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 Frances Jeanne Anglin, 56, of North Little Rock.

George Denton Bailey, 92, of Little Rock.

John E. Boyette Sr., 95, of North Little Rock.

Louis Neal Burgess, 78, of Little Rock.

Joan Carr, 79, of Little Rock.

Ruthie Jean Currin, 68, of Little Rock.

Lora Mae George, 96, of Little Rock.

Lawrence D. (L.D.) Greene, 89, of North Little Rock.

Raymond C. Hale, 78, of Sherwood.

Joanie Rea Haupt, 72, of Little Rock.

Glorie Jones, 62, of North Little Rock.

William Harold Kendrick, 64, of Little Rock.

Carl D. Lee, 50, of North Little Rock.

Ralph Bradley Morris, 53, of Little Rock.

Charles Bradley Myers, 56, of Jacksonville.

Joseph Brunner Neel, 59, of Little Rock.

Mavis Pettey Paxton, 69, of North Little Rock.

Martha Ann Pils, 95, of Little Rock.

Emogene “Emma” Sappington, 86, of North Little Rock.

Don K. Snow, 50, of Sherwood.

James B. St John, 87, of Little Rock.

Charles Aubrey Thompson, 93, of Little Rock.

Richard Wade, 67, of Little Rock.

Carol Ann Weaver Walls, 63, of Little Rock.

Richard V. Wells, 83, of North Little Rock.

James (Jimmy) White, 89, of Little Rock.

Rosie Lee Davis White, 93, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BATESVILLE Octavia “Tavie” Maxwell Allen, 97.

BEEBE Floy Mae Wheeler, 93.

BELLEVILLE La Velle George, 86.

BENTON William Hueitt “Bill” Black, 66.

Sidney Gathright, 76.

BRYANT Margaret Makamson Sanders, 73. CAMDEN Debbie Rene Walthall Garcia, 50.

Eldon Stanton Smith, 76.

CLINTON Donald Allen Turner, 80.

CONWAY James O. “Jim” Butler, 59.

Denise Marie Copeland, 55.

Lisa Webb (Douglas) Murphy, 61.

William Eugene Naylor, 78.

CROSSETT Margie Katherline Stanley, 77.

DAMASCUS Jerry Bean, 56.

DOVER Twyla Rhea Bench, 73.

DRASCO Ross Steven Herring, 63.

EAST END Virginia Perry, 57.

GREENBRIER Laura Christine King, 44.

GREERS FERRY Nadine Scantlin, 92.

HARRISON J.C. Yarbrough, 86.

JUDSONIA Pamela Kay King Weathers, 60. LONDON L. B. “Cowboy” Smith, 96.

MAGNOLIA Wallace Monroe Story, 88.

MORRILTON Dearl Rogers, 80.

NEWPORT Jennie Lou Cooper, 77.

PARIS Clara Guthrie Ragsdale, 102.

ROVER Dennis Bryant, 64.

ROYAL Willie “Bill” Kilby, 88.

RUSSELLVILLE John R. Middleton, 69.

SEARCY Vic Meredith, 81.

A. Wayne Tennille, 83.

TEXARKANA Roger Keith Hairston, 53.

TUCKERMAN Joan Prokopf, 70.

TULIP Jerry Donald Dykes, 81.

VILONIA Lorene (Evatt) Shaw, 88.

WICKES Virgle O. Davis, 74.

WYNNE Jeffrey Ketchum, 53.

YELLVILLE Gary Ray Godat, 57.

OUT-OF-STATE DENVER Harold R. Kelley, 82.

ST. LOUIS Briskley Lee Phillips, 60.

Pulaski County

FRANCES JEANNE ANGLIN, 56, of North Little Rock, passed awayJan. 19, 2013. She was born in Little Rock on March 18, 1956. Frances is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Francine Camp Anglin; her sister, Debora Holt; three brothers, GeneH. Anglin Jr., Kevin Anglin, Pastor Alan Anglin (Donna); Niece, Jenny Holt Teeter (Jeremy), three nephews, Jonathan Holt, Luke and Andrew Anglin; grandmother, Hazel Whitehead Camp; Aunts, Lola Kathryn Van Dalsem (Clyde), Betty Blair Anglin Robertson (Horace) and Uncle, James Anglin (Linda). Frances lost her beloved son, Billy Curtis on July 5, 1994. He was the love of her life. She is also preceded in death by her father, Gene H. Anglin Sr.; grandparents, Vince and Vera Sharp Anglin; grandfather, Leo Camp; three aunts, Joanne Cox-Anglin, Anna Anglin Faulkner (Pinky), Ratha Anglin Tabor (Joe); three uncles, Wayne Camp, Lewis Camp and Joe Blue Anglin. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, 501-758-1170. A visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Churchat Willow Beach 11200 Hwy 165, North Little Rock, 72117 or Saline Memorial Hospice House, 23157 I-30, Bryant, 72022, or the charity of your choice. To sign the online guest register, please visit www.smithfamilycares.com.

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GEORGE DENTON BAILEY, of Little Rock, beloved by many,died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at age 92. He was born in New Bethel Community, Columbia County, Ark., to Napoleon B. and Bobby Grimmett Bailey on July 27, 1920. He graduatedfrom McNeil High School in 1939 and attended Chillicothe Business College, Chillicothe, Mo. He joined the U.S. Navy where he served for three years on the USS Core. After returning home, he was office manager for Fallin Tractor Co., Magnolia, and then worked for the Federal Bureau Prisons until retiring in 1979. In retirement, he enjoyed time with family and friends, gardening, bird watching and playing Mexican dominos. His gentle strong presence leaves a void. George is pre-deceased by his first wife, Nell Knight Bailey; sister DessieMurphree; sons George Denton Bailey, Jr., Robert Raymond Bailey and Command Sergeant Major James Wyatt Berry. He is survived by his cherished wife of 57 years, Anne Wyatt Bailey and their daughters Celia Martin (Gene) of Little Rock and Nell Saulter of Seagoville, Texas; brother T.W. Bailey of Chico, Calif. and many dear grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family is grateful for the care given by Dr. Harold Hedges and Dr. Patrick Fields. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N Mississippi, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or St. Francis House, PO Box 4490, Little Rock, Ark. 72214. Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com to sign the online guest register.

