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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 Charlotte “Chottie” Jernigan Abernathy, 89, of Little Rock.

William “Bo” Bolin, 69, of Jacksonville.

Jack Robinson Dreher, 92, of Sherwood.

Harold Ellingson, 77, of Little Rock. Mary Ellen Poe Gibson, 92, of Little Rock.

Joyce Arlene (Atwood) Mitchell, 86, of North Little Rock.

Barbara Robbins, 76, of Mabelvale. Coy Wimberly of Little Rock.

Richard Laudell Wylie, 59, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA Pearl Alice Hathcock Sims, 81.

BALD KNOB Gary Allen Bearden, 56.

BATESVILLE Jimmy Lee Elms, 67.

Royce Grigsby, 81.

Linda Sue Smith, 65.

BEEBE Leonard Larry Sims, 62.

BEEDEVILLE Emery “Fuzzy” Williams, 89.

BENTON Ruth Mae Smith, 83.

CLINTON Linda Faye Murray, 65.

COMPTON Charles R. Brewer, 59.

CONWAY Ronnie Gene Bradley Sr., 63.

CROSSETT Lee JR Denney, 84.

Henry Earl Gates, 73.

DARDANELLE Doris Dean Davis, 83.

DeWITT Faye Rita Sanders Noble, 78. DONALDSON Austin Scott Hammond, 30.

FORT SMITH David P. Byrd Jr., 49.

HARRISON John W. Dick, 78.

HASKELL Walter E. Collatt, 85.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Stanley W. Fast, 90.

HUNTER Marcia Johnson, 57.

LONOKE Wanda Jean Parr Taylor, 77.

MABELVALE Harold Besancon, 66.

MALVERN Odis E. Brumley, 84.

Elva “Jean” Rickman, 77.

MAYFLOWER Kenneth M. Long, 81.

MELBOURNE Larry Joe Guthrie, 63.

MONTICELLO Verma Loretta Sawyer, 83.

MORRILTON Arvella Pruitt, 77.

MOUNTAIN HOME William G. Leone, 79.

RUSSELLVILLE Andrew Mason Monfee Jr., 89.

SEARCY Christopher Wade “Chris” Roberson, 42.

SILOAM SPRINGS Bernard Monroe Jones, 83.

SPRINGDALE Grant Elbert Green, 78.

OUT-OF-STATE SPRINGHILL, La.

W.R. “Buddy” Phillips, 86.

Pulaski County

CHARLOTTE “CHOTTIE” JERNIGAN ABERNATHY, age 891/2, died peacefully on Sept. 14, 2013. She was a graduate of Little Rock Senior High School and Little Rock Junior College. (UALR)

She was an Elder Officer and Sunday School Teacher at Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church, where she served faithfully as the church secretary for 23 years. Prior to that, she taught kindergarten at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church and was the organizer and first President of the Arkansas Presbytery Administrative Personnel Association.

Charlotte worked several sessions in the Arkansas House of Representatives and was chief of the steno pool in 1967 and 1969. She was a member of the Women’s Emergency Committee To Open Our Schools, a volunteer at Stewpot, a charter member of Bas Bleu, and member of AARP Chapter #34.

Charlotte is survived by: two sons, Guy Abernathy and his wife Suzanne, Mark Abernathy and his wife Lyne; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one great grandson; five step-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and loyal friends. She was preceded in death by her husband John E. “Bunny” Abernathy, her sister Juanita “Nita” Cawvey, her brother Lt. Colonel Jack Jernigan and her daughter Jan Abernathy at 2 1/2 years of age.

Charlotte was always the life of the party. With a shining positive attitude, she set a great example of how to live life to the fullest. Until a month ago, she was driving herself all over town, playing bridge daily, and making regular trips with family and friends to Tunica. Her zest for life, faith, generosity and fierce love of family, church and friends, will forever live on in our hearts.

