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 James O. “Bobo” Atkins Jr., 64, of Little Rock.

Walter B. Clancy, 88, of Little Rock.

Peggy June DeLong, 56, of North Little Rock.

James H. Fribourgh, 87, of Little Rock.

Dorothy June Heckenbach, 78, of Jacksonville.

Ruthie Lee Ingram, 78, of Little Rock.

Sandra Ann Johnson, 67, of Little Rock.

Shirley Fleming Jones, 86, of Little Rock.

Larry Leon May, 65, of Sherwood. Paul McLeod, 60, of Little Rock.

Patricia Ann Mills, 79, of Little Rock.

Barron Nation, 50, of Little Rock.

Nancy Ann Owens, 62, of Jacksonville.

Louise Straub, 85, of Little Rock.

Beverly Ann Wilson, 66, of Jacksonville.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA Mattie S. Ross Jamison, 83.

BAUXITE Margaret Jean Mitchell, 73.

BENTON Irwin Elson Barger, 92.

Larry Lain Crocker, 74.

BLYTHEVILLE Michael Leon Brothers, 63.

BRYANT Flora Norine Wheeler White, 69.

CABOT Steven Thomas Miller, 28.

CARLISLE Julia I. Siqueira, 89.

CLARKSVILLE Elaine Owen, 87.

CONWAY James W. Goodwin, 92.

Thomas E. Lukas, 73.

Fred Harvey Norwood, 59.

Thema Jean Redding, 86.

DERMOTT Irish Mack, 78.

DUMAS L.Q. Cobb Sr., 86.

GREENBRIER Floyd O’Neal Ausburn, 81.

Darrell Edward Harrington, 84.

HARRISBURG Ronnie W. Spiegel, 62.

HARRISON Audrey Woolverton, 91.

HEBER SPRINGS Lavern Liles Kyander, 72.

HETH James Eads, 79.

HOPE Snookie Tolleson, 85.

HOT SPRINGS Joseph Wayne “Cookie” Gilchrist, 67.

James Michael Thomas, 39.

HOUSTON Joshua C. Miller, 30.

JONESBORO Fern Frye, 85.

KINGSLAND Alene Thompson Erwin, 93.

KNOXVILLE Brenda Hickman Hansell, 68.

LAMAR Troy Stone, 70.

MARSHALL Barbara Grace Rushing, 83.

McGEHEE Barbara Ann Wood, 74.

McNEIL Jo Ann Anderson, 76.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Charles Evans Forte , 73.

NEWPORT Frank Taylor, 93.

PANGBURN Viola Reed, 90.

PIGGOTT Shelia J. Taylor, 48.

PRESCOTT Napoleon Hopson, 62.

RUSSELLVILLE Barbara Ellen Linton Mitchell, 90. SHIRLEY James Walton Stepp, 84.

STUTTGART Danni Jo Bueker, 57.

WABBASEKA Clarence Russell Jr.

OUT-OF-STATE DAPHNE, Ala.

Patricia Lavelle Raines, 94.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Jamie Lynn Withers, 32.

HOUSTON Dawson Mase, 70.

DRAPER, Utah Christopher M. Rector, 48.

Pulaski County

JAMES O. ATKINS Jr., “Bobo”, 64, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Thursday, March 13 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church at Roosevelt and South Main Streets, followed by interment with Military Honors at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Atkins’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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WALTER B. CLANCY, 88, of Little Rock, died March 4 2014 atthe VA hospital in Little Rock. Walter and his twin brother, Frank, were born to Thomas and Ruth Clancy in Helena, Arkansas, on January 4, 1926. He had an older brother, Tom,and the three boys attended Sacred Heart Academy and delivered milk for the family’s dairy farm in the afternoons. Upon graduation, Walter joined the Army and was sent overseas to Germany, where he was injured by a piece of shrapnel and sent to a Paris hospital. There he celebrated with the Parisians the end of World War II.

In Little Rock, he enrolled in St. John’s Seminary and became a priest. He later received a Master’s Degree from St. Louis University, a Canon Law degree from Catholic University in Washington D.C., and a PhD in Public Health from The Heller School at Brandeis University.

Walter and several other young priests were actively involved in the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School and the civil rights movement. He escorted a busload of teens to Washington D.C. to hear Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

After 12 years as a priest, he left the priesthood for a multi-faceted career as a teacher at the graduate School of Social Work, Little Rock University; the head of the Cancer Center at St. Vincent’s Hospital; a grant writer for UAMS: and a counselor of veterans with addiction problems at the V.A. Hospital.

Walter married Jon Jett, who had four children, he often said, he was privileged to help raise. After their divorce, he married Jean Gordon in 1989, a longtime friend who had also been involved in the civil rights movement. Together they worked in the peace movement through WAND (Women’s Action for New Directions), traveled with friends and enjoyed 25 years of marriage.

Above all he was truly kind, gentle and generous, reaching out to those less fortunate, doing his best to make the world a better place and asking for nothing in return.

