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 Ruth Russell Andrews, 66, of North Little Rock.

Jack L. Avery of Little Rock.

William D. Campbell, 79, of Little Rock.

Julie Anne Douglas, 48, of Jacksonville.

Candace W. “Connie” Fowler, 90, of Little Rock.

William Henry Griffin Jr., 93, of Little Rock.

Jessie James Hunter, 79, of Little Rock.

Donald R. Lambert, 74, of Sherwood.

Samuel Hubert “Hubie” Mayes Jr., 81, of Little Rock.

Betty E. Osburn, 87, of Little Rock.

Diana Lea Rich, 55, of Mabelvale. Clyde Robert Robbins, 69, of Mabelvale.

Virginia Doris Robinett, 82, of North Little Rock.

Sarah Catherine Jenkins Ward, 84, of Little Rock.

Julia Kay “Judy” Parker Wood, 73, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA Avinell Roberts Tucker, 86.

ASH FLAT Ruby E. Matto, 93.

BATESVILLE Verl Dean Mitchell Debow, 83.

BLYTHEVILLE Nettie Iva Lee Haley, 73.

CLINTON Danny Wayne Pistole, 62.

CROSSETT Janice Carol Swan Marter, 75.

DOVER Thomas Dee “Dick” Munson, 85.

EAST END Cheryl Cook Lakin, 64.

EL DORADO Tommy Franklin Blagg Jr., 81.

Annette Summerville Cook, 71.

EVERTON Kenneth Loveland, 84.

GAMALIEL Doris Melchior, 82.

HARRISBURG Ottie May Minton, 96.

HASKELL Jeff Hixson, 43.

HEBER SPRINGS James E. “Jimmy” Green Jr., 91.

HOT SPRINGS Stephen A. Cooley, 60.

MAGNOLIA Paul Russell Jr., 86.

MENA Donie Lucille Baker, 86.

MOUNTAIN HOME Janice Lyle Millner, 86.

OLD HICKORY Ona Burris Magar, 97.

PINE BLUFF L. M. Lynch Jr., 84.

PRESCOTT Niles Thomas Stockton, 59.

PRIM Lee Roper, 91.

ROGERS Mary Jo Ferguson Norwood, 93.

RUSSELLVILLE Dee Austin, 71.

STEPHENS Wanda Lowry Pedron, 85.

WARD Harold Lynn Wilson, 74.

OUT-OF-STATE RENO, Nev.

Guy Carleton Blackwell, 76.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

Suzan Johnson Harris Blacksmith, 66.

RED OAK, Texas Frances Ann Meador Elliott, 72.

Pulaski County

RUTH RUSSELL ANDREWS, 66, of North Little Rock, passed awayFriday, May 10, 2013. She was born Dec. 16, 1946 in El Dorado, Ark., to the late Thomas Ardis and Quida Beatrice Teague Russell. Ruth attended El Dorado High School graduating in1964 and Hendrix College graduating in 1968. She worked for the Girl Scouts training leaders and was the leader of Troop 445. Ruth loved quilting, gardening and her dogs, Maggie and Cotton. She loved going to the beach and picking up shells.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jerry Andrews; son, Jon Andrews (Kara) of Cabot; daughter, Stacia Palmer (Kevin) of Monticello; sister, Ann Huffman (Jerry) of El Dorado; brother, Larry Teague (Mary) of Williamsburg, Va.; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel, a Smith Family Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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JACK L. AVERY, beloved Husband, Dad, Ole Man, Pepaw, (a special man of many names), passed away on May 10, 2013 after a short illness. He graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1956; was one of “ Wilson’s Tigers.” In 1957, he married his high school sweetheart. They would have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary in July.

He is survived by his wife, Neta June Wade Avery; sons, Brett Avery (Debby) of Sherwood and Bart Avery (Connie) of Little Rock; grandchildren, Jeremy Avery (Kayla) of Maumelle, Brittany Fulmer (Billy) of Greenbrierand Drake Avery of Little Rock; and one great-granddaughter, Hayley Avery of Maumelle. Also surviving are his mother, Mavis White of Bryant; two sisters, Billie Smith (Greg) of Little Rock and Ava Robertson (David) of Bryant; one brother, Gary Burris of Florida; and his mother-in-law, Pearl Wade of Little Rock.

Jack retired from ABF in 1995 at the age of 57 following 36 years of service. He was a member of the Teamsters Retirees. He was of the Baptist faith. Jack was a volunteer blood donor to the American Red Cross, donating over five gallons of blood, and in the last year, received most of it back.

