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. Kyle Kenneth Berry, 55, of Roland. Benjamin L. Carter Sr., 60, of Little Rock. Catherine Sutton Couch, 88, of North Little Rock. Robert Lee Debrow Sr., 78, of Little Rock. Ulysses C. Evans, 51, of Little Rock. Cooper Wade Foster, infant, of North Little Rock. Carl Gurtler, 92, of Jacksonville. Billy F. Harkness, 84, of North Little Rock. Charles Edward Hollis Jr., 76, of North Little Rock. Kenneth Holzhauer Jr., 56, of Little Rock. Autumn Michelle Hopson of Little Rock. Anthony Ray Lindsey, 62, of North Little Rock. Leora Lorene (Bottens) Martin, 96, of Mabelvale. Wilson Medlock, 78, of Little Rock. Barbara F. Morris, 72, of North Little Rock. Barry Lewis Pipkin, 59, of Little Rock. Donald Gene Pruett, 74, of Little Rock. Jimmy D. Rakestraw, 74, of Jacksonville. Mary Ann Reves of Little Rock. Frances J. Rodriguez, 87, of Little Rock. Ethel Virginia Shannon, 71, of Jacksonville. Juanita L. Slocum, 91, of Sherwood. Lonnie Taggart, 75, of Mabelvale. Ray Williams Jr., 82, of Little Rock. Sadie Davis Johnson Williams, 87, of Little Rock. Ellen Rose Lawrence Wilson, 79, of Little Rock. Thomas Pearce Wilson, 72, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALEXANDER

Nikki Nashay Keenzel, 27.

ARKADELPHIA

Mary Lorraine Daniel, 59.

BENTON

Billie Jackson Campbell, 76. LaWanda Stuckey, 83.

BOONEVILLE

Van Lewis Kirkpatrick, 91.

CABOT

Billy Clay Wallace, 69.

CALICO ROCK

Leonard Wayne Dockins, 75. Jessie W. Neal, 85.

CAMDEN

Bob R. Smith, 70.

CLINTON

William Sparlin Ferguson, 88.

CONWAY

Dale Wilson Castellaw, 87.

DANVILLE

Sandra Jo “Nichols” Harris, 53.

DERMOTT

Ozelle Johnson Waldrup, 94.

EMMET

Vernon “David” Boyd, 64.

FAIRFIELD BAY

Virgil Newton Wilson, 85.

HAZEN

Donald E. Holmes, 69. James L. Robinson, 64.

HEBER SPRINGS

Roger L. Putt, 79.

HELENA-WEST HELENA

Emma Maree Hicks, 97.

HOT SPRINGS

Robert Ian Maples, 36.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE

Robert Lee [Bob] Gordon, 95.

JASPER

LeVera Pruitt, 89.

JONESBORO

Teresa Ann Shempert, 52.

JUDSONIA

Mary Lou King, 78.

KEDRON

Jerry Wayne Carrington, 60.

MALVERN

Emma Wright Hendrix, 93.

MAYFLOWER

Monroe “Billy” Murdock, 68.

McCRORY

Robert Walls, 44.

MURFREESBORO

Malinda Ann Stone, 86.

NASHVILLE

Melba Bounds, 74.

NEWPORT

Grant Kendall Evins, 32.

OLA

Joshua Dale “Josh” Metcalf, 27.

PINE BLUFF

Roy Marshall Lunsford, 67.

ROGERS

Juliane Pfeffer, 54.

RUSSELLVILLE

Lula Grady Duryea, 93.

SHIRLEY

Michael S. Lind, 55.

SPARKMAN

Frankie Iona Gurnsey Harris, 80.

SPRINGDALE

Sharon Arzetta Cain Giffin, 73. Lynn Robert Wallace, 79.

TILLAR

Larry Barlow Hutchison, 64.

VILONIA

Viola Banks, 82.

WARREN

Janie Carolyn Shelby Outlaw, 66.

WRIGHT

Vernon Eugene Funderburg Jr., 57.

WYNNE

Sam Cone Jr., 61.

OUT-OF-STATE

ORLANDO, Fla.

Carl Edward Weisinger Sr., 89.

KINGWOOD, Texas

Alex Hammonds Jr., 65.

MILWAUKEE

David Ray Schlenker, 57.

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), Rufus Abernathy; sisters Dorothy Mitchell, Mildred Gantt; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and friends.

Funeral service: 11:30 a.m. today 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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•–––––Family and friends mourn the loss of KYLE KENNETH BERRY of Roland, Ark., who left this world on Jan. 3, 2014.

He was born on May 20, 1958, to James and Nancy Berry of Oklahoma City. Kyle was a graduate of Oklahoma City University and University of Central Arkansas and a math teacher at Sylvan Middle School.

Kyle was a man of many talents. He enjoyed music with his son, James, especially on their road trips. He loved muscle cars and was a gun enthusiast.

He always made you smile, made you laugh and brought a big kid attitude to the party. Kyle loved the outdoors, spending time pursuing his hobbies of hunting and fishing or enjoying good times around a bonfire. Most of all, Kyle enjoyed spending time with his family, where he was the proud Grand PoohBah at family events.

Kyle is survived by wife, Kerri; children, Rachel Hurst and her husband, Justin, of Maumelle, Jennifer Wilson and her husband, Jonathan, of Jonesboro, James Berry of Bryant; sister, Brenda Berry; bonus children, Allison, Justin and Kylie Blankenship; and two beautiful grandchildren, Byron Hurst and Lyla Wilson.

Kyle made a positive impact on everyone’s life he touched. Kyle, you may be gone, but the memories will always remain. Arrangements are with Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. (501) 224-8300.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, in the Chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300, with burial to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, family is asking donations to be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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•–––––BENJAMIN L. CARTER SR., 60, Little Rock, departed this life Dec. 31, 2013. Visitation: 12-6 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, 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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•–––––CATHERINE SUTTON COUCH, 88, of North Little Rock passed away on Jan. 6, 2014. She was born in Levy, Ark., to the late Monroe and Violet Price Sutton. She is survived by her niece, Alice Chewning, and nephew, Marty Yater, and numerous cousins. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, (501) 791-7400. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhoms.

