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PULASKI COUNTY Della Wood Arnold, 89, of Little Rock.
Richard S. Boothman Jr., 66, of Little Rock.
George Thomas Boswell, 84, of Little Rock.
Machell Yvonne Bryant, 56, of North Little Rock.
Erma Faith Burroughs, 84, of Little Rock.
George Edwin Cook, 93, of North Little Rock.
Henry Levi Degler, 68, of Mabelvale.
Janet Overton Grice, 77, of Little Rock.
Willis Johnson, 96, of Little Rock. Thomas Albert Lovelady, 64, of Little Rock.
Sylvester Loving, 81, of College Station.
Nancy Jean Marlatt , 71, of Sherwood.
Mason James Tibbs, infant, of Sherwood.
Flossie Tolbert, 66, of North Little Rock.
Willie Gene Tucker-Laster of Little Rock.
Betty Frances Nichols Wright, 82, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ALMA Albert Odell Shores, 71.
APPLETON Glen Mark Loveland, 59.
ATKINS Cloyd Stephen “Steve” Wiseman, 64.
BALD KNOB William Gary Telford, 73.
BATESVILLE Samuel Travis Anderson, 35.
Lisa Kay (Wallace) Seufer, 55.
BENTON Reba L. Griffis, 81.
Ronald Tedford “Bobby” Jones, 74.
CABOT Kimberley Ann Purnell Barnes, 49.
Jeral D. Weaver, 76.
CONWAY Robbie L. Heffington Sr., 72.
DOVER Charles William Bishop, 88.
ENGLAND Mary Ruth Richards-Watson, 75.
FORDYCE Jimmie Lee Jones Hollis, 94.
FORT SMITH Richard Broyles, 92.
Charles Dawes Burns, 89.
Charles L. Carroll Jr., 86.
HAMBURG Lillian Curtis Cunningham, 73.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Loren G. Summers, 72.
LAKE VILLAGE Martha Lea Tumey, 79.
LONOKE Mabel Sue Colclasure, 76.
MALVERN Sarah Alice Ederington Fite, 86.
MARBLE FALLS Charles LeRoy Williams, 68.
MONTICELLO Virginia Jeffress, 91.
NEWPORT Betty Jo Elliott Wilson, 83.
RUSSELLVILLE Ben Harrison Woolsey, 92.
SEARCY Nann L. Miller, 79.
SPRINGDALE Robert Joel (Joe) Bader, 72.
Walter Allen Clogston, 88.
Faye McCollough, 85.
STRONG Mike Brown, 60.
TILLAR Ronnie Grider, 73.
WHITE HALL Leona Tyra Beadle, 86.
OUT-OF-STATE PHOENIX John R. Snider, 77.
BOISE, Idaho Jerry Wendell Huskey, 72.
IRVING, Texas Thomas A. “Tommy” Fowler, 90.
Pulaski County
DELLA WOOD ARNOLD, 89, of Little Rock entered into eternityon Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014.
Arrangements are assigned to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery Street. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better.” Funeral Services forDella Arnold will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014 at Agape Church 701 Napa Valley Drive. Visitation will be Monday Feb. 17, 2014 from 1-6 p.m. at the funeral home.
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RICHARD S. BOOTHMAN JR., 66, of Little Rock, passed away Feb. 13, 2014. He was born July 26, 1947 in Hot Springs to the late Richard Sr. and Jimmie Sue Boothman. He is survived by his son, Richard III (Karyn); his daughter, Brittany Plouch (JW); six grandchildren; and many other family and friends.
Memorial Service will be 1 p.m., March 21, at First Christian Church of Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VA Hospital-NLR, Ward 1D, 2200 Ft Roots Dr, Bldg 65, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com to sign guest register.
