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

Clayborn Abernathy, 71, of Little Rock. Robert Bryan Bevills, 45, of Little Rock. Gwyne Emily Flucht Bradford, 62, of Little Rock. W. Gertrude “Memaw” Burks, 93, of Sherwood. Benjamin L. Carter Sr., 60, of Little Rock. Robert Lee Debrow Sr., 78, of Little Rock. Carolyn Scott Dodd, 75, of Maumelle. JoAnne Dumas, 81, of Little Rock. Rosie Dumas, 75, of North Little Rock. Johnny Michael Garrett Sr., 65, of Little Rock. James Rucker Howell, 58, of North Little Rock. Dora Mayweather Manley, 74, of Little Rock. Glenda Carol Mathis, 62, of Jacksonville. William Boyd McGinty, 50, of North Little Rock. Tanya Montgomery, 39, of North Little Rock. Timothy Rapes, 72, of Sherwood. Josephyne B. “Mitzi” Rehbein, 90, of Little Rock. Vernon Calvin Rodgers, 89, of North Little Rock. Kermit Frank Tracy Jr., 83, of Little Rock. Brenda Joyce Tackett Wallis, 70, of Little Rock. Annie C. Watts , 83, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALEXANDER

Rodney Earl Bunt Sr., 49.

ARKADELPHIA

Julia Thompson Lester, 91.

AUGUSTA

Jewel Lean Gardner, 72.

BEE BRANCH

Della Louise Ford, 49.

BENTON

Helen Lorraine Drake Callihan, 89. Doris Cassie Sigler, 89.

CABOT

Robert Layton Brown, 54. Janet Ann (Yates) Strickland, 62.

CAMDEN

Hershel Eugene Calaway, 82. Kathryn Hill, 63. Troy Mulligan, 79.

CLARKSVILLE

Joseph P. Gillaspie, 79.

CLINTON

Mark Andrew Harris, 55.

CONWAY

John “Tony” Swartz, 76.

DERMOTT

Roxie Lee Arnn, 94.

DES ARC

Ronnie Dale Goodman Sr., 69.

DEWITT

David Wayne Maguffey, 72.

EAST END

Helen Marcia Goforth Felton, 68. Thomas D. “Tom” Hunter Jr., 70.

FAYETTEVILLE

Toby Keller Jorgensen, 94.

GURDON

Joe Bailey, 83.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE

Richard Harper Jackson, 83.

HOUSTON

George Lee Rawson, 81.

LAKE VILLAGE

Ruby Pauline Wimpy, 85.

MALVERN

Anna Mae Miller, 92.

MAYFLOWER

Monroe “Billy” Murdock, 68.

MCCRORY

Elaulia McBroome Shadwick, 89.

MENIFEE

Lillie Karen Kimbrough, 68.

MONTICELLO

Vickie Smith Caldwell, 58. Jessie Mae Grandy, 94.

MORRILTON

Lola Alverna Donaldson, 92. Ercel Louise (Terry) Rigsby, 86.

MOUNT PLEASANT

Mary Marie Stewart, 90.

PINE BLUFF

Victor Roy Finley, 68.

RUSSELLVILLE

E. Dale DuVall, 50.

SHERIDAN

Everett “Russell” Baxter, 88.

SILOAM SPRINGS

William Joseph Bergen Sr., 75.

VILONIA

Barbara Ann Howard, 71.

WEST MEMPHIS

Doris Jean Terwilliger, 71.

OUT-OF-STATE

EUDORA, Kan.

Civil Catherine Gray, 84.

EDMOND, Okla.

James Joseph (Jim) McDonald, 76.

SAVOY, Texas

Jessie “Bruce” Ward Jr., 65.

Pulaski County

CLAYBORN ABERNATHY, 71, Little Rock, departed this life Dec. 30, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Sr. and Lular Abernathy; siblings, Robert Abernathy Sr., Annie Mae Abernathy, Mattie Booth; nephew, Archie Clayborn; niece, Lille Lyons. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 31 years, Ida Bell Abernathy; sons, Clayborn Abernathy Jr., Carlos Abernathy, Charles Baird; daughter, Cheryl Duhart; brothers, Jesse Abernathy Jr., Antone Abernathy (Rose); sisters, Dorothy Mitchell, Mildred Gantt; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and friends. Family hour: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Funeral Service: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday; both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, LR, Rev. Calvin Hammonds, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www. robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust”.

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•–––––ROBERT BRYAN BEVILLS, 45, of Little Rock, Ark., died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Bevills of Little Rock. Private burial arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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•–––––GWYNE EMILY FLUCHT BRADFORD, age 62, of Little Rock, passed away on Dec. 31, 2013.

She was born Nov. 13, 1951 in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Elmer Louis Flucht Jr. and the late Judith Villareal Flucht.

Her father was stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base at the time of Gwyne’s birth .

Gwyne was of Episcopal faith. Gwyne attended Anthony Primary School and graduated from Hall High School. She attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Gwyne married Charles Thomas Roberts Jr. and had one son, Charles Thomas Roberts III.

Gwyne was co-owner and manager of “Charlie”, a children’s shop.

Survivors include her husband Daniel Bradford; her son, Charles Thomas Roberts III (Mary Claire); grandchildren, Charles Thomas Roberts IV, Mary Jamison Roberts, and Walker Lafayette Roberts; her father, Elmer Louis Flucht Jr.; step mother, Mozella Flucht; and brother, Eugene Wood Flucht; and several other relatives .

