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 Charles W. Andrews, 84, of Sherwood.

Wilfred J. Braithwaite, 73, of Little Rock.

Delphine Moore Campbell, 61, of Little Rock.

Joyce Genevieve McInturff Cooper, 85, of Sherwood.

Ruth Arlene Taylor Douglas, 88, of Little Rock.

Frank Joseph “Sonny” Faryewicz, 89, of North Little Rock.

Imogene Felton, 77, of Mabelvale. Terry Koon, 62, of Little Rock.

Margaret “Peggy” Roach Loyd, 54, of Little Rock.

Tom McBee, 62, of Little Rock.

Ina Robbins, 95, of North Little Rock.

Sadie Davis Johnson Williams, 87, of Little Rock.

Ellen Rose Lawrence Wilson, 79, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BATESVILLE Rufus Eugene “Red” Bell, 91.

BEEBE Ronnie Jay Pruitt, 66.

BENTON Stephen Ralph Donnor, 60.

BIGELOW James Edward Tanner, 51.

BRYANT John Wesley Brown, 92.

CABOT Mark Kenyon, 48.

Evelyn Jane Branscum Martin, 72. CENTER RIDGE Beulah Eileen Miller Wilson, 93.

CONWAY Betty Nicholson Doty, 79.

Pulaski County

CHARLES W. ANDREWS, 84, of Sherwood, died January 3, 2014.He was born in Arkadelphia September 14, 1929. He was the son of the late Robert and Willie Lee (Auld) Andrews. He retired from the US Army in 1969 as Sergeant First Class E-7after serving in Japan, Korea, Germany, Turkey and Vietnam and was awarded several metals including the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star, Army Commendation and the Good Conduct metal. He lived and worked in Malvern for 22 years before moving to Sherwood in 1991.

He leaves behind a wife of 61 years, Martha (Burton) Andrews and beloved companion Coco, daughter Charlotte Yarberry, son Danny Andrews and wife Susan Tacloban, brother David Andrews and wife Jody of Canton, Texas, five grandchildren, Ryan Andrews, Chad Andrews, Andrew Yarberry, Tanner Yarberry and Ashley Tacloban. He was preceded in death by daughter Pamela Regina, his parents, brothers Chester, Robert, Calvin and Ernest Andrews, sisters Marie Case and Lillian Jenkins.

Visitation with the family will be 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at Arkansas Funeral Care in Jacksonville. Memorial service with honors will be at noon January 8, 2014, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery or Arkansas Hospice Care, 14 Parkstone Circle, NLR, Ark. 72116.

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Dr. WILFRED J. BRAITHWAITE, PhD, Professor Emeritus, UALRPhysics and Astronomy, died Sunday December 22nd, 2013. He is survived by loving chosen family: the woman he married 50 years ago, and his long term friend and associate.He will be greatly missed by extended family, colleagues, and students alike. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock (1818 Reservoir Rd.) will celebrate Dr. B’s life with a “Tea Party”. Join us on Friday, January 10th, at 6:30 p.m. Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com for online condolences and guest register.

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DELPHINE MOORE CAMPBELL, 61, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on January 4, 2014. She graduated from UAPB and Pulaski Technical College. She worked for many years and later retired from Federal Reserve Bank. She leaves to cherish her memories: a loving and devoted husband, Joseph; their children, Earlene Moore, LaShawn, Joseph III, Chakara, Charaka, Lydia Campbell and the apple of her eye Jourden Moore, herJohn Michael “Mike” Hargis, 69.

Billy Ray Higgins, 71.

Carroll D. Morgan, 79.

Addye Virginia Cox Reno, 92.

CORD Ella Mobley Melton, 98.

DENNARD Dewain Miller, 90.

DeWITT Billy Ray Noble, 83.

EL DORADO Carlos Martin Ruiz Carrillo, infant.

ENGLAND David D. Shelby, 88.

FLIPPIN William “Bill” Bruning, 88.

GLENWOOD Christopher Guy Raines, 51.

HAMBURG Helen Ford Franklin, 84.

Curtis Ray Haynes, 67.

Janice LaFran Maxwell, 66.

HELENA-WEST HELENA Bernard Eugene Crowley, 61.

HOT SPRINGS John D. Peters Jr., 62.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Samuel Frederick “Fred” Williams, 61.

JONESBORO Zachary Edward Williams, 17.

LEOLA Odesal Byrd, 75.

LESLIE Hollis Ray McEntire, 88.

MALVERN Hazel Marie Walton, 64.

NASHVILLE Irene Penix Luck, 101.

PINE BLUFF Bobby J. Naylor, 87.

PLAINVIEW John W. Kagebein, 84.

SHIRLEY Michael S. Lind, 55.

SPRINGDALE Virginia Gail Coston, 71.

STAMPS Helen “Mammie” Downs, 86. TUMBLING SHOALS Naoma L. Cooper, 81.

ULM Evelyn Michel Trotter, 95.

WARREN Morgan O’Neill Jr., 70.

OUT-OF-STATE SHREVEPORT Lawrence F. Garrison.

MEMPHIS Joyce Jones “Mimi” Noble, 87.

HOUSTON J.L. Emery, 69.

SAVOY, Texas Jessie “Bruce” Ward Jr., 65.

VICTORIA, Texas Nathan C. Evens, 43.

grandson; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters; one brother and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, January 10, 2014, 11 a.m. at Abundant Grace Christian Church, 9901Leah Lane, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave. NLR, Ark.. Family visitation will be Thursday, January 9, 2014, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

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JOYCE GENEVIEVE McINTURFF COOPER, 85, of Sherwood passedaway Monday, January 6, 2014. She was born in Lonoke County to the late William Porter and Annie Burkhead Plummer. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; and husbands, Richard (R.A.) McInturff; Randell Cooper; four sisters and two brothers.

Joyce was a life long member of Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church. She was retired and enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her. Joyce enjoyed traveling, camping, and working Jig-Saw Puzzles and her Sunday School Class (Willing-Workers).

She is survived by children, Ronald McInturff (Doni) and Donna Oury (Mike); grandchildren, Rhonda Morgan (Scott), Sha Steele (Brant), Brannon Garrison, DeAnna Garrison and Bryce Garrison; great-grandchildren, A.J. McInturff, Gracie St. Romaine, Bailey Garrison, Braylon Steele, and Blakely Steele; and one brother, Doyne Plummer (Betty) and host of other family and friends.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, (501-791-7400). Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Cabot. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at the funeral home.