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GEORGE THOMAS BOSWELL, 84, of Little Rock, born April 30, 1929, passed away Feb. 10, 2014. Survived by children, Carolyn Johnson, Fred Boswell, Gerald (Sonya) Boswell; grandchildren, Ronnie Bowden, Ryan and Ashley Boswell, Georgeann Taylor Boswell Burbank, Brad Cook; great-granddaughter, Neeley Bowden; and many other family members. Graveside service 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 17 at Pine Crest Memorial Gardens.
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MACHELL YVONNE BRYANT, age 56, of North Little Rock,born Sept. 12, 1957 went to be with her Lord and Savior Feb. 8, 2014. Family hour will be held Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, 5 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will celebrate Machell’s lifeMonday Feb. 17, 2014, 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 811 S.A. Jones Dr., North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800.
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ERMA FAITH BURROUGHS of Little Rock passed away on Feb. 14, 2013. She is survived by two sisters, Ethel Harrison and Barbara Dern; and many nieces; nephews; and extended family, all who will miss her dearly. Services will be private. Please share your memories of Erma at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.
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GEORGE EDWIN COOK, born Dec. 27, 1920, passed away Feb. 11, 2014. Survived by his wife, Rena; daughter Margaret (Joe); son, Edwin (Jane); sister, Shirley Jensen; and his three grandchildren: Katie, John, and Paul.
He was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and sang in the choir. He was an Army T/4 Sgt. during World War II and worked at the VA Hospital for 39 years until he retired. No services will be held at his request.
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HENRY LEVI DEGLER, 68, of Mabelvale passed away Feb. 11, 2014.He was born on June 27, 1945 to Nancy and Howard Degler Sr. Henry was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Mabelvale. He worked for the Yellow Cab Company, Arkansas Democrat, AAMCO Transmission and the Pulaski County Special School District. Henry was a respected, good strong man. A Jack of all trades. He enjoyed spendingtime with his family and friends and loved his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Degler Sr.; brothers, Howard Jr. and John Ralph Degler; and his great-grandson, Bradley Gresham.
Henry is survived by his wife of 46 years, Norma Degler; children, Johnnie Faye, Robert Dale and Timothy Wayne Degler and Sarah Owens; his mother, Nancy Degler; his mother-in-law, Betty (Charles) Butler; brothers, Robert (Marty) Degler, Danny Degler and Mike Page; sisters, Gladis (Jack) Robins, Inez Garney, Hazel Bryant and Mary Jane Bryant; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren and many friends, all who greatly loved him and will truly miss him.
Visitation will be on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, Ark. 72002 (501)455-1067.
Funeral services will be on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at 1:30 at the funeral home with Brother Robby Horne officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Please share your memories of Henry at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.
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JANET OVERTON GRICE, 77, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014. She was born Monday, April 20, 1936 in Stuttgart, Ark. to the late Clyde and Gladys Grice.
Janet is survived by her daughter, Vickie Scallorns; onesister, Gail Fox; and two grandchildren, Michael Scallorns and Melody Scallorns. She is also survived by her close friend and caretaker, Debbie Gooding. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Grice; and one brother, Ted Overton.
Janet worked for the Pulaski County Special District as a teacher for 36 years. She enjoyed animals and loved her dogs and cats. Janet will always be remembered for a big heart of love and warmth she had for kids helping others and especially animals.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Janet will be held on her birthday, Sunday, April 20, 2014 at 2 p.m. on her section of Heaven on Earth located at 5319 Jones Loop Rd, Little Rock Ark. 72223.
Her family and friends wouldlike to thank Dr. Stewart and the staff of Arkansas Heart Hospital for the loving care they gave Janet. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
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MR. WILLIS JOHNSON, 96, Little Rock, departed this life Feb. 11, 2014. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Johnson; father, Joseph Johnson; mother, Annie Ford; brother, Ivory Johnson; sister, Minnie Walters. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Elizabeth Johnson; sons, Willie Veil Johnson, Rev. Willie Johnson (Glenda), Rev. Robert Johnson (Dorothy), Rev. Johnny Thomas (Silverie); daughters, Betty Smith, Mary Jean Williams, Diana Johnson, Ira Green; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; a host of family and friends. Visitation: Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral Service: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at Greater New Freedom Baptist Church, 3900 W. 12th St., LR, Pastor Homer Fairchild, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501)371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust”.
