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

Gerald “Jerry” Andrews of Little Rock. Mary Toland Bell, 88, of Little Rock. Stella Mae Dobson, 72, of Maumelle. Robert Donald Ferguson Sr., 87, of North Little Rock. Lois Ella Gill, 96, of Little Rock. Alan Humphrey Miller, 52, of Little Rock. Mary Helen Rollins “Cricket,” 83, of Little Rock. Marvin Solomon, 81, of Little Rock. Opal Mae (Casey) Sullivant, 91, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ABERDEEN

Edwin Earl Kinder, 86.

BEEBE

Patricia Ann Webb Fisher, 67.

BONO

Helen Melissa Steward Eubanks, 83.

BRYANT

Michael Nwabueze Ikiliagwu, infant.

CABOT

Peggy G. Davis, 58.

CALICO ROCK

Linda Nelson Burgess, 60.

CROSSETT

Billy Wade Moffatt, 70.

DEANN

Molly M. Smith, 86.

DERMOTT

Thelma Mabray, 98.

DES ARC

Preston “Pete” Edward Howerton.

DeWITT

Terry G. Henderson, 48.

EVENING SHADE

Dennis Day Shanrock Sr., 70.

FAYETTEVILLE

Lena Wilma Green, 91.

GREERS FERRY

Stephen Martin Powell, 61.

HARRISON

Mozelle Carter, 94.

HEBER SPRINGS

Clois Ray Stain, 64.

HOT SPRINGS

Mary E. Arthur, 86. Francis Eric Hanig, 50.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE

Robert John “Bob” Grady, 84.

JASPER

William Paul Brandt, 69.

JONESBORO

Ortha Ray Trotter, 80.

JUDSONIA

Linda Sue Thompson, 64.

KEO

Mary “Kathy” Katherine Pearson, 65.

LAKEVIEW

Robert Gene Boyt, 79.

LESLIE

Russell Dudley Bryan, 66. Annie Lee Fendley, 90.

LONOKE

Bobbie Lynn Nichoalds, 71.

MALVERN

Sandra Johnson Warwick, 59.

PARON

Gill Ervin Taylor, 61.

PINE BLUFF

Lois Jean “Tippy” Foots, 62. Mildred Steen, 97.

PRATTSVILLE

Jeanette Marie Boling, 72.

RUSSELLVILLE

Ruth Wessels, 80.

SHERIDAN

Kyler Westly Thomas, infant.

STEPHENS

Minnie Frances Hall Tribble, 74.

TEXARKANA

Robbie Lee Harrison Krack, 73.

WEINER

Carthel Allen Adams, 65.

WHITE HALL

Jenett Efird Demetre, 64.

OUT-OF-STATE

NIXA , Mo.

Billy Dean Bryant, 83.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.

Travis Clayton Hicks, 89.

Pulaski County

GERALD “JERRY” ANDREWS of Little Rock, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2014. He was a member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church since 1991. He was involved in mission work in Honduras, disaster relief, Care Link, past president of Southwest Lion’s Club and a member of Saline Master Gardeners.

He is survived by his wife, Kay; two sons, Kevin of Hot Springs, Ken (Wanda) of Little Rock; two daughters, Kim of Hot Springs, Kristi (Troy) Battner, Cary, Ind.; Three stepsons, Nelson (Pam) Rankin of Houston, Texas, Ted (Sheila) Rankin, Bauxite, Nathan (Ninfa) Rankin of Fort Smith; 14 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Otilla Linn, and brother, Wayne Andrews, both of Little Rock; two nephews, Quinton Linn of Little Rock and Lindal (Linda) Linn of Oklahoma City, Okla.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22 at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, 12400 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark.

Jerry’s special interest was the mission work in Honduras and family ask that memorials be sent for that at World Gospel Outreach, P.O. Box 14348, Humble, Texas 77347.

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•–––––MARY TOLAND BELL, 88, died Thursday, March 13, 2014, with her family by her side in Little Rock, Ark. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held Saturday, March 22, 10:30 a.m., at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, Ark. She was born in Clarksdale, Miss., to Thomas Edward Toland and Rena Haizlip. Her father was in the Compress cotton industry and a member of the Arkansas Baseball Hall of Fame Her mother was a housewife. Mary spent her childhood in New Orleans, La., Greenwood, Miss., and Ashdown, Ark. After the death of her father, Mary and her mother moved to Ashdown to be near her mother’s family. At Ashdown High School, she was a member of the band, choir, and sang at weddings and recitals accompanied by her best friend, Judith Chappelle Hawkins, on the piano. She attended college at UCA, where she discovered her interest in nutrition and dietetics. She obtained a master’s degree in public health nutrition in 1950 at University of Tennessee and was a lifetime alumni association member.

