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 Franklin Gale Bivins, 78, of Little Rock.

Charles Buchannan, 59, of North Little Rock.

Ruby L. Camp-Jones, 60, of Sherwood.

Norman C. Eanes, 93, of North Little Rock.

Tomsie Flynn, 89, of Little Rock.

Robert Foley, 71, of Little Rock.

Lloyd Simpson Glover, 92, of North Little Rock.

Larry Gray, 65, of Little Rock.

Ernestene Griffin, 81, of Mabelvale.

Guy Edward Harris Jr., 54, of Little Rock.

Brandon Lee Thomas Helms, 32, of Little Rock.

Melissa Hutchison, 43, of North Little Rock.

Jo Marilyn Kern, 80, of Sherwood.

Dorothy Young Mattson, 91, of North Little Rock.

Kenneth Parker, 49, of Little Rock. Pamela Ann (Guess) Perez, 56, of North Little Rock.

Billy Kenneth Railey, 73, of Little Rock.

Elouise Richardson of Little Rock.

Elmer Sussex, 89, of North Little Rock.

Lorene Watson, 67, of Little Rock.

Roosevelt Webster Sr., 72, of North Little Rock.

Barbara J. Zywocienski, 79, of Mabelvale.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BATESVILLE Lynn Doyle Treadway Sr., 70.

BAUXITE DeLena Peterson, 92.

BENTON James Russell “Buck” Avant, 87.

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” McAtee, 63.

Phyllis Rickard Peters, 73.

CHEROKEE VILLAGE Anna Olean Johnson Nicolai, 82.

CONWAY Carmel N. Gaither, 85.

Pulaski County

FRANKLIN GALE BIVINS, 78, of Little Rock, went to be with theLord February 11, 2013. Gale was born on January 26, 1935 in Roland, Ark., to Ebenezer and Edna Bivins. He worked for 21 years as a diesel mechanic at Roadway Express. Galeenjoyed gardening, wood working and tinkering with cars. His favorite holiday was Christmas and he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Gale was a member of Family Church in Bryant.

Gale was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Edna Carolyn Studer. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marita; three children, Frank Bivins (Paula) of Heber Springs, Ray Bivins (Carol) of Bryant, Karen Strayhorn (Kevin) of Little Rock; seven grandchildren, Jeremy, Matthew, Adam, Amy and Nathan Bivins of Heber Springs and Kendal and Koby Strayhorn of Little Rock. Gale also leaves five siblings, Mary Ann Bixler, Rose Bradley, Don Bivins, Kay Moreland, Frieta Bivins and a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 N., Alexander, Ark. Funeral services will be Friday, February 15, 1 p.m. at Family Church, 21815 Interstate 30 Frontage Rd., Bryant, with burial following at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Pastor Perry Black and Pastor Kern Severtson will officiate.

In Lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made in Gale’s name to Second Chance Ranch, P.O. Box 901, Bryant, Ark. 72089. Please share your memories of Gale at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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CHARLES BUCHANNAN, 59, of North Little Rock passed Febraury 9, 2013. Loving memories left to daughter, Rosalind Thompson; siblings, Don (Abbie) Tate, Corean Alford, Edna Hester, Shirley Buchannan, and Corlis Weathersby; aunt, Estella Dokes. Mr. Buchannan will lie in state Friday, February 15, 1-5 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration February 16, 1 p.m. at Superior. Superior Funeral Services 5017 E. Broadway (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown. “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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MRS. RUBY L. CAMP-JONES, 60, of Sherwood, transitioned her life on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Leo Jones; daughter, LaTasha Camp;Anthony J. Strassle, 85.

Ray Anthony Thompson, 41.

DARDANELLE Freamon Joel Martin, 86.

DES ARC Merlin Lenzy Hendricks, 92.

Albert Darrell Weatherley, 68. FORREST CITY Sandra Parker, 55.

FORT SMITH Dale Carrick Bradley, 51.

GLENDALE Jamie Lee Ingram, 80.

GURDON Vickie Anderson, 59.

Robert Rouse.

HARRISON Charles Speak, 69.

HATFIELD William D. “Willie” Brown, 63. HEBER SPRINGS August Claus Engler, 97.

Jerry Lynn McGee, 26.

HOPE Billy J. Rogers, 72.

JESSIEVILLE Laura Leigh Caldwell, 40.

JONESBORO Rosetta Taylor Kelley, 87.

Charles R. King Jr., 57.

LONOKE Charles Henry Martin Jr., 28. Cheryl Kay Ouzts, 58.

MAYFLOWER Rodney Anthony Taylor, 57.

MENA Barbara Voncille Coogan, 73. MONTICELLO Mildred White, 90.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Dorothy May Hinkle, 91.

Mike Lord, 68.

OIL TROUGH Johnathon Tims, 27.

PERRYVILLE Dorothy Ann Moore, 70.

PIGGOTT Frances McElvoy, 87.

PINE BLUFF Benny Ray Austin, 67.

Minnie Mae Epperson King, 69.

Judy Strickland, 71.

Viessa Ruff West, 91.

QUITMAN Lois Muirl Pierce, 81.

SHERIDAN Rev. Thomas Carl Cypert Jr., 84.

SPRINGDALE Jennifer “J.J.” Smith-Samuels, 41.

UMPIRE Linda S. Davis, 64.

VILONIA Margaret Ann Robinson, 77.

WARREN Lucretia Bussell Newman, 76.

OUT-OF-STATE TUCSON, Ariz.

Doryse Pauline (Beckham) Martin, 85.

LAKE PLACID, Fla.

Dr. Donald Eugene Smith, 68.

KANSAS CITY, Kan.

Joneta Joyce Pray Ingram, 78.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.

Dr. Peter Nortier, 88.

GLADSTONE, Mo.

Juanita “Nita” Allen, 86.

sons, Greg and Stanley (Christie) Jones; parents, George andQueen Britten; siblings, George (Phyllis) Britten, Joyce Ingram and Carolyn (Nathaniel) Banks, Michael Britten of Tennessee; grandchildren, Steven, Jawuan, Braely, Destiny, India;

greatgrandson, Kamron and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation 1-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple St. Funeral service Saturday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. at Full Counsel Metro Church, 1700 Maple St., North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan G. Komen For The Cure.

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NORMAN C. EANES, 93, of North Little Rock passed awayTuesday, February 12, 2013. Norman was born in North Little Rock to the late Ottway O. and Ione Kirby Eanes. He was preceded death by his wife, Earline Garnett Eanes,also his brothers and sisters.

Norman was a member of All Souls Church in Scott, Ark. He retired after many years in the Construction and Building Industry. He was a WWII Veteran after serving in the Army in Sydney, Australia. Norman enjoyed playing Bible Trivia, hunting, and fishing. Also enjoyed working on his farm raising cattle. He was very devoted to his family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by twin daughters, Cathy Wilcox and husband, Doug, and Charlotte Dumboski; one son, Sonny Eanes; his sister Carolyn Koontz; and one granddaughter, Sarah; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2013 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, (501) 791-7400, with Reverend Ben Jordon officiating. Interment will follow at Bayou Meto Cemetery, Jacksonville. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. before the funeral service.

