Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY Buddy Rex Archer, 82, of Sherwood.

Jason Stephen Butler, 44, of Little Rock.

LaQuita Renee Flowers-Radford, 56, of Little Rock.

James Alfred Gogus, 76, of Little Rock.

Isom B. Kelly Sr., 68, of Little Rock.

Junior Kennedy, 84, of Jacksonville.

Don P. Murphy, Jr., 81, of Little Rock.

Leander Esco Sibley, 97, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BENTON Johnnie R. Fortner.

Winfred “Pete” Palmer Jones, 88. Maxine Mildred Martin, 88.

Virginia “Ginny” Simmons, 95.

BISMARCK Joseph Buck Herndon, 38.

BRADFORD Claud Seth Wilcox, 89.

CABOT James Farrell Taylor, 51.

CROSSETT Anthony Moore, 56.

DES ARC Debra Jeane Gentry.

ELKINS W. Edward Tarvin, 60.

FLORAL Larry Ray Ball, 56.

HAMBURG Robert “Junebug” Lewis, 59.

James Meziere, 75.

Lavon Lloyd Vaden, 87.

HEBER SPRINGS Buel Lee Hensley, 63.

HOT SPRINGS Mary Elizabeth McCrary , 92.

JONESBORO James York, 78.

LONOKE Lila Lea Rodman, 88.

Mary Ada Williamson, 94.

MONTICELLO Dennis R. (Bo Baby) Ellis II.

Alice Ridgell Shoemaker, 94.

PARAGOULD Lee Irvin Horrell, 84.

PINE BLUFF Florizell Richardson Lee, 89.

L.G. Robertson, Jr., 67.

RISON Dennis Clark Barnett, 54.

SPRINGDALE Sherry Kay Strawhacker, 58.

STUTTGART Gilbert Lee Lane, 85.

WILMAR Sam Carter, 72.

OUT-OF-STATE ARLINGTON , Texas Anna Faye Hodges, 89.

DALLAS Elizabeth Stacey, 72.

WAKE VILLAGE, Texas Bill Harris, 82.

HERNDON, Va.

Lacey Sachel Bradley-Story, 34.

Pulaski County

BUDDY REX ARCHER, 82, of Sherwood, born September 18, 1931, passed away March 12, 2014. He is preceded in death by parents, Willie and Bessie Archer. Buddy is survived by daughter, Donna Marie Archer; sons, Rex Eugene and Walter Carroll Archer; stepdaughter, Joyce Allen; six grandchildren, Rachel, Tammy, Scarlett, Rex Jr., Joshua and Caleb; two great-grandchildren, Cody and McKeel Clendenin. Visitation will be at 9 a.m., Monday, March 17 at Arkansas Funeral Care, with funeral following at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Dennard Cemetery. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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JASON STEPHEN BUTLER, age 44, passed away March 12, 2014at his home in Little Rock. Jason graduated from Kemper Military School in 1988 and was a self-taught musician. He was raised in the Baptist faith and attended Antioch BaptistChurch much of his life. Jason was a spiritual man with a love for art, music, and family. Jason was an active member of AA, serving as a sponsor and attending the AA Cosmopolitan Group in Little Rock. He was a loving father, brother, son, uncle, and friend, who will be greatly missed.

Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Ann Rounsavall, and Ruby Butler. He is survived by his two sons Gage and Quinn Butler; and step-daughter Madison Balmat; his parents, Sandra Rounsavall Butler, and Tom S. (Becky) Butler; one sister, Meredith Butler (Benny) Scroggin; two brothers, Jared (Jessica) Butler, and Justin (Lindsey) Butler; and grandfather Stephen (Joy) Butler; aunts and uncles, Catherine Rounsavall, Mark Rounsavall, Jerry (Carolyn) Butler, Janet (Bob) Harrison; nieces and nephews, Mia and Monica Griffin, Jody and Wade Butler, Noelle and Liza Butler Scroggin.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 (501) 224-8300. Jason’s family asks that family and friends bring pictures of Jason and/or cards with a favorite memory/story written to share with Gage and Quinn about their father.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Wolfe Street Foundation, 1015 Louisiana Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202; or UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute, Attn: Meredith Fraiser, 4301 West Markham Slot 554, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LAQUITA RENEE FLOWERS-RADFORD of Little Rock,ascended to be with her Heavenly Father Tuesday, February 25, 2014.