His parents and two brothers preceded him in death. Tom Clancy served as a Catholic priest in New Orleans, where heheaded Loyola’s radio station. His twin, Frank, was struck by lightning and killed on Greers Ferry Lake. Walter is survived by his wife, Jean Gordon; six step-children, Anne Gordon Perry, Tom Gordon, Clair Ramsay, Jett Sheehey, Todd Barnett and Jon Barnet, his nephews Walter Clancy, Frank Clancy Jr., Edwin Clancy and Sean Clancy; his nieces, Amy Clancy and Susan Heidelberger, and his beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Winslow.

A visitation will be held on March 7, 5 to 7 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham. The funeral service will be held on March 8, 11 a.m. in the chapel at Morris Hall, St. John’s Center, 2500 N. Tyler. Donations in his honor may be given to The One, 8016 Faulkner Lake Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117. (See www.theoneinc.org) or any charity of your choice. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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PEGGY JUNE DELONG, 56, of North Little Rock passed away on March 5, 2014. She was bornin Little Rock, Ark. to the late Noah Steven De-Long and Jewell Dean Sharp Hancock. Peggy worked for Harvest Foods and was of the Assembly of God faith.

Besides herparents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Cynthia Jean Geary and Donna Joyce Johnson. Survivors include siblings: Carol & Frances DeLong of North Little Rock, Freda Delong and Jo Walker Sherwood, Ron & Lisa DeLong of Ward, Barbara & Tim Ward of Greenbrier, Cathy & Charles Mendenhall, Stephen & Erica DeLong, Sherri & Scott Morris all of North Little Rock; niece, Ashley DeLong, Nephew Todd DeLong and a step-mother, Willie Mae Delong of North Little Rock.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the home of her sisters, Carol & Frances DeLong. Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com to sign the on-line guest register.

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JAMES H. FRIBOURGH, Ph.D., 87, of Little Rock died March 6, 2014. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock (501) 661-9111. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 10th at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St., Little Rock with the Rev. Canon Christoph Keller, Th.D. as celebrant and Rev. Cindy Fribourgh as preacher. To sign the online guest, book, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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DOROTHY JUNE HECKENBACH, 78, of Jacksonville died Saturday, March 1, 2014 at UAMS in Little Rock. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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RUTHIE LEE INGRAM, 78, of Little Rock passed on Monday tojoin God’s kingdom with her loving family at her side. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, WC Ingram and her son, Kenneth B. Ingram. To cherish her memories aresix daughters: Marilyn, Ruthie, and Pamela of North Little Rock; Loretta, Deborah. and Alisa of Little Rock, 21 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Family hour: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Watson Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock. Service: Saturday, 11 a.m., New Zion Grove Baptist Church, 404 Wallace, North Little Rock. Interment: Arkansas Memorial Gardens. 501-812-5303.

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SANDRA ANN JOHNSON, 67, of Little Rock, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memory; daughter, Alexandria Johnson; sister, Diane Johnson; brothers, Dwight Thompson (Deborah) and David Johnson; a special nephew, Dameon Thompson (Tjuana). Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 1 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 West 12th Street. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m.at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts”.

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SHIRLEY F. JONES, 86, of Little Rock, Arkansas departed onMarch 3, 2014. Her loving survivors include: sons, Charles Earl Jones of Brooklyn, N.Y. and George Larry Parker of Decatur, Ga.; cousins, Sylvia Hunter, Jackie Graham, AngelaStewart, Antonio and Stephen; a special niece, Mrs. Valerie Gillespie; special friends, Bernestine Washington and Ms. Iopal Daniels and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of her life will be on Monday, March 10, 2014, 11 a.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 S. Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery.

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LARRY LEON MAY, 65, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away onMarch 5, 2014. Larry was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War. Larry was a loving husband, father, brother, grandpa, and friend. He will be missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his wife Theresa Ann (Chicoski) May, and his parents, Richard May and Jacqueline (Barnes) Martin; and one sister, Nina Jean May. He is survived by one brother, Ricky (Esther) May; four sisters, Teresa Martin, Pam (John) Holmes, Cherry (Ronald) Williams, and Patricia Darlene Taylor; three step-daughters, Mary Ann (Wayne) Tarrants, JoAnn Thomas, and Laura (Mark) Stewart; five grandsons, and eight great-grandchildren.

A visitation will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2014, from 1-2 .m. at Roller Coffman Chapel in Mountain View, Ark. Services will follow visitation beginning at 2 p.m. Interment will take place at Fox Cemetery in Fox, Arkansas.

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PAUL RICHARD McLEOD, 60, went to his heavenly home onMarch 3. He was born to Rev. Sidney Dexter and Leota Lucille Palmer McLeod in Magnolia, Ark. He was a graduate of Benton High School and Pulaski Technical HVAC College.He was the owner of Bittner-Mc-Leod Refrigeration, an avid golfer, and a devoted member of East Union Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed a host of friends and colleagues and always had a joke and a smile for everyone.