A memorial service will be held at Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The Reverend Ruskin Falls officiating. An informal reception and celebration of Charlotte’s life will be held at Red Door restaurant immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church or Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home & Family Services in Little Rock, Ark. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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WILLIAM “BO” BOLIN, 69, of Jacksonville died Sunday, Sept.15, 2013. Bo was born Dec. 8, 1943, in Pindall, Ark., to the late Lawrence and Mollie (Surber) Bolin. He is also preceded in death by son, Billy Joe Bolin; brothers, Willard and Wilvin;and sisters, Loretta Hill and Mildred Gabbard.

Mr. Bolin was a long-time employee of Timex. His favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing and bowling. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Mary (Moss) Bolin of Jacksonville; daughter, Rhonda Gosdener of Roland; sons, Charles Bolin and Larry Bolin, both of Roland; sisters, Imigene Acree of Azle, Texas, Irene Scott of Little Rock, and Janis Rhodes of Rogers; brothers, Troy Bolin of Keo, and Wilburn Bolin of Clinton; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Graveside funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Judea Cemetery. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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JACK ROBINSON DREHER passed from this life on Sunday, Sept. 15th, 2013, having recently celebrated his 92nd birthday with family. He was a gifted master mechanic, electrician, plumber and carpenter as well as an allaround “handyman.” Due to his insatiable intellect there were few things he could not fix, replicate, reinvent or improve upon.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Norma McDonald Dreher and his second wife, Susan Brown Dreher. Also preceding him were two sons, Marvin Jack Dreher and Paul Wayne Dreher; daughter-in- law, Nancy Dreher; and grandson Michael Ross. He is survived by his daughter, Lou Dreher; and son, John David Dreher; and daughters-in-law, Sandi Moon Dreher and Billie Oholendt Dreher. He was “Grandpa Rabbit” to Lance Boyd, Leslie Dreher Singleton, Lt. Col. Jeff Reiman, Stase Dreher Dollarhide, Eli Dreher, Gini Dreher Allen, Tim Dreher, Lauren Dreher, Leigh Ann Dreher Mallett and John T. (Jack) Dreher.

He was a WWII Navy veteran who served his country overseas as faithfully as he served his family and friends. In his early years, Jack enjoyed hunting and fishing. Later, he focused his energies on traveling, gardening and woodwork. Fiercely independent, he insisted on living life to its fullest, leaving nothing on his ‘bucket list.’ There is a barely used cane leaning in the corner; a fitting symbol for an aging, “durable man” (his doctor’s term). He was quick of wit to a peaceful end.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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HAROLD ELLINGSON was a life long resident of Little Rock. He passed away Sept. 12, 2013, at St. Vincent’s Hosital. Harold was 77 years old and is survived by two sisters, Viriginia Mobley of Dallas, Texas, and Bette Branscum of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and three nieces, Pamela Jones of Atlanta, Ga., Karen Kass of Scotsdale, Ariz., and Kim Hasty of Dallas, Texas; and one nephew, Steve Branscum of Collieville, Texas. There will be a gathering of friends and family at Harold’s home 9005 Jordan Road in Little Rock from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, to say goodbye to our beloved brother, uncle and friend.

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MARY ELLEN POE GIBSON, 92, of Little Rock left this life onSaturday, Sept. 14, 2013, to be in her mansion in heaven. She was born May 7, 1921, in North Little Rock. She was an active member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and loved to bowl onthe church bowling league. She loved working in her home and yard. She never met a stranger and loved everyone. One of her most loved things to do was to take care of her family. She had a spoiled daughter and granddaughter, whom she would have done anything for. Even in her last few days, she would be more concerned for them than herself. When asked how she was doing, she would say, “I’m kicking, but not very high!” and that she was going to make it to 100.

There was never a sweeter or more loving person put here on this earth than she was. Truly, she was a loved mother and grandmother that will be greatly missed. Mom you were the best.

She is survived by her daughter, Connie Gibson Files (David Files) of Little Rock, and one grandchild, Tiffany Files of Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Lee Gibson; son, Steve Allen Gibson; four sisters; two brothers; and her parents, Thomas and Fronie Poe.