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JOHN E. BOYETTE SR., 95, of North Little Rock, formerly ofCarlisle, died Jan. 18, 2013, following a brief illness. He was born on Aug. 26, 1917, and lived in Carlisle, Ark., most of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Flo,and is survived by sons, John E. Boyette Jr. (Greta) of North Little Rock and Jerrell R. Boyette (Sharon) of Lonoke; grandchildren, Julie (Riley) Shearin of Rogers and Jennings (Brittany) Boyette of Little Rock and two greatgrandchildren, John Riley Shearin and Mary Caroline Boyette. These two brought a sparkle to his eyes! John graduated from Carlisle High School and served in the Navy during World War II. He worked for Young’s Department Stores for many years. In 1964 he opened John’s (Boyette) Furniture in Carlisle. After his retirement and loss of his wife, he volunteered at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock for several years. He had lived in North Little Rock since 1997, the last four years at Premier Health & Rehabilitation. He will be remembered for his love for his family and especially how much he enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was very fond of his nieces and nephews, and John Jr. and Greta’s niecesKrystal and Charla. His hobbies included model railroading and stamp collecting. John led an active life, he enjoyed camping, traveling and gardening. He read the newspaper every day until the week of his death. John was a longtime member of the Carlisle United Methodist Church. A graveside memorial service at the Carlisle Cemetery by Rev. Larry Martineau of Lonoke United Methodist Church will be Monday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. Jerrell and his family thank his brother John for his devoted care of their dad and grandfather for the last years of his life. Arrangements are by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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LOUIS NEAL BURGESS, 78, of Little Rock, passed away at hishome, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. He was born in Ashley County to Mattie Lee and Elisha Burgess, and was an active member of Highland Valley United Methodist Church where he served in various capacities, including Sunday School teacher. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joann Chapman; and stepfather, Lloyd Jones; he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Sue “Susie” Burgess; sister, Joyce Jones (Jimmie) of Newport; sons, Steve Burgess (Kim) of Pine Bluff and Gregg Burgess (Peter Kaldes) of Lorton, Va.; grandchildren, Beth (Blake Crawford) of Little Rock, Payton of Fairfax, Va. and Lance Corporal Adam Burgess, U.S.M.C., stationed in New Windsor, N.Y.; and a surrogate grandchild, Shana Bell (Jimmy) of Benton. Louis retired in 1989 as Executive Vice President of Customer Service for Entergy (AP&L) following 31 years of service. Throughout his career at AP&L, Louis and his family lived in McGehee, Stuttgart, Hazen,DeWitt, Crossett, Pine Bluff, Harrison, and he finished his career in Little Rock. He was an active member of the civic clubs and Methodist churches at each of these locations. As in his working career, he was very active during his retirement years. Heloved spending time with his family and enjoyed traveling the U.S. with his wife, Susie, accumulating one of the largest collections of Early American stoneware in the country. He was also an excellent poker player. Louis was an avid hunter and fisherman, which took him to various remote locations throughout North America. He loved showing his hunting trophies, which quickly exceeded the home addition that was built exclusively for this purpose. He was also an active member and office holder in the Mozart Hunting Club located in Snow Lake, Ark. Services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. at Highland Valley United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Daniel Kirkpatrick and Dr.Wade Shones. The service will be open for members of the congregation to share their memories of Louis. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Louis’s online guest book may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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JOAN CARR, 79, of Little Rock, passed away Jan. 18, 2013. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She is survived by an aunt, Margina Harrison of Southern Trace Nursing Home in Benton. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday with a memorial service following at 11 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth.

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RUTHIE JEAN CURRIN of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2013. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, 11 a.m., at Scope Ministries Inc., 9400 Hilaro Springs Rd., Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at ArkansasState Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave. NLR, Ark. Family visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, 4-5 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Home, 1200 South Chester St. LR (501) 372-1305.

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LORA MAE GEORGE, 96, Little Rock died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013in Little Rock. The daughter of Samuel E. McCleskey and Mollie Ellen Herring, she was born Jan. 31, 1916, in Belleville. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Birta. She enjoyed playing the piano, quilting and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayden George; her parents; four sisters, Ernestine Sugg, Lois Allen, Hermoyne Suggs, Leona Heffington; two brothers, Wayne McCleskey and Lawton McCleskey. Survivors include three children, Pam George of North Little Rock, Jacky George (Jannette) of El Reno, Okla.; Frankie George of Birta; five grandchildren, Janan Fletcher (Mike), El Reno, Okla., Anita Moss (Mike), Duncan, Okla., Steve George, Ola, Melissa George, Ola, Jennifer George, Birta; nine great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; sister, Elwanda Williams, Little Rock; two special nieces, Nell Spears and Phyllis Dickey; numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Birta.Pastor Ricky Kimzey will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. A special thank you to the staff of Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Little Rock for their compassionate care. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice in honor of Lora. Internet obituary and online guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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LAWRENCE D. (L.D.) GREENE, JR., 89, of North Little Rock, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Jan. 16,2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 26, 1923, in Lamont, Ark., to Lawrence D., Sr., and Thelma Woodfield Greene. He was preceded in death by both of his parents as well as hissister, Ida Nell Ingram. While serving in the Army during World War II, he received the following medals: Combat Infantryman Badge, two Bronze Service Stars, Purple Heart, World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal, among others. He served in Northern France and Rhineland Campaigns and was wounded during a battle in the Huertgen Forest, Germany in November 1944. After a year’s stay in various hospitals and separation from the Army, L.D. married the love of his life, Mary L. Childress, on Feb. 19, 1946. They have three children: Larry W. Greene (Betty) of Pine Bluff; Steve C. Greene (Vivienne) of Macon; and Mary Nell McCammon (Steve) of Redfield. He was a beloved husband and caring dad.He was a grandpa or papaw to nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He enjoyed camping, traveling and listening to gospel music. He was educated at Watson Chapel in Pine Bluff and was owner/operator of Oakland Park Kiddieland for 15 years. He was affiliated with First Assembly of God in North Little Rock and most recently a member of Brockington Road Nazarene Church. L.D. and Mary raised their children in the Church of the Nazarene in Pine Bluff where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and music director. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, (501) 835-3515. A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday in the Chapel, with his grandson, Larry Wayne Greene, Jr., and the Rev. George Prentice officiating. The online obituary, guestbook and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com. L.D. was a lifetime member of the DAV, and the family requests that memorials be made in lieu of flowers to: DAV, VA Regional Office, Building 65, Room 121, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114.

