Obituaries

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INDEX

Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, at arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY

Eddie Jean Anderson, 63, of Little Rock. Mary T. Eslick, 88, of Little Rock. Mary Alice Evans, 92, of North Little Rock. Gerald Kemp Fincher, 84, of Little Rock. Steven Patrick Hooper, 61, of North Little Rock. Henry Herlin Kuns Jr., 92, of Sherwood. Richard “Dickie” Pyle, 70, of North Little Rock. Esther Mariah Holmes Smith, 76, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BEARDEN

Dan Norris Beard, 75.

BENTON

George Pelton, 89. William Clayton Perry, 92. Kristin Dawn Staggs, 46.

BRINKLEY

Willie Lee Harvey Sr., 86.

CABOT

Robert W. Gingles, 92.

CLINTON

Mary Edith Harrell Bryant, 83. Cynthia Marie Hardy, 59.

CONWAY

John Phillip Bumpers, 89. Melissa Marie Kincaid, 45.

DeWITT

Daren “Bobby” Duncan, 54.

DIERKS

Dorothy Dean Green, 79.

EL DORADO

Travis A. Davis, 91.

ENGLAND

Linda L. Pearson, 59.

ENOLA

Edna Jean Keathley Bell Smith, 84.

FORT SMITH

Violet Love Sibley Isaacks, 91.

GASSVILLE

Jeannette Rose, 73.

GLENWOOD

Goldie Middlebrook, 89.

GOSNELL

Joe Lamar Kea, 80.

HEBER SPRINGS

Viola Jean “Bobbie” Martin, 80. James Linton “J.L.” Mullens Jr., 87.

JONESBORO

Charlene Coble, 72.

LAKE VILLAGE

Billy L. Williams, 82.

McCRORY

Paul Ervin Hollister, 66.

McRAE

Carolyn Sue Holt, 74.

MONTICELLO

Loman Lee Daniels, 66. Johnnie Alfred Pittillo, 88.

MOUNTAIN HOME

Terry B. Dalton, 90.

NEWPORT

Isaiah James Davis, infant. Betty Ruth George Webb, 76.

PINE BLUFF

Artisha Terion Rainey, 18.

PRESCOTT

Linda Faye Bennett, 62.

RUSSELLVILLE

Scott Pyle, 64.

SEARCY

Geneva Aileen Griffin, 88. Ila Myrtle Williams, 80.

SPRINGDALE

Jerry “Bill” Phillips, 73.

WILBURN

Arthur David Taylor, 64.

OUT-OF-STATE

BETTSVILLE, Md.

Willies Alfred Coleman, Sr., 55.

LINCOLN, Mo.

Reva Anderson, 64.

AUSTIN, Texas

Tanner Rundle, 26.

SAN ANTONIO

Tyrell De’Angelo Carolina, 25.

TYLER, Texas

Rachel Faith Glasscock Finley, 83.

Pulaski County

MS. EDDIE JEAN ANDERSON, 63, Little Rock, transitioned April 7, 2014. Jean was predeceased by son, Byron Anderson. Survivors includes: daughter, Stacy (Tommy) Harrison, Houston, Texas; sister, Eunice (Vernon) Withers, Woodson, Arkansas; grandsons, Dar’rell, Tyron and Tommy III. Special thanks to Jenn-Care Inc.

Celebration of Life: Friday, April 11, 2014, 11 a.m., Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center, 1920 S. Broadway, Little Rock. Family Hour: Today, 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Arms of Peace Funeral Home, 1715 South Scott Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, 501-377-2767. “Cherishing Your Peaceful Transition”.

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•–––––MARY T. ESLICK, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Mary was born on February 21, 1926 in Reform, Arkansas to the late Andrew and Jessie Taylor. She was a member of Martindale Baptist Church, and retired from Teletype for over 30 years as an assembler. She enjoyed sewing and going to all sports activities for her kids and grandchildren. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother. Her kids were the most important thing in her life.

Mary is survived by two sons; Dale (Linda) Eslick, of Benton, Ricky (Teresa) Eslick, of Little Rock, two daughters; Delores (Bobby) Mabry of Bigelow, Vicki (Paul) Stewart, of Russellville, thirteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, two sisters; Mickey Whitehead, of Traskwood, Geraldine Williams, Perryville, one brother, Robert Taylor, of Redfield and a host of niece and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Elmer Eslick, grandson, Larry Mabry, one sister and one brother.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 11, 2014 at Martindale Baptist Church with Reverend Larry Walters officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuenralhomes.com/chenal.

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•–––––MARY ALICE EVANS (Ms. Mutsie), 92, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, April 3 at Robinson Nursing Center. She was born July 27, 1921, in Plummerville, Arkansas, to the late Leonard and Laura Hayes. Survivors: daughter, Laura Evans, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 1-7 p.m., Friday, Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock. 501-812-5303. Funeral: April 12, 11 a.m., Fellowship North, One E. 52nd Place, North Little Rock.

