Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY Chadrick Andre’ Clemmons, 27, of Little Rock.

Berl Dean Coats, 69, of Jacksonville.

Maceo Culberson, 92, of Little Rock.

Willie Hadley, 28, of Jacksonville. Dr. William Lowery Humphries Jr., 80, of Little Rock.

Homer L. Molden Sr., 68, of Little Rock.

Danny Eugene Wildman, 63, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BATESVILLE June J. Evans, 87.

BEE BRANCH Patricia Ann Jennings, 70.

BELLEVILLE Edward M. David, 87.

BENTON Nellie D. Fletcher, 92.

BONO Patsy Wilkins, 69.

BRYANT William Richard “Dick” Craft, 79.

CABOT James Norman “Slim” Chesney, 83.

Marion Clark Hall, 93.

GREENWOOD Randy Tarver, 67.

GREERS FERRY Thaddeus Alexander “Buddy” Devlin Jr., 78.

HAMBURG Lois Kathryn Atkins, 90.

HEBER SPRINGS Katherine Doyal Pumphrey, 83.

Peggy D. Smith, 78.

HERMITAGE Pamela Joyce Morman, 60.

HOT SPRINGS Carolyn Sue Morgan Rush, 80.

Helen Titus, 79.

JUDSONIA Donnie Ray Mathis, 97.

MALVERN James H. “Jay” Overturf, 85.

OZARK Charles Edward Reynolds, 89.

PERRYVILLE Nancy B. Charlton, 85.

SHANNON HILLS James T. (Jim) Johnson, 86.

SPRINGDALE Jack Wilson Jones, 75.

WARD Helen Emilea Rooney, 74.

OUT-OF-STATE LOS ANGELES Chiles Burnett Lee Sr., 92.

FORT WORTH Lucy Mae Weatherley, 86.

Pulaski County

CHADRICK ANDRE’ CLEMMONS, 27, Little Rock, departedthis life Oct. 21, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Clemmons; sisters, Yolanda Clemmons, Robin Cook. He leaves to cherish his memory one child, JaylaM. Clemmons; mother, Ernestine Alford (George); siblings, Gerrita Williams (Fletcher), Tameka Goodwin (Jasper), Candice Simpson (Cedrick), Eric Beasley (Porchanna), Desirae Clemmons (Keith); other family and friends. Family hour: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday and Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, both to held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

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BERL DEAN COATS, age 69, of Jacksonville, passed away on Oct. 22, 2013. He was born Jan. 25, 1944 in Pine Bluff, Ark., to the late Berl C. Coats and Ella Mae Coats. Mr. Coats was a United States Navy Veteran and retired from the United States Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one daughter, Amanda Cotner.

He is survived by his children, Lisa Spence of Farmington, Paula McCann of Harrison, Mark Coats of Springdale; two brothers, Jimmy Coats of Sherwood, Mike Coats of Orlando, Fla., and seven grandchildren.

Private funeral services were with Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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MACEO CULBERSON was born in Little Rock, Ark., to Obron and Minnie Culberson on June 11,1921. He went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 17, 2013.

Maceo is preceded in death by both parents; his three wives, Ophelia, Bernice, and Leola; his brother,Obron Culberson Jr.; his sister, Leola; his daughter, Jeanette Martinez; and his two sons, Rick and Dwight.

Maceo is survived by his sisters, Cleola Stevens and Ardell Coleman and brother-in-law, Harry Coleman; his sons, Maceo Culberson Jr., Maceo Eric Culberson, Maceo Wayne Brooks, Maurice (Vickie) Culberson, and Mark Cluberson; his daughters, Mildred (Michael) Wright, Beverly Carter, Allene Austin, Marilyn Wesley, Kathy (Zome) Christen, Rita Culberson; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his stepdaughters, Helen Mack and Beverly Hodge and stepson, Fred Hodge, and a host of other relatives.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, 9th and Calhoun Streets, Little Rock.

Family Hour: 6-8 p.m. Monday at the church.

Arrangements: Watson Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock. (501) 812-5303.

Interment: Little Rock National Cemetery with Military Honors.