He was preceded in death by his mother and his brother, Johnnie Lee McLeod. He is survived by his father, Rev. Sidney (Betty) McLeod of Mississippi; a daughter, Terra (Mathew) Jones of Missouri; a son, Michael Paul (Chrissy) McLeod of Conway; two sisters, Sue Fairchild of Arkadelphia, and Recia (David) Edmonson of Glen Rose; grandsons, Caleb Whitner and Jacob and Joseph Jones; granddaughter, Piper Belle McLeod; and a host of family and many loving friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 2 p.m. at East Union Missionary Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that memorials should be sent to the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America (www.mesorfa.org) 3011 Townsgate Rd., Suite 450, Westlake Village, Calif. 92361 or to the East Union Missionary Baptist Church, 20422 N. Springlake Road, Hensley, Ark. 72065. Arrangements by Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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PATRICIA ANN MILLS, 79,of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014. She was born in Dorchester, Neb., to Vernon and Katherine Amann Crofton.

Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, BlairMills, son, John Mills, two brothers and a sister, she is survived by her sons, Bruce Mills and wife, Laura of Marietta, Ga., Brian Mills and wife, Peggy of Omaha, Neb., and David Mills and close friend, Rhonda of Lakeland, Fla.; her daughter, Denise Luft and husband, Tim of Little Rock; and grandchildren, Colin, Lucy, Katherine and Alison Mills, Leslie, Janie Blair, Timothy and John Luft, and Patrick and Ryan Mills.

Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the ALS Association Arkansas Chapter, 1200 W. Walnut, Ste. 2309, Rogers, Ark. 72756 or to St. James United Methodist Church Building Fund, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72212. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Mills’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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BARRON NATION, 50, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory children, Alexa and Jarrod Nation (their mother, Phyllis Dove Nation), Ariel McDaniel, Cornelius Phillips and Kortez Armstrong; siblings, JohnnieVeasey, Frankie Washington, Helen Thedford, Shirley (Ed) Sisson and Sharon Nation; his fiancee’, Kimira Lewis, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m., at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Rd. The family will receive friends today from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts”.

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NANCY A. OWENS, 62, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed peacefullyMarch 2, 2014. She was a dedicated CNA for over 30 years. Survivors include: children, Darrell Embry, James Embry, Jennifer Owens and Remonda Owens; 10 grandchildren;four sisters and a host of nieces and nephews. Home going services: Monday, March 10, 2014, 10:30 a.m., at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 5417 Valentine Road, NLR, Ark. Viewing: Friday, March 7, 2014, 1-5 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

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LOUISE STRAUB, 85, passed from this life on March 4, 2014.Louise and her husband, Gene worked together tirelessly to instill Christian values and goals in their children and all who crossed their paths. They truly led by example.

After his passing, she continued her ministry of Love. While we celebrate her life, we will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Straub; her parents, Charles and Mamie Hess; three sisters, Augusta Mc-Mahon, Kathryn Arnett, Martha Lovelace; two brothers, Arthur “Buddy” and Lewis “Joe”; two sons, Thomas and Kenneth and one great-grandson, Jackson Thomas Murray. Louise is survived by three sisters, Charline Jackson, Dorothy Boeckmann, Jean Danehower; three brothers, John, Richard, Rudolph “Rudy” Hess; three sons, Philip (Mary), John (Tanya) and Albert (Clara); two daughters, Beverly Coryell and Barbara (Steve) Yates; 23 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren and many others who called her Mom, Aunt Louise or Grandma.

A special thanks to the caring and loving staff of St. Vincent’s Infirmary 2 NW. You made our mother’s last few days very special.

The funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. Rosary will be 7 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2014 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501) 455-5800. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m., Friday before the Rosary. Interment will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Johnny Stout, Jeffrey Stout, Justin Stout, Aaron Straub, Ryan Straub, Wes Straub and Joe Straub.

