Obituaries

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INDEX

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

PULASKI COUNTY

Dennis Bricker, 54, of Sherwood. Earline H. Calhoun, 87, of Little Rock. John Claiborne, 68, of Little Rock. Carl Kenneth Clay, 86, of Sherwood. Robert Charles Cotten, 80, of Jacksonville. Robert “Bob” Cox, 84, of North Little Rock. Verda Mae Greene Ewing, 71, of Sherwood. Lester Grayson, 89, of Little Rock. Wallace E. Greenhaw, 95, of North Little Rock. Donnie Louise Hays, 80, of Little Rock. Ermaline Jackson, 81, of Scott. Kimberly Lawson, 44, of Little Rock. Kimela Vernice Lee-Fowler, 45, of Little Rock. Virginia Porter-Hayes, 70, of Little Rock. Steve Craig Reynolds, 54, of Little Rock. Charlotte Williams, 49, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BATESVILLE

Harold Cooper, 85.

BLYTHEVILLE

Brenda Sue Moody, 60. Diana Fryer Weidman, 76.

CHOCTAW

Allan Curtis Dunn, 75.

CONWAY

Elda Bell Campbell-Oneil, 88. Linda L Evatt, 73.

EL DORADO

Jerry Douglas Ethridge, 63. Frances McKnight Oakley, 80.

FAYETTEVILLE

James B. Johnson, 86.

FURLOW

Robert Glenn Lloyd, 81.

GURDON

Randy Wayne Glass, 54.

HARRISON

Delphia Katherine Hudson, 90.

HIGDEN

Clara Mae Murphree Elam, 78.

JONESBORO

Donald Hudson, 73.

LEOLA

Nicholas Ashton Ard, 22.

MONTICELLO

Joan McCabe Hill, 77. Ellawea King, 79.

MOUNTAIN HOME

Lloyd Edgar Ellsworth, 82.

PANGBURN

Andrew Boyd Adams, 61.

PINE BLUFF

Eugene B. Clem, 91. Shirley Ann Banks Harwell, 77. Deborah Phillips McCullough, 58.

RUSSELLVILLE

Matthew Facundus, 36.

SEARCY

Oletus Faye Smith, 81.

SHIRLEY

Frank Privitt, 75.

SPRINGDALE

Bobby (BA) Cline, 62. Mary Louise Werda, 88.

STUTTGART

Jimmy McGhee, 69.

TULL

James (Pal) Burton, 97.

WHITE HALL

Carol McClellan Acosta, 80.

OUT-OF-STATE

AUSTIN, Texas

Louis M. Weynandt, 95.

RICHARDSON, Texas

Janice Nancy Jones, 63.

Pulaski County

DENNIS BRICKER, 54, of Sherwood passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014. He was born in North Little Rock to Paul E. and Therese Harrell Bricker. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Paul Bricker; brother, Don Bricker and son, Matthew Bricker Dillard. Dennis was self-employed and was an avid Razorback Football fan. He enjoyed life being with his family. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Dennis is survived by his wife Vicki; mother, Therese Bricker; his children, Sean Bricker Dillard, Kristen Bechard, and Amber Stone; grandchildren, Noelle Stone, and Aspen Jones; two brothers, Dwight Bricker and Danny Bricker (Margot) and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400) with Reverend Charles Watt officiating. Interment will follow at Cato Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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•–––––EARLINE H. CALHOUN passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a granddaughter, Amy. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Wayman Calhoun; son, Dr. David Lee Calhoun; daughter, Karen (Richard) Erickson; grandson, Adam (Miranda) Erickson; great-granddaughter, Shannon Amy Erickson; sisters, Kathleen Just, Phylis Davidson and Betty Sue Dunnam; three nieces, and two nephews. Earline enjoyed teaching school for most of her life, and loved sewing and gardening. There will be a graveside service at Roselawn Memorial Park on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www. ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––JOHN H. CLAIBORNE JR. transitioned from this life on Friday, February 14, 2014. He had been hospitalized at St. Vincent Hospital for the past three weeks. He retired from Dillard’s Warehouse in Little Rock. He had previously worked for KATV’s Channel 7 Film Department for many years. He was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran. He leaves to mourn his departure: two sisters from New Orleans, Louisiana, Valena Claiborne-Byrd; and Brenda Claiborne-Williams. Other survivors include (ex-wife) Frances Stanfield of Memphis, Tenn.; son, John H. Claiborne III (Daye) of NLR; two daughters, Katrina M. Claiborne-Young and Sharlay Howard of Little Rock; two step-daughters, Latonja Gavin (Eric) and Valerie Hammond (Ronald) also of Little Rock; one nephew, Roland Byrd of New Orleans, La. He has 11 grandchildren, one great-grandson and two great-grandnieces.

