Obituaries

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INDEX

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PULASKI COUNTY

Gladys Clark Allen, 90, of Little Rock. Betty Ann Atkins, 69, of Sherwood. Charlene D. Abner Carodine, 84, of Little Rock. Milton Arnold Crane, 52, of Jacksonville. Jesse Ross “J.R.” Curtis, 70, of Hensley. F.J. Howell Jr., 84, of Little Rock. Elizabeth Ann Jones, 75, of Little Rock. Gregory Ewell Morrow, 52, of Jacksonville. Frederick Christian Norlin, 93, of North Little Rock. Donald Ray Shahan, 75, of Sherwood. Arlene Bowling Stobaugh, 91, of Little Rock. Antwine Joseph Wilson, 33, of Little Rock. John C. Zenone, 85, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALEXANDER

Edgar DeWain “Brad” Bradberry, 81.

ARKADELPHIA

Marie McNeely, 90.

BLYTHEVILLE

Calvin Stevens, 89.

CABOT

Kathryn S. Atkinson, 69.

CLARKSVILLE

Kathleen Nicholas, 87.

CONWAY

Benjamin L. Reams, 81.

DES ARC

Ruth McFarlin Johnson, 99.

FORREST CITY

Mary Gene Stratton Zeigler, 89.

FORT SMITH

Paula Sue Combs, 65.

FULTON

Debbie Peterson, 52.

GEORGETOWN

Michael Wade Overstreet, 53.

GURDON

Geraldine Steed, 89.

HOT SPRINGS

William P. Scherm, 75.

JUDSONIA

Larry Dye, 63.

MALVERN

Martha Cate Thomas, 85.

MELBOURNE

Elsie Webb Blankenship, 92.

MONTICELLO

Alicia Lynn Marshall, 55. Deloyd Rankin, 76.

PINEVILLE

Shirley Marie Benbrook, 76.

PLUMERVILLE

Mary Frances Savage Mozingo Jones, 96.

RUSSELLVILLE

Dorothy Wheatley, 53.

SEARCY

Nicholas Andrew Swann, 21.

SPRINGDALE

Floy Mae Hedrick, 85. Ellen Gene Jamar, 84. Helen Berniece Sweet, 99.

WARD

Faye Lucille Bizzell Rowland, 95.

WHITE HALL

Albert Earnest Faver Jr., 56.

OUT-OF-STATE

DALLAS

Dwayne Moseley, 53.

Pulaski County

GLADYS CLARK ALLEN was born on July 12, 1923 in Winchester, Ark. She made her transition to heaven on Dec. 26, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Clark and Birthola Thomas; husband, Fred Allen Sr.; brother, Jack Barnes; and two sons, Van Pearson and James Allen.

She leaves enduring memories to her devoted children: four daughters, Bertha Rucker, Minnie A. Tillman, Ruth Allen-Gee, and Marnetta Allen. Four sons, Fred Allen Jr., Sylvester Allen, Donald Allen (Brenda), and Richard Allen (Tina), all of Little Rock, Ark. 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Family hour will be Friday Jan. 3, 2014 from 6-7 p.m. and funeral services will be Saturday Jan. 4, 2 p.m. with both services at Otter Creek Assembly of God Church 9415 Stagecoach Rd. Little Rock.

Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800.

–––––•–––––BETTY ANN ATKINS, 69, Sherwood, died Saturday. Born May 9, 1944 in Chicago, Ill. to the late Norman and Ruth (Craig) Larsen. Also preceded in death by husband, Tommy Atkins. Survived by daughter, Tracy Cantu; sisters, Joan Larsen and Elaine Grencik; grandchildren, Amanda, Haley, Chris; great-grandchildren, Heaven, Caleb, Brenden. www. arkansasfuneralcare.com.

–––––•–––––CHARLENE D. ABNER CARODINE, 84, of Little Rock passed away Dec. 24, 2013.

She was born May 17, 1929 in Little Rock to the late Ruby Abner Blake. She retired from Los Angeles Department of Human Services. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, incorporated. She was a member of American Bridge Association, Western Section, Los Angeles, Calif. She was a member of Founder’s Church in Los Angeles, Calif.

