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, at arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY Jerrell Lee Hall, 78, of Jacksonville.

Othella Keith, 85, of Maumelle.

Peter E. King, 66, of North Little Rock.

Charley Sue Leister, 77, of Little Rock.

Vernon “Gene” Owens, 78, of Jacksonville.

Mona H. Pedigo, 70, of Little Rock.

Russell Disston Rawn, 92, of Little Rock.

David Keith Rogers, 58, of North Little Rock.

Verla Mae Ward, 91, of Sherwood. Larry Williams, 72, of Sherwood.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BATESVILLE Ida Mae Staggs, 98.

BEE BRANCH Elmer Ray Bunker, 65.

BELLA VISTA John Wesley Stryker, 72.

BENTON Dr. Frank Crabb, 79.

Kenneth Harold Holdman, 75.

BONNERDALE Terrie Lynn Chesshire, 54.

CAMDEN Marie Benton, 84.

DeWITT Brenda Diane Maier Mannis, 54.

ENGLAND Minnie Mosley Quattlebaum, 93.

EVENING SHADE Valerie Cheyenne Bailey, 13.

LEWISVILLE Lavelle Clarence “Sonny” Nutt Jr., 81.

LOWELL James M. Martin, 74.

MARIANNA Judy Ann Webb, 65.

MARSHALL Toccoa V. McCutcheon, 104.

MAYFLOWER Joye Lynne Ramsey, 64.

MOUNTAIN HOME Bernice Rowden, 92.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Steve A. Brondhaver, 62.

Thurlo William Lee, 91.

PARIS Charles Andrew Lorenzo, 89.

PETIT JEAN Aline Pruett Simmons, 93.

PRESCOTT William Doug Henderson, 70.

RUSSELLVILLE David C. Graham, 74.

Karen Delight Olson, 74.

SHERIDAN Lavoie Buie Shoptaw, 91.

SHERRILL William Freeman Jr., 89.

SHIRLEY Oceolla “Ocey” James Jones, 75.

TURNER Bill M. Russell, 67.

WHITE HALL David Bruce Langrell, 63.

OUT-OF-STATE FORTUNA, Calif.

Charles Underwood Daunis, 65.

SUGAR LAND, Texas Harold Gene Allison, 83.

Pulaski County

JERRELL LEE HALL, of Jacksonville, born July 23, 1934, to Oscar LeeHall and Maggie Susan Barentine Hall, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. A Korean Conflict Army veteran, He was employed for over 30 years by RoachPaper Company. He loved gardening, camping and being camp guard at deer camp.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Maggie Hall; his wife of 54 years, Patricia Ann Boyd Hall; one sister, Violet Martin; two brothers, Ivy Hall, A.M. Hall. Jerrell is survived by one son, Stephen Hall of Jacksonville, Ark.; one sister, JoAnn Crook of Jacksonville, Ark.; one grandson, Daniel Hall of Sherwood, Ark.; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care. Interment will be at Mt Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Memorial Fund, 7417 Jacksonville - Conway Road, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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OTHELLA M. KEITH, age 85, of Maumelle, formerly of Bono, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. She was born June 16, 1927, to Jimmie and Gladys Browning. Othella was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Maumelle. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was caring offamily and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 45 years, Dean Keith; and siblings, Lloyd Browning, Otis Browning and Marzee Browning. Survivors include a daughter, Juliana Ellis (Bob); a grandson, John Keith Ellis (Karyn); a great granddaughter, Chloe Ellis; siblings, Geraldine Jones, Roy Browning (Janice), Leonard Browning (Jean), Ralph Browning (Dorothy), Audra Davis and Marie Holland; and 19 nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Cemetery in Bono with Rev. Kelly Craft officiating. In lieu of flowers, lasting memorials may be sent to either Trinity Cemetery, in care of Gaylon Tate, treasurer, 4556 CR 318, Bono, Ark. 72416, or to First Baptist Church of Maumelle Building Fund, 100 Valencia Drive, Maumelle, Ark. 72113. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PETER E. KING, 66, of North Little Rock, passed away peacefully onMonday morning, Jan. 21, 2013, with his loving wife by his side. A retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, he enjoyed a career flying WC-130s with the Hurricane Hunters in Puerto Rico, C-130 gunships in Thailand and C-130s out of Little Rock AFB. He also flew c-23A Sherpas out of Zweibruecken AB, Germany, and a final tour of duty in England. After retiring, he continued flying with Continental Express, then 747s with AIA and finally Citation Xs with NetJets.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Janet; his daughter, Jennifer; son-in-law, Mikel; and grandson, Benjamin Peter from South Carolina; his son, Peter E. “Chip” King, Jr. of Oregon; three brothers and their wives; seven nephews and nieces, and four great-nephews and nieces; his two beloved dogs and a host of wonderful friends.