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RAYMOND C. HALE, 78, of Sherwood, born Feb. 15, 1934, in NorthLittle Rock to parents, Morris and Ethel Hale, passed away peacefully on the evening of Jan. 17, 2013. His wife and great friends were by his side. Ray had given 20 years to the U.S. Navy, followedby 26 years with the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier. He loved the outdoors and always kept busy with woodwork or helping neighbors. The Kingdom has just received a wonderful soul. Raymond is survived by his wife, Connie Hale; his daughters, Teresa (Tony) Taylor, Teena (Jeff) Wyatt, and Terri Hale; and his grandchildren, Anthony Jr. and Haley Taylor and Justin and Cory Wyatt. He is also survived by his brothers, William Hale and Clifton Hale; his sisters, Frances Bratton, Patricia Nunes, Virgina Berry, Vivian Stoufer, and Doris Roberts; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care. Interment will be at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Ark. In lieuof flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice North Little Rock at 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. A special thanks to the Bonsai Team. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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Our mother, JOANIE REA HAUPT, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013in Little Rock, in the home she adored, with her husband Jim Silvia by her side. She was born on Jan. 23, 1940, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Geraldine and Joseph Rea, who happened to be away from theirLittle Rock home at the time. Joanie grew up on Rockwood Road under the watchful, expectant eyes of a holy trinity: her mother Geraldine, her Aunt Joan Heyburn who lived next door, and her oft-visiting Aunt Virginia Panneck. Mama’s younger brother, John Rea, often jokes that while the princess was fawned over, he was left to sleep on the back porch - luckily screened in. Joanie attended Holy Souls Catholic School and later Mount St. Mary’s, growing into a woman of rare beauty and sharp wit. Sister Mary Margaret of St. Mary’s punctuated Joanie’s life with “Joanie Rea is the only one here thinking on her feet, not with her feet.” A proud memory for Mama who said the comment was made during choir practice where she couldn’t carry a tune in a basket, a deficiency we have confirmed to be true many times. As Joanie grew into adulthood, the allure of threemother hens wore thin and she longed for freedom, catching the first thing smoking on the runway in the guise of acceptance to Sophie Newcomb Memorial College in New Orleans. Joanie majored in Fun and was soon summoned home by her father to Little Rock where Fun was muted and available with adultsupervision. She enrolled at the University of Arkansas and pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma to her delight for the rest of her life. The pull of the world drew Joanie to San Francisco in the 1960s where she reveled in the cultural movement and color of the times, living in Haight-Ashbury, socializing with rock musicians and artists, and working for the Black Panthers. With regret, Joanie terminated her association with the group, having overheard their leaders talking about blowing up the Oakland Bay Bridge. She told them she really needed that bridge to get home, so it just wasn’t going to work out. In her next life chapter, Joanie enjoyed a successful career with the U.S. Army in Germany, overseeing child development services programs in Aschaffenburg, Darmstadt, and Wuerzburg. In 20 years of service to U.S. Army children, Joanie passed inspection by Army Generals with perfection - a source of great pride for Mama, and admittedly a head-scratcher for her family, still envisioning her in go-go boots and sequins. Joanie raised daughter Virginia in Germany, a cultural and lingual gift that keeps on giving today. An electrifying actress on both stage and in life, Joanie was happiest in starring roles as Elaine in “Last of the Red Hot Lovers,” Lady Macbeth in “Macbeth,” and Carabosse in Ernesto Denaro’s version of “Sleeping Beauty.” Joanie was an avid history and poetry buff, loved Razorback football, Braveheart, I Claudius, the Whole Hog Cafe, The Carter Family, and tales of the War of Northern Aggression. We are comforted to know that Joanie lived to see the Republicans defeated in the 2012 election. You would really need to know her to understand what we mean. In 1998, retirement brought Joanie back to her beloved cottage in the Hillcrest area of Little Rock. Her love of home marked the remainder of her life. T.S.Eliot said “We shall never cease from exploration, and at the end of all our exploring, will be to arrive where we started, and know the place for the first time.” This shall be Joanie’s epitaph. Little Rock from cradle to grave. A life in chapters. Vicissitudes of person. A circuitous route home. Joanie is mother to two mothers with the capacity for unconditional love, giving without expectation, and undivided presence. Joanie is grandmother to four grandchildren, Briney, Sammye, Sophie, and Max. Briney was named by her grandmother who refused to call her “Sabrina.” We salute our mother for the hoot she was. And we thank Mama from the bottom of our hearts for caring so well and so long for our Great Aunts Joan Heyburn and Virginia Panneck.Mama, you done good. Above all, we honor our stepfather Jim Silvia, our mother’s constant companion, confidant and caregiver over a nearly 40-year marriage, loving through all sacrifice, polishing the essence of Mama, as well as the silver - and spiriting her heroically to rest. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. May the Circle Be Unbroken. Gigi Peters and Virginia Heyburn.

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GLORIE JONES, 62, of North Little Rock, passed Jan. 17, 2013. Lovingmemories left to husband: Mack Kenneth Jones of North Little Rock; children, Christopher (Bobbie) Davis of Little Rock and Cosmore Davis of Cleveland, Ohio; sister, LaVenita (George) Harris of NorthLittle Rock. Three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Family hour, Jan. 25, 2013 6-7 p.m. Homegoing celebration Jan. 26, 2013, 1 p.m. both held at First Pentecostal Church, 5302 Hwy. 161 North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”———◊———

WILLIAM HAROLD KENDRICK, 64, of Little Rock, Ark ., transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. He was born June 18, 1948, to the late John Henry and Rutha Mae Kendrick. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Delores Kendrick; onedaughter, and four grandchildren. Home going services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, 11 a.m., at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, 514 East 24 Street, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Rest In Peace Memorial Gardens, Hensley, Ark. Family visitation will be Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St. LR (501) 372-1305.

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CARL D. LEE, 50, of North Little Rock, received his wings Jan. 16,2013. He was preceded in death by his father Fred “Tim” Lee. Loving memories left to mother, Shirley Lee; son, Carl D. Lee; siblings, Winford Lee, Beverly D. Lee all of North Little Rock, LarryWilliams of Star City, and Gail Lee-Gaines of Chesapeake, Va. Family hour Jan. 25, 2013 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration Jan. 26, 2013, 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 2200 Willow Street North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services 5017 E. Broadway (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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RALPH BRADLEY MORRIS went to be with the Lord on Jan. 18, 2013, with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his dad, William Lee Morris and sister, Kathy Morris Conrad. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Lisa Michelle Morris; two daughters, Brittany Dekota and Cheyenne Nichole Morris; his mother, Rose Marie Morris; two brothers, Ed Morris and Billy (Cindy) Payne; brother-in-law, Chris Conrad and many relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.Service will be Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1 p.m., at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, 4212 Highway 5 North, Bryant, Ark. Visitation will be Monday night from 6‚Äì8 p.m. To sign Ralph’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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CHARLES BRADLEY MYERS, 56, of Jacksonville, born Sept. 9, 1956,in Alexandria, La., to parents, Sebern and Mollie Myers, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. He was a member of Pleasant Springs Fellowship in Quitman, Ark. He was preceded in deathby his brother, Steven Roy Myers. Charles is survived by his parents; his children, Charles Bradley Jr., Brandi and Clayton Myers; his grandchildren, Robbie and Peyton Myers; and his siblings, Russell and Bill Myers. Visitation will be at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care. Interment will be at Serenity Gardens in Jacksonville, Ark. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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JOSEPH BRUNNER NEEL, age 59, of Little Rock and Breckenridge,Colo., lost his courageous battle with cancer on Jan. 12, 2013. He is survived by his son Joseph Patrick Neel; two daughters Emily Neel Taylor and Rosemary Ahern Neel; their mother KathleenNeel; and brothers Robert “Tony” Neel of Little Rock and Dr. Michal D. Neel of Memphis, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his parents Ann Brunner Neel and Robert T. Neel, Sr.

Joe was a graduate of the University of Arkansas and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He had recently retired from Vail Resorts as Trail Maintenance Supervisor and had previously been active in farming and the Agri Chemical business in Arkansas.

A memorial service will be held in Breckenridge, Colo., at a later date and a celebration of his life will be held in Arkansas sometime this spring. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Wounded Warriors Project or the Madonna Learning Center in Memphis, Tenn. Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com to sign the online guest register.

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MAVIS PETTEY PAXTON, 69, of North Little Rock, passed away Jan. 19, 2013. She was born July 18, 1943, in DeValls Bluff, Ark., to the late George and Avis Shumaker Pettey. She is survived by two brothers, Ensley Pettey (Peggy), Ivan Pettey (Brenda); one sisterin-law, Doris Pettey; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Paxton and brother, Jason Pettey.