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•–––––Rev. GERALD KEMP FINCHER, 84, an ordained United Methodist minister in Arkansas, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on March 22, 2014. He was born in Waldo, Ark. on October 26, 1929 to Grady Lee Fincher and Lois Blake Fincher. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62 years, Julia Ann Keith Fincher; and his brother, Major Donald Blake Fincher of the Air Force.

He is survived by his son, Larry Robert Fincher, DDS, his wife Patricia and grandsons Matthew and Michael Fincher of Conway; his daughter, Janet Fincher McDowell, her husband Joe and granddaughters Jennifer and Melissa McDowell of Little Rock; his brother Grady Glen Fincher and his wife Martha Hutson Fincher of Fayetteville; his sister-in-law Phena D. Fincher of Prescott; and his brother-in-law Gerald Keith and his wife Cledra of Camden, Ark.

A memorial service will be held at St. James United Methodist Church in Little Rock on April 12 at 11 a.m. with Rev. John P. Miles and Rev. Seigfried Johnson officiating.

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•–––––STEVEN PATRICK HOOPER, local musician, 61, of North Little Rock, passed away April 2. 2014. Born July 12, 1952 to Millard and Pearldeene Hooper, he is survived by two sons, five grandchildren, four sisters, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be 10 a.m, Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Park Hill Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. (501) 843-5816.

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•–––––HENRY HERLIN KUNS, Jr. 92, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Baptist (Springhill) Hospital. He was born March 16, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio to Henry & Virginia Kuns, Sr. Henry was a retired Naval Commander and was a proud WWII, and Korean War Veteran.

Survivors are his wife of 44 years Monya A. Kuns; his children Mike (Karen) Kuns; Susan (David) Bieber; Jason (Jennifer) Kuns; Courtney (Mark) Littlejohn and grandsons Bryant Kuns, Grayson Littlejohn; granddaughter Huntley Littlejohn; brother Roger (Connie) Kuns and other relatives and friends. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter Patricia Kuns.

He was a loving husband; father, brother, “PawPaw” and friend, who will be greatly missed.

Memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Arrangements are by Huson Funeral Home. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome. com.

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•–––––RICHARD “DICKIE” PYLE, 70, of North Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014. He served in the United States military, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone and retired after 30 years. Dickie loved fishing for crappie, horse races and was a diehard Cowboy fan.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pam Pyle; children, Sheila Hollinger (Bob), Scarlett Yates (Ken), Jan Sanders (Kris) and Jason Pyle; seven grandchildren, Nick and Zack Hollinger, Shelby, Karson and Ethan Yates, Kylee Sanders and Jackson Pyle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto C. and Edith M. Larkin Pyle; brother, James Larkin Pyle, and a son, Jack Edward Pyle.

Memorials may be made to Catholic High School, 6300 Father Tribou Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 or Mount St. Mary, 3224 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.Smith-FamilyCares.com.

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•–––––ESTHER MARIAH HOLMES SMITH, 76, passed April 7, at home with her

loving family. Her home-going celebration will be Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. at New Calvary Temple Church of God in Christ, NLR, Ark. A visitation will be Friday, April 11 from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to H.D. Malone Funeral Home & Grief Counseling Center, 9910 Chicot Road, Little Rock, Ark. 501-246-4173.

Arkansas

BEARDEN — Dan Norris Beard, 75, of Bearden, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born February 2, 1939 in Bearden, Ark. Dan was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bearden, and a U.S. Army veteran. He also owned and operated Beard’s Slightly Used Cars in Bearden. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cleo Jesse Beard and Nellie Frazier Beard St. John; daughter, Dana Beard; and one sister, Cleatie Williams.

He is survived by his wife, Paula Beard of Bearden; two sons and daughters-in-law, Cleo and Shannon Beard of Bearden, Bryan and Wendy Kauffer of Benton, La.; one brother, Buddy Beard of Stephens; one sister, Patricia Pennington of Bearden; six grandchildren, Jacob Stockslager of Hope, Abbey Beard of Bearden, Ryan Martin of Benton, La., Emma Beard of Bearden, Alex Kauffer of Benton, La., and Noah Beard of Bearden.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Bearden with Rev. Andy Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Moss Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce/ Bearden. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––BENTON — George Pelton, 89, of Benton passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) with interment at New Rosemont Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening April 10th at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/ballard.

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•–––––BENTON — William Clayton Perry, 92, of Benton passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. He was born on May 21, 1921 in Arkadelphia, Ark., to the late Robert Harvey and Ollie B (Kemp) Perry.

He was a Church of God minister for all of his adult life. He was very active with youth, missions, and supporting local churches. He served as state coordinator for the Louisiana Church of God State Assembly for nearly two decades. He loved his garden, birds, airplanes, hunting, and fishing. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Force. He was a servant of the people and treasured his extensive church family.