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WILLIE “JABOO” HADLEY, 28, Jacksonville, departed this life Oct. 21, 2013. Jaboo was a kind child who loved his family; especially his brothers and sisters, but most of all his grandparents. He loved his music, tv, eating good food, and spending time with his cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Surratt Jr.; grandfather, Willie Surratt Sr.; grandmother, Otelia Surratt. He leaves to cherish his memory son, Kaden McPeace; mother, Rena Hadley; brothers, Aaron Hadley, Adrian Hadley; special friend, Eugenia Parker; uncles, Gregory Hadley, James Young Sr.; aunts, Sylvia Young, Angela Young, Donna Hadley; nieces, Adrianna Hadley, Tinasja Hadley, Annessia Hadley; a host of great friends and cousins. Visitation: 12-6 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary, NLR. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, Elder Timothy Hadley, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

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“Arkansas Loses a Pioneer in Pediatric Dentistry.” DR.

WILLIAM LOWERY HUMPHRIES JR., DDS, MS, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. He was born on Feb. 27, 1933 in Newport, Ark.

Predeceased: Father William L. HumphriesSr. and mother Jeanice Morgan Humphries, sister Alice Joyce Humphries Hall.

Survived by: Wife: Sarah Kay “my best friend and beloved wife of 57 years;” three sons, Harvey Shipp Humphries and wife Wendy Pirie Humphries, William Morgan Humphries and partner Robert Urban, Grant Tucker Humphries and wife Judith Bendinger Humphries, and also, Dr. Robert E. Richardson and wife Jeannie Pirie Richardson; grandchildren, William L. Humphries III, Pirie Anne Humphries, Tucker Stone Humphries, and Hudson Grant Humphries and extended family members.

Enjoyed family, friends, profession, hunting, fishing, dogs, the out of doors, and having fun.

Education: Forrest Park, Pulaski Heights, Little Rock Central High School, Marion Military Institute, US Naval Academy, University of Arkansas Fayetteville, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Tennessee Dental School DDS, University of Tennessee Pedodontic Grad School MS.

Hospital Staff: Le Bonheur Hospital Memphis Tennessee, Baptist Hospital, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Doctor’s Hospital, University of Arkansas Medical School Pediatric Department, St. Vincent’s North Little Rock Out Patient Hospital.

Professional: First Board Registered Periodontist in the state of Arkansas, and practiced for over 54 years, American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, Arkansas State Dental Association, Arkansas Society of Pediatric Dentists, Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentists, President Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentists, Board of American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, President Arkansas Society of Dentists for Children, President Arkansas Society of Pediatric Dentists, Vice President of Arkansas Unit of the American Society of Dentists for Children, Founder Group of the Cleft Palate Clinic Arkansas Children’s Hospital, President Little Rock Land Company, Which owned: Doctor’s Building, Doctor’s Hospital, Sears Building, Travelers Building.

Taught or Lectured: University of Arkansas Medical School, University of Tennessee Dental School: Early Orthodontic Treatment, Baptist Hospital.

Hunting and Fishing: Fished and Hunted all over Canada, Mexico, and United States. Owned dozens of championship bird dogs and won dozens of field trials and championships. Owner of dog, “Volcanic Express”, which won the national field trial championships at the Ames Plantation in Grand Junction, Tenn. “Volcanic Express” was also elected to the Arkansas and Texas Bird Dog Halls of Fame. Loved to shoot trap and won several Arkansas state trap shooting events. Won two Open Travel Fishing Tournaments on the White River. Fortunate to have been a member of several wonderful hunting clubs: CaulkIsland Hunting Club, Lost Island Duck Club, Peckerwood Duck Club, and Bayou Meto Duck Club.

Social: Charter member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity, Riverdale Country Club, Little Rock Country Club, Pleasant Valley Country Club, Morgan’s Raiders at Marion Institute.

Miscellaneous: Cub Scout pack leader. Life Scout at Order of the Arrow. Taught Sunday School at the Second Presbyterian Church. For the Miller’s Swim Gem, chaired the committee to build the first 50-meter competition swimming pool in the state of Arkansas for Coach Jimmy Miller. “Played football, basketball, and golf. Had fun playing, but rode the bench in all three.”

Visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013 at 11 a.m. officiated by The Reverend Canon Ed Wills, Jr. A private graveside service will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205, The 20th Century Club Lodge, 4011 Maryland Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72204, Hospice Home Care, 2200 S. Bowman Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72211 or St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 12415 Cantrell Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72223. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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HOMER L. MOLDEN SR., 68, Little Rock, departed this life onOct. 23, 2013 at St Vincent Infirmary, Little Rock. He retired May 2013 from the Little Rock School District. He was head custodian at Forest Park Elementary School where heworked for 29 years. He was preceded in death by his son, Minister Homer Molden Jr.; father, Lawrence Molden Sr.; mother, Leona Molden; brothers, Leven Molden Sr., Rev. Clarence Molden Sr., Lucius Molden. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Felecia “Lisa” Randolph, Stacey L. Newburn, Tyrone R. Molden, Pamela Molden, Jamie King (Quinten); siblings, Lawrence Molden Jr., Billy Molden Sr., Don Molden Sr., Gomie Molden, Gloria Dean Daughtery, Willie Bee Montgomery; 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; other family and friends. Family hour: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, and Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, both to be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 4820 West 65th, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

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DANNY EUGENE WILDMAN passed from this life on Oct. 23,2013 surrounded by friends and family. He was born Dec. 13, 1949 in Corinth, Miss., to Mae Dean (Taylor) Wildman and James Lorenzo Wildman. Danny grew up on a farm as an onlychild with his parents and the best ma-maw ever, Bertha Mae Taylor. The family later moved to Decatur, Ala., where he graduated from Decatur High. He attended the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa and graduated with an M.A. in English.

After leaving Tuscaloosa, Danny moved to Memphis, Tenn., working first for his dad at a Greenhouse and then as a sound engineer and film editor at the Center for Southern Folklore. He later became a successful life insurance agent for Life of Georgia and had worked 30 years in this field before he became ill. After being transferred several times for business, the family settled in Little Rock, Ark., where he lived the last 23 years of his life.

Danny loved watching and playing sports and was an avid golfer. His love of music began in his hippie days when he taught himself the guitar and played in several bands. His interest in writing led him to the website Everything2.com where he wrote for many years under the name Dannye.

He leaves behind his wife, May Anne (Ouellette) Wildman and their only child, Sarah O. Wildman. He loved both as much as a man can love a family.

He is preceded in death by his mother, both born and raised in Mississippi.

A Memorial Service in his honor will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock on Nov. 2, 2013 at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Fisher House Foundation, http://www.fisherhouse.org/

To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville. Arkansas

BATESVILLE - June J. Evans, 87, of Batesville died Saturday.

Survivors: daughter, Alice Busch (Keith) of Berlin, Conn.; son, John Evans of Batesville; grandsons, Keith Busch, Troy Busch; brother, George Jackman.

Funeral service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Roller-Crouch Chapel.

Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.

No visitation.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BEE BRANCH - Patricia Ann Jennings, 70, of Bee Branch,Ark., passed away Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013 at her home. She was born Dec. 20, 1942 in Richmond, Calif., to Oscar Elwood and Audrey (Neely) Bankston.

She was awife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Oscar Bankston Jr.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Richard Jennings of the home; three children, David Jennings of Bee Branch, Ark., Becky (Roy) Sullivan of Bee Branch, Ark., and Missy (Steve) MeGee of Damascus, Ark.; four grandchildren, Devon (Sierra) Sullivan of Bee Branch, Ark., Dustin Jennings of Enola, Ark., Kendal Sullivan of Bee Branch, Ark., and Sarah MeGee of Damascus, Ark.; one brother, Jim (Dorthey) Bankston, a sister, Pricilla Hudler both of Fresno, Calif.; and many nephews, nieces, and many friends.

Pallbearers: John Harmon, John Via, Devon Sullivan, Dustin Jennings, Zac Capps, Lynn Raines, and James Robert Jennings.

Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 and Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, Ark., with Rev. Daniel Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Morganton Cemetery.

Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BELLEVILLE - Edward M. David, age 87, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013.

Services: Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, 10 a.m. at Upper Spring Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Upper Spring Creek Cemetery.

Visitation: Sunday, 6-8 p.m. at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville.

Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, Ark.

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BENTON - Nellie D. Fletcher, 92, of Benton died Thursday Oct. 24, 2013.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047). Interment will follow at Ten Mile Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at the funeral home.

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BONO - Mrs. Patsy Wilkins, 69, of Bono passed away Friday night. Patsy was born in Jonesboro on March 10, 1944.

Funeral services are Monday at 1 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home chapel. Burial is at Old Enterprise Cemetery.

