Obituaries

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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 Josephine Germany Elledge, 90, of Maumelle.

William (Bill) Hershfield, 88, of North Little Rock.

Dylan Matthew Johnston, 21, of North Little Rock.

Lenthoria “Lynn” Rider, 84, of Jacksonville.

Lyle Stafford, 86, of Maumelle.

Alma Vuanita Sudbery, 78, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ALEXANDER John Milo Alexander, 88.

BEE BRANCH John Robert Adams, 71.

BENTON Frank Paul Kret Jr., 66.

CALICO ROCK Essie Hudson Wells, 86.

CLARKSVILLE Jerry Dean Phillips, 57.

EL DORADO Edward T. Brown, 59.

GLENWOOD Annie Lee Pettiejohn, 83.

HAMBURG Noma Dean Thompson, 79.

HASKELL Barbara Atkinson, 65.

HICKORY RIDGE Letha Smith, 82.

HOT SPRINGS Linda Wright, 63.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Hatalie Bebe Anderson, 88.

Thomas Joseph Capizzi, 89.

LEOLA Anne Christian, 70.

McGEHEE William Gregory Hays, 49.

MOUNTAIN HOME Patricia “Patty” Ann Brannam, 75. NASHVILLE Neoma Murphy, 88.

PARIS Victor William “Vic” Bockstadter, 69.

PLEASANT PLAINS Dale Edward Staggs Sr., 68.

POUGHKEEPSIE Thirsie Imogene Bettis Norris, 94. SEARCY Allen V. Clowers, 73.

SPRING HILL Jemmie Lee Foster, 89.

WYNNE Walter Griffin Lawrence, 97.

OUT-OF-STATE MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Pearl Inez Frye, 95.

LEXINGTON, Okla.

Yvonne Poor Mannis, 55.

Pulaski County

JOSEPHINE GERMANY ELLEDGE, 90, passed away April16, 2013, at Park Place Care Center in Georgetown, Texas. She was born July 4, 1922, in Keevil, Ark., to Andrew and Anna Mae Donovan Germany. Josephine grew up in Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas.

Jo married Hardin Stewart Elledge (“Mickey”) in 1942 in North Little Rock, Ark. They were happily married for 46 years. Josephine was a member of St. Mary’s Church and Immaculate Conception Church in North Little Rock and later Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church in Little Rock. Josephine moved to Audubon Pointe in Maumelle after she retired. She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in North Little Rock (Marche), Ark. Josephine enjoyed playing cards with her friends, spending time with her family, walking around the lake and playing with her grandchildren.

Josephine was preceded in death by her spouse, Hardin Elledge; parents Andrew and Anna Mae Germany; brothers Thomas, William and Andrew Germany; sister Edna Bell Germany Cheatham; and son Michael Stewart Elledge.

Josephine is survived by her daughters, Judith Stewart of Greer, S.C., and Deborah (Dwayne) Brown of Round Rock, Texas; son Paul (Janet) Elledge of Roland, Ark.; sister Nadine Germany Durham of Ogden, Utah; grandchildren Teresa Moses, Angela Johnson, Michelle Capel, Christopher Elledge, Rachel Elledge, Rebecca Lambert, Forrest Wilson, Camille Wilson and Courtney Brown; great-grandchildren Brooks Johnson, Max Johnson, Sydney Capel, Sam Choate, Ainsley Choate, Emily Lambert and Locke Elledge; and her nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. May 6, 2013, at Little Rock National Cemetery Pavilion, 2523 Confederate Blvd., Little Rock, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org.

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WILLIAM (BILL) HERSHFIELD, 88, of North Little Rock passed away May 1, 2013. He is preceded in death by his first wife of 23 years, Sylvia; daughter Rhona(Ronnie) Schultz; and wife of 35 years, Gloria. He is survived by his children, Steve Hershfield and wife, Mary Jo, of Charlotte, N.C., Bruce Hershfield and wife, Vicki, of Brewster, N.Y .,and Susan Dillon and husband, Dave, of North Little Rock, Ark. Bill is also survived by grandchildren Michael, Brian, David, Kristin, Jennifer, Jessica, Stefanie and Sandi, and twelve great-grandchildren.

