Obituaries

LITTLE ROCK — OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.

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PULASKI COUNTY Harry Keatts Chenault, Sr., 94, of Little Rock.

Margaret Gail Fairweather, 76, of North Little Rock.

Shavers Hawkins, 61, of Little Rock.

Mariwayne Page, 93, of Little Rock.

Edythe Voth, 85, of North Little Rock.

James Andrew Wallace, 85, of Little Rock.

Myra Peggy Wells, 79, of Little Rock.

Jean White, 86, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA Patricia Ann Chambliss, 71.

BATESVILLE Billy Van Fleming, 74.

BLEVINS Robert Dale Bonds, 93.

BRINKLEY Nolen Baynes, 67.

CABOT Glenda June Andress, 76.

Robert Joseph Conard, 76.

Ramona May Hoffschneider, 84.

COTTER Robert L. “Bob” Cohee, 74.

CROSSETT Royce Jordan, 82.

DES ARC John Daniel Mullet, 55.

DeWITT Murl Capps, 75.

Gail Brown Mannis, 55.

GURDON Coy Kimbrell, 92.

HARRISBURG Susie Flanigan, 58.

HATFIELD Cheryl Heifner Craig, 50.

HECTOR Clara Mae Sanders, 83.

HOT SPRINGS Bob C. Clark, 71.

LAKEVIEW Aurora C. Carrillo, 89.

LAKE VILLAGE John Wiley Hicks, 77.

LONOKE Lloyd Clayton Willman, 94.

LONSDALE Joseph Tolbert Grant, 81.

MALVERN Paul G Yarbrough, 77.

McGEHEE William Anthony Conway, 79.

PARON Anthony Dalton Johnson, 73.

PINE BLUFF Willie Dobson, 89.

PLUMERVILLE Larry Anthony Hopkins, 58.

PRESCOTT William C. Lambert, 72.

RUSSELLVILLE Jim Aikman, 83.

Janice Ruth Ketcherside, 75.

SEARCY Laura Mae Chambers, 76.

SUBIACO William O. Carter Jr., 93.

WYNNE Wayne Vest, 71.

OUT-OF-STATE BIRMINGHAM, Ala.

Elizabeth M. Porter, 91.

CORSICANA, Texas Clay Lile Calhoon, 88.

Pulaski County

On February 13, 2013, HARRY KEATTS CHENAULT SR. took hisfinal flight to his Home in Heaven with our Heavenly Father as his Co-Pilot. Harry is survived by his two children, Pamela Robinson of Little Rock, Arkansas and his son Harry Keatts Chenault Jr., who is living in Jerusalem, Israel; two grandchildren, Tamera Harris and husband, Stan of in San Antonio, Texas and Todd McLane of Colorado Springs,Colorado; four great grandchildren: Ryan and Joshua Griffin, and Ellie and Jack Mclane; and one great-great grandson, Tristan Flores-Griffin.

Harry was born January 1, 1919. He is pre-deceased by the love of his life, his wife, Cotsy Rhea Chenault. He is also predeceased by his parents, Guy Nelson Chenault and Caroline Louise Demuth Chenault and by two brothers, Richard Demuth Chenault and Guy Nelson Chenault Jr., and three sisters, Mary Blazer, Theresa Bradford and Cupie Griffin. Harry had numerous brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws and is survived by four. He is also survived by numerous nephews.

Harry and Cotsy’s marriage was a marriage made in Heaven. They always put the Lord at the center of their marriage. The first day they met Harry said he was going to marry Costy. When they were dating he would drop lovenotes to her from his plane. After a five year courtship, they were married August 7, 1942, two daysafter Harry was commissioned in the Army Air Corps. They were married for 69 years and Harry always referred to Cotsy as his bride. Harry was well known for his devout Christian faith and impeccable honesty and integrity in all aspects of his life. He was totally devoted to his Lord and family.

He grew up at Fourche Dam Pike where he developed a great passion for flying. That resulted in his joining the 154th Air National Guard in Little Rock in the late 1930s. He distinguished himself by being the only boxer in the unit.

