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

Margie Alston, 90, of Little Rock. Richa Dean Bell, 90, of Little Rock. Tamara Michelle Bell, 49, of Little Rock. Cynthia Rochelle Beulah of Little Rock. Benjamin Powell Brewer, 21, of Little Rock. Armand DeLaurell, 86, of Little Rock. Mary Lou Dorpinghaus, 74, of Maumelle. Carl Glenn, 75, of Little Rock. James Godfrey, 59, of Little Rock. James Alfred Gogus, 76, of Little Rock. Sara Forman Hirt, 88, of Little Rock. Darrell Lamont Newsome, 58, of Little Rock. Mary Etta Price, 83, North Little Rock. Luddie Simmons, 67, of Little Rock. Martha Sue (West) Spann, 74, of Hensley. F. Lorene Orsburn Wahlquist, 92, of Little Rock. David R. Wyles, 55, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ATKINS

Walter M. Kirkley, 57.

BAUXITE

Leonard Floyd “Hoss” Cartwright, 71.

BENTON

William H. Price, 86.

BLYTHEVILLE

Michael Leon Brothers, 63.

BRINKLEY

Gary Lee Adell, 50.

CABOT

Daniel Maurice Cunningham, 46.

CAVE CITY

Bill Grigsby, 70.

CONWAY

Phillip D. Harper, 72. Ernie Dale Holland, 88. Helen Mae Perry, 91.

DE QUEEN

Faye Runnels Mobbs Brewer, 74.

DUMAS

Mary Lois Rankin, 90.

FARMINGTON

Betty Louise Hudson, 83.

FAYETTEVILLE

John Logan Burrow, 67.

HARRISON

Wantong Moon Van De Mark, 69.

HOPE

Cornelius “Sonny” Briggs Jr.

HOT SPRINGS

Eddie Lee Lockridge, Sr., 54.

JESSIEVILLE

James Mitchell Orrell, 63.

LEAD HILL

Mildred Smith, 81.

MAGNOLIA

Rodger F. Corbridge, 73.

McGEHEE

Randy Nelson Cingolani, 62.

MONTICELLO

Pamela Ann Arrington, 62.

MORRILTON

Artha Mae Anderson, 94. Louise J. Riedmueller, 80. Evelyn Singleton, 91.

MOUNTAIN HOME

Paul Eugene Deatherage, 79.

RUSSELLVILLE

Jerry Gosnell, 60.

SARDIS

Barbara Ann Block, 79.

SPRING HILL

Brooklyn “Brooke” Howard, 14.

SPRINGDALE

Ava Burdick, 85.

SPRINGFIELD

Wilma Jaunita Stell, 92.

STUTTGART

Betty Bueker Wilson, 82.

WARREN

Kelley Ruth Casey, 43.

WYNNE

Joseph Dougan, 83.

OUT-OF-STATE

ST. LOUIS

Reginald Cornell Snow, 30.

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore.

Jeanette Magness Stubblefield, 80.

MEMPHIS

Janet McKenzie Nix, 74.

ENNIS, Texas

Montine M. Mashburn, 92.

ARLINGTON, Va.

Anna Lou Heatherly.

Pulaski County

MARGIE ALSTON, 90, of Little Rock, Ark. passed on March 8, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was a long time resident of Sandalwood Healthcare. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St. Little Rock (501) 372-1305.

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•–––––RICHA DEAN BELL, 90, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Monday, March 10, 2014, at her home. She was born June 2, 1923, in Bigelow, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Dan and Lena (Caldwell) Loomis. She was also preceded in death by sons, Ray Bell and Larry Bell; brothers, Daniel and Raymond Loomis; and her daughter-inlaw, Wilma Shue. Mrs. Bell was retired from the Timex Corporation; and was a member of the Rosedale Baptist Church for many years; most recently she was a member of South Highland Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Loal B. Bell; her daughter, Linda Kay Fair and husband Mike; her sister, Margaret Sisco; daughter-in-law, Linda Bell Stanford; 6 grandchildren, Ray Bell, Hollie Kennedy, Shana Banks, Selena Newby, Joey Fair and Amy Hopper; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m., Friday in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. Burial will follow in Pine Crest Memorial Park, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. 501-661-9111

Nanny, you have been such an inspiration to us. You taught us to love God, love one another, and always be thankful for what we have. We love you and miss you tremendously.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Richa Dean’s name to Baptist Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Suite 2000, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210.

Please send your messages of love, comfort and support to Richa Dean’s online guestbook at www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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•–––––Our beloved daughter and sister, TAMARA MICHELLE BELL, 49, of Little Rock, passed from this life at her home on Monday, March 10, 2014. She was born November 19th, 1964 in Stuttgart, Germany to Carroll and Sandra Bell. She was a graduate of Little Rock Central and the University of Arkansas where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She was employed at US Able in Little Rock and a member of Hollywood (Ark.) Methodist Church.