He is survived by his sons, Jodie Perry (Sandra) and Mart Perry; daughter, Patricia Perry; grandchildren, Brad Perry, Benjy Perry, Brian Perry, Joe Farrar, Ronda Farrar, and Rachel McKenzie; five great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Sue Estep and O.Z. Yates; brother, Elmer Perry; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Mae (Buffington) Perry; and his siblings, Geneva (Perry) Stanford, Ferrel Perry, Lou (Perry) West, and Floy Perry.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home, Benton. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––BENTON — Kristin Dawn Staggs, 46, of Benton, passed away April 7, 2014. She was born November 16, 1967 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Marion and Lorraine Marks Nelson. Kristin was raised in Mountain Home and later received a degree in business from Draughon Business College. She was co-owner of S & K Quality Plumbing in Alexander.

Survivors, husband, Steve Staggs of Benton; daughter, Jessica Van Hoose (Chase) of Benton; parents, Marion and Lorraine Nelson of Mountain Home; brother, Merlin Nelson (Linda) of Mountain Home; sister, Melinda Chandler (Jack) of Morrilton; and grandson, Harper Van Hoose of Benton.

Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m Saturday with Pastor Ronnie Inman officiating. Burial will follow at New Rosemont Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Ashbys.

Family comments: Kristin was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. She was the best “Grammy”. Her family will greatly miss her. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com –––––

•–––––BRINKLEY — Willie Lee Harvey Sr., 86, of Brinkley, died Wednesday, April 2 at Signature Health-St. Peter’s Villa Nursing Center in Memphis, Tenn. Eight sons, three daughters, a sister, 37 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives survive him.

Visitation will be held Friday evening April 11 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. at the Brinkley Convention Center, 1501 Weatherby Drive in Brinkley. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772, branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo. com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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•–––––CABOT — Robert W. Gingles, 92, of Cabot, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014. He was born in Dodge County, Wis. He is survived by two daughters, Beth Hasek and Mary Hicks. Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, (501-791-7400). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ owens.

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•–––––CLINTON — Mary Edith Harrell Bryant of Clinton, Arkansas, Austin Community passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014. She was born June 27, 1930 in Anton, Texas the first child of the late Tennie Edith Bullington Harrell and William “Slim” Harrell. She was a Christian and attended Pleasant Hill General Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Wilburn Bryant, two sons, Ralph Bryant (Christi) and Michael Bryant (Donna) four grandchildren Russell Bryant, Michelle Gifford, Ryan Bryant, and Dana Love, five great-granddaughters Maddy and Cadie Gifford, Madison Bryant, Ryleigh and Hadley Love, four sisters, Geneva Pearson, Doris Herron, Jean Milliken all of Anton, Texas; Zelda Walls of Scotland, Arkansas; one brother J.D. Harrell of Haskell, Texas; and a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister Bonnie Chism and brother Bob Harrell.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas, with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will follow in Halbrook Cemetery, Center Ridge, Arkansas.

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

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•–––––CLINTON — Cynthia Marie Hardy, 59, of Clinton, Arkansas died Saturday, April 5, 2014. Private family arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Arkansas. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––CONWAY — John Phillip Bumpers, 89, of Conway, died at home on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. He was born on November 22, 1924 in Charleston, Ark. to the late Harold H. and Carrie Bumpers. Phil was a 1947 graduate of Hendrix College. He was married to Martha “Polly” Parrott Bumpers for seventy years. Phil served in the United States Army during World War II as a Lt. After the war; he returned to Conway and served as Commander of Company G for the Arkansas National Guard. Phil served as Hendrix College Treasurer from 1947 to 1971. He and Wilburn Smith owned and operated Bumpers and Smith Clothing Store from 1971 to 1981. Phil was a lifelong active member of First United Methodist Church in Conway.

He is also preceded in death by one son; John Thomas Bumpers, and one grandson; William Lee Rogers.

Phil is survived by his loving wife Polly Bumpers, Children; Dianne Bumpers Rogers and husband Bill, of Jonesboro, Ark., Joe Bumpers and wife Jackie, and daughter-in-law Martha Bumpers of Conway, grandchildren; Laura Rogers Simpson and husband Steve, Phillip Bryce Rogers, Polly Rogers McMellon and husband Jeremy, Anne Bumpers Newman and husband Scott, Clay Bumpers and wife Kisha, Phillip Bumpers and wife Adrienne, Ryan Bumpers, Zachary Bumpers, Catherine Bumpers, Elizabeth Bumpers, great-grandchildren; Emily Simpson, Lacey Simpson, Lilly Rogers, Anna Rogers, Sophie Rogers, Will McMellon, Clay McMellon, Jack McMellon, Drew McMellon, Abby Newman, William Newman, Kayla Bumpers, one sister; Carolyn Bumpers Dow and husband Bob, and a host of other family and friends.

The family gratefully acknowledges all of Phil’s doctors, nurses, and caregivers for the excellent care he received.

