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

Frank A. Aiello, 96, of Little Rock. Fay Victry Bennett, 92, of Little Rock. Brian Wayne Croon, 45, of North Little Rock. David Randolph Freed, 49, of North Little Rock. James Michael Harmon, 68, of Little Rock. Stephen Michael Herman, 67, of North Little Rock. Debra Rena Luster, 49, of Little Rock. Betty Jean Miller, 73, of North Little Rock. Leonard D. Montgomery, 25, of Little Rock. Lashonda Murry-Mullen, 39, of North Little Rock. Linda Lou Paulsen, 69, of Sherwood. Anthony Stephen Pruitt, 53, of North Little Rock. Walter Gerald Russenberger, 73, of Little Rock. Picola Paden Smith, 78, of Little Rock. Ronald L. Smith I, 63, of North Little Rock. Joe Willie Souder, 75, of North Little Rock. Baby Girl Strong, infant, of Little Rock. James Beason Tuggle, 89, of Little Rock. Clinton Thurlo Turnage, 76, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALEXANDER

C.W. “Woodie” Howell, 79.

ARKADELPHIA

Lila Sullenburger Thompson, 89.

ATKINS

DeLon Moore, 91.

AUGUSTA

Messiah D’Wayne Woods, infant.

BENTON

James Jefferson Cloud, 86. Patricia Ann Estes, 56.

BIGELOW

Lila Ann Sallis, 74.

BLEVINS

Esther Wortham, 98.

BLYTHEVILLE

Jackie Marie Overton, 67.

BRYANT

Stephen Colebank, 64.

CAMDEN

Carlton Bruce Taylor, 69.

DAMASCUS

Joseph “Joe” E. Brown, 88.

DES ARC

Jerry Rosco Malone Sr., 71.

DOVER

Jacquelyn Markham Guccione, 67.

DUMAS

Thomas Hawkins, 84.

GUION

Inez Ruminer Collie, 97.

HAMBURG

Randy Lee Coulter, 78.

HARRISON

Freda Holder Bell, 85.

HOLLY GROVE

Dennis Honeycutt, 61.

HOPE

Sue Mincy, 78.

HOT SPRINGS

Stell Ray Callaway, 96.

LEXA

Troy Lee Hopper, 43.

MALVERN

Janie Ray Hooper, 71.

MAYFLOWER

Clara Elizabeth Wilkerson, 81.

MORRILTON

Margaret Louise Hill, 76.

MOUNTAIN HOME

Joann Cook, 70. Eulalia Glisson, 94. Thomas Schultz, 93. Eleanor A. Stearns, 98.

MOUNTAIN PINE

William Percy Allen, 63.

PIGGOTT

Jacqueline “Jackie” Lambert, 81.

ROGERS

Wanda Davis West, 89.

RUSSELLVILLE

Michael Lee Stracner, 58. John Harold Williams, 51.

SEARCY

Derotha Lacefield Hutsell, 84.

SHERIDAN

Mark Johnson, 50.

SPRINGDALE

Pamela Jean “PJ” Oliver, 60.

STUTTGART

Juanita North, 90.

WOODLAWN

Bettie Hoover, 74.

OUT-OF-STATE

GLOUCESTER, Mass.

Lucette White, 82.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Mo.

Ellen Lucille Mast, 101.

LOVELAND, Ohio

Julia F. Tyson, 88.

Pulaski County

FRANK A. AIELLO passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014. He was born in Memphis, Tenn., on September 6, 1917 and was one of nine children born to parents Frank A. and Mary Aiello. Frank was a charter member of the Park Hill Christian Church established in 1949. He was a faithful husband to Fay Winningham Aiello for 53 years.

Frank was a 32nd degree Mason with the Crescent Masonic Lodge and the Scimitar Shrine Temple for over 50 years and also a member of the Elks Lodge, American Legion and the Christian Men’s Fellowship. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Frank was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. Frank also loved to sing and was a great cook.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife and daughter, Jeannine Hooper, son-in-law, Joseph Leon Hooper, son, Robert Allen and daughter-in-law, Edna Allen. He is survived by his sister, Constance Patterson, daughter, Mary Patricia Knight, son, Eugene B. Allen, grandchildren, Tena & Rick Long, LeJeana & Bill Grant, Mary Carmen Cantabrana, Rick Allen, Tina Blankenship and Edna Rose Johnson; 16 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren with another one on the way.

A visitation will be held Thursday, April 24th at 1 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. in the chapel at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark. Internment immediately following in Rest Hills Memorial Park.

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•–––––FAY VICTRY BENNETT, 92, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed peacefully on April 15, 2014. She’s survived by: son, Robert Bennett; four daughters, Luella Williams, Loyce Bennett, Joyce Phillips and Doris Bennett; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and special friends.

Home going services: Saturday, April 26, 2014, 11 a.m., at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 1215 Schiller Street, Little Rock, Ark. Interment at Allen Cemetery, Atkins, Arkansas. Viewing: Friday, April 25, 2014, 2-5 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

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•–––––BRIAN WAYNE CROON, 45, of North Little Rock, Ark. passed on April 18, 2014. He’s survived by his mother, Karen Ray Croon of North Little Rock; father, Rickie Croon of Los Angeles, Calif.; sister, Shannon Croon; grandmother, Rosena Croon and a host of other loving relatives and special friends. A celebration of Brian’s life will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014, 11 a.m., at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 600 N. Cedar NLR, Ark. Family hour will be Friday, April 25, 2014, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street, LR (501) 372-1305.

