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PULASKI COUNTY Agnes Mae Poe Dennis, 86, of Little Rock.
John Samuel Disarro, 89, of North Little Rock.
Winifred Krouse Gleason, 87, of Little Rock.
Billy Green, 62, of North Little Rock.
Virginia “Ginnie” Sawyer Hall, 88, of Little Rock.
Alberta Houston, 100, of Little Rock.
Marjorie Lou Jackson, 68, of Little Rock.
Annabelle L. Mills, 31, of Jacksonville.
Tony D. Pearson, 18, of North Little Rock.
Jo Marva Rancifer, 74, of Little Rock.
Robert Robinson, 80, of Little Rock.
LeMarle “Marty” Dorothea Schuller, 87, of Little Rock.
Richard Thorton Sims, 60, of Little Rock.
Anna Marie Stamps, 61, of Little Rock.
Marie Fowler Terry, 84, of Little Rock.
O. D. Treadway, 91, of Little Rock.
Allie Mae Vaughn, 85, of Little Rock.
Rani Hodgson Vaughn, 42, of Little Rock.
Otis (Ardes) J. Williams, 58, of Little Rock.
Charles Lynn Wiseman of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA Vernell Taylor Wood, 93.
AUSTIN Sharon Ann Johndrow Danner, 48. BANKS Charlie Odell Prescott, 59.
BEEBE Vivian Pauline “Polly” Duke Brown, 82.
BENTON Bonnie Juanita Gentry, 88.
Cynthia (Cindie) Smith, 50.
Terrell Gene Woolery, 80.
BIGELOW Virginia Sue Jernigan, 72.
Louis Gene Johnson, 82.
BULL SHOALS Noel E. Hall, 87.
CALICO ROCK Roy B. Hanks, 90.
CAMDEN Tyler Whitley, 26.
CONWAY Floyd L. Dick, 82.
Wynell D. Stacks, 77.
ENGLAND Jeannie Cleone Hoelscher, 71. FAYETTEVILLE Deborah Lynn Brouillette, 59.
FORT SMITH Jerry Lynn Crowly, 81.
GLENWOOD William “Doc” Plyler, 85.
GRUBBS Nora Cook, 87.
HARRISON Nell Gunden, 80.
HOPE Judy Samuel, 63.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Carol Ann Stone, 68.
HUMNOKE Edna Irene Lacefield, 87.
LEAD HILL Eugene “Gene” Austin, 92.
MAGNOLIA Mildred LaZell Sanders, 90.
MALVERN Betty Lou Williams, 80.
McCRORY Stephanie Dee Morgan, 36.
MORRILTON Roy Bruce Bucky Jones Jr., 61. MOUNTAIN HOME Phyllis E. Bacon, 85.
MOUNTAIN VIEW Earl Stanton McDaniel, 88.
NASHVILLE Willie Dell Lindsey, 72.
NORFORK Juanita Stowers, 70.
PINE BLUFF James K. Gray Jr., 47.
POTTSVILLE Fred Clifton Cearley III, 74.
ROSSTON Haschel L. Capps, 98.
RUSSELLVILLE Mazie Dean Cunninginham, 89.
SHERRILL Frances Lee Carter Robinson, 81. STUTTGART Ann Wilson Cox, 54.
Harold Leon Goetz, 90.
Juanita Loftis, 78.
OUT-OF-STATE COOLIDGE, Ariz.
Candyce Callahan Roberts, 61.
INDEPENDENCE, Kan.
Edith Green, 100.
MONROE, La.
Mamie Lee Tumlison, 85.
AMARILLO, Texas George “Douglas” Lewis, 89.
Pulaski County
AGNES MAE POE DENNIS, age 86, of Little Rock died March 8, 2013. She was born in McCrory,Ark., on Sept. 12, 1926 to the late H.H. and Sarah Anne Poe.
She was a barber by trade, and began her career when there were few, if any, other woman barbers.
She is survived by her sons, Michael and Gary Dennis; daughter, Pamela Dennis Paxton; granddaughter, Amelia Rose Paxton; grandson, James Dylan Paxton and greatgrandson, Macsen Alan Cook.
“Short and sweet to meet, but once you did the memoires last.”
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Wolfe St. Foundation, P.O. Box 3708, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Please sign the online registry at www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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JOHN SAMUEL DISARRO, 89, of North Little Rock passed awayMonday, March 4, 2013. He was born Dec. 17, 1923 in New Castle, Pa., to the late Antonio and Mary Maglione Disarro. He served 23 years in the military and retired as a ChiefMaster Sergeant in the Air Force at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Hart Disarro, of North Little Rock; daughter, Debbie and Steve Coleman, of Little Rock; son, Jack Disarro and Linda Scott, of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Lauren Leigh Coleman, of Dallas, Texas, John Michael and Brooke Disarro, of Allen, Texas, Nathan Andrew and Heather Disarro, of Little Rock, and Christine Elizabeth Disarro, of Plano, Texas; and great-grandchildren, Micah, Jacob, Cayden and Weston Disarro.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Red Cross, 401 South Monroe, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Little Rock.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Monday at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Avisitation will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home.
Online obituary at www.Smith-FamilyCares.com.
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WINIFRED KROUSE GLEASON, 87, of Little Rock and Mt. Ida passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013. She was born in Springhill, La. on Nov. 26, 1925 to Emile and Ina (Miller) Krouse. Winifred was a master gardener. She and her husband also managed a Hub Cap Annie store for over 15 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband George Gleason; and son Richard Gleason.
Survivors include sons, Rusty Gleason (Maureen) of Birmingham, Ala., Robin Gleason (Melissa) of Little Rock, Ark.; daughters, Georgia Holland (Calvin) of Eureka Springs, Ark., Vicki Barney (Mark) of Little Rock, Ark.; brother, J.D. Krouse (Jo) of Mt. Ida, Ark.; sister, Evelyn Hardy of Magnolia, Ark.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The family invites all to come casually to a celebration of life that will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Joplin United Methodist Church at Mt. Ida.
Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.