Family hour will be held Today 5-6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 811 S.A. Jones, North Little Rock, Ark.. Funeral services are pending in New Orleans, La. Words of encouragement and condolences may be sent to 10204 Republic Lane, Little Rock, 72209 or you may call (501) 952-9898 or (501) 612-2148. Local Arrangements entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway St., North Little Rock (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

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•–––––CARL K. CLAY, 86, of Sherwood, Ark. where he resided with his daughter, Jo Ann Clay, went to be with our Lord Sunday, February 16, 2014. He was born in Green Forest, Ark. to the late William and Addie Clay of Oklahoma. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Carl Kenneth Clay, Jr., he was married to Avis Yarbrough Clay for 53 years.

Carl retired from U.S. Air Force after twenty seven years of service. He was a weather forecaster and observer in Japan, the Philippines and State side including Alaska. He also managed data from USAF satellites. He was owner of Clay Appraisal in Conway, Ark. Carl received B.S. in Bible from CBC in Conway, Ark. and 18 hours toward a Masters Degree in Counseling from UCA in Conway, Ark.

He was married to, Ruth Clay of Ft. Worth, Texas who survives him. He has four children Jo Ann Clay of Sherwood, Ark., Dianna Clay of Mesa, Ariz., Bill Clay of Dallas, Texas and Bob Clay of Conway, 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2014, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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•–––––Maj. ROBERT CHARLES COTTEN USAF Ret., went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. He was born June 4, 1933 in Kewanee, Illinois to the late Charles Ray Cotten and Dorothy Cotten. He retired from the United States Air Force as Major after 20 years of service. During his service in the Air Force he fought in Vietnam and received numerous medals including a Purple Heart, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville for over 44 years, he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, photography, and was an avid reader. His greatest joy was his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Frances Cotten, children; Sandy Parks and her husband Mike, Jeff Cotten, Kelli Kelley and her husband Mike, one sister Phyllis Pearson and her husband Charles, one brother Don Cotten, grandchildren; Rachel and Blake Parker, Kirbi Cates, Molly and Sam Burnett, Heather and Chris Griffin, Travis Parks, Kristen and Reece Williams, great-grandchildren; Cotten Parker, Layton Williams, Todd Griffin, and Ryce Parker. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or The Stuck Scholarship Fund 308 West Main Street Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8: p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 at First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville with Rev. Mark McDonald officiating. Interment will follow in Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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•–––––ROBERT “BOB” COX, 84, departed this life on Feb. 17, 2014, after his loving wife prepared him a sandwich at West Markham Rehab Center. Bob lived his life as a testament and triumph to the human spirit. Enduring rheumatoid arthritis for 38 years never lessened his zest and enjoyment of life. The last years of his life were an even larger uphill battle filled with surgeries, tests, treatments, medications, hospital stays and months of very difficult rehab. Minutes before his death, he had called his daughter to report on his recent gains in therapy and say how he was waiting on “Momma,” his wife, to bring him the cemetery papers to work on. Through the years Bob had taken it upon himself to refurbish and plot out his family’s Austin Cemetery in Walnut Ridge, Ark. This had consumed hundreds of hours of researching, measuring, drawing, creating documents, making trips to Walnut Ridge as well as fundraising and personally financing a great deal of it. Not only did he recreate a lovely resting place, he also decided to add a community park on land purchased by his brother, Archie.

Bob grew up in Walnut Ridge and was the son of Frank and Ora Cox. He had many fond memories there and loved entertaining friends and family with his stories past and present. In 1954, he moved his family to Newport, where he ran a meatpacking plant and eventually became the quintessential entrepreneur, starting Cox Fixture and Refrigeration by selling grocery equipment out of his home. Out of this meager beginning he has managed his current business for 51 years with his wife, Janeil, and his son, Paul. Up until his last days he was going to auctions and still making business calls from his hospital room. Weeks before he was injured on his mobility scooter, he was outside for six hours having two men clean up the front part of his shop. He never wanted to retire or give up on anything. He loved his work, his family, his friends and his Lord. Much of his success comes from having a very strong work ethic and being a man of integrity in all aspects of business. If Bob gave his word or handshake, then it was a done deal. If you asked around, you would find many people who would consider him a mentor in one way or another, whether it was helping them get a start in their careers, financing them, or just believing in them. There are countless lives he touched and inspired. Helping people was his passion and his only regret would be that he could not help more. He was never a man to complain about his illnesses or hard times. If anything, he was our inspiration for overcoming whatever life might bring and for that we thank him.

