funeral services will be Friday, 12 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel in Pine Bluff. Visitation will be Friday at 11 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery at Staves Community. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Inis L. Claude, Jr., 91, died December 23, 2013, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Va. Born in Yell County, Arkansas, he completed his BA at Hendrix College in 1942, then enlisted in the US Army, serving in France and Germany. In 1946, he entered Harvard University, where he earned his MA in 1947 and his PhD. in 1949, specializing in International Relations. He began teaching at Harvard, where he stayed until 1956. He moved to the University of Delaware in 1957. The University of Michiganwas next, where Inis taught from 1958 to 1968. 1969 found Inis at the University of Virginia, where he remained until his retirement in 1988. He also enjoyed visiting professorships at the Institute of Social Studies in The Hague, the University College of Wales in Aberystwyth, and Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He was active in the academic profession at national and international levels, publishing and lecturing widely and receiving numerous awards. His books included Swords into Plowshares: The Problems and Progress of International Organization.

In 1943, he married his college sweetheart, Marie Stapleton, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by two daughters, Susan Bullock of Kilmarnock, Va., and Cathy Dalton and her husband Mike of Charlottesville; a son, Robert B. Claude of Oviedo, Fla.; three grandchildren, Rachelle Claude and Ryan Claude of Keedysville, Md., and Megan Perry Morris and her husband Daniel of Charlottesville; great-grandson Kenneth Jefferson of Keedysville, Md.; and a sister, Betty Warren of Morrilton, Ark. Special thanks to the friends and staff on the 1st floor of Catered Living at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge. His years following Marie’s death were made happier by this wonderful group.

Inis, known to many of his friends and family as I.L., enjoyed reading, gardening, making latch-hook rugs and hiking. He and Marie were for many years members of a group that hiked weekly on the Appalachian Trail and other trails in the Blue Ridge. He also volunteered as a reader at Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic.

A memorial service will be held at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge on January 17, 2014, at 2 p.m. The family suggests that memorial gifts may be made to the Endowment Fund, Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, 250 Pantops Mt. Rd., Charlottesville, Va. 22911.