Obituaries

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

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

PULASKI COUNTY Robert E. Bragg, 49, of Little Rock.

Jamie Michelle Conrad, 32, of North Little Rock.

Clyde Ralph Dent, 73, of Maumelle.

Dorothy Harriell Ellis, 85, of Sherwood.

Keith Moore, 59, of North Little Rock.

Gloria Jean Timberlake O’Dell, 84, of Little Rock.

Sylvester Perkins, 63, of Little Rock.

Tim Seiter, 48, of Little Rock.

Patricia Ann Sterling, 69, of Little Rock.

Betty Frances Nichols Wright of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BATESVILLE Lisa Kay Seufer, 55.

Elsie Freeman Hutchison Shannon, 96.

BEEBE Thurman Leroy Gardner, 77.

BENTON Reba Griffis, 81.

BRYANT Stephen Berry, 43.

CABOT Brandon Cauley, 27.

Jessica Hinson-Myers, 28.

Nellie Faye Tosh, 86.

CALICO ROCK Hazel Dwelle May, 81.

CAMDEN Gregory James Hansen, 59.

CAVE CITY Tony Hutchins, 68.

Boyce Ann Sisk Swaims, 66. CLARENDON Joseph Ward, 47.

CONWAY Perry Thomas Daniel, 94.

EL DORADO Marjorie B. Graves, 92.

Jessie Lester LaRoux, 74.

James Vernon Simpson, 76.

FORREST CITY Lynn Mahle Ferguson, 96.

GLENWOOD Leo E. Small, 88.

GREENBRIER Larry Harness, 67.

GRIFFITHVILLE John T. Gentry, 88.

HAMBURG Robert Wood, 83.

HAMPTON Diannia G. Harrell, 67.

HARRISBURG Tonya Hopper, 42.

HEBER SPRINGS Lottie Schulz, 93.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Fred C. Palmquist, 83.

HUNTER Louis Marvin Frazier Jr., 92. JOHNSON Sue Ann Casey Nolen, 67.

KENSETT George Bell, 90.

MALVERN Mary Danielle Scheel, 91.

MOUNTAIN HOME Edith Rose Bruce, 91.

NEWPORT Virginia Jean Roberts, 85.

ROSE BUD Annie Foster, 75.

SEARCY Mary Ann Curl, 72.

SHERIDAN John Thomas Smith Jr., 88.

STRAWBERRY Earl R. Lee, 84.

WHITE HALL Carolyn J. Smith, 63.

OUT-OF-STATE DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.

Harold Benjamin Goldberg, 96.

CRESTON, Iowa Robert W. Robinson, 91.

CLEARWATER, Kan.

John W. Dillon, 83.

OAKLAND, Tenn.

Nellie Jo Studdard, 89.

SAN ANTONIO Donald Clark Jordahl, 84.

CHESAPEAKE, Va.

Minerva “Jane” Kunze Staat Johnson, 81.

Pulaski County

ROBERT E. BRAGG, 49, of Little Rock, born March 2, 1964, departed peacefully to Heaven on February 9, 2014, after a long, hard battle.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Bragg; sisters, Gladys Moorehead, Ella Ezekiel Muhammed; brother, Freddie Ezekiel; and paternal grandparents, Ruth and Jon Willis. Robert is survived by his mother, Hazel L. Tillmon; siblings, Evelyn A. Givens, Margie (Billy) McForling, and John Ezekiel; favorite niece, Angela “Peanut” Givens-Young; one nephew; one great-nephew; and other cousins and friends.

Robert was baptized September 15, 2013, before going into the hospital. Robert fought very hard through his illness, even though he became incapacitated. He passed away peacefully after a long, hard, courageous fight. He won the battle. He never gave up until the Lordcalled him home.

Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Friday, February 21 at McAlmont Church of Christ. After the family hour, the family will meet at 22 Dellwood Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72209. Funeral will be 11 a.m., Saturday at the church. Burial to take place at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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JAMIE MICHELLE CONRAD, 32, resident of North Little Rock, departed this life Tuesday February 11, 2014. She was born January 18, 1982, daughter of Scott and Janet (Bowlby) Cook, of North Little Rock.