Preceded in her death, her husband, Carlton Carodine; mother, Ruby Abner Blake; and one sister, Janice People’s Eubanks.

She is survived by one sister, Joan Peoples Jones; one brother, Charles People Sr. both of Littler Rock. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Niece and husband/caregivers Ruby and Derwin Brown.

Funeral services will be today, Dec. 29, 2013 at Premier Funeral Home at 1518 South Battery Street in Little Rock, Ark. at 3 p.m.

Also, services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Founders Church in Los Angeles, Calif. Burial will be at Inglewood Park Cemetery, in Inglewood, Calif. Services there will be conducted by Angelus Funeral Home.

–––––•–––––MILTON ARNOLD CRANE, 52, of Jacksonville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday Dec. 24, 2013. He was born in Little Rock, to the late Arthur Charles Crane Sr. and Eldora Brown Crane. Mr. Crane turned his life over to the Lord at an early age and was a member of the Main Street Bible Church in Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Ernest Crane. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 24 years, Lavorce Crane; daughter, Jasmine Crane, son, Antijuan Crane; brother, Arthur Charles Crane Jr. (Evelyn); brother-inlaw, John McFarlin of Palatka, Fla.; two sister-in-laws, Barbara Burden of Daytona Beach, Fla. and Blanche Burden of Los Angeles, Calif.; and a host of nieces and cousins. Family hour will be Friday Jan. 3, 2013 from 6-7:30 p.m. and Funeral services will be Saturday Jan. 4, 12 p.m. with both services at Riverview AME Church North Little Rock. Rev. Benny Johnson officiating. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800.

–––––•–––––JESSE ROSS “J.R.” CURTIS, age 70, of Hensley; passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. He was born Sept. 12, 1943 in Little Rock, Ark. Mr. Curtis was a retired Produce Manager and an avid Razorback and Dodgers Fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Curtis and his mother, Clara Belle Cole.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Curtis; three sons, Tony, Brian and Mark Curtis; two daughters, Kim McNeil and Gwen Gaston; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 at Ashby Funeral Home with services beginning at 2 p.m.

On-line guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––F.J. HOWELL JR., passed away after a lengthy illness on Dec. 28, 2013, in Little Rock. Born to Marguerite Anthony Howell and F. J. Howell Sr., the 22nd of June, 1929, in Little Rock, he attended Little Rock public schools, Little Rock University (now UALR) and the University of Arkansas School of Law at Fayetteville, graduating in 1957. He practiced law with his brother, Senator Max Howell, and good friend, Dale Price, for 25 years, and retired in 1999 after 17 years as a Federal Administrative Law Judge in Little Rock.

Survivors include Marian, his much loved wife of 61 years; and three daughters, Linda Butler Bishop (husband Bill) of Little Rock, Nancy Carner (husband Ron) of Merritt Island, Fla., and Gaye Hicks of Fountain Valley, Calif. Also surviving F. J. are six grandchildren, Marian Koehler, Trey Maxwell, Drew Maxwell (wife Amy), Ellen Hicks (husband Dustin Magga), Ronnie Carner, and Randy Carner; three great-grandchildren, Yzabelle Carner, Zayden Magga, and Joseph Maxwell; and his sister, Carmelita Gifford of Three Rivers, Calif. He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Max Howell of Little Rock and Otho Howell of Vicksburg, Miss.; and a sister, Ruth Swanson of Knoxville, Tenn. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins who thought he was “just the best” and kept up with him throughout the years.

F. J. stands for Flavius Josephus, the name of his father and a great uncle. Also a name that caused many problems on grammar school playgrounds, and the pronunciation of which could be quite difficult over his 84 years for those dealing with his medical records! He graduated from law school near the top of his class, was Associate Editor of the Law Review, and was the president of his professional fraternity. While in law school, he was inducted into the Omricon Delta Kappa, an honorary scholastic and leadership fraternity. He made lifelong friendships during his years in Fayetteville and continued to stay in touch with those dear friends. He was Exalted Ruler of the North Little Rock Elks Club and belonged to a number of other social and civic organizations. He was a Mason, a Shriner and a Jester. During the Korean War, F. J. served in the 1st Transportation Helicopter Company, the first such company in the Army after the separation of the Air Force in 1946.

