Obituaries

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INDEXSome 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 S. Johnson , 50, of Jacksonville.

John W. McElyea, 74, of North Little Rock.

C. O. Tittle, 93, of Maumelle.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ASH FLAT Geraldine Evans, 82.

AUSTIN Walter Troy Sigler, 80.

BRADFORD Willis E. Harmon, 88.

BULL SHOALS Robert Bruce “RB” Clark, 83.

DALARK Helen Leamons Green, 86.

DES ARC Frances Marie Fisher, 71.

FAYETTEVILLE Mary Elizabeth “Gus” Jones, 92.

FORDYCE Betty Jo Holt, 89.

HOPE Callie Mae Glenn, 76.

HOT SPRINGS Barbara Ann Bridges Evans Smith Sanders, 67.

MALVERN Craig Hughes, 52.

Leonard Dale Rice, 71.

McCRORY Roy Quitman Rodgers Sr., 58.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Johnny Clevus Cummings, 79.

PANGBURN Deal Denver Johnson, 79.

PLUMERVILLE Gloria Roberts, 60.

RISON Thomas Earl Hankins, 78.

ST. CHARLES Roy Gene Turner, 56.

SEARCY Freddie “Poochie” Robertson, 68. SHERIDAN Louise Williams Bryant, 81.

SPRINGFIELD Isaac Wiley Benson, 69.

TILLAR Harvey David Hill, 63.

TUCKERMAN Al Green, 74.

VILONIA Martin Carnelous Covington, 77.

OUT-OF-STATE ORLANDO, Fla.

Rachel A. Myers, 85.

LEE COUNTY, Ga.

Karen Alanna Shirley Goolsby, 43. HENRIETTA, Mo.

Kenneth “Kenny” Daniel, 57.

Pulaski County

LEROY S. JOHNSON, age 50, of Jacksonville, passed awayFebruary 7, 2014 at his home. He was born on October 11, 1963 in California. He was the son of the late Albert Johnson Sr., and Myrli Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a United StatesNavy Veteran of twelve years and worked for Arkansas Game and Fish for six years.

He is preceded in death by his father, Albert Johnson Sr. Survivors include his mother Myrli Johnson, brother, Albert Johnson Jr, sister, Marguerite Umholtz, one nephew, five nieces and eight grandnieces and two grand nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2014 At Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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JOHN W. McELYEA, 74, of North Little Rock, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014. He was born September 13, 1939 in Flint, Michigan to Lester and Margaret Lillard. John served in the U.S. Marine Corp. One of his favorite things was to go fishing with his wife, before her passing. He was loved and will be greatly missed.

John is survived by his son Glen McElyea and wife Teressa of Quitman,Arkansas; grandchildren, Chad McElyea of Knoxville, Tennessee; Courtney McElyea and Bailey McElyea both of Quitman; and great-granddaughter Gracie LeAnn New of Quitman, two brothers, David McElyea of Scott and Bob McElyea of South Carolina; sister-in-law Edie Drake of North Little Rock and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Wanda McElyea and son, Johnny McElyea.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, 758-1170. A visitation will be held prior to the service Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. Online Obituary and guest registry at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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C.O. TITTLE, age 93, departed his earthly life on Saturday, February 8, 2014. He and his wife of 72 years, Beatrice Harvill Tittle, were fortunate to live in their own home together until his death. In addition to his wife, Mr. Tittle is survived byhis daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and James Barrett, his grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Jason and Amber Barrett and three wonderful grandchildren, Kathryn (Katy) Barrett, Adley Barham and Adison Barham all of Maumelle and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Tittle was born in 1920 in Saline County. He was the first son of the late Omar and Ethel Ewell Tittle and was the last living member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by his brother, Duffie Tittle; his five sisters, Dorothy Turbyfill, Lois Bunt, Ruby McClamrock, Melba Burton and Daphne Driggers.

Mr. Tittle served in the Army during World War II and returned to Benton, Arkansas to work at Reynolds Metal Company for 32 years as a supervisor in production. He retired in 1982 when he accepted the job as full-time grandfather, father and husband.Once his grandson was born, he became Pop to everyone in the family and enjoyed traveling with Bea and his family or friends, tending and harvesting his vegetable garden, watching basketball and reading. He was a life-long Baptist and was an active member of Maumelle First Baptist Church until his health prevented attending, but remained interested and always looked forward to visits from church members. Mr. Tittle will be remembered as a generous and kind man with a big heart and a genuine love of God and family.

