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

Leroy Forrester, 70, of Roland. Barbara Franks, 74, of North Little Rock. Hubert D. Henderson, 84, of North Little Rock. Phyllis Hill, 65, of Little Rock. Lawrence Jerome Hobby, 75, of Mabelvale. Norene Elizabeth Stafford , 66, of Little Rock. David Arnold Walls, 60, of Little Rock. Norma Rose Weise, 82, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALPENA

Donnie Frank Coxsey, 81.

BENTON

Opal Rhodes, 106.

BOONEVILLE

Betty Jean (Trickett) Berry, 86. Jeral Lee Hampton, 92.

CAMDEN

Herbert Delton Gates, 89.

CLARKSVILLE

Dillon Wayne Pyron, 86.

CONWAY

Ruby Elizabeth Hutto, 89. Maxine Lance, 86.

EL DORADO

Gloria Mae Kramer Diffie, 89.

FAIRFIELD BAY

Frances Louise McMichael, 92.

GILLETT

Christina Adonnis Shields, 29.

HARDY

Linda Diane (Stokes) Bates, 62.

HARRISON

Deloris Ann Raby, 68.

HEBER SPRINGS

Willie D. (Bowling, Brown) Moore, 84.

HERMITAGE

Robert W. “Bobby” Huitt, 77.

HOPE

Bessie Juanita Bowen, 92.

KENSETT

Emma Jean Moore, 85.

LAKE VILLAGE

Martha Howell Bell, 86.

LONOKE

Darrell Leroy Brown, 80.

MAGNOLIA

Ann Reeves Eddy, 80.

MALVERN

Rhonda Bogue, 52.

OXFORD

Mildred Neff, 84.

PARON

Shirley Foster Justice, 66.

ROSIE

Pat Hooper, 78.

RUSSELLVILLE

Joseph Madjerich, 81.

SEARCY

LP “Perry” McEuen Jr., 83.

SHERIDAN

James Edwin (Jim) Allen, 72.

SPRINGDALE

Dorris Inez Reynolds, 82.

Pulaski County

LEROY FORRESTER, 70, of Roland passed away Sunday, February 2,

1. He was born in Pulaski County on March 13, 1943 to the late Henry and Sleetie Chew Forrester. He worked for the Pulaski County Road Department for 30 years and attended the Assembly of God Church.

He is survived by his wife, of 51 years, Mable Gilbert Forrester of Roland; daughter, Connie Harrawood, of Conway; son, Tommy Forrester, of Roland; five grandchildren, Bridget, Scott, Liz, Ryan, and Thurman; five brothers, Thurman, J.Z.(Red), Steve, Otis and Hershel Forrester all of Roland; and one sister, Judy Forrester, of Hot Springs. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Forrester; grandson, Derick Forrester; and brother, Cecil (Alfred) Forrester.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, in the Kennerly Cemetery in Monnie Springs. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at North Little Rock Family Funeral Home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––•–––––Our beloved, BARBARA FRANKS, 74, of North Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with our Lord Feb. 1, 2014. She is survived by husband Henry Franks; children, Gregory Autry, Judy Gutierrez, Terrie Ballard and Cynthia Crawford; three stepchildren, Steve Franks, Renee Heath, Jennile Cavalcant; six grand and nine great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

–––––•–––––HUBERT D. HENDERSON, 84, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord Sunday night, February 2, 2014. He was born October 2, 1929 in Scranton, Ark., to the late Travis and Mary Cleo Hancock Henderson. Hubert retired from Stroud Environmental, and he proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a long-time member of Capital City Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his son Jim Lovell and three sisters. Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife of 39 years, Helen Davis Henderson; three daughters: Sherry Lynn (Eddie) McPherson of Greenbrier, Barrie (Bub) Rhoades of Greenbrier, and Anita (Nick) Keathley of North Little Rock; four sons: Doyle Lovell of Alabama, Steve Lovell of Illinois, Donnie Lovell of New Jersey, and Ronnie Lovell of New Jersey; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three sisters; and three brothers.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, Phone: (501) 224-8300. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––•–––––PHYLLIS HILL, 65, of Little Rock passed away on February 1, 2014. She was born on October 27, 1948 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Agnew in Little Rock, Arkansas. Phyllis loved her family with her whole heart; she was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed going fishing with her family and loved collecting.

Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Agnew; granddaughter, Nikki Keenzel and aunt, Frieda McGrew.

She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Basil Hill; daughter, Tracy Cagle; grandchildren, Amber and Roger “Bubba” Keenzel; five great grandchildren, Rayne, River, Wesley, Tori and Emma and a host of family and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 7, 2014 at 12:00 PM at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome. com.

–––––•–––––LAWRENCE JEROME HOBBY, age 75, of Mabelvale, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was born May 25, 1938 in Long Beach, California. Mr. Hobby retired from the Navy having served during the Vietnam War and later retired from IBM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thelmer and Zella Hobby; wife, Antoinette Hobby; twin brother, Gary Hobby and a sister, Hazel Martin and husband Emory L. Sr. He is survived by two brothers, Alfred L. Hobby and wife Catherine and Phillip N. Hobby and wife Dana; sister, Eva Jean Gehring and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 4 at Ashby Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 5 at McPherson Cemetery in Sardis. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––NORENE ELIZABETH STAFFORD, born April 11, 1947 in Reno, Nevada, died January 30th 2014. Survived by children, Jodie Lynn Burr, Donald Dean Stafford Jr. and Jeffery Allen Stafford, sisters, Colleen Johnston and Kathy Reed. Memorial Service 2 p.m., Thursday at Huson Funeral Chapel in Sherwood. View Obituary and guestbook at www.husonfuneralhome.com. –––––•–––––DAVID ARNOLD WALLS, age 60, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away, Saturday, February 1, 2014. He was born November 22, 1953 in Morrilton, Arkansas. He was an Assistant Librarian with Central Arkansas Library Systems.

He is survived by his mother, Edith Walls of Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his father, G.A. Walls; brothers, Dennis and Daniel Walls; grandparents, Cliff and Altha Jones and Arnold and Lucille Walls.

Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, near Scotland, with Bro. Dan Baker officiating. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––•–––––NORMA ROSE WEISE, 82, of Little Rock entered Heaven Sunday morning, February 2, 2014. She was born June 4, 1931 to the late Raymond and Lovie Cook. Preceding her in death were siblings: Sarah Tipton and Reed Allen Cook and son-in-law Jim Mulhollan.

She loved her family and leaves to cherish her memory: husband, David Albert Weise; daughters: Brenda Mulhollan, Vickie (Gary) Cheek, and Janelle (Paul) Green; grandchildren: Misti Plyler, Brent Griggs, Kari (Mikey) Lakin, Dana (Landon) Keopple, Joel (Jenny) Green, Kyle (Jennifer) Green; great-grandchildren: Kara Beth Plyler, Easton Lakin, Weston Lakin, Kinslee Keopple, Knox Keopple, Kamden Green, and Lane Green; and honorary children: Valarie Cox, Bill Griggs, and Billy Wilfong.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210, (501) 227-6166. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, (501) 224-8300. Interment will follow at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery. Family will receive friends at 1 p.m.prior to the service. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal. Arkansas

BENTON — Opal Rhodes of Benton passed away February 2, 2014. She was born July 30, 1907 in Antoine, Arkansas to the late Rufus Patrick Malone and Dona Ward Malone. Opal was also preceded in death by her husband Frank Rhodes, five sisters and one brother. She enjoyed fishing and golf. She started the Longhills Ladies Golf Association in 1956. Her most enjoyable activity was china painting. She started painting in 1960 and continued for 30 years. Her daughter and grandchildren cherish the many pieces of china they have received from her through the years.

She is survived by her daughter, Billie Henry, of Benton; three grandchildren, Jo Ann Bowen and husband Melvin, of Benton; Pat Henry and wife Betsy, Mountain Home; and Jane Willis and husband Ricky, of Benton; great-grandchildren, Matt Bowen and wife Sophie, Kelley Burrow and husband Clint, Erica Erck and husband John, Katie Henry, Lauren Hundley and husband Scott, and Stacey Willis, great-great-grandchildren, Maya Burrow, Jack Erck, Ava Erck and Liv Erck.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ashby’s. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 North Market Street, Benton, Arkansas 72015. Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––BOONEVILLE — Betty Jean (Trickett) Berry died January 31, 2014. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Booneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church with burial at Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery in Booneville under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service. 479-675-3392. www.boonevillefuneralservice.com.

