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 Ray Beavers, 67, of Little Rock.

Lorene Curtis, 64, of North Little Rock.

Margaret M. Garbett, 62, of Little Rock.

Wallace E. Greenhaw, 95, of North Little Rock.

Robert Lee Misemer, 83, of Little Rock.

Katherine Glenn (Kay) VanTrain, 94, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ALEXANDER John Leroy Miller, 67.

BALD KNOB Verdeal Collison, 89.

BENTON Ben James Ewing Sr., 84.

June Austin (Jim) James, 82.

CABOT Anne P. Bowers, 75.

CONWAY Nico McKnight Ferguson, infant. Jerry Don Forrester, 65.

Cletus Grinder, 99.

DeWITT Faye Roach Fuchs.

Oliver Hageman, 88.

EL DORADO Barbara M. Christian, 69.

ELIZABETH Prentice Jackson Custer Sr., 91.

FISHER Jack Whitfield Knapple, 79.

HARRISON Evelyn Tigg, 87.

LONOKE Patricia Litts, 71.

MALVERN James Delbert Chandler, 64.

Mary Thornberry, 63.

OLA Evelyn Fern Sisco, 73.

PERRYVILLE Barbara June Roland, 78.

PIGGOTT Arnold V. Elliott, 76.

PRATTSVILLE Tena Michelle Cullins, 42.

SEARCY Jeffrey Lowell Bain, 53.

SILOAM SPRINGS Donald George Leetch, 88.

STOVERVILLE Cletius Parker, 66.

OUT-OF-STATE ATLANTA Evelyn Zack H’Doubler, 85.

Pulaski County

DENNIS RAY BEAVERS, born August 6, 1946 in Camden, Arkansas, united with his Cosmic Coach on February 20.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Mona Jean Hurley, father William Beavers, and his brotherBeavers. Dennis is survived by: his brother, Gary, sister, Rona, daughters, Lyndsay Beavers and Natalie Smith, his son, Brady, grandchildren Austin and Aubrey Smith and the loving community of Little Rock.

Dennis will be remembered as a Vietnam Veteran and lifelong community servant. He gave his life to others with passion and truth. Dennis knew no stranger and provided the coat off of his back. Dennis Beavers was one man that made a difference.

Dennis graduated from Radford High School in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1964, and later received his MSW from the UofA. Early on, he worked to establish programs and services for high risk youth and families. His recent work focused on the needs of the forgotten and destitute in Central Arkansas.

A community memorial service will be held honoring Dennis’ work at 2 p.m. on Sunday located under the Little Rock Broadway Bridge. Please direct donations to any Regions Bank,c/o Dennis’ Dream, or the Outreach Ministry at First United Methodist Church. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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Sister LORENE CURTIS was born on November 13, 1949 to Brother Tommy Lee and Sister Hazel Jones Harris. She passed on February 17, 2014.

She leaves to cherish her memory her fiancé, Andrew Vaughn; her mother, Mrs. Hazel Harris; four children, Evette Walton, Ronald Walton, Synthia Alcorn, and Danny Walton; 24 grandchildren; 11great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tommy Harris of Little Rock and Prentis Harris of Conway; four sisters, Ms. Dorothy Young, Katherine Turner of Little Rock, Ms. Carol Harris Williams and Bobby Joyce Rhodes of Denver, Colorado; anda host of nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Juanita Harris and Shirley Mae Harris.

Visitation is 2-4 p.m., Sunday, February 23 at Arkansas Funeral Care. Funeral is 11 a.m., Monday at the funeral home. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care.

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MARGARET M. GARABETT, 62, of Little Rock died February 19, 2014. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church with Father Warren Harvey, Celebrant. Entombment will follow at Forest Hills Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to The International Order of Rainbow Girls, 13517 Eagle Hawk Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. A Rosary service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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WALLACE E. GREENHAW, 95, of North Little Rock passed awayTuesday, February 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 ClaireGreenhaw; and two sisters, Huldah and Helen.