She is survived by her parents, Carroll and Sandra Bell of Hollywood, Arkansas, her brother and sister-in- law, Trey and Amy Bell of Harrison, Ark., her beloved nephew, Clifton Bell of Harrison, Ark. and her grandmother, Vivian Duke, of Arkadelphia, her cousins, Jim and Chris Bryan and Evan Bell, all of Little Rock, Julee Turner and Elizabeth Hill of Arkadelphia, and Carolanne Pinegar of Nashville, Ark. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Carroll and Helen Bell of Hollywood, Ark. and her maternal grandfather, Vernon Duke, of Arkadelphia.

Michelle was a fun-loving, free spirited person who loved spending time with her family, many friends, and her adored faithful dog, Oliver. She loved spending time outdoors.

There will be a visitation at Hollywood Methodist Church in Hollywood, Arkansas on Friday, March 14th at 1 p.m. followed by services at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Arkadelphia. Memorials can be made to Pulaski County Humane Society or Clark County Humane Society.

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•–––––CYNTHIA ROCHELLE BEULAH, daughter of the late Lois and Lonnie Beulah, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents; five brothers and four sisters.

She is survived by five sons, Robert Penn Jr., Eric Beulah, Derrick Witherspoon, Lonnie (Melody) Beulah and Ronnie Beulah all of Little Rock; sister, Linda Springer, Little Rock; brother, Michael Beulah, Los Angeles; two grandson; two granddaughters; loving, trusted and faithful caregiver, Franisha Witherspoon, fiancee’, Charles Redman; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014, 11 a.m., Greater St. John Baptist Church, 2100 Madison St., Little Rock. Services entrusted to Brown Christian Funeral Services, Melvin Brown, Director. (501) 244-8000.

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•–––––BENJAMIN (BEN) POWELL BREWER, 21, of Little Rock, passed away March 10, 2014. He was born August 28, 1992 in Little Rock to Gregory Lee Brewer and Mary Virginia Keeter Dean. Ben loved rescuing animals, fishing, hiking and being in nature. He had a deep connection with the community of SOMA, Vino’s and all his friends and memories at Fayetteville. Ben loved working with friends and his work family at Watts, Donovan and Tilley.

He is survived by his father, Gregory Lee Brewer and mother, Mary Virginia Dean, brothers, Gregory Holt Brewer and Ryan Wesley Smith, grandparents, Harless Brewer, Virginia Caldwell, Gary Keeter and Ken Dean.

Chapel Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 11 a.m. Thursday. Visitation will be Wednesday at Ashbys, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Ben will be greatly missed by all. He always had a gently soft, caring and altruistic spirit. Ben was always the underdog, providing an example of what it meant to live humbly, tread lightly and live in love no matter what life throws your way. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––ARMAND DeLAURELL departed our world on March 5, 2014, bound for an unknown but certain place beyond. Beloved husband and honored father, honorable veteran and crusty curmudgeon, hopeful dreamer and all around bon vivant, he was uniquely himself: “Enjoy the moment”. www.ruebelfuneralhome. com. –––––

•–––––MARY LOU AUEN DORPINGHAUS, 74, of Maumelle passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014. She was born in Carroll, Iowa, to the late Peter Joseph and Henrietta Stoffel Auen. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Patricia Millhollin and brother-in-law, Tom Millhollin.

Mary Lou was a homemaker and a daycare provider she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin F. Dorpinghaus and two daughters, Lori Patterson of Maumelle and Julie Nevills (Dennis) of Davenport, Iowa; and the joy of her life two grandchildren, William Drake Patterson and Emeleigh Justine Nevills; and a host of other family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501) 791-7400. Funeral service will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Iowa City, Iowa. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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•–––––CARL GLENN of Little Rock died Friday, March 7, 2014. He was born June 8, 1938, in Konawa, Okla., the second child of Mattie Fife Glenn and Carl E. Glenn Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Turner Glenn; his daughter, Sharon Glenn Boyd, her husband, Patrick; and the loves of Carl’s life, granddaughters Ashlyn Kate and Erin Elisabeth; two nephews, David Glenn and Jon Glenn; two special nieces, Kari Adcock and Megan McDavitt; and his best buddy, Mozart “Mo” Glenn also survive him. Carl’s parents, one sister, and one brother preceded him in death.

Carl graduated from Batesville High School, Batesville, Ark., and from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a degree in Agriculture. For over 20 years, he worked in institutional food sales.

Carl was an active member of Westover Hills Presbyterian Church. He served as a “big brother” in the early days of the Big Brother Program and was active in prison ministry. He found the most pleasure in spending time with his family and working in his garden.

For 30 years, Carl regularly kept a journal-and regularly offered thanks on these pages. He ended every journal entry with these words. “Thank you, God—-Amen! CG.”

A memorial service,conducted by Rev. Frank LeBlanc, will be held at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10 a.m. in the Westover Hills Chapel.