Memorials may be made to St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Building Fund, 6219 Baseline Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72209. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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BEVERLY ANN WILSON, 66, of Jacksonville passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014. She served as a substitute teacher and was of the Baptist faith. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville. Arrangements are by Willis Funeral Service of Batesville. www.willisfs.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Mattie S. Ross Jamison, 83, Arkadelphia,passed February 20, 2014. Loved ones: brother, Roy L. (Mary) Ross; nephew, Julius (Juanita) Helms; greatniece, Julie A. Helms-Andrews. Celebration Friday, ( today), 11 a.m., Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Professional services entrusted to Williams Funeral Home. “We Celebrate Life.” Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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BAUXITE - Margaret Jean Mitchell, 73, of Bauxite, passed away March 3, 2014. She was born March 12, 1940. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth and a host of family and friends. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. To sign Margaret’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Irwin Barger, 92, of Benton, died Wednesday. He was born June 27, 1921 in Nettleton, Ark. Church Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Hwy. 5 Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Ashbys. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Larry Crocker, 74, Benton, died Tuesday. He was born May 21, 1939 in Titusville, Pa. Survivors, wife, Joyce Crocker; son, Laine Crocker; daughters, Stacey Watson, Dana Gross, Donna Beckwith; brothers, Rodney Crocker, Curt Crocker, Don Crocker, Jack Crocker; sister, Carla Tracey; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Church services, Monday, 2 p.m. at New Summitt Church of God, burial to follow at Hicks Cemetery. Visitation, Sunday, 2 p.m. until 4 p.m at Ashbys. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Michael Leon Brothers, 63, of Blytheville, Ark., died Tuesday, March 4, at home. Survivors, children, Traci McDoniel and Amy Riston; grandchildren, Kiefer Stallings and Danni Lynn Riston; parents, Leon and Aileen Brothers. Funeral, Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m., Cobb Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Visitation, 10 a.m. Condolences expressed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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BRYANT - Flora Norine Wheeler White, 69, of Bryant, widow of Gerald Dean White, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Visitation will be this evening, 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. 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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CABOT - Steven Thomas Miller, age 28, of Cabot passed awayon Sunday, March 2, 2014. He was born July 2, 1985 in Jacksonville to Tommy Miller and Cheryl Byrd Miller.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his son, CooperThomas; brothers, Josh Miller and his wife Shawna, Christopher Miller and his wife Alicia; his nieces and nephews, Laiken, Levi, and Zoey; his grandparents Bobby and V. Miller, Shirley Byrd; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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CARLISLE - Julia I. Siqueira, 89, of Carlisle, born November 27, 1924, passed away on March 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Siqueira; and parents, Alejandro and Elena Iglesias. Julia is survived by children, Peter (Susan) Siqueira, Michael (Cathey) Siqueira, and Helen (Richard) Petit. She is also survived by grandchildren, Peggy Crouch, Alice (Zach) Siqueira-Benzow, Susan Siqueira, Bryan Petit, Chris (Dana) Petit, and Sunni Siqueira; great-grandson, Philip Benzow. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8 at Arkansas Funeral Care in Jacksonville. Family and friends of Entery are invited to attend the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Diabetes Association and American Heart Association. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by ArkansasFuneral Care.

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CLARKSVILLE - Elaine Owen, 87, of Clarksville, formerly of Russellville, died Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Clarksville. She was born October 14, 1926, in the South New Hope Community to Amos and Arnie Lewis Hutcherson. She was a 1944 graduate of Dardanelle High School and married J.R. Owen on March 18, 1944. She was the Pope County Veteran’s Service Officer for many years and retired at age 75. Her proudest accomplishment was her family. She worked tirelessly to instill in her daughters, and granddaughter, the importance of hard work, education and honesty. Elaine loved music and passed that love along to her children. She and her husband were longtime supporters of the Russellville Band Program and H.L. Shepherd. She attended the First Baptist Church at Clarksville. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Russellville Band Boosters, River Valley Squares and American Legion, VFW and DAV Auxiliaries. She also enjoyed sewing, square dancing and having many good friends around the “square.”

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Pam and Mike Shaw of Clarksville and Deborah Heritage of Rockwall, Texas; two sisters, Wilma Taylor of Russellville and Charlene Lueken of Helena; a granddaughter, Brittany Shaw of Clarksville; brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, Cecil and Emma Owen of Sikeston, Mo.; her caregiver, Sally of Clarksville; numerous nephews and nieces; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral is 2 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014, at the Humphrey Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Bridges officiating. Private burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the chapel.

Pallbearers will be Dr. Chris Taylor, John Jakubowski, Jeff Humphrey, Larry Dale, Tim Hart, Derek Bauer and Stan Butler.

The family would like to extend their heart-felt appreciation to Dr. Arnold Smith of Highland Oncology at Rogers, Dr. Darrin Freeman, Dr. John McAuley and Dr. Scott Kuykendall, all of Clarksville, and the nurses and staff at Johnson Regional Hospital for the compassionate care they gave our mom in her final days.

Memorials may be made to Little Leaps Learning Academy, which Mrs. Owen, her husband and daughter, Pam, founded seven years ago, Post Office Box 56, Scranton, Ark. 72863. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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CONWAY - James W. Goodwin, 92, of Conway, died onTuesday, March 4, 2014 at his home. He was born on Wednesday, February 1, 1922 in Greenbrier, to the late W.H. “Bud” and Arbell (Risner) Goodwin. He is a retired Baptist Minister of 56 years and a thirty year U.S. Army Veteran. He served in WWII and Korea. He received three battle stars; one each for the Battle of France, the Battle of Rhineland and the Battle of the Bulge. He received one U.S. Presidential Unit Citation and one Korean Presidential Citation. He pastored churches in Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri and California.

James is survived by his wife of 70 years, Clestine (Herring) Goodwin of Conway; his children, Jim Goodwin (Iva) of Fresno, Calif., Carolyn Chapman (Harold) of Loomis, Calif., Helen Trublood of North Little Rock, Ark., Bill Goodwin (Debbie) of Batesville, Ark., Jerry Goodwin (Bonnie) of Bald Knob, Ark., Mary Bonner (John) of Easton, Pa., and Sherri Duarte (Mike) of Morgan Hill, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a sister, one son-in-law, Bill Trublood, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, March 10, 2014 at Springhill Baptist Church in Greenbrier. Burial will follow in McNew Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, March 10, 2014, at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lifeword Ministries, P.O. Box 6, Conway, Ark. 72033. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Thomas E. Lukas, 73, of Conway went to bewith the Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. He was born in North Little Rock to the late Frank and Maurine Hendricks Lukas.