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•–––––ROBERT LEE DEBROW SR. of Little Rock departed this life Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. Family hour: 6:15-7:15 p.m. 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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•–––––ULYSSES EVANS, 51, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on Jan. 2, 2014. His survivors are his loving and devoted wife, Callie Evans; five children, Ulysses Evans Jr., Shina Davis, Laquesha Wright, Ebony Upchurch and Jonas Moore; five grandchildren; mother, Evie Evans; one brother, Calvin Evans; one sister, Ulonda Evans; and a host of other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, 11 a.m., at Grace Inter City Church, 1800 W. 16th St., North Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Rest In Peace Memorial Gardens, Hensley, Ark. Services entrusted to Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

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•–––––COOPER WADE FOSTER was born into the arms of Jesus on Jan. 2, 2014. Cooper was the son of Alexis Lamb and Roger Foster of North Little Rock.

Roller-Owens, NLR, handled the graveside service at Riverwood Memorial Gardens, Maumelle, on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at 2 p.m.

Among the survivors are brother, Austin Foster, of the home; maternal grandparents, Lori and Gary Stevens of rural Coffeyville, Kan., and Wade and Tia Lamb of South Coffeyville, Okla.; paternal grandparents, Jeff and Lisa Foster of NLR; maternal great-grandparents, Linda and Jim Jones of Charleston, Ark., Harold and Gaylee Chrisman of Conway, Fred and Velda Lamb of South Coffeyville, Okla.; paternal great-grandmother, Martha Trusty, of Little Rock.

The family has set up a “Cooper Foster Memorial Fund” to help with expenses. Contributions may be sent to: Welch State Bank, P.O. Box 609, South Coffeyville, Okla. 74072 Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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•–––––CARL GURTLER, 92, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, a resident of Jacksonville, Ark., and former resident of Birmingham, Ala. Born June 1, 1921, in Cumberland, Md. Beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-great-grandfather.

Preceded in death by father and mother, Irma Elwin Osbourne Gurtler and William Carl Gurtler; wife, Florence Morgan Gurtler; brother Charles Gurtler; sisters Janice Gurtler and Reba Gurtler Morris; stepson, Phillip Snyder; son-in-law, Warren F. Freeman; and great-grandson Marshall Whittle. He leaves behind stepdaughter, Saundra June Freeman; daughter, Dorothy J. Ruch; stepdaughter-in-law, Jane Snyder; brother John Frederick Gurtler; sister Dorothy May Glaze; six grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Carl was a corporal in the United States Army, a WWII veteran from Jan. 19, 1948, through May 9, 1952. He was a musician for many years. He played the saxophone, clarinet and flute. He specialized in Big Band.

Carl was dearly loved and will be greatly missed! Til we see you again….. Love all of us!!

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills in North Little Rock.

Burial will be Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, Ala. Online guestbook: griffinleggettresthills.com.

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•–––––BILLY F. HARKNESS, 84, of North Little Rock passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013. He was born in Belleville, Ark., to the late Clyde and Nellie Bowden Harkness. He was an Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his brother Robert C. Harkness; his sister, Regina H. Smith; and very special friend, Florence H. Houston. He is survived by his brother James R. Harkness, several nieces and extended family and friends.

Billy will be laid to rest at the North Little Rock Veterans Cemetery. There are no funeral services. Please visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com to sign the online guestbook. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

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•–––––CHARLES EDWARD HOLLIS JR., 76, of North Little Rock was born Sept. 10, 1937, in Little Rock to parents Charles Edward Hollis Sr. and Lela Douglass Hollis Calhoun, and passed away on Jan. 5, 2014, in North Little Rock.

He attended Amarillo High School and was a retired truck driver for Jones Truck Lines. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 878 and Rose City United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing men’s fast-pitch softball and coaching his daughter’s softball teams, as well as singing and country-western dancing. Eddie loved to make people laugh and would sing and tell jokes.

He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his children, Gary (Tod) Hollis and his wife, Laura, of Frisco, Texas, and Lisa Kay McPeak and her husband, Butch, of North Little Rock; as well as his grandchildren, Casey McPeak of North Little Rock, Kimber McPeak Reaves and her husband, Michael, of Houston, Ark., Kathryn (Katy) Hollis of Frisco, Texas, and Jackson Hollis of Frisco, Texas; and two great-grandchildren, Kinsley and Hollis Reaves.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in his honor or a charity of your choice (www.cancer.org). A graveside service will be held at Rest Hills Memorial Park, 7724 Landers Road in North Little Rock, on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at 2 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held after the service at Rest Hills Funeral Home. www. griffinleggettresthills.com.

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•–––––KENNETH HOLZHAUER JR., 56, of Little Rock passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. He was born in Pontiac, Ill., and graduated from Pontiac Township High School. He worked for Democrat Printing and Lithographing for 24 years. Ken loved to fish, work with wood and loved spending time with his family. He was an avid NASCAR and football fan.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Martha Holzhauer of Little Rock; son, Kenneth Allen Holzhauer of Little Rock; mother, Connie Holzhauer of Pontiac, Ill.; two sisters, Beth Holzhauer and Lisa Thacker, both of Pontiac, Ill.; mother-in-law, Eloise Durham of Little Rock; two brothers-in-law, Gene Allen (Detta) and Robert Allen (Jean); two sisters-in-law, Mary Mills (Richard) and Nancy Montgomery (Joe); numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth S. Holzhauer Sr.; and brother, Bill Holzhauer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, 2 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

Visitation will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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On January 4, 2014, Heaven gained another angel, AUTUMN MICHELLE HOPSON. She is survived by her parents, Zach and Sarah Hopson; big brother Ryan; grandparents, Mary, Jon, Dale, and Edie, and many great-grandparents. Our beautiful daughter is at peace and will never be forgotten. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2014 in the Chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300, with burial to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhome.com/chenal.

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•–––––ANTHONY RAY LINDSEY, 62, North Little Rock departed this life Friday, January 3, 2014. He is survived by his sister, Pauline Williams, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Professional services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900.” www.hubblefuneralhome. co.

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•–––––LEORA LORENE (BOTTENS) MARTIN departed this world early in the morning of Jan. 4, 2014. Lorene was born in 1917 at Ashton, Kan.

She is survived by three children, Carole Schafer of Mabelvale, Betty McBurnett (Searcy) of Little Rock, and William Martin (Lucy) of Jane, Mo.; one sister of Rogers, Ark.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Lorene was preceded in death by her husband Carl Martin, parents, Mable (McCullough) Bottens and Walter Bottens of Rogers, Ark., two brothers, and three sisters.

Lorene’s parents moved to Rogers, Ark. when she was just a child. Lorene attended the University of Arkansas, where she met Carl Martin, which resulted in a marriage that lasted 69 years until his demise in 2007. Lorene and her husband moved to the Mabelvale, Ark., area where her children were raised, and she lived until passing. Lorene returned to the University of Arkansas, and received her BS degree. In her early years she was active in the Home Demonstration Club (sponsored by US Dept of Agriculture). She retired from the Arkansas State Plant Board after a career of working with seeds. She was active in the Business and Professional Women of Arkansas (BPW) organization, and after retirement was active in the Gardenia Garden Club and the Little Rock Council of Garden Clubs. She was physically active in gardening and flower growing until her early 90s.

