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INDEX
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PULASKI COUNTY
Emma Jean Allgood, 66, of Little Rock. Clorene Clark, 88, of Sherwood. Zoe’ Marie Foy, 22, of Little Rock. Marion Howell, 78,of North Little Rock. Verner L. Logan, 84, of Wrightsville. Betty Howse Rice, 87, of Little Rock. Detrix Dean Roseby, 48, of Little Rock. Juanita Rucker, 75, of North Little Rock. Kentrick Waller of Mabelvale. Glenn Wilkins, 55, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
ARKADELPHIA
Jeanie Leigh Hill, 30. Mildred Blanche Patterson, 90.
BATESVILLE
Nancy Lee Ford Mitchell, 89.
BENTON
Mickey Malloy, 61. Craig Miller, 55. Veloria C. “Vee” Moore, 84. Dewey Morris, 92. Joan Marguerite Reinmiller, 83.
BRINKLEY
Shelton “Bob” Scroggins, 94.
CABOT
Patsy Gene Shenefield, 66.
CALICO ROCK
Daris Jeanette Smith, 82.
CONCORD
Fern Knapp, 73.
DANVILLE
Flora Bell Underwood, 92.
HARRISBURG
Beula Lillard, 94.
HARRISON
Edith Mathis, 96.
HAZEN
Sue Carter, 88.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE
Beverly Jean Powers, 86.
JONESBORO
James Edward Wright, 80.
MARVELL
Avis Crisp Goodwin, 77.
McRAE
Helen E. Leggett, 77.
MENA
Ruby Vanderhoof Dixon, 97.
MONTICELLO
Clifford Baines, 79. Calvin Collins, 91.
MOUNTAIN HOME
Fern Brosch Drury, 97.
MOUNTAIN VIEW
John Kermit Taylor, 88.
NEW BLAINE
Kenneth Cravens, 74.
PIGGOTT
Rita Ward, 58.
PINE BLUFF
James L. Green Sr., 56. Elvin Bass Marks, 68.
RUSSELLVILLE
Marshall Cole, 83. Dr. James M. Kolb, 81.
SHIRLEY
Everett Teague Jr., 72.
SPRINGDALE
Ladell Johnson, 63.
SPRINGFIELD
Dale Wheeler, 82.
STAR CITY
Rosa Lee “Jo” Capps Eilers, 78.
ULM
Richard E. Rowland, 68.
OUT-OF-STATE
PADUCAH, Ky.
Ida B. Brown, 78.
LULING, La.
Essie Mae Davis Cranford, 89.
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss.
Roy Harmon Hogan Jr., 89.
ERIE, Pa.
Patricia Brocious, 75.
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn.
Glen Norman Jones, 66.
ARLINGTON , Texas
Summer Verane Smith, 27.
LONGVIEW, Texas
Anniest Millsap, 84.
Pulaski County
EMMA JEAN ALLGOOD, 66, of Little Rock, departed this life May 24, 2014. Visitation: Friday May 30, 2014, 12-6 p.m. Funeral, Saturday, May 31, 2014, 11 a.m., both at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, NLR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, NLR (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary. com. “Service You Can Trust.”
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•–––––CLORENE “BIG MAW” CLARK, 88 of Sherwood passed away May 28, 2014. She was born December 3, 1925 to the late Floyd and Lola Haycraft in Kyser, Ark.
She is survived by her son Mike K. Trogden (Vickie) of Sherwood; one brother, Leon Haycraft of Greers Ferry, Ark.; two grandchildren, Matthew W. Trogden (Lorrie) of Maumelle and Preston K. Trogden (Christen) of Sherwood. She was also survived by two great-grandchildren, Nichlas W.K. Trogden and Carter M. Trogden, and one nephew, Gary Haycraft of Searcy, Ark. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Tommy F. Clark, one Aunt Lona Haycraft and sister-law, Virginia Haycraft and one Uncle Ves Haycraft.