Gwyne was predeceased in death by grandmother, Emily Sue Moore Flucht Miller; grandfather, Elmer Louis Flucht Sr.; Oscar Miller, step father; grandmother, Gwyne Gibbs Villareal; grandfather, Eugene Villareal; her uncle, William Wood Flucht; and aunt, Martha Anne Flucht Bailiff; and her sister, Sarah Gibbs Flucht.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 at 1 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Burial will be in the Columbarium Garden. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society or one’s choice of charity. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––W. GERTRUDE “MEMAW” BURKS, of Sherwood died, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. She was born Dec. 21, 1920 in Concho County, Texas, to Willie B. Waller and James J. Fisher. She moved to Cabot, Ark., as a teenager where she met her husband, Woodrow Burks. Gertrude and Woodrow moved to Sherwood in 1952, where they were members of Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Burks; son, Bill Burks; sister, Mae Wise; and her brother, James Fisher. She is survived by her son, John Burks; daughter-in-law, Audrey Burks; grandchildren, Angie and Shawn Bogle, Stephanie and Mike Belin, Mac and Heather Burks; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Hardy, Hazel Fisher, and Fae Barham; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m., Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home followed by a private burial. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.Smith-FamilyCares.com.

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•–––––BENJAMIN L. CARTER SR., 60, Little Rock, departed this life Dec. 31, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Swanee Rochelle Carter; children, Benjamin Jr., Brandon, Christopher, Braylen, Shynetta, Crystal; host of step-children; god parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Goldsby; 10 brothers and sisters; six beloved cousins; 10 grandchildren; a host of family and friends. Visitation: 12-6 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch F.G.B.C., College Station, Bishop Kenneth L. Robinson, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www. robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust”.

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•–––––ROBERT LEE DEBROW SR., of Little Rock, departed this life Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at Arkansas Hospice. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 51 years, Clemer Teen Debrow; two sons, Greg Debrow (Lisa), Robert Lee Debrow Jr. (Gwen); one daughter, Rhonda Gilreath (Clifton); special grandson, Brandon Debrow; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Family hour: 6:15-7:15 Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Baptist Church, 4800 W. 12th St., Rev. William Easter, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust”.

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•–––––CAROLYN SCOTT DODD, 75, of Maumelle, a loving mother and devoted grandmother departed from this life, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. She was born Nov. 11, 1938 in Bald Knob to Dr. Carroll Dodd and Ardelle Dodd. She was a faithful member of the Catholic Church.

Carolyn is survived by her son, Michael Gipson (Joy) of Little Rock; daughter, Christy Grimes (Wen) of Maumelle; grandchildren, Leland and Michael and Brennen and Hayden. Carolyn is also survived by her brother, Jimmy Dodd and extended family, Terrel and Teresa Gipson of Little Rock.

Memorials may be made in Carolyn’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

Mass of Christian burial for Carolyn will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in (Marche), North Little Rock. Burial will be in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m., Monday, followed by a rosary service at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com. –––––

•–––––ROSIE DUMAS, 75, of North Little Rock, died Dec. 30. Visitation: 6-7 p.m., Jan. 7, Watson Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock, (501) 812-5303.

Services: 11 a.m. Jan. 8, New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 50th & Allen Streets, North Little Rock. Interment: Arkansas Memorial Gardens.

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•–––––JOANNE DUMAS, 81, of Little Rock, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013.

JoAnne was of the Baptist faith. She was a long-time co-owner of The Gazebo Gift Shop. She was a volunteer with New Outlook, a part of St. Vincent’s Oncology Services, and enjoyed gardening and collecting antiques. JoAnne is survived by daughter, Joanna Hill of El Dorado; sons, Gregory Edwin Hill (Sherry) of El Dorado and Pat Hill of Tenaha, Texas; grandchildren, Kimberly Killingsworth (Wesley) and Alison Hill; and two great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, Joe Dumas and Bert Patterson Dumas.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public service. Memorials may be made to New Outlook, Two St. Vincent Circle, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or UCAPS, 1000 Sunset Rd., El Dorado, Ark. 71730. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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•–––––JOHNNY MICHAEL GARRETT SR., 65, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014.

He was born Aug. 30, 1948 in Pine Bluff. He was a member of Sandstone Drive Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Darrell Garrett; his mother, Wilma Baugh Garrett Morgan; two brothers, Calvin Garrett and Wayne Foster Garrett; and sister, Susan Morgan.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Garrett; two sons, Johnny Garrett Jr. and Daniel (Laura) Garrett; grandchildren, Melody and Ethan; brother, Roscoe Lee Garrett; sister, Darlene Garrett; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Special thanks to the entire staff of UAMS.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, Jan. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Sandstone Drive Church of Christ with Mike Steiner officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.

Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth.

Online guestbook: www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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•–––––JAMES RUCKER HOWELL, 58, of North Little Rock died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. He was born in Little Rock on March 30, 1955. He was a graduate of North Little Rock High School in 1973, Ouachita Baptist University in 1976, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law and a licensed attorney.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Tanna Murry Howell and survived by his father, James L. Howell of North Little Rock; sons, Douglas Howell of Everett, Wash., and David Howell, of Benton.

The family will have a private service at a later date. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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•–––––DORA MAYWEATHER MANLEY, 74, of Little Rock transitioned peacefully into eternity Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013. She was in Atlanta, Ga., with her devoted daughter/caregiver, Lisa. She had retired from Phillips Lighting after 24 years of service before becoming an entrepreneur and opening two businesses — first Manley’s Beauty and Barber Shop and later Manley’s Janitorial Service. Dora was a woman of style and presence and was known for being expressive.