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•–––––DAVID RANDOLPH FREED, age 49, of North Little Rock, Ark. passed away Friday April 18, born March 23, 1965 in Tokyo, Japan to Jane Kim and Alfred Freed. Arrangements by Rosewood Cremation obit/guestbook www. rosewoodcremation.com.

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•–––––JAMES MICHAEL HARMON, 68, of Little Rock, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 21, 2014. Mike was born May 9, 1945 in Monticello to the late Norris Harmon and Ollie Mae Herring Baker. Mike was a longtime member of Little Rock Church, where he was very involved in the ministries Food for the Hungry and Home Away From Home, and was a House Church Leader. He retired after 35 years of service to the State of Arkansas. He enjoyed going to Big Cedar in Branson, teaching others how to live healthier lives and sharing his faith.

Mike is survived by his wife, Gina (Monroe) Harmon of Little Rock; daughter, Kimberly Holt (Jon) of Genry; stepchildren, Lindsey Eason (Chad) of Fleming Island, Fla. and Jacob Davison (Kate) of Portland, Ore.; siblings, Marty Baker (Sandra) of Monticello, Dean Harmon (Nanda) of Albuquerque, N.M., Bob Harmon of Paige, Texas, Ronnie Harmon (Debbie) of Paige, Texas, and Becky Harmon of California; grandchildren, Lindsey, Whitney, AnnDee, Shepherd, Rauly Marie, Lillie Anna, Amelia, and Oliver; and a host of other family.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Little Rock Church. A celebration of Mike’s life will be 10 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2014 at Little Rock Church. Senior Minister Lynn Cook is officiating. Burial will follow immediately after at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander. Address of Little Rock Church: 10701 Baseline Rd Little Rock, Ark. 72209. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mike’s memory to Home Away from Home – a multiple Myeloma ministry of Little Rock Church. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. –––––

•–––––STEPHEN MICHAEL HERMAN, 67, of North Little Rock, died Friday, April 18, 2014. Mike was born November 13, 1946 in Little Rock. He was a Vietnam Army veteran, and a long-time cameraman for Channel 7 in Little Rock. He is survived by his step-children and numerous friends. He is preceded in death by parents, T.E. and Elois (Lurry) Herman. A private family graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, per Mike’s request, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, Tenn. 38148. www.stjude.org/memorial). www. arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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•–––––DEBRA RENA LUSTER, 49, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memory; sons, Anthony Amakwe, Jimmy Luster; mother, Louise Luster; sisters, Sharon, Diane, Jeraldine, Carla Luster and Laura Stewart (Roosevelt), one grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 2 p.m. at New Hope Church of God in Christ, Wrightsville, Arkansas. A visitation will be held today from 1-7 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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•–––––BETTY JEAN MILLER, 73, North Little Rock, born May 20, 1940, passed away April 19, 2014. She is preceded in death by parents, Joseph Hubert “Andy” Anderson and Ruth Elmo (Donnell) Anderson.

Betty is survived by brother, Bob Anderson of Rogers; nieces, Kay Anderson of Corinth, Texas and Lea (Earl) Erby of Pineville, Ark.; nephew, Mark (Karen) Anderson of Rogers, Ark.; five great-nieces, Allison and Sara Erby, Logan Anderson, Blakely and Zoey Luker; and one great-nephew, Aaron Anderson.

Betty was the epitome of love in action. She was known for her generous, caring, and forgiving heart, and her motherly and nurturing ways toward others, especially babies and children. She offered us her wonderful wisdom, shared her culinary talents, treated us to her twinkling eyes, and gentle sense of humor. Each one who knew her felt her focused attention, as if she belonged only to them, yet she belonged to us all. Most of all she belonged to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She showed grace and dignity in her final weeks and days in her battle against cancer. She was a role model of strength, patience, and long-suffering, to her last breath. A great void will be left in the lives of all who have been touched by her love.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m., Central Baptist Church, 5200 Fairway NLR, Ark. 72116. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Central Baptist Church of NLR. To sign her guestbook, please visit www. arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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•–––––LEONARD D. MONTGOMERY of Little Rock, born September 24, 1988 passed away April 19, 2014.

He is preceded in death by his brother; Jordan Montgomery. He is survived by father; Leonard E. (Kim) Montgomery, mother; Grigette (Gregory) Guy, three children; Javon Montgomery, Ajaylaa Pace, Joy’den Montgomery, five brothers; Gregory Guy II, Jonathan Guy, Dominic McCleary, Mason Montgomery, Jalen Hamilton, five sisters; Nyree Hayes, Arabryana Guy, Jasmine Guy, Kayla Guy, Madison Jackson, fiance; Kowana Hudson, a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 25, 2014 from 1-6 p.m. & Family Hour from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Fellowship MBC, 2221 S. Broadway Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501)660-4323

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•–––––LASHONDA MURRY-MULLEN, 39, of North Little Rock passed April 18, 2014. Loving memories left to mother: Frances Barnes, children: Tijourne Mullen and Shauntana Mullen, siblings: Reginald Barnes (Josie), Tomeka Richard (Brian), Hilisha Wilkins, and Denisha Seals (Rick). Homegoing service April 25, 2014, 12 noon at Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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•–––––LINDA LOU PAULSEN went to be with our Lord April 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Gerry, her mothers, Janetta Saville Seuberth and Merle Seuberth and her father, Lewis Seuberth. Linda was a beloved mother, grandmother and sister who always lived life to the fullest.

