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 Jan Denice Brewer-Lowe of Little Rock.

Jermaine Raynor Humphrey, 24, of Little Rock.

James Edward Johnson, 84, of Little Rock.

Kathryn Kendall Buckley Pickens, 69, of Little Rock.

Charles E. Reaves Sr., 88, of Little Rock.

Amber Renee Schiller, 35, of Little Rock.

Edward Stanley Shipper Sr., 86, of Little Rock.

Bounthane Sithiso, 62, of Mabelvale.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ALEXANDER Kra D’Angelo Brooks Jr., 5.

Helen M. (Gentry) Halpine, 84.

ARKADELPHIA Esther Laverne Williams Bailey, 70.

BENTON Patricia L. “Patty” (Ryan) Brookins, 66.

Howell A. “H.A” Steele, 85.

BRYANT Ruth Audrey Sandel Wilson, 85.

CABOT Addie Mae Huff Schrader, 88.

CAMDEN Frank Lewis Tate, 93.

CLINTON Leslie Jan Pilkington, 62.

CONWAY Jessie M. Cheney, 88.

CROSSETT Reginald Dean White, 75.

DOVER Devon Henry, 13.

DUMAS Mitchell Ray Norris, 55.

EDGEMONT Clarice J. Dollar, 89.

FORT SMITH Lowe Stone, 79.

HEBER SPRINGS Nikki Gayle Rust, 42.

HOPE Margaret Ann Mitchell McFate, 92.

IDA Bynum Doyal Holliman, 89.

JONESBORO Ethel Young Duncan, 86.

LAKE VILLAGE Wilma Dee Mims, 75.

LONOKE Jerry L. White, 70.

McCRORY Ruby Allgood Wiggins, 92.

MENA Mary Ann (Forsyth) Barrett, 90.

MINERAL SPRINGS Darwin Eric “Buzz” Corbell Sr., 71.

MORRILTON Hazel Stover Holder, 100.

MOUNTAIN HOME Mary “Jan” Cross, 59.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Scotty Lynn Richie , 60.

NASHVILLE Shirley J. Fatherree, 65.

PATTERSON Lucille Farmer, 77.

PINE BLUFF Bobby Davis Jr., 70.

Hayes Holland, 68.

Arthur Mack Payne, 63.

Clyde Nelson Toney Sr., 96.

POPLAR GROVE Andrea “Niki” Warren, 43.

ROSE BUD Martha Yvonne Davis, 60.

SEARCY Frank Price, 85.

Dorothy Sue Wright, 77.

SHAW Robert E. Lawrence, 87.

SPRINGDALE James Mason Treat, 72.

WARREN Maxie Lucille Strait Johnson, 97.

OUT-OF-STATE BATON ROUGE Dorothy Faye Smart McClendon, 85.

GAUTIER, Miss.

Geneva Burley, 85.

Pulaski County

JAN DENICE BREWER-LOWE of Little Rock, Ark., traveled togreater pastures on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Home going services will be Saturday, January 18, 2014, 11: a.m., at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 1109 S. State Street,Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Family visitation: today, January 17, 2014, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 372-1305.

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JERMAINE RAYNOR HUMPHREY, 24, Little Rock, departed this life January 13, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Patrice Humphrey; father, Jerome Raynor; nine brothers, six sisters; a host of family and friends. Family hour: 4-5 p.m. Sunday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Rd., LR, Rev. Steve Leek, Eulogist. 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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JAMES EDWARD JOHNSON passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 14, 2014. Ed was born Nov. 7, 1929 in Manning, Ark., to the late James Clifton Johnson and Ora DeLamar Johnson.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 62years, Sunny (Horne) Johnson; and five children, Dana Brasel (Michael) of Harrison, Ark., Monica Wooten (Randy) of Shawnee, Kan., Mona Hewitt (Earl) of Henrico, Va., Jeff Johnson (Jan) of Little Rock, and Kerry Johnson (Glenda) of Maumelle. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Ed was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Little Rock where he served as a deacon. He previously attended Second Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon in 1956 at the age of 26. He served his country during the Korean War as a 1st Lieutenant from 1952-1953. Ed also served in the Arkansas National Guard and the Arkansas Army Reserve reaching the rank of Colonel. He worked for the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Dept. from 1953 until retirement in 1988.