Clorene was best known for her love of gardens which she tended to every spring. People would stop at her home just to see all the colors of flowers she had. Irises and roses was one of her favorite flowers to plant, with every color imaginable. She also raised a huge vegetable garden every year.
Clorene loved her grandchildren greatly and they were the light of her life and she looked forward to seeing each one and spending as much time with them as possible. Clorene “Big Maw” Clark will be greatly missed by each one who loved her.
Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home Saturday May 31, 2014 at 1 p.m. with services to follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor B.C. Huston officiating. Interment will follow at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Memorial Park. Guest may register their condolences at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
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•–––––ZOE’ MARIE FOY, 22, Little Rock, departed this life May 23, 2014. Family Hour: Friday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m., both at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Dr. Clifton Conley, 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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•–––––MARION HOWELL, 78 of North Little Rock departed this life Tuesday, May 27, 2014. She is survived by three sons, Larry (Jean) Howell, Barry (Annette) Howell, Glenn Dale Howell; two daughters, Linda (Leon) Hickman, Rosemary (Calvin) Jones, eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2014, North Point Dixie Church of Christ, 916 H Street, Dixie Addition, North Little Rock. Family Hour, 6-7 p.m., Monday, Hubble Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134. www.hubblefuneralhome. co.
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•–––––VERNER LEE LOGAN “Top Cat”, 84, of Wrightsville departed this life May 25, 2014. Survivor previously omitted son, Robert Logan of Little Rock. Family Hour: Friday, 6-7:30 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. both at Beebe Chapel CME, Wrightsville, Ark. 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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•–––––BETTY ANN RICE, 87, of Little Rock, calmly surrendered to the Lord’s call on May 26, 2014. Betty Ann Howse Rice was born August 15, 1926 in Poplar Grove, Ark., to Waymond and Tennessee Clemons. Betty professed a hope in Christ at an early age and served faithfully in her church. She was employed by the Little Rock Public School System.
She leaves precious memories with sons, Melvin Howse, Denisho Howse Jr., Bennie Howse, Norman Howse, Daune Rice, Leonard Rice and Marshall Rice; daughters, Dorothy Davis, Kathryn Wedgeworth, Earletha Morgan, Rosemary Dorrough, Pauline Moore, Louise Hathorn, Carol Mosby, Willene and Rita Rice; 32 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Rosie Lee Eleby, Josephine Abraham and a host of other relatives, friends and extended family, including the Collier, Eldridge and VanMeter families.
Visitation: Friday, May 30, 2014, 4-6 p.m. at Kincaid Funeral Services, West Helena, Ark. Funeral: New Haven Baptist Church, 404 West Street, West Helena, Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m., Kincaid Funeral Services (870) 572-3336 www.kincaidfuneralservices.com.
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•–––––DETRIX DEAN ROSEBY, 48, of Little Rock, departed this life May 22, 2014. Memorial Service: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Theressa Hoover United Methodist Church. 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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•–––––JUANITA RUCKER, 75, of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memory; children, Nicholas, Clyde and Kedric Rucker; Linda Ray (Lonnie), Wanda Fields, Penelope Harris and Lettie Curtis; two sisters, Izora Hunter (Ronald) and Josephine Levy; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a host other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. at Christian Mission Church, 1423 Moss Street, North Little Rock. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.
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•–––––KENTRICK WALLER of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away on May 19, 2014. He is survived by his mother, Angie Waller. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 31, 2014, 11 a.m. and family hour will be Friday, May 30, 2014 from 6-7 p.m. with both services at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800.
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•–––––GLENN WILKINS, age 55, of Little Rock, died Monday, May 26, 2014. Survivors are his wife, Janice; children, Jalonda (Antwan) Brown, Daniel Wilkins, Garrick (Deanna) Lawson, Jazmin (Demetrius) Carter; sister, Brendia (Wilkins) Richard; grandmother, Everlina Iverson; six grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Visitation will be Friday, (today), 6-7:30 p.m. at Watson-Nothcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple St., North Little Rock, Ark. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 1400 South Ringo St., Little Rock, Ark. “Premiumcare Arrangements” Brown’s Christian Funeral Service, (501) 244-8000.
