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

Ronnie Bell, 37, of Little Rock. Earline Coleman, 67, of Little Rock. Laura Frances Dunn Harrison, 88, of North Little Rock. Jonathan J. Johnson, 59, of Little Rock. Don Kirk, 55, of North Little Rock. Chiquita R. Lennon, 28, of Jacksonville. Chad James Lilly, 31, of Little Rock. Corine Smith Mack, 72, of North Little Rock. Jerry Hovis Markham Sr., 81, of Little Rock. Cederic Derell Pennington, 44, of Little Rock. Greta Sue Linker Roberts, 79, of Sherwood. Brittany N. Rogers, 22, of Little Rock. Latonya Temple, 45, of North Little Rock. Dorothy Kee Walker, 89, of Little Rock. Irvin Wheeler, 77, of North Little Rock. Faye Jewlene Woods, 76, of Jacksonville.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALEXANDER

Jeffrey Whitfield, 57.

ARKADELPHIA

Ross E. Brewer, 90.

AUGUSTA

Leola Mae (Hall) (Totty) Stallings, 81.

BATESVILLE

James Luin Rutherford Jr., 92.

BENTON

Harlan David Beaty, 61. Golden Crow Bragg, 96. Linda Joyce Lewis, 68. Florriedeen W. Lyle, 100.

BROOKLAND

Evelyn Chadwick, 60.

BRYANT

Eula Clark Watson, 92. Flora Norine Wheeler White, 69.

CARLISLE

Mamie Lee Jackson, 89.

CARTHAGE

Robert Lea, 62.

CHARLESTON

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Gattis, 55.

CONWAY

Thomas (Tommy) Harrison Thompson, 77.

HAMBURG

Ralph Edward Johnson, 83.

HEBER SPRINGS

Maxine Selma Brookins, 98.

HICKORY PLAINS

Mary Katherine Ballard Rollins, 99.

HOUSTON

Pearl Dean Lucas, 71.

LAMAR

Rita Jo Funderburg, 60.

LEOLA

Ralph Edward Smith, 68.

LINCOLN

John Richard Parton, 41.

LONOKE

Sherrie Elaine Snapp Dozier Bosworth, 65.

MARSHALL

Corliss Leigh VanDyne, 65.

MELBOURNE

Ella Williams Wright, 90.

MORRILTON

Franklin McKay, 88.

MOUNTAIN HOME

Maxine Louise Raisbeck, 90.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

Jacob Edward “Ed” Mitchell, 79.

NEWPORT

Connie Robert Guffey, 49.

OPPELO

Geneva Marie Boughton, 45.

PARKIN

Paul Glenn McCutchen, 85.

PINE BLUFF

Lloyd B. Baker, 71. Joseph Poye Jr., 82.

SLOVAK

Helen Virginia Plafcan Brasko, 98.

SPRINGDALE

Sterling Price Harrell, 76.

STUTTGART

Roseanne Connell, 56. Velma Smith, 91.

WOODLAWN

Carol Rutledge, 67.

OUT-OF-STATE

SAN LEANDRO, Calif.

Thomas Edwards Ryan, 69.

NIXA, Mo.

April Michaele Dischner, 34.

STEELE, Mo.

Barbara Betts, 65.

CHECOTAH, Okla.

Sandra Dell Williams, 66.

EDMOND, Okla.

Stella Eason Williams, 97.

FORT WORTH

Robert Darden “Pete” Peterson Sr., 90.

PASADENA, Texas

Carolyn Louise Phillips, 74.

TEXARKANA, Texas

Helen Lee Andrews, 59.

Pulaski County

RONNIE BELL of Little Rock, Ark., passed February 27, 2014. His survivors include: four children, mother, brother, sister, aunt, cousins and many relatives and friends. A celebration of his life will be on Friday, March 7, 2014, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Beebe Chapel CME Church, 16109 Hwy. 365 S. Wrightsville, Ark. Repast 6:30-7:30 p.m., Immediately following service. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305. –––––

•–––––EARLINE WALKER COLEMAN 67, of Little Rock, Ark. passed peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2014. She was a long time employee of UAMS Hospital and faithful member of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church. Her loving survivors include: son, Amos Coleman; daughter, Nikki Coleman; six grandchildren, Adrian Bryant, Breyuana Coleman, Destiny Coleman, Catelan Coleman, Amos Coleman IV and Jeremiah Coleman; sister, Wanda Jones (Elbert); brother-in-law, Fred Threet Jr.; aunt, Ida Pye and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Home going services will be on Saturday, March 8, 2014, 11 a.m., at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1700 South State Street, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, NLR. Family hour: Friday, March 7, 2014, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

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LAURA FRANCES DUNN HARRISON, 88, of North Little Rock left this earthly life while attended by her family at her home on March 4, 2014. Frances (Fran) was an outstanding mother, aunt and friend whose capacity for love, compassion and acceptance knew no bounds. She was born in Bearden, Ark., graduated high school in Camden, Ark., then got married and started her family. Along with being a wife and mother, Frances worked in the banking industry, first in Fayetteville and later in Little Rock for many years.