Left to mourn her passing is her husband, Wendell Radford; two children, Delores and Jacob Radford; five sisters, Helen Martin-Hicks (husband Richard), Brenda Martin-Lathan (husband Lonnie) all of San Diego, Calif., Freddie Mae Martin-Scott (husband Timothy) of Denver, Colo., Angela Flowers and Tina Flowers of Little Rock, Ark.; three brothers, J.D. Martin of San Diego, Michael L. Martin and Gary C. Martin of Little Rock, Ark.; many nephews, great-nephews; many nieces and great-nieces; many, many cousins, in-laws, and other relatives near and far; a host of friends in San Diego, Calif., and Little Rock. Both parents, her grandmother and one nephew, Michael “Mickey” Martin, Jr. preceded her in death.

Memorial service and celebration of life gathering will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014 in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock (501) 661-9111. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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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 issurvived by his wife, Woodie Nadine Gogus; sons, Mickey Allan Gogus and wife, Teresa of Bryant and Charles Steven Gogus of Virginia Beach, Va.; stepsons, Brian Paul Burnett and Bradley 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 10 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.

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ISOM B. KELLY SR. of Little Rock, born October 5, 1945,passed away March 6, 2014. He is survived by one son Isom Kelly Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers; five sisters; special friend Penny Deering; a hostof other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, March 14, 2014 from 1-6 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Bountiful Blessings 4424 W 30th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323

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JUNIOR KENNEDY of Jacksonville, Ark., was born September2, 1929 to the late Luster and Lula Kennedy in Fairbanks, Ark. He passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2013, at Cornerstone Hospital in Jacksonville. He is survived by his sons, Bryan Kennedy, Brett Kennedy and wife Donna of Jacksonville. Other survivors include his grandchildren Chelsea, Jessica, Spencer, Crystal, Jordan, and Colton; and three great-grandchildren, Mason, Faith and Brayden. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Kennedy; siblings Dois, Eldon, Forest, Athel, Edward, Elmus, Jaunita, and Oleta. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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DON P. MURPHY JR., age 81, passed away on Tuesday, March11, 2014. He was born in Little Rock and grew up in Texarkana, Ark., before moving back to Little Rock in 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Kathryn“Dolly” Murphy and a brother, Dan Murphy.

Don attended The University of the South Sewanee, Tenn., and graduated from The University of Arkansas with a degree in journalism. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He served two years in the U.S. Army stationed in Paris, France.

Don was editor of publications for the Arkansas Education Association for 29 years. Active in civic and business organizations, he was a former president of the Forest Heights Lions Club, the Arkansas Chapter of International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), the State Education Editors (SEE) organization of the National Education Association, and the Little Rock Alumni chapter of Kappa Sigma. He is a former vestryman at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral where he taught Sunday school two years, volunteered seven years on the Trinity team at Stewpot, and performed a variety of volunteer services for the church. He was also a former board member of the Gaines House and the Little Rock Racquet Club.

He played golf in his earlyyears and later became an avid tennis player and faithful participant in the water aerobics class at the Racquet Club. Following his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed traveling, taking several cruises and visiting many parts of the world.

Don is survived by Beverley Robinson Murphy, his wife of 53 years, and three daughters, Kathryn Ann “KAM” Murphy, Allyson Kozich (Bob), Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Susan Muller (Jim), Little Rock. He leaves four grandchildren, Ashley and R.J. Kozich and Amanda and Meredith Muller. He is also survived by a brother, Dick Murphy (Dena), Sewanee, Georgia, and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Diabetes Association, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the Humane Society or a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, (501) 661-9111. Online guestbook is available: www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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LEANDER ESCO SIBLEY of Little Rock, Ark., born December10, 1916 in Liverpool, La., the second child of the late Aquila and Minnie Fields Sibley; made his triumphant transition on March 12, 2014 completing his earthly journey.

