Obituaries

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 Jeanne McCain Duke of Jacksonville.

Ellis Glenn Horner Jr., 58, of Little Rock.

Julia Clark McCloyen, 95, of Little Rock.

Jim J. Moore II, 83, of Little Rock.

Frank “Hanson” Pratt, 60, of Little Rock.

Evonda Carol Randolph, 36, of Little Rock.

Betty Jane Stafford, 54, of Little Rock.

William Odell Tabor, 81, of Little Rock.

Seth “Skeeter” Ward, 60, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA Winnie Mable Howell, 89.

BAUXITE Woodrow W. Harrell, 78.

BENTON John A. Jones, 90.

BRYANT Rojelio “Jay” Sanchez Jr., 46.

CAMDEN Patsy Reather Fultz, 86.

Willie Leotis Scott, 94.

CLARKSVILLE Jerry Don Martin, 64.

CLINTON Isabel Martha Davis, 81.

CONWAY Wanda Faye Fields, 67.

DeWITT Earlie Mae Jackson.

Yolanda Kennedy, 59.

DRASCO Melvin Andrew Poole, 80.

DUMAS Kenneth Gilley, 65.

FAYETTEVILLE Henrietta K. Holcomb, 91.

FORREST CITY Frank Cochran Jr., 85.

Fred Carneal Paige.

HARRISON Wilma Inez Martin, 88.

HOPE Doyle Hughes Dunn, 79.

Bobby Neal “Bob” Henderson, 72. JONESBORO Bobby Gage Bennett, 78.

LEOLA Louise Carter, 62.

LONOKE Gloria Lee Gardner, 80.

MAGNOLIA Obera Warren, 85.

MALVERN Rickie Allen Foster, 60.

MARIANNA Genevia Brown, 87.

MAYFLOWER Franklin D. Harrell, 76.

McGEHEE Judith Leota Azlin, 64.

MONTICELLO Willie Mae Daniels Harris, 88.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Kenneth Murry Brewer, 65.

NAYLOR Greg Dee Holland, 50.

PINE BLUFF Linda Alexander, 55.

Verline McCraney, 71.

Kimberly Miles, 41.

Virgil Lee “Tank” Riley, 65.

Caldonia W. Rogers, 81.

James Sanders, 68.

Bendrell Maurkice Urquhart, 24.

RUSSELLVILLE Raymond O. Duesterbeck, 88.

STUTTGART Kenzell Jamarl Hobbs, 18.

Ny’Karis Shakeem Loudermilk, 1. Ruth Lestine “Money” Hill Terry, 63.

TICHNOR Vogene Connor, 87.

UMPIRE Evelyn Vaught Baber, 86.

WILSON Randall J. Williams, 50.

OUT-OF-STATE PENSACOLA, Fla.

Maryen Carter Rogers, 78.

Pulaski County

JEANNE MCCAIN DUKE died April 20, 2013, while in hospice care at St. Vincent’s Infirmary Medical Center. The daughter of the late George Edward and Lucille Stanphill McCain, Jeanne was a resident of Jacksonville, Arkansas for most of her life. A graduate of Jacksonville High School, before her retirement, she was a dedicated employee of the Arkansas Power and Light Company (now Entergy) where her work family and the customers they served were extremely important to her. An avid reader, she will be remembered as a gifted storyteller.

She is survived by her brother, George Edward McCain (Bud), with whom she made her home, her son, Franklin L. Duke and her daughter, Kathleen Duke Ross and her husband Harris E. Ross, their daughter Caroline Ross-Wojcik, her husband David Wojcik and the child they expect in the fall, many extended family members and friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home& Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Interment will be private at a later date.

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ELLIS GLENN HORNER JR., 58, of Little Rock, died March 10, at home. Survivors, mother; sister; brother; uncle. Memorial services will be Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 4 p.m. in Dogwood Mausoleum, Blytheville. Cobb Funeral Home, Blytheville, Ark. is in charge of local arrangements.

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Mrs. JULIA CLARK MCCLOYEN, 95, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. She was born in Natchez, Miss. to the late Robert Clark, Sr. and Polly (Scott) Clark.

Survivors include sons, Henry McCloyen, Ellex McCloyen both of Lake Village; daughter, Beatrice McCloyen of Little Rock; Godson, DeForest V. Robinson; six grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren, 11 great-greatgrandchildren.

Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at St. Peter A.M.E. Church in Lake Village by Rev. Debra Cooper. Burial will be in New Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Visitation will be Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Apostolic Church in North Little Rock. The family will be at 1711 North Lake Shore Drive, Lake Village. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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Dr. JIM J. MOORE II age 83 of Little Rock, went to be with theLord April 30, 2013. He was born October 23, 1929 in Fort Smith, Ark. to Jim and Inez Moore.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Debbie, two sons; JimMoore III and his wife Pat, of Panama City Beach, Fla., Scott Moore, of Blytheville, Ark., two daughters; Maggie Jones and her husband Tommy of Little Rock, Ark., Jessica Moore of Little Rock, Ark., one granddaughter, Kathryn Claire Jones, nephew John Lindquist and great-nephew, Joseph Lindquist. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Jane Moore, his son Richard Patrick Moore and a sister Emma James Lindquist.

Dr. Moore attended the University of Arkansas Fayetteville, and medical school at UAMS graduating in 1955. He completed his neurosurgical training at Baylor University Houston. Dr. Moore was in the Navy and practiced at Portsmouth Naval Hospital Virginia. He practiced neurosurgery at St. Vincent Medical Infirmary Medical Center for over 40 years and was past chief of staff. He was a past Associate Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery at UAMS.

A Catholic and a retired, talented neurosurgeon, Jim was practical yet fanciful, hardheaded and tough-talking yet warm- hearted and a very sweet, brilliant man who dearly loved his family.

He was well armed with and arsenal of witty anecdotes and jokes, perhaps in English, German, Latin or Arabic (offcolor or otherwise) and was more than happy to share them often. “Have you heard the one about…? And whether you had or hadn’t was not the point; you were just about to hear.

Some of his passions included, but were hardly limited to, firearms, coins, bonsai trees, Mediterranean food, Star Trek, knife-sharpening, and his (or anyone else’s) dogs. “Just scratch them right there, below the neck and slightly above the chest. That’s the one place a dog can’t quite reach. They’ll love you for it.”

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2013 with Rosary at 7 p.m., in the Chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, 1003 N. Tyler Street, Little Rock, Ark. With burial to follow at Griffin Legget Rest Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark.. 72210. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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FRANK “HANSON” PRATT, of Little Rock, passed away on May 1, 2013, after fighting a strong battle with cancer. Hanson was born on October 22, 1952, at the old St. Vincent Hospital. He graduated from Hall High and received a scholarship to Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma. He had served as State President of the Arkansas Christian Youth Fellowship. He continued his education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Hanson is survived by his parents, Frank and Peggy Pratt, sister Kim Syler (Mark), nieces Ashley Hilliard (Don) and Shannon Henry, and great nephew, Matthew Daniel Henry. Other survivors include his uncle, Bill J. Hanson, cousins, Holly Hanson, Jeff Hanson (Shelley) and their children, Savannah, Jackson, Sully and Luke, and too many supporters, good friends to mention. They know who they are, and we know, also.

Family will receive friends at a reception at 12 noon Friday, May 3, 2013 at First Christian Church, 1500 North Mississippi. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., with Reverend Kevin Robbins officiating. Interment will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church Pre-School 1500 NorthMississippi, Little Rock, Ark. 72207 or American Cancer Society, 901 North University Ave., Little Rock, Arkansas 72207. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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EVONDA CAROL RANDOLPH of Little Rock, born October 1, 1976passed April 29, 2013. She is survived by two sons; Devonte Johnson and Shadrick Bridges, one daughter; Destiny Humphrey, parents; Sylvester andMarie Randolph, two brothers, three sisters, a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, May 3, 2013, 1-6 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Funeral Service Saturday, May 4, 2013, 11 a.m. St. John Baptist Church, 2100 Madison St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th St., LR, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323.

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BETTY JANE STAFFORD, 54, of Little Rock, born August 29, 1958, in San Francisco, California, to parents, Harold Felton and Opal Felton, went to be with our Lord April 27, 2013. Preceded in death by parents; brothers Frank, Douglas and Theodore Felton; and sister Elsie Cook. Betty is survived by children Abigail Stafford (Billy), Naomi Stafford, and John Stafford; grandchild Lily Fausett; siblings Carl Felton (Carolyn), Princeton Felton, Dorothy Gardner (Clifford), Robert Felton (Rosie), Rachel Sykes, Frances Owens (Jerry), James Felton (Cathy) and Faye Felton. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and a much loved sister until we meet again in Heaven. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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WILLIAM ODELL TABOR, age 81, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood with Bro. Bobby Lock officiating. Visitation will be Friday, 6-8 p.m. Interment will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery. Guest registry is at www.davissmith.com.