Frances was predeceased by her parents, Laura and Neal Dunn; her siblings, Leonard Dunn, Farrell Dunn and Floy Anderson; her sister of the heart Pat Sidebottom; her former husband Dr. Vale Harrison; and by her beloved son Paul Harrison. She is survived by her children, Vicki Gasaway (Danny), Richard Harrison and Charles Harrison (Laurie), her daughter-in-law Eileen Harrison; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Frances will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was the type of mother that one could only hope to have — a genuine treasure. Her passing will leave a void that cannot be completely filled, but the joy of her memory and what she meant to so many will help comfort those she left behind.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Arkansas Hospice and Patsy at Parkstone Place for their loving care and attention to Mom. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 909 West 2nd Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72201.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday at Lakewood United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. A private burial will be at a later date. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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•–––––JONATHAN J. JOHNSON, 59, of Little Rock, died March 1, 2014. At the request of family, funeral services will be private. Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 1851 Marshall Street, Little Rock, (501) 374-5025. “Providing Service of Excellence”.

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•–––––DON KIRK, 55, of North Little Rock passed February 28, 2014. Loving memories left to children Donzell Shepard, Louis Shepard, Nicholas Walker, and Dominique Shepard; siblings Jimmy Kirk, Willie Kirk, Julia (Willie) Bullock, and Brenda Frazier; eight grandchildren. Mr. Kirk will lie in state March 7, 2014, 1-5 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing services March 8, 2014 10 a.m. at Friendly Chapel Church 116 S. Pine Street, North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 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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•–––––CHIQUITA R. LENNON, 28, of Jacksonville passed March 1, 2014. Preceded by father, Dorsey L. Brooks Jr. Loving memories left to husband Lemorris Lennon II; children Destiny Lennon and Lemorris Lennon III; mother Earma Brooks; siblings Dorsey Brooks III, Damien Brooks, Regina Polite, Latreba Murphy, and Latonji Lewis. Visitation March 7, 2014, 6-7 p.m. Homegoing Celebration March 8, 2014, 11 a.m. both held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 1017 Ray Rd. Jacksonville. Superior Funeral Services, 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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•–––––CHAD JAMES LILLY, 31, of Little Rock departed his earthly home for his maker in Heaven on Feb. 28, 2014. Services will be Friday, March 7 at 3 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (northwest corner Interstate 630 and Barrow Road), officiated by Rev. Greg Schick. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Chad’s online guestbook may be found at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––CORINE SMITH MACK, 72, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed Feb. 28, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Mack Sr.; and parents. She graduated in 1960 from Horace Mann High School. She leaves fond memories to a devoted aunt, Freddie Graves; son, Keith Guy; grandchildren, Cydne’ Guy and Journey Guy; cousins, Curtis and Peggy Graves, all of Little Rock, Ark. Graveside services will be on Saturday, March 8, 2014, 11 a.m., at Haven of Rest Cemetery. A repast will follow at Greater Archview Baptist Church, 1720 W. 23rd St., LR. Family visitation: Friday, March 7, 2014, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

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•–––––JERRY HOVIS MARKHAM SR., 81, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014, born on Oct. 29, 1932, to the late J. B. and Ethel Hovis Markham. He served in the Army in the Korean War.

Jerry was the CEO of Collection Service Inc. from 1962 to present; he was on the board of directors of Southern Seminary Foundation from 2003-2014. Jerry served 18 years on the State Board of Collection Agencies and in the Little Rock Founders Lion Club for over 25 years. He served as district governor and chairman of the district governor. He was the past president of Lions World Services for the Blind. He was a member of Fellowship of Christian athletes and Gideons. Jerry was in the collections industry for over 60 years and he served in a consultation capacity for original collection industry legislation. He was a deacon of Immanuel Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joy Sue (Suzie) Markham of Little Rock; son, J.H. (Jay) Markham Jr. and his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Julia Renee Markham, all of Little Rock; nieces, Sandy Markham Scott of Mandeville, La., Linda Nunnley, of S.C.; nephews, Jimmy B. Markham of Memphis, Tenn., and Joe Haynes of Florida; brother-in-law, Gene (Dottie) Minor of Little Rock; and adopted grandchildren, Lillie and Theresa Dilday, who referred to him as “Grandpa Chi.” He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James B Markham; and sister, Katherine Markham Haynes.

Celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Immanuel Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2014, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, (501) 224-8300. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or Southern Seminary Foundation, 2825 Lexington Road, Louisville, Ky. 40280. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

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•–––––CEDERIC PENNINGTON, 44, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life on Feb. 28, 2014. Cederic graduated from Central High School. He worked as a chef at Ginos Restaurant on Geyer Springs, Little Rock, Ark.

Preceded in death by his father, Frederick Pennington; brother, Deatrick Pennington; grandmother, Diamond Pennington; and stepfather, Horace Elliott. He’s survived by wife, Jasmine Williams-Pennington; children, Ladacious Pennington, Cederic Pennington Jr., Cornelius Williams, Allonna Williams, Aaron Williams and Nivakay Pointer; mother, Thelma Pennington-Elliott; sisters, Cynthia, Janesha, Brandy, Jacquelyn and Summer Nicole Pennington; brothers Frederick, Deshaun, Frederick III and Antonio Pennington; grandmother, Daisy Hall; grandfather, Leroy Teasly; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and special friends.

A celebration of his life will be on Saturday, March 8, 2014, 1 p.m., at New Baptist Ministries, 1600 W. 34th St., LR. Interment will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, NLR. Family visitation will be Friday, March 7, 2014, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

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•–––––GRETA SUE LINKER ROBERTS, age 79, of Sherwood passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born Nov. 3, 1934, to Woodberry Wilson Linker and Betty Lou Brown Linker. Sue attended Russellville Elementary School and High School, before attending Arkansas Tech College. As an ambitious and courageous young careerwoman, she moved from Russellville to Little Rock, Ark., to begin her profession as a secretary with nothing but a suitcase and her best friend.