Special thanks to the staff and friends at Parkstone and the Nursing staff at Springhill Baptist Hospital and Rehab. The family suggests memorial contributions made to Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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TOMSIE PAULINE “POLLY” FLYNN, 89, of Little Rock went to be with her Lord and saviour Monday, February 11, 2013. She was born April 1, 1923 in Albermarle, N.C., to Benjamin L. and Mamie Elmetta Dick Collins. She wasa member of East Union Baptist Church, retired from LucentTe chnologies and was an inspector for ATT Teletype.

She is survived by her daughter, Joan Flynn Prince (Herbert), of Little Rock; two sons, Carroll Elton Flynn ( Linda) of Little Rock and Philip Alan Flynn (Gina) of Sherwood; sister, Mable E. Smith, of Iva, S.C.; brother, Wayne Collins, of Monroe, N.C.; grandchildren, Jerry, Bryan, Tony, Daniel, Leah, Adam, Angela and Courtney; greatgrandchildren, Chelsie, Victoria, Magan, Jordyn, Kylie, Joslynn, Autumn, Austin Drew, Bryan Tyler, Philip, Landry, Ashlyn, Grace and Josh; and great-great-grandson, Kade. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Flynn; two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home a Smith family funeral home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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ROBERT FOLEY, age 71, of Little Rock died Sunday. Survivorsone daughter, Antynette; four sons, Robert, James, Sylvester and Steven Foley; seven brothers; five sisters; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday,New Salem Baptist Church, 3406 Horseshoe Lake Rd. Interment, New Salem Cemetery, Sherrill, Ark. Visitation, 1-7 p.m. Friday at Watson-Northcrest, 1801 Maple, 812-5303.

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LLOYD S. GLOVER, 92, of North Little Rock died February 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by parents Lida and Bernard Glover and one son, Ricky Glover.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Mildred Glover; daughters, Debbie Gillespie (Richard) of Maumelle and Gail Dunaway (Charlie) of Conway; grandchildren, Jodie Forst (Paul) of Paris, Ark., Jami Lupkey (Drew) of Conway, Cate Barnett (Zach) of North Little Rock, Angela Dunaway and Jason Gillespie; four great-grandchildren.

Lloyd was a dairy farmer and heavy equipment operator, retiring from Razorback Redi-Mix. He was a dedicated member of Gardner Methodist Church and set a high bar as a devoted family man. His passion was spending time with his family and always being present for every activity in their lives. He was an encourager to all He enjoyed camping and hunting.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2013 at Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Hicks Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, (501) 791-7400.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church, 1723 Schaer Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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LARRY WAYNE GRAY bornNovember 30, this life Sunday, February 10, 2013. Survivors include wife, Jessie Gray; daughter, Glenda Johnson; granddaughters, Danetta Bass and Royianeq Johnson; mother, Pearl1947,departedDean; brother, Donald Gray; special niece, Tina Gray-Smith (Calvin). Services Saturday, February 16, 2013, 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive, 850 Atkinson, North Little Rock, Ark. Family hour Friday, February 15, 2013, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted Premier Funeral Home where “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better.”

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ERNESTENE GRIFFIN, 81 of Mabelvale passed from this lifeinto the arms of her Lord and Savior on February 12, 2013. She was born in Helena, Arkansas, to Ernest and Velma Smith, and spent her early years in Lexa, Arkansas. She moved toLittle Rock where she was an active member of Life Line Baptist Church for 46 years, teaching third grade Sunday School. Her church family meant everything to her, and she loved each of them dearly.

She is survived by her husband, James Griffin, her son, Mark Griffin, her daughter, Sharon Veteto, and sister Rosemary Burnett, along with several beloved grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Life Line Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Friday, February 15th, with Brother Jeff Dial officiating. Graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Life Line Baptist Church. Please share your memories of Ernestene at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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GUY EDWARD “EDDIE” HARRIS JR. of Little Rock, Ark., passedaway on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. He was born February 5, 1958. He was an avid Razorback Fan. Eddie’s favorite place was Jouberts. He had so many friends that loved and cared about himat Jouberts, especially Brenda, Joubert, and Peggy. Any one that met Eddie loved him for his kindness, love and beautiful smile. He had two best friends, his dad, Guy and friend John Lewis. But he loved everyone he met and will be forever in our hearts.

Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Guy Harris, his mother, Jean Harris, and his sister, Sheilah Harris Trusheim. Eddie is survived by his sister, Cindy Harris, niece, Harmony Trusheim Demirjian, nephews, Free Trusheim, Chance Trusheim, and Harris Gulledge, his aunt Barbara Cantrell, the Bishop family of Conway and other family members.

There will be a celebration of Eddie’s life at Jouberts, Saturday, February 16, 2013, at 2 p.m. To sign his guestbook, visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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BRANDON LEE THOMAS HELMS, 32, of Little Rock, passedaway February 11, 2013. Born in Millington, Tennessee on August 6, 1980, he grew up in Elm Mott, Texas, lived in Hot Springs and moved back to Texas where he graduated fromConnally High School in Waco. After high school, he moved to Arkansas where he met Laura. They married in 2006 and their daughter, Harper, was born in 2008. During his years in Arkansas, Brandon made many friends, enjoyed local music, and spent time outdoors enjoying Arkansas’ natural beauty.

Brandon is survived by his wife, Laura Herring Helms; daughter, Harper Helms; father, Bob Helms of Hot Springs; mother, Kim Meredith of Elm Mott; brothers, Ryan Meredith of Waco, Rhys Meredith of Elm Mott and Jason Meredith of Bauxite; and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Jess Andrew “Andy” Meredith. He was loved by many and will be missed.

Services will be held today, Thursday, February 14 at 1 p.m. at CrossWalk Family of God, 10600 Colonel Glenn, Ste. 600, officiated by Cory K. Jones. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), Little Rock. Brandon’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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MELISSA HUTCHISON, 43, North Little Rock, departed thislife Feb. 5, 2013. Family hour: Friday, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, North Little Rock. Funeral service: Saturday, 11 a.m., at Morning Star M.B.C., 2nd and Smothers, NorthLittle Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

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JO MARILYN KERN, 80, of Sherwood passed away Tuesday,February 12, 2013. She was a member of the PEO, DAR, Red Hat Society, Red Cross, Mary Martha’s, Bunko Group and was active in all Facets of Sylvan Hills Community Church. She willbe remembered for the way she loved, the example she set and her ability to “pay it forward.”

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Connie Mack Kern; son, Roger Lee Kern (Debbie); daughter, Robin Dee Gregory (Doug); grandchildren, Troy Gregory (Joy), Rebecca Gregory and Rachel Kern; great-grandchildren, Alysa, Kaden, Sam, Dean, Jada, and Iliana; god children, Sarah and Derek Keathley; nieces and nephews, Diane Roper, Susan Hodge Banks, Clark Hodge, Chuck Geller and Mike Geller; and a host of close family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Edward and Delma Ruth Richardson Clark; two sisters, Pat Hodge and Vee Alice Geller.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sylvan Hills Community Church, 8019 Hwy 107, Sherwood, Arkansas 72120. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Sylvan Hills Community Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.

Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home a Smith family funeral home. Online obituary and guest registry at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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DOROTHY YOUNG MATTSON, age 91, the matriarch of our family, passed on to eternal life with Christ, her Savior, on Monday, February 11, 2013. Dorothy was born on April 8, 1921, in Little Rock to Walter and Adeline Young. She married MarvinMattson in 1945. Dorothy’s faith and positive outlook had a stronginfluence on her five children. She loved visiting and traveling with her children and grandchildren. An avid board game player, she enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She enjoyed hercareers as a school secretary and office manager, working until she was 86.

She is cherished and admired by her family: Dr. Beverly Mattson, Carol and Garry Deason, Marvin and Nancy Mattson, Michael and Jeannine Mattson, and Betty and Kenneth Raper; nine grandchildren: Leslie Goolsby, Jon and Kris Raper, Valerie Donnan, Michael Mattson Jr., Jessica Wade, Kimberly Potts, Alison Mattson, and Blake Deason; 17 great-grandchildren; cousins Jean Neal, Ruth Landers; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Eva Mae Grubbs and brothers, Bill, Samuel, Elmer and Ted Young.

She was an active member of Second Baptist Church, serving as Director of the Senior Adult Department. Dorothy was Show Chair/President of the Crafty Critters Club, which provided funding for the Dorcas House. She was also President of the Southern Women’s Association.

The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the staff and caregivers at The Lakes at Maumelle. Visitation will be held Friday, February 15, 2013, 4-6 p.m., at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, (501) 224-8300.

Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, February 16, 2013 10 a.m., at the funeral home, with Dr. James Thomason officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Highway 5 N, Alexander, Ark. 72002. Memorials may be made in her honor to Second Baptist Church, 222 East 8th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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KENNETH EARLE PARKER, 49, of Little Rock departed this lifeFebruary 11, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory, parents, Earlene and Charles Scott; loving wife Shirley Battles; son, Kingston (Desiree) Parker; twostep-daughters;

four grandchildren, two brothers,six sisters, god-sister and other family and friends. Visitation will be Friday, February 15, 2013 from 5 till 8 p.m. and funeral services will be Saturday, February 16, 2013 2 p.m. both to be held at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven can Serve You Better!”

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PAMELA ANN (GUESS) PEREZ, 56, of North Little Rock, Arkansas,went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 12, 2013. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. Pam dedicated her career to education and counseling.

She was preceded in deathby her loving son, Michael Burns. Pamela is survived by her parents, Wayne (Jennie Sue) Guess and Clara (Carl) Rial; brother, Arlon Guess; three children, Jerod (Brittany) Burns, Derek (Tara) Burns, and Jennifer Burns; five grandchildren, Kaleb, Ty, Ashton, Hayden and Kade; and numerous friends, students and co-workers.

Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2013, at Mtn. Springs Baptist Church, with burial in Mtn. Springs Cemetery.

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

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BILLY KENNETH RAILEY SR., 73 of Little Rock, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Billy was born July 29, 1939 in Panama City, Fla. to the late Noah William and Elsie Lee (Foster) Railey. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Dedra Lee Railey Thomas. Mr. Railey served in the US Army, and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janis (Fithen) Railey, daughter, Kim Jamerson, son Billy K. Railey II, sister, Geraldine Boobyer, and grandchildren, Andrew Tyler Railey, Allison Renee Railey, Tucker Jamerson, Lacey Jamerson, and Kelsey Dee Caldwell.At his request, no services will be held. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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ELOUISE B. RICHARDSON went to be with her Savior on February 4, 2013. Born in 1919 she had a long and good life. She is survived by daughters, Aileen Ostendorff of Little Rock and Kate Richardson of Portland, Oregon. Her Memorial is set forSaturday, Feb. 16, at a home in Little Rock. Interment will follow in Los Angeles. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Ms. Richardson’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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ELMER SUSSEX, 89, of North Little Rock departed this life,Tuesday, February 12, 2013. He is survived by his sister, Verda Horner, nieces, nephews, relatives, and other friends. Funeral Services, 11 a.m. Saturday, Hubble Chapel, Visitation 2-6p.m. Friday. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134. www.hubblefuneralhome.co.

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LORENE GREEN WATSON, 67, of Little Rock, Ark. passed awayon Friday, February 8, 2013.

She retired from St. Vincent Hospital, LR, Ark. in 2001.

She was preceded in death by parents, James Sr. & Ruthie Green;

and son ElderNelson Anthony Watson. She leaves to cherish her memories: one daughter, Para Lee Watson West of Benton, Ark.; two sons, Derrick J. (Angela) Watson and Steve E. Watson, both of Massillon, Ohio; two brothers: James Green of Canton, Ohio and Luther Green Sr. of NLR, Ark.; 12 grandchildren: Tomeka Watson and Eric Owens, of NLR, Ark.; Cu-Printis Harris, Corvez (Miranda) Harris and Albert “Al” Watson, all of Benton, Ark.; Shawn, Ashley and Amber Hicks-Watson, LR; ShaMaria, Tamarcus, Azia and Erikka Watson all of Massillon, Ohio; one aunt, Cleora Wilbourn of NLR, Ark.

Services will be Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 11 a.m. at God Care We Care House of Prayer 7104 Mabelvale Cutoff, LR, Ark.The family hour will be held from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at the funeral home on Friday, February 15, 2013. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!”

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ROOSEVELT WEBSTER SR., 72, of North Little Rock passed February 11, 2013. Loving memories left to children: Asa (April) Webster, Myron McIntire, Ashley Webster, Tracy Daniels, Lahoma Davis, and Melissa McIntire, siblings: James (Delores) Webster, Ivory Webster, Lawrence Webster, Dennis Webster, Gloria (Eddie Joe) Burgess, Barbara Webster, Lila (Titos) Williams, Vera Berman, and Betty Conic. Family hour February 15th 6-7 p.m. Homegoing celebration February 16th, 10 a.m. both held at Superior. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown. “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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BARBARA J. ZYWOCIENSKI, 79, of Mabelvale, Arkansas wentto be with the Lord on Thursday, February 7, 2013. She was born July 2, 1933 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Vernon C. Freeman and Florence Shoemaker Freeman.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 30 years, Theodore Zywocienski; two sons, Richard Carl Olson and Mike Olson. She is survived by grandson, Josh Olson and his wife, Tammy; two great-grandchildren, Jordan Starr Olson and Jacob Carter Olson; daughter-in-law, Janice Olson all of Mabelvale; and an uncle, Jack Freeman and his wife, Sue of Landmark Community.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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BATESVILLE - Lynn Doyle Treadway Sr., 70, of Batesville died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Batesville. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Batesville. Visitation, Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Burial, Liberty Cemetery at Gainesboro. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.