Memorial gifts may be made in Carl’s honor to Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, 6400 Richard B. Hardie Drive, Little Rock, 72207 or to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, 72210. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––JAMES ALFRED GODFREY, son of the late Dorce Sr. and Linder M. Godfrey was born in Houston, Texas, September 15, 1954. James departed this life March 7, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memories son, Donte Godfrey, four brothers, Willie L., Dorce Jr., Willie E. and Charles Godfrey; two sisters, Linda Barton (Henry), and Ruby Sullivan; three aunts, Nancy Dedmon, Lady Williams and Sedonia Macon; two uncles, Charlie Thomas (Mary), Eugene Thomas (Muriel), long time companion Lillian Hollis and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 15, 2014, 11 a.m. and visitation will be Friday, March 14, from 1 til 6 p.m. with both services at Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800.

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•–––––JAMES ALFRED GOGUS, 76, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014. He was born in Whitesville, West Virginia, to Gus and Nella Cook Gogus. He retired from Windsor Door.

Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife, Woodie Nadine Gogus; sons, Mickey Allan Gogus and wife, Teresa of Bryant and Charles Steven Gogus of Virginia Beach, Virginia; stepsons, Brian Paul Burnett and Brad Keith Burnett, both of Little Rock; brother, Roger Dale Gogus and wife, Penny of Bloomrose, West Virginia; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be this evening, Thursday, March 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Friday, March 14 at 1 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock, Ark. 72210. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Gogus’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com. –––––

•–––––SARA FORMAN HIRT, 88, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on February 13, 2014. She was born in Indianola, Miss., to J.M. Forman and Bertha C. Forman. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in psychology. She was an active member of Highland Valley United Methodist Church, and previously, of Bryant and Mabelvale United Methodist Churches.

Sara is survived by her daughter, Tracy Marsh, of Bend, Ore., and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; son, Kenneth; and siblings Robert, Ruth, and Hubert.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m. at Highland Valley United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Highland Valley UMC, Heifer Project, or the American Lung Association.

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•–––––DARRELL LAMONT NEWSOME, 58, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on March 11, 2014. His loving survivors include: children, Tonya Robinson (Patrick Porter), Crystal Gardner and Katha Hammds; 11 grandchildren; three sisters, Beverly Smith (Elton), Patricia Newsome and Rita Newsome; two brothers, Phillip Newsome and Wardell Newsome; and a host of other loving relatives and special friends. A celebration of his life will be Saturday, March 15, 2014, 11 a.m. at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, 514 East 24th Street, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Rest In Peace Memorial Gardens, Hensley, Ark. Family visitation will be Friday, March 14, 2014, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

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•–––––MARY ETTA PRICE, 83, of North Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014. She was a member of Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church. Mary retired from Pulaski Technical College, where she instructed the Dental Assistant program. She enjoyed antiques and loved ballroom dancing.

She is survived by her sons, Bill Price of Sheridan, Russell Price of Fort Smith and Steven Price of North Little Rock; sisters, Jo Eva McClain of Beebe and Kathleen J. Kinkel (Charles) of Little Rock; brother, Jimmy Miller (Carla) of Lonoke and sister-in-law Lou Ann Miller of Lonoke; a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Clint and Florence Miller; husband, Bill F. Price; and brothers, Caroll and Tommy Miller.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 10411 W. Markham Ste. 130, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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•–––––LUDDIE SIMMONS, 67, of Little Rock, passed on March 8. Survivors are children: Teresa, Diane, Sharon, Jacqueline, Jennifer, and Joey. Services: Saturday 10 a.m., Paradise Baptist Church, 820 H St., North Little Rock. Visitation: Friday 6-7 p.m., Watson Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock. (501) 812-5303. –––––

•–––––MARTHA SUE (WEST) SPANN, 74, of Hensley, Ark., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. She was born on July 15, 1939 to the late Clyde and Leola (Beard) West. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Clyde E. Spann; granddaughter, Lauren E. Spann; and sisters, Dorothy Smith and Gloria Shoemaker.

Martha was a graduate of Fuller High School. She retired from the Pulaski County School District where she was employed as a bookkeeper at Fuller Elementary and Daisy Bates Elementary. She was a life long member of Lone Pine Missionary Baptist Church. She cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Flowers and quilting were two of her favorite passions in life. She always gave so much and asked for so little, she will be missed tremendously.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 54 years, Gene Spann; son, Michael Coldiron (Fronda) of Mabelvale, Ark.; daughter, Karen Spann Rodriguez of Cabot, Ark.; grandchildren, Joshua Coldiron, Jonathan Coldiron (Cristen), Thaddeus Fason (Shanna), Andy Spann, Chris Rodriguez and Katie Rodriguez; great-grandchildren, Ayden Coldiron, Madison Coldiron, Levi Coldiron and Saxton Fason; sisters, Pauline Beard (Joe), Claria Massey (George), Ellen Jeans (Elton) and Janice Skinner (Robert) and several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Pallbearers are David Shoemaker, Jonathan Coldiron, Chris Rodriguez, Joe Beard, Walter Wilson III, and Herman Crabb.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Roller Drummond Funeral Home 10900 I-30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501) 455-5800 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Lone Pine Missionary Baptist Church in Hensley with Bro. Douglas Burris officiating. Burial will follow in Orion Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes/drummond.