Arkansas
ARKADELPHIA — Jeanie Leigh Hill, 30, of Arkadelphia, died Tuesday. A public and family gathering in Jeanie’s memory will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, at their home at 7125 Hwy. 8 West, Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book.
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•–––––ARKADELPHIA — Mildred Blanche Patterson, age 90, of Arkadelphia died Tuesday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the Caddo Valley Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Caddo Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. Saturday till service time at the Church. Sign online at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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•–––––BATESVILLE — Nancy Lee Ford Mitchell, 89, of Batesville died Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Batesville. Funeral service, Saturday, May 31, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville. Visitation, Friday, 6-8 p.m. Burial, Finley Creek Cemetery near Sidney. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.
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•–––––BENTON — Mickey Malloy, 61, Benton, died Thursday. He was born Feb. 9, 1953, in Benton to the late William and Marilee Fletcher Malloy. Survivors, brothers, John and Russell Malloy; sisters, Jerry Ferrell, Jackie Yelverton, Barbara Raper, Kathy Cochran. Graveside by Ashbys, McPherson Cemetery, 2 p.m. Saturday. On line guest book www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––BENTON — Craig Miller, 55, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014, with his family by his side. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––BENTON — Veloria C. “Vee” Moore, 84, of Benton passed away May 26, 2014, at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. She was a member of Indian Springs Baptist Church and Bryant Senior Activity Center.
Vee is survived by her husband, Dan Moore; children, Sandy Haney (Johnny), Ray Martin (Becky), and Andrea McBryde (Michael); three step children; two grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In accordance with her wishes, there will be no memorial service. Memorials may be made to Saline County Humane Society, P.O. Box 305, Benton Ark. 72018-0305. Cremation services by Cremations of Arkansas. Visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com to sign the online guest register.
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•–––––BENTON — Dewey Edgar Morris, age 92, formerly of Little Rock and Benton, passed away on Thursday morning, May 29, 2014, at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. He was born August 4, 1921, near Kingsland, Ark., the third child of Wiley and Ethel Morris. Dewey was a WWII veteran (U.S. Army/ Europe/1941-1945) and retired from the U.S. Air Force. In his retirement years, he enjoyed transporting cars for various dealerships and going to Mtn. View to play his fiddle and guitar with friends. Always beside him was his beloved wife of 51 years, Mary.
He is preceded by his wife, Mary Poe Morris, who passed away Jan. 20, 2014, his parents and stepmother, Rosie Morris Barentine, and four siblings: Odell Morris, Reba Morris, Roy Morris, and Earl Morris. He is survived by his son, Bill Poe of Marianna; daughters, Glenda Lesher (Bill) of North Little Rock, Mary Joyce Gaut (Robert) of Clinton, Pamela Cox (John) of Benton, and Karen Poe of Mabelvale; 11 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Also brothers, Von (Willene) Morris of Star City and James Ray Morris of Sheridan, and sisters, Reba Williams and Vera (James) Lanius of Grapevine, as well as extended family and friends who loved him.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Little Rock. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Davis Cemetery in Grapevine, Arkansas. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––BENTON — Joan Marguerite Reinmiller, 83, of Benton passed away Monday, May 26, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2014, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Benton. Funeral arrangements by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ ballard.
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•–––––BRINKLEY — Shelton “Bob” Scroggins, 94, of Brinkley, formerly of Cotton Plant, died Wednesday, May 21 at Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City. A brother, Monroe Scroggins, a sister, Lucinda Seal, and a host of other relatives survive him. Visitation will be held Friday evening, May 30 from 6 until 7 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 31 at 11 a.m. at Trice Chapel Baptist Church, 123 Gum Street in Cotton Plant. Interment will take place on Monday, June 2 at 11 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland in North Little Rock by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.