Visitation is Sunday 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BRYANT - William Richard “Dick” Craft, age 79, of Bryant,went to be with the Lord on Oct. 25, 2013, after a 28-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born June 22, 1934 in Southland, Texas. Richard held rank in the U.S. Army, AirNational Guard and the U.S. Air Force. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of The Arrow. Dick was employed for 30 years with IBM as a Customer Engineer. There was nothing he couldn’t rig together, repair or fabricate. He built a single-engine plane in his garage in Fort Smith, a 24-foot cabin cruiser in the backyard in Little Rock and a 2,200 sq. ft. home in Benton, not to mention the countless computers and robots he built. Richard had a great sense of wit, even at the end. He was a member and Deacon at Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, W.R. and Hazel Craft of Sweetwater, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Norma Craft of Bryant; two daughters, Lenna Hopkins and husband, David of Little Rock and Lisa Smith of Bryant; four grandchildren, Brandon Smith of Fayetteville, Andrew Smith of Bryant, Nick and Tom Hopkins of Little Rock and one brother, John Gregory Craft of Austin, Texas.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 at Ashby Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant with burial at Pine Crest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Samaritan’s Purse.

Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - James Norman “Slim” Chesney, 83, of Cabot,Ark., went to be with his Lord, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. He was a retired truck driver.

James is survived by two daughters, Rose Stone of North Little Rock and Sylvia Bolin andhusband, Michael of Hot Springs; two sons, Ricky Chesney of Ward and James L. Chesney and wife, Kay of West Memphis; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Faye Whiteof Conway and Bernice Camp of Blytheville. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy; two sons, Norman and Donnie; parents, Luther and Cora (Coleman) Chesney; one brother and six sisters.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark., 72116.

Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Mulberry Cemetery. Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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CABOT - Senior Master Sergeant (Retired) Marion ClarkHall, age 93, of Cabot, left to be with Jesus on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013. He was born Dec. 16, 1919, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., to the late Elvan V. and Della Marie Cassity Hall. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Cabot and former member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cabot. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Marion served his country 31 years during World War II and Korea. After retiring, he worked for General Telephone Company in Jacksonville for ten years. Marion enjoyed camping and swimming with his children and traveling the countryside with his wife.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Clara Hall; his children, Lt. Colonel (Retired) Richard Hall and wife Val, Gary Hall and wife Sherry, Danny Hall, Ericka Johnson and husband Alvin, Sonya Sneed and husband Dan, Linda Fanning and husband Carl, and Ricky Hall; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brother, Don Hall.

Marion was preceded in death by his son, Patrick Hall; grandson,Mark Hall; and brother, Roy Hall.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at 12 p.m. at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, (501) 843-5816. Please sign online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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GREENWOOD - Randy Tarver, 67, of Greenwood died Friday,Oct. 25, 2013, in his home. He was a retired drug wholesale rep. with JM Smith Drug Co., a Tank Commander in the Arkansas National Guard, attended the GreenwoodUnited Methodist Church and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Conway.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Tarver; two sons, Rusty Tarver of Greenwood, and Ryan Tarver of the home; cousins, Clay Lamey of Conway, Janice Lamey Young and husband Paul of Conway; aunt, Dora Libby Lamey of Conway; sister, Sally Tarver Ingram of Conway; brother-in-law, Bob Shepherd and wife Mona of Conway; and nieces, Kerri Davis of Conway and Laura Lee Southerland of Conway.

Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Viewing will be 1-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, where the family will visit with friends from 6-7 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Dan Palmer, Greg Palmer, Wayland A. Parker II, Bill Woody, Joe Pearson, Jim Hendrickson, Tim Terry, and Randy Gazzoala. Honorary pallbearers will be The Vache Grasse Men’s Golf Association.

Memorial contributions can be made to Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Center at UAMS or Greenwood United Methodist Church.

To sign an online guestbook, please visit www.mcconnellfh.com.

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GREERS FERRY - Thaddeus Alexander “Buddy” Devlin Jr., 78, passed away Oct. 23, 2013. He flew for the United States Air Force, Trans American Airlines, and UPS. Mr. Devlin was a Christian.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Darryl Richard Devlin.

Survivors: wife, Shirley Jo Davis Devlin; son, Michael W. Devlin; daughter, Kathryn Joyce Swanner; sister, Peggy Wunder of Winter Springs, Fla.; stepchildren, Lisa Stracener, Clay Davis, Michael Davis and wife Michelle and their daughter Katie, and James Barber and wife Renee and their children, Jake and Abby; other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. www.olmstead.cc.