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•–––––F. LORENE (ORSBURN) WAHLQUIST passed peacefully at home in her sleep on March 12, 2014. Born April 3, 1921 in Gainesville, Texas, to E.W. and Susie Mae Orsburn. In 1925, she moved to Little Rock with her parents and two brothers, Milton and Pete Orsburn. Lorene graduated Little Rock High School and soon married Clyde O. Wahlquist Jr. They were married for 57 years prior to his passing in 1997. They had two children, Gary W. Wahlquist, (1942-1976) Grady L. Wahlquist and a very caring daughter-in-law Lesli Wahlquist, of Little Rock.

Lorene had many special cousins, nieces, nephews, family and church friends that she loved and loved her. Not having grandchildren of her own, she was often called Aunt Rene, or Granny Rene by many children and adults, and had many daughters and sons of the heart. She worked in the Little Rock Public Schools as a cafeteria manager and also as the Church Hostess at Gaines Street/Olivet Baptist Church for 22 years, where her homemade cinnamon rolls became famous at Wednesday night church meals, as well as the many couples that she catered weddings for. Lorene also served at Vacation Bible School at Gaines Street, where she became a member in 1948.

We would like to especially thank the Valentine family, Arkansas Hospice and our Springfield family and friends.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. -12:45 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014 at Lifeway Church, 800 Wellington Village Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, followed immediately by a celebration service at 1 p.m. officiated by Pastor Freddy Parker. Burial service will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lifeway Church. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

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•–––––DAVID R. WYLES, 55, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014. He was born December 18, 1958 in Little Rock, Ark. He was a construction worker for 39 years.

He was preceded in death by father, Raymond L. Wyles, Sr.; and two brothers, Jimmy L. Wyles and Donny Wyles. He is survived by wife, Peggie Wyles; mother, Shirla Sue Wyles; two brothers, Raymond Wyles, Jr.; Johnny A. Wyles and wife, Cindy; and one sister, Elizabeth (Sissy) Bowerman and husband, Robert; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2014 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209. (501) 455-5800. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Cherry Hill Cemetery, Perryville, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

Arkansas

ATKINS — Walter M. Kirkley, 57, of Atkins, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at Baptist Health Center. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Friday, March 14, at Lemley Chapel. Burial is at 3 p.m. in Turner Cemetery at Marvell by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

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•–––––BAUXITE — Leonard Floyd “Hoss” Cartwright, 71, of Bauxite passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in Little Rock. He was born February 1, 1943, in Dermott, Ark., to the late Leonard and Edna Ray (McDowell) Cartwright. Mr. Cartwright was a member of West Bauxite Missionary Baptist Church and had worked for Alcoa as a miner.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Hamilton) Cartwright. Survivors include two daughters, Kelley Brown (Roger) of Little Rock and Cindy Langley (Michael) of Benton; three grandchildren, Cory Combs (Adam), Riley Neal (Garrett), and Josh Langley; four great grandchildren, Sam and Aubrey Combs and Ayden and Avery Neal; other relatives, and many friends.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander with Bro. Melvin Burris officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, March 13th, at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047).

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to West Bauxite Missionary Baptist Church, 5701 Hwy. 183, Bauxite, Ark. 72011. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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•–––––BENTON — William H. “Bill” Price, 86, of Benton, began walking on streets of gold March 12, 2014. Born in 1927 to William and Annis Staton Price in Malvern, Ark. He was retired from Alcoa after 33 years and was a deacon and member of Holland Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He was active as a church leader all of his life. He was a Sunday School Superintendent, church treasurer, and Deacon for over 50 years, and Deacon Emeritus. Bill volunteered for 17 years as the supervisor of Holland Chapel Food Service for all church meals, bereavement foods and had many volunteer assistants.

He was preceded in death by first wife, Ruth Pettitt Price, the mother of his children. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Clara Price; two daughters, Karen Price Bell and husband Larry and Kimla Price Carter and husband Ronnie; nine grandchildren, James Bell and wife Kim, Joshua Bell and wife Ashley, Laura Bell Patrom and husband Scott, Leslie Dicus Bell and husband Kenric, Lindsey Dicus Sallinger and husband Thomas, Leeanna Dicus Millar, Bethany Carter, Kellie Carter Crutchfield and husband Wesley, and Hannah Carter; sixteen great-grandchildren; as well as many other family members and friends who loved Bill and will miss him always.