A memorial service will be held in his honor on Friday, April 11, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Conway at 11 a.m. with Rev. Michael Roberts officiating. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or a charity of choice. Online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––CONWAY — Melissa Marie Kincaid, 45, of Conway, Arkansas, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014. A memorial service was held on April 4, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

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•–––––DEWITT — Daren “Bobby” Duncan, 54, of Dewitt, died April 4, 2014 at St. Vincent Medical Infirmary in Little Rock. Daren leaves his memory, his wife Gwendolyn Duncan of Dewitt. Funeral: Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at Greater St. John in Dewitt by McKinzie Funeral Home in Dewitt.

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•–––––DIERKS — Dorothy Dean Green, age 79, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born November 24, 1934, in Pine Valley, Oklahoma. She was a retired cafeteria manager for Pilgrim’s Pride in De Queen and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church near Dierks.

Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Beulah Chappel Callahan and her husband, Kenneth Earl Green.

She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Danny Green of Dierks and Tony and Colette Green of Sherwood, Ark.; one daughter and sonin-law, Debbie and Charles Linville of Joshua, Texas; her grandchildren, Daniel Green, Joel Green, Drew Linville, Kena Linville, and Bethany Woolverton and her husband Colby, and Michael Kennedy and three great-grandchildren, Ryland Linville, Audrey Kennedy and Hannah Kennedy.

Funeral services for Mrs. Green will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, in the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church near Dierks with J.W. Gilbert and Robert Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery in Broken Bow, Okla. under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 10 at the funeral home in Dierks. You may register on-line at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes. com.

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•–––––EL DORADO — Travis A. Davis, 91, of El Dorado, Ark., died April 8, 2014, in the comfort of his home following a brief illness. Visitation will be tonight from 5-7 p.m. at Young’s. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, April 11, at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Burns Ebenezer Cemetery. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––ENGLAND — Linda L. Pearson, 59, England, Ark., departed this life April 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham Pearson and Mary L. Pearson; sister, Stella Pearson; brothers Clemmie Pearson, Stanley Pearson and Alfonzo Pearson. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Louis Trimble; children, Bobby Pearson, Demicia Pearson, Leonard Pearson (Nikki), Rayshon Pearson, Dominique Pearson, Shekita Pearson, Cornelius Pearson, Curtis Pearson, Shantell Pearson; siblings; sisters, Shirley, Letiticha, Bernice; brothers, Benjamin, Gary Pearson (Carolyn), Donald Pearson, (Kendra) Barrington Pearson (Barbara).

Family Hour: Monday 10 a.m. Funeral: Monday 11 a.m. both at AllPort Community Fellowship, AllPort, Ark. Rev. Lacey K. Sims, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, NLR, Ark. (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

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•–––––ENOLA — Edna Jean Keathley Bell Smith, 84, was born on January 15, 1930, in Enola, Arkansas to Frank Shannon Keathley and Marinda Polk Keathley. She passed from this life at her home on Turkey Creek just north of Enola on April 7 with her family and friends by her side. Jean was preceded in death by both parents, husband Neil Bell and husband Fayburn Smith, infant sister, Sybil Jaunita, and stepson David Smith.

She is survived by two sons David Bell of Enola and James Bell of Conway, and stepdaughter Sandra Franklin of Quitman. Jean has many grand, great, and even great-great grandchildren.

Jean retired as a State of Arkansas employee serving as office administrator for the Conway health department for 28 years. She loved to pass her time growing flowers, huge gardens, cooking, sewing, and crocheting. Jean’s greatest joy was giving of herself to others. She loved to cook and serve huge meals to friends and family, share her garden, and take food and gifts to those grieving over lost loved ones and those in need. Jean worked after retirement in nursing homes and in homes of the elderly and needy. She worked at the Enola School as a member of the PTA on fund raisers and to help the school where her husband Fayburn Smith served as superintendent.

Visitation will be Friday at 1 p.m at Enola Church of Christ with services to follow at 2 p.m., under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway (501) 327-7727. Ted Knight and Mickey Burleson will be officiating. Burial will be at Heffington Cemetery in Enola.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Bartley, Thos Hoggard, Terry Sublett, Gary Hodge, Ricky Smith, Gary Bell and alternate Andrew Hodge. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations may be made to the Enola Church of Christ, P.O. Box 105, Enola, Ark. 72047. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com. –––––

•–––––FORT SMITH — Violet Love Sibley Isaacks passed away April 8, 2014, and went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ. She was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs, Conway and Fort Smith. She was a member of the Builders Sunday School Class and served for 12 years on the Administrative Board of Fort Smith Methodist Church. Violet was born and reared in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her family, including her four siblings, moved to Conway, Arkansas, where she attended Hendrix College and graduated from the school of business at Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA). She then did title and abstract work for Bahner Abstract Company before marrying Herbert Joseph Howe of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Violet accompanied him during his service as a first lieutenant pilot and instructor in the Army Air Force. She edited an officers’ wives newspaper in Marfa, Texas, and was a charter member of the National Association of Air Force Women.

Violet was preceded in death by her parents, Rife Wilson Sibley and Violet Love Sibley, and by her husbands, Herbert Joseph Howe, Carl David Burton and Stanley A. Isaacks.