–––––•–––––BOONEVILLE — Jeral Lee Hampton, 92, of Booneville died Monday, February 3, 2014, in a Fort Smith hospital surrounded by his family. He was born July 28, 1921.

He was a 1939 graduate of Booneville High School and a 1943 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University. A veteran of both World War II and the Korean Conflict, he was retired from the National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel.

He left a legacy of dedication to many things. He worked tirelessly until the very end of his earthly life for his God, his family, his church, his alma maters, his country and the community of Booneville. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Western Bancshares, Inc. where he still came to work most every day. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Booneville for 71 years where he taught Sunday School for over 50 years, served as a Deacon for more than 60 years and was a Church Trustee. In addition, he served on the Booneville School Board for 16 years and was a member of the Ouachita Board of Trustees for 32 years.

He was deeply committed to the growth and success of both Booneville and Logan County as evidenced by his involvement in so many organizations. He was serving as President of the Booneville Industrial Corporation and Petit Jean Regional Foundations as well as a Natural Resource Conservation Service District Director at the time of his death. He was Past President of the Booneville Chamber of Commerce, Booneville Rotary Club, and Soil Conservation Service as well as past board member of the Western Arkansas Planning and Development Corporation, Arkansas Housing Authority, Westark Foundation Board, and Area Agency on Aging. He was instrumental in recruiting numerous industries and jobs to Booneville and was recently honored with a street named for him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty, his parents, John L. and Cara Hampton, and two sisters, Wanda Smith and Mary Lou Lyon. He is survived by a son, John Taylor Hampton and wife, Kelli of Rogers; a daughter, Jane and sonin-law, Jim Woolley of Booneville; four grandchildren, Ty Hampton and wife, Serenity of Rogers, Cara Conly and husband, Clay of Bentonville, Brent Woolley and wife, Coni of Booneville, and Beth Carlisle and husband, Josh of Little Rock. He is also survived by six great grandchildren, Ashlynn, Kheringtyn, Cailyn and Londyn Hampton of Rogers and Tripp and Grace Conly of Bentonville.

A private family graveside service will take place on Wednesday, February 5 at 1 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Booneville for anyone who knew and loved Jeral. The family will visit with friends following the service in the Jeral L. Hampton Meeting Place across the street from the church.

In lieu of flowers, please send gifts to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 382 North Kennedy, Booneville, Arkansas 72927 or The Jeral and Betty Hampton Endowed Scholarship Fund at Ouachita Baptist University, 410 Ouachita Street, Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71998. Jeral lived a full life determined to do all he could to glorify God through his love and actions. His family and bank family are celebrating the meaningful life he lived and the fact that he will now spend eternity with his Lord and Savior.

–––––•–––––CAMDEN — Herbert Delton Gates, passed away February 3, 2014 in Sherwood, Arkansas under the care of Arkansas Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 21, 1924 in Gurdon to Herbert Wesley and Ruby Gates. He was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church of Camden and an accountant with International Paper Company for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jean Boulden, and his beloved wife of 54 years, Doris McCoy Gates. He is survived by his sister Jo Davies of Gurdon; daughters Gayle (Gordon) Beeson of Sherwood and Carol (Mike) Neal of Magnolia; granddaughters Megan (Cale) Turner of Little Rock, Anna (David) Cook of North Little Rock, and Samantha and Suzannah Neal, both of Magnolia; great granddaughter Jarrett Turner of Little Rock; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive visitors from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Proctor Funeral Home in Camden. A graveside service will follow at noon at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Buddy Ratliff officiating. Donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Camden, Alzheimer’s Arkansas or Arkansas Hospice. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com