Leander spent his early childhood in Kentwood, La., and attended O’Dillard High School.

He accepted Christ at a very early age and united with the Temple Chapel Baptist Church in Louisiana. In 1944 he migrated to Los Angeles, where he joined Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. In 1963 Leander relocated to Duarte, Calif., and united with Second Baptist Church of Monrovia, Calif., where he served as: President of the Senior Usher board for 22 years, 3rd Vice President of the Union Usher Board of California, Southern District, Inc., instructor for the School of Ushering in the Western Baptist State Convention, and President of the Ushers Presidents Counsel. Leander moved to Little Rock, Ark., in August 1988 and united with the Longley Baptist Church and served as a senior usher, LBC Sunday School, and Men’s Ministry, He united with St. Mark Baptist Church, November 1996, and returned to Longley April 27, 2008 to be closer to home. He retired from Blue Diamond Steel Company in 1975 after 31 years and became an entrepreneur as a Professional gardener. Leander united in marriage to Lillie Mae Stewart and to this union their beloved daughter Norma was born. In 1954 he met and was married to Virginia Owens Johnson for over 57 years.

Leander was preceded in death by his parents, sister, brother, and his daughter Norma Gillum. Celebrating his life, his devoted wife, Virginia Sibley; five grandchildren, Cynthia Harris (James), Yvonne Fisher (David), Arthur Gillum Jr. (Vicky), Herman Gillum (Valencia), and Sherman Gillum; 16 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Open visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. today (Friday) at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock (501) 661-9111. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Longley Baptist Church, 9900 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72209. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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BENTON - Johnnie R. Fortner of Benton passed away on March 12, 2014. He was retired from Saline County Road Dept. His parents were Arlire and Vivan Fortner. Survived by son, John Fortner; daughter, Karen Spencer. Visitation: Saturday, 6-8 p.m. at his home. He will be greatly missed.

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BENTON - Winfred Palmer “Pete” Jones, 88, passed awayon Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Pete was born September 16, 1925, in McRae, Arkansas. He was one of 13 children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth Light Jones; wife, Doris Minor Jones; sons, Steve Jones and Danny Jones; daughter, Vicki Jones Brown. Pete is survived by two daughters, Debbie Jones Brown of Bryant and Lisa Jones Fair of Alexandria, Va.; thirteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Odell Harbison of Michigan and Betty Haley of California.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, March 17, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 16, from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. To sign Pete’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Maxine Mildred Martin, 88, of Benton, passed away March 13, 2014. She was born September 19, 1925, in Traskwood, Arkansas, to the late Lee Roy and Eunice Crooks Callahan. Maxine was of the Baptist faith. She worked for Arkansas State Hospital for over 24 years, 15 of which she worked as an L.P.T.N.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Leroy and John Callahan; and sister, Juanita Callahan. Maxine is survived by her husband, B.J. Martin of Benton; sons, Bennie Joe Martin (Joyce) of Lufkin, Texas, Don Edward Martin (Laurie) of Hot Springs, Stephen Gwen Martin of Lonsdale; sisters, Martha Ward (Mike) of Fayetteville, Betty Green (Lyndon) of Benton; sister-in-law, Lois Martin of Benton; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Grandsons and Granddaughters will be included in serving as Pallbearers. Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m. Saturday with burial to follow at Mt. Harmony Cemetery in Haskell. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Ashbys, Friday, March 14, 2014. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Virginia “Ginny” Simmons of Benton died March12, 2014, age 95. Born June 7, 1918, she was predeceased by husband of 71 years, Paul Simmons, and daughter Barbara, both in June 2009. Surviving children are Gary, David,and Mike Simmons and daughter Jean Miller. Visitation hours are 12-2 p.m. Friday, March 14, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m., both in the St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Benton on Alcoa Road.