Left to cherish her precious memory are her dedicated children, sons, Otis Pettus (Karen), Tony Manley Nelson (Valerie), Eric Manley, and Alvin “Vince” Manley; daughters, Gail Burl (William) and Lisa Manley Fullwood (Dale); eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Elijah Agnew, Travis “Jim” Mayweather (Nikki), Tyrone Mayweather, Florence Bonner (Lewis), Kathy Mayweather, Regina Davis, and Virginia Gooden; uncles, Henry, Cleaster, and Edgar Mayweather; aunts, Lurene Brown and Elnora Voss; and a treasure-trove of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and many friends.

Arrangements entrusted to Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, “Your Entrance to Eternity,” 2405 South Gaines St., Little Rock. Funeral service for Mrs. Manley will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at the funeral home. Interment will be at noon in Little Rock National Cemetery. No family hour but open visitation today, Jan. 5, from noon-3 p.m. also at the funeral home, (501) 376-7188.

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•–––––GLENDA CAROL MATHIS, 62, of Jacksonville passed Dec. 31, 2013. Loving memories left to children, Kathy Lawrence, Glendon “Beanie” Collins, Robert King, and Sharalene Pruitt; siblings, Cordell (Kathy) Casey, Bobby (Loretta) Casey, Michael (Michell) Casey, Tommy Casey, and Diann Shead; grandchildren, Alex, Chris, Jayvion, DeGeorge, and Eric-Kamari. Family hour Jan. 7, 2014, 9:30 a.m. at Superior Funeral Service with burial immediately afterward at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave., North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services 5017 E. Broadway (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook http://www. superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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•–––––WILLIAM BOYD MCGINTY, 50, of North Little Rock, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. Bill was born Aug. 28, 1963 in Denver, Colo. He is preceded in death by grandparents, James Sr. and Bronnie McGinty, and Michael and Leona Zeug.

Bill proudly served as an engineer on an aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy. He owned and operated McGinty Siding and Remodeling. He is survivied by his parents, James and Agnes (Zeug) McGinty; children, Jolene Crow (Jeremy), Michael Hubert (Carolyn), Savannah Hayes (Kirk) and Kelly Omdahl (Jonathan); grandchildren, Brianna and Haven Crow, Aslan and Anora Omdahl, and Selah and River Hayes; siblings, Terri Fiorito, Brenda Waldron, James McGinty Jr., and Angel Brinkley.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 at Morgan Full Gospel Church, 14806 Marche Rd., North Little Rock. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with Bro. Bob Wickliffe officiating. Burial will follow at McGintytown Cemetery in the McGintytown community. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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•–––––TANYA MONTGOMERY, 39, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Tanya was born Nov. 9, 1974 in North Little Rock, Ark. She worked at Captain D’s in Little Rock and loved fishing.

She is survived by her mother, Betty Smith of North Little Rock; two brothers, Thomas and Kenneth Zajac of North Little Rock; three sisters, Sharon, Becky, Karen Shelton all of Phoenix, Ariz.; fiancé, Bryan Wages of Maumelle; and her dog, Maggie Mae.

She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Shelton Jr.; grandparents, Fred and Mildred Shelton; aunt, Wanda Downey; and brother, James Zajac.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Maumelle Animal Shelter, 425 Hyman Drive, Maumelle, Ark. 72113.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.Smith-FamilyCares.com.

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•–––––TIMOTHY RAPES, 72, of Sherwood passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. He was born Dec. 31, 1941 in Atlanta, Ga., to William Austin Rapes and Marlin Jewell Stewart Rapes Parris. He served in the United States Marines Corps for 20 years where he retired. Timothy worked as a civilian contractor for the United States Air Force as troop trainer. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam where he received two purple hearts.

He is survived by his sisters, Theresa Lucas of Little Rock, Susan Parris of Sherwood; his brother, Harry E. “Butch” Parris (Gail) of Fayetteville, Ga.; and an aunt, Wanda Stewart of Minden, La.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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•–––––JOSEPHYNE B. “MITZI” REHBEIN of Little Rock, born Nov. 17, 1923, died peacefully in her sleep Jan. 2, 2014. She attended elementary school at Mary Dodge grade school, and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Academy in 1941. She was also a graduate of Little Rock Junior College. She worked as secretary and bookkeeper for her brother-in-law for many years. She was an avid artist and seamstress. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly D. Rehbein; her brother- in- law Irving Kuperman and the Kuperman and Gulley family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Bracy and Lillian Gulley; her brother, Lt. Robert Bracy Gulley; her sister, Karen Gulley Kuperman; and her husband, Andrew Rehbein.

Graveside service will be at Roselawn Cemetary at 1 p.m. on Monday Jan. 6, 2014. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com

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•–––––VERNON C. RODGERS, 89, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. He was born in Christian County, Ky., to the late Oliver Lewis and Blonnie Mae Cunningham Rodgers. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; two grandsons, Kevin Noyes and Gary Lynn Roberts Jr.