He was a member of many organizations, including FOE #60 and was past Master of Adoniram Lodge #288. He received the Pillars of Solomon award for outstanding service. He was a member of the Rainbow Board and proud recipient of the DeMolay Court of Honor. He was a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason, KCCH and a member of the Bendemeer Grotto. Until 2012, he was a member of Scimitar Shrine Temple, and over several years, belonged to many units, including the Oriental Band, Square Dancers, Roadster Patrol and the Ritualistic Divan. He was also a member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court 12.

A special thank you is given to all at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock for their love and care.

Visitation will be Monday, May 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct.(NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Tuesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Mark Evans. A Masonic graveside service will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Adoniram Lodge #288, P.O. Box 1, Mabelvale, Ark. 72103.

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

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WILLIAM D. CAMPBELL, 79, of Little Rock passed away Friday,May 10, 2013. He was born May 18, 1933 in Pine Bluff, Ark., to the late John Campbell and Miriam Moore Campbell. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Campbell.

He is survived by a niece, Jean Deniston of Memphis, Tenn., and his best friend, Jonathan Webb of Little Rock and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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JULIE ANNE DOUGLAS, age 48, of Jacksonville, passed away May 8, 2013 in Jacksonville.

Visitation Monday, May 13, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Services 1 p.m., May 14, 2013, First Baptist Church, Ward, Arkansas.

To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, (501) 941-7888.

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CANDACE “CONNIE” W. FOWLER passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 after a brief illness. She died peacefully surrounded by her family.

Connie was born on Oct. 18, 1922 in Des Moines, Iowa, to JayWise and Barbara Broad.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday May 14, 2013 in Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr., with a visitation from 5:30 to 7 p.m. onMonday May 13, 2013 at Ruebel Funeral Home. We invite you to dress brightly and join us to celebrate Connie’s life. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Life Quest or the Audubon Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneral home.com.

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WILLIAM HENRY GRIFFIN, JR, 93, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

Funeral services will be Monday, May 13 at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 723 Center St., Little Rock, followed by interment with Military Honors at Oakland Cemetery in Little Rock.

Visitation will be today, Sunday, May 12 from 2-4 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.

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

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JESSIE JAMES HUNTER, 79 of Little Rock departed this life May 9, 2013.

He is preceded in death by father, Willie Hunter; mother, Lula McKinney; sisters, Juraline Paige, Lueverna Macklin, Shirley Jones and Mapel Dale; brother, Leon Paige Jr.

Survived by wife, Icerine Hunter; children, Jerry (Alicia) Strickland, Jessie J. Hunter Jr., Michael Hunter, Tommy Hunter and Christopher Strickland, Little Rock, Ark., Connie Strickland, Grand Prairie, Texas, Donna Hunter, Fort Worth, Texas, Larry (Genise) Hunter, Glenn Heights, Texas, Osemba Ode Babatundi, Desota, Texas; sister, Viola White, Las Vegas, Nev.; brother, LeOtis (Daisy) Paige, Houston, Texas; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Family Hour Friday, May 17, 2013, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock and Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013 New Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, 7615 Woodson Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, Pastor Rodney Smith, Eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust”.

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DONALD R. LAMBERT, was born in Keyser, W.Va., on Dec.4, 1938. On May 8, 2013, Don traveled down his last country road to enter into Heaven’s Gate after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by hisparents, Raymond Davis Lambert and Pearl Leatherman Lambert-Berg, his brother Douglas Lambert, and his granddaughter, Alissa Kaitlin Bryant.

Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Donald Wayne and Steven Lambert of Cato, William Bryant (Dianne) of LaPine, Ore.; daughters Melissa (Missy) Burris of Cato and Donna Groce of Senatobia, Miss.; ex-wife and best friend, Laura Lambert of Cato; daughter-in-laws, Ginger Lambert of Sacramento, Calif., Stacey Lambert of Rockingham, N.C.; and faithful companion, Taz of Cato.

Grandchildren, Jennifer (Ronnie) Friend of Sacramento, Shane Burris of Conway, Steven Lambert, Jr. of Rio Linda, Calif., Savannah, Cheyenne, and Jenaya Lambert of N.C., Wesley and Tyler Bryant of Ore., Lawson Frazier of Miss.; great-grandchildren, Allie and Nicholas Friend of Sacramento and Alex Burris of Conway; and numerous cousins in the Keyser, West Virginia area.

