Obituaries

LITTLE ROCK — 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, arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY John J. Bilon, 86, of Sherwood.

Bonnie Jean Brown, 81, of Little Rock.

Frederick Isaac Brown Jr., 90, of Little Rock.

Russell Allen Gunter, 62, of Little Rock.

Lloyd “Pete” Peterson, 53, of Little Rock.

Clinton L. Plunkett, 71, of Little Rock.

Katie Rogers, 95, of Little Rock.

Emma Jean Smith, 85, of Sherwood.

Orville C. Spivey, 93, of Sherwood.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ALEXANDER Mary Ruth Dunn Harrison, 66.

AUSTIN Madeline J. Frizzell Harrington, 73.

BEARDEN Nellie Joan Hopkins, 77.

BENTON Clarence Douglas James, 80.

James Wendell Smith, 65.

CABOT Frances Louise (King) Wick, 53.

CAMDEN Alice W. Downs, 85.

Roy Glen Wood Sr., 83.

CENTERTON Tammy D. Horner, 45.

CONWAY Laynie O’Neal Satterfield, 90.

DUMAS William “Billy” Earl Ringo, 73.

EAST END Phillip Ericson, 63.

EL DORADO Harold Dennis Hendricks, 60.

FORDYCE John Hamilton Ferguson, 89.

GREENBRIER Carol Ann Frye, 46.

HARDY Lillis Eva Jane King, 89.

HECTOR Erma Hazel Walker, 101.

HOPE Elsie Williams, 98.

HOT SPRINGS Faye Tuggle Wilson, 93.

HOUSTON Lillian Parks, 82.

JONESBORO Victoria Reece, 93.

KENSETT Zettie Alpha Long, 80.

LONOKE Lawrence William Lundstrom, 56.

MAGAZINE DeOla Murray Mendenhall, 90.

MALVERN Laney Phipps, 75.

McCRORY Maunita Perry Wright, 76.

McGEHEE Cleveland Lewis, 86.

MORO Raymond Mink, 89.

MORRILTON Tarsilla Davidson, 83.

OLA Ethel Bean, 93.

OZARK Glenn Edward Simpson.

PERRYVILLE Blanche Lacy Waganer, 94.

PINE BLUFF Leila Wilkins O’Keefe, 79.

RISON Patsy Miller Rawls, 80.

RUSSELLVILLE Arlene Bjorkman Halsey, 78.

SEARCY James Garner Barnum, 77.

STAR CITY Jim Dale Bates, 79.

STUTTGART Ruth Rounsaville, 70.

WEST MEMPHIS Wayne Taylor, 85.

WHITE HALL Peggy Joyce Featherston Perry, 76.

OUT-OF-STATE BLAIRSVILLE, Ga.

Paige Miller, 93.

Pulaski County

Col. JOHN J. BILON, (Ret.), 86, of Sherwood passed away Saturday,Feb. 9, 2013. He was born July 25, 1926, in New York City to John and Catherine (Bilecka) Bilon. John was a very devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and volunteer.He will be deeply missed by friends from Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, the Sherwood Rotary Club (charter President and Paul Harris Fellow), and the VFW. John received a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in hotel and restaurant management from Cornell University and served in the U.S. Army, retiring in 1975 after 31 years. He then worked as a Professor and Director of the hotel and restaurant management program for James Madison University (Va.).

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence; sister, Emily Flor (Philip); sister-in-law Juanita Giffin; and brother-in-law John Taylor (Bobbie). Cherishing his memory are his wife of 66 years, Dorothy Taylor Bilon;three sons, John D. Bilon (Fran) of Newnan, Ga., Lawrence Bilon (Jane Ann) of Sherwood, Stephen Bilon (Kathy) of Cabot; one brother, Richard Bilon (Fran) of New Jersey; four grandsons, Clanton, Wesley, Jonathan, and James; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of John’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, 9921 Highway 107, Sherwood, Ark. 72120, with Pastor Alex Workman officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Griffin-Leggett/Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, (501) 835-3515.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VFW, Wounded Warrior Project, Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, or a charity of your choice. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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BONNIE JEAN BROWN, 81, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to her longawaited heavenly home on Sunday, February 10, 2013. She was born on March 22, 1931 in Provo, Arkansas to the late Virgil and Arlie Jones. She married Roy Edward Brown on June 26, 1948 and shared 54years together until his death in 2002. She was a long time member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church and then of Temple Baptist Church in Little Rock where she worked in the nursery lovingly caring for “her” babies.

She is survived by her three sons and their wives, Larry and Sue Brown of Little Rock; Dan and Bev Brown of Benton; and Tom and Tammy Brown of Hot Springs. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Haley and Marcus Willard of San Antonio, Texas; Beth and Jeff Layton of Conway, Arkansas; Jeremy Brown of Bryant, Arkansas; Jennifer and Richard Carlton of Bryant, Arkansas; Stephan and Rachel Brown of Conway, Arkansas; Melissa and Russell Ellis of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Chris and Sarah Brown of Cabot, Arkansas, and Jonathan and Katie Brown of Benton, Arkansas. Additionally, she is survived by her most recent babies - her 18 great-grandchildren, Kacy, Abby, Maddie, Noah, Hannah, Katie, Carson, William, Gracie, Kinley, Lexi, Faith, Emma, Austin, Abbie, Rex, Carlon, and Jeslyn. Other family includes one brother, Ed and Virginia Jones, and one sister, Susie Davidson, all of Little Rock. Also included are numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