A service to honor his life will be at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 2 p.m. with visitation at 1:30 p.m. followed by a private family burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to the Kitchen Fund at Maumelle First Baptist Church or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, to honor his lifelong love of children. His family wishes to thank all of Mr. Tittle’s caregivers in the last few years and especially Susan Davis-Stuckey, who lived with her great uncle and aunt during the last month which allowed him to remain at home. To sign C.O.’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ASH FLAT - Geraldine Evans, age 82, of Ash Flat, died Feb. 8, 2014. Funeral services are Feb. 11, 2014 at noon at the Ash Flat Church of Christ. Visitation is Feb. 11, 2014 from 11 a.m. until service time at the Ash Flat Church of Christ. Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Home.

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AUSTIN COMMUNITY - Walter “Troy” Sigler, age 80, of the Austin Community, passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the Harris Chapel with family hour one hourprior to funeral. Burial: Union Hill Cemetery near Formosa by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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BRADFORD - Willis E. Harmon, 88, of Bradford, died Sunday. Survivors: wife Irene; sons, David, Edward, James, and Willis Jr., Harmon; three daughters, Mary Etta Dobbs, Iris Shipman, and Sue Hamrick; one sister; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; great-great grandchild; and nieces and nephews. Visitation: today, 6-8 p.m. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Coffeyville Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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BULL SHOALS - Robert Bruce “RB” Clark, 83, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, retiring as a Master Gunnery Sergeant. Memorial Services with Military Honors are Feb. 13, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Twin Lakes Cremation Society & Funeral Home in Bull Shoals.

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DALARK - Helen Leamons Green, age 86, of Dalark died Saturday. She was born Feb. 25, 1927, the daughter of Scott and Ethel Fite Leamons. She retired from the Wal-Mart Pharmacy Department and was a member of the Manchester United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Henry Green.

Survivors include three sons, Dennis (Pam) Green of Dalark, Paul Green of Calhoun, Ga., Arthur (Kim) Green of Ocala, Fla.; one daughter, Judy (Gary) Lewis of Dalark; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Graveside funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 in the Macedonia Cemetery with Rev. Billy Reed and Rev. George Whitney officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia.

Memorials may be made to the Macedonia Cemetery Fund, c/o Myron Crisco, 63 Fite Rd., Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923. Sign online guest book at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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DES ARC - Frances Marie Fisher, 71, of Des Arc died Saturday at her home. She was born Oct. 14, 1942 in St. Louis, Mo. to Orville and Amie (Jackson) Owens. Survivors include five daughters, Karie Van Houten, Debbie Beachler, Kellie Treadway, Michele Red and Amy Fisher; four sons, Kenneth Van Houten, Shawn Fisher, Chris Fisher, David Fisher; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and ex-husband, Kenneth (Bumpin) Van Houten. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy Fisher; two brothers, George Owens, Orville Owens; and two sisters, Modena Owens and Genevia Owens. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at Garth Funeral Home. A memorial service will be announced at a later date by Garth Funeral Home.

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FAYETTEVILLE - Mary Elizabeth “Gus” Jones, 92, of Fayetteville died Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Fayetteville. She was born June 27, 1921 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Harold Dwayne Knox and Emma Louise Moore Knox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fay Jones, in 2004 and a sister, Martha Louise Elam. Survivors include two daughters, Janis Jones of St. Louis, Mo., Cami Jones of Austin, Texas and a niece, Martha Anne Bostian of Hope, Ark. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Nelson-Berna FuneralHomes and Crematory handled the cremation arrangements. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

