Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY Robert Marsh Cooper, 78, of Little Rock.

Odette Wortham Nelson, 88, of North Little Rock.

Tyler Ray Woodward, 23, of Jacksonville.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BEEBE Pearl Duke, 86.

John William Gay Sr., 35.

CENTER RIDGE Minnie Phillips, 89.

HOPE Thomas “Ticki” Walker, 65.

LONOKE Polly Anna Trickey, 88.

MORRILTON Richard S. “Dick” Lewandowski Jr., 71.

MOUNTAIN HOME Kurt Horst Schmitt, 82.

MURFREESBORO Mollie Lou Harris, 85.

WEINER Nettie Mross Clark, 92.

OUT-OF-STATE DALLAS Michael Patrick Green, 52.

Pulaski County

THE REV. DR. ROBERT MARSH COOPER, son of Robert Howard Cooper and Mabel Claire MarshCooper, was born May 19, 1935 in Salisbury, N.C. and passed into the greater life on Feb. 17, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James Lanier Cooper.

He attendedthe University of Edinburgh, Scotland and later Georgia Tech where he became a member of Delta Tau Delta. He earned a Bachelor of Science in philosophy from Catawba College in N.C., graduating cum laude; a Masters of Divinity from Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University, graduating magna cum laude; a Masters of Theology at Sewanee Divinity School at the University of the South; a Masters of Philosophy from Louisiana State University; and a Doctor of Divinity from Vanderbilt.

He was ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in 1960 and served actively in the church for 50 years as parish priest, seminary professor, mentor, pastoral counselor and international speaker. While being no angel himself, he seemed to come down on the side of the angels. He despised injustice, spoke truth to power, and bore the consequences. He was an active participant in the civil rights movement; he helped orchestrate the passage of votes regularizing the ordination of women to the priesthood; andhe was a forceful voice in favor of the recognition of gay rights and callings, both in civil and ecclesiastical settings. He has to his credit innumerable articles and essays published in journals, magazines, and books. He is also known as an accomplished and published poet. He was an entertaining conversationalist who often peppered his listeners with a charmingly wicked wit. The sweep of his knowledge and his gifts seemed to be without limit. And as the end came, he laid himself down day by day in Faith through Grace.

Along with many devoted friends and former students, he is survived by his wife, Ann Hedge-Carruthers, who will miss his love and touch and companionship. His is also survived by his children, Ashley Cooper, Reni Sakos and Eric Cooper; and two step-daughters whom he counted as his own, Rebecca Doll and Bess Wynn; 10 grandchildren, Lauren, Katie, Griffin, Kendall, Grayson, Travis, Bryce, Melissa, Bailey, and Lizzie; and a beloved brother, Gary Edward Cooper, alsogrieve his passing.

Well done, thou good and faithful servant.

A funeral service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 2701 Elm St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204; Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W 17th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72206 or Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, AR 72116. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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ODETTE WORTHAM NELSON, 88, of North Little Rock passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. Born in Rosebud, Ark., to William and Cordelia Starkey Wortham, Mrs.Nelson is preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Richard Glenn Nelson; sisters, Lorene Chandler and Maxine Moffett; brothers, Leon, Sherman, Darrel Calvin, Glenn, and O.B. Wortham. Odette was a devoted wife of 40 years and a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and shopping especially with her daughters. Odette is survived by two daughters, Jannie Maxwell (Tom) of North Little Rock and Suzan Skierski (Kenneth) of TrabucoCanyon, Calif.; grandchildren, Kyle (Shelby) and Kirk Skierski and Thomas and Tiffany Maxwell; two sisters, Wanda Rose of Searcy and Betty Jackson of Quitman; and two brothers, H.A. Wortham of Searcy and Bobby Wortham of Judsonia. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 5-7 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home with a private, family graveside service to follow. In lieu of flowers, Ms. Odette’s daughters ask that contributions be made to Elmcroft Senior Living of Sherwood in their mother’s name (9880 Brockington Rd, Sherwood). Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400), 5509 JFK Blvd, North Little Rock. On-line guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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TYLER RAY WOODWARD, 23, of Jacksonville was called home to bewith our Lord and Savior Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. He was born April 23, 1990 in Jacksonville, Ark. Tyler was a member of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville and The Church at Rock Creek in LittleRock. He graduated from Parkview High School in 2008 and attended Henderson State University. He was an avid outdoorsman and had many interests such as Ducks Unlimited, Combat Marine Outdoors, Patriot Outdoors, Wounded Warrior Project, Special Olympics and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Tyler was currently on active duty with the United States Air Force and had been stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Ariz. and Little Rock Air Force Base. He was awarded the Air Force Longevity Ribbon, the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the Meritorious Unit Award and the Air Medal. Tyler was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Donald Jackson, Tommy Woodward Sr. and Clifton Purtle; and his grandmother, Sandra Purtle.