Funeral service directed by Smith Family Funeral Home and officiated by Rev. Jason Tallent and Rev. Kim Hammer will be Friday, March 14th, 2014, 3:00 p.m., Holland Chapel Baptist Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Private burial will be held at a later date. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Dan Foreman, David Pruitt, Crusader Sunday School Class and the Deacons of Holland Chapel.

Memorials may be made to Holland Chapel Baptist Church, 15523 I-30, Benton, Ark. 72015. 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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•–––––BLYTHEVILLE — Michael Leon Brothers, 63, of Blytheville, Arkansas, passed from this life Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at his home. Born in Millington, Tennessee, to Leon and Aileen Campbell Brothers, he was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church and was a farmer all his life.

Michael attended college at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He had such a passion for golf that he acquired the nickname “Midnight” because he often hit golf balls late at night into the dark. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Arkansas Razorback fan and he enjoyed fishing.

Michael is survived by his children, Traci Brothers McDoniel and husband Colin of Memphis, Tennessee, and Amy Brothers Riston of Blytheville; grandchildren, Kiefer Brothers Stallings and Danni Lynn Riston, and his parents, Leon and Aileen Brothers of Blytheville.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 8, 2014, at 11 a.m. in Cobb Funeral Home Chapel, Blytheville, Ark. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery in Blytheville, Arkansas. The family received friends from 10 a.m. until time for service. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www. cobbfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––BRINKLEY — Gary Lee Adell, 50, of Brinkley, died Thursday, March 6, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. His wife Mary Williams-Adell, two daughters: Tamara Adell and Tiffany Adell, two sons, his parents Betty McClain-Dilworth and Freeman Dilworth, nine sisters, six brothers, five grandchildren and a host of other relatives survive him. Visitation will be held Friday evening, March 14, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 409 South Main Avenue in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 15, at 2:30 p.m. at Mount of Olive Ministries, 1200 North Main Street Extended in Brinkley. Interment will take place at Haven of Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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•–––––CABOT — Daniel Maurice Cunningham, 46, of Cabot, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, after a courageous battle with A.L.S. Daniel was born on February 18, 1968, in Flynt, Michigan, to the late Duel and Martha Roach Cunningham.

He is also preceded in death by three aunts, Virginia Bittle, Katherine Casey, and Colleen McAfee; and four uncles, Bobby Tipton, Charles Cunningham, Ralph Cunningham, and Horace Cuningham. Daniel is survived by his wife, Wendy Bland Cunningham; children, Duel Maurice Cunningham II, Caitlin Jean Cunningham, Caris Marie Cunningham, Neil Armstrong Cunningham, and Nicholas Salvador Cunningham; one sister, Miranda Jane Bogard, of Jonesboro; and uncles, Billy Cunningham, of Cabot, and Don Cunningham, of Morgan City, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 14, from 6-8 p.m. at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 15, at 1 p.m. at Fellowship Bible Church, in Cabot, with Pastor Brad Herndon officiating. Burial will follow at Old Austin Cemetery in Ward. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––CAVE CITY — Bill Grigsby, 70, of Cave City died Monday. Survivors: wife, Shirley Grigsby; sons, Neil Grigsby, Samuel Grigsby; daughters, C. J. Lindemann, Lisa Winter; stepsons, Keith Goodman, Chris Jirka; stepdaughters, Bobbi Sutterfield, Beka Smith; brother, Jerry Boyer; sisters, Patsy Hilpert, Mary Roberson. Memorial services are at a later date. Arrangements are by Roller-Crouch-McGee Funeral Home, Cave City. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––CONWAY — Phillip D. Harper, 72, of Conway entered into rest Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment will be 4 p.m. Friday at Dennard Community Cemetery, Dennard, Ark. Online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––CONWAY — Ernie Dale Holland, 88, of Conway passed away March 10, 2014. He was born Dec. 28, 1925, to the late Mal and Mandy (Bell) Holland. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Erma Jean, and two daughters, Pat Holland and Judy Walpole.

He is survived by his daughter Joan Ragsdale of Conway; grandchildren, Billy Walpole and his wife, Nicole, Jesse Walpole, Wade Wilkins and Jason Johnson; two great-grandchildren; sister, Bernice Tarkington of Cabot; as well as multiple nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014, in the Old Salem Cemetery with Rev. Larry Ballard officiating. For online obituary, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––CONWAY — Helen Mae Perry, 91, of Conway, Ark., passed away on March 8, 2014. Survivors include: grandchildren, Gerrell Garrett (Tootie) of Little Rock, Pamela Evans (Bobby) of Russellville, Theodore Perry (Krystal) of Conway, Felton Perry (Theresa) of Jacksonville; daughter-in-law, Marian Perry of Conway; a very special cousin, Dorothy Roark of Kansas City, Kan.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be on Saturday, March 15, 2014, 11 a.m., at Union Baptist Church, 1257 Lincoln St., Conway, Ark. 72032. Interment immediately after at Robinson Cemetery, Conway, Ark. Visitation will be Saturday, 10-11 a.m., prior to the service, at the church. Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

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•–––––DE QUEEN — Faye Runnels Mobbs Brewer, 74, of De Queen, Ark., died March 10, 2014, at her home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014, at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel, De Queen, Ark., with Rev. Rusty Ross officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Register online, www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––DUMAS — Mary Lois Kendrick Rankin, 90, of Dumas passed away March 11, 2014, in Monticello. She was born on Sept. 16, 1923, Bluffton, Ark., the daughter of George Thomas Kendrick and Lou Harris Kendrick.

