Obituaries

OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.

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

PULASKI COUNTY Gerald Michael Booe, 61, of Little Rock.

Charlotte Ann Champion, 65, of Jacksonville.

Charlette Perry Davis, 62, of Little Rock.

Algie Mae Hillery, 80, of Little Rock.

Ricky Kelley, 50, of Little Rock.

Mable Louise Epperson Lee, 101, of North Little Rock.

Margaret J. “Sissy” Neal, 83, of Little Rock.

Freda Frances Fisher Ragan, 96, of Sherwood.

Billye Dena Valese Washington, 52, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ALEXANDER Kathy Lynn (Red) Szabad Carpenter, 53.

BATESVILLE Joan Sandlin, 89.

BRYANT LQ Jackson, 40.

Melvin Wilkins, 88.

CABOT Robert Wesley Gingles, 92.

CLINTON Ruth T. Crabtree, 55.

CONWAY Barbara Carol Brannon, 67.

DUMAS Jewel (Dude) Smith Conrad, 85.

FOUNTAIN HILL Ralph Hollis, 81.

HEBER SPRINGS Carla Jean Baldwin, 53.

HOT SPRINGS Brenda Johnson Grigsby, 62.

Jan Kendall, 72.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Al Wygant, 83.

JONESBORO Mary “Cathy” Lindsey, 64.

LONOKE Jewell Evelyn Crump, 90.

MONTICELLO Billy Hartness, 82.

Mary Ellen Hogue Willis, 72.

MORO Debra Gibson, 59.

MORRILTON Louie Jackson Charton, 105.

MOUNTAIN HOME Sheri Ann McIntire Chaffin, 50.

Marilyn Mae Long, 77.

OIL TROUGH Lorene Eloise Burrow, 95.

OPPELO James “Buddy” Ogden, 73.

OSCEOLA Georgia Belle Fletcher, 85.

PINE BLUFF James Edward Hope, 58.

Earlene Cook Larry, 75.

Daniel Joseph Petrus, 81.

Selma Mae Washington, 91.

PLEASANT PLAINS Charles Thomas, 79.

RUSSELLVILLE Lewis Neal Brooks, 53.

SHERIDAN Peggy Riggan French, 83.

SPARKMAN Jayshawn King, 3.

Trayshawn King, 2.

OUT-OF-STATE LAKE PROVIDENCE, La.

Cecile M. Holmes, 43.

MCKINNEY, Texas Sharon Brown, 51.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas Tyrell De’Angelo Carolina, 25.

MILWAUKEE Charles Sanders, 60.

Pulaski County

Gerald Michael Booe, 61, of Little Rock passed away April6, 2014. He was born on March 21, 1953 to parents Harry and Vica Booe.

He was owner of Paul Bunyan Big and Tall Clothing store for 36 years. He had an infectious laughand a gift of gab as his family, friends and customers will always remember. He was an avid fisherman, a Formula One racing enthusiast and lived life to the fullest.

He was preceded in death by his son, Chaffin, parents, and sister, Vicki Lynn Smith and her husband, Don Smith. He is survived by his son, Brandon, brother, James (La June), sister Nancy Shipe (Mike), many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300.

Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014 at St. Paul United Methodist Church on Durwood in Kingwood addition.

If you would like to honor his memory, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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Charlotte Ann Champion, of Jacksonville, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014. She was born October 29, 1948 in Columbia, La., to Frank Lafferty and the late Helen Lafferty. She was also preceded in death by her husband Gary Champion.

She leaves behind her children Anthony and Colleen Champion; her granddaughter Ashtyn; siblings, Andrew, Daniel, and John Lafferty, and her friend Shirley Young.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2014 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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CHARLETTE PERRY DAVIS, 62, rested into eternal peaceon Tuesday April 8, 2014. Visitation will be Friday, April 11, 6-7:30 p.m., Greater Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center, 1920 S. Broadway, Bishop L.A. Lindsey,Sr., Pastor. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m., Second Baptist Church, 1709 John Barrow (new Worship Center), Pastor Kevin A. Kelly, officiating. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800, “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better”.