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SETH “SKEETER” WARD II,born April 20, 1953, in Irving, Texas, died in his home in Little Rock on May 1, 2013. A lifelong tinkerer, Skeeter’s mechanical ingenuity was boundless. There wasnothing he couldn’t repair or otherwise “improve,” sometimes to his wife’s great dismay. He patented numerous inventions, most notably the world’s first solar powered parking meter. Lesser known inventions include custom can lights, eyeglass holders and one-of-a-kind gardening items.

The son of a World War II fighter pilot, Ward was also an accomplished aviator. Always modest, he nicknamed himself “Sky King.” Despite close encounters with thunderstorms, lost engines, and other airborne peril, he always brought his passengers home safely, albeit terrified on occasion.

Skeeter adored animals. He grew up with dogs, horses, goats, lizards, and even a monkey he ordered from the back of a magazine. Whether “donating” a channel catfish to his in-laws koi pond, or bestowing hermit crabs on his grandson for a birthday gift, he was always eager to share his love of animals. Note to the Dallas drive through zoo: sorry about the missing feed bucket; he accidentally fed it to a hippo.

Skeeter’s owned and operated the Russellville-based parking meter company POM, Inc. since 1980. He made the commute from Little Rock by air for many years, logging over 5,000 take offs and landings in the process. He was loved by his employees and often returned their love with carefully orchestrated practical jokes.

More than anything, Skeeter loved his family, especially his high school sweetheart and wife of 38 years, Anne Balch Ward. Skeeter joined the Cathedral of Saint Andrew after converting to Catholicism in 1991.

He is survived by his wife, his two sons, Seth Ward III and wife, Kelly; James Phillip Ward and wife, Allison; and his daughter, Katharine Ward Hargis and husband, Aaron; along with three grandchildren, Phillip Ward, Seth Ward IV and Olivia Ward. He was also survived by his two sisters, Sally W. Smith and Suzanna Hubbell.

A visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Friday, May 3, from 5-7 p.m. A graveside service will follow at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be madeto the Cathedral of St. Andrew Renovation Fund or the Humane Society of Pulaski County. They also ask that you tell your wives, husbands, sons and daughters how much you love them and what they mean to you. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Winnie Mable Howell, age 89, of Arkadelphia died Tuesday April 30, 2013. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Sign online guestbook at ruggleswilcox.com.

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BAUXITE - Woodrow W. Harrell, age 78, passed awayon Thursday May 2, 2013. He was born June 6, 1934 in Cato, Arkansas. Woodrow was a retired Truck Driver and a member of Sardis United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Alice Hackler Harrell, brother, Roland Harrell, two sisters, Vivinell Turner, and Elmus L. Barnard.

Survivors include sister, Ola Speer, Sardis; Nieces and nephews, Marvin Barnard, Arthur B. Barnard, Howard J. Winkler, Jimmy C. Winkler, Lester Harrell, Alice Weeks, Denver Barnard, Catherine Hobby, Charlotte Burguss, Anna Fay Yarberry, Pat Wilson, and Cindy Cope, and special friend, Maelyn Pennington.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ashby’s. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Sardis United Methodist Church, with burial at McPherson Cemetery. Minister will be Rev. Stephen Dickinson. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - John A. Jones, 90, Benton, died May 1, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betty Jones, daughter, Susan Keller. Survivors, three sons, three daughters, one brother and two sisters. Cremation was through Ashby’s. Memorial services will be held later in Utah. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BRYANT - Rojelio “Jay” Sanchez, Jr. left this life fartoo soon on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Jay was born on June 24, 1966 in Lubbock, Texas, the first child of Rogelio and Thea Sanchez. The family moved to Little Rock in 1979 andJay graduated from McClellan High School in 1984. Jay worked for Vestcom International since 1989.

Jay is survived by his beloved son, Austin Reed Sanchez and Austin’s mother, Donna Terry Sanchez of Bryant; his mother, Thea Sanchez of Mabelvale; his brother and sister-in-law, Tracy and Angela Sanchez of Little Rock; his grandmother, Bertha Sanchez of Lubbock, Texas; his dear Aunt Stella Sanchez of Lubbock; his uncles, Robert Gibson of Henderson, Kentucky; Fred Gibson and wife, Julie of Fort Worth, Texas; Mark Burkhart of Lubbock, Texas and Ed Burkhart and wife, Eiby of Clarksville, Tennessee; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Jay’s friends were more numerous than his family because he truly knew how to be a friend.