Linda is survived by her daughter Felicia (James) Racey, two adored grandsons, Paul and Austin Racey, two sisters, Phyllis (Laddy) Barber and Becky Mc-Daniel both of Batesville, Ark. as well as a niece, Jennifer (Havier) Sanchez , nephew Scotty Hix, six great-nieces and nephews and one great-great-niece. She also left behind and went to join numerous treasured family and friends. Linda was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville and the Organ Recipients Association of Ark. She was also an active volunteer with ARORA and LRAFB.

A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 220 W. Main St., Jacksonville on Thursday, April 24th at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at 1 p.m. at the Arkansas Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to ARORA of Arkansas, Attn: Audrey Brown, Public Education Dept., Aldersgate Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

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•–––––ANTHONY STEPHEN PRUITT, 53, NLR, passed away March 31, 2014. Preceded in death by father, Theodore Pruitt; grandparents, Robert and Rose Galloway; and Theodore and Abbie Pruitt; uncle and aunt, Ray and Belle Moulton; cousin, Robert Johnson. Survivors: mother, Barbara Pruitt; brother, Mark Pruitt; and a host of friends. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com

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•–––––WALTER GERALD RUSSENBERGER, 73, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014. Services will be today, Wednesday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Primrose United Methodist Church, 3006 W. Dixon Road, officiated by Rev. Wayne Bell. Interment will follow at Primrose Cemetery. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Russenberger’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––PICOLA PADEN SMITH, age 78, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. She is survived by son Michael (Shanita) Smith; stepson Victor (Ivory) Smith; sister, Arlenia Wooten; many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 from 1-6 p.m. directly followed by Family Hour from 6-7 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1700 S. State St., Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323.

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•–––––Rev. RONALD L. SMITH I, 63, of North Little Rock passed April 17, 2014. Loving memories left to wife Deborah Smith; children Ronald L. Smith II and Ashley Paige Smith all of North Little Rock; siblings Marvin Smith, Dwight Baker, Mark Baker, and Phillip (Phyllis) Smith. Mr. Smith will Lie in state April 25, 2014, 1-6 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration April 26, 2014, 11 a.m. at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 1920 E. 6th Street, Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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•–––––JOE WILLIE SOUDER, 75, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord April 17, 2014. Loving memories left to sister Emma Jean Rodgers of North Little Rock, Ark.; two uncles William Souder, of Nashville, Ark., and John Souder of Flint, Mich.; one aunt Luestle Souder of Detroit, Mich.; three nephews Frederick Rodgers, Cedric (Bull) Rodgers, and Jimmy Rodgers all of Little Rock, Ark.; two nieces Cynthia Williams of Jacksonville, Ark., and Jacqueline Edmondson of Little Rock, Ark.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family hour Thursday, April 24, 2014 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration Friday, April 25, 2014 10:30 a.m. at Full Counsel Church, 1700 Main Street, North Little Rock, Ark. Burial with military honors at 12 noon at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, Ark. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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•–––––Baby Girl STRONG passed away on April 19, 2014. Her precious memories will be cherished by her mother Shalorianle Strong and father Dennis Moore. Graveside service will be held Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Funeral Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323.

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•–––––JAMES BEASON TUGGLE, 89 of Little Rock, passed away on April 20, 2014. He was born March 29, 1925 to James Tuggle and Dora Alice Beason. He loved fishing and his family. He was a WWII Veteran in the Pacific Campaign being stationed in the Philippians. He was a life-long 32nd Degree Mason.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Peggy G. Tuggle. He is survived by his son Michael Tuggle of Little Rock; daughter Teresa (Bill) Hill of Benton; two grandsons Brandon Hill (fiancée Whitney), and Jeffery Hill; sister Jane Howorth of Montgomery, Ala.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 5700 Cantrell Rd., L.R. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church Sanctuary on Thursday, April 24, at 10 a.m. To sign James’ online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––CLINTON THURLO TURNAGE II, 76, of North Little Rock passed away April 21, 2014. Clint served in the United States Navy. He worked for Westinghouse/Philips Lighting for 32 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Thurlo Turnage and Lula Swain; sister, Laura Eans. He is survived by his wife, Linda Turnage; daughter, Cindy Stuckey (Chris) of Bryant; sons, Johnny Pertuis (Kim) of Wye Mountain, David Turnage (Staci) of Rockledge, Fla., Clinton Turnage, III (Amber) of Conway and Leon Turnage (Imane) of North Little Rock; brother, Ernest Turnage of Plymouth, Ind.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; special sister-in-law, Linda Rogers of Sherwood; nephews, Dwayne Rogers of Austin and Mark Rogers of Sherwood.