In her 71-year marriage to Paul she found her perfect soul mate. An inseparable team, they struggled, laughed, danced, worshiped, and loved while steering their marriage and rearing five children through the Great Depression, WWII, the 60s revolution, the computer culture and the challenges of growing old together. Through it all they remained the center of their family, providing encouragement and a moral compass that remains their legacy.

Funeral arrangements by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BISMARCK - Joseph Buck Herndon, age 38, of Bismarck died March 11, 2014. Survivors, mother, Brenda Clouette Littles (Randy); father, John Herndon; siblings, Marshall, Matt and April Herndon; children, Isaac, Kristina, Gracie and Hope Herndon; and extended family. Private family service at a later date. Cremation Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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BRADFORD - Claud Wilcox, 89, of Bradford, died Tuesday. Survivors: children, Bonnie Shaw, Bradford, Mike Wilcox, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; eightgrandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: Friday, 6-8 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, March 15, 2014, 11 a.m., Powell Funeral Chapel. Interment: Oakland Cemetery. Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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CABOT - James Farrell “J.T.” Taylor, age 51, of Cabot went to be with his Lord on March 12, 2014, in Little Rock. He was born on June 25, 1962, in North Little Rock to James L. and Carlis “Mickie” Dulaney Taylor.

Preceded in death by sister: Cynthia Taylor, grandparents: Finis and Essie Taylor and Leonard and Margaret Dulaney. He leaves behind two children who were his world: Zach Taylor, Allie Taylor, both of Cabot; parents: James and Carlis “Mickie” Taylor of Cabot; brothers: Michael (Tanya) Taylor, and Timothy (Tiffany) Taylor, both of Conway; special friend: Connie Williams of Little Rock, and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation, Friday, March 14, 2014, from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Service. Services will be Saturday, March 15, 2014, 10 a.m., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery. To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

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CROSSETT - Mr. Anthony Moore, 56, of Crossett, Ark., died Monday, March 10. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Deborah Moore, four sons, three daughters and 11 grandchildren.Memorial services are Saturday, March 15, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church. Arrangements by Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark.

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DES ARC - Debra Jeane Gentry of Des Arc died Wednesday. Survivors include one sister, three brothers. Visitation is Saturday, 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2014, at Des Arc Pentecostal Church of God with burial in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. On-line guest register www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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ELKINS - W. Edward Tarvin, 60, died Monday, March 10, 2014,from complications during heart surgery at a Fayetteville, Ark., hospital. He was a private-practice attorney for the Tarvin Law Firm in Fayetteville. He was a member of thebar associations of Washington County, Benton County, Arkan-sas, and Oklahoma, and was licensed to practice in state and federal district courts in both states and before the U.S. circuit courts of appeals for the Sixth District and for the Tenth District.

Tarvin was born Oct. 26, 1953, in Little Rock, Ark., the second child to William Edward Tarvin and Mary Elleen Wood Tarvin. He and his family lived in the Rose City section of North Little Rock until they moved to the southwest part of Little Rock before he entered seventh grade. He was a 1972 graduate of John L. McClellan High School and received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy that year. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from what is now the University of Central Arkansas in Conway in 1975. He earned his juris doctorate from the University of Arkansas Law School in Fayetteville in 1978.