–––––•–––––CONWAY — Ruby Elizabeth Hutto, 89, of Conway died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. Funeral Service’s will be Thursday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, with burial to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––•–––––CONWAY — Maxine Lance, 86, of Conway passed away on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in Conway. Services are 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro. Burial to follow at Hicks Cemetery, Murfreesboro under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro. You may send an online sympathy message to www. latimerfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––EL DORADO — Gloria Mae Kramer Diffie, 89, of El Dorado, Ark., passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will be at Young’s Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. wwww.youngfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––FAIRFIELD BAY — Frances Louise McMichael, 92, of Fairfield Bay, Ark., died Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. She’s survived by her daughter, sister, four stepchildren, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Graveside Service and Burial: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at Keller’s Chapel Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com. –––––•–––––GILLETT — Christina Adonnis Shields, 29, of Gillett died Feb. 1, 2014. She is survived by her mother, Billie Jean Shields; children, Hayden and Skylar Williams; brother, Jason Shields (Stacey). Memorial service will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Gillett. Arrangements by Essex Funeral Home, De-Witt. essexfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––HARDY — Linda Diane (Stokes) Bates went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Feb. 2, 2014. She was born on Dec. 23, 1951, in Monroe, Ark., to Jack and Shirley (Grimes) Stokes.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents. Survived by her children, Pennie Martin (Roger) of Holly Grove, Jennifer Dixon (Joe) of Maumelle and Deven Peach of Sherwood; grandchildren, Bryce Martin of Fayetteville, Drake Martin of Holly Grove, Nicholas Compton of Maumelle, and Harlee and Aiden Peach of Sherwood. Survived by her siblings, Randy Stokes of Ragtown, Nancy Hamilton of Rich Community, Freddy Stokes (Tammy) of Ragtown, Terry Stokes (Judith) of Marvel and Dana Smith (Tim) of Holly Grove and her significant other, Clyde Miller of Hardy.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at Olive Hill Baptist Church, 14514 Chicot Road, Mabelvale, Ark. Interment to follow at Olive Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209. (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

–––––•–––––HEBER SPRINGS — Mrs. Willie D. (Bowling, Brown) Moore, 84, left this world Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. She was born and raised in the Culpepper Mountain Community near Clinton, Ark. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. Willie retired from Southwestern Bell (AT&T) after 30 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Brown and W.R. Moore; her beloved son Mark Brown; her parents William Fred and Dovie (Nicholson) Bowling; five brothers and two sisters. Willie is survived by her loving daughter, Leasa (Carl) Herndon of Heber Springs, Ark.; three grandsons, John Herndon (Jenny) of Atlanta, Ga., Timothy Brown (Torie) of Portland, Ore., and Matthew Brown of Cabot, Ark. She also has three great-grandchildren and many nephews, nieces and friends.

She enjoyed caring for other people and especially her family and sharing memories of by-gone days. She is the last surviving child of Fred and Dovie Bowling. Her bond with our family will be so greatly missed. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Arkansas Hospice for all their care and support. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday at Culpepper Church of Christ in Clinton, Ark. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Thursday at the church following the visitation, with Bro. Ed Baker officiating. Burial will be in the Culpepper Community Cemetery. Online obituary and guest registry at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––•–––––HERMITAGE — Robert W. “Bobby” Huitt, age 77, of Hermitage, Ark., died Sunday, Feb. 2 at Bradley County Medical Center. Funeral services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Marsden Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 4 at Frazer’s. Online guest register: www.frazerfuneralhome.com. –––––•–––––HOPE — Bessie Juanita Bowen, 92, of Hope, Ark., died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at her home. Survivors: sisters, June Shockley, Jeanne Kelly; grandsons, Lowell, Paul, Chase Bowen. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Robinson’s.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Feb. 5, 2014, Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

