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

Robert Brown, 82, of Little Rock. Ila Lea Sarrett Caples, 87, of Jacksonville. Marilyn L. Cook, 70, of North Little Rock. Ben Crowley, 38, of Litlle Rock. Loretta Mitchell Doyah, 67, of Little Rock. Joseph Edward Feldman, 51, of Sherwood. Alexandra “Alex” Fox, 26, of North Little Rock. Robert Earl Hunt Sr., 72, of Little Rock. Freda Inez Johnson, 86, of Jacksonville. John Paul Knoedl, 59, of Little Rock. Kenneth G. Leger, 77, of Sherwood. Margaret Ann Lester, 63, of Little Rock. Jerri C. McGhee, 69, of Little Rock. Calvin Willis Morehart, 81, of North Little Rock. Louise Pace, 61, of North Little Rock. William Daniel Passafiume, 86, of Little Rock. Geneva L. Porter, 85, of North Little Rock. Leon Post, 78, of Little Rock. Dianca Robinson , 22, of Little Rock. Dayjha Rudley, infant, of Little Rock. Phyllis Bloomfield Scharff, 84, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA

Isaac Lee Johnson, infant.

BATESVILLE

Ed Foster, 93.

BENTON

Doris “Bud” Adams, 90. James D. “Wayne“ Holiman, 48. Jimmy Richard Smith, 83.

BENTONVILLE

April Renee Jackson, 33.

BIGELOW

Bobby Carol Gipson, 82.

BRYANT

Robert Manning Jones, 82.

CONWAY

Donald Ray Nixon, 86.

DERMOTT

David Porter Wilkes, 92.

DUMAS

Earl Braun, 88.

EL DORADO

Bennie J. Shankle, 87.

FAYETTEVILLE

Virginia E. Payne, 100.

GURDON

Clara Sue Campbell Acrey, 73.

HAMPTON

Wallace Ray Tomlinson, 80.

HEBER SPRINGS

Larry John William Bradford, 69. Kathy Lynn Mason, 54.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE

Joyce Ely Gudmundson, 92.

KENSETT

Clyde Lamar Cagle, 53.

LAKE VILLAGE

Robert Lee Wells, 89.

OSCEOLA

Phillip Conway Stevens, 70.

PERRYVILLE

Patricia Ann Causey Carter, 63.

RUSSELLVILLE

Earl Woker, 89.

SEARCY

Edith Evelyn Snow, 85.

SHIRLEY

Mark Clayton Anderson, 65.

WATSON

Margaret Willis, 93.

WYNNE

Joseph Walker Dugan, 83.

OUT-OF-STATE

NAVARRE BEACH, Fla.

Dorothy Louise Smith, 93.

LAWRENCE, Kan.

Caroline Sue Goss, 83.

ARLINGTON, Texas

Allien Carter Hayden, 88.

Pulaski County

ROBERT BROWN, 82, Little Rock, departed this life March 19, 2014. Robert was a dedicated member of St. Peters Rock B.C. served on the Usher board for 30 plus years. He was also member of Laborers International Union of North America (Local 1282) for 45 years.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nora Cole; father, Velmon Brown; brother, Willie Brown. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Iris Brown; children, Robert Brown Jr., Tameka Brown; grandchild, Robert Brown III; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation: Friday, 1-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. at St. Peters Rock Baptist Church, Rev. J.E. Booker, Officiating.

Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust”.

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•–––––ILA LEA SARRETT CAPLES passed from this earthly life on March 22, 2014 and entered into her eternal reward. She is survived by two daughters, Yvonne Sprouse and Sharon Caples; three grandchildren, Teresa Sprouse, Matthew Sprouse, Amanda Eaker; four great-grandchildren, Joshua Sprouse, Allison Sprouse, Nathaniel Sprouse and Lex Griffin Eaker; and two brothers, Dale Sarrett and Sam Sarrett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Caples; and one son, Griff Caples.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 25 at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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•–––––MARILYN L. COOK, age 70, of North Little Rock, Ark., died Thursday, March 20, 2014 in a North Little Rock Hospital.

Mrs. Cook was born Feb. 11, 1944 in Texarkana, Ark. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

She was preceded in death by a son, Danny R. Cook.

She is survived by her husband, Sam Cook, of North Little Rock, Ark.; one daughter, Tina Megason of Reno, Nev.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Victoria Cook of Mayflower, Ark., and Neil and Danna Cook of Dallas, Texas; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Chapelwood Funeral Home.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2014 at the funeral home.

Online registration is at www. chapelwoodfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––Our dearly loved BEN CROWLEY, 38, of Little Rock, passed on to be with his Savior Jesus Christ and The Father who “fearfully and wonderfully made him” on March 20, 2014.

He is survived and will be forever missed by his wife, Amanda and their daughter (who will arrive in July), Ella. His parents, Bill and Nancy Smith of Maumelle; his sisters, Lisa (Wes) Sullivan of Rogers, Kelly Smith of Monticello, and Annie Smith of Maumelle; his nieces and nephews, Hayley and Catilin Sullivan, Madison and Bailey Adair, Lee Brooks and Wil Brooks, and Jaxson Cotner; as well as his family in love, David and Jadie Lawrence, Travis and Tricia Yielding and nieces and nephew, Gracie, Tessa, and Tanner Yielding, all of Sherwood. He was preceded in death by his father, R. Hugh Crowley; and his grandparents, Marvin Hugh and Vivian Crowley, and Rupert and Laura Bishop.

Ben was smart and funny, passionate, and kind. He had a heart to minister and love the lost, to see people’s hearts redeemed and unburdened by God’s love. He had a rebel spirit that was never afraid to stand up for what he thought. He loved good food, hunting ducks, playing guitar, worshiping the Lord, and most especially Auburn football.

Ben graduated from Monticello High School in 1994. He continued his education graduating from Ouachita Baptist University in 1998, and then again from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master’s Degree in Divinity and Psychology and Counseling in 2001. He was also a licensed professional counselor.

The short time we had with him wasn’t long enough, and we will be forever grateful for the gift he was to those who loved him.

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17.

Memorials may be made to the “Crowley Memorial Fund” at Centennial Bank of Arkansas, www. my100bank.com.

