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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
Freddie Baker Jr., 58, of Little Rock. Raymond Gary, 77, of North Little Rock. Lillie M. Harden, 59, of North Little Rock. Freddie Hinton Jr., 26, of Little Rock. Rosemary Dubois Ross Holt, 88, of Little Rock. Susan Aline Kusler, 43, of Jacksonville. Kerry Leonard, 49, of North Little Rock. Mary Ann Long, 94, of North Little Rock. Douglas McDaniel, 53, of Little Rock. Alan Humphrey Miller, 52, of Little Rock. Daisy (Binns) Murrell, 96, of Little Rock. William Passafiume, 86, of Little Rock. Jessie Reece, 82, of Little Rock. Calvin Lewis Tatum, 29, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
BANKS
Wanda Whittington Armstrong, 82.
BATESVILLE
Luther Ray Olinger, 65. James Ricky Waller, 53.
BENTON
Arthur Anderson Jr., 56. Loreta Avery, 73. Saul Anderson Billingsley, infant. Rocky Denison, 61. John Roger Eggers, 56. Mary Lee Porchia, 81.
BLEVINS
Marie M. Cromer, 91.
BRYANT
David Charles Brown, 65.
CONWAY
Greta LaDonne Shackelford, 60. Wilma Fern Weaver, 74. Elva Mae Whisonant, 66. Dale Keith Williams, 78.
ENGLAND
Michael Wayne Leach, 46.
FAYETTEVILLE
Virginia Lea George, 86.
HELENA-WEST HELENA
Mirtis Ailene Miller, 79.
HOT SPRINGS
Dr. Mary E. Arthur, 86.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE
Donald J. Payne, 86.
LAKE VILLAGE
Grady Aubrey Smith Jr., 74.
MAGNOLIA
Debbie Hunter Smith, 63.
McCRORY
Betty Janice (Byrd) Trimmer, 80.
MELBOURNE
Tommy Lee Willhite, 53.
MOUNT IDA
Juanita May Babbitt, 87.
MOUNTAIN HOME
Edward R. Foster, 84.
NEWPORT
Bill Pratt, 90.
NORFORK
Theo “Red” Funkhouser, 85.
NORMAN
Jackie Waggoner, 70.
PINE BLUFF
Reba Stuckey, 82.
RUSSELLVILLE
LaDon Bryant, 78. William Michael Huddleston, 61. Velma Ruth Bufkin Townsend, 81.
SEARCY
Van M. Gibson, 89.
SHERIDAN
Joyce Wanda Beck, 81.
TILLAR
Vivian Aline Milholland, 85.
WOODLAWN
Samantha Elayne Poole, 30.
Pulaski County
FREDDIE BAKER JR., 58, Little Rock, Ark., passed away March 16, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Baker Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory with his children, Latasha (James) Johnson, Corey Lucas, Lachandra Williams, Freddie Baker III and Maurice (Tajuana) Baker; siblings, Cynthia (Durley) Winfrey, Gail (Jeffery) Edwards, Mary Edwards; 14 grandchildren; special nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation: Thursday, 6:45 -7:45 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary Little Rock. Funeral: Friday, 11 a.m. at St. John, 2501 S. Main St., Rev. Herbert Brooks, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”
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•–––––RAYMOND GARY, 77, of North Little Rock passed March 14, 2014. Loving memories left to wife: Dorothy Gary, children: Raymond Gary Jr., Jackie (Evelyn) Gary, Donell Gary, Ludicha Gary, Shirley (Scottie) Stewart, and Daisy Gary, siblings: Eddie Gary, Milton Gary Jr., Leon Gary, Christine Gary, Annie Gilliam, Willie Gilliam, and Gloria Gary. Visitation March 21st, 4-5 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration March 22nd, 11 a.m. at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church, 1401 N. Magnolia Street, North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook http://www. superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.
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•–––––LILLIE M. HARDEN, 59, of North Little Rock passed March 12, 2014. Loving memories left to children: Carlton Harden, Bill Rogers, Sharonda Rogers, and Shanika Harden, sisters: Bobbi Dickerson, Brenda Cephas, and Laquila Pratt. 8 grandchildren. Family hour March 21, 2014, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration March 22, 2014, 10 a.m. at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 4820 W. 65th Street, Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”
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•–––––FREDDIE HINTON JR., 26, Little Rock, Ark. passed away March 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sam and Bertha Riddle; great-grandfather, Doc Winston; great grandmother, Fannie May Brassfield; fiancee, Tashiba Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Maurice Hinton; parents, Freddie (Candace) Hinton, Venthene (Mack) Hinton; siblings, Latoya Hinton, grandparents; Thomas Hinton and Rose Hinton; a host of siblings, nieces, nephews, friends and family and friends. Visitation: Today, 12-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary Little Rock. Funeral: Thursday, 11 a.m. Antioch FGBC, 3824 Antioch Blvd., Dr. James D. Noble, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”
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•––––Our precious MeMe has given her last dinner party. ROSEMARY DUBOIS ROSS HOLT, 88, of Little Rock joined her Lord and loved ones March 17, 2014 after a rich life devoted to family, friends, and service. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Del, Rex, and Max DuBois; and her sisters, Doris Griffith and Kay Van Train.