Thomas was retired from the North LittleRock Fire Dept. where he was a fireman and did some teaching and training. He was a part time Pastor and a Marine Veteran and also partner at (SEA) Safety Environmentalist Associate. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Nancy Lukas; son, Randy Lukas (Valerie); two brothers, Jim Lukas (Alice), Bill Lukas (Loretta) and a brother-in-law, Bob Bahil (Ann) and a host of other family and friends also his loving dog Gunner.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400). Interment will be at 1 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2014 at Edgewood Memorial Park, North Little Rock. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Mt. Carmel Church in Vilonia, Ark. The family suggests memorial contributions to made to Mt. Carmel Church, 349 Hwy. 107 S. Vilonia, Ark. 72173. Special thanks to Dr.’s and LVAD Coordinators at Higginbotham Clinic. Also the nurses and staff on 8th Floor at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ owens.

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CONWAY - Fred Harvey Norwood, 59, of Conway, Arkansas died Monday March 3, 2014. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Thelma Jean Redding, 86, of Conway, formerly of Camden, passed away at her home Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Proctor Funeral Home in Camden with burial in Dunn Cemetery near Hampton, Ark. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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DERMOTT - Irish Mack, 78, of Dermott, died March 1, in Little Rock. She leaves to cherish her memory, four sons, seven daughters, sister, one sisterin-law, 20 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Friday at Bishop Funeral Home. Burial following in Lightwood Church Cemetery by Bishop Funeral Home. www.bishopfuneralhomeinc.com.

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DUMAS - Mr. L.Q. Cobb Sr., 86, of Dumas, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 at Jefferson Hospital in Pine Bluff. Funeral will be Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Dumas Community Center with Rev. Isom Cross officiating. Burial in Free Gift Cemetery in Dumas by Brown Funeral Home of Dumas.

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GREENBRIER - Floyd O’Neal Ausburn 81, of Greenbrier passed away Wednesday March 5, 2014. Visitation 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at1 p.m. in Bishop-Crites Chapel with Bro. Harold Clements officiating. A private family burial will follow. Arrangements by Bishop-Crites Funeral Home of Greenbrier. (501) 679-4400. www.bishopcritesfuneralhome.com.

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GREENBRIER - Darrell Edward Harrington, 84, of Greenbrier died Tuesday. He is survived by his wife Jo Lorene Harrington; daughters, Brenda Morgan and Lucinda Cochran; son, Tony. Services: 3 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Greenbrier with burial in Republican Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HARRISBURG - Ronnie W. Spiegel, 62, of Harrisburg died Tuesday in Jonesboro. He was the son of Oliver and Ethel Spiegel. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Jackson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Interment will be in Holly Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson’s Funeral Home.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Lavern Liles Kyander, 72, retired Department of Human Services employee, passed away March 4, 2014. Son, David Gauvey; daughters, Tammy Carmichael and Rhonda Altom; brother, Vernon Liles; sisters, Corine Webb and Frances Porter; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral service: Friday, 10 a.m., Olmstead Chapel. Interment: South Cross Roads Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

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HETH - James Eads, 79, died Monday. Survivors include: wife, Shirley; two sons; three daughters; one brother; two sisters; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. (870) 238-9400. www.thompsonwilsonfh.com

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HOPE - Graveside service for Mrs. Snookie Tolleson, 85, of Hope, Ark., 4 p.m., Friday, March 7 at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope, with Dr. Larry Silvey officiating. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 7 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest, The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Joseph Wayne “Cookie” Gilchrist, 67, of HotSprings, Ark., passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, March 4, 2014. He was born on July 30, 1946, to Ernestine Shultz Gilchrist and Joe Gilchrist. Wayne retired from Barrett Hamilton, he loved his family and his job. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and bowling; he attended Grace Point Baptist Church in Cordova, Tenn.

He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years Loretta Gilchrist; mother, Ernestine Bruno; two sons, Ronnie Wayne Gilchrist of Virginia, James D. Torrey (Debbie) of Washington; three daughters, Hillary Rudkin (Chris) of Arkansas, Pam Hawley of Tennessee, Melanie Byrum of Arkansas; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Gio Bruno (Marie), Jay Bruno (Lisa) and Vince Bruno all of Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his father Joe Gilchrist; and stepfather Jimmy Bruno.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2014, in the Chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, (501) 224-8300. With graveside service at 1 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2014, at Crestview Cemetery in Hot Springs. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014, at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to: Pulaski County Humane Society 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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HOT SPRINGS - James Michael Thomas, age 39, of HotSprings went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2014. He was born Nov. 6, 1974, at Kincheloe Air Force Base, Michigan, the son of Donald Thomas and Marianna Hess Thomas.