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HAMBURG - Mrs. Lois Kathryn Atkins, 90, of Hamburg, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. Mrs. Atkins was born on Aug. 27, 1923, in the Berea Community East of Hamburg. She lived in Johnsville as a child and moved to Hamburg in 1938. Smart as a whip, creative, and resourceful, she began her adventurous life with her husband, William “Buddy” Clark Atkins, at age 19. An army wife, she followed him while he was stationed on land, and then settled down to wait for his return as he continued his service overseas. Their family grew and Lois shared her numerous gifts with the fishing pole, paintbrush, and sewing needle, with her large extended family and the community of Hamburg. She was a homemaker; a member of the Hamburg Presbyterian Church and attended the First Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will bedearly missed.

She is preceded in death by “Buddy,” her beloved husband of 65 years; son-in-law, Major Jimmy Minshew; her parents, Ira Green and Malinda Jane Ferguson; four brothers, Ira, Ernest, Daniel and Harry Ferguson; and grandparents, John Adair and Malinda Catherine Gifford Adair.

She is survived by her children, Cheryl Minshew of Austin, Gary Atkins of Maumelle, and Deborah Carpenter and husband Benji, of Hamburg; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a host of loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; and her wonderful cats, Miss Kitty and Opie.

Funeral services are 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Bobby Pennington and Rev. Clark Atkins officiating. Burial will be in Pinewood Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Olive Cemetery Association, c/o Mrs. Linda Shiver, 215 James Stone Road, Hamburg, Ark., 71646. 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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HEBER SPRINGS - Katherine Doyal Pumphrey, age 83, passed away Friday. A registered nurse and Lutheran. Survivors: daughter, Carla Pumphrey, Little Rock; nieces, Heather Slaughter (Marty), Sherry Doyal; nephews, Horace Doyal III, Derek Doyal; great niece, Fiona Slaughter; special friend, Grey Turney. Visitation: Wednesday 9 a.m. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Family Funeral Service. Interment: Little Rock National Cemetery. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Peggy D. Smith, widow of William Charles Smith, and retired banking executive, passed away Friday, Oct. 25 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Ark. She had worked at Springhill, La., Pine Bluff, Ark., retiring from the Cleburne County Bank of Heber Springs as Sr. Vice President and Loan Officer. She had served on the Board of Directors of the Heber Springs Chamber of Commerce and Heber Springs Rotary Club. After the death of her husband, she served as part time Financial Secretary for the First Baptist Church of Heber Springs, where she was a member. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Alisa and Michael Myers of Conway, Ark.; granddaughters, Rachael Myers and Brittany Jackson; great-granddaughters, Kyndall Myers and Collin Jackson; and her brother, Bill Evans and wife, Robbie of Springhill, La. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church with services following at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. The family requests memorials be made to First Baptist Church 201 N. 4th St., Heber Springs, Ark., 72543. Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

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HERMITAGE - Pamela Joyce Morman, age 60, of Hermitage, Ark,. died Friday, Oct. 25 at home. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, Marsden Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Frazer’s. Online guest register: www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Carolyn Sue Morgan Rush, 80, went to bewith her Lord on Oct. 24, 2013, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on Oct. 9, 1933, the only daughter of Ora Mae Morgan andModie Daniel Morgan. She married Marshall Neil Rush on Aug. 8, 1953, in Pine Bluff, Ark., and they lived happily together for 52 years until his death. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her husband, and two daughters, Allison Lee Rush and Kathryn Sue Rush.

Her survivors include one daughter, Stephany Rush Slagle and her husband, Terry Malone of Hot Springs, Ark.; one son, Marshall Morgan Rush and his wife, Donna of Pine Bluff, Ark.; 10 grandchildren, Richard Lynn Slagle Jr., Colin Grady Rush Slagle, Amy Slagle Sellars and her husband Kris Sellars, Marshall Anthony Shields and his wife Jennifer, Ashley Elizabeth Garner, Kaitlan Alexa Rush Capel, Sarah Ryanne Capel, Mason Blain Rush, Marshall Mattison Rush, Morgan McKinley Rush; eight great-grandchildren, Laikyn Lynn Slagle, Braxton Neil Garner, Carson Jeffrey Braswell, Lily Scarlet Shields, Jackson Lee Sellars, James Ryan Sellars, Joshua Richard Sellars and Joseph Aron Sellars; and one half-brother, Richard Neil Morgan of Midlothian, Texas.