Rosemary was born December 5, 1925 in Thayer, Missouri to Vira Hartman and C.M. Du-Bois, the fifth of six children. After living for a time with her sister, Kay, in Star City, she married Lloyd Alvin “Pete” Ross in 1947, and they reared four children in Dumas, Arkansas: Glen Ross, Steve Ross, Mark Ross, and Carol Ann Ross Judd. After Pete’s death in 1963, Rosemary married Carl G. Holt in 1967, acquiring two more daughters, Dixie Holt Deen and Janice Holt Donalson. Rosemary has 17 grandchildren and 27 (#30 on the way) great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She nurtured a very loving family.
Rosemary and Carl settled first in Stilwell, Oklahoma, then moved to Little Rock, Ozark, Russellville, and moved again to Little Rock in 2005, where Carl passed away in 2006. Together they made lifelong friends in every place they lived.
Devoted first to her family, Rosie found time to serve her community on the boards of the Methodist Church in Dardanelle, Arkansas and the Salvation Army in Russellville, as well as supporting many charities.
Rosie’s passions are legendary. As a superb hostess, she adored planning large dinner parties and family reunions, with entertainment for all ages and invariably an extravagant buffet with decadent desserts. The family loved to hear her play Yellow Jonquils and Gertrude’s Theme on her grand piano, and she delighted in seeing musical talent blossom among her grand-children and great-grandchildren. Rosie recited “The Inventor’s Wife” and “How Ruby Played” on cue, and she read all of Jane Austen’s novels and watched every single movie version of every one, many times. She also watched all of Downton Abbey and Doc Martin, crocheted afghans, grew her flowers to the end, and loved games and laughter.
And technology. It started with CB radios, when she listened to “good buddies” on the road from her home radio, and that led to computers and digital cameras and finally her trusty iPad. She had three computers and printers and used them all. She made her own (awesome) birthday cards with photos for family and friends. Rosie ordered every cutting-edge kitchen appliance and gadget ever invented and used every one. She played RummiCube and computer games and worked jigsaw puzzles as long as she could pick up the pieces. Rosie taught us by example all her life, even how to let go of this life with love and grace.
Rosemary was a one-woman art form. If the world were filled with Rosies, everyone would live with her energy, joy, beauty, and humor. This is Rosie’s legacy.
We here have been blessed by the privilege of being her friends and family. If she were here she would say, “I love you — and thanks for coming.”
Revelation 21:4 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, Phone: (501) 224-8300. Interment will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens, Maumelle. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. before the service.
Memorials may be sent to www.hopeawayfromhome.org instead of other physical expressions of sympathy. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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•–––––SUSAN ALINE KUSLER, 43, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away March 15, 2014 in Searcy. Visitation is Friday, March 21, 2014, 10-11 a.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Funeral Services at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at Siloam Cemetery in Enola, Arkansas. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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•–––––KERRY LEONARD, 49, North Little Rock, Ark. passed away March, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Leonard and Shirley Dean Leonard; and sister, Charolette Taylor. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Katisha Leonard; children, Kerry Leonard Jr., Keria Leonard, Kerisha Leonard, Keiara Pearson, Courtney Penny, Jacariotay Morman, Kaneice Leonard, and Karen Allen; siblings, Trina Leonard Moore, Richard Anthony Leonard, Richard Leonard Jr., Harvey Leonard, Lorrain Logan, Avery Blackmon; four grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Memorial: Friday, 11 a.m. at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”
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•–––––An Angel was dispatched on Friday, March 14, 2014 to carry MARY ANN LONG, 94, of North Little Rock to glory. She is survived by a son, Bobby L. Long of North Little Rock, six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and six great-greatgrandchildren, plus nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family Hour, 6-7 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2014. Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2014, both held at Greater Shiloh Baptist, 217 North Hazel Street, North Little Rock. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134. www. hubblefuneralhome.co.