The family will receive visitors at the North Little Rock Funeral Home on Sunday, March 23 from 5-7 p.m. A service celebrating Ben’s life will be on Monday, March 24 at 11 a.m. at The Summit Church in North Little Rock. Online obituary and guest registry at www.smithfamilycares. com.

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•–––––LORETTA MITCHELL DOYAH, 67, of Little Rock, God’s child, went Home Saturday, March 22, 2014. She was a member of Shepherd’s Chapel and was a retired Air Traffic Controller.

She is survived by a daughter, Mindy Mosier; and a beloved son, Sean Graham, both of Little Rock; four granddaughters, Stephanie Barnes of Houston, Ark., Brittany Green of Little Rock, Megan Graham of Shanghai, China, and Shelli Graham of Hot Springs. She is also survived by two sisters, Katrina Piper and Cindy Glenn, both of Texas; six beloved nephews; and four nieces.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 24, 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 in Maumelle.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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•–––––JOSEPH EDWARD FELDMAN, of 3133 Clearwater Court, Sherwood, Ark., died at his home on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at the age of 51. He suffered from Hepatitis C and had a liver transplant at Memphis Methodist Hospital in October 2013.

A memorial service for relatives and close friends will be held at Holt Memorial Chapel on Monday, March 24, 2014 at 11 a.m. Pastor Matt Fries will officiate. No visitation will be held.

A private burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Pallbearers are Phil Wood, Doug Fast, Mike Yarbrough, Rick Milburn, Barrett Jones, and Jeff Feldman.

Joe was a graduate of the University of Arkansas and had worked for Flexsteel Industries and the Arkansas Builders and Contractors Association. He was an avid fan of auto racing, loved to golf and enjoyed snow skiing, and he was a devoted pet owner.

His brother, James R. Feldman preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Nicki Feldman; her brother, Matt Fries; her sister, Suzie Bourchard; and her mother, Pat Mabry; his parents, Glen J. and Shirley A. Feldman; two brothers and their wives, Mark and Nancy and Jeff and Peggy Feldman, all of Harrison; and a sister and her husband, Judy and Jerry C. Jones, of Little Rock.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210 or to a charity of your choice.

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•–––––ALEXANDRA “ALEX” FOX, 26, formerly of North Little Rock, died on a beautiful spring day on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born Sept. 24, 1987, in Little Rock. Alex spent most of her days enjoying the friendships that she developed at Friendship Community Care. She brought so much sunshine into the hearts of her parents, Michael and Meg Fox of Russellville. Additional survivors include several aunts; uncles; and cousins; and many friends.

Service arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville are private.

The family will receive friends to celebrate Alex’s life on Sunday evening, from 4-6 p.m., at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Friendship Community Care, 828 North Greenwich Avenue, Russellville, Ark. 72801; or to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, Post Office Box 2222, Little Rock, Ark. 72203-9984.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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•–––––ROBERT EARL HUNT SR., 72, of Little Rock passed away March 18 with his family by his side. He was born to the late Thelma Graves Hunt and Robert Weir Hunt on March 8, 1942 in Weir, Miss. He graduated from Weir High School and received his B.A. from Mississippi State University.

Robert was an architect until he retired in 2008. He was fond of tennis and loved to draw in his spare time.

He is survived by two children, Alan Hunt of Little Rock and Robbie Hunt of Milford, Conn. He is also survived by one grandchild, Vivian Hunt.

A small ceremony will be held with the immediate family. To sign the online guest register please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com.

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•–––––FREDA INEZ JOHNSON, 86, of Jacksonville, born May 15, 1927, passed away March 21, 2014. She was a member of Bayou Meto Baptist Church and the Seekers Sunday School class. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald Dale Johnson; parents, Homer Fortson, Minnie Bearden-Fortson.

Freda is survived by her husband, Vestal. She is also survived by son, Jerry (MaryAnn) Johnson; daughter, Peggy (Joe) Holladay; sister, Alta (Billy) Lemay; brother, Maurice (Velma) Fortson; grandchildren, Matthew (Ricki) Johnson, Michael (Amy) Johnson, Kimberly (Joel) Holladay, and Jennifer Holladay; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 10 a.m., Monday, March 24 at Bayou Meto Baptist Church on Hwy. 107 in Jacksonville. Funeral to follow at 11. Interment will take place at Rest Hills Memorial Park.

www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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•–––––JOHN PAUL KNOEDL, 59, of Little Rock passed away on March 19, 2014. He was born in Little Rock to John Everett Knoedl and Lillian Josephine (Speir) Knoedl. He graduated from Catholic High in Little Rock. John owned Southern House Leveling and was a remarkable craftsman. He owned and operated a sawmill in Opello, Ark. John loved nature, music and working with wood. John was married to Rebecca Williams Knoedl for 20 years. She died on Christmas Day 2012. John was a devoted husband and for two years was Becky’s caregiver.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Little Rock with Abbot Jerome Kodell and Rev. Warren Harvey officiating. Visitation will start at 6 p.m. with Rosary following at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 24 at Little Rock Funeral Home.

He is survived by his sisters, Stephanie Smith of Branson, Mo., and Kathy Bellisle (Frank) of Cabot, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sharon Jo Scott; brother, David Keith Knoedl; nephew, Brandon Keith Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, Ark., 72205 (NW Corner of I-630 and Barrow Rd.) (501) 224-2200. John’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––KENNETH G. LEGER of Sherwood passed away March 19, 2014. Born on Jan. 5, 1937 to Edwin F. and Laurette Dumont Leger. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Robert, Edwin and Edward Leger.

Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Betty Jo; daughters, Lynda Jo Palmer (J.W.) of Cabot, Brenda Leger of NLR; and grandchildren, Julie Davidson, Kevin Staples, Mark Staples, Callie Leger Wood and Sidney Leger Wood; and three great-grandchildren, Alicea, Lane and Abby Davidson; as well as his four brothers; two sisters; and numerous other family members.

Kenneth proudly served his country for 21 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a Gunnery Sgt. He went on to work at the Pulaski County Assessor’s Office, then became the Youth Sports Director for LRAFB for 10 years and later owned Ken’s Sharpening Shop in Gravel Ridge. His favorite things were family times, hearing the Marine Corps Hymn, playing Craps in Tunica, using the word “expediting”, trout fishing, RV-ing, cheering the Boston Red Sox and surprising Betty with flowers and found treasures.