Sue was married to Conard Eugene Roberts on June 9, 1955; they were married for 25 years.

Family and friends were Sue’s joy and world. She was an avid Razorback fan and loved spending her afternoons cheering for the Hogs. Sue had a special place in her heart for Labrador retrievers and always enjoyed visiting with family. She was a proud mother and grandmother (Mimi) and was extremely loved by friends and family.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her brother, Hoyt Duane Linker. Sue was a strong, devoted and godly woman and is survived by her two sons, Michael Roberts and wife, Cynthia, of Fayetteville, and Bob Roberts and his wife, Candi, of Sherwood; three grandchildren, Nicholas Roberts, Cynthia Rorie and her husband, Robby, and Charlie Roberts; a sister, Sharon Kay Linker Clark and her husband, Gary, of Houston, Texas; and a lot of caring relatives and friends.

The graveside service and burial will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014, at Ball Hill Cemetery near Russellville, and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 5988, North Little Rock, Ark. 72119; (501) 372-5300. The family of Greta Sue wishes to thank the Meals on Wheels Organization for their support and service. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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•–––––BRITTANY N. ROGERS, 22, of Little Rock passed February 25, 2014. Loving memories left to parents, Jerry Rogers and Gladys Britt; grandmothers, Laura Richmond and Jerline Johnson; fiance’, Julius Smith; siblings De’Von Johnson, Dalton Colclasure, Deon Britt, Crystal Easter, Shanice Britt, Sydney Richmond; uncles, Greg Laster and Michael Bowers; foster mothers, Laura Richmond and Cathy (Bob) Davidson. Visitation March 7, 2014 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing: March 8, 2014, 2 p.m. at St Peter Baptist Church, 3518 W. 7th Street, Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 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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•–––––LATONYA TEMPLE, 45, of North Little Rock departed this life Saturday, March 1, 2014. She is survived by her mother, Pauline Williams; two children, Shiquita Johnson, Johnathan Johnson; two grandchildren; one brother, Markeith Johnson; sister, Jocelyn Johnson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2014, Hubble Chapel. Visitation, Monday, 2-6 p.m. Funeral services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134.

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•–––––DOROTHY KEE WALKER passed away March 2, 2014. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on April 23, 1924 to Harry and Amy Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Arthur Johnson, and husbands, Vernon B. Kee and Fred Walker.

Dorothy attended Wright Jr. College in Chicago and worked for the Chicago Transit Authority. In 1946 she achieved her dream job by becoming an airline stewardess for Chicago and Southern Airlines. At one time Dorothy was a member of a coed synchronized swim team, a Campfire counselor in Michigan, Girl Scout Leader, and President of the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. She also worked at the Arkansas State Legislature as a clerk in the Senate Chamber until 1994. Dorothy was a 30-year breast cancer survivor. She loved to travel and enjoyed many trips abroad over the years. She was an avid bridge player and made many close friends over the card table. “Wild Bunch” you know about that.

Survivors include daughters, Lorna Glover (Steve) and Sandra Brown (Mark); grandchildren, Lyndsey Twidwell (Jay), Elliott Brown and Haley Brown; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Shaun, Reagan and Jeremiah. Other survivors include nieces, Joann Knight, Lynn Johnson and Gayle Labor; nephews, Terry Kee, Richard Johnson, Steve Kee, Mark Kee; and one cousin, Jim Halvorsen of San Francisco, Calif.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society or the Little Rock Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––IRVIN WHEELER, 77, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014. He served in the United States Air Force and retired as Plant Manager from Stauffer Chemical Company in North Little Rock. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of North Little Rock. He loved to travel with his wife, loved his family and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his son, Timothy Irvin Wheeler; daughters, Melody Anne Williford (James) and Tamsye Lee Dodson, all of North Little Rock; seven grandchildren, Rachael Knowlton, T.J. Wheeler, Ashley Clawson, Ian Williford, Cody Stephens, Stuart Dodson and Kayla Williford; four great-grandchildren; four brothers and one sister. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bunnie Wheeler and son, Peter Wheeler.

Memorials may be made to American Red Cross, 401 S. Monroe Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 505 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Friday at First United Methodist Church of North Little Rock. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

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•–––––FAYE JEWLENE WOODS, 76, born August 3, 1937, passed Friday. Preceded in death by husband, Mack; brothers, Arvelle, Joe. Survived by children, Victor, Brenda, Fredia, Debra, Fredrick, Lynn; siblings, Doris, Hersemia, Virginia, Jerry; and a host of grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Thursday, Arkansas Funeral Care. Funeral services following at 10 a.m. www.arkansasfuneralcare. com.