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BILLY GREEN, brother, uncle, partner in life, and belovedfriend, joined his creator’s glory in the evening on February 19. Born on Feb. 27, 1950, in Little Rock, Ark., Billy was raised in North Little Rock, Ark., and attended North Little Rock HighSchool. Awarded a full college scholarship, he was accepted to Hendrix College in Conway, Ark., where he excelled in the mathematics program and was eager to learn from the Information Technology classes, which were on the forefront in education at the time. His beautiful voice gave light to the remarkable choir at Hendrix.
Billy’s love of animals, especially dogs, was complemented by his adopted “granny” who groomed and raised poodles, giving him the opportunity to spend his summers helping and learning from the love of the beloved pets. She also was his guide toSunday services where he developed a lifelong love of Christ and Creator.
Upon graduation, Billy proceeded to a career in information technology, which brought him to positions in Dallas, Texas, Santa Clara, Calif., and eventually Little Rock, where he became the data center manager at Baptist Health Medical Center. Billy’s gifts of love for others, stewardship and devotion to life were tremendous assets to the healthcare system of Baptist Health. Billy remained active in church life as choir member, pastoral counselor and confidant. All who were fortunate enough to know him in life knew the blessing of immediate warmth and friendship that flowed from him so naturally.
After a long and rewarding career with the Baptist Health Medical Center, Billy was diagnosed with heart disease. For the following fourteen years he endured many health hurdles and all the while his beautiful soul continued to shine for others. In 1999, he and his partner in life, Steven Spain, relocated to Dallas, where he continued to enjoy many new journeys, friendships and joys. Dearest Billy, your love and spirit have taught us to live better and you will forever sing in our hearts.
Billy was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles and Vestal Green; his brother, Jimmy Fred Green and his grandmother, Maggie Green. Additionally, beloved pets Snoopy, Joker, Jewels, Jasmine, Sheba, Rene’ and little Pepe’ have been waiting just over the rainbow bridge to greet him. Billy is survived by his partner in life Steven Spain; precious pet Pierre; sisters, Charley McAfee (husband Mac), Addie Gassman (husband Ronnie), Pat Scruggs (husband Danny); brother, Richard Green (wife Carol) and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews whom he loved unconditionally.
To Billy, family was held dear, treasured, and second only to his Creator. He found the greatest warmth in the arms and presence of his beloved mother. Although Billy had no children of his own, he found a way to be a special part of his nieces and nephews lives. He was an impeccable Christian role model for them with a fabulous sense of style.
A celebration of his life will be held at First United Methodist Church on JFK Boulevard in North Little Rock on Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers or gifts Billy would love to see support or donations given to theSPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
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VIRGINIA “GINNIE” SAWYER HALL, 88, of Little Rock, widow of Wes Hall, founder of MinuteMan of America, passed away March 6, 2013. She was born in Anniston, Ala. to Albert B. and Eva Martin Sawyer and was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church.
Preceded indeath by her parents; husband; and three sisters, she is survived by her daughters, Linda L. Hall of Maumelle, Deborah H.Tate and Keena H. Ridings (Roy), both of Little Rock; sister, Dorothy Higgins of North Carolina; two grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, March 11 at 10 a.m., with the service following at 11 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Dr. James Lagrone will officiate. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Mrs. Hall’s online guest book may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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Mother ALBERTA HOUSTON of Little Rock, at the age of 100,went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 28, 2013, in Oakland, Calif.
She was born on Nov. 7, 1912 in Holly Grove, Ark.
Alberta Houston was one of four children,one boy and three girls, born to the late Walter and Emma Mc-Clain. Three siblings preceded her in death: Eugene McClain, Roselee McClain, and Maggie Harris. Also, one other living child raised by this union, Flourice Bradley of Michigan.
She met and married the love of her life, Eddie Houston May 14, 1938 who preceded her in death.
Her memories will be cherished by her loving daughter, Eddie Lee Calhoun; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Home going services will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 901 Calhoun Street, Little Rock. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave. North Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements entrusted to: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock, (501) 372-1305.
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MARJORIE LOU JACKSON, 68, Little Rock, departed this lifeMarch 6, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivory Lee Jackson Sr.; stepson, Ivory Lee Jackson Jr.; father, Clarence Davis Sr.; mother, Margaret Davis; brother,Larry Davis. Marjorie leaves to cherish her memory: two special nieces, whom she raised as her very own daughters, Arlessia Davis of Memphis, Tenn., and Veronica (Rickey) Love of Little Rock; brother, Clarence Davis Jr. of Little Rock; sister, Minnie Lou (Leonard) Brogdon of Detroit, Mich.; other family and friends.
Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Saturday at Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center, 1920 South Broadway, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust” --◊--
ANNABELLE L. MILLS, 31, of Jacksonville died Thursday, March7, 2013. She was born Nov. 19, 1981 in the Philippines.
Annabelle enjoyed scrapbooking and baking, but her greatest joy was taking care of her husband and children. Annabelle was precededin death by two brothers, Sam Michael Mahmoud and Adel Mahmoud.
Annabelle is survived by her husband, Michael Mills; her children, Amaya and Makayla Mills, both of Jacksonville; her parents, Zenaida and Sam Mahmoud; her brothers, Zack and Aaron Mahmoud as well as her grandparents, Demetria and Anastacio Laureta; her mother-inlaw, Patricia Mills; brother-in-law, Kendall Mills; sister-in-law, Amanda Mills and aunt and uncle, Marites and Edward Schroeder.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in the chapel of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Minister Gregory Cobbs officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home (501)982-2136.
Please sign the online guest book at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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TONY D. PEARSON JR., 18, of North Little Rock, departed this lifeMarch 5, 2013. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Vernon Ray Shack, Charlie and Opal Pearson. He leaves to cherish his memory: father, Tony D. Pearson Sr.; mother, EricaRhodes; siblings, Cederica, Angelica, Markevius, Mark, Jimmarica; grandmothers, Veroncia Stewart and Regina Turnage; a host of other family and friends.
Family hour: 6:15-:7:15 p.m. Friday and funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday, both to be held at First Baptist Church, 2015 Main Street, North Little Rock, Dr. D.L. Richardson, officiating.
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JO MARVA DAVIS RANCIFER, 74, a resident of Little Rock andformerly of Pine Bluff, departed this life on March 6, 2013. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, teacher, neighbor and friend.