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BAUXITE - DeLena Peterson, 92, of Bauxite, passed away Feb. 13, 2013. She was born April 5, 1920, in the Shaw Community to the late James Albert and Anna Mae Brazil Kentner. Delena attended West Bauxite Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 73 years, John T. Peterson; sisters Sophie Miller, Emma Whitfield and Imogene Thurston; brothers, James Kentner, John Kentner, Jeff Kentner and Joe Kentner. Survivors, son, James E. Thurston, and wife, Edith; daughter, Kathy P. Glover, and husband, William; sister, Rebecca McCool; grandchildren, Jennifer Glover, John M. Thurston and wife, Joanna, Joanna Strike and husband, Chad, Jessica Paradise and husband, Justin; great-grandchildren, Brielle Glover, Josiah, Isaiah and Cassia Strike; numerous nephews, nieces and friends.

Pallbearers will be John Thurston, Chad Strike, Justin Paradise, Clay Kyle, Sean Alexander and Robert Parsons. Church services by Ashby Funeral Home will be Friday, 2 p.m. at West Bauxite Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Melvin Burris officiating. Burial will follow at New Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be at Ashby’s, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - James Russell “Buck” Avant, 87, of Benton passed away Feb. 11, 2013, after battling Alzheimer’s. Buck was born June 15, 1925, in Hampton, Ark., to Leonard “Dunk” and Vera Avant. He was a retired truck driver who loved to deer hunt, fish and go to the flea market, but above all, he was a loving father and grandfather. He wasa veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Angalee Avant; his brothers Jerrell Avant, Rio Avant, Marvin Avant and Bill Avant; his sisters, Mary FrancisEarnest, Molly Sue Wilson and Zadie Nettles. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Mauser; granddaughter, Kara Smith; and very special great-granddaughter, Haylee Curd; along with two brothers, Jack Avant and William Avant.

Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, from 4-6 p.m. at Proctor Funeral Home. Graveside service at 1 p.m. Friday at Pinecrest Cemetery in Alexander, Ark. Rev. Carl Tillery will officiate the service. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Rebecca Lynn (Becky) McAtee, 63, of Bentonpassed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock. She was born Oct. 15, 1949, in Charleston, W.Va., to Peggy Frances Thompson and the late Gordon William Thompson.

Mrs. McAtee received a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from West Virginia University and worked at St. Vincent’s as a medical technologist. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, where she served as a eucharistic minister and sacristan and was a member of The Daughters of Charity.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, John W. McAtee of Benton; one daughter, Christina L. McAtee of Benton; mother, Peggy Thompson of Charleston, W.Va.; one brother, John Thompson of Tallassee, Ala.; and many loving brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Our Lady of Fatima Cath-olic Church in Benton with Father Joseph Egimofor and Father Bill Elser officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock.

A rosary service will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday evening, Feb. 14 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) with a time of visitation to follow. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BENTON - Phyllis Rickard Peters, age 73, of Benton passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. She was born Jan. 10, 1940, in Paron, Ark. Phyllis graduated from Benton High School in 1957 and went on to get her master’s degree in education. She was a retired teacher and reading specialist in Louisiana and was employed by The Saline County Boys and Girls Club as a tutor.She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ringgold, La., and also a member of The Louisiana Association of Educators, Caddo Association of Educators and Phi Beta Phi.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Zollie and Rosa Lee Rickard, of Paron. Survivors, son, Jay Thomas, and wife, Le-Anne, Concordia, Kan.; daughter, Stephanie Kidd, and husband, David, Ringgold, La.; grandsons, Nick Thomas and Brent Burnham, of Concordia, Kan., granddaughter, Andrea Childers, and husband, Brock; great-granddaughters, Lainey and Faith Childers, Ringgold, La.; brothers, Curtis Rickard (Kelly), John Rickard, Benton; sister, Mary Blaylock, Benton.

Memorial services will be 6 p.m. Friday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Mc-Cutcheon officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Saline County Boys and Girls Club. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CHEROKEE VILLAGE - Anna Olean Johnson Nicolai, 82, of Cherokee Village died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. Graveside, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Cave City Cemetery. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home. Visitation, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City.

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CONWAY - Carmel N. Gaither, 85, of Conway died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. Services directed by Roller McNutt Funeral Home are 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Robinson and Center Church of Christ. Interment at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation is Thursday, Feb. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Anthony J Strassle, 85, passed away Wednesday,Feb. 13, 2013. He was born May 27, 1927, in Bigelow, Ark., to the late Charles and Mary Nagel Strassle.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Allen Strassle; grandson DavidBaxter; and siblings Josephine Kristofik and Conrad Strassle. He is survived by one daughter, Pat Baxter, and husband, Carl; two grandchildren, Troy Baxter and wife, Michelle, and Carla Alexander and husband, Nathan; four great-grandchildren, Brandon (Haley) and Courtney Baxter and Hunter and Carter Alexander all of Bigelow; four brothers, Carl Strassle (Tennessee), George Strassle (Conway), Lawrence Strassle (Fort Smith), Eugene Strassle (Fort Smith); three sisters, Wilma Maddox (Texas), Mary Hight (Oklahoma) and Charlsie Paladino (NLR).

Rosary services will be Friday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Visitation will be immediately following from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. St. Boniface Catholic Church. Burial will be at St.Boniface Cemetery in New Dixie immediately following. Services will be officiated by Father Richard Davis. The online guestbook can be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Ray Anthony Thompson, 41, of Conway, Ark .,passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donsetta Tingle-Thompson. He leaves to cherish his memory; father, Ray Gene Thompson;son, Josh Thompson; daughter, J’asaia Thompson; siblings, Arlene Thompson, Arlena Thompson, Marcus Thompson, Tavon Thompson, Barron H. Thompson, and Marshall Tingle and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 16, 2013, 12 noon at First Pentecostal Church, 5302 Hwy. 161, North Little Rock, Ark. The family will receive friends Friday, February 15, 2013 from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Drive (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook, visit: www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”

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DARDANELLE - Freamon Joel Martin, 86, of Dardanelle, died Tuesday. Funeral is 2 p.m., Friday at the Dardanelle First Free Will Baptist Church with burial inNew Hope Cemetery near Dardanelle, by Shinn Funeral Service, Russellville. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials: Heifer International. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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DES ARC - Merlin Lenzy Hendricks, 92, of Des Arc died Tuesday. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Hendricks, one daughter, Judy Bone (Gerald), one son, Allen Hendricks (Shirley), three grandchildren, Tosha Kinder, Todd Hendricks (Lindsey), Virginia Clay (Nick), seven greatgrandchildren, Alex Moe, Bailey Palmer, Claire Clay, Ethan Kinder, Drew Kinder, Ava Kinder, Kurt Hendricks. Visitation: 6-8 Friday at Garth Funeral Home. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church with burial in Center Point Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. On-line guest register www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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DES ARC - Albert Darrell Weatherley, 68, of Des Arc died Monday. He is survived by nine cousins. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013, at First Assembly of God Church in Des Arc with burial in McBee Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. On-line guest register www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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FORREST CITY - Sandra Parker, 55, died Tuesday. Survivors husband, Ed; two sons; one daughter; five brothers; three sisters; four grandchildren. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, Oak Hill Church of God. Interment in Loughridge Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 6-8 p.m. at the church. Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. (870) 238-9400.