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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RUTH ARLENE TAYLOR DOUGLAS, 88, of Little Rock passed onJanuary 2, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Ruth Taylor; brother, Earnest Huddleston Taylor; husband, Lawrence Ford Douglas, Sr.; and two daughters, SherryHudson and Josephine Overton. She’s survived by seven children: Roy Katheryn Watts, Lanita Irene Douglas, Lawrence F. Douglas, Jr. (Doris), Roger Douglas (Margaret), Henry Douglas (Debbie), Maurice Douglas (Stephanie) and Sean Douglas (Peggy); nineteen grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and two nieces.

Rosary service will be heldWednesday, January 8, 2014, 6 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St. LR (501) 372-1305. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 9, 2014, 10 a.m. at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1622 Marshall St. Little Rock. Interment will follow at Little Rock National Cemetery.

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FRANK JOSEPH “SONNY” FARYEWICZ, 89, of North LittleRock passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014. He was a 1942 graduate of Catholic High School. He was a highly decorated Army Veteran serving in Normandy and Central Europefrom 1943 thru 1945. He was a machinist for Missouri Pacific Railroad for 17 years. He joined the family business, Fischer Honey Company, working for 32 years with 20 years as President and CEO. He was also a charter member of St. Patrick’s Men Club, Knights of Columbus, a 59 year member of Denton Deer Camp, Big Rock AARP 1516, National Honey Packers and Dealers Association and American Beekeeping Association. Sonny was an avid outdoorsman especially enjoying hunting and fishing with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Sophia and Frank Faryewicz and brother, John.He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lena Margaret Faryewicz; sister, Marie Renshaw (Courtney); sister-in-law, Delores Faryewicz; four daughters, Ann Fallon (Paul), Jane Eason (Fred), Ellen Callaway (Joe), Marijo Valentine; 10 grandchildren, Michael Fallon (Amanda), Jonathan Fallon (Sarah), Dr. Amy Phillips (Christopher), Timothy Fallon (Sasha), James Eason (Bridgette), Robert Eason (Brandy), Angela Mask (Chris), Matthew Callaway (Christi), Andrew Valentine and Kimberly Valentine; 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church, 211 West 19th St. North Little Rock, Ark. 72114 or Baptist Health NLR Rehab Therapy Department, 3333 Springhill Dr. North Little Rock, Ark. 72117.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a Rosary service at 7 p.m. at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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IMOGENE FELTON, age 77, of Mabelvale went to be with theLord on Saturday, January 4, 2014.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Doyle B. Felton, two sons, William Joseph Felton (Kathy), and Philip AlanFelton (Linda); two grandsons, Philip Ryan Felton and Brock William Felton; three granddaughters, Jessica Diane Bollacci, Brittany Leanne Gates, and Charlette Marie Felton. Imogene is also survived by one brother, Fred Corrigan, and four sisters, Ethelene Jones, Betty Fitzgerald, Pat Robbins, and Kathryn Mc-Cauley. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Lillian Corrigan, a brother, Raymond Corrigan, and sister, ThelmaJones.

Arrangements are by Huson Funeral Home with Brother Tim Curtis and Marshall Boggs officiating.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 7, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Ryan Felton, Brock Felton, Carl Felton, Ricky Felton, Kermit Jones, and David Jones. Honorary casket bearers will be all nephews. Sign an online guestbook at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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TERRY KOON, 62, was called home on January 5, 2014. He was born January 18, 1951 to Charles Terry Koon, Sr. and Wanda Thomas Koon of Little Rock. On this earth Terry was born handicapped, could neither see, walk nor talk. Now he is alive and well, embraced in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ and joined with his loved ones in Heaven.

Terry was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Jeff and Iris Koon of Ferndale, Arkansas; maternal grandparents, James A. and Annie Thomas of Little Rock and many relatives. Survivors include his father, Charles Koon, Sr. and mother, Wanda Thomas Koon. He was the most wonderful blessing to his parents and others who loved him and he will be greatly missed.

A special thanks to Arkansas Hospice for all their love and care for Terry. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 27025 Kanis Rd., Little Rock. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamily-Cares.com.

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MARGARET “PEGGY” ROACH LOYD, 54, of Little Rock passedaway Jan. 6 at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center.

She was born April 2, 1959, in St. Louis to Paul and Mary Roach. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, George;her mother, Mary Roach, of St. Louis; sisters Kathy Day (Tom) and Mary Pat Hennicke (Rich) and brother Michael, all of St. Louis, and brother Paul of Basalt, Colo., many nieces and nephews, and friends worldwide.

Peggy worked for many years at Baptist Health and SVIMC. An accomplished singer-songwriter, she won a Gold Medal in songwriting at the Midwest Fleadh for the past three years. She led the band Cairde and achieved her lifelong dream of making a living with her writing and music, recording band and solo CDs, performing in Ireland, and publishing her book, The Path. She was a founding member and president of the Arkansas Celtic Music Society, a past president of the Irish Cultural Society of Arkansas and a grand marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day parade. She was a woman of strong faith and an angelic voice in the choir at St. Edward Catholic Church.

Visitation at 4-6 p.m. and Memorial Mass Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 6 p.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church, 801 Sherman St., Little Rock, 72202.

Interment will be in St. Louis at a later date. Memories and condolences can be left at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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TOM McBEE, 62, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lordon Monday, January 6, 2014. He was born August 2, 1951 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He lived in Huntsville, Perryville, Flippin, Helena and most of his life in Warren and Little Rock, Arkansas.Tom graduated from Warren High School in 1970 and ASU Jonesboro with a BA degree in broadcasting in 1975. After college he worked at KATV Channel 7 as an audio booth announcer. He went into sales and was weekend weatherman during the late 70’s and early 80’s. He remained in broadcasting until 2005 and ended his career at Roller Funeral Homes as a prearrangement consultant.

Tom married Mary Catherine Huey on July 30, 1973. They were high school sweethearts and fell in love through their love of music. They sang in many stage shows, church choirs and dinner theater performances together.