The family will receive friends at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300 at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Funeral following at 11 a.m. Graveside Services will be held at 3 p.m. at Sparkman Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 62 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72212.

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KATHRYN KENDALL BUCKLEY PICKENS died peacefully at Arkansas Baptist Hospital on January 15, 2014. She was born in Arkadelphia to J.O. Buckley and Frances Kathryn DeLamar Buckley on August 26, 1944.

She is survived by her children, John Marshall Pickens and his wife, Karen; Kendall Lynne Pickens Jacobs and her husband, John; and Andrew Buckley Pickens; grandchildren, Stephen Andrew Pickens, Lillian Buckley Jacobs, Helen Kendall Jacobs, and Olivia Nola Pickens and Andrew Thrash Pickens; her brother, J.O. Buckley; and devoted friend and caregiver, John Leftwich.

She lived for a period in Pickens where she became the first female Chairman of the Board of the First United Methodist Church and volunteered her time at The Jodie Partridge Center, a special education school in Dumas. In the early 1970s she moved to Little Rock and became a pioneer of the restoration movement in the Quapaw district of downtown Little Rock with her business, Restoration Associates, rescuing several historic homes from ruin. A passionate volunteer, Kenny gave her time to the Arkansas Arts Center. She will be remembered for her generous hospitality and friendships, brilliant creativity, culinary genius, and her grand sense of humor.

A gathering of friends and family to celebrate her memory will be held on Sunday, 3 p.m., January 19, at the home of Mary Sue and Johnny Jacobs at 1 Sunset Drive in the Cammack Village neighborhood of Little Rock. Memorials may be made to the Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals (C.A.R.E) or Out of the Woods Animal Rescue. Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com for online condolences and guest register.

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Mr. CHARLES E. REAVES SR., 88, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Charles was born in Cheyenne, Oklahoma July 6, 1925, to the late Claude and Minnie Travis Reaves. Charles, his siblings and parents moved to Batesville,Ark., in 1931 where he attended Batesville High School.

Charles Reaves was preceded in death by his wife Eugenia May Reaves of over 64 years (November 16, 1946-December 14, 2010). He is survived by their son, Charles “Chuck” Reaves, Jr. of Little Rock; and his sister, Jo Ann Platt of North Little Rock.

Charles served his country, proudly enlisted in the Army Military Police at Fort Lewis at Tacoma, Washington and in San Francisco during World War II. He retired from the Army Reserves in 1968 as a Master Sergeant.

After the war Charles and May were married. He worked for the Corp of Engineers from 1944-1984, where he retired as an E-9.

On their 50th wedding anniversary, Charles and May celebrated it with their son Chuck on a trip to California. Their nieces, Dana Traywick of Hot Springs and Lisa Miller of Denton, Texas, also helped them celebrate their 50th at the home of Dean and Dana Traywick in Hot Springs. They also enjoyed eating out at the Golden Corral and Western Sizzlin of Jacksonville.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. Funeral services will be Monday, January 20, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by the Rev. Jerry Collins and Rev. Jeremy Pressgrove. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

A very special thanks to Dr. Jay Holland and the staff of St. Vincent’s for their special care and concern of Mr. Charles Reaves, Sr. Also, a very special thanks to Rev. Jerry Collins of St. Paul and Rev. Jeremy Pressgrove of Geyer Springs United Methodist Church. Online guestbook: www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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AMBER RENEE SCHILLER, 35, passed away on January 15,2014. She was born in Lansing, Mich., to Kim Schiller of Reston, Va., and Tamara Anseth Schiller of Little Rock. She is survived by her partner Marcus Wimberley and her son, Cypress Wolfe Wimberley.

Her loss is deeply mourned by her parents; her grandmother, Helen E. Briesacher of Little Rock; her sister Jennifer Blue and husband Marcus, and her beloved nieces, Xavia and Skyy Blue; and her sister Lauren, husband Henry Murphy, and nephew Nikolai Murphy-Schiller all of Little Rock.

Amber was a citizen of the hip-hop nation and she loved, supported, and celebrated many musicians, entertainers and artists during her life.