A private memorial service is planned for a later date. Memorials may be sent to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116.

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•–––––WILSON MEDLOCK, 78, Little Rock, departed this life December 31, 2013. He was preceded in death by his son, Lavell Medlock; father, Willie Medlock; mother, Essie Baker. He leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Tina V. Sullivan; siblings, Rosetta, Vetta and Rayford Medlock; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; other family and friends. Visitation: 12-5 p.m. Thursday at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 4820 W. 65th St., LR, Pastor Buster Hunter, 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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•–––––BARBARA F. MORRIS, 72, of North Little Rock passed January 6, 2014. Barbara was a graduate of S.A. Jones High School class of 1959. Loving memories left to children: Calvin Morris and Latreese (Tony) Staggers; siblings: Walter Brown, Aaron (Pricilla) Fells, Sheila (William) Pinkard, and Crystal (Roy) Keys-Boles; grandchildren: Joshua, Artez, Tyler, Kyle, and Trinity. Family hour January 10, 2014, 6-7 p.m. Homegoing celebration January 11, 2014 11 a.m. both held at Superior Funeral Services Chapel, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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•–––––BARRY LEWIS PIPKIN, 59, of Maumelle, Ark., died January 4, 2014. He was born January 17, 1954 to Sidney Leonard Pipkin and Nancy Marshall Pipkin of Memphis, Tenn. He grew up in Tupelo, Miss., and graduated from Tupelo High School in 1972. He attended Millsaps College in Jackson and received degrees from Mississippi State University and The University of Southern Mississippi.

Barry was employed for 20 years in the Behavioral Health Division of Universal Health Services as Divisional Vice President and most recently as the CEO of The Bridge Way Hospital in North Little Rock.

He worked as a clinical psychologist prior to taking on his role in health-care administration. He was a charter and a long time member of First United Methodist Church of Maumelle, Ark.

Barry was an avid lover of sports, nature, gardening, golf, hunting, reading and his beloved Mississippi State Bulldogs. He coached girls and boys soccer and baseball for many years with the Maumelle Parks and Recreation. He devoted his life to helping others and worked tirelessly to make the lives of those struggling with mental illness better. His most valued role was as husband, father and grandfather.

He was predeceased by his parents. Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife, Debbie Harrison Pipkin of 39 years; one son, Brian and his wife, Katie, of Little Rock; one daughter, Allison and her husband, Dustin, of Little Rock; three grandchildren: Margot Elizabeth Pipkin, Harrison Gunter Johnson, and Sawyer Bennett Johnson; his mother-inlaw, Emma Lee Harrison of Tupelo, Miss.; two sisters, Sharon McCool of Jackson, Miss., and Nancy Claire White of Tupelo, Miss.; two brothers, Bobby Pipkin and Sidney Pipkin, both of Tupelo, Miss.; and numerous other family members and friends.

The memorial service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, January 9, 2014 at First United Methodist Church of Maumelle, 1201 Edgewood Dr., Maumelle, Ark. 72113, (501) 851-2377. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Little Rock Compassion Center, First United Methodist Church of Maumelle. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

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•–––––DONALD GENE PRUETT, 74, of Little Rock passed away on January 6, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Donna Jean Pruett. Cremation arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory, (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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•–––––JIMMY D. RAKESTRAW, 74, of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. He served in the United States Navy, was a member of the Indian Head Lake Baptist Church and had a strong Christian faith.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Stella Rakestraw; brother, David L. Rakestraw (Mireille) of Hawaii; daughters Lisa Brown of North Little Rock, Trica Frazier (Warren) of Little Rock; son, David Rakestraw (Angela) of Cabot; stepdaughters Linda Kennedy (Roger) and Carol Allen (Charles) of Jacksonville; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Rakestraw; infant twin brother; parents, Barney and Cora Lee Rakestraw; sister, Mary Davenport; and brother, Barney Rakestraw. Jimmy enjoyed crafts, camping, cooking, telling jokes and making people laugh. He was a very kind man, and he never met a stranger.

The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to the staff at Little Rock Veterans Administration Hospital for their care.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at North Little Rock Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Bowien officiating. Burial will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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•–––––MARY ANN REVES of Little Rock died Saturday, January 4, 2014, after a long illness. She was born to the late Alfred Bransford and Nora Elizabeth Rutherford Bransford. Mary graduated from Batesville High School in 1951. She worked for SW Bell for more than 35 years and was a member of Life Line Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Charles E. “Bud”; one daughter, Elizabeth Reves of Little Rock; two brothers, John Bransford and wife, Joy, of Batesville and Jim Bransford of Little Rock.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2014, at the Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, (501) 224-8300, with the Rev. Clark Atkins officiating. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210, (501) 227-6166. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal. –––––

•–––––FRANCES J. RODRIGUEZ, 87, of Little Rock died January 4, 2014. She was born August 7, 1926, in Rainsville, New Mexico, the daughter of Marino and Rosa Cruz Rivera. She married Benigno L. Rodriguez on July 16, 1949, in Loveland Pass, Colorado. A member of St. Edward Catholic Church, she loved caring for her family and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and six brothers and sisters. Survivors are Cecilla (Eric) Troppoli, Theresa (Tom) Travis, Marian (Charles) Humphrey, Monica (Jeff) Poe, Patricia (Marty) Carter, James (Angela) Rodriguez, and Edward (Chris) Rodriguez, all of Little Rock; five brothers and sisters; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Catholic Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 10 at St. Edward Catholic Church, 9th and Sherman streets, Little Rock, with Fr. Warren Harvey, celebrant. Rosary with visitation following will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 9 at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, (501) 661-9111. Entombment will follow at Forest Hills Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to St. Edward Catholic Church, 801 Sherman St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202, or Carmel of St. Teresa of Jesus, 7201 W. 32nd St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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•–––––ETHEL VIRGINIA SHANNON, 71, of Jacksonville went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2014. She was born December 24, 1942, to the late Joe Lee Silas Sigler and Minnie Sigler. She was preceded in death by two children, Ethel Virginia Jarry, and Cynthia Annette Kirk. Mrs. Shannon was a retired registered nurse, and she will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Roger Shannon; one son, Roger Holcomb and his wife, Jana; siblings Peggy McDonald of Fresno, California, Linda Espinosa of Modesto, California, Hubbard “Bud” Sigler of Oakdale, California, Kathleen Dunn of Water Valley, Mississippi, Barbara Leazer of Parks, Arkansas, Brenda Sigler Kachel of Ceres, California; eight grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory, (501) 982-2136.