Her life was spent in community service, including 16 years as chairman of the State Library Board, 22 years as chairman of the Fort Smith Civic Center Commission Board. She was State Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution and National Chairman of Public Relations. She served as State President of Colonial Dames of the Seventeenth Century and as Curator General for two years. She was Governor of Jamestowne Society from Arkansas and a member of Magna Charta Dames and Barons. While living in Hot Springs, she was president of the Civic Improvement Association and chairman of the Steering Committee for establishing the Garland County Community College. She served three years on the board of the Old State House in Little Rock.

In Hot Springs, she owned the Strand Realty Company as the youngest broker in Arkansas. In later years, she was in the movie theater business, with the Strand Theater and Sunset Drive In Theater in Hot Springs and the 22 Drive In Theater in Fort Smith, Arkansas. At one time she owned Violet’s Fashion Shop in Hot Springs. In 1976 she was written about in Personalities of the South.

She and Chris Allen taught genealogy for four years at Westark College (now the University of Arkansas Fort Smith) and established the Genealogical Library at the Fort Smith Library. Violet was the author of “Virginia Was Their Home.” Today some 1,000 copies of the book are in libraries across the United States. Her last book is “Sibleys and Kin.” She was a member for over 35 years of PEO, and President of the National Cemetery Acquisition Commission for over 20 years for the Fort Smith National Cemetery.

Violet loved golf and was president of Hardscrabble Women’s Golf, and traveled with her husband Stanley, to international golf tours in Ireland, Portugal and Spain. They traveled all over the world in their retirement, one year to London on the QE2 and on the Queen Mary 2 for their last trip to England.

She is survived by her most precious gifts from God, a daughter, Patty Howe Criner and her husband Harry Criner of Little Rock, a son, Dr. Herbert Joseph Howe and his wife Cheryl of Hot Springs, and son, Jim Howe of Fort Smith and his fiancee, Holly Harris of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is also survived by three grandchildren, twins Katie and Jesse Howe of Fort Smith and Keiki Ann Howe of Hot Springs and many Sibley nieces and nephews. She had a host of wonderful friends in Fort Smith whom she loved, especially Kay Dill, Ethel Long, Linda Bradley and her Birthday Club group, and Oklahoma pals Austin and Cole Harris.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Roebuck Chapel, First United Methodist Church of Fort Smith at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Private burial will be in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith.

The family will visit with friends following the service, in the church narthex.

Memorials may be directed to First Methodist Church, 200 N. 15th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901 or to First Methodist Church, 1100 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901, or to Methodist Health and Rehab, 1915 S. 74th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 72903. Online condolences may sent to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––GASSVILLE — Jeannette Rose, 73, of Gassville, died April 8, 2014. Survived by her daughter and her husband, Shelly and Kirk Knapp of Flippin; five grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on April 12, 2014, at 2 p.m. Visitation will be April 11, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––GLENWOOD — Goldie Middlebrook, 89, of Glenwood, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood, with Bro. Bob Wiyott officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Interment will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the Shady Grove Cemetery in Bald Knob. Guest registry is at www. davis-smith.com.

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•–––––GOSNELL — Master Sergeant Joe L. Kea, Retired USAF, 80, of Gosnell, died April 3 at Great River Medical Center. Survivors, sons, Kenneth and Douglas Kea; grandson Brandon Kea; great-granddaughter Nora Jean; brother John Kea; sister Marjorie Starnes. Funeral: Friday, 11 a.m., Cobb Funeral Home. Visitation: 10 a.m. Condolences expressed at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––HEBER SPRINGS — Viola Jean “Bobbie” Martin, 80, retired Wal-Mart associate, passed away April 4, 2014. Children, Charles E., Ronald W., and Danny J. Martin (Shannon), and Glenda Burton (Buzz); seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorial service Saturday, April 12, Heber Springs First General Baptist Church, 2 p.m. Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

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•–––––HEBER SPRINGS — James Linton (J.L.) Mullens Jr., 87, of Heber Springs passed away peacefully on April 8, 2014. Born August 18, 1926, in Heber Springs, he was the son of James Linton Mullens Sr. and Ama Nell Williamson Mullens. Growing

up, his family home was on Main Street directly across from Spring Park. J.L. graduated from the Heber Springs school system where among his many activities he played the trombone and lettered in basketball. After completing his high school degree, J.L. attended Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, until he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. After the war ended, he resumed his undergraduate studies at Hendrix. While at college, J.L. met and fell in love with a fellow student, Jo Beth (Jody) Ellison from Monticello, Arkansas. After completing his B.A. in economics, they married in August of 1948. Following their marriage, they settled in Heber Springs and J.L. joined his father in the family business —The Rose Bud Cotton Gins.