She is survived by daughter, Jillian Ann Conrad, her pride and joy, whom she loved with all her heart; parents Scott and Janet Cook; brother, Mike and wife Amy Cook; her twin sister, Casey and husband Casey Auvil; nephews, Jack Cook and Dylan Auvil; uncles and aunts, Ron and Phyllis Lawrenz, David Bowlby, Casey and Ann Cook; great-aunt, Bethyl Bomar; cousins Greg and Jennifer Lawrenz, Brian and Kristina Lawrenz, Lena Lawrenz, and David and Beth Cook. Preceding her in death were great-grandparents, Cleo and Lucille Cook; grandparents, Curtis and Esther Bowlby, and Arlene Haynes; great-aunt and uncle, Vern and Fran McNich, and uncle Thomas Bowlby. Jamie was a graduate of North Pulaski High School class of 2000.

The family will receive friends at Bayou Metro Baptist Church Thursday February 20 at 1 p.m. The family will hold a private burial.

Jamie was beautiful, kind, loving, important, and loved by many. She will be remembered in our hearts forever.

LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK!

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CLYDE RALPH DENT, 73, of Maumelle, a retired advertising copywriter, died early Sunday, February 16, 2014. He was the husband of Betty Shaw Dent, his beloved companion and best friend through 44 years of joyful marriage.

He was senior copy writer atthe Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods ad agency in Little Rock, retiring in 2006 after 15 years with the firm and completing a long career focused mainly on public relations and advertising.

Clyde was a deacon and longtime member of the choir at Calvary Baptist Church in North Little Rock, where he was a devoted member for more than four decades.

He was born in Little Rock on December 12, 1940, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Perry Dent of Little Rock. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a brother, Perry Gene Dent, and a cousin, Jimmy Mellard, who was his favorite hunting buddy.

Clyde started his career in the ad department of the Arkansas Gazette after graduating from North Little Rock High School and service in the Air Force. He then worked as a reporter for the Log Cabin Democrat newspaper in Conway while completing his degree in Journalism and History at the University of Central Arkansas. He also was a reporter for The Associated Press in Little Rock for a time before renewing his career in advertising and public relations, which included a stint at the Woods Advertising Agency in Little Rock before he moved to CJRW.

At CJRW, Clyde’s responsibilities included work on state parks and tourism promotions and, among other matters, creating slogans for a number of Arkansas towns.

A man with a winning, dry wit, Clyde had a variety of interests beyond his church work-including archery, golf, hunting and fishing. But his interest went beyond just participation in those activities.

Not only did he shoot a bow, he built them for friends and relatives. He and Betty were weekend golfers-playing with clubs custom-built by him. As an avid deer hunter, he expanded his interest to firing a muzzle loader.

As a fisherman, Clyde put together fishing rods and decorated them with intricate designs using thread. He also crafted lures. With a reputation for fine and unusual work, he passed along his techniques to others in small groups. His expertise took him to many regional Rodbuilder Association meetings where he demonstrated his rodbuilding techniques.

Clyde and Betty enjoyed visiting Arkansas sites in their spare time; were perennial visitors to Sanibel Island, Florida, in the summer and Destin, Florida, in December; and frequented shops and entertainment venues at Branson, Missouri, each year.

Clyde also is survived by nieces, Linda Johnson of Austin, Arkansas, and Erin Moore of Flower Mound, Texas, and nephews, John T. Dent and Robbie Shaw, both of North Little Rock.

Clyde’s memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at Calvary Baptist Church in North Little Rock. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. The family would like to thank Baptist Health and Arkansas Hospice for the loving care they gave Clyde.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, North Little Rock. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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DOROTHY HARRIELL ELLIS, 85, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014. She was born in Little Rock, AR to the late William Leslie and Eula Bratton Harriell. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister and brother-in-law,Jean and Wade Thompson.

Dorothy attended Park Hill Christian Church. She retired from Crow-Burlingame and was co-owner of Ellis Jewelers. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 66 years and 8 months, Donald D. Ellis; daughter, Cindy Ellis Lang (Walt); grandchildren, Sarah Lang (Jake Fahy), Leslie Lang Bowman (Aaron) and Walter Ellis Lang; and great-granddaughter, Anna Bowman; and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400). Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Park Hill Christian Church, 4400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 or your favorite charity. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ owens.

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KEITH MOORE, 59, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, February 12, 2014 at Baptist Springhill Hospital. He was a retired truck driver.

He is survived by his three sisters, T.K. Garrick and her husband Tommy, FelitaJohnson and Danita Murphy and her husband Ivan; two nieces, Maddie Daniel and Tessa Johnson and his nephew, Trey Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Freda Moore and his brother, Kyle Moore.

Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court, Ste. 104, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Friends and family may attend a memorial graveside service held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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GLORIA JEAN TIMBERLAKE O’DELL, 84, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014. Services are today at 1 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, followed by burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (NW Corner of I-630 and Barrow Rd.), (501) 224-2200. Gloria’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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SYLVESTER “TOOTH” PERKINS, 63, of Little Rock, Arkansas went tobe with his Lord and Savior February 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother Lizzie Perkins; father Ily Ross; and brothers, James Perkins, Willie Perkins, and Johnnie Perkins.He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Royella; his children, Derrell, David, Tonya, Mickey and Nabbie; his sisters, Addie McCoy, Della Perkins, Jo Ann Perkins, Wanda Hansberry, Betty Johnson (Ralph), of Little Rock, Ark., Velma Moore (Toney) of Chicago, Illinois, brothers Patrick Perkins, Bennie Perkins,, of Little Rock, Ark., Cleon Perkins and Willie Tate of Chicago, Ill., and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and special friends. Home going services will be on Friday, February 21, 2014, 11 a.m., at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2501 Main Street, Little Rock, Ark. Family visitation: Thursday, February, 20, 2014, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

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TIM SEITER, 48, of Little Rock passed away February 15, 2014. Hewas employed by Plumbers and Pipe Fitters of Arkansas Local 155. He was a member of the UFO Club at The Flying Saucer. Tim enjoyed spending time “aggravating” his nieces and nephews.Tim was a loyal husband, wonderful father, great brother, son and true friend to many.

Tim is survived by his wife of 22 years, Tracy McKelvy Seiter of Little Rock; daughters, Haley Seiter, Carley and Kelsey Seiter all of Little Rock; granddaughter, Kylie Mann of North Little Rock; mother, Bernice Seiter of Hot Springs; brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Nancy Seiter of North Little Rock; sister, Marilee Moreland (Jeff Messersmith) of Hot Springs; mother-inlaw, Robbie McKelvy of North Little Rock; sister-in-law and brother-inlaw, Pam and Steve Woodall of Jacksonville and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Seiter; father-in-law, Ronald McKelvy and niece, Cindy Jablonowski.

Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2014 officiated by Fr. George Sanders at St. Patrick Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday at the North Little Rock Funeral Home followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Burn Unit, Arkansas Hospice, UAMS, Arkansas Firefighters or Camp Sunshine. Online obituary and guest registry at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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Funeral service for PATRICIA ANN STERLING, 69, of Little Rock, Ark. will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. at Twin City Church of Christ, Hwy. 49, Helena-West Helena, Ark. Patricia died Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.She is survived by two sons: Wayne Dale Kittler & John Allen Copeland; two step-daughters: Theresa Taylor & Janet Reif; one sister: Sue Baum. Arrangements entrusted to Kincaid Funeral Services (870) 572-3336. Online guestbook at www.kincaidfuneralservices.com.

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BETTY FRANCES NICHOLS WRIGHT died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 in Little Rock. Services will be Friday, February 21 at 10 a.m. (please note time correction) at St. Luke United Methodist Church, with interment on Saturday, February 22 at 1 p.m. at Bentonville City Cemetery in Bentonville. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Betty’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

BATESVILLE - Lisa Kay (Wallace) Seufer was the fourth of fivechildren born to Doyle H. Wallace 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 judgment 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, Florida. 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 stepfather, 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 be private. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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BATESVILLE - Elsie Freeman Hutchison Shannon, 96, of Batesville died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. Graveside services will be Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Lawrence Memorial Park in Walnut Ridge with Tom German officiating. No visitation is planned. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