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THOMAS ALBERT LOVELADY, 64, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. He was born in Conway, Ark. on Feb. 28, 1949. He served in the United States Navy and was a retired foremanof public works for the City of Little Rock.
Thomas is preceded in death by his father, James Jesse Lovelady; brother, James Lovelady; and son, David Lovelady.
He is survived by his mother, Addie B. Russell of Clinton; one son, T.J. Lovelady of Little Rock; three daughters, Becky Johnson (Cody) of Conway, Deanna Morgan of Ohio, Jessica Lovelady of Little Rock; two sisters, Annabell Prather (Bill) of Damascus, Roxanne Lynch (Bob) of Navare, Fla.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends.
A graveside service will be held at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 at Martinville Cemetery, Damascus, Ark. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, (501) 224-8300.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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DEACON SYLVESTER LOVING, 81, of College Station, Ark .,passed peacefully on Feb. 11, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Ceola Loving; children, Cleora (Larry) Lowe, Teroy Loving and Orlin (Essie) Loving; adopted children, Farrell, Neith and Terry McDonald; brother, Roy Loving Sr.; and a host of other relatives and special friends.
Home going services will be Friday, Feb., 21, 2014, 11 a.m., at Holy Temple Cathedral Church of God in Christ, 1322 S. Pulaski Street, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Viewing: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, 12-5 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.
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NANCY JEAN MARLATT, 71, went to be with her Lord and savior on Feb. 14, after a long battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Dorothy Winter; and her late husband, Jim Morgan.
Nancy was director of the Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church Early Learning Center for 35 years. During this time she touched the lives of children and families from all over the world. She achieved her dream of the preschool achieving the Better Beginning Quality Program for child care.
Nancy was full of life, loved her Lord, her family and children. Nancy always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. She always put others first. Nancy will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Harold “Red” Marlatt of 50 years; four children, Dale (Joyce) Marlatt, Jim Marlatt, Mark (Danette) Marlatt, Carrie (Chad) Cauley; one sister, Beverly Neely; two brothers, Ed Winter (Carol) and Mike (Virginia) Winter; and many grand and great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Services will be at Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Feb., 19, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. followed by graveside service at the Veterans Cemetery at 12 noon. Visitation will be at Huson Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014.
Any Memorials may be made to the Sylvan Hills UMC Early Learning Center Preschool.
Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.
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MASON JAMES TIBBS, infant son of Jesse and Megan Tibbs, returned home to Heaven on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. He is survived by his siblings, Bailey Vocque, Kaylyn Dempsey, Austin Tibbs, Ryan Tibbs and Blake Tibbs; grandparents, Paula and Bill Sardin; and great-grandmother, Barbara Meyers.
Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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FLOSSIE TOLBERT, 66, of North Little Rock. Family hour: 5-6 p.m.Today at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, NLR. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 1017 Ray Rd., Jacksonville, Pastor Craig Collier, officiating. Services entrustedto Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway St., North Little Rock, (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”
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WILLIE GENE TUCKER-LASTER of Little Rock, Ark., formerlyof Los Angeles, Calif., made her transition to her Heavenly father on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Marion Laster of 59 years of martialbliss; parents, Van Buren and Dicie (Grant) Tucker; and one granddaughter, LaTonya Russell. Her loving survivors include: daughter, Betty Laster Russell; brother, Emmett Tucker Sr.; sister, Allie Wilson; three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.
A celebration of her life will be Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, 11 a.m., at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 1109 S. State Street, LR. Family hour will be Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St. LR (501) 372-1305.