A decade later, J.L. and his father formed Mullens Builders Supply, a lumber and hardware business that ran from 1958 until 2001. During the four-plus decades that he ran Mullens Builders Supply, J.L. developed countless friendships in the community which he valued greatly. During this time he also served on numerous boards and professional organizations. In 1957 he served as president of the Young Men’s Business Club. In 1976 J.L. was the president of the Arkansas Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association, and in 1978 he was elected to the office of Alderman and served on the Heber Springs City Council. An active and dedicated Rotarian for over 50 years, J.L. served as president of his local chapter in 1982/83. Within Rotary he was named a Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of his generous contributions to The Rotary Foundation and to its programs throughout the world.

Throughout his life J.L. and his family were members of the First United Methodist Church. Over the years, J.L. made numerous contributions to his church including twice serving as Chairman of the Church Board and chairing the Planning and Building Committee. He was also a charter member of the Friendly Sunday School Class and his rich bass voice could be heard weekly in the church choir. As a committed church and community member and leader, J.L. believed in living a life of service to others.

Survivors include his wife, Jody Mullens, and his daughter Denise Bauer and husband Bruce of Little Rock, grandsons Matthew and Jordan Bauer, and daughter Jo Beth Mullens and partner Pru Cuper of Surry, New Hampshire. He is also survived by his sister, Julia Papageorge who resides in Bossier City, Louisiana; one nephew, John Papageorge; and one niece, Carol Neill.

J.L. loved his hometown and living on the bank of Greer’s Ferry Lake. Throughout his adult years, J.L. spent much of his leisure time outside golfing with friends. He felt most fortunate to live in a place of such natural beauty and to be surrounded by a supportive community. Despite his deep attachment to Heber Springs, he also relished traveling with his wife and family. However, following these excursions he always appreciated returning to his home in Heber Springs. His wife of over 65 years, daughters, grandsons and community were the lights of his life.

A visitation will be held at the chapel in Olmstead Funeral Home on Thursday, April 10, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will take place at the First United Methodist Church in Heber Springs on Friday, April 11, at 11 a.m. A graveside committal service at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens will follow.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Heber Springs First Methodist Church, Rotary International, or a charity of choice.

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•–––––JONESBORO — Charlene Coble, 72, of Jonesboro died Tuesday at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House. She was the daughter of Ralph and Alma (Jones) Jones. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday at Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Interment is Keller’s Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson’s Funeral Home.

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•–––––LAKE VILLAGE — Billy L. Williams, age 82, of Lake Village, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Chicot Memorial Medical Center in Lake Village. He was born April 5, 1932, in Lake Village, Arkansas, the son of the late O.B. Williams and Bessie Tharpe Williams. He was a veteran in U.S. Navy, retired farmer and a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Jessie Ann Williams. Survivors are a daughter, Lazanne Miller and husband, Todd, of Shreveport, Louisiana; a sister, Louise St. Palley of Lake Village; and a good friend whom he thought of as a son, Billy Foster.

Rosary will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014, with visitation following at Bishop Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Father Theophilus Okpara as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Isadore Cemetery under the direction of Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village.

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•–––––McCRORY — Paul Ervin Hollister, 66, of McCrory, formerly of Cotton Plant, died Friday, April 4 at White County Medical Center in Searcy. His son, a brother, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives survive him. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 12 at 3 p.m. at Trice Chapel Baptist Church, 123 Gum Street in Cotton Plant. Interment will take place at Ash Grove Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo. com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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•–––––McRAE — Carolyn Sue Essig Holt, of McRae, Arkansas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, left this earth to be with the Lord on April 8, 2014.

Born November 1, 1939 in McRae, Arkansas, Sue grew up and lived her whole life in McRae. On May 15, 1958, she married her soulmate, Don Holt. Sue and Don shared many happy years together and were approaching their 56th wedding anniversary in May. Sue was a Baptist and loved the Lord.

The greatest love of Sue’s life was her family. Just the mention of any of Sue’s children or grandchildren or great-grandchildren would bring a smile to her face. Surviving are her spouse, Don Holt of McRae; daughter, Cyndi (Keith) McElmurry of McRae; sons, Jeff Holt of McRae and Kevin (Georgia) Holt of McRae. Also surviving are siblings Katherine (Charlie) Silva of Cloverdale, Calif., Marie (Joe) Bascomb of Glen, Miss., and Clarence “Sonny” (Wanda) Essig of Buckner, Mo. Eight grandchildren are left with wonderful memories of their Gran Gran: Christopher McElmurry, Chad and Chess Holt, Heather Holt Brown, Matt (Jessica) Holt, all of McRae, Seth (Jessica) Skinner of Beebe, Christina Holt and Jonathan Holt of Mayflower. Gran Gran also had four great-grandchildren. Along with these family members, Sue leaves behind a large number of other relatives and friends who are thankful to have been blessed to have been part of her life.

Preceding Sue in death were her parents Clarence Essig, Clara and Howard “Buster” Smith, Helen “Auntie” and Dewitt “DeeDee” Strayhorn.

