Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY F.J. Howell Jr., 84, of Little Rock.

Barbara Treadway Wilder, 89, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BENTON Wesley Ray Smith, 67.

BRYANT Tammie Lynn Green, 54.

CONWAY Mae Ellen Sisson-Berberick, 71.

CROSSETT Teri Lyn Pennington Jordan, 59.

FORT SMITH Paula Sue Combs, 65.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Margaret Elizabeth “Liz” Clinton Little , 69.

JONESBORO Jacqueline Jean Cleamer, 82.

MONTICELLO Lynvil Norene Watts Calhoun, 90. Betty Derryberry Scroggins, 76.

NEWPORT William “Allen” Reid, 55.

PINE BLUFF Buddy Coleman, 78.

Mary K. Wilson Williams, 98.

ROSSTON Mary Sue Adams, 80.

STUTTGART Ruth Crum Simpson, 82.

TRASKWOOD John “Smoothie” Gosvenor, 68.

WARREN Marie Kinard Jenkins, 88.

OUT-OF-STATE RANDOLPH, Neb.

Shirley M. (Meyer) Schmit, 87.

FRANKLIN, Tenn.

John Perry Carter, 73.

Pulaski County

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 accuratelypredict 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 ofthe 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.

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BARBARA TREADWAY WILDER, 89, of Little Rock, Ark. went to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. She was born Nov. 15, 1924 in Little Rock, Ark. to the late Omage Theo Treadway and Audrey Little Treadway. She was of the Catholic faith. She graduated from Mt. St. Mary’s and St. Vincent’s School of Nursing and spent her life devoted to nursing for 50 years and retiring from the V.A. Hospital at age 76. She spent her life serving others as a nurse at various hospitals in Texas and Arkansas, but it was after adopting three children that she found her passion as a labor and delivery nurse. Besides her passion for nursing, she was an accomplished ballroom dancer, competing in the Ohio Star Ball on many different occasions.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Charles C. Wilder Jr.; and one grandson, Brian Leigh Osburn.

She is survived by daughters, Cynthia Raines and husband, Don of Little Rock and Diane Osburn of Fayetteville, Ark.; two grandchildren, Melissa Cole and husband, Jeremy of Fayetteville, Ark. and Chase Osburn of Mulberry, Ark.; and great-grandchild, Bella Mae Cole of Fayetteville, Ark.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at Edgewood Cemetery in North Little Rock, Ark.

Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m., Monday at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 (501) 224-8300.

Memorials may be made to Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210 in memory of Barbara Wilder.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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BENTON - Wesley Ray Smith, 67, Benton, died Saturday.

Survivors: son, Josh Smith; daughter, Sherry Renee Smith Cook; sisters, Erma F. Smith Dixon, Emma M. Smith Collatt and Janet K. Smith Willis; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation, 6-8 p.m. today, Dec. 30, at Ashby Funeral Home.

Guest book, www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BRYANT - Tammie Lynn Green, 54, Bryant, died Saturday.

Survivors: husband, Ken Green; daughters, Erin Wilkes and Cidney Mitchell; father, Bill Poole; mother, Rose Poole; brother, Doug Poole; sister, Debbie McMurtray; eight grandchildren.

Visitation, 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at Ashby Funeral Home, services beginning at 2 p.m.

Guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - Mrs. Mae Ellen Sisson-Berberick, 71, of Conway, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Conway with burial in Crestlawn Memorial park Cemetery.

There will be a general visitation today from 5-8 p.m.

Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Conway 501-327-7727.

Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Teri Lyn Pennington Jordan, age 59, of Crossett, won her battle with ALS on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at her home. She was born on Sept. 9, 1954 in El Dorado, Ark. to her parents, Melvin and Ruby Jenkins Pennington. Mrs. Jordan had worked as a CNA with Home Health prior to becoming ill. She was a member of the First Church of God and enjoyed spending time with family and grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Wayne Jordanof Crossett; one son, Charlie Jordan (Katie) and children, Emily and Jase Jordan of Crossett, Ark.; one daughter, Amy Harrington (Neil) and children, Jackson and Avery Harringtonof Hamburg, Ark.; her parents, Melvin and Ruby Pennington of El Dorado, Ark.; two brothers, Mark and Lane Pennington, both of Junction City, Ark.; one sister, Shelley Norris (Buddy) of Farmerville, La.; her mother-inlaw, Sue Jordan of Crossett, Ark.; two special sisters-in law, Judy Pippen (James) of Crossett, Ark. and Ginger Aldridge (Calvin) of Cabot, Ark.; numerous family, friends, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at the First Church of God with Bro. Randy Ivy officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Sassafras Cemetery in Ladelle, Ark. under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark.

Visitation will be held today from 5-8 p.m. at the First Church of God, 1501 Main Street, Crossett, Ark.

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FORT SMITH - Paula Sue Combs of Fort Smith, Ark. diedDec. 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, 2013at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Family visitation is today, 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.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Margaret Elizabeth (Liz) Clinton Little, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., was born March 13, 1944, in Hot Springs, Ark., to Janet and Roy Clinton Sr. She passed away Dec. 26, 2013, at St. Joseph’s/Mercy Medical Center in Hot Springs.

Liz graduated from Hot Springs High School and the University of Arkansas, earning a bachelor’s degree in Communications and a Master of Arts in Speech and Drama. She wasa proud member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority.

Liz put her outstanding marketing, organization, and communications skills into her career, including her work with the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, the Harold Ives TruckingCompany, and the UAMS Clinical Skills Center’s Standardized Patient Program. Liz was foremost a dedicated homemaker and talented cook.

In addition to sharing her boundless love, energy, humor, and caring with her family and extended family, she also shared the same through years of giving back to her community as a volunteer for many organizations and causes. Liz was most proud of her service to the Junior League of Little Rock and the Arkansas Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, where she was chairman of the board of trustees. She was also honored with the Jay Randall Award for her dedication to the UAMS Standardized Patient Program. Liz also served as a deacon for Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock.

Liz was predeceased by her parents and her son, Clinton Ward Burks. She is survived by her husband, Gene Little, of Hot Springs Village; daughter and son-in-law, Stacey and Eric Briggs and granddaughter, Janet Elizabeth Briggs, of Nashville, Tenn.; her father-in-law, Ron Little, of Hot Springs Village; and her brothers and their wives, Roy Jr. and Butch Clinton of Fayetteville, Dan and Joan Clinton of Hot Springs, and Bo and Sissy Clinton of Little Rock. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, who will fondly remember her forever as “A.L.”

The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Liz’s lifelong home church, the First Presbyterian Church, 213 Whittington Avenue, Hot Springs.

The family asks that memorials be made to First Presbyterian Church.

The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.grossfuneralhome.com.

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JONESBORO - Jacqueline Jean Cleamer, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away Dec. 27, 2013. She was born May 20, 1931, in East St. Louis. Jacqueline was a homemaker.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at Jonesboro Memorial Park. Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home will be in charge of services.

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MONTICELLO - Lynvil Norene Watts Calhoun, 90, of Monticello died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at the Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, Ark. Funeral servicewill be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MONTICELLO - Betty Derryberry Scroggins, 76, of Monticello passed away Friday, Dec. 27 at Belleview Rehab and Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 14, 1937, to the late William Franklin Derryberry and Florence Dean Derryberry.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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NEWPORT - Mr. William “Allen” Reid, 55, of Newport departed this life Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock. He was born April 15, 1958, in Newport, the son of William Bill and Alice (James) Reid. Mr. Reid worked for Burgess Tires for many years along with farming. He was a member of Mountain Top Believers Church and enjoyed gardening, going fishing, and hunting.

Mr. Reid was preceded in death by his father, William Bill Reid; paternal grandparents, William and Nellie Reid; and maternal grandparents, Walter and Sarah James.

He leaves behind his mother, Alice James Reid of Newport; two brothers, Larry Smith and Bobby Reid, both of Newport; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10 Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Dillinger Funeral Home with burial in Watson Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home Monday, 5:30-8. Arrangements provided by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Buddy Coleman, 78, of Pine Bluff, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013.

Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at Moore’s Church Cemetery in Rison. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. Please sign the guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com (870) 325-6216.

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PINE BLUFF - Mary K. Wilson Williams, 98, of Pine Bluff, diedSaturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at Trinity Village Medical Center.

She was born July 21, 1915, in Almyra, Ark., daughter of William Henry and Mary Wheeler King.

Mrs. Williamswas reared and received her early education in Almyra. After her marriage to Alvin “Bud” Wilson, they moved to DeWitt and later to Dermott before settling in Pine Bluff in 1975. She was a long-time member of Forrest Park Baptist Church in Pine Bluff.

Mrs. Williams was preceded indeath by her parents; first husband, Alvin “Bud” Wilson; second husband, Vernon Williams; and two brothers, William Elmar King and Henry Lloyd King.

Survivors include two sons, Bob Wilson and his wife, Velda, of Rison and Bill Wilson and his wife, Jan, of Pine Bluff; two grandchildren, Wade Wilson and his wife, Amy, of Conway and Robbie Martin and her husband, Michael, of Wooster; step-grandson, Chris Barnes and his wife, Danyale, of Fordyce; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Cypress Memorial Gardens with Brother Danny Allen officiating. Mrs. Williams will be in state Monday evening at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to Gideons International.

Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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ROSSTON - Mary Sue Adams, 80, of Rosston, Ark. passed away Dec. 28, 2013 in Prescott, Ark.

Mrs. Adams was born in Prescott, Ark. on Oct. 16, 1933 to John Wesley and Priscilla Odessa Bradford Daniel.

Mrs. Adams was a retired CNA who loved to travel, loved to work in the yard and her garden.

Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her mother; father; her husband, Claude Junior Adams; and three brothers.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, James Adams of Hope, Ark., Paul Adams (Sara) of Lewisville, Ark., and Thomas Adams (Carrie) of Emmet, Ark.; daughters, Connie Biddle (Victor) of Rosston, Ark., Marilyn Gleason of Memphis, Tenn., and Carolyn Meadows (Jack) of Little Rock, Ark.; one brother, Roy Daniel of Texas; and one sister, Lenora McWilliams (John L.) of Prescott, Ark.; 17 grandchildren;and 17 great grandchildren.

Visitation for Mrs. Adams will be Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 at 6-8 p.m. in the Pharr Funeral Home in Prescott, Ark.

Funeral service for Mrs. Adams will be Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at 2 p.m. in Union Baptist Church Rosston, Ark. with Bro. Joe Brown officiating with interment to follow in Union Cemetery, Rosston, Ark. under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home Prescott, Ark.

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STUTTGART - Ruth Crum Simpson, age 82 of Stuttgart,passed away on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013. She was born on the family farm in Humphrey, Ark. to the late Harold and Florence Counts Crum on Sept. 5, 1931. After graduating from HumphreyHigh School, she met the love of her life, Vernon R. Simpson. They began their life together in Selma, Ala. while Vernon worked for a local seed company, and soon had two daughters Paulaand Beverly. After returning to Stuttgart she worked for Kroger and Sears before returning to be a full time wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Leona King Circle at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, her canasta group, and a member of the Stuttgart Hospital Women’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, camping, dancing, and enjoyed her grandchildren’s activities and would always know the score of the Razorbacks game.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Vernon R. Simpson; three brothers, Ralph, Arthur, and Robert Harold Crum; two sisters, Helen Riddell, and Linda Sue Crum.

Survivors include two daughters, Paula Ruff (Johnny) of Benton, Beverly Keller (Bill) of Casscoe; one brother, Paul Crum of Garland, Texas; two sisters, Marjory Jane Binson (Samuel) of Little Rock, and Mary Jane Johnson of Memphis, Tenn.; she was “Neenie” to her four grandchildren, Jeremy Ruff (Heather) of Benton, Blake Ruff (Kimberly) of North Little Rock, Kirk Keller (Krista) of Stuttgart, and Kris Keller (Blair) of Stuttgart; and her five great grandchildren, Gracie, Spencer, Lilly, and Layla Ruff and Klein Keller; and a host of special nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Grand Avenue United Methodist Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary with Rev. Clefton Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Lone Tree Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Grand Avenue United Methodist Church. www.turpinco.com.