Funeral services will be held 2p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at the Peppers Lake Church of Christ in DeValls Bluff, Ark. Visitation will be held Monday from 6-7 p.m. at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, (501) 758-1170. Burial will be at Peppers Lake Cemetery in DeValls Bluff. Memorials may be made to Peppers Lake Cemetery Fund. To sign online guest register, please visit www.smithfamilycares.com.

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MARTHA ANN PILS, 95, peacefully entered into eternity to bewith our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. Martha Ann Ott Pils was born on April 28, 1917, at McDade, Texas. She went to school at another central Texas town of Thorndale. Thenthe Ott family moved to the capital in Austin.

Martha graduated from Austin High in 1934. She married Ernest Richard Pils of Austin in 1937. After his service in the Army during World War II, Martha’s family moved to Little Rock, Ark. Martha loved to sew and was a gifted seamstress. Many family members are proud owners of a quilt, lovingly stitched by her. She was an excellent cook, as the three boys she and Ernest raised can confirm.

She spent many faithful years supporting her Lord and Savior in many service capacities at Grace Lutheran Church in Little Rock.Her name is etched in glass, with many other public school Mothers of Little Rock, on a special wall at the Terry Mansion downtown. Martha always said she played a minor role, but she and the other ladies were members of the Women’s Emergency Committee, which was formed to help get the schools reopened during the education crisis of 1958 and 1959.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ernest, in April, 1973. Upon learning of Ernest’s illness of emphysema, Martha went back to school to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse, so she could be by his side and be better equipped to care for him. She continued for another 10 years as an LVN, often working in the Emergency Room and then retired from Saint Vincent Infirmary.

Martha was preceded in death by her five siblings, John Ott, Margaret Ewing, Kittie Ott, Robert Ott, and Jean Williams Banks. Survivors include her three sons, Richard Pils and wife, Sharon of Dallas, Chris Pils and wife, Betty of North Little Rock and Greg Pils of Fort Worth. Martha was “Grandmom” to five grandchildren, Doug Pils of San Antonio, Holly Pils of Fort Worth, Becky McGibson of Fort Worth, Eric Pils of Denver and Danielle Wilbert of Luke AFB, Ariz. There are seven great-grandchildren, Cole, Nash, and Ayla of San Antonio; Kyla, Kaya, and Kaylen of Arizona; and Elan of Denver.

A memorial service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 5124 Hillcrest Avenue, Little Rock, Ark., at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan 21, 2013.There will be a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery, 1601 Navasota Street, Austin, Texas, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to Grace Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 250769, Little Rock, Ark. 72225 in her honor. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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EMOGENE “EMMA” SAPPINGTON, of North Little Rock, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. She was born Sept. 4, 1926, to the late Thad and Margie Dennis. Emma was preceded in death by her parents and also her husband Earl Sappington Jr. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth “Buck” Matthews (Ginny) and Dennis Sappington (Ginger) of North Little Rock; two daughters; Carla Stewart (Don) of North Little Rock and Virginia Taylor (Raymond) of Jacksonville; five grandchildren, Melissa Kitta (Jon), Kristi Stewart, Jason Matthews (Catherine), Thad Sappington (Courtney) and Brandon Taylor (Michelle); eightgreat-grandchildren, Nash Scroggins, Elizabeth and Lindsey Sappington, Emma Taylor, Noah and Silas Matthews, Taylor Kyzer, and Carson Clark; and special cousin Geraldine Day of North Little Rock. Emma was a member of Graves Memorial Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmotherand enjoyed spending time with her family.

There will be a graveside service held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at Edgewood Memorial Park, North Little Rock. Rev. Travis Matthews and Rev. James Thomason will be officiating. Visitation will be at 5-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd, North Little Rock. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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DON K. SNOW, age 50, of Sherwood, passed away Jan. 17, 2013,in Sherwood. He was born on June 7, 1962, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late W.L. and Dortha Snow. Don worked as a warehouse manager who loved hunting and being involved in activities withhis children; he enjoyed sports, particularly softball and was an avid fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks, Boston Celtics and the Miami Dolphins.

He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and one sister. Survivors include his children Jareth Snow and Melana Snow; a sister Cathy Tipton; a brother Buddy Snow; nephews Scott McClain and Matthew Jones; and a niece Kimberly Everett. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Little Rock. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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JAMES B. ST JOHN, 87, went to be with His Savior Jesus Christ, onWednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. Jim died peacefully in his sleep at home. Jim was born Jan. 24, 1925, to Marshall Bayles and Margaret Robertson St John in Rockford, Ill. He is preceded in death by hisbrother, John St John. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette St John to whom he was married 58 years. Jim was the devoted father of two daughters, Judy Burrows and her husband Jim Burrows of Beijing, China, Joyce Gildemeister and her husband Bernhard Gildemeister of Wichita, Kan.; grandchildren Bethany Hammond and her husband Job Hammond, Rebekah Burrows, and Jason Burrows, Christoph Gildemeister, Stefan Gildemeister, Katrina Gildemeister, Johannes Gildemeister and Matthias Gildemeister; and one niece Christine St John Cole.

Jim was a WWII veteran. He served his country three years and was honorably discharged in April 1945. This recent October 2012, he was grateful to be chosen to go to the WWII memorial in Washington, D.C., to be honored publicly with other vets. He was humbly touched by that visit. Jim received his Bachelor’s in Accounting from the University of Illinois. He was employed as a comptroller until his retirement.After retirement he enjoyed many hobbies including Christian writing, playing scrabble and staying in touch with people through the internet. Jim and his wife moved to Little Rock, Ark., in 1999. Previously they lived in Newark, Delaware, for over 50 years. Jim was a member of First Christian Church on Mississippi Avenue.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at First Christian Church, followed by funeral services at 2:30 p.m. Private entombment will be at Riverwood Memorial Gardens, Maumelle. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be made to First Christian Church, 1500 N. Mississippi Avenue, Little Rock, Ark. 72207 or the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1897, Little Rock, Ark. 72203. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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REVEREND CHARLES AUBREY THOMPSON, 93, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. He was born March 6, 1919, in Plumerville, Ark., a son of the late Roy Hayden and Ruth Ellenor Harrison Thompson. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of Ouachita Baptist College where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, and he graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary wherehe received a Master of Divinity degree. He pastored the following churches: Brown Springs Baptist, Arkadelphia, Ark., El Paso Baptist, El Paso, Ark., Lexie Baptist, Tylertown, Miss., Baskin Baptist, Baskin, La., First Baptist Church of Gravel Ridge,North Little Rock, Ark., First Baptist, Marvell, Ark.