An attorney mentored by F. J., said that he was a natural as a lawyer — a perfect union of man and profession. In an era before specialization became the norm in law practice, F. J. Howell was the consummate business, commercial and real estate practitioner. He possessed an innate ability to evaluate a legal dispute at its inception; then accurately predict the contingent circumstances and events that would occur far into the future of the case and from that create a highly accurate strategic roadmap for the technical conduct of the litigation. More importantly, he was an eager teacher and mentor to a generation of young attorneys. He not only shared his knowledge of the law itself; but the art of conducting the practice of law. There are many attorneys in practice today, who continue to apply the principles of law practice imprinted upon them by F. J. Howell. And while he enjoyed the legal profession, his true interests were his family, racing sail boats, and restoring and driving old sports cars and motorcycles. He spent many weekends and afternoons working in his garage and always had a project going, taking his last motorcycle ride at age 80 with his oxygen tank by his side. He had many, many friends in these different areas of pursuit and enjoyed and treasured each and every one of them. He loved his family and was crazy about all of his sonsin-law. And he loved his pets. From his first dog, Barron, whose picture still hangs on the wall in his den at home to his beloved 16 year old Golden Retriever and constant companion, Buffy, who is looking forward to playing with him again, to Callie, his kitty cat who survives him — they were all his very best friends.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock without whose caring and kindness, this transition would have been most difficult, as well as Joyce Sims, our dear friend and companion. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at 2 at Roller Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 (501) 224-8300 with visitation prior to the service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a memorial be made in his name to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72210. Interment will be at the family cemetery at Pleasant Hill in Lonoke County at a later date.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––•–––––ELIZABETH ANN JONES, 75, passed away Dec. 24, 2013. She is survived by four sons, Edwin Jones (Pam), Carey Jones (Joyce), Kenneth Jones and Gregory Jones (Kim), and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be held in Palestine, Texas at a later date. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Ms. Jones’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

–––––•–––––GREGORY EWELL MORROW, 52, U.S. Army veteran, died Feb. 11, 2013. Graveside services are Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. The online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

–––––•–––––FREDERICK CHRISTIAN NORLIN, devoted and beloved husband of Mary Jane Norlin for 67 years, passed away on Dec. 26, 2013.

Fred was born in Burlington, Iowa, on March 17, 1920. He grew up in La Harpe, Ill. Fred served our country in World War II for 3 ½ years in the Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Brigade in the field, 6th Marine Division Pacific Theatre. He received his discharge in China and he was able to spend time there living with a family and traveling. One of his fondest memories was walking on the Great Wall of China. When Fred returned to the U.S., he and Mary Jane were married on Nov. 16, 1946. Being an English College Professor at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Ill., was a rewarding career for him.

Fred was preceded in death by an infant son, John. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Norlin; daughters, Nancy Setzler and Christina Norlin; grandchildren, Sarah Chunn, Jennifer Norlin, and Amanda Baker; great-grandchildren, Preston Baker, Cameron Norlin, Parker Baker, Sterling Chunn, and Broxton Chunn; and a sister, Evelyn Roach, and a niece, Patty Hofer.

Fred’s family is grateful for the extended family and caregivers at Foxridge Assisted Living in North Little Rock, and Gentiva Hospice who have given Fred phenomenal care and compassion.

A celebration of Fred’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Salvation Army.

Sign an online guestbook at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––DONALD RAY SHAHAN, 75, of Sherwood, passed away Dec. 23, 2013. He was born in Marlow, Okla., to Raymond and Merle J. Turner Shahan. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. He also retired from Hugg & Hall after 20 years. The Oklahoma Sooners have lost a huge fan.

Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife, Beatrice “Bea” Heaslet Shahan; daughter, Kathleen Shahan; son, Raymond K. Shahan and wife, Jamie, all of Sherwood; five grandchildren, Lindsey Brewer (Alan), Justin Shahan (Rosalie), Emily Musick (Brian), Christopher Shahan and Casey Shahan; and five great-grandchildren, Oren, Ella, Silas, Easten and Oliver.

Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Sherwood Funeral Home, 7515 Warden Road, Sherwood. Graveside services with full Military Honors will follow at 12 Noon at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, officiated by Pastor Steve Hess. Memorials may be made to the Sherwood Animal Shelter, 6500 North Hills Blvd., Sherwood, Ark. 72120.

Arrangements by Sherwood Funeral Home, (501) 835-9200. Mr. Shahan’s online guestbook may be signed at www.sherwoodfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––ARLENE BOWLING STOBAUGH, age 91, of Little Rock passed away Dec. 27, 2013. She was born in Formosa, Ark., in 1922 to the late Joe and Sarah Ann Bowling.

She retired from the federal government and was a past member of the 6th and Izard Church of Christ before joining the Geyer Springs Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell D. Stobaugh; her brothers, Orville, Ogle, Will and Hayes; her sisters, Georgia, Esther, Ethrel, Sula, Penzil, and her twin sister, Olene. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. in the Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Dale Brown. Burial will follow at Huie Cemetery in Clinton, Ark. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––ANTWINE JOSEPH WILSON, 33, Little Rock, passed on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ernestine Morgan. He leaves to cherish his father, Louis Joseph Wilson; one daughter, Jania Angel Wilson; siblings, Lynette Morgan and Quintina Bailey; Christopher Nash and Lionel Carter, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. at Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends today from 3-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Personal and Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”

–––––•–––––JOHN C. ZENONE, 85, of Little Rock, passed away Dec. 27, 2013 in Searcy. He was born Feb. 26, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pa., to the late Eugenio and Marianne Zenone. Mr. Zenone was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and a commercial artist for large department stores including Gimbal’s, Foley’s, M.M. Cohn’s, and Bensky Furs.

Besides his parents, he was proceeded in death by his wife, Florence, and a son, John Zenone.

Survivors include one son, Bruce Zenone (Kathy) of Nellysford, Va.; three daughters, Florence Wilson (Dennis) of Bryant, Debbie Hatcher (Jeff) of Rhode Island, and Jill Simons (Stuart) of Jonesboro; and four grandchildren, Scott Blankenship (Haley) of Benton, John Paul Zenone (Elisabeth) of Oklahoma, Sandy McCullum (Bill) of Rhode Island, and Dawn Gibson (Greg) of New Jersey.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the gazebo at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark.

Services conducted by Roller-Ballard Home (315-4047).

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Edgar DeWain “Brad” Bradberry of Alexander was called home Dec. 27, 2013. He was born May 30, 1932, in Point Deluce (south of DeWitt), son of the late Edgar Oma and Eula Lee Williams Bradberry.

Early in his career he was employed for BEI Precision Systems and Space Company where he helped produce encoders used in early NASA flights. “Brad” worked as a nurse in the prison system for 23 years and served his country for 40 years in the Army with the 148th Evac. Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Dean Bradberry of 39 years; two sisters, Mary Christine Campbell and Ruby Burris; two brothers, Jim Bob Bradberry and Guestous Williams Stonecipher.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Pauline of Alexander; four sons, Gary (Tina) Bradberry of Alexander, Rob (Kathy) Bradberry of Mabelvale, Cecil (Janice) Bradberry of Poplarville, Miss. and Doug (Alice) Bradberry of Maumelle; two brothers, Craig Donald Bradberry I of DeWitt and Aubrey Dean Bradberry of Gould; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, (501) 455-5800. Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

–––––•–––––ARKADELPHIA — Marie Mc-Neely, 90, Arkadelphia, died Thursday Dec. 26, 2013. She was a homemaker, member of Liberty Nazarene Church and Extension Homemakers.

Funeral 2 p.m. Monday Dec. 30 at Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel, with Bro. Bobby Lemons officiating. Interment, Liberty Cemetery, Prescott. Visitation 1 p.m. Monday till service time. Online guestbook at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––•–––––BLYTHEVILLE — Calvin Stevens, 89, of Blytheville, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2013.