Don never met a stranger and leaves many friends and family members all across the United States. He was a retired forklift/ heavy duty equipment mechanic in the North Little Rock and Sacramento area. He served eight years in the Air Force during the Korean War and was proud to be a Veteran. Don spent from 1974-1992 living in Rio Linda, Calif., and was involved in many school and community activities (Rio Linda Lions Club) while there with Laura, William, and Steven. Don was a resident of the Cato/ Olmstead community since 1992 and enjoyed visiting with friends daily at the Olmstead store. Don was so proud of the loving care given to him by Missy and Steven during his last days.

Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the VA Palliative care unit 6E.

Funeral services are being handled by Arkansas Funeral Care in Jacksonville. Family visitation will be Wednesday, May 15, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral service will be Thursday, May 16 at 11 a.m., officiated by Pastor Bobby Coe with military graveside service following at Sumner Cemetery in Cabot.

To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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SAMUEL HUBERT “HUBIE” MAYES JR., age 81, of Little Rock,passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Hubie was born September 6, 1931, and is pre-deceased by his parents, Samuel Hubert Mayes and Fae McIntosh Mayes.

A memorialservice will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013, at 1 p.m. at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn in Little Rock. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home. To sign Hubie’s online guest book visit www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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BETTY E. OSBURN, 87, of Little Rock passed away May 10,2013. She was born in Alma, Ark., to James and Bernice Yocum Johnson and was of the Baptist faith.

Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Rufus Bud Osburn. Sheis survived by her son, Buddy Osburn (Kathy); daughters Pat Parr (Ed) of Little Rock and Sue Stewart (Bill) of Sherwood; grandchildren Teresa Tripp, Tony Parr, Ross Osburn, Tisha Duran, Jason Stewart and Jennifer Cameron; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

The family offers special thanks to the staff of Briarwood Nursing Home for the loving and compassionate care given to their loved one.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12 at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road). Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 13 at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander.

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

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DIANA LEA RICH, 55, of Mabelvale died Thursday, May 9, 2013.Diana was born Dec. 19, 1957, in Little Rock to Jo Ann (Kenzel) Beck and the late Robert Lee Beck. Diana is survived by children Ashley, Justin, Joshua and Jacob Wooten; mother JoAnn Beck; sisters Regina Oates (Terry), Robin Beck and Karen Spann (Don); and six grandchildren.

Graveside funeral service was at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Salem Cemetery in East End. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the cemetery. To sign her guest book, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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CLYDE ROBERT ROBBINS, 69, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Little Rock. He was born June 23, 1943, in Mancos, Colo., to parents Vern Robbins and Gertrude.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Robbins; three sons, Jeffery Robbins of Iowa, Jerry Robbins of Cabot and Jimmy Robbins of New Mexico; and three grandchildren. Other survivors include his two sisters; two step-sons, Frankie Purvis and Michael Berry; three step-daughters, Lynda Archer, Christie Howton and Rachael Archer; 11 step-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and 13 siblings.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road in North Little Rock.

www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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VIRGINIA DORIS ROBINETT, 82, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Staci Robinett; three grandchildren, James Wakefield, Kyle DeBlock and Jacob Robinett; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Robinett; daughter Darla Robinett; and son Robbie Robinett.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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SARAH CATHERINE JENKINS WARD, 84, of Little Rock passed away May 10, 2013. She was born in El Dorado to James A. and Allie Shelly Jenkins. She retired as a social worker from UAMS and was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock.

She is survived by her sons, Richard Allen Ward (Judy Helen) of Laguna Niguel, Calif., and Carl Eugene Buchanan of Benton; daughter Helen Ruth Ward of Little Rock; sister Ruby Pennington of El Dorado; and grandson Christopher S. Travis Foster of Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Catherine Ann Ward, brothers James A. Jenkins and Henry Jenkins and sister Ann Thornton.

Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 12 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock, officiated by the Rev. Bob Klein.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Ward’s online guest book may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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JULIA KAY PARKER (JUDY) WOOD of Little Rock joined her beloved husband, David, in Heaven on Friday, May 10, 2013.

She is survived by a daughter, Jana; a grandson, Jason Greenbaum; a brother, Jimmy “Red” Parker; nieces Vicki Wallace and Cindy (Herman) Yoos; a nephew, Jim Mack (Robin) Parker; and great- and great-great nieces and nephews. In addition to herhusband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kelley,and grandson, Joshua Greenbaum.