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ALEXANDER — Jeffrey Whitfield, 57, Alexander, died February 24, 2014. He was born June 16, 1956 to Fred and Dorothy Whitfield. Survivors, father, Fred Whitfield, brothers, Joe and Floyd Whitfield. Memorial services, Saturday, 2 p.m. Ashby Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation, Friday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. 4221 Silica Heights in Benton. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––ARKADELPHIA — Ross E. Brewer, age 90, of Arkadelphia, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014 at his home. He was born March 1, 1924 in Gum Springs to the late Jack and Lois Helms Brewer. Ross was a charter member of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Ross was a rancher and worked with multiple livestock auctions as a weight master.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Brewer and one son, David Brewer. Survivors are his wife, Maggie Brewer; one daughter, Janice Cook and husband, Bill of Marion, Arkansas; three stepchildren, Don Garrett and wife, Judy of Arkadelphia, Doug Garrett and wife, Jackie of Pennsylvania, Sharon Vance and husband, Larry of California; two grandchildren, Dr. Jim Ed Brewer and wife, Lindy of Benton, Arkansas, Erin Haggard and husband, Clint of Columbia, South Carolina; and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 7th at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Newsom officiating. Interment will be in Richland Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, 2502 Walnut St. Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923 or to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 326 Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923. Online guest register is available at www. ruggleswilcox.com. –––––

•–––––AUGUSTA — Leola Mae (Hall) (Totty) Stallings, age 81 of Augusta passed away Monday, March 3, 2014. Visitation is Thursday, 6-8 p.m. with Funeral Service Friday, 10 a.m., Rhodes, Augusta. Arrangements, Rhodes & Son Funeral Home, Augusta & McCrory.

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•–––––BATESVILLE — James Luin Rutherford Jr., 92, of Batesville died Sunday. He was a lifelong Batesville resident, retired banker, landowner, and a member of a pioneer Independence County family. As a young boy he was given the nickname “GG” by his cousin.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Roberson Rutherford; his parents, Elizabeth Jenkins Rutherford and James Luin Rutherford Sr. and his brother, Robert Spencer Rutherford and his wife, Ina Belle Nicholas Rutherford. He is survived by his son, James L. “Skip” Rutherford III and his wife, Billie of Little Rock and his grandchildren, Blake Spencer Rutherford and his wife Jessica Dean of Philadelphia, Martha Luin Rutherford and Brian Locke, of Asheville, N.C. and Mary Kathleen Rutherford Jennings and her husband, Clark, of Washington D.C.; his niece Robin Rutherford Roach and her husband, Jeff, of Memphis and his nephew, Robert Nicholas Rutherford and his wife, Tracy of Cooper City, Fla.

A 1942 graduate of Arkansas College (now Lyon College) where he lettered in baseball and basketball, he was elected to the Arkansas College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991. He was also named King White River in 1992 at Batesville’s annual White River Water Carnival.

He began his banking career with First National Bank of Batesville in 1957, attended the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at SMU and retired as executive vice president in 1987. He was a veteran of World War II where he served in the Pacific as a commissioned officer in the United States Coast Guard. He co-owned, with members of his extended family, and managed two farms in Independence and Jackson Counties. Their ownership spans four generations. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Batesville serving both as a deacon and a trustee.

Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the First Presbyterian Church in Batesville. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 775 E. Boswell Street, Batesville, Ark. 72501 or to the Old Independence Regional Museum, 380 South 9th Street, Batesville, Ark. 72501. You may sign the online guestbook at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––BENTON — Harlan David Beaty, 61, of Benton, died Tuesday. He is survived by son, Sean Beaty of Donaldson, daughter, Nova Plaisance of Benton, brother, Michael Beaty, seven grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at Ashby’s on Friday, March 7th at 1 p.m. Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––BENTON — Golden Crow Bragg, age 96 of Benton passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 at her home. She was born June 27, 1917 in Paron, Arkansas. Golden was a housewife and a member of Salem United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Artie Johnson Crow, husband, Harold Bragg, son, Robert “Bud” Bragg, brother, Robert Crow and wife Margaret, brother-in-law, Hugh Bragg. Survivors, sister-in-law, Betty Bragg, nephews, Hugh Davis, Robert Crow Jr., nieces Betty Callahan, Bonnie Reynolds, 10 great nieces and nephews.

Family wishes to give special thanks to friends, Patsy, Tara Hollinger and her caregivers, Dee, Teresa, Nikki, Resa and Kelly for their loving friendship and care which allowed her to remain in her home until her death. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Cameron Cemetery in the Salem Community. Minister will be Rev. Carlton Cross. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––BENTON — Linda Joyce Lewis, 68, died March 3, 2014. She was born February 16, 1946 in Limestone County, Alabama.

Funeral service: Friday, March 7th, 2014, 11 a.m. Visitation held one hour prior to service. Smith Family Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Ark. 72015. For information: (501) 778-7100. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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•–––––BENTON — Florriedeen W. Lyle, age 100, of Benton passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014. She was born July 30, 1913, in Searcy, Arkansas, to the late Delbert and Odeen Smith Wakenight. Florriedeen was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Benton and a retired teacher in the Benton School District.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Thomas B. Lyle in 1956. Survivors, daughter, Linnie Lyle of Benton.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel. Private graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Dalewood Cemetery, 2122 West Pullen Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Saline County Historical Society, the Herzfeld Library, or Girl Scouts Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––BROOKLAND — Evelyn L. Chadwick, 60, of Brookland, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014, at St. Bernards Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––BRYANT — Eula Clark Watson, 92, of Bryant passed away March 1, 2014. Services will be held Thursday, March 6, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Fairplay Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––BRYANT — Flora Norine Wheeler White, 69, of Bryant, widow of Gerald Dean White, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014. She was retired from Timex and was working at the Bryant Senior Adult Center. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her daughter, Patty Anita White of Bryant; sisters, Patricia Ann Holt of Bryant and Helen Marie Sears (Dave) of Farmersville, Texas; sister-in-law, Nita Haas (Jake) of Cabot; and grandchildren, Zac Thompson, Chris Ward, Ryan Stokes and Caleb Burchfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Billie Jean Bentrup; her husband, Gerald; daughter, Debbie Lynn White; and two brothers, Bobby Richardson and Billy Richardson.