She was a homemaker and devoted her life to caring for her family. She was an active member of the Republican Party and served as a delegate at the Republican National Convention in Miami, Fla., in August of 1968. While attending the convention, she was honored to share a dance with movie legend John Wayne. She enjoyed hunting and fishing, the highlight being the annual family hunting trips to Texas.

She lived most of her life in Pine Bluff, Ark., and was a member of First Baptist Church in Pine Bluff, Ark. She later moved to Hot Springs, Ark., and moved her membership to First Baptist Church in Hot Springs, Ark.

She was a beautiful lady with bright, shiny eyes, a beautiful smile and a sweet nature. She was an exceptionally strong woman with a huge heart. She was a blessing to her family and will be sorely missed.

Visitation will be Sunday from 2 until 3 p.m. at Hot Springs Funeral Home.

Also, a visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. at Graceland Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Ark., with a graveside service following at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor John McCallum officiating. Services will be conducted by Hot Springs Funeral Home of Hot Springs, Ark. Pallbearers are Richard Lynn Slagle Jr., Colin Grady Rush Slagle, Marshall Anthony Shields, Mason Blain Rush, Terry Malone and Robert Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Rick Bell, Bill Stewart, Richard Metcalf, Richard Guyant, Dr. Raymond Remmel, Doyle Kitler.

The family wishes to thank the caregivers, Edith Richley, Regina Smallwood, Tina Newman, Hospice of Central Arkansas, Ashley Rhodes, Evelin Tobar and Lin Carnahan, who were all such a blessing to Carolyn.

The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 2350 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Ark., 71901. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.

Online condolences at www.hotspringsfh.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Helen Rieker Titus, 79, of Hot Springs, formerly of Jacksonville, N.C., died Friday, Oct. 25, 2013.

Graveside services will be Monday, 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Pine Bluff, by Fuller Funeral Services.

Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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JUDSONIA - Donnie Ray Mathis, 97, of Judsonia was bornNov. 1, 1915 and departed this life Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. She was a member of Possum Grape Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dee Mathis;parents, George and Eliza (Meachum) Burlison; brother, J.C. “Buster” Burlison; sisters, Grace Monday, Violet Kennedy, and Kathleen Moody. She is survived by brother, Billy Ray Burlison of Bradford; sister, Agnes Smith of Bradford; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be Monday at 3 p.m. at Possum, Grape Church of Christ. Visitation will be Monday, 2 p.m. until service time at the Church. Burial will be in Coffeyville Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - James H. “Jay” Overturf, 85, of Malvern diedFriday, Oct. 25, 2013.

Survivors: wife, Virginia Overturf; children, Alan Overturf (Alice), Sue Robinson (Travis); two brothers; one sister; four grandchildren.

Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 27, from 6-8 p.m. at Regency.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, Regency Chapel.

Arrangements Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

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OZARK - Charles Edward Reynolds, 89, of Ozark, Ark., died Friday, Oct. 25, 2013. A retired Electrical Lineman and World War II Veteran of the Marine Corps, he was born May 18, 1924, in Jerusalem, Ark.

Memorial service: 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel, Reverend Paul Coy officiating.

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PERRYVILLE - Nancy B. Rodman Charlton, age 85, of Perryville, Ark., passed away Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. She was born Feb. 26, 1928, in Trumann, Ark., a daughter of Ben Rodman and Lawrence Mooneyham Page. Nancywas the widow of Edison Charlton Sr., a loving wife and mother, and a member of Perryville Assembly of God.

She is survived by one son, Ed Charlton Jr. (Patricia) of Mesquite, Texas; one daughter, Debbie Lee (Vern) of Perryville; one sister, Betty Moore of Orlando, Fla.; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at Perryville Assembly of God with Bro. Buddy Wroten and Bro. Matthew Hodges officiating. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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SHANNON HILLS - James T. (Jim) Johnson, 86, of Shannon Hills died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. He was born June 17, 1927, in Hickman County, Ky., to the late Carlos Dewey Johnson and Annie Lee Hicks Johnson. Jim was a Real Estate Appraiser and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church and a former member of Rose City Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Johnson was a charter member of the Kentucky Farmhouse Fraternity at the University of Kentucky.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary Virginia (Brooks) Johnson; his children, Dwain Johnson and wife Linda of Houston, Texas, David Johnson and wife Sherri of Tallahassee, Fla., J.T. Johnson and wife Lori of Norman, Okla., and Virginia Painter and husband Ladd of Asheville, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at Sardis United Methodist Church with Rev. Steven Dickinson and Rev. Bobby Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery in Alexander. Serving as pallbearers are his grandsons, Jonathan Price, Matthew Johnson, Jimi Johnson, Eric Johnson, Ryan Johnson and Kyle Johnson.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Oct. 27 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (501) 315-4047. Memorials may be made to the FLC Floor Fund, Sardis United Methodist Church, 10715 W. Sardis Road, Bauxite, Ark., 72011.