He was a member of Crossgate Church. James graduated from Cabot High School where he was an all-state football player. He also played football and was a graduate from Arkansas Tech University. After college, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force from which he was retired. In 2006, James was deployed to Iraq, during operation IRAQI Freedom, and is a recipient of the Iraqi campaign metal; for his service, he was awarded the Air Force expeditionary service metal. He loved working on old cars and trucks, but his greatest loves were his sons, and he enjoyed coaching their football teams.

James is survived by two sons, Caleb Thomas and Nathan Thomas, both of San Angelo, Texas; his parents, Donald and Marianna Thomas of Beebe; his brother, Bryan Anthony Thomas of Cabot; his sister and brotherin-law, Mary Theresa and David Bricker of Russellville, Ala.; and two nephews, Michael Bricker of Russellville, Ala., and Kade Thomas of Cabot, extended family, and a host of wonderful friends.

Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Crossgate Church with Rev. Shawn Bernard officiating.

Military honors will be presented by Thaddeus H. Caraway, VFW Post 2278 Honor Guard, Hot Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to remember James with a charitable gift, please send them to Crossgate Church, 3100 East Grand Ave., Hot Springs, Ark. 71901. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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HOUSTON - Joshua “Josh” C. Miller, 30, of Houston, Ark., wentto his Heavenly home on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. He was of the Baptist faith, and a 2011 graduate of ATU. Josh was a Welder and Casting Operator. He loved to hunt, fish, being outdoors and was a Master Mason with the Magnolia Lodge #60 F&AM.

He is survived by his mother, Donna Miller of Houston, Ark.; brother, Earnest Miller, Jr. (Wendy) of North Little Rock; sister, Melissa Bryant (Stephen) of Louisiana; fiancee, Jennifer Day of Adona; maternal grandparents, Donald and Jo Ann Adcock of Little Rock; paternal grandmother, Margaret Miller of Little Rock; and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Miller; and his grandfather, David Miller.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery on Highway 10. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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JONESBORO - Fern Ijesta Frye, 85, of Jonesboro passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014. A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2317 West Washington Ave. in Jonesboro with William Payne officiating. Arrangements by Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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KINGSLAND - Alene Thompson Erwin, age 93, of Kingsland,Ark., joined her heavenly father on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in her home. She was born June 30, 1920, in Cleveland County, Ark., a daughter of the late Rev. H.P. McClellanand Lois Allen McClellan. She was a retired nurse with over 30 years of service, a member of the Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as Worthy Matron in 1993.

She was preceded in death her husbands, Van Thompson and Durwood Erwin; brothers, Ernest McClellan, Grice McClellan; a sister, Lois J. Riggins Maples; a great-grandson, Jason Austin; and a great-great-granddaughter, Lexia Bynum. She is survived by her children, Lorene Dyer, Conway, Ark., Marnell Parker and spouse Marshall, New Edinburg, Ark., Linda Brown and spouse Nolan, Vilonia, Ark. and Ronnie Erwin and spouse Kay, Kingsland, Ark.; brothers, Rev. Joe McClellan and spouse Louise, Warren, Ark. and Eddie L. McClellan and spouse Una Mae, Hot Springs, Ark.; two step-children, Cherie Bradford and spouse Bobby, Warren, Ark. and Lyndel Erwin and spouse Annette, Alabama; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 7 at Frazer’s Chapel with the Rev. Joe McClellan officiating. Memorials requested Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Online guestbook: www.frazerfuneralhome.com

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KNOXVILLE - Brenda Hickman Hansell, 68, of Knoxvillepassed from this life Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at her home. Brenda was born May 12, 1945, in Memphis, Tenn., but was raised and educated in Little Rock, Ark. She was thedaughter of the late John and Ruby Hickman, both of Little Rock.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Robert Clark Hansell; three sons, Cecil William Hill III and his wife Jana of Santa Rosa, Calif., Mark Anthony Hill and Scott Louis Hill of Springdale, Ark.; three stepdaughters, Anna Hastings of Joplin, Mo., Lillian Fagan and her husband Mike of Fayetteville, Cheryl Hill Hearnsburger and her husband Graves of Little Rock; two grandchildren Mason and Gracie Hill; and four step-grandchildren, Wesley and Jeffrey Crainshaw and Lilly and Elizabeth Hastings. Brenda is also survived by her two older brothers, John Hickman and his wife Lynn of Cabot, and Richard Hickman and his wife Sandra of Little Rock; two nieces; and one nephew.

Brenda worked for the City of North Little Rock in the accounting department before moving to Johnson County where she founded Probation Services, Inc. She continued in probation until her retirement.

A memorial service for Brendawill be held Thursday, March 13, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Clarksville First United Methodist Church with Reverend David Hanshaw officiating. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Clarksville Funeral Home, to sign the online guestbook please visit www.clarksvillefh.com.