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ALGIE MAE HILLERY departed this life April 5, 2014 at theage of 80. Funeral services will be held at Greater Macedonia M.B.C., 514 East 24th St. in Little Rock, Ark., on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 1 p.m. Rev. Cleo Nellum officiating. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home. Open visitation from 1-6 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. Interment at Roselawn Memorial Park, 2801 Asher Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72204.

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RICKY KELLEY, 50, Little Rock, departed this life April 3, 2014. Family hour: Saturday 10-11 a.m. Funeral: Saturday 11 a.m. both at New Deliverance Temple, NLR, Ark. 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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MABEL EPPERSON LEE, 101, resident of Lakewood Nursing & Rehab Center, North Little Rock, Ark., received her wings on Friday, April 4, 2014. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings. Mother Lee was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for over 60 years and served faithfully until her health failed. A memorial celebrating her life will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2014, 12:30 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 2200 Willow Street, North Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home.

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MARGARET J. “SISSY” NEAL, 83, of Little Rock, passed awayWednesday, April 9, 2014. She was born in England, Ark., to George Thomas “G.T.” and Lillian Rollins and was a member of Markham Street Baptist Church. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, and a superb cook who loved to garden and watch birds.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, L.D. Neal and brother,Carl Rollins, she is survived by her sons, Steve Neal (Debbie) of Conway, David Neal (Donna) of Little Rock and Roger Neal of North Little Rock; daughter, Kelly Neal (Michael) of Little Rock; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), officiated by Rev. James McClintock. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Beebe. Memorials may be made to Markham Street Baptist Church, 9701 W. Markham, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

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

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FREDA FRANCES FISCHER RAGAN, 96, of Sherwood, Ark., wascarried by the hands of Holy Angels to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. She was born October 14, 1917, in Dyer and raised in Stuttgart, Ark., to Henry Georgeand Christine Kuhlmeier Fischer. Freda was a homemaker and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She loved cooking, gardening and quilting. She was devoted to her family and they were her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dodson W. Ragan; brothers, Lawrence A. Fischer, Louis M. Fischer, Joseph J. Fischer, and sisters, Mary C. Grantham and Teresa F. Morris; half-brothers, Francis B. Fischer, Henry G. Fischer, Jr., John F. Fischer, George P. Fischer, Edward C. Fischer, and Steven H. Fischer, and half-sister, Josephine Kuhlmeier.

She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Wenger (Frank) of Atkins, Wanda Frost (Clyde) of Sherwood, Ramona Tatom (Larry) of Butlerville; sons, Ronald Ragan and Richard Ragan (Nancy) of Sherwood; 12 grandchildren, Kevin Van Pelt, Keith (Beth) Van Pelt, Lane Tatom, Holly (Eric) Tindall, Natalie (Allen) Summerlin, Tony (Kristi) Wenger, Bryan (Lue Crecy) Ragan, Kimberly Ragan, Mary Ragan, David Wenger, Laura Ragan, Sean (Whitney) Ragan, Julie Ragan and 21 great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home followed by a rosary service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 14, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Tom Elliott and Msgr. John F. O’Donnell will preside. Pallbearers will be Kevin Van Pelt, Lane Tatom, Tony Wenger, Bryan Ragan, Sean Ragan and Kody Van Pelt. The burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park in Sherwood.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice Home Care for their loving care of our mother, especially Christy, Kathy and Pam.

Arrangements by North Little Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BILLYE “DENA” VALESE WASHINGTON, 52, of Little Rock, departed this life on April 6, 2014. Family hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m. Funeral: 11 a.m. both at Bethel AME Church, 815 W. 16th St, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust”.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER - Kathy Lynn (Red) Szabad Carpenter, 53, ofAlexander, Arkansas, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Kathy was born July 1, 1960, in Magnolia, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Everett E. and ElizabethAnn (McGill) Red. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Red; step-son, Heath Carpenter.