Clint was a great wood carver. He was the neighborhood handy man. If anyone had a problem with anything they knew to call on Clint. Lots and lots of people loved him dearly. He had a trying past year with his health problems, but he fought the big fight and he’s finished the race and he’s gone home to his Father in Heaven.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — C.W. “Woodie” Howell, 79, of Alexander, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014. He was born on June 23, 1934, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Chester Woodruff Howell, Sr. and Una Belle Morris Howell Burnett. Mr. Howell was a painting contractor and owned C. W. Howell Painting Company. He served in the United States Army and attended Collegeville Nazarene Church. Woodie was a member of the VFW #9095, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Moose Lodge #2567.

Mr. Howell was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Patricia Howell, and a sister, Gail Cooper. He is survived by one daughter, Connie Dayer (Jack) of Conway; three sons, Jimmy Simmons of Newburn, Tenn., Bobby Simmons of Benton, Ark., and Walter Hyde (Lisa) of Alexander, Ark.; six grandchildren, Alex and Madison Dayer, Katelyn and Jessica Simmons, Lindsey and Matt Simmons; one sister, Betty Hill of Alexander; his fiance’e, Mary Bivens; his dog, Fonzie, and too many friends to list.

A funeral service will be held in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (501-315-4047) at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, with Bro. Dennis Yarberry officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. A visitation is scheduled immediately preceding the funeral from 10-11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Saline Memorial Hospice House at #1 Medical Park Drive, Benton, Ark. 72015. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/ballard.

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•–––––ARKADELPHIA — Lila Sullenburger Thompson, age 89, of Arkadelphia passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation in Arkadelphia. She was born on May 14, 1924, in Gurdon, the daughter of the late Lance and Mildred Sullenburger. Lila graduated from Gurdon High School in 1941 and then enrolled in Henderson State Teachers College. Her education was interrupted by her work as a chemist in the munitions plants at Jacksonville and Camp Robinson during World War II. Lila returned to Henderson in 1946, finished her degree and married Gaines Thompson. She taught in the Arkadelphia schools from 1949 through 1951. Lila worked in the Clark County Circuit Clerk office for four years while Gaines served as Circuit Clerk. She returned to teaching in 1956 and taught for 31 years in the Gurdon Public Schools and was one of the first recipients of the Outstanding Teacher Award. For many years, Lila taught Sunday school classes and was librarian at the Beech Street Baptist Church in Gurdon.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Gaines Thompson, and her brother, Lance Sullenburger II. Lila is survived by three children, Bob (Johnnie) Thompson of Arkadelphia, Terri (Ron) Franks of Heber Springs and Ronnie (Mary) Thompson of Arkadelphia, one sister, Patt Williams of Malvern, five grandchildren, Todd (Jeanie) Thompson, Scott (Oriana) Thompson, Raley Thompson, Kayla Thompson and Laura (Jason) Hum, seven great-grandchildren, nephews, Lance Sullenburger III and Ben Williamson, and niece, Tricia Williamson.

Lila loved her grandchildren, enjoyed bird watching and was an avid reader. She also enjoyed traveling.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2014, at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Interment will be in Golden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time.

Memorials may be made to the Clark County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Fund, c/o Carolyn Graham, 206 Unity Road, Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www. welchfh.net to sign the online guest book and view the video tribute.

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•–––––ATKINS — DeLon Moore, 91, of Atkins, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at Lemley Chapel. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

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•–––––AUGUSTA — Messiah D’Wayne Woods, infant son of Bernard Woods & Trolanda Peel, passed away Friday. Survivors: parents; maternal grandparents, Forlanda Peel, Richard Williams; paternal grandparents, Teresa Woods, Harold Brown; host of family & friends. Graveside service, Wednesday, 2 p.m., Buckeye Cemetery, Gregory. Arrangements by Rhodes & Son Funeral Home, Augusta & McCrory.

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•–––––BENTON — James Cloud, 86, of Benton died Tuesday, April 22, 2014. He was born January 28, 1928, in Traskwood to the late Henry and Lucy Lisenbey Cloud and was a Licensed Practical Nurse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews and a special friend, Jewell Teal. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (501-315-4047) at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014. Interment will follow in Mt. Harmony Cemetery in Haskell. Mr. Cloud wished to express his thanks to Arkansas Hospice for their kind care. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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•–––––BENTON — Patricia Ann Estes, 56, of Benton, passed away April 21, 2014. She was born December 25, 1957, in Little Rock to the late Ervin and Ruth Jackson Moore.

She was preceded in death by her parents and great-grandchild, Zene Griffin. Survivors, Gary Dale Patrick, soul mate of her life for over 17 years, sons, George McKinzie and Thomas Mosley both of Benton, daughters, Amanda Stanart (Fred) of Redfield, Joann Griffin of Benton, brother, Ronnie Moore of Benton, sisters, Shirley Traylor of Mabelvale, Beverly Moore of Alexander, Rhonda Stanart of Oklahoma, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Thursday with Bro. Larry Hicks officiating. Burial will follow at Moore Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Ashbys. On line guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––BIGELOW — Lila Ann Sallis, 74, of Bigelow passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. She was born in Sonora, Calif., to Jesse and Dorothy Cole Morrison and was a beautician for many years.