Jay was preceded in death by his father, Rojelio “Roy” Sanchez; his uncles, Rosendo Sanchez of Lubbock, Texas and George Gibson of Hopkinsville, Kentucky and his Aunt Hilaria Sanchez of Mathis, Texas; as well as his paternal grandfather, Jose Sanchez and his maternal grandfather, Robert Gibson of Lubbock, Texas and maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Burkhart of Clarksville, Tennessee. Jay’s family and friends loved him so much and will miss him terribly.

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CAMDEN - Rev. Willie Leotis Scott was born on October 22, 1918, to the late Lee and Francis Scott in Portland, Arkansas. He departed this life on April 29, 2013 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado, Arkansas.

He is survived by three sons, Leotis Juan Scott (Chace), Bishop E. Keith Richardson, and Anthony Richardson (Faye), Camden, Arkansas; five daughters Derica Scott, Bryant, Arkansas, Patricia Wesley, Sherwood, Arkansas, Kathleen May, Alfreta Richardson, Dallas, Texas and Michelle Richardson, Camden, Arkansas; brother, Miles Henderson, Little Rock, Arkansas, 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. A host of necies, nephews, and many friends.

Homegoing celebration will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the New St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church in Camden, Arkansas. Arrangement entrusted to Reddick Funeral Home.

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CLINTON - Isabel Martha Davis, 81, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Visitation 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2013 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at New Life Apostolic Church, Clinton, Arkansas. Burial Rocky Hill Cemetery. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Wanda Fields, 67, of Conway, died on March 25, 2013. Born on March 18, 1946 in Barwick, Ga., to the late Glen and Marie Matlock. She is survived by two sons, Kevin Fields (Rena McInturff) and Kyle Fields (Bill Oakley); threegrandchildren, Sydney Fields, Lindsey and Ashley Metlon; sister, Glenda Sizemore (Jim); brother, Buddy Matlock (June). A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.

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DeWITT - Earlie Mae Jackson of DeWitt died April 27, 2013, in Dolton, Illinois. Funeral will be Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. at Branch Baptist Church in Turner. Burial in Branch Cemetery by McKinzie Funeral Home.

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DeWITT - Yolanda Kennedy, 59, of DeWitt, formerly of Kansas City, Mo., died April 26, 2013. Funeral will be Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Gillett by McKinzie Funeral Home.

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DRASCO - Melvin Andrew Poole, 80, passed away Wednesday. A builder and a Baptist. Survivors: daughter, Sharon Clements, Holland, Mich.; son, Ron Poole (Sue) Zeeland, Mich.; sister, Barbara Brewer, Greers Ferry; friend Gereta Gibbs; grandchildren Jason, Daniel, Scott Clements, Kylea Mason, Kyle Poole; great-grandchild, Ian Poole. Visitation: 1 p.m. Saturday. Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Family Funeral Chapel, Heber Springs. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800 with Leon Barnes officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.

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CAMDEN - Patsy Reather Fultz, 86, passed away on April 13, 2013 in Bedford, Texas. Graveside services 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Greenwood Cemetery in Camden. Proctor Funeral Home of Camden is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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DUMAS - Kenneth Gilley, 65, Dumas, Arkansas, passed away May 1. Kenneth was born May 12, 1947. Visitation held 12 noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, with services following at 2 p.m., May 4, 2013, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.

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FAYETTEVILLE - Henrietta K. Holcomb, age 91, longtimeFayetteville educator, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born in Springdale, Arkansas, on October 17, 1921,daughter of Wilson Whitaker and Lydia (Reed) Kimbrough. Henrietta graduated as salutatorian of the Springdale High School Class of 1938. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas. After attending the University of Illinois, Urbana School of Library Science, Henrietta moved to Washington, D.C., accepted a job in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, followed by several years in the Office of Budget and Finance and the Office of the President, Bureau of the Budget. On April 20, 1946, she married Herbert. G. Holcomb at the Clarendon Baptist Church in Arlington, Va. After Herbert completed his United States Navy tour, they returned home to Northwest Arkansas, where Henrietta completed a Masters of Science in Education degree at the University of Arkansas and post-graduate courses for teaching and administrative certifications in public education in the state of Arkansas.