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FORT SMITH - Dale Carrick Bradley, 51, of Fort Smith, diedFebruary 12, 2013 in Fort Smith. He was born on September 21, 1961, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to James L. Bradley and Linda Carrick Bradley.

Dale moved to Fort Smith in1969 and attended Bost School and later worked at Abilities Unlimited until his health limitations forced retirement. Dale enjoyed participating in Special Olympics and was honored to carry the Special Olympics torch at Fort Smith games.

Dale was a member of First United Methodist Church and took his religion seriously. He enjoyed following sports, particularly the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Dallas Cowboys and the local teams in the Fort Smith area. Dale was friendly and compassionate and enriched the lives of the persons he encountered with his gentle, engaging manner. Most of all, Dale enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his father, James L. Bradley. Dale is survived by his mother, Linda Bradley, of Fort Smith, his sister, Joyce Babin, his brother-in-law, Hunter Babin, and his niece, Catherine Babin, all of Little Rock, his uncle, Tom B. Bradley of Searcy, Ark., an aunt, Jimmie Lou (Mrs. A.B.) Bradley of Midland, Texas, and several cousins.

A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 15, at the Fort Smith First United Methodist Church, Roebuck Chapel and Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery of Fort Smith all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. and will receive friends following the Memorial service in the church Narthex. Memorials may be made to Bost, Inc., 5812 Remington Circle, Fort Smith, Ark. 72903; or First United Methodist Church Boy Scout Troop, 200 N. 15th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 72903. To sign an online guestbook visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

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GLENDALE - Jamie Lee Ingram, 80, Glendale, passed away February 11, 2013. Survivors include, one brother, one sister, two daughters and five grandchildren. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m., February 15, 2013 at Star City Methodist Church, Star City, Ark. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m., February 15, 2013 at Shady Grove Cemetery, Glendale, Ark.

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GURDON - Funeral service for Mrs. Vickie Anderson, 59, of Gurdon, 2 p.m., Thursday, February 14, at the First Baptist Church, Gurdon, Bro. Mark Crawley officiating. Burial: Decipher Cemetery in Gurdon. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, February 14, at First Baptist Church. Arrangements Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home, Prescott. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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GURDON - Robert Rouse, of Gurdon, Arkansas, died February 12, 2013. Private family memorial service will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Prescott.Services entrusted to Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. The online guestbook is available at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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HATFIELD - William D. “Willie” Brown, age 63, of Hatfield, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at his home. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Hatfield Freewill Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Six Mile Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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HEBER SPRINGS - August Claus Engler, 97, passed away Monday. He was a Farmer and Lutheran Belief. Survivors: wife Emma, daughter, Beth Engler, two sons, Mike (Lucy) and Mark (Rhonda), sisters, Hilda Rhein and Tallie Ellis, five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Memorial service Sunday 2 p.m. Mt. Devonshire Church. Family Funeral Service. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Jerry Lynn McGee passed away at age 26. Survivors: mother, Anna (Greg) Wasson, father, Ricky Dale, daughters, Ariane and Anna Mc-Gee, four brothers, Gregory Wasson, Randy Dale, Robbie Dale, Christopher Dale, grandmothers, Julia Guthrie and Mary Everett. Visitation: Friday 6-8 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, 2 p.m. Chapel Family Funeral Service, (501) 362-2088. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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HOPE - Mr. Billy J. Rogers, 72, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Texarkana, Texas. Graveside service will be Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home.

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JESSIEVILLE - Laura Leigh Caldwell, 40, of Jessieville diedFebruary 12, 2013. She was born November 22, 1972, in Hot Springs. Graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday, February 15th at Rock Springs Cemetery on Hwy. 298, reception following atthe Hurst home. Arrangements entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home. Guests may register at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

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JONESBORO - Rosetta Taylor Kelley, 87, Jonesboro, formerly of Caraway and Blytheville, died February 11 in Jonesboro, Ark. Survivors, nieces/nephews, Phyllis (Jacky) Murray, Dennis Taylor, Mike Adams, Irving Smith, Jr. and Buddy Smith. Funeral, February 14, 2 p.m., Cobb Funeral Home. Visitation, 1 p.m. until service. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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JONESBORO - Mr. Charles R. King Jr., age 57, of Jonesboro,Arkansas and passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House after a brave battle with cancer. Born August 23, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa,he was the son of Mr. Charles R. King Sr. and Edith Arlene Gebhart King. Mr. King, formerly of Ohio, grew up in North Little Rock. Mr. King coached his children’s little league team and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a retired right-ofway agent for Doyle Land Service in New Orleans, Louisiana, and traveled to several states. He enjoyed listening to all kinds of music, grilling outdoors and electronics. Mr. King was of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by his father: Mr. Charles R. King Sr. of the home; three children: Cheryl King of Presque Isle, Maine, Jeffrey King and Charles Richard King, both of Mansfield, Ohio; two brothers: John King of Little Rock, Arkansas, and James King of Russellville, Arkansas; two sisters: Lorraine Anderson of Holdrege, Nebraska, and Judith King of Little Rock, Arkansas; and a special companion: Vicki L. Graves of Colorado. Mr.King was preceded in death by his mother: Mrs. Edith Arlene King.

The family has requested private disposition under the direction of Faith Funeral Service of Manila, Arkansas.

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LONOKE - SSG Charles Henry Martin Jr., 28, of Lonoke passed away on February 8, 2013. CJ is survived by his wife, Chelsea Martin; son, Canon Martin; his parents, Charles and Mavis Martin; brothers, Dale and Don Henry. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. He is prececded in death by his grandmother, Mary Emley Howard. Visitation will be held at Boyd Funeral Home on February 15, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral will be at Roberson Baptist Church on February 16, 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Lonoke Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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LONOKE - Cheryl Ouzts, age 58, of Lonoke, passed away February 9, 2013. Survived by husband: Larry Ouzts; one son; two step daughters; one grandchild; and five step-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Cremation arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service.

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MAYFLOWER - Rodney Anthony Taylor, 57, of Mayflower passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013. Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Burial will follow at Mayflower Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MENA - Barbara Voncille Coogan, age 73, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013, in Little Rock. Memorial services will be Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Beasley-Wood Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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MONTICELLO - Mildred White, age 90, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013, at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She was born January 14, 1923, in Ladelle, Ark., to the late Robert Raybon and Addie Mae Bell Raybon. She was a housewife and was of the Assembly of God faith.

She was the widow of Wilford Columbus White and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Atteberry; three brothers, Jess B. Raybon, Robert Raybon, Jr. and Fay Raybon; four sisters, Carrie Raybon, Willie Ruth Sherrion, Dorothy Nann Neal and Elizabeth Raybon.