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•–––––DOUGLAS McDANIEL, 53, Little Rock, Ark. passed away March 15, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother, Zimmie J. Mitchell. He leaves to cherish his memory with his; daughter, Lauren S. Mc-Daniel; parents; Roosevelt (Annette) Mitchell; siblings, Timothy (Emiko) Mitchell, Phillip R. Mitchell, Regina (Charley) Conway, Allen Mitchell, and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives. Family Hour: Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Funeral: Friday, 10:30 a.m. Greater Second Baptist Church, Pastor Featherstone, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust,”
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•–––––ALAN HUMPHREY MILLER died suddenly March 15 while on business in Denver, Colorado. Alan was born August 4, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Mary Carolyn Miller Harper and Charles W. Miller, arriving just moments after his twin brother, Andrew Lee Miller.
Alan was predeceased by his father, Charles W. Miller, his maternal grandparents, Vernon and Ruth Humphrey, his fraternal grandparents, Marion and Charles B. Miller, and his stepfather, Frederick Harper. Alan is survived by his devoted wife, Elizabeth “Iboo” Deal Miller; his children, Matthew, Spencer and Morgan Miller; his mother, Mary Carolyn Miller Harper; his sisters, Meredith Miller Bentley (John) and Erica Miller Willson (Brent); his brothers, Andrew Lee Miller (Susan) and Charles Maxwell Miller (Kelli). He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Will Bentley (Jackie), Mary Margaret and Miller Bentley; Drew Miller; Cameryn and Meredith Miller; Brayden Maksimovich and Sloan and Dylan Willson. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Debbie Deal Wyman and her sons, James Wyman (Mallory), Chris Wyman (Holly) and Ben Wyman.
Alan had a brilliant mind and a never ending quest for knowledge. He was a 1980 graduate of Parkview High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he was a member of the Omega Omega Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He then earned a Master of Science from the University of Maryland, and he proudly forged on to earn his Ph.D. from the University of Phoenix. Most recently, he earned his Project Management Professional certification which is an industry-recognized project manager certification.
In his professional life, Alan enjoyed a successful career in the telecommunications industry while working for Network Design Engineers, ALLTEL, Windstream and most recently CenturyLink. He had an incredible work ethic which led him into national and international markets and with each new challenge, he gave his heart and soul.
Alan had a true sense of community service and was actively involved as a member of the board of Junior Achievement of Arkansas. The Centers for Youth and Family was also dear to his heart, having served on their Board of Directors and playing an instrumental role in forming their Boy Scout Troop for young men who would not have otherwise had the opportunity to learn about and love the outdoors. His love for the outdoors continued through his service to the Boy Scouts as an adult leader for Crew 395. Alan’s early outdoor pursuits included National Outdoor Leadership School and Philmont Scout Reservation.
Alan was passionate about life. He had a strong faith, loved his wife, his children, his family and his friends. He loved sailing and powerboating and just being on the water with his brothers, golf and the beauty of God’s green earth, camping beneath the stars (rain or shine), bicycling with his brother, Andy, the Arkansas Razorbacks and duck hunting. He loved spending time with his three children who were the light of his life. Alan also loved travelling, entertaining, cooking and spending quiet time with Iboo and their dogs, Bailey, Baron and his “little buddy” Zoey.
As recently said by a colleague, Alan was “one of the good guys”.
A memorial service will be held at Second Presbyterian Church on Friday, March 21, 2014 at 11 a.m. officiated by Rev. Steve Hancock, followed by a reception.
Memorials may be made to the Quapaw Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, 3220 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72202 or Dunbar Community Garden, P.O. Box 165317, Little Rock, Ark. 72116 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––DAISY (BINNS) MURRELL, 96, Little Rock, departed this life March 16, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Daisy (Shine) Binns; one daughter, Josephine Murrell; two sons, Otis Murrell and Ivory Murrell. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Lee (Willie B) Murrell of Pine Bluff, Ben Murrell, Lorine Crain, Jewel Jones, Alonza Irvin, Austin Irvin and Katherine Taylor, all of Little Rock. Family Hour: Friday 5:30-7 p.m. Funeral: Saturday 11 a.m. both at Greater Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 600 E. 24th St., Little Rock, Pastor Cleo Nellum Sr., officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust”
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•–––––WILLIAM DANIEL PASSAFIUME, 86, of Little Rock, passed away March 16, 2014. He was born in Pennsylvania on October 25, 1927 and was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ.
Preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Ann and Ike Kashinsky; wife, Sue; and daughter, Suzie Sears, he is survived by his son, Russell Passafiume and wife, Gay of Little Rock; brother, Richard Kashinsky and wife, Betsy; son-in-law, Steve Sears; grandchildren, Jennifer Piccino (Matt), Kelley Dague (Bret), Sarah Passafiume and Graham Sears; and great-grandchildren, Landry Piccino and Eden Dague.