She worked alongside Brownie and outside the home as necessary to provide for her family which she loved so dearly. She loved and cherished time together with family and treasured the memories made.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Roller Drummond, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800. The funeral service will be Thursday at 10 a.m., February 14, 2013 at Temple Baptist Church with Bro. Tom Brown and Bro. Jerry Kidd officiating. Interment will follow at Forrest Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1534 Shady Grove Road, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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FREDERICK ISAAC BROWN, JR., 90, died peacefully on February 9,2013. He was at home surrounded by his loving family, special family friend, Linda Jane Hughen and devoted caregivers. He was born January 26, 1923, in Little Rock to Josephine Miller and FrederickIsaac Brown, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Joseph Wesley Brown and sister-in-law Virginia Thompson Brown.

Fred I., as most often referred to by friends, attended Little Rock High until January 1940, when, at age 16, he and friend Jack Trotter drove to Tucson, Arizona to enroll in the University of Arizona. While there, he was an active member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, served as a cadet in one of the last ROTC cavalries before horses ceased to be a regular part of military equipment and competed in the school’s award winning rodeos. He won the coveted Spanish award and graduated with a B.S. degree in Mathematics in 1943.

After graduating from college, Fred I. enrolled in Midshipmen’s School, serving for three years. He was commissioned an Ensign USNR in January 1944 where he volunteered for duty with the “Beach Jumpers”, commanded by Douglas Fairbanks. This unit operated under Top Secret orders to prepare for a diversionary landing on southwestern Kyushu Island, Japan. The dropping of the atom bomb changed the mission. Instead, his unit was assigned to the 43rd Sunrise Army Division in Hiroshima.

After discharge from the Navy as Communication Officer aboard the USS Alcyone, Fred I. worked as a stove tender in the Blast Furnace Division of Inland Steel in Indiana Harbor, Indiana. This experience brought him back to the realities of civilian life.

With the support of his professors at the University of Arizona, Fred I. applied and was admitted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in September 1947, graduating with a B.S. in Metallurgy in May 1949. He often stated that his desire to study at the best had been realized and that the opportunity provided helped prepare him for a better life in the future.

It was in the summer of 1949, accompanied by his brother Joe Brown, Jay Hill, Ellen Blass and Mary Mitchell on a Brownell Tour of England, France and Italy, that he met his future bride, Mary Patricia Saer from New Orleans. They were married April 22, 1950.

Following the death of his father in 1962, Fred I. became President and CEO of AFCO Steel. AFCO Steel continued to grow under the leadership of Fred I., his brother Joe and his son Fred III. Encompassing four plant locations and over one million feet under crane, the company was recognized as one of the leading structural steel fabricators in the country. The company was sold in 2002. In 1972 Fred I. and Joe started AFCO Metals, which expanded under the leadership of his son Bobby, to seven plants in five states, including three depot operations and a trading office in Georgetown, Cayman Islands. The company was sold in 1988.

In 1960, Fred I. was appointed to the Little Rock Port Authority at its inception, becoming Chairman in 1965, a position he held until 1989. The result was the development of a 1500-acre industrial park, the building of a short line railroad and the construction of an operating river port. On January 4, 1969, the towboat “Arkansas Traveler” chugged into the port with the first two barges loaded with steel. In 1987, the Little Rock Board of Directors named the port’s slack water harbor the “Fred I. Brown, Jr. Industrial Harbor” in recognition of his dedication to the McClellan-Kerr Navigation Plan for the Arkansas River.

Beginning in 1954, Fred I. served for over 50 years as a Director of the Associated Industries of Arkansas, serving as President and Chairman in 1967 and 1968 respectively. He was the Arkansas Director of the National Association of Manufacturers from 1972 - 1976.

Fred I. was also active in the banking community during his lifetime. He served on the Board of the Union National Bank from 1956 until 1969. He was elected to the Board of Commercial National Bank until its merger with First National Bank. In 1984 he was elected to the Board of Worthen Banking Corporation, serving through its ultimately successful acquisition by Bank of America in 1995. Fred I. was also a Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis from 1972 - 1978.

As a proud native of Little Rock, Fred I. shared his time and knowledge with several community Boards. For 25 years, he was a Board member of the Little Rock Boys Club, including two years as President. In addition, he served as Co-chairman of the campaign committee to build the current Catholic High School for Boys; charter member and President of the Little Rock Serra Club; President of the Holy Souls Men’s Club; Director of the Pulaski County Chapter of the American Red Cross; Chairman of St. Vincent Infirmary Council; Capital Campaign Co-Chairman of the Arkansas Arts Center; and President of the Arkansas Advisory Council of Winrock International.

A lifelong Catholic, Fred I. was a member of the Cathedral of St. Andrew. He was a member of the Country Club of Little Rock, The Boston Club of New Orleans, and elected to XV as No. 14 in 1968, and a member of the Old Goats Club in Little Rock.

True to his love of the Arkansas River, Fred I. and his friends Bill Tedford and Robert Bowdie set a time record for the 420 mile distance race between the first and last locks on the Arkansas River. Wearing motorcycle crash helmets in a 16-foot fiberglass boat named the Robert E. Lee IV, the friends were equipped with two airplane landing lights to see through the fog as they rocketed to the finish.