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•–––––JUANITA SLOCUM, 91, of Sherwood died Sunday in North Little Rock. Survivors are sons, David Slocum and Joe Slocum; daughter, Ginger Randale; sister, Mozelle Mc-Gaughey; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Visitation is Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. at Hickory Ridge Church of Christ. Services at 1 p.m. Burial in Lewis Cemetery. www.kernodlefh.com.

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•–––––LONNIE TAGGART, 75, went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2014 in Little Rock at the VA Hospital. Lonnie was born on May 23, 1938 in Albany, Mo. He was the son of Ivory Emmery & Beulah Butler Taggart. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Saratoga during the Korean War as an Air Traffic Control Man. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was always active in his community as his children and grandchildren grew up. He was an excellent role model for his children and grandchildren. Coaching sports, volunteering with scouts, and volunteering in the community in numerous roles are just a few of the activities he enjoyed with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joan Taggart, of Shannon Hills, Ark. She went above and beyond the duties as his wife, as she was also his loving caretaker during the past several years; his three adored children: two daughters, Deborah (Taggart) Garrett and her husband Donnie of Sheridan, Ark.; Renee Taggart of Shannon Hills, Ark.; and a son Tim Taggart and his wife Cristi of Kansas City, Kan. His three grandsons Lonnie W. Taggart and wife Mandy of Sheridan, Ark.; D.J. Garrett and his wife Terri of Benton, Ark.; and Landon Taggart and his girlfriend Bailey Brazil of Shannon Hills, Ark.; four great-grandchildren, Cheyenne and Serenity of Sheridan, Ark.; Nathan and John of Benton, Ark., and a host of other family and friends who loved him dearly. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held at noon on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Sardis United Methodist Church, 10715 W Sardis Road, Bauxite, Ark. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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•–––––RAY WILLIAMS JR., 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memories his lovely wife, Louise L. Williams; his children; five brothers; four sisters; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Home-going services will be on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at noon at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1900 Simpson St., Little Rock. Interment will follow at Rest In Peace Memorial Gardens, Hensley, Ark. Visitation: Friday, January 10, 2014, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

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•–––––SADIE DAVIS JOHNSON WILLIAMS, 87, of Little Rock, departed to her eternal home on Sunday, January 5, 2014, with her family surrounding her. Services will be today, Wednesday, January 8, at 10 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner of I-630 and Barrow Rd), followed by interment at 12:30 p.m. at Harmony Cemetery in Perry County at Hwy. 10 and Williams Junction. 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, passed away January 5, 2014. 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.), followed by interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will precede the 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.

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•–––––THOMAS PEARCE WILSON, born in Texarkana, Texas on April 7, 1941, passed away on December 19, 2013 at the age of 72. He was the son of Dan Gilbert Wilson and Mary Ellen Welch Wilson of Texarkana.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Carter Wilson, his son, Thomas Jason Wilson, mother-in-law, Frances Cupp, sister-in-law, Juanita Carter of Haynesville, La., his cousin Susan Webber Carter and her daughter, Robin Wright of Little Rock.

Pearce attended Texarkana Public Schools and graduated from Hendrix College in 1963 with a B.A. in History. In 1967, he earned his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas. Pearce began his law career as a clerk to Associate Justice Lyle Brown, Arkansas Supreme Court and an attorney with the Arkansas Legislative Council. In 1969, he joined First Pyramid Life Insurance Company as Legal Counsel. Here he met the love of his life, Mary Frances. After their marriage in 1970, the couple moved to Houston where Pearce was attorney in charge of the Group and Pension Department of American General Insurance Company, developing life, health, disability and pension contracts. Upon returning to Little Rock in 1981, Pearce made a career change joining Prudential Bache, now Wells Fargo Advisors, as a financial advisor. Pearce served as Vice President of Investments for the Chenal Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, where he served clients for over 28 years. Pearce had a special bond with his clients and considered it a privilege to have served them for so many years.

Pearce loved to serve his community in many ways. He enjoyed being a mentor to young people, whether it was in his professional life or the decades he spent as one of the Arkansas state recruiters for the University of Texas. He cherished his association with the Jewish Federation of Arkansas and all of the friends he had in the Jewish Community. Pearce hosted the Super Sunday fundraiser at his offices for many years.

Pearce will be remembered by friends and family for his kind, gentle personality as well as his practical joking and sometimes wicked sense of humor.

The family would like to thank Pearce’s friends and coworkers for all of the love and support given him during his lengthy illness. A heartfelt appreciation goes to Dee Dunnick, a wonderful caregiver, who made it possible for “Pappa P” to be cared for at home.

Memorials can be made to the Jewish Federation of Arkansas, 18 Corporate Hill Dr., Suite 204, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or the Little Rock Animal Village 4500 Kramer Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204.

A memorial service will be held January 10, 2014 at Ruebel Funeral Home at 1 p.m. followed by a reception. The Reverend Canon Paul McLain officiating. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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ALEXANDER — Nikki Nashay Keenzel, 27, of Alexander passed away January 5, 2014, with her family by her side. She was born March 19, 1986, to Roger and Tracy Keenzel in Little Rock, Arkansas. Nikki enjoyed going fishing, watching movies and spending time with her family and friends. The greatest joy in Nikki’s life was her two sons whom she loved with her whole heart.

She is preceded in death by her father, Roger Keenzel. Nikki is survived by her two precious sons, Rayne and River; mother, Tracy Cagle; grandparents, Basil and Phyllis Hill; grandma, Ann Keenzel; sister, Amber Keenzel; brother, Roger “Bubba” Keenzel; uncle, Robert Keenzel; and a host of family and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.

A celebration of life will be Friday, January 10, 2014, at 1 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, January 9, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. To sign online guestbook visit www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––ARKADELPHIA — Mary Lorraine Daniel, age 59, of Arkadelphia died Friday, January 3, 2014, at her home. Survivors: husband, Hugh Daniel; daughter, Vanessa Jamieson; father, Luke Hudman; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 11th, at Copeland Ridge Cemetery near Curtis. Online guest register available at www. ruggleswilcox.com.

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•–––––BENTON — Billie Jackson Campbell, 76, of Benton, was born on March 23, 1937, and died January 6, 2014. Bill was born in Paragould, Arkansas, to Donald and Wava Campbell. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dennis Campbell, and grandson, Royce G. Rush III.