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TRASKWOOD - John “Smoothie” Gosvenor, 68, Traskwood; died Saturday.

Survivors: wife, Patsy Gosvenor; daughters, Johnette Witham and Malena Hill; son, Sgt. Reese Gosvenor; four grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; two step-great-grandchildren.

Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Ashby Funeral Home.

Services, 11 a.m. Tuesday, First Missionary Baptist Church of Traskwood, burial, Mt. Harmony Cemetery.

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WARREN - Marie Kinard Jenkins, age 88, of Warren, Ark. died Friday Dec. 27, at her home. Born Oct. 25, 1925 in Ebenezer Community, Bradley County, Ark. She was retired from the Woodlands Division of Potlatch Corporation, a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the widow of Edmond Columbus Jenkins who died Nov. 4, 2002. They were united in marriage June 9, 1946.

Survivors are two sons, Jerry Jenkins and spouse Marilyn, Kerrville, Texas, Rodney Jenkins and spouse Lynn, Warren, Ark.; two sisters, Jo Jenkins, W. Columbia, S.C. and Lummie Reynolds, Warren, Ark.; five grandchildren, Jerry Jenkins II, Dr. Adam Jenkins, Jared Jenkins, Joseph Jenkins and Mikaela Jenkins; five great-grandsons.

Funeral services 10 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 31, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday Dec. 30, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

Out-of-state

RANDOLPH, Neb. - Shirley M. (Meyer) Schmit, 87, of Randolph died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at Colonial Manor in Randolph.

Survivors include 10 children, Dave and Pix Schmit of Randolph, Kathy Sauser of Neligh, Theresa and John Bailey of Little Rock, Ark., Barb Young of Hay Springs, Pat and Greg Schultz of Hastings, Joanne and Alan Ekberg of Osmond, Paul and Corinne Schmit of Randolph, Rose and Dan Schoening of Sidney, Bill and Sindee Schmit of Randolph, Mike and Jeri Schmit of Randolph; 35 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters, Vince & Vonnie Meyer of Randolph, Elmer and Sherry Meyer of Randolph, Ed & Mary Lou Meyer of Scottsdale, Ariz., Norma Stueckrath of Randolph, Delores & Frank Sattler of Boise, Idaho; sister-in-law, Marge Schock of Minnesota.

Funeral Services: St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church - Randolph, Neb.

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 - 10:30 a.m.

Interment: St. Frances Catholic Cemetery - Randolph, Neb.

Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Monday with 3 p.m. Christian Mothers Rosary and 7:30 p.m. Parish Rosary at the church under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home - Randolph.

Online sympathies www.johnsonfuneralhomes.net.

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FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Mr. John Perry Carter, age 73 of Hot SpringsVillage, Ark. and passed away in Franklin, Tenn. and went to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 27, 2013. Born in Batesville, Ark. formerly lived in Osceola and Hot Springs, Ark. andalso in Memphis, Tenn. where he worked as Director of Human Resources for Sears, Union Carbide and TBC. He was active in his community by serving as President of the Osceola Chamber of Commerce from 1983-1984 and was named Citizen of the Year in 1983. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Nila Mae Perry Carter. Survived by: sons, Todd (Lori) Carter & Chip Carter; grandchildren, Hayes & William Carter; wife, Sharon Dobson Carter; stepchildren, Todd (Brenda) Westmoreland, Jodi (Scott) Hichew & Michelle (John) Flynn; step grandchildren, Cole Westmoreland, Sidney & Savannah Lindley, Callan Flynn, T.J. & Taylor Teckenbrock; sister, Patricia Wilcox; niece, Cindy Woolery; & nephew, Rusty Wilson; mother of his children, Beth (Bill) Ligon.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville, Ark. with visitation two hours prior to the service. Internment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Garvin Woodland Gardens, 540 Arkridge Rd., Hot Springs, Ark. 71913. Arrangements by WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615 794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com.