Survived by wife, Jessie Farmer Stevens; children, Brenda Stevens, Gary Stevens and Teresa Franks; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral, Dec. 31, 10 a.m., in Cobb Funeral Home. Visitation, Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 6-8 p.m. Condolences expressed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––CABOT — Kathryn S. Atkinson, 69, of Cabot, passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. Kay was best known and will be long remembered for her kind, gentle spirit and for her selfless love for her family and friends. She was a member of the Apostolic Church in North Little Rock and loved the Lord Jesus above all else.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, David Atkinson, of Cabot, Ark.; son, Troy Atkinson and wife, Phyllis, of Toledo, Ore.; daughter, Lori Sabin and husband, Nate, of Saint Paul, Minn.; grandchildren, Stefen and Jared Atkinson, Greyley and Indigo Sabin, and Brittney and Nicole Connolly; sisters, Wannie Jean Pope, of Pine Bluff, and Patricia Newell, of Denver, Colo.; brother, Rev. Joe Hicks, of Mayflower, Ark.; and several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Mae Hicks and Rita Hymer; and brother, Robert Hicks.

Memorials may be made to True Service Credit Union, 11001 Hermitage Rd, Little Rock, Ark. 72211.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday at Apostolic Church in North Little Rock. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Graceland Cemetery 2122 W. Pullen Street, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601. Family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m., Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170.

Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

–––––•–––––CLARKSVILLE — Kathleen Nicholas, age 87, of Clarksville, Ark. passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013 at her home. She was born Aug. 31, 1926 in Clarksville to the late William Foddie and Naomi Callahan. Kathleen was a grand lady who touched many lives with her compassion and understanding. She was a graduate of Clarksville High School and owned and operated the Hardwicke Funeral Home for the past 64 years. She was involved in every facet of the funeral business, which left little time to join community organizations; however, she was very supportive and provided assistance for many Johnson County organizations. She was a member of the Clarksville First Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by husbands, L. D. (Red) Hardwicke and Roady Nicholas and one sister, Justine (Baby Doll) Kirby. Survivors include three sisters; Jackie and husband Al Davis Sr. of Clarksville, Evaline and husband Hoyle Brown of California, Doris and husband Tom Curran of Florida; two brothers, Charles Callahan of Clarksville, Rodger and wife Doris Callahan of Clarksville; nephews and nieces, Al (Junebug) Davis of Clarksville, Gloria Stumbaugh of Lamar, John Walter Ayers of Fort Smith, Billy Ayers of Bentonville, Jane Ayers of Oregon, Kae Brown of California, and Brenda Laffin of California. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel. Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Clarksville Presbyterian Church with burial in the Oakland Cemetery with Billy Usery officiating. Members of the Clarksville Fire Department will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.

–––––•–––––CONWAY — Benjamin L. Reams, 81, of Conway, died Friday Dec. 27, 2013. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30 at Conway United Pentecostal Church. Burial is at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501) 327-7727. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com. –––––•–––––DES ARC — Ruth McFarlin Johnson, 99, of Des Arc died Friday. Survivors include one son, Condary Johnson; one daughter, Delcie Duncan; two grandsons; one great granddaughter; many nieces and nephews. Visitation is Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 from 1-2 p.m. at Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist Church with funeral services following at 2. Burial is in Hazen Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––FORREST CITY — Mary Gene Stratton Zeigler, age 89, peacefully departed this life on Dec. 19, 2013 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Dan Nehus, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her parents, Milton and Emily Stratton, of Menomonie, Wis. preceded her in death; as did one sister, Ruth Quigley of Kankakee, Ill.; and four brothers, Harold and Bob Stratton of Menomonie, Wis., Carrol Stratton of Boulder City, Nev., and Richard Stratton of California.