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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WARD - Helen Emilea Rooney, 74, of Ward, Ark., was born toHelen Trotter and Dewitt Bland. She went to be with her Heavenly Father on Oct. 25, 2013. Emilea was loved by many, and also loved so many. She will leave a mark on everyone she came into contact with. Emilea was an active member of Cabot United Methodist Church and had a faith like no other. She loved her time with the Extension Homemakers Club and United Methodist Women.

She is preceded in death by her father; only brother, Wayne Bland; grandparents, Emmett Lock Folks and Ruby Mae Folks.

Emilea leaves behind her loving mother, Helen; husband, Roger, of 57 years; two sons, John DeWayne Rooney and Chuck (Laura) Rooney; two grandchildren, Jeni and Gabe, who never failed to put a smile on her face; sister-in-law, Delores Habel of Springfield, Mass.; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.

Memorials may be made to Cabot United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1118, Cabot, Ark. 72012 c/o The Youth Group or The Music Ministry.

Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday,Oct. 28, 2013, at Cabot United Methodist Church with burial in Beebe Cemetery. Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Out-of-state

LOS ANGELES - Chiles Burnett Lee Sr., 92, passed awayMonday, Oct. 21, at his home in Los Angeles, Calif. He was born July 2, 1921, in Kilmarnock, Va. He moved to Los Angeles in 1955 and was employed as a CPA for Hughes Aircraft until heretired in 1985. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946.

His survivors are one son, Chiles Burnett Lee Jr. (Wilma) of Benton, Ark.; two daughters, Cloteal Y. Lee Morton of Little Rock, Ark., and Frances Donison Rose of Englewood, Calif.; one brother, Whittier C. Lee (Debora), of Anaheim, Calif.; two sisters, Ola Lee Welborn (Thomas) of W. Orange, N.J., and Ellen Lee Burke of Orlando, Fla.; three grandsons, Michael A. Morton (Yolanda) of Ackworth, Ga., Desmond Lee of Texarkana, Ark., and Chiles Burnett Lee III of Benton, Ark.; two granddaughters, Terri D. Morton of North Little Rock, Ark., and Catherine A. Lee of Benton, Ark.; four great-grandsons; and many relatives and friends.

A Family Hour will be held at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305, from 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013. The funeral service will be held at Elect Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Benton, Ark. at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013. Elder Karl Barnes officiant. All family and friends are invited to attend.

Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Benton, Ark., will follow the service.

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FORT WORTH - Lucy Mae Weatherley, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loved ones. Lucy was born March 16,1927, in Des Arc, Ark. She graduated from Des Arc High School and married Grover Weatherley of Des Arc in 1945 after he returned from World War II. Lucy and Grover had six children: Grover George, Sherman and Peggy were born in Des Arc, followed by the births of Donald, Ellen and Sandra after moving to Fort Worth in 1955. Lucy was a longtime member of Longvue Baptist Church and rarely missed a church service. She was famous for her bread pudding that she always made for church suppers. Lucy also loved sharing her homemade jams and jellies with church friends and neighbors. She was an active member of the PTA and was always there for her friends and neighbors, showering them with cards and flowers on special occasions. Lucy was preceded in death by her husband, Grover; a son, Grover Jr.; parents, Millard and Winnie Tallent; and grandson, Daniel Bailey. Survivors: sons, Sherman Weatherley of Fort Worth and Donald Weatherley and wife, Lynn, of Weatherford; daughters, Peggy Bailey and husband, Larry, of Godley, Ellen Mathison and husband, Keith, of Arlington, and Sandra Parra and husband, Daniel, of Burleson; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation in Des Arc is Monday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Garth Funeral Home with graveside services at Lakeside Cemetery at 3. Online guest register: www.garthfuneralhome.com.