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LAMAR - Troy Stone, 70, of Lamar died Monday. He was born Sept. 15, 1943, in Perryville to William Troy and Ola Mae Maxwell Stone. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at Shinn Chapel with burial in Pollard Cemetery near Dover by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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MARSHALL - Barbara (Presley) Rushing, 83, of Marshall died Wednesday. Survivors: son, Alan; daughters, Cecila Hill & Connie Myrick; eight grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Travis Presley. Arrangements: Roller-Coffman, Marshall. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, 1st Christian Church, Marshall. Visitation: 1 p.m. preceding the service. Burial: East Lawn Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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McGEHEE - Barbara Ann Wood, 74, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at her residence in McGehee, Arkansas. Barbara was born May 21, 1939, in Dermott, Arkansas to the late Herman and Reba Lee Sass. She attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Barbara was a former Hospital Administrator at McGehee Hospital for many years. She had worked at McGehee Bank and was also, former Desha County Court Clerk. Shewas very active with many civic organizations and was a member at First Baptist Church in McGehee, Arkansas.

Survivors include her husband, Henry Wood of McGehee, Ark.; sons, Hubert Lynn Cash, Jr. of Little Rock, Ark., William Alan (Kathey) Cash of Clinton, Ark., and Henry Joel (Amanda) Wood of Shawnee, Okla.; daughters, Ramona Lynn (Larry) Miles of McGehee, Ark. and April LaDon (Lee) Shaw of Perry, Ga.; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014 at First Baptist Church of McGehee, Ark. with Reverend Kenny Culpepper officiating. Burial will be at Dermott Cemetery in Dermott, AR. In lieu of flowers and at the request of Mrs. Wood’s family, memorials may be made to the McGehee Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 351, McGehee, Ark. 71654, that will be used in the construction of the new Wood’s Chapel, or McGehee Women’s Chamber of Commerce, c/o Cheryl Cooper, P.O. Box 787, McGehee, Ark. 71654. On-line guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

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McNEIL - Funeral services for Jo Ann Anderson, 76 of Mc-Neil, Ark. will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Waldrep Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. An online guestbook is available at www.lewisfuneralhome.biz.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Charles Evans Forte, 73, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on March 3, 2014. The visitation will be Friday, March 7, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at Roller Crouch in Mountain View, Arkansas. Graveside services will be held on March 8, 2014, 10 a.m. at Antioch Cemetery in Beebe, Ark. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NEWPORT - Frank Taylor, 93, of Newport died Sunday. Survivors include one son, Robert Ryan “Bob” Taylor and wife, Celeste, of Newport, granddaughters, Sara Elizabeth Whelan and Edithe Katherine “Kate” Weishar, three great-grandchildren, many relatives and friends. Visitation: Friday, 5:30-8 p.m. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Walnut Grove Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.

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PANGBURN - Viola Alexander Reed, 90, of Pangburn, passedaway Wednesday, March 5, 2014. She was born October 27, 1923 to the late James Sidney and Mary Alice Pope Alexander in Dale, Texas. Viola served in the Navy duringWWII when she met and married the late John G. Reed. They were cattle ranchers for 55 years in the McJester Community.

Viola was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters and a daughter, Janice Marie Reed. She is survived by three children, Mildred Woodson of Ft. Worth, Texas, John G. Reed, Jr. of Rose Bud, and Harold W. Reed (Janice) of Greenbrier; three grandchildren, Karen Mitchell, Kimberly Shenik (Mike), and Katherine Hollins (Todd), all of Texas; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. Interment will be in Luling, Texas. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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PIGGOTT - Shelia Taylor, 48, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Services are Saturday, March 8, 2014, at 2 p.m. in the Hoggard & SonsFuneral Home Chapel in Piggott with Rob Welborn officiating. Burial is in Williams Cemetery near Piggott. Visitation begins Saturday at 10 a.m. until service time.

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PRESCOTT - Service for Mr. Napoleon Hopson, 62, of Prescott, 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at Mt. Ephesus Baptist Church in Prescott, Rev. Benjamin C Thomas Officiating, burial Laneburg Cemetery. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 7 at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home. Arrangements by Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Barbara Ellen Linton Mitchell passed away Sunday. The service will be at 2 p.m. today at Fair Park Baptist Church and burial at Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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SHIRLEY - James Walton Stepp, 84, of Shirley, formerly of Batesville, died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Laura Ardella Stepp; sons, James Stepp Jr., Gerald Chastain; daughters, Holly Mast, Debra Daugherty; seven grandchildren; one brother. Graveside service: 11 a.m., Saturday at Kyler Cemetery south of Batesville by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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STUTTGART - Danni Jo Bueker, 57, of Stuttgart passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at UAMS in Little Rock. Danni Jo was born February 2, 1957, in Stuttgart to Freddie and Peggy Jo Owen Newton. She was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and was employed asan advertising representative for The Stuttgart Daily Leaderfor 25 years. She was a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church.

Besides her father, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Benjamin Bueker; and a sister, Marci Berry. Survivors are her husband, Chris Bueker; two sons and their wives, Jeremy and Sunny Bueker and Kirk and Jennifer Bueker of Stuttgart; her mother, Peggy Jo Newton of Stuttgart; her grandchildren, Libby, Sydney, Taylor, Rhett, Brittany, Kade and Madi; and three sisters, Rica (Shelby) Ponder of Fayetteville, Gina Newton of Stuttgart and Amy (Chris) Duch of Jonesboro.

