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 William Richmond “Bill” Bathurst, 87, of Little Rock.

Lourdes Salvatus Cabantac, 61, of Little Rock.

Vearlean Cornell, 61, of Little Rock.

Paul Crittenden, 90, of Maumelle.

Hazel Jean Harris, of Little Rock.

Jeffrey Lee “Bushy” Hudnall, 38, of Little Rock.

Marianita Yvonne Lawrence, 83, of North Little Rock.

Gregory Charles Mauppin, 54, of Little Rock.

Betty Isbell McMillan, 76, of Little Rock.

Billie Jean McQuiston, 83, of Little Rock.

Barbara “Bobbie-Jean” Tappin Austin Merriweather, 77, of Little Rock.

James William Pounders, 60, of North Little Rock.

Mary Karen Richards, 67, of Little Rock.

Marvin E. Sims, 72, of Jacksonville.

Lorine Skrivanos, 85, of Little Rock.

James W. Willis Sr., of Little Rock. Patricia Mae Young, 72, of Jacksonville.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BENTON Calvin D. Brown, 51.

BRYANT Johnnie Lee Bishop, 88.

CONWAY Deborah Denine Bradley, 48.

Jenni Marie “Cissy” Vencill Womble.

CROSSETT Robert Glen Howie, 71.

DOVER Bobby Dale Chisum, 57.

ENGLAND Gerald Alto Hankins, 67.

EUREKA SPRINGS Martha Ann Helms Warren, 64.

FAYETTEVILLE Kevin Dwight McCarty, 51.

FORT SMITH Robert “Bob” Lensing, 76.

GREERS FERRY Hester Mae Nored Carr, 98.

GURDON Bob Walker, 83.

HARRISON Geneva Jo Brown, 80.

HAZEN Lowell James “Jimmy” Livesay Jr., 73.

HIGDEN Eloise Reese Kemp, 85.

HOT SPRINGS Russel Francis Jagoditsh, 90.

Margaret M. Sharp, 88.

JUDSONIA Lela Gail Singleton, 83.

Clara Spears, 67.

McRAE Robert Wayne Powell, 68.

MONTICELLO James Randall “Randy” Binns, 59.

Frank Province, Jr., 86.

Jeff Wilkerson Jr., 90.

MORRILTON Viola Carey Scroggins, 85.

MOUNTAIN HOME Lennis Roy Henslee Sr., 59.

Meredith Isaacs, 48.

NASHVILLE Wayne Bissell, 80.

NEWPORT Clint Foust, 88.

PANGBURN Cheryl Sue James, 55.

Phyllis Karen Reese Watson, 65.

PINE BLUFF Pauline Trucks Camper, 89.

PLUMERVILLE Kathryn Lee Baldus Mourot, 70.

RUSSELL Don Radford Evans, 73.

SEARCY Dwane Franklin Treat, 80.

STAR CITY Elizabeth Couch Barthet, 98.

WILMOT Eloise Mayo Johnson, 85.

WYNNE Norman Paul McCartney.

Ronald Tackett.

OUT-OF-STATE GULF SHORES, Ala.

Robert Carl Wells, 75.

LAKE BUTLER, Fla.

Maxine Vannoy Fain, 78.

KANSAS CITY, Kan.

Joyce Credit Smith, 64.

GRENADA, Miss.

Martha Jane King, 86.

OXFORD, Miss.

Aaron Storer Condon, 85.

Pulaski County

WILLIAM RICHMOND “BILL” BATHURST, age 87, of Little Rock,left this life on Dec. 31, 2012. Son of Dr. W.R. and Anna Howell Bathurst of Little Rock, Bill attended Pulaski Heights Grammar School and Jr. High, LR High School, Kemper Military School,and graduated from Babson College, Massachusetts. He served in the Army during WWII in combat, 1 Scout in the “C” Co., 313th Infantry Regiment, 79 Infantry Division fighting in Belgium, France, and Germany. Bill was a 32nd-degree Mason, Leader/ Founder of Boy Scout Troop 3 in LR, past member of Union Rescue Mission Board, and lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans.

He was looking forward to celebrating 50 years, one day at a time, of sobriety with Alcoholics Anonymous. He retired as Regional Director, Prison Fellowship Ministries-Arkansas/Louisiana/ Texas. Previously he was employed with Block Investments and Realty. While RVing for 15 years, he and Kathy volunteered at Walt Disney World and Oregon and California Coast State Parks. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Katherine Davy Bathurst; two daughters, Chris Roop (David) and Kim Smith (Dave), six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren of Tucson, Ariz.; a very loving, special stepdaughter, Linda Green (James) of Little Rock, Karen Hill (Steve Acquilano) of Oregon, Little Rock grandchildren and great-grandson, Tyler Hill, Kevin and Daley Fair, and the bright light in his life, Clair Green.

Funeral services will be held at St. Andrews Anglican Church, 8300 Kanis Road, LR; Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. Visitation following. In lieu of flowers, Bill felt his wife would make better use of Kroger or Walmart giftcards. Bill wanted to recognize the TLC of the doctors and nurses at both VA hospitals especially Christine Shain, APN; Donna Florez, APN and the others at VA Home Based Care; Nurse Mary-VA ICU.

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LOURDES SALVATUS CABANTAC, 61, of Little Rock, passed away Dec. 31, 2012. The Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Ms. Cabantac’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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Funeral services for VEARLEAN CORNELL, 61, of Little Rock, whopassed Dec. 31, will be held Tuesday 11 a.m., McGehee Chapel Church, 202 Church Street, McGehee, Ark., Rev. E.L. Sanders pastor. She was born June 14, 1951, in Portland, Ark.

Survivors, two daughters, VictoriaPayne, Veronica Meade, both of Little Rock; two sons, Johnifer Roston, Douglas Johnson, both of Little Rock; three sisters, Mildred Giles of Milwaukee Wis., Louise Cornell, of Dumas, Ark., Priscilla Cornell, Little Rock; four brothers, James Cornell, Melvin Cornell, both of Milwaukee, Wis., Mark Cornell, Martin Cornell Sr., both of Little Rock; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild; her fiance, Michael Harris. Burial will be in Coleman Cemetery in Dermott, Ark., services by Perry Funeral Home.