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BEEBE - Thurman Leroy Gardner, 77, of Beebe, Ark., was born Feb. 2, 1937, to Mabel and Fred Gardner, and he died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Melvin Gardner, Rethal Gardner, G. H. Reynolds; sisters, Anna Lee Free and Dorothy Combs; and grandparents, James Alford and Nicey Gardner. Thurman is survived by sisters, Cindy “Kim” Chapman and Sandra Sloan; brother, Charles Gardner; brotherin-law, Garner Ray Combs; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at Westbrook Funeral Home with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BENTON - Feb. 14, 2014, is recognized nationally as the day of love. It is also the day that Reba L. Griffis, 81, of Benton, Ark., waspromoted and transported to her everlasting heavenly home with Jesus Christ. With her entire family and best friend Joe Fureigh at her side, she made her final journey. Reba was bornat 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 90s 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 pallbearers are sons and grandsons. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BRYANT - Stephen Felton Berry, 43, of Bryant went to be withhis Lord and Savior on Feb. 16, 2014. He was born July 2, 1970, in Little Rock to Jackie and Toni Green Berry. Stephen graduated from Bryant High School, was a red-shirt freshman for University of Arkansas, then completed his football career at Southern Arkansas University. Stephen was a member of Bryant First Baptist Church. He loved fishing, football and Nascar. Stephen was a CNC operator for Coors Manufacturing.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Toni Green Berry; maternal grandfather, Pete Green; and paternal grandparents, H.L. and Jewel Berry. Stephen is survived by his father, Jackie Berry and wife, Deborah of Alexander; brothers, Shannon Berry of Bryant, Saxon Berry and wife Hannah of Alexander; grandmother, Leonora Green of Bryant; nieces and nephew, Emma, Eli and Eden Berry; numerous, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Church services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Bryant First Baptist Church with Bro. John E. Owen officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery. Visitation will be at Ashby Funeral Home, Wednesday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Brandon Cauley, 27, of Cabot passed on Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. He was born April 12, 1986, to Deborah Brill and Neal Cauley. Visitation is Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and the service is Friday at 11 a.m. at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home in Cabot. Please sign online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Jessica Hinson-Myers, 28, of Cabot went to be withher mom on Sat., Feb. 15, 2014. She was born Aug. 14, 1985, in Tennessee. She was the daughter of Greg Hinson of Tennessee, and late Diane Hinson of N.L.R. Survived by hus-band, Tony Myers of Cabot; son, Kaleb (father, Alan Winchester) of Cabot; brother, Cody Hinson of Florida, and many more family and friends. Services are Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117. Visitation begins at 6 p.m. and services at 7:30 p.m. Services entrusted to Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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CABOT - Nellie Faye Tosh, 86, of Cabot died Feb. 15, 2014.She was born Dec. 11, 1927, to Carey and Lottie Huey. Until 2008, she was a lifelong resident of Carlisle and the Hamilton Community where she held many happy memories.

Nellie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Archie Tosh; and young son, Johnny Tosh. She is survived by her daughter, Ann and husband, James Coyle; and family, Bradley, Alissa, Donavon and Eli; her brother, J.V. and wife Bonita Huey; stepdaughter, Edith and her son, Keith James.

Her daughter would like to express appreciation to Cabot Nursing and Rehab for their care and concern given to her mother for five years.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at the Hamilton Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Hamilton Cemetery. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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CALICO ROCK - Hazel Dwelle May, 81, died Feb. 16. Funeral service will be Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. at Calico Rock Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Galatia Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Survivors: Marilyn Bagwell, Merle May, Melinda McCurley (children) Anna Kemp (sister).

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CAMDEN - Gregory James Hansen, 59, of Camden, Ark., died Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. Graveside: 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Proctor Funeral Home. Memorials to First Presbyterian Church of Camden, 313 Greening St., Camden, Ark. 71701. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CAVE CITY - Tony Hutchins, 68, of Cave City died Saturday. Funeral: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at 10 a.m, First United Methodist Church in Cave City. Graveside services: Wednesday at 3 p.m., Pine Mountain Cemetery in Bee Branch. Visitation: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

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CAVE CITY - Boyce Ann Sisk Swaims, 66, of Cave City died Saturday. Survivors: son, James Simmermon; daughter, Sonia Mitchell; grandchildren, Chase Dayberry, Cameron Simmermon, Logan Simmermon; mother, Mae Belle Sisk. Memorial visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CLARENDON - Joseph Ward, 47, died Monday. Survivors: wife, Sheila Ward; children, Joshua Ward, Bailey Ward, Courtney Blalock; parents, K.C. and Shirley Ward; brother, Casey Ward; sister, Billie Ward; six grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, both at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home-Clarendon. Burial: Shiloh Cemetery. Obit/ guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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CONWAY - Perry Thomas Daniel, 94, of Conway passedaway Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. He was born May 5, 1919, in Murray, Ky., to Perry Delmar and Bessie Lee Daniel. He was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II, a retired supervisor at SAS ShoeFactory, and member of Salem United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Hilda Daniel; son, T.J. Daniel; daughter, Gayle Whittington; and by seven siblings, Earl Daniel, Dallas Daniel, Bradley Daniel, Durie Daniel, Lucille Biggerstass, Dellmar Melton, and Rubye Daniel. He is survived by six grandchildren, Kristina Daniel of Conway, Barbara Gibby and Patsy Dickens of Vilonia, Hilda Gayle Daniel of Conway, Luke Mills of Little Rock, and Elizabeth Mills of Missouri; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patsy (Ike) Watkins of Baxter, Mo., and Inez Holder of Missouri; and by a special friend, Nell Grimes of Conway.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home in Conway. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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EL DORADO - Marjorie B. Graves, 92, of El Dorado, Ark., died Feb. 16, 2014. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Young’s Chapel.

Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will be from 12:30-2 p.m. at Young’s prior to the service. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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EL DORADO - Jessie Lester LaRoux, 74, of El Dorado passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. Memorial Services will be Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at 11 a.m., Holy Redeemer Catholic Church under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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EL DORADO - James Vernon Simpson, 76, of El Dorado passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. Survivors include his three children, Verna Cross, Sherry Flock, Kenneth Simpson; sister, Lois D.Stonesifor; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Cremation services were entrusted to Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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FORREST CITY - Mrs. Lynn Mahle Ferguson, age 96, of Forrest City, Ark., died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. Mrs. Ferguson was born July 19, 1917, in Stuttgart, Ark. She was the daughter of Fred W. Mahle and Edna Holdridge Mahle. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church where she served on the Altar Guild and was a housewife. She attended the University of Arkansas and was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of the Garden Gate Garden Club, Jr. Auxiliary and the La Petite Bridge Club. She served as pledge mother for the DBS in 1969 and was a avid golfer at the Forrest City Country Club. Mrs.Ferguson married Joe E. Ferguson in 1942.

He survives her along with a daughter, Karen Ferguson Withrow and husband, Richard. A grandson, R. Justin Withrow of Searcy also survives her.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall of the Church. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. The family request memorials be made to the St. Jude Research Center or to Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 400 Hill St., Forrest City, Ark. 72335. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

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GLENWOOD - Leo E. Small, age 88, of Glenwood went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. He was born Feb. 13, 1926, in the Mount Tabor community, the son of A.L. Small and Isabell Nancy Dillard Small.

He was a member of Grace Baptist Church, a World War II U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Soil Conservation Service as an inspector. He enjoyed spending time outdoors on his farm, watching all kinds of sports, especially the Arkansas Razorbacks, but his greatest love was being with his family. Leo was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, but will forever remain in each of their hearts.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Edith Small of Glenwood; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Mark Small, his best friend and companion, of Glenwood, and Jeff and Jeanette Small of Atkins; two grandchildren, Heath Kizer and Heather Albright and her husband, Danny; two great-grandsons, Athan Kizer and Reid Albright; one sister and brother-in-law, Jo and Doug Hawkins of Washington, D.C.; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood with Bro. James Owens officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Tabor Cemetery. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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GREENBRIER - Larry Harness,67, of Greenbrier passed away Feb. 16, 2014. He was born Jan. 17, 1947, in Marshall, Ark., to the late Thomas G. Harness and Nettie Warren Harness Tilley. He was also preceded indeath by two brothers, Earl Harness and Thomas G. Harness Jr.; three sisters, Ruby Tuberville, Lorene Silva and Lola Hutton.

Larry served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a light weapons infantrymen during 1966-1968. Larry and his wife, Linda, spent time traveling, spending time with family (especially the grandchildren) and enjoying life. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda Harness; son, Tom Harness (Michelle) of Beebe; daughter, Tina Harness Glover of Conway; four grandchildren, Ryan and Will Harness of Beebe, Kevin Glover of Conway and Haley Reynolds (Mitch) of Greenbrier; great-grandson, Ryder Reynolds of Greenbrier.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, at the Church of Christ in Greenbrier, with Minister Glen Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in the McGintytown Cemetery. Pallbearers: Michael Gilbert, Mitch Reynolds, Kevin Glover, Ryan Harness, Will Harness, Roger Jones. Visitation will be an hour before the service on Wednesday. For online obituary www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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GRIFFITHVILLE - John T. Gentry, 88, of Griffithville died Feb. 16, 2014. Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home (501) 268-3546. Funeral service will be Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Kensett Cemetery.