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FORDYCE - The final school bell rang and Betty Jo Holt ofFordyce joined her Lord and Savior on the Sabbath Day, February 9, 2014. Born in Altheimer, Ark. on Jan. 8, 1925, she was an incredible 89 years old. She was a professional educator who earned her Bachelor of Science in Math at Arkansas State Teachers College, now UCA, and received her Masters of Science in Math at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. She taught 24 years on the high school level and 8 years on the college level. She worked at Hampton, Fordyce and Rison High Schools and Henderson State University and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She later substituted at Kingsland and Fordyce. She was a member and past state vice-president of Delta Kappa Gamma and was a lecturer for many years with Weight Watchers. In 1967, she opened the 4-Dice Restaurant and Station and was active in management till the end. She dearly loved her family, friends and her church. She was married July 4, 1942 to Edward Pershing Holt who was a new member of the Army-Air Corps. His pre and wartime military career required Betty to travel all over the U.S.During this period she gave birth to a special needs son, John Edward Holt. With complete approval and encouragement from her husband she continued to pursue her education. She had two more boys, George Cater and Paul Louis Holt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. John Dee and Emily Sophronia Kauffman Carter; sister, Reba Maunee Carter Lybrand (Jack); brother, Paul Theron Carter; husband, Edward Pershing Holt; and son, John Edward Holt. Left to celebrate her life are sons, George Carter Holt (Kris) of Kingsland, and Paul Louis Holt, (Kaye) of Fordyce; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nephew, Joe Dee Lybrand (Sylvia) of Heber Springs and a host of friends, medical professionals, and former students, too many to name and thank.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Benton Funeral Home, Fordyce, with a celebration of her life with open testimonials at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Fordyce with Rev. Rusty Ross presiding. Interment following at Oakland Cemetery, Fordyce. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Fordyce. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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HOPE - Funeral for Mrs. Callie Glenn, 76, of Hope, 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 12 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in the DeAnn Community. Burial, Antioch Cemetery. Visitation; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Feb. 11, at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Arrangements by Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director.

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HOT SPRINGS - Barbara Ann Bridges Evans Smith Sanders, 67, of Hot Springs, died Saturday. Born Jan. 30, 1947 in Malvern to the late James W. Bridges, Jr. and Anna Belle (Lucas) Bridges. Preceded in death by brother, Steven Bridges. Survived by husband, James Sanders; son, Terry Evans and wife Lorie; brothers, Gary Bridges (Debbie), Ronnie Bridges, Paul Bridges (Pat), and Phillip Bridges (Mary); and great-grandchildren, Dillon Hopkins and Jackie Wedge. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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MALVERN - Craig Hughes, age 52, of Malvern passed away February 8, 2014. Survivors, parents, James and Betty Hughes; daughter, Jamie Hughes; brothers, Jim Hughes (MaLinda) and David Hughes; sister, Linda Brown; grandson, Bryce Korwes; devoted dachshund, Susie. Graveside, Wednesday, February 12, 1 p.m .,Rockport Memorial Gardens. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Leonard Dale Rice, 71, of Malvern passed away February 8, 2014. A memorial service will be held at Francois Church on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at 2 p.m. The family will gather afterwards at 1251 Gifford. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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McRORY - Roy Quitman Rodgers, Sr., 58, of McCrory, died Sunday. Survivors: mother, Ruby Turley; son, Roy Rodgers, Jr.; three brothers, a sister, numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation: Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Powell Funeral Home. Graveside will follow at 3 p.m., Pumpkin Bend Cemetery. Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Johnny Clevus Cummings, 79, passed away Friday. A metal fabricator he enjoyed watching his garden grow. Survivors daughters, Cindy Frick of Raleigh, N.C., Jonna Laurie Newman of Mt. View; 4 granddaughters, Leanna Frick, Daielle Durga, Kristen Cummings and Cassie Davis. Memorial service Friday 2:00 p.m. Newman Farms in Sunnyland.www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com

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PANGBURN - Deal Denver Johnson, age 79, passed away Thursday. Survivors wife, Rose Lee; sons, Deal Jr. (Sherri), Searcy, Dennis (Becky) Des Arc, Roy Stanley, Pangburn, Thomas Stanley, Heber Springs; daughters, Pamela Carapenter (Dewayne), Ferndale, Shirley Baker, McRae, Sharon Little, Pangburn; brothers, J.W (Hildred), Ash Flat, Kelmer (Fern), Paragould, Seymore (Marge), Springfield, Mo.; sister, Mary Beth Milligan (Tommy), Batesville;, 19 grandchildren, 28great-grandchildren. Memorial service Saturday, February 15, 2014, 10 a.m., Glad Tidings Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements Family Funeral Service, www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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PLUMERVILLE - Gloria Roberts, 60, Plumerville, passed away on Sunday. Survivors: parents, Robert and Orla Roberts, two brothers, sister. Visitation: 12-2 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2014, Chapel with services following at 2 p.m. Arrangements are by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, #5 Bruce St., Morrilton, Ark. 72110. (501) 354-1638. Online obituary is at www.bobnealandsons.com.