In 1949, Mary did a dietetic internship at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. In addition, she worked at Duke University in Durham, N.C., in the nutrition services department. While in Durham, she enjoyed being with her cousins and visiting Winston-Salem, N.C., home of her Haizlip ancestors. In 1951, Mary returned to her beloved Arkansas to work for the Arkansas Department of Health as a public health nutritionist. In 1952, she married Junius Frank Bell, deceased 1992, and they resided in Little Rock, where they raised three daughters. She worked in many nutritional capacities at UAMS, Baptist Hospital and the Arkansas Department of Health. She was very involved with WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition program in Arkansas. While working with WIC patients, she became an expert in infant nutrition.

Mary was Arkansas Department of Health nutritional services director at the end of her career. She had a longstanding commitment to Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; also president of ARNA, 1957, and was a delegate to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She worked with Gov. Bill Clinton on nutrition legislation. Upon her retirement from the Arkansas Department of Health, May 1987, she was named Member of the Year of Arkansas ARNA. Her scope of work ranged from children with special health-care needs to consumer protection. In addition, she worked on the education of nutrition students, dietetic interns, dietitians, nurses and physicians. Upon her retirement in 1987, Mary Bell received the Distinguished Service Award from the Assistant Surgeon General Dr. John M. Dyer, MD, MPH for “For Outstanding Contributions to Public Health Nutrition Which Have Had A Substantial Impact Toward Advancing Quality Nutritional Care For Mothers and Children.”

Mary was a member of the D.A.R., Altrusa and a charter member of Westover Hills Presbyterian Church in 1957. Mary and Frank had a lot of fun following the Razorback football teams and enjoyed all their neighbors at Cambridge Place condominiums in their retirement years. Furthermore, she was active in Life Quest at Second Presbyterian Church serving on committees. After her retirement she was able to travel extensively to Australia and beyond, delighting in all the adventures.

Mary is survived by three daughters, Kathleen Toland Bell of Little Rock, Ark., Brooks Bell Marshall, Tampa Fla., Rebecca Susan Bell, Little Rock, Ark.; sonin law, Gary S. Marshall, Tampa Fla.; and four grandchildren, Graham Sloan Marshall, Tampa, Fla., Mary Caroline Kreps, Greenville, S.C., Lewis Ford Kreps, College Station, Texas, and Natalie Elizabeth Kreps, Katy, Texas. Her grandchildren called her Mimi, and even though distance separated them each of them felt they were her favorite. The family would like to thank the administration, nurses, therapists and nursing assistants at Foxridge Senior Living in Little Rock, for their loving and excellent medical care the past five years, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Hospital, and Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. In addition, the family will forever be grateful to Dr. Kimberly Curseen, geriatric physician at The Reynolds Center, UAMS for her devoted and outstanding medical care of our mother. Donations may be made to Westover Hills Presbyterian Church foundation and Altrusa International of Little Rock.

A celebration of life will be held at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2014. Please wear your festive attire for this celebration of life. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––STELLA MAE DOBSON, 72, of Maumelle, Ark., passed away March 17, 2014. She was born Jan. 20, 1942, in Wynne, Ark., to Walter and Clara Weaver. Stella is survived by her four children, Kaye Sweatt (Dion), Vicki Dobson, Brooks Darrah (Dan) and Mark Davis (Kathy); eight grandchildren, Kacikae, Ian (Haley), Chris, Hunter, Cristin, Zacary, Benjamin and Nathan; and two great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Logan. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Joey Dobson; and brothers, Grover Weaver and Obi Weaver.

Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, March 21, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church; burial will follow at Immaculate Heart Cemetery. A visitation will be held at North Little Rock Funeral Home on Thursday, from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. Online obit and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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•–––––ROBERT DONALD FERGUSON SR., 87, of North Little Rock passed away

March 18, 2014 He was born on September 10, 1926 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Morris Kelly Ferguson of Ottawa, Kan.

Robert is survived by his wife of 64 years Opal Lois Ferguson and four children son, Greg and wife Teresa, daughter, Cynthia, son, Robert Jr. and wife, Kim and daughter, Michelle and John Ward; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Two surviving siblings sister, Barbara Greischar and youngest brother, Jimmie Ferguson and wife, Sue and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Ferguson.

Robert served his country in WWII and Korean War and exited with an honorable discharge with numerous medals of Honor. He graduated from Kansas State College with a bachelor of science in Civil Engineering in 1951. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1986 after 30 plus years of service.

Robert will be remembered as a man of many stories and lots of laughter. He found a teaching moment in everything he did. He loved his wife, his family and life.