After the birth of her three children, Henrietta entered the teaching profession. Henrietta first taught elementary students at Stony Point, part of the Springdale school system. After five years she transferred to the Fayetteville Public Schools, spending another 29 years as a teacher at Bates Elementary, teacher and principal at Leverett Elementary, districtwide coordinator of elementary schools, and finally as assistant superintendent of elementary curriculum and personnel. She was a leader in establishing the first kindergartens in Arkansas public schools in 1969. She remained in that role until her retirement in 1986. In 1995, the Fayetteville Board of Education named a new elementary school on Salem Road in honor of Henrietta K. Holcomb in recognition of her outstanding achievements and service to the district.

Henrietta participated in many professional organizations: as member and officer of the Springdale Education Association; the Fayetteville Education Association; and the Washington County Arkansas Education Association. In 1974 she was elected the President of the Arkansas Education Association, and later served as the Past-President delegate to the World Assembly of the World Conference of Organizations of the Teaching Profession in Singapore. Henrietta also held memberships and offices in Delta Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Kappa, the National Council of Staff Development, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum and Development, and Arkansans for Gifted and Talented.

Henrietta was known as a strong advocate for public school classroom teachers, and worked tirelessly in their behalf. She served as a visiting team member for the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education Certification at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and as a member of the Elementary School Council of the Arkansas Department of Education, the Arkansas Advisory Council of Public Education and Secondary Education, and the Arkansas Advisory Council on Teacher Education and Certification. At various times she assisted as team member of North Central Association Accrediting Visits to Arkansas elementary schools in Bentonville, Rogers, Ft. Smith, Springdale, and Arkadelphia. She coordinated the North Central Association Accreditation selfstudies and team visits for all the Fayetteville elementary schools in 1980 and 1986. She served as chair or co-chair for a team of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to evaluatefour elementary Department of Defense Dependents Schools in the Germany Region.

Henrietta received a number of honors for her contributions to public education and public service. In 1976, Henrietta was awarded an Outstanding Educator’s “Salute” by the Fayetteville Business and Professional Women’s Club of Fayetteville; she was presented the Outstanding Educator Award by the University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa in 1986; in 1987 she received a Human and Civil Rights Special Award from the Arkansas Education Association; and in 1990 the Fayetteville Education Association presented her an award for Excellence in Education. Henrietta was admitted to the Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Hall of Honor in 2006. The Washington County Historical Society recognized Henriettaas a Distinguished Citizen in 2008. Henrietta was honored for her public service at the 2011 Washington County Women in History Month Banquet.

After retiring from Fayetteville Public Schools in 1986, Henrietta authored and published a history of Rolling Hills Baptist Church, where she served as Minister of Education 1986-1992, in addition to her roles through the years as Sunday school teacher and deacon. Henrietta pursued her interest in genealogical research, developing an extensive collection of ancestral family records, some of which were incorporated into a book her husband wrote and published about the pioneer Holcomb family. She transcribed her father’s journal from his handwritten daily log that was kept throughout his life. A current exhibit at Shiloh Museum in Springdale honoring her maternal grandparents, the pioneer Reed family, is based upon her family records. Henrietta served as a volunteer reviewer and author for the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture project. She was a member and officer in the Bryan Pendleton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonists.

Henrietta was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Gordon Holcomb; son, John Gordon Holcomb; brothers Wilson W. Kimbrough, Jr. and James R. Kimbrough; sister Lillian Frances Jones; son-in-law Wayne L. Heiliger; and grandson Aidan W. Robinson.

Henrietta is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Jo Heiliger and her companion Jim Dailey; Margaret Ann Holcomb and her husband Richard Pruiksma. She is also survived by family members Carol Van Scyoc and Walter Robinson; and Ardy and Rushna Sidhwa. Other survivors include grandchildren Lance Heiliger and his wife Michelle; Mark Heiliger and his wife Stephanie; Frank, Emma and Rose HolcombPruiksma; Joseph Holcomb, Jade (Holcomb) Cameron and her husband Anthony Cameron, and Amy Robinson; and greatgrandchildren Jesse, Savannah and Amanda Mobley, Luke Wayne Heiliger, Aaron Zane Heiliger, Belle Elizabeth Heiliger, and Jesyanne Pruiksma Rickerson; sisters-in-law Aileen Kimbrough and Terry Kimbrough; brotherin-law, Robert S. Holcomb; and many cousins, nieces and nephews and their families. The family appreciates the work done by Senior Helpers who provided comfort and care throughout her last year.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013, 10 a.m. at the Rolling Hills Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a reception following the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Online guest book www.luginbuel.com.