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PAUL CRITTENDEN, 90, of Maumelle, passed away Friday,Jan. 4, 2013. He was born on Aug. 1, 1922, in Glenwood, Ark., to John Riley and Mary Ella (Wisener) Crittenden. He was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church and theCentral Arkansas Pro-Am Golf Association. Paul was a Navy veteran and served during WWII from 1942-1946.

He is survived by his wife, Roberta “Bunny” Crittenden of Maumelle; daughters, Paula Elaine Shelton of Lewisville, N.C .,and Sarah Jane Coleman (Mark) of Maumelle; son, Michael Kevin Crittenden of Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren, Andy, Clark, Tony, Amanda and Kristin; six great-grandchildren; niece, Suzie Wilson and nephews, Ted Greis and David Crittenden.

Funeral services for Mr. Crittenden will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2013, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at Little Rock Funeral Home. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Crittenden’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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HAZEL JEAN HARRIS, of Little Rock, passed away Dec. 30, 2012,after a courageous battle with cancer. Survivors include husband Guy Edward Harris; daughter Cindy Harris; son Ed Harris; sister Barbara Cantrell; brother John Weaver;grandchildren Robert Free Trusheim, Vivian Harmony Trusheim Demirjian, Jonathan Chance Trusheim, Harris Leigh Gulledge and a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by daughter Sheila Harris Trusheim. A memorial service is planned for a later date. Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com to sign the online guest register.

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JEFFREY LEE “BUSHY” HUDNALL, 38, of Little Rock passedquietly at his mother’s home on Jan. 3, 2013. Jeffrey was born on Nov. 23, 1974, in Hot Springs, Ark., and was a prominent promoter and visionary in the electronic dance music industry.In the late ’90s, he formed Cybertribe, which produced numerous events featuring top talent from the U.S. and globally. Using the latest in lighting, lasers, and sound engineering, Cybertribe events drew thousands of fans from Arkansas and surrounding states and helped launch the electronic music scene in central Arkansas.

In the last decade, Jeff continued to work tirelessly to build the electronic music scene. He produced and/or promoted events for many local clubs, including Discovery and the Rev Room. He also worked with nationally known deejays, club owners, and promoters from across the country to bring big-market talent and sound to Little Rock fans.

“Everyone in this business knows that Bushy planted the original seeds in the Little Rock electronic dance music scene. What is most important, is that he tended his crop - season after season - and through the good and the bad, what everyone will remember is his undying luv,” says Michael “Big” Brown, a business partner and fellow promoter. Jeff also had a deep love for family and friends.

His gift for joy, a giving spirit, and enthusiasm affected all who knew him. One of his childhood friends, Melynda Muldoon Gidcomb of Hot Springs, wrote, “After 34 years of friendship there will be a lot of things that I miss ...Your bigger than life personality, your bear hugs, your laugh, your infectious smile and deep dimples, your ability to turn anything into a party, our random conversations and ability to pick up right where we left off no matter how much time had gone by, but most of all your genuine spirit.”

Jeff’s cousin, Randa Stevens also wrote, “The best thing about holidays is you get to see family. For thirty years, my cousin Jeff and I have wanted to sit at the ‘kids’ table. This Christmas he hugged me a dozen times - that was just Jeff. He said to me, ‘You are an amazing Mom and you’re doing such a great job’ with his big Jeff smile. He had the ability to make everyone he met feel special.”

He is survived by his mother, Sandra Lee Hudnall of Little Rock and his father Edward C. Hudnall and wife Mary of Bryant and Mary’s mother Mam-Maw; his brother Scott Hudnall of Mayflower and wife Karisa; two beloved nieces Haydyn Lee and Kallie Rose Hudnall; two step-brothers Walt Pigott (Angel, Jon, McKenzie, and Sidney) of Sparkman and Steve Pigott (Kim, Cody, Clint, and Cade) of Monticello. He had numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles who will miss his happy spirit always.

A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Ruebel Funeral Home (6313 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Ark.) Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 10, at 1 p.m. at Henderson United Methodist Church (13000 Baseline Road, Little Rock, Ark.) There will be no graveside ceremony. Family and friends will gather in the fellowship hall of the church after the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests the Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place, Landover, Md. 20785. or a charity of their choice. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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MARIANITA YVONNE LAWRENCE, 83 years, 9 months, passed from this life on Jan. 3, 2013, at the Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock. She was born on March 23, 1929, to the late Joseph E. Wright Sr. and Gertrude M. (Camp) Wright. She received her elementary education at Moran, Kan., high school education at West Plains, Mo., and her nursing education at the Columbia, Missouri School of Health Occupation. She was married to William M. Bolderson in 1949 and he preceded her in death in October of 1972. She married Theodore E. Lawrence, who preceded her in death in 2001. Marianita was employed by Harry S. Truman V.A. Hospital for 20 years, then worked 8 years for Sam’s Club as a demo lady. She is survived by two daughters: Linda S. Preston of Las Vegas, Nev., Caroline M. Cone of North Little Rock, Ark.; four grandchildren: Thomas Preston, Casey Jo Geier, Carroll D. Cone Jr., Jean Dunn; four great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Piggott, Ark., with Bro. James Bancroft officiating. Interment will follow the service at Mars Hill Cemetery near Rector, Ark. To send condolences to the family, you may sign the online guestbook at www.irbyfuneralhome.com.