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RISON - Thomas Hankins, 78, of Rison, died Feb. 9, 2014. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Cornerstone Church of God in Rison. Burial in Shady Grove Cemetery in Glendale. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Buie Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216, www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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ST. CHARLES - Roy Gene Turner, 56, of St. Charles, died Feb. 8, 2014 in Little Rock. Born June 8, 1957 to the late Kermit Turner and Winnie Adams Turner. Funeral: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at 2 p.m., First Assembly of God in DeWitt. Burial: St. Charles Cemetery by McKinzie Funeral Home.

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SEARCY - Freddie “Poochie” Robertson, of Searcy, passed away Feb. 6, 2014. He was born Oct. 3,1945 to parents, Merl and Donnie Hale Robertson. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Carrol Robertson and Roger Robertson, all of Kensett.

He leaves behind one sister, Peggy Vaughn of West Point; his wife of 32 years, Donna Robertson of Searcy; one daughter, Delores Gwatney of Vilonia; one son, Michael Robertson of McRae; two stepsons, John Bolding of Jonesboro and Mark Bolding of Scranton; one granddaughter; five grandsons; cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Kensett. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. at the church, with Pastor Joe Clements officiating.

In lieu of flowers a memorial is being collected and sent in Poochie’s name to the Hospice and Palliative Care Unit VA Hospital in Little Rock. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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SHERIDAN - Louise Williams Bryant, 81, of Sheridan, Arkansas died Saturday. Survivors: husband, Obie; son, Steve; daughters, Gina and Angela; sister, Carolyn; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Chapel. Burial: Lost Creek Cemetery. Visitation: Today, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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SPRINGFIELD - Isaac Wiley Benson, age 69, of Springfield,Ark. went to his heavenly home Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. He was born in Roland, Ark. to Robert and Bertha Benson on Dec. 2, 1944.

He was preceded in death by both parents;two brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Heard Benson; four children, Richie (Karen) Benson of Springfield, Susan (Terry) Turner of Mayflower, Cindy Goodwin (Jesse Jones) of Little Rock and Scotty (Sheila) Benson of Bryant; nine grandchildren, Tad (Alison) Turner, Eric (Tiffany) and Austin Benson, Courtney (Joey) Moon, Evan and Marcus Goodwin and one great-grandchild expected in the fall; two brothers, Lige and James Benson; and three sisters, Myrtle Forrester, JennyBelle Taggart, and Thelma Herndon.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home in Little Rock on Wednesday. Service will be in Chapel of Roller-Chenal at 10 a.m., on Thursday, Feb. 13.Service conducted by Bro. Terry Turner and Bro. Hawk Coleman. Burial will be at Kennerly Cemetery in Roland, Ark. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Springfield Methodist Church, Springfield, Ark., Pentecostal Lighthouse in North Little Rock or Kennerly Cemetery in Roland, Ark.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the 2nd floor nurses and staff of Conway Regional Hospital, Salem Place Nursing & Rehab Center and Gentiva Hospice for the love and care he received throughout his illness. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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TILLAR - Harvey David Hill, 63, of Tillar passed away Feb. 8, 2014. Visitation held Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 5-7 p.m. at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Services held Thursday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m., Tabernacle of Faith in McGehee with burial at Mount Tabor Cemetery. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.

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TUCKERMAN - Al Green, 74, of Tuckerman departed this life Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014. Funeral service will be noon today, Feb. 11, 2014 at Tuckerman First Baptist Church. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time today at the church. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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VILONIA - Martin Carnelous Covington, 77, of Vilonia, died Feb. 8, 2014. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today, at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Foster’s Chapel Cemetery. Share a Memory: www.SearcyMcEuen-FuneralHome.com.

Out-of-state

ORLANDO, Fla. - Rachel A. Myers, 85, a long-time fixture inArkansas education, died February 8, 2014 at her home near Orlando, Florida after a long bout with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Mrs. Myers was the widow of the Reverend Dr. Lloyd H.Myers, who was pastor of Little Rock’s Rose of Sharon Baptist Church and then at Greater Shiloh Baptist Church in North Little Rock. She was a first grade teacher, principal of Ish and Forest Park Elementary Schools, administrator and, finally, assistant superintendent of Little Rock Public Schools, retiring in 1990 after 30 years with the district. Mrs. Myers also trained educators in Germany and Israel in innovative methodologies to engage parents and teachers in early childhood education.