Billie moved to Michigan as a teenager and worked for General Motors in Flint for several years. He retired from General Motors and moved to Benton in 1989. Later he worked as a building contractor until his death.

Survivors, his beloved wife of 22 years, Joyce Campbell, sister, Pat Plumridge, daughters, Sherry, Cathy, Laura, son, David, stepdaughters, Vanessa, Lisa and Becky, stepsons, Jimmy and Ray, 26 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Cremation was through Ashby Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Calvary Chapel at 5310 Word Street in Bauxite, Arkansas. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––BENTON — LaWanda Stuckey, 83, Benton, died Monday. Survivors: husband, Bro. Robert Stuckey; sons, Michael and Bruce Stuckey; daughter, Marcie Stuckey; brothers, Lloyd, Buddy and Jackie English; sisters, Kathie White, Jo Doty, Linda Doggett; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Ashby Funeral Home. Services, 1 p.m. Friday, Ashby’s, burial, Pine Crest. Guest book, www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––BOONEVILLE — Van Lewis Kirkpatrick, 91, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Doris Jensen Kirkpatrick, his parents, Orrie and Nellie Kirkpatrick, his brothers, Seth Kirkpatrick and Tom Kirkpatrick, and his sister, Joyce Egre.

He was born September 20, 1922, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Van studied engineering before joining the Merchant Marines through the Coast Guard in 1944. After WWII, he helped run the family dairy and farm in Big Foot, Illinois. In 1960, Van, Doris and their children moved to Booneville, Ark., where he raised cattle. He started his own business, Kirkpatrick Scales, in 1969 and managed it until he retired. Van joyfully served his church, First Baptist of Booneville, as a faithful deacon, Sunday school teacher and choir member. He was a member of Gideons International and Rotary International. He and Doris also took several mission trips to South America. Van was full of life until the end. He loved airplanes and cattle, but above all, Van loved the Lord and his family.

Van is survived by his three children: Lois Schmidt, and her husband Dick of O’Fallon, Illinois; Dan, and his wife Becky of Little Rock; and Joel, and his wife Kim of Claremore, Oklahoma. Van is also survived by seven grandchildren: Katie Choate (David), Dr. Rachel Smiley (Steve), Mary Doddridge (Nathaniel), Michael Kirkpatrick (Leigh), Leah Kirkpatrick (Adam), Rebecca Kirkpatrick, and Lauren Richardson (Domonic); and six great-grandchildren: Willem Culpepper, Walden Culpepper, Lottie Moon Doddridge, Buddy Doddridge, Joel Smiley, and Julia Richardson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church, Booneville, the Booneville Chapter of Gideons International, and the American Bible Society. The family also wishes to express their gratitude to Tanya Seymore, who loved and cared for Van over the last three years.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, Booneville, Ark., on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at 11 a.m. The final resting place will be at Luther Valley Lutheran Church Cemetery near Beloit, Wisconsin.

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•–––––CABOT — Billy Clay Wallace, age 69, of Cabot, formerly of Tichnor, died Monday, January 6, 2014. He was born February 23, 1944, in DeWitt to Jeffery and Jewel Corine Eichler Wallace who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him were an infant daughter, two brothers: Jeffery, Jr. and Ronald, and a sister: Norma Fowler. Survivors include his wife, Marla Richter Wallace, son, Chase Wallace of Gillett; brothers: Charles Wallace (Betty), Donald Wallace (Linda), Benny Wallace (Fay), all of Tichnor; sisters: Velma Williams (James) of Tichnor, Catherine Hayes of DeWitt, Betty Faye Houghton (Dale) of Spring, Texas; sister-in-law: Kathy Ellenburg, brother-in-law: Danny Richter, both of Gillett; special nephews: Larry Wallace, Jimmy Fowler, Robert Dale Wallace and a host of nieces of nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 9th, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gillett with burial at Wallace/Menard Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Wallace/Menard Cemetery, %Larry Wallace, 529 Nady Rd., Tichnor, Ark. 72166.

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•–––––CALICO ROCK — Leonard Wayne Dockins, 75, died January 4, 2014. Funeral service: Thursday, January 9, at 2 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church, Dolph, Arkansas. Burial: Wayland Arbor Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Visitation: Wednesday, January 8, at Grace Fellowship Church from 6-8 p.m. Local survivor: Gaye Williams (sister).

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•–––––CALICO ROCK — Jessie W. Neal, 85, died January 6. Visitation was held Tuesday, January 7 at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. No memorial service is planned at this time. Survivors: Cathy Ward (daughter), Bobbie Rainy, Wanda Sanders, Millie Wyatt, Carol Sapp (sisters), Brandy Keithley (granddaughter).

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•–––––CAMDEN — Bob R. Smith went to be his Lord and Savior on January 6, 2014 at Ouachita Rehab Center. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday at Lakeside Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––CLINTON — William Sparlin Ferguson, 88, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away January 4, 2014. He was born on May 19, 1925 in Marshall, Arkansas to James Elisha and Dortha Elfa (Ruff) Ferguson.

Mr. Ferguson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. During that time, he was involved in several major naval battles including Leyte, Lindgagen Gulf, and Okinawa. He graduated from the University of Arkansas, where he learned to love the Razorbacks. He retired from the Farmers Home Administration as a county supervisor after 35 years of service.

Mr. Ferguson was a faithful servant of God as a Sunday school teacher, deacon and trustee of the First Baptist Church in Clinton. Mr. Ferguson served for 10 years on the Board of Directors of the Van Buren County Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home. He was a devoted and amazing husband and the best dad and grandparent a person could ask for. Mr. Ferguson was loved and admired by all who knew him for his warm and kind personality.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Donna (Smith) Ferguson of Clinton, daughter, Sharon (Ferguson) Wieser and husband Kevin of Bryant, Arkansas, son, Stephen W. Ferguson and wife Dianna of Mount Pleasant, Texas. Grandchildren, Jay and Beth Wieser of Fort Worth, Texas, Heather Hines of Dallas, Texas, Jamie and Kyle Cook of Rogers, Arkansas, Jill and Derek Franklin of Maumelle, Arkansas, and Will Ferguson of Mount Pleasant, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Sloan, Allie Beth, Elijah, Collins and Luke; one sister, Elda Steen of Chesterton, Indiana and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elfa Ferguson, sister, Hilda Daniel, brothers, David Ferguson, Vance Ferguson, and Lee Ferguson.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Ozark Health Nursing Home South for the loving care and encouragement they provided Mr. Ferguson.