He did Baptist Pioneer Mission work in Arizona and California. He taught high school at Marvell High School, Marvell, Ark., Salome High School, North Yuma County School District in Salome, Ariz., and at John L. Mc-Clelland High School, Little Rock, Ark. He was a member of Arkansas Education Association, Arkansas Teachers of English, National Teachers of English, past member of the Lion’s Club and Masons. He volunteered at Baptist Health Medical Center, with over 10,000 hours of service. He was a member of Baptist Health Little Rock Auxiliary. He started the Heart Resource Center at Baptist Health Medical Center in honor of his wife of 62 years, Sara Kathern Traylor Thompson. As a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, he taught Sunday school for many years, and started Sunday school classes in several nursing homes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three sisters, and one great-grandson. He is survived by his son, Charles A. Thompson, Jr. and his wife Karen, of Wheaton, Ill.; daughter, Lynda Marc Thompson Currie of Little Rock; grandchildren, Charles A. “Chip” Thompson, III, Paul Bryan Currie and Charles David Currie, and Kathren Lynda Currie; great-grandchildren, Tanner Christian Thompson, Elijah Wilson Currie, Sara Ellyn Kiernan, and Janey Currie; brother, Thomas Harrison Thompson; sister, Delphia Dillaha; and numerous relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, (501) 224-8300. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at Immanuel Baptist Church, with Dr. Gary Hollingsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway. In lieu of flowers, memorials may bemade to The Baptist Foundation, Baptist Health Medical Center, 9601 Baptist Health Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or to Immanuel Baptist Church Missions, 501 N. Shackleford Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

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RICHARD WADE, 67, of Little Rock, Ark. He was born on Dec. 2, 1945, in Muncie, Ind. He passed away quietly at the VA medical facility on Jan. 15, 2013. Richard retired from the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace Wade and mother Katie Mae (Bonner) Pearson. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of 23 years, Cassandra Wade; daughter Chara Rosha Dennis; sister Brenda Reynolds; brother, Tony Pearson; a host of cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. His Homegoing celebration will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock, Rev. William Robinson ofHoover Methodist Church, eulogist. Burial will follow at the Arkansas State Veteran Cemetery. 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.”———◊———

CAROL ANN WEAVER WALLS, age 63, of Little Rock, past away Jan. 17, 2013. Services will be Monday, Jan. 21, visitation beginning at 12 p.m., then the service at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Mount Olive Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home.

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Sunrise, May 21, 1929, and Sunset, Jan. 16, 2013. RICHARDV. WELLS, 83, of North Little Rock, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 16, 2013, with his family by his side. He was born May 21, 1929, in North Little Rock.

Everything happened as he wished. Richard was an Air Force veteran and worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad for over 40 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a member of the W.D. Oliver Deer Camp in Tinsman, Ark. Richard was a founding member of the Arkansas Beekeepers Association. He was a beekeeper for 35 years and shared his knowledge with his very best friends Winston Horton and Al Schultz and he enjoyed the companionship they shared. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Richard H. Wells, mother, Maggie Swaim, sister, Edith McCulloch and Daughter, Rebecca Worsham. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara; son, Richard V. Wells II and wife, Paula; daughter, Jami R. Snider and husband, Scott and their daughters, Maggie and Sarah; daughter, Jennifer Wells and her son Roy John Richards; and several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Donations may be made to Special Olympics, Area 5 2115 Main Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.smithfamilycares.com.

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JAMES (JIMMY) WHITE, 89, of Little Rock, passed on Jan.15, 2013, when the angels of mercy called home one of his angels to be with his wife of 66 years, Rosie Lee Davis who preceded him in death on Jan. 14, 2013. Mr. White was with thePulaski County Sheriff Department for over 50 years. He was a member of Coleman Chapel AME Zion Church where he was a trustee and served in numerous offices. He will be missed by many and loved by all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grant White Sr. and Anner Hester White along with daughter, Cherise Jones. He’s survived by his children, Linda Fay Williams, James White Jr., Jason White, Tulisa White, Terry Gould and Reginald Jones; two sisters, Eveyln Johnson and Ora Donaldson; god daughter, Patsy Gatlin; 22 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, 11 a.m., at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1700 South State St. Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. State St. LR (501) 372-1305.

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ROSIE LEE DAVIS WHITE, 93, of Little Rock, Ark. was surroundedby family and the angels of Heaven called her home on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. She was the wife of James (Jimmy) White for 66 years. A lifetime member of Canaan MissionaryBaptist Church where she served on the Usher Board and Deaconess Board. She was a devoted wife and neighbor and always had a kind word and love in her heart for everyone she met. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee Davis and Alice Vance Davis; eight brothers and sisters. She’s survived by three special God-daughters, Patsy Gatlin, Sue Lanier and Dorthy Tate all of Little Rock, Ark.; stepchildren, Linda Fay Williams, James White Jr., Jason White, Tulisa White, Terry Gould, Reginald Jones; 22 stepgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. A celebration of her life will be Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, 11 a.m., at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1700 South State St. Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. State St. LR (501) 372-1305.

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BATESVILLE - Octavia “Tavie” Maxwell Allen, age 97, widow ofEmmett Allen, died on Jan. 18, 2013, in Searcy, Ark. She was born on May 21, 1915, in Sulphur Rock, Ark., the daughter of Robert Maxwell Jr. and Mollie Bolin Maxwell. Tavie was a lifelongresident of Batesville, Ark. and an active member of the First Free Will Baptist Church. She retired at age 76 from Nu-Way Cleaners where she had been employed for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Buster Maxwell and Flynn Maxwell, seven sisters, Nobie Smart, Mollie Richardson, Callie Maxwell, Pauline Maxwell, Jewel Smart, Elzie Smart and Dee Rounds. Tavie is survived by one son Charles Flynn Allen, and his wife, V. Anne Hart Allen, of Little Rock; one grandson, Charles F. “Chuck” Allen II, and one granddaughter, Amanda S. Allen, both of Fort Smith; one step-grandson, Jonathan Weems, of Memphis; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special nephew, Billy Max Richardson, with whom she resided for several years. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Rolling Hills Nursing Center in Batesville and the Searcy Healthcare Center for their love and care for Tavie. Family visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 20 from 5-7 p.m., and thecelebration of life service will be Monday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m., both at Roller-Crouch Chapel in Batesville, with Rev. Nancy McSpadden officiating. Pallbearers will be Jim Richardson, John Richardson, Frankie Allen, James R. Leonard, Jerry Maxwell, and Lonnie Maxwell. Interment will be at Mack’s Chapel Cemetery in Sulphur Rock, Ark. The family requests, that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Allen Endowed Scholarship c/o UAF College Education Health Professions, Attn. Jamie Banks, 303 Graduate Education Building, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701 or to the Allen Endowed Scholarship at Lyon College, Attn. Gina Garrett, 2300 Highland Road, Batesville, Ark. 72501. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BEEBE - Floy Mae Wheeler was born to Thomas Beattie andRosa Powell on Sept. 15, 1919. She went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. Floy was a member of The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Beebe. Floy is survived by six children: Randy(Marlynn) Wheeler of Joshua, Texas; Barbara Royce of Beebe, Ark.; Doris (James) Mitchell of Denham Springs, La.; Patsy (Louis) Sotello of Fort Worth, Texas; Mary Ellen (Randall) Pierce of Crowley, Texas; and Cynthia Lindstrom of Fayetteville, Ark.; 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Beebe. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church with burial in Cato Cemetery in Cato, Ark.. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BELLEVILLE - La Velle George, 86, of Belleville, died Thursday. Graveside service will be Monday, 10 a.m., Lower Spring Creek Cemetery. Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville.