Funeral service at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501) 791-7400 with Reverend Gerry Claybrook officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Friday, March 21, 2014 at the funeral home. The family suggest in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kan. 66601-1653. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.

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•–––––LOIS ELLA GILL transferred her church membership to the church triumphant on March 17, 2014 at the age of 96. She was the first of five girls born on the Elliott family farm in Rich Valley, Ind., and was the last surviving. She graduated from DePauw University where she said she majored in Home Economics and Husband Catching. She decided that while she might not get the best in her senior class, she could get the best in the freshman class, which she did in Charles William Gill. They enjoyed 60+ years of marriage before he passed in 2004. They married in 1942 during the war and their first child was walking before his dad came home from overseas. They lived most of their years in Cincinnati, and then became snowbirds in Naples, Fla., eventually retiring to Mason, Ohio. Lois came to Arkansas in 2005 to be near family and their reunions at Ferncliff Camp. She lived at Parkway Village then moved to Presbyterian Village when she needed more care.

She called her children the Fabulous Five: Charlie Gill (Conyers, Ga.), Karen Dahlman (Milwaukee, Wis.), David Gill (Little Rock), Tricia Gill (Stockton, Calif.) and Barbara Gill (London, U.K.). She was much loved by her 14 grandchildren who spent many summers and vacations with her where she educated them about vegetables and values.

Occasionally she would declare an “Ice Cream Day” and they would eat ice cream all day. As they grew older she would mail them miniature zucchini muffins stuffed in the cardboard toilet paper tubes that she could not bear to throw away. Her recycling habits even included recycling ice cubes that had not completely melted. She reached out to many others, too — who needed a home, friendship, or even English lessons. Nuria and Bernal of Costa Rica became part of the extended family as well as Gerardo and Lilliana from Colombia in later years.

As well as five children, Lois Ella has 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her family, but her faith was strong and she was ready to go.

We are sure that hugs and ice cream await her. Memorials may be made to Ferncliff Camp, 1720 Ferncliff Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72223. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Lois Ella’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––ALAN HUMPHREY MILLER died suddenly March 15 while on business in Denver, Colo. Alan was born August 4, 1961 in Little Rock, Ark, 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 (PMP)® 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 traveling, 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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•–––––MARY HELEN ROLLINS “CRICKET” of Little Rock, died peacefully at the age of 83 on March 15, 2014. She is survived by her son, Harry (Vicki) Rollins; daughter Catherine (Steven) Thrush; two granddaughters, Eliese and Olivia; and a host of extended family and friends.

Mary Helen was born in Little Rock but later moved to New York where she studied ballet. She danced professionally and met her husband, Ted Rollins, of 63 years at The Diamond Horse. They lived and worked in New York and later moved to Maryland to raise their family. Later they moved back to Little Rock to retire. Cricket was kind and sweet to everyone she knew. She was loved by all and will be sorely missed.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to favorite charity. Celebration of her life will be held Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery in Little Rock. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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•–––––MARVIN SOLOMON of Little Rock passed away March 18, 2014. He was born March 25, 1932. He graduated North Little Rock High School in 1949 and went straight into the Marines. Marvin served in Korea and stayed in the USMC Reserves until he retired as a Sgt. Major. He worked for over three decades in the management at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. After retirement from SWBT, he went to school at Old Washington Forge to learn a knife making trade. To make money to set up his knife shop, he went to real estate school and appraised real estate for a few months. Marvin made custom knives for numerous people worldwide for many years. His passion in life was family and horses. It was through this passion of horses that he acquired many dear friends. He loved to ride and felt a strong connection with his horses.

Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, William Solomon and Lola Smith Solomon, and his sister, Frances. Marvin is survived by his wife Dot; his sons, Steve Solomon from Paron, Jeff Solomon of Florida, Rich Harris of Mississippi, and their wives; his daughter Liz Solomon of Conway; six grandchildren; one special granddaughter Laura Collins and one special friend Charles Podorski; along with two mares, a donkey (Harvey), a dog (Freckles) and two cats.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 21 at 11 a.m. at Highland Valley Methodist Church with a reception to follow. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300.

Memorials can be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society 14600 Colonel Glenn Road Little Rock, Ark. 72210 or ACCESS School at 10618 Breckenridge Dr. Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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•–––––OPAL MAE (CASEY) SULLIVANT, 91, of North Little Rock, (formerly of Pine Bluff, Ark.) was born May 17, 1922 at Dexter, Ark., to the late Joe E. Casey and Lucy Ann (King) Casey and died March 17, 2014. She was of Baptist faith and a member of Victory Baptist Church, Sherwood, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Sullivant; stepson, Tommy Sullivant; brothers, J.W. Casey, Joe Casey, Royce Casey; and sisters, Hazel Tober, Oma Lamont, and Vera Vassaur. She is survived by stepson, Gary Sullivant (Julie), stepdaughter, Beth Lamon (Don); sisters, Barbara Freeland, Shelby Baker (Roy Scott); brother, Jimmy Casey; nine step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Fox Ridge Memory Center in NLR, Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Arkansas Hospice for their love and care. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 10400 West Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock Ark. 72204; or Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116.