A Rosary with visitation to follow will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, March 24 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark. A graveside funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Ave., NLR. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 N University, Little Rock, Ark. 72207, (501) 664-3480. Please share your memories with Kenneth’s family at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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•–––––MARGARET ANN LESTER, 63, of Little Rock went to sleep waiting on the Lord’s return on March 22, 2014 at her home with husband, son, and daughter by her side. Margaret was born in West Helena, Ark. July 17, 1950 to Christine Dawson of Williford, Ark. and the late Eddie Lee Ennis. She’s survived by husband and business partner, Larry Lester Sr.; and her children, Jared Hughey, Ricky Hughey, and Amber Ventress.

She was a grandmother to five granddaughters and three grandsons. Her sisters, Brenda Corbitt and Leverne James, preceded her passing.

She was a member of The Church at Rock Creek. She traveled with them to Israel and Peru to grow closer to and learn more about Jesus Christ.

Margaret owned and operated Reflections In Time Barber Shop, was the co-owner of L&M Concessions, and Larry’s Trees. She was an employee of Snow’s Barber Shop for 25 years.

Funeral will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 23, 2014, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, Phone: 501-224-8300. A graveside service will follow at Spring Valley Cemetery on Kanis Road.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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•–––––JERRI C. MCGHEE of Little Rock passed from this life to the arms of her Lord and Savior Friday, March 21.

Born in Lexa, Ark., Sept. 16, 1944.

Her greatest joy was her family and friends. She has left to cherish her memory three daughters, Pamela Butler, Janine Twitchell, and Renea’ (Donnie) Martone; her beloved grandchildren, Chris Butler, Lauren Ledford, Dillon Martone and Gennifer (Evan) Munro and their children.

One of her most prized achievements was obtaining a BA at USAO in Chickasha, Okla., (1990). Jerri found friends and employment at the Ark. State Hospital where she served 15 plus years and retired as an admissions supervisor.

Because Jerri endeared and protected many abandoned or stray animals throughout her lifetime the family request no flowers be sent but to make donations to the ASPCA on her behalf so that her compassion may continue. Donations can be made at www.ASPCA. org.

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•–––––CALVIN WILLIS MOREHART, 81, of North Little Rock passed away on March 18, 2014. He was born in Mabelvale on March 11, 1933, to the late Edward and Arthie Morehart. He was a graduate of Mabelvale High School.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Rose Schafer (Wayne) Fairfax, Va., Willie Mae Hollingsworth, Las Vegas, Nev.; and two brothers, Lester, Walnut Creek, Calif., and Herbert, Hot Springs.

He is survived by four brothers, Clifton and Eugene, Mabelvale; Wesley and Edwin, North Little Rock; three sisters, Virgie Sanders, Bedford, Texas; Velma Carolyn Marsh (Joe) Fairview, Texas, and Benda Shere (Roy), Mabelvale.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.Smith-FamilyCares.com.

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•–––––LOUISE PACE, first born child of Anna Mae and the late Jollie Pace of North Little Rock died Thursday, March 20, 2014. She was born June 3, 1952, in Springfield, Mo.

Louise grew up in Gainesville, Mo., before moving to North Little Rock. She was a graduate of Harding College and received her master’s degree from the University of Tennessee Memphis in Social Work. She was a professor of Social Work at Freed Hardeman College in Henderson, Tenn., where she was named teacher of the year in her second year of teaching. After being diagnosed with a brain tumor on her 29th birthday, she decided to move closer to family and became a professor at Harding College. Her declining health forced her to retire in 1995.

Louise was a tremendous role model not only to her sisters and brother but to all of her students whose lives she touched. She never met a stranger and had a special calling to help people in crisis.

Her life was lived with JOY- Jesus first, others second and yourself last. She never let her health problems affect her Pollyanna glad girl attitude.

She was preceded in death by her father and special aunt, Kay Houseknecht. She is survived by her mother; her sisters, Vicki Wilson and husband Danny, Nancy Hutchinson and husband Donnie; her brother, Jay Pace; and foster sister, Suzie Waldmahn; her nephews, Jay Cowley and wife Kelley, Justin Cowley; and niece, Jennifer Pattillo and husband Matt. She is survived by her greats: Caleb, Shelby, Luke and Ethan Cowley and Maebry, Bruce, and Wyatt Pattillo. She leaves her aunt, Sue and Roland Alexander and their family; and her uncle, Guy and Wilma Hare. Also to cherish her memory are her caregivers, Tammie Cotton and Resty Namaganda.

To celebrate her life there will be a visitation at Roller Owens JFK (501) 791-7400 on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. and funeral on Monday at 10 a.m. at Levy Church of Christ. A private burial will follow. Memorials may be made to Levy Mission Fund; 5124 Camp Robinson, North Little Rock, Ark. 72118.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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•–––––WILLIAM DANIEL PASSAFIUME, 86, of Little Rock passed away March 16, 2014.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be Monday, March 24 at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Passafiume’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––GENEVA L. PORTER , 85, of North Little Rock joined her beloved husband, Marion, in heaven last Thursday, March 20, 2014. She was born Sept. 4, 1928, in Sand Springs, Okla. Due to Alzheimers disease, her last years were in a nursing home in Waco, Texas, to be near her primary caregiver, her daughter.

Geneva was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Marion; parents, Murphy and Willie Gillean; and her brother, Berval Gillean.

She is survived by a large loving family: her son, Rickie and Nancy Porter, and their three sons: Jason and Aimee Porter - their three children; Jared; and Jacob and Megan Porter - their daughter. Her daughter’s family; Gwen and Paul Bartsch; grandson and wife, Andy and Kim Hopkins, and their four children; and granddaughter, Melody, her husband, Mark Cooley, and their two children. Also, according to the Lord’s mysterious design, as we grieve the loss of Geneva, her first great-great-grandson is being born in El Paso, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks all friends to support the fight against Dementia/Alzheimers in her memory.

Services at North Little Rock Funeral Home are scheduled as follows: Visitation on Sunday from 2-4 p.m, then the funeral on Monday at 1 p.m. Online obituary at www. SmithFamily Cares.com.