A graduate of Philander Smith College, where she met her husband, Mrs. Myers was at one time president of the college’s national alumni association. She had also been president of the Little Rock Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, where she was a member since 1949. In 1965, Mrs. Myers earned a Master’s Degree in elementary education administration from the University of Arkansas.

Mrs. Myers is survived by her sons, Lloyd A. Myers (Jill) and John B. Myers (Jamie) of Atlanta, Ga.; daughters, Deborah Mathis (Joe Garcia) of Washington, D.C., and Sandra A. Hill (Anderson) of Windermere, Fla.; brothers, Robert Helm of Arkadelphia, Ark., and Carl Helm of Fresno, Calif.; a sister, Owilda Hill of Texarkana, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a legion of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Myers will be Saturday, February 15, 2014, 1 p.m., at Greater Shiloh Baptist Church, 217 N. Hazel Street, North Little Rock. Interment will be at the Forest Hills Cemetery, 10201 Highway 5 N in Little Rock. Family visitation: Friday, February 14, 2014, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in Rachel A. Myers’ name to Philander Smith College.

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LEE COUNTY, Ga. - Karen Alanna Shirley Goolsby, 43, of LeeCounty, Ga., went to be with her Lord on February 7, 2014 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Her time on this earth was short but this is not her true home.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Sherwood Baptist Church Chapel. Dr. Glen L. Shultz and Rev. Johnny White will officiate. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.

A native of North Little Rock, Ark., she moved to Georgia at the age of two. She grew up in Lee County, Ga., graduated from Lee County High School in 1988 and received her Associates Degree from Darton State College. She was a member of Thundering Springs Baptist Church but was attending Sherwood Baptist Church where she was a member of the Journey Sunday School Class. Karen worked at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital as a Medical Technologist for 22 years. She was AMT certified. Karen fought a short but courageous battle with brain cancer.

Survivors include her daughter, Leigha Katherine Goolsby, her parents, Bobby and Dorothy Shirley and the love of her life, her fiancée, Kevin Kyle Bush all of Lee County, Ga. Even though Karen was an only child, she had many Arkansas relatives, special friends in her Sunday School Class, special adopted Redbone family, and Phoebe family in the lab. She will always be remembered as a hard and dedicated worker in the lab.

Karen was preceded in death by her fraternal grandparent, Bonnie Wiggins, maternal grandparents, Mary and Lexter Thomas, and special aunt Diane (Peachie) Tew.

The family will receive friends at 1 p.m., one hour before the service in the atrium at Sherwood Baptist Church.

Those desiring may make contributions in memory of Karen to the Lee County Animal Shelter, 101 Mossy Dell Road, Leesburg, Ga., 31763, the Cancer Coalition of Southwest Georgia, 2332 Lake Park Drive, Albany, Ga., 31707 or to Darton’s Scholarship fund for Medical Lab Technicians (MLTs).

The family wishes to express its grateful appreciation for the outpouring of love and concern from family, friends, Sherwood Church, and the Phoebe Lab. We wish to thank Dr. McAfee, his PA, Andy Donnan, the staff at Radiology Oncology, Dr. Neal, Dr. Kishore, Dr. Alexander, and the doctors and nurses at Emory University Hospital, especially her neurosurgeon, Dr. Olson.

To sign our online registry or to send condolences to the family, you may visit Mathews’ website at www.mathewsfuneralhome.com.

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HENRIETTA, Mo. - Kenneth “Kenny” Daniel, 57, of Henrietta, Mo., passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014. Celebration of life party is pending. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Sandra. Kenny was born July 4, 1956, in Fresno, Calif., the son of Gilbert and Clara Chapman Daniel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother David Daniel and half brother, Miles Skaggs.Kenny is survived by his wife Sandra; son, Jason Cody Daniel; daughters, Brandy May (William) Jackson, Jessica Nicole (Jack) Ramey; stepsons, Marvin (Jennifer) Meyers, Robert Reed, Travis (Shelly Nelson) Smith, Dakota (Brooke Ashinhurst) Arnold and Brandon Longo; stepdaughter, Dashchelle (Reed) Mincks; brothers, Paul Daniel and Allen (Naomi) Daniel; half sister, Nancy Coleman; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

(Arrangements: Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri, 5561 NW Barry Rd. Online condolences www.kccremation.com. (816) 822-9888).