Judy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. A graduate of Henderson State University, she enjoyed dancing,her family, Razorbacks sports and any team coached by her big brother. Judy was an avid golfer, and her golfing buddies were second family to her. Judy’s golfing accomplishments include not one, but two holesin-one. Judy and David played courses throughout the country, frequently as partners in tournaments and club scrambles. Judy became the first woman to play in a tournament hosted at the Arkansas Home Builders’ annual convention when organizers discovered they were one “man” short of a full field. They granted David’s request that she be allowed to play with the provision she would be his partner. They won the tournament. She was most recently employed at the Pulaski County Medical Exchange and built many good friendships with her co-workers there. The family is extremely grateful for the tender care Judy received from the entire staff at Arkansas Hospice, and for her team of doctors - Dr. McCracken, Dr. Joheim, Dr. Girard, Dr. Siddiq and her hero, Dr. Kayoli.

The family asks that donations be made in Judy’s name to the animal rescue organization, CARE, or to St. James Methodist Church in Little Rock. Arrangements provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. To sign Judy’s online guest book, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Avinell Roberts Tucker, age 86, of Arkadelphia, died Friday, May 10, 2013. Survivors are five sons, two daughters, one brother, two sisters, 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m., Monday, May 13, at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home with burial in Richwoods Cemetery. Guest register available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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ASH FLAT - Ruby Matto, 93, of Ash Flat, formerly of Cave City, died Friday, May 10, 2013 at Ash Flat. Funeral service, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Visitation, 9 a.m. until service time. Burial, Union Cemetery at Dowdy.

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BATESVILLE - Verl Dean Mitchell Debow, 83, of Batesville died Friday.

Survivors- husband, Ross Junior Debow; sons, Michael Debow, David Debow; daughters, Kathy Minton, Martha Justice; brother, Danny Mitchell; sister, Phyllis Kelley; 12 grandchildren.

Funeral service: 2 p.m. Monday, Roller-Crouch Chapel, Batesville.

Burial: Campground Cemetery, Bethesda.

Visitation: 4-6 p.m. Sunday.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Nettie Iva Lee Haley, 73, mother of Kandi, Joe and Glen, of Blytheville, died May 10, 2013, in Blytheville. Services are 10 a.m., May 14, 2013, in Cobb Funeral Home, Billy Holifield officiating, burial in Dogwood Cemetery and visitation, May 13, 2013, 6-8 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home. Express condolences at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

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CLINTON - Danny Wayne Pistole, 62, Clinton, passed away May 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include wife Donna, two children and five grandchildren.

Visitation is 1 p.m. on Monday, May 13, at First Baptist Church, with service at 2 p.m.

Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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CROSSETT - Janice Carol Swan Marter, 75, of Crossett, Ark., passed away May 10, 2013.

Funeral services at 2 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church. Interment at Carlock Cemetery under direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com).

Visitation from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.

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DOVER - Thomas “Dick” Munson, 85, of Dover, passedaway Thursday, May 9, 2013, at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith, a salesman and a World War II veteran serving in the United States Coast Guard and the Army.

He is survived by his daughter, Katresia Anne Munson Staggs (Roy Joe) of Dover; son, Thomas Munson of Salida, Colo.; daughters, Linda Williams (Robert) of Farmersville, Texas and Donna Rice of Springfield, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Erlene Morrison and Jacqueline Axelson both of Little Rock; brother, Bill Munson (Melivee) of Franklin, Texas; and many loved nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Rest Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.Smith-FamilyCares.com.

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EAST END - Cheryl Cook Lakin, 64, of East End, passedfrom this life on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. She was born in Tyronza, Ark., on August 31, 1948. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Lakin; parents, Demetris and Opal Cook; andson, Terry Colvin.

Cheryl is survived by her daughter, Karen Hatcher (husband Lance); son, Michael Colvin; brother, Jerry Cook (wife Diana); sister, Barbara Pitts (husband Ron); her grandsons, Gage Perciful and Ryan Colvin; and a host of nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, 2 p.m., May 14, 2013, in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel, 1921 N. Main St., North Little Rock, Ark. 72114 (501) 758-1170. A private burial will be held at Salem Cemetery in East End following the service. Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com to sign the online guest register.