Wallace served in WWII, Korean Conflict and State side, he was a 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 her 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, February 22, 2014 at Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church with Reverend Rich Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, Ark. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 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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ROBERT LEE MISEMER, 83, of Little Rock, died Sunday evening. He was born to the late Dolpha Edgar and Opal (nee Hutson) Misemer on August 24, 1930, in St. Louis, Mo. After high school, Robert served in the MissouriNational Guard and then the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.

He married Arlene Hagemann on June 4, 1954 and they resided in Arnold, Missouribefore relocating to Jacksonville, Arkansas. He was employed as a purchasing agent/planner at Union Camp, Great Plains Bag and AGL Corporation until his retirement in 1992. Following retirement, he enjoyed fishing, dancing and traveling to visit his family. He met Martha Light of Little Rock and they remained close companions for many years until his passing.

Robert is survived by four children: Robert Dolph, Steven Douglas, Shelley Kay and Julie Tricia (DeLapp). He is survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A wake will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 22 at 6808 Pontiac Drive, North Little Rock.In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you “Tip your bartender” generously and often, in honor of Robert. Mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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KATHERINE GLENN (KAY) VANTRAIN died February 20, 2014. Born Sept. 19, 1919 in Thayer, Missouri, Katherine Glenn Du-Bois. On February 20, 2014 our sweet grandmother, mother, great-grandmother passed on to a better place. She was the most giving person we have known. She grew up during the Depression in the Ozarks, worked tirelessly all her days. She was the first woman president of an independent telephone

company and the first woman president of the Arkansas Telephone Association. After her retirement she worked on in her community and her garden. She was a great fisherman.

She survived the death of two husbands, Carroll Truett Adair and E.G. VanTrain. She leaves behind two daughters and one son-in-law, Carolyn and Dick Halsell and Gay Adair; five grandchildren, Scot and Allison Halsell, John Christian and Jill Halsell, Annabel Easley, Dakota Cronin, and Flannery Cronin; four great-grandchildren, Blake Halsell, Davis Halsell, Truett Easley and Avery Easley.

We admired her for her courage, good sportsmanship, eye for beauty, perfectionist spirit, humor, cantankerousness, generosity and love of the natural world.

A graveside memorial service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens, Heber Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be greatly needed at Arkansas Food Bank, 4301 W. 65th, Little Rock, Ark. 72209. www.olmstead.cc.

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ALEXANDER - John Leroy Miller, 67, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away February 16, 2014. John was born on February 22, 1946 in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Ralph Miller and survived by Agnes Miller. John was a truck driver andmechanic. He retired from Fort Worth Carrier after 25 years of service. John also was an avid Washington Redskin fan.

John is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sonia Miller; four sons, Brian, Todd, Troy, Michael and wife Peggy Miller; mother, Agnes Miller; three brothers, Ralph (Ed), Myron, and Dennis Miller; five grandchildren, Joshua, Monica, Liam, Ann Marie Miller and Amy Boone; nephews, Brent and Blake Bennett as well as many other family members and friends who loved John dearly and will miss him always.

A memorial service officiated by Rev. Kim Hammer with reception will be held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2014, 3 p.m. Smith Family Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Ark. 72015. For more information, call 501-778-7100. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BALD KNOB - Verdeal Collison, 89, died Friday. She was born July 17, 1924 in Russell to the late John and Tina (Hall) Hinkle. She was a homemaker and member of the First United Methodist Church in Bald Knob. She was a wonderful cook who loved gardening and spoiling her grandsons Jason and Jonathon, even as they become adults.

She is survived by her husband of 68 1/2 years, Henry Collison; daughter, Tina Sue Perkins (Tom); two grandsons, Jason Goad (Andrea) and Jonathon Goad (Ashley); four great-grandchildren, Jada, Skylar, Jackson and Judson Goad; sister, Sarah Throckmorton and brother, Gerald Hinkle. She is preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, William Henry Collison; and five siblings, Capitola Bright, Medreth McGrew, Verl Hinkle, Dortha Smith and Novell Anunson.