A memorial gathering will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 18, at 2316 S. Gaines Street. Call (415) 308-8814 or (501) 228-9803 for more information.

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EDWARD STANLEY SHIPPER SR., 86, Little Rock, died January 13, 2014 at Little Rock Hospice Home Care. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 18 at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.) His ashes will be interred at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Shipper’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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BOUNTHANE SITHISO, age 62, of Mabelvale passed away on January 13, 2014. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER - Kra D’Angelo Brooks Jr., born May 4, 2008,went to the Lord’s arms on Jan. 13, 2014. In loving memories of mother, Ashley Malcomb; father, Kra Brooks Sr.; grandparents, Veda Collins, Daron Collins, Edward Malcomb, John Brooks, Lucky Trammell, Mary Trammell, Miresha Brooks, and Ella Brooks; sister, Alissa Stewart; and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth in Little Rock with burial at Forest Lawn in Pine Bluff. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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ALEXANDER - Helen M. (Gentry) Halpine, 84, of Alexanderwent home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at her home. She was a homemaker and wonderful, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Herfamily was the love of her life and she devoted her every moment to being sure they were happy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie M. Halpine Sr. She is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Sugg (Rick); three sons, Mike Halpine Jr. (Vickie), Roy Halpine (LeAnna) and Ronnie Halpine (Carla); nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Rickey Sugg, Randy Sugg, Michael Halpine, Mitchell Wise, Jordan Haley, Bradley Brown, Alex Haney, Beau Shilling, Dalton Shilling and Shane Kirkham. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Forest Hills Cemetery. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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ARKADELPHIA - Esther Laverne Williams Bailey, 70, Arkadelphia, passed Jan. 10, 2014. Survivors: husband, Jay Best Bailey Jr.; children, Shenetta Randle, Michael, Ronald, Stephen, Bruce, Angela and Erica Bailey, Rhonda Brown; 38grandchildren; six siblings. Celebration: Saturday, 1 p.m., Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Services by Williams Funeral Home. Sign guestbook: http://www.funeralsatwilliams.com/.

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BENTON - Patricia L. “Patty” (Ryan) Brookins, 66, of Bentonpassed away on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Predeceased in death by parents Nolan and Hazel Ryan of Benton, Ark. She retired from Baptist Health after 35 years of nursing and has practiced nursing for 44 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Her family and friends will remember her caring and compassionate spirit, having received numerous honors throughout her career.

Patty will be remembered by her loving husband, Clay Brookins; and her children, Monica VanHorn and Bryan Lovell; and her stepchildren, Candy Shelton and Randy Brookins. She is survived by sister, Terry Turner; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a nephew and two nieces.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Forest Hills. (501) 455-1067. Please send your condolences to www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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BENTON - Howell “H.A.” Steele, 85, of Benton, Ark., died Jan. 15, 2014. Graveside service is Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Reception visitation: Friday, Jan.17, 2014, 6-8 p.m., Smith Family Funeral Home, 322 N. Market, Benton, Ark. Information: call (501) 778-7100. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BRYANT - Ruth Audrey Sandel Wilson, 85, died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. Mrs. Wilson was born Feb. 23, 1928, the daughter of Henry Adrian and Ruth Doherty Sandel. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Natchez, Miss. She was known throughout her life as “Lulu.” She was totally dedicated to her family and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a friend to all who knew her. Lulu loved fishing, gardening, traveling, crafts, playing bridge, bingo and playing the slots.