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•–––––CABOT — Patsy Gene Shenefield, 66, of Cabot, born February 13, 1948, passed away May 28, 2014. She loved to bake and was a prize-winning baker of cakes and pies.
She is preceded in death by her father, Paul Claypool, Jr. and brother, Paul. Patsy is survived by her mother, Modean Claypool of North Little Rock; children, Tina (Steven) Maitland, Ronnie (Kelly) Cotner, and Jerry (Shawna) Cotner; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lorine, Shirley, Ernestine, Violet, Allen, and Michael; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Patsy was loved by her family and will be greatly missed by all.
Visitation will be 6-8pm, Friday at Arkansas Funeral Care. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Cabot. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.
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•–––––CALICO ROCK — Daris Jeanette Smith, 82, died May 23. No memorial service is planned at this time. Survivors: Ruth Curtis (daughter), Ron Haddock (son), Michelle McQuillan, Tammie McQuillan, Becky Haddock, Stephanie Dyer (granddaughters). Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock.
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•–––––CONCORD — Fern Knapp, 73, of Concord, Arkansas passed away on May 28, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Knapp. Visitation will be Friday, May 30, 2014 at Pentecostal Lighthouse Church, Mountain View, Ark. from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services are Saturday, May 31, 2014, 2 p.m., Pentecostal Lighthouse Church. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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•–––––DANVILLE — Flora Bell Underwood, 92, Danville died Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Survivors, sons, Charles Underwood, North Little Rock, Freddie Underwood, Dardanelle, Bobby Underwood, Danville; brother, Wilfred Olive, Alabama; several grandchildren. Funeral services: 3 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Mt. George Church of Christ. Burial: Mt. George Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.
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•–––––HARRISBURG — Beula Lillard, 94, of Harrisburg, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Woodbriar Nursing Home. Visitation will be 5-7 pm Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Chapel services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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•–––––HAZEN — Sue Carter passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Rebecca Susan Hawley was born to John and Virginia Hawley on Tillar, AR on March 5, 1926. A child of the depression, Sue learned early that joy came not from material things, but from within. She carried this with her throughout her life, finding joy in love of her family and friends and bringing joy all along the way.
Sue was All-State basketball in high school. As a senior, she was Arkansas Oratory Champion, and went on to place second in the National Oratory Competition, being the only female contestant. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with honors where she received a degree in Home Economics. She was 1948 Agri Queen and a Razorback Beauty. She was selected along with a small group of women to bring back the Epsilon Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha to the campus of WWII.
Sue loved to cook and entertain. One of her recipes for Cajun Okra over rice won a national contest, appearing in the cookbook, “American Buffet.” Known for her warm and encouraging nature, Sue was a beloved and respected leader in her community. She was an active and faithful member of Hazen United Methodist Church and took charge of organizing meals for services for over 30 years. Sue was an extraordinary bridge player.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alan Carter, of Hazen. For 57 years they shared their lives and raised 5 children; Becky Wakefield of Dallas, Texas; Alan Carter of New York, N.Y.; Dr. Virginia Lewis of Prairie Groove, Ark.; Dr. Niki Carter of Little Rock, Ark.; and Dr. Christi Bruening of Mt. Sterling, Ky. She was SuSu to her eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday May 30th for 5 to 7 p.m. at the Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen, Ark. Her memorial service is Saturday, May 31st at 10 a.m. at the Hazen United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Hazen United Methodist Church, The Hazen Cemetery Fund, or the American Heart Association.
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•–––––HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Beverly J. Powers, 86, of Hot Springs Village died May 23, 2014. Born in Harvey, Illinois on January 1 1928, to James and Anita Grenier. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. May 31, 2014 at Village Bible Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cedar-Vale Funeral Home. Online condolences/guestbook at www. cedarvalefuneralhome.com.