She was preceded in death by her son, EdwardSilas Rancifer; sister, May Helen Davis; and brother, Lloyd Carl Davis. Survivors include Jesse L. Rancifer, Ph.D. (husband), Jesse L. Rancifer Jr. (son), Tracey C. Rancifer (daughter); Gabrielle C. Rancifer, Janna J. Rancifer; Arielle E. Rancifer, Dara C. Rancifer and Muriel S. Rancifer (granddaughters); Dorothy A. McKinney Wright, Th.D., Lola Davis Gordon, and Gayle Celeste Harrison (sisters) and a host of brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, along with many close friends.
She was born in Dumas, Ark., to the late Reverend Silas E. and Mattie Brown Davis and the eighth of nine children born to this union.Mrs. Rancifer was baptized at Barraque Street Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff and was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Pine Bluff and Allison Presbyterian Church in Little Rock. She attended elementary school in Pine Bluff and graduated from Merrill High School. Mrs. Rancifer graduated from Arkansas Mechanical and Normal College (AM&N), now University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). She retired from a distinguished teaching career with a focus on elementary education and taught in the Wabbaseka, Pine Bluff and Pulaski County Special school districts. She received numerous recognitions for her teaching, including the State Award for Cooperating Teacher of the Year awarded by the Association of Teacher Educators.
Her hobbies included writing poetry, playing piano, gardening and hosting gatherings for family and friends. She served as pianist for churches in Pine Bluff and Little Rock.
Her philosophy of teaching was “To learn more than to teach, to impart not opinions, but to kindle minds and to respect the learner.” In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Celebration of life services will be on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 1 p.m., at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72227. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, Ark. Family hour: Monday, March 11, 2013, 6-7 p.m., at Allison Presbyterian Church, 922 Wright Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72206.
Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St. Little Rock (501) 372-1305.
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ROBERT L. ROBINSON, 80, Little Rock, departed this life March 3, 2013.
Visitation: 9-11 a.m. Monday with funeral service beginning at 11:30 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 811 S.A. Jones Dr., North Little Rock, Dr. C.B. Robinson, officiating. Services entrustedto Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111.
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LEMARLE “MARTY” DOROTHEA SCHULLER, of Little Rock passed away Friday, March 8, 2013.
Rosary will be 5:30 p.m., Monday, at St. Theresa Catholic Church with a visitation following. Memorial Mass will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the church.
Please check back Monday for full obituary or visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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RICHARD THORTON SIMS, 60, of Little Rock died March 8, 2013.Born June 10, 1952, in Little Rock, he was the son of Joel Frank Sims and Margaret Ann Neighbors Sims. He served in the active National Guard during the Vietnam era. He was a registered nurse and longterm care consultant.
Preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Joel Ann Estell, he is survived by his loving wife, Marie Remmel Sims; his son, Stephen Christopher Sims (Nicole) of Knoxville, Tenn.; his brother, Michael Dale Sims (Linda) of North Little Rock, and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Monday, March 11 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock (501) 661-9111. Graveside services will be at 12 noon Tuesday at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Hospice Chaplain Kim Hammer officiating. Memorials may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice, 2357 Interstate 30,Bryant, Ark. 72022. The family would especially like to thank his devoted caregiver, Charles Ssozi, Diamond Medical and Saline Memorial Hospice.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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ANNA MARIE STAMPS, 61, of Little Rock passed away on March 7, 2013.
Mrs. Stamp’s services are pending.
Arrangements are by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 (Northwest corner of Interstate 630 and Barrow Road) (501) 224-2200. Anna’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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MARIE FOWLER TERRY, 84, of Little Rock departed this life Thursday, March 7, 2013.
Preceded in death by father, John Bryan, and mother, Georgia Jenkins Bryan, husband, M. C. Terry. She was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.
She was a very caring andsoft-spoken person, giving to her neighborhood and city, a very active part of the Martin Luther King Heritage and Enrichment Center serving as treasurer. She was raised and attended school in Nashville, Ark.
She leaves to cherish her memory, Theodore and Jessie Garrett, Helen B. Lewis, Earnest and Juanita Peoples and many friends at Dunbar Community Center. Special thanks to Dr. Victoria Akins, Sandalwood Healthcare and staff.
Family and gathering of friends 10-11 a.m., Hubble Chapel, graveside burial at Rest In Peace Cemetery, Hensley, Ark. Rev. Ronnie Yow, officiating.
Professional services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134. www.hubblefuneralhome. co.
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OD TREADWAY, 91, died March 7, 2013, at Briarwood Nursingand Rehabilitation Center in Little Rock. Born March 16, 1921, son of the late Alfred and Catherine Geyer Treadway, OD graduated from Little Rock (Central) High School,where he was twice school boxing champion in the 95-to-100-pound class. During World War II he served as an aviation ordnanceman in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific. He later served in the Naval Reserve and in the Arkansas Air National Guard, reaching the rank of staff sergeant.
After the war, OD attended photography school in Dallas. He was hired as a photographer for the State of Arkansas, in which capacity he often accompanied Gov. Orval Faubus on official trips. He later worked as an accountant in the state auditor’s and treasurer’s offices. In 1951 he married the former Irene Spanke, whom he met at a dance when his date failed to show up.
Upon retirement, OD and Irene turned their love of antiques into a business, and during the 1970s they ran The Hope Chest, an antiques and gift store, on Polk Street in Little Rock. OD also organized the first annual “Junktique” sale at Catholic High School for Boys, now in its 40th year.
OD converted to Catholicism in the 1960s and at the time of his death was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church in Little Rock. He is preceded in death by his wife Irene, who died on Jan. 10. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law Michael and Shelley Treadway of Baltimore; son and daughter-in-law Tyler Treadway and Sheri Walker of Stuart, Fla.; sisters-in-law Edith Treadway of Little Rock, Louise Kihm of Lake Wales, Fla., and Mary Donnell of Little Rock; grandson Peter Treadway of Baltimore; niece Susan Wise of Houston, Texas, and her children and grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, greatnieces, and great-nephews.
The Rev. Phillip Reaves will celebrate a funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m. on March 12, 2013, at Holy Souls. Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home in Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic High School for Boys in Little Rock. Please share your memories of OD at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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ALLIE MAE VAUGHN, 85, of Little Rock was hoisted onto the wings of angels for the journey home to our Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 3, 2013.