Bill was born March 1, 1925, in the Bronx, N.Y., to Edward and Harriet (Sturman) Hershfield. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Engineer Corps in Europe during World War II. He and his family lived in New York until 1975. After marrying Gloria in 1975, the couple made their home in many cities while they managed various La Quinta Inn locations. The Hershfields retired to a home on Bulls Shoals Lake in northern Arkansas in 1982. In 2005, the couple moved to North Little Rock to be closer to their daughter.

A memorial service for Bill will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home at 7724 Landers Road in North Little Rock, Ark. The online obituary, guestbook and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Hospice Foundation (www.arkansashospice.org).

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DYLAN MATTHEW JOHNSTON, 21, of North Little Rock left usThursday, May 2, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Alesia Duffy (Jay Paul); father, Terry Johnston (Sonja Jones); sister, Lauren Johnston; son, Matthew Hiram Johnston; hisloving fiancee, Natalie Lillibridge; grandmother, Inge Johnston; grandfather, Tommy Sewell, Sr. (Joanna); niece, Arabella Johnston; nephew, Aaden Johnston; great-grandmother, Ima Lillian Sewell; uncles Tommy Sewell Jr. (Tina), Bobby Johnston (Donna) and Bill Monk; aunts Linda Thomas (Bill) and Jannett Norton (Calvin); and many other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hal and Jeannie Smith and Bobby D. Johnston Sr.; great-grandparents Melvin E. and Ruby J. Brown, J. B. and Gladys Smith, and Harold M. Sewell; and his aunt, Patricia “Tish” J. Monk.

Dylan was best known for his huge heart. He was kind and giving and would give everything he owned for someone in need, even the shirt off his back. He always made people laugh and smile with his jokes and character impressions. He loved going out to the country and shooting guns and fishing with his dad. He loved his family and was a fierce defender of them all, especially his older sister. Even though he was younger, he played the big brother role. He stepped up and helped care for his Mimi and Mammaw in their final days. He was the fun uncle for Arabella and Aaden and for a time was their father figure.

He was an avid video gamer and always had the latest systems and games. He wanted to work toward a career in video game programming. Dylan brought out the best in all of us and he left us way too soon.

The light of his life was his newborn son, Matthew. Dylan was a “hands-on” father, the primary caregiver, the exception to the rule. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund for Dylan’s son, Matthew, has been set up at Bank of America.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grissard Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.Smith-FamilyCares.com.

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LENTHORIA “LYNN” RIDER, 84, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passedaway on Friday, April 26, 2013 in St. Louis, Mo. She was a devoted member of the St. Matthew Baptist Church in Scott, Arkansas and was active at the Jacksonville Senior Center.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Ronald L. Jones Funeral Chapels located at 2161 East Fair Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63107. Visitation will also be held at the funeral home on May 6, from 9-11 a.m. Interment will be at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2700 Sheridan Drive, St. Louis, Mo. To sign the online guestbook visit www.rljfuneralchapels.com.

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LYLE STAFFORD, of Maumelle, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was born in Memphis, Tenn. on July 30, 1926, and died May 1st at his home in Maumelle. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mr. & Mrs.Otis Lyle Stafford; a daughter Sharon; a son, Scott; a grandson Mark; and a great-grandson Noah. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Mary Ann; sons Tony (Jan); Bruce (Amy); Robert (Melinda); Mack (Amy); Mike (Tammy); and daughters Kathleen Branton (Nick) and Susan. He is the grandfather of 24 and the great-grandfather of nine. His grandchildren called him “Grumps.”

Lyle received his early education in Dumas, Arkansas, and was active in sports at Dumas High School, serving as captain and quarterback of the local football team. After high school graduation in 1944, he was drafted into the army and experienced combat in the Pacific in World War II. After the war was over, he served in the occupation forces in Japan. He received his Industrial Engineering education at Arkansas Tech, International Correspondence Schools, and Army Management Engineering Training Agency. He worked for the Department of Defense at Pine Bluff Arsenal in the Management Division, serving as Chief of Management Division, and retired after 41 years of service.