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HAMBURG - Rev. Robert Leonard Wood, 83, of Hamburg died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Eden Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guestbook at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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HAMPTON - Diannia G. Harrell, 67, of Hampton died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Born Jan. 5, 1947, at North Little Rock, she was a daughter of the late Robert C. and Cledith Williams Dereuisseaux. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Dereuisseaux. Survivors include her husband, Charles E. (Eddie) Harrell of Hampton; son, Christopher Cole Sims, and his wife, Karen, of Batesville; two grandchildren, Mason C. Sims of Conway, Ren C. Sims of Batesville; two brothers, Gene Dereuisseaux, Wallace Dereuisseaux; sister, Sandra Dereuisseaux. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home at Hampton. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Hampton First Assembly of God. Burial will follow at Campground Cemetery.Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Hampton. To sign the online register, visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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HARRISBURG - Tonya Hopper, 42, of Harrisburg died Saturday in Jonesboro. She was the daughter of Thurman and Debbie (Quinn) Hopper. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is Tuesday at Jackson’s Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Interment is in Willis Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson’s Funeral Home.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Lottie Schulz, 93, of Heber Springs passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2014.The family will receive friends at a visitation between 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at the Heber Springs Funeral Home. For more information, please go to www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com or call (501) 887-9152.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Fred C. Palmquist, 83, Hot Springs Village died Feb. 10, 2014. Born Aug. 21, 1930, in Barron, Wis., to Oscar and Minnie Palmquist. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at Community of Joy Lutheran Church. Arrangements by CedarVale Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

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HUNTER - Louis Marvin Frazier Jr., age 92, died Feb. 12. Survivors: son, Craig Frazier; daughter, Anne Lashley (David); grandson, Matt Frazier; sister, Jean F. Tate. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Brinkley. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Hunter United Methodist Church. Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Hunter, Ark. Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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JOHNSON - Sue Ann Casey Nolen, 67 of Johnson, Ark. passedaway Saturday, February 15, 2014 in Springdale, Ark. She was born December 27, 1946 in Little Rock, Ark. to Patrick Casey and Marjorie (Thurman) Casey. She was a retired educator for the Department of Human Services and was a member of Christian Life Cathedral in Fayetteville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and daughter, Patricia Casey. She is survived by son, Nathan Young and wife Michelle of Fayetteville; husband, Garth Nolen, son, Kody Nolen, both of Fayetteville; sister, Beth Pounders of Little Rock, Ark.; brother, Robert Casey and wife Linda of Atlanta, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Brandon and Natalie Young both of Little Rock, Ark., Christopher Young, Matthew Young, Lauren Young, Eva Sanchez, Isabella Brown all of Fayetteville, Ark.; four nieces and a nephews.

Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 at Christian Life Cathedral. To sign the online guest book please visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

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KENSETT - George Robert Bell, 90, of Kensett, passed from this life Saturday, February 15, 2014 at his residence. Visiting hours are 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 19 at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday in the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial follows at Kensett Cemetery. Share a Memory: www.SearcyMcEuen-FuneralHome.com.

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MALVERN - Mary Danielle McClellen Scheel, 91, of Malvern passed away February 14, 2014. Visitation was held Monday, February 17, 2014 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home. Graveside Services: Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 2 p.m., Collegeville Cemetery. Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Edith Rose Bruce, age 91, of Mountain Home, Arkansas died February 8, 2014 in Mountain Home. Memorial services will be private. She is survived by her husband: LeoBruce, a son: William A. Bruce and a daughter-in-law: Cathy Bruce. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NEWPORT - Virginia Jean (Stillwell) Roberts, 85, of Newport died Saturday. Survivors: sons, Leslie Roberts and wife Alisia, and Michael Roberts; one daughter, Peggy Roberts; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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ROSE BUD - Annie Foster, 75, of Rose Bud, died Sunday, February 16, 2014. She was born July 9, 1938 in Monroe, Arkansas, the daughter of Ben and Myrtle Wagner.

Annie is survived by her husband, Tony; three sons, Ronnie and his wife Julie, Jeff and his wife Teri, and Marty; one daughter, Jeanne Kurck and her husband Charles; one sister, Martha Wilson; two brothers, Billy Joe and Doug Wagner; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother.

There will be an informal visitation at Pickens Chapel Church of the Nazarene on Wednesday, February 19, at 11 a.m. Cremation arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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SEARCY - Mary Ann Curl, 72, of Searcy, died Saturday, February 15, 2014. She was born June 26, 1941 in Mc-Celland, Arkansas to the late Noil Inman and Charley Agnes Turner Inman.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Curl; sons, Rickey Johnson (Denise), Dean Johnson (Tammy), and Johnny Johnson (Debbie) all of Bald Knob; daughter, Connie Betts (Randy) of Searcy; step-daughters, Lacey Curl of Bald Knob and Tressie Wilson of Russell; brothers, Leon Inman, Loyld Inman and Robert Dozier; sisters, Linda Darby, Joyce Green, Phyllis Britt, and Donna Murray; 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Dixie Parish, Noda Lee Inman, and Barbara Pruitt.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Services will be conducted Wednesday, 10 a.m., Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald Knob. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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SHERIDAN - John Thomas “J.T.” Smith Jr., 88, of Sheridan, Arkansas died Saturday. Survivors: wife, Annie J. Smith; daughters, Annette Benton, Donna Carol Pilkington, Diane Givens; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Chapel. Burial: Lost Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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STRAWBERRY - Earl R. Lee, 84, of Strawberry died Friday February 14 at his home. Funeral services, Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Visitation, Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.Burial, Old Lebanon Cemetery at Eaton. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

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WHITE HALL - Carolyn J. Smith, 63, of White Hall, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born August 17, 1950, in Pine Bluff, she was a daughter of the late Glen D. and Mary Hundley Nichols.