He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a veteran of three wars, WWII, Korean and Vietnam. He served his country well. He also retired from Remington Arms. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Sherwood and American Legion. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Lavene; two daughters, JoAnna Healy Stahl of Fort Myers, Fla., and Regina (Gary) Roberts of Sherwood; son, Clarence (Nelda) Harwell of Cabot; six grandchildren, Patrick, Sarah, Charli, Aaron, Cheryl and Allison; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Agnes Madden of Dixon, Ky., and Naomi Olgesby of White Plains, Ky.; and his brother, Cleatis Rodgers of Dixon, Ky.; and host of other family and friends.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501) 791-7400. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kan. 66601-1653

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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•–––––KERMIT FRANK TRACY JR., 83, of Little Rock passed away on Dec. 28, 2013. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2013 at 2 p.m. A private graveside will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Kermit’s wishes were for donations to be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome. com.

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•–––––BRENDA JOYCE TACKETT WALLIS, 70, of Little Rock, passed away Jan. 2, 2014 at St. Vincent Infirmary. She was born Oct. 30, 1943 at Dardanelle to Lewis and Violet Morgan Tackett. She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Tackett; brother, Paul E. Tackett; and step-father, Idus Bullock. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jack Wallis; her mother, Violet Morgan Tackett Bullock; her sister, Norma Jones Bishop; nephews, Greg Jones and wife, Elizabeth and Michael Wallis; and many great-nieces.

Brenda graduated from Dardanelle High School in 1961 and attended business school at Fort Smith. Most of her working years were in the business of finance until she became disabled in 1978. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ.

Services will be Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), officiated by Mr. Nick Hamilton. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 12 Noon. Interment will follow the service at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Little Rock Community Mental Health Center, 4400 Shuffield Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

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

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•–––––ANNIE C. WATTS, age 83 of Little Rock, passed away Thursday. Visitation 4-6 p.m. on Sunday Jan. 5, and Funeral Service 9:30 a.m. on Monday both at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Little Rock. To view the full obituary and sign the online guest book, please visit www.husonfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Rodney Earl Bunt Sr., 49, of Alexander passed away on Jan. 2, 2014, with his family by his side. A celebration of life will be held on Jan. 7, 2014, at 1 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, (501) 847-9099. To sign the online guest book, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––ARKADELPHIA — Julia Lester, 91, of Arkadelphia died Friday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday in the Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel. Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 Sunday at the funeral home. Sign online guest book at www.ruggleswilcox.com. Memorials to Brain Injury Alliance of Arkansas, www.BIA-AR.org.

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•–––––AUGUSTA — Jewel Lean Gardner, 72, of Augusta died Monday, Dec. 30 at her home. Two daughters, a brother, a sister, six grandchildren, seven grandchildren and a host of other relatives survive her. Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 6, from 4-7 p.m. at the Northside Church of Christ, 1206 Rightaway Road in Augusta. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. at Northside Church of Christ in Augusta. Interment will take place at New Quiet Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley, (870) 734-2772, branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo. com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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•–––––BEE BRANCH — Della Louise Ford, 49, of Bee Branch passed away Jan. 3, 2014. Born Oct. 10, 1964, to Benjamin Walter Ames and Betty Colleen Thompson Ames. Surviving are husband Joel Ford and many other family members.

Services entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. Please view Della’s Book of Memories at www. clintonfuneralservice.com.

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•–––––BENTON — Helen Lorraine Drake Callihan, 89, of Benton, Ark., (formerly of West Helena, Ark.) passed away on Dec. 30, 2013. Services will be private. Arrangements provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, (501) 847-9099. To sign Helen’s online guest book, visit www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––BENTON — Doris Cassie Sigler, 89, of Benton passed away Jan. 3, 2014. She was born on Jan. 16, 1924, in Ward, Ark. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home, (501) 315-4047. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Online guest book at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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•–––––CABOT — Robert Layton Brown, Ph.D., age 54 of Cabot, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born May 7, 1959, in Torrance, California, to Thomas Layton and Virginia Brown. Mr. Brown graduated from Baylor University in 1981. On May 23, 1981, he married Debora Pratt in Little Rock. He received his Doctorate Degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. From 1991 until 2006, Robert served as Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church in Clarksville, Arkansas. Most recently, he served as a Director of Churches Together. Robert was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Sheila Brown.

He is survived by his wife, Debora Brown of Cabot; six children, Jonathan Brown of Russellville, Kristen Brown, Joy Brown, Lawrence Brown, Abi Brown and Kidist Brown, all of Cabot; mother, Virginia Brown of Manhattan, Kan.; sister, Pauline Brown of Manhattan, Kan.; and brother, Rick Brown of Atascadero, Calif.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Cabot Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at Grace Community in Ward, Ark., with Del Medlin officiating. Interment will be 11 a.m. Tuesday prior to the funeral ceremony at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. The family requests memorials be made to Grace Community, P.O. Box 718, Cabot, Ark. 72023. Please sign the online guest book at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home & Crematory, (501) 843-5816.

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•–––––CABOT — Janet Ann (Yates) Strickland, 62, passed away on Jan. 1, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, James Merle Yates; and her brother, Richard Yates.

She is survived by her mother, Polly Ann Yates; brothers, W.L. Yates, James Yates, Thomas Yates and William Yates; and children, Annjanette Washington, Corey Clement, Destiny Clement, Kristen Strickland and Doyle Strickland Jr. Also left to remember her and the love she gave freely are many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host relatives and friends.

Visitation will be noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan 6 at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 at Concord Cemetery, Lonoke, Ark.

www.arkansasfuneralcare. com.