She was the widow of the late Rev. Ezekiel Vaughn Sr. “MaDear,” as she was affectionately known had been an active servant of the Lord her whole life, having sung inchoirs; beginning in 1949 being the First Lady of the congregations of her husband’s church assignments, including Bethlehem Baptist Church (Morrilton), St. Matthew BC No. 2, and New Dora BC (McAlmont); being a member of the Missionary Society at Fellowship BC (Bossier, La.) and Mt. Olive MBC (Little Rock), Ministers Wives and Widows Fellowship of the Union District Congress, the Golden Rule and Middle Western District Fellowship, and the City Wide Mission.
Before her union with Mt. Olive MBC, she had been a member of Second Baptist Church on 29th & High. An awesome speaker, MaDear was also a “noisy praiser” and could often be heard praising with “WELL,” “all right,” “yes,” and “wonderful.”
She had been employed with Arkansas Easter Seals as a cook.Her mantra was, “Do what pleases God.” She was in Plano, Texas, with her son “Zeke” and daughter-in-Christ Vickie at the time of her home-going. There, she had united with Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.
Mrs. Vaughn leaves to cherish her memory: three sons, the Rev. Ernest Vaughn (Elizabeth), Little Rock, Bishop Alton Louis Vaughn (Toni) Springfield, Mo., her baby the Rev. Ezekiel Vaughn Jr. (Vickie) of Plano; and three daughters Missionary Christine Vaughn-Thomas, Joyce Banks (the Rev. Harvie), and Clarissa Ann Coleman all of Little Rock; step-daughter, B. Jean Oswald, Modesto, Calif.; and one brother, Roosevelt Scott (Dewey) Vacaville, Calif.
Funeral services for Mrs. Vaughn will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Shiloh MBC, 920 E. 14th Street, Plano, Texas. Services there entrusted to Heavenly Gate Funeral Service, 702 Gatewood Road, Garland, Texas 75043, (972) 240-2121. Interment will be 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, in Haven of Rest Cemetery in Little Rock.
Local services by Walton Gate-Way Funeral Chapel, 2405 South Gaines Street. Open visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at GateWay, 376-7188. A memorial service also will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Greater Rose of Sharon BC, 2823 MLK Dr. in Little Rock.
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RANI HODGSON VAUGHN, age 42, passed away on March2, 2013, at her sister’s home in Little Rock under the loving care of her sister, Jennifer Carmody and devoted friends, Nancy Carter-Raggio and Felicia Boccia. Born Sept. 20, 1970,she was a 1988 graduate of HallHigh school before relocating to San Diego, Calif. In addition, Rani studied at Oregon State University and graduated from Art Institute of America at San Diego.
Rani was self-employed as a creative consultant, receiving numerous awards throughout her professional career, including two Addy Awards. She was an avid supporter of animal rights causes, serving as Managing Editor of “The Rabbit Reader” newsletter for the San Diego House Rabbit Society.
Rani is survived by her sister, Jennifer and brother-in-law Justin Carmody of Little Rock; her beloved nieces Rachel, Erica and Leah; her “furry” children Jackson, Alistair, Angus and Chloe; as well as a large circle of extended family and friends.
A memorial gathering is being planned in Little Rock for a future date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society of Arkansas, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), or the San Diego House Rabbit Society.
Rani’s witty humor, charm, talents and personality will be greatly missed by all who were blessed with the opportunity to know her.
Arrangements are being handled by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, Bryant, Ark.
To sign Rani’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
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OTIS (ARDES) J. WILLIAMS, Little Rock, departed this life March4, 2013. He was a member of Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Williams; siblings, Gene, Robert, Rev. Aubrey, and Eddie Mae.He leaves to cherish his memory: sons, Ardes Jr. and Patrick Williams; brothers, Lee, Claude, Lewis, Curtis, Ricky and Carlton; sisters, Doris and Annette (Mickey); special friend, Leatha; a host of nephews, nieces, grandchildren and friends.
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Tuesday 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” --◊--
CHARLES LYNN WISEMAN, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away onFriday, March 8, 2013. He was born at Waveland, Ark., to Monroe Truman Wiseman and Gladys Greenlee Wiseman.
Lynn was known as the “jokester” to his family. He couldalways be counted on to lighten the mood with his arrival. He had silly nicknames for all of his nieces and nephews which they will always cherish and remember.His “babies” were the many pets he and his wife loved throughout his life. Lynn was a lifetime avid Razorback fan and golfer. He was one of those men who you could always count on to help in whatever way he could.
Mr. Wiseman retired from Sterling Stores/Cash Wholesale. In his retirement he worked for Shipley Donuts and with one of his nephews at Cenark Homes in Bryant, Ark. Those preceding him in death include his previously mentioned parents, and his sister, Connie Skinner.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Lucille (Cil) Wiseman; his twin brother, Glenn Wiseman of Indiana; his sisters, Bonnie Shoemaker of Waveland, Ark., and Fern Bartshe of Nevada, Mo., and his many nieces and nephews and animal babies. Mr. Wiseman also cherished his Park Plaza “mall walker” friends and all of his friends at Black Angus who treated him like family.
Visitation will be held at Griffin-Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th St. (501) 661-9111 on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
A graveside service will be held at Roselawn Cemetery, 2801 Asher Ave., Little Rock on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 11 a.m.
Relatives and friends are invited to lunch afterward at Joy of Life Church, 8420 Hwy. 5 N., Alexander, Ark.
Please send the family your messages of love, hope and encouragement to Lynn’s online guestbook at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
Arkansas
ARKADELPHIA - Vernell Taylor Wood age 93 of Arkadelphia died Friday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church near Arkadelphia. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. till service time at the church. Burial will be in the Jones Cemetery at Amity. Sign online at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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AUSTIN - Sharon Ann Johndrow Danner, age 48, of Austin went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. She was born July 18, 1964, in Trenton, N.J., to the late William and Linda Johndrow. She was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church and loved quilting.
Mrs. Danner was a loving, wonderful, mother and wife.
She is survived by her loving husband Charles Danner; her daughter, Billie Ann Rieathbaum and her husband Jared; and one aunt, Elizabeth Modder.