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GREGORY CHARLES MAUPPIN, 54, is basking in Heaven’s sunshine with Our Lord and the Heavenly Host. Gregg waged a heroic battle against Crohn’s disease all of his adult life. He is now free from the pain and confinement of Earth.Gregg died at home Jan. 4, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Thetford, Norfolk, England, on Sept. 2, 1958, to Cleo “Pete” and Mary Edwards Mauppin. He graduated from Catholic High School in 1976 and attended the University of Central Arkansas, where he was a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon and a member of the bowling team. Afterwards, he was sales manager of ARA Coffee Systems. Gregg always loved athletics and the competitive spirit. Before his health failed, he participated in swimming both in England and Arkansas. He coached many softball teams at Burn’s Park and his team, the “Shockers,” won a national championship. He was proud to be a die-hard Razorbacks fan to the end. His father, Pete Mauppin, and his maternal and paternal grandparents preceded Gregg in death. His mother, Mary Edwards Mauppin of Little Rock, and his sisters, Tina Howard (Ray) of Bryant, Ark., and Sarah Devore (Jeff) of Dallas, Texas, survive him. He is also survived by his niece and nephew, Sarah and Cade Howard, both of Bryant, Ark. Also mourning his death is his long-time best friend and caregiver, Stan Hilliard of Greenbrier, Ark., and the Hilliard Family. A rosary service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7, at St. Edward Catholic Church, at the corner of Sherman and EastNinth streets in Little Rock. Afterward, visitation with the family will be held at Quapaw Towers, 700 E. Ninth St., in the Card Room on the ground floor (across the street from the church). Gregg’s funeral Mass is Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Edward Catholic Church, Monsignor John O’Donnell as celebrant. A luncheon for family and friends will be held in the church cafeteria following the Mass. Inurnment in the columbarium at Our Lady of Holy Soul’s Catholic Church will be private. The family extends its heartfelt thanks and loving appreciation to: Dr. Angela Nutt and Dr. Douglas Smart of Little Rock Gastroenterology Clinic; Dr. John Dietrich and Dr. Dwight Lindley of Infectious Diseases Resource Group; and Dr. Richard Nix of OrthoArkansas. All of these medical professionals provided treatment, support and love to Gregg throughout the years. Family appreciation is also extended to nurses, social workers and caregivers at Baptist Medical Center Hospital who unwaveringly served Gregg throughout his journey through life. Lastly, the family is grateful to Monsignor John O’Donnell for providing spiritual guidance to Gregg and the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Edward Catholic Church Capital Campaign, Little Rock; Msgr. John O’Donnell Scholarship Fund c/o Mt. St. Mary’s Academy in Little Rock; or Subiaco Academy, 405 North Subiaco Avenue, Subiaco, Ark. Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, (501) 661-9111. Gregg’s online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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BETTY ISBELL MCMILLAN, 76, of Little Rock, passed away Jan.4, 2013. She was born in Snake Island, Ark., to Fred and Helen Nation Isbell and retired from AT&T. Preceded in death by her parents, brother, BoJack Isbell, and her husband of 39 years, Carroll Lee McMillan, she is survived by sons, Billy “BJ” Hamlin and wife, Peggy, of Benton, and Fred McMillan and wife, Marlo, of Bryant; stepdaughters, Karen Renee Harper and husband, Bobby, of Glendale, and Gwenna Kay Barber and husband, Ronnie, of Pine Bluff; brother, LeBert Isbell of Tallulah, La.; six grandchildren, Joseph Hamlin and wife, April, Jessica McMillan, Reuel Cruce and wife, Kelsey, Allison Birch and husband, Matthew, Linzy Taylor and Savanna Barber; and five great-grandchildren, Ethan Cruce, Elijah Cruce, Brett Birch, Eddy Grace Birch and Joseph Bradley Hamlin II. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She loved to bowl and was passionate about the Miami Heat and the Arkansas Razorbacks. We will always cherish the memories and the love we shared together.

Visitation will be Monday evening, Jan. 7, from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (Northwest corner Interstate 630 and Barrow Road) Services will be Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by interment at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

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

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BILLIE JEAN MCQUISTON of Little Rock passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. At her request, there will be no service or visitation. Interment will be at Riverwood Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501)224-8300. Memorials should go to your favorite charity. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

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BARBARA “BOBBY-JEAN” TAPPIN AUSTIN MERRIWEATHER, alongtime resident of Little Rock, went on to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, Dec. 31, at Baptist Medical Center at the age of 77. Barbara lovingly served as a wife for 34 years toNathaniel Merriweather Sr. until his death on May 26, 2012, mother to eight children, grandmother to 25, great-grandmother to 60 and great-great-grandmother to 11. Her life encompassed great joy and love for her family and members of her church families at Word of Truth and Awareness Center International. She was preceded in death by her children Nathaniel Merriweather Jr., Glendora Austin and Rosalyn Dianne Austin. She is survived by her daughters Shirley (Denious) Houston, Pearl Wilkerson Day, Nalencia Merriweather, and sons Robert (Detheny) Austin, James Austin and Kem Marc (Doris) Austin. Family hour will be held Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, 6-7 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, 11 a.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church, 2722 W. 12th St. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.” --◊--

JAMES WILLIAM POUNDERS, 60, of North Little Rock, bornMay 22, 1952 in San Diego, Calif., to parents, Harold and Barbara Pounders, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. He attended the Central Church of Christ in Little Rock. He was aVietnam Veteran of the Army.

James is survived by his parents, Harold (Bill) and BarbaraPounders; his children, Lyndal Curling (Allen) and Christina Crossman; and his siblings, Jean Tallent, Jo Chagnon, and Bentley Pounders (Liz). He is also survived by five grandchildren and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Visitation will be from 11-12 on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. Service will follow at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Ark. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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MARY KAREN RICHARDS, M.D. was born in Jamestown, N.Y. onApril 7, 1945, grew up in Auburn, N.Y., and died Jan. 1, 2013 at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center. Dr. Richards graduated from the University of Miami School Of Medicine in 1971 andcame to Arkansas in 1976 as the Assistant Professor of Cardiology at UAMS. She went into private practice in 1978. Among many other honors and awards, she became Chief of Staff at MOPAC hospital, and later became Chief of Staff at Southwest Hospital. Dr. Richards’ early interests included horseback riding, scuba diving, duck hunting, white water rafting and later she became a black belt in Taekwondo.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Charles Richards and Fannie Richards. She is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Malone (Art); nephew, Jacob Akoi; stepmother, Dorothy Richards; along with many cousins, friends, colleagues, and patients. We would like to thank the staff at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center for the extraordinary care and friendship for the last six weeks of Dr. Richards’ life.

Calling hours will be Sunday, Jan. 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The funeral will be on Monday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. Services will be held in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home at 5800 W. 12 Street. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Mary’s name to either the Arkansas Food Bank or your favorite charity. Please share your memories and send the family messages of love, comfort and condolences to Mary’s online guestbook at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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MARVIN E. SIMS, age 72, of Jacksonville passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at his home.He was born Oct. 27, 1940, in Manning, Ark., to the late Buddy and Eva Lois Sims. Mr. Sims was employed for over 30 years with Stone Container as a pallatizer. He retired in 2002. On Oct. 29, 1973, he married Alice Watson in North Little Rock.