His boxing and track skills won him a boxing and track scholarship to Arkansas Tech. Harry was an undefeated boxer for three years at Little Rock High School, the Air National Guard, and Arkansas Technical University. He was the second fastest quartermiler among Arkansas State Universities and ran an unofficial 10-second hundred yard dash.

The 154th remains active and has been supporting the War effort in the Middle East. Due to America’s impending role in the Second World War, Harry went to Air Cadet School at Randolph Field in San Antonio, Texas where he received his wings and commission. He was selected to fly the plane still considered to be the all-time best fighterplane, the P-51 Mustang. Harry flew the first P-51 into the State of Arkansas. Having developed a life-threatening illness he was sent to the Army-Navy Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas where he was not expected to survive. After spending 17 months in the hospital, he greatly desired to help with the war effort and was assigned to train P-51 pilots who went on to assist America’s Armed Forces in defeating the German military.

The P-51 pilots made a major contribution in winning the war by escorting bombers to fly over Germany and destroy their manufacturing plants, along with providing close air-support in various theatres of war. Harry had the distinction of flying with members of the famed Flying Tigers when they returned to the States. He was assigned to fly with numerous combat pilots when they returned state-side in order to help them readjust to flying. He was honored to fly every single-engine Army and Navy fighter plane at that time and missed by one day to fly a jet plane.

While a cadet he was asked to pose in front of a plane with a tiger-shark painted on it, due to his relation to the infamous General Claire Lee Chennault who commanded the Flying Tigers. That picture was used to help recruit pilots. In December 2009, the historian at Little Rock Air Force Base came to Harry’s home where Harry provided a videoed session about flying, the techniques of flying, and the P-51. The video and transcript were sent to Maxwell Air Force Base for current and future historians and Air Force personnel to review for the historical record.

After the War and receiving a full-Air Force Retirement, Harry, his wife and daughter moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas where he received a degree in Agriculture from the University of Arkansas.After graduation Harry was offered an opportunity to manage the largest cattle ranch in South America for 10 years, but due to family reasons decided to become a teacher in the Arkansas Department of Agriculture in order to train other Agricultural teachers. In 1953 Harry became a sales-representative at the Little Rock office for Investors Diversified Services, today known as American Express. He distinguished himself by making the largest, single mutual-fund sale at the time in the mid-50s in the state of Arkansas and he became the leading salesman in his district during the years. After 19 years with IDS, Harry joined his wife in the real estate business where they worked for Faucett and Company, Wickard and Company, and Rector, Phillips, Morse.

Harry was a life-time sports enthusiast and hunted and fished most of his life with numerous members of his family and friends. He had a gifted ability to call ducks and had a great thrill in bringing them to the duck blinds. Later in life he took immense pleasure in playing golf winning numerous trophies in his flight.

Harry and Cotsy enjoyed many activities together, including golf, traveling and playing in a couples bridge club for 50 years, and as business associates in real estate. Harry truly enjoyed playing cards and taught three generations of his family to play cribbage. He loved reading his Bible, the Upper Room, and Louis L’Amour westerns.

Harry was very active in his community. He sang in the choir at St. Paul Methodist Church and St. James United Methodist Church for 35 years. He was a member of the Optimist Club and was a Mason. He was the first Vice-President at Western Hills Country-Club and a Board Member at Pleasant Valley Country Club. Pallbearers will be Todd McLane, Ryan Griffin, Joshua Griffin, Fred Blazer, Jr., Robert Bradford, Jr., and Henry Griffin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Major-General (Ret) Ray Robinson, Clyde Scott, Winston Faulkner, William Griffin, Jr., Charles Allen and Dr. Roger Bost, and Stan Harris.

The Chenault family is deeply grateful to the caregivers who have taken such wonderful care of Harry. They are Eartha Coleman, Juanita Brown, Opal McCoy, Tanita Scott, Juvita Armstrong, Vanessa Thomas, Melody Randle and Betty Amos.

Visitation will be Monday, February 18, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. atLittle Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, Ark. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, February, 19, 2013, at St. James United Methodist Church on 321 Pleasant Valley Dr. at 10 a.m. followed by a reception at the church. The graveside service with an Air Force Honor Guard at Forest Hills Cemetery will be held at 1 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Ministry of Music at St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72212.