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BENTON - William Hueitt “Bill” Black, age 66, of Benton,went home to be with his heavenly father on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. He was born Oct. 17, 1946, in Little Rock to Hueitt and Annabel Black. Bill was retired from Alcoa and spent his time helpingout and playing golf at Longhills Golf Course in Benton. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Benton where he served as an usher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hueitt and Annabel Black and his daughter, Lorie Lynn Black. He is survived by his daughter, Mistie Black Oswalt, his grandchildren, Laci Lea and Luke Larsen, special friends whom he considered family, Lea Landers, Jim and Jonell Mallory, Steve, Lisa, Brice, Todd, Meagan and Beckett McGuire. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in Selph Hall at First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday Jan. 22, in Selph Hall at First Baptist Church with burial at New Rosemont Cemetery with Dr. Rick Grant Officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or Saline Memorial Hospice in memory of Bill.Pallbearers: Philip Johnson, Bud Busken, Bruce Pennington, Cole Faust, Mack McCall, Doug Kidd. Honorary pallbearers: Justin Tittle, Ryan Larsen, Todd McGuire, Brice McGuire, Steve McGuire, Dr. Russell Burton. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Sidney Gathright, age 76, Benton died Friday Jan. 18, 2013. She was born Feb. 22, 1936, in Little Rock. Sidney was a housewife. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Hazel Freeman, her husband, Wendell R. Gathright. Survivors, son, Herman McAtee and his wife Lois, Benton; daughter, Peggy Daugherty Null, Little Rock; brother, Rufus William Freeman, Huntsville, Ark.; sister, Ike Earlene Brooks, Shreveport, La.; four grandchildren, Mike Norris and wife Towney, Angela McAtee, Sandra McAtee Stewart and husband Donny, Jaime McAtee Yates and husband Joe, Greatgrandchildren, Alexzandrea, Nicholas, Julie, and Erin. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday atRest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ashby’s. Online guest book at ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BRYANT - Margaret Makamson Sanders, 73, of Bryant, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. She was born in Rosedale, Miss. to Otis and Corrie Makamson on March 12, 1939. She spent her life making a home for her family and enjoyed reading and working in the yard. She was member of Grace Missionary Baptist in Little Rock, where she was a Sunday School teacher and nursery worker for many years. She is preceded in death by her father, Otis and her sister Shirley Kelly.She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 41 years, Rodney; her daughter Laura O’Neal and her husband Raymond; her granddaughter Hannah O’Neal; her mother Corrie; her sister Patsy Peacock and her husband Wayne; her brother Wayne Makamson; her sister Joyce Randall and a host of extended family and friends, all who will miss her dearly. Funeral services will be on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the chapel at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home with Brother Patrick Greer officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be from 1-2 prior to the service at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, Ark. 72002 (501) 455-1067. Please share your memories of Margaret at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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CAMDEN - Debbie Rene Walthall Garcia, age 50, of Camden, died Jan. 19, 2013, at her home. She is preceded in death by her son, Brandon Garcia; and grandson, Brandon Kade Cartwright. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Garcia of Camden; daughter, Shana Garcia Cartwright and husband, Paul of Camden; grandson, Jayden Neeley; granddaughters, Hannah Garcia andBrooklyn Beaver both of Camden; parents, Jerald “Pete” and ShirleyWalthall of Camden; brother, Bo Walthall of Pine Bluff; and sister, Becky Garcia and husband, Jimmy of Camden; many nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts and friends. Funeral services will beat 1 p.m. Monday at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Bluff City Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CAMDEN - Eldon Stanton Smith, 76, of Camden, died Jan. 17, at Ouachita County Medical Center. Survivors include wife, Nelda Smith; sons, Landon and Stan Smith. Graveside service 4 p.m.,Tuesday, at Wilson County Memorial Park, Lebanon, Tenn. Visitation Sunday, 1-5 p.m., Young’s Funeral Directors, El Dorado. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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CLINTON - Mr. Donald Allen Turner, 80, of Clinton, Ark .,passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. He was born Aug. 1, 1932, at Rola, Mo. to the late Virgil Alba and Nettie (Palmer) Turner. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, JohnTurner. He is survived by his wife, Cleofe E. Turner, his children, Donald Turner Jr., Donnie Turner, Donnafe Turner, and Donovan Turner, and many friends. Pallbearers: Donald Turner Jr., Donnie Turner, Donovan Turner, Mathew James, Austin Decker, and Thomas Deatherage. Visitation will be 10 a.m. and funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Clinton United Methodist Church with Pastor George Odell officiating. Burial will follow with U.S. Army Military Honors at Clinton Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - James O. “Jim” Butler, 59, of Conway, passed away Jan. 18, 2013. He is survived by his sons, Chad Butler (Martha) of Vilonia and Kevin Butler (Amy) of Conway; grandchildren, Kasey Butler, Brady Butler, Dustin Butler, Austin Butler and Aaliayh Butler; two brothers and other family members. The family will receive friends on Saturday, Jan. 26, beginning at 1 p.m. at 132 Pine Valley Rd. in Conway. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Online guest book: www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - Denise Marie Copeland, 55, of Conway, died Thursday, Jan. 17. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway (501-327-7727). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society NCICFUL, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta Ga. 30368-2454. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Lisa Webb (Douglas) Murphy, age 61, of Conway,Ark., formerly of Little Rock and Ft. Smith, died Jan. 15, 2013 in Conway. She was born on March 28, 1951, in Ft. Smith to Tommy and Katy Webb. She was preceded in death by herfather, Thomas Joseph Webb and granddaughter, MaKayla Murphy. Lisa was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. She was blessed with a career as an RN that allowed her to care for babies, all of whomshe loved dearly. She worked at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in the NICU and as a dedicated NICU flight nurse on Angel Flight and later in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, and, as such, saved the lives of many children across the state. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish, in Conway, and took much comfort from her faith. She is survived by her mother, Sarah Katherine Webb, of Olive Branch, MS and by her husband and best friend, Timothy J. Murphy, of Conway; sister, Kaye O’Hearn, and Gary, of Olive Branch, Miss.; brother, Don Webb, and Linda, of Los Gatos, Calif.; son, Bill Douglas, of Conway; daughter, Brandi Douglas Collins, and John, of Little Rock; stepson, LTC Tim P. Murphy, and Lisa B, of Platte City, Mo.; stepson, Mark Murphy, and Heather, of Knoxville, Tenn.; six grandchildren; three nephews and two nieces, numerous cousins and friends. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 20, from 5-7 p.m., at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home,1751 Dave Ward Dr., Conway, Ark., with Rosary to follow. Funeral services will be on Monday at 11 a.m., also at Griffin Leggett. The family offers the option that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Please share your memories of Lisa and send the family messages of love, comfort and condolence to www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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CONWAY - William Eugene Naylor, “Pepaw,” was born Nov.25, 1934, and passed away Jan. 17, 2013. He was 78 years old and a lifelong resident of Mayflower, Ark. He is preceded in death by his Father William G Naylor, Mother Audra DiffeyNaylor, Brother Percy Theodore Naylor and Sister Nadine Hall. He is survived by his loving Wife Lillian Ruth Troutman Naylor, one son Ricky Eugene Naylor (wife Becky), two sisters Juanita Naylor Canada and Corrine Naylor Hall-Stringfellow, three grandchildren Aprel Naylor-Shelby, Chrystel Naylor and Nicholas Naylor (wife Lisa). Nine greatgrandchildren, Abagail and Jackson Shelby, Hunter Naylor and Beau Brannan, Lanna, Grace, Mallory, Gage and Lilyan Naylor. Visitation and Funeral will both be held at Northside Apostolic Church in Mayflower, under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway (501-327-7727).Burial will be at Mayflower Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 6 p.m.‚Äì8 p.m. and Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Margie Katherline Barnett Stanley, age 77, of Crossett, Ark., passed away Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Ashley County Medical Center. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Simms Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com).