Her only daughter, Sandy and her husband, Dan; one grandson, Mark Nehus and Jenna; and three fantastic great-grandchildren, Chloe, Sophia, and Collin Nehus all of Little Rock, survive her. She is also survived by one sister, Nancy Doane and her husband, Russell, who reside in Menomonie, Wis. We would like to thank the staff at Arkansas Hospice for helping us keep Mom comfortable and providing all of us support and love. She will be missed and we ask that in lieu of flowers, any donations in her honor be made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116/ or www.arkansashospice.org/ donations OR Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church in Forrest City, Ark., where she was a member for the past 58 years. At her request a memorial service will be held in her hometown of Menomonie, Wis. Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas. com for online condolences and to sign the guest register.

–––––•–––––FORT SMITH — Paula Sue Combs of Fort Smith, Ark. died Dec. 27, 2013. Sue spent over 40 years in the teaching profession having taught in both the Little Rock and Fort Smith school districts.

Services are 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2013 at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Family visitation is Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

She is survived by her husband, Larry of the home; one son, Marc Combs of Fort Smith, Ark.; one daughter, Mica Carlson and her husband Chris of Eden Prairie Minn.; and two grandchildren, Collin and Connor.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church P.O. Box 355 Muldrow, Okla. 74948.

Online tributes may be made at www.ockerputmanfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––FULTON — Service for Mrs. Debbie Peterson, 52, of Fulton, Ark., 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, burial East Memorial Garden Cemetery in Texarkana, Ark. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Brazzel The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––•–––––GEORGETOWN — Michael Wade Overstreet, 53, of Georgetown, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, Dec. 29 from 5-7 p.m. at the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30 at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home with burial following at Georgetown Cemetery.

www.SearcyMcEuenFuneral-Home.com

–––––•–––––GURDON — Geraldine Steed, 89, of Gurdon, Ark. went to be with her Lord on Dec. 27, 2013 at the Arkansas Health Center in Benton, Ark. after a long illness.

Geraldine was born in Gurdon, Ark. on Sept. 1, 1924 to Allen and Bertha Ingles Cross.

Geraldine was a 1942 graduate of Gurdon High School and a long time faithful member of First Baptist Church of Gurdon before her illness necessitated her moving to a long term care facility. The loves of her life were her Lord, and her family.

She was preceded in death by her mother; father; her husband, Fielden I. “Red” Steed; two sons, Dave and Ralph Steed; and a daughter, Tammy Steed.

Left to cherish their many memories are her brothers, Bill (Pat) Cross and Buele “Pete” Cross of Camden, Ark.; two sons, Steve Steed of Memphis, Tenn. and Dennis (Semra) Steed of Las Vegas, Nev.; daughter in law, Sarah Steed of Hot Springs, Ark.; two granddaughters, Amy (Doug) Lewis of Los Alamos, N.M. and Ashley (Dale) Anderson of Benton, Ark.; a grandson, Matthew Steed of Las Vegas, Nev.; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Geraldine will be 1-2 p.m. Monday Dec. 30, 2013 in the Pharr Funeral Home Chapel in Gurdon, Ark. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Dec. 30, 2013 in the Pharr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mark Crowley and Bro. Allan Eakin officiating.

Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery in Gurdon under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon.

In lieu of flowers make memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, or Disabled American Veterans.

The online guestbook is available at pharrfuneralhomes.com.

–––––•–––––HOT SPRINGS — William P. Scherm, 75, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013. He was born Feb. 24, 1938, in Stuttgart to Leo and Geneva Travis Scherm. He was a 1956 graduate of Subiaco Academy and was an Air Force veteran. He was a retired insurance appraiser and a Catholic.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include one son, Richard Leo Scherm of Tolson, Mont.; one daughter, Christine Scherm Puckett of Calhan, Colo.; one brother, Eugene Scherm (Sandra) of Stuttgart; two sisters, Dorothy Wilson (Tommy) and Teresa Barnett (Bill), all of Stuttgart; and several nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. www. turpinco.com.