Bob leaves behind his wife, partner and best friend, Janeil, and the gratitude for all she has done to help him along every step of the way for more than 63 years. One could not be around him long without having to hear some proud parent or grandparent comment about his children, Peggy Hays (Phil), Pam Reagan (Steve), Paul Cox (Christie), or his grandchildren, Angie, Amy, Kristin, Courtney, Neil, Rob, Katherine, Clark, Jeannie, or eight great-grandchildren; or his dog, Odus. He is also survived by his sister, Catherine Ponder (Miles); brother Eddie; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Mack and Archie; and his true friend, Gary Williams. Bob is definitely a man to be missed and remembered by many.

The family will receive friends at their home in North Little Rock from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. A viewing will be at Old Walnut Ridge Baptist Church from 12:30-2 p.m. with a funeral after at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to Austin Cemetery Trust, 1708 Corbet St., Walnut Ridge, Ark. 72476.

Life is short. From Bob (Dad) we learned that one of life’s greatest gifts is those we meet along the way. We will miss him. We already do. Goodbye for now. Life was more colorful with you in the world. Thanks for the memories and the lessons you have taught us.

To leave a condolence, or light a memorial candle, please visit www.jacksonsfh.com. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.

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•–––––VERDA MAE GREENE EWING, age 71, of Sherwood died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at St. Vincent North Medical Center. Preceded her in death was her husband, Fred Ewing; two brothers, Charles Greene and Napoleon (Chiggie) Greene Jr. She was a nurse for over 50 years.

Survivors are her son, Toren Coley of Los Angeles, Calif.; her daughter, Shakira Armstrong of Jacksonville, Ark.; grandchildren, Shaki Floyd and Serenity, Hampton both of Jacksonville, Ark.; a brother, James Greene; four sisters, Helen Pruitt, Mildred Greene, Sylvia R. Greene and Betty J. Greene.

Visitation will be Friday, 6-7 p.m. at Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple St., North Little Rock, Ark. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1201 Hanger St., Little Rock, Ark. “Premiumcare Arrangements” Brown’s Christian Funeral Service, (501) 244-8000.

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•–––––LESTER GRAYSON, 89, of Little Rock departed this life on Feb. 13, 2014. She was born Nov. 24, 1924, in Elaine, Ark., to the late Will and Mary Link. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Grayson. She is survived by her 16 children and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Family hour will be Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, 6-8 p.m. at Jackson and Highley Funeral Home in West Helena, Ark. Services to be held Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, 11 a.m. at Twin City Church of Christ in West Helena, Ark.

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•–––––WALLACE E. GREENHAW, 95, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. He was born in Marianna, Ark., to the late W.E. Greenhaw Sr. and Huldah Babcock. Wallace was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Claire Fly Greenhaw; and two sisters, Huldah and Helen.

Wallace served in WWII, Korean Conflict and stateside. He was an MP in St. Louis and also guarded troop trains. He was part of the “Greatest Generation” surviving the “Great Depression,” war and childhood illnesses. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, movies, photography and taking rides. He attended Marianna First United Methodist Church and Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church.

He retired after 30 years of service with Schering-Plough. He played trumpet in the high school band, also sang in a quartet. Wallace was a tennis champion at ASU. He was in the TKE Fraternity at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree with a major in psychology, He was also a member of the American Legion. After he retired, he did volunteer work at the Food Pantry at Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church.

He was married to his wife, Claire, and faithfully devoted to her for 40 years and was a devoted father who spent lots of time with the family. He is survived by his twin sons, Sid and Ed Greenhaw, and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Rich Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, Ark. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501) 791-7400.

A special thanks to Hospice Home Care, Visiting Angels, Sherwood Rehab, Lori Rousch nurse and owner of Rousch Geriatric Care LLC for assistance with our dad’s care. We also thank Peggy Boyce and her family for their friendship and all their special care and comfort at this time. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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•–––––DONNIE LOUISE HAYS, 80, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014. She was born July 7, 1933 in Malvern to Selwin and Nola Mae Garner Hays and was a member of Geyer Springs Baptist Church. Donnie retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after 40 years of service as a telephone operator. She was a member of the Southwestern Bell Pioneers. She was also a volunteer van driver for the American Red Cross with over 500 hours of volunteer time. Her big heart and kindred spirit will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her sister, Billie Jean Workman of Mabelvale, her brother, James Hays and wife, Nora of Maumelle, and nine nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends this evening, Thursday, February 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Friday, February 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Jeff Dial. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park in Sherwood. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, 401 S. Monroe, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Ms. Hays’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––ERMALINE JACKSON, 81, of Scott, Ark., peacefully passed February 15, 2014. She was united in Holy matrimony for 48 years to the late George Jackson Sr., with who 10 children were born, two preceded her in death: Mel Lynn and Ronald Jackson.