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•–––––CAMDEN — Hershel Eugene Calaway, 82, of Camden died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Cornerstone Healthcare in Jacksonville. He was born Dec. 11, 1931, in Tinsman, Ark. He was an army veteran and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Camden. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Newton Calaway and Jewell Splawn Calaway; wife of 36 years, Mary Jo Pierce Calaway; and one brother, Herman Calaway. He is survived by two daughters, Judith Schultz and husband Gary of Conway, Kathy Hayden of Camden; grandchildren, Carrie Chamberlain (Eric) of Fort Smith, Kristen Lyons (Zachary) of Little Rock, and Chad Hayden of Little Rock; two great grandchildren, Gabrielle and Travis Hicks of Fort Smith. Visitation will be Sunday, 6-8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Benton Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Joe Evans officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery near Hampton. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register, visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––CAMDEN — Kathryn Hill, 63, passed away Jan. 1, 2014, at the Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––CAMDEN — Troy Mulligan, 79, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. He was an Army veteran, member of Elliott Baptist Church and retired from International Paper Company. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Monday at Proctor Funeral Home, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––CLINTON — Mark Andrew Harris, 55, of Clinton went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014.

Mark was born on Oct. 8, 1958, to the late John S. Harris Jr. and Alma Lee Stillman McAdams in Norman, Okla. By trade, Mr. Harris was a broker for his trucking company, but his love was for the outdoors. An avid outdoorsman, Mark’s hobbies included hunting, fishing and spending time with his friends.

Mr. Harris is survived by his wife, Tonya Harris of the home; three sons, Andrew N. Harris of Perryville, Daniel J. Harris of Little Rock and Colby D. Harris of Clinton. Also surviving are his brother, John S. Harris of Springdale; sisters and brothers-inlaw, Kim and Steve Huggins and Debbie and Jeff Gray, of Clinton; grandmother, Alma Gathright; and stepmother, Betty Harris Dennis. Many aunts, uncles and friends also survive.

The family will receive friends Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, from 9-11:30 a.m. at Clinton Funeral Service. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. at PeeDee Baptist Church with Brother Kyle Blanton officiating. Interment to follow at PeeDee Cemetery in Clinton. Family wishes that memorials be made to the Van Buren County Animal Shelter.

Services entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. Please sign Mark’s Book of Memories at www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

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•–––––CONWAY — John “Tony” Swartz, 76, Conway, died Jan. 1, 2014. He was born May 25, 1937, to the late Charles and Sarah Swartz. Survivors: brothers, William and Richard Swartz, Little Rock; nieces and nephews.

Chapel services, Ashbys, Wednesday, 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Little Rock National Cemetery on Roosevelt Road. Visitation, Wednesday, 9:30-10 a.m. before service time.

On line guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––DERMOTT — Roxie Lee Arnn, 94, passed away on Jan. 3, 2014, at Dermott Nursing Home. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, at 2-4 p.m. at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Bellaire Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Culpepper officiating. Burial will be at Dermott Cemetery in Dermott, Ark.

Roxie was born on Nov. 27, 1919, in Batesville, Ark., the seventh child of the late Asa Aden and America Viola Arnn. She graduated from Dermott High School and worked in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, before returning to Dermott to be with her mother, Ola Arnn. Roxie enjoyed many years working for Delta Production until her retirement in 1982.

Roxie was a member of the Bellaire Baptist Church where she served as pianist. She was influential in many people’s lives. She brought children to church who could not have attended otherwise. She taught several students piano, some becoming pianists at their church years later.

Roxie is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Asa Aden and America Viola Arnn; siblings, Eva Ruth Arnn Bailey, Cleo, Johnny, A.B., and Wallace Arnn, Mary Pauline Arnn Martin and Grace Elizabeth Arnn Gibbons.

She will be missed by all who knew her but her sweet smile will never be forgotten.

Pallbearers will be her nephews, Glen and Jerry Gibbons, Jimmy Duncan, Johnny Mack Arnn, Tommy Arnn, Joe Arnn, and Bill Arnn.

On-line guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper. com.

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•–––––DES ARC — Ronnie Dale Goodman, Sr., 69, of Des Arc died Thursday. Survivors include his wife, Darlene; one son, Ronnie Goodman Jr.; four brothers; three sisters; three grandsons. Visitation is Sunday 2-4 at Garth Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday at Gospel Mission Church with burial in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––DEWITT — David Wayne Maguffey, 72, of DeWitt died Jan. 3, 2014. He is survived by wife, Diane Maguffey of DeWitt. Graveside Service will be Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, at The Cedarcrest Cemetery in DeWitt, Ark., by McKinzie Funeral Home of DeWitt. –––––

•–––––EAST END — Helen Marcia Goforth Felton of East End, Ark., was born June 24, 1945, in Birmingham, Ala., the daughter of the late J.T. and Eva Mae Magourick Goforth.

Surrounded by her family, Mrs. Felton passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. The date of her death was her 50th wedding anniversary.

Survivors include her loving husband, Richard E. Felton of Hensley; daughter, Linda Wright (Frank) of Jasper, Ala.; sons, Ray Felton (Angie) of Alexander, Ronald Felton of Bryant; brother, James Goforth of Covelo, Calif.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Salem Cemetery in East End. Visitation: 10 a.m. until service time.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan, (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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•–––––EAST END — Thomas D. “Tom” Hunter Jr., 70, of East End, Ark., died Friday, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock after a courageous battle with kidney disease.