Before retirement, he earned a brown belt in Judo and competed with his sons nationally. After retirement, he started running for exercise and competition. In 1990, 1991, and 1992, he won the Arkansas Senior Olympics in the 100, 200, and 400 meter races in his age division. One of the happiest times of his life was running at Camp Robinson with all his family on Saturday mornings.

A member of Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church in Little Rock, he served as usherand Eucharistic Minister, was on the Parish Council and the RCIA Mystagogy Team. He also volunteered at Helping Hand and at the Attorney General’s Office after retirement.

Later in his life, he discovered an interest in writing, publishing two books, How to Play the Game: Little Known Facts About Football, and Back to Adam: A Pilgrimage Back in Time. He read the Holy Bible daily and loved to watch old war movies and sports events on the television as well as spend time with his large family. An avid Razorback football fan, all he wanted in life was to see another Razorback game. He was loved for his wry humor, his generosity, and his kindness to all.

A Rosary Service will be conducted at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, 1003 North Tyler St. in Little Rock, on Sunday, May 5 at 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Monday, May 6 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Holy Souls Church; entombment will be in the church columbarium. Memorials may be made to Helping Hand of Little Rock, Our Lady of the Holy Souls Music Ministry, or Arkansas Hospice. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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ALMA VUANITA SUDBERY, 78, of Little Rock, passed away May 1, 2013. Visitation will be Sunday, May 5 beginning at 2 p.m., followed by the service at 3 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 andBarrow Rd.). Interment will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park.

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

Arkansas

ALEXANDER - John Milo Alexander, 88, of Alexander died Thursday. Born November 11, 1924, in New York City to James and Catherine (Jackson) Alexander. Preceded in death by wife Marion and son-in-law Arthur Loring. Survived by children Louella Starks (M.T.), Diane Taylor (Wayne), Gilbert Jones and Alvia Loring; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; friend Danny Saberit; and special dog Tonka. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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BEE BRANCH - John Robert Adams, 71, of Bee Branch, Ark., passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Services for Mr. Adams will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Colony Church of Christ near Bee Branch. Please visit John’s online obituary at www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com or call (501) 887-9152 for more information.

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BENTON - Frank Paul Kret Jr., 66, of Benton passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was born September 14, 1946, in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Kret was a Vietnam Army Veteran and worked as a machinist. He was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Kret was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Ruby Kret; parents Frank Paul Kret Sr. and Mattie Wilson Kret; mother-in-law and father-in-law Mavis and J.C. Lawson; a sister, Frances Mack; and a brother, Charles Kret.

He is survived by his daughter, April Kret of Benton; a brother, George Kret of Cabot; two sisters, Martha Taylor and Diana Briseno, both of Bakersfield, Calif.; and one granddaughter, Keeleigh Hart of Benton.

Pallbearers will be David Lawson, Tony Lawson, Kevin Vincent, Justin Vincent, Joe Casey and Erik Havniear. Honorary pallbearers will be Corey Hill and Travis Hart.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at Ashby Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 6 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Sharon Cemetery. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CALICO ROCK - Essie Hudson Wells, 86, died May 1. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Calico Rock with Wayne Wood and Tom Campbell officiating. Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Locally survived by: Dean Hudson (brother).