He will be put to rest in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Pulaski County Humane Society. The online obituary, guestbook and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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CHARLEY SUE HOLEMAN LEISTER, 77, of Little Rock, passed awayJan. 25, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and Honey Holeman, her husband, Randall Leister; and her brother, John Holeman; she is survived by her children, Lloyd Leister (Sharron)and Randa Biddle (Robert); grandchildren, Rosemary Dixon (Will), Graham Beard (Amy) and Kimberly Davis (Brad); great-grandchildren, Abby, Abe, Joe, Jessa and Josie; sisters, Lanelle Holeman, Anne Sherman (Tom) and Jodda Mitchell; and sisters-in-law, Patsy Holeman and Melba Tatom. Services will be Sunday, Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. at Tyler Street Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. James Hickman and Mr. Bruce Henley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tyler Street Baptist Church, 2100 S. Tyler St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, (501)224-2200. Charley’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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VERNON EUGENE “GENE” OWENS slipped quietly away to meet hisLord and Savior on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, at home. Gene was born Dec.12, 1934, at the Bay Village Community in Poinsett County, Ark., to Walter and Lottie Sheets Owens. He graduated from Vanndale High School in 1952.

Gene retired from the USAF in 1975 as a technical sergeant. He met the love of his life, Gayle Mayhugh, in Waco, Texas, and they were married March 27, 1959. They were stationed at Eglin AFB in Florida, where Gene served in a drone squadron; Edwards AFB, Calif., where he worked on the X15 project; Keesler AFB, Miss.; Andrews AFB, Md., where he had the honor of marching in President Lyndon Johnson’s inaugural parade; Vietnam, assigned to the US Army as an advisor; and finally Little Rock AFB, where he was an electronics instructor. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked at Arkansas College of Technology as an electronics instructor and dean of education. He later served as capitol building operations manager for the secretary of state.

Gene served 10 years on the Pulaski County Quorum Court, from 1983 to 1992. He ran for the state Senate in 1992 and was defeated in the Democratic primary. Gene served as vice president of the Pulaski County Democratic Committee and was a member of the State Committee of the Democratic Party of Arkansas.

Gene loved his family and was happiest when surrounded by them. He loved to take them all on family vacations.

Gene was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Jacinto Lodge #216. He twice served as worthy patron of Jacksonville Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 520. He also served as the rainbow dad for the Jacksonville Rainbow Assembly.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lottie Owens; his daughter Robin Janine Prine Sternweis Walker; his sister, Helen Virginia Catlett; and brother JB Owens. He is survived by his wife, Gayle, of 53 years and 10 months; his daughter Wendell “Wendy” Ann Burkart( Kevin) of Wichita, Kan.; one brother, Landon Owens of Trumann, Ark.; two granddaughters, Tiffany Reel (Brian) of Jacksonville, Ark., and Tori Morris (Timmy) of Weiner Ark.; one grandson, William Andrew Prine (Karen) of Sherwood, Ark.; seven great-grandchildren, Avery Reel, Gabriel Reel, Madison Reel, Hunter Prine, Karrey Morris, Taylor Lee- Ann Morris and Dax Morris; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made to The Robin Foundation at 6821 Haynie Road, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock (501) 835-3515. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The online obituary, guestbook and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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MONA HALL PEDIGO, 70, of Little Rock, passed away January 24, 2013.She was born in Little Rock August 29, 1942. A member of Maumelle Assembly of God Church, she was retired from Prudential Life Insurance Company.

