LITTLE ROCK — OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
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PULASKI COUNTY Robert J. Abernathy Sr., 64, of Little Rock.
Paul Junior Curtis, 65, of Jacksonville.
Nancy Johnson Deyoub, 62, of Little Rock.
John Forrest Henry Jr., 95, of Little Rock.
Melissa Hutchison, 43, of North Little Rock.
Cindy Crossett Jablonowski, 42, of Sherwood.
Sherman “Pike” Jackson, 68, of North Little Rock.
Jeff Joslin, 51, of North Little Rock.
Louise Mattox Keady, 93, of Little Rock.
Helen M. Koonce, 93, of Little Rock.
Jessie Virginia Loraine Waller McElroy, 85, of Jacksonville.
Donna Sue McSpadden, 67, of Little Rock.
Fred G. Monaco, 79, of North Little Rock.
Rozell Poe, 81, of Little Rock.
Kathleen Beers Thomasson, 60, of Jacksonville.
James Benjamin Turner Jr., 77, of Little Rock.
Jewel Clinnette Anderson Williams, 87, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ALEXANDER George Wendell McGhee, 76.
ARKADELPHIA Mary Buckley Brownlee, 84.
BENTON Donald Gray McMillan, 86.
Deborah Moore, 72.
Gayle Reed, 72.
BISMARCK Bonnie Jean Nichols, 92.
CABOT Silas Benjamin LeGrow, 90.
CAMDEN Calvin Johnson, 59.
Opal Irene McAnulty, 89.
CAVE CITY Carlos Edward Hogue, 55.
CLARENDON Chris “Red” Richardson, 62.
CLARKSVILLE Edie Sparks, 72.
CLINTON Eunice Pauline McEntire Schmucker, 83.
Charles Frederick Schmucker Jr., 87.
CONWAY Marie Shadell, 97.
CUSHMAN Tim Harmon, 49.
DUMAS Bobby Mason, 73.
HARRISON Nelson Wade O’Neal, 47.
HOT SPRINGS Gloria June Helton, 84.
Wallace Weaver, 91.
HUTTIG Gloria Ann Williams, 70.
LAKE VILLAGE Eugene Lane, 84.
MAGAZINE Florence Iona Oliver, 90.
MAGNOLIA Helon Wilma Powell, 92.
MALVERN Linda Medal, 65.
MENA James Alfred Golden, 81.
PARIS Vera Nicholas, 95.
PERRYVILLE Florene Fisher, 88.
PINE BLUFF Kaye B. Miller, 71.
POYEN Sherry Ann Rhodes, 63.
ROGERS Polly Baier, 80.
SAGE Carole Craig Brown, 65.
SEARCY Betty Payne, 79.
Mary Ellen Simpson, 87.
Irvin B. Van Patten, 96.
Sally Palestine Brown VanPatten, 89.
SHANNON HILLS Larry Gale McCollum, 63.
SHERRILL Mike Glen Drewett, 60.
OUT-OF-STATE BLANCHARD, La.
Shirlie Garner, 68.
KANSAS CITY, Mo.
Mikell Wayne Washington, 48.
BARTLETT, Tenn.
Jimmy Wayne Carrington, 75.
Pulaski County
ROBERT J. ABERNATHY SR., 64, Little Rock, departed this life Feb. 5,2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Lular Abernathy Sr.; sisters, Annie Mae Abernathy, Mattie Booth.
He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Cleo Abernathy;children, Robert Abernathy Jr. (Nne-Ali), Ashly Abernathy, Movita Nelson; brothers, Jessie Jr., Clayborn (Ida), Antone (Rose) and Rufus Abernathy; sister, Dorothy Mitchell, Eurnice Gantt; five grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Family hour, Friday, Feb. 15, 6:15-7:15 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. Funeral service, Saturday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. at Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, 501 E. 16 St., Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”
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PAUL JUNIOR CURTIS, 65, of Jacksonville, lost his battle to canceron Feb. 1, 2013. Paul, known as “Peewee” by most, was born in Morrilton, Ark., on May 12, 1947 to Paul Curtis and Eunice Mae Pruitt-Curtis, both of whom preceded him in death.
Peewee is survived by one son, Paul Jr. Curtis II of Cabot, Ark.; one daughter, Teressa Gail Curtis-Misenheimer and son in law Dwight of Cabot, Ark.; one sister, Veda Marie Loyd and brother in law Bobby of North Little Rock, Ark. He was also survived by seven granddaughters, Khaila, Piper, and Brylee of Cabot, Mikka and Cyara of Little Rock, and Rosa and Tessa of England; one niece, Melissa; one nephew, Michael as well as three great nieces, two great nephews, one great-great nephew, and many, many more family and friends.
The family would like to thank Paul’s special friend and care giver, Theresa May, his brother in spirit, Rick Sawyer, and all of his E.L.F.’s for supporting him.
Service will be provided by Brother Bill Singleton at Liberty Fellowship Church 100 Ray St. North Little Rock, Ark. Feb. 16, 2013, at 12 noon. Afterwards Paul’s cremains will be taken to Lost Corner, per his wishes, where the preceding Curtises rest. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. for a picture memorial with songs by sister Virginia.
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NANCY JOHNSON DEYOUB, Ph.D., 62 passed away Feb. 7, 2013 after a long illness.
She was married to Paul Deyoub for 40 years and she is the mother to Jessica Rousey and Benjamin Deyoub and a grandmother to one granddaughter.
She leaves behind her brother Gerald Johnson, and her sisters Linda Hoover, Melissa Blocksom, Lois Ann Maxwell, Jerilyn Nighttraveller.
Nancy was born the fifth of six children in Mercer, Penn., to Roger and Marie Johnson. She graduated from high school in 1968 and received her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Kentucky in 1976. She married Paul in graduate school on Feb. 17, 1973. She taught at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, and Paducah Community College in Ky. She was a psychologist at the Counseling Clinic in Benton, Arkansas, and then in 1984 she was in private practice. She took and developed black and white photos, made jewelry, decorated cakes, and made hundreds of quilts. She will be missed beyond words by her family.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Burial will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the service.
In lieu of flowers, support Kaleidoscope of Caring Inc., P.O. Box 21517, Little Rock, Ark. 72221-1517 for hospice care. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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JOHN FORREST HENRY JR., died Feb. 8, 2013, in Little Rock. He was born Sept. 8, 1917 in Pottsville, Ark., to John Forrest Henry and Ola Belle Boggess. His mother died in 1931 and his father remarried Margaret Jane Brooks.
After completing high school in Pottsville, he enrolled at ArkansasTech in 1936 and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1940. He briefly became a teacher in Pottsville before entering The University of Arkansas Medical School. He worked at BaptistHospital where he met his wife to