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BETTY FRANCES NICHOLS WRIGHT died Wednesday, Feb.12, 2014 in Little Rock. Born July 1, 1931 to Andrew and Nellie Mason Nichols at Glade, Ark., she grew up in Bentonville, where she married Jack D. Wright on April 17, 1954. A resident of Little Rock since 1963, Betty was a church secretary from 1973-1995. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Gore and husband, Richard of Little Rock; her son, Greg Wright and wife, Trish of Cohutta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Rhett, Sean (Christina) and Lori Gore and Evan and Lynne Wright; five great-grandchildren; brother, Harley Jack Nichols of San Jose, Calif.; sister, Margaret Mayhall (John) of Ft. Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years, Jack D. Wright; a daughter, Cynthia Ann; four brothers, Dewey, Jerry, Rex and Raymond Nichols; and seven sisters, Agnes Williams, Eva Grayson, Blanche Styre, Juanita Baker, Zelma Nichols, Mary Kirby and Gertrude Brewer.
Services will be held on Friday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Calvin Mitchell. Interment will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22 at Bentonville City Cemetery in Bentonville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke UMC, 5401 W. 32nd St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Betty’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.Arkansas
APPLETON - Glen Mark Loveland, USAF DAV, age 59, of Appleton, Ark., passed Feb. 10, 2014. Predeceased by parents, Millard W. “Skeets” Loveland, Oranel Delph Loveland.
Surviving family: sons, Jeremy Loveland, Josh McDearmon; brothers, M. W. “Buddy” Loveland, David Loveland; sister, Judy Wallace. Memorial services to be held at a later date.
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ATKINS - Cloyd Stephen “Steve” Wiseman, age 64, of Atkins passed away Feb. 15, 2014 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, Ark.
He was born Jan. 26, 1950 inMissouri. Steve worked for the poultry industry in North West Arkansas for many years and later became an Elder in full connection of the Arkansas United Methodist Church, serving churches at Jasper, Lepanto, Joiner, Hughes, El Dorado, and Berryville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Velva Lee Wiseman; and cousin, Gaylon Cope.
Steve is survived by his wife of 17 years, Rebecca Searcy Wiseman, Atkins; a daughter, Christina Lynn Wiseman Musick and husband Joey, Romance, Ark.; son, Clement Brian Wiseman and wife Madalyn, Collinsville, Okla.; stepsons, Stephen Titus and wife Angie, Alexander, Ark., Mark Titus, Little Rock; grandchild, Tiffany Ann Moffitt, Romance, Ark.; four step-grandchildren, Sarah, Hogan, Josiah and Zoe Grace Titus, Alexander, Ark.; father, Bob J. Wiseman, Springdale, Ark.; brother, Robert Wiseman and wife Peggy, Lincoln, Ark.; niece, Donna Ramsfield of Fayetteville, Ark. and nephew, Gene Wiseman, Watts, Okla.; and his beloved dog, Annie Mae.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist church in Benton, Ark. Minister will be Rev. David Jones, Rev. William “Bud” Reeves, and Rev. Dede Roberts.
Memorials may be made to the Hermitage Fund at Mt. Eagle Retreat Center, 935 Beal Road, Clinton, Ark.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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BALD KNOB - William Gary Telford, 73, died Friday. Survivors: a son, William Leslie “Pete” Telford-Neal; two children, Kammie “Kami” Castillo and Gary Hollis Telford; grandchildren, Dylon Castillo, Ray Camacho, Brandon, Weston and Tiffiny Telford. Visitation: Sunday 5-7 p.m. Services: Monday, 2 p.m., Powell Funeral Home Chapel-Bald Knob. Interment: Shady Grove Cemetery www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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BATESVILLE - Samuel Travis Anderson, 35 of Batesville died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. Funeral Services, Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville. Visitation, Sunday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial, Kyler Cemetery at Southside. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.