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

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MARGARET GAIL FAIRWEATHER, 76, North Little Rock, passed away, February 8, 2013. Survivors include three children, Brandon Clark, Steven Clark, Lyla Heeman; sister, Lyla Meredith Clark; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Human Society or local animal shelter.

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SHAVERS HAWKINS JR., 61, of Little Rock, Arkansas passedpeacefully on February 14, 2013. He was a member of Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, Pastor Cleo Nellum. He was born July 22, 1951 to the proud parents of the lateShavers Hawkins Sr. and Maggie Hawkins. His loving survivors include: daughter, Sharon Draughn (Keith); two sons, Antonio Hawkins and Jason Hawkins; mother, Maggie Hawkins; two sisters, Maggie Hawkins and Beverly Hawkins; brother, John Hawkins (Rose); one aunt, Lois Shaw; 11 grandchildren; two nieces; five nephews and a host of other loving relatives and special friends. Arrangements entrusted to: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St. Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

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MARIWAYNE FRANCES PAGE, 93, a resident of PresbyterianVillage in Little Rock for over 20 years, passed away February 14, 2013. Born in Pryor, Oklahoma to Alfred W. and Ada Smith Page, she was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.Graduating from the University of Arkansas in 1940 with a B.S. in Chemistry, she worked for hospitals in Arizona, Arkansas and Missouri. She retired from Mallinckrodt Inc., Nuclear Medicine Division in 1982 after 25 years of service.

She is survived by family members, Dr. Jack and Pat Whisnant; Cliff, Bill and Bob Whisnant; Betsy Wahlgren; John and Jamey Whisnant; Beverly Pannell, Sue Bemberg and Jim Wallworth.

Special thanks to her caregivers who made her life better, Betty, Kim H., Stephanie, Kim F., Robin, Clarissa and Pam, and especially to Susan Whisnant who cared for Mariwayne for the past 20 years.

Graveside services will be held today, Saturday, February 16 at 10 a.m. at Oakland Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Jerry Collins. Memorials may be made to the 20th Century Club, 4011 Maryland Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Ms. Page’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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EDYTHE LOBMEYER VOTH, 85, of North Little Rock passedaway Wednesday, February 13, 2013. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where she was in the Altar Society. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, Pinochleand bowling.

She is survived by her son, Dave Voth (Connie) of Liberty Eylau, Texas; daughter, Joni Pharis of Little Rock; daughter, Gigi Miller (Todd) of North Little Rock; five grandsons, John Wesley Clark of Hot Springs, Nicholas R. Pharis of Conway, Christopher J. Pharis of Fayetteville, Benjamin J. Pharis of Little Rock and Cody P. Miller of North Little Rock; two brothers, Nicholas Lobmeyer (Nellie) and Jim Lobmeyer (Kathrine); and two sisters, Jeanne Cardenas (Mike) and Marge Exum (Ernie). She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Johanna Gerstberger Lobmeyer; husband, John D. Voth; sister, Marie Murphy and brother, Harold Lobmeyer.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery. A visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday followed by a rosary service at North Little Rock Funeral Home a Smith family funeral home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamily-Cares.com.

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JAMES ANDREW (JUG) WALLACE, a former mayor of Newport and longtime resident and insurance executive of Little Rock, died February 14, 2014 following a brief illness.

“Jug,” as he was universally known, was born in Newport May 30, 1927. He graduated fromNewport High School in 1945 and immediately joined the Coast Guard. He was scheduled to be among the first deployed had an invasion of the Japanese mainland beennecessary. Jug would often laugh, cock his head and with a gleam in his eye and say he “dodged a bullet.” Then he would grow quiet as he contemplated the fate of friends wounded and lost in battle. The experience helped mold his personality; he believed in duty, honor, family, friends and tradition.

After the war, Jug attended Hendrix College at Conway for one year. While there, he began playing trumpet for big band dances, a hobby he continued the rest of his life. He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a bachelor’s degree in geology. While at the University, he joined Sigma Chi Fraternity and ROTC. He was later commissioned a second lieutenant.