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•–––––JONESBORO — Maj. James Edward Wright (U.S. Army Ret.), 80, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday in Paragould. James was a 1951 graduate of North Little Rock High School. He was a C.P.A. and retired from the I.R.S. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Jonesboro. Online registry at www.emersonfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––MARVELL — Avis Crisp Goodwin, age 77, widow of James Goodwin, died Wednesday. Survivors: daughter; Amy Porter (Britt) of Bartlett, Tenn., granddaughter; Elizabeth Porter of Bartlett, Tenn. Visitation: 10 a.m.-12 noon Saturday at Bob Neal & Sons-Brickell Funeral Home. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Smalley Cemetery. Sign guestbook at www.bobnealandsons.com.
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•–––––McRAE — Helen (Tuggle) Leggett, 77, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Survivors: son, Bobby Leggett; daughters, Tonya Moore, Teresa McClendon; two brothers; two sisters; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services: Friday, May 30, 2014 at 2 p.m., Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Providence Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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•–––––MENA — Ruby Vanderhoof Dixon, 97, of Mena passed away May 28, 2014. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Rockport Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Catherine Allsbury officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.
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•–––––MONTICELLO — Clifford Baines, 79, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. A Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 31 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Scroggins, officiating. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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•–––––MONTICELLO — Calvin Collins, age 91 of Monticello died Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born July 3, 1922 in Coleman, Arkansas. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Green Mount Cemetery with Military Honors. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.
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•–––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Fern Brosch Drury, age 97, of Mountain Home passed away May 26, 2014. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at St. Peter the Fisherman Cathoilic Church in Mountain Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook:www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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•–––––MOUNTAIN VIEW — John Kermit Taylor, 88, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away May 28, 2014. He is survived by wife Marie Taylor. Visitation is Friday, May 30, 2014, 6-8 p.m. at Roller Crouch Chapel, Mountain View, Ark. Funeral service is Saturday, May 31, 2014, 10 a.m. at Blue Mountain Baptist Church, Timbo, Arkansas. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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•–––––PIGGOTT — Rita Ward, 58, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away May 27, 2014. Services are Saturday, May 31, 2014, at 2 p.m. in Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Piggott with Mark Book officiating. Burial is in Mitchell Cemetery in Greenway, Arkansas. Visitation begins 12 (noon) on Saturday until service time.
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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Mr. James L. Green Sr., 56, of Pine Bluff passed Monday, May 19, 2014. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2014 at Brown Funeral Home Chapel by Reverend Walter L. Green. Services entrusted with Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.
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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Mr. Elvin Bass Marks, 68, of Pine Bluff passed Friday, May 23, 2014. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Unity Temple C.O.G.I.C. by Elder Tommie York. Burial will be at Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home. Online Register:www. brownfuneralhomeandmortuary. com.
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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — After living life to its fullest, Marshall Cole, 83, of Russellville, died Sunday, May 25, 2014, at his home. He was born October 19, 1930, in Jackson, Miss., to Marshall E. and Ruth F. Cole. In 1944, Marshall moved to Little Rock and graduated from Little Rock High School in 1948. During the Korean War he served in the Army. He was an Eagle Scout and loved the outdoor sports including, golf, hunting, fishing, and had a love for camping with his family. Marshall’s first job was delivering newspapers on his horse named Chief, in The Heights of Little Rock. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s and a master’s degree of science in Geology. He served on the boards for Potts Inn and the Intermodal Transportation. He began his career with the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1958 and after 30 years with Union Pacific Railroad he retired as assistant district engineer. After Marshall retired he perfected the art of story telling for all to hear. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Carol Cole Smith. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Cole, of Russellville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha and Barclay Berdan, of Fort Worth, Texas, Sara and Richard Daily, of Russellville; a sister, Betty Drake, of Little Rock; four grandchildren, David and Kristal Smith, of Russellville, Cathleen Berdan, of Austin, Texas, Laura and Daniel Brinker, of Conway, and Teddy Berdan, of Fort Worth, Texas; a great-granddaughter, Aubree Smith, of Russellville; and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at the Shinn Chapel, officiated by Rev. Gail Brooks, and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials may be made to charity of the donor’s choice. Visitation will be immediately following the service at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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•–––––RUSSELLVILLE — James Monroe Kolb, Jr. M.D. passed from this life on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He was born on December 31, 1932 in Little Rock. He was 81 years old at the time of his passing.