He worked for Loislaw from 1999-2000, having been promoted to assistant to the vice president, director of marketing, until Loislaw sold to Aspen Publishing Co., a division of Wolters Klewer US. He was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville, the Fayetteville chapter of the Rotary Club, and Narcotics Anonymous. He was an avid supporter of the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Tarvin was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Carol Tarvin of Elkins; a sister, Joyce Wood of Little Rock; four children, Amelia Lynn Tarvin of Springdale, Lorie Ann Solis of Okinawa, William Douglas Craft (Kristina) of Benton and Jennifer Tarvin of Black Mountain, N.C.; three stepdaughters, Anita Dotson of Bryan, Texas, Wendy Conger of Fayetteville and Jennifer Klingaman of Fayetteville; five grandchildren, Kalynn Tarvin and Joseph “J.J.” Lea Jr., and Langlea Craft, Christian Solisand Julia Solis; five stepgrandchildren, Kristin Conger, Lauren Conger, Brandon Klingaman, Erica Roberts and Stacy Dotson; and one stepgreat-grandchild, Taylor Dotson.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fayetteville, 901 W. Cleveland St. in Fayetteville. Flowers may be sent there. Cremation services are under the direction of Westfield Chapel Funeral Home of Springdale.

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FLORAL - Larry Ray Ball, 56, of Floral departed this life Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Maple Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be in Watson Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Maple Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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HAMBURG - Mr. Robert Junior Lewis “Junebug,” 59, of Hamburg, Ark., died Saturday, March 8. Survivors include his father, four brothers and four sisters. Services are Saturday, March 15, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist. Burial in Childress Chapel Cemetery under the directions of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark. www.cromwellfuneralhome.net.

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HAMBURG - James Meziere, 75, of Hamburg, died Tuesday,March 11, 2014, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Mr. Meziere was a native of Campti, Louisiana, and was raised in Oak Grove, Louisiana. He was a resident of theMilo Community outside of Hamburg for the past 45 years. He worked for Deep South and Ideal Construction for many years and faithfully attended Egypt Missionary Baptist Church. He was an avid cattleman, horseman, coon hunter and loved working a garden with his wife.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Leo and Ada Sanchez Meziere; seven brothers, Pete, Patrick, Robert, Paul, Raymond, Joseph and Eugene Meziere, and a sister, Mattie Meziere. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nancy Rice Meziere of Hamburg; two sons, Jeff Blankenship of Crossett and Jim Meziere and wife, Misty, of Springdale; two daughters, Janet McGhee and husband, Jason, of Little Rock and Michelle Meziere of Haughton, Louisiana; a brother, Charles Meziere of Mishawaka, Indiana; a sister, Sylvia Wood of Mishawaka, Indiana; eight grandchildren, Seth, Jodie and Wesley Blankenship, Logan and Anna Claire McGhee, Logan and Ashlen Hill and James Tate Meziere; a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014 at the Egypt Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Buddy Boykin and Bro. Roy Craig officiating. Burial will be in the Egypt Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jeff Blankenship, Jim Meziere, Jason McGhee, Paul A. Meziere, Ronny Rice, Aaron Davis, Dale Streeter and Eddie Wayne Burch. Honorary pallbearers are Ed Murphy, Bobby Burt and Randall Burchfield. Memorials may be made to the Egypt Cemetery Association, c/o Mr. John Laing, 272 Ashley 454 Road, Hamburg, Ark. 71646. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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HAMBURG - Lavon Lloyd Vaden, 87, of Hamburg, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Mrs. Vaden was a native of Drew County and a resident of Hamburg for the past 55 years. She graduated from Arkansas A&M at Monticello and was a school teacher for 43 years. She started teaching at the Carpenter School in Drew County when she was 17 years old and taught at Jerome, Dermott and later at Hamburg. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and an active member of the First Baptist Church having served on the flower and hospitality committees. She loved cooking, gardening, reading, cooking for other people, embroidery, playing Bunco and spending time with family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Callie LaGrone Lloyd, seven brothers, and one sister. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Roy Walker Vaden of Hamburg; a son, Tim Vaden and wife, Julie, of Crossett; two sisters, Martha Chapman of Hamburg and Carolyn Beckham of Palatka, Florida and a host of loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church with burial in the Prairie Grove Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Prairie Grove Cemetery, c/o Clifford Bowden, 905 Goose Hollow Road, Fountain Hill, Ark. 71642. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Buel Lee Hensley, age 63, passed away March 6, 2014, in Marina del Rey, California. Born in Heber Springs, Arkansas, on May 12, 1950, he was the son of Wanda Reynolds Hensley and the late Buel W. Hensley.