Preceding Lulu in death were her parents; two brothers, William Lloyd Sandel and Henry Adrian “Sonny” Sandel; her sister, Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Sandel Smith; her eldest son, Joseph Douglas Wilson Jr.; and her daughter-in-law, Laurie Varice Jones Wilson. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Douglas Wilson of Bryant, Ark.; and four children, Walter Richard Wilson and wife, Toni, of Tyler, Texas; Deborah Ann Wilson McNeill of Tiki Island, Texas; William Lloyd Wilson of Bryant, Texas; and Marie Elizabeth Wilson of Tiki Island, Texas. Additional survivors are five grandchildren, Mary Christine Hining of Benton, Ark., Ira Jonathan Wood and his wife, Erica, of Katy, Texas, Walter Kyle Wilson of Tyler, Texas, William Joseph Arteak Wilson of Jonesboro, Ark., Kelsey Kathleen Wilson of Tyler, Texas; one great-grandchild, Connor Andrew Smith. She is also survived by two brothers, Lewie Sandel and Walter Sandel and wife, Peggy; one sister, Freda Sandel Stallone and husband, Meno; two sisters-inlaw, Frances Wilson Boyd, and Mary Wilson Dick and husband, Keller; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Forest Hills. Interment will follow the service in the Wilson family plot at Pine Crest Memorial Park under the direction of Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home. Please share your memories of Ruth at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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CABOT - Addie Mae Huff Schrader, age 88, of Cabot passed away Wednesday at Cabot Nursing & Rehab in Cabot. Funeral service will be 1 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 18 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation: 12 noon until service time at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman.com.

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CAMDEN - Frank Lewis Tate, age 93, of Camden died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday at Proctor Funeral Home. Burial in Bethesda Cemetery. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials to John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado, Ark. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CLINTON - Leslie Jan Pilkington, 62, of Clinton, Ark., passed away Jan. 4, 2014. Born Feb. 3, 1951, to the late Fred and Ruth Hughes Younts in Little Rock. She was a CNA at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Fla., before moving to Clinton and was active in Pee Dee Baptist and Corner Stone Baptist Churches. Her favorite things to do were caring for her children and talking to her family, which she did daily.

Leslie is survived by her children, Matthew Bevans and Stacey of Little Rock, Mark Pilkington of Clinton and Paige Pilkington of Tampa, Fla. Leslie was also survived by a sister, Scarlet Knipper of Little Rock; and grandchildren, Emily Pilkington, Haley Thorton and Bailey Bevans; as well asans; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service was held for Leslie on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Pee Dee Baptist Church. Officiating the service will be Brother Kyle Blanton, Brother Nathan Woodmansee and Brother Mark Pilkington.

Services were entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. Sign Leslie Pilkington’s Book of Memories at www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

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CONWAY - Jessie M. Cheney, 88, of Conway died Jan. 14, 2014.Mrs. Cheney was a Registered Nurse serving veterans for over 30 years with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Little Rock. She was a lifelong Methodist and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Conway.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Margaret Lockhart Rapp; husband, Dwight Leroy Cheney; one sister, two brothers; and by her son Brian’s life partner, Jef Duncan. She was the beloved mother to her son, Brian Cheney of Conway; two daughters, Margaret Beth Brady (Dickie) of Conway; Kathryn Cheney-Egan (John) of Chicago, Ill. She was the beloved grandmother to her four grandchildren, Samantha Brady, Mary Brady, Christi Brady, Rachel Cheney-Egan. Also left to cherish her memories are one sister, Esther Johnson of Dallas, Texas; and one brother, Lester Rapp of Baton Rouge, La.

Graveside services will be private. For online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Reginald Dean White, 75, of Crossett died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday at the Liberty Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the Crossroad Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday. 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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DOVER - Devon Henry, 13, of Dover died Wednesday. Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Dover, with burial in North New Hope Cemetery, Dover, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Friday from 5-7 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials: Equestrian-Zone.org. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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DUMAS - Mitchell Ray Norris, 55, of Dumas passed away Jan. 14, 2014. Visitation held Thursday, Jan. 16 from 5-7 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church. Services held Friday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m., First Assembly of God Church, Dumas. Burial: Walnut Lake Cemetery. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark.

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EDGEMONT - Clarice J. Dollar, 89, passed away Jan. 15, 2014. Children: Wanda Rurak, Mary Greene, Wayne Dollar, Yvonne Klein, Kirby Dollar, Carolyn Rhinehart and Pamela Wheeler; 24 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: Friday, 6-8 p.m., Hilltop Holiness Church. Funeral service: Saturday, 11 a.m., Hilltop Holiness Church. Interment: Everett Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

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FORT SMITH - Reverend Lowe Stone, 79, of Ft. Smith,Ark., was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Jan. 14, 2014. He was born in Altheimer, Ark., on July 9, 1934, to A.M. and Elizabeth Stone.