She was reared and received her early education in Pine Bluff, graduating from Dollarway High School. Carolyn attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello, receiving her Bachelors in Education and began her distinguished teaching career. Always an advocate for education, she continued furthering her own and received her Master’s in Gifted Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Mrs. Smith enriched the lives of children for over thirty years, she taught in the Dollarway School District for 11 years. She then taught elementary school in Conway, Arkansas, retiring after 19 years of inspiring young minds. Mrs. Smith received the Conway School District Teacher of the Year award in the 2005-2006 school year.

In October of 1970, she married Jimmy Smith in Pine Bluff. Together they had two sons, and shared nearly 44 years of life, love and marriage. While in Conway, she was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church. After moving to Pine Bluff, she attended First Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Smith, of White Hall; her sons, Andrew Smith, of Woodbridge, Virginia and Scott Smith, of Pine Bluff; her four grandchildren, Sarah, Austin, Palmer & Alex Smith; and her brother, Glen Nichols, Jr., of Pittsburgh, Kansas.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2014 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend Hammett Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Robinson’s. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. - Harold Benjamin Goldberg passedaway in Deerfield Beach, Florida, on February 12, 2014, at age 96 after a brief illness. Harold was born in Brinkley, Arkansas, on November 19, 1917, the only child of Adolph and Vera (Gundelfinger)Goldberg. He enjoyed an idyllic small town childhood with loving parents. His family moved to Little Rock when he was a teenager.

He especially loved and excelled at math and occasionally taught one of his math classes at Little Rock Central High School in his teacher’s absence. He was proud of his tri-state math award, won in high school, but he was disappointed that he couldn’t keep the trophy, which is displayed at his school. Because of his love of math and physics, his heroes were Albert Einstein and Richard Feynman.

He was one of the youngest students in his medical school class at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, where he met the love of his life, Grace Buckley of Carlisle, Arkansas. They married and had two children: Larry Goldberg of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and Barbara Kazlowski of Cedar Hill, Texas. He adored his children, their spouses Raquel Goldberg and Mark Kazlowski, and his only grandchild, Kristopher Kazlowski of San Francisco.

As an only child, he liked being part of Grace’s large family. He was glad to help their family in any way he could. There were many large family reunions in Carlisle, and he delighted in treating everyone to barbecue sandwiches from a popular local restaurant.

Harold enlisted in the Army during World War II and served as a doctor on the remote island of Amchitka in the Aleutian Islands on the Bering Sea. He enjoyed telling stories of Army life in the frigid climate. After the war, Harold opened a medical practice in Gary, Indiana, where he resided until retiring to Boca Raton, Florida.

After Grace passed away, he married Renee Krieger. Among his favorite pastimes were reading books about Einstein and Feynman, watching classic movies, playing tennis, watching tennis, telling jokes and spending time with his family. The latter was the great joy of his life.

Always a kind and thoughtful person, Harold was the very definition of a gentleman. In this way, he took after his beloved father. He learned the importance of family from his beloved mother. He had a wonderful sense of humor.

His children and grandson will miss him terribly, but they are grateful for many memories of happy times with him. He was unfailingly kind, supportive and loving with his family and friends.

Harold’s family is especially grateful to the home health aides and nurses who provided excellent, caring support during his final days.

His cremains will be interred next to his parents in Little Rock, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Simon Wiesenthal Center, one of his favorite organizations; or Magen David Adom, the Israeli version of the Red Cross, which helps people of all faiths.

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CLEARWATER, Kan. - John W. Dillon, age 83, ret. Cessna Parts Processor, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014. Services, 10 a.m., Tuesday at Webb-Shinkle Mortuary. Preceded by his wife of 57 years, Paula (Phillips) Dillon; parents, Walter Leon and Daisy Dillon; sister, Verda Miller. Survivors: children, Nancy (Frank) Stepp of Flower Mound, Texas; David Dillon of Clearwater, Kan., Charla (Michael) Hunt of Maumelle, Ark., John (Lisa) Dillon of Edmond, Okla.; sister, Mildred Pitoni of Upper Bethel, Pa.; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Memorial: National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, Md. 21741-5018. www.wsmortuary.com.