Marvin was preceded in death by a daughter, Alicia Gavito in 1987; three brothers, Jimmy Sims, Bill Sims and Buddy Sims Jr. He is survived by his wife, Alice Sims of Jacksonville; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Barbara Sims of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Connie and Melanie Kuehl, Alicia and Anna Rose Sims and Anastasia Sims; greatgrandchildren, Mariah Jaden Gipson and Selina Kuehl; three brothers, Leon and David Earl Sims, Albert “Studhorse” Sims; four sisters, Joyce Tyson, Anne Mae Elmore, Punky Florence Bullouck and Lizzy; step mother, Pearl Sims; sister-in-law, Cindy Sims.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at First Assembly of God Church with Brother Royce Lowe officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at the funeral home. Please sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home and Crematory. (501) 982-2136.

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LORINE SKRIVANOS, 85, of Little Rock, passed away Jan. 1,2013. She joined her husband, Anthony, in heaven. She is survived by one sister, Dorothy Crain, of Chesapeake, Va. She was the mother of four children: Sharon and husband Ron Sealsof Houston, Texas, Sheila and husband Gary Sorrels of Phoenix, Ariz., Toni Staley of Little Rock, and Peter Skrivanos of St. Croix, USVI. She also had five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. The family will hold a private burial. Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, (501) 661-9111. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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JAMES W. WILLIS SR. “Dub” departed this life on Monday,Dec. 31, 2012, at University of Arkansas Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his memories Pamela Willis-Black (Pickens), James Willis Jr. (Marion), Ronnie Willis (Amanda), Curtis, Titus andQuentin Willis; daughter;

Yolanda Bowman (Saint), brother-inlaw Stanley Jenkins; 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, from 6 till 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 11 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church 6th and Kimball St. Little Rock. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800 “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!” --◊--

PATRICIA MAE YOUNG, age 72, of Jacksonville went to bewith her Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. She was born Sept. 9, 1940, in San Diego, Calif., to the late John and Mildred Clark. She was a retired secretary for the VA Hospital and amember of the Order of the Eastern Star in Jacksonville.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Young. She is survived by her daughter Sherry Young; son, Bruce Young and his wife Dawn; one grandson, Kieran Young; one sister Tyma Sellars; a niece, Patsy Lockley; and numerous nieces, and nephews. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2012, at Rest Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Patricia’s memory to the Humane Society of Pulaski County www.warmhearts.org. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

BENTON - Calvin Brown, 51, Benton, died Friday. Survivors, wife, Lydia Brown, parents, Carroll and Peggy Brown, son, Sam Calvin Brown, daughters, Anna Rae Piker and Olivia Jean Brewster, two brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren. Chapel services, Ashby, Tuesday, 10 a.m., burial will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery. Visitation, Monday, Ashby, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.

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BRYANT - Johnnie Lee Bishop, age 88, of Bryant, Ark., formerly of Nashville, Ark., passed away, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, in Bryant. Services will be Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Nashville Funeral Home with a family eulogy. Interment will follow in Nashville Cemetery.

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CONWAY - Deborah Denine Bradley, 48, departed this lifeJan. 3. Survivors, husband, Jerry Don Bradley; son, Matthew Allen Bradley; sister, Denise Hale; mother, Marie Bails. Memorial services 10 a.m. Monday, New Life Church, Conway.Visitation one hour prior to service. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway. 327-1124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Jenni Marie “Cissy” Vencill Womble joined God on Dec. 31, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Melanie Lovell-Watson and son-in-law, Bobby L. Watson Sr. and grandchildren Caitlin and Kendall, all of Conway. She is also survived by daughter, Lara Womble-Dominguez and grandchildren Tanner, Paula, Eddie, Myley and John Dylan, all of the Houston, Texas area. Surviving her as well is her brother Paul Vencill of Lake Village, Arkansas; sister Lynda Vencill-McLaughlin of Brenham, Texas; sister Jackie Gregg-Morgan of Baytown, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and grandnephews that live in Arkansas, Texas, and Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward “Booger Red” Vencill; her mother, Virginia Galloway-Vencill-Greg; her brother Kenneth Vencill; her sister, Nancy Vencill-Gibbs; and her brother Edward “Scooter” Vencill. Jenni had been a resident of Conway, Ark. since 2006 and previously a resident of the Little Rock area for 45 years. She was an active member of the Democratic Party for more than 50 years. She strongly believed that all citizens should exercise their right to vote and encouraged everyone to debate the issues of the day. She was an avid fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks and never missed an opportunity to call the Hogs. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made in her honor to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. “You’re in the arms of the angel, may you find some comfort here ...” my daughter, my sister, my mother, my friend, my JenJen. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 MLK Drive, Little Rock, AR., 72206.

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CROSSETT - Robert Glen Howie, 71, of Crossett, Ark., born Aug. 18, 1941, passed away on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. He was a member of Meridian Baptist Church in Crossett. He was preceded in death by parents, Claude and Edrene Howie, and brother, Dave William Howie. Robert is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia (Pat) Howie. He is also survived by his children, Richie Howie, Lori Floyd, and Curt Howie; brother, Charles E. Howie; 10 grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be at 5-8 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, Meridian Baptist Church, 4593 Ashley Road 703, Crossett, Ark. Funeral Service will be at 11a.m., Monday, on, Jan. 7, 2013, at Meridian Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Cross Road Cemetery, Crossett. Flowers are accepted. Also in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideon’s. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, 501-982-3400.

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DOVER - Bobby Dale Chisum, 57, of Dover, died Saturday. Funeral is 10 a.m., Tuesday at the Scottsville Assembly of God with burial in Solo Cemetery near Hector, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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ENGLAND - Our precious brother, dad and veteran, GeraldAlto Hankins, passed away Friday Jan. 4, 2013, at the age of 67. He was born, Sept. 16, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents: Alto and Cleo (Rambo) Hankins; two sons: GeraldJr. and Gregory; and one brother Dewey. Survivors include: one daughter, Terri Lee; three brothers, Robert (Grace), William (Rene’) and Larry (Terri); three sisters, Margaret (Perry), Kathy (Johnny), Paula (Chuck). And many uncles, aunts, nephews, and nieces. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Funeral services: 11 a.m. at Wilson-Robison Funeral Home in England. Burial at Mulberry Cemetery. To sign guestbook online, www.wilsonrobisonfhengland.com.