William was faithful to his wife, country, family and church. He served as a deacon and elder at Hialeah Church of Christ, and was a board member of Atlantic Christian School in Miami, Florida. He loved his family dearly, especially Sue, his wife of 60 years. He served two years in the Navy and 10 years in the Naval Reserve, and worked 40 years as an electrician in South Florida. He enjoyed doing small household jobs and remodeling, and got great pleasure out of making things for his family.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be Monday, March 24 at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Dora Children’s Home, Mt. Dora, Fla. 32757-1017 and Timberlane Church of Christ Pre-School Dept., Tallahassee, Fla. 32312.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Passafiume’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––JESSIE REECE, 82, Little Rock, Ark. passed away March 15, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Mary Reece; sons, Richard Reece, Ronnie Reece, Lonnie Reece; daughter, Patricia Reece, Linda R. Sheffa; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation: Today, 12-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary Little Rock. Funeral: Thursday, 11 a.m. at Robinson Mortuary 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Pastor H.L. Fairchild, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”
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•–––––CALVIN LEWIS TATUM of Little Rock, born July 18, 1984 passed away March 17, 2014. He is survived by his mother, Vickie Tatum; father, Ronnie Love; one brother, Ronnie J. Love Sr.; one sister, Jana (Nicholas) Kendrick; two nephews, Nicholas J. Kendrick, Ronnie J. Love Jr.; one niece, Ayanna Love; grandfather, Louis E. Tatum of Cleveland, Ohio, many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, March 21, 2014 at Gunn Funeral Home from 1-6 p.m. and Family Hour from 7:15-8:15 p.m. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Longley Baptist Church 9900 Geyer Springs Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72209. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.
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BANKS — Wanda Lea Whittington Armstrong, age 82 of Banks, Ark. died Saturday, March 15th at her home. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, March 20th at McFarland Cemetery Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Online guestbook www. frazerfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––BATESVILLE — Luther Ray Olinger, 65, of Batesville died Friday. Survivors: wife, Truie Olinger; Daughters: Teresa Ferguson, Veda McCollum; brothers: Kenneth Witham, Martin Olinger; sisters: Susan Cummings, Patty Haines, Diane Kyker. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Roller-Crouch Chapel. Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Cushman by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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•–––––BATESVILLE — James “Ricky” Waller, 53, of Batesville passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at White River Medical Center. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. at the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Powhatan Cemetery in Powhatan, Arkansas under the direction of Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to St. Jude’s Hospital and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.
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•–––––BENTON — Arthur M. “Monty” Anderson Jr., age 56, of Benton, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. He was born July 2, 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Arthur was a Dental Lab Technician and of the Catholic Faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Anderson Sr. and Patricia Cole Anderson and his daughter, Stephanie Renee Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Carla Anderson; daughter, Nichole Edwards (Jason) two sisters, Jane Ivy (Michael) and Lea Thennes (Mike) and one grandson, Vincent Anderson Edwards.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at Ashby Funeral Home. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 21 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Pine Crest Memorial Park. Father Phillip Reaves will be officiating. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––BENTON — Loreta Avery, 73, of Benton passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Reta was born May 10, 1940, in Piney, Ark., to Thelma Hendrix and David Avery. She loved to fish, crochet and spend time with family. Reta is survived by two brothers, a daughter, Lanora Keen of Benton, seven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, beloved dog Bean, and cousins including Reece Lamb of Van Buren. Her memorial will be at Highland Heights Baptist Church, 1421 Alcoa Road in Benton on Friday, March 21. Loved ones are invited for fellowship at 3 p.m. with service following at 4 p.m. Reta’s ashes will be interred at Antoine Cemetery.
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•–––––BENTON — Saul Anderson Billingsley, infant son of Jacob and Britni Anderson Billingsley of Benton, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. His great grandmothers, June Hardy and Jimmie Kilpatrick preceded him in death.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Abe Billingsley of the home; maternal grandparents, Ken and Donna Anderson of Benton; maternal great grandparents, Dewell and Sandra Anderson of Benton and Monroe & Barbara Young of Wynne, Ark.; paternal grandparents, Joni Whitener of Benton, Marc Billingsley of Little Rock, and Tony Courtney of Bauxite; paternal great grandfather, Nelson Washington Hardy of Clinton, and aunts and uncles, Hannah (Tyler) Oglesby of Benton, Keenan (Katie) Billingsley of Austin, Texas, and Sam Anderson of Benton.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church in Benton with Rev. Dr. Dari Rowen officiating. Arrangements are by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.