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FORREST CITY - Frank Cochran Jr. was born August 18, 1927. On April 29, 2013, he passed. He leaves to cherish his memory: three daughters, three sons, 19 grandchildren, 44 greatgrandchildren, 11 great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Lindauer Road Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Casteel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. with a family gathering from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2011, at Scott Street Church of Christ. Visit the online registry at www.kicnaidfuneralservices.com.

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FORREST CITY - Fred Carneal Paige of Forrest City, Arkansas, died Monday, April 29, at his home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4th, at Salem Baptist Church, 105 Haven Street, Forrest City, Arkansas. Interment will be at Forrest Park Cemetery, Forrest City, Ark. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at Clay Funeral Home, 116 N. Water St., Forrest City, and Memorial Service at Christ Episcopal Church, Friday, May 3rd, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., 1120 S. Ophelia St., Forrest City and Saturday, one hour prior to the funeral service (10 a.m. until 11 a.m.) at Salem Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at clayfuneralhomeinc.com.

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HOPE - Funeral service for Mr. Doyle Hughes Dunn, age 79, of Hope, will be 2 p.m., Friday, May 3, at the First United Methodist Church of Hope, Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. Arrangements by Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOPE - Service for Mr. Bobby Neal “Bob” Henderson, 72, of Hope, 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, A Place of Meeting Church, Perrytown, Arkansas, Bro. Nathaniel Crane officiating, burial Huckabee Cemetery, Hope. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, Brazzel/Oakcrest, Hope. Arrangements Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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JONESBORO - Bobby Gage Bennett, a Jonesboro native,passed away on Wednesday May 1, 2013. He was born August 1934 in Jonesboro, where he spent most of his life. He served our country in the United States AirForce and he then attended and graduated from Arkansas State College. Bob was a successful businessman and real estate broker for many years. As a young man, he attended Fisher Street Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School and served on the deacon body. Additionally, he was active in local politics and served as a Jonesboro alderman. He was later appointed by then Gov. Bill Clinton to serve as a commissioner on the Arkansas Parks and Tourism Commission.

He was preceded in death by his wife of many years, Donna Sue Bennett; his grandson Sam Patterson of Little Rock; his parents, Hinson and Ophelia Bennett; and his brother, Ron G. Bennett, also of Jonesboro. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Debbie Bennett of Little Rock; his daughter, Bobbi Dawn Patterson of Little Rock; his sister Nina Parker of Jonesboro; and his sister Phyllis Olson of Pinehurst, N.C. Other survivors include his mother-in-law, Marion “Crick” Keith of Leachville, Ark., and six grandsons, Joshua Bennett, Kyle Bennett, Alex Bennett, Zachary Bennett, Bennett Patterson and George Patterson.

There will be a graveside service at the Herman Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday May 4, 2013, at 11 a.m. Online website: www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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LEOLA - Louise Carter, 62, of Leola, Ark., died Wednesday. Survivors: husband, Luther; son, Brian: five brothers; two grandchildren; one greatgrandchild. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, Faith Assembly of God Church in Leola. Burial: Taylor Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan. (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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LONOKE - Gloria Lee Gardner passed away April 27, 2013. She was born May 22, 1932, in Eudora, Ark., to Martha Lee Criss and Phillip Williams.

Survivors include a daughter, Josie Lee Cooney, and husband Andrew of Jacksonville and a son, Walter James Gardner, and his wife, Kay, of Little Rock; grandson, Josedech Cooney of North Little Rock; siblings, Ray Williams of Milwaukee, Wis., Aaron Seawood and Odessia Foreman, both of Belton, Mo. She was an active longtime member of St. Paul Baptist Church.

Viewing will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 6 at St. Paul Baptist Church with committal services 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7 at Little Rock National Cemetery. Online guestbook, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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MAGNOLIA - Mrs. Obera Warren of Magnolia, Ark., formerly of Hope, Ark., died May 1, 2013. Visitation, Friday, May 3, 2013, between 6-8 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Graveside service at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 10 a.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Hope, Ark., under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home.

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MALVERN - Rickie Allen Foster, 60, of Malvern passed away May 1, 2013. Visitation: Friday May 3, 2013, 6 until 8 p.m. Atkinson Chapel. Funeral services: Saturday May 4, 2013, 10 a.m. Atkinson Chapel. Following the service, he will be cremated. Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark. Guest register: www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MARIANNA - Genevia Brown, 87, of Marianna died April 26, 2013, in Tucson, Ariz. Survived by husband, two children, three grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren, three siblings. Visitation was May 2, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna. A graveside service 10 a.m. Friday at Marianna Memorial Park.