Dr. Kolb was a man of many interests and great achievements. He was a pioneer in the field of orthopedic medicine in Arkansas and a leader in the Arkansas medical community. He was a great athlete, accomplished aviator and family patriarch. He had an unwavering loyalty to his family and friends and an inner goodness and strength that made people instantly and forever trust and respect him. He cherished his sons, his entire family and spending time with his loving and beautiful wife, Pat. His strength, integrity and kind nature made him a memorable and special force in the lives of so many. He will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.
Dr. Kolb graduated from Clarksville High School in 1951 where he was an All-State football player. He went on to play football at the University of Arkansas and was member of the famed “25 Little Pigs” team that won the Southwest Conference in 1954 and played in the Cotton Bowl.
Jim was so proud when his father, Dr. James Monroe Kolb, Sr. presented his doctor of medicine diploma to him at the University of Arkansas Medical School graduation in 1959. After completing his residency training and practicing in Tulsa, Okla., Jim became the first orthopedic surgeon in the entire River Valley in 1970. He fought hard to bring cutting edge orthopedic surgery techniques and instruments to the region. Through his skill and commitment to his practice, he successfully cared for his orthopedic patients in the region for over 25 years.
Dr. Kolb was committed to serving and leading the medical community. He was a lifelong member of the Arkansas Medical Society and served as president from 1994 to 1995. He also was a member of the Arkansas Orthopedic Society (Secretary-Treasurer 1980-81 and President 1981-82), the Mid-Central States Orthopedic Society, the Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Pope County Medical Society, the American Medical Association, and the Southern Medical Association.
Dr. Kolb served as a flight surgeon in the Air National Guard, achieving a rank of Major before honorably leaving active duty in 1968. While serving, he developed a passion for aviation. He owned many types of planes and loved to fly whenever and wherever possible. Jim had many other interests, including skiing, horseback riding, scuba diving, sailing, history, genealogy, photography and rooting for his beloved Razorbacks. He regularly attended his university’s football and basketball games and was a Life Member of both the Arkansas Alumni Club and The”A” Club. He was extremely proud to have instilled in his grandchildren a love for the Hogs.
Jim was also a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the Masons (Franklin Lodge # 9, Clarksville, Ark.), a Charter Member of the WWII Museum, the Russellville Rotary Club, and the Johnson County Historical Society.
Surviving are his wife, Pat Murphy Kolb, and his three sons and their spouses, David Clifton, M.D. and Cindy Skinner Kolb of Little Rock, Joseph Franklin, J.D. and his wife Cindy Worthing Kolb, J.D. of Little Rock, and Richard Carl and Madeleine Kaplar Kolb of Palm Harbor, Fla. He is also survived by his three stepchildren and their spouses, Elizabeth Ward and Adam Cramer of Burbank, Calif., Van Thomas Ward and his wife Ann Richland of Pasco, Wash., and Margaret Ward Filbert and her husband Brent Filbert of Olathe, Kan. Other surviving family members are his niece, Reba Jane Callaway and her husband Joe Doug Driver, nephew, James Richard Callaway, M.D., grandchildren, Matthew David Kolb, Madison Paige Kolb, Mason Alexander Kolb, Caroline Emma Kolb, Emily Grace Kolb, Meghan Lilly Kolb, James Alexander Kolb, Zachary Hunter Kolb, and step-grandchildren, Quinlan Murphy Cramer, Clara Filbert and Taylor Filbert. Dr. Kolb was preceded in death by his parents, James Monroe Sr. M.D. and Reba Lois Garner, his oldest son, James “Jimmy” Monroe Kolb III, and sister, Martha Jane Kolb Callaway.