Survivors include: four sons, Donald (Gwendolyn) Jackson and George (Kathy) Jackson both of North Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Michael (Sandra) Jackson of Little Rock, Ark., and Pastor Tony (Rhonda) Jackson of Scott, Ark.; four daughters, Hattie (John) Jackson of Little Rock, Ark., Joyce (Keith) Jones of North Little Rock, Ark., Linda Jackson of Scott, Ark., and Regina Toney of Scott, Ark. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Joe Harper and Robert Lee Ransome; and one sister, Earnastine Holman. Survivors include: eight brothers, Eddie Jean (Lessie) Harper, John Harper, Terry (Verine) Harper, Earnest (Bertha) Harper, Pastor Jimmy (Geraldine) Harper, Bennie (Dorothy) Harper, Sam Jr. (Lousie) Ransome and John (Linda) Ransome; eight sisters, Retha Mae (Roosevelt) Hunter, Letha (Lonzell) Branch, Dorothy (Robert) Reid, Priscilla Harper, Mary Louise Woofolk, Rosalie Franklin, Dorris (Lee) Walker, and Sylvia (Clayton) Howard; 31 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2014, 11 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Hwy. 161 Toltec Indian Mounds Road, Scott, Ark. Visitation: Friday, February 21, 2014, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

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•–––––KIMBERLY LAWSON, 44, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memory; children, Kaylon Lawson and Kerria Smith; mother, Mary Lawson-Smith. Cremation services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive (501) 372-4129.

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•–––––KIMELA VERNICE LEE-FOWLER, 45, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memory; children, Stefanie and Courtney Lee; father, Ernest Fowler, Sr.; stepfather, Ronnie Lee; siblings, Curtis Lee (Carmen) and Ernest Jr., Yolanda, and Felicia Fowler, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2014, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Woodson, Ark. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts”.

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•–––––God offered and VIRGINIA PORTER-HAYES, 70, accepted her wings on Monday, February 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her Mothers, Sudie Ford and Pearlie May Taylor. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband, Freddie Hayes; daughter, Tonya Porter of Little Rock, Ark.; sons, Joseph Carter (Pamela) of Sacramento, Calif., Gary McKinley, Carlton Hayes (Robin), Freddie Hayes Jr., Christopher Porter (Sharon), Stephen “Rico” Porter (Valerie), Noel “Walter” Porter, and Patrick Porter (Tonya) all of Little Rock, Ark.; sisters, Ruth Deadmon and Catherine McTyer; 35 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Sunday, February 23, 2014 from 5-6 p.m. at the funeral home and the homegoing service will be Monday, February 24, 2014 at 11 a.m. at 2nd Baptist Church located at 6111 W 83rd St. in Little Rock (next to KFC on Geyer Springs Rd). Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800.

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•–––––STEVE CRAIG REYNOLDS, 54, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014. Services will be today, Thursday, at 1 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), followed by interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Steve’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––CHARLOTTE WILLIAMS, 49, of North Little Rock passed February 17, 2014. Loving memories left to husband: Oscar Laster Jr.; parents: Charles and Lorene Williams Sr.; siblings Charles Williams Jr., Keith Williams (Mary), Roman Williams (Earselean), Patricia Williams, and her pet cat Pee Wee. Visitation: February 21, 2014, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration February 22, 2014, 11 a.m. at Greater Unity Missionary Baptist Church, 708 Forrester Rd., North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook: http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

Arkansas

BATESVILLE — Harold Cooper, 85, of Batesville, died Sunday, February 16, 2014. Survivors: brother, Darrel Cooper; several nieces and nephews. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Roller-Crouch Chapel, Batesville. Burial: Concord Cemetery.

Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Saturday prior to service. Memorials: Concord Cemetery Fund, c/o Ann Martin, 199 Floral Rd., Concord, Ark. 72523. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––BLYTHEVILLE — Brenda Sue Moody, 60, of Blytheville, died Monday, February 17, at her home. Survivors, son Jason Brackin; granddaughter, Sydnie Mae Brackin; five brothers; one sister. Funeral, Friday, February 21, 1:30 p.m., Cobb Funeral Home. Visitation, 12 noon until time for service. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www. cobbfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––BLYTHEVILLE — Diana Fryer Weidman, 76, of Blytheville died Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Great River Medical Center. Survivors, husband of 54 years, Charlie Weidman; daughter, Stefanie Barnes; granddaughter, Abigayle Pesek. Funeral, Friday, February 21, 10:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church. Visitation, February 20, 5-7 p.m., Cobb Funeral Home. Condolences expressed at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––CHOCTAW — Allan Curtis Dunn 75, of Choctaw, Ark., ended his watch Tuesday, February 18, 2014. He was born June 7, 1938 in Torrance, Calif., to Vern Elwyn and Dixie (Whitson) Dunn Sr.