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•–––––LEON POST, 78, of Little Rock departed this life March 20, 2014, in the company of his family. He was born Oct. 11, 1935, in Kingsland, Ark., to Ralph and Cleo Post.

His love for family guided his life direction. Leon enjoyed music his entire life. He studied piano under Floyd Cramer. Some of the highlights of his career included playing at the Louisiana Hayride for Elvis Presley and Hank Williams Sr. He also toured with Jim Ed Brown and Jim Reeves.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wayburn Post; sister, Monita White; and grandchildren, Jeremy Post and Chelsea Post. Those remaining with Leon’s music in their hearts include his four sons, Keith Post (Carla) of Crawfordville, Fla., Scott Post of Little Rock, Jeff Post (Christina) of Moorehead, Ky., and Jason Post (April) of Salem, Ark.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rhoda Feagins and Bettye Hosto; and his former wife, Barbara Post.

The funeral service will be at 12 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2014, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, Phone: (501) 224-8300. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2–4 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2014.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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•–––––DIANCA ROBINSON, 22, Little Rock, departed this life March 18, 2014. She was a member of the Spirit of The Lord Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Piccola Coats; grandmother, Sarah Y. Robinson; sister, Sarrah Coats. She leaves to cherish her memory with: daughter, Jurnee Watson; father, George Robinson III; siblings, Sydney Robinson, Traesean Robinson, Raven Dorrough, Taylon Banks, Mekale Coats, Alexis Worsham; special friend, Terrick Watson; and host of family members and friends. Family Hour: Friday, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church, 2501 Main St., Pastor Kenny Wright, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsomortuary.com “Service You Can Trust”.

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•–––––DAYJHA RUDLEY born Dec. 29, 2013, passed March 19, 2014. Preceded in death by grandfather, Leedell Rudley; and great-grandparents, Ruthie and W.C. Ingram. Loving memories left to parents, Jasmine Sykes and Dayjo’n Rudley; sister, Morgan Wade; grandparents, Loretta and Josh Rudley, Deborah and Ronnie Townsend, Jerod and Nikitia Britton. Homegoing celebration: March 26, 2014, 11 a.m. at Independence Baptist Church, 822 Locust St., 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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•–––––PHYLLIS BLOOMFIELD SCHARFF, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at Summit Hospice in Searcy, Ark. Phyllis was born on Nov. 10, 1929. After growing up in Stuttgart, Ark., she lived in Bluefield, W. Va.; Austin, Texas; Miami, Fla.; and Memphis, Tenn., before returning to Arkansas to reside in Little Rock.

Phyllis lived a long and happy life, full of many interests, friends and family. She was an avid tennis and mahjong player and spent many hours at The Bridge House playing a hand. She loved entertaining friends and family at home, especially planning the large gatherings for Thanksgiving and Passover meals. When she wasn’t on one of her many trips to Marco Island, she enjoyed sitting by the pool and making Peach Fuzzies. She liked to tell a good joke, always had a story to share and relished a good chocolate dessert. Phyllis was a member of the Sisterhood at Temple B’nai Israel for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Essie Bilsky Bloomfield. She is survived by her sister, Sylvia (Jack) Zager of Nashville, Tenn.; a son, Mark (Becky) Gottlieb of Little Rock; a daughter, Lee (Michael) Smith of Dunwoody, Ga.; a granddaughter, Emily Smith of Dunwoody, Ga.; grandchildren, David (Anna) Waldron of Nashville, Tenn., and Suzanne Waldron of Little Rock, Ark.; and two nephews, Steven (Debbie) Zager of Westport, Conn., and Jeff (Susan) Zager of Nashville, Tenn.

The family would like to express their thanks to the staff of Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, White County Medical Center, and especially to the staff of Summit Hospice for their gentle care and attention to Phyllis. The kindness shown is appreciated more than words can say.

There will be a memorial service at Temple B’nai Israel, 3700 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 23, with a reception following the service. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Temple B’nai Israel, 3700 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Ark., Alzheimer’s Association 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or American Heart Association P.O Box 841125 Dallas, Texas 75284.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Isaac Lee Johnson died Friday. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Colony Cemetery at Bee Branch. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Welch Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Colony Cemetery. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www. welchfh.net to sign the online guest book. –––––

•–––––BATESVILLE — Ed Foster, 93, of Batesville died Saturday. Funeral services will be Monday, March 24, Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church, at 2 p.m. Burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville. –––––

•–––––BENTON — Doris “Bud” Adams, 90, Benton, died Thursday.

Survivors: daughter, Emma Allard; sister, Mary Sue Bowie; five grandchildren, Tammy Sandifer, Pamela Weaver, Cynthia Lucland, John Allard Jr., James Allard; 11 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Ashby Funeral Home.

Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Ashby’s. Burial: New Rosemont Cemetery.

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•–––––BENTON — James D. “Wayne” Holiman, age 48, of Benton passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014. He was born Feb. 22, 1966, in Benton, Ark. Wayne was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church in Benton. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lorene and Elbert Holiman, Rodney Nash, and Delphine Fields; and two uncles.

Survivors: parents, Jimmy and Gwen Holiman, Benton; his uncle, Ronnie Holiman, Benton.

Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday before the services.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pine Crest Cemetery. Minister will be Bro. Michael Warford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Pantry in James’s name.

Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––BENTON — Jimmy Richard Smith, 83, of Benton passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014. He was the son of Richard and Floy Smith, who preceded him in death as well as an infant sister, Louise, and brother-inlaw, H.A. Steele.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bertha Mae Dobbs Smith; daughter, Deborah; sisters, Patsy Smith Steele, Pam Smith Newcomb (Gary); brothers, Ronnie Mac Smith (Brenda), all of Benton and Robert “Bob” Smith (Sue) of Pine Bluff; also several nephews, nieces and close friends.

Jimmy was a member of Northside Church of Christ, retired with 30 years of service from Executone of Arkansas, served in the U.S. Navy four years during the Korean War, a member of the local Blue Lodge, then became a Shriner and later a 33 Degree Mason and served as a DeMolay Dad for several years. He was involved with the Longhills Junior Golf Program for 10 years.

Graveside memorial service was held Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Old Rosemont Cemetery with Joel Lewis presiding.

Memorials may go to your favorite charities.

Family Comments: We would like to express appreciation to Dr. Daniel Cartaya and staff, and to Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice in Bryant.

Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––BENTONVILLE — April Renee Jackson, 33, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Circle of Life Legacy Village in Bentonville. She was born Oct. 8, 1980, in Morrilton, Ark., to Tommy Harold Sanders and Bernice Gipson Sanders.

She personally accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a faithful believer. She was an active member of Cross Church at Pinnacle Hills and

involved with the children’s ministries and women’s studies. She recently graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a degree in business management.

April was a wonderful wife and mother to her precious family and was completely dedicated and devoted to loving and caring for them. April lived her life in a way that inspired and encouraged others. She was the epitome of simple elegance and always demonstrated tremendous dignity, grace and poise.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, William Harold and Lola Mae Sanders.

April is survived by her husband of 12 years, Jason Franklin Jackson; two daughters, Emily Renee Jackson, Ava Grace Jackson; parents, Tommy and Bernice Sanders of Conway, Ark.; one brother, Chris Sanders, wife, Jeanna, and daughter, Destiny of Sherwood, Ark.; maternal grandfather, Bobby Gipson Sr. of Appleton, Ark.; maternal grandmother, Dorela J. Stapp of Morrilton, Ark.; and father and mother-in-law, Ronald F. and Marjorie R. Jackson of Loveland, Colo.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2014, at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services in Rogers, Ark.

A Celebration of April’s Life will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2014, at Cross Church at Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, Ark., with Pastors Jamie Lantzsch and Perry Gagliano officiating and scripture reading by Pastor Tim Hill. Private burial will be in Pinnacle Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in honor of April Jackson to the Jackson Family Memorial, 902A South Walton Blvd., Suite 1 PMB 161, Bentonville, Ark. 72712.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort may be shared at stockdalefuneral.com.

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•–––––BIGELOW — Bobby Carol Gipson, 82, of Bigelow passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. He was born Dec. 19, 1931, in Bigelow, Ark., a son of Marshall and Lillian Muncy Gipson. He was a Korean War Veteran, a member of Masonic Lodge #758, Pipeliner’s Union Local #798 of Tulsa, and Bigelow Baptist Church.

He is survived by son, Bobby Scott Gipson of Bigelow; daughter, Desiree Gipson of Sherwood; brothers, Billy Gipson and Buford Gipson, both of Bigelow; sisters, Sue Wright of Bigelow and Norma Dale Powell of Perryville; grandson, Bobby Henry Gipson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Marie Brown Gipson; and brother, Tommy Birch Gipson.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 24, at Bigelow Baptist Church with Bro. Cary Condray and Bro. Jimmy Corder officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home in Morrilton. Memorial donations may be made to Bigelow Baptist Church, P.O. Box 155, Bigelow, Ark., 72016 or East End Lodge #758, 110 Connie Lane, Bigelow, Ark., 72016. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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•–––––BRYANT — Robert Manning Jones, age 82, of Bryant passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was born May 11, 1931 in Hope, Ark. Robert graduated from Henderson State University and was a member of Kappa Sigma Kappa. He was an US Air Force Veteran and a member of Bryant First United Methodist Church. Robert owned and operated a construction company with his son in Bryant for over 20 years. Robert was an avid runner, and he once completed the Houston Marathon. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Bailey and Mary Jones; his sister, Mary Lee Taggart; his brothers, Coleman Jones and John Paul Jones; and his wife of 54 years, Virginia Nash Jones.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Regina Jones of Farmington, Ark., and Kurt and Jennifer Jones of Bryant, Ark.; daughter and sonin-law, Kelli and Woody Wilson of Little Rock, Ark.; his sister, Betty Mason of Colorado; and his dog, Rocky.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Ashby Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bryant United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Old Rock Port Cemetery in Malvern.

Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––CONWAY — Donald Ray Nixon, 86, of Conway, a long-time basketball coach and a member of the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame, University of Central Arkansas Hall of Fame, and Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, died March 21, 2014. He was born to the late Frances and Oscar Nixon in Sedalia, Mo., on June 22, 1927, and grew up in southwest Little Rock, where his family had a grocery story, Nixon’s Trading Post, and Lake Nixon, then a swimming area open to the public. He graduated from Mabelvale High School and then joined the United States Navy on July 17, 1945. He spent 14 months in service, including a stint in the South Pacific.

After his service, he returned home and enrolled in Little Rock Junior College (now the University of Arkansas at Little Rock), where he reconnected with an old high school acquaintance, the former Betty White. They were married on April 6, 1947.

He transferred to Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA) and graduated with a bachelor of science in education degree in science and biology in 1951 and later earned a master’s in administration from the University of Arkansas. His first job was teaching junior high science and social studies at Joe T. Robinson (now Pulaski Robinson), where he began his coaching career in softball and basketball. Over the years, he also worked as assistant coach in football and track.

After spending 1952-54 at Robinson, he returned to his alma mater, Mabelvale (now Little Rock McClellan), from 1954-59. After coaching junior high basketball from 1959-67, Nixon coached the boys team at Little Rock Central from 1967-72. His Central teams won Class AAAA state championships in 1970 and ‘72 (and finished runner-up in ‘69 and ‘71) and won the first Arkansas High School Overall Championship in ‘72.

He then spent a year as an assistant men’s basketball coach at UCA before taking over as head coach for the 1973-74 season, leading the Bears to a 22-9 mark and the NAIA National Tournament. They returned to Kansas City in 1974-75. In six seasons, he compiled a 95-76 record.

Some of his players went on to become successful coaches themselves. James Dickey, now at Houston, is a former head coach at Texas Tech. John Hutchcraft is the legendary Guy-Perkins coach; Gary Davis was the successful baseball coach at North Little Rock.

After retiring from coaching, Nixon managed the UCA student union for nine years.

Nixon was a board member of the Salvation Army, UCA Sports Hall of Fame, Rotary Club, Masons, and the Arkansas Sports Club as well as a member of First United Methodist Church in Conway.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty; children, Michael Nixon (Kathy) of Reed City, Mich., Pamela Sager (David) of Little Rock, Brandy Nixon-Snell (Lynnis) of Conway, Shawn Nixon (Melissa) of Fayetteville, and Scott Nixon (Beth) of Conway; his sister, Marion Nixon-Huggins (Frank) of Hot Springs; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, at First United Methodist Church in Conway with the Rev. Lynn Kilbourne officiating.