She was a member of Indian Springs Baptist Church. She had operated Pleasant Valley Glass in Little Rock, following her father’s death.

She was a loving mother, wife, sister and lived for her family. Her personality was like none other. From her loving and caring nature, to her loud laughs and outspoken ways; she touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed. She was known by sports announcers at her children’s sporting events as the “loudest mother” in the stands.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Jack Carpenter of Alexander; sons, Lopaka Szabad and Jared Szabad both of Alexander; daughters, Tiffany Suiaunoa, Genine Szabad-Englebrecht both of Oceanside, California; Desarey Linnan of Maumelle, Arkansas; her sister, Karla Reed of Alexander; a brother, Terry Red of Escondido, California; as well as a number of nephews, nieces and many friends.

Visitation will be 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Indian Springs Baptist Church. Entombment will follow at 12:30 p.m., in Forest Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home. 501-455-1067.

Please share your condolences with the family at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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BATESVILLE - Joan Sandlin, 89, of Batesville died Wednesday. Survivors: sons, David Sandlin, Micky Sandlin, Tim Sandlin; daughter, Margaret Vanemburg; brother, Neville Wiseman; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral service: 10 a.m., Saturday at West Baptist Church in Batesville. Visitation: 9-10 a.m., Saturday at the church. Burial: Alderbrook Cemetery, Desha. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BRYANT - LQ Jackson, of Bryant, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock (501) 224-8300. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2014 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverwood Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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BRYANT - Melvin Wilkins, age 88, of Bryant, passed away April9, 2014. He was born October 5, 1925 in Sugar Grove, Arkansas. Melvin was a member of The First United Methodist Church in Benton. He was a PFC in the U.S. Army, servingin the European Theatre of Operations in WWII. Melvin retired from Reynolds Metals Co. after 36 Years in the Instrument Department and thoroughly enjoyed 29 years of retirement. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Pearl Wilkins, sisters, Syble Smith, Mae Organ, and Verneda Craig, brothers, Owen Wilkins, and Charles Henry Wilkins, grandson, Matthew Taylor.

Survivors, wife of 62 years, Janie Wilkins, Bryant; children, Mary Jane and Don Dove, Bryant; Maggie and Jim Taylor, Amarillo, Texas; brothers, John Paul Wilkins, M. L., sister, Mary Alice Khilling, all of Magazine, Arkansas; Wilkins granddaughters, Claire Taylor, New York City; Paige Taylor, Lubbock, Texas.

Family gives a special thanks to Dr. Vasili Lendel and Ann Schweitzer, CNS and staff of Arkansas Heart Hospital. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ashby’s.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Benton with burial at Pine Crest Cemetery. Minister will be Rev. Victor Green. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Robert Wesley Gingles, 92, of Cabot, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 atSpringhill Baptist Hospital. Robert was born October 13, 1921 in Dodge County, WI the son of William and Edna Gingles.

Robert served in the Army Air Corp from 1940 to 1945, servingin Africa and Italy. After returning from the service he attended the University of Wisconsin. He taught high school agriculture for several years and then went to work for USDA Farmers Home Administration.

He married Marie Woerpel on April 11, 1945 and she preceded him in death in March 2007. He is also preceded in death by his brother Lloyd Gingles and two sisters, Mary Jane Haertl and Marguerite Schultz.

He is survived by two daughters, Beth Hasek of Cabot, Ark. and Mary (Danny) Hicks of Bay, Ark., two grandchildren, Jennifer Hasek and Amanda Pearce and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Horseshoe Bend United Methodist Church, Horseshoe Bend, Ark. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Cabot United Methodist Church Handbell Choir, 2003 Pine Street, Cabot, Ark. 72023. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home. (501-791-7400). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ owens.