A graveside service officiated by step-grandson Pastor Bob Fowler will be March 20 at 2 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Ark. Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

Arkansas

ABERDEEN — Edwin Earl Kinder, 86, of Aberdeen, formerly of Stuttgart, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was a retired farmer, member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ulm and an Air Force veteran. Earl was born August 26, 1927, the oldest son of eight children born to Earl Snell Kinder and Earnestine Odom Kinder.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Lottie Kinder, Vera Kinder Leder, Louise Kinder Vance Mordecai and Helen Kinder Doyle Hall. He is survived by three daughters, Patti Kinder Capps (Pete) of Altheimer, Tammy Kinder Hannahs of Bryant and Diann Kinder Stephens (Boone) of Almyra; one brother, Lynn Kinder of Michigan, North Dakota; two sisters, Earlene Kinder Harris of Russellville, Arkansas, and Donna Kinder Cooper of Longview, Texas; five grandchildren, Dustin Capps of Altheimer, Zach Hannahs of Bryant, Paige Hannahs of Fayetteville, Paul Maxwell of Heber Springs and Alana Stephens of Georgia; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Friday at Turpin Funeral Home with graveside services, officiated by Freddie Leder, at 2:30 p.m. at Lone Tree Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Angie Duncan of Aberdeen who helped care for him for the last seven months. She treated Earl with kindness, love and gentleness. Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.

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•–––––BEEBE — Patricia Ann Webb Fisher, 67, of Beebe, Arkansas went to her heavenly home on March 19, 2014. Patricia was an outstanding mother, grandmother and loved by all who knew her.

Patricia was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Webb and her stepmother Louise Webb. She is survived by her father, Hershel Webb of Beebe, Arkansas; her sister, Nell Stracener of Cabot, Arkansas; her brother Laney Webb and wife Peggy of Beebe, Arkansas; her daughter, Amy Pryor and husband Matt, of Wooster, Arkansas; her son, Dr. Andrew Fisher and wife Clara of Batesville, Arkansas; and her beloved grandchildren, Vivian Pryor, Emily Pryor, Anderson Fisher, and Everett Fisher.

Family will receive friends from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2014, at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Union Valley Baptist Church, Beebe, Ark., with burial at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

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•–––––BONO — Helen Melissa Steward Eubanks, 83, of Bono, died Monday, March 17, 2014. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Helena with John Freeman officiating. No visitation is planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––BRYANT — Michael Nwabueze Ikiliagwu, Jr., infant, of Bryant entered into rest on Friday, March 14, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Michael and Erin (Jackson) Ikiliagwu, Sr.; sister, Madisyn Ikiliagwu; maternal grandparents, Elijah and Debbie Jackson Jr.; and paternal grandfather, Joseph Ikiliagwu. Preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Linda Jackson; and paternal grandmother, Brenda Ikiliagwu. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Calvery Cemetery, Little Rock. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home, Benton. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––CABOT — Peggy G. Davis, age 58, of Cabot went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2014. She was born February 27, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

She is survived by her loving mother, Patricia Glassing, sons; Anthony Davis, Dominic Young, Emanuel Young, Carlis Young, three brothers; John Belden and his wife Dottie, Dennis Belden and his wife Doris, Charlie Glassing and his wife Holly, five grandchildren; Maliyah Davis, Alanah Young, Azari Young, Izaiah Young, and Abigail Young.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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•–––––CALICO ROCK — Linda Nelson Burgess, 60, died March 17. Funeral service: Friday, March 21 at 2 p.m. at Calico Rock Funeral Chapel. Burial: Spring Creek Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Visitation: Thursday, March 20 from 6-8 p.m. Survivors: Johnny Burgess (husband), John Carl Burgess, Kimberly Charron (children).

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•–––––CROSSETT — Billy Moffatt, 70, of Crossett, Ark., died March 15, 2014. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 22, Jones Funeral Home Chapel. (www.jonesservice.com). Memorials: Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Rd., El Dorado, Ark. 71730 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.