A funeral service will be held at Pine Grove Baptist Church, 2504 E. Dixon Road, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at 11 a.m., with Bro. Terry Sayers officiating, followed by burial at Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Pine Grove Baptist Church. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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JOYCE ARLENE (ATWOOD) MITCHELL, 86, of North LittleRock passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. She was a sweet loving Christian wife, mother and grandmother. She retired as a Switch Board Operator from Twin City Bank.She is survived by her daughter, Linda Bialas, of North Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Mitchell; grandson, Alan Bialas; and three brothers. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon Thursday at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BARBARA ROBBINS, 76, passed Sept. 15. Preceded by: husband, Earl Robbins Jr.; parents, Jessie and Gertha Wilkerson; sons, Jimmy, Jackie, Jeffrey; siblings, Mayo, Minor, Wayne, Anna Mae, Geneva, Bonnie. Survivors: children, Joe, Johnny, Jessie, Roberta, Robin; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; siblings, Wanda and Terry. Graveside service Sept. 19, 1 p.m. Pinecrest Memorial. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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COY WIMBERLY, a long-time resident of Little Rock, died Sept. 14, 2013. She was the daughter of the late John Wesley (J.W.) and Louise Robertson of DeWitt. Her only sibling, a brother, Paris Wesley (P.W.) Robertson, also preceded her in death.

On Nov. 1, 1941, Coy was married to George E. Wimberly. They were blessed with two sons, Wesley and John. The family circle of 70 years was broken with the death of George on Feb. 5, 2012, and further, when Wesley died Sept. 28, 2012.

Coy is survived by her son, John Wimberly; grandson, Blake Wimberly; nephew, Patrick Robertson and wife Jill and their sons, Patton and Crain; and her brother’s widow, Ruth Robertson. She is also survived by and much loved by her extended family.

Coy will be laid to rest by her husband and son at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. Dr. Bob Dunaway will officiate. Memorials may be made to C.A.R.E., P.O. Box 7604, Little Rock, Ark., 72217.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Wimberly’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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RICHARD LAUDELL WYLIE of Little Rock, born Oct. 25, 1953passed away Sept. 14, 2013. He was son of the late Emmitt and Lillie Bidwell Wylie. Richard grew up in the Shady Grove Community of 12th street in Little Rock near Ferndale. He is agraduate of Joe T. Robinson High School. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping and motorcycling. He is survived by wife, Peggy Wylie; son, Brian (Angie) Wylie; four grandchildren; two sisters, Rita Farner and Martha Hymson; three brothers, Emmitt Wylie II, Harley Wylie and Henry Wylie; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who will remember him. Memorial Service will be at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark., 72204. (501) 660-4323.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Pearl Alice Hathcock Sims, age 81, of Arkadelphia died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18th at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home with burial in Gilchrist Cemetery at Friendship. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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BALD KNOB - Gary Allen Bearden, 56, was born to Ollie K. and Eloise Gray Bearden on Nov. 7, 1956, in Shreveport, La., and passed away on Sept. 14, 2013, in Bald Knob, Ark. Funeral services: Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel, 2 p.m., Sept. 17, 2013. Burial in Fredonia Cemetery. For online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.

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BATESVILLE - Jimmy Lee Elms, 67, of Batesville died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at Lee’s Chapel Cemetery on Hwy. 25. Visitation is Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Arrangements are by Willis Funeral Service of Batesville. www.willisfs.com.

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BATESVILLE - Royce Grigsby, 81, of Batesville died Monday. Survivors: wife, Betty Grigsby; daughters, Beverly Limbert and Belinda Grigsby; brother, Earl Grigsby; sisters, Vinnie Carpenter and Geraldine Barner; nieces, nephews. Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, 5:30-7 p.m. Graveside memorial: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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BATESVILLE - Linda Sue Smith, 65, of Batesville died Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church with Chris Sims officiating. There will be a private burial at a later date. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Service of Batesville. www.willisfs.com.