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EUREKA SPRINGS - Martha Ann Helms Warren, 64, of Eureka Springs passed away Dec. 31, 2012. She is survived by a brother and his daughter and son, a sister and her husband, a brother-in-law and his wife and son. Martha Ann will be deeply missed by her family and many friends and remembered for her sense of humor, creative sense of color and design, and her fabulous quilts. Memorial donations may be made to The Good Shepherd Humane Society or Eureka Quilters Guild both in Eureka Springs; Q.U.I.L.T. of Northwest Arkansas in Springdale; or the Arkansas Quilters Guild in Little Rock. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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FAYETTEVILLE - Kevin Dwight McCarty, 51, went to be with hisSavior and Lord on Dec. 24, 2012, in San Diego, Calif. He was born Dec. 21, 1961, in Fort Worth, Texas. Kevin grew up in Fayetteville, where his parents were called in 1965 by UniversityBaptist Church for his father to be senior pastor. He graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1981. He loved athletics and music. He won the state high school tennis doubles championship twice and was a skilled drummer and guitarist. He attended both Baylor University and the University of Arkansas. He was, without doubt, a natural-born salesman and began his career selling insurance before he started his own company, Sky Connection, Inc. He was one of the first to see the potential for satellite television and became one of the most-successful Dish dealers in Northwest Arkansas. The Northwest Arkansas Times did a feature on him using his widely known nickname, “The Dishman.” When the satellite market proliferated, he turned to other interests and ventured into upscale bathroom remodeling. He had recently moved to San Diego to begin a promising new sales job. Several vacation trips with his son, Hayden, to San Diego had made the area their favorite location. Of all of Kevin’s ambitions, he loved being a father the most! To the end of his life, his vision, though heavily tested, never wavered to be an overcomer and to follow Christ. He loved Christian worship music and quoted the words and played the music often for his family and friends. It is with a deep and tearful sadness that we give him up. But this is all temporary and the promises of the Savior enable us to focus on our beloved Kevin’s gain rather than our loss! We gratefully possess a confident and abiding joy in his present perfection and fulfillment with his Lord Jesus. He is survived by his parents, H.D. and Shirley McCarty of Fayetteville; his son, Hayden McCarty (16) of Little Rock; and stepson, Landon Friend (20) of Benton; his sister, Karen, and husband Mark Anderson of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; his nephew, Will Anderson, and nieces, Alyssa and Andrea Anderson; Ashley Anderson Lancaster andhusband Dr. Kurt Lancaster, Evy Kate (4) and Liam (2) all of Cape Girardeau. He is also survived by several uncles, aunts and numerous cousins in Texas. The family deeply appreciates all the people who loved, enjoyed, prayed for and encouraged Kevin all of our years in Fayetteville and beyond. We loved him with all of our hearts. We are so deeply thankful and content that our Kevin belonged to the Lord Christ and is now tasting the fullness of the love of God the Father. A private family praise and worship remembrance was held at the Fairview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum on Jan. 5. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that all who had special love for Kevin help create what would please him most, a fund in his memory for his beloved son, Hayden. Contributions shouldbe made to the Hayden McCarty Fund in care of Priority Bank; 3401 E. Mission Blvd.; Fayetteville, Ark. 72703. To place an online tribute, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

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FORT SMITH - Robert “Bob” Lensing, 76, of Fort Smith, diedJan. 2, 2013, in Durham, N.C. He was born Dec. 10, 1936, in Paris, Ark., to Joe and Mary Anna Anhalt Lensing. He was a 1954 graduate of Scranton High School and marriedRosetta Kern in Morrison Bluff, Ark., on April 12, 1958. He became a newspaper contractor at the Southwest Times Record in 1960 and continued in that capacity for 27 years. In 1972, he purchased Stapleton Ladder Company, a small business that made special-purpose folding ladders for insurance adjusters. Under Bob’s ownership, Stapleton expanded to include a full line of wood folding ladders and became a major supplier for Wal-Mart Corp. Over time, Bob founded or acquired several other businesses, including REL Products, Stampco and HT Tucker Duck and Awning. Bob earned tremendous respect from his many partners, co-workers and employees as a talented and generous entrepreneur, manager, manufacturer and property developer. His greatest gift, however, is the legacy of love and dedication he leaves for his large and grateful family. He is survived by his wife, Rosetta, of the home; two daughters, Cyndi and husband Edwin Hamor of Clarksville and Michele Lensing of Fort Smith; four sons, Glen and wife Robin Lensing of Fort Smith, Jerry and wife Linda Lensing of Fort Smith, Patrick and wife Dawn Lensing of Fort Smith, and Kevin and wife Candace Lensing of Austin, Texas; one sister, Kay Smith of North Little Rock, Ark.; three brothers, Charles Lensing of Fort Smith, Wilfred Lensing of Jonesboro, Ark., and Ron Lensing of North Little Rock, Ark.; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Vigil will be Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at 6 p.m. in Christ the King Catholic Church, and Mass will be said on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at 10 a.m. in Christ the King Catholic Church.Cremation will follow the Mass and inurnment of cremains will be at a later date in Christ the King Columbarium, all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, 2000 South Greenwood, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901 or the Subiaco Academy, 405 N. Subiaco Ave., Subiaco, Ark. 72865. To sign an online guestbook, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

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GREERS FERRY - Hester Mae Nored Carr passed away Friday. Preceded in death by husband, Lonnie; daughter Shirla Mae; parents, W.R. and Vita Murphree Nored. Survivors: daughter Betty Brewer (Gene); grandchildren, Lisa and Greg (Jackie); great-granddaughter, Georgia Mae. Visitation Sunday 3-5 p.m. Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Brownsville. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. www.olmstead.cc.