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•–––––DeANN — Graveside for Mrs. Molly Smith, age 86 of DeAnn, 10 a.m., Friday, March 21, 2014 at White Oak Grove Cemetery in DeAnn with Bro. John Nations officiating. Family to receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope. Arrangements: Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home,Hope. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––DERMOTT — Thelma Mabray, 98, of Dermott, died Wednesday. Survivors: son, Harris Mabray of Dermott, a sister, Mamie Herring of Winnfield, La., four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Halley Baptist Church with Funeral Services at 3 p.m. by Bishop Funeral Home, Lake Village. www.bishopfuneralhomeinc.com.

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•–––––DES ARC — Preston “Pete” Edward Howerton, of Des Arc died Monday. Survivors include two daughters, Kaitlin and Carlee Howerton, two sisters, Louise White, Linda Holland, two brothers, Jimmy Howerton, Charles Stanley. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Johnson Chapel Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Online guest register www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––DeWITT — Terry G. Henderson, 48 of DeWitt, died Monday, March 17, 2014. Terry was born October 29, 1965 in Stuttgart to the late Lindsey E. and Betty (Dubert) Henderson. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Vickie Henderson Sebree. Terry served in the National Guard for six years. He will be missed by brother, Anthony Henderson and wife Sonda of DeWitt and several nieces and nephews. www. arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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•–––––EVENING SHADE — Dennis Day Shanrock Sr., 70, of Evening Shade died Monday, March 17, 2014 at Batesville. Funeral services, Friday, March 21, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Visitation, Thursday 6-8 p.m. Burial, Evening Shade Cemetery. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

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•–––––FAYETTEVILLE — Lena Wilma Green, 91, formerly of Blytheville, died March 18, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors, daughters, Mary Melville and Wilma (Tootie) Ferrell; son, James Green; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Graveside services, Elmwood Cemetery, 11 a.m., March 21. Visitation at 10 a.m. at the Cobb Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––GREERS FERRY — On March 15th, 2014, Stephen Martin Powell, of Greers Ferry, Ark., peacefully completed his journey to our Lord’s Kingdom. Born in Memphis, Tenn., Steve never met a stranger, and never turned away a friend.

Steve was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tenn., an Eagle Scout, the “Coke Man” throughout the South for over 30 years with Coca Cola Enterprises, and finally, owner/operator of Steve’s Lawn Care in Greer’s Ferry.

He leaves his loving wife Cristi, daughter, Lisa, son, Barrett, grandson Austin, granddaughter, Kayla, and sisters, Mary Lou and Susan. He is predeceased by his parents, Jack and June Powell, and his brothers, Jack Jr. and Bruce.

There will be a memorial service held for Steve at the Holiday Hills United Methodist Church in Greers Ferry, Ark. on Saturday, March 22nd. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., and the service will begin at 11 a.m., and all who knew him are invited to share in this celebration of his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who wish to offer a remembrance instead support one of Steve’s charitable passions: Greers Ferry Emergency Medical Services (EMS), P.O. Box 1264, Greers Ferry, Ark. 72067, and Holiday Hills United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 8824 Edgemont, Greer’s Ferry, Ark. 72067.

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•–––––HEBER SPRINGS — Clois Ray Stain, 64 of Heber Springs, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Arrangements are under the direction of Heber Springs Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2014 at the Antioch Cemetery in Drasco, Arkansas. For more information go to www. heberspringsfuneralhome.com or call 501-887-9152.

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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, Colorado to Gladys Wilson Arthur and Herbert Earl Arthur of St. Joseph, Missouri.

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, Michigan and began practice at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. 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 — Eric Hanig, 50, Hot Springs, died Tuesday. He was born January 1, 1964 in Benton to Daryl and Lynn Hanig. Survivors, wife, Karen Hanig, sons, Johnny, Jacob, Josh and Jared Hanig of Benton, two brothers, two sisters, parents and grandson, Hunter Hanig. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima Church with burial following at Pine Crest Cemetery. Rosary, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Ashbys, visitation, 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Robert John “Bob” Grady, 84, of Hot Springs Village died March 17, 2014. Memorial service will be at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 a.m. on Saturday, Fr. Neil Kaminski and The Reverend Deacon Deborah Blackwood celebrating. Guests may register at www. caruth-hale.com.

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•–––––JONESBORO — Mr. Ortha Ray Trotter, 80, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, March 18, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born January 15, 1934, in Weiner to Ortha and Lillie Cooper Trotter.