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EL DORADO - Tommy Franklin Blagg Jr., 81, of El Dorado, died May 10, at John R. Williamson Hospice House. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Sunday, at Young’s. Funeral service 11 a.m., Monday, at St. Paul United Methodist Church under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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EL DORADO - Annette Summerville Cook, 71, of El Dorado, died May 9, at John R. Williamson Hospice House. Survivors include husband, Billy Ray Cook, three children, and six grandchildren. Funeral service 2 p.m, Monday, at West Side Baptist Church, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Burial following at Woodlawn Cemetery. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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GAMALIEL - Doris Lee Melchior, 82, of Gamaliel, passed away Tuesday. She was born February 19, 1931, to the late James W. and Alice Gaye Lee Fuller.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., May 14, 2013, at the 101 Presbyterian Church in Gamaliel. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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HARRISBURG - Ottie May Minton, 96, of Harrisburg died Friday at Willowbend at Marion. She was the daughter of Earnest and Mertie (May) King. Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday at 6-8 p.m. Interment will be in Holly Springs Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jackson’s Funeral Home.

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HASKELL - Jeff Hixson, 43, of Haskell passed away on May 9,2013 with his loving family by his side. He was born on Aug. 26, 1969 to Jesse and Cissy Hixson in Ruston, La. Jeff was an avid sports fan, his favorite teams was the Arkansas Razorbacks, Cubsand the New Orleans Saints. Heenjoyed fishing and playing golf. Jeff was one of a kind; he was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather and friend. He loved spending time with his family; if you spent much time with Jeff you would always leave with a smile on your face and laughter in your heart. He was employed with Southern Star Dish Network.

Jeff is preceded in death by his grandfather, Rudy Hixson; grandparents, Clifford and Wilma Chevalier and his cousin, Kelley Philips.

He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Angel Hixson; four children, Jessica Hixson Robinson (Rob), Jeffery Michael Hixson, Amanda Hixson and Robert Hixson; grandchildren, Jack Hixson Robinson, Levi Robinson and Brayden Robinson; father, Jesse Hixson (Shelia); mother, Cissy Munson; brother, Jesse Hixson (Jin-Hee), sister, Alicia Bailey; uncles, Jack Hixson (Cheryl), Jim Hixson (Marcie) and Fred Chevalier (Mary Beth) and a host of family and friends who all loved him and will miss him dearly.

A celebration of life will beheld on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society for Esophageal Cancer www.cancer.org/donate. To sign Jeff’s online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - James E. “Jimmy” Green, Jr., 91, of HeberSprings, formerly of Pine Bluff, died Friday, May 10, 2013 in Little Rock.

He was born January 24, 1922 in Pine Bluff, son of James E. and Lena O’Connell Green.

Mr. Greenwas reared and received his early education in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School.

He served in the United StatesArmy during World War II. He married Betty Ann Russell in Macon, Ga., in 1943. Mrs. Green died in 2004.

Mr. Green worked for Fox Brothers Hardware Company for 43 years, retiring in 1986 as Chairman of the Board.

He was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church, where he served on the Administrative Board and the Finance Committee. Mr. Green served as a board member of the Greater Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce, Salvation Army and the United Way of Southeast Arkansas. He was past president of Pine Bluff Country Club and Teen Town.

Mr. Green was also preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include two sons, Russ Green (Susan) of Heber Springs and John Green (Mary) of Maumelle; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until service time at Robinson’s.

Memorials may be made to Lakeside United Methodist Church, 1500 Olive Street, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601.

Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Stephen A. Cooley, 60, of Hot Springs, retired police officer, died Thursday, May 09, 2013. Services will be 1 p.m., Monday, May 13, at Gross Funeral Home in Hot Springs. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Survivors include wife Ellen, daughter Trisha, son Josh and others. Guest register at http:// www.grossfuneralhome.com.

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MAGNOLIA - Paul Russell, Jr., 86, of Magnolia, Ark. diedSaturday, May 11, 2013 at his home in Magnolia after a lengthy illness.

Paul was born in Lewisville, Ark. on Jan. 13, 1927. He graduated from Lewisville High School andattended Magnolia A&M (now SAU). He was a Lafayette County farmer and cattleman and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Magnolia.

He was preceded in death by his parents Paul Russell, Sr. and Mary Jane (Gill) Russell and sister, Mary Ella Brittain.

Paul is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lois Gene (Greer) Russell, daughter Jeanie and her husband Robin White and grandchildren Russell and Julia White.

Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 13 at the First United Methodist Church Parlor with a memorial service following at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Sanctuary.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 320 West Main St., Magnolia, Ark. 71753.

Arrangements by Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia, Ark. To sign the online guest registry go to www.lewisfunerahome.biz.