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BEEBE - Pastor Larry Sims, of Beebe, Ark., moved to heaven onSept. 14, 2013. He founded Victory Worship Center 27 years ago and faithfully shepherded his flock until his passing.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sandi Sims; twodaughters, Krystal (Jason) Martin and Lauren Sims; a son, Brent (Courtney) Sims; father in law and mother in law, Harold and Wilma Campbell; four sisters, Sue German, Wanda Barnett, Marilyn Warrick and Liz Houser; three brothers, Gary, Mike, and Kenny Sims; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters in Christ. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Riley and Ola Sims.

Memorials may be made in Larry’s honor to Victory Worship Center and mailed to 118 Oakleaf Drive, Beebe, Ark., 72012. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at Victory Worship Center, 607 East Dewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, with private Family burial at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BEEDEVILLE - Emery “Fuzzy” Williams, 89, of Beedeville died Sunday. Survivors: sons, Carl Williams, Carroll Williams, Thomas Burnette Jr., and David Burnette, Sr.; daughters, Sally Robinett, and Margie Jacobs; three brothers; grandchildren; many great and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Eightmile Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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BENTON - Ruth Mae Smith, 83, Benton died Sunday. She was born Nov. 19, 1929, in Waldron, Ark., to the late Bert and Mary Wood Singleton. Survivors: daughter, Linda Zapata; two grandchildren, all of California. Cremation was through Ashby Funeral Home of Benton. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CLINTON - Mrs. Linda Faye Murray, 65, of Clinton, Ark., died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Sept. 17, 2013. Service: 10 a.m. Sept. 18, 2013, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton, Ark. Burial: Culpepper Cemetery. 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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CONWAY - Ronnie Gene Bradley, Sr., 63, of Conway, Ark .,died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, at his home. He was born June 15, 1950, in Rector, Ark., to the late George Washington and Pauline (Talley) Bradley. Ronnie was a retired forkliftoperator for EXEL, Inc. He lived to ride Harleys.

He is survived by his wife, Dawn Althea (Mauterstock) Bradley of Conway; his son, Ronnie Gene Bradley Jr. of Conway; granddaughters, Aubreyana and Angel Bradley and Annika Lee all of Conway.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Conway. Please send your messages of love, comfort and support to Ronnie’s online guestbook at www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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CROSSETT - Lee JR Denney, 84 years of age, went to bewith his Lord and Savior on Sept. 15, 2013, after a yearlong battle with cancer. He retired as Master Sergeant after a 20 year career in the Air Force, during which he served inthe Korean and Vietnam wars. He also retired with over 20 years of service to Dow Chemical in Pierre Part, La. He became a resident of Crossett, Ark., in 1988 when he and his wife, Bobbie Denney, came to Crossett to be with their children and grandchildren. In addition to all of his children and grandchildren, he had a passion for old cars (and trucks!), gardening, and loved the time he spent traveling the world during his lifetime. He will be greatly missed by his family but leaves a legacy of love for those left behind.

He is survived by his wife, Fannie Denney; four children, Debbie Cossey of Crossett, Ark.; Sandy Dean of Nashville, Tenn.; Karen Bunch of Russellville, Ark.; Frederick Lee Denney of Fort Smith, Ark.; one brother, Herbert Denney of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Lucille Karr of Atlanta, Ga., and Pauline Clausen of Cartersville, Ga. Grandchildren include Becky Landry of Donaldsonville, La.; Tonya Dean of St. Louis, Mo.; RoxieOrr of Jacksonville, Ark.; Hannah McAleer of St. Pete Beach, Fla.; Josh Cossey of McGehee, Ark.; Wesley Godfrey of Russellville, Ark.; Daniel Denney of Fort Smith, Ark.; Neiha Denney of Fort Smith, Ark.; and Neika Denney of Fort Smith, Ark. Great-grandchildren include Quint Landry, JD Landry, Reace Landry, Aryee Landry, Annalee Landry, Sela Orr, Caleb Cossey, and Elijah Cossey.

Services will be held at North Crossett First Baptist Church on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at 12 noon with Pastor Robin Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Rolfe Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com). Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5-9 .m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to North Crossett First Baptist Church, 1035 Hwy 133, Crossett, Ark., 71635.