Preceded in death by her parents and brother Harvey Morrison Jr., she is survived by her husband of 29 years, Richard Sallis; son, Don Churchill, and wife, Susan, of Nevada; stepchildren, Kurt Sallis and wife, Stephanie, of Bryant, Nanette O’Malley of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Richard Warren of Kansas City, Mo.; sisters, Elizabeth Houx and Dorothy Morrison, both of Wye Mountain; and brother James Morrison of Modesto, Calif.

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

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•–––––BLEVINS — Service for Mrs. Esther Wortham, 98, of Blevins, 2 p.m., Thursday, April 24, Bruce Memorial United Methodist Church in Blevins. Rev. Jimmy Teeter and Rev. Pamela Brule officiating, burial in Merrill Cemetery in McCaskill, Ark. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday at the church. Arrangements, Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––BLYTHEVILLE — Jackie Marie Overton, 67, of Blytheville died April 20. Survivors: husband, Johnny; daughter, Jana Tripp; two grandchildren, Alexis and Avery; sisters, Betty, Donna Jo, Sandra; brothers, Mickey, David, Bo, John and Gene Daniels. Graveside services, Friday, April 25, 1 p.m., Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation, Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Cobb Funeral Home. Condolences, www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––BRYANT — Stephen Alan Colebank, age 64, of Bryant passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. He was born Jan. 14, 1950, in Lamore, N.D. Mr. Colebank worked for K-Mart and Savers as a manager and was a member of Christ Church on Vimy Ridge Road. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Thyra Colebank, and a brother, John Colebank.

He is survived by his son, Dustin Colebank (Leslie) of Rogers; daughter, Manda Nowack (Jesse) of Benton; two stepsons, Dustin Jackson of North Little Rock and Cody Jackson of Bryant; five siblings, Suzi Hofstrand of Orlando, Fla., Michael Colebank of Lafayette, La., Candy Williams of Papillion, Neb., Kim Hulm of West Fargo, N.D., and Kathy Hansen of Waterford, Conn.; and seven grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Pine Crest Memorial Park. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome. com.

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•–––––CAMDEN — Carlton Bruce Taylor of Camden, age 69, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. He was born May 28, 1944, to David Fletcher and Verna May Hay Taylor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David Fletcher and Verna Hay Taylor; brother, John Taylor; sisters, Rebecca Sue Taylor and Mary Elizabeth Venable. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 39 years, Mary Jo Moseley Taylor; daughter, Beth Kinley, and fiance, Randy Morgan, of Stephens, Ark.; son, Bruce Taylor, and wife, Sherry, of Camden, Ark.; grandchildren, Justin Creech, Tiffany Kinley, Leanna Taylor and John Taylor, of all of Camden, Ark., Taylor Creech and fiancee, Lindsey of Carlsbad, N.M., D.J. Kinley and wife, Mary, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Nikki Cavett and husband, Eric, of Honolulu, Hawaii; four great-grandchildren and was anxiously awaiting the arrival of a fifth in October; and sister, Joyce Taylor Bettis of El Dorado, Ark.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Pleasant Ridge Assembly of God with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Rev. Ernest McAdams and Mary Joe Taylor will officiate the services. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the funeral home. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––DAMASCUS — Joseph “Joe” E. Brown, 88, of Damascus passed away, Sunday, April 20, 2014. He was born in Damascus, April 23, 1925, to the late Alvin J. and Lydia Sims Brown. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and six brothers. Joe was a member of First Baptist Church Damascus; he also was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, where he served during World War II. Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Clariece Ward Brown; two sons, Terry Brown and wife, Debbie, of Atlantic Beach, Fla., Jeffrey Brown and wife, Cathy, of Abilene, Texas; five grandchildren, Michael and wife, Nicole, Karen, Elizabeth, Tyler, Caroline.

Joe retired from the U.S. Civil Service as an employee of the Department of Navy. After retirement, he traveled extensively with Clariece, the love of his life. He loved to build things for the grandchildren, who meant the world to him. He was also an avid gardener and photographer.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014, at the First Baptist Church Damascus with Bro. Daniel Williams and Bro. John Burleson officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church Damascus building fund, 43 Oak Tree Road, Damascus, Ark. 72039. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––DES ARC — Jerry Rosco Malone Sr., 71, of Des Arc died Sunday. Survivors include his wife, Jeanie; three sons, one daughter, two sisters, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Gospel Mission Church. Burial will be private. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––DOVER — Jacquelyn Markham Guccione, 67, of Dover, passed peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2014 at Legacy Heights Nursing Home in Russellville and surrounded by her family. The daughter of Coy and Mary Linder Markham, she was born April 6, 1947 in Beebe.

She was a 1965 graduate of Sylvan Hills High School. Jackie worked in real estate development, first in Little Rock and later formed her own company, Cornerstone Real Estate in Sarasota, Fla. Jackie believed in living life to the fullest and was a master scuba-diver.

She was a member of the Historical Society of Conway County, and published several personal genealogy biographies. She was a member of the Westside Church of Christ where she was active in WINGS (Women In God’s Service), and with the West Side Youth Group. She enjoyed supporting Camp Caudle Christian Camp in Scottsville and was preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Mary and Clem Essinger, Centerville; sister, Carol Fly & husband Jim, Wichita, Kansas; four brothers, Delford Markham, Cabot, Tony Markham, Rochester, N.Y., Michael Hawk, Ola, David Essinger, Centerville.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Westside Church of Christ under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Herb Taylor and Jim Fly will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until service time at the church. Memorials may be made to Camp Caudle Christian Camp, P.O. Box 1311, Dover, Ark. 72837. Cremation arrangements are by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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•–––––DUMAS — Thomas Hawkins, 84, of Dumas, died April 21, 2014. Visitation held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Dark Corner Cemetery. Memorials: Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.