They moved to Ashland, Ore., where Allan was on the High School Football & Track Teams. Allan served our Country in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. He is a Viet Nam War Veteran. Allan served his Community in Law Enforcement for 30 years. He went to Bosnia 1999-2000 as part of the United Nations Police Monitor. He married Donna Stobaugh in 1991.

Allan was a hardworking man, but he never passed up the opportunity to give someone a “hard time” and make them smile! He loved traveling, camping, fishing, John Wayne, Enchiladas, and Cherry Pie! Our words are inadequate to describe the man we called Husband, Daddy, Pop, Grandpa and Friend. Allan gave a lifetime of service to our Country and his Community and will be deeply missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Vern Elwyn Dunn, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife Donna Sue Stobaugh of the home, son, Casey Allan (Casey Ann) Dunn of Greenbrier, Ark.; three daughters, Debra Lynn Dunn (Kevin) Horne of Mountain Home, Ark.; Rebecca Ann Dunn (John) Sammons, and Stacy Renea Dunn of Clinton, Ark.; nine grandchildren, Shannon, Dixie, Andrew, and Kaila, of Ohio, Sarah Jane, David, and Nicole “Spud”, Zachary Allen and Jeremy of Arkansas; five great-grandchildren, Gage, Lily, Maddy, Taylor, and Hunter, of Ohio. He also has a dear cousins Carol Ann and Jerry Williams and family in Ashland, Ore.; many close friends.

Memorials may be made to the Van Buren County Animal Shelter or a Charity of your Choice. Those who wish, may give a flower to a friend in his memory. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the Choctaw Park Pavilion Highway, 330 East Choctaw, Ark. U.S. Air Force Military Honors will start at 11 a.m. Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––CONWAY — Elda Bell (Barker) Campbell-Oneil, 88, of Conway, Ark., formerly of Ottawa, Kan., passed away February 17, 2014. She was born August 2, 1925 in Neodesha, Kans., to Jennings and Sarah (Townsend) Barker. She was an identical twin to Mary (Barker) Shanahan who predeceased her in 1986.

Elda was also preceded in death by her parents, a WWII Navy wife to her husband of 53 years, Delbert Ellis Campbell; and husband of 10 years, Wayne Oneil; siblings, Jack, Alice, Richard, Edward and Cecil; and by two great-grandchildren, Benjamin Campbell and Jimmy David Hartwick.

She was a person of endeavor; as a teen she sang duets with her sister Mary, singing in clubs in the late ’30s and early ’40s. Elda was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ottawa since 1952 and a member the Oxford Service Forum.

She worked at Ottawa University for several years prior to beginning her banking career, retiring in 1986. She was a volunteer for Ransom Memorial Hospital in Ottawa for 25 years. She was past state president of the Business and Professional Women and a member of the Ottawa Country Club. Elda was an avid golfer and enjoyed most athletics.

She is survived by three sons, Tom (Mary Ann) Campbell of Shawnee, Kans., Duane Campbell of Conway, and Craig (Carrie) Campbell of Lakeland, Fla.; brother, Joseph Barker of Norfolk, Va.; 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 22, at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home in Conway. Visitation will be Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. Online guestbook: www.griffinleggettconway. com.

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•–––––CONWAY — Linda Evatt, 73, of Conway, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Survivors include her son, Robert Evatt of Broken Arrow, Okla., and other family and friends. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––EL DORADO — Jerry Douglas Ethridge, 63 of El Dorado, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Young’s. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Young’s Chapel under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors with Rev. Pat Daugherty officiating. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––EL DORADO — Frances McKnight Oakley, 80 of El Dorado, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. tonight at Young’s. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2014, at Young’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––FAYETTEVILLE — James B. Johnson, 86 of Fayetteville, Ark., formerly of Hot Springs Village, Ark. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on February 16, 2014. At his request, there will be no service held.

Jim was born in Crossett, Ark. on October 18, 1927 to J. Herbert and Lillian Johnson. He graduated from Crossett High School in 1945, where he went on to serve in the Occupational Army in Germany. Jim attended college at the University of Central Arkansas where he received a degree in accounting. Jim worked at Arkansas Foundry Company (AFCO) in Little Rock for 21 years until his retirement in 1992.

Jim’s many passions were sports, especially Razorback sports, golfing and manicuring his lawn, He was a proud and loving father and husband who loved spending time with his family and many friends. Jim was a compassionate man who had an incredible zest for life. He touched many people with his multitude of songs, quotes and trademark sense of humor that lasted to the very end. Jim always ended most conversations and hand-shakes with the phrase “Take care, I care.” Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Jim was survived by his beloved wife Montie; daughter and sonin-law, Jennifer and Jay McLelland; step-son, Richard Kniseley; step-daughter-in-law, Paulette Kniseley; two grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and a sister, Kathryn Light. Jim was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine King Johnson; a sister, Sally Carty; two brothers, Frank Johnson, and William T. Johnson; and a step-son, Steven Kniseley.