Pallbearers will be some of his former players: John Hutchcraft and Joe Couch from UCA; Randy Elrod, Bruce Mitchell, Fred Allen and Ed Rownd from Central; and Don Hurst and John McDaniel from Mabelvale. Honorary pallbearers will be Leon Hill, Frank Huggins, Bill Pate, Jim Brewer, Vance Strange, Don Dyer, Cliff Garrison, Harold Horton, Charles Ripley, Terry Garner, Ken Stephens, Tom Byarly, James Dickey, Mike Harrison, Mike Beard and Jim Polk.

Burial will be at Martin Cemetery in Little Rock.

Visitation will be at Roller McNutt Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 25. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or First United Methodist Church of Conway.

Online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––DERMOTT — Funeral Service for Mr. David Porter Wilkes, age 92, of Dermott, was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014. The service was held at Dillard Funeral Home, 210 North Trotter Street, Dermott.

He is survived by one son, Howard Wilks (Era) of Dermott, Ark.; one daughter, Brenda Henderson of Los Angeles, Calif.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Burial in the Coleman Cemetery, Dermott, Ark. Services are entrusted to Dillard Funeral Home, 210 North Trotter Street, Dermott, Ark. 71638.

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•–––––DUMAS — Earl Braun, 88 of Dumas, died March 17; born Oct. 7, 1925. Survivors: son, Mike Braun, Memphis, Tenn.; and daughter, Barbara Key, Moro, Ark.; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services held graveside, Bayou Meto Cemetery at 1 p.m., March 24, 2014. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark.

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•–––––EL DORADO — Bennie J. Shankle, 87, of El Dorado died Thursday.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today at Young’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s.

An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––GURDON — Clara Sue Campbell Acrey, 73, of Gurdon died Friday. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday.

Memorials to Susan G. Komen Foundation or American Diabetes Association.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. To sign the online guestbook, visit www. welchfh.net.

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•–––––HAMPTON — Wallace Ray Tomlinson, 80, of Hampton died Friday. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Audrey Ruth Andrews Tomlinson. Visitation, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Benton Funeral Home, Hampton. Funeral, 10 a.m. Monday, Faustina Baptist Church. Burial, Campground Cemetery. Arrangements, Benton Funeral Home of Hampton/ Fordyce. Online register: www. bentonfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––HEBER SPRINGS — Larry John William Bradford, age 69, of Heber Springs, Ark., passed away Friday, March 21, 2014, at the White County Medical Center in Searcy. Born in Higden on April 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Ruth (Potter) Bradford.

Mr. Bradford enjoyed a long career in the automobile business. He and his brother, Wade, were owners of Cleburne County Motors Inc. and AAA Parts Inc. in Heber Springs. In his last 10 years, he was affiliated with Red River Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep LLC. He loved golfing, fishing, and playing music with friends and family, believing “If it ain’t bluegrass, it ain’t music.” He proudly served our country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bradford was preceded in death by one brother, Wade Bradford.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Bradford of Heber Springs; three sisters, Laverne James of Heber Springs, Jo Ann Bradford of Lowell and Mary Lee Turney of Higden; and one uncle, John A. Bradford of Damascus.

Mr. Bradford is also survived by other relatives and his many friends.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 23, at Olmstead Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 24, at the Higden Church of Christ at 1 p.m. with J.R. Manes officiating. Interment will follow in the Bradford Cemetery. Howard Chapin, Sonny Haynes, Fred Douglas, Stanley Caldwell, Stan Lee and Jon Guhrt will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are J. E. Turney, Jim Beardsley, Carl Stevens, Dennis Ward and Mitchell Ward.

Memorials may be made to the Cleburne County Historical Society or the Heber Springs Humane Society.

Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

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•–––––HEBER SPRINGS — Kathy Lynn Mason, age 54, of Heber Springs passed away March 18, 2014, at Baptist Health Medical Center LR from complications of lupus. Kathy was born March 21, 1959, in Newport, Ark., to parents Dean and Wrenetta Mason. She loved her dog, Kinda, enjoyed being outside tending to her vegetable gardens, her Empress trees and her roses. She also graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2000.

Kathy is survived by her mother; sisters, Susan (O.D/Dean) Kumpe and Sarah (Chris) Isgrig and their daughter, Norah Grace. Kathy is also survived by a host of friends and family who will cherish her memory.

She is preceded in death by her father; sister Carol Ann Mason; and her grandparents.

Kathy’s wishes were for her body to be used for medical research and will be cremated at a later date. Because of her specific wishes, there will be no funeral services. Memorials can be made in her honor to the Heber Springs Humane Society, 49 Shelter Lane, Heber Springs, Ark. 72543.

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•–––––HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Joyce Ely Gudmundson “A Star Shines Brighter” of Hot Springs Village departed for Heaven on March 15, 2014, and will be missed so very, very much by her daughters. Daughter Jodi Ward and her husband, Walt, of Ohio and their three sons, Steve Ward of Colorado; Brandt Ward and his wife, Diana, with their two children, Briana and Max; and Shaine Ward and his son, Parker, all of Ohio.

Daughter Nanci Gudmundson of Little Rock and her two children, daughter, Jennifer Swanson, and her son, Aaron Bostwick; son, Jason Swanson, and his wife, Carla, of Tennessee with their four children, sons, Riley and Braxton, and stepdaughters, Shania and Cheyenne Brush.

Daughter Debe Ridgon and husband, Bobby, of Conway and their two children, son, Kasey Rigdon, and his daughter, Gillian; daughter, Sarah Hiegel, and her husband, Tommy, of Conway with their daughters, Cecilia and Ellie, and son, Ethan.

Joyce attended George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where she was a cheerleader – so, of course, in 1942 she married the star quarterback of the football team – Scotty, who departed for Heaven Aug. 17, 2012. Joyce was a member of Soroptimist International and Child Guidance Guild while affiliated with Southern Counties Management Company in California, and she was a longtime member of Maumelle Country Club. Joyce and Scotty very much enjoyed their retirement in Hot Springs Village staying active playing golf, cards and dancing.