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CROSSETT - Henry Earl Gates, age 73, of Crossett, Ark., passed away September 15, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at First Church of God. Burial will follow at Unity Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com).

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DARDANELLE - Doris Dean Davis, 83, Dardanelle, died Sunday, September 15, 2013. Survivors: children, Kathy Adams, Randall Davis, Rodney Davis, James Davis Jr.; sister, Ruth English. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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DeWITT - Faye Rita Sanders Noble, 78, of DeWitt died September 15, 2013. She was born June 21, 1935, in DeWitt to John and Helen Sanders, who preceded her in death along with a sister, Doris Goodwin. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was baptized June 7, 1944.

She leaves behind a loving husband and lifelong friend, Billy Ray Noble; three children: Rhae Ann Noble of Jacksonville, Rita Dotter of DeWitt, Mitchell Noble (Phyllis) of Nashville; two grandchildren: Mischell O’Dell and Krista Ferguson (James); and two great grandchildren: Bailey and Emily O’Dell.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, at First Baptist Church with burial at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 to 7 Tuesday at the funeral home.

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DONALDSON - Austin Scott Hammond, 30, of Donaldson passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013. Survivors, father, Scott Hammond; mother, Karen Harper; siblings, Jessica, Alyssa, Kelly, Jonathan; grandparents, Thomas and Suzanne Hammond. Visitation: Tuesday, September 17, 6-8 p.m., Regency, Malvern. Service: Wednesday, September 18, 3:30 p.m., Regency. Burial: Ouachita. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

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FORT SMITH - David P. Byrd Jr., 49, of Fort Smith, Ark., passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013, in a local hospital. He was born in Jonesboro, Ark., to David Byrd Sr. and Nancy Manney Nicholas. He was a past House Manager for Harbor House and was a member of Courage for Change Church, as well as several Narcotics’ Anonymous groups.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Courage for Change Church with Reverend DeWayne Hicks presiding.

He is survived by his mother, Nancy Nicholas of Van Buren, Ark.; his father, David P. Byrd of Dumas, Ark.; one brother, James P. Byrd of Fort Smith, Ark.; his maternal grandmother, Jane Manney of Little Rock, Ark.; and a half-brother, Jonathan Byrd of Dumas, Ark.

The family will welcome visitors from 5-7 p.m. at the Courage for Change Church on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Memorials may be made to the Courage for Change Church, 4613 Jenny Lind Road, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901.

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HASKELL - Walter E. Collatt, 85, of Haskell passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013, at his home. Funeral service is 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, September 17, 2013, in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) in Benton with burial in Mt. Harmony Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Stanley W. Fast, 90, of HotSprings Village, Ark., died Saturday, September 14, 2013, in Hot Springs. He was born March 30, 1923, in Moundridge, Kan., to Albert H. and Mary L. Fast. Stan grew up in Kansasand Arkansas and enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 and served in the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater until the end of WWII.

Stan graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 1950 with a JD degree. He worked as a claims attorney in the insurance business in Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma, and retired from Silvey Insurance in 1985. Stan and his late wife, Martha, moved to Hot Springs Village in 1985. He was a member and Elder of Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines, a member of the 18-Hole MGA, the Democratic Club of Hot Springs Village, the VFW and the Arkansas Razorback Club. Stan was also involved in the CBI Veterans organization for many years and served as Commander of the Razorback Basha of Arkansas.

Stan is survived by a sister, Margie Churchill of Fayetteville; two sons, Stanley Wayne Fast Jr. (Cindy) of Bethel Park, Pa., and Alan Paisley Fast of Emporia, Kan.; two grandchildren, Laura Waterstram (Kirk) of Bethel Park, Pa., and Stanley Wayne Fast III (Autumn) of St. Paul, Minn.; and great-grandsons, “Jack” and Henry Waterstram and Theo Fast.

A memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, at Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines, 275 Asturias Drive, Hot Springs Village, Ark., with the Reverend Bill Bailey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines Memorial Fund or your favorite charity.———◊———

HUNTER - Marcia Johnson, age 57, died Saturday. Survivors: husband, Stanley Johnson; children, Kevin Cox, Gaylon (Maureen) Cox, Leah (Ernie) Marter, Heather McCarty; brother, Monroe (Vivian) Brimer; sisters, Linda (Terry) Cupp, Shirley Schlotzhauer, Paula Fowler, Karen (Kirk) Brimer; 7 grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Brinkley. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Assembly of God Church, Brinkley. Interment: Hunter Cemetery. Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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LONOKE - Wanda Jean Parr Taylor, age 77, died September 16, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Taylor; children, Diane Randall, Ricky Parr and Kenneth Parr, all of Lonoke and Shelby Sandlin of North Little Rock; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Norman of West Memphis and brother, James Cook of Hickory Plains. Visitation will begin at 12 noon, Wednesday, September 18, at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke with Funeral Services following at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Pleasant Hills Cemetery. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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MABELVALE - Harold Besancon, 66, of Mabelvale passed away on September 15, 2013. He was born on July 21, 1947, to the late Charles and Lois Besancon. Harold enjoyed going fishing, working, and spending time with family and friends. He retired from Falcon Jet after 34 years; he also served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.

Harold is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jeff Besancon. He is survived by his son, Paul Besancon (Amanda); granddaughter, Alessia Basancon; mother of his son, Betty Gardner; stepson, Daniel Phillips; brother, Charles; sister, Anne; and a host of family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at 12 noon at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. To sign online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Odis E. Brumley, 84, of Malvern passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Visitation: Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 6-8 p.m. Graveside services: Lono Cemetery, Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 10 a.m. Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MALVERN - Elva “Jean” Rickman, 77, of Malvern died Sunday, September 15, 2013. Survivors: sons, Ricky and Donnie Rickman; daughter, Sharon Rickman Trulock; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation: Tuesday, September 17, 6-8 p.m. at Regency, Malvern. Services: Wednesday, September 18, 1 p.m., Regency. Burial: Fairplay Cemetery. Arrangements: Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MAYFLOWER - Kenneth M. Long, 81, of Mayflower, bornApril 12, 1932, passed away September 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Lessie Long.

Kenneth is survived by wife, Violet Sue Ella Long. Heis also survived by four sons, Wayne (Becky) Long of Akins, Tim (Liz) Long, Terry (Tresia) Long and Ron (Lynn) Long, all of Mayflower; one daughter, Melody (Dub) Cox of Hot Springs Village; sisters, Sherlene Lawrence and Brenda Reynolds of Mayflower; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren, as well as a host of friends and relatives.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 18, at noon at Northside Apostolic Church in Mayflower. Funeral will follow at the church at 1 p.m. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care.

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MELBOURNE - Larry Joe Guthrie, 63, of Melbourne died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Elaine Guthrie; son, Brad Guthrie; step-daughter, Diana Stevens; sisters, Linda Gaston, Christina Guthrie; five grandchildren. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Sunday at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel, Melbourne. Visitation: After service until 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MONTICELLO - Verma Loretta Sawyer, 83, of Monticello passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013, at The Woods of Monticello Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 9, 1930, in Monticello, the daughter of the late Henry C. Sawyer Sr. and Johnnie Edmonds Sawyer.She was a retired switchboard operator at the University of Arkansas Monticello and was a member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, H. C. Sawyer Jr. Survivors include one brother, Tommy L. Sawyer and wife, Shirley of Hot Springs National Park; one sister, Judy Harris and husband, George, of Monticello; a sister-in-law, Betty Sawyer of Monticello; one nephew, Danny Sawyer; five nieces, Debbie Sawyer Henley, Shelley Sawyer Brown, Lori Sawyer Holt, Jill Harris Brown and Kami Harris Griffin; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be 4 p.m. Monday, September 16, at Oakland Cemetery. Memorials to: First United Methodist Church of Monticello Building Fund, 317 South Main, Monticello, Ark. 71655. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MORRILTON - Arvella Pruitt, age 77, passed away September 14; survivors include: husband, John; two sons, three daughters, one sister, 12 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Services are Wednesday 2 p.m. Bob Neal and Sons Chapel. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Wednesday prior to services. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons obit/photo/guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - William G. Leone, age 79, of Mountain Home died Friday. A Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. He is survived by two sons: Larry and Dennis Leone. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Andrew Mason Monfee Jr., DVM, 89, ofRussellville, formerly a longtime resident and veterinarian in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center.