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GURDON - Bob Walker, 83, of Gurdon, Ark., died Jan. 4, 2013. Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, from 6- 8 p.m. Service will be Sunday at 2 p.m., both in the Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon Chapel. Interment will follow in Bluff City Cemetery. Services entrusted to Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon.

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HAZEN - Lowell James “Jimmy” Livesay, Jr., age 73, of Hazen, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. He was a former salesman, a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hazen and a member of the Hazen Volunteer Fire Department for 31 years and served several years as fire chief. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Sue Clary Livesay; two daughters, Julie Young and husband Troy of Hazen and Jamie Leder and husband Brandon of Fayetteville; four grandchildren, Faith and Christin Young and Mason and Maren Leder; and one sister, Sharon Miller of Van Buren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Hazen. Interment will be in the Hazen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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HIGDEN - Eloise Reese Kemp, age 85, of Higden, Ark., went tobe with her Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. She was preceded in death by her sons Gary Kemp, Carroll Kemp and her infant daughter Carolyn Kemp; two sisters Helen Burks and RubyCollier, two brothers Charles Reese and James Reese.

She is survived by her daughter JoAnn Wanat (Bob) of Higden, Ark.; two brothers Rufus Reese (Marilyn) and Fred Reese (Sylvia) both from Ulysses, Kan.; six grandchildren, Cheryl Cox, Chuck Lunsford, Shawna Gillim, Corey Kemp, Jaime Kemp, and Susan Kemp; 10 great-grandchildren; her church family at Sugarloaf Baptist; her best friend Dorothy Warren; her traveling buddies “The Bucket List Girls”; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other family.

Eloise will always be remembered for her sweet and gentle spirit, her spunk and zest for life.She loved her family, her church, Bill Clinton, Kenny Rogers, and Wheel of Fortune. She was very adventurous, loved to travel and sight-see, and had made it to 46 states. She was retired from the Arkansas School for the Deaf after 19 years of service and had also worked at Timex.

A visitation will be held Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, at First Baptist Church Sugar Loaf, Higden, Ark., with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m., at the church. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m., in Pine Crest Memorial Park, Alexander, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12 Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 661-9111.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greers Ferry Volunteer Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 1264, Greers Ferry Ark., 72067; or her church. Please send Eloise’s family messages of love and encouragement; and share memories of her at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Russel Francis Jagoditsh, 90, of Hot Springs died Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. He was born Feb. 20, 1922, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., to the late Frank and Florence Hansen Jagoditsh. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Richard and Philip and sisters, Ellie Long and Mary Buss.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Sullenberger Jagoditsh; daughters, Fran and husband Steve Hein, Mary Jo and husband Steve Scott and Kathy Searcy; and grandchildren, Elizabeth Searcy, John Scott and Collins Scott. Russ grew up in New London, Wis., and attended college at Lawrence College in Green Bay, Wis., majoring in paper chemistry. He came to Camden in 1946 with International Paper Co. and later went to Monroe, La., with Olin Kraft working in research. Russ and Betty celebrated 53 years together in 2012.

Russ was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church. A rosary will be held at Gross Funeral Home on Sunday, Jan. 6, at 5 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 7. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery in Camden, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice or the charity of your choice. Guest registry at http://www.grossfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Margaret M. Sharp was born in CharlestonMo. on May 21, 1924, grew up in Hoxie Ark., and died Jan. 3, 2013, at Arkadelphia Baptist Hospital. She was homemaker and raised four rowdy kids. She loved us unconditionally,encouraging us to grow into the person he or she wanted, not the person she wanted us to be.

Before retiring Mrs. Sharp worked for Green Thumb as an assistant to the librarian of Walnut Ridge Middle School. She was a world traveler and loved to dance.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Raymond and Alice Diggs, brother Eddie Diggs (Margie of Hoxie), and one daughter, Sandra House.

She is survived by sisters, Jean Little (Elbert) of Jonesboro and Helen Gullett of Springfield Mo.; sons, Garry Suenkel (Vickie) of Knoxville, Tenn., Harold Suenkel Jr. (Diane) of Richmond, Texas.; daughter, Alice Justus (Sammy) of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; 10 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. Graveside service will be at Lawrence Memorial Cemetery, Jan. 7, 2013, at 1 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Unit at Courtyard Gardens Health and Rehabilitation in Arkadelphia or the charity of your choice.

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JUDSONIA - Lela Gail Singleton, 83, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, in Searcy, Ark. Visitation Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Funeral services Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Roosevelt Cemetery. For online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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JUDSONIA - Clara Faye (Red) Spears, 67, of Judsonia, died, Friday, Jan. 4, 2012. Survivors, husband, Donald (Donnie) Spears; daughters, Karen Henson and Rhonda Roberson; three stepsons; three siblings; 10 grandchildren. Services: Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, 3 p.m., Powell Chapel. Visitation prior to service, beginning at 12:30 p.m. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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McRAE - Robert W. “Pop” Powell, age 68, of McRae, diedJan. 4, 2013. He was born Mar. 25, 1944, in Forrest Hill, La. He was the former owner of Searcy Business Systems and Powell Service Company. He was an Army veteran who served inthe Vietnam War. Robert was a member of McRae First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Doris E. Powell of McRae; two sons, Greg (Debbie) Price of Searcy and Bobby W. Powell of McRae; one daughter, Holly (John) Dickerson of McRae; his mother, Viola Andrus of Pine Prairie, La.; and six grandchildren, Dustin (Rachael) Price, Matt Jordan, McKenzie Holt, Gracie Holt, Jordan Dickerson, and Ava Dickerson. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Willie W. Powell; step-father, Shirley Leggett; two brothers, James Powell and William Powell; and one granddaughter, Emmaly Holt.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Westbrook Funeral Home with burial in Weir Cemetery. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com --◊--

MONTICELLO - James Randall “Randy” Binns, 59 passed away Jan. 4, 2013, at his home in Monticello. He was born Oct. 27, 1953. A Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7 at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at 163 Dreams End, Monticello. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MONTICELLO - Frank Province, Jr., 86 of Monticello, died Friday at the Woods Nursing & Rehab in Monticello. He was born Aug. 5, 1926, in Monticello. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MONTICELLO - Jeff Wilkerson, Jr., 90 of Monticello, died Friday at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was born Feb. 13, 1922. Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Tyro Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MORRILTON - Viola Carey Scroggins, 85, of Morrilton, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at the Harris Chapel with burial at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Lennis Roy Henslee, Sr. 59, a resident of Mountain Home passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Mountain Home. Visitation: 12 to 2 p.m., Monday at Conner-Hankins Funeral Home. Funeral: 2 p.m., Monday at the Conner-Hankins Funeral Home Chapel. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Mrs. Meredith Isaacs, age 48 of Mountain Home passed way Dec. 31, 2012, at her residence. Survivors include a son, Daniel Isaacs. A gathering of remembrance will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at her residence in Mountain Home. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NASHVILLE - Wayne Bissell, age 80 of Nashville, Ark., passed away, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at home. Services will be Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Nashville Funeral Home with David Williams and James Jamison officiating. Interment will follow in Restland Memorial Park.