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•–––––GUION — Inez Ruminer Collie, 97, died April 22. Funeral service: Thursday, April 24 at 11 a.m. at Howard Memorial Funeral Chapel in Melbourne. Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville, Ark. under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Visitation: Thursday, April 24 from 10-11 a.m. Survivors: Mike Collie, Janet Lee (children).

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•–––––HAMBURG — Randy Lee Coulter, 78, of Hamburg, died Sunday, April 20, 2014. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Friday at the Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Promise Land Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday. 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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•–––––HARRISON — Freda Holder Bell, 85, Harrison, died April 17, 2014. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23rd, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, under the direction of Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Husband, Richard “Dick” Bell preceded her in death. Daughters, Brenda Bell and Carolyn Lipsmeyer; and granddaughter, Katie Lipsmeyer, survive her. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/harrison.

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•–––––HOLLY GROVE — Dennis Honeycutt, 61, of Holly Grove, Ark. passed away Friday, April 18, 2014, born February 2, 1953 in Holly Gr ove, Ark. to Omie Viola George & William B. Honeycutt. Survivors include: son, Travis and one grandchild. Services are 3 p.m., Saturday at the Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church, obit/guestbook www. rosewoodcremation.com.

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•–––––HOPE — Service for Mrs. Sue Mincy, age 78, of Hope, 2 p.m., Wednesday April 23, 2014, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Fisher officiating burial will follow in Pleasant Home Cemetery in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––HOT SPRINGS — Stell Ray Callaway, 96, of Hot Springs, Arkansas went peacefully to be with his Lord Thursday, April 17, 2014. He was born March 6, 1918 to the late Charlie and Nancy Callaway of Arkadelphia. After attending Business College, Stell served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and later spent many happy years as Service Manager of Delamar Motor Company in Arkadelphia. Upon retirement he served as Mayor of Arkadelphia and, in his late 70’s and 80’s, enjoyed being a greeter at the Arkadelphia Wal-Mart. He moved to Hot Springs 9 years ago to be nearer his family.

Stell is preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Jodie Jean Strong Callaway, sisters, Clara Bea Matasarin and Verna Dokey, and brothers Foy, LC, and Spud. He leaves behind his younger brother, Charles Travis and his wife Ilene of Virginia, daughter, Cynthia Bailey and husband Paul of Hot Springs, daughter, Polly Ferguson and husband Rick of Montana, grandchildren, Allison and Brad Dierlam of Washington, John and Tess Bailey of Arizona, Katherine Frio of Louisiana, Bonnie and Aaron Anderson of Perrin, great-grandchildren, Carter, Maya, Ella, Justice, Kimber, Aida and Amelia, along with many dear nieces, nephews, and friends.

Stell was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Arkadelphia where he taught Sunday School. He loved those Razorbacks, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family. His last years were spent at Country Club Village in Hot Springs and more recently at Brookfield Assisted Living where he considered the wonderful staff and residents as his extended family. Special thanks go to the staff at Brookfield, Dr. Mark Lefler and Family Medicine Clinic, and Dr. Edward Warren and his staff for their outstanding attention and care.

A graveside service will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens near Arkadelphia at a later date to accommodate family members traveling from out of state. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Arkadelphia or Hot Springs. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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•–––––LEXA — Services for Troy Lee Hopper, 43, of Lexa are 2 p.m., Friday, Fourth Street Baptist Church, West Helena. Visitation: 10 a.m.-12 noon, Friday. Burial: LaGrange Cemetery, LaGrange. Survivors: one son, five siblings. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

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•–––––MALVERN — Janie Hooper, 71, Malvern died April 21, 2014. Survivors, husband, Vick Hooper; daughters, Donna, Kerri, Linda; brothers, Bobby and Tommy; sisters, Betty, Shirley, Judy; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson. Visitation, Wednesday, April 23, 6-8 p.m., Regency. Service, Thursday, April 24, 2 p.m., Leau Fraiz Methodist Church. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––MAYFLOWER — Clara Elizabeth Wilkerson of Mayflower, Ark., went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2014. She was born to the late Charlie and Elsie Bearden, May 6, 1932, in Little Rock, Ark. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Minor Arvin Wilkerson and two unnamed newborn children.