–––––•–––––KENSETT — Emma Jean Moore, 85, died Saturday. Visitation: 12:30-2 p.m. followed by service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, Thompson-Wilson McCrory Chapel. Interment: Fakes Chapel Cemetery. Survivors: one daughter and husband: Melissa and Chris King, McCrory; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, other relatives. Thompson-Wilson, McCrory. (870) 731-2551. –––––•–––––LAKE VILLAGE — Martha Howell Bell, 86, of Lake Village, Ark., died Sunday. Visitation 10 a.m. to service time at the church. Funeral Services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at Lake Village Baptist Church in Lake Village, Ark. Burial at Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis, Tenn. Online guest book at www.griffinculpepper.com. –––––•–––––LONOKE — Darrell Leroy Brown, age 80, passed away peacefully at Lonoke Nursing Home on Feb. 2, 2014. He was born in Lonoke County on May 26, 1933, to William Alfred and Lois Cole Brown. Darrell served in the Army for over 20 years, was a Korean War veteran and retired as an Army Staff Sgt. After his Army career, he worked as a maintenance man at the State Capitol in Little Rock, then at Maybelline in North Little Rock.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 12 years, Evelyn (Gilbert); and stepdaughter, Cindy Carlson; his parents; sisters, Elsie Bailey of Lonoke, Atheleen McGarr of Lonoke, Blanche Sarras of Shawnee Mission, Kan.; brothers, Alfred Brown of California, W.A. Brown of Jacksonville, Gene Brown of Little Rock, and Donald Brown of Raleigh, N.C. He is survived by one sister, Katherine McEnroe of California, and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Lonoke Nursing and Rehab for their love and care over the years, and the staff at Arkansas Hospice for making his last days peaceful.

Visitation will be held at Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, with graveside service to follow at 11 a.m. in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––•–––––MAGNOLIA — Ann Reeves Eddy, 80 of Magnolia, Ark., died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at the Wentworth Place in Magnolia, Ark. Ann was born March 26, 1933, in Birmingham, Ala., and was a member of the Church of Christ. She was a graduated of Magnolia High School where she was a majorette and cheerleader and attended the Stephens College for Women in Columbia, Mo., and Southern State College (SAU) in Magnolia, Ark. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where she was a proud member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.

Ann taught the first and second grades at Magnolia Public Schools and was a substitute teacher for many years. In her later years, she was the secretary treasurer for Reeves Land and Timber Company.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Hal and Helen (Grayson) Reeves; and her sister, Kathryn “Kitty” Reeves Jean. Ann is survived by her son, Tony Eddy and wife Betty; grandchildren, Cole and Caroline Eddy; nephews, Lane Jean and wife Judy and their children, Kelli Taylor and Gray Jean and wife Amanda, Hal Jean and wife Regina and their children, Cale Jean and wife Lyndi, Ty Jean and Amanda Bair, Seth Jean and wife Meagan; great-great-nephews, Rhett Jean and Charlie Taylor; great-great-nieces, Farrah Jean and McKamie Jean all of Magnolia; numerous cousins and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Lewis Chapel with Tony Eddy officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia City Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia.

Pallbearers will be Lane Jean, Gray Jean, Hal Jean, Cale Jean, Ty Jean and Seth Jean. Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Weaver, Tommy Jameson, J.L. Jean and Dale Wood.

Ann was a benevolent giver and her greatest joy was giving memorial donations to her family and friends, churches and organizations. The family requests memorial donations be made to the church of donors’ choice; Columbia Christian School, 250 Warnock Springs Road, Magnolia, Ark. 71753; Magnolia Regional Medical Center, 101 Hospital Drive, Magnolia, Ark. 71753; Southern Christian Missions, 515 West Monroe St., Magnolia, Ark. 71753; Southern Arkansas University, SAU Foundation, P.O. Box 9174, Magnolia, Ark. 71754; Life Touch Hospice, 1707 B Eastridge, Magnolia, Ark. 71753; Columbia County Animal Protection Society (CCAPS), P.O. Box 2003, Magnolia, Ark. 71754; Boys and Girls Club of Magnolia, P.O. Box 811, Magnolia, Ark. 71754. Online guest book is available at lewisfuneralhome.biz.