After college, Jug worked for the State Geological Survey until 1954. That year he married the love of his life, Jeanne Tims of Tuckerman. They had two children, James Andrew Wallace and Phillip Jeffery Wallace. From 1954 until 1962 Jug worked for Proctor and Gamble, traveling the state. He began work in the insurance industry in 1962, a career path he would follow for the next 51 years, the last 23 with the Roy Borden Agency of Little Rock.

Jug was a lifelong Rotarian in both Newport and Little Rock. He was a faithful member of the Central Arkansas Sigma Chi Association. He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Newport and a faithful supporter of the First United Methodist Church in Little Rock.

Jug was involved in community service throughout his life, having served on the Newport City Board for many years including terms as vice mayor and mayor. He also served a term as chairman of the Newport Civil Service Commission. Until recently, he had continued to enjoy playing trumpet with his band, the “Townsmen.”

For those Jug left behind, the world is little less bright, dimmed by the loss of a man of luminous spirit. For those who preceded him on his journey, including his parents, Eugene Gregory and Cora Wallace, a brother, Eugene Wallace and two sisters, Gloria “Tissie” Bowen and Shirley Wallace, he will be a welcome and beloved friend. Survivors are his wife of 59 years, Jeanne; two sons, James Andrew Wallace Jr., Phillip Wallace and his wife, Shellie, and four beautiful grandchildren, Grayce, William, Caroline and John Wallace, and their mother Kimberly Wallace, all of Little Rock.

Jug loved to play and have adventures with his children, many of which started with the words “Don’t tell your mother.” He genuinely loved people and there are few places where his nickname wouldn’t elicit a smile from those knew him.

A memorial service at First United Methodist Church at West Eighth and Center Streets will be held Monday, February 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. A reception in the fellowship hall will follow the memorial service. An interment will be held at the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Newport at 3:30 p.m. with a reception immediately following at the First United Methodist Church of Newport. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136.

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MYRA “PEGGY” WELLS, 79, of Little Rock, passed away February 14, 2013. She was born in Star City, Arkansas to Ray and Gladys Tucker who preceded her in death. She was a Past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, and a member of LevyBaptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Allon B. Wells; daughters, Myra Stenhammar (Marvin) and Carol Pinkston; brother, Ben Tucker; sister, Patsy Porter (Donald); grandchildren, Laura, Sara, Randy, Luke and Morgan; and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, February 17 at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Monday, February 18 at 10 a.m. at Levy Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Steve Tiner. Interment will follow at New Owen Cemetery at Griffith Springs at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Levy Baptist Church.

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

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JEAN WHITE, 86, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013. She is survived by her daughter; three grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and TomCotton. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home a Smith family funeral home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Patricia Ann Chambliss, age 71 of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Thursday, February 14, 2012 at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia. She was born on November 21, 1941 in Camden, thedaughter of the late Rufus Cecil and Irene Abbott Key. Patricia was a graduate of Bearden High School, Ouachita Baptist University and received a masters degree from the University of Arkansas. She taught French and English at several public schools and universities including Ouachita Baptist University and Henderson State University. Patricia was a member of First Baptist Church and taught the women’s Sunday school class for many years.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Charles Chambliss, of Arkadelphia, and her son, Kevin (Chrystal) Chambliss of Clifton, Texas.

No service or visitation is planned. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 623 Pine Street, Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923 or Ouachita Baptist University, 510 Ouachita, Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book.

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BATESVILLE - Billy Van Fleming, 74, of Batesville died Tuesday February 12, 2013 at Batesville. Funeral services will begin Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel. Visitation, Monday 6-8 p.m. Burial, Oaklawn Cemetery at Batesville. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.

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BLEVINS - Funeral for Mr. Robert Dale Bonds, 93, Blevins, 2 p.m. Sunday, February 17, Marlbrook Baptist Church, Blevins. Burial, Marlbrook Cemetery. Bro. Jerry Hill and Bro. Corey Perkins officiating. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, February, 16, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope. Arrangements Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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BRINKLEY - Nolen Baynes, 67, died Thursday. Survivors: daughter, Nikki Len, Fayetteville; brother, Louis Baynes, Wheatley; Sisters, Louise Skupenski, Ocala, Fla., Alpha Patton, Conway, Betty Troy, Brinkley. Visitation Sunday, 5-7 p.m. Fowler Funeral Home. Services Monday, 11 a.m., Fowler Funeral Chapel. Burial Upper Cemetery, Rich Community.