A funeral Mass was on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Jacksonville with Father Andy Smith officiating. Inurnment followed in Chapel Hill Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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BANKS - Charlie Odell Prescott, age 59, of Banks, Ark. died Thursday, March 7.
Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, March 11, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in McFarland Cemetery at Banks, Ark. by Frazer’s Funeral Home.
Visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday March 10, at Frazer’s.
Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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BEEBE - Vivian Pauline “Polly” Duke Brown, 82, of Beebe, Ark., went to be with the Lord and her “Sweetie” Thursday, March 7, 2013.
She was born in Detroit, Mich., but lived most of her life in Beebe. Her parents were Terry F. Duke and Vivian Taylor Duke Fitch. Polly worked for Sears in Searcy for a number of years. Her favorite pastime was bowling with her team in Searcy. She won many bowling awards.
Polly is survived by one son, Terry Brown of Beebe; two daughters, Linda Brown and Mona Vaden and husband Thomas, all of Beebe; five grandchildren, Robby Brown, Jennifer Hillman and husband Keith, Shawne Vaden and wife Alisha, Spring Rodgers, Sheana Toney and husband Jeremy; great-grandchildren, Jacob Brown, Megan Williams, Molly Rhodes, Hunter Vaden, Brooklyn Hope Vaden, Chloe Rodgers, Zoe Rodgers, Scout Rodgers, Emma Toney, Jackson Crow Toney, Shepherd RainesToney, Kristen Laxamana and Payton Ham, Jacob Hillman and Lexie Hillman; also our very special cousin and Mother’s caregiver, Diann Watson; and her sweet and faithful companion, Buttons. Also very special thanks to Diann and Shannon Wilson who tookgreat care of Mother.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, No. 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202.
Family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2013, at Beebe First Baptist Church.
Funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with burial in Beebe Cemetery.
Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Online guest book available at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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BENTON - Bonnie Juanita Ballard Gentry, age 88, of Benton, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at McPherson Cemetery in Benton on Salt Creek Road. Visitation will 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2013, at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047).
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.
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BENTON - Cynthia (Cindie)Smith, of Benton, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She was 50.
The family had a small graveside service with family and close friends attending with Pastor Don Satterwhite officiating.
Cindie grew up in Webb, Ala., and was a 1980 graduate of Houston County High School in Columbia. She was a student of Pulaski Technical College. She loved to read and journal and was exceptional in her writing. She dearly loved animals and had a passion for speaking out against animal abuse.
She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Smith of Pine Bluff.
Surviving relatives include her three daughters, Kendall Porter, Mabelvale, Vivian Murray, Bryant, Brandie Stroud, Pine Bluff; her mother, Barbara Smith, Mabelvale; her brother, Chester Smith, Gainesville, Fla.; her sister, Teresa Russell and husband Tom, Bryant; and her beloved little dog, Buttercup.
Cindie’s wonderful sense of humor and caring spirit will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved her.
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BENTON - Terrell Gene Woolery, 80, Benton, died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Dixie Woolery; daughters, Erin Oswald, Mandi Halpain, Lissa Meadows all of Benton; seven grandchildren.
Memorial services, Monday, 10:30 a.m. Park View Methodist Church in Benton with Rev. Natasha Murray-Norman officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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BIGELOW - Virginia Sue Jones Jernigan, 72, wife of James Jernigan of Bigelow, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, at Souls Anchor Church with Sister Jean Zulpo officiating. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton.
Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
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BIGELOW - Louis “Gene” Johnson, 82, of Bigelow, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013. He was born Jan. 10, 1931, son of A.L. and Lona Johnson of Bigelow. He waspreceded in death by his wife, JoAnn and son, Shannon Johnson. Gene served in the Korean War as a U.S. Navy Sea Bee.
He is survived by James Cabrera Johnson of Saipan; Connie and Armando Flores of Little Rock; Rita Johnson of San Antonio; Ramona Gibbons and Becky Lature of Bigelow; and Rita Caldwell of Morrilton; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Family receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the funeral home in Perryville.
Graveside services: 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Volman Cemetery. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville. Online guest book: wwww.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
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BULL SHOALS - Noel E. Hall, age 87, of Bull Shoals died Thursday. Memorial services will be private. He is survived by two daughters and a son.
Arrangements are by Twin Lakes Cremation Society & Funeral Home. (870) 445-4257.
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CALICO ROCK - Roy B. Hanks, 90, of Calico Rock, Ark., died Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, in Overland Park, Kan. Funeral: 11 a.m., Monday, March 11, 2013, at the Calico Rock United Methodist Church by Conner-Hankins Funeral Home. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. A full obituary may be found at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.
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CAMDEN - Tyler Whitley, 26, formerly of Camden, Ark .,passed away March 7, 2013, at Ben Taub General Hospital in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Camden Fairview High School in 2005. After graduation he enrolled at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia where he received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rhonda Ann Whitley; maternal grandparents, Randle M. and Louis Ann Reynolds; paternal grandparents, Herbert J. and Francis B. Whitley; and uncle Timothy Glenn Reynolds.
He is survived by his father, Jim E. Whitley of Mabelvale, Ark.; brother, Jamie and wife, Terah, of Bauxite, Ark.; brother, Courtney Whitley of Sherwood, Ark.; brother, Aidyn Whitley of Glenn Rose, Ark.; aunt, Linda G. Wagnon of Camden, Ark.; nephew, Zach J. Whitley of Mabelvale, Ark.; and two nieces, Averie and Addison Whitley of Bauxite, Ark.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 11, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Proctor Funeral Home with Rev. Don Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Harmony Grove United Methodist Church. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
To sign the online guest register please visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
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CONWAY - Floyd L. Dick, 82, of Conway passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013. He was born on Sunday, May 25, 1930 in Hot Springs to the late Jim Sneed and Winnie M. (Eddy) Dick.
He was a loving father and husband. He never met a stranger. He touched so many lives with his kindness. He was as beautiful inside as he was on the outside. He had a passion for gardening. He worked for Kroger and Safeway over 56 years.