Our family wants to express our gratitude for the special care we received from Washington Regional Hospice. We can never adequately thank them for the skills, compassion and love they shared with us. It will never be forgotten.

Memorial contributions are welcome and can be mailed to Arkansas Children’s Hospital #1 Children’s Way Little Rock, Arkansas 72202-3591. To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

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•–––––FURLOW — Robert Glenn Lloyd, 81, of Furlow passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. He was born in Bear Creek, Ark. He was the son of Lillie E. Lloyd Drewry. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, his step-father, Harvey G. Drewry and son Patrick W. Lloyd.

Robert was a dedicated member of Faith Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Active member of the Golden Agers and Tuesday night domino group. He had a passion for missionaries and mission work. Robert retired in 1994 after 33 years with the US Army Corps of Engineers. During his career he worked on the construction project for the Beaver Dam. He enjoyed 10 of these years with the European Division in Frankfurt, Germany. He was a sweet loving man, always met people with a warm smile, hand shake or hug, loved by many.

He is survived by his wife Julia Anita of Furlow, daughters, Robbie (Phil) Capel of Sherwood, Holly (Steve) Hartung of North Little Rock, son, Rodney (Laura) Lloyd of Furlow. His grandchildren, Andy (Ashley) Capel, Mark Capel, Sierra (Blake) Robinson, Bragen (Paige) Lloyd, and Casey Lloyd. Step-grandchildren Christy (Kyle) Strange and Matt Rhodes and great-grandchildren Kensley and Holland Capel and Cayden Robinson also other survivors his brothers, Dee (Lou) Lloyd, Lloyd (Sharon) Drewry and a sister Jeannie (Ronnie) McDaniel and nephews and niece, and a host friends.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2014 at Faith Baptist Church, 109 Tanglewood, North Little Rock, Ark. 72118 with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at 3 p.m., Friday at Bear Creek Cemetery in Marshall. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home

(501-791-7400). In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Baptist Church Building Fund. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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•–––––GURDON — Randy Wayne Glass, 54, of Gurdon, died Tuesday. Memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday, at Beirne Baptist Church with Bro. James Blackwood officiating. Interment will be in Bluff City Cemetery. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchgh.net to sign the guest book.

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•–––––HIGDEN — Clara Mae Murphree Elam, 78, passed away February 18, 2014. Son, Feldus Murphree; siblings, Feldus, Glen, Thomas, and Cecil Murphree, Linda Jarvis, and Shirley Watters. Visitation Thursday, Lone Star Baptist Church, 6-8 p.m. Service Friday, Lone Star Baptist Church, 2:00 p.m. Interment Shiloh Cross Roads Cemetery. Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

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•–––––JONESBORO — Donald Paul Hudson, 73, of Jonesboro died Monday, February 17, 2014. Visitation will be 11:30 to 1 p.m. Thursday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorial services will be in the chapel at 1:30 p.m., officiated by Dr. Win Bridges. Burial will follow in Herman Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––LEOLA — Nicholas Ashton Ard, 22, of Leola, Arkansas died Sunday. Survivors, parents, Tim and Brenda Yarbrough; sisters, Paige and Madison; grandparents, Kay Cissell, Arlie and Diana Yarbrough, Linda and Larry Ard; great-grandmother, Zelma Highsmith. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Burial: Philadelphia Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgradenssheridan.com.

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•–––––MONTICELLO — Joan Tate Mc-Cabe Hill, age 77, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at her home in Monticello. The daughter of the late Emory Tate and Mary Phenton Herring Tate, she was born February 13, 1937 in Drew County, Ark.

She was the widow of Morris Hill, a retired Registered Nurse and attended the Church of Christ. Joan enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, crocheting, cooking, knitting and fishing. She also loved the outdoors and most of all, spending time with her family.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Donald Tate; one grandson, Joseph Adcock; and an infant son, Billy. Survivors include two daughters, Gwen Craig and husband Timmy of Hamburg and Lisa Baldwin and husband Donnie of Monticello; one brother, Gary Tate of Monticello; a sister-in-law, Anne Tate of Denton, Texas; six grandchildren, Scott Chatman, Rodger Welborn, Jamie Cruce, Casey Craig, Bubba Cruce and wife April, Brittany Kulbeth Adcock and husband Ronnie; eight great-grandchildren, Alisa, Madison, Jase, Parker, Braxton, Blaine, McKinzie and Ashley; her nieces and nephews, Amanda Tate and husband David, Kelley Dancer and husband Dean and Jonathan Tate; Granny’s special baby, her poodle RED; two very special friends, Betty Knobloch and Virginia Hillman; and her road trip sister, Ollie Baker.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 21 in Union Ridge Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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•–––––MONTICELLO — Ellawea Witherspoon King, 79, of Monticello passed away, February 12, 2014 at the Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Friday, February 21 at Holmes Chapel Church with burial in Green Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. stephensondearman.com.