Fred I. inherited his love of the garden from his mother. He was a master gardener of hybrid tea roses. His activities included golf, tennis, skiing, fly-fishing and hunting. His favorite spots included duck hunting at Dog Island Club on Bayou Meto, turkey hunting at Corona Club on the Mississippi River, or fly fishing at Cebolla River Ranches and Lake Fork Club in Colorado with family and friends. Many afternoons Fred I. could be found at the backgammon table in the Men’s grill with a cold Budweiser in hand. He was quick with a smile, quick with his wit and thoughtful in response to any question. He was protective and loving of his family, and demanded the best effort and highest standard in ethics, behavior and morality. He cherished his close friends, enjoyed the intellect of conversation and firmly defended his opinions and beliefs.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Patricia Saer Brown, five children and ten grandchildren. His children are Frederick Isaac Brown III (Jane) of Little Rock, Robert Saer Brown (Kathleen) of Little Rock, Thomas Mc-Queen Brown, Rogers, AR, Mary Patricia Brown Fowler (Jim) of Little Rock, and Carolyn Louise Brown O’Rourke (Jack) of Potomac, Maryland. Grandchildren are Angela Claire Brown, Arabella Grier Brown, Anne Brandon Brown, Robert Saer Brown, Jr., William Isaac Brown,Elizabeth Riggs Brown, Thomas Hunter Brown, Katherine Bailey Brown, John Thomas O’Rourke, Jr. and Josephine Louise O’Rourke. He is also survived by step-grandchildren Travis James Fowler (Sarah) and Kevin Michael Fowler and stepgreat-grandchild, Harrison Hays Fowler all of Little Rock.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St., Little Rock, AR, 72205. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 13 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Tricia and Fred I.’s home, followed by a Rosary, also at the home. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 14 at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, 617 Louisiana Street, Little Rock, AR 72201.

Memorials may be given to: Cathedral of St. Andrew, 617 Louisiana Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 or Monsignor Allen Trust and Development Fund, c/o Our Lady of the Holy Souls School, 1003 North Tyler, Little Rock, AR 72205.

www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

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RUSSELL ALLEN GUNTER, 62, of Little Rock, died February 9th, 2013just hours before his daughter’s wedding thereby securing the best view in the church. He was born on February 21st, 1950 in Amarillo, Texas to John Allen “Buster” Gunter and Shirley AnnRussell Gunter. His mother died on his seventh birthday and his father later married Beulah Gay Harden.

While a student at Southern State College in Magnolia, Arkansas, Russell was a cross country runner. Having grown up on the flat terrain of west Texas he loved running the hills of Arkansas in its prettiest seasons of spring and fall and it was then he knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life in Arkansas. After graduation, he returned to Texas just long enough to earn a Juris Doctorate at Texas Tech University and then immediately moved to Arkansas and adopted it as his home state.

In 1975 Russell was admitted to practice law in Arkansas and Texas. A founding member of Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus, he practiced labor and employment law and served as its managing director for 16 years. Blessed with everything but a long life he was a loyal friend, patient mentor and trusted advisor whose integrity earned him the respect not only of his clients but also of opposing counsel. Despite his diagnosis of esophageal cancer in 2008, he continued to work on behalf of his clients. His quiet demeanor, analytical skill, positive attitude and strong work ethic served him and his clients well.

Although a self-acknowledged introvert Russell took an active role in many organizations. He served on committees of the Arkansas and American Bar Associations, chaired the Arkansas Bar Association’s Labor Section and served as Director of Government Affairs for the Arkansas Society for Human Resources Management. As a member of the Society for Human Resources Management he served as Chair of the National Legislative Affairs Committee, testified before the U.S.Congress and appeared on The Today Show regarding the Society’s legislative positions. He was President and a Board Member of the Central Arkansas Human Resources Association. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and as Management Chair of the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Advisory Council.

The Arkansas Society for Human Resources Management named him Outstanding Human Resources Professional in 2001 and awarded him its Legislative Advocacy Award in 2005 and 2006. He received the Central Arkansas Human Resources Association Outstanding Member Award three times. He was included in Best Lawyers of America for more than 25 years, named in Corporate Counsel magazine as one of the Best Lawyers in Labor & Employment Law, listed in Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and in Who’s Who in American Law. For the last six years he was listed in the Mid-South Super Lawyers in Labor and Employment Law.

Nothing was more important to Russell than his four daughters who survive him: Kimzey Gunterof Taos, New Mexico; Sarah Gunter Newman of Austin, Texas; Laura Gunter and Rachel Gunter both of Little Rock. He was a constant in their lives and was proud of the adults they became. He also is survived by his grandchildren: Isaac, Thea and Cedar Hardaway of Taos, New Mexico; his sisters Barbara Burton of Clayton, North Carolina, Shellie Sims of Amarillo, Texas and Taos, New Mexico, Diane Brown of College Station, Texas and his new son-in-law Matthew Newman of Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Russell enjoyed his life and had no interest in dying yet in his typical organized manner prepared a video for his family, colleagues and friends which will be shown at a brief memorial service on Wednesday, February 13th at 5 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock and, at his request, will be followed by a party there. Business attire will be appreciated but casual attire is encouraged.