Mr. Floyd is survived by his loving wife, Billy Jo (Sanders) Dick; sons, Ronald Dick, Kenneth Dick (Patty), and Tommy Dick (Cynthia); daughter, Beverly Lovett (Dennis); daughter-in-law, Sugumarie Dick; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Roy Dick and Claude Dick.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Dick; and sister, Aileen Redman.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, Little Rock with Brother McGee officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander with Jimmy Diggs, Jonathan Dick, James Lovett, Tony Dick, Jeffery Diggs, and Justin Lovett, serving as pallbearers. Dennis Lovett, TJ Lovett, Tim Lovett, Michael Ray Sanders, Jim Diggs, Dewayne Allen, and Michael Killough will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, Little Rock. Mr. Floyd will lie in state at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway until Monday.
Special thanks to the Oncology Staff 2nd Floor, Conway Regional Hospital, Dr. Konstantinos Arnaoutakis, Dr. Kendrick, Dr. Tsuda and Dr. Lee and staff, Karen McDonald and the staff of AETN.
Arrangements by Roller-Mc-Nutt Funeral Home, Conway. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CONWAY - Wynell D. Stacks, 77, of Conway, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013. She was born Dec. 5, 1935 in Hazen, Ark., a daughter of Elzie and Vera Hudson Dollar. For several years Wynell served as the nanny of the children of the late Winthrop Paul Rockefeller Jr., she then retired after 17 years as a supervisor from Conway Human Development Center. She was of the Methodist faith, and a member of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by a son, David Stacks (Tricia) of Cabot; daughters, Linda Gosnell of Conway, and Nancy Massingill (Dennis) of Morrilton; brothers, Calvin Dollar (Linda) of Newport, and Kenneth Dollar (Geraldine) of Mayflower; sisters, Gloria Franks of Pine Bluff, and Charlotte Jenkins (Ronald) of Carlisle; grandsons, Jeremy Gosnell and Justin Gosnell both of Conway and Bailey Stacks (Marie) of Little Rock; granddaughters, Amanda Rowden of Morrilton, Amanda Pickett (Ryan) of Sherwood, and Ashley Thomas of Cabot; seven greatgrandchildren and several niecesand nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 11, at the Harris Chapel with Bro. Ben Leonard officiating. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
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ENGLAND - Jeannie Cleone Hoelscher, 71, of England, born Dec. 14, 1941 to parents Alton Jenson and Nila Meister, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Drew Hoelscher.
Funeral service was held March 4, 2013, Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville, Ark. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.
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FAYETTEVILLE - Deborah Lynn Brouillette, 59, of Fayetteville died Friday at Washington Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by one son, Timothy Story, and her parents. Survivors: husband, Kyle, son, Zachary, daughter, Haley, all of the home; brother, Ronnie Bogard of Little Rock. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Fayetteville. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.
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FORT SMITH - Jerry Lynn Crowly, 81, of Fort Smith, Ark., passed away at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Fort Smith, Ark., on Friday, March 1, 2013, after a brief illness. Jerry was born onOct. 13, 1931, in Hazen, Ark., to Alfred L. Crowly and Inez (Vick) Crowly.
Jerry was raised in Brinkley, Ark., graduating from Brinkley High School in 1948. He attended the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Ark. He served in the U.S. Navy for three years, then attended the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He graduated in 1957 with a degree in business management. Jerry was employed by several industrial firms as a sales representative, later operating a business brokerage firm in Fort Smith, Ark.
Jerry is survived by a son, Michael S. Crowly, his spouse, Angela M. Crowly, and granddaughter, Julia, all of Montreal, Quebec, Canada; grandson, Christopher D. Roblee, of San Francisco, Calif.; grandson, Nicholas Hensler; and granddaughter, Caitlin Hensler of Oklahoma City, Okla. A daughter, Laurie K. Crowly Hensler preceded Jerry in death. He is also survived by a sister, Patricia Crowly Sorrells, and her spouse, Lew E. Sorrells, of Conway, Ark., along with their twodaughters and grandchildren.
A private family memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 504 North D. St., Fort Smith, Ark., 72901. The Lewis Funeral Chapel, Fort Smith, Ark., is assisting the family with arrangements.
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GLENWOOD - William “Doc” Plyler, age 85, of Glenwood, formerly of Sims, died Saturday.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Tabernacle in Mount Ida with interment in Rocky Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.
Visitation will be Monday, 6-8 p.m. at Faith Tabernacle.
Guest registry at www.davissmith.com.
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GRUBBS - Nora Cook, 87, of Grubbs departed this life Friday, March 8, 2013.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2013 at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Dowell’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2013. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.
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HOPE - Funeral for Judy Samuel, 3 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2013, at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Clif Johnson and Bro. Larry Silvey officiating. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery, Hope. Visitation, Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.
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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Carol Ann Stone, 68, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., died Thursday, March 7, 2013. She was born May 31, 1944 in Morrilton, Ark. Memorialservices: 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 11, at the Harris Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John Chapman officiating. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook:www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
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HUMNOKE - Edna Irene Lacefield age 87 of Humnoke, Ark., died March 8, 2013. Visitation will be Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Humnoke Pentecostal Church of God Humnoke Ark., and services Monday, March 11, at Humnoke Pentecostal Church of God Humnoke, Ark. Arrangements by Weems Family Funeral Services. Carlisle, Ark., (870) 552-1500.
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MAGNOLIA - Mildred Sanders, 90, of Magnolia died March1, at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.
Survivors: four sons, Dr. Samuel Ray (Cathy) Sanders of Marysville, Calif., James Earl Sanders of Oklahoma City, Okla., Rev.Lee Morris (Alethea) Sanders of Norphlet, Ark., and Tony Darryl (Shushelia) King of Tampa, Fla.;three grandchildren, Shekita Lorraine and David Ian Sanders and India Ari King.
Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Magnolia, Ark. Viewing will be Tuesday, March 12 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Marks Funeral Home.
Services entrusted to Marks Funeral Home, 1392 S. Jackson, Magnolia, Ark., (870) 234-2272. www.marksfuneralhomeinc.org.
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MALVERN - Betty Lou Williams, 80, Malvern passed away March 8,2013.
Survivors: husband, Don Williams; son, Jimmy Morris; daughter, Janice Williams; two sisters, Nancy Edgar and Mary Brush; two grandchildren, Jimmy Nagao and Betty Nagao.