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CLINTON - Ruth T. Crabtree, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away Friday, March 28, 2014. Survived by husband, three sons, one daughter, four grandchildren, four sisters, and many close friends. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, Arkansas. Cremation Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Barbara Carol Brannon, 67, of Conway, died Thursday, April 10, 2014. Survivors include her husband: Calvin Brannon, Sr., three children: Debbie, Ken and Jon Patrom, two grandchildren: Novelyn and William Patrom. Services are pending at this time and may be seen on the website of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DUMAS - Jewel (Dude) Smith Conrad, 85, of Dumas, passed away peacefully April 8, 2014 in Cabot. She was born August 28, 1928 at Magazine, Arkansas. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church of Dumas and served in the Choir, WMC and Women’s Missionary Class; she was Choir member of year 1992. And she was former employee of Sunbeam and homemaker.

Her husband, Harvey Conrad; her parents, Lawton Smith and Nora Seay Smith, a son, LynnConrad, in-laws, William and Chloe Conrad, brother, JR Smith, and a sister, Eva Richmond preceded her in death.

Survivors are three sons and their families, Jim and Peggy Conrad of Cabot, Jerry and Angela Conrad of Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Mike Conrad of Jacksonville, Arkansas, daughter-in-law, Debra Conrad of Dumas, Arkansas, a brother, Don and Mary Smith of Dumas, Arkansas and her four sisters, Ruby Jones of Villa Ridge, Missouri, Jean and Jabo Israel of Dumas, Arkansas, Mary Hudgens of Heber Springs, Arkansas and Sue and Dave Miller of Conway, Arkansas, her seven wonderful grandchildren & seven great-grandchildren.

The Family would like to extend a special thank you to Baptist Hospice and especially Dude’s nurses Evelyn and Connie.

Visitation held on Friday, April 11, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services held on April 12, 2014 at 2 p.m., First Assembly of God Church, Dumas, with Rev. Scott Gilbreth officiating with burial following in Jefferson Cemetery, Winchester, Arkansas. Memorials in her memory may be made to Baptist Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Suite 2000, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.

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FOUNTAIN HILL - Mr. Ralph Hollis, 81, of Fountain Hill, diedTuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Mr. Hollis was a native and life long resident of Fountain Hill. He was a former Mayor of Fountain Hill and heowned and operated Hollis Garage for many years. He was an active member of the Eden Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee. He loved to hunt and fish. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and his family was a very important part of his life.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, JoAnn Wilkerson Hollis in May of 2013; two daughters, Delores Allison and Sherrie Harville; a grandson, Kyle Jacob Craig; his parents, Dillard and Hazel Stanley Hollis; three brothers, W.L. “Dub” Hollis, J.D. Hollis and Harold James Hollis.

He is survived by two daughters, Beverly Harville and husband, Mike, of Hamburg and Lana Carpenter and husband, Dennis, of Arkansas City; a son, Charles Ralph Hollis Jr. and wife,Ann, of Fountain Hill; two sonsin-law, Wesley Harville of Hot Springs and Paul Allison of Hamburg; two brothers, Jack Hollis of Huntsville, Alabama and Paul Hollis of Blytheville; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are 3 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Eden Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Gregory and Rev. Keith Hicks officiating. Burial will be in the Flat Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jonathan Harville, Landon Carpenter, Michael Harville, Chad Allison, Dexter Lawrence and Cody Hollis. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Bailey and the Men’s Sunday School Class of Eden Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the Eden Baptist Church, 3748 Hwy 133 North, Hamburg, Ark. 71646. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Carla Jean Baldwin, 53, passed away April 7, 2014. Husband, Tim Baldwin; daughters, Kathy Borecky, April Lindley; stepchildren, Christina Baldwin, Tony Baldwin; parents, Clarence and Billie Bailey; sister, Stacy Dungan; six grandchildren. Visitation: Saturday, 1 p.m. Service 2 p.m., Olmstead Chapel. Interment: South Cross Roads Cemetery. Memorials: UAMS Diabetes Clinic. www.olmstead.cc.