Pallbearers: Jay Wieser, Kyle Cook, Derek Franklin, Will Ferguson, Mike Banks, and Kenneth Ferguson. Honorary Pallbearers: Nephews of Bill Ferguson and The Men of First Baptist Church.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Clinton, Arkansas with Pastor Faron Rogers, Stephen Ferguson, Jay Wieser, and Paul Rhoda officiating. United States Navy Military Honors will be presented at the Church at the end of the service. Burial will follow in Clinton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Baptist Church College Fund. P.O. Box 1340, Clinton, Arkansas 72031. Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

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•–––––CONWAY — Dale Wilson Castellaw, age 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, January 6, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Cole Castellaw; her parents, C.L. and Laudie Ann Wilson; and her sister, Bobbie Wilson Pugh. Survivors are her sisters-in-law, Beneva Farris of Conway, Arkansas, and Betty Christal of Dallas, Texas; brother-inlaw, Boyd Pugh of Mannford, Oklahoma; as well as several nieces and nephews including B. Michael Pugh of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; Douglas L. Pugh of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; William J. Farris, Jr. and Cole M. Farris of Conway, Arkansas; James E. Castellaw of Dallas, Texas; Charlott N. Oliver of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; Donna M. Rader of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Arenda G. Yancey of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Susan DeBoard of Conway, Arkansas; Kay C. Potter of Dallas, Texas; plus numerous great-nieces and nephews.

Dale was a graduate of Arkansas State Teachers College, now the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). She received her BSE and MSE degrees from UCA and also did postgraduate work at the University of Arkansas. After graduation, Dale taught in the Arkansas Public School system for 36 years – first as a teacher and then later as the principal at Parham Elementary School in Little Rock.

Dale was a devout Christian and an avid Bible student. After retirement, she also enjoyed many years of world travel. When she wasn’t traveling, she spent her time with family and enjoyed watching sports on television.

A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2014, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Private interment will be later with the Reverend Don Chandler officiating. The family greatly appreciates the kindness shown by Gentiva Hospice and the nurses at Salem Place Nursing & Rehab.

For online obituary www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––DANVILLE — Sandra Jo “Nichols” Harris, age 53, of Danville died Sunday, January 5, 2014. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––DERMOTT — Ozelle Johnson Waldrup, age 94, of Dermott passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Chicot Memorial Hospital in Lake Village. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Centerpoint Cemetery. Memorials to: Centerpoint Cemetery, c/o Doye Phillips, 766 S. Cominto Rd., Dermott, Ark. 71638, Halley Cemetery, c/o Tammy Culverhouse, 147 Hwy. 208 E, Dermott, Ark. 71638 or Dermott City Nursing Home, 702 W. Gaines, Dermott, Ark. 71638. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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•–––––EMMET — Mr. Vernon “David” Boyd, 64, of Emmet, Arkansas died Sunday, January 5, 2014 in Texarkana, Texas. Visitation, Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home between 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. Graveside service, Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 2 p.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Online guest book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––FAIRFIELD BAY — Virgil Newton Wilson, 85, passed away January 4, 2014. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Wilson; sons, Bert and Phillip Wilson; daughters, Susan Walters, Denise Brown, and Jane Jackson; sister, Shirley Chapman; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial service Saturday, Jan. 11, Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 1 p.m. www.olmstead.cc.

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•–––––HAZEN — Donald E. Holmes, 69, of Hazen, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Hazel Holmes and granddaughter, Emilee Gracen Holmes.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Rose Holmes; two sons, Greg Holmes and wife, Freda of Hazen and Justin Holmes and wife, Amanda of Paris, Texas; grandchildren, Caroline and James of Hazen, Emilee, Rachel, Emma and Anna of Paris, Texas; brothers, Freddie Holmes and wife Bette of Little Rock, and Gayle Holmes and wife, Anetta of Sherwood; sister, Mattie Holmes Foster and husband, Joe of Sherwood and several nieces and nephews.

Donnie was a graduate of Hazen High School, a retired farmer, a life long member of the Center Point Missionary Baptist church and served as a deacon and Sunday School Superintendent for several years. He served in the Arkansas National Guard, was a member of the Center Point Cemetery Committee, and a member and past president of the Hazen School Board.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Center Point Missionary Baptist church north of Hazen. Burial will be in the Center Point Cemetery under the direction of Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church. Online obituary a www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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•–––––HAZEN — Mr. James L. Robinson of Hazen passed away January 3, he was born in Ackerman, Miss., February 3, 1949 to the late L Z and Eunice Robinson.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Felicia Terry-Robinson, three sons Jamie Robinson, Michael Jones and Mario Earl, one daughter, Carolyn Mosley. two brothers, John Robinson and Gerald Robinson, three sisters Brenda Jones, Lena Robinson and Doris Smith, 29 grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be Friday January 10; 5-6 p.m. at the funeral home, with funeral services Saturday, January 11, 11 a.m. at the Old Hazen Armory, Pastor Ronnie Mosby officiating. Entrusted to Colonial Southern Services-Grand Prairie Chapel, 216 Court St., Carlisle, Ark. 870-552-1238. “Excellent service is a southern tradition.”

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•–––––HEBER SPRINGS — Roger Putt, age 79, passed away Saturday. He was a member of South Crossroads Church and a Sunday School Teacher. Survivors: wife, Virginia, daughter, Dana Samadzadeh, Floson, Calif., three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., Family Funeral Service. Funeral: Friday, 10: a.m., South Crossroads Church. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com. 501 362-2088.

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•–––––HELENA-WEST HELENA — Graveside services for Emma Maree Hicks, 97, of West Helena are 11 a.m., Thursday, Central Cemetery, Lexa. Survivorsz: three3 nieces and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews. Service directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com. –––––

•–––––HOT SPRINGS — Robert Ian Maples, formerly of White Hall, died at age 36 on January 2, 2014, at home in Hot Springs. Survivors include grandmother, Rachel Maples; mother, Patricia Mc-Neill; brothers, Collin Maples (Terri), and John P. Maples (Amber); aunt, Ginger Dudey; uncle, John W. Maples (Mary Lou); nieces, Kadence Maples, Katelyn Berryhill, and Morgan Rhodes; and nephew Andrew Maples. He was predeceased by his father, Ulyss T. Maples; and grandparents, Johnnie W. Maples Sr. and Richard and Jean McNeill. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 11, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, 155 Section Line Road, Hot Springs, Ark. 71913. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert’s memory to Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry, P.O. Box 55303, Little Rock, Ark. 72215, or to charity organization of choice. Guests may register at www.caruthhale.com.