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CABOT - Glenda June Andress, 76, of Cabot, born June13, 1936 in Mt View, Ark. to Otis Teague and Gladys Tinkle, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Glenda is survived by her Husband of 56 years, Leonard Andress; two daughters, Julie and husband Ted West; Beth Harness and one sister, Pat Pierce. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Heather Ingram, Brian Arthur, Ashley and husband Hunter Akins, Benjamin Vestal, Jordan McElyea ;two great-grandchildren, Maddie Ingram and Bailey Lemnons and one nephew Chase Pierce.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m.on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral Service will be at 12 noon on Saturday, February 16, 2301, at Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville, Ark. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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CABOT - After a courageous fight against cancer, Robert“Bob” Joseph Conard, Sr. age 76, of Cabot, Arkansas went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Bob was born June 21, 1936 in Cabot. He is survived by his wifeof 56 years, Janet Lavon Shurley Conard.

Bob was a native of Cabot, graduating from Cabot High School in 1954. After their marriage, Bob & Lavon spent time in Alaska where they had many memorable experiences. They returned to Arkansas where Bob retired after a 37 year career at International Paper Company in Pine Bluff. He was a member of Carthage Presbyterian Church, a Past Master of White Sulpher Masonic Lodge #122 F&AM, a Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Mason, Past Patron of OES #583, Gideons International, and IBEW Local #2033. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and traveling with his wife and family.

Bob was preceded in death by his father, Charles Fields Conard, mother, Marjorie Johnson Conard and son, Robert Joseph Conard, Jr. He is survived by his sons, Michael Alan (Mickey) Conard (Debbie) of Cabot and Charles Anthony (Tony) Conard (Angie) of Hot Springs; brother, James M. Conard (Betty) of Little Rock; grandchildren, Ashley and Weston Conard, both of Cabot, Jodi Conard of Jacksonville, Robert Joseph Conard, III (Amber) of Cabot, two great grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the compassionate care provided by Dr. Bijay Nair and his staff and the oncology nurses at Baptist Health Care.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home at 2:00 pm with Reverend James M. Conard officiating. The familywill greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home in Cabot. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideons International or UAMS Cancer Research. Those wishing to sign the guest book may do so online at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Ramona May Hoffschneider, 84, of Cabot, died Thursday, February 14, 2013. She is survived by daughters, Rebecca Woods (Dave) of Cabot, Carolyn Myers of Council Bluffs, Iowa; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and six siblings. Services will be conducted in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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COTTER - Robert L. “Bob” Cohee, age 74, of Cotter, Arkansas died Thursday. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. He is survived by his wife: Pat and three sons: Dan, David and Don Cohee. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Royce Jordan, age 82, of Crossett, Ark., passed awayon February 14, 2013 at Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop, La. He was born on June 20, 1930, the youngest of 13 children, to his parents, Charlie and Ollie Pogue Jordan. He washis happiest sitting on the front porch with the love of his life, and times of being surrounded by his children and grandchildren and all the “littluns”. Mr. Jordan was a Charter Member of the First Church of God.

He was preceded in death by parents and a granddaughter, Nemi Day. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Sue Jordan of Crossett, Ark.; one son, Wayne Jordan (Teri) of Crossett, Ark.; two daughters, Judy Jordan of Crossett, Ark., Ginger Aldridge (Calvin) of Cabot, Ark.; two brothers, Perry Jordan, Parnell Jordan, both of Crossett; a sister, Pauline McClain of El Dorado, Ark.; five grandchildren, Mardi Weems (Paul), Charlie Jordan (Katie), Andrew Aldridge (Adrien), Amy Harrington (Neil), Amanda Bush (Ryan); 11 great-grandchildren, Tolland Weems, Jordan Day, Justine Day, Emily Jordan, Jase Jordan, Jackson Harrington, Sophia Bush, Samuel Bush, Silas Bush, Daniel Aldridge, Chloe Aldridge and a great-great-grandchild, Jaycee Janine Meeks and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2013 at First Church of God with Bro. Will Hughes officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Sassafras Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com). Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the First Church of God, 1501 Main Street, Crossett, Ark. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Carter Cox and staff of Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop, La.