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BATESVILLE - Lisa Kay (Wallace) Seufer was the fourth of five children born to Doyle Howard and Nelda Ruth Whalen Wallace Fuller on Dec. 5, 1958 in Searcy, Ark. She graduated from Captain Shreve High School, earned her nursing credentials, and, shortly after, enlisted into the Navy.
Lisa was a lover of people who made friends effortlessly and genuinely no matter the circumstance. She radiated goodness to all who knew her and her kindness never found its limit. She loved without judgement and gave whatever she had to anyone in need. She was very close to her family and her family loved her dearly.
Lisa’s signature look was her short cropped dark hair (never dyed!!) and richly tanned skin in a long, sleeveless summer dress. She exuded joy, fun and spontaneity and loved the sun, the sand, and the ocean; particularly the ocean they experienced during her husband, Mark Seufer’s tour of duty in Guam.
Lisa’s true love, however, was her beautiful daughter, Olivia Claire, who was born while her parents were stationed in Pensacola, Fla. Olivia eventually followed the footsteps of both of her parents and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 2011 where she met and married her husband, Jordan Culleton. They are both currently stationed at Lakenheath AFB, England.
Lisa is survived by Olivia and Jordan; her parents, Doyle and Betty Wallace and Nelda Fuller; her sisters and brother and their spouses/partners/friends, Terri and Paul Miller, Kim Wallace and Kellie Acosta, and Mike Wallace and Sue Poff. She is also survived by nephew, Jason Wallace Langston; nieces, Amanda and Amelia Miller; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Allen Wallace; grandparents, Chester and Edith Wallace and Tony and Ruth Whalen; and step-father, Roy Fuller.
We would like to extend special thanks to Lisa’s extended family at Human Resources of Arkansas in Batesville where she resided. Her family has always appreciated the kindness and generosity Lisa experienced in their care. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice or to Human Resources of Arkansas, 1355 East Main Street, Batesville, Ark. 72501.
Lisa’s memorial service will be held at the Worden Baptist Church on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 at 2 p.m. with her Pastor, Rev. Bob Dailey of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Batesville officiating. Family visitation will begin at 1 p.m.
Interment will follow in the Steward Addition of the Shady Grove Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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BENTON - Feb. 14, 2014 is recognized nationally as the day oflove. It is also the day that Reba L. Griffis, 81 of Benton, Ark. was promoted and transported to her everlasting heavenly home with Jesus Christ. With her entire family and best friend Joe Fureighat her side, she made her final journey. Reba was born at home at the Bauxite Pumps on March 10, 1932 to a warm and loving family who lived there to operate the water pumps for the Alcoa plant located on the other side of Bauxite.
She was a lifelong, active member of Social Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She retired from the Saline County Courthouse in the late nineties where she was a custodian. In the ’60s she worked at Curtis Mathis. Most of her life she spent as a homemaker and caretaker. Miss Reba was loved by many people in Saline County young and old.
Mrs. Griffis is survived by her best and closest friend, Joe Fureigh of Bryant; son , James Donald Griffis (Fran) of Benton; daughter, Sandra Jean Johnson (Tommy) of Haskell; son, Tony Ray Griffis (Jean) of Haskell; son, Gary Alan Griffis (Susan) of Little Rock; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Charlene Tatum of Conway, Joyce Shelnutt of Benton; along with a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. “Jimmy” Griffis; father, C.E. “Charlie” Burnett of Benton; mother, Millie Dodson Burnett of Benton; sisters, Doris Dean Greer of Benton, Mary Lee Hunter of Haskell, Bonnie Faye Phillips of Benton; brother, Edward Burnett of Bauxite.
Visitation is set for Monday evening Feb. 17 at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton, Ark. 6-8 p.m. Funeral is Tuesday Feb. 18 at Ashby Funeral Home at 2 p.m.
The service will be officiated by Brother Don McCutcheon, a lifetime pastor to the family, and Brother Bill Williams, current pastor. The pall bearers are sons and grandsons.