Survivors include one son, William L. “Buddy” Murphy and wife, Lin, of Atlanta, Ga.; one brother, Levon Raybon of Tucson, Ariz.; five grandchildren, William Joe Atteberry, Pattie Wiley, Ben Atteberry, Jeffrey Murphy and Jason Murphy and wife, Michele; and two great-grandchildren, Dylan Murphy and Easton Murphy.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 15, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in 16th Section Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Dorothy May Weigart Hinkle, 91, diedpeacefully at her home February 12, 2013. She was born May 2, 1921 at Ruddells, Ark., (Izard Co.) to George Thurston Weigart and Myrtle Case Weigart.

Preceding herin death were her parents, two brothers, George Perry Weigart and Donald Case Weigart; her beloved sister, Virginia Weigart Mabry; and her devoted husband of 63 years, Kebel Wayne Hinkle. Dorothy is survived by a son, George Wayne Hinkle (Henrietta Dee) of St. Louis, Mo.; two daughters, Nancy Fowlkes (Whit) and Virginia Parsons (Roger) of Mountain View. Grandchildren are Karen Moellenhoff (Craig) of St. Louis, Mo., Kevin Hinkle (Laurie) of Philadelphia, Pa., Tyler Fowlkes (Jennifer) of Mountain View, Ark., Anne Fowlkes Nowlin (James) of Memphis, Tenn., Tanner Parsons (Halley) of Rogers, Ark., and Craig Parsons of Fayetteville, Ark. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren and a brother-in-law, Charles A. Hinkle (Earlene) of Maumelle, Ark.

She grew up in Batesville, Ark., where her father was the manager of the Batesville White Lime Company. When in junior high, she moved with her mother and siblings to Mountain View. She graduated as salutatorian of her class at Mountain View High School. She attended Harding College for two years and taught fourth grade at Fifty Six and Mountain View, Ark.

Her goal in life was to be the best daughter, wife, and mother that she could be. She certainly achieved the goal. Years after her parents divorced, she provided a cottage for her dad to live in on the right side of her home and later provided a cottage on the left side of her home for her mother. Devoted to her husband, she rarely left his side. Surprising her husband and children, one of the rare times she was away from him was the day that she and her sister decided to ride the Bill Clinton campaign bus from Mountain View to Batesville! A delightful grandmother, she always welcomed her grandchildren and entertained them with nursery rhymes, games, and food. Many Thanksgivings were spent in her home with the best oyster dressing in the world. Her hobbies included cooking and canning, sewing Raggedy Ann dolls and antiquing with her sister. She and her sister looked forward to the County Fair every year where they entered their goods and won many ribbons. They were known around town as “The Good Lookers” to antique dealers as they looked a lot and rarely spent money! Every day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. she enjoyed a Coca Cola. This was a lifelong tradition in her household. Each week she prepared a treat of soda and candy for her recyclers that picked up recycling at her home. She loved music and loved to laugh. She and grandson Kevin had a laughing routine that they performed at family gatherings. She loved the front porch swing where she sat with her husband and watchedthe traffic pass on Main Street. Her home on Main Street was a convenient place to stop and visit. She loved people and the simple ways of life.

She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She loved her church and spent countless hours there with her family. Saturdays were always days of hair washing and shoe polishing, getting her children ready for Sunday School. She also spent Saturdays washing her mother’s crippled feet and changing her stockings so that she would be ready for Sunday School class. She served as communion steward and trustee for many years. Sunday was aday committed to the Lord and she made certain that her family carried out that commitment.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Ron Simpson, Lola Shannon, Dot West, Kim McKnight’s Services for the Elderly staff, Stone County Hospice and Brenda Freeman for their loving care and service to her family.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 74, Mountain View, Ark., or to your favorite charity.

Services for Mrs. Hinkle will take place on Saturday, February 16, 2013, 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Mountain View, Ark. Rev. Ron Newberry and Rev. Jim Keith are officiating. Interment will take place at the Historic Cemetery of Mountain View. Pallbearers are Craig Moellenhoff, Kevin Hinkle, Tyler Fowlkes, James Nowlin, Tanner Parsons, and Craig Parsons.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Mike Lord, 68, of Mountain View passed away February 10, 2013. He was born July 29, 1944. Survivors; wife, Marie; one son; two daughters. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. February 14, 2013 at Roller Crouch Chapel. Funeral will be 10 a.m. February 15, 2013 at Roller Crouch Chapel. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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OIL TROUGH - Jonathon Kyle Tims, 27, of Oil Trough, died Thursday. Survivors: parents, Danny and Patsy (Schales) Tims, brother, Justin Tims and wife, Robin, two nephews, two nieces, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation: Thursday, 5-9 p.m. Funeral: Friday, 10 a.m., Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Watson Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com. Arrangements: Jackson’sNewport Funeral Home.

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PERRYVILLE - Dorothy Ann Blake Moore, 70, of Perryville, passed from this life on February 12, 2013 in Conway, Ark. She was born on February 24, 1942 to the late Harry M. and Mildred L. Scruggs. Dorothy is survived by her loving husband Kenneth “Dink” Moore of 23 years.

She is also survived by her two sons, Robert Zulpo, and Denny Zulpo; daughters, Julia Helton, Teresa Zulpo, Sheryl Martin, Melissa Crutchfield, Kay Garrett, and Cindy Holland; two step-daughters, Kim and Mona Kay; 24 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Dorothy was also preceded in death by one sister, one brother, and her step son Timothy.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Wye Mountain Cemetery at 3 p.m. with a visitation one hour prior at the cemetery. The family would like to thank Lesa Freeman for the care she has given Mrs. Moore over the past years. The online guest book can be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PIGGOTT - Frances McElvoy, 87, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Feb. 12, 2013. Services are Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the First General Baptist Church in Piggott with Jack Cole and Danny Self officiating. Burial is in Piggott Cemetery. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home in Piggott is in charge of arrangements. Visitation is Thursday at 6 p.m. at the church.

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PINE BLUFF - Benny Ray Austin, 67, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Chapel. Rev. Kenneth Worbington will officiate. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Yorktown. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Minnie Mae Epperson King, 69, of Pine Bluff passed Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at St. Peter’s Rock MBC by Rev. Darren Edgerson. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Judy Carol Law Strickland, 71, of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. Graveside services will be Friday, 2 p.m. at Good Faith Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Noon-1:30 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Viessa Ruff West of Pine Bluff, Ark., peacefully passed away in her sleep on Sunday, Feb. 10 at The Franciscan Care Center in Sylvania, Ohio, at the age of 91. Viessa was born the second child of Simmie and Emmett Ruff. She and her siblings were raised by “grandma,” Orner Wiley, because both of their parents passed by the time Viessa was 12 years old. Viessa helped her sister Evelyn and brothers, Emmett and Robert Ruff, raise their younger sister, Doris.

Viessa attended J.C. Corbin High School on the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff campus. She fell in love and married Matthew Thomas West. She had two children, Ethel and Thomas. She knew the importance of family and was dedicated to the service of others. She strongly believed in education and began taking classes to earn a degree. She used this degree to secure a position at the Extension Office with the University of Arkansas. She helped facilitate the interaction between the university’sagricultural researchers and the local farming community. It was her kindness, acute understanding of people and her deep religious beliefs that aided her success.