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DES ARC - John Daniel Mullet, 55, of Des Arc died Wednesday, February 13. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, one son, two sisters, two granddaughters, one grandson. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Garth Funeral Home. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday at Garth Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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DeWITT - Murl Capps, 75, died February 14, 2013, at his home. Survivors include daughter, Martha Nease; stepson Danny Deleo and many others. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 16 at the General Assembly and the Church of the First Born with burial in Thompson Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.

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DeWITT - Gail Brown Mannis, 55, died February 14, 2013. Survivors are her loving husband Roy Mannis and many other family members. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 16 at Essex Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials to DeWitt Hospital (Chapel Refurbishment), P.O. Box 32, DeWitt, Ark. 72042.

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GURDON - Mrs. Coy Kimbrell, 92, of Gurdon, Ark., passed away Wednesday February 13, 2013 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Mrs. Kimbrell was born October 11, 1920 to George D. and Annie L. (Willett) Norman in Gurdon, Ark. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Gurdon and retired from Levi Strauss.

Mrs. Kimbrell was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Kimbrell, parents, one daughter, Shirley Ann Wells and one granddaughter, Teresa Gaye Hamm. Mrs. Kimbrell is survived by two daughters, Patsy Hamm and husband Eldon of Okolona, Ark., and Helen Masey and husband Johnny of Hallsville, Texas; son-in-Law Bobby Wells and wife Marge of Gurdon, Ark.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be: Saturday February 16, 2013 from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon Chapel. Graveside Service will be: Saturday February 16, 2013 at 2 p.m. Rest Haven Cemetery in Arkadelphia, Ark. Services entrusted to Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. The online guestbook is available at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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HARRISBURG - Susie Flanigan, 58, of Harrisburg, died Thursday. Survivors are mother, Pearlie Easter; husband, Hershel; daughter, Carri (Bill) Poppenheimer of Southhaven; son, Cody of New York; brother, Joey and sister, Pat of Harrisburg; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Memorial services are Saturday at 3 p.m., Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home with visitation 2-service time.

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HATFIELD - Cheryl Heifner Craig, age 50, of Hatfield, Ark., passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the Hatfield Gymnasium Auditorium. Interment follows in Gann Cemetery in Potter under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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HECTOR - Clara Mae Sanders, age 83, of Hector died Wednesday. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Shinn Chapel with burial in Birta Cemetery at Birta, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation was 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Bob C. Clark, 71, of Hot Springs, Ark., wenthome to be with his Lord Wednesday, February 13, 2013. He was born October 4, 1941 in Hope, Ark., to the late Aaron Clyde and Ercille (Yeager) Clark. Bob was a Sanitarian for the HealthDepartment for 26 years working in Garland, Hot Spring and Clark counties. He was a minister who enjoyed working with young people and in the prison ministry. Bob was involved with the animal shelter, the Humane Society and Lake Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department. He loved hunting, fishing and family.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents and infant sister Donna Jeanette Clark. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Melodee Clark; sons Robert Carl Clark and Thomas Aaron Clark and wife Kristi all of Hot Springs; sister Linda Hale of West Memphis; and two grandchildren, Kristian and Aaron.

Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at First United Methodist Church with Reggie Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Morning Star Cemetery. Pallbearers include Billy Wilson, Dennis Larson, Calvin Redding, John Wiley, Guy Sims, Troy Cates, Jeff Ladd and Warren Stiles. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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LAKEVIEW - Aurora C. Carrillo, age 89, of Lakeview, died Thursday. Vigil Service: 7 p.m. Sunday, Roller Funeral Home Chapel; Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Entombment: Kirby’s Tucker Memorial Cemetery. Survivors: husband, Louis Carillo; two sons; four daughters; 21 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LAKE VILLAGE - John Wiley Hicks, age 77, of Lake Village, died Thursday, February 14, 2013, at his home. He was born March 2, 1935, to the late Charlie Hicks and Lillie Mae Carter Hicks. He was a farmer and a member of the Faith Fellowship Church in Greenville, Mississippi.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Willie and Jimmy Hicks. Survivors are his wife, Louise Gilbert Hicks, of Lake Village; a stepson, Howard Gilbert and wife, Nan, of Rosedale, Mississippi; a step-daughter, Bobbie Sue Lampkin and husband, Lavell, of McGehee; one brother, William Hicks; two sisters, Louise, and Evelyn; and 13 step-grandchildren.

Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013, with funeral services following at 11 a.m. at Bishop Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tommy Upton officiating. Arrangements were made by Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village.

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LONOKE - The family of Lloyd Clayton Willman celebrates hislife of 94 years that ended February 13, 2013. Lloyd was born in Lonoke, December 21, 1918, to William Edward and Amelia Elizabeth Willman. He was a 1936 Lonoke HighSchool graduate. He then attended Arkansas A&M at Monticello, Arkansas, for 2 years. He worked his way through school earning 15 cents an hour and served oneyear in the National Guard Coast artillery antiaircraft unit while attending school. After graduating from the University of Arkansas in 1941 with a B.S. in Agriculture, Lloyd worked with the Farm Security Administration in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Lloyd entered the Army in March 1942 and proudly served his country during World War II. He participated in 5 campaigns in Europe as a medic in the US Army 90th division. As a soldier, he was a part of the D-Day landing on Utah Beach, Normandy. Honors received include the Normandy Invasion Arrowhead, 5 battle stars, Bronze Star and Combat Medical Badge.

After the war, Lloyd worked at FSA in Helena, DeValls Bluff and Stuttgart. He returned to the Lonoke family rice farm in March of 1947 to work with his father and made farming his lifelong work. Lloyd was a charter member of the Lonoke Lions Club and also belonged to the American Legion and Masonic Lodge. He was a longtime board member for Riceland Foods.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Emmadell High Willman, his parents Ed and Amelia Willman, sisters Helen Willman and Ethel Willman Baker, and a granddaughter Natalie Thomas. He is survived by brother Elmer Willman, sister Gladys Holmes and husband Gene, son Ed Willman, daughter Libby Thomas and husband Herbert, grandchildren Edi Lassett, Blair Willman-Hauk and husband Hunter, Jabbo Thomas, Clayton Thomas, Nathan Thomas, and great granddaughters Grace and Star.

The family wishes to thank Lloyd’s special caregivers Pat Richardson, Francis Jones, Tonya Willis, Sable Wilkerson, and the V.A. Hospice unit at McClellan V.A. Hospital in Little Rock. There will be a visitation at Boyd Funeral Home, 207 East Second Street, in Lonoke on Sunday, February 17, from 2-4 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Lonoke Presbyterian Church, 304 South Center Street, on Monday, February 18, at 2 p.m. Graveside service will follow in Lonoke Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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LONSDALE - Joseph Tolbert Grant Sr., 81, of Lonsdale, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, February, 16, 2013, at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047). Interment will follow at Ten Mile Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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MALVERN - Paul G. Yarbrough, 77, of Malvern passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013. Visitation, Monday, February 18, from 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home, Malvern. Funeral Service, Tuesday, February 19, at 2 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Interment at Ouachita Cemetery. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

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McGEHEE - William Anthony “Bill” Conway, 79, of McGehee, Ark., died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at home. He was born on July 30, 1933, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, a son of the late Harold Thomas and Mary Frances Murphy Conway.

Bill was a retired hospital administrator and a graduate from Fordham University and UALR. He was very active in community service. Bill was a cradle Catholic, serving God and St. Mary Catholic Church of McGehee, Ark., as organist, member of the Knights of Columbus and parish finance council. Because St. Mary was his heart, he served God in the larger community and the poor through Southeast Arkansas Home Rehabilitators, a mission of St. Mary, which was launched in 1996.

He embraced ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) as a gift from God through which he could continue to bring new life to his church, his community and his country. He was a living example of what a single heart ignited by faith could accomplish.

Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 15 years, Talmadge Conway, and his brother, Thomas F. Conway, and step-daughter, Lori Linn. Survivors include his wife, Helen Conway; nephew, Kevin Conway; niece, Kathleen Baber; grandnephew, Thomas James Baber; granddaughter, Jodie Trucks; great-granddaughter, Morgan Warren; great-grandson, Beau Warren; stepson and his wife, John and Lori Ann Linn.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. A rosary will follow at 6 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mc-Gehee, Ark. Burial will be at Dark Corner Cemetery near Dumas, Ark.

Memorials may be made to Southeast Arkansas Home Rehabilitators, c/o St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 N. Third St., McGehee, Ark. 71654. Online guestbook may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

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PARON - Anthony Dalton Johnson, 73, of Paron passed away Feb. 15, 2013. He was born Jan. 15, 1940, in Paron, Ark., to the late Ezra and Lillie Ethel Nethercutt Johnson. Anthony was retired from Alcoa and farmed most of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son J.J. Johnson; brother James Ezra “Junior” Johnson; sister Alice Lea Sullivan; grandparents, Thomas Paul and Gertrude Harris Johnson, Rebel and Jessie Huchingson Nethercutt; grandson, Jonathan Johnson. Survivors, wife, Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson; sons Edwin Johnson and wife, Cheryl, Tony Johnson and wife, Katrina, Kevin Johnson and wife, Dee; brothers Clarence, Rodney, Joe “Hopper” and Larry Johnson; sister Ella Mae Cantrell; grandchildren, Tyler, Jared, Beth, Chris, Kayla, Summer and Shane; great-grandson, Colby.

Pallbearers will be Shane Johnson, Tyler Johnson Tompkins, Jared Johnson, Ben Rostan, Dave Ball, Dwight Williams, Grady Neal and Murl Curtis.

Chapel Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, with Brother Don McCutcheon officiating. Burial will follow at Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be at Ashby Funeral Home, Sunday, 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Fork MBC Bldg Fund c/o Tim Paulette 14925 Lewis Trail, Paron, Ark. 72122. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Willie Dobson, age 89, of Pine Bluff died Thursday. Survivors: husband, Earl M. Dobson Jr.; daughters, Cynthia Funderburg (Jimmy) and Sherry Hunsaker (Wayne); three grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Graveside services: Monday, 10:30 a.m. in Dark Corner Cemetery at Gould. Visitation: Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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PLUMERVILLE - Larry Hopkins, 58, died Wednesday. Survived: wife, Kathy Hopkins; mother, Dean Whatley, both of Plumerville; children, Larry Hopkins, Amber Parker, both of Morrilton, Amanda Hopkins of Greenbrier; two sisters, three grandchildren. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Services: 2 p.m. Monday. Arrangements by Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. Online obituary at www.bobnealandsons.com.

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PRESCOTT - Mr. William C. Lambert 72, of Prescott, Ark., died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Prescott. The family of Mr. Lambert will be holding a memorial service Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. in the Morris Baptist Church of Prescott.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Jim Aikman, 83, of Russellville, died Wednesday. Funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at Central Presbyterian Church with burial in Briggs Memorial Park in Briggsville by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation is Sunday 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Janice Ruth Ketcherside, 75, of Russellville, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Oakland Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service, Russellville. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials: Calvary Missionary Baptist Church or Huntington’s Disease Society. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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SEARCY - Laura Mae Chambers, 76, of Searcy passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Visitation was Friday, February 15, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Funeral Services at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Bethany Baptist Church in Georgetown. Interment in the Georgetown Cemetery. For online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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WYNNE - Wayne Vest, 71, died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Rita; three sons; four daughters; three brothers; one sister; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Monday at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment following in Bay Village Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. (870) 238-9400. www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Elizabeth Porter, 91, of Birmingham, Alabama, formerly of North Little Rock, passed away February 12. She is survived by son, John Porter. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturday, February 16 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501) 791-7400. Entombment will be 2 p.m. Rest Hills Memorial Park. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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CORSICANA, Texas - Reverend Clay Lile Calhoon, 88, of Corsicana, Texas, formerly of Hope, Arkansas died Friday, February 15, 2013. Visitation from 12 to 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Funeral service at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com