Mr. Trotter was a farmer and owner of O.R. Trotter Trucking Co. He retired from GE after 20 years where he served as president of their union. He was an avid sports fan. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals, the Razorbacks and the Red Wolves.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Shirlene Cloud Trotter; his parents; two sisters, Earlene Trotter and Orzella Snyder; one brother, Larry Trotter. Survivors include: his wife Franceline Price Parker Trotter; son, Murray Trotter of Weiner; step-son, Lonnie Parker of Collierville, Tenn.; daughters, Shauna (Ray) Tipton, Ashdown Ark., Sandy (Wayne) Farley of Jonesboro; step-daughter, Rhonda (David) Throgmartin; brothers, C.W. Trotter of Newport, Joe Trotter of Weiner; sisters, Mildred Linn of Tumbling Shoals, Ark., and Merlene Chapman of Corning; grandchildren, Sasha Osment, Aaron Farley, Shaila James, Sydney Tipton, Shelby Tipton, Wesley Trotter, Seth Trotter, Sarah Trotte; step-grandchildren Tasha Gibson, John Waleszonia; 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Friday, March 21, at 2 p.m. at Valley View, Church of Christ. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. at the church. Interment will be at Walker Cemetery in Weiner. David Gibson will be officiating. His nephews will serve as pallbearers: Russ Lewis, Robbie Trotter, Danny Trotter, Corey Trotter, Peyton Trotter, Tyson Trotter. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––JUDSONIA — Linda Sue Thompson, 64, of Judsonia, died Tuesday in Judsonia. Visitation is Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Bald Knob. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––KEO — Mary “Kathy” Katherine Pearson, age 65, of Keo went to be with her Lord on March 19, 2014, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, born on July 16 1948, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to the late Edward and Jessie Thomas Henderson.

Kathy is survived by husband: James Pearson of the home, children: Rochelle Hooper and Greg Manson of Arkansas, Don Eslick of Indiana, step-children, James III, Jason, and Jamie, brothers: James Henderson of Texas, Mitchell Tipton of Arkansas, four sisters: Marsha Kitchel of Arkansas, Odessa Bixler of Arkansas, Lucita Richards of Louisiana, Shelia Thomason of Arkansas; 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a host of other family and friends.

A time of Visitation with the family will be 6:30 p.m. on Friday March 21, 2014, at United Methodist Church in Keo. To send online condolences visit www. thomasfuneralservice.com. Cremation arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

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•–––––LAKEVIEW — Robert Gene Boyt, 79, died at his residence. He was a veteran of both the United States Navy and the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Twin Lakes Cremation Society & Funeral Home of Bull Shoals.

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•–––––LESLIE — Russell Dudley Bryan, 66, of Leslie, Ark., passed away March 18, 2014. He spent his career in Law Enforcement. His family is holding a private memorial service at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Russell’s Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

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•–––––LESLIE — Annie Lee Fendley, 90, of Leslie, Ark., passed away March 17, 2014. She was a Pharmacist in Little Rock before retirement. Services are Thursday, March 20, 2014, at 1 p.m. at Hunter Hill Cemetery in Clinton. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. Sign her book of Memories at www. clintonfuneralservice.com.

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•–––––LONOKE — Bobbie Lynn Nichoalds, 71, of Lonoke, Arkansas was born February 9th, 1943 in Nashville, Arkansas to the late Woodrow and Beatrice McLarty and passed away in North Little Rock on Thursday, March 13th, 2014. She is survived by her husband and soul mate David Nichoalds whom she married on August 31, 1990, as well as her children Jessica Eoff of Porter, Texas and Natalie Dickens of Texarkana, Arkansas. Other survivors include her sister Peggy Hopper of Nashville, Arkansas and her grandchildren Jeremy and Jared Eoff both of Norman, Oklahoma, Justin Brown and Victoria Dickens both of Texarkana, Arkansas.

Mrs. Nichoalds was a Southern Baptist and had a personal relationship with our Lord and loved to be with members of God’s family. She attended Nursing School at UAMS and worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Blood Alcohol Testing unit at the Arkansas State Health Department for 30 years. She enjoys watching birds and other backyard critters. She listens to birds sing while having morning coffee and afternoon tea on the veranda with her soul mate. She enjoyed sharing the love and joy of everyday living. Some of her families’ fondest memories are of preparing meals for the family get-togethers and decorating for Christmas. Bobbie will continue to have soul music of her heavenly wind chimes fill her heart.

A Born Again Life Celebration Gathering will be held on Friday, March 21st, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home in North Little Rock, 7724 Landers Road, and the family will receive friends for visitation, on Thursday, March 20th, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers please make memorials to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1834, Merrifield, Va. 22116-8034. Please visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com to sign the online guest book.