Preceded in death by her husband, Billy“Bones” Pedigo; daughter, Marci Carla Pedigo, and her father, Morris “Preach” Hall, she is survived by her daughter, Marti Renee Pedigo, her mother, Jesse A. Hall; brothers Morris Allen Hall Jr., Harrison M. Hall (Bernice), Robert M. Hall (Barbara), and Melvin S. Hall; sister, Martha Mills (Mack), and granddaughters, Elise Nicole Stuart and Melissa Elizabeth Stuart; special friends, Janet and Bill Cloud; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Kennerly Cemetery at Roland, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. today (Saturday) at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock (501) 661-9111. Memorials may be made to Disabled Veterans. To sign the online guest book, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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RUSSELL DISSTON RAWN, age 92, passed from this life to the next onJanuary 24, 2013 in Little Rock, Ark. Born on Nov. 20, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pa., the son of Joseph and Snefrid Gudbrandsen Raaen.

Russ is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betty Ann PetersonRawn. He worked as a CPA and CFO of Transportation Properties, Inc. and International Ventures, Inc. He volunteered his time and talents with organizations for which he cared: The Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas as Treasurer, Easter Seals of Arkansas as a member of the Board of Trustees, founder of Lion World Services for the Blind, National Association of Accountants, and for many years he was involved with the Arkansas Society of CPAs. Russ and Betty Ann were founding members of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock. Russ served in the Army Air Corps as a Navigator Trainer during WWII and the Korean Conflict.

He is also survived by four sons and their wives, Doug and Lynda Daily Rawn of Little Rock, and Robert and Debbie Wools Rawn of Maumelle, Greg and Barbara Hinson Rawn of DeValls Bluff, and the Rev. Jeff and Cinde Matkin Rawn of Plano, Texas. Russ and Betty Anne boast eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Russ was a member of Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church in Little Rock. It was recently said that Russ lived a good, long life and served the Lord quietly. He never talked a lot about his faith, choosing rather to demonstrate it with his life, which he did.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 8300 Kanis Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72204 at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 26.Private interment will be at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Easter Seal’s Arkansas, Alzheimer’s Arkansas or Lion World Services for the Blind. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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DAVID KEITH ROGERS, 58, North Little Rock, died on January 22, 2013. Survivors include two brothers, Jesse Rogers of Conway, Ark., Jack Rogers of Searcy, Ark.; two good friends, Harold Martin, and Janie Lawson. Memorials service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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VERLA MAE HENDRICKSON WARD, 91, of Sherwood passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, January 23, 2013.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Berean Baptist Church, 5512 Pike Avenue, North Little Rock, Ark. 72118. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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LARRY M. WILLIAMS, 72, of Sherwood passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013. He was a retired Truck Driver with L&S Concrete and a member of I.B.E.W. He is survived by his sister, Claudette Schmidt, of Sherwood; two nephews, Michael Williams (Pat) of North Carolina and Bob Schmidt (Chere’) of Sherwood; three nieces, Teena Rachels (John) of Columbia, Illinois, Kim Fletcher (Tony) of Monticello and Kara Sawyer (Jimmy) of Wilmar, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Orland and Sissy Williams; brother, Roy E. Williams and his nephew, Jeffrey Williams. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamily-Cares.com.

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BATESVILLE - Ida Mae Staggs, 98, of Batesville died Thursday, January 24, 2013. Survivors: sons: Rev. James Staggs, Henry Staggs, Jerry Staggs; twin sister, Ina Rae Staggs; five grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at First Church of the Nazarene in Batesville. Burial: Alderbrook Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BEE BRANCH - Elmer Ray Bunker, 65, of Bee Branch, formerly of Higginson passed away at home January 24, 2013. He was born February 21, 1947 in Brasfield, Arkansas to the late Luther and Jessie Mashburn Bunker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James “J.L.” Luther Bunker; three sisters, Margie Gertrude Bunker, Margaret Janette Bunker, Sara Jane Bunker; niece, Mary Frances Cherry; two nephews, Joe Harold Cherry and Timothy Hughes. Survivors include his wife, Dottie Forrester Bunker of the home; three sons, Dewayne Bunker (Melissa) of Heber Springs, Donald Bunker (Janice) of Kensett, and Adam Bunker (Bethany) of Beebe; first wife and mother of his children Nancy Menton Bunker of Kensett; stepson, Josh Watts; stepdaughter, Toshia Watts; one grandson, Reese Bunker; two granddaughters, Alexandria Bunker and Kayla Bunker; four step granddaughters, Tiffany Willis, Kelsey Willis, Justine Watts, and Tori Watts; two brothers, Dallas Bunker (Mary) of Cabot and Clee Bunker (Chuchi) of Belleville, Ill.; three sisters, Mildred Cherry and Myrtle Hughes of Higginson, Eunice Hansell (Harold) of Searcy; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 26, at the Higginson First Baptist Church. Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

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BENTON - Dr. Frank Mills Crabb, age 79, of Benton, died Friday, January 25, 2013. He was born in Wynne, Arkansas on March 26, 1933 Frank was the 7th child of 8 children bornto the late Aaron Floyd Wills and Winifred Floy Chadwick Wills.