–––––•–––––MALVERN — Rhonda Bogue, age 52, passed away Jan. 25, born, March 27, 1961. Survivors include: Husband, Ramon; Half-sister Robin (BC) Cash; son, Ramon Bogue III; daughter, Jamie Bonifield; Grandchildren, Trey, Ayden, Ramon IV. Preceded in death by parents and four brothers. Services privately held, arrangements by Rosewood Cremation obit/guestbook www. rosewoodcremation.com. 31, 2014, with her family by her side. She was born on March 1, 1947, to the late Willie and Myrtle Foster in Redfield, Ark. Grandmother enjoyed researching her genealogy, sewing and was always willing to help anyone in need. She pastored alongside her husband for 38 years at Buffalo Jesus Name Church.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Norma Dunn and Martha Whitt; one brother, Randy Foster; and her god daughter, Candace Humphreys. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Andy Justice; daughter, Karla “Tinki” Stapleton (Gary); son, Andrew “Bubba” Justice Jr. (Tammy); six grandchildren, Misty (Michael), Anthoney, Muncy, Dallas, Reese and Morgan; two great-grandchildren, Andrea and Jude; five brothers, Doyle (Mary), Dennis (Mary), Richard (Betty), Perry and Earl (Sylvia) Foster; sister, Karla Champagne; her loving church family; very special friends, Kenneth and Judy Humphreys; and a host of family and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the IAC Michalle-Candace Campership Fund c/o Metropolitan National Bank. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com. –––––•–––––ROSIE — Pat Hooper, 78, of Rosie, died Saturday, February 1, 2014. Survivors: son, Harold Hooper; daughters, Susan Conder, Linda Barber; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two brothers; one sister. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rosie Baptist Church. Burial: Egner Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Visitation: noon-2 p.m. Wednesday at the church. www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — Joseph Madjerich, 81, of Russellville, died Friday. The funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at St. John’s Catholic Church, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. The family will receive friends immediately following the Mass at the church. Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––•–––––SEARCY — LP “Perry” McEuen Jr. 83, of Searcy passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Searcy Health Care. He was born July 13, 1930 to the late LP Perry McEuen Sr. and Ruby Childers McEuen.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary B. McEuen of Searcy, Arkansas; two sons, Mike McEuen (Karen) of Bentonville, Arkansas, Mark McEuen (Gretchen) of Springdale, Arkansas; one daughter, Karen Cherry of Searcy, Arkansas; and one brother, Thomas McEuen of McRae, Arkansas.

Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, February 4th from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home with burial following at White County Memorial Gardens. www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

–––––•–––––SHERIDAN — James Edwin (Jim) Allen of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed away Sunday.

Survivors, wife, Linda Allen; daughter, Donna Lankford (Lane); granddaughter, Hayley Lankford; grandson, Jacob Lankford; stepsons, Leon Fleming and Kevin Fleming; step-daughter, Tresa Clark; step-grandchildren, Lauren Fleming, Ashley Fleming, Ryan Fleming, Haven Fleming, Stephanie Clark; two step-great-grandchildren. sister, Linda Naylor (Joe); brother Tom Allen (Dianne); step sister Rhonda Harris; nephews Joey Naylor (Christy); Matthew Naylor; nieces Lindsey Stanton (Joel); Jamie Martin (Nathaniel); Brandi Jackson; Cami Harris; numerous great nieces and nephews and friends.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Chapel. Visitation: Tuesday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Burial: Bethel Cemetery, Shiloh community.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: Arkansas Hospice, The American Cancer Society, or First Landmark Baptist Church. The family would like to thank Dr. Mariann Harrington and the staff of Little Rock Hematology/ Oncology, Dr. William Highsmith and his staff, and the nurses and staff of Arkansas Hospice for their compassionate care. A special thank you to Bro. Shawn Hill for all the time and spiritual support he provided.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

–––––•–––––SPRINGDALE — Dorris Inez Reynolds, age 82, of Springdale, died January 30, 2014, at The Maples in Springdale. She was born in Taylorville, Illinois, on January 7, 1932, to the late Glen and Alice (Higdon) Painter. Dorris retired from the communications department at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Little Rock, and was a lover of animals.

Survivors include her children, Anita Spahr (Steve) of Bartlesville, Okla., Keith Sanford (Tina) of Northwest Arkansas; siblings, Sidney Painter (Susie) of Maumelle, Patricia Henry (Mike) of Little Rock; grandchildren, Brandi Sanford, Jessica Applegate, Josh Sanford, Andy Spahr, Jaime Spahr; and great granddaughter, Alexia Hall. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, James Reynolds.

Visitation and service were held Monday, February 3, 2014. Burial was in Pinecrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local humane society or animal shelter. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. www.rollinsfuneral.com.