The family will receive friends in Russellville on Friday, May 30, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Humphrey Funeral Service. A visitation will be held in Clarksville at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 31, 2014 in the Kolb Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 212 North College St., and will be followed by a Life Celebration at 11 a.m. in the main sanctuary of the Church. Rev. Robert Lowry will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be private at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Jim Kennedy, Seth Coulter, Dr. Bob May, Richard Callaway, Joe Driver and Matthew Kolb. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Russellville Noon Rotary Club. The online obituary and guestbook may be found at www.humphreyfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Clarksville, 212 North College St, Clarksville, Ark. 72830. –––––
•–––––SHIRLEY — Everett Teague, Jr. 72, of Shirley, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was born November 9, 1941 in Clinton, Arkansas to the late Everett and Willie (Kirkendoll) Teague, Sr.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, J. Emmett Teague. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Lee (Taylor) Teague of the home, son, Billy Linn of Clinton, Ark.; daughter, Brenda Boley Camp, Ark.; two grandchildren, Dillan Boley, and Haley Linn, two sisters, Beulah (Teague) Harlan of Angleton, Texas; Jeanive (Teague) Hankins of Scotland, Ark.; four nieces, Kathy Barger, Diane Garrett, Laura Shirley, and Nicky Purcell, nephews, Ed Harlan, Robert K. Hankins, and Whitt Whitton and many close friends.
Pallbearers: Dillan Boley, Shelby Lovell, Billy Linn, Whitt Whitton, Adam Wilson, Ronney Barnum, and Gary Harness. Honorary Pallbearers: Earl Hendrix, Earple Hendrix, Gary Barnes, Bill Kirkendoll, and Steve Barger.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2014 and Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Arkansas. Burial will follow in Pee Dee Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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•–––––SPRINGDALE — Ladell Johnson was born November 2, 1950 to the late Dorothy Ashley Johnson Holmes and the late Robert Johnson in Grady, Arkansas. He departed his life May 21, 2014 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas. Ladell leaves to cherish his memories: three daughters: Felisa Jones, of Moscow, Ark.; Shirl (Jerry) Lankford of Hattiesburg, Miss. and Teresa (James) Gill of Pine Bluff, Ark.; three sons: Ladell Johnson Jr. of Little Rock, Ark; Edward Johnson of Springdale, Ark; and Antoine Johnson of Star City, Ark.; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial: Saturday, 2 p.m. at Damascus Baptist Church, Grady, Reverend Robert Scott, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”
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•–––––SPRINGFIELD — Dale Wheeler, age 82, of Springfield, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He was born September 30, 1931, in South Haven, Michigan, a son of Clyde Wheeler and Myrtle Vina McKown Wheeler Ring. He was a Navy Korean Veteran, member of Mercy United Pentecostal Church and retired after many years as a printer for the Arkansas Gazette.
Survivors include his son, Calvin Wheeler Jr. and wife Patricia of Roger; daughter, Tracey Andrews and husband John Russell of Center Ridge; brother, Carl Ring and wife Phyllis of Morrilton; grandchildren, Hollie Linam and husband Jared of Pea Ridge, Hilary Hubbard and husband Brandon of Center Ridge, Nicholas and Justin Andrews of Center Ridge; six great-grandchildren, Taylor, Westin, Brennen, Brady, Bella and Landyn; and his little dog Zoey. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Gilliam Wheeler; granddaughter, Sophia Lynn Andrews and granddaughter-in-law, Kimberly Andrews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Harris Chapel with Pastor Larry Teas officiating. Private burial will be at a later date. Arrangements are made by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
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•–––––STAR CITY — Rosa Lee (Jo) Capps Eilers, 78, formerly of DeWitt, died May 28, 2014. Visitation will be May 31 from 9-10 a.m. at Essex Funeral Home with graveside services following at 11 a.m. at Ulm Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. essexfuneralhome.com.