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•–––––HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Robert Lee [Bob] Gordon, 95, passed away on Friday December.27, 2013. He was born on November 29, 1918 outside Knoxville, Tenn. to the late Walter and Sarah [Cable] Gordon.

He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, rising to the rank of First Sergeant. He began his military service in Troop E of the 105th Calvary in the Wisconsin National Guard. After the Guard was federalized in 1941, he was a part of the 32nd Division within the U.S. Fifth Army. Bob saw service in the North Africa and Italian Campaigns, earning a number of medals and honors, including the Bronze Star Medal.

Bob met his future wife, Bobbye, in Louisiana while stationed at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana while preparing for overseas duty. They were married at Muskogee, Okla. just prior to his deployment overseas. After the war, they lived in Kenosha, Wisconsin and Torrance, California before moving, in retirement, to Hot Springs Village. They were married for 61 years before Bobbye’s death.

Bob was an independent business owner, having a Mobil Oil gas station in Wisconsin and Texaco gas stations in Redondo Beach, California. He completed his work career working for AirResearch Aviation, the Garrett Corporation in Torrance.

Bob was preceded in death by Bobbye [Aug. 25, 2003] and is survived by their three sons, Scott [Carolyn] of Little Rock, Craig [Lonette] of Claremore, Okla. and Derek [Karen] of Hot Springs Village as well as seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. For the past 10 years, Bob lived with Derek and Karen Gordon in their home.

Bob and Bobbye were active in the communities in which they lived, most recently having helped to found the Community of Joy Lutheran Church in Hot Springs Village.

A private memorial graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Arrangements are through Cedarvale Funeral Home. Guests may register at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

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•–––––JONESBORO — Teresa Ann Shempert, 52, of Jonesboro died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Teresa was born in Lepanto on December 16, 1961. She was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church of Jonesboro. Teresa was very active in the church and loved being involved. She was a member of the choir, AWANA Sparks leader and was involved in the children’s ministry at the church. Teresa also loved gardening and decorating.

She was preceded in death by her parents who raised her, Alvin and Rena Terrell; her birth parents Elvie Shempert and Mary Harper; sister, Florence Jackson; brother, Jack Shempert. Survivors include her brothers, Ronnie Shempert of Trumann, Melvin and his wife Gloria Shempert of Joiner, Rick and his wife Joy Shempert of Dyess, Charles and his wife Linda Shempert of Blytheville; sisters, Judy and her husband James Tyler of Jonesboro, Linda Wolfe of Joiner, Patty and her husband Jimmy Hunt of Branson; sister and best friend Gale Peebles of Jonesboro.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Grace Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Adrian Parker and Brother Danny Bradley officiating with Emerson Funeral Home in charge. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with David Cossey, Wade Eanes, Boyce Bonham, Noel Duncan, Jeff Moody, and Bryan Taylor serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Adam and Aaron Hamaker, the Physicians at NEA Baptist Clinic and the Attorneys at the Waddell, Cole & Jones law firm. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Missionary Baptist Church.

For lasting memorials, please consider Grace Missionary Baptist Church or the MBSF, 3930 Aggie Road, Jonesboro, Ark. 72401. To sign an online registry, go to www. emersonfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––JUDSONIA — Mary King, 78, of Judsonia, died Monday. Survivors: daughter, Gail Sutterfield (Carl); two grandchildren, Liberty Gharham and Bobby Wade; five great-grandchildren; uncles, Robert and Woodrow Beard. Visitation: Thursday from 1-2 p.m., Powell Funeral Home Chapel-Bald Knob. Services will follow at 2 p.m. Interment: White Lake Church Cemetery in Tupelo. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––KEDRON — Jerry Wayne Carrington, age 60, of Kedron, Ark., died January 4, 2014. Memorial services are 11 a.m., Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Buie Funeral Home Chapel in Rison. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. (870) 325–6216, www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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•–––––MALVERN — Emma Wright Hendrix, 93, Malvern (Perla), passed January 2, 2014. Survivors: children, Rosboro Hendrix Jr., Shelly Maurice Hendrix, Shelia C. Robertson, Bernastene Hendrix, Jerry L. Hendrix; 40 grandchildren; sister, Mary E. Warren. Celebration 12 noon Thursday, First Missionary Baptist Church-Rockport. Services provided by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook at www. funeralsatwilliams.com.

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•–––––MAYFLOWER — Monroe “Billy” Murdock, 68, of Mayflower, departed this life on Jan. 2, 2014. Family hour: 6-8 p.m. today and Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday; both to be held at Morning Star Baptist Church, 105 N. Smothers, NLR. 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 — Robert Walls, 44, died Sunday, January 5, 2014. Visitation: 12 to 1 p.m. Thursday followed by the service at 1 p.m. at Sardis Freewill Baptist Church with interment in Pearson Cemetery. Survivors: mother: Geneva Walls, brothers, Roy and Mark Walls, other relatives. (Thompson-Wilson, McCrory. (870) 731-2551.)

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•–––––MURFREESBORO — Malinda Ann Webb Stone, 86, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 in Prescott, Ark. She was born on January 17, 1927 in Ozan, Ark. to Goodlett Webb and Verna (Hunt) Webb.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Stone. Survivors include three daughters, Myrna Holder (Charles) of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Kay Haynie (Earl) of Prescott, Becky Arnold of Bearden, Ark.; one son, Richard Stone (Peggy) of Murfreesboro, Ark.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Tillie Terrell of Murfreesboro; one sister-in-law, June Haltom of Texarkana, Texas; a number of nephews, nieces, and a host of friends.

Services will be on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Latimer Funeral Home Chapel in Murfreesboro with Tommy Mounts, Rob Evans, and Charles Holder officiating. Burial to follow in Academy Cemetery in Nathan under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. You may send an online sympathy message to www.latimerfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––NASHVILLE — Melba Bounds, age 74, of Nashville, Ark., passed away, Monday, January 6, 2014 in Nashville. Services will be Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 2 pm. at First Baptist Church in Nashville with Kevin Sartain and David Blasé officiating. Interment will follow in Avery’s Chapel Cemetery.

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•–––––NEWPORT — Grant Kendall Evins, 32, of Newport, died Saturday. Survivors: parents, Shelley Evins and Phyllis (Smith) Evins; sister, Kimberley Evins Montgomery; niece, aunts, uncles, many friends. Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday at Holden Avenue Church of Christ. Interment: Carter Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. www.jacksonsfh.com. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.