Russell asked that no flowers be sent and that any memorials be in the form of donations to UAMS Foundation, 4301 West Markham, Slot 716, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 with a notation that the funds be directed to the Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Donations may also be made online at www.uams.edu. Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com to leave condolences, a memory, and to sign the online guest register.

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LLOYD “PETE” PETERSON, 53, of Little Rock, formerly of Milwaukee, Wis., died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. He was born on May 2, 1959 at the late Martha Creamer and David Peterson. His mother, sister, Jackie and brothers, Robert and David preceded him in death. He leavesto mourn his passing three daughters, Tiwonna Woods, Lindsey Peterson, and Lexus Williams and siblings, Brenda, Annette, Debra, Janice, Virginia, Denise, Dennis, Ronald, and his twin brother, Floyd. Funeral service will be held Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 at Longley Baptist Church, 9900 Geyer Springs Road at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at Gillespie Brothers Funeral Home, 2420 Arch Street, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 from 4 to 5 p.m. “Premiumcare” services provided by Brown’s Christian Funeral Home, (510) 244-8000.

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CLINTON L. PLUNKETT, 71, of Little Rock, went to be with his Lord onFebruary 11, 2013 with his family by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Jewell and Blanche Plunkett, brother; Gary, sister; JoAnn, and son; Danny Joe. He is survived by hisloving wife and best friend of 48 years, Vernell, sister; Mary, brother;Johnny, his sons; Roy, Donnie (Tori), and Joby (Amy), daughter; Tonya, eleven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren that he loved dearly.

He loved fishing, and called the Hogs on which ever lake he was on. (Pig Sooooie). He will be missed greatly by all his family and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 12, 6-8 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, 4212 Highway 5 North, Bryant. Graveside service will be Wednesday, 12 noon at Pinecrest Memorial Park. To sign Clinton’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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KATIE ROGERS, 95 of Little Rock, formerly of Magnolia, Arkansas died Sunday, February 10, 2012. She was born on February 26, 1917 to James and Edith Knight in Willow, Arkansas and was the last living sibling of nine brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Ivan Rogers of Little Rock; sons, Howard Crutcher and wife Judy of Felsenthal and James Scott and wife Trish of North Little Rock; daughter Norma Creed and husband Don of Wills Point, Texas; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

Visitation will be at Lewis Funeral Home in Magnolia from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12th. A graveside service will be at Frazier Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. The family would like to thank Dr. Ahmed Abdelal and the staff at Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation for their loving care over the past seven years. www.lewisfuneralhome.biz.

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EMMA JEAN SMITH, 85, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013. She worked for Deane’s Dress Shop and was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by five grandchildren, Troy Crow, Tyler Smith, Sheryl Bain, Lauren Smith Sessions and Kim Shipley;twelve great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and two daughters-in-law, Paula Smith and Phyllis Crow. She was preceded in death by her parents, Troy Dewitt and Elsie Lantrip Williams; two sons, Kelly Smith and William R. Crow, Jr.; granddaughter, Denise Lynn Crow and great-grandson, Timothy Bain.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Home Care Inpatient, 2200 South Bowman, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 or charity of your choice.

A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Lea Pioneer Cemetery with a funeral procession leaving North Little Rock Funeral Home at 12:30 p.m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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ORVILLE C. SPIVEY, 93, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013. He was born December 8, 1919 to Maude Ayleen and O. C. Spivey in Waco, Texas.

Orville was preceded in death by wife, Lucille Spivey and wife, Dorothy Spivey, son,Rodney Spivey, grandsons, Brian Spivey and Danny Pritchett. Orville is survived by two daughters, Claudia Stratman and husband, Rick Stratman, and Cindy Pritchett Miller of North Little Rock, daughter-inlaw, Pat Spivey of Glendale, Ariz., step-son, Jerry Kilbury of North Little Rock and step-daughter, Shari Perdue and husband, Mark of Cabot; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Orville graduated from Claussen High School in Oklahoma City, Okla. and attended John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark. A veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II in the battles of Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland Campaign. Orville received the Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Ribbon, Europe Africa and Middle East Theatre Ribbon with three bronze stars. He also received the Purple Heart.

Orville was a member of Demolay, received the Legion of Honor, Western Star Masonic Lodge #2, a 33 degree Scottish Rite Mason, Past Monarch of Bendemeer Grotto and M.M. Eberts American Legion Post #1. Orville retired after several years from Cash Jewelers in 1983.

He loved his dog Chi Chi and also enjoyed going to Hot Springs to spend time in his condo on Lake Hamilton, the horse races at Oaklawn and the casinos. He loved spending time at Lake Ouachita and in his boat on both Lake Ouachita and Lake Hamilton. He was a member of the Bendemeer Grotto Kissins Cuzzins band and loved to sing and play the drum.