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•–––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Mr. Lloyd Edgar Ellsworth, age 82 of Mountain Home passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Mr. Lloyd Edgar Ellsworth is survived by three daughters. Memorial Service for Mr. Ellsworth will be Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the Roller Funeral Home. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

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•–––––PANGBURN — Andrew Boyd Adams, age 61, passed away Monday. Survivors: mother Nova Irene Adams; brother, Ricky, Phoenix City, Alabama; sister, Patty Spann, Pangburn; daughter, Angel Spann, Pangburn; son, Jason Kindrick, Mayflower; three grandchildren, one great-granddaughter. Graveside Service: Thursday, 11 a.m., Leggett Cemetery. Family Funeral Service, Heber Springs. 501-362-2088. www.dwightfamilyfuneral. com.

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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Eugene B. Clem, 91, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday, February 18, 2014 in Little Rock. He was born November 19, 1922 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, son of Ottie C. and LaNeal Stout Clem. Mr. Clem served in the United States Army during World War II. He worked for the Cotton Belt Railroad as a conductor.

Mr. Clem was a member of Good Faith Carr United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the VFW, a past potentate of the Sahara Shrine Temple and past member of 32nd Degree Masons. He donated his time to Shriner’s Hospital by transporting young patients and their families to the burn unit in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Mr. Clem was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Thery Clem; his parents; and two brothers, Odell and Vernon “PeeWee” Clem. Survivors include his daughter, Patricia Bailey and her husband, Chip, of Lawrenceville, Georgia; two grandchildren, Danielle Pinney of North Little Rock and Grant Grigg of Little Rock; two great-grandchildren, Anna Fraley and Sam Pinney and his nieces and nephews, Judy Clem, Jerry Clem, Donna Rector, Barbara Colclasure, Vicky Stewart and Ronnie Clem.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend Ray Brown officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Robinson’s. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Shreveport, La. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Shirley Ann Banks Harwell was born on November 2, 1936, in Smackover, Arkansas to Chester Arthur and Ruth Dean Banks. Shirley graduated from Norphlet High School. She worked 20 years for the Watson Chapel School District, before retiring as an Assistant Librarian. She was known for her strong Christian faith and her love of family and friends. She was a member of the Watson Chapel Baptist Church and a Master Gardner. Shirley went home to be with her Lord on February 19, 2014.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kit Scott Harwell, whom she married in August of 1957; parents; brothers, Jerry Dean Banks, Jimmy Banks, Don Banks, Dick Banks; sisters, Verna Clary and Delores Joyce.

She is survived by her daughters, Kim Harwell of Pine Bluff and Nancy Harwell Weaver and husband Keith of Brinkley, five grandchildren, Blake Barnes of Mountain Home, Sarah Garner and husband Adam of Jonesboro, Rachel Barnes of Brinkley, Mitchell and Jackson Weaver of Clarendon; brother, Barney Ray Banks of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; sisters, Kay Finch of Collinsville, Virginia, Sharon Tilmon of Monroe, Louisiana, Kathy New of Magnolia and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Ralph Robinson & Son. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Watson Chapel Baptist Church with Reverend M.L. Faler officiating. Burial will follow in Fitzhugh Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia, 22312. Online register at www. ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Deborah Phillips McCullough, 58, Pine Bluff, died Monday. Survivors: husband, Terry McCullough; children, Wesley McCullough, Lauren McCullough; siblings, Belinda Wallace (Gary), Larry Phillips, Sherry Phillips, and Lisa Wiley (George); nieces and nephews. Graveside services: Saturday, 2 p.m. at Branch Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, 6-8 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — Matthew Facundus, 43, of Russellville, died Saturday, February 15, 2014. Survivors include his parents, Dennis and Paula Facundus of Russellville. All arrangements are private, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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•–––––SEARCY — Oletus Faye Smith, age 81, of Searcy, Arkansas, died February 16, 2014, after a bravely fought battle with cancer. Faye, the loving wife of Earl Ellis Smith, slipped peacefully away at the Hospice Home Care inpatient facility in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by the love of her family.