Survivors include his wife, Judith Ann Kregel Hunter; son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Kimberly Joy Hunter; and granddaughter, Bailey Nicole Hunter all of East End; sisters and brothers-in-law, Anita and Tom Drinnen of Knoxville, Tenn., and Suzanne and Charles Floyd of Phoenix, Ariz.; niece, Susan and husband Kevin Kehl of Searcy; nephew, Thomas and wife Rebecca Drinnen of Tennessee.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at 3 p.m. at Lorrance Drive Church of Christ in East End, Ark. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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•–––––GURDON — Joe Bailey, 83, Gurdon, passed Wednesday.

Survivors: children, Diane Quarles, Marilyn Johnson, Willie, Joe, Raymond, Roy, Richard and Larry Giles; sisters, Willie Benson and Dorothy Phifer; several grandchildren; caregiver, Johnny Smith.

Services 11 a.m. Tuesday, Eastern Star Baptist Church. Services by Williams Funeral Home.

Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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•–––––HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Richard Harper Jackson, 83, gave up a long Parkinson’s fight on Jan. 2, 2014, quietly and comfortably in his home in Hot Springs Village, Ark.

Richard was born in Jonesboro, Ark., but spent most of his life in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1947. He joined the U.S. Navy shortly thereafter and served for four years. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1956 with a degree in physics.

He spent most of his professional life as an electronics engineer with Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas. He retired in 1990 and moved to Hot Springs Village where he continued his interests in playing golf and woodworking. He made many items for his home and for the children and grandchildren. He once even made a bed for a son’s cat!

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Kathryn McCarthy Jackson; four children, Tom (Leslie) of Easton, Maryland, Tancel (Barbara) of Frisco, Texas, Michael of Richardson, Texas and Karen Jackson Coggan (Barry) of Cedar Hill, Texas; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Florence Harper Jackson; four brothers; and five sisters.

He was a longtime member of Village United Methodist Church. Donations may be made in Richard’s memory to Hospice Home Care or the charity of choice.

Cremation arrangements are under the care of Caruth Village Funeral Home; guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

No services will be held at this time.

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•–––––HOUSTON — George Lee Rawson, age 81, of Houston, Ark., passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2013. He was born Aug. 23, 1932, in Lilbourn, Mo., a son of George H. Rawson and Mary Sanders Rawson. He retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant, and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Hill Rawson; son, Kelly Rawson; and sister, Marie DeVille.

Survivors include his daughters, Wanda Curry (Neil) of Little Rock, and Pat Connally (Dale) of Midland, Texas; sister, Faye Hampton of Lapeer, Mich.; grandchildren, Michael Connally (Jenny), Christopher Connally, Jim Curry, and Daniel Curry; great-grandchildren, Cayden Connally and Cassidy Connally.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2013, at the Harris Chapel with burial at May Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends for an hour prior to service time. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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•–––––LAKE VILLAGE — Ruby Pauline Wimpy, 85, of Lake Village, Ark. died Jan. 3, 2014 at Lake Village Rehab and Care in Lake Village, Ark. She is survived by one son; two daughters; one brother; and two sisters. Memorial Service will be at a later date. On-line guest book at www.griffinculpepper.com.

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•–––––MALVERN — Anna Mae Miller, 92, of Malvern passed away Jan. 2, 2014.

Visitation: Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, 2-4 p.m., Atkinson Funeral Home. Services: Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, 2 p.m., Meadow View Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Hickory Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark. Guest register: www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––MAYFLOWER — Monroe “Billy” Murdock, 68, of Mayflower, departed this life on Jan. 2, 2014.

He attended school at S.A. Jones High School in North Little Rock, Ark. and later joined the Air Force in 1963 where he served his country for four years. He went on to further his education at Shorter Community College. He was employed at Harris Elementary School as the Custodian Supervisor. He later retired from the Pulaski County Special School District. Monroe remained a faithful member of Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Robert J. Jenkins where he served as the Superintendent of the Sunday School. His life-long dedication to the Masonic organization included many levels of achievements to include: Past worshipful Master Protho Lodge #281, Past Grand High Priest of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Past Grand High Priest of the Most Excellent Grand Chapter Holy Royal Arch Masons, Past High Priest of W.P. Brown Chapter, Past Eminent Commander E.J. Jackson Commander #8, Grand Inspector General 33 Degree, Illustrious Master for the Marshall Gilkey Council #12 of the Royal and Select Masters affiliated with the Royal and Select Masters of Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Murdock Sr.; mother, Gertrude Murdock; sister, Betty; brothers, Miles, Richard, Plez. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife of 29 years, Leona Faye Murdock; children, Sharon (Mark) Howard, Steve Washington, Phillip Washington, Ray Hawkins; brother, Charles Henry Murdock; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; family and friends. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway St., NLR (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust”.

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•–––––McCRORY — Elaulia Mc-Broome Shadwick, 89, died Friday. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Sunday with funeral services at 2 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home, McCrory. Interment: Woodman Cemetery. Survivors: son, Billy Shadwick, Jacksonville; daughter, Luanne Barber, Newark; three brothers; two sisters; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren. (Thompson-Wilson, McCrory, 870-731-2551.)