Tyler is survived by his mother and father, Jennifer Jackson Woodward and Tommy Woodward Jr. of Jacksonville; his father and step-mother, Nathan and Dawn Purtle of Choctaw, Okla.; his siblings, Nicholas Purtle (Brittani) of Owasso, Okla., Samantha Purtle of Norman, Okla., Kaitlyn Woodward and Logan Woodward, both of Jacksonville; and his dog, Laila Bear. He is also survived by his grandmothers, Janie Jackson and Darlene Woodward; aunts and uncles, Byron and Debra Jackson, Lesley and Brian Irons and Paul and Shannon Rottman; a niece, Olivia Purtle; and many cousins.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville with Brother Greg Kirksey officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude. org or Combat Marine Outdoors at www.combatmarineoutdoors.org. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

BEEBE - Pearl Duke, 86, of Beebe went to be with the Lord on Feb. 21, 2014. Family will receive friends Feb. 24, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Feb. 25, 2014, at Westbrook Funeral Home. Arrangements by Westbrook. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BEEBE - John William Gay Sr. of Beebe, born March 14, 1978, in Jacksonville, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, as a result of an auto accident. He was the owner of Clear Vision technology and manager of Best Car Wash.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Shirley and Junior Stain of Beebe, Ark.; children John Gay Jr., Caleb and Hannah Gay; a brother, Danny Wilhite; step-siblings, Shelly Collins, Wendy and Byron Stain; three half-brothers; and a host of nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Gay; grandparents W.J. and Ruby Wilburn, Clarence Gay and Ruth Melvin. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, with funeral service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, at Westbrook Funeral Home. Burial will be in Stoney Point cemetery. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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CENTER RIDGE - Minnie Phillips, 89, of Center Ridge died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Dillard Phillips; very special niece, Kathy Carr of Center Ridge; very special great-nephew, Donnie Epperson of Center Ridge; and a great-greatniece and nephew. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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HOPE - Funeral for Mr. Thomas “Ticki” Walker, 65, of Hope, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, Garrett Memorial Baptist Church, Hope, with Bro. Jimmy Walker and Bro. Neal Ridling officiating. Burial, Holly Grove Cemetery at DeAnn. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope.

Arrangements: Brazzel/Oakcrest, Hope. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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LONOKE - Polly Anna Trickey, 88, of Lonoke, Ark., passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. She was born in Lonoke on March 13, 1925, to Gladys and Henry Tomlinson.

She graduated from LonokePublic Schools in 1943 as the salutatorian of her class.

Polly Anna was married to W.J. ‘Dub’ Trickey on Sept. 4, 1943. She worked beside him for many years on his farm in Lonoke County. She was an active member and Sunday school teacher at the Palm Street Church of Christ for over 50 years.

Polly Anna is survived by her brother Walter P. ‘Buzzy’ Tomlinson; sister, Emma Lee Spencer; four children, Bill, Dinecia, Bob and Phyllis; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, W.J. ‘Dub’ Trickey; brother Neil R. ‘Sonny’ Tomlinson; and her parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Palm Street Church of Christ.

Visitation will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Palm Street Church of Christ in Lonoke, Ark. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m.

Tom Kloske, former minister of the Palm Street Church of Christ, will be officiating.

Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Online guestbook, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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MORRILTON - Richard S. “Dick” Lewandowski Jr., age 71, of Morrilton, Ark., passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. He was born Feb. 12, 1943, in Clinton, Iowa, son of the late Richard Lewandowski Sr. and Ann Kettleson Lewandowski.He was a retired maintenance superintendant from Green Bay Packaging Inc., member of Morrilton Country Club and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he served as a lector. He was an avid golfer and loved keeping a perfect lawn.

He is survived by his wife,Rebecca DeSalvo Chambers Lewandowski; children, Kris Baldwinof Maumelle, Steve Lewandowski (Jan) of Little Rock, Kerri Littleton (Chris) of Bryant, Marsha Gibson (Joe) of Hot Springs; stepson, Heathe Chambers of Houston, Texas; brother, TomLewandowski (Marge) of Clinton, Iowa; grandchildren, Kyle Baldwin, Ryan Williams, Alyssa Williams, Ava, Clifford and Morrison Lewandowski, Parker and Jagger Littleton, Wyatt and Adison Gibson; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Father Jack Harris officiating. A rosary will be held 6 p.m. with visitation following Monday, Feb. 24, at the Church. Private burial will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Center Ridge. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 506 E. Broadway, Morrilton, Ark. 72110. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Kurt Horst Schmitt, 82, of Mountain Home died Feb. 21, 2014, at his home.

Kurt Horst Schmitt is survived by his wife, Margaret (Gallagher) Schmitt.

A funeral Mass at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MURFREESBORO - Mollie Lou Harris, 85, of Murfreesboro passed away Feb. 22, 2014, in Murfreesboro.

Services: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, 1 p.m. at Latimer Funeral Home Chapel, Murfreesboro, Brother Al Terrell officiating. Burial: Roy Cemetery, Murfreesboro, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro.

You may send an online sympathy message to www.latimerfuneralhome.com.

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WEINER - Nettie Mross Clark, 92, of Weiner died Sunday.

Survivors: son, Shelby Block Mross; daughters, Phyllis Caldwell and Paulette Norris; daughter-in-law, Sheila Mross; brother, Earl Stevens; sister, Lavida Bolden; seven grandchildren,19 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation: Monday, 5:30-8 p.m. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.

www.jacksonsfh.com.

Out-of-state

DALLAS - Michael Patrick Green, 52, of Dallas died Saturday.

Survivors: son, Adam Green; daughter, Georgia Green; mother, Betty Pemberton; father and step-mother, Bobby Ray and Mary Ann Green; brother, John Green (Sherrie); sister, Trudie Bolen (Randy); former spouse, Cindy Green.

Memorial service: Tuesday, 2/25/14, 1:30 p.m., Robinson’s Chapel.

Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.