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EL DORADO - Edward T. Brown, 59, of El Dorado passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at El Dorado Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hebron Cemetery in Summerfield, La., under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation was held Friday at Young’s. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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GLENWOOD - Annie Lee Pettiejohn, 83, of Glenwood died Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Mount Tabor Cemetery with Brother Sammy Cottrell officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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HAMBURG - Mrs. Noma Dean Thompson, 79, of Hamburg diedFriday, May 3, 2013, at the Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett. Mrs. Thompson was a native of Crossett and a lifelong resident of Hamburg. She was a bookkeeper forR. Thompson, and she was the owner of the Catfish Inn in Hamburg and Sterlington, La., for 20 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she was member of the United Methodist Women and taught Sunday school. She was also a member of the Ashley County Fair Board for a number of years.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Taylor, and her mother and step-father, Clara Bierbaum and Blackie Bebe.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robby Thompson; two sons, Gene Thompson and wife, Pat, and James Thompson and wife, Sherry, all of Hamburg; three grandchildren, Tyler and Hunter Thompson and Leann Coody and husband Caleb; special care giver Nancy Gray; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2013, in the Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Greg Comer officiating. Burial will be in the Hamburg Cemetery. Pallbearers are Steve Brooks, Shane Smith, Jon Bierbaum, Bill Cason, Richard Gwin and Tim Smith.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 202 S. Main, Hamburg, AR 71646, or to the North Main Baptist Church, 1100 North Main St., Hamburg, AR 71646. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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HASKELL - Barbara Atkinson, 65, of Haskell died Thursday. Survived by: son, Ronnie Atkinson; daughter, Margie Osborn; sisters Louise Whitley and Janice Couch; granddaughters Olivia Ann and Isabella Renee Osborn; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Ashby Funeral Home. Services: noon Monday, Family Church in Bryant. Burial: Mt. Harmony Cemetery.

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HICKORY RIDGE - Letha Smith, 82, of Hickory Ridge, Ark., died April 25, 2013. Survived by her son, James R. Smith Sr. of Sherwood, Ark.; two brothers, one nephew, two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Visitation is 12:30 to 1 p.m. Saturday at Hickory Ridge Methodist Church, with memorial services to follow. Burial in Lewis Cemetery. www.kernodlefh.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Linda Wright, 63, of Hot Springs died May 1,2013. She was born November 14, 1949, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to Samuel and Hazel Fite Wright. Linda was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was a lover of the arts. Shecherished her friends and family.

Preceded in death by her son, Curtis Wright; her beloved sister, Deborah Wright; her grandparents, aunts and uncles and extended family.

Survivors include parents Samuel and Hazel Wright of Hot Springs, Ark., several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2013, at First United Methodist Church, 1100 Central Ave., Hot Springs, Ark. Guest registry is at http:// www.carriganmemorial.com.

In lieu flowers, family requests that memorials be made to the Deborah Wright Fund for the Creative and Performing Arts at Haven United Methodist Church, 107 Burroughs St., Hot Springs, AR 71913.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services, 336 East Grand Ave., (501) 623-7664.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Hatalie Bebe Anderson, 88, of Hot Springs Village died Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Bebe was born November 20, 1924, to Phanor and Myrtle Wall in Shreveport, La. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 7 at Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines. Arrangements by Cedar-Vale Funeral Home. Guests may register at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Thomas Joseph Capizzi, of Hot Springs Village, died April 28, 2013, at the age of 89 of natural causes. Born in New Jersey on December 3, 1923. Per Tom’s wishes, no service or memorial will be held. Arrangements entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home. Guests may register atwww.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

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LEOLA - Anne Christian, 70, of Leola, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. There will be a visitation only on Sunday, May 5, 2013, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home. Anne’s wishes were to be cremated. Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark. Guest register: www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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McGEHEE - William Gregory Hays, 49, of McGehee, Ark., died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Ark. Greg was known as “Pop” to his grandchildren and “Coach” to everybody else. He loved to play with his grandchildren, be in church, hunting, fishing. He loved to be with family and friends at the race car track. He served 26 years in various capacities with the McGehee Baseball programs and was formerly active in youth activities at First Baptist Church of McGehee.

He was born to Helen Evon Hays Stallings and the late William Larry Hays on September 6, 1963, in Dermott, Ark. Greg is preceded in death by his father, grandfather G.W. Hays, grandparents Joe and Helen Crowder, and grandson Carson Carter Hays.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years Pam Henley Hays ofMcGehee, mother Helen Evon Hays Stallings (Jim) of Florence, four sons: William Joshua Hays (Melanie) of Pine Bluff, Jarrod Bryce Hays (Jamie) of Mt. Tabor, Jacob Brandon Hays (Whitney) of McGehee, Jordan Ross Hays of McGehee, brother Christopher Wayne Hays (Mae Margaret) of Dumas, grandmother Lorraine Hays, four grandchildren: Olivia Blair Hays, Jagger Bryce Hays, Hunter Bradley Hays and Addison Claire Hays.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in McGehee with Dr. Ed Balducci officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery.