On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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BENTON - Ronald Tedford “Bobby” Jones, 74, of Benton passedaway Friday, Feb. 14, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born Oct. 2, 1939 in Camden, Ark. to the late Ernest Bengree and Carmen Marie Mc-Cullough Jones.
Mr. Jones was a computer analyst for the State of Arkansas and Alcoa Metals and taught math at Benton High School. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the NRA. He was also a U.S. Army veteran where he was a decorated sharpshooter.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Edward Jones.
Survivors include one son, Ronald Dale Jones of Benton; two granddaughters, Kaitlen and Amanda Jones; two aunts, Alice Blagg of Ft. Smith and Martha Lee Jones of Little Rock; and special friend, Becky Townsend of Benton.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) with Bro. Kim Hammer officiating.
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.
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CABOT - Kimberley Ann Purnell Barnes, age 49, an angel wenthome to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 14, 2014.
She was born July 28, 1964 in Little Rock to Henry F. Purnell and Annette Williams Purnell.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Henry and Irene Williams, and Andrew and Nannie Purnell. Kimberley was a Registered Nurse and worked for UAMS and the VA Hospital for many years. She was a loving mother who raised her son single handedly while in a wheelchair, she touched many lives over her 20 year battle with MS. She was a lifetime member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
She is survived by her loving son, Blake Barnes; her parents, Henry and Annette Purnell; a brother, Tim Purnell and his wife Tamra; niece, Lauren; and a nephew, AJ Purnell. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family and friends.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Cabot. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Baptist Hospice or the Spinal Cord Commission.
Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816, Sign online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
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CABOT - Jeral D. Weaver, 76, of Cabot, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. He was born May 9, 1937 in Los Angeles, Calif. to the late Harver and Grace Brown Weaver and was raised in Oklahoma and Arkansas. Mr. Weaver loved his family and was a very hard worker to the point of perfection. He enjoyed the outdoors and gardening. Jeral married his beloved wife, Mildred in Trumann, Ark. in 1956 and they moved to North Little Rock in 1976, and then to Cabot in 1985. They are members of the First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his only son, Dennis Weaver in 2004.
Mr. Weaver is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mildred Phillips Weaver; brothers, Paul Weaver of Jonesboro and Dwell Weaver of North Little Rock; sisters, Shirley New of Harrisburg and Jelene Byrum of Trumann; two grandchildren, Denise (Josh) Whittiker and Brittany (Mike) Lovelady; and four great-grandchildren, all of Jacksonville.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 17, at First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock with funeral services immediately following at 11 a.m. Reverend Joel Holmes will officiate the services. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, (501) 843-5816. Please sign online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
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CONWAY - Robbie L. Heffington Sr., 72, of Conway passed away Wednesday Feb. 12, 2014.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501)-327-7727. Interment will follow at Heffington Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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DOVER - Charles William Bishop, 88, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at the Dover First United Methodist Church. Burial will be at McFadden Cemetery in Dover. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, at Humphrey Funeral Service in Russellville. Internet obituary and online guest book at www.humphreyfuneral.com.
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ENGLAND - Mary Ruth Richards-Watson, 75, of England went to Heaven Feb. 13, 2014. She was born Sept. 16, 1938.
Mary left behind Debbie Watson-Stokes, the only child; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ike Richards; mother, Elsie Richards; and three brothers, Ike Jr., Billy Joe, and Charles Durwood.