–––––•–––––JUDSONIA — Larry Dye, 63, died Friday. Survivors: his wife, Peggy (Stevens) Dye;a son, Steven Dye; a daughter, Melody Armstrong; three grandchildren, Ashley, Mark and Matthew Armstrong; two sisters, Troy Hensley and Linda Selvidge: two brothers, Jack and Donald Dye. Visitation: Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Services: Monday, 2 p.m., Powell Funeral Home Chapel-Searcy. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––•–––––MALVERN — Martha Cate Thomas, 85, of Malvern, died Friday. Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday, 12/29/13, J.A. Funk Funeral Home. Interment: Fairplay Cemetery. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Sunday. Survivors: daughter, Judy Butler (Charles) of Malvern; two grandchildren, Jill Donihue (Donnie), Hot Springs, Kris Walker (Carl) Malvern; three great-grandchildren. Memorials: Rockport United Methodist Church. Online condolences: jafunkfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––MELBOURNE — Elsie Webb Blankenship, 92, died Dec. 28. Funeral service: Monday, Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. at Melbourne First Baptist Church. Burial: Combs Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 29 6-8 p.m.

Survivors: Jerry Blankenship and Ann Moser (children).

–––––•–––––MONTICELLO — Alicia Lynn Marshall, age 55, of Monticello died at her home. She was born March 11, 1958 in Monticello, Ark.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Green Hill Cemetery. Memorials to: Calvary Baptist Church, 150 Ragland Ave., Monticello, Ark. 71655. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com. –––––•–––––MONTICELLO — Deloyd Rankin, 76, of Monticello, died in Little Rock, Ark., Dec. 27, 2013. He was born April 28, 1937 at Garrett Bridge Community in Lincoln County, Ark. His parents, Floyd L. Rankin and Millie Leonard Rankin and a son, Thomas M. Rankin preceded him in death.

Mr. Rankin was a member of Assembly of God Church-Watson. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, 6 months and 7 days; he was awarded a Bronze Star and several Air Force Commendation medals, he retired a Master Sergeant in 1976. He also retired in 2002 from Freeman’s Soft Water Treatment Service. Mr. Rankin was awarded, The Charles Taylor Award by Federal Aviation Administration; a Certified Mechanic in aviation for over 50 years, and during that time without an incident or accident. He was also a Gideon.

Survivors are his wife, Linda Rankin of Monticello, Ark.; a son, William F. Rankin of Piedmont, Okla.; two sisters, Dorothy L. Wright of James Store, Va. and DeWanda S. Rankin of Houston, Texas and a brother, DeWayne H. Rankin of Biloxi, Miss.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation held on Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 from 1-2 p.m., Griffin Funeral Home Chapel prior to services at 2 p.m.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Rankin may be to Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark.

–––––•–––––PINEVILLE — Shirley Marie Benbrook, 76, died Dec. 26. Graveside funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. at Corinth Cemetery in Pineville under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Survivors: Jerry Benbrook, Monte Benbrook Neal and Merritt B. Benbrook (children). –––––•–––––PLUMERVILLE — Mary Frances Savage Mozingo Jones, 96, of Plumerville, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 at Harris Chapel with Bro. Dwight Scott and Bro. Dean Cooper officiating. Burial is at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — Dorothy Wheatley, 53, of Russellville, died Thursday. Graveside service and burial is 2 p.m. Monday at McFadden Cemetery at Dover, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation is Sunday from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––•–––––SEARCY — Nicholas Andrew Swann, 21, of Searcy died Thursday. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, David Swann. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors: parents, Stephen and Dee Ellen Swann; brother, Matthew Swann; paternal grandparents, Darrell and Barbara Brown; maternal grandparents, Melvin and Norma; Snook of Searcy; aunt, Debby Urbaniak; aunts and uncles, Gayle and Randy Teague and Debbie and Randy Gullet; and cousins, Sam, Hunter, Tanner, Justin, Joel, and Kelly.

Services will be private.

Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

–––––•–––––SPRINGDALE — Ellen Gene Jamar, 84, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013 in Springdale, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Joseph F. Jamar and her husband of 40 years, Freeland Andre Townsley. She was born Dec. 27, 1928 in Bigelow, Ark., to Joseph and Ruie Singleton. She was a graduate of Lonoke High School and attended Hendrix College in Conway, Ark. She was an elementary school teacher in Newport, Ark., and a member of the United Methodist Church and Stephen’s Ministries. She lived in Germany, France, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Jersey and Arkansas. She enjoyed antiquing, traveling and her grandchildren.