After the untimely early death of both parents, the five youngest children (two sisters and three brothers) came to Little Rock to live in the Arkansas Methodist Children’s Home. Jerry was adopted by Harlow and Glena Kraus of Clarksville, Jack was adopted by Rev. Fred and Mary Harrison of Texarkana and Frank by Eldon and Ethel Crabb of Benton. Two older brothers and one older sister continued their education and careers in the military. The eight children managed to maintain close contact with each other over the years with frequent visits and planned family reunions that have continued to this date through the 3rd generation.

When Frank came to Benton in 1945, he found the all American dream of a young boy, a friendly and loving community. He was never idle, he could be seen every day riding his bicycle across town delivering telegrams or the local paper with his faithful dog, Sport, following close behind.

Throughout high school, Frank was a straight A student and an outstanding athlete in football, basketball and track. He earned a football scholarship to attend Southern State College, now called Southern Arkansas University. Frank maintained a 3.6 GPA with a degree in Chemistry, graduated with honors, voted most intelligent, class favorite, received the board of trustees “Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Graduate” award and was listed on the Arkansas Intercollegiate Football Team.

During the summer of 1955, before fall semester at Washington University School of Dentistry, Frank worked as a recreation director at Tyndall Park. A great summer of activities on the ball fields and the swimming pool.

After 4 years of dental school, Frank served his obligated tour of duty with the U.S. Army and was stationed in El Paso, Texas. After this tour, he maintained active through the Arkansas National Guard.

From 1961 to 1966, Frank shared a dental office in Wynne with a former Washington University classmate. Later, he came to Benton and has practiced Dentistry for over 45 years. His patients used to call him the “singing dentist”.

Frank enjoyed people and lived life to the fullest. When he was not in the office, he was on the golf course at Trace Creek Country Club. During the thriving days of Trace Creek, he served as President and was Chairman of many 4 Ball Tournaments which he invited golfers around Central Arkansas.

Frank served in the Army National Guard 204th Medical Detachment, another area of his interest in people and serving others. His unit was deployed during Operation Desert Storm in 1990-1991 He later retired as LT. Colonel.

After 44 years as a practicing dentist, Frank closed the doors to his clinic and enjoyed many days of retirement with his family, working in his yard, catching up on grandchildren’s activities and visiting relatives. He was a member of the Benton First United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Azy Tubb Crabb; son, J. Frank Crabb andwife Denise, grandson, Matt Larkan and granddaughter, Rachel and husband Paul Dormas; daughter, Cristal and husband Jack McQuary, grandsons, Ross and Patrick McQuary; son, Cliff Crabb, grandsons, Daniel and David Crabb and his only living sister, Mary Ann Wills Bemberg.

Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 27 at Ashby Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 28 at Pine Crest Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life will be 4 p.m. Monday, January 28 at the Benton First United Methodist Church.

Family Comments: Special thanks to the Saline Memorial Hospice House in Bryant.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Benton First United Methodist Church Children’s Playground or the Christian Community Care Clinic. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Kenneth Holdman born January 22, 1938, of Benton,went to be with our dearly beloved father in Heaven on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 6:15 a.m. having reached his 75th Birthday.

He is survived by his lovely wife Carla Starkey Holdmanand their three children. Son Eddie Holdman, his wife Cheryl and their children: Hollye and Collin, Daughter Cindy Caldwell, and her husband Aaron and their four children: Josh Reece, his wife Susie and their children: Kenzie and Daevyn, Jentri Jones, her husband Stephen and their children: Ensley and Kolby, Tyler and Tanner Caldwell, and son Denny Holdman, his wife Cindy and their children: Nathan, Micah, and Destiny.