Susie, as Don called her, enjoyed life to the fullest and loved their life adventures. As you visited Susie’s home, you saw a passion of gardening, beautiful flowers that attracted hundreds of hummingbirds yearly. She loved to fish, as she inspired her children at a young age going to every creek and pond in sight. Sue and Don continued their world travels and love of fishing with friends throughout the years.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 12, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe, with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, April 11 from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 701 East Second St., McRae, Ark. 72102 or Lebanon Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 74, McRae, Ark. 72102. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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•–––––MONTICELLO — Loman Lee Daniels, age 66, of Monticello, died Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 11 at Holy Divine Spiritual Church with burial in Lacey Cemetery. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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•–––––MONTICELLO — Johnnie Alfred Pittillo, age 88, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at the Woods Health and Rehab in Monticello. He was born November 5, 1925, in McGehee, Ark. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, at Centerpoint Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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•–––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Terry B. Dalton, age 90, of Mountain Home passed away April 7, 2014. A graveside funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, at Baxter Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––NEWPORT — Isaiah James Davis, infant, departed this life Sunday, April 6, 2014. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome. com.

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•–––––NEWPORT — Betty Ruth George Webb, 76, of Newport departed this life April 8, 2014. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Watson Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome. com.

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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Artisha Terion Rainey, 18, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, died Friday, April 4, 2014, from an automobile accident. Funeral will be Saturday, April 12, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Pine Bluff High School Gymnasium. Viewing: 8 a.m. until service. Service by McKinzie Funeral Home of DeWitt.

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•–––––PRESCOTT — Funeral for Mrs. Linda Bennett, 62, of Prescott, 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home in Prescott, with Bro. Mike Steed officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Prescott. Arrangements by Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes. com.

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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — Scott Pyle, 64, of Russellville, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at his home. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville are private. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, 1003 West Main Street, Russellville, Ark. 72801. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www. shinnfuneral.com.

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•–––––SEARCY — Geneva A. Griffin, age 88, passed away on April 5, 2014 of complications of lymphatic cancer. She was a native of Arkansas. She was born March 18, 1926 to Iva and Albert Terry. Mrs. Griffin had a long professional career in management. She was a Plant Manager of an Aircraft Parts Manufacturing Plant in San Pedro, Calif., until her retirement in 1989, at which time she returned to her home state after some 30 years of living out of the state. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Searcy, Ark.

Mrs. Griffin is survived by one beloved son Jerry Griffin and his wife Ellona of Searcy; one granddaughter, Lynn Brown of Judsonia; a special great-grandson, Michael Griffin attending college at Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg Kan.; one great-granddaughter, Alexis Brown and great-grandson Kirk Brown of Judsonia; one sister, Juanita Shirey and her husband Jim of Searcy; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jerald Y. Griffin, Sr. one brother, Albert F. Terry, Jr. and a very special niece, Benita Wilkins.

Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with funeral services following at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at Trinity Baptist Church, Searcy, burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Lonoke; arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––SEARCY — Ila Myrtle Williams, 80, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at White County Medical Center. She was born December 30, 1933 to the late Evet Lawrence McDonald and Myrtle Curtis McDonald in Kensett, Ark.

She is survived by eight grandchildren, Corey Homsley, Craig Homsley, Lisa Carlisle, TJ Pemberton, Hannah Homsley, Josh Yawn, Sydney Homsley and Loretta Homsley; 10 great-grandchildren, Nate, Devon, Andrew, Chase, Makenzie, Janie, Noah, Landen, Lucas, and Ben; two brothers, Max and Tom; and one sister, Bee.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Lonnie DeWayne Homsley and Steven Kimbel Homsley; three brothers, Neil, Cornelius, and Emmett; and three sisters, Alberta, Oleva, and Rita.

Memorial services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014 at New Horizons International Ministries in Searcy. All arrangements have been entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Share a Memory: www. SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

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•–––––WILBURN — Arthur David Taylor, 64, passed away Tuesday. Survivors: wife Kay; daughter Shay Morris (Randy); son Shane Taylor (Tammy); brother Carl Taylor; sister Diane Lane, Helen Poole; granddaughters True Morris, Izzy Taylor. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Family Funeral Service. Funeral service: Saturday, 2 p.m. Family Funeral Chapel. Interment Magness Cemetery. www.dwightfamilyfuneral. com.

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BETTSVILLE, Md. — Willies Alfred Coleman, Sr., 55, of Bettsville, Md., by way of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Rosa Coleman; children, Willies, Jr., (Boovie), Antoinne and Alexander Coleman; siblings, Larry James, Johnny Daniels, Welton (Sug), Charles (Chip), Calvin Coleman, Khalil Nassar, Jean Stanley, Margaret and Joan Coleman, and Brenda Benson, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 12, 2014, 11 a.m. at Greater Christ Temple Church, 1200 Bishop Warren Drive, Little Rock. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”

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•–––––LINCOLN, Mo. — Dr. Reva Anderson passed away on April 2, 2014, at the Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri. She was born on September 23, 1949, the daughter of Marguerite Frazier and Elijah Anderson, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She graduated from North Little Rock High School and received her B.A. from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. While attending Bowling Green State University in Ohio, she received her M.Ed. in Business Education (1980) and her PH.D. in Educational Administration (1984).