Services will be at Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939, Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time for the service. Burial will be in Mulberry Cemetery.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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FORDYCE - Jimmie Lee JonesHollis, 94 of Fordyce, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. She was born March 30, 1919 in Eaglette, Ark. to the late Henry Owen “Boe” Jones and Mary Elizabeth Nutt “Mamie” Hollis. She wasalso preceded in death by her husband, Truman Bailey Hollis; her daughter, Mary MacNichol; one brother; and two sisters. She was a member of the Fordyce United Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by two sons, Truman Boe Hollis and wife Claudette of Alexandria, La., Jimmy Hollis and wife Patsy of Fordyce; two daughters, Relda Bordes of Folsom, La.and Wanda Adams and husband Ed of Fordyce; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Benton Cemetery near Fordyce. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
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FORT SMITH - Charles Dawes Burns, 89, of Fort Smith, Ark. passedaway on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 in a local hospital. He was born in Benton Harbor, Mich. to Riley and Letha Burns. He honorably served his country in the US Army serving in the 462nd ordinance evacuationcompany during World War II. Following the war he went to work for Whirlpool and retired 42 years later as a supervisor. He was an active member of Bethel Lutheran Church and was in the Bethel Bible class. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years; two brothers; and one sister.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m.. Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at Bethel Lutheran Church with burial with honors in the U.S. National Cemetery under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark.
He is survived by two daughters, Susan Phillips and her husband Dan of Smyrna, Georgia and Beth Burrell of Fayetteville, Ark.; four grandchildren, Megan Hinson and her husband Marcus of Rogers, Ark., Kate Hardage and her husband Aaron of Little Rock, Ark., Josh Delozier and his wife Tara of Centerton, Ark., and Sarah Burrell of Fayetteville, Ark.; and three great grandchildren, Owen and Colin Hinson and Miles Hardage.
The family will visit with friends from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church 5400 Euper Lane Fort Smith, Ark. 72901.
Online tributes may be made at www.ockerputmanfuneralhome.com.
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FORT SMITH - Charles L. Carroll Jr., 86, of Fort Smith, Ark. died Feb. 11, 2014. He was a Special Education Coordinator. Services are 10 a.m. Feb. 17, 2014 at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; two daughters; four sons; one brother; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Online tributes may be made at www.ockerputmanfuneralhome.com.
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HAMBURG - Lillian Curtis Cunningham, 73, of Hamburg, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday in the Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Flat Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Sunday. 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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LAKE VILLAGE - Martha Lea Tumey, 79, of Lake Village, died Friday. Survivors: husband, Roy; four sons; three daughters; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bayou Mason Cemetery by Bishop Funeral Home. www.bishopfuneralhomeinc.com.
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LONOKE - Mabel Sue Colclasure, age 76, died Feb. 13, 2014.She was retired after 28 years from Little Rock Municipal Water Works. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Preston O’Neal Colclasure; children, Nelson (Nita) Colclasure of Lonoke, Larry(Kim) Colclasure of Benton, Leta (Ted) Lambert of Ooltewah, Tenn., and Mary Sue (Robert) Edgmon of Jasper; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Kenneth Nelson of Lonoke and Doris Armstrong of South Carolina; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at Wattensaw Baptist Church, Lonoke. Funeral Services will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Wattensaw Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.
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MALVERN - Sarah Alice Ederington Fite, well known massage therapist in Little Rock and Malvern in the 1970’s, 80’s, died Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Arbor Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Malvern.
Funeral service 1:30 Sunday, Feb. 16, Frazer’s Funeral Home, Warren, Ark. Visitation 12 till service time. Burial is 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at Round Hill Cemetery near Malvern, Ark. Full obituary and guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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MARBLE FALLS - Charles LeRoy Williams, 68, of Marble Falls, Ark., died Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at his home. Memorial service at 12 noon, Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Coffman Funeral Home in Jasper.
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MONTICELLO - Virginia Jeffress, age 91, of Monticello, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at The Woods Nursing & Rehab. She was born Oct. 1, 1922.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Union Ridge Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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NEWPORT - Betty Jo Elliott Wilson, 83, of Newport, died Friday.