Clara is survived by her brother, Everitte Bearden; and by nine children, Velinda Lathram, Mathew Wilkerson, Carolyn Courtney, Danny Wilkerson, Dottie Fisher, Rodney Wilkerson, Cherry Clouse, Ginger Garcia, Joseph Brower, and step-daughter, Safrona Clark. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held May 17, 2014, at 1 p.m. at Vimy Ridge Immanuel Baptist Church at 12214 Germania Road, Alexander, Ark. 72002. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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•–––––MORRILTON — Margaret Louise Hill, 76, of Morrilton, died Monday, April 21, 2014. She was born October 15, 1937, in England, Ark., a daughter of Frank and Nona Farris. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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•–––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Joann L. Cook, age 70 of Mountain Home passed away April 20, 2014 in St. Louis, Mo. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2014 at Roller Funeral Home. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

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•–––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Mrs. Eulalia Glisson, age 94, of Mountain Home, Ark., passed away April 20, 2014. She is survived locally by her husband, Spencer Glisson of Harrison; one daughter-in-law, Annette Vaughn of Mountain Home; two grandchildren, Angela Gardner of Mountain Home, Brett Vaughn of Mountain Home. Services will be private. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Thomas Schultz, 93, died Friday, April 18, 2014 in Mountain Home. Funeral Service were held Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Entombment was at Baxter Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Faith. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Eleanor A. Stearns, age 98, of Mountain Home died Monday. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. She is survived by a daughter: Brenda Dover of Mountain Home. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook:www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––MOUNTAIN PINE — William Percy Allen, 63, of Mountain Pine and a longtime resident of Fort Smith passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. He is predeceased by his parents, Percy and Fannie Mae Allen and a brother and sister, Charles and Virginia Allen. Survivors are his brother, Burley Allen and sister-in-law, Lola, of Little Rock. Funeral service will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Walton Gateway Funeral Chapel, 2405 South Gaines Street, Little Rock. Open visitation 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, also at the funeral home, (501) 376-7188. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.

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•–––––PIGGOTT — Jacqueline “Jackie” Joan Lambert, 81, of Piggott, Ark., passed away April 19, 2014. Services are Saturday, April 26, 2014, at 1 p.m. in the Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Piggott with Loy Culver officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery in Pollard. Visitation begins at 6 p.m. Friday.

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•–––––ROGERS — Wanda Davis West, former long-time resident of Rogers, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 21st, in Little Rock.

She was born in 1924 to R.W. Davis and Jessie Fimple Davis. She was a 1942 graduate of Rogers High School, and after graduation joined the WAVES to serve in World War II. Upon completion of her service, she enrolled at the University of Arkansas, where she graduated in 1949, and where she later completed her M.Ed. degree in 1974. She was a teacher for over 20 years in the Rogers Public School System, both at Westside and Southside Elementary Schools.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Mack West. They were married at Immanuel Baptist Church of Rogers in 1950, where Wanda was a charter member. Wanda and her husband, Mack, were subsequent founding members of Grace Baptist Church in Rogers.

She is survived by her two daughters, Lhisa Cranford Watson of Piperton, Tenn. and Theresa L. Caldwell of Little Rock, four grandchildren: Jeremy Jess Brown of Gainesville, Va., Mackalynn Davidson of Triangle, Va., Kyle Harmon of Bentonville, and Heath Harmon of Louisville, Ky.. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren: Rachel, Colin, and Alyssa Brown, Scarlett and Connor Davidson, and Nola Harmon.

Since 2004, Wanda had resided in Little Rock, where she was a member of the “Spares and Pairs” Sunday School class at Immanuel Baptist Church. She was an avid Arkansas Razorbacks fan, and loved to cook, garden, and complete word puzzles. She made many friends in her retirement community. Her joy was evident to everyone around her always.

Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2014 at Benton County Memorial Park in Rogers, Arkansas. Arrangement by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to Grace Baptist Church, 2409 W. New Hope Road, Rogers, Arkansas 72758. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — Michael Stracner, 58, died Saturday, April 19. Survivors: brother: Billy Stracner of Center Ridge, sister: Sue Eaton of Russellville. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 23 chapel. Services: 10 a.m., Thursday, April 24, at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons, Morrilton. (501) 354-1638. Online obituary www. bobnealandsons.com.

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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — John Harold Williams, 51, of Russellville, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born August 29, 1962 in Key West, Florida to Harold Wallace Williams and Marion Hackett.

He enjoyed hunting, looking for arrowheads, and being outside.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marion Hackett and his father, Harold Williams. John is survived by a son, Jonathan Lee Williams of Russellville, Arkansas, a daughter, Cindy Louise Williams of North Little Rock, Arkansas, two brothers, Edward Williams of Jacksonville, Florida and David Williams, of Harvey, Arkansas, three sisters, Robin Reeves of Jacksonville, Florida, Dimity Beran of Witcherville, Arkansas, Karyn Lane of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and three grandchildren, Allyson, Alyssa, and Zaden Williams.

John will be laid to rest in Freedom Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. A graveside service to honor his memory will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 10 a.m. for friends and family. For online register please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com.