Survivors include his faithful wife of over 56 years,Beverly Jones Stone; daughters, Becky McKee, Debby Stone Crouse; sons, Bobby Stone, Toney Stone; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Juanita Bowen, Jeanne Kelly, June (Allen) Shockley; three sisters-in-law, Shirley Stone, Pam Jones, Floy Stone; brother-in-law, Elton (Tommie) Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews, and many dear friends from previous pastorates.

The celebration of his life and ministry will be held at Living Faith Baptist Church, 12515 Highway 253 South, Ft. Smith, Ark. 72918 on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at 11 a.m. Committal services until the Rapture will follow at Steep Hill Cemetery, 8015 Steep Hill Road, Ft. Smith, Ark. 72916. Family will welcome visitors from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, at Living Faith Baptist Church.

www.edwardsfuneralhome.com for expressions of condolences.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Nikki Rust, 42, one of the world’s most gentle souls, passed away from pneumonia on Jan. 11, 2014. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend. We are heartbroken from losing her way too early. She will be deeply missed.

Nikki is survived by her children, Steven and Samantha Linebarger, whom she loved more than anything. She is also survived by her parents, Gary and Deanna Rust; brother, Matt Rust (Lisa); sisters, Gina Mc-New (Brad) and Bonnie Robertson (Brian); her closest friends,Crystal Linch Barnum and Jeanie Weeks; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at West Side First Baptist Church, located at 7025 Greers Ferry Road, Greers Ferry, Ark. Remember to Always Smile. Arrangements by Family Funeral Service of Heber Springs, (501) 362-2088. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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HOPE - Margaret Ann Mitchell McFate, 92, of Hope, Ark., died Jan. 15 at Wadley Regional Hospital in Texarkana. Survivors: son, David McFate; daughter, Carolyn McCorkle; and four grandchildren. Graveside services: Jan. 18, 2 p.m., Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Jan. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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IDA - Bynum Doyal Holliman, age 89, passed away Wednesday. Survivors: daughter, Linda Diann Long; grandchildren: Lisa (Gary) Clayton, Autumn (Adam) Stanford, Penny (Daniel) Richey, Michael (Jessica) Long; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Family Funeral Service. Funeral: Saturday, 2 p.m., Family Funeral Service Chapel. Interment: Miller Cemetery. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com. (501) 362-2088.

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JONESBORO - Ethel Young Duncan, 86, of Jonesboro, formerly of Arkadelphia, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Sunday, Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Interment in Richland Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book.

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LAKE VILLAGE - Wilma Dee Mims, age 75, of Lake Village died Tuesday. Survivors are a son, Dale Warren, a daughter, Sharon Kay Tankersley, two brothers, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Bishop Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are by Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village. www.bishopfuneralhomeinc.com.

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LONOKE - Jerry L. White of Lonoke passed away on Tuesday,January 14, 2014. Jerry was born on November 29, 1943, to John Henry and Marie Hoover White in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. He was a Communication Center Specialist in the U.S. Air Force as he served from1963 to 1967. He worked with Gulf Oil Distributors for approximately 15 years through the North Little Rock terminal. He was an owner-operator for Bruce Oakley Trucking of North Little Rock for approximately 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry White. He is survived by his wife, Joyce. Jerry and Joyce were married for 47 years. He is also survived by his mother, Marie Hoover White; sons, Jay White and Kenny St. John; daughters, Julie Gardner of Lonoke and Kem Smith of Greenville, Miss.; granddaughter, Jessica Gardner of Lonoke; three brothers, Darrah White (Nancy), Dean White of Lonoke, Johnny White of Cabot; three sisters, Cherry Southerland (Jimmy), Beverly Clement (Jimbo) of Lonoke, Becky Shook (Lee) of Cabot; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

He was a member of Central Arkansas Horseshow Association and was an avid horseman. He was also a member of the Boto and Wild Bunch Hunting Clubs in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. He was a loving husband, son, father, brother and uncle. He loved his family, friends, riding in horse shows and hunting. He loved the “Monday Family Nights at Ma-Maws.” He always had a calm gentle spirit and full of joy and laughter. He was a prankster! He was a great blessing to all who knew him. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Jerry White Memorial Fund at Bank of England.