Both Ken and his wife are members of Fellowship Bible Church in Benton. Ken was an avid golfer and a devoted father, husband and grandfather and his spirit will be celebrated in Heaven as well as on Earth. He finished out his final round of golf having set the standard for all those who follow in his footsteps.

A celebration of life was held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Fellowship Bible Church in Benton, Ark.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Ken’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project in honor of Veterans who have served our country. Donations can be made online at support.woundedwarriorproject. org/wwp. Arrangements provided by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047.) Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BONNERDALE - Terrie Lynn Chesshire, age 54, of Bonnerdale, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013, in the Mazarn Chapel Cemetery in Bonnerdale, with Daniel Schneyder officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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CAMDEN - Marie Benton, 84, longtime resident of Camden, Ark. went home to glory on Thursday, January 24, 2013. She was born on August 13, 1928. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Gladys Bussell Anderson; and husband, Lincoln Benton. She was a long time owner, operator of Marie’s Beauty Shop on Maul Road. She was loved by many and was always doing things for others. She was an excellent cook and won many awards.

She is survived by three sons, Gary (Pam) Benton, Ric (Dana) Benton and Patrick Benton. She is also survived by aunts, Hester, Floy, Jessie Cline and Lilly Mae who were more like sisters to her.

We would like to give special thanks to the staff of Sherwood Nursing Home who were like family. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Proctor Funeral Home. Larry Goza will officiate the service. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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DeWITT - Brenda Diane Maier Mannis, age 54, wife of Elmo Mannis, died January 4, 2013. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday, January 26 at the General Assembly and Church of the First Born. Burial in Thompson Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.

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ENGLAND - Minnie Mosley Quattlebaum, 93, of England, Arkansas went to be with the Lord January 24th, 2013. She was born in San Saba, Texas on April 25th, 1919 to Jim and Katie Layfield. Minnie worked for Westinghouse for 20 years. She wasa member of Landmark Baptist Church in England, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of fiftytwo years: James “Tab” Quattlebaum; six brothers and six sisters. She is survived by three daughters: Junith Dutton of Clinton, Arkansas; Doris Webb and her husband Harold of Haskell, Arkansas and Bonnie Phillips of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; one brother: Earl Layfield of Kingsland, Texas; 10 grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Services for Minnie will be at Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939 Sunday, January 27th, 2013 at 2 p.m. Rev. Allen Elkins will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Mulberry Cemetery in England, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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EVENING SHADE - Valerie Cheyenne Bailey, 13, of Evening Shade died Tuesday January 22, 2013. Funeral services, Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Cave City High School Gymnasium. Visitation at the Cave City High School Gymnasium from 12 noon until service time. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

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LEWISVILLE - Lavelle Clarence “Sonny” Nutt, age 81, of Lewisville, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013, following a brief illness. Mr. Nutt was born November 2, 1931, in Eudora, Arkansas, to L.C. and Alice McDuffie Nutt. He graduated from Ouachita Baptist University and was a Korean conflict Veteran stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. Mr. Nutt worked for American Airlines before moving to Lewisville and becoming owner/ operator of Lester’s Grocery Store. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Lewisville.

Mr. Nutt was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth L. Nutt; and sisters, Joyce Manes and Mary Bootten. He is survived by his sons, Ed Nutt and wife, Jodie; and Ralph Nutt and wife, Leslie, all of Lewisville, Ark.; four grandchildren, Melanie Ladner and husband, Kelton of Magnolia, Ark.; Stephen Nutt and wife, Lindsay of Lewisville, Ark.; James Nutt and Ashley Nutt of Nashville, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren, Bailey and Logan Ladner of Magnolia, Ark.; and Luke and Lainey Nutt of Lewisville, Ark.; and brother-in-law, Mack Lester and wife, Melinda of Lewisville, Ark.

Graveside Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2013, at Wilson Cemetery in Lewisville, Ark., with Bro. Howard Cole officiating, under the direction of Smith Funeral Homes of Stamps, Ark. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013, at the Smith Funeral Home in Stamps, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lewisville, Ark., or First United Methodist Church of Lewisville, Ark. Online registration is available at www.aosmithfuneralhome.com.

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MARIANNA - Judy Webb, 65, of Marianna, died on January 22, 2013. She is survived by her husband, a son, a daughter, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Friday from 6-8 p.m. with services Saturday at 10 a.m. at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, with burial at LaGrange Cemetery.