Growing up in Arkansas surrounded by the beauty of nature no doubt influenced his decision to become a landscape designer. He completed his landscape schooling in Texas and eventually moved to California and established his business. Buel had an extraordinary talent for using the elements of nature-stone, water, wood, and foliage-to create landscapes. For his beautiful designs, Buel received numerous awards, including recognition by the Design Board of Hancock Park.

Buel was devoted to his family and supportive of his many friends. He will be remembered not only for his work as a talented landscape architect, but also for his kindness, humor, and generosity.

He is survived by his mother, Wanda Hensley of Hot Springs, as well as his cousins and many friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 14, at 2:30 p.m. in the Olmstead Chapel. Interment will follow in the Heber Springs Cemetery. Arrangements: Olmstead Funeral Home, Heber Springs. www.olmstead.cc.

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HOT SPRINGS - Mary Elizabeth Bryant McCrary, 92, of HotSprings, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Born August 30, 1921 in Baltimore, Maryland, “Deets” was the daughter of Rudolpha Mary (Sommerwerck) and Lt. Col.

Raymond William Bryant. The oldest of five siblings, her early childhood was spent as an ‘Army brat’ living around the world including the Philippine Islands. In 1934 her father accepted assignment as Quartermaster to the Army and Navy General Hospital in Hot Springs, the first joint services hospital in the nation. She graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1938.

She attended both Dodd College and the University of Arkansas. At Fayetteville, she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority, Mortar Board, and was a Razorback beauty and cheerleader. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and later with her Master’s Degree in Library Sciences. She taught in both the Hot Springs and Tulsa, Oklahoma public schools.

She was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. At an early age she embraced Catholicism and her deep faith and love of the Catholic Church defined her.

She was past president of the Hot Springs Classroom Teachers Association, Garland County Medical Auxiliary, Hot Springs Junior Auxiliary, and past board member of the Garland County Cancer Society, Good Shepherd Center, and St. John’s School.

She was predeceased by son, William Donald McCrary, granddaughter, Courtney Leigh Mc-Crary and son-in-law, Jefferson Scott Gray, as well as brothers, Richard T. Bryant, Raymond W.Bryant, John T. Bryant and Robert M. Bryant. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Gray of Austin, Texas and her sons, Dr. Robert F. McCrary, Jr. (Stella) and Michael S. McCrary (Ann Shedelbower) of Hot Springs, Dr. R. Bryant McCrary (Margaret) of Gulfport, Mississippi, and J. Thomas McCrary (Valerie) of Dallas, Texas. She is additionally survived by 21 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, 10 nieces and nephews, including Natalie Bryant and Beth Ann Horner whom she regarded as her own, as well as sisters-inlaw, Betty Bryant, Nancy June Bryant and Diane Bryant Null.

A friend to many and stranger to none, Deets will be remembered for her gracious kindness and compassion to all, believingthat “those who receive the most out of life are those who lose themselves in serving others.” Deets lived a life rich in family and friendships.

Serving as pallbearers are her grandsons: Scott Gray, Matthew McCrary, Stephen McCrary, Jeff McCrary, Sean McCrary, Jordan McCrary, Bryant McCrary, Michael McCrary, John David McCrary, Colin Mc-Crary, Chris McCrary, Jonathon McCrary and Nathan McCrary. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Martin Eisele, Edward Douglas, Dr. George Fotioo, Cecil Cupp and Walter Ebel.

The family would like to express their appreciation for the wonderful care received from Brookfield Assisted Living, Quapaw Nursing and Rehab, Gentiva Home Health and Gentiva Hospice with special thanks to Erica and Jessica.

The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. with visitation to follow from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014 at Gross Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, followed by a burial at Hollywood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John’s Catholic School, 583 W. Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901 or a charity of one’s choice. Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.com.