Visitation will be Friday, March 7 from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Saturday, March 8 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Saline County, 901 N. University, Little Rock, Ark. 72207.

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

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•–––––CARLISLE — Mamie Lee Jackson, 89, of Carlisle, Arkansas, departed this life Friday, February 21, 2014. She is survived by her daughter, Josephine Mayfield of Los Angeles, California, one brother, Sam Thoms, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral services, 11 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Lonoke, Arkansas. Family Hour was Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, Carlisle, Arkansas. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134.

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•–––––CARTHAGE — Robert Lea, 62, of Carthage, Ark., passed March 2nd, at Jefferson Regional Hospital, Pine Bluff, Ark. Funeral service will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Lea Ridge Baptist Church, Lea Ridge, Ark. Services entrusted to H.D. Malone Funeral Home & Grief Counseling Center, Little Rock, Ark., 72209, (501) 246-4173. –––––

•–––––CONWAY — Thomas (Tommy) Harrison Thompson, 77, of Conway, died Monday, March 3, 2014. Funeral will be Friday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. Online guestbook, www.rollerfuenralhomes. com.

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•–––––HAMBURG — Mr. Ralph Johnson, 83, of Hamburg, Ark., died Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Nancy Johnson, four sons, a brother and sister, six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services: Thursday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at Cloverdale Assembly of God. Burial in Arkadelphia Cemetery under the directions of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark. www. cromwellfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––HEBER SPRINGS — Mrs. Maxine Brookins, age 98, of Heber Springs passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Visitation will be 9 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2014, in the Chapel of Heber Springs Funeral Home with Funeral Services following the visitation at 10 a.m. For more information go to www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com or call (501) 887-9152.

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•–––––HICKORY PLAINS — Mary Katherine Ballard Rollins, 99, of Hickory Plains was born February 22, 1915, at Plumerville, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Franklin Marion Ballard and Margaret Colclasure Ballard. She passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 2, 2014, with Home Hospice Care in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mary Katherine was a member of Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist Church in Hickory Plains, Arkansas. She enjoyed reading her Bible every morning and crocheting butterflies to give away.

Mary Katherine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carroll Lawrence Rollins; sisters, Maebell Ballard Johnson, Carrie Ballard Martin, and Jessie Ballard; brothers, Joe Ballard and Dolphus Ballard. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Joan Rollins Pitts of Little Rock; special family friend, George Abston, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mary Katherine’s service will be officiated by Brother Wayne Snider and Brother Dirick Hulsey. Serving as pallbearers will be; Richard Price, J.D.Veazy, Greg Veazy, Bobby Graham, Bobby Bell, and Jerry Bell. Family will receive friends Friday, March 7, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist Church, Hickory Plains, with burial in Hickory Plains Cemetery. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

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•–––––HOUSTON — Pearl Dean Lucas, age 71, of Houston, Arkansas, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 7th at the Harris Funeral Home in Perryville with Bro. J.B. Belk officiating. Burial will be at Harper Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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•–––––LEOLA — Ralph Edward Smith, 68, passed away February 28, 2014. Children, Eddie Smith, Joey Smith, Pam Teague, Amy Gray; brothers, Billy, Gary, and Bobby Smith, Grady Smith Jr.; 16 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Memorial service Saturday, Philadelphia Cemetery, Prattsville, 2 p.m. Memorials: Wounded Warrior Project, 461 Grant 6, Leola 72084. www.olmstead.cc.

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•–––––LINCOLN — John Richard Parton, 41, Lincoln, born November 30, 1972, died Sunday. Preceded in death by father, John; grandparents, Elmer and Zula; and George and Flora. Survived by his mother, JoAnn (Dean); and siblings, Garry (Laura), Toni (Robb), Debbie (Greg). Memorial service is Friday, First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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•–––––LONOKE — Sherrie Elaine Snapp Dozier Bosworth was born on November 5, 1948, and passed away on March 2, 2014 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences after a courageous battle with cancer that began in 1998. Sherrie was born and raised in Branson, Missouri. She graduated from Branson High School and moved to Arkansas to attend college.

She married Ronald Dozier in 1967 and started her family. In 1977, after she was widowed, Sherrie became active in politics in the 1970s and helped to advocate for the passage of legislation that reformed and modernized survivor’s benefits for firemen and police officers. In 1978, Sherrie married Hugh Bosworth. Sherrie became active in Friendship International in the 1970s, a program ministering to international residents living in central Arkansas. Sherrie obtained her CDL in order to transport people from the area to the ministry in Little Rock, transporting as many as 35 people each Thursday. She worked with Friendship International until her illness prevented her from continuing.

Sherrie’s faith was a defining characteristic and only strengthened during her life. As Sherrie’s body weakened, her faith remained resolute. Sherrie’s favorite bible verse was 2 Corinthians 12:9-10.

9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Sherrie was a member of Lonoke Baptist Church, Women’s Mission Union, Kiwanis Club of Cabot, as well as the chairman of the Arkansas Women’s Commission.