Visitation: Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Services: Monday, February 24, 2014, 10 a.m., Powell Funeral Home Chapel-Bald Knob with Bro. Derek Collins giving the eulogy and her grandson, Bro. Jason Goad officiating. Interment: Shady Grove Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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BENTON - Ben James Ewing Sr., passed February 15, 2014. Predeceased by parents, James and Mae; first wife Zita; sons, Ray, Donald and Kent. Survivors: wife, Glenda; children, Ben Jr., Linda, Dennis, Mike, Tim; 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial service, 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 22, New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, Benton. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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BENTON - June Austin (Jim) James, age 82, of Benton, Arkansas, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2014. He was born in Reform, Arkansas on January 7, 1932 to Marshall W. James and Dora Harriet Hogue James.

Jim is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jo-Anne Rogers James; his son David Alton James (Peggy), his daughter Julie Ann Manuel (John), and his daughter Brenda Carol Wright; his sister Deborah Pannell; his brother, Lamar W. James, seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Marshall W. James, and his mother, Dora Harriet Hogue James; his brother, Jerry D. James (Peggy); and his sister, Joanna James Gray.

Jim retired from the nursery growing business. Prior to that, he was Vice President at Commercial National Bank. He also served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Memorial visitation will be Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Anne P. Bowers, 75, of Cabot passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2014. She was born October 22, 1938 in Plumerville, Arkansas to the late Eugene and Opal Ruth Plummer Pettingill. Mrs. Bowers was a member of Cabot United Methodist Church. She was a 1956 graduate of North Little Rock High School and was active in her class reunion group. Known as the “Godmother” of the Jaycee’s and JCI Senate for the state of Arkansas; she loved animals and was an avid birdwatcher.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Edward “Ed” Bowers Jr. and her son, Kirt Edward Bowers. She is survived by her two daughters, Kimberly Bowers Gamble and her husband, Scott of Austin, Texas and Kelly Monroe and her husband, Robert and her two precious grandchildren, Logan Graham and Allison Monroe, all of Cabot; two sisters, Jana Pettingill Howe and her husband, Thomas of Cherry Log, Georgia and Cyndi Pettingill Vinson of Alexander, Arkansas; and two beloved nephews that she considered to be grandchildren, Chris Vinson of Philadelphia, Mississippi and Kent Vinson of North Little Rock.

Visitation will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2014 in the chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Monday, February 24, 2014 at Cabot United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock. The family suggests donations be made to Cabot United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - Nico McKnight Ferguson, infant son of Jeremy and Zandy Pearce Ferguson ofConway, passed from this life to his eternal heavenly home on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. He was born on January 20, 2014 in Conway, Arkansas. Although his life here on earthwas brief, Nico touched many hearts who loved him dearly.

Left to cherish his memories are his parents; his two sisters: Jade Ferguson and Creedence Ferguson; his brother: Dexter Ferguson; maternal grandparents: Carl and Rhonda Pearce; paternal grandmother: Pam Ferguson; paternal grandfather: Dennis Ferguson; aunt: Amber (Evan) Smith; uncle: Eli Pearce; cousin: Gavin Pearce; other family and loved ones.

A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, February 22nd at the funeral home chapel with Joe Pruett officiating. Interment will follow at the Pearce Family Cemetery. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Jerry Don Forrester, 65, Conway, departed this life February 20, 2014. He was born August 26, 1948 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Essie Bryant and the late Troy Forrester. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia. He is survived by his children, Kimberly, Jerry Wayland and Jimmy Forrester; sister, Virginia Henley; brothers, Dewayne and Danny Forrester; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His family and friends will greatly miss him “May he rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus.” www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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CONWAY - Cletus Grinder of Conway passed away February 12, 2014. A special thank you to Heritage Nursing Home in Conway and Arkansas Hospice. Cletus’ wishes were to be cremated and a private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark. Guest register: www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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DeWITT - Faye Roach Fuchs of DeWitt, died Feb. 17, 2014. Born to the late Willie Roach and Gerthey Jenkins. Funeral: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at Eastside Baptist Church in DeWitt. Burial: Forks Lagrue in DeWitt by McKinzie Funeral Home of DeWitt.