The family wants to thank Home Instead caregivers, Shirley Lindsey and Mildred Bryson also special thanks to Shirley Lindsey’s familyespecially Richard Lindsey, Sr, Richard Lindsey Jr. and wife, Anglea also Dr. Delbra Caradine and assistants at UAMS.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400) with Brother Dick King officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Military Honors and Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the funeral home. The family will receive friends and relatives at Cindy Miller’s home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Humanitarian Foundation, c/o Bendemeer Grotto, P.O. Box 544, Little Rock, Ark. 72203. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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ALEXANDER - Mary Ruth Dunn Harrison, 66, of Alexander wenthome to be with Jesus on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. She was born in Hampton, Ark., to William Angus and LIllian Biggers. Mary worked for Pinecrest Memorial Park for 30 years. She wasthe voice of Pinecrest that everyone loved to hear. Mary had a giving heart and spirit, always thinking of others above herself. She enjoyed flowers and was blessed with a green thumb and could grow amazing gardens. She treasured the time she spent as a mother, aunt and sister. The time she was RooRoo to her grandson Bryce Allan was by far her happiest time. She will be dearly missed by everyone she touched.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother W.A. Biggers, Jr. and her sister Betty Jo Thompson. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Melissa, and son-in-law, Brandon Inmon; her grandson, Bryce Allan Inmon, all of Alexander; her brother Bob T. Biggers and his wife, Linda, of Hampton; sister Marty Green and husband, Bill, of Bonner Springs, Kan.; her special niece, Sherry Henson of Alexander, and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. She also leaves her Pinecrest family, whom she cherished and who will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, from 1-3 p.m. in the chapel at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. with her nephew, Rev. Bobby Biggers, and Rev. Ron Byrd officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Eric Eidson, Ronnie Mayall, Allen Diggs, Kenneth Mc-Coy, Kenneth Kohler and Adam Greenwood. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Pinecrest Memorial Park, Griffin Leggett Funeral Homes and Memorial Parks, and Mrs. Mary’s favorite funeral directors from Central Arkansas.

Please share your memories and photos of Mrs. Mary at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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AUSTIN - Madeline J. Frizzell Harrington, 73, of Austin, Ark., wenthome to be with her Heavenly Father, Feb. 10, 2013.

As a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Madeline loved her church and church family more than can be expressed.A devoted Christian lady, who not only taught her children and grandchildren the love of Jesus, but also tried to share it with everyone she met. Employed as a realtor and an income tax professional, she always worked hard for her clients and treated them as she said she would want to be treated.

Madeline is survived by her children: Cynthia Sims and fiance, Ronnie Guyot, of Ward and Dennis Harrington of Austin; three very special grandchildren, Whitney Sims, Zach Harrington and Jacob Harrington; brother, Otha Frizzell of England; and several very loved nieces and nephews. Madeline was preceded in death by her parents, Otha and Mable Frizzell, and two sisters, Shirley Halley and Doris Blackwell.

Memorials may be made in Madeline’s name to Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 301 Bill Foster Memorial Highway, Cabot, Ark. 72023. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Cabot. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Cabot withburial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.Smith-FamilyCares.com.

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BEARDEN - Nellie Joan Hopkins, 77, of Bearden died Sunday. Visitation will be Tuesday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Bearden. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Burial at Harlow Cemetery near Bearden. To sign the online register, visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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BENTON - Clarence Douglas James, 80, of Benton passed awaySaturday, Feb. 9, 2013. He was born in Harrisburg, Ark., to the late Virgil Adron James and Mary Lois Winningham James Davenport on Oct. 15, 1932. He was a graduate of Trumann HighSchool and Arkansas State University and served in the U.S. Army for two years, National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve. His hobbies were his grandchildren and his inventions.

Survivors include the mother of his children, Carole Redd James; son, Virgil Jeffery James of Benton; daughter, Susan Lois King of Benton; two grandchildren, Celia Ann Deckelman and husband, Justin, of Benton and Melanie Suzette King of Little Rock; and three greatgrandchildren, Ian, Aiden and Justin Deckelman Jr.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047) with the Rev. Lorrie Slaymaker officiating. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at Harrisburg Memorial Park in Harrisburg, Ark. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House, 23157 Interstate 30, Bryant, Ark. 72022 or a charity of choice. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BENTON - James Wendell Smith, age 65, rode off to heaven Saturday,Feb. 9, 2013. Wendell died at home surrounded by his loving family and friends and his dog, Four. Wendell was born Sept. 13, 1947, at the Saline County community of Kentucky, the son of the late HomerE. Smith and Jewel Gates Smith.

Wendell is survived by his daughter, Carrie Ellen Smith Blanford, her husband, Doug, and their children, Maxx, Mary Kathryn and Rachel Blanford of Sardis, Ark.; Carrie’s mother, Judy Farmer Sellers; nieces, Laura Smith of Boston, Mass., and Tara Smith of Little Rock; his devoted and special “long tall drink of water,” Phyllis Scott, and her children and family; sister-in-law, Becky Smith of Romance, Ark., numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, especially longtime friend, Mary Kling, who also served as one of his caretakers during his last days. Wendell was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Michael Don Smith; and his cousin, Tommy Earnest Wilson.

Wendell was a 1967 graduate of Fuller High School in Little Rock, where he played football. He was a SeaBee in the United States Navy and served in Vietnam. Wendell was a longtime employee of United Parcel Service in Little Rock. He was one of the first employees of UPS when the company opened an operation in Little Rock. Wendell retired in 2004. Wendell’s lifelong love and passion was horses. Since he was a teenager, Wendell always had a horse. Over the years, he participated in rodeo events, including saddle bronc riding and team roping. He also enjoyed chuck-wagon racing. His latest endeavor was Smith Farm and Racing. Shake em Lady was his winning horse at Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw, Okla. He was a member of AQHA.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 5-7 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Home, Benton Chapel, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Ark. Funeral service will be Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Internment to follow at Kentucky Cemetery. For information, call (501) 778-7100. Online guestbook: www.smithfamilycares.com.