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•–––––BENTON — Rocky Brooks Denison, 61, Benton, passed away on March 16, 2014. He was born on January 7, 1953 in Lamesa, Texas.
He graduated from UALR in 1986 with an Associate Degree in Nursing. He retired from the VA Hospital in February 2013, where he was a RN and member of the Emergency Medical Response Team. He also served as a constable of Saline County and volunteer fireman in Salem. Rocky was an avid guitar and harmonica player. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and was a member of the CAC Harley Owners Group. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was also an amateur radio operator call sign W5ROC.
Rocky was preceded in death by his parents Cris and Charles Denison and brother, Ricky. He is survived by his wife Kathy and children Ashley, Brook Metzler, and Houston Metzler, brother, Randy, sister, Robbie King (Roger), seven nieces and one nephew.
Visitation will be held March 19th from 5-7 p.m. and a memorial service will be held march 20th at 2 p.m. Both at Ashby funeral home in Benton.
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•–––––BENTON — John Roger Eggers, age 56 of Benton, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2014. John was born on April 21, 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas to his parents, Oscar and Virginia Eggers. He loved to watch movies, traveling and football and was a true Razorback fan.
Mr. Eggers is survived by his mother and two sons; Branson and Bryce Eggers, along with his sister, Linda Seidenschwarz, brother, Linden Eggers and his life partner and soul mate, Debra Nettles and a host of friends and relatives that will cherish his memory. He was preceded in death by his father.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, March 20, from 5-7 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, 501-847-9099. To sign the online guest book, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––BENTON — Mrs. Mary Lee Porchia, 81, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014. She was born Jan. 13, 1933, in Biscoe, Ark., to the late Samuel and Etha Mae Collie. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albra Porchia. Survivors include: Freddie, Benton; Burl (Vivian), Benton; Clarence, Miami, Fla.; Mary Ann, Benton; Loretta, Little Rock; Patricia (Frederick), Las Vegas, Nev.; Linda (Orville) Little Rock; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at Pleasant Hill AME Church, Benton. Burial will be at the National Cemetery, Little Rock by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.
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•–––––BLEVINS — Mrs. Marie M. Cromer, 91, of Blevins, Ark., died Monday, March 17, 2014, in Nashville, Ark. Visitation: Wednesday, March 19, 2014, between 6-8 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Services: Thursday, March 20, 2014, at 2 p.m. in the Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home Chapel. Online guest book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.
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•–––––BRYANT — David Charles Brown, 65, of Bryant with his family by his side, passed away on March 15, 2014. He was preceded in death by his dad, Edward Brown and his ex-wife Mary Brown. He is survived by his mother, Mildred Crosley; and his brothers, Jimmy and Eddie Brown; sons, Louis and Matthew Brown. He loved music and played the bass guitar in several different bands in Arkansas. He also was Vice President of the Arkansas Treasure Hunters Club. David loved spending time with his family, and he will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at 3 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. To sign David’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––CONWAY — Greta LaDonne Shackelford, 60, passed into glory on Monday, March 17, 2014 after a valiant fight with cancer.
She was born Nov. 1, 1953, in Heber Springs, Ark., to Joseph Charles Smith and Joy (Allen) Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; nephews and niece, Don, Corey and Lindsey Smith. She is survived by the love of her life, Tommy Shackelford; her son, Gray Shackelford (Elizabeth); granddaughter, Katherine; and grandson, Liam Shackelford. She was a loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother. Her son, Gray, was the apple of her eye. She is also survived by her sister, Jan Byrd(Gary) of Conway; her twin brother, Charles Gaylon Smith (Linda) of Cabot; her younger brother, David Smith also of Cabot; nephew, Nathan Smith of Conway; and niece, Amanda Smith of Perryville.
She was a long-time member of Second Baptist Church where she had participated in children’s ministries and adult Bible study. She was employed by Dr. James McNiece, DDS, PA from 1979-1997, and Dr. Robert J. Parker, DDS, MS from 1997 to present. She will be greatly missed by all of her former and current work family.
Some of her greatest enjoyments were spending time with her grandchildren and family, vacationing at any beach, camping, girl’s night out and traveling with her “sisterhood” of friends. She loved sunsets, full moons and Jackson Brown Band. Her smile, laughter and joy will be missed by her family and friends. She will always be the song in our hearts.
A memorial service to honor Greta will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Second Baptist Church in Conway. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Conway Cancer Foundation, c/o Priscilla Klosky, 2605 College Ave., Conway, Ark. 72034 (501) 327-2995 Ext. 101. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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•–––––CONWAY — Wilma Fern Weaver, age 74, of Conway, Ark., passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014, at home in Conway, Ark. She was born on March 29, 1939, in Enola, Ark., to her late parents, Seth and Pearl Casey.