There will be a private family graveside celebration of life at Cedarvale Cemetery in Hot Springs Village. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity or to University of Arkansas Medical Science Hospital (UAMS) in Little Rock. Special thanks to the caring personnel with National Park Hospital and Gentiva Hospice. The game might be over, but we will always hear her cheer!

Arrangements have been entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home. Online guestbook/condolences can be made at www. cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

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•–––––KENSETT — Clyde Lamar Cagle, 53, of Kensett died Friday, March 21, 2014. Survivors: his mother, Rachel (Seaton) Cagle; and siblings, Carlos and Roger Cagle, Mary Munnerlynn, Sylvia Sweeney and Shelia Stacks. Visitation: Monday from 10-10:45 a.m., Powell Funeral Home-Bald Knob. Graveside services will follow at 11 a.m., Kensett Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome. net.

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•–––––LAKE VILLAGE — Robert Lee Wells, 89, of Lake Village died Friday. Survivors are two sons, Bobby and Jerry Wells; a daughter, Diana Clowery; a brother, John Wells; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Memorial Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Bishop Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Powers officiating. www.bishopfuneralhomeinc. com.

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•–––––OSCEOLA — Phillip Conway Stevens, 70, of Osceola, Ark., entered into rest on Thursday, March 20, 2014. Born April 9, 1943, to Oscar and Leona Stevens. Survived by one daughter; two sons; one brother, Neal Stevens. Graveside service will be Saturday, March 22, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens.

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•–––––PERRYVILLE — Patricia Ann Causey Carter, age 63, of Perryville passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014. She was born Nov. 2, 1950, in Greenville, Miss., a daughter of John D. Causey and Martha Cotton Ewing. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her mother, Martha Ewing (Stan) of Morrilton; daughter, Shelly and son-inlaw, James Warner of Morrilton; brother, Doug Causey (Vicki) of Conway; and sister, Nancy Massey of Morrilton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward “Sonny” Carter; and her father, John D. Causey.

Private services will be at a later date. Arrangements were by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — Earl Woker, 89, of Russellville died Thursday, March 20, 2014. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 24, 2014, at the First United Methodist Church in Russellville, and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Visitation will be immediately following in the narthex. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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•–––––SEARCY — Edith Evelyn Snow, 85, of Searcy passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014, at the Crossing at Riverside. She was born June 20, 1928, to the late Byron Smith and Mary Sarringar Smith.

She was a member of West Race Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and was loved by all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Beth Maurer (Keith Crafton) of Searcy; and one son, Irvin Snow (Pam) of Milton, Wis.; five grandchildren, Kathy McCoy (Jerry), Ed Snow (Jen), Jenny Turnage (Steven), Anna Maurer and Will Maurer; four great-grandchildren, Kiah Snow, Paili McCoy, Jeff and Josiah Turnage.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Snow; one daughter, Linda James; and three brothers, Gene Smith, Glen Smith, and Kenneth Smith.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2014, at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in the funeral home chapel with interment following at Gum Springs Cemetery.

Share a Memory: www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

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•–––––SHIRLEY — Mark Clayton Anderson, 65, passed away March 15, 2014. Wife, Pamela Anderson; children, Mark Allen Anderson, Christopher Lee Anderson Sr., Jennifer Anderson, Susie Martin; mother, Phyllis Jean Hanson; sister, Victoria Watson (Keith).

Memorial service: Friday, March 28, Peace Lutheran Church, 2 p.m. Interment: Woodland Memorial Park. Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead. cc.

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•–––––WATSON — Margaret Willis, 93, Watson, Ark., died March 20, 2014, in Pine Bluff, Ark. A retired School teacher; she is survived by two sons, Bob and Mickey Willis; and a daughter, Delta Willis. Graveside services will be Sunday, March 23, 2014, at 2 p.m. with arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark.

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•–––––WYNNE — Joseph Walker Dugan, 83, of Wynne, Ark., passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in Wynne following an illness that began with a stroke and hip fracture in December 2013.

Survivors are his wife of 58 years, Jo Annette “Jodie” Halk Dugan of the home; daughter, Ann Dugan Menendez Spearman and husband Robert of Calico Rock; son, Joseph William Dugan and wife LuAnne of Wynne; grandchildren, Walker and Katheryn Dugan; and Hope Menendez. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly. During his illness, Joe had two excellent caregivers, who were more like friends than employees – Patsy Lyons Hogue and Joe Richie.

Joe was a native of Booneville, Miss. He was the son of William Walker “Wilmer” Sadler and Bina Tarbett Sadler Dugan who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him were his brothers, Lonnie Holley, of Corinth, Miss., and Dr. Robert N. Sadler of Nashville, Tenn.

He attended Western Military Academy in Alton, Ill., where he was a football and track standout. A few of his sports honors included being Co-Captain of an undefeated/untied team his senior year, selected by teammates as most outstanding player, and St. Louis Quarterback Club’s Outstanding Back of the entire St. Louis Region. He was also a great soccer player as well as one of the speediest dashers in the state of Illinois. His academic and leadership awards included being an Honor Student, member of the National Honor Society, Cadet Major, and Commander of the Battalion. His talents on the football field as well as in the classroom caught the attention of a large number of colleges across the country. Graduating from WMA as Cadet Major, he received an automatic appointment to West Point or Annapolis, but opted for a school with a strong football program.

He decided to become a Razorback, and quickly became a star running back on a team with Wynne’s own Jack Bailey, Parkin’s Dave “Hog” Hanner, long-time sports announcer Pat Summerall, and world class Olympic track hurdler and All American Clyde “Smackover” Scott. To this day, people still refer to him as “Jumpin’ Joe Dugan,” even though he claimed that he didn’t know how the “jumpin” came into existence. In a Razorback track meet against Oklahoma A & M, Joe tied Dick Stolpe in the 100 yard dash. Stolpe had won the Border Olympics the week before with a world’s record time of 10.4 seconds (meters). In 1949, Joe consistently ran the 100 yard dash in 9.7 seconds.

His time at the University of Arkansas led to a deep love of and commitment to the Razorbacks. He followed and supported them for the remainder of his life. To quote Coach Harold Horton, “He bled Razorback Red!” The University of Arkansas has lost one of its biggest fans.

After the University of Arkansas, he served for three years, with the U.S. Armed Services in Japan. Upon his discharge, he went to work as a salesman for a clothing manufacturer. From the store owners he called on, he learned the ins and outs of the retail side of the business.