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MARSHALL - Toccoa “Tot” Mc-Cutcheon, 104, of Marshall died Thursday. Survivors: daughters-inlaw, Betty and Rita McCutcheon, four grandchildren, Patsy Hipp, Michael McCutcheon, Alice McCutcheon and Mary Beth Martin, fourgreat-grandchildren, seven greatgreat grandchildren. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall. Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, McMahan Cemetery in Snowball. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

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MAYFLOWER - Joye Lynne Langley Ramsey made her way onthe road to the golden gates on January 24, 2013. Waiting just on the other side are her Parents, Leonard and Bessie Delong Langley. Also waiting to meet Joye are her siblings, Dorothy Rogers,Steve Langley, and Jane Collins.

Joye was born November 24, 1948 in Arkansas City, Arkansas. She was sixty-four years and two months old. After a two year battle with ALS, She met the angels.

Joye worked as cosmetologist for over forty-one years, she was one of the best. She was always very conscientious with her clients and her job. They fast became her friends and family. Her co-workers will tell you the same as they also became her friends. She had a great capacity to love, though most knew not to get on her bad side.

She leaves behind twin daughters, Allison and husband Tommy Sutton, and Becky Ramsey. The light of her world, her grandchildren, Josh, Lexy, Daniel, and P.J. Sutton of Mayflower. She also leaves behind her sister, Ellen and husband Danny Patrom of El Paso, Ark.; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, and many friends.

A special thank you to Carrie Cobb with Arkansas Hospice, for her help and support over the last few weeks. Extra thanks to Amie Reed for your love and tender care of your Aunt Joye. Thanks to all of you for the prayers, cards, letters, and puzzles sent over the past two years. She watched for the mail daily.

Memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2013 at El Paso First Baptist Church, El Paso, Arkansas. Larry Grubbs officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis of Arkansas, 113 West Poplar St. Suite 2300 Rogers, Ark. 72756 or Arkansas Hospice, 1014 Markham St. Suite 1, Conway, Ark. 72032

To sign her online guest book, visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Funeral Services for Bernice Rowden will be Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Steve A. Brondhaver, 62, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away January 23, 2013. Services will take place on January 26, 2013, 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Mountain View. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Thurlo William Lee, 91, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away January 24, 2013. A visitation will take place on Saturday, January 26, 2013, 1:15 p.m. with services following at 2:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Mountain View. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PETIT JEAN - Aline Pruett Simmons, 93, of Petit Jean, died Thursday, January 24, 2013. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Monday, January 28, Petit Jean Mtn. Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Family hour: 6-8 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers and food donations made to charity of your choice. Online guest book: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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PRESCOTT - Mr. William Doug Henderson 70, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 in Prescott, Arkansas. William was born September 8, 1942 in Fountain Hill, Arkansas to Calvin and Berniece Riley Henderson. Mr. Henderson was retired from Calmaine Foods and was a Cold War veteran.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Russell Henderson and one sister, Faith Henderson. William is survived by his wife, Carolyn Henderson of Prescott, Arkansas; two daughters, Carrie Nivens and husband Randy of Prescott,Arkansas and Christie Cannon of Prescott, Arkansas; one brother, Rodger Henderson and wife Sylvia of Madison Heights, Virginia; five grandchildren, Robbie Haynie, Chas Haynie, Abbey Nivens, Kori Cannon and Haley Cannon.

Visitation will be Saturday, January 26, 2013 between the hours of 10 and 12 noon at the Pharr Funeral Home of Prescott. Graveside service will be Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 2 p.m. in Caney Cemetery with Rev. Bill Apple officiating under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Prescott.

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RUSSELLVILLE - David C. Graham, 74, of Russellville, died Thursday, January 24, 2013. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Russellville First Baptist Church with private burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park by Shinn Funeral Service. Memorials: Arkansas Hospice, or First Baptist Church Mission Fund. Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Karen Delight Olson, 74, of Russellville died Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at her home. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Cremation arrangements by River Valley Cremations and Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

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SHERIDAN - Lavoie ChristeneBuie Shoptaw of Sheridan was born December 13, 1921, in Prattsville, Arkansas, to Monroe and Pearl Stuckey Buie. She went home to be with the Lord January 24, 2013, after a brief stay at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. She was 91.