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was the youngest of seven children. She married Wendell W. Weaver in North Little Rock on Aug. 24, 1983. She had five children. She attended Enola High School and graduated in 1958. She was a current resident of Conway, Ark., for 17 years. Wilma was a dedicated, chartered member of Vilonia First Assembly. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, spending time with her family and friends.
Wilma will be remembered by her loving husband and their children: Vickie Zajac, Rebecca Nance, Regina Nance and Trish Williams. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Ashley Nance, Joshua Zajac, Shannon DeLeon and Xander Williams; and six great-grandchildren. Predeceased in death by one daughter, Elizabeth Weaver; three sisters, Mamie Pate, Leoda Stone and Wanda Ward; three brothers, Opie Casey, Eldon Casey and Dempsie Casey.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Conway. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Marcus Hill Cemetery in Enola, Ark. Please leave the family your condolences at griffinleggettconway. com.
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•–––––CONWAY — Elva Mae Whisonant, 66, of Conway, Ark., passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Thursday, March 20 at the Harris Chapel. Burial at Kilgore Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.
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•–––––CONWAY — Dale Keith Williams, 78, of Conway, Ark., passed from this life on March 18, 2014. He was born on Oct. 21, 1935, in Osceola, Ark., to the late Arlis and Gracie Williams. Dale was retired from Timex and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Bettie Williams; two sons, David K. Williams (Kay) and Gary E. Williams; three grandchildren, Derek Williams of Vilonia, Jordan Williams of Bryant and Whitney Williams of Fairhope, Ala.; two sisters, Wanda Vance of Alexander, Deloyce Smith of Maumelle; and one brother, Alfred Williams of Concord. Dale is also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Vinson.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, March 21 at 11 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark., with Brother David Fox officiating. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Arkansas Hospice of Conway for their care of Mr. Williams. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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•–––––ENGLAND — Michael Wayne Leach of England, born Jan. 22, 1968, passed away March 14, 2014. He is survived by two sons, six daughters, two brothers, one sister, four grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, March 21, 2014 at Gunn Funeral Home from 1-6 p.m. followed by family hour from 6-7:15 p.m. Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 22, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Holy Temple COGIC, 1322 S Pulaski St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.
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•–––––HELENA-WEST HELENA — Services for Mirtis Ailene Miller, 79, of Helena are 10 a.m. Friday, Roller-Citizens. Visitation: Thursday, 5-8 p.m., Roller-Citizens. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Survivors: husband, four children, seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, six siblings, many nieces and nephews. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ westhelena.
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•–––––HOT SPRINGS — Dr. Mary E. Arthur passed away Thursday, March 13 of natural causes at Mercy Hospital in Hot Springs, Ark. She was 86 years of age. Mary passed peacefully in the presence of family. Mary was born on March 20, 1927, in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Gladys Wilson Arthur and Herbert Earl Arthur of St. Joseph, Mo.
Dr. Arthur had a distinguished career of over 50 years as a physician. Dr. Arthur graduated from Magnet Cove High School before earning a BS from Auburn University and her M.D. in 1952 from the University of Arkansas. She interned in Detroit, Mich., and began practice at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. She subsequently served in anesthesia and respiratory specialties at Chase Western Reserve and at hospitals in New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
She achieved excellence in her field and was a member of the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Arthur accepted a teaching position in 1978 at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where she was a faculty member until her retirement in 1993. At Baylor, she was an associate Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, the world-famous heart transplant pioneer. Dr. Arthur was an inspiration to other members of her family, many of whom have followed in her footsteps to become physicians in the state of Arkansas. Dr. Arthur was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Hot Springs.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers Earl “Dudley” and Norton Arthur; her sister-in-law, Marie Kimzey Arthur; and her former husband, Dr. Myron Lieberman. She is survived by her children, Lawrence Lieberman of Leland, N.C., Rachel E. Lieberman of Waltham, Mass., and Warren L. Lieberman of New York, N.Y.; her sister-in-law, Lorine Arthur of Hot Springs; five nieces and nephews; and two granddaughters, Alexandra T. Lieberman and Samantha A. Lieberman.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christian Charitable Clinic of Hot Springs, or to the Humane Society of Hot Springs. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Gross Funeral Home, 120 Wrights St., Hot Springs. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service.
Immediately following the service Mary’s remains will be interred at Magnet Cove cemetery. Guest register at http:// www.grossfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Donald J. Payne, 86, of Hot Springs Village died on Jan. 11, 2014. Born Oct. 24, 1927, to William and Loretta (Wagner) Payne in St. Louis, Mo. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Village United Methodist Church. Arrangements by CedarVale Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.