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NEWPORT - Clint Foust, 88, of Newport died Thursday. Survivors: sons, Clint, Willie Ray, and Rickey Foust; daughters, Norine Barnhill and Judy Odell Keys; nieces and nephews; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; four greatgreat-grandchildren. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Monday, Gum Grove Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, 4-6 p.m. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home www.jacksonsfh.com.

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PANGBURN - Cheryl James, 55, of Pangburn, passed away on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Henderson Cemetery, Pangburn. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PANGBURN - Phyllis Karen Reese Watson, 65, passed away Friday. She was a homemaker and Pentecostal belief. Survivors: sons, Lincoln and Dusty Watson; sisters, Pat Hale, Pangburn, Jessie Ladner, California, Betty Free,Searcy; brothers, Jimmy Reese, Carl Cates, California. Memorial Service Henderson Cemetery, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2 p.m. Family Funeral Service www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Pauline Trucks Camper of Pine Bluff, Ark., passedaway Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 9, 1923, in Cleveland County to Garvin B. and Ruth Glover Bryant Trucks. She was reared and educated in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1941. Mrs. Camper was a retired district staff assistant and group manager for Illinois Bell Telephone Company for 36 years inChampaign and Springfield, Ill., before returning to Pine Bluff in 1984. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pine Bluff, life member of Lucky Chapter 150 order of the Eastern Star of Rantoul, Ill., and the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Raymond E. Camper, whom she married on April 14, 1946, in Pine Bluff; her parents; her step-father, Edward M. Bryant; sisters, Jeanette Long, Mildred DeJarnette Womble, a brother, James Bryant; and a grandson, Ryan D. Clark. Survivors include her daughters, Linda Clark (Robert) of Monroe, La., Paula Webb (Tommy) of Pine Bluff; her companion of 18 years, Jerry Fritz of Springfield, Ill.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Maxine Monteith of Pine Bluff. Visitation will be Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. at Robinson’s. Service will be 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend David Fleming officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PLUMERVILLE - Kathryn Lee Baldus Mourot, age 70, of Plumerville, passed away, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. She was born Dec. 3, 1942, a daughter of Edward and Barbara Baldus. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School and Lindenwood College, St. Charles, Mo. She was a biology teacher and basketball coach and taught over 25 years at Sacred Heart, Morrilton; Mount St. Mary Academy, Little Rock; St. Joseph, Conway, and delivered school buses for Arkansas Delivery Service. Kathryn was also known to those who loved her as “Gal,” “Cheena” and “Coach”. She was a wise, loving, determined woman who lived life “her way.” We love you Gal, “Oh Wow!” Survivors include her daughters, Angela Lee (Mike) Koone and Kathleen Oliver of Morrilton; grandchildren, Heather (Brandon)Zinser, Emily Roberson, Katie Roberson, Daniel Oliver and Rylee Oliver, all of Morrilton; sister, Angela (Gary) Bartlett; and best friend, Kathleen Smith. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Thessing and Rev. Jack Harris officiating. Burial will be at Plummerville Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Rosary will be 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at Sacred Heart Church. Pallbearers will be Gary Bartlett, Matt Bartlett, Gunnar Bartlett, Joe Mallett, Greg Mourot and Brandon Zinser. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Bradford, Danny Mourot, Vonnie Taylor, Michael Koone, M.D., Daniel Oliver and Bryan Bartlett. Her daughters and grandchildren would like to give a special thank you to the following “angels” who took care of our mom during her courageous battle with cancer: Kathleen Smith, Angela Bartlett, Michael Koone, M.D., Janet Hall, Karen Cree and all the staff at theoffice of Larry Mendelsohn, M.D. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to Sacred Heart Endowment Fund. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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RUSSELL - Don Radford Evans, 73, of Russell, died Friday, Jan. 4,2013, in Little Rock. He was born Dec. 27, 1939, in Judsonia a son of the late Kenneth King Evans and Thelma Jones Evans. Don was a Baptist and retired from the Sperry-Vickers Corporation after 35 years ofservice. He loved hunting as well as his motorcycle and his “critters,” and could fix anything that needed fixing. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sam Jeanette Evans; son, Mitch Evans; daughter, Annette Woodson; sister, Carlene Martelli; grandchildren, Kelly Evans, Justin Evans (Miranda), Amber Evans, Ashley Evans, Jenny Evans, Amanda Stanley and Brandy Mosier; six great-grandchildren and one on the way; brothers-inlaw and sisters-in-law, James L. Williams (Barbara) and Kieth Williams (Kathy). He was preceded in death by his parents and mother and father-in-law, Otis and Irene Williams. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-6 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Carter Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Toys for Tots Foundation, toysfortots.org. Online condolences can be left at www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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SEARCY - Dwane Franklin Treat, 80, of Searcy, died peacefully Friday night with family at his side. He was born to the late George and Zella Treat, Nov. 28, 1932, in Spring Valley, Ark. Dwane married Robbie Parish Treat in 1954. Togetherthey lived and served for 58 years in Searcy, Ark. Despite his formal education being limited to just the fourth grade, Dwane became an accomplished 58-year veteran of the automobile business. As an active Master Mason of Searcy Lodge 49, he was a much-loved Demolay Dad, Rainbow Dad, and past Worthy Patron of the Order of Eastern Star. For the past 18 years Dwane served as head of Scottish Rite Freemasonry in Arkansas. As an active member of the Supreme Council in Washington, D.C. he contributed to governing the international benevolent work of Freemasonry. During his tenure, the Scottish Rite established several speech and hearing language clinics across Arkansas. Through this charitable work, children who might have remained educationally behind for a lifetime can now speak and write effectively. As a committed advocate of his community, Dwane served as past president of the Searcy Chamber of Commerce. He was also a charter member of the Searcy Optimist Club. As a member of the White County Quorum Court, the Searcy Water Board, and the Searcy Airport Commission Dwane was a faithful public servant. Dwane is survived by his wife Robbie Treat of Searcy; one child, Sherry Treat Gentry of Searcy; two grandchildren, Gabe Gentry of Little Rock and Gavin Gentry of Searcy; and two greatgrandchildren,Talyn Brant Gentry and Avyn Bristol Gentry. He is also survived by three brothers, Bill Treat and Daryl Treat of Searcy and Cleve Treat of Pangburn, and one sister, Fern Pledger of Searcy. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, and one sister. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to the Arkansas Scottish Rite Foundation. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at PowellFuneral Home.