Tom leaves behind memories of his musical talent, voice work talent, BBQ cooking skills, wit and humor and his love of God, his family and his many friends. Tommy, Tom, Papa T, Uncle Tom, Uncle Mac, Big Tom and T-Boz are just a few of his special names. Tom McBee will live in our hearts forever.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sterling R. McBee, Sr. and father-in-law, Clint Huey. Tom is survived by his wife, Mary Catherine; mother, Della McBee; daughters: Carrie Ann McBee Savage and husband, Jeff and their children, Mason, Blaine and Evan; Martha Leah McBee Mann and husband, Nicholas and their children, Emma, Marlee and Eliza; son, Thomas Bradford McBee Jr. (Tommy); mother-in-law, Martha Huey; sister, Charlotte Wilson and husband, Farren; Sterling McBee Jr. and wife, Beth, Annette Langton and husband, Steve; John McBee and wife, Melissa; Pam Mowery and husband, Mike and Jacque Murphy and husband, Les;sisters-in-law, Martha Ann Sloan and husband, Steve; Thom Huey and wife, Mary; Frances Allen and husband, Wes; Liz Brazeel and husband, Danny and brother-inlaw, Bill Huey and wife, Kim; nieces and nephews, Lori Aronovich; Robert McCloud, Kristin Weeks, Courtney Diciccio, John Brian McBee, Savanah McBee, Darcee Mowery, Dylan Mowery, Drew Todd, Haylen Murphy, Michael and Adam Burns, Jenna Sherrod, Wesley Allen, Amanda and Alex Huey, Audrey and Lane Brazeel and Hayden Huey.

Memorials may be made to the Broadcast and Choir Music Ministries of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 224-8300. Family will meet friends following the service.

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INA ROBBINS, 95, of North Little Rock, went to eternal peace onJanuary 1, 2014. She was born in Marble, Arkansas on September 7, 1918. Ina lived her life to the fullest and always enjoyed creating an atmosphere of beauty and harmony in herhome, which was her personal sanctuary. She was married to Dr. William (Bill) Elbert Robbins, the love of her life, for 40 years.

She is survived by her son, Dr. Bill Robbins, his wife Brenda, and their three children, Alyssa Spiegel, Sarah, Andrew, and a great-grandson, Hudson Spiegel; her daughter, Dr. Dorothy Robbins, her sister Hazel Milnor and daughters Mary and Jean Ann. She is also survived by her nephew Col. Dr. Thomas (and Marsha) Treat.

Ina was blessed with the support and loving presence of Jeanne Robbins and Dr. Ken Robbins, and the lifelong friendship of Tom Chandler. The family extends thanks to Rev. John Sammons, Seniors Serving Seniors, who provided the best caregivers anyone could have; and, thanks goes to Hospice Home Care for their invaluable support. There will be asmall family gathering to spread her ashes over the rose garden at Unity Village in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com for online condolences and guest register.———◊———

SADIE DAVIS JOHNSON WILLIAMS, 87, of Little Rock, departed to her eternal home on Sunday, January 5, 2014, with her family surrounding her. She was born on February 12, 1926 in Jonesboro, Ark. to David Leslie Johnson andMadeline Markle Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, David Leslie Johnson Jr., her husband, Gerald Samuel Williams and her granddaughter, Leslie Carol Williams. She is survived by daughters, Susan Williams of North Little Rock, Carol A. Smith (Jim) of Little Rock and Lyn W. Sliger (Cork) of Grant, Iowa; son, Leslie J. Williams (Teresa) of Nashville, Tennessee; sister, Lucy Owen (Tom); brother, Jere Johnson (Loretta); six grandchildren, Chad Trickey (Heather), Ryan Davis, Amber Castleberry (Daniel), Candice Carter (Matt), Preston Williams and Caleb Williams; seven great-grandchildren, Braden Rudd, Owen and Gerald Trickey, Rylee Davis, Lucy, Lily and Luke Carter and many nieces and nephews.

Sadie graduated from Little Rock High School in 1944, and married the love of her life, Gerald Williams in 1946. She dedicated her life to her husband and family, and together they shared a wonderful life of love and laughter. Sadie was a marvelous cook. Along with Gerald she enjoyed planting, nurturing, harvesting and serving up many delicious feasts for her large extended family in the warm country home lovingly built by the hands of her husband, son, family and friends.

Visitation will be today, Tuesday, January 7 from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Wednesday, January 8, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Reverend Rodney Shanner. Burial Service will follow at 12:30 p.m., at Harmony Cemetery in Perry County at Hwy. 10 and Williams Junction.

We would like to thank Brittney and Shannon of Baptist Medical Center, ICU South, for their loving care and concern for our Mother. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in the name of our dear Mother.

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

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ELLEN ROSE LAWRENCE WILSON, 79, of Little Rock, passedaway January 5, 2014. She was born in Alco, Arkansas to Clyde E. and Georgia Gilbert Lawrence and was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant.

Preceded indeath by her parents, husband, Columbus F. Wilson, and two brothers, Marcus Lawrence and Travis Lawrence, she is survived by her brother, Leighton Lawrence and his wife, Mickey of Grundy, Virginia; niece, Kara Lawrence and nephew, Todd Lawrence; cousin, Beulah “Boots” Scott; special friends, Eleanor Jones and Mary Bagby; and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family offers special thanks to the staff at Briarwood Nursing Home for their loving and compassionate care.

Services will be Thursday, January 9 at 11 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), officiated by Rev. Jacob Bagby. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will precedethe service beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

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

Arkansas

BATESVILLE - Dr. Rufus Eugene “Red” Bell died at his home in Batesville, Ark., on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. He was the fifth of nine children born to Rufus Marvin and Lizzie Cowling Bell of Miner-al Springs, Ark., on Oct. 27, 1922.

Preceding him in death besides his parents were brothers Lonnie Bell, Louis Bell and Glenn Bell, and sisters Alene Corbell and Bonnie Cowling, all of Mineral Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wifeof 63 years, Polly Lenehan Bell; three sons: David Eugene Bell (Mary Ann) of Batesville, Ark., Steven Lenehan Bell (Glenda) of Batesville, Ark., Michael Brent Bell (fiancee Debbie Dodds) of Galveston, Texas; five grandchildren, Christopher Bell (Acker) of Little Rock, Ark., Megan Bouchareb (Mar) of Austin, Texas, Danny Bell (Debra) of Batesville, Ark., Steven Bell Jr. (Ann) of Charleston, S.C., and John Bell of Rogers, Ark.; three great-grandchildren, Penick, Sullivan and Rufus; two brothers, Francis Bell and Clyde Bell, both of Mineral Springs, Ark.; and a sister, Joyce Hesselbein of Benton, Ark. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

After serving in the Army Air Force during World War II, he entered Arkansas State Teachers College, now UCA, where he lettered in multiple sports. He then continued on to the University of Arkansas, earning a master’s degree in administration. After teaching and coaching basketball and football in Camden, Ark., for several years, he married Polly Lenehan of Batesville, Ark., and they moved to Kansas City, Mo., where he entered the University of Missouri, School of Dentistry. Upon obtaining his DDS degree in 1956, he came to Batesville and entered dental practice with Dr. R. A. Craig. Dr. Bell was an active member of the Arkansas Dental Association for many years.