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OAKLAND, Tenn. - Nellie Jo Studdard, 89, of Oakland, Tenn., formerly of Malvern, passed away February 13, 2014. Graveside Services were Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Fairplay Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Donald Clark Jordahl, formerly of North Little Rock passed into the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 11:36 a.m. in North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He died peacefully, listening tothe Vocal Majority sing “You Lift Me Up”. All three of his daughters, Judith, Belinda, and Suzette, along with Belinda’s and Suzette’s husbands, were with him. Michael, his son, had visited 10 days earlier and was not able to be there, but he called and was able to say goodbye before his dad passed.

A memorial service was held for Don on Saturday, February 15 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Don was born on August 9, 1929 in Pendleton, Oregon to his Norwegian-American father, Jack and his English-American mother Grace (Clark) Jordahl. He grew up in nearby LaGrande, Oregon where he lived until he graduated from LaGrande High School in 1947. Don was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity at the University of Oregon, graduating from there with a BA in Music in 1951.

Don served in the Navy for two years and in the Air Force for 27 years, achieving the rank of Colonel before taking a medical retirement in 1983. His Air Force career took him and his family all over the world with 11 different permanent assignments and multiple temporary assignments. He especially enjoyed living and working in Germany and seeing the sights wherever he was assigned.

He was assigned to North Little Rock AFB from 1976-79 and then he and his wife Anne retired to North Little Rock in 1983. They were active members of St Luke’s Episcopal Church and Don was very involved in the Diamond State Barbershop Chorus.

After Anne passed away in their North Little Rock home, Don moved down the street from Michael in Colorado Springs, where he lived until moving into Belinda’s home this past November.

Don is survived by his four children and their spouses, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Michael & (Nancy) Jordahl of Colorado Springs, Colo. and their sons Daniel, Timothy and Peter; (Bill) & Judith Reed of McKinney, Texas and their children Hannah, Benjamin, Michael and Matthew; (Bill) & Belinda Garcia of Schertz, Texas and their children Rebekah (Kyle) Greenlee (parents of Chase), Jonathan, Melissa and Elizabeth; (Scott) & Suzette Keller of San Antonio and their children Katie (mother of Jason) and Christopher.Don is also survived by his older sister Roberta (Sam) Shorb of La-Grande, Oregon and his younger brother Richard (Marilyn) Jordahl of Gilbert, Ariz.; and also by several nieces and nephews both in England and around the US. He always enjoyed being with any of them.

Don will be greatly missed by his family, friends and neighbors. We are so glad that his faith in Christ gives us hope that he is whole and full of joy in God’s presence.

Anyone desiring to make memorial contributions in Don’s honor is encouraged to make them to St Michael’s Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs (for care of the Columbarium) or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or to local chapters of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

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CHESAPEAKE, Va. - Minerva “Jane” Kunze Staat Johnson, 81, ofChesapeake, Va., went to be with her Lord, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. She was born July 3, 1932 in Winston-Salem, N.C. to the late George A. and Minerva Barnette Kunze. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Johnson and her oldest son, James Robert Staat. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, she was a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force, she was a Chief Physical Therapist and retired from the Veterans Administrative Hospital, working in Washington, DC and North Little Rock, Arkansas. Jane then worked for eight years as a physical therapist where she worked and tended to her son, James with Down’s syndrome. Mrs. Johnson was very involved with the Masonic Organizations in Arkansas and Virginia. She was Past Matron in the Order of the Eastern Star; Past Queen of Mat-Ta-Nah Temple, Daughters of the Nile; Past President of the Social Order of the Beauceant; Past Mighty Chosen One of Bendemeer Caldron and a Past Supreme Officer of the Supreme Caldron, Daughters of Mokanna; Past Royal Matron of the Order of the Amaranth as well as being active with the Rainbow Girls.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Katherine E. Edwards (Ted), Virginia M. King (Tony), Stephen L. Staat and David B. Staat (Sandy); five grandchildren; six step-grandchildren, many precious great-grandchildren and sister, Marianne L. Kunze.

A service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Chesapeake at 11 a.m. with Rev. H. Frank Holley officiating. Burial will be at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Please visit her Book of Memories at www.grahamfuneralhome.com where you may leave a note to the family.