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DAMASCUS - Jerry Bean, 56, of Damascus, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. He was born May 13, 1956 in Little Rock, Ark. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Old Texas Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DOVER - Twyla Rhea Bench, 73, died Thursday, Jan. 17. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation will be 4 to 5 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. Online obituary/guest book available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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DRASCO - Ross Steven Herring, age 63, passed away Friday. He was a carpenter, enjoyed race cars, motorcycles and hot rods. Survivors: wife Corinne of Drasco, son Jason Cook, Huntsville, Ark. brother Charles Herring, Tuscon,Ariz., sister Dwinnie Chrisman, Galesburg, Ill. other relatives and friends. Arrangements Family Funeral Service Heber Springs, www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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EAST END - Virginia M. Perry, 57 of East End, died Thursday. She was born May 3, 1955 in El Dorado, Ark. Survived by husband Kevin Perry; children Kasey Perry and Christopher Owen; mother Barbara Caldwell, a brother Jim Caldwell (Marlene), and sister Vicky Swarthout (Dave). Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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GREENBRIER - Laura Christine Braden King, 44, of Greenbrierwent to be with the Lord on Jan. 18, 2013. She was born Feb. 5, 1968 in Texarkana, Texas, to Coy Lee Braden and Peggy Ann (Gurley) Braden. She was a loving wife and wonderful motherof two precious children. She was a member of Springhill Baptist Church of Greenbrier. She is survived by her husband, Kyle King; daughter, Madison King; son, Denton King; mother Peggy Braden of Greenbrier; three brothers, James Braden of Hope, Stephen Braden (Scottie Craver) of Richardson, Texas; and Darren Braden (Brandi) of Delight, Ark.; sister, Terri Massa (Bobby) of Greenbrier; father and mother- in- law Jim and Joyce King of Conway; brother-in-law, Lance and Tiffany King of Fayetteville; sister-in-law, Marci and Kenny Starkey of Wooster; various aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Coy Braden; grandparents, Jessie and Laura Braden and Toby and Cleo Gurley; great grandparents, John and Etta Gurley. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at Springhill Baptist Church with Brother Ed Stephenson officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery in Conway. Visitation will be at SpringhillBaptist Church on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. Pallbearers are James, Stephen, and Darren Braden, Bobby Massa, Scottie Craver, Kenny Starkey, and Lance King. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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GREERS FERRY - Nadine Scantlin, 92, widow of William Frederick Scantlin, passed away Jan. 14, 2013. Survivors: son, Larry (Renee) Scantlin of New Bern, N.C.; daughter, Mary Jane Tharp of Cleveland, Texas; and six grandchildren. Funeral services Tuesday, 11 a.m., Olmstead Funeral Home. Interment Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Mo. www.olmstead.cc.

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JUDSONIA - Pamela Kay King Weathers, age 60, of Judsonia, died Thursday, Jan. 17, in Searcy. She fought gall bladder cancer for six years, was a dedicated supporter of Stand up 2 Cancer, theAmerican Cancer Society, and an advocate for cancer patients. Shewas finally was taken from this earth by an aneurysm.

Mrs. Boss Lady, as she was affectionately known, was a well-respected businesswoman in the trucking industry for over40 years with many large projects in and out of Arkansas to her credit; she was a maverick by working in a business that was dominated by men; a devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother; a counselor/mentor to friends, family, co-workers, employees, old and young alike, with honest advice for all. She had a great love for anything outdoors, including pets, gardening and wildflowers; and loved to cook.

She was born September 8, 1952 in Newport, Ark., to Billy Dean King and Marlene Hays King. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Chester “Sonny” Weathers; two sons, Chris Weathers of Judsonia, Josh Weathers and wife Natasha of Judsonia; one daughter, LaDawn Warden of Judsonia; 12 grandchildren, Ashley King, Mitchell Warden, Trey Warden, Bailey Weathers, Emily Weathers, Hunter Weathers, Koby Weathers, Kaden Weathers, Zach Weathers, Gage Weathers, Makayla Gillham, Tuesday Weathers; six greatgrandchildren; parents Billy DeanKing, Marlene Hays; one sister, Dr. Jada Vaughan and husband Gary Beck; one step-sister, LeAnn Hilbert; one step-brother, Doug King; one great-aunt, Bonnie Shaw; and one nephew, Brooks Vaughan and wife Jacquelyn.

She is preceded in death by her grandma, Loraine “Mutt” King, grandpa Kenny King, and one grandson, Gregory Scott Weathers.

Visitation was Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home of Bald Knob. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 p.m. at Holly Springs Missionary Baptist Church. The family has requested memorials be made to Stand Up 2 Cancer at www.standup2cancer. org. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Bald Knob. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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LONDON - L.B. “Cowboy” Smith, age 96, of London, died Friday. Funeral service is at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Shinn Chapel with burial in East Point Cemetery, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Monday 4-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials to Arkansas Hospice. Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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MAGNOLIA - Graveside services for Wallace Monroe Story, 88, of Magnolia, will be 3 p.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. www.lewisfuneralhome.biz.

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MORRILTON - Dearl Rogers, 80, died Friday, Jan. 18. Survivors, son, Dean Rogers; daughter, Jamie Rogers; two brothers, three sisters, two grandchildren. Visitation is 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, services following at 3 p.m. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton, Ark. 72110 (501) 354-1638. Online obituary is at www.bobnealandsons.com.

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NEWPORT - Jennie Lou Cooper, 77, of Newport departed this life Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m.Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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ROVER - Dennis Bryant, 64, Rover, died Jan. 12, 2013. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving as a Corporal in the Marines from July 1968-September 1971. Survivors include son, Aaron Bryant; one grandson; sister, Marguriette L. Goodson; four nieces and numerous great nieces and nephews. Arrangements: Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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ROYAL - Willie “Bill” Kilby, 88, of Royal, died Jan. 17, 2013. Services 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, First Baptist Church, Royal. Visitation, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. at the Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs. Memorials to Walnut Ridge Masonic Lodge #390, 7920 Albert Pike, Royal, Ark. 71968. Guest registry www.davissmith.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - John R. Middleton, 69, of Russellville, died Thursday. Funeral is 10 a.m., Tuesday at the Russellville Christian Center with burial in Oakland Cemetery, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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SEARCY - Vic Meredith, 81, of Searcy, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Meredith; son, Jim Meredith; daughters, Janet Onderick and Linda Smaligo; seven grandchildren; brother, Bob Meredith; several nieces and nephews. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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SEARCY - Dr. A. Wayne Tennille, 83, of Searcy, passed away on Jan. 18, 2013. He was born Feb. 4, 1929, in Baker County, Ga. to the late Glynn W. and Polly Isler Tennille. Dr. Tennille earned a BSA degree at the University of Georgia in 1950, MSA degree at Oklahoma State University in 1955, and a Ph.D. degree at the University of Florida in 1959. He joined the U.S. Air Force in September 1950 and received an honorable discharge in 1954. He was an extension state soil specialist at the University ofGeorgia from 1959 until March 1962, when he became a professor at ASU-Jonesboro, where he retired in December 1987. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, J.D. Tennille. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Tennille; daughters, Deborah Riley and husband Wayne of Little Rock and Rosemary Haynes and husband Jim of Port St. Joe, Fla.; grandchildren, Chris and Matthew Riley, Autumn, Anna, and Austin Haynes. Dr. Tennille was a member of First Baptist Church in Searcy where a visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, followed by a funeral ceremony at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Weir Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneral-Home.com.