Born January21, 1924, in Pratt City, Alabama, he was the son of the late Andrew Mason Monfee Sr. and Louise Stoves Monfee. He was reared and received his early education in the Birmingham, Alabama, area, graduating from Ensley High School.

After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He achieved the rank of Mineman Second Class, serving on the USS Preble (DM 20) and stationed at U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada.

After serving in World War II, he returned to Alabama, where he enrolled in Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. He received his Doctorate in 1952 and began his long career of caring for animals.

In 1953, he moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where he opened Monfee Animal Clinic. For thirty-three years, he treated the beloved pets of Pine Bluff and Jefferson County. He retired in 1986, closing the clinic.

In 1954, he married Bertha Moseley, together they had three children. They shared nearly sixty years of happiness, love and memories.

Dr. Monfee was active in the Pine Bluff community, serving as Past Commander of Pine Bluff Power Squadron, Past President of Jefferson County Wildlife Association and Past President of Arkansas Practitioner Association. He was a member of thePine Bluff Saddle Club and the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association. He was also a member of First Baptist Church, Pine Bluff.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Monfee, of Russellville; his son, Dr. Andrew M. Monfee III, of Russellville; his daughters, Anne Price of Conway and Michelle Ransom of Little Rock; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Eleanor Berry, of Birmingham, Alabama.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2013, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son, with Reverend Todd Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Bellwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday one hour prior to the service. Friends may sign the online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Way Little Rock, Ark. 72202 or the Salvation Army, 501 E. 12th Ave., Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601.

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SEARCY - Christopher “Chris” Wade Roberson, 42, of Searcy passed September 13, 2013. He was born July 10, 1971, in Searcy. He was an entrepreneur and owned Roberson Home Construction and Extreme Carpet Cleaning.

Chris is survived by his loving mother, Vickie Morgan (Scotty); sons, Chandler, Tyllor and Chaz; grandfather, Verlon Roberson; stepsisters, Cheryl Gay (Dixon) and Jenenna Davis; as well as several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his precious grandmother, Foydell Roberson; great-grandparents, Leo and Sallie Aunspaugh, and Otha and Beulah Roberson; and a special stepgrandmother, Oneita Roberson.

Visiting hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Honey Hill Cemetery. Share a Memory: www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

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SILOAM SPRING - Bernard Monroe Jones, 83, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, went to be with our Lord and Savior, September 15, 2013, at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital. Born May 3, 1930, in Madison, Illinois, he was the son of Anderson Thomas Jones and Vernest Mary Ellen Rich Jones. He was president of his senior class at Little Rock Central, Little Rock, Arkansas. On September 3, 1949, he married Willie Jo Acord in Little Rock They moved to Siloam Springs in 1954, and Bernard and his father, Anderson, opened Jones Tire and Service Center.In 1967, Bernard and John Brown Jr. opened Jones-Brown Pontiac Buick Agency, which they owned for eight years. In 1975, Bernard began his career in Real Estate, and in 1986, opened the Lindsey and Associates Real Estate office in Rogers, Arkansas. He was Senior Vice President and Designated Broker for the past 27 years. Bernard was a City Councilman for the City of Siloam Springs and a member of the Gideon’s International. He was the worship leader of First Assembly of God Church in Siloam Springs, Arkansas for 45 years, and a current member of First Assembly of God Church, Springdale, Arkansas.

Bernard was a devoted Christian husband and father. His hobbies and recreation always centered around his family. He had a passion for gospel and country music. His spare time was spent in Music ministry and sharing his faith with others. He was a mentor and disciple to co-workers and friends, and a testimony of leading by example.