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HOT SPRINGS - Brenda Johnson Grigsby, 62, Hot Springs,formerly Gum Springs, passed April 4, 2014. Survivors: husband, Hura D. Grigsby; children, Reginald Grigsby and Shalanya Grigsby; four grandchildren and four siblings.Services: Saturday, 2:30 p.m., St. Ruth Baptist Church-Gum Springs. Services by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia. “We Celebrate Life”. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Jan Kendall, 72, of Hot Springs, died April 9,2014 at St. Vincent Hospital of Hot Springs. She was born August 31, 1941 in Paris, Arkansas to Mandel and Roberta Brown. Jan had a beautiful singing voice and attended college on a music scholarship. She sang with a quartet in Nevada County, California. Jan was an inn keeper at her own bed and breakfast, The Kendall House, in Nevada City, California. She also worked closely with her husband as editor of three of his books. The world is truly a better place because Jan lived and she will be missed by all who knew her. She is predeceased by her father, Mandel Russell Brown, brother, James M. Brown and daughter, Leslie Kendall.

Loving survivors include her husband of 44 years, Juneus Kendall; mother, Roberta “Baby” Brown; brother, Russell Brown; sister, Patty Lynn Coughlin; grandchildren, Lilly Souza, Ashton Burkett and Addison Burkett.

Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Memorial service for Al Wygant, 83, of Hot Springs Village will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12 at Caruth Village Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice or The Good Samaritan Society of Hot Springs Village. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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JONESBORO - Mrs. Mary “Cathy” Lindsey, 64, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday. She was born July 28, 1949, in Rector. Funeral services are Saturday, 2 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LONOKE - Jewell Evelyn Crump, 90, of Lonoke, passed away on April 10, 2014. She was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, and a 50-year member of Lonoke OES. She was retired after 35 years from Franklin Electric and ten years as a Walmart door greeter.

She is preceded in death by her parents Rutherford and Serena C. Glover Moore; husbands James E. Easley and Albert “Pap” Crump; daughter Martha L. McDonald; son-in-law Garland L. McDonald; grandson Robert Crump; step-son Bobby Crump; six brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include one daughter, Margaret (Ray) Vann; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grands and 14 great-greats.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at Concord United Methodist Church with interment in Concord Cemetery. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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MONTICELLO - Billy Hartness, 82, of Monticello, passed away, Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock, Ark. He was born on March 7, 1932. He was a retired builder and member of First Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at First Baptist Church, 413 North Main, Monticello, Ark., with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will befrom 6-8 p.m. Friday night at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MONTICELLO - Mary Ellen Hogue Willis, 72, of Monticello, passed away April 2, 2014, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Ark. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12 at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Monticello. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the home of Ritchey Barnett at 209 East Pope St., Monticello from 6-8 p.m. Friday night. Online guestbook www.stepehensondearman.com.

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MORO - Debra Gibson, of Moro, Arkansas, passed away April 8, 2014. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 11, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Marianna Memorial Park, Marianna, Arkansas. Visitation will be held prior to services from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. View and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna.