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•–––––MALVERN — Sandra Johnson Warwick, 59, of Malvern passed away March 17, 2014. A celebration of Sandra’s life will be held on Friday, March 21, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jeff Cranton officiating. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––PARON — Gill Ervin Taylor, 61, of Paron, Ark., passed away March 17, 2014. Gill was born on August 9, 1952 in Hot Springs, Ark., to the late G.W. “Dub” Taylor and Shirley Williams Taylor. He graduated from Paron High School and spent many years traveling the U.S. as a truck driver. He worked for Price Pipeline, and for the past several years he drove for J and R Trucking in Haskell, Ark. When he wasn’t working, Gill spent the majority of his time at his home near Lake Winona in Paron.

Gill was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a son, Dusty Taylor, stepsons, Glenn Tyson and wife, Sunshine, and Trampas Tyson, and his children’s mother, Barbara Taylor, all of Benton, Ark.; four grandchildren, Dalton Davis, Dailee Taylor and Megan Tyson, all of Benton, and Kincade Richards of Oklahoma; brothers, Carl Taylor of Paron and Sandy Taylor and wife, Laurie, of Dover; sister, Portia Orme and husband, Larry, of Morningview, Ky.; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and cousins who all loved him dearly.

Visitation will be Friday, March 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 22 at 11 a.m. at Bolin Cemetery in Paron. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Lois Jean “Tippy” Foots, 62, of Pine Bluff passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2014 at New St. Hurricane Baptist Church, Reverend L.R. Jones, III, officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, 5-7 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Sister Mildred Steen, 97, of Pine Bluff passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. Memorial services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2014 at Kingdom Hall-West, Brother Henry James, is officiating. Services entrusted with Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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•–––––PRATTSVILLE — Jeanette Marie Boling of Prattsville, Arkansas was born February 7, 1942 at Atoka, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Leonard Scott and Hazel Adelle Rushing Boling. She was an active member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville where she was a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class, the church choir and was an AWANA worker. She loved helping people in any way that she could and also was a diligent prayer warrior. She was formerly a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock and sang in the choir that was invited to President Clinton’s first inauguration. Jeanette enjoyed traveling and writing poetry, one of which was published.

Ms. Boling died Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Prestonwood Rehabilitation Center in Plano, Texas at the age of 72. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Linton Maxwell; daughter, Tracy Lynn Maxwell. Survivors include her daughter, Lynette and husband Kevin Barnes of Dallas, Texas; son, Avery Maxwell of Phoenix, Arizona; brothers, Mike and wife Paula Boling of San Jose, California, Richard and wife Karen Boling of Redfield, Arkansas; sisters, Carol and husband Don Works of Keizer, Oregon, Sandra Bowen of Salem, Oregon; grandchildren, Courtney and husband Joel Wesselius, Kelsey Barnes, Jeremiah Barnes, Sebastian Maxwell, Basia Maxwell; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville, with Bro. Neal Pumphrey and Danny Thomason officiating. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 p.m. until service time. Memorials may be made to the Widows Ministry c/o Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 37, Prattsville, Ark. 72129.

Pallbearers are Paul Crutchfield, Daniel Crutchfield, Ed Carter, Casper Pearson, Jason Reeves and Ed Hilburn.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — Ruth Wessels, 80, formerly of Stuttgart, widow of Lowell Roger Wessels, passed away Tuesday. Survivors are her children, Ron Wessels, New York, and Renee (Leonard) Notto, Russellville. Gravesides services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lone Tree Cemetery chapel, Stuttgart. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Turpin Funeral Home, Stuttgart. www.turpinco. com.

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•–––––SHERIDAN — Kyler Westly Thomas was born and went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2014. Survivors, parents, Brooke Bybee and Nathan Thomas; grandparents, John (Betty) Bybee, Gary (Jennifer) Thomas. Graveside services by Ralph Robinson & Son, 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2014, Hardin Cemetery. Visitation, noon until service time.

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•–––––STEPHENS — Minnie Frances Hall Tribble, 74 of Stephens, Arkansas, formerly of Tatum and Center, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at Wentworth Place in Magnolia.