Faye is survived by her husband, Earl, by her sister, Ledora Evelyn (Hallford) Scardigilli, and by her three brothers: Vaden Julius Hallford, Morris Franklin Hallford, and Delbert Wayne Hallford. Her sister, Julia Ann (Hallford) Russell, preceded her in passing. Faye is also survived by her seven children: Samuel Earl Smith of Austin, Arkansas; Charles Raymond Smith of Roland, Arkansas; Alan Keith Smith of Little Rock, Arkansas; John Terry (Jack) Smith of McRae, Arkansas; Kenneth Ellis Smith of Searcy, Arkansas; Lore Ann (Smith) Tirado of Lusk, Wyoming, and Pamela Sue (Smith) Angerman of Bald Knob, Arkansas. Thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive Faye’s passing.

Born in Peacock, Texas, on January 6, 1933, to Rodney J. and Winnie Ledora (Dozier) Hallford, Faye moved west with her family to settle in Arizona where she would spend her childhood years, blossoming into a beautiful young woman and graduating from Tempe Union High School in 1951. On February 3, 1952, Faye married Earl Smith, embarking on a sixty-two year mission of Christian service as an ever loving, ever generous, and ever patient wife and mother. It takes a strong woman to raise seven children, and Faye rose to that challenge unfailingly. She was blessed with a strong and independent spirit: when there was a job to be done, she would do it — her way. She loved to do things her own way, which, in her wisdom, was most often the right way. Faye also cherished times of quiet solitude, yet she was always there for anyone who needed her, always ready to listen or lend a hand of help. A member of the Four Mile Hill Church of Christ, Faye was the epitome of the model set down in Proverbs 31 — truly a good wife and a virtuous woman to be valued far beyond any earthly treasure. She was a shining example of goodness and charity to all who knew her. That loving light will be sorely missed.

Visitation on Thursday, February 20, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Funeral Services in the Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014. Internment in Honey Hill Cemetery. For onlineguestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

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•–––––SHIRLEY — Frank Privitt, 75, passed away February 18, 2014. Wife, Inez Privitt; son, Tim Privitt; grandson, Jed Privitt. Visitation Friday, Shirley Community Church, 1 p.m. with memorial service beginning 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials: Shirley High School Athletic Department, 201 Blue Devil Drive, Shirley 72153. Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

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•–––––STUTTGART — Jimmy McGhee, 69, Stuttgart, passed away February 18, 2014. He was born August 21, 1944, in Tomberlin to Homer and Willie Mae McGhee. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Bonnie McGhee and Kathryn Sherman. Jimmy was a Deacon in Humphrey Baptist Church, where he served faithfully.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janet; sons, Todd (Sherri) of Cabot and Darrin of Stuttgart; brothers, Homer and Terry Mc-Ghee; sister, Betty Terrell; and four wonderful grandchildren, Lukas, Heath, Emi and Hannah.

Visitation will be held 1 p.m. Friday, February 21, at Humphrey Baptist Church, with funeral to follow at 2:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Humphrey Baptist Church. A special thank you to Dr. Brad Baltz and his staff and Hospice Home Care. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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•–––––TULL — James (Pal) Burton, age 97, of Tull, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014. He was born July 20, 1916, in Tull, Arkansas. Mr. Burton was a member of Saline Missionary Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and he loved his family. Mr. Burton was a carpenter by trade having built or remodeled several houses in his Tull community. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Burton had a great love for nature and animals.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Wylie Burton and Dora Ashcraft Burton; his wife, Fern Burton; one brother and six sisters. He is survived by his son, Don Burton; daughter, Jeanie Robinson and husband H.D. all of Tull; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 21, at Ashby Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 22, at Ebenezer Cemetery in Tull. Bro. Kim Hammer will be officiating.

Family Comments: A special thanks to Sheridan Nursing & Rehab Center and Hospice.

On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––WHITE HALL — Carol McClellan Acosta, 80, of White Hall, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. Survivors: her children, Tracie Vannoy, Mark Acosta, Michael Acosta, Judy Hubanks; fie grandchildren, Jacob, Josh, Michael, Alex and Nicholas. Memorial services: 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. www. cranfordfh.com.

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AUSTIN, Texas — Louis M. Weynandt age 95, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Kingsland, passed away on February 17, 2014 in Kyle, Texas.

He is survived by sons, James Weynandt of Dallas, Texas, Jack (Cindy) Weynandt of Buda, Texas; grandchildren, Alexis and her husband, Kevin, Casey, and Zachary; great-grandchildren, Cooper, Reece, and Avye; and sister-in-law, Joann Hall of New Edinburg.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2014 at Buie Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday at Mount Elba Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Graves Cemetery near New Edinburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project or Hospice. Funeral Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison, Arkansas. (870) 325-6216. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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•–––––RICHARDSON, Texas — Janice Nancy Jones, age 63, of Richardson, Texas went to be with her Lord on February 14, 2014. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. February 21, 2014 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.