Dr. Bell was active in community affairs, having served for several years on the Batesville School Board, the Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations. He was active in the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as deacon, elder and member of the board of trustees.

In the year 2000, he and his business partner Howard House were awarded the Community Development Award for the year. In 2004, he and Mr. House built The Course at Eagle Mountain, the first 18-hole golf course in Independence County.

The burial service will be private. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 775 E. Boswell St., Batesville, Ark., on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 775 E. Boswell St., Batesville, Ark. 72501 or to the Bell-Lenehan Scholarship Fund at Lyon College, 2300 Highland, Batesville, Ark. 72501. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BEEBE - Ronnie Jay Pruitt, 66, of Beebe, Ark., died Saturday,Jan. 4, 2014. He was born Jan. 28, 1947, to John C. and Lillian (Malcom) Pruitt. He was a veteran of the Vietnam era and a construction worker.

Ronnie is survived by hismother, Lillian; three brothers, Bartis (Ellen), Dewey (Barbara), Charles (Jane); and one sister, Jean Mullholland (Walt). He was preceded in death by his father, J.C., and sister Sheila Pruitt Bullock.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BENTON - Stephen Ralph Donnor, age 60, of Benton diedSunday, Jan. 5, 2014, after complications from liver cancer at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. He was born March 8, 1953, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Ralph Donnor andMargaret Campbell Donnor of Benton. Steve was the first of two sons.

After graduating from Bauxite High School in 1971, Steve spent a year at the University of Arkansas before joining Alcoa. He retired out of the Alcoa Lab after 33 years. Steve belonged to 1st Christian Church of Benton, where he served as a deacon. His church family blended with Steve’s extended family, both enjoying his cooking creations at potlucks as a well as holidays. Retirement allowed him to focus on gardening, computer gaming and playing pool between food exploits. His search for the best led him to restaurants scattered all over central Arkansas and a good discipline of weight training to help with the beltline. Homegrown hot peppers were a signature pleasure of hisand his attention to detail produced feasts of Grandma quality. Steve’s faith in God illuminated his life after retirement and the loss of his parents. Dear friends led Steve to remember the truth of God’s love and the life of grace. Sharing this love with hislost friends became a passion and his mission.

He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer L. Donnor; a son, Aaron A. Donnor, both of Benton, from marriage to Linda Tate. Also surviving is one brother, Gary, and his wife, Sallie Pompe Donnor, of Tyrone, Pa.; two grandsons, Jonathan and Jarred; and one nephew, Zachary.

Visitation will be 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 at Ashby Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 4:30 p.m. Pastor Joe Jorgensen will be officiating. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BIGELOW - James Edward Tanner, 51, of Bigelow, Ark., bornDec. 15, 1962, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 1, 2014. He joins his parents, William A. and Belva M. Tanner Jr. He is survived by his fiancee, Tina Martin of Bigelow; two brothers, MarkTanner and William (Janet) Tanner III, both of Bigelow; two sisters, Donna Bimz of Mayflower, Ark., and Audrey Anderson of Miami, Okla.; and several nephews and nieces. We will miss you, brother. Services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Wye United Methodist Church. For donations, please contact Mark Tanner, (501) 551-2591. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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BRYANT - John Wesley Brown, known as Wesley, 92, of Bryant died on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. He was born April 8, 1921, to the late John and Burlie Crow Brown. Wesley was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II and later graduated from the University of Central Arkansas, formerly Arkansas State Teachers College. He did post-graduate work at the University of Arkansas. Wesley was a teacher and coach at Fuller High School for five years before accepting a position in personnel at Reynolds Metals Company, where heworked over 30 years until retirement.

Wesley was a resident of Bryant his entire life and was very active in the community. He served on the Bryant Water Commission for over 30 years. Wesley served several terms on the Saline County Board of Adult Education and continued to serve on the Saline County Equalization Board until his death.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Hiram Brown; sisters Edna McMoran, Violette Johnson and Dorothy Williams. Survivors, wife, Noma Brown; daughter, Cindy Olafsson of Bryant; brother Harold Brown of Warren; sisters Doris Weise of Benton and Willene Deaton of Salem; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends, whom he loved dearly.

Church services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the Bryant United Methodist Church with Bro. Hammett Evans officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery in Alexander. Visitation will be at Ashbys, Tuesday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Mark Kenyon, 48, of Cabot died Saturday. Survivors: father, David Kenyon; mother, Barbara Roush; daughter, Niki Merchant; grandchildren, Gavin, Jesse and Jaiden; sisters, Robin Norfleet, Connie Kenyon; brothers, Jayson and Del Duke, Anthony Kenyon. Visitation: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Powell Funeral Home-Bald Knob. Graveside services: Wednesday, 10 a.m., Dogwood Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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CABOT - Evelyn Jane Branscum Martin, age 72, of Cabot passed away, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. She was born Jan. 18, 1941, in Morrilton, Ark., a daughter of Allen Branscum and Alta Belle Williams Branscum. She was the widow of Carroll Martin and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her daughters, Sharon Kay Reed of Tampa, Fla.; Laura and Barry Roper of Jacksonville, and Debra Yvonne Barnes of Perryville; brother, Jackson Allen Branscum of Drain, Ore.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net

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CENTER RIDGE - Beulah Eileen Miller Wilson, age 93, ofCenter Ridge, Ark., peacefully ended a long life that touched many people on Jan. 1, 2014. Exactly 71 years before the night of her passing, she met the young Air Force pilot who wouldsoon become her lifelong partner. Beulah was born Sept. 5, 1920, in a farmhouse built by her father that still stands today, a few miles from Croswell, Mich. She remembered and shared many memories from that farm and the surrounding farms of her father’s brothers: the one-room schoolhouse, her many cousins, and the less fortunate relatives from Detroit who were sheltered by the farm during the Great Depression. To improve the health of her older sister (who was diagnosed with tuberculosis as a teenager) the family moved to the clean desert air of Tucson, Ariz. There she met and married Waring Woodrow Wilson, an Oklahoma farm boy whose ancestors were early Pope Countypioneers. Before leaving for a tour in Italy as a B-24 pilot with the 15th Air Force, their only son, Donald Allan Wilson, was born. Successfully having completed his 35 missions, Woody was home on leave when Germany surrendered. After a brief period in civilian life, he accepted a permanent commission, beginning a life with frequent moves. Mary Jane Kennedy, the eldest daughter, arrived at Rantoul, Ill., Carol Anne Wilson at College Station, Texas, and Barbara Jean Wilson at San Bernardino, Calif. Along the way, before retiring as base commander of Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, Kan., in 1971, the family also lived in Florida, Canada, Alabama, Michigan, Germany, Louisiana, Maryland and South Carolina.