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MENA - Donie Lucille Baker, age 86, of Mena, Ark., passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 in Mena. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the Beasley-Wood Chapel. Visitation will be Monday evening, May 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Janice Lyle Millner, 86, a resident of Mountain Home, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Care Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Arrangements are private. Burial will be in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo., under the direction of Conner-Hankins Funeral Home.

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OLD HICKORY - Ona Burris Magar, 97, of Old Hickory, passedaway, Thursday, May 9, 2013. She was born Jan. 16, 1916, in Griffin Flat (Pope County), a daughter of Charley and Malissie (Darter) Burris. She was a homemaker and faithfulmember of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Bud Magar; her son William Charles Magar; one brother Carl Burris, and one sister Gertrude Banks Meyers.

She is survived by two daughters, Linda (Harold) Powell of St. Louis, Mo., and Ruth Ann (George) Looney of Hattieville; one granddaughter, Melissa Looney of Beebe; three grandsons, Todd (Debra) Magar and children, Joey Michael and Evan of Atlanta, Ga.; Rance (Cindy) Looney and children Maddie, Macey Jo and Gage of Old Hickory; Jason (Lyndsay) Magar and children Tess, Max, and Cori of Louisville, Ky.; one brother, Earl Burris of Appleton; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the Jerusalem Church of Christ with Bro. Scott Roderick and Bro. Lynn Donnell officiating. Burial will be at Old Hickory Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Jerusalem Churchof Christ.

The family would like to thank Dr. Carter, Dr. Berner, Wildflower Assisted Living, River Chase Healthcare and Hospice for their kind and professional care.

Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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PINE BLUFF - L. M. Lynch, Jr., 84, of Pine Bluff, passed awaypeacefully at his home on May 6, 2013. He was born on July 22, 1928, the son of Luther Martin, Sr., and Daisy Monday Lynch in Dardanelle, Ark. He was the youngest child of seven children and was raised in the Wabbaseka community where his father was a successful farmer.

L.M., as he was called, attended Arkansas A&M and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After discharge from the service, he attended Dental School in Kansas City, Mo. Upon completion, he moved his young family to Pine Bluff to begin his dental practice, which he enjoyed for 35 years. He made numerous friends and always greeted them with a big smile. He was an avid bird hunter and enjoyed cooking up a platter full of fried quail. He became involved with competitive bird dog trials, and could often be found in faraway places looking for a new dog. He was also a concerned citizen of Pine Bluff and sat on the school board for many years, serving as its President. He served as a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church. His most cherished activity, however, was spending time with his precious daughters and grandchildren. He was eager to share his sense of humor as well as his homespun wisdom. Survivors include his daughters, Barbie Pierce and her husband, Reid Pierce, Jeanne Williams and her husband, Mark Williams, of Doylestown, Pa.; grandchildren, Reid Pierce, Jr. (Erika), Beth Anne Reed (Harrison), Julia Pierce, Caroline Pierce, Madeline Pierce, Annie Laurie Williams, Kate Williams, Miles Williams; a sister, Iona Harvill; the mother of his children, Julia Jaggers Lynch; four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks are due his loyal friend, James Baker. He was predeceased by his parents, four brothers, one sister, and his wife Shirley Lynch. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel at Ralph Robinson & Son. Private burial will follow at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 717 West 32nd, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PRESCOTT - Graveside service for Mr. Niles Thomas Stockton, age 59, of Prescott, will be 4 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at Beards Chapel Cemetery in DeAnn, Ark., Mr. Paul Robison officiating. Arrangements by Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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PRIM - Lee Roper, age 91, passed away Friday.

Survivors: brothers, WC (Bess) Knapp, June (Margaret) Knapp, Huey (Fern) Knapp; sister Dot Knapp; son Junior (Vickie) Roper; daughter Butch (Sharon) Schneider, Janet Bunton; grandson Hank (Judith) Bunton, Vance Schneider, Clay (Barbie) Schneider, granddaughter Gerald (Laura) Geiger, Jerry (Joyce) Wisdon, Jim (Rebecca) Fitz, Steve (Priscia) Dyer, 24 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 6 to 8 p.m. and Funeral Services Monday 10 a.m. Prim Hilltop Holiness Church. Interment Knapp Cemetery by Family Funeral Service. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com

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ROGERS - Mary Jo Ferguson Norwood departed this life Thursday, May 9, 2013, to be with her Lord and Savior in her heavenly home. Mary was born in Pattsville, Ark., east of Hermitage, on Oct. 23, 1919.