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JONESBORO - James E. “Jim” York, 78, of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Visitation will be 12-2 p.m.Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro with the chapel service beginning at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Nettleton Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LONOKE - Lila Lea Rodman, age 88, of Lonoke passed away on March 12, 2014. Lila was born in Willow Lake, South Dakota to parents Samuel A.and Mae M. Thorne.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 62 years, Hoyt Rodman. She is survived by her daughter, Christy Lea Boles and her husband Dick of Little Rock and her brother-in-law, Joe Rodman and his wife Margaret, as well as several nieces and nephews. She and her husband were members of the North Little Rock First United Methodist Church for 56 years.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15th at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Memorial Park, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72117. Please sign our online obituary at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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LONOKE - Mary Ada Williamson died on March 10, 2014. She was born on November 1, 1919. Funeral service will be Friday March 14th at 11 a.m at Mulberry Cemetery, England with visitation from 10-11 a.m day of service. Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England will be in charge of the service.

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MONTICELLO - Dennis R. Ellis II (Bo Baby), 40, of Monticello died March 10, 2014. Memorial service Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Auburn Missionary Baptist Church in Gould. Mc-Minzie/Wilson Funeral Home of Gould is in Charge.

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MONTICELLO - Alice Ridgell Shoemaker, 94, of Monticello passed away March 13, 2014 at the Southern Heritage Health & Rehab in McGehee. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 15 at Mt. Zion A.M.E Church in Monticello, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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PARAGOULD - Lee Horrell, age 84, of Paragould, went to be with the Lord March 11, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family.

Lee was a devoted Christian husband, daddy, and grandfather. He loved attending church and sharing his faith with others. He was a very loving, patient man who had a desire to see the good in all. He was a dedicated educator who touched the lives of many students. He loved fishing and watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He was a member of New Haven Baptist Church.

Born December 15, 1929, in Truman, Ark., he moved with his parents at an early age to Hardy. He attended Hardy School District, graduating in 1948. After graduation, he volunteered to serve in the army, enlisting as a Private. He was promoted to Sargent prior to being stationed in Japan. While serving in Japan, he was deployed to Korea where he served as a medic and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for acts of heroism and meritorious service in a combat zone. He received a Battlefield Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant whileserving in Korea for 13 months. Upon returning to the United States, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and became Company Commander of Company B, 17th Regiment, and 7th Infantry Division. This gave him the honor of being one of the youngest Company Commanders in the United States at the age of 23.

In 1951 he married the love of his life, Clella Anne Lee of Clover Bend. They have been married for 62 years. Following his service in the Army, he graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and a Masters and Specialist Degree in Educational Administration. He taught and coached girls’ basketball in several school districts, and was high school principal at Williford School District, Sloan Hendrix School District, and Marmaduke School District. He retired in 1992 from Marmaduke with 34 years in education. He served as a deacon since 1962 and taught Sunday school classes at Hardy, Marmaduke, and Walnut Ridge. He became a Gideon while living at Walnut Ridge.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Edith Horrell, and great grandson, Jackson Cooper Danley. Surviving are his wife Clella of the home, a son, Scott Lee (Kim) Horrell of Little Rock; three daughters, Kimberlei Ann (Jimmy) Danley, Kelli Suzanne Harris of Paragould, and Kristi Kaye (Jody) Wiggins of Siloam Springs; eight grandchildren, MacKenzie and Caroline Horrell of Little Rock, Brad Horrell of Fayetteville, Cord Danley and Kendra (Tyler) Yeager of Paragould, Ethan (Kylie) Pugh of Little Rock, and Molli Pugh and Eli Wiggins of Siloam Springs; five great-grandchildren, Graycen, Karley and Karter Yeager, Avery Danley and Titus Pugh; a brother, Jack (Carolyn) Horrell of Highland; two sisters, Willie Ann (Linn) Garner of Glencoe and Mattie Sue Anderson of West Plains, Mo., and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation was at Heath Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13th. Services to celebrate his life will be held at New Haven Baptist Church at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 14th with Brother Ron Pickney and Brother Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Clover Bend Cemetery under the direction of Heath Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Cord Danley, Brad Horrell, Ethan Pugh, Jimmy Danley, Jody Wiggins, and Tyler Yeager.