She joined Pine Bluff’s Newtown Missionary Baptist Church as a young adult and served the church and the Pine Bluff community for 60+ years. She enjoyed religious service, teaching and working with young people, with which she took great pride in their development. Upon retiring from the university, she was recruited to work at a local nonprofit, Neighbor to Neighbor. This was a culmination of all her experiences. She was able to use her management skills, love of service to others and her unwavering commitment to the community she loved. When she retired for the second time, she moved to Toledo to spend time with her family, where she united with The Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. While at Indiana, she taught SundaySchool and served on the Mother’s Board.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Thomas West; daughter, Ethel; son-inlaw, Lee Artis Nelson Sr.; and grandson Richard L. Nelson; brother Robert Ruff; and sister Evelyn Mays. She is survived by her loving siblings Emmett Ruff (Winnie) and Doris Ivory. She is also survived and greatly missed by her son, Thomas (Ann) West; her grandchildren DeNeese and Lee Artis Nelson II (Lee Lee), Kevin West (Christine Stahle), Ashley Koch, Erik Koch, Aerin and Alek West; and her greatgrandchildren, Brandon Nelson, Mercedes Alissia-Marie Graves, Patrick Jordan Hardin, Evan, Kathryn and Caroline West.

She was known to many as “V”,” “Viessa,” “Miss West,” “Mother West” or “Apple Pie.” Regardless of what you called her, she impacted your life, loved you and treated you like family.

Her memorial service will be held at Indiana Missionary Baptist Church (640 Indiana Ave.) on Saturday at 11 a.m. Arrangements were made through the Reeb Funeral Home, where online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

The family wishes to thank the staff of the Franciscan Care Center for the kindness they showed Ms. West during her tenure there. Special thanks to Deborah Villolovos, Telly Timpson, Theresia Ngeniform, Cassandra Porter and Ms. Rutha and her family for making Ms. West feel at home.

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QUITMAN - Lois Muirl Pierce, 81, passed away Feb. 12, 2013.Son, Jerry (Karen) Pierce; daughter, Beverly (Deryl) Harralson; sisters, Carolyn Peedin, Linda New and Donna Bogle; granddaughter, Abby Harralson. Visitation, Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Olmstead Funeral Home, Heber Springs. Funeral service, Friday, 10 a.m., Olmstead Chapel. Interment, Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Quitman. www.olmstead.cc.

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SHERIDAN - Rev. Thomas Carl Cypert Jr. of Sheridan, Arkansas,was born May 30, 1928, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of the late Thomas C. Cypert, Sr. and Julia Katilius Cypert. He was employed with Union Pacific Railroad for 42 years and hadserved in the United States Army. Rev. Cypert’s walk with the Lord started at the age of 21 years. He pastored Pentecostal churches in Little Rock, Nashville, Tennessee, Visalia, California, and Hope Pentecostal Church in Sheridan for over 38 years. Since retiring from pastoring, Rev. Cypert had been an Elder and Minister at New Life Fellowship in Sheridan.

He also spent many years in the evangelistic work and ministered to many thousands of people. Bro. Tommy and his late wife of 60 years, Sis. Dorothy, dedicated their lives to serving God’s people and telling the good news of Jesus. They are now spending eternity together in Heaven.

Bro. Tommy’s Homegoing was Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at his daughter’s home in Sheridan, at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sister Dorothy Cypert, a sister, Frances Nell Knowles and a brother, Oscar Leo Cypert. Survivors: sons, Steve and wife Kelli Cypert of Sheridan; Jonathan and wife, Karen Cypert of Sheridan; daughters, Janet and husband Wesley Emerson of Sheridan; Beverly and husband Bill Baldridge of Searcy; Carla and husband Steve Hollis of Sheridan; Brothers, David and wife Debbie Cypert of Conway; Donald and wife Tracy Cypert of Ferndale; sisters, Erma Thompson of Little Rock; Julia Mae Pierce of Conway; Barbara and husband Bobby Beard of Sheridan; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2013 at New Life Fellowship in Sheridan with his sons, Bro. Steve Cypert and Bro. Jonathan Cypert and son-inlaw, Bro. Bill Baldridge officiating with music performed by his family. Visitation will be Friday, from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be at Lost Creek Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Thomas Baldridge, Jesse Bailey, Daniel Emerson, Josh Drumm, Tom Cypert, Jason Winston, Samuel Cypert, and Karl Walton. Honorary pallbearers are Marvin Webb, Eugene Webb and Willis Fusilier.

Memorials may be made to New Life Fellowship, c/o Steve Cypert, 4572 Hwy. 270 East, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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SPRINGDALE - Jennifer “J.J.” Smith-Samuels, age 41, ofSpringdale, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013, at her home of a massive heart attack.

She was born November 24, 1971, in Ukiah, California, to Harold LeeSmith and Brenda Gay Vaught Smith. She was united in marriage to Brian Samuels on December 31, 2003. She graduated from Mena High School in 1990 and went on to get her Bachelors of Science in Speech Pathology in 1994 and then her Masters of Science in Early Childhood Development in 1996 at the University of Central Arkansas. She was a member of the National Honor Society and Who’s Who in American High School Students, and was awarded the International Science and Engineering Awards in Pittsburg in 1989 and in Oklahoma City in 1990. She won 8 Arkansas Science and Engineering Awards from 1988 thru 1990 and was Ms. Congeniality in the 1989 Miss Polk County Pageant.

She worked for Northwest Arkansas Education Coop from 1996 until 2011 as an Early Child Development Specialist and was a member of the Washington County Humane Society, the National Humane Society, Western Arkansas Childhood Development Association, and the National Association of Early Childhood Development. J.J. wrote a national award winning essay on working with children with Spina Bifada, a condition she was also afflicted with, enabling her to win scholarships at UCA.

J.J was baptized by the late Brother Dillard Miller at Mena First Baptist Church at the age of 11 and was baptized by the late Brother Gaylon Cope at Mena First United Methodist Church at age 30. Her deepest passion was her love of cats, and the love of her life, her Maine Coon, Siamese mix, Coty was her devoted friend until his passing in July of 2012. He will be interred with her.

She is survived by her husband, Brian Samuels of Springdale, Arkansas, her parents, Harold and Brenda Smith of Mena, Arkansas, and several cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, J.C. and Allyn June Vaught and by her paternal grandparents, J.O. and Irene Smith and by her god-parents, Eddie and Deedie Johnson.

Funeral services will be Friday, February 15, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Mena with Brother Gary Harrison and Brother O.J. Smith officiating. Susanna Mosley will deliver the eulogy. Interment follows in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be general.

Pallbearers will be Patrick McDaniel, Danny Thrailkill, Doug Langham, Matt Hunter, Brandon Martin, and Joe Bunch. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Hunter, Brian Bunch, Jake Bunch, Chris Oglesby, Tate Oglesby, and Bruce Hoover.

Online obituary available at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.