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MORRILTON - Louie Charton, 105, died April 10. Survivors: wife, Cleva; sons: Eldon Hill, Louis Charton; daughter, Joy Charton; one brother; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 11, funeral home. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, chapel. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. Obituary: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Sheri Ann McIntire Chaffin, 50, of Mountain Home died Thursday, April 3, 2014. A celebration of life will be 12 p.m. April 12, 2014, at 901 Buford Road, Mountain Home. A motorcycle ride will follow at 2 p.m. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Mrs. Marilyn Mae Long, 77, of Mountain Home, passed away April 3, 2014. All services will be private. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Thomas of Mountain Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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OIL TROUGH - Lorene Eloise Burrow, 95, of Oil Trough departed this life Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, at Oil Trough Church of Christ. Visitation will be 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Dillinger Funeral Home. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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OPPELO - James “Buddy” Ogden, 73, Oppelo, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Visitation will be Saturday, April 12, from 1-3 p.m. with funeral service 3 p.m. at the Harris Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles King officiating and Paul DeHart reading the eulogy. Burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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OSCEOLA - Georgia Belle Fletcher, 85, Osceola, died April 7, 2014. Survivors: daughters, Sherry Delancey, Karen Reese and Cindy Baster; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. Graveside services: April 11, 2:30 p.m., Mississippi County Memorial Gardens, Osceola, Arkansas. No visitation. Memorials: St. Jude’s or ASPCA. Condolences expressed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Elder James Edward Hope, 58, of Pine Bluff passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at New Community Baptist Church by Apostle Patrick Lockett. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Dr. Earlene Cook Larry passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Grace Temple Baptist Church by Reverend Amelio Howard. Burial will be at Cypress Gardens Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Daniel Joseph Petrus, 81, of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday. Survivors include wife, Betty Petrus; children, David Petrus, Cathy Rushing, Maria Jackson, and Danette Petrus; five grandchildren. Mass will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery. Rosary: 5 p.m. Friday. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Selma Mae Washington, 91, of Pine Bluff passed away Monday, April 7, 2014. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Main Street C.O.G.I.C.; Superintendent Joe L. Stocker, officiating. Burial will be at Powell Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PLEASANT PLAINS - Charles 79, of Pleasant Plains, died Wednesday. Survivors: Wife,Vera Lynn Thomas; Sister, Elizabeth Branscum. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Pleasant Plains.

Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday. Burial: Putman Cemetery, Pleasant Plains, by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville.

Memorials: Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Stacey Caplener, 533 Main St., Pleasant Plains, Ark. 72568 and Mount Zion Masonic Lodge #10, 985 Batesville Blvd., Batesville, Ark. 72501. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Lewis Neal Brooks, 53, of Russellville, Ark. passed April 7, 2014. Survivors: Wife Debra, Mother Loretta, one son, two daughters, two brothers, two sisters, and two grandchildren. Services were: 5 p.m. April 10, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Russellville. Donations: Lieu/Flowers to: Debra Brooks, 505 East Gum St., Russellville. Obit/guestbook www.rosewoodcremation.com.

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SHERIDAN - Peggy Riggan French, 83, of Sheridan, Arkansas died Tuesday. Survivors, son, James “Skip” French; daughter, Suzanne Morrison; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday, Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Lost Creek Cemetery. Visitation: noon to service time. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan, (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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SPARKMAN - Jayshawn King, 3, Sparkman, passed Friday, April4, 2014. Survivors: parents, Bobby and Tia Dumas King; sister, Taukearah Dumas; grandparents, Shirley Thrower, Catherine and Robert Burnell. Service: Saturday 11a.m., Harmony Missionary Baptist Church-Sparkman. Services by Williams Funeral Home. “We Celebrate Life”. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com

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SPARKMAN - Trayshawn King, 2, Sparkman, passed Friday, April4, 2014. Survivors: parents, Bobby and Tia Dumas King; sister, Taukearah Dumas; grandparents, Shirley Thrower, Catherine and Robert Burnell. Service: Saturday 11a.m., Harmony Missionary Baptist Church-Sparkman. Services by Williams Funeral Home. “We Celebrate Life”. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

Out-of-state

LAKE PROVIDENCE, La. - Cecile M. Holmes, 43, April 2, 2014. Visitation: Saturday, 10-11 a.m. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m., both at East Carroll Baptist Association Church, 9110 Hwy. 65 S., Lake Providence, La. 71254, Elder Issac Williams Jr., 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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MCKINNEY, Texas - Sharon Brown, 51, of McKinney, Texas, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at her home in Texas. Services will be 12 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at McGehee Chapel Baptist Church, McGehee. Burial will be in the Rolling Water Cemetery, Kelso, Ark. Survivors: husband Fredrick Brown, two daughters, one son, three step-children, four sisters, three brothers, one grandchild.

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SAN ANTONIO - Tyrell De’Angelo Carolina, 25, from NorthLittle 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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MILWAUKEE - Charles Sanders, 60, April 4, 2014, Milwaukee, Wis. Family hour: Friday, 6:15-7:15 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral: Saturday, 2 p.m. at Gaines Street Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, NLR, Ark. (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”.