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STAR CITY - Elizabeth Couch Barthet, 98, died Saturday. Survivors include daughter, Paula Barthet, of Star City and son, Rowland Barthet, of Pine Bluff; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral: 1 p.m., Tuesday, Lakeside United Methodist Church, Pine Bluff by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Visitation: 12-1 p.m. at Lakeside. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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WILMOT - Eloise Mayo Johnson, 85, Wilmot, AR, died Jan. 4, 2013. Funeral will be 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at Pinewood Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, AR. (www.jonesservice. com).

Visitation Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

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WYNNE - Norman Paul Mc-Cartney, 86, died Thursday. Survivors include his wife, Opal; two daughters; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services at 10 a.m. Monday, at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home, Wynne. Interment following at Smith Cemetery in Bradford. Visitation, Sunday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. 870-238-9400. www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.

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WYNNE - Ronald Tackett died Thursday. He was preceded by parents, brothers, and sisters. Survivors include one brother and other family members. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday followed by services at 2 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson.

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GULF SHORES, Ala. - Robert CarlWells Jr., 75, of Gulf Shores, Ala., died on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, following a battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Wilmot, Ark., on March 25, 1937, to Minnie Belle and Robert Carl Wells Sr., Carl spentmost of his life in Wilmot, Ark.

He was a graduate of Wilmot High School where was an awardwinning basketball player. He graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, where he became a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Carl was very successful in farming and in the cotton ginning industry and his family was selected as one of Ashley County’s Farm Family of the Year. He was active in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, owning horses for both pleasure and show. He also enjoyed piloting his own plane.

Following retirement, Carl moved to Gulf Shores, Ala., and enjoyed golfing and spending time with friends, both old and new. He was a huge fan of Razorback football and basketball.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Belle Fikes Wells, father, Robert Carl Wells Sr., and sister, Carolyn Wells Ainsworth. He is survived by wife, Nancy Tatum Wells, son, Robert Carl Wells III of Little Rock, Ark.; daughter, Nancy Anne Branton and Suzi Altman of Brandon, Miss.; daughter, Holly Branton Horncastle and Court Horncastle of West Monroe, La.; grandson, David Walker King of West Monroe, and numerous nieces and nephews. Carl was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at the Wilmot Cemetery with Rev. John Embrey officiating. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tenn. 38148. or to Covenant Hospice, 1040 Stanton Road, Suite D., Daphne, Ala. 36526.

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Joyce Credit Smith, 64, of Kansas, departed this life Jan. 1, 2013. Formerly of Mayflower, Ark. Survivors, husbandLeroy Smith; three daughters; five brothers. Family visitation 9 a.m., Monday, 1/7/13, Palarm Chapel Baptist Church, Mayflower.

Graveside service 10 a.m. Palarm Cemetery. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway. 327-1124 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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GRENADA, Miss. - Martha Jane King, 86, of Grenada, Miss., bornJuly 17, 1926, in Carroll County, Miss., to parents, David and Margaret Etta Costilow Little, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. She was of Church of Christ Faith.

She will be remembered forher giving nature and genuine compassion. She was loved by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Melvin Lloyd King and Theo Bill Wright; her son, Robert A. King; and her brothers, Leslie Little, Bobby Little, and Tillman Little.

Martha is survived by her daughter, Kathy King Temple of Sherwood, Ark., and her grandchildren, Tiffany McDonald of Cleburne, Texas, Jeremy McDonald of Lago Vista, Texas, Corby King of Florida, and Josh King of Oxford, Miss. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn King of Florida and Alexis and Brandon King of Oxford, Miss., and her sister, Burtine Little of Grenada, Miss.

A celebration of life services will be held for family and friends in her honor at a later date and time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association/Alzheimers. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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OXFORD, Miss. - Aaron Storer Condon, age 85, of Oxford, Miss .,died on Jan. 1, 2013, following complications resulting from injuries suffered in a car accident on Dec. 29, 2012.

Born in Kosciusko, Miss., on April 23, 1927, he attended the University ofAlabama where he was Phi Beta Kappa. He received his law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law. He was an officer in the U.S. Army, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He continued serving in the Army’s Judge Advocate General Corps as a reserve officer, retiring after having reached the rank of Colonel. In the early 1960s he practiced law in Kosciusko, serving as Attala County Attorney.

He also was active in the civilrights movement, working to advance the cause of integration. In 1966 he began a long-term teaching career at the University of Mississippi School of Law, where he was feared and revered by hundreds of law students over the years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lillene Williams Condon of Oxford; daughter Carol Epes of Jensen Beach, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law Catherine and Ron Hughes and granddaughters Alexis and Haley Hughes, all of Little Rock, Ark.; his beloved canine companion Lili; and friends and relations too numerous to count.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 4, at the Oxford-University United Methodist Church in Oxford, followed by a reception at the church. Interment will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7, in the Columbarium of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Friends of the Library, P.O. Box 249, University, Miss. 38677; The Oxford Lafayette Humane Society, 413 McElroy Drive, Oxford, Miss. 38655; Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 S Main St., Little Rock, Ark. 72201, or the charity of your choice.

The family wishes to express its gratitude for the outpouring of love and support that has been showered upon them since the date of the accident.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.