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CABOT - Frances Louise (King) Wick, 53, of Cabot, Ark., died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at New Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.Smith-FamilyCares.com.

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CAMDEN - Alice W. Downs, 85, of Camden died Sunday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery in El Dorado. Proctor Funeral Home of Camden is in charge of arrangements. Visitation 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuenralhome.com.

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CAMDEN - Roy Glen Wood Sr., age 83, of Camden died Saturday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel in Arkadelphia. Burial will be in the Richland Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Sign online guestbook at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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CENTERTON - Tammy D. (nee Brown) Horner, age 45, of Centertonwas promoted to her heavenly Home on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

She is survived by her incredible family: husband, Marty Horner; daughters, Bethany Larson and Olivia Larson; their father, JohnLarson; and their grandparents, Gerald and Ann Larson; parents, Wayne and Esther Brown; brother, Tim Brown Jr.; grandfather, Calvin Brown; aunts, Becky Brown, Kathy Brown, Ava Brown, Cissy Brown, Dorothy Withers, Mary Watson, Gene Thompson, Sue Beason, Ruth Cary and Rachel Reed; uncles, Phillip Brown, Joe Thompson, Doyle Thompson, Jimmy Thompson, Mike Thompson and Johnny Thompson; cousins, April Rye, Madison Rye and Savannah Rye, Melody Brown, Alex Harrell and K.K. Harrell; nieces, Moriah Brown, Abrah Brown, Monica Brown and Jessica Brown; nephews, Tim Brown III and Jeremiah Brown; stepdaughters, Laura Penn, Emily Johnston and Ellen Carter; and grandchildren, Wilson and Alison Penn and Haley and Sophia Johnston.

We would like to thank a million times over the incomparable Dr. J. Thaddeus Beck, Shannon, Jennifer, Stacey,and the entire staff of Highlands Oncology Group for their neverending support, hugs, tissues, smiles and care.

Flowers can be delivered to Ashby Funeral Home in Benton, Ark., and charitable donations in memory of Tammy can be made to Hope Cancer Resources. (hopecancerresources.org/givingprograms.htm).

Visitation will be held at Ashby Funeral Home on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Services will be held at North Bryant Baptist Church in Bryant, Ark., on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. We ask that those attending please wear bright, happy colors to celebrate Tammy’s bright, happy life. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - Laynie O’Neal Satterfield, 90, of Conway, died Sunday, Feb. 10. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501-327-7727), with Bro. James Winston officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DUMAS - William “Billy” Earl Ringo, 73, of Dumas, Ark., died Feb.8, 2013. He was born on Dec. 2, 1938, at Dark Corner, Ark., the son of the late John and Donna Ringo. Billy was a member of First Baptist Church, Gould; he served as a deacon for 20 years, SundaySchool director and was very active in the church. He retired from Jones Equipment in Grady, where he was parts manager for 25 years; he also served in the United States Navy. Billy loved his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed turkey hunting and was a member of National Wildlife Turkey Federation. Billy was a member of the Harmony Baptist Association Disaster Relief Team from its inception.

Survivors are his wife, Sherry Ringo of Dumas, Ark.; a son, Steven Ringo of Gillett, Ark.; and two daughters, Beverly Cook of Star City, Ark., and Debbie Williams of Pine Bluff, Ark.; and a sister, Jane White of Star City, Ark.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visitation held on Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 1-2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Gould with memorial service following at 2 p.m., with Rev. Gary Ralls officiating. Memorials in memory of Billy may be made to First Baptist Church Gould, Ark., or to Dark Corner CemeteryAssociation, Gould, Ark. Griffin Funeral Home Dumas in charge of arrangements.

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EAST END - Phillip G. Ericson, 63, of East End, passed away onFeb. 9, 2013. He was born to Gordon and Bonnie Ericson on Jan. 16, 1950, in Ft. Scott, Kan. He graduated from McClellan High School in Little Rock in 1968. He worked for Sears for 30 years inLittle Rock and Pine Bluff before retiring in 1999 and beginning a jobhe truly loved as transportation coordinator at CareLink. Phil attended East End Baptist Church and was a former member of the First Church of God. He was a member and past master of Pulaski Heights Masonic Lodge #673. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, traveling and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father. Phil is survived by his wife,Jamye Ericson; children, Chuck Ericson and wife Molly of South Jordan, Utah, Heather Terrell and husband Lowell of Lawrence, Kan.; four grandchildren, Joshua Terrell, Benjamin, Emily and Katie Ericson; his mother, Bonnie Potter Ericson of Heber Springs; brother, Randy Ericson and wife Sharon of Little Rock; his wife’s children, Casey, Cody and Thomas Williams; father and mother-in-law, James and Nova Bates; and a host of extended family and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Hospice Home Care and the entire oncology and surgery team at UAMS for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to CareLink in his memory P.O. Box 5988, North Little Rock, Ark. 72119.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. at East End Baptist Church with burial after at Salem Cemetery in East End. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online guest registry at www.Smith-FamilyCares.com.