Sherrie was preceded in death by her grandparents Luther Sims, Beatrice Hurd Sims Thurman, Madison “Matt” & Ethel Chaney Snapp, father Rex Irven Snapp, and her first husband Ronald Frederick Dozier. Sherrie is survived by her loving husband, Hugh Humphreys Bosworth, Jr.; sons, Matthew (Jill) Dozier of Sherwood, Ark.; Christopher (Michelle) Dozier of Cordova, Tenn.; Brandon (Myra) Bosworth of Honolulu, Hawaii; daughters, Priscilla (Scott) Needham of Little Rock, Ark.; Eleanor (Edward) Upton of Prosper, Texas; Elizabeth (Jeremy) Perrone of Little Rock, Ark.; as well as twelve grandchildren: Megan Dozier of Maumelle, Ark.; Lauren Dozier of Sherwood, Ark.; David, Kaitlyn, Nathan, and Joshua Dozier of Cordova, Tenn.; Benjamin and Ruth Upton of Prosper, Texas; and Luke, Chase, Jonathan, and Nash Perrone of Little Rock, Ark. She is also survived by her mother, Phoebe Snapp of Springfield, Mo., and sisters: Jerrie (Larry) Wise of Joplin, Mo.; Susan (Darrel) Bearden of Branson, Mo.; Mary Scaggs of Farmington, Ark.; Kem (Richard) Adams of Springfield, Mo.; and Amy (John) Whorton of Ava, Mo.; and fourteen nieces and nephews and 19 great-nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to the WMU Vision Fund. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014, with visitation at 1 p.m. at Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home in Branson, Mo. Burial will follow in the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. A memorial service to celebrate Sherrie’s life will be held at Lonoke Baptist Church in Lonoke, Ark., on Friday, March 7, 2014, at 6 p.m.

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•–––––MARSHALL — Corliss Leigh Van-Dyne, 65, of Marshall died Saturday in Fayetteville. Survivors: eight children, Leslie, David, Wayne, Chris, Richard, Lori, Leanna & Hope, mother, Marlys Zimmer. Cremation services by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall. All services will be private. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––MELBOURNE — Ella Williams Wright, 90, died March 4. Funeral service: Friday, March 7 at 2 p.m. at Belview Baptist Church. Burial: Violet Hill Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation: Friday, March 7 beginning at 1 p.m.

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•–––––MORRILTON — Franklin McKay, Morrilton, died March 3. Survivors: sons: Michael McKay, Ronald McKay (Lou) all of Morrilton; Timothy Franklin of Memphis, daughter: Rebecca James (Dennis) Solgohachia. Services: 10 a.m., Friday, March 7. Visitation: 1 hour prior to services. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. Online guestbook go to www.bobnealandsons.com.

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•–––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Maxine Louise Raisbeck, age 90, of Mountain home, Arkansas died Sunday. Memorial services will be private. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Raisbeck and a grandson, Nathan Raisbeck both of Mountain Home. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home, (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––MOUNTAIN VIEW — Jacob Edward “Ed” Mitchell, 79, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on March 1, 2014. A rosary and prayer will take place on March 6, 2014 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mountain View, Arkansas. A memorial mass will begin at 11 a.m. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––NEWPORT — Mr. Connie Robert Guffey, 49, of Newport died Sunday. Survivors: wife, Mary (Cash) Guffey; his father, Levell Guffey; two step-daughters; eight half-brothers; three step-grandchildren; and special friends, David and Vicky Adams, and Kadin Adams. Private graveside services were held Wednesday at Cheshier Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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•–––––OPPELO — Geneva Boughton, 45, Oppelo, passed away March 4. Survivors: Phillip Boughton, son; Braxton Phillips, daughter; Lilly Boughton all of Oppelo; three brothers; two sisters. Visitation: 12 noon until 2 p.m. Services at 2 p.m., Friday, March 7 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. Online obituary www.bobnealandsons.com.

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•–––––PARKIN — Paul Glenn McCutchen, 85, of Parkin, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at his home at Togo, Ark. He was born May 10, 1928 at Steele, Mo. to Paul Franklin and Mayme Hudgens McCutchen.

A graduate of Arkansas State University and the University of Arkansas, Mr. McCutchen was a member of the Parkin United Methodist Church, Parkin Rotary Club, Cross County Quorum Court for many years, and served at the local, state, and national level of the American Soybean Association.

Paul was preceded in death by a son, Lex Allen McCutchen; and by his sister, Mary Ella Wells. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jennean Wood McCutchen; daughter, Tommie (Scott) Puryear of Wynne, Ark.; son Glenn (LouAnne) McCutchen of McDonogh, Ga.; sisters, Jeanne Richeson, Vestavia Hills, Ala.; Glenda (Jack) Ashmore, Blytheville, Ark.; Lynda (Danny) Hucks, DeLand, Fla.; and Teresa McCutchen, Davenport, Fla.; and daughter-in-law Patty McCutchen, Russellville, Ark. He was “Papaul” to five grandchildren: Julie (Matt) Crouch, Paul Glenn (Jordan) Mc-Cutchen III; Coy (Molly) Puryear, Thomas (Claudia) McCutchen, and Conner McCutchen; and seven great-grandchildren, Annie and George Crouch, Henley McCutchen, Win and Mac Puryear, and Tacker and Clayton McCutchen.

Visitation is Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Parkin United Methodist Church from 12:30–1:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Memorials may be sent to Parkin United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 291, Parkin, Ark 72373.