She is survived by three sons, Steven Andre Townsley and wife, Janice Townsley of Morris Township, N.J., Keith Guy Townsley and wife, Sydra Townsley of Eustis, Fla., Stuart Wade Townsley and wife, Eleanor Townsley of Fayetteville, Ark., four grandchildren, Dylan, Kyle, Kala and Julia and her sister, Johnnie Bransford and husband, Richard Bransford of Lonoke, Ark.

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Fayetteville National Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Berna Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Open Arms Shelter, 1500 Navajo Trail, P.O. Box 161, Lonoke, Ark. 72086 or http://www.openarmsshelter.org/. Online condolences may be made at http://www.nelsonberna.com/.

–––––•–––––WARD — Faye Lucille Bizzell Rowland, age 95, of Ward, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. She was born Jan. 1, 1918 in Little Rock, Ark. to the late F.M. Bizzell and Lela Sims Madding. Mrs. Rowland was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Little Rock for over 25 years. She loved and lived for her family and she enjoyed gardening. She was an active and lifetime member of the PTA and was a former Pulaski County Special School District PTA President. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rowland was preceded in death by her husband, Charles T. Rowland, two brothers and a sister.

She is survived by her children, Charles M. Rowland and his wife, Jeanie of Franklin, Tenn. and Susan Herndon and her husband, Cliff of Ward; grandchildren, Chris Rowland and his wife, Tish of Nashville, Tenn., Mark Rowland and his wife, Keri of Franklin, Tenn., Whitney Rowland and Dan of Minneapolis, Minn., Emily Herndon of North Little Rock, Thomas Herndon of Little Rock, and Ross Morrison of Franklin, Tenn.; great-grandchildren, Collier, Caris Brooks and Cortlin Rowland of Franklin, Tenn.; and a sister, Virginia Fults of Jackson, Tenn.

Graveside services are 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 in Apple Hill Cemetery with Rev. Beth Waldrup officiating. Arrangements are by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com. The family extends a special thank you to the staff of White County Medical Center in Searcy and the Summit Hospice Staff. Memorial donations may be made to the Cabot United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 2003 S. Pine St., Cabot, Ark. 72023.

–––––•–––––WHITE HALL — Albert Earnest Faver Jr., 56, of White Hall, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 30, 1957 in Pine Bluff, son of Albert Earnest Faver Sr. and Margie Lorene Lutrell Faver. Mr. Faver was reared and received his early education in Altheimer and DeWitt, graduating from DeWitt High School. He earned his B.A. in music from the University of Central Arkansas.

He taught music in the Pine Bluff School District for many years before becoming the art teacher at L.L. Owen Elementary School in Watson Chapel.

Mr. Faver was very talented in both art and music. He sang in productions at the Arkansas Opera Theatre, also known as the Wildwood Park for the Arts. He was a member of the Mid-Southern Watercolorists, Arkansas Arts Center and Thea Foundation. Albert was recently selected to have one of his paintings displayed at the Arkansas Historical Museum.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his mother, Margie Lorene Faver and sister, Margie Durbin, both of Swan Lake; niece, Carrie Durbin who is serving in the United States Air Force and nephew, Jere Durbin who is serving in the United States Navy.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverends Joe Meador and Travis Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Flat Bayou Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Robinson’s.

Memorials may be made to the Thea Foundation, 401 Main Street, Suite 100, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114.

Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

Out-of-state

DALLAS, Texas — Dwayne Moseley, 53, departed this life Dec. 21, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John W. Silver; grandmothers, Willie Mae Silver, Helen Moseley; aunt, Fannie Whitfield. He leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Nicole Fields; father, Cornelius Moseley; mother, Willola Moseley; sisters, Sharon James (Johnnie), LaSonja Moseley; a host of family and friends. Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th St., Dr. W.W. Walker, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www. robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”