Visitation will be on Friday, January 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 220 South Center, Lonoke, Arkansas. Services will also be held at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 18 at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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McCRORY - Ruby Allgood Wiggins, 92, died Thursday. Visitation: Saturday, 12:30 to 2 p.m. with funeral service at 2 p.m., Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home, McCrory. Interment: Pumpkin Bend Cemetery. Sons: Cliff Allgood, Bill Wiggins, Charlie Wiggins, daughters, Delores Rhodes, Joyce Trimble, Joann Meredith; granddaughter, Karen Brickman. (Thompson-Wilson, McCrory 870-731-2551).

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MENA - Mary Ann (Forsyth) Barrett, age 90, of Mena passed away on January 14, 2014. A Rosary will be said at St. Agnes Catholic Church on Friday, January 17, 2014, at 7 p.m. and there will be a Mass Saturday, January 18, 2014, at 2 p.m. followed by a private interment.

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MINERAL SPRINGS - Darwin Eric “Buzz” Corbell, Sr., age 71, of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Graveside services will be Saturday, January 18, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery near Mineral Springs with Terry Goff and David Raulerson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nashville Funeral Home.

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MORRILTON - Hazel Stover Holder, 100, of Morrilton,passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014, in Hot Springs. She was born April 14, 1913, in Lanty, Arkansas, a daughter of Grover Cleveland Stover and Sallie Eubanks Stover. She wasthe widow of Benjamin Leland Holder and a member of Downtown Church of Christ in Morrilton.

Survivors include her cousins, Robert and Pat Kissire of Hot Springs; Gene Frances Oliger of Morrilton; and Nita Quik and husband Allen of Jackson, Missouri; niece, Billye Joyce Fite and husband Charlie of Arkadelphia.

Memorial graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 18, at Plummerville Cemetery with Bro. Don Williams officiating. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Mary “Jan” Cross, 59, of Mountain Home passed away Tuesday in Mountain Home. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Conner-Hankins Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. Saturday at the Morrow Cemetery near Paragould. Full obituary available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Scotty Lynn Richie, 60, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away on January 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Mary Richie, and children, Haskell, Jason, and Sandra. Funeral services are Saturday, January 18, 2014, 10 a.m. at Roller Coffman Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NASHVILLE - Shirley J. Fatherree, age 65, of Nashville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014, in Texarkana. Graveside services will be Friday, January 17, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Bluff Springs Cemetery with Bro. Don Jones officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nashville Funeral Home.

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PATTERSON - Lucille Farmer, age 77, of Patterson, died Jan. 12, 2014. Survivors:husband, Arlene Farmer; sons, Leon and Ricky Farmer; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation: Saturday, 1 p.m., Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, Patterson, following the funeral at 2 p.m. Interment: New Quiet Cemetery, Rhodes and Son Funeral Home, Augusta and Mc-Crory.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Bobby Davis, Jr., 70, of Pine Bluff died Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. Funeral will be Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Dumas with Rev. Jessie Jackson, Jr. officiating. Burial in Jericho Cemetery in Gould by Brown Funeral Home of Dumas.

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PINE BLUFF - Hayes Holland, 68, of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Funeral services will be Saturday, 10 a.m. at Fuller Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Fitzhugh Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Arthur Mack Payne, 63, of Pine Bluff passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014, at Pilgrim MBC by Rev. Kevin Crumpton. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Section of Graceland Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Clyde Nelson Toney, Sr., 96, of Pine Bluff passed Monday, January 13, 2014. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014, at Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Church by Rev. Reginald Alexander Sr. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Section of Graceland Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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POPLAR GROVE - Memorial service for Andrea “Niki” Warren, 43, of Poplar Grove is 2 p.m. Saturday, Roller-Citizens. Visitation will be prior to the service at 1 p.m. Survivors: daughter, parents, three siblings, stepmother, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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ROSE BUD - Martha Yvonne Davis, 60, passed away January 14, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Oather F. and Mandy Davis. Survivors include brothers, Oather Davis and Samuel L. Davis; and sister, Daisy Lee Laster. Funeral service Friday, 10 a.m., Olmstead Chapel. Interment Miller Cemetery. Olmstead Funeral Home, Heber Springs. www.olmstead.cc.