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•–––––ULM — Richard E. Rowland, 68, of Ulm, born February 21, 1946, passed away May 27, 2014. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Beulah Taylor. Richard is survived by his wife, Bobbie Rowland; children, Shaylee and Lane Rowland; grandson, Garrett Mitchell; and siblings, Patsy, Melinda, Ada Ann, Penney, Eddie, Norman, and Marvin. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 30 at Park Avenue Baptist Church in Stuttgart. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.
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PADUCAH, Ky. — Ida B. Brown, 78, of Paducah, Kentucky, formerly of Cotton Plant, died Thursday, May 22, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Paducah. Two sons, three daughters, a brother, two sisters and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends survive her. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 31, at 2:30 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Interment will take place at Morning Star Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.
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•–––––LULING, La. — Essie Mae Davis Cranford, 89, a native of Tinsman, Ark., and a resident of Luling, La., passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.
She is survived by her son, Wendell Cranford and wife Brenda; grandchildren, Tina Cranford, Kerry Cranford and wife Allison; great-grandchild, Bentley Cranford; and brother, Frank Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband James Hollis Cranford; parents, James and Effie Smith Davis; brother, Earl Davis, and sisters, Nettie Mercer and Eva Porter.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Benton Funeral Home, Fordyce, Ark., with burial to follow in Earnest Cemetery, Tinsman, Ark. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
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•–––––PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. — Roy Harmon Hogan Jr., age 89 and resident of Pass Christian, Miss., died Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Roy was born on December 4, 1924, in Little Rock, Ark., to Roy Harmon Hogan, Sr. and Estelle Holland Hogan. Roy served in the U.S. Merchant Marines in World War II. In 1950, Roy joined Arkansas Power & Light starting in Little Rock, Ark., before moving to El Dorado, Ark., in 1969. He spent 40 years with AP&L, retiring in 1990 as Southern Division Manager. Roy was active in the community, serving on the civil service commission, Arkansas Hospital Association, Board of Directors-Warner Brown Hospital and Medical Center of South Arkansas, and Board of Trustees-American Hospital Association among others. He was also active in the church serving at First United Methodist Church in El Dorado, Ark., before chairing stewardship campaigns and serving on the vestry at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pass Christian, Miss.
Roy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bonnie Webb Hogan; daughters, Bonnie Richards of Birmingham, Ala. and Alison Gay Hogan of Pass Christian, Miss.; grandchildren, Christina Faught of Gulf Breeze, Fla. and Caleb Harmon Hogan of Boston, Mass.; and great-granddaughter, Kellen Faught of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pass Christian. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Humane Society of South Mississippi or Trinity Episcopal Church in Pass Christian, Miss. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road in Pass Christian, served the family. Tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily. com.
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•–––––ERIE, Pa. — Patricia Ann Brocious, age 75, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 27, 2014, in Sherwood, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Arthur L. Myers and Mary J. Rider. Survivors include husband, Ronald Brocious, daughter, Mary Comer, son, Tom Brocious, brother, Michael Myers, brother, Arthur Myers, five grandkids, and one great-grandkid.
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•–––––COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — Glen Norman Jones, age 66, of Collierville, Tenn., formerly of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2014, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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•–––––ARLINGTON , Texas — Ms. Summer Verane Smith, 27, of Arlington, Texas, formerly of Pine Bluff, passed Monday, May 26, 2014. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, at St. Paul B.C. by Reverend Terrance Williams. Burial will be at Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register:www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.
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•–––––LONGVIEW, Texas — Anniest Millsap, 84, of Longview, Texas, formerly of Atkins, died Wednesday. Graveside service and burial is 10 a.m. Saturday at Fort Douglas Cemetery at Fort Douglas, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials: Heart to Heart Hospice, Longview, Texas. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.