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TEXARKANA - Dr. Roger Keith Hairston, 53, of Texarkana, Ark., passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. He was born April 22, 1959, in Little Rock to Dwain and Helen Hairston of Benton. He graduated from Benton High School and then served in the United States Air Force. Roger then attended U.A.L.R. and U.A.M.S., where he received a Doctor of Medicine Degree and interned in Pathology. He is survived by his parents; brother, Kent Hairston and wife, Darla of Williamsburg, Mich.; sister, Sherri Poe and husband, Tim of Benton; five nieces and nephews, Ryan Hairston, Keely Hairston, Rachel Poe Garner, Tim Poe Jr., Gillian Poe Heatley; one great neice, Linlee Garner. Cremation was through Ashby Funeral Home. No services are pending at this time. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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TUCKERMAN - Joan Prokopf, 70, of Tuckerman, died Thursday. Survivors: husband, Paul; sons, Virgil Jr. and Robby Foster; daughter, Melody Perry; three stepsons; two stepdaughters; one brother; two sisters; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren and step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Gracelawn Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, 6-8 p.m. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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TULIP - Jerry Donald Dykes, 81 of Tulip, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital in Hot Springs. Born Aug. 12, 1931, in Somerset, Ky., he was a son of the late Ramoan and Jennie Cundiff Dykes. He was a retired welder and an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Dykes of Tulip; one son Jerry R. Dykes of Tulip; three daughters, Helen Lamb of Crossett, Patricia Kimbrough of Little Rock, Linda Lamb of Berryville; one brother, James E. Dykes of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two sisters, Phyllis Long of Savannah, Ga., Linda Mayne of Huntsville, Ala.; ten grandchildren, Benjamin Lamb, Robert Dana Lamb, Nathaniel Lamb, Allie Lamb, Tim J.Kimbrough, Cody R. Dykes, Ryan Dykes, Aaron Kimbrough, Dylan Lamb, Mariah Dykes. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday at Tulip Presbyterian Church with Rev. Phil Matthews officiating. Burial will follow at Tulip Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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VILONIA - Lorene (Evatt) Shaw of Vilonia, Ark., went to bewith our Lord on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, after 88 years on earth. She was born on June 16, 1924, in Vilonia, Ark., to the late Elijah Evatt and Lucy Barker Evatt. She was preceded in deathby her husband, George Shaw and her two sons, George Jr. and Elijah Shaw. She was a lifelong member of Vilonia Church of the Nazarene. She retired from Conway Human Development Center where she gave 22 years of service (April 1965-June 30, 1987). She is survived by one son Ed Shaw of Conway, Ark.; and three daughters, Martha Bee Roberts and Bob of Greenbrier, Elizabeth Spears of Conway, and Bulah Stock and Kirk of Vilonia. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren: Robin Roberts and Leah, Pam Cardin and Gary, Diane McGinty and Randy, Dana Hargrove, Jason Spears and Lindsey all of Greenbrier. Alan Roberts and Rhonda of Guy, Jeremy Spears and Shawn of Corpus Christi, Texas, Erika StockBradshaw of Enola, Kolby Stock and April of Redfield, Kan., Nathan Shaw and Lora, Heather Conway and Nick, Dustin Shaw, Justin Shaw all of Vilonia and Melissa Cannon and Elisha Shaw of Bee Branch, 32 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

She added her own color to the world and Vilonia with her gardening skills and flower gardens along with her handmade quilts. A special thank you to Shirley Gill, her friend and caregiver who was with her until the very end, we are forever indebted to you for your love and care of Granny Shaw. To the nurses, doctors, and staff of the 4th floor north at Conway Regional Medical Center we are forever grateful for your care and compassion. You treated our mother and granny as if she were your own family. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Odyssey Hospice so they may continue to support families in the wonderful way they supported ours.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Roller-Mcnutt Funeral Home followed by burial at Vilonia Cemetery, Vilonia, Ark. Visitation will be at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, 6-8 p.m. with Jeremy Spears, Jason Spears and James Smith officiating. Pallbearers: Robin Roberts, Alan Roberts, Nathan Shaw, Dustin Shaw, Justin Shaw, Nathan Cardin. Honorary pallbearers: Orrin Cardin, Ethan Cardin, Evan Roberts, Kolby Stock. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt, Conway. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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WICKES - Mr. Virgle O. Davis, age 74, of Wickes, Ark., passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Wickes First Baptist Church. Interment follows in Galena Cemetery at Umpire under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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WYNNE - Jeffrey Ketchum, 53, died Friday. Survivors include wife, Thresa Oguin Ketchum of Wynne; one son, Jerrod Ketchum of Wynne; and one daughter, Rachel Ketchum of Alabama. Graveside services at 11 a.m., Monday, at Vanndale Cemetery. Visitation, Sunday 2-4 p.m., at the Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. 870-238-9400. www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.

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YELLVILLE - Gary Ray Godat, 57, of Yellville died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Mountain Home. Arrangements are by Conner-Hankins Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at the New Hope Baptist Church in Yellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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DENVER - Harold R. Kelley, 82, a resident of Denver, Colo .,former resident of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away Dec. 29, 2012. He retired from Union Pacific after 40 years. He served in the Korean War. He was a Master Mason, PastPatron of Eastern Star. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Kelley; daughter, Kim Kelley; one granddaughter; four great-grandchildren; two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fannie and Stonwall Jackson Kelley; one step-daughter; one brother and four sisters.

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ST. LOUIS - Briskley Lee Phillips was born Oct. 12, 1952, inNorth Little Rock, Ark., to the late Reverend Asa and Rose Thomas Phillips. He departed this life on Jan. 9, 2013. He served in the United States Navy. His sisters, Linda, Patricia,Kaymonia; grandparents, Charlie Sr. and Lizzie Walker Thomas, Andrew Humble and Elizabeth Jordan Smith, also preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Brenda Faye Phillips; two children, Amid (Chardean) Phillips and LaRosia (Demond) Alexander; siblings, Asa Jr., Alzia Marlon, Antonio, Annie, Wanda, Eartha, and Veronica Phillips, Lucille Young, Geraldine (Ben) Pierre, Cora (Dave) Jones, and Kymberly Fairchild; five grandchildren; host of nephews and nieces, aunts, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. 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.”