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DeWITT - Oliver Hageman, 88, died February 20, 2014. Survivors include his wife, Clarice; three children Kathy Seyller, Marlyn Smith, and James Hageman. Funeral services will be 2:00 February 23 at St. Luke Lutheran Church with burial in Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home. essexfuneralhome.com.

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EL DORADO - Barbara M. Christian, 69 of El Dorado, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today at Douglas Chapel with Rev. D.L. Hegler officiating. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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ELIZABETH - CDR Prentice Jackson Custer Sr., USN Retired, age 91, of Elizabeth died Thursday. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Hand Cove Volunteer Fire Department in Elizabeth. He is survived locally by his wife Gerd of Elizabeth. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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FISHER - Jack Whitfield Knapple passed away on Wednesday,February 19, 2014, at age 79. Jack courageously battled multiple medical problems over the last several years. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, William F. “ Willie” Knapple and Hildagard Scholze Knapple and sister, Wilella Knapple Downing. Jack was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church. He graduated from Weiner High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Arkansas.

Jack is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Linda Lewis Knapple, whom he was married to for 54 years. Jack is also survived by his son, Whitfield Lewis Knapple, M.D., of Little Rock; his daughter, Valerie Knapple Angel, her husband, Rick Angel, and their two sons, Adam Angel and Zachary Angel, all of Little Rock.

Jack was a kind and gentle soul. He absolutely loved being raised and taking over the family farming operation, Knapple and Knapple Farms. Jack loved everything about being a farmer and “living on the banks of the beautiful Bayou De View”.

Jack loved The Lord, his family (with a special love being “Papa” to his grandsons, Adam and Zachary), his farming community, his church family at Zion Lutheran Church, and the Razorbacks. Jack will forever be remembered for his Southern gentlemen traits, his plaid shirts and khaki pants, and his tilted farming caps. Jack’s memories will be forever cherished and he will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. William Russo and his staff, the doctors and nurses at Baptist Health North Little Rock, Tracy Ashburn and the staff at St. Bernard’s Home Health and Bette Mross for their tremendous care and compassion.

Visitation will be at Zion Lutheran Church in Waldenburg, Arkansas on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2014 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. The funeral will be on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at the Waldenburg Cemetery under the direction of Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Keith Bise, Gerald Bass, Steve Carpenter, Tommy Cunningham, Mark Dennis, Phil Hesse, Pete Traymon, and Gary Zirbel. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Givens, David Burton, Paul Lewis, Tommy Wofford, William Russo, M.D., Leo Bartholomew, Johnny Brannon, Fred Williams, Kenneth Easter, and Paul Zirbel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Zion Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 40, Waldenburg, Arkansas 72475; Waldenburg Cemetery, 5041 Hwy. 956, Weiner, Arkansas 72479; and the Weiner Fire Department, 123 West 2nd Street, Weiner, Arkansas 72479. Online: ocnabbfuneralhomes.com.