Mary was raised on a farm in Pattsville, the second of three daughters born to Daniel Earl and Verda Bea Trussell Ferguson. Her family attended Pattsville Baptist Church, and she became a Christian as a teenager. She was baptized in a pond on the family farm. Her life always was a reflection of God’s love for us. Mary graduated from Hermitage High School in 1938. After graduation, she enrolled at the Baptist School of Nursing in Little Rock, Ark.After completing school, Mary went to work for Dr. Bill Hope in Fordyce, Ark. While working for Dr. Hope, she met the man of her dreams, Miles Ivan Norwood. They married in the home of H. E. and Quay Trussell on April 7, 1951, in Fordyce, Ark. Mary became a devoted wife, mother and friend to all who knew her. She had a fun-loving, friendly spirit and “never met a stranger.”

The Norwoods moved to Rogers in June 1959. By this time they had three children, and the fourth was born shortly thereafter. Mary ran a day care in her home for many years and became known as “Granny” to many children in the Rogers area.

After retirement, Mary and Miles liked to fish, and fish they did. One of their favorite places was Millwood Lake in Ashdown. They left Rogers for a few years, moving to Millwood Lake and fishing almost every day. Returning to Rogers in 2009, they moved into Innisfree Independent Living Community.

Mary was a member of and served the First Baptist Church Rogers for more than 50 years, working in the primary department and nursery for many years. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Verta Bea Ferguson; her husband, Miles Norwood; a sister, Pauline Darling Gilliam; daughter Noma Kay Norwood; and granddaughter Tonya Sixkiller.

She is survived by her daughter, Rita Duren and husband Travis of Cave Springs; sons, Thomas Wayne Norwood and wife Joy of Garfield and Daniel Miles Norwood and wife Lorrie of Vilonia; a sister, Peggy Ruth Murrell Raymer of Little Rock; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

The family wants to thank the staff of Washington Regional Hospice, Fayetteville, for your care of mother. Your help enabled her to stay in her home until her passing. Very special thanks goes to our wonderful around-the-clock caregivers, Magdalena, Monika and Linda, for your kindness, compassionate care and love of our mother.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church (8th and Olive), officiated by the Rev. Tommy Hinson and the Rev. Tim Perkins. Entombment will follow in the Benton County Memorial Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, (479) 636-3451; the Gideon’s International (479) 636-5487 or www.gideons. org; or Washington Regional Hospice, 34 West Colt Square, Suite #1, Fayetteville, AR 72703, (479) 463-7485.

Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Dee Austin, 71, of Russellville died Friday, May 10, 2013. The family will conduct a memorial service in Colorado at a later date. Cremation arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials: Russellville Animal Shelter, 3115 South Mobile Ave., Russellville, AR 72802. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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STEPHENS - Wanda Lowry Pedron, 85, of Kirby, formerly of Stephens, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at the National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs.

Wanda was born Dec. 31, 1927, in Waterloo to the late Clifton Henry and Ruby Wade Lowry. OnMay 27, 1944, she married James R. Pedron, who preceded her in death on March 9, 1974. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda J. McEwen; two brothers and six sisters.

Wanda is survived by her son, James (Pete) Pedron and wife Carolyn of Kirby; two grandsons, Michael and Laurie McEwen of Thomasville, N.C., and Russell and Jenifer Pedron of Kirby; three granddaughters, Jaime and Shane Young of Hot Springs, Michele and Joshua Hill of Ruston, La., and Janice and Joseph Suit of Hot Springs; son-in-law David McEwen of Stephens; sister Patsy and Billy Cauldwell of Stephens; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at Lewis Chapel with Billy Golden and Jerry Arrington officiating. Burial will follow at the Stephens Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home Inc. of Magnolia. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.Sunday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Wilkerson, Bill Wilkerson, Kevin Cauldwell, Lynn Almond, Clifton Almond and Tony Oliver.

To sign the online guest registry: www.lewisfuneralhome.biz.

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WARD - Harold Lynn Wilson, 74, of Ward passed away May 9, 2013, at his home. He was born April 18, 1939, in Duncan, Okla., to Alfred and Clara Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his father and one grandson.

He served in the U.S. Army and was the owner of Wilson Body Shop in Cabot.

He is survived by his wife, Ursula Wilson of the home; mother Clara Wilson of Cabot; four sons, Ron (Carol) Wilson of Ward, Randy (Donna) Wilson of Cabot, Ricky Wilson, and Robby (Mindy) Wilson of Ward; three sisters, Amy (Carmine) Addeo, Sue Upson and Stephanie Wilson, all of Cabot; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at Christ Worship Center in Cabot, Ark.