Visitation will be from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church with funeral services, officiated by Father Dee Staton and Bro. Clefton Vaughan, following at 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart. Her family requests memorials be made to UAMS Foundation Fund for Research, 4301 W. Markham St., Slot 716, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, or the donor’s choice. Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.

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WABBASEKA - Funeral services for Clarence “Manboy” Russell Jr. of Wabbaseka, passed away February 26 at Davis East Life Center in Pine Bluff, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Grace Temple MBC, 909 S. Wisconsin, Rev. Amelio P. Howard pastor. Survivors: wife, of 51 years, Beatrice R Russell; three daughters, Debra R. (Earnest) Withers, Reda R. Brown, Jaice R. (Melvin) Fisher; four sons, Kevin (Tammie) Russell, Stanley (Pamela) Russell, Clarence Russell III all of Pine Bluff, Ronnie Russell of Little Rock; sister, Vernell R. Turner of Pasadena, Calif.; one stepsister, Imogene P. Franklin of Pine Bluff; 23 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Walker Cemetery in Gethsemane, Ark. by Perry Funeral Home.

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DAPHNE, Ala. - Surrounded by her adoring family, Patricia Lavelle Raines, 94 years young, passed on peacefully in her home in Daphne, Alabama, on February 26th. Pat was raised by loving Irish Catholic parents, Floyd andTherese Lavelle, in Fargo North Dakota, where she developed a profoundly deep faith in God that guided her throughout her life. Pat married John Morrison Raines Jr., of Little Rock, in 1946. They lived primarily in Little Rock during their almost 50 years of marriage.

Pat graduated from the College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota and later received her Master of Science in Nutrition from North Dakota State University. She worked as a nutritionist at the Arkansas Department of Health and served for a time as Director of Nutrition. She was instrumental in establishing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) for the State of Arkansas. Her dedication to her career, while raising four children, was a testament to her strength and unbending faith.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband, John Morrison Raines Jr. She is survived by her brother, George Lavelle, sisterin-law Mary Lavelle; son, Jack Raines; daughters, Ruth Eudy,Patricia Williams and Mary Elizabeth Raines; son-in-law, Grady Williams; daughter-in-law, Monique Bearden Raines; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Her funeral took place at Christ the King Catholic Church in Daphne, Alabama on Saturday, March 1st. A graveside service will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock, Arkansas on Saturday, March 8th, at 1 p.m.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Jamie Lynn Withers, 32, formerly of Russellville, and currently of Charlotte, N.C. died Tuesday, February 25, 2014. She was born in Orlando, Florida, October 10, 1981. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2014 at Humphrey Chapel in Russellville. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Internet obituary and online guestbook at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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HOUSTON - Dawson Mase, age 70, died March 5, 2014 inHouston, Texas, with his wife, brother, son and daughter-inlaw by his side. Born August 1, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas, he is survived by his loving wife of almost 45 years, Sharon Howe Mase, son Kyle Mase (Brandi), grandsons Ethan and Cameron, brother Pat Mase, sisters-in-law Judy Howe and Linda Howe, nephews, William (Jessica) and Nathan Webb (Julie) and their families, his best friends, Dave Frierson and Ken Ropp, four-legged best friend Berkeley and many other caring friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Naomi Mase, and best four-legged friend Sam.

A graduate of Hall High School and the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Dawson enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Viet Nam, returning as a Corporal with a Purple Heart. After serving as an MP in the Marines, he worked part time for a number of different law enforcement agencies during his other careers. He was a commercial artist, a general contractor, a fine arts artist and was working for Flexion Materials Handling while writing a memoir when he lost his long battle with cancer.

A former track star, Dawson ran numerous marathons, including the Pike’s Peak Marathon, and enjoyed many hobbies. He had a life-long love for the St. Louis Cardinals, even though he rooted for the Astros after moving to Houston. His infectious laugh and goofy sense of humor made everyone crave his company. Most of all, he enjoyed life, and spending time with his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, relative and friend and he will be sorely missed.

A graveside service will be held at noon on Monday, March 10th, at the Arkansas Veteran’s Cemetery, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The family will receive guests immediately after the service at the home of Kyle and Brandi Mase.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to CanCare, Inc. (Fighting Cancer with Hope) or the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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DRAPER, Utah - Christopher M. Rector, departed this earth onMarch 3, 2014. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Chris is survived by his wife Sylvia Hatsutani, his father, Bill Rector, his children Alex Rector and Sydney Easter, andhis three grandchildren Emily Jean Easter, Timothy Alexzander Easter, and Kendra Aurora Rector.

Christopher was retired from the U.S. Army and continued serving that organization in a civilian capacity. As an Airborne Ranger he fought for this country to the best of his ability, keeping all of us safe from “the wolf that prowled at the door”. He earned many commendations while serving including the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal and the Parachutist Badge with commendations from Australia, Germany, Honduras and Thailand. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten by all that had the pleasure of knowing him or serving alongside him.

A service will be held in the Chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 with burial to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. A celebration of Chris’ life will be held at Cheers in the Heights at 1 following the burial service. Online guestbook:www.rollefuneralhomes.com/chenal.