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•–––––MENIFEE — Lillie Karen Kimbrough fondly known as “Kay” of Menifee, Ark. made her transition to heaven on Jan. 2, 2014 at the age of 68. She was born January 28, 1945 in Newport, Ark. to Joseph and JoAnn Wilson who preceded her in death. Kay was a long time employee of the Centers for Youth and Families, where she worked tirelessly to better the lives of children. She was a graduate of Newport’s Branch High School Class of 1962, Philander Smith College, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a sister of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She leaves behind to continue her legacy, her husband of 49 years, Herbert L. Kimbrough Sr.; and children, Herbert L. Kimbrough Jr. (Lameice), Leslea K. Kimbrough, Lisa R. Kimbrough, Demetria R. Kimbrough, and Christian W. Kimbrough; ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; along with a multitude of loving family and friends. Family hour will be Friday, Jan. 10 from 6-7 p.m. and homegoing service will be Saturday, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Elm Lawn Cemetery on 12th Street. Both services will be at Second Baptist Church on John Barrow Road. Arrangements entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St L.R, Ark. 72202 (501)376-4800. –––––

•–––––MONTICELLO — Vickie Smith Caldwell, age 58 of Monticello passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Parkdale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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•–––––MONTICELLO — Jessie Mae Grandy, 94 of Monticello passed away, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 at Belleview Nursing and Rehab Center in Monticello. She was born April 8, 1919.

Funeral service will be 11 Tuesday, Jan. 7 at Morning Star Baptist Church with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman. com.

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•–––––MORRILTON — Lola Alverna Donaldson 92, of Morrilton, Ark. died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014

Survived by her two sons; daughter; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation 1 p.m. and Funeral Service 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2013 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Ark. Burial Pleasant Grove Cemetery Scotland, Ark.

Roller-McNutt Clnton,Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––MORRILTON — Ercel Louise (Terry) Rigsby, 86, of Morrilton, Ark., died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014.

Funeral services: 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 at Harris Chapel with Dr. Bill Brown officiating. Burial at Springfield Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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•–––––MOUNT PLEASANT — Mary Marie Stewart, 90, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2013.

Survivors: sons, Ervy Lyndel Stewart, Stephen Douglas Stewart; daughter, Sharon Engle; one brother; one sister.

Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2013 at Barren Fork Cemetery in Mount Pleasant by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Melbourne. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Victor Roy Finley, 68, Pine Bluff, departed this life Dec. 30, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam Finley, Finley and Queen Esther Davis; brother, Nathaniel Finley; sisters, Maggie Finley, Nancy Finley, Gloria Baines, Carrie Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Linda Sue Finley; children, Vicki Taylor, DeAnthony Reynolds, LeFredrick Reynolds, Portia Neal; step-mother, Essie Mae Finley; brothers, Finley Davis III, Bruce Davis, Rev. Reginald Finley; sisters, Lucinda Finley, France Redwine, Lynette Jones, Rebecca King, Shirley Thompson, Kathleen Marlene, John Finley; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; a host of family and friends. Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Monday and Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday; both to be held at North Side Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5603 Holsey, Pine Bluff, Pastor Wilmore Green, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary. com “Service You Can Trust”.

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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — E. Dale DuVall, 50, of Russellville, Ark., died, on Jan. 2, 2014.

Funeral services: 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6 at Forte Reach Church with Bro. Don DuVall and Bro. Don Hillis officiating. Burial at Shiloh Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation: one hour before service. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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•–––––SHERIDAN — Everett “Russell” Baxter, 88, of Sheridan, Ark. died on Jan. 2, 2014 at Foxridge Assisted Living Center in Little Rock, Ark.. He was born Nov. 20, 1925 to the late C.E. and Lesta Baxter, in Sheridan, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother, Franklin “Tiny” Baxter; and his sister, Martha Luckenbill.

Russell was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church, Sheridan, where he was a member of the choir, enjoyed running the sound system and delivering taped copies of the church service to sick and shut-in members. He was a graduate of Sheridan High School and attended Hendrix College. He received his Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He was a World War II Army Air Force Veteran. He enjoyed a long and successful career in the Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Division. He served as a Rehabilitation Counselor, Supervisor of Services for the Blind, Supervisor of Staff Services, Supervisor of Field Services and Assistant Commissioner. In 1965, he was appointed by the Governor to serve as commissioner of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, a position he held until his retirement in 1987.

Russell was a highly respected leader in the field of Rehabilitation at the state, regional and national level. He was a member of the Arkansas Rehabilitation Association, Southwest Region, National Association and the National Rehabilitation Association in Washington, D.C., and was a very active member of their Board of Directors for 20 years. He was a member of the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation in Washington, D.C., serving as president of that organization for two years, during which time the Rehabilitation ACT Amendment of 1973 was passed by Congress, which was significant legislation for people with disabilities. Through the years he received numerous awards and recognition for his work, advocacy and state, regional and federal involvement on behalf of people with disabilities.

He loved people and life and believed strongly in truth, justice and equality for all. His love and determination significantly improved the quality of life for persons with disabilities not only in Arkansas but throughout the nation.

The light of his life were his children; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Schigulinsky Baxter; daughters, Becky Baxter Porter and Kim Baxter; his granddaughter, Ashley Porter Nguyen and her husband, Anthony; his great-grandchildren, Isabella and Christian Nguyen; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who will be greatly missed by them and his many friends. He lives on in their hearts and all those lives he touched.

There will be a private family graveside service. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014 at First United Methodist Church in Sheridan. Immediately following the service, a time of fellowship and refreshments will be held in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at Arkansas Hospice and Foxridge Assisted Living, Chenal, for the loving care they provided. Special thanks to Dr. Masil George, Dr. Santa Cruz and his caretakers, Dana Hart, Alisa Hart, Katrina Gaines, Toni Porter, and Kiara Jones.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 357, Sheridan, Ark. 72150 or Children’s International.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870)942-1306. To sign the online guestbook, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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•–––––VILONIA — Barbara Ann Howard, 71, of Vilonia, born Oct. 27, 1942, passed away on Dec. 31, 2013. She was preceded in death by husbands, Donel Holland and John Howard; parents, Claude and Audrey Cossey; son, Greg Holland.