She was born on December 23, 1939, in Stephens to Clarence Calvin Hall and Euna Mae (Miller) Hall. Minnie and her husband Ben owned and operated Tribble Logging and Lumber where she was the bookkeeper and was a former cosmetologist for five years. She loved to cook and often would take her home cooked meals to the woods for Ben and their employees and earned bragging rights as she won the Deep East Texas Electrical Co-Op Chili Cook Off. While living in Texas, she was a member of the Tatum Garden Club, and attended Lakeland Baptist Church at Tatum. Minnie moved back to her hometown and returned to her home church at Corinth Baptist Church where she was a member for 64 years and often played the piano and organ. She always enjoyed her girl’s night out with friends and classmates.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Ben Richie Tribble; sister Lena Autry and her husband Raymond; brother Ralph Hall; sister-in-law Dixie Hall; nephews, Calvin Joe Hall and Clennon Hall; brother-in-law Sonny Williams, and mother- and father-in-law Gordon and Margarette (Green) Tribble. Minnie is survived by her brothers, Charles Hall and Martha of Stephens, James Hall and Carlyn of Mt. Ida, Arkansas; sisters, Hazel Williams of Ruston, Louisiana, Betty Pennington and Roy of Stephens; four nephews, Dolph Williams and Kim of Ruston, Allen Autrey and Debbie of Stephens, William Hall and Karen of Greenbrier, Arkansas, and Jerry Pennington and Judy of Rison, Arkansas; and four nieces, Sue Ann Herter and Gerald of Ruston, Ramona Autrey of Little Rock, Janie Wilkerson of Stephens, and Lynda Dean and Nick of Bryant.

Family visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 21st with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia with Bro. J.W. Helm and Johnny Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Stephens Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. Memorials may be made to the Corinth Baptist Church, 1390 Columbia 64 North, Stephens, Ark. 71764.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Moore, Ronnie Thompson, Jerry Pennington, Don Brasher, Ronnie Griffis, and William Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Price and Jimmy Drake. An online guestbook is available at www.lewisfuneralhome.biz.

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•–––––TEXARKANA — Mrs. Robbie Lee Harrison Krack, age 73, of Texarkana, Arkansas, formerly of Sheridan, Arkansas, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Krack was born May 19, 1940, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was retired from Weyerhaeuser and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Curtis (Bob) Krack. She was the #1 Elvis fan of all time!

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Debbie Krack of Texarkana, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Derek Crabtree, Haley Baird, and Lexie Krack of Texarkana, Arkansas; one great-grandchild, Jaycee Crabtree; a very special sisterin-law, Debbie Krack; a special friend, Pat Rowton; and her precious pet Dexter.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sylverino Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Bellew officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, or to Hospice of Texarkana, 803 Spruce Street, Texarkana, Texas 75501. Online registration is at www.texarkanafuneralhome.com.

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•–––––WEINER — Carthel Allen Adams, 65, of Weiner departed this life Monday, March 17, 2014. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Ballews Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be 10-12 noon Thursday at Dillinger Funeral Home. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––WHITE HALL — Jenett Efird Demetre, 64, of White Hall passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Jenett is survived by two sons, Lee Stockman and Ron Wiliams; brother, Arnold Efird Jr. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday, Redfield Cemetery with visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. www.cranfordfh.com.

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NIXA , Mo. — Billy Dean Bryant, 83, of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died March 18, 2014. Survived by a son: Jim Bryant; a daughter: Joyce Bryant. Funeral will be 10 a.m. March 21, 2014, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Travis Clayton Hicks, age 89, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was born in Quitman, Arkansas, on August 8, 1924. He attended Centerville (Arkansas) High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war, he moved to Memphis, where he worked as a printer for Sun Records, and later for the Memphis Commercial Appeal in the layout and production department.

Travis met his first wife, Mary, in Arkansas; she predeceased him at an early age. They had one daughter, Vicky Lynn. Travis later remarried Marie Hodgson Whitley, whom he met while working at the Commercial Appeal. Travis and Marie had a ranch in Mississippi, where they raised Brangus cattle. There, Travis had three prize bulls and daily rode his favorite horse, Cadillac.

Travis and Marie later retired to Hickory Valley, Tennessee, where he was actively involved in raising and training bird dogs, and participated in the National Field Trial Championship for several years. Eventually, Travis and Marie moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, to be near Marie’s daughters.

Travis is preceded in death by parents, George and Nell Hicks; first wife, Mary Hicks; daughter, Vicky Lynn Hicks Bennett Lane; second wife, Marie H. Hicks; and siblings: Emogene Keathley, George F. (Bill) Hicks Jr., Forrest Hicks, John Dee Hicks, and Robert Dale Hicks.

He is survived by brother, Ivan L. (Pete) Hicks, of Quitman; grandchildren, Amanda Bennett Lance (Michael) and Jonathan Lane; step-daughters, Patty Silver, Regina Whitley, Stacy Naville, and Eileen DuPre; life-long family friends Marie Todd, Bobby Todd, Nancy and Scott Todd; and many loving nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

For his excellent care, Travis’ family would like to thank NHC Healthcare, Fort Sanders Nursing Home Facility (Knoxville). No formal service will be held for Travis. Donations in his memory may be made to the Hobart Ames Foundation, P.O. Box 389, Grand Junction, Tennessee 38039, or The Bird Dog Foundation, P.O. Box 774, 505 West Highway 57, Grand Junction, Tennessee 38039.