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EL DORADO - Harold Dennis Hendricks, 60, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. Visitation will be tonight from 6-8 p.m. at Young’s Funeral Directors. Graveside services will be held at Urbana Cemetery Wednesday, February 13, at 10 a.m. with Bro. Tommy Nash officiating, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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FORDYCE - John Hamilton Ferguson, 89 of Fordyce, died Sunday,Feb. 10, 2013. He was born Oct. 1, 1923, in Wilmar, Ark., to the late Erie Everette and Francis Elizabeth Ferguson. When the U.S. was drawn into the Second World War, John volunteered his services and fought for his country in the European Theater until victory was secured. John was a staff sergeant and crew chief in the Army Air Corps, which later became the Air Force, and was honorably discharged in 1958. John was honored when he and his crew once rebuilt an operational P-38 Lightning from scrapped plane parts in a recordsetting three weeks, and they named it Fergie’s Folly. After the war, he began selling used cars, which he continued until retirement. He loved spending quality time with his family and friends at the lake.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Martel Ferguson of Warren, Everett Hamilton Ferguson of Eudora, and a sister, Mary Elizabeth Mathis, of Lonoke. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Ferguson of Fordyce; a son, John Jordan Ferguson of Fordyce; a daughter, Angela Ann Young (Bill) of Bryant; a granddaughter, Carmen Ashley Young Phillips (Robin) of Bryant; and four great-grandchildren: Tyler, Trevor, Teagan and Tinsley.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Baker officiating. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register, visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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GREENBRIER - Carol Ann Frye, 46, of Greenbrier passed away on Saturday. Services will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Greenbrier. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HARDY - Lillis Eva Jane King, age 89, of Hardy, Ark., died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. A memorial service will be held at the Lighthouse Baptist Church at a later date. All arrangements are by Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland, Ark. wwwl.tricountyfuneralhome.com.

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HECTOR - Erma Hazel Walker, 101, of Hector died Sunday. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Walnut Grove Free Will BaptistChurch near Hector with burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online obituary/ guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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HOPE - Funeral service for Mrs. Elsie J. Williams, 98, of Hope, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Rosston, Ark. Bro. Mark Faulkner and Bro. Bubba Wells to officiate. Burial in Rosston Cemetery. Arrangement by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Faye Tuggle Wilson, 93, of Hot Springs passed away Feb. 9, 2013. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at Caruth Village Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with interment to follow at Fairplay Cemetery, Benton, Ark. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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HOUSTON - Lillian Hammett Parks, 82, of Houston died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Pleasant Valley General Baptist Church by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Family Hour: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Lillian Parks, 1449 Highway 300, Houston, Ark. 72070. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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JONESBORO - Victoria N. “Vicki” Reece, 93, of Jonesboro died Saturday, February 9, 2013. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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KENSETT - Zettie Alpha Long, 80 of Kensett (formerly of Cave City) died Saturday February 9, 2013. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial, Cave City Cemetery. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home. Visitation, 1 p.m. until service time.

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LONOKE - Lawrence William Lundstrom, 56, of Lonoke, Arkansas,born April 3, 1956, passed away on February 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Margaret Lundstrom. Lawrence is survived by his sister, Joanne Howell (Mark) andbrother Fred Lundstrom (Joann). He is also survived by one niece, Alicia Lundstrom; two nephews, Eric Lundstrom and Jeffrey Lundstrom (Rose), and one great-nephew, Tristan Lundstrom. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care, (501) 982-3400.

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MAGAZINE - DeOla Murray Mendenhall, 90, of Magazine, Arkansas, died February 8, 2013. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Booneville Funeral Service Chapel. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013, at First United Methodist Church, Magazine, with burial at Bluff View Cemetery, Magazine, under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service. (479) 675-3392. www.boonevillefuneralservice.com.

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MALVERN - Laney E. Phipps, 75, of Malvern passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, February 11, at Regency Funeral Home, Malvern. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, at Regency Funeral Home. Burial, Rockport Memorial Gardens. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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McCRORY - Maunita Perry Wright, 76, died Sunday. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, funeral service, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home, McCrory. Interment: Woodman Cemetery. Pallbearers: James and Bryan Breckenridge, Roy Helm, Jordan, Tony and Gary Dozier.Survivors: husband, Frank Wright; daughter: Vonda (Tony) Dozier; grandchildren: Jordan and Kynley Dozier, McCrory. (Thompson-Wilson Funeral Directors, McCrory.).

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McGEHEE - Cleveland Lewis, 86, of McGehee, Ark., died February 11, 2013, in McGehee. Funeral serviceswill be 1 p.m. at South McGehee Baptist Church. Visitation at the church will be 11-11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Tillar Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. Online guestbook: www.griffinculpepper.com.

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MORO - Raymond Mink, 89, of Moro, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013, at his home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at Gospel Light Church in Moro. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at Roller-Citizens Chapel in Marianna, Arkansas. View and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MORRILTON - Tarsilla Davidson, 83, born October 21, 1929, passed February 6, 2013. Survivors: husband, John; son: Darrell; three daughters: Linda, Carla, Katrina; brother: Jose; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and a host of other family, friends. Memorial Services, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Bob Neal & Sons Chapel by Rosewood Cremation. Obit/photo/guestbook www.rosewoodcremation.com.