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UMPIRE - Linda S. Davis, age 64, of Umpire, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013. She was born April 10, 1948, at Nashville, the daughter of Grady Morris and Sibyl Wakley Morris. On June 24, 1966, she was married to Johnny Ray Davis. Shewas preceded in death by her parents and one brother, James Morris.

She was a member of the Umpire Free Holiness Church, which she dearly loved and was always a faithful and dedicated worker for her church. She enjoyed cooking for her family, farming, reading, listening to southern gospel music and taking care ofher loving dog “Cupcake”. Anyone that knew Linda, knew her two precious granddaughters, Breanna and Aubrey, were truly the light of her life. She was affectionately called “Nan”; had a beautiful smile; and always put others first. There are three words that completely describes Linda, “she loved unconditionally.” She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her husband, Johnny Ray Davis of Umpire; one daughter and son-inlaw, Tammy and Duane Crawford of Umpire; two granddaughters, Breanna Crawford and Aubrey Crawford; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Haynes and Jodi Morris of Bella Vista, Warren and Robin Morris of Soldotna, Alaska and Butch and Olena Morris of Umpire; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Helen and Richard Todd of Little Rock, Gayla and Donnie Williamson of Tanner Williams, Alabama, Maxine and Garland Tallant of Horatio and Judy Seals of Prairie Grove; hervery special mother-in-law, Bonnie Davis of Umpire; her special sister-in-law, Debby Boswell and her husband, Paul, of Umpire; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Umpire Free Holiness Church with Bro. Donnie Vaughn, Bro. Donnie Williamson, Bro. Dale Crawford and Bro. Olin Vaughn officiating. Visitation will be Friday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Bethel Cemetery in Umpire under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Pallbearers will be Brad Morris, Brian Morris, David Todd, Ben Seals, Blake Yandell and Madison Yandell. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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VILONIA - On Wednesday, February 13, 2013, Margaret AnnRobinson, 77, of Vilonia, went to her heavenly home to join her loved ones who had gone before her.

Margaret was born March 28, 1935, in Faulkner County. She was the daughter ofthe late Doyle K Simmons and the late Alice Mae (Lewis) Simmons. She was a member of Beryl Baptist Church and was a homemaker, loving mother and loving grandmother.

She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Debbie Moody of Sherwood; a son, Roger Robinson of Vilonia, a future daughter-in-law, Michelle Martin of Vilonia; a sister Barbara Brown of North Little Rock, brothers, William Franklin Simmons of Shreveport, LA; and Lewis Edward Simmons of North Little Rock; a granddaughter, Amanda Moody of Sherwood; and a host of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 37 years, W.D. Don Robinson (1993) and her oldest son Ricky Don Robinson (1974).

Throughout her life, she was a very sweet, caring and loving individual. She enjoyed spending time with her son, daughter, granddaughter, brother-in-law, Buddy Morrison, sister-in-law, Geraldine McLain, Vilonia High School classmates, fellow church members, her care providers, Debbie Schmidt, Nicole Vandegrift, and Alene Harp, and other family and friends. She will be dearly missed, but will always remain in our hearts and memory. What a blessing she was and will always be.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 16, at Roller-McNutt Funeral home with Brother Wade Lentz officiating. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Conway, Ark. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., on Friday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beryl Baptist Church, 873 Hwy 64 East, Vilonia, AR 72173. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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WARREN - Lucretia Bussell Newman, age 76, of Warren, Ark. died Wednesday, February 13. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 16, First Assembly of God Church. Burial Parker Prospect Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 15, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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TUCSON, Ariz. - Doryse Pauline (nee Beckham) Martin, aged 85. The Lord called Doryse home to himself on January 22, 2013, in Tucson, Arizona, after a brief illness. She died peacefully, with the prayers and love of family members around her. After a brief funeral service, she was laid to rest in the So. Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Sierra Vista, Ariz. Born in Searcy, Arkansas, Doryse was married to Fred (Al) Martin, a Navy veteran, for 65 years; she was the mother of Dr. Robbie Martin, M.D. Doryse and Al lived for more than 50 years in Little Rock, Ark., and were members of Grace Lutheran Church, Mo. Synod. When younger, Doryse worked at one time in the prosecutors’ office under then-Attorney Lee Munson. She also worked once as the principal’s secretary at First Lutheran High School in downtown Little Rock. She enjoyed for a time teaching Sunday School at Grace Church. Memorial donations can be made to the Grace Lutheran Church, Mo. Synod’s endowment fund.

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LAKE PLACID, Fla. - Dr. Donald Eugene Smith, 68, of Lake Placid, Florida, (formerly of Batesville) died Friday, February 8, 2013. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 16, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time. Burial, Cave City Cemetery.

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Joneta Joyce Pray Ingram, 78, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away, Feb. 2, 2013, at North Kansas City Hospice House. Memorial services will be at Highland Park Funeral Home, 4100 State Ave., Kansas City,Kansas, from 10-noon on Feb.16. She was born on October 8, 1934 in Dad’s Corner, Texas; a daughter of Olen H. Pray and Guy and Maggie Jones. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Joneta enjoyed going to her grandkids’ ball games, watching KU sports and poetry.

Survivors are her husband, Lonnie Lee Ingram, of the home; two sons, Danny Ingram and wife Waynette of Raleigh, N.C., and Michael Ingram and wife Theresa of Kansas City, Mo.; one daughter, Lonneta Redman and husband Jason of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; one brother, Harold Pray and wife Myrna of Conway, Ark.; seven grandchildren, David, Kyle, Brandon, Jessica, Jason II, Blake and Jordan; one greatgrandson, Aiden.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Northcare Hospice, 2900 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, Mo. 64116.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Dr. Peter Nortier, aged 88, of Grand Rapids, and formerly of Almont, Mich., and Little Rock, Arkansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 12, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Rainey Nortier. Peter is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Jo Nortier of Louisiana and their daughter, Lauren; and Steve Nortier of Grand Rapids; sister, Martina Heyboer; sisters-in-law, Peggy Saunders and Margaret Nortier; brother and sister-inlaw, Ralph and Darlene Motley; as well as several nieces, nephews and many friends.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at LaGrave Christian Reformed Church, 107 LaGrave Ave SE. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with his family on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes, 1833 Plainfield NE and on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. For those who wish, memorial contributions to LaGrave CRC, Mercies of God Foundation, Pilgrim Manor Foundation, or Friends of MI Vets Homes are appreciated. To share a favorite memory or photo, please visit www.lifestorynet.com.

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GLADSTONE, Mo. - Juanita (Nita) Allen, 86, of Gladstone, Mo., passed away January 31, 2013. Juanita was born May 14, 1926, in Memphis, Tenn., to Dempsey T. and Lillian Addie Hurdle Jowers. She and her husband of 63 years, Alvin Allen, resided in both Jackson, Tenn., and Little Rock, Ark., before moving to Kansas City. Alvin preceded Juanita in death, as did her three sisters. She is survived by her brother, William Jowers of Memphis, Tenn., as well as her son, Eric Allen, of Gladstone, Mo., and three grandchildren, Ben, Casey and Jake. Private family ceremony to be held in Pemiscot County, Mo.