Memorials may be made to: New Haven Baptist Church Building Fund, SIDS, or Alzheimer’s Association.

Sign the online register at www.heathfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Florizell Richardson Lee, 89, of Pine Bluff passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014 at St. Peter’s Rock Baptist Church, Reverend Darren Edgerson Sr. officiating. Visitation will be Friday at 5-6 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home. Online Register:www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. L.G. Robertson, Jr., 67 of Pine Bluff passed Sunday, March 9, 2014. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Bethany Chapel Baptist Church, Reverend Renice Davis, officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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RISON - Dennis Clark Barnett, 54 of Rison passed away Sunday,March 9, 2014. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014 at First Baptist Church-Rison, Reverend Terry W. Reams, officiating. Visitation will be Friday at 5:30-7 p.m. at BrownFuneral Home. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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STUTTGART - Gilbert Lee Lane, 84, passed away Thursday. Survivors are his wife, Margaret; children, Mike Lane, Sharron Bullock and Arlene Carothers; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Bayou Meto Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home, Stuttgart. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Turpin Funeral Home. www.turpinco.com.

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WILMAR - Sam Carter age 72 of Wilmar, Ark. died Wednesday, March 12th at Drew Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16th at Frazer’s Chapel with Rev. Larry Doggett officiating. Burial in Greenhill Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Saturday at Frazer’s. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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ARLINGTON , Texas - Anna Faye Evers Hodges, 89, of Arlington, Texas, died on February 20, 2014, in Arlington, Texas, following a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014, at Smackover Cemetery with Rev. Bob Inmon officiating. Interment will follow at Smackover Cemetery. www.youngfuneralhome.com.

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DALLAS - A memorial service for Mrs. Elizabeth Stacey, age 72, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Hope, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15th, 2014, in the Chapel at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Arkansas, with Rev. Mark Faulkner officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Hope.

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WAKE VILLAGE, Texas - Bill Harris, 82, of Wake Village, Texas, died March 12, 2014. He retired Director of Parks and Recreation for Texarkana, Texas, member of Northern Hills Baptist Church and a veteran of the US Army. Services: 2 p.m. Friday at Northern Hill Baptist Church, Texarkana, Ark. Online registration is at www.chapelwoodfuneralhome.com.

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HERNDON, Va. - Lacey Sachel Bradley-Story, 34, of Herndon, Va., passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014. She was born on November 18, 1979, in Santa Monica, Calif. She resided in Little Rock, Ark., during her youth and attended schools in the Little Rock area. She graduated from Little Rock CentralHigh in 1998. Lacey received her BA in fine arts from New College in Sarasota, Fla. She received her masters in finance and economics from Brandeis College in Boston, Mass., andher Phd in international relations from Northeastern College in Boston, Mass. She was the recipient of several academic awards including the prestigious Boren Fellowship. Lacey spend two years in Shanghai, China teaching at Shanghai High School. Upon returning to the United States, Lacey worked in the economic arena, taught at Northeastern University and was currently employed as a staff officer at the Department of Defense. In pursuit of personal and career goals, Lacey traveled extensively around the globe doing research and enjoying life. Part of her work included publishing papers in her field where she was awarded citations for meritorious work.

Lacey is survived by her father, Michael Bradly of Maumelle, Ark., one sister, Brie Alford (Jon) of Winston Salem, N.C., two nieces, Mackenzie Abigail Alford and Sloane Sachel Alford, and one nephew, Jackson Bradley Alford. She is preceded in death by her mother, Cindy Bradley, grandparents, Margaret and Harold Bradley and Joe and Maxine Wofford.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday , March 17, 2014, in the chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 501-224-8300. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.