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OLA - Ethel Bean, 93, Ola, died Saturday, February 9, 2013. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, at Ola First Baptist Church. Burial: Nooner Cemetery. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. before service. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

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PERRYVILLE - Blanche Lacy Waganer, 94, of Perryville, Arkansas, formerly of Booneville, died February 8, 2013. Visitation 2 p.m. at Booneville Funeral Service Chapel. Graveside service at 3:15 p.m. at Oakhill Cemetery, both February 12, 2013, under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service. (479) 675-3392. www.boonevillefuneralservice.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Leila Wilkins O’Keefe, 79, of Pine Bluff died atArkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock on Sunday, February 10, 2013. Born in Pine Bluff April 27, 1933, to the late Walter Jeter and Leila Coles Wilkins, she grew up in Pine Bluff, graduating from PineBluff High School in 1951. Leila married Arthur William O’Keefe Jr. on September 6, 1951, and was a longstanding resident of Pine Bluff.

Leila was a deeply devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In her early adult years, she worked for AP&L and then went on to work for Wilkins Oil Company as a part owner. She was a former member of the PTA in her children’s schools. She was a life-long and active member of First Presbyterian Church, where she was involved in Choir and Sunday School, and served as Youth Director. She was Chairman of the Church Cookbook Committee and instrumental in creating the Blessings cookbook. Leila received the Presbyterian Women Lifetime Membership Award for her years of dedication to her church. She was active in the community with the Junior Auxiliary in the 1950s and 1960s.

Leila was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers, Dr. Walter Jeter Wilkins Jr. and Howard Coles Wilkins. Her survivors include two daughters: Laura O’Keefe Smart (Lee), Helen O’Keefe King (Dutch), all of Pine Bluff; grandchildren: Madelynn Smart Ross, Mary Corinne Smart, Laura Beth Smart Shaner, Lee Smart III, Hudson Smart, Leila King Simon, Helen Grace King, Dutch Christian King; great-grandchildren: Jonathan, Garrett, Clayton, Grey, Anna Elise and Sumner.

Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Pine Bluff. Committal follows in Graceland Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son. The family will receive friends at 1302 West 46th. Memorials are requested to Presbyterian Women, c/o First Presbyterian Church, 717 West 32nd, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603 or the Jefferson County Humane Society, Box 2233, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71613-2233. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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RISON - Patsy Miller Rawls, age 80, of Rison, died Monday, February 11, 2013. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Greenwood Cemetery.

Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. Online condolences at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Arlene Bjorkman Halsey, 78, died Sunday, February 10. Services are Thursday, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Russellville. Rosary at 10 a.m. and the funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Memorials: St. John’s Catholic School, 1900 West Main Street, Russellville, Ark. 72801. Obituary/ guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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SEARCY - James Garner Barnum, 77, retired forester with Arkansas Forestry Commission, passed away February 9, 2013. Brother, Farris Barnum of Searcy; nephews, John Barnum of Searcy and Jim Barnum of Tumbling Shoals. Visitation Thursday, 10 a.m. with funeral service beginning 11:30 a.m. in Olmstead Chapel. Interment Shiloh Cross Roads Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

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STAR CITY - Jim Dale Bates, 79, of Star City, died Sunday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin Funeral Service. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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STUTTGART - Ruth Rounsaville, 70, of Stuttgart, died February 9, 2013. Funeral: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 2 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church in Dewitt. Burial; Bayou Meto cemetery by Mc Kinzie Funeral Home. Visitation was Monday, February 11, 2013 at Hagler Baptist Church in Bayou Meto from 5-7 p.m.———◊———

WEST MEMPHIS - Wayne Taylor, 85, of West Memphis died February 9, in West Memphis. Survivors, Wife, Geneva Taylor, son, John Allen Taylor, daughters, Sandra Duckworth and Mona Sue Taylor. Funeral, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2013, 10 a.m., Cobb Funeral Home Chapel, Blytheville, Ark. Visitation, Tuesday, 9 a.m. Sign online register at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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WHITE HALL - Peggy Joyce Featherston Perry, 76, of WhiteHall, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 10, 2013. She was born September 17, 1936 in Lewisville, Arkansas, to the late Tommy B and Ruby Rayborn Featherston. She received her education in theLewisville and Hughes School Districts. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, White Hall, Arkansas. She was a true homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Margie Burns in 2001, and a brother, Donald Featherston in 2003. She is survived by her husband, John Benjamin Perry, who she happily married over 50 years ago. She is survived by one son, Tommy B. Perry of White Hall, Arkansas; three daughters, Sandra Perry Reynolds, White Hall, Patsy Perry Jackson, Redfield, Susan Perry Hart, White Hall; three brothers, George Featherston of Hughes, Curtis Featherston of White Hall, David Featherston of Millington, Tennessee; two sisters, Ruby Featherston Collins of White Hall, Lottie Marshall of San Manuel, Arizona. She dearly loved all of her grandchildren, Tammie Perry Wilkerson, Tiffiney Perry Glover, Jeremey Lackey, Tessa Koon, Gina McNabb, Allison Jackson and Lauren Jackson. She leaves behind many great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300, with Dr. Carroll Koon officiating. Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Baptist Church, 13112 Dollarway Road, White Hall, Arkansas 71602. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. - Paige Miller, 93, died February 5, 2013. He is survived by two sons, Gaylord Miller of Jacksonville, Ark. and Carl Paige Miller of Blairsville, Ga.; three grandchildren, Todd Paige Miller of Little Rock, Ark., Paige W. Miller of Holly Springs, Ga., Tara Miller of Dunwoody, Ga., and three greatgrandchildren.