Barbara is survived by children, Beverly (Roger) Rackley, Kenneth (Janet) Holland, Donna (Rick) Riddle, and Jason (Sara) Howard; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings, Diane (Kenneth) Hutto, James (Sandra) Cossey, Rickey (Valerie) Cossey, Dennis (Sandra) Cossey, Gary Cossey, and David (Angela) Cossey; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

She was loved by all.

To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare. com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care.

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•–––––WEST MEMPHIS — Doris Jean Terwilliger, 71, of West Memphis, Ark. passed away on Jan. 2, 2014.

She is preceded in death by her father, Herman Chitwood.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Terwilliger.

She leaves behind her daughter, Susan Carpenter (Todd) of San Diego, Calif.; two grandsons, William Carpenter and Jackson Carpenter; her mother, Gladys Chitwood of Mountain View, Ark.; one sister, Sharon Hall (Lonnie) of House Springs, Mo.; a niece, Kim Vance; and a nephew, Chris Hall.

She is also survived by numerous close friends who remember her loving kindness toward everyone.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Alzheimer’s Association, or to St. Jude Hospital.

Visitation will be on Monday, from 6-8 p.m. at Roller Citizens Funeral Home. Services will be on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Roller Citizens Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark.

Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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EDMOND, Okla. — James Joseph (Jim) McDonald passed away quickly on the last day of 2013 to begin the new year and all of eternity in the hands of his Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

Jim was born on Oct. 26, 1937, in his grandparents’ home in Lonoke, Ark., to Burney and Mae McDonald.

He graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1955 and left the next day for basic training in the Air National Guard. He returned three months later and began working for Union National Bank in Little Rock at age 17. The business of banking was a natural fit and he continued his education by graduating from the LSU School of Banking. With the exception of a short stint in the retail clothing business, this began a long career in banking that sustained him until his death.

In 1991, Jim and his wife, Janet, moved to Muskogee and then to Edmond, Okla., to pursue his opportunities in banking. His final days were spent as an employee with the Kirkpatrick Bank Family.

Oklahoma embraced Jim and Janet and it quickly became home as they became involved in the warmth of the Edmond community and their church home. Jim loved Sooner football and Thunder basketball and you could always expect “Sports Animal” to be playing on his car radio. He enjoyed reading, being the garden preparer for his and Janet’s garden, and being at home where they enjoyed preparing meals together and taking care of his beloved schnauzer, Gracie. Traveling by way of cruising was his favorite way to vacation. Jim was a true gentlemen in every since of the word whose charm and demeanor was a profound influence on many persons of all ages. Known as “PaPa” to his grandchildren, he especially loved preparing his special “PaPa” breakfast for them.

He was an active member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Edmond. Jim’s faith sustained him in ways that anyone that knew him could feel it. Over the years he served in many capacities within the church from Sunday school teacher, acolyte master, youth leader, reader and chalice bearer.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; his sister, Joy Skarda of Little Rock, Ark.; his father-in-law, Fred Cooley, and wife, Margaret of DeBary, Fla.; his children, Jim McDonald Jr. and wife, Carole, of Little Rock, Ark., Shannon Grimmett and husband, Chris, of North Little Rock, Ark., Michael McDonald and wife, Micah, of Blue Lake, Calif.; his grandchildren, Lucas, Day, Landon, Heather, Chloe, Keaton, Paxton, Phoenix, Jodi and Taylor; a whole host of nieces, nephews; and his schnauzer, Gracie.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 325 E. First St., Edmond. A reception will follow. The family requests that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the Jim McDonald Memorial Fund at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Edmond. Condolences can be left for the family at matthewsfuneralhome.com.

Services are under the Direction of Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond.

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•–––––SAVOY, Texas — Jessie “Bruce” Ward Jr., age 65, of Savoy, Texas, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas.

Bruce Ward was born Jan. 30, 1948, in England, Ark., the son of Jessie Bruce Sr. and Zettie (Fields) Ward. Bruce was raised in England, where he attended and graduated from high school in 1965. He received his bachelor’s degree from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Ark., in 1969. Bruce married the love of his life, Diane Hewitt, Feb. 22, 1970, in Idabel, Okla., and they remained happily married for the next 43 years. Mr. Ward worked for Helena Chemical Company as a manager and dedicated 43 years of service to them until he retired in 2010. Bruce enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, especially his grandkids, who kept a special place in his heart. He cherished creating memories with his entire family while camping throughout the year.

Mr. Ward is survived by his loving family, wife of 43 years, Diane Ward; son, John David Ward, and wife, Rachel; daughter, Jessica Duce, and husband, Zac; four grandchildren, John Owen and Adele Ward, Cooper and Tucker Duce; sister, Billie Cowling, and husband, Otto; in-laws, John and Agnes Hewitt; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joe Ward; and sister Karen Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Fisher Funeral Chapel with Dan Gurley officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at Mulberry Cemetery in England, Ark., with Duaine Blackmore officiating.

Condolences may be registered online at www.fisherfh.com.

Services are under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home, 604 W. Main St. Denison, Texas 75020.

Arkansas, Pages 16 on 01/05/2014

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