After retirement, the final move was to the farm in Sheepskin Valley, where Barbara Jean graduated from Nemo Vista and now teaches. Woody, also known as the Colonel, predeceased her in 1991. Beulah dedicated her life to helping others, leaving a legacy of changed lives. Her warm smile and outlook of always placing the needs of others above hers will forever be remembered and missed by the entire family.

Beulah was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary Jane Miller; her brother, Allen Miller; her sister, Sadie Mae Miller; her husband of 48 years, Waring Woodrow Wilson; and her grandson Allan Huston Wilson. In addition to her four children: Donald Wilson (and wife Beth Wilson), Mary Kennedy (husband Tim Kennedy), Carol Wilson (Oren Wright), and Barbara Wilson, she leaves behind five grandchildren: Nancy Montagu (and husband Rupert Montagu), Erin Kennedy (Kris Davis),Kristin Kennedy-Demby (Nathaniel Demby), Katherine Kennedy, Emma Wilson Manning; and eight great-grandchildren: Henry Montagu, Alexander Montagu, Nicholas Montagu, Isabelle Davis, Oliver Davis, Livia Kennedy-Demby, Malayah Demby and Zayleigh Demby.

A memorial service will be held at the Wilson residence of 887 Sheepskin Road, Center Ridge, Ark. 72027 on Saturday, Jan. 18. Open visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and a short service will be held by Eldridge Snow at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the veterans organization of your choice, or your local pet shelter. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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CONWAY - Betty Nicholson Doty, 79, of Conway passed from this life on Jan. 5, 2014. She was born on May 7, 1934, in Newport, Ark., to the late Sam and Edith Nicholson. Upon graduation from Newport High School in 1952, Betty furthered her education at Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA) with a degree in education. As a librarian and educator of 31 years, Betty spent most of those years with the Hughes Public School System. She enjoyed reading multiple newspaper publications, cooking, her beloved whippet, Jake, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband, George; one son, Brad Doty; three sisters, Rosemary Fortenberry of Newport, Sammy Byford of Wilson, Carol Ann Norman of Searcy; two brothers, J.D. “Bezo” Nicholson, Larry Gus “Buck” Nicholson, both of Newport; and a host of nieces, nephews and loving friends. Betty was also preceded in death by one brother, Stoney Nicholson; and one sister, Wilma Tiner.

A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Conway at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, after a private family interment service. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway from 6-8 p.m.

In lieu of floral tributes, please consider contributions to be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Conway, or to the Rockefeller Cancer Center (UAMS). Condolences can be sent to www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Dr. John Michael “Mike” Hargis, the oldest son ofJohn Calvin and Mary Elizabeth Shannon Hargis, was born November 8, 1944. He died January 5, 2014, at the age of 69 following a long battle with cancer.

He married the love of hislife, Ann Linneman, on August 16, 1968. God blessed them with four beautiful children: Christy (Jason) Trantina; John (Lindsey) Hargis; Tommy Hargis (fiancee Leslie); and Beth (Michael) Harness. They also have one foster daughter, Donna (Brad) Slatton.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Ann, their children, his brother Joe (Linda) Hargis. Mike was the proud grandfather of Ethan, Shannon, Joshua, Aiden, Faith, Cole, Luke, Eli, Cassie, and Kristian, and he had six nieces and nephews.

Mike grew up in Leslie, Arkansas, where he and all of his children were graduates of Leslie High School and have remained proud alumni throughout the years. He held a BSE and MSE from UCA and earned his EdD at Indiana University. He taught school in Dallas, Texas, servedas Assistant Professor of Education at Indiana State University, and was Superintendent of Leslie Public Schools. He was the first Director of Arch Ford Education Cooperative where he served for 14 years. Following retirement, he was a state team leader for Southwest Educational Development Laboratory for five years.

Mike dedicated his professional life to education. During his career, his work took him to various parts of the country and provided him with opportunities to associate with many influential educators and legislators. His signature achievement was developing Arch Ford Education Cooperative with its many startup challenges. Additionally, he was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway, Arkansas where he served on many councils and committees. He was Eucharistic minister to the sick, sang in the adult choir, and served as a collection counter. He enjoyed volunteering for church-related work jobs at the Carmelite Monastery in Little Rock and Subiaco Abbey.He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus where he served as Faithful Navigator for the 4th Degree. In his spare time, Mike also loved catching those “great big crappie.”

A Rosary/visitation service is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, in the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Rosary begins at 6 p.m. and visitation at 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial is on Wednesday, January 8, at 1 p.m. Entombment will be at the St Joseph Mausoleum. Pallbearers: Jason Trantina, Michael Harness, Ethan Horton, Joel Hargis, Justin Hargis, and Adam Hargis.

Donations can be made to St.Joseph Catholic Church, 1115 College Avenue or to the St. Joseph School Endowment, 1315 College Avenue Conway, Ark. 72034. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Billy Ray Higgins, age 71, of Conway, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 7 at Hope Cemetery near Perryville, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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CONWAY - Carroll D. Morgan, 79, of Conway, died on Monday,January 6, 2014. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m., Thursday, January 9, 2013 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Burial will follow in McNew Cemetery with Bro. Bob Robinson officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Addye Virginia Cox Reno, 92, of Conway passedaway Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Conway Regional Medical Center. She was born December 23, 1921 to Dr. J.A. Cox and Aurie Hall Cox in Donaldson, Arkansas. Virginia was preceded indeath by her parents; husband, Hardin V. Reno; brothers, Hall Cox, Earl Cox, Carl Cox and an infant brother; sisters, Evelyn Stone, Nancy Lambert, Helen Bettis, Agee Ayers and Bobbye O’Kelley. She was the last living descendent of her birth family.

She is survived by her son, John H. Reno (Judy); daughter, Ann Norman (Mike); grandchildren, John C. Reno, Jamie Reno Ryan (Chris), Hannah Norman and Andrew Norman; great-grandchildren, Jackson Reno, Noah Ryan and Anna Grace Reno Ryan and brotherin-law, J.F. “Felton” O’Kelley all of Conway.