Cremation arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at www.regencyfuneralhome.com.
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MCCRORY - Stephanie Dee Morgan, 36, died Thursday. Visitation: 5-7 Sunday, funeral service: 2 p.m. Monday, Thompson-Wilson, McCrory. Interment: Fakes Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors: parents, Wayne and Lenora Franklin; husband, Josh Morgan; son, Trucker Beshears; daughter, Haley Beshears; brothers, Darrell, Terry, Eric Franklin; sisters, Becky Mitchell, Jennifer Lee Perry.
Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Directors. (870) 731-2551.
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MORRILTON - Roy Bruce “Bucky” Jones Jr., age 61, of Morrilton, Ark., went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2013. He was born May 2, 1951 in Morrilton. He is survived by his father, Roy Bruce (Chris) Jones Sr.; his wife, Paulette Paladino Stobaugh Jones; daughter, Melissa Jones (Blake) Quast of Maumelle; Brandi Stobaugh (Kylan) Cooper of Kenwood; Bart (Ashley) Stobaugh, Kyle (Sarah) Stobaugh both of Morrilton; Candice Stobaugh of Fayetteville; sister, Brenda (Kenneth) Brixey of Adair, Okla.; grandchildren, Paige and Dallas Quast, Karlee and Kambree Cooper, Carter and Bentley Stobaugh, August, Eliza and Scout Stobaugh; and a multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, brother and sister-in-laws.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances (Yarbrough) Jones; brother, Ervon Jones; and sister, Cynthia Jones.
Bucky graduated from Morrilton High School in 1969, he attended Arkansas Tech University, and retired from Green Bay Packaging after 39 years of service. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morrilton, served on the Sacred Heart School Board, and was an active booster of Sacred Heart Catholic School.
He enjoyed playing for the Classic Shoppe softball team, playing golf, watching sports, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He received the Strathmore’s Who’s Who award in 2010, which was presented to individuals who had demonstrated leadership and achievement in their occupation, industry or profession.
The family would like to thank the St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center staff and physicians for the tremendous amount of care they provided during his difficult, but courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morrilton with Father Jack Harris and Father Shaun Wesley officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. A Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following the Rosary. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic School, 106 N. Saint Joseph, Morrilton, Ark. 72110. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
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MOUNTAIN HOME - Phyllis E. Bacon, age 85, of Mountain Home died Wednesday. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013, Redeemer Lutheran Church. Survivors: daughter, Scherry (John) Levy; grandchildren, John David and Jennifer Levy; two nieces; two nephews.
Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Earl Stanton McDaniel, 88, of Mountain View, Ark., passed away on March 8, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Ruth McDaniel; one son, Barry McDaniel; and one daughter, Sondra Sullivan.
A graveside service will take place on Monday, March 11, 2013, 11 a.m. at Flatwoods Cemetery.
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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NASHVILLE - Willie Dell Lindsey, age 72 of Nashville, Ark., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 8, 2013, in Texarkana. Services will be Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Nashville Funeral Home with Bob Young and David Cassady officiating. Interment in Restland Memorial Park.
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NORFORK - Juanita Stowers, 70, died March 9. Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 12, at 10 a.m. at Calico Rock Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Staggs Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock.
Visitation will be Monday, March 11 from 6-8 p.m.
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PINE BLUFF - James K. Gray Jr, 47, of Pine Bluff died Friday.
Survivors: wife, Tonya Gray; mother, Carolyn Gray; children, Christina Caby, Brittany Gray, Slade Lavender, Taryn Lavender; siblings, Allen Gray, Carol Mitchell, Debbie Gross, and Marilyn Owens; grandson, Dexter Caby.
Private memorial services. Cremation arrangements, Buie Funeral Home of Rison, www.buiefuneralhome.com.
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POTTSVILLE - Fred Clifton Cearley III, 74, of Pottsville passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013, at his home. He was born November 28, 1938, in McGehee, Arkansas, the son of Fred Clifton Jr. and Lillian Cearley.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Michael Cearley.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mildred Cearley; son, Gregory Cearley and wife Lori; daughter, Cecilia Cearley; and three grandchildren, Jessica, Amber and Daniel Cearley.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, at Lemley Chapel in Atkins with Pastor Darrell Kobs officiating. Private burial will follow in Pisgah Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.
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ROSSTON - Service for Mr. Haschel L. Capps, 98, of Rosston, Ark., 2 p.m., Monday, March 11, Rosston Baptist Church. Burial: Holly Springs Cemetery, Columbia County. Visitation: 2 p.m., Sunday, March 10, at Mr. Capps’ home, located 7082 U.S. Highway278, Rosston.
Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE - Mazie D. Cunningham, age 89, peacefullypassed away March 8, 2013. She was born June 5, 1923, in Midland, Miss. She is preceded in death by three sisters, four brothers, and one grandson, T.J. Cunningham.
She was married Feb. 22, 1941, to the late William Earl Cunningham. From this union, four children were born: Johnny Cunningham and wife, Mary Ann, Russellville, Ark., Bobby Cunningham of Little Rock, Ark., Tommy Cunningham of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Eddie Cunningham of Russellville, Ark.
She is survived by two sisters, Gladys Hamilton and Francis Douglas, both of Maben, Miss. She leaves behind a legacy of 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-greatgrandchildren with two more onthe way.
She was an avid gardener and a wonderful cook. She was member of the Baptist church and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Ladies’ Auxiliary. Her love of family, sense of humor, generosity, and resiliency made her the amazing, unique woman that she was. She brought her family together, even in her last days.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel with burial following at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday, March 11, 2013, from 5-7 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Alex Cochran, John Cunningham, Johnny Ray Cunningham, Will Cunningham, Tanner Haralson, and Nathan Jones.
Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. To visit an online guestbook, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
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SHERRILL - Frances Lee Carter Robinson, 81, of Sherrill, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013.
Funeral services will be Monday, 10 a.m. at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Sherrill. Burial will follow in Mulberry Cemetery at England. Visitation will be Sunday, from 6-8 p.m. at the church.
Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.
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STUTTGART - Ann Wilson Cox, 54, of Stuttgart passed away March 8, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.