The family request that memorials be made to McGehee City Baseball, P. O. Box 841 , McGehee, Ark. 71654. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. Online guestbook: www.griffinculpepper.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Patricia “Patty” A. Brannam, 75, of Mountain Home, died May 1, 2013. Survived by husband, William Brannam of the home, one son, Thomas Brannam. Funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church in Gassville, Arkansas. A visitation will be 12 noon til service time. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NASHVILLE - Graveside service for Mrs. Neoma Murphy, age 88, of Nashville, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope, Arkansas, Bro. Jimmy Dale officiating. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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PLEASANT PLAINS - Dale Edward Staggs, Sr., 68, died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Cheryl; son, D.J. Staggs; daughter, Mindy Helm; granddaughter, Emily Jackson; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews. Visitation: Saturday, 5-8 p.m. Funeral: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 2 p.m., New Bethel Baptist Church. Interment: Shady Grove Cemetery (Steward Addition). Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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POUGHKEEPSIE - Thirsie Imogene Bettis Norris was bornFebruary 8, 1919, in Salem, Arkansas, and later moved to Poughkeepsie, Arkansas, where she met and married the love of her life, Don Taylor Norris, to whom she was marriedfor 67 years. She lived most of her married life in Poughkeepsie, and Kokomo, Indiana. She passed from this life in a nursing home in Fordyce, Arkansas, and went to be with her Lord on May 1, 2013, at the age of 94.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Emma Bettis; her husband, Don Norris; one brother, William Leslie Bettis, and one granddaughter, Judy Suzanne Smead.

She is survived by one brother, Delbert Bettis of Poughkeepsie, Arkansas; one daughter, Sandra Smead and husband Ronald Smead, of Kingsland, Arkansas; one son, Nathan Norris and wife Kay Candlish Norris of Judsonia, Arkansas; grandchildren, DonisSmead and wife Missy, Deann Smead Smith and husband De-Wayne, Renee Smead McKelvin and husband Mike, Forrest (Captain) Smead and wife Jenny, Stephanie Norris Wade and husband Randy and Jonathan Norris and wife Terry; great-grandchildren, Rachelle Wade, Kyler Wade, Stephen Norris, David Norris, Cathrine Smead Phillips, Kreg Smead, Katelyn Smead, Curt Smead, Dayla Smith, Denver Smith, Dawsyn Smith, Mitchell McKelvin, Clayton McKelvin, Bradley McKelvin, Ross Smead and Case Smead; and one greatgreat-grandson, Riley Gatewood; and a host of other relatives and great friends.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was known as the historian of Sharp County, Arkansas. People from all over the United States called her to ask about their family trees. She loved to work in her flower beds and gardens, sew, crochet, and quilt. She was a member of Little Springs Missionary Baptist Church of Poughkeepsie, Arkansas, and faithfully attended as long as she was able.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Little Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas. Burial will follow in the Spotts Cemetery located at Poughkeepsie with arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 3, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel.

Pallbearers will be Donis Smead, DeWayne Smith, Mike McKelvin, Forrest (Captain) Smead, Randy Wade and Jonathan Norris.

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SEARCY - Allen V. Clowers, 73, of Searcy, died May 2, 2013. Viewing hours are 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2013 at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

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SPRING HILL - Graveside service for Mrs. Jemmie Lee Foster, age 89, of Spring Hill, will be 2 p.m., Saturday, May 4, at Holly Springs Cemetery in Spring Hill, Arkansas, Bro. Kenneth Bobo officiating. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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WYNNE - Walter Griffin Lawrence, 97, died May 2, 2013. Survivors include his wife Sue, two sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Funeral service is Sunday at 2 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment at Vanndale Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, 6-8 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. 870-238-9400, www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.

Out-of-state

LEXINGTON, Okla. - Yvonne Poor Mannis, 55, of Lexington, Okla., formerly of Almyra, died May 2, 2013. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at the General Assembly and Church of the First Born with burial in Almyra Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday, May 4, from 6-8 p.m.