It was during this time that he married Jodie, and they settled in her hometown of Wynne. Life on the road became tiring, and his vision led to the opening of a small women’s apparel store in Wynne, along with Jodie’s father, Robert Halk. This company, The Colony Shop, grew to include ten stores, nine across Northern Arkansas, and one in Memphis. The Colony Shops maintained its central office and distribution center in Wynne. Numerous employees worked in excess of 30 years, many of the employees still considered Joe to be a father figure or great friend, at the time of his death.

He was honored in 2010 as Cross County’s Citizen of the Year; an honor he earned by devoting his time, energy and wisdom to help numerous organizations, committees, events and people throughout his lifetime. He took great pride in the successes of others and chose to help anonymously on many occasions. He remained a true gentleman and friend to all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Until his death, he remained active on the boards of The Boys and Girls Club of Cross County, and the Cross Ridge Hospital, as well as belonging to the Wynne Fumble Club, the Razorback Letterman’s club and was a longtime supporter of the Razorback Foundation and the Red Wolf Club. Along the way, he has served on the board of the First National Bank of Wynne, numerous committees and the board of the First United Methodist Church of Wynne as well as a member of the Board of Trustees of Methodist Hospitals in the Memphis area, where he was instrumental in bringing The Gamma Knife.

His memory will live on in the great stories of support he provided to many, as well as the funny stories he told, and the pranks he played. He was, indeed, a terrific man. We challenge each of you reading this, to let his life of service encourage you to help someone today and every day.

Two of Joe’s favorite organizations were The First United Methodist Church of Wynne and The Boys and Girls Club of Cross County.

Memorials may be made to either of these, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Memorial services were held Friday, March 14, 2014, at First United Methodist Church in Wynne with burial in Cogbill Cemetery. Kernodle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, www. kernodlefh.com.

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NAVARRE BEACH, Fla. — Dorothy Louise Smith, born Oct. 23, 1920 in North Little Rock, Ark., joined her Lord and her husband, A. Richard Smith Jr., on March 14, 2014, at the home of her oldest son, John Kent Tatom and Iris (DeMarcus) Tatom in Navarre Beach, Fla.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband; parents, Frank Huggins and Clata (Jarvis) Huggins, and her sister, Nancy Chapman. She is survived by three sons, Kent (Iris), Vaughn Tatom of Hot Springs and Jack (Kathy) Tatom of St. Louis, Mo.; and by seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; and by marriage, five children; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Dorothy was a successful business owner and investor and a retired employee of Kroger Co. She was an active church member while living in Little Rock, Hot Springs, and Navarre Beach. In Little Rock and Hot Springs she had been a Cancer Society and civic volunteer. She was an avid bridge player.

The family is grateful for the loving care and friendship provided by the staff and residents at the Meridian at Westwood in Fort Walton Beach and to Emerald Coast Hospice, including Tracy Robbins, Gail Silvani, Annie Brundidge, Frank Dole, Amy Bradley and Jennifer Gilbert.

Graveside services will be held on March 29 at 11 a.m. at Memorial Gardens in Hot Springs, Ark., where she will be interred with her late husband, Dick Smith. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society.

Family-Funeral & Cremation of Pensacola is handling arrangements.

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•–––––LAWRENCE, Kan. — Caroline Sue Goss, age 83, of Lawrence, Kan., joined the house of the Lord on March 6, 2014. She was born March 24, 1930 in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Preston Loyce and Edna Katherine Hathcock.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Ira Vernon Parsons; her second husband, Al Goss; and her youngest son, Christopher Ira Parsons.

She received a Bachelor of Arts in music from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., and was a member of Tri Delta.

She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and Meals on Wheels in Lawrence, Kan. She was a GQ charter member of GQ of PEO in Lawrence and a member of Chapter K in Fayetteville, Ark. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church since March 1993. Caroline was an active member of the Asbury Sunday School Class and an XYZ participant. She was also a volunteer at Headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., and was a crisis call worker. Caroline taught piano lessons in Lawrence and she loved music, art, nature and spending time with loved ones.

She is survived by two sons, Mike Parsons of Lawrence, Kan., and Dave Parsons and his wife Vicki of Shawnee, Kan.; six step-children and their families; a brother, Reverend Philip Loyce Hathcock and his family of Maumelle, Ark.; five grandchildren, Meredith Bliss, Richard, Michael and Jeffrey Parsons and April Malcolm; and three great-grandchildren.

Cremation was under the direction of Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville.

Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Ark. A reception at the church will follow the memorial service.

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•–––––ARLINGTON, Texas — Allien Carter Hayden, 88, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014.

Graveside service: 1 p.m. Tuesday in Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday at Arlington Chapel.

Memorials: contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or the American Cancer Society.

Allien was born Sept. 11, 1925, in Cord, Ark., to Thomas J. and Lona Mae Carter. She grew up in Evening Shade, Ark., and attended Arkansas State College where she was homecoming queen and Miss Daisy Mae at the annual Sadie Hawkins Festival. While there, she met a handsome star-athlete, Charles Lewis Hayden, which led to a 50-year marriage. Lewis and Allien moved to Arlington in 1959 and coached and taught for Arlington ISD.

Allien was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and was totally devoted to her family. She enjoyed hosting all of the family gatherings with her unbeatable cooking. She was an expert seamstress, gardener and loved to be surrounded by beauty. The family was always encouraged to visit anytime, and stay for days because her house was still their home.

Allien’s resilience, inner toughness and fortitude are a source of inspiration for her family and all that knew her. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 50 years and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

The family would like to express its heartfelt thanks to Ann Dolan for her special care and friendship; Dr. Joe Owens, her long-term family physician, for his compassion and dedication; the entire staff at Hinkle Sterling House in Denton; and the doctors, nurses and staff at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton.

She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Lewis Hayden; her parents, Thomas and Lona Carter; brothers, T.J. and John L. Carter; and great-grandson, Carter McCuller.

Survivors: daughters, Janette Haywood (Paul) and Jonia Hayden; sons, Russ Hayden (Michele) and Ron Hayden (Karen); eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sisters, Tommie Shaughnessy and Virginia Masner.

Arkansas, Pages 18 on 03/23/2014

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