Survivors include his wife, Willie Jo, of the home; three children: Duane Jones and wife, Valerie, of Siloam Springs; Melinda Kay Wilson and husband, David, of Siloam Springs; and Gordon Jones and wife, Julie, of Fayetteville, Arkansas; eight grandchildren: Maranda Glenn and husband, Ryan; Ashely Newby; Brett Wilson and wife, Brooke; Garrett Jones; Adam Jones; Taylor Jones; Katie Jones; and Emily Jones; 6 1/2/ great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Darlene Test and Bernadine Jones, both of Springdale, Arkansas.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Wasson Memorial Chapel, Siloam Springs, with Pastor Bob Fant officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs. Contributions can be made in lieu of flowers to the Bernard M. Jones Scholarship fund at Arvest Bank. To sign the online guest book, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com.

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SPRINGDALE - U.S. Army Retired Lt. Col. Grant Elbert Green,78, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013. Grant “Sonny” Green, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Dorothy and Grant Green on September22, 1934. He graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1951 before completing his ROTC training at Ouachita Baptist College. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps for 22 years, earning numerous meritorious service awards, including the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Bronze Star Medal. After retiring from the U.S. Army as U.S. Army Lt. Col. in 1979, he served as Hospital Personnel Director at Washington Regional Medical Center. He attended Fellowship Bible Church in Lowell, Arkansas, and was also an avid fisherman and hunter, winning the Arkansas Triple Trophy Award, 1998-1999.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Grant Green. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patsy Green; children: Sherril Green and husband, Stephen Turner of Palo Alto, Calif.; Grant W. Green and wife, Meg, of Springdale, Ark.; Sandra Morrow and husband, Richard, of Mooresville, N.C..; two brothers: Richard Green of North Little Rock and his daughter, Anna Townsell, wife of Todd Townsell of Conway, Ark.; Larry Green and wife, Jenni Green, of Greer, S.C., and their children Wesley and Leigh Green; and nine grandchildren: Brooke, Jonathan and Braden Morrow; Haley, Erin, Clare and Grant J. Green; and William and Annah Turner; his aunt, Anna Thomas, of Little Rock, Ark.; Linda Blasingame-Newton and son, David Newton, of Little Rock, Ark.; Bill and Rosemary Blasingame of Alma, Ark., and children Francie, Larry Bill Blasingame, Angie Spencer and husband, Steve.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 17, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Graveside funeral services with Full Military Honors will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, at Fayetteville National Cemetery with Reverend Herschel McClurkin officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that Memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritan Community Center, 1300 N. Thompson St., Suite G, Springdale, Ark. 72764 and the Washington County Lester C. Howick Animal Shelter, 801 W. Clydesdale Drive, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701. To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

Out-of-state

SPRINGHILL, La. - Funeral services for Mr. W.R. “ Buddy”Phillips, age 86, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Gray and Bro. Zach Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in the Old SareptaCemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, La. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Mr. Phillips was born on Sept. 11, 1927, in Village, Ark., to Artie Thomas and Annie Duncan Phillips and died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at his home in Springhill. He had been a resident of Springhill since 1986, was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Shell Oil Company. He was a Mason and Shriner and a member of the Al Bedoo F&AM in Billings, Mont., and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise Turk Phillips, on Oct. 22, 1998; by his parents; and son, Tommy Joe Phillips, on Jan. 30, 1997.

He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Maxine Rhodes Phillips; sons, Kenneth Phillips and wife, Dale, of Converse, La.; Steven Phillips of Springhill, La.; granddaughter, Ginny Canterbury; great-grandchildren, Ginger and Brice; stepson, Joe Shaff and wife, Earline, of Greencastle, Ind.; stepdaughters, Vicki Wright and husband, Gary, of Cabot, Ark., Kathy Tiseldorf of Benton, Ark.

Sign our online guestbook at www.baileyfuneralhome.net.

Arkansas, Pages 12 on 09/17/2013

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