Virginia was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Her greatest joys were cooking for her family and growing flowers. She was a member of Conway’s First Methodist Church. There will be no visitation.

Funeral Service will be Wednesday, January 8 at 11 a.m. at Regency Funeral Home, in Malvern, with Reverend Wayne Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Ouachita Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Conway’s First Methodist Church Children’s Fund, Arkansas Children’s Hospital or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com.

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CORD - Ella Mobley Melton, 98, of Cord died Saturday. Survivors: daughter, Kathy Gail Hickerson; sisters, Melba Clouse, Lawanda Berry; nieces, Jan Daniel, Lynn Haas; nephew, Von Clouse. Funeral service: 2 p.m. Friday, Cord Baptist Church. Burial: Hopewell Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DENNARD - Dewain Miller, 90, of Dennard, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014.He is survived by his son, daughter, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Graveside service and burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at Dennard Cemetery with Tommy Jolly officiating. Funeral arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DEWITT - Billy Ray Noble, 83, of DeWitt passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. He was a loving husband and father. He was born Oct. 13, 1930, in Ethel to Albert Richard and Mary Myrtle Brown Noble.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Faye Rita Sanders Noble;

parents, Albert and Mary Myrtle Noble; brother, Thelbert Noble; sisters, Elizabeth Holiday and Millie Shaddox. Survivors are his daughters, Rhae Ann Noble of Jacksonville, Rita Lynn Noble Dotter of DeWitt; son, Mitchell Drew Noble (Phyllis) of Nashville; grandchildren, Mischell O’Dell and Krista Ferguson (James); great-grandchildren, Bailey Birdsong and Emiley O’Dell; along with a host of friends.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 at First Baptist Church with burial at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. essexfuneralhome.com.

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EL DORADO - Carlos Martin Ruiz Carrillo, infant son of Carlos Ruiz Carrillo and Amy Duft died Dec. 31, 2013, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. A memorial service will be handled by the family. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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ENGLAND - Mr. David D. Shelby passed away on Jan. 5, 2014. He was born on July 2, 1925, to the late Clarence and Maggie Coulson Shelby. He was a good Christian man who loved life and his family very much. He was a fisherman, hunter and was a political fundraiser with Chicken Jeans for the Poor Boy Supper.Mr. Shelby was also a member of the England Masonic Lodge 507.

He was a farmer and a bridge inspector for Lonoke County and managed the England Waste Station. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Shelby; daughter, Donna Davison; son, Danny Shelby; and stepsons, Don and C.V. Ford; and two brothers, Calvin Shelby and Clarence Shelby Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Wilma Darling Shelby of England; daughter, Kathy Parker of England; stepdaughter, Sharon (Mike) Matte of Frisco, Texas; a special daughter-in-law, Carol Ford of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; stepsons, Jerry (Shelia) Ford of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Randy (Rita) Harmon and Bob (Dara) Harmon, both of North Little Rock. Also a sister, Faye Shelby Elrod, Little Rock; and 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at 1 p.m. at the Wilson Robison Chapel with visitation starting at 12 noon until service time on day of service with Dr. Rick Hyde officiating. Burial will be at Mulberry Cemetary of England. Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England will be in charge of the service. To view obit online go to www.wilsonrobisonfhengland.com.

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FLIPPIN - William “Bill” Bruning, 88, of Flippin passed away Jan. 6, 2014. He is survived by a wife, Margie, and three children. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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GLENWOOD - Christopher Raines, age 51, of Glenwood died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Raines and Juanita Kennedy Raines. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday in the Mount Joy Freewill Baptist Church with arrangements by Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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HAMBURG - Helen Ford Franklin, 84, of Hamburg died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. Funeral service: 3 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home with burial in Tillou Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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HAMBURG - Curtis Ray Haynes, 67, of Hamburg died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2013. Graveside funeral services and burial are 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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HAMBURG - Mrs. Janice La-Fran Maxwell, 66, of Hamburg, Ark., died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. Survivors include two sons, Alan Maxwell (Fran) and Greg Maxwell (Carla), and four grandchildren. Graveside funeral services are Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Crossroads Cemetery.Arrangements by Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark. www.cromwellfuneralhome.net.

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HELENA-WEST HELENA - In keeping with the way Crowley viewed life’s problems, big and small, let’s begin with the beginning and end with the end: Bernard Eugene Crowley was born to Marvin Hugh and Vivian LaVelle Fulgham Crowley on Sept. 7, 1952, at the Oktibbeaha County Hospital in Starkville, Miss., just up the road a bit from their home located just outside Maben, Miss. It was a world full of all things that boys love, and the state of the world still allowed those boys to ride their bikes or their mules wherever adventure and curiosity might take them. Anyone who sat and talked very long with Gene would hear stories of his childhood, teen years and college years that centered around Maben, his brother and his many cousins. It was here that he grew into an avid hunter, fisherman and gun collector.

After finishing high school at Maben High where he ran trackand held several state records for many years, he attended college at Mississippi State University. He worked a full-time job while attending classes and obtained his degree in Landscape Architecture. In December 1974, he moved to Canton, Miss., to take a job at a landscaping service where he had worked the previous summer. As luck would have it, that landscaping service had interests in Helena, Ark., and Gene was dispatched to spend several months there. On the very day he arrived in Helena, he met Rhonnie Burks, and they were married on Aug. 9, 1975, in the Helena First United Methodist Church.

In July 1975, Gene joined the staff at Planters Service and was involved in all areas of the business that encompassed agricultural implement and equipment dealerships, retail and wholesale fertilizer sales and application, and farming. With his background from working in his parents’ dairy barn as a child and all the knowledge he had gained from working with Planters Service for many years, he established Malibu Farms in January 2000 and completely focused on farming. He farmed up until the very day of his death, planning for the 2014 year.

Always a baseball fan, Gene discovered the Memphis Redbirds and became a season ticket holder in 2000. He attended every game he possibly could in Memphis and listened to both the Redbird games and the St.Louis Cardinal games to keep up with “his discoveries.” For several years, he attended Spring Training in Jupiter, Florida, to jumpstart the baseball season and check out the coming talent and then would end the year by attending several games at Busch Stadium.

Gene’s greatest passion was the people in his life, most especially his children and grandchildren. There was nothing he would not attempt to help someone for whom he cared; nothing so important that he would turn a fellow human who was in need aside. He most admired people who were able to make a mistake and stand up to take the blame and then take another plunge.