Mrs. Rankin was owner of Mary’s Grocery for 22 years, member of Pea Ridge Assembly of God Church, she loved to sew and quilt, and also known by her family as the “best hugger.”

Her husband, “Sonny” Ocus Rankin, her parents, three sons, James, Donnie and Larry Rankin, a granddaughter, Donna Lynn Rankin, a sister and three brothers preceded her in death. Survivors are her sister, Margaret (James) Jarrett of Monticello, six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation held from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, March 13, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 15, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leonard Ricketts, burial in Walnut Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark.

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•–––––FARMINGTON — Betty Louise Hudson, age 83, of Farmington died Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in Fayetteville.

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•–––––HOPE — Funeral services for Cornelius Briggs Jr., “Sonny,” will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Hicks Memorial Chapel. Survivors include one sister, Gene Briggs of Little Rock; one brother, Richard Briggs of Huntsville, Texas; and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday at Hicks Funeral Home in Hope.

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•–––––HOT SPRINGS — Eddie Lee Lockridge Sr., 54, of Hot Springs died Monday. Survivors: his mother, Kattie Johnson; children, Eddie Lee Jr., Carlos, Jeremy (Eruine), Gwendolyn and Nashan Lockridge, Quincy and Shinell Godbold, Mario Coleman; his siblings, Riley (Linda) Lockridge, James Lockridge, Daisey (Milton) Johnson, Betty Fair, Amerlean “Hannah” Gant and Willie B. (Sammy) Smith, and extended family. Funeral service: noon Saturday at Nazarene Baptist Church, 220 Silver St., Hot Springs, Ark. Guest registry is at http://www. carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements: Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services Inc. (501) 623-7664.

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•–––––JESSIEVILLE — James Mitchell Orrell, 63, of Jessieville died March 10, 2014. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Prairie Grove Church of God in Story. Burial will follow at Nooner Cemetery in Hollis. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Caruth Village Funeral Home; guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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•–––––LEAD HILL — Mildred Smith, age 81, of Lead Hill, Ark., passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014, she was born April 19, 1932, to Clara and Jesse Murray in Caraway, Ark. Survivors include: 3 daughters, a brother, a sister, 11 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Services privately held. Arrangements: Rosewood Cremation. Obit/guestbook www.rosewoodcremation.com.

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•–––––MAGNOLIA — Graveside service for Mr. Rodger Corbridge, age 73, 2 p.m., Friday, March 14 at Anderson Cemetery in Spring Hill. President Marvin LaVassar will officiate. Visitation, noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14 at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www. brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––McGEHEE — Randy Nelson Cingolani, 62, died Tuesday. Visitation from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014, with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Arkansas. Mass of Christian Burial 2 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in McGehee, Arkansas. On-line guest book www.griffinculpepper.com.

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•–––––MONTICELLO — Pamela Ann “Pam” Hale Arrington, 62, of Monticello passed away, Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. Graveside service will be 4 p.m. Thursday, March 13 at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello. Arrangements are by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.

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•–––––MORRILTON — Artha Mae Anderson, 94, Morrilton, departed this life March 9. She was a caregiver for over 60 years to her disabled nephew, Richard Jamerson. Survivors: son, Arthur Lee (Willie) Moore, Sr., Little Rock; grandsons, Arthur Lee Moore II, Atlanta, Ga., Gregory A. Moore, Little Rock; great-grandchildren, Kiera Moore, Brandon Moore, both of Little Rock; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, Trinity Baptist Church, Morrilton. Visitation 1-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment: Oddfellow Cemetery, Morrilton.

Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Morrilton. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes. com.