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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Lloyd B. Baker, 71, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas joined his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Lloyd Baker was born on November 13, 1942 in Beedeville, Arkansas to Edgar Lee Baker, Sr. and Lena Verneal Jacobs Baker. He grew up in McCrory, Arkansas and graduated from McCrory High School. Lloyd graduated from Arkansas State University with a B.S.A. and M.S.E. He was an educator for Augusta Public Schools as an Agriculture Instructor, Superintendent for Bodcaw and Woodlawn Schools. He served as a Safety and Human Resources Manager for Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel for 27 years.

Lloyd was a member of Watson Chapel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was passionate for the ministries of Upward Sports, AWANA, TREK, Disaster Relief, Builders for Christ and Gideons International.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Fayrene Baker; his two daughters, Tammy Lynne Baker and Stephanie Gail Baker Rodgers; one grandson, Baker Rodgers; brothers, Joseph Claude Baker and Edgar Lee Baker, Jr.; and sister, Neal Baker King. These are the ones he laughed with, lived for and loved well.

Lloyd was a devoted husband, loving father, passionate “Pop” and faithful friend. He leaves us with a legacy of love for God and others.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 7, 2014 at Watson Chapel Baptist Church with Reverend Todd Howard and Brother Steve Monk officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Watson Chapel Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, Tennessee 37214-0800 and Ridgway Christian High School, 1501 West 73rd Avenue, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Joseph Poye Jr., 82, Pine Bluff, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014. Joseph was born May 5, 1931 in Pine Bluff to the late Joseph Poye, Sr. and Nannie (Brewer) Poye. He is also preceded in death by sons, Joe Poye and Scott Poye. Mr. Poye was a Korean War veteran and retired from Central Moloney after 40 plus years. He is survived by wife Alma (Anderson) Poye; children, Deborah Carruth (Ralph), Derrell Poye (Cheryl), and Michael Poye (Donna); siblings, Tony Poye and Linda Smith; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 201 Frankie Lane, White Hall, Ark. 71602. Family will hold a private memorial service. www. arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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•–––––SLOVAK — Helen Virginia Plafcan Brasko, age 98, of Slovak, Arkansas, passed away on March 3, 2014. Helen was born April 19, 1915, to the late Joe and Florence Plafcan in Carlisle, Arkansas. She was a parishioner of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak and a member of the Altar Society.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; husband, Joe, and a grandson, Rodney Brasko. Survivors include her son, Robert (Judy) Brasko of Slovak; grandchildren, Bob (Annette) Brasko of Apopka, Florida, and Annette (Hans) Sterl of Shannon Hills, and seven great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 8, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak. Burial will be in Slovak Cemetery in Slovak, Arkansas, by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Memorials may be made to Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church or donor’s favorite charity. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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•–––––STUTTGART — Roseanne Connell, 56, died Monday. Survivors are her husband, Keith Connell; son, Kyle Connell; daughters, Shylamar Kyanne Connell, Skyler Connell and Brandy Connell; brother, Michael George Tiefenback; sister, Barbara Helen Tiefenback; and aunt, Viki Suzanne Dunn. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Stuttgart. www.turpinco.com.

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•–––––STUTTGART — Velma Smith, 91, widow of Emmer Loyd Smith, died Tuesday. Survivors are sons, Ricky D. Smith (Beth) of Stuttgart and Jerry Lynn Smith (Cathy); 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Turpin Funeral Home with burial in Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Turpin. www.turpinco.com

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•–––––WOODLAWN — Carol Rutledge, 67, of Woodlawn died Tuesday, March 4. She was born March 14, 1946. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Goodfaith Cemetery in Pine Bluff. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday at Buie Funeral Home in Rison. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. (870) 325-6216. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — Thomas Edwards Ryan, 69, of San Leandro, California died peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 23, 2014. He was born July 31, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Bev and Catherine Ryan. He was Medical Director of the Tenderloin Mental Health Clinic in San Francisco.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Bruketta, of San Leandro, California; daughter, Tegan Christine Ryan, of Oakland, California; son, Travis Alexander Ryan (Vanessa) of Carson, California; and one granddaughter, Laleina “Lala” Ryan, of Carson, California.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Americans to Stop Cruelty to Animals/or the Tenderloin Mental Healthcare. Mass of Christian burial will be 1 p.m., Saturday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held 6 to 7 p.m., Friday, followed by a rosary service in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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•–––––NIXA, Mo. — April Dischner, 34, of Nixa, Missouri died March 1, 2014. Survived by her husband, Travis Dischner of the home, two daughters; Funeral Service will be Friday, March 7, 2014 at 3 p.m. at the Roller Funeral Home. A visitation will begin a 2 p.m. and go until service time. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––STEELE, Mo. — Barbara Betts, 65, of Steele, Mo., formerly of Blytheville died Monday. Barbara is survived by daughter, Melessia Privett; five sisters; three brothers. Funeral services: Friday, 2 p.m., Cobb Funeral Home. Visitation: 1 p.m. until service time. www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––CHECOTAH, Okla. — Sandra Dell Williams, 66 year old, Checotah resident, passed away at her home on Friday, February 14, 2014 in Checotah. She was born on Tuesday, September 9, 1947 to Arthur Napoleon and Eva Marie (Butler) Price in Little Rock, AR. Sandra grew up around Little Rock, AR. Around 12 years old, the family moved to Oklahoma City where Sandy graduated from Capitol High School. She then attended OCCC, where she received her associate’s degree as a paralegal. She worked for many years as a lease review analyst was for Hadson Petroleum Co. in Oklahoma City. She came to Checotah to work as a paralegal for a law office, and later went to work for the Creek Nation Casino. In her spare time, Sandy enjoyed reading and playing cards. Sandy was always quick to laugh, and her greatest joy was cooking for other people.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents; a little brother, A.N. May Jr., sister, Joyce Zell Shene, and nieces, Venita Lee Valle and Kristin Holland. She is survived by one son, Michael Williams and wife Shelly; one grandson, Wispern; and sister, Pamela Bell Austin and her husband Jim of Hot Springs, Ark. She is lovingly survived by her nieces, Venetta Wilkerson, and Terri Mitchell; great nieces, Rachael and Rebekek Wilkerson, and Danyell Mitchel; nephews, Almond Shene, Jr. and wife Kelly; Tony R. and Derrick Valle; and great-nephews, Josh and Keffier Shene, Blake Sanford, and Jace Mitchel. Sandra is also survived by a very favorite brother-in-law, Pete Shene of N.Y., longtime friend Bill W., and her very best friend, Nan Kneeland of Oklahoma City, Okla.