What people most admired about him was his strength of character and self. A recovering alcoholic, he entered himself into rehab in July 1995, and practiced the program until his death. Along the way, he helped countless others into the program and through hard times. In his 19 years of sobriety, he never broke the promise he made to himself or his family. It was and is a shining example of what one man can do if he sets his sights on an end goal and simply take life one day at a time.

In November 2011, Gene was diagnosed with throat cancer and began radiation therapy. During a checkup in December 2012, it was found that the throat cancer had returned, and he was also diagnosed with lung cancer and began one of many rounds of chemotherapy, followed by radiation therapy. After a two-year battle, Gene passed away at his home, early in the morning on Jan. 4, 2014. He was 61 years old.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, R. Hugh Crowley; and mother-in-law, Mary Jo Burks. He is survived by his wife; his children, Bernie Crowley of Helena, Ark.; daughter and son-in-law, Charlee and Gene (G2) English of Croxton, England; granddaughter, Keira Elizabeth English of Austin, Ark.; grandson, Callum Rhys English of Croxton, England; father-in-law, Pat Burks of Helena; goddaughter, Amanda Ruth Higginbothom of Fayetteville, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews.

The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, you join them in supporting Gene’s favorite charity The Jason Motte Foundation, P.O. Box 241520, Memphis, Tenn. 38124 or www.jasonmottefoundation.org.Jason is a closer for the St. Louis Cardinals and works tirelessly year round to raise money to help The Wings Foundation of West Clinic in Memphis, Tenn., to provide comfort and care for cancer patients and their families who are affected, either directly or indirectly, by cancers of all kinds.

Visitation was held Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at the Crowley home, 6397 Highway 44, Helena, and services were Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Helena First United Methodist Church with burial immediately following in the Maple Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Scotty Fraiser, Mark Higginbothom, Patrick Simmons, Tracy Griffin, David Gregory and Alan Von Kanel. Honorary pallbearers were Bo Corder, Buddy Wheeler, Buron Griffin, Jr., Steve Wilkerson, Steven Fulgham, Don Johnson, Rita Ann Johnson, Patsy Shaw Wheeler, Judy Dozier Griffin and Judy Dulaney Bartlett.

Services were directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Friends and relatives may sign the online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - John D. Peters Jr., 62, died Monday. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at Central Presbyterian Church under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation is Tuesday 4:30-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials to Central Presbyterian Church. Online obituary/guestbook is available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Samuel Frederick Williams “Fred” was born Dec. 27, 1952, and reached his finish line on Jan. 3, 2014. He served in the United States Air Force from 1972 until 1976. After his service, he went on to graduate from Henderson State University receiving a degree in accounting. He was a C.P.A. in Arkansas and Texas. Retiring in 2009, Fred had a long and distinguished career as an Appeals Officer with the Internal Revenue Service in Dallas, Texas. Though he had a passion for horse racing and good steaks, he will mainly be remembered as a devoted father, son and brother. He is preceded in death by his father Fred Williams, and his brother Ted Williams. Fred is survived by his son, Samuel Brett Williams (Claudia) of New York City; his mother, Joanna Williams of Hot Springs Village, his sisters, Ginger Williams of Little Rock, Karen Williams of Hot Springs; and brother, Billy Jack Williams of Austin, Texas. Guest may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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JONESBORO - Zachary Edward Williams, 17, of Jonesboro died Saturday. Survivors: father, Vince Williams; Mother, Tina Stigall; one brother; one half-sister; four step-sisters. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Cave City. Burial: Maxville Cemetery by Roller-Crouch-McGee Funeral Home, Cave City. Visitation: 12-2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Memorial: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; 120 Wall Street, 29th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10005. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LEOLA - Odesal Byrd, age 75, of Leola, Arkansas passedaway, Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Hot Spring Medical Center in Malvern. She was born March 9, 1938 in Rison, Arkansas to the late Sydney and Vernia Sparks Reed. On February 26, 1982she married Cletus Byrd in Leola. They attended Joy Baptist Church in Leola.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marshall and Ronald Reed; two sisters, Marthey West and Irene Say. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Cletus Byrd of Leola; two sisters, Wanda Justice of Grapevine and Mary Jones of Lewisville, Texas; three brothers, Steve Reed of Grapevine, Leonard Reed of Leola, and Tony Reed of Judsonia.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Buie Funeral Home with Mike Kilcrease officiating. Interment will follow at Davis Cemetery near Grapevine. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Please sign online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home and Crematory of Sheridan. (870) 942-3231.———◊———

LESLIE - Hollis Ray McEntire 88, of Leslie, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Visitation will be 1 p.m. and Funeral Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Arkansas. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery Chimes, Arkansas. Funeral Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Arkansas. www.rollerfujneralhomes.com.

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MALVERN - Hazel Marie Walton, 64, of Malvern passed away January 3, 2014. Visitation: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 6-8 p.m., Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Services: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 2 p.m., Damascus Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Damascus Cemetery. Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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NASHVILLE - Irene Penix Luck was born March 26, 1912 in Claiburn Parish, Louisiana and died December 31, 2013 in Nashville, Arkansas at the age of 101. Her parents were Patrick Cleveland Penix and Minnie Mae Sanders. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Frederick H. Luck, five sisters and two brothers.

Irene was an athlete in high school and attended business school in Jackson, Mississippi while living with her uncle, a judge, and his wife. In 1950 Fred and Irene moved to Nashville and opened Luck’s Seed and Garden Center where theyworked until retirement in 1975. She later worked at Mine Creek Jewelry Store for several years. Irene was a charter member of the Terra Firma Garden Club and spent many years working to help beautify Nashville. She attended the First Baptist Church and served on several committees. She loved to work in her yard and to travel.

Irene is survived by her son, Mike Luck and wife Juanita of Oveida, Florida, daughter Pat Bolt and husband Marvin of Dallas, Texas, grandchildren Dinah Luck of Brooklyn, New York, Patrick Luck and wife Laura of Columbus, Georgia, and great granddaughter Elizabeth Gail Luck of Columbus, Georgia.