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•–––––MORRILTON — Louise J. Riedmueller, age 80, of Morrilton, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014. She was born December 3, 1933, in St. Vincent, Arkansas, a daughter of Ernest Briggler and Katherine Burgener Briggler. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Betty (Randy) Pitts of Russellville, Sharon (Larry) Ichniowski of Cordova, Tennessee, Janis (Ken) Harless of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Sandra (Ted) Bearden of Little Rock; sisters, Rose Rohlman and Ernestine Sponer, both of Morrilton; brothers, Fred Briggler of Morrilton and Ray Briggler of Conway; grandchildren, Elaine Hartog, Joshua Pitts, Sarah Shamsie, Amy Harless, and Lawrence Ichniowski; great-grandchildren, Zackary Shamsie, Jaxon Shamsie and Emerson Hartog. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil Riedmueller; granddaughter, Rachel Stanton; her parents; two sisters; and a brother.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 14th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jack Harris and Father Ernie Hardesty officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. A rosary will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday with visitation following at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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•–––––MORRILTON — Evelyn Singleton, longtime resident of Morrilton, died Saturday, March 8, 2014. Survivors: son and daughter-inlaw, James and Karen Singleton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service: 1 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Morrilton First Freewill Baptist Church. Burial: Hudson Cemetery near Moreland, by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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•–––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Paul Eugene Deatherage, age 79, of Mountain Home died Tuesday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Roller Funeral Home. He is survived by a daughter: Kathy Parker of Mountain Home, two sisters, two brothers and two grandchildren. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — Jerry Gosnell, 60, of Russellville, died Tuesday. Funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the Shinn Chapel with burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation is 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials: St. John’s Catholic Church, Russellville, Arkansas. Online obituary/ guestbook: www.shinnfuneral. com.

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•–––––SARDIS — Barbara Ann Block, 79, of Sardis, passed away March 11, 2014. She was born April 18, 1934, in Joplin, Missouri, to the late Sylvester and Edith Little Couch. Barbara was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Aultus Block Sr. Survivors: sons, Altus (Kenny) Block Jr. of Sardis, Michael Block (Theresa) of Bryant; daughter, Lanita Davis (Jerry) of Bauxite; and three grandchildren.

Church services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Friday at Sardis United Methodist Church with Rev. Stephen Dickinson officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery in Sardis. Visitation will be Thursday at Ashbys, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sardis United Methodist Church, 10715 W. Sardis Road, Bauxite, Ark. 72011. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––SPRING HILL — Funeral service for Ms. Brooklyn Nicole “Brooke” Howard, 14, of Spring Hill, 3 p.m., Friday, March 14, at Bethany Baptist Church, Spring Hill, Arkansas. Burial, Memory Gardens Cemetery, Hope, with Bro. Eric Fisher and Bro. Glenn Schultz officiating. Visitation, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Bethany Baptist Church, Spring Hill. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com. –––––

•–––––SPRINGFIELD — Wilma Jaunita Stell, age 92, of Springfield, passed away, March 10, 2014. She was born December 31, 1921, in Center Ridge, Arkansas, to Albert and Beulah Fulkerson Rainey.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William M. Stell in 1994 and four brothers, Leo, Wayne, Jerome and George Rainey. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Stell; son, David Stell and wife Karen all of Springfield; grandsons, Jeremy Stell of Conway and Brandon Stell of Springfield; great-grandson, Carson Stell and great-granddaughter, Olivia Stell; three sisters-in-law, Katie Lee Harris of Fayetteville, Tennessee; Martha Rainey of Batesville, and Bertha Rainey of Benton; several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her church family from Springfield Church of Christ where she worshiped for over 60 years.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 14, at Harris Chapel with Mr. Charles Bane officiating. Burial will be at Springfield Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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•–––––STUTTGART — Betty Bueker Wilson, 82, widow of Charles M. Wilson, passed away Tuesday. Survivors include children, Beth Craig and Charles Wilson Jr., and many other relatives. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church with visitation one hour before. Burial in Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin. www.turpinco.com.

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•–––––WARREN — Kelley Ruth Casey, age 43, of Warren, Ark., died Monday, March 10, at Bradley County Medical Center. Memorial service 10 a.m. Friday, March 14, at Frazer’s Chapel. Arrangements by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––WYNNE — Joseph Walker Dugan, 83, of Wynne, Arkansas, passed away

Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in Wynne.

Survivors are his wife, Jo Annette “Jodie” Halk Dugan of the home; daughter, Ann Dugan Menendez Spearman and husband Robert of Calico Rock; son, Joseph William Dugan and wife LuAnne of Wynne; grandchildren, Walker and Katheryn Dugan; and Hope Dugan Menendez.

Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 at Kernodle Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Cogbill Cemetery. Celebration of Life will be held at the First United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Wynne, Wynne Boys and Girls Club, or charity of the donor’s choice. Kernodle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, www.kernodlefh.com.

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ST. LOUIS — Reginald Cornell Snow, 30 of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Cotton Plant, died Saturday March 1 at his home. A son, a daughter, his parents, paternal grandmother, four brothers, seven sisters and a host of other relatives and friends survive him. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 15 at 11 a.m. at Ash Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 114 McMurtry Street in Cotton Plant. Interment will take place at Ash Grove Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo. com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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•–––––COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — Jeanette Magness Stubblefield of Cottage Grove, Ore., formerly of Dermott, Arkansas died Monday, March 3, 2014. She was born Jan 3, 1934 at Newark, Ark. to her late parents, Paul and Ruby Magness. After graduation from Dermott High School she enlisted in the US Air Force and was assigned duties at the Pentagon, Alexandria, Va. Upon completion of her enlistment she returned to Pine Bluff, Ark. and was employed by Jefferson County School District until she retired.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by an infant son, Phillip Vincent Mesa. She is survived by a daughter, Laura Beth Pendergrass and a grand-daughter, Ariele Pendergrass of Cottage Grove, Ore. Other immediate survivors include five sisters and three brothers; Juanita Robertson, Monticello, Ark., Evelyn Roark, Jennie, Ark., Carolyn Bowden, Yuma, Ariz., Helen Bunch, Pine Bluff, Ark., Tom Magness, Bentonville, Ark., Dolores Cornelius, Monticello, Ark., Winston Magness, Terry, Miss. and Ronnie Magness, Mt Ida, Ark. and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was a member of Dermott Baptist Church.