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MAYFLOWER - Franklin D. Harrell, 76, of Mayflower lefton Wednesday, May 1, 2013, to make a garden in Heaven. He was born on Jan. 30, 1937, to the late Horace M. and Ethel Gilletta Harrell, the seventh of 12 children. Frankie foughta good fight with cancer for 14 years until he succumbed at his home in Mayflower.

He moved to Mayflower, where he has lived his whole life, at the age of 12 to live with his second family -Ralph and Lillie Harrell - after the death of his mother. Frankie graduated from Mayflower High School in 1956, where he was an outstanding athlete in basketball, baseball and boxing. He was a winner of the Golden Glove award several times through his boxing career with Coach Bob Starr. Frankie attended Arkansas State Teachers College.

He loved anything outdoors and was a farmer from a young age until he retired and began working for Faulkner Co. Road Dept. in 1991. Frankie absolutely loved gardening and shared the fruits of his labor with his friends, family and neighbors. He was a grower of many things and loved working hand in hand with his daughter in the garden and farming with his son. Frankie was an avid hunter and fisherman and a member of the Round Here Hunting Club. His faith was very strong. Frankie was a member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Morgan. He also served as president of the School Board for a number of years and stayed active in his community.

He is survived by the light of his life, his wife of 52 years, Janice Raney Harrell; daughter, Nicki Reagan (Marlin); son, Frank Harrell Jr. both of Mayflower; two cherished granddaughters, Lacye Blake (Tracey) of England, Raney Reagan of Mayflower; his precious great-grandson; DallasBlake of England; three sisters, Freeda Simpson, Eva Harrell and Martha Jane Whitely; seven brothers, Walker Harrell, Leo Harrell, David Harrell, Bobby Harrell, Billy Harrell, Royce Harrell and brother-in-law, Jim Raney; and too many in-laws, out-laws, nieces and nephews to mention. Frankie is also preceded in death by his second family, Ralph and Lilly Harrell; two sisters, Kathryn Harrison and Relma Louis Harrell; four brothers, Austin, Joe, Charles and Ronald Harrell; and one sister-in-law, Ann Harrell.

Funeral services will be held at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Ark., on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 3 p.m. with interment to follow at the Mayflower Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The online guestbook can be signed at www.rollerfuenralhomes.

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McGEHEE - Judith Leota Azlin, 64, of McGehee, Ark., died Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2013, at Victory Covenant Church in McGehee also 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. before funeral service Saturday, May 4, 2013, at church. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. Online guestbook: www.griffinculpepper.com.

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MONTICELLO - Willie Mae Daniels Harris, 88, of Monticello, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at her home in Monticello. Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday night. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Kenneth Murry Brewer, 65, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on May 1, 2013. He is survived by his wife Elaine, son, Blair, daughter, Kim, stepdaughter, Paige, brother, Robert. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Brewer’s home from 1-3 p.m. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NAYLOR - Greg Dee Holland, 50, of Naylor, Arkansas, born March 16, 1963, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Greg loved hunting, fishing and horses. He was preceded in death by father, Donel Dee Holland and grandparents. Greg is survived by mother, Barbara Ann Howard; sister, Beverly (Roger) Rackley, brother, Kenneth (Janet) Holland, sister Donna (Rick) Riddle, and brother Jason (Sarah) Howard. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Greg was very loved and will be missed greatly. A memorial service will be held at a later date. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Linda Alexander, 55, of Pine Bluff passed away on April 24, 2013. Her funeral serivice will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at New Salem Missionary Baptist church in Sherrill, Arkansas. Visitation will be today from 5-7 p.m. at Christian Way Funeral Home, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Verline McCraney, 71, of Pine Bluff passed away April 26, 2013. Her funeral service will be Saturday, May 4, 2013 at First Trinity COGIC in Pine Bluff, Ark. at 11 a.m. Visitation will be today from 6-8 p.m. at Christian Way Funeral Home in Pine Bluff, Ark.

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PINE BLUFF - Ms. Kimberly Miles, 41, of Pine Bluff passed way on April 30, 2013. Her funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Sherrill. Visitation will be today from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Christian Way Funeral Home in Pine Bluff.