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•–––––LAKE VILLAGE — Grady Aubrey Smith Jr., 74, of Lake Village passed away Saturday, March 15 at his home in Lake Village. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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•–––––MAGNOLIA — Services for Debbie Hunter Smith, 63, of Magnolia, Ark., will be Thursday, March 20 at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home in Magnolia, Ark. A guestbook is available at www.lewisfuneralhome.biz.
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•–––––McCRORY — Mrs. Betty Janice (Byrd) Trimmer, 80, died Saturday. Visitation: Saturday, March 22, 2014, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home, McCrory. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Augusta Memorial Park. Survivors: son, Johnny Trimmer; daughters, Carol Woods, Debbie Gore, Elizabeth McDonald; sister, June Lawson; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren.
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•–––––MELBOURNE — Tommy Lee Willhite, 53, died March 17. Graveside funeral service: Thursday, March 20 at 2 p.m. at Violet Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Survivors: Sandy Willhite (wife), Tommy Joe Willhite, Michael Willhite, Jimmy Willhite (children).
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•–––––MOUNT IDA — Juanita May Babbitt, age 87, of Mount Ida, Ark., passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. She was born March 6, 1927, in Benton. Juanita was a homemaker and a member of Lake Quachita Baptist Church. Mrs. Babbitt was an avid gardener and a longtime volunteer at the Mt. Ida Senior Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas N. Rowland and Grace Thelma Gober Rowland; husband, L.V. Babbitt; one brother and one sister. Survivors, sons, Thomas M. Babbitt (Patti), Cleburne, Texas, Jerry L. Babbitt (Jane), Mount Ida, Ark., James T. Babbitt, Union, Mo.; daughter, Mari M. Hanson (Clint), Little Rock; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, 30 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ashby’s. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Social Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mt. Ida Senior Center. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Edward Ray Foster, 84, of Mountain Home died Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Good Samaritan. Survived by his wife, Juanita; two daughters, Carol Steele (Wendell) and Chyrl Ripple (Larry); four grandchildren. Gathering of remembrance will be 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.
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•–––––NEWPORT — Mr. Bill Pratt of Newport, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, March 17, 2014, at his home, at the age of 90. He was born March 24, 1923, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the oldest child of William Ray Pratt, Sr. and Ina Marion (Brewer) Pratt.
Mr. Pratt grew up in Newport and graduated from Newport High School in 1941. He served in the United States Army for 3 1/2 years during World War II in the Southwest Pacific working on military communication. Mr. Pratt attended Hendrix College, University of Hawaii, and the University of Arkansas, where he met his wife, Miss Sue Ward. The couple was married at Prescott on February 28, 1947. They made their home in Newport, where over the last 67 years, they have been an integral part of the community and church, raised two daughters, and enjoyed grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
Mr. Pratt was an entrepreneur. Over the years he has been involved in farming, retail, motels, insurance, real estate, and ownership of the GPW Nursing Home at Newport. Mr. Pratt was also an accomplished commodity broker, livestock auctioneer and cotton ginner. In 1952, he and his brother, Dick, formed Pratt Brothers, a partnership working together in their interests in farming, retail stores, motel, and various trades and promotions.
Mr. Pratt was active in the community, and over the years has served as President of Farm Bureau, Committeeman on the Soil Conservation and ASCS, and Vice-President of the State Real Estate Association. Mr. Pratt was a member of the Rotary Club and the Newport Chamber of Commerce. He also served as a past Commander of Collier-Massey Post 4683 V.F.W. and the Neil-Griffin American Legion Post #47, and served in district positions of the V.F.W. and American Legion.
Mr. Pratt was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Newport, serving on numerous committees and as Trustee throughout the years.
He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and gardening. Mr. Pratt was always ready to debate almost any topic and would gladly allow his opponent to pick their side. He enjoyed traveling. He was a faithful friend and enjoyed time spent with his friends. His greatest love was his family and greatest enjoyment was time spent with them.
Mr. Pratt was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Lee “Dick” Pratt, sister, Jane M. Pratt, and son-in-law, Charles “Scooter” Coe. He is survived by his wife of sixty-seven years, Sue (Ward) Pratt of the home, two daughters, Jan Pratt Coe of Newport, and Lynn Pratt Gilliam of Indio, California, three grandchildren, Christi Sink, Capron Meyers, and John “Bubba” Sink and wife, Alison; and two great-grandchildren, Wesley Sink and Taryn “Tootsie” Sink, and a host of other family and a lifetime of friends.