A memorial service will be held at Dermott Baptist Church, Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m. with Pastor Tom Cunningham officiating. Arrangements are by Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village. Memorials may be sent to Dermott Baptist Church or Dermott Cemetery.

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•–––––MEMPHIS — Janet McKenzie Nix, 74, of Memphis, formerly of Hope, died March 7, 2014 at Baptist Hospital, Memphis, of complications following pneumonia.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, V.H. “Buddy” Nix Jr. of Memphis, and two daughters, Dr. Betsy Nix and husband, Andy Imparato of Baltimore, Md. and Sarah Nix Bell and husband Neil, of Lexington, Ky. She also leaves four grandsons: Gareth and Nicolas Imparato and Ezra Nix and Miles Rogers. Other survivors include two brothers, David (Mary) McKenzie of Round Rock, Texas and Bill (Margie) McKenzie of Fayetteville, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Janet was born on May 30, 1939, in Hope, Ark. to Dr. Jim McKenzie and Mary Wood Ross McKenzie. She was graduated from Hope High School as Valedictorian and from Southwestern at Memphis, now Rhodes College, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta.

She taught school after marriage and before children; then when her younger daughter began kindergarten, she went back for accounting classes at Memphis State (now University of Memphis) and subsequently became a CPA. She was employed by Conwood, and moved on to become Payroll Manager for FedEx, a position she held until her retirement.

She was a lifelong Presbyterian and at the time of her death was a member of Idlewild Presbyterian Church, Memphis, where, among many things, she served as an ordained elder and in the leadership of Idlewild Presbyterian Women, as well as the interdenominational group, Church Women United. She was a member and on the board of Chapter A of PEO for many years. An avid volunteer, Janet served the community and the organizations to which she belonged in many different areas, particularly those where her integrity and her accounting skills were valuable assets.

Services will be held Saturday, March 15 at 11 a.m. at Idlewild Presbyterian Church, 1750 Union Avenue, Memphis, 38104. Visitation and Interment will follow immediately at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the church and designated for the NaCoMe Building Fund. Online guestbook: www.canalefuneraldirectors.com.

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•–––––ENNIS, Texas — Montine M. Mashburn, 92, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 in Ennis, Texas. Montine was born in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas on February 7, 1922 to Vergil L. and Agnes (Henry) Matthews. She grew up in Mt. Vernon graduated from Mt. Vernon and went on to receive a degree from the University of Central Arkansas in education and a Master’s degree in Library Science and Education. In February of 1947 she married Ernest E. Mashburn, Jr. and they made their home in Little Rock, AR, then to Carlisle, Ark. and she moved to Ennis in 2002.

She worked for over 25 years as a Teacher and Librarian in Carlisle ISD. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Carlisle, Arkansas and the Arkansas Teacher’s Association. She enjoyed reading, sewing, bridge, sports and traveling.

She is survived by one daughter, Patricia “Corky” Porter and her husband, Tom of Ennis; two granddaughters: Becky Moore and her husband, Aaron and Cathy Porter; and three great-grandsons: Alex, Caleb and Michael.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ernest Mashburn, Jr. in November of 1959 and one brother, Bill Matthews.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Ennis Public Library, Family First Hospice, National Parkinson Foundation or the First Methodist Church of Carlisle, Ark. in Montine’s name.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 2 p.m. in the Carlisle Cemetery with Richard Morris officiating under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. http://www.jekeevermortuary.com/.

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•–––––ARLINGTON, Va. — Dr. Anna Lou Heatherly passed on March 6, 2014 of Arlington Va. Sister of Julia F. Heatherly of Arlington, Va. Daughter of the late Emmette and the late Winnie Heatherly. Dr. Heatherly began her teaching career in Virginia and upon the completion of her doctorate in 1970, she continued at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. In 1978, Dr. Heatherly began teaching in the Reading Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and remained in this position until she retired in 2001 and returned to her childhood home of Arlington, Va. During her time in Arkansas, she was instrumental in establishing the Reading Recovery Program in the state. Funeral services were held in Virginia. The family requests contributions in memory of Dr. Heatherly be made to Johns Hopkins Hospital, c/o the Anna and Julia Heatherly Fund. Murphy Funeral Home, Falls Church, Va.