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LONOKE - Rev. Patricia Litts, age 71, a retired Methodist Minister and Remington Arms employee, passed away February 19, 2014. Pat was preceded in death by her husband John Litts. She is survived by her daughter Janie Sexton and one son Fred (Christy) Hallum; grandchildren Mallory Sexton, Amanda Sexton and Sydney Hallum, all of Lonoke, three stepchildren, Wendy Richard, Johnny Litts and Robin Rivera and seven step grand-children, all of Connecticut. Visitation will be Sunday, February 23, beginning at 1:30 p.m. with Funeral Services following at 2:30 p.m. at Lonoke First United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Memorials may be made to Lonoke Exceptional School or Lonoke First United Methodist Church. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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MALVERN - James Delbert Chandler, 64, of Malvern passed away at the VA Medical Center on February 15, 2014. Graveside services: Monday, February 24, 2014, 10 a.m., Rockport Memorial Gardens. Full military honors rendered by Hot Springs VFW Honor Guard post 2278. Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark. Guest register: www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MALVERN - Mary Janette White Thornberry, age 63, ofMalvern, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014. She was born February 7, 1951 in Benton, Arkansas. Mrs. Thornberry was a member of Glen Rose Assembly of God and worked for Avaya.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William Lee and Nannie Maude White. She is survived by her husband, J.T. Thornberry Jr.; son, Michael Lee Thornberry; daughter, Sherri Roth (Joseph); two brothers, William Carroll Hall and Kenneth Lee White; sister, Anita Faye Hancock; granddaughter, Addison Mae Lipa; two step-grandsons, Zachery Scott Roth and Nicholas James Roth and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Jason Keisler, Zach White, Tracy Pettus, Blake Hall, Austin Cook, Bubba Cook, Sebastian Romero and Cory Hodge. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 23 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, February 24 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Mt. Harmony Cemetery. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.———◊———

OLA - Evelyn Fern Sisco, age 73, of Ola died Thursday, February 20, 2014 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Needmore Cemetery in Casa. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

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PERRYVILLE - Barbara June Moseley Roland, age 78, of Perryville, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014. She was born October 5, 1935, in Little Rock, Arkansas, a daughter of Louis Burks Moseley and Maude Ester Hale Moseley. She was ahomemaker, member of the First Baptist Church in Perryville, Order of the Eastern Star, and Baptist Woman Association. She was the widow of Charles V. Roland Sr.

Survivors include five sons, Charles Roland, Jr. and wife Kathy of Perryville, David Roland and wife Cathy of Springdale, Mark Roland and wife Angela of Perryville, John Roland and wife Beth of Perryville, and Darrin Roland and wife Rose of Conway; half brother, Louis Moseley of Little Rock; half sister, Joyce Dewitt of Batesville; 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and four nieces.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2014, at First Baptist Church of Perryville with Rev. Horace Gray and Bob Harrelson officiating. Burial will be at Smyers Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home in Perryville. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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PIGGOTT - Arnold V. Elliott, 76, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away February 20, 2014. Services will be Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 4 p.m. in the Hoggard & Chapel. Visitation will be one hour before service begins. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.

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PRATTSVILLE - Tena Michelle Bailey Cullins, 42, of Prattsville, Arkansas died Thursday. Survivors: husband, Albert M. Cullins, Jr.; daughter, Kiersten; sons, Hayden, Jacob, and Logan,; brothers, Terry, Gary, Rickey, Steve, Benny; sister, Carolyn; father, mother-in-law, Albert M. Cullins, Sr. and Donna; best friends, Lynn and Kim; Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, Prattsville. Burial: Philadelphia Cemetery, Prattsville. Visitation: Sunday, 5-8 p.m., Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Homeof Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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SEARCY - Jeffrey Lowell Bain, 53, of Searcy, passed away on February 20th, 2014. He was born in Elwood, Indiana to Lowell and (the late) Joy Bain. He is survived by four children, five sisters, a brother, and his father. Services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m. February 22nd, at Trinity Baptist Church in Searcy. For full obit, photos, and guest register please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com.

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SILOAM SPRINGS - Donald G. Leetch, 88, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, left the confines of this world on February 19, 2014, and joyfully slipped into the arms of Jesus from the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born to Earl and Goldie Leetch in Smithland,Iowa on May 21, 1925, where he spent his early years. He graduated from high school in Neosho, Missouri, and entered Pasadena Nazarene College in California, where he laterserved as student body president before continuing on to graduate school.

Don travelled in evangelistic work for several years where he met Leola Main. They were married in 1952 and together founded Norwalk Church of the Nazarene and later Nazarene Christian Day School. In 1960, Don met a fellow minister, Dean Kerns. From that friendship grew a business and ministry partnership of over 50 years. Together with their wives, they cofounded Outreach Center Church and DaySpring Cards, which they moved from Southern California to Siloam Springs in 1979. Don was an active influence in both the business and church community in Northwest Arkansas.