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•–––––OLA — Joshua Dale “Josh” Metcalf, age 27, of Ola passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014. Funeral service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, at Birta Missionary Baptist Church. Burial; Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville.

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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Roy Marshall Lunsford, 67, passed away, Monday, January 6, 2013. Survivors include, ex-wife, Betty Lunsford; daughters, Melissa and Retha Lunsford, Allie Martin, all of Pine Bluff; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; eight brothers and sisters. Service: 12 noon, Wednesday, January 8, 2014, Ralph Robinson & Son. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — Lula Grady Duryea, 93, of Russellville died Sunday. Funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Shinn Chapel with burial in Russell Cemetery at Belleville, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials: American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Association. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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•–––––SHIRLEY — Michael S. Lind, 55, of Shirley, Arkansas, died January 3, 2014. He was born February 10, 1958, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Billy Gene and Shirley Ann (Pounders) Lind.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Lind; grandparents, Celeste Pounders and Harold Pounders, and Opal Lind. Survived by his wife Vicky Darlene (Watkins) Lind of Shirley, Ark.; son, Josh Addison Lind of Shirley, Ark.; stepson, Joseph Dabbs of Heber Springs, Ark.; mother, Shirley Lind; sister, Cindy Hasty; brother, Kevin Lind; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Celebration of Life Service will be 10 a.m. January 9, 2014, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Homes Chapel Clinton, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Simmons First Bank Memorial Fund in honor of Michael (Mike) Lind. Cremation arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––SPARKMAN — Frankie Iona Gurnsey Harris, 80, of Sparkman died Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden. Born February 18, 1933, in Sheridan, she was a daughter of the late Albert Franklin Gurnsey and Helen Eugenia House Gurnsey.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Charlotte Bradley Wagnon and Marianne Rogers; two grandchildren, Raymond Walters Jr. and Casey Wayne Smith. She is survived by her husband, Nathan Clayton Harris of Sparkman; son Randal Clayton Harris and his wife Linda of Sparkman; two daughters, Mary Katherine Purifoy and husband Bart of Camden, Hilda Jane Griffis and husband Travis of Bearden; six grandchildren, Benita Sisson, Missy Knight, Ashley Vaughan, Krystal Gosvenor, Blain Harris, Beth Harris; eight great-grandchildren, Cody Poff, Brandi Smith, Hailey Massey, Brooklynn Gosvenor, Taylor Gosvenor, Lanee Vaughan, Libby Vaughan, Huntlee Vaughan; one great-great-grandchild, Amelia Madden; and a special friend, Connie Castleberry.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Bearden. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Holly Springs Cemetery with the Rev. David Dillard officiating. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce/ Bearden. To sign the online register, visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––TILLAR — Larry Barlow Hutchison, 64, of Tillar, Arkansas, died January 5, 2014. Visitation was Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 5-7 p.m. at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Arkansas. Funeral Service, Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 2 p.m. at Griffin- Culpepper Funeral Service. Burial at Tillar Cemetery in Tillar, Arkansas. Online guest book at www.griffinculpepper.com.

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•–––––VILONIA — Viola Banks, 82, died Sunday. Survivors: daughters Cindy Langley of Vilonia, Mel Salley of Brinkley, Honey Allwhite of Wynne; brother, Buddy Vincent; sister, Dorothy Hale; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services Wednesday, 2 p.m., Cotton Plant Cemetery. Family viewing 10 a.m. Wednesday, Fowler Funeral Home, Brinkley.

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•–––––WARREN — Janie Carolyn Shelby Outlaw, age 66, of Warren, Ark., (formerly of Rison, Ark.) died Monday, January 6. Funeral services 10 a.m. Thursday, January 9, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Prosperity Cemetery at Pansy by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, at Frazer’s. Online guest register at www.frazerfuneralhome. com.

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•–––––WRIGHT — Vernon Eugene Funderburg Jr., 57 of Wright, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013. He was born on January, 9, 1956, in Huntington Park, California. He was a member of the Local 155 Plumber and Pipe Fitters of Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a Master Plumber for 32 years.

He is survived by his parents: Fay and Vernon (Gene) Funderburg Sr.; his wife, Tracy Evans; a daughter, Shaina Funderburg; three grandchildren, John Funderburg, Lacy and Corey Clubbs; a sister, Susan (Garfield) Perry of California; nieces Patricia and Skyler Funderburg; and a sister-in-law, Terry Conville. Vernon was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Funderburg; his brother, Mark Funderburg; and a niece, Chelsea Funderburg.

Vernon was best known for his sunny disposition and being a loving grandfather.

A memorial service for Vernon will be Saturday, January 11, 2014, at 1 p.m. at the Plum Bayou Baptist Church in Wright, Arkansas. Arrangements are being handled by Roller England Funeral Home, (501) 842-3939. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––WYNNE — Sam Cone Jr., 61, passed away Sunday. Survivors are wife, Kristin Cone; one son; two daughters; one sister; five grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Interment in Cogbill Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at Thompson Wilson Wynne Funeral Home, (870) 238-9400. www. thompsonwilsonfh.com.

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Carl Edward Weisinger Sr., 89, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Russellville, died Saturday, January 4, 2014. Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Russellville with burial in Oakland Cemetery in Russellville, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation is from 1:30 until service time Saturday. Online obituary/guestbook: www. shinnfuneral.com.

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•–––––KINGWOOD, Texas — Alex Hammonds Jr., 65, departed this life January 1, 2014 in Kingwood, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Alex Hammonds Sr.; mother, Tarris Hammonds; brothers, Fred and Louis Hammonds; sister, Mildred Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife Alice A. Hammonds; children, Bryant A. Hammonds (Siti), Eric L. Hammonds, Allison N. Butler (Dietriche); brother, Michael Hammonds (Lessie); sisters, Helen Johnson (Willie), Gloria Green (Melvin), Gwendolyn Simmons; two grandchildren, Kenyon Hammonds, Alex Wildor Hammonds; other family and friends. Family hour: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, LR. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Rd., LR, Pastor David Featherstone, officiating. Burial: 10 a.m. Monday at Arkansas State Veteran Cemetery, NLR. 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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•–––––MILWAUKEE — David Ray Schlenker, 57, of Milwaukee, Wis., native of Malvern, Ark., died Nov. 19, 2013. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, Harp Cemetery, Rev. Catherine Allsbury officiating. Survivors: life-partner, Louis Nowiki, Milwaukee; brother, John Schlenker (Linda), Malvern, Ark.; two nephews, Jeffery and Gregory Schlenker; uncle, Jack Davis, Malvern. Online condolences: jafunkfuneralhome.com.