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•–––––SEARCY — Derotha Lacefield Hutsell, 84, was born to Homer and Stella Freeman Lacefield on January 11, 1930 in Alicia, Arkansas and passed away on April 21, 2014 in Searcy, Arkansas. Mrs. Hutsell was retired from sales at JC Penny’s and she was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Searcy for over 50 years. She was a Breast Cancer Survivor for over 40 years. She was instrumental in starting the Reach to Recovery Program, counseling with cancer individuals.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Lloyd Clay Hutsell, her parents, two brothers, Herman Lacefield, Lee Lacefield and his wife Vida. She is survived by two sons, Michael Clay Hutsell (Dianne) of Searcy, Dwain Andrew Hutsell (Cindy) of Conway, four grandchildren, Matthew Hutsell (Angela) of Little Rock, Elizabeth Davis (Brian) of Conway, Joseph Hutsell of Conway, Allison King (Steven) of Memphis, five great-grandchildren, Bella, Kate, Will, Hannah, and Hazel, three sisters, Zola Berry (Jay), Floy Crapo (Dewey), Nova Lacefield (Rick Rivenbark), other relatives, and many friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Park Avenue Baptist Church. Funeral Services will begin at 2 PM. Burial will follow at White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy. Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––SHERIDAN — Mark Johnson, 50, Sheridan, died Friday. Survivors; mother, Glenna Campbell Kelly; sons, Matthew and Josh Johnson; daughter, Jenica; sisters, Terri Frost, Teresa Everett and Tonya Corona; and eight grandchildren. The family will have a memorial service on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 1 p.m. at Burns Park, North Little Rock. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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•–––––STUTTGART — Juanita North, 90, widow of Olen North, died Monday. Survivors are daughter, Norma Kay Lewis (Randal) of Pine Bluff; daughters-in-law, Brenda North and Patricia North of Stuttgart; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Turpin Funeral Home. Celebration services are 10 a.m. Friday at Stuttgart First Assembly with burial in Williams Cemetery. www.turpinco. com.

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•–––––WOODLAWN — Bettie Hoover, age 74, of Woodlawn died Monday, April 21, 2014. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Buie Funeral Home. Services are April 25, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Buie Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. You may sign the guestbook at www. buiefuneralhome.com.

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GLOUCESTER, Mass. — Lucette White, renowned painter and sculptor, died peacefully on Saturday, April 19, surrounded by her four children. Mrs. White was a prolific artist whose work is held in museums, galleries, and corporate and private collections across the U.S. and Europe.

Her painting Inauguration 1993 hung in The White House during the presidency of Bill Clinton, and is currently held in the permanent collection of the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library. Her work is also held in the permanent collections of the DeCordova Museum (Lincoln, Mass.), Endicott College, (Beverly, Mass.), the Cape Ann Museum (Gloucester, Mass.), Newcomb College (New Orleans, La.), the Maier Museum (Lynchburg, Va.), Butler Institute (Little Rock, Ark.) and the Hill Country Art Foundation (Ingram, Texas), among others. She exhibited in The National Academy of Design (New York, N.Y.), ML Gallery (New York, N.Y.), the Judi Rotenberg Gallery (Boston, Mass.), the Mercury Gallery (Boston and Rockport, Mass.), US Artists American Fine Arts Exhibit (Philadelphia, Pa.), and the Public Library of Tunbridge, Vt., to name a few.

Although her enormous body of work encompassed a wide array of media including watercolor, gouache, gold leaf, ink, pastel, oil, bronze and porcelain, her inspiration was deeply rooted in nature. “I see art everywhere,” she often remarked, “the light changes from one minute to the next, and my surroundings continuously provide me with subjects no matter where I look.”

Known for her beautiful home and gardens, Mrs. White’s residence at Bass Rocks is a Gloucester landmark. It serves as a frequent inspiration for artists and photographers, and is often depicted in books and publications detailing the town’s architecture and history.

Deeply devoted to Cape Ann’s tradition as an artists colony, Mrs. White built a studio on Gloucester Harbor and for many years provided space for local artists to work. She also maintained a studio and residence in Vermont.

Mrs. White is originally from Little Rock, Ark., where she spent her early life. After graduating high school, she attended Newcomb College in New Orleans, La., and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Her first art teacher, Helen Terry Marshall, recognized her gift, and helped set her on an artist’s path, for which Mrs. White was eternally grateful. She also studied printmaking with John Canady, drawing and sculpture with George Demetrios, watercolor painting with Hilton Leech and drawing with Luciano Guarnieri. Although she was based in Gloucester, Mass., Mrs. White traveled the world to paint. She had a particular fondness for the hills of Scotland, the fields of Tuscany and the mesas of the American Southwest.

Gracious, kind, spirited and vivacious, Mrs. White was a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted friend, and a legendary hostess. Her generosity was boundless and she never hesitated to help others.

Mrs. White is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Dr. Harold White; her children and their spouses, Dr. Elizabeth Harris and Dr. Jonathan Ross of Andover, Mass., Dr. James and Darby Logan of Boone, N.C., Matthew and Keri White of Philadelphia, Pa., and Esther and Rex Vanier of Hamilton, Mass.; and her nine grandchildren, Olivia and Whitfield Logan; Sam, Riley and Dylan Ross, Kate and Will Vanierm and Cormick and Kelsey White. She is also survived by her sister Anne Kocinski and many nieces and nephews. Her two beloved sisters Phoebe Norman and Sue Gaston predeceased her. Mrs. White considered her family her greatest work of art.

The family held a private burial on Tuesday, April 22 at the Sharon Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Lucette Darby White Memorial Scholarship for the Arts at Endicott College, C/O President’s Office, Endicott College, 376 Hale St., Beverly, Mass., 01915.

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•–––––LOVELAND, Ohio — Julia F. Tyson, beloved sister of Bertha and the late Nina, Hazel Ruth and Hogan, dear aunt of Julie, Regina, Joanna, Marshelle, Patsy and the late Steven, great-aunt of many great-nieces and great-nephews, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014, at age 88. Services have been held in Cincinnati. Donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 4360 Glendale-Milford Road., Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com.