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SEARCY - Frank Price, 85, of Searcy, Arkansas, was bornNovember 7, 1928, at Hickory Plains, Arkansas, to Frank and Tillie (Alverson) Price, and he departed this life Wednesday, January 15, 2014. His career with the U.S. Air Force includedservice during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He retired with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant and taught ROTC at Judson High School at Converse, Texas. Frank was an avid golfer, loved to read and loved the Razorbacks! He spent many years compassionately caring for many family members. He was a Presbyterian and attended First Presbyterian Church of Beebe.

Frank is survived by his wife, Eva Price of Searcy; his son, Mike Price of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Brandy Hinze, Melody Chuck and Kimberly Lowe; great-grandchildren, Sebastion Chuck, Denali Chuck and Amber Lowe; brothers, Charles (Lorice) Price of Cabot and Coy Price of Russellville; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-greatnieces and nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 53 years, Marcia Price; son, Greg Price; brothers Roland “Sam” Price, Bobby Dean Price, Jack Price and James Price.

Memorials may be made to The American Red Cross, P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines, Iowa 50340. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014, at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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SEARCY - Dorothy Sue Wright passed away January 14, 2014, in Searcy, Arkansas. Visitation at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Friday, January 17, 2014, 6-8:30 p.m.Funeral Services Saturday, January 18, 2014, at College Church of Christ at 10 a.m. in Searcy. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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SHAW - Robert Lawrence, 87, of the Shaw Community died Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Funeral service and burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, January 17th at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home.

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SPRINGDALE - James Treat, 72, of Springdale, passed away on January 15, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Stewart) Treat; a daughter, Tambra Knipe; a son, Greg Treat; three granddaughters, Carley, Madison and Jordan; one brother, S.W. Treat Jr.; three sisters, Johnnie Rae Barnes, Bonnie McCook and Carolyn Barnes Alexander.

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WARREN - Maxie Lucille Strait Johnson, age 97, of Warren, Ark., died Sunday, January 12, at B.C.M.C. Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 20, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday, January 19, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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BATON ROUGE - For since the beginning of the world menhave not heard, nor has the eye seen, O God, what You have prepared for him who waits for You. Isaiah 64:4.

Dorothy Faye Smart McClendon was called to her heavenly home, surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. She was the daughter of Rufus and Vera Smart and was born at home in Stephens, Arkansas, on October 1, 1928. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Rudy, and her loving husband of 53 years, Coach Charles McClendon.

As a devoted wife, she was an incredible asset to her husband in many ways. This extraordinary hostess had a joyful gift for making everyone feel part of her family. She genuinely valued people and had a special concern to help other coaches’ wives survive and thrive in their important roles. She was part of the initial inspiration to establish the American Football Coaches Wives Association 25 years ago. This group still gathers annually from across the nation to offer mutual support and special encouragement to wives of football coaches.

She was an amazing mother to a daughter and son-in-law, Dee and John Alberty, Baton Rouge, and a son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Carolyn McClendon, Orlando, Fla.; three grandsons, Dr. J. Brannon Alberty and wife Stephanna, Baton Rouge (five great-grandchildren: Ellie, Reki, Katie Faye, Mac, and Suri Alberty); Bret Alberty, New York City, Ben Alberty and wife Leslie, San Antonio, Texas. She is also survived by her sister-inlaw, Mary Frances Smart of Hot Springs, Ark.

Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St. in Baton Rouge, La., from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, January 17 and on Saturday, January 18 from 10 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. Graveside services at Stephens Cemetery, Stephens, Ark., on Sunday, January 19 at 2 p.m. Special thanks to Jacqueline Gwin of Spiritas at St. James Place for her faithful and compassionate care giving.

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GAUTIER, Miss. - Geneva Burley, 85, of Gautier, Mississippi, formerly of DeWitt, died January 12, 2013. Born December 22, 1928, she was the daughter of Reverend Joseph Benjamin Lindley and Sara Lindley. Graveside Memorial service: Saturday, January 18, 2014, at 11 a.m. at CedarCrest Cemetery in DeWitt by McKinzie Funeral Home of DeWitt.