Funeral will be under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville at 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church. A visitation with the family will be at 1 p.m. at the church before the funeral. You may send an online sympathy message to www.latimerfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Bobby J. Naylor, age 87, of Pine Bluff, died Monday. Survivors: wife, Joyce; daughters, Diane McAlister, Kathy Boyd, Beverly Clement; brothers, Oliver Naylor, James Naylor, Paul Naylor; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.Funeral services: Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel with visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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PLAINVIEW - John W. Kagebein, 84, of Plainview, formerly of Dewitt, died January 4, 2014 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville, Ark. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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SHIRLEY - Michael S. Lind, 55, of Shirley, Arkansas passed January 3, 2014. Survived by his wife, son, stepson, mother, sister, brother, and many cousins, nieces, nephews. Celebration of Life Service 10:00 a.m. January 9, 2014 at Roller-McNutt FuneralHomes Chapel, Clinton, Arkansas. Cremation Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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STAMPS - Helen Downs (Mammie Downs), age 86, ofStamps, Arkansas, left this earthly home and went to her Heavenly home to be with her Lord and loved ones gone on before her. She passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014, atHomestead Manor in Stamps, Arkansas. She was born August 31, 1927, in Falcon, Arkansas. Mrs. Downs was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Stamps. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and even a great-great grandmother.

Mrs. Downs was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Robbie Hairston; husband of 55 years, Travis L. Downs; son, Kenneth Harlen Downs; and grandson, Dennis Harlen Downs. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Hovarter and husband, Larry of Stamps, Ark.; granddaughter, Vickie Downs Case and husband, Ron of Haughton, La.; two grandsons, Kenneth Wayne Downs and wife, Tanya of Redfield, AR, and Dennis Wayne Hovarter and wife, Diana of Hope, Ark.; six great grandchildren, Jesse Harlen Downs and wife, Kaitlyn, and Jacob Aaron Downs all of Redfield, Ark., Payson Travis and Tatem Elizabeth Hovarter of Hope, Ark., Hanna Grace Case of Haughton, La., and Haleigh Case Petty andhusband, Patrick of Monroe, La.; one great-great granddaughter, Madison Paige Downs of Redfield, Ark.; and daughter-in-law, Lenora Downs Reese of Lake Charles, La.

We would like to thank Homestead Manor and Serenity Hospice for all the wonderful care they gave our loved one during her illness.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps, Ark., with Bro. T.W. Rains and Bro. Lane Garner officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at the Smith Funeral Home in Stamps, Ark. Online registration is available at www.aosmithfuneralhome.com.

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TUMBLING SHOALS - Naoma L. Cooper, 81, of Tumbling Shoals, died Saturday, January 4, 2014. Visitation will be 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday January 7, at the Heber Springs Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, at the Tumbling Shoals Baptist Church. Please visit www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com or call 501-887-9152.

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ULM - Evelyn Michel Trotter, 95, widow of Marvin Trotter, died Monday. Survivors are her daughter, Marva Moyer of Ulm; three grandchildren, Brian Atkins, Natalie Dodson and Sara Blanford; and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ulm Cemetery. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Tuesday at Turpin Funeral Home. www.turpinco.com.

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WARREN - Morgan O’Neill Jr., age 70, of Warren, Ark. died Friday January 3. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday January 8, Frazer’s Chapel. Burial Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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SHREVEPORT - Dr. Lawrence F. Garrison, beloved husband,father and brother, passed from this life on Friday, January 3, 2014. Dr. Garrison was a well-known educator, author, and professional speaker. Over his lifetime, Dr. Garrison fulfilled his passion for teaching as a long-time band director, high school principal, school superintendent and college professor. Most recently, he served as Associate Professor and Department Chair at LSU Shreveport. In addition, Dr. Garrison served for 25 years in the Army Band of the Arkansas National Guard.

Preceding Dr. Garrison in death were his parents: L.F. and Ruth Garrison of Monticello, Ark. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Mary Lynn Williamson and two daughters, Heather Garrison and Tamsin Garrison Easley and husband Michael Easley. Surviving brothers and sisters include: Judy Garrison Mattox and husband Dr. Michael Mattox of Hot Springs, Ark.; Steven Garrison and wife Melonie Garrison of Searcy, Ark.; Kathryn Garrison Smith and husband Mark Smith of McRae, Ark.; Edward Garrison and wife Caroline Garrison of Greenbrier, Ark. Dr. Garrison leaves behind a host of lovingnephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, La., on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at 2 p.m. with Dr. Michael Mattox officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Labby Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, January 6, 2014, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to The Humane Society in your given area or The American Red Cross.

Words of comfort may be expressed to the Garrison Family at www.labbymemorial.com.

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MEMPHIS - Joyce Jones Noble, affectionately known asMimi, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2014; she was 87. The only child to her parents, Mimi began her life in Bergman, Arkansas, on March 15, 1926, and lived thereuntil early adulthood. After moving to Little Rock, she met and married her former husband, Allen. While raising her family in Little Rock, Mimi was co-owner of Gay-Lyn’s Fashions, where she combined her love of clothing with her dream to be a business owner. She was a very active member of Geyer Springs Church of Christ for several decades, and after moving to Memphis, Mimi became very involved at Highland Church of Christ, often volunteering in the beauty shop at nursing homes. Mimi had many close friends through church and led an abundantly full life. She adored her grandsons and was faithful to attend every school program and sporting event in which they participated. Mimi was a great friend to many, a very devoted mother, and a fun-loving grandmother.All of Mimi’s family and friends will miss her tremendously!

Mimi was preceded in death by her parents, Minnie and Callie Jones. Surviving her are two daughters, Vicki Noble of OliveBranch, and Leslie Irwin of Memphis. Along with her daughters are son-in-law Dennis Irwin; two grandsons, Adam Irwin and Andrew Irwin with his wife Meredith, and one great-grandson, Charles Henry Irwin.

Interment will be at a private graveside service at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, North Little Rock, Arkansas, on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. The family wishes to extend its thanks to Ruth Ann Mitchell for her years as a dedicated caregiver while Mimi was still at home, the staff at Ave Maria Nursing Home for their attentive care over the last year, and the staff at Crossroads Hospice for their gentle care during Mimi’slast days.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Harding Academy, 1100 Cherry Road, Memphis, Tennessee, 38117.

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HOUSTON, Texas - J.L. Emery, 69, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Newport, departed this life Friday, January 3, 2013. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2013. Burial will be in Watson Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2013.

Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. wwwldillingerfuneralhome.com.

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SAVOY, Texas - Jessie “Bruce” Ward Jr., age 65, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Landmark Baptist Church in England, Arkansas, with Duaine Blackmore officiating. Condolences may be registered online at www.fisherfh.com

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VICTORIA, Texas - Nathan C. Evens, 43, of Victoria, Texas, died Sunday, January 5, 2014, at DeTar North Hospital in Victoria. He was born on May 1, 1970, to Paul and Doris Evens.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. A full obituary will appear at a later date.