Dr. Anderson taught middle school in Tallahassee, Florida. At Florida State University, she served as counselor for a campus ministry program. She taught business education at Bowling Green State University. She edited and published Diversus, an executive diversity publication, and started a commercial printing company in Toledo, Ohio. While serving as a consultant on workforce diversity, she provided coaching on diversity issues to executives in manufacturing, retail, education, nonprofit, public, financial, and multinational organizations through her firm, Support Communications. As founder and CEO of Diversity Leadership Institute in Las Vegas, Nev., she consulted on community development. As founder and executive director of Sista to Sista, she developed educational programs concerning HIV/ AIDS issues for women of color. She served as Executive Director of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center in Las Vegas from 1997 to 1999.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ronny Anderson.

Reva is survived by four sisters and two brothers: Dorothy Taylor, Jacksonville, Ark.; Jenorice Averye, San Diego, Calif.; Linda Ransom (John), Little Rock; Larey Anderson, Ohio; Carlton Anderson (Linda), Dallas, Texas; and Windy Hairston (Michael), Summerville, S.C. Reva and her partner, Angela Lindley, shared their lives for thirty years.

Reva’s favorite hobbies were fishing and playing craps. She wrote an instructional book on how to play, The Craps Coach: A Guide to Having Fun Playing Craps with a $20 Bankroll.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lincoln Community Care Center, 205 Timberline Drive, Lincoln, Mo. 65338, or to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF), 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, Conn. 06851.

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•–––––AUSTIN, Texas — Tanner Rundle, 26, of Austin, Texas, died Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Siloam Springs, Ark. He was born December 4, 1987, in Round Rock, Texas, the son of Paul Douglas Rundle and Nancy Elizabeth Barker Rundle.

He was employed by the City of Siloam Springs as a Fire Fighter and EMT. He loved his family, had many friends, and loved spending time with all of them. He had a passion for exercise and fitness. Most of all, he loved his job as a Fire Fighter/EMT and was excited to be a part of this family.

Survivors include his parents, Doug and Nancy Rundle of Austin, Texas; brother, Zach Rundle and wife Jade of Fayetteville, Ark.; sister, Molly Rundle and fiance, Anthony Haver of Lakeway, Texas; nephew, Caden Rundle; niece, Anniston Rundle; paternal grandparents, Paul and Molly Rundle of Brady, Neb.; maternal grandmother, Jackie Barker of Ward, Ark.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Christian Life Cathedral in Fayetteville with Reverend Jay Clark and Chaplain Tim Estes officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial www.arfallenfirefighters.org

To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna. com. Services are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory.

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•–––––SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Tyrell De’Angelo Carolina, 25, from North Little Rock, passed on April 5, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. Tyrell Carolina was an Aircraft Mechanic for the U.S. Navy where he was able to travel to Italy, Japan and Hawaii. He loved working out, playing basketball, dancing and joking around. He liked to keep a smile on everyone’s face who knew him. He was a loving and devoted son, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, McKinley Allen and David Carolina Sr.; great-grandmothers, Velma Allen, Beatrice McDowell, Emma Jean Price; uncle, Rev. Ananias H. Allen; cousins, Roderick Allen, Kenneth Allen, Kray Parker, Latonya Brandon, Patricia Carolina.

He leaves his memory to cherish with his parents, Anita Carolina and Stacey Carolina; sister, Krystal Carolina, and a host of family and friends. Family hour: Friday 6-7 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, NLR. Funeral: Saturday 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist, 811 S.A. Jones Dr., NLR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com.”Service You Can Trust.”

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•–––––TYLER, Texas — Rachel Faith Glasscock Finley, age 83, passed away in Tyler, Texas, on April 4, 2014. She was born in Catoosa County, Georgia, on March 5, 1931, to Dewey Gadston Glasscock, Sr. and Nina Bates Glasscock. She graduated from Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1948 and Arkansas State Teachers College in 1951. She married the love of her life and best friend, Willis Taylor Finley, in 1958.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Through the church she was a member of the Newnham Sunday School Class and United Methodist Women. She volunteered with the Pioneers Senior Adults and later joined the group. She belonged to the Longview Newcomers Club and the Oak Crest Women’s Club. She worked part time welcoming new residents to Longview and prepared federal income tax returns as a volunteer for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). She also enjoyed researching genealogy with her husband.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Willis: her brother, Dewey Glasscock Jr. of Little Rock, Arkansas: her children, David (Linda) Finley of Plano, Texas, and Carol (Jet) Schuler of Tyler, Texas; her grandchildren Kate Finley, Becca Finley, Andrea Schuler and Mary Day Schuler; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Gladys Lancaster and Laura Burgin.

Graveside services will be on Friday, April 11, 1 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas. There will be a memorial service at First United Methodist Church in Longview, Texas, on Saturday, April 19, at 11 a.m. The family will host a reception immediately following the memorial service.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Fredonia St., Longview, Texas 75601.