Graveside services for Sandra will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Butler Cemetery, Alexander, Ark. You may share online condolences with Sandra’s family @www.garrettfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family of Sandra Dell Williams entrusted her care, services and cremation to John & Kim Garrett of Garrett Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 311 SW 2nd, Checotah, Okla. 74426 (918) 473-2244.

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•–––––EDMOND, Okla. — Stella Eason Williams passed away suddenly at Integris Hospice after a brief illness in Edmond, Oklahoma on February 28, 2014 at the age of 97. Services: Thursday, March 6, 2014, 10 a.m., Atkinson Chapel. Burial: Damascus Cemetery. Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––FORT WORTH, Texas — Colonel Robert Darden “Pete” Peterson, Sr. (USAF, Ret.), of Fort Worth, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on March 2, 2014 at age 90. Pete was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on October 20, 1923 to the late Emma Brooks and Edgar Allen Peterson Jr. During WWII he trained as a B-17 pilot and became an aircraft commander at age 20 completing 28 combat missions. He served through the Korean and Vietnam Wars in the Directorate of Combat Operations. He commanded 19 combat missions in Vietnam. As a part of his service he was trusted as few are, being one of the first to pilot atomic weapons.

Colonel Peterson served at the Pentagon with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He retired as Deputy Base Commander at Dyess AFB, Texas in 1976. During his 33 years of military service, Pete flew B-17’s, B-36’s and B-52’s and logged over 7000 SAC pilot hours. A highly decorated officer, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Bronze Star and others. He was a hero to his family and to America.

Pete was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Lillian Louise Jones; his granddaughter, Michelle Gignilliat Harvey; his brothers, Edgar Allen Peterson, III and James Brooks Peterson Sr.

Col. Peterson was a lifelong member of the southern Baptist Church, who would witness to his beliefs by signing his letters and cards to loved ones with the affirmation “Jesus is the answer”.

He is survived by his second wife of 19 years, Wanda Jennings; his seven children: Roberta ter Kuile and her husband Chris of Tryon, NC; Patricia Campbell of Rogers, Ark.; Nancy Rains of Hot Springs, Ark.; Robert Peterson Jr and his wife Patricia of Fairfax, Va.; Lillian Downs and her husband Ben of Bryan, Texas; Helen Downey of Flat Rock, N.C.; and Margaret Gignilliat and her husband Matt of Savannah, Ga.; step-children, Mike Cooke and Janice Jennings; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation is at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro, March 6th from 5-7 p.m. with funeral services at the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro at 10 a.m. on March 7. Online Registry: www.emersonfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––PASADENA, Texas — Carolyn Louise Phillips of Pasadena, Texas passed away at the age of 74 on February 24, 2014. Carolyn was born on August 16, 1939 in Alvin (Danville) Illinois. Carolyn was a member of New Life Christian Fellowship in La Porte, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles and Mary Kammin. She is survived by her husband of 57 ½ years, Charles Phillips, son, Terry Phillips and wife Sandy of Deer Park, Texas, daughter, Nancy Layton and husband Lonnie of Pasadena, Texas, one granddaughter, Valarie Keener and husband Robby of League City, Texas, three sisters, Florence Virginia Campisi of Westminster, Colo., Dorothy Kingston of Alton, Ill., Francis Pauline Hamm of Danville, Ill. and one brother, Carl Kammin of Danville, Ill., and numerous other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 7th, 2014 at Pine Mountain Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Carolyn may be made to any Animal Adoption/Rescue organization. For online obituary www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––TEXARKANA, Texas — Helen Lee Andrews (born July 24, 1954, Paragould, Ark.) passed away, March 2, 2014 following a brief illness. Helen was a graduate of Texas Senior High School (1972) and received her B.A. and M.Ed. degrees from the University of Houston.

Helen is preceded in death by her mother, Johnnie Mae Scott Andrews, and is survived by her father, A.E. Andrews, MD, her sisters, Susan Diane Williams, and husband, Don, and Jennifer Andrews Cope, and husband Brad, and her brother David Andrews and wife, Jane, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Hillcrest Memorial Park with the Rev. Bruce Bennett officiating. Burial is under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas. The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. on Thursday at Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 400 E. 6th St., Texarkana, Ark. 71854, or to the Texarkana Animal Shelter, 203 Harrison St., Texarkana, Ark. 71854. Online registration is at www. texarkanafuneralhome.com.