Ann was born on Oct. 8, 1958, in Nashville, Ark. She is survived by her mother, Betty Bueker Wilson; her husband, Brent Cox; five children, Jeremy (Lisa) Cox, Blake Roberts, Rob (Magen) Cox, Ashley (Clay) Eagle, and Jodi Cox; six grandchildren, Chloe Cox, Piper Cox, Grace Cox, Jacob Eagle, Isabella Cox, Aubrey Cox; one sister, Beth (David) Craig; one brother, Charles (Michelle) Wilson; and a multitude of relatives and friends.
Ann was preceded in death by her father, Charles M. Wilson; and her grandparents.
A memorial service will be held Monday, March 11, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church with Rev. Clefton Vaughan officiating. Visitation will precede the service at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Grand Avenue United Methodist Church or to the donor’s favorite charity.
Arrangements by Roselawn Funeral Service and Crematory in Pine Bluff. Online obituary at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
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STUTTGART - Harold Leon Goetz, 90, of Stuttgart died Saturday, March 9, 2013. He was born Nov. 13, 1922, in Stuttgart to Carl and Ena Frey Goetz.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Goetz; and brother-in-law, Lloyd Snotzmeier.
Survivors are his wife of 65 years, Mae Ree Harris Goetz; their son and his wife, Randy and Becky Elslander Goetz of Stuttgart; and two sisters, Ruth Goetz Snotzmeier of Stuttgart and Phyllis Goetz Wittman and husband Max of Hot Springs. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Becky Harris of Conway and June (Ray) Wilson of Mesa, Ariz.; brothersin-law, John Joe (Karen) Harris of Sun City, Ariz. and Doug Gardner of Hawaii; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graduate of Stuttgart High School, he was a member of Farm Bureau, Arkansas County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and charter member of Lodge Corner United Methodist Church.
Harold farmed for 56 years, retiring in 1996. When he was near retirement age, his son asked him what he was going to do and he said he was going to take up farming as a hobby. He farmed for another 12 years.
After retirement, Harold and Mae Ree enjoyed going to dances and made many new friends. They also enjoyed going to Farm Bureau conventions for many years.
Harold was active in Farm Bureau until his death and was always concerned for the wellbeing of the farming industry. He epitomized the tradition of the hard-working rice farmer to the fullest.
Harold was very caring, giving and patient. He didn’t miss a day going to Crestpark to be with his wife. He always did the best to take care of his family.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, March 11, at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Turpin Funeral Home with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart.
Memorials may be made to Lodge Corner United Methodist Church, C/O Sue Davis, 2015 Weidner, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160.
Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.
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STUTTGART - Juanita Loftis of Stuttgart died Friday March 8, 2013. She was 78 years old.
She is survived by a brother and his wife, Jackie and Evelyn Gentry of Hazen, Ark.; a sister, Margaret Rainey of Combine, Texas, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, P.O. Loftis; her parents, Kenneth and Purdie Gentry; three sisters, Irene Risner, Janie Williamson and Carolyn Gentry and two brothers, C.L. Leker and Sonny Gentry.
Graveside service will be held at Hamilton Cemetery in Carsile at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013.
Visitation will be at 1:30 p.m. before service. Arrangements are by Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England. To view obit online go to www.wilsonrobisonfhengland.com.
Out-of-state
COOLIDGE, Ariz. - Ms. Candyce Callahan Roberts, 61, passed away Jan. 30, 2013, in Coolidge, Ariz. She was born March 14, 1951, raised in Arkansas, and also lived in Texas and Tennessee.
Candyce was a wonderful person, a child of the Lord and a Christian non-denominational church member at large having just moved to Arizona.
She is survived by daughters, Bethany Johnson Grieves, Angelica Minshew Bradshaw; sons, Timothy Johnson, Joshua Minshew; brother, Craig Callahan; stepsister, Verna Stevens Walker; stepbrother, Leonard Stevens Jr.; significant other, Jerry Dixon; grandchildren, Daniel and David Grieves, Ashlyn, Shaye and Taylor Bradshaw, Austin and Jordan Minshew; niece, Sarah Callahan.
A graveside memorial will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March16, 2013, at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Highway 5 N., Alexander, Ark.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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INDEPENDENCE, Kan. - Edith Green, 100, of Independence, Kan., passed away March 7, 2013.
Services will be March 11, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Hoggard & Sons Chapel. Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Ark., is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation begins Sunday, March 10, at 5 p.m.
Guestbook: www.hoggardfuneralhome.com.
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MONROE, La. - Mrs. Mamie Lee Tumlison, 85, of Monroe, La., died Friday, March 8, 2013. Mrs. Tumlison was a native of Wisner, Louisiana; a resident of Monroe for a number of years and a former resident of Mabelvale and Hamburg, Ark.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Sardis United Methodist Church in Bauxite, Ark. She was an avid square dancer and loved traveling around the country camping.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, George E. Diamond in 1979 and James (Son) Tumlison in 2003 and her parents, Robert Miles and Johnnie McDaniel Barefield.
She is survived by four sons, Pat Diamond of Dallas, Texas, Bobby Diamond of Killeen, Texas, Rev. David Diamond of Baton Rouge, La. and Steve Diamond of Fort Worth, Texas; six brothers, J.B. Barefield of Jigger, La., Raymond Barefield of Troup, Texas, Carl Barefield and George Allen Barefield both of West Monroe, La., Russell Barefield of Bastrop, La., and Robert Barefield of Troup, Texas; four sisters, Emma Glasscock of Jonesboro, La., Lottie Corbin of Monroe, La., Betty Peterson of Jackson, La., and Lynn Newman of Monroe, La.; 10 grandchildren and 18 greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in the chapel of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home with Rev. David Diamond officiating.
Burial will be in Pinewood Memorial Park.
Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2407 Ferrand Street, Monroe, La. 71201-3248.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.joneshartshorn.com.
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AMARILLO, Texas - George “Douglas” Lewis, 89, professional baseball player of Amarillo, Texas, formerly of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully Thursday evening, March 7, 2013. He is survived by his only son, Douglas “Scott” Lewis and wife Linda of Austin, Texas.
Services are pending for a later date.
Arrangements and care are entrusted to Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
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