Friends may visit at the funeral home, Wednesday, March 19, 2014, from 5 to 6 p.m. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Brad Elrod and Rev. Charles Sigman officiating. Interment will follow in Watson Cemetery.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Rick Pratt, Jon Pratt, Bob McCollon, Marvin Hare, Larry Williams, and Richard Carraway. Honorary pallbearers are Marvin Thaxton, Bobby Newell, Ed Scoggins, John Wright, John Conner, Sr., Ralph McDonald, Trey Hare, Harold Norman, and Linn Garner.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 489, Newport, Ark. 72112 or the Jane M. Pratt Memorial Scholarship at A.S.U. Newport, 7648, Victory Blvd. Newport, Ark. 72112.
To sign the online guest register, leave a condolence message, or light a memorial candle, please visit our website at www. jacksonsfh.com.
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•–––––NORFORK — Theo “Red” Funkhouser, 85, of Norfork, died March 16, 2014. The visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014, with the service to follow at the Conner-Hankins Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Galatia Cemetery. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––NORMAN — Jackie Waggoner, age 70, of Norman, died Sunday, March 16, 2014. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, in Black Springs Cemetery with Bro. Glenn Wehunt officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith. com.
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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Reba C. Stuckey, 82, of Pine Bluff, died Monday, March 17, 2014. She was born July 26, 1931 in Rison, daughter of Harvey and Elsie Hudson Stover. Mrs. Stuckey was reared and received her early education in Watson Chapel and Clifton, Arizona. She served in the foreign mission field for several years in Mexico. She lived in Tacna, Peru with her husband, William, from 1959 until her return to Pine Bluff in 1964. Mrs. Stuckey was a member of Green Meadows Baptist Church. She worked for Dr. Jim Moore, Sr. as a dental assistant and office manager for many years.
Mrs. Stuckey was preceded in death by her husband, William Stuckey, whom she married July 29, 1946 in Lordsburg, New Mexico; her parents; and three brothers, Lavon, Harold and Eugene Stover. Survivors include three daughters, Susan Ramick and Patricia Horn, both of Pine Bluff, and Debra Jordan of St. Louis, Missouri; sister, Willie Mae Smith of Sheridan; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, March 21, 2014 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Robinson’s.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, 1 Children’s Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202-3591. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson. com.
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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — LaDon Bryant, 78, of Russellville, Ark., died Sunday, March 16, 2014. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, at Humphrey Chapel under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Internet obituary and online guest book available at www. humphreyfuneral.com.
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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — William “Mike” Huddleston, 61, of Russellville, passed away March 16. Survivors: son; John Huddleston; daughter; Regina Huddleston both of Little Rock, Ark.; two grandchildren; two brothers; three sisters. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Oppelo. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.
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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — Velma Ruth Bufkin Townsend, 81, Russellville, died Monday. Funeral is 1 p.m., Thursday, at Eudora Baptist Church, burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Eudora, by Shinn Funeral Service, Russellville. Visitation: 5-6 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.
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•–––––SEARCY — Van M. Gibson, age 89, of Searcy, died Monday, March 17, 2014 in Searcy. He was born November 5, 1924 in Judsonia to P.D. and Clara Gibson. He was a member of Judsonia Church of Christ for 53 years and was a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Wilda Gibson; one son, Mel Gibson and wife Brenda; two grandchildren, Brianne and Ethan Gibson; two great-grandchildren, Kaden and Maci Gibson. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, J.D. Gibson; sister, Audra Gibson; and sister-in-law, Louise Gibson.
Visitation is Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home with interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family has asked that memorials be made to the Evergreen Cemetery Fund. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Bald Knob. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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•–––––SHERIDAN — Joyce Wanda Beck, age 81, of Sheridan, Ark., went to be with the Lord Monday, March 17, 2014. She was born October 30, 1932 to the late Sidney and Harriett (Phillips) Threlkeld. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2014 at the funeral home. Interment: Philadelphia Cemetery. Express your condolences at www. buiefuneralhome.com.
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•–––––TILLAR — Vivian Aline Milholland, 85, of Tillar, Ark., died Tuesday. Visitation 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Funeral services: 2 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in Mc-Gehee, Ark. Burial McArthur Cemetery in McArthur, Ark. Online guest book www.griffinculpepper.com.
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•–––––WOODLAWN — Samantha Elayne Poole, age 30, of Woodlawn died on March 14, 2014 in Monticello. She was born December 28, 1983. Survivors: daughter, Karmyn Elayne Ivey; parents, Terry and Nathan Bearden; many friends and relatives. Preceded in death by brother, B.J. Poole. Candlelight vigil will be 7:43 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2014 at Woodlawn Community Center, Hwy. 63 near Rison. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. (870) 325-6216. www.buiefuneralhome.com.