Survivors: sons, Kenneth (OmaLee) and Nickey Elliott (Susanne); brother, Calvin Thomas; sisters, Wanda Stone, Erma Ruth Pennington, Loretta Sue Terry, Joan Jones; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
Visitation: Sunday, 6-8 p.m. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Watson Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE - Ben Harrison Woolsey, 92, of Russellville, died Friday. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Russellville First Baptist Church with burial at 2 p.m. in Highland Cemetery at Ozark, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation Monday 4:30-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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SEARCY - Nann L. Miller, 79, was born to Robert L. and Pearl DeHart Woosley on June 28, 1934, in Searcy, Ark. She was a longtime active member of the Park Avenue Baptist Church in Searcy. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James R. Milller; four brothers; and three sisters.
She is survived by her children, Rusty (MiDonna), Steve (Jeanine), Kevin (Connie), Susan (Tony) Layrock; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Shelby; sisters-in-law, Loretta and Ann Woosley; a best friend, Mary Ann Mudroch of Illinois; other relatives and many friends.
Visitation on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy. Funeral Services Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at 12 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Internment in Gum Springs Cemetery. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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STRONG - Mike Brown, age 60, of Strong, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at the St. Vincent’s Infirmary Center, in Little Rock. He was born Oct. 5, 1953, in Warren, Ark., to Ruby Barrett Brown and the late Larkin Brown.
He was a high school coach and teacher and was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid reader, loved fishing and history, was an excellent cook and loved a good political argument. Mike was a very quiet person who dearly loved his family and friends.
Survivors include his mother, Ruby Barrett Brown of Monticello; one brother, Bruce Brown and wife Lisa of Monticello; one sister, Cherie Brown of Monticello; one nephew, Barrett Brown and fiance Meri Whitney Zieman; one niece, Rachel Kellum and husband John David of Monticello; and a special friend, Mary Claire Smith.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with Rev. Bruce Venable officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Warren. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to First Baptist Church Youth Fund or First Baptist Church Building Fund, 413 North Main, Monticello, Ark. 71655. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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TILLAR - Ronnie Grider, 73, Tillar, Ark. Died Feb. 14, 2014, in Dumas, Ark., born at Yorktown, Ark., on Aug. 29, 1940. Visitation, Sunday, Feb. 16, from 5-7 p.m., services on Monday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m., both at Abundant Life Church, Dumas, Ark. Burial Jefferson Cemetery by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark.
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WHITE HALL - Leona Tyra Beadle, 86, of White Hall passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at her home. Survivors: sons, Marshall and John Cone, Robert and William Beadle; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services, 10 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall (www.cranfordfh.com).
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PHOENIX - John R. Snider passed away at his home inPhoenix, Ariz., on Feb. 1, 2014.
He was born to the late Maureen and Harry Snider on Nov.
26, 1936 in Little Rock, Ark. He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, servedin the Arkansas Air National Guard and pursued a career in business throughout his life. John was a grateful member of Alcoholics Anonymous for over 32 years. He is survived by his former wife, Margaret; sons, John (Mary), Brian (Julie), Eric (Amber), Colin (April) and Mark (Julie); his 12 grandchildren; his sister, Mary “Sissy” Griffin of Glenview Ill.; his brother, Dr. Thomas Snider (Libby) of Baltimore, Md.; and his sister-in-law, Terri Snider of Little Rock. His brother, Harry Snider Jr. predeceased him. Services were held at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Phoenix on Feb. 14. Condolences for the family can be left at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com.
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BOISE, Idaho - Jerry Wendell Huskey, 72 of Boise, died on Feb. 14, 2014 at home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Treasure Valley Full Gospel Church located at 3838 S. Cole Road Boise, Idaho. Interment will follow at Meridian Cemetery, Meridian, Idaho. A visitation will be held prior to the service at 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the church. Services under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City. Condolences may be left for the family www.bowmanfuneral.com.
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IRVING, Texas - Thomas A. “Tommy” Fowler, age 90, of Irving, Texas, passed peacefully into the arms of his loving Lord on Feb. 8, 2014. Memorial service Saturday, Feb. 22 at Brown’s Funeral Home, Irving, 10 a.m.
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