He leaves his wife Leola of 61 years; three children and mates Dona Brokke and husband Dan of Colorado Springs, Colorado, David Leetch and wife Vicki of Siloam Springs, and Deanna Ryan and husband Dan from Chan Mai, Thailand; 10 grandchildren, Danielle Finzel, Drew Brokke, Derek Brokke, Dustin Brokke, Erik Leetch, Renee Johnson, Judah Ryan, Josiah Ryan, Elijah Ryan, Azura Ryan; five great-grandchildren; three nephews; and four nieces.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs. Burial will be private. A Celebration of Life service will be 6:30 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2014, at First Baptist Church, Siloam Springs, with Dan Brokke officiating. If you have a treasured memory that you wouldlike to share, you can send it to DonLeetchMemories@dayspring.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Donald G. Leetch Memorial Fund, c/o Outreach Center, 21181 Oak Ridge Rd., Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761.

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ATLANTA, Ga. - Evelyn Zack H’Doubler passed away peacefully at home with her loving family in attendance on Feb. 19, 2014. She was born Aug. 17, 1928, in Pine Bluff, Ark., the second child of Peter and Mary Zack. She attended Pine Bluff HighSchool and then Chevy Chase Junior College in Maryland. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with a major in History and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. At the University of Arkansas, she met the love of her life, Peter Bemis H’Doubler. They were married in 1954.

Pete’s surgical career took them to Boston; Washington, D.C.; and ultimately to his hometown of Springfield, Mo., where they settled and raised their family. As a young person, Evelyn was a member of the Junior Service of Pine Bluff and then when she moved to Springfield, a member of the Junior League of Springfield. She was a member of PEO both in Springfield and in Atlanta where they later moved to be near their children.

Evelyn was also member of Christ Episcopal Church and served on the Altar Guild. She was active in the community, serving on the board of trustees of the Springfield Art Museum and served on numerous committees at the Greenwood Laboratory School, where her children attended. She enjoyed her theater appreciation group, her bridge group and especially, later in life, the friendships she formed through her lifelong love of Antiques.

When her children were older, she and three friends opened an antique and gift shop in Springfield called The Chanticleer, Inc. The shop evolved over time, and she became the sole owner. Over the years, Evelyn studied, collected and restored antiques. Evelyn’s passion for antiques gave her many hours of enjoyment. After 27 years, she closed The Chanticleer and began importing and selling containers of French Antiques.

Evelyn enjoyed growing roses and other flowers in the garden she and Pete loved so much. Later in life, she and Pete discovered a love for travel especially to France. They enjoyed many happy times in Paris.

Evelyn will be remembered as a woman of style and substance who lived graciously and set high standards for those she loved. She was a warm and kind person who loved her family and close friends.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband Peter Bemis H’Doubler, MD. She is survived: her three children, Peter B. H’Doubler Jr. MD and his wife Karen Horan H’Doubler, Mary Triffany Cook and her husband John Cook, MD, William Zack H’Doubler, MD and his wife Carolyn Loscalzo H’Doubler, MD; her sister, Billie Zack Mahaffy. Evelyn is also survived by seven grandchildren, Alissa Phillips, Annie Phillips, Mary Zack H’Doubler, Tripp H’Doubler, Zack H’Doubler, Triff H’Doubler and Julia Anne H’Doubler. The family wishes to thank her dear friends Pam Meredith and Susan Troutman, RN and her loving and loyal caregivers, Julia Davis, Jennifer Williams and Danielle Souverain.

In Lieu of Flowers, contributions may be made to the Christ Episcopal Church 1601 East Walnut, Springfield, Mo. 65806, or to pancreatic cancer research at the TGen Foundation, 445 N. 5th St., Suite 120, Phoenix, Ariz. 85004 or online at www.helptgen.org. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 8 at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Springfield, Mo. Online condolences may be made at hmpattersonspringhill.com.