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PINE BLUFF - Virgil Lee “Tank” Riley, 65, of Pine Bluff passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Pilgrim MBC by Rev. Kevin Crumpton. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Section of Graceland Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Funeral services for Caldonia W. Rogers, 81, of Pine Bluff, passed April 28, will be Sunday, 1 p.m., Family Time Church. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery. Services by Perry Funeral Home. Survivors sons; daughters; brothers; grandchildren; greatgrandchildren; nieces; nephews.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. James Sanders, 68, of Pine Bluff passed away Monday, April 29, 2013. Service will be at 2:30 p.m, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at First MBC in Ladd by Rev. Accie Reynolds Jr Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneral homeand mortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Bendrell Maurkice Urquhart, 24, of Pine Bluff passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Bethany Chapel MBC by Rev. Renice Davis. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Gardens by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Raymond O. Duesterbeck, 88, of Russellville, died Wednesday. Graveside funeral service with military honors by VFW Rogers-Rye Post #2283 will be 10 a.m. Saturday, in Rest Haven Memorial Park, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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STUTTGART - Kenzell Hobbs, 18, died April 25, 2013. Visitation will be Friday, May 3, 2013, 6-8 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 4, 2013, 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Service entrusted to Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160. ph (870) 672-7221, Al Allen-Owner.

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STUTTGART - Ny’Karis Shakeem Loudermilk, 1, ofStuttgart, passed away April 24, 2013, Visitation will be Friday, May 3, 2013, at Bible Believers House of Faith, 401 Tannebaum, Stuttgart, Ark., from 5-7 p.m.Funeral Service will be May 4, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the same location. Professional Services have been entrusted to C.D. Ross Funeral Home, 416 West 5th Street, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160, (870) 673-0416, “Where Families Are Our First Priority.”

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STUTTGART - Ruth Lestine “Money” Hill Terry, age 63,of Stuttgart, Ark., passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. Visitation will be May 3, 2013, at Allen Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 708 North Buerkle, Stuttgart, Ark .,from 5-7 p.m. Funeral Service will be May 4, 2013, at the Church at 3 p.m. Professional Services have been entrusted to C.D. Ross Funeral Home, 416 West 5th Street, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160, (870) 673-0416. “Where Families Are Our First Priority.”

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TICHNOR - Vogene Connor, 87, of Tichnor died May 1, 2013. He was born July 20, 1925, in Tichnor to August Vogene and Beatrice Eichler Connor. Vogene was a farmer and served in the Army during World War II. He was the Post Commander of the American Legion Post #158, board member of Arkansas County Extension Service, board of directors of Farm Bureau, member of Arkansas County Fair Board, 40 et 8, DeWitt Riding Club, and a former member of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association.

Vogene was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Earlene Fox Connor; and brother, Hugh Connor. He is survived by his daughters Earla Kay Dillion of Tichnor, Sis Connor of Pine Bluff, and Karen Mills of Crossett; grandchildren Darwin Dillion, Kelly Haney, Crystal Haney Gonzales, Chastin Mills, and Tammy Dillion Suitor; greatgrandchild Connor Dayton Mills; and brother Doug Connor of DeValls Bluff.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. May 3, 2013, at Essex Funeral Home Chapel with burial in DeWitt Cemetetry by Essex Funeral Home. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. May 2 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.

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UMPIRE - Evelyn Vaught Baber passed away on April 27, 2013, in Umpire at the age of 86. Graveside services will be Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Center Cemetery at Hartley with Brother John Henry Williams officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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WILSON - Randall J. Williams, 50, of Wilson, Arkansas, passed away on April 26, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, Ark. 72205 (NW Corner of I-630 and Barrow Rd), (501) 224-2200. Randall’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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PENSACOLA, Fla. - Maryen Carter Rogers, 78, formerly of Searcy, Arkansas passed away March 23, 2013 in Pensacola, Florida.

Born August 1, 1934 in Bastrop, Louisiana, she was the daughter of Robert and Kitty Carter.

She was married to George Kos Rogers who preceded her in death. She is survived by a sister, Sue Carter Tiffany, and a nephew Mark Corn and wife, Charlotte. Her step-children are Rosanne Rogers and George Rogers and wife, Sharon. Maryen leaves behinds a multitude of friends whose lives she touched. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

A service will be on May 4th at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Parish Episcopal Church in Searcy, Arkansas. Interment will be in Heber Springs, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials may be made to Orange Beach Public Library, P.O. Box 1649, Orange Beach, Alabama 36561, to celebrate Maryen’s lifetime love of books.