In lieu of flower, memorials to Christ Worship Center.

To send online condolences, visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Cremation arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, (501) 941-7888.

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RENO, Nev. - Guy Carleton Blackwell, age 76, of Reno, Nev .,passed away May 2, 2013. He was born on Oct. 19, 1936, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to the late Guy Carleton Blackwell and Martha Kimber Blackwell Barton.

He is survived by his twochildren, Carolyn Anderson and Scott Blackwell, as well as his three stepchildren, Jacque Hendricks, Mike Crook, and Rohnda Venturino. He also was blessed with two grandsons, Jacob Mc-Carthy and Ian Anderson, as well as a nephew, many nieces and cousins.

Guy was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Blackwell, his sister, Martha Guy Hestand, and by his brother, Dr. O.G. Blackwell.

Guy graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1955. He earned his Economics major from Arkansas State College in Jonesboro and served in the U.S. Army. Guy’s lifelong passion was studying and giving stock investment advice. He worked for decades as a Regional Vice President for A.G. Edwards & Sons brokerage firm based out of the St. Louis and later the San Francisco office. Guy said that if he could pick a future college major it would be studying the life of Warren Buffett. Besides his love of business, Guy loved his Wheaten Terriers, barbequing and making his famous fried oysters for family and friends, playing golf, boating, and traveling with Ruth. If he could pick our next family reunion, we would all meet again for a trout fish and fry at Gaston’s White River Resort.

The family would like to thank Guy’s amazingly devoted caregivers at Emeritus at Reno and Vista Hospice Care.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Guy’s life at South Reno Baptist Church in Nevada on Friday, June 21, 2013, at noon with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Emeritus at Reno or to the Gentiva Hospice Foundation.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Our beloved mother, Suzan JohnsonHarris Blacksmith, went to live among the angels on Good Friday, March 29, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Steed Harris Burch and spouse Mike Burch; herson, William Sykes Harris III; her grandson, Jeremy Michael Burch; and her sisters, Patricia White, Melinda Mechior and Jane Miller.

Suzan was born in Memphis, Tenn. on July 2, 1946. Because her father, Col. James E. Johnson, was an army judge advocate general, she lived all over the world, including Germany and Japan. In fact, she graduated from Camp Zama American High School in Japan. Suzan became apopular model in Japan until she fell in love with William Sykes Harris Jr. and chose to join him at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. They married their senior year. After graduation they settled into family life in Warren, Ark. They later divorced and Suzan relocated to Reno, Nev., where she married Wade Blacksmith. After his death, she moved to Nashville to be closer to her adult children. For many years she worked for Metro Nashville in various roles until severe, painful health problems forced her to retire. She lived the final years of her life in the same house with her children and grandchild, who will miss her greatly but are relieved that her suffering has ended.

Suzan was preceded in death by her grandmother Mable Pilkington, father, mother Martha Pilkington Johnson, brother Jimmy Johnson, and two husbands.

At the end of her life, Suzan didn’t have a lot of money, but she was rich in love, and we ask that in lieu of flowers, you honor her life by donating to the faith-based Siloam Family Health Clinic, where 90 cents of every dollar gifted (tax deductible) goes to providing excellent health care by a staff of volunteer Vanderbilt doctors and nurses, to people who otherwise would have no health care at all.Someone very close to me (Beth) has been going to Siloam for over 12 years because they cannot afford insurance, yet recently received a complicated surgery that cost $100 rather than $7,000. Siloam exists only on donations, they take no federal funding, and it costs them $5,000 per day just to see patients. So please consider honoring my mother with a generous memorial in her name.

For information on donating, please contact Lisa Ellis at 615-921-6114 or lisa.ellis@siloamhealth.org. Siloam accepts checks, credit cards, stock transfers, bank auto-drafts (preferred), etc. Please don’t forget to tell them your name so I will know who to thank! Suzan’s family loved her very much, and we pray that something wonderful comes from the loss of her life. God bless you all.

Suzan’s ashes will be interred at the Johnson Family Cemetery in Cash, Ark., following a short service at 1 p.m. May 18, all are welcome.

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RED OAK, Texas - Frances Ann Meador Elliott, age 72, of Red Oak, Texas, died Wednesday, May 8. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, May 13, at Hart Cemetery near Arkadelphia by Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Online guest register available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.