Mrs. Shoptaw has been a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville since 1935. She married Carthel Melvin Shoptaw June 13, 1936. Carthel preceded her in death on January 23, 2001. Mr. and Mrs. Shoptaw were the original proprietors of Lavoie’s Drive-In in Prattsville, currently “The Whippet.”

Mrs. Shoptaw loved her church, family, friends and cats. She had many interests including cooking, quilting and flower-gardening.

Mrs. Shoptaw was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Thurman Shoptaw; grandsons, Barret Shoptaw and Scott Shoptaw; great-grandson, Tyler Watson; great granddaughter, Alexandra Austin; son-in-law, David Witherow; sisters, Eunice Earnest, Addie Mae Earnest and Odessa Robbins; brothers, Curtis, Cletis, Billy Joe and Clayton Buie. She is survived by sons: Wayne Shoptaw and Gary (Charlotte) Shoptaw; daughters Joyce (Robert) Bird and Joan Witherow; daughter-in-law, Jo Shoptaw; grandchildren: Karen (Steve) Watson; Dana (Carey) Arnett; Renee (Lindsey) Turney; Leah (Allen) Middleton; Shannah (Gary) Austin, Joi Shoptaw, Robbie (Sue) Bird, Sylvia (Gene) Nelson, Sam Witherow, Zachary (Shelby) Witherow, Amy (Shannon) Rushing; and Jared (Brandi) Shoptaw; great-grandchildren: Grant and Reed Watson: Jordan (Sara) Arnett, Jacob and Joanna Arnett; Amanda (Jeremy) Nair, Brian Mullen, Rachel Carter, Ashley, Autumn, Michael, Alycson and Jon Paul Austin; Mason and Justus Bird; Kayla and Kortni Nelson; Brooklyn and Ayden Witherow; and Taylor, Anabelle and Caroline Rushing; great-great-grandsons: Jackson Nair, Aaron and Gabriel; brothers: Tommy (Alice) Buie; Charles (Marie) Buie; loving caregivers Misty Pearson and Piper Montgomery; and numerous relatives and friends.

Services will be held at Memorial Gardens Chapel, Sheridan, Sunday, January 27, 3 p.m. with Bro. Don Goodman officiating. Visitation 2 p.m. prior to services. Burial will be at Poe Cemetery near Sheridan.

Pallbearers are grandsons, grandsons-in-law and greatgrandsons. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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SHERRILL - Funeral services for William Freeman Jr., 89, of Sherrill,who passed Jan. 21 in Little Rock, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, New Salem MBC in Pastoria, Rev. Clark Thomas, pastor. He was a member of Antioch MBC. Survivors sister, Eola Woolfolk; 14 children:Willie Lee (Michelle) Freeman of Phoenix, Ariz.; Brenda (Earnest) Freeman Franklin of Little Rock; Barbara Freeman Branch of Detroit, Mich.; Deborah Freeman of Pine Bluff; Sandra Chance of Detroit, Mich.; Walter (Barbara) Freeman of Carson, Calif.; Kathryn (Theodis) Thompson of Little Rock; Gwendolyn (Preston) Wilkerson of Pine Bluff; William (Phyllis) Freeman III of Little Rock; Jacquline Freeman of Indianapolis, Ind.; Wayne Freeman of Atlanta, Ga.; Florida (John) Young of Chicago, Ill.; Glen (Barbara) Freeman of Lake Village, Ark.; Gina Nottingham of Laurel, Md.; 27 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Pastoria, Ark. Services by Perry Funeral Home.

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SHIRLEY - Oceolla (Ocey) James Jones, 75, of Shirley, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013, at the Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway. Born in Odessa, Texas, on November 21, 1937, he was the son of the late Aaron (Buck)Jones and Myrtle (Jeters) Jones.

After living in Tipton, California, Mr. Jones returned to Shirley, Arkansas, to be with his daughters. He was a retired ranch hand. He loved westerns and being with his family. Mr. Jones was a member of the Eglantine Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father and by two brothers, Paul and Benny Jones, both of California. Mr. Jones is survived by three daughters: Debbie Cosio (Manuel) of Visalia, California; and Darla Privitt (Tim) and Diana Baker (Randy) of Shirley; the love of his life and mother of his children, Betty Jones of Shirley; one sister, Shirley Cummins of Shirley; his nephew, Bill Cummins of California; three grandsons: Brant Boling and Evan Boling, both of California, and Jed Privitt of Shirley; two step-grandchildren: Brandon Baker and Austin Baker, both of Clinton; and three great-grandchildren, Lincoln, Luke and Hope. Mr. Jones is also survived by other relatives and his many friends.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Eglantine Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ozark Health Foundation for the nursing facility. A special thank you to the staff at Ozark Health Center. www.olmstead.cc.

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TURNER - Services for Bill M. Russell, 67, of Turner are 1 p.m. Saturday, Calvary Baptist Church, Marvell. Burial-Turner Cemetery. Survivors: wife, son, six siblings. Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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WHITE HALL - David Bruce Langrell, 63, of White Hall, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013, in the chapel of Buie Funeral Home, Sheridan, Arkansas. Express your condolences at our online website: www.buiefuneralhome.com.

Out-of-state

FORTUNA, Calif. - Charles Underwood Daunis 65, of Fortuna,California passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late George Stewart and Adaline Ann Patrick Daunis. He attended University of Arkansas and University of Arkansas at Little Rock andwas a member of Signu Nu. He was a Marine Corps veteran.

Charley worked for the Oak Ridge Boys for many years. He was a member of Elks Lodge #652 of Eureka, Calif., for the past four-andone-half years. He enjoyed all types of music and loved to dance and socialize with friends.

Charley is survived by his former wife, Diane Olfie Daunis; his son, Patrick Olfie Daunis and daughter, Emilie Johanna Daunis all of Nashville, Tenn.; two sisters, Pat Wallace (Jim) of North Little Rock, Ark., and Georgiann Garst (Lynn) of Bella Vista, Ark; and very special friends, Keath and Joyce North of Fortuna, Calif.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews and a host of other family and friends.

A Memorial service will be at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Elks Lodge #652, 445 Herrick Avenue, Eureka, Calif. 95503 or charity of your choice. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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SUGAR LAND, Texas - Harold Gene Allison, 83, of Sugar Land, Texas, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 23 with his wife and friends by his side. He was a beloved Christian husband, father, grandpa (Pops and Papa), uncle, and friend to many. He was born July 8, 1929 in England, Arkansas to Joe Lafayette Allison and Rosie Etta Thompson Allison and grew up in Scott, Arkansas working the cotton fields with his father and brothers. He was a longtime resident of Kansas City, Kansas until moving to Sugar Land, Texas after retirement.He was a Corporal in the United States Army serving in Korea and Japan during the Korean War, a former California State Trooper, a dedicated employee at Western Electric (SW Bell, AT&T), a deacon at Argentine Church of Christ in Kansas City, Kansas, and a member of First Colony Church of Christ in Sugar Land, Texas.

Harold is preceded in death by his parents, a sister and four brothers. He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Joyce Klausen Allison; their children, Steve Allison (Anne) of Abilene, Joy Walker of Sugar Land, Twyla Allison of Arlington, and Dwight Allison of Keller; seven beloved grandchildren, Luke Walker (Aislynn), Andrew Walker (Amanda), Allison Walker Boyle (Sam), Melody Allison Trowell (Randy), Noel Allison Borchardt (Jordan), Ashley Allison, and Madeleine Allison; seven absolutely adored great-grandchildren Liliana and twin Lilah (father Luke), Autumn and sister Olivia (father Andrew), Noah and twin siblings Charlotte and Bennett (mother Melody); grand-dogs, grand-cats and Buddy; an aunt; sister-in-law; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many dear friends especially JV Weaver and Leonida Timbreza who were right by his side through his fight with cancer.

Visitation will be Monday, January 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at First Colony Church of Christ in Sugar Land, Texas. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 29 at 1 p.m. at First Colony Church of Christ followed by a graveside service with Military Honors at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg, Texas. Flowers may be sent to First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd., Sugar Land, Texas, 77479 on Monday, January 28 or Tuesday, January 29. Memorials may be made to the USO (www.uso.org), MD Anderson Cancer Center Melanoma and Skin Center in Houston, Texas, Lifeline Chaplaincy-Houston, or First Colony Church of Christ.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8.

Words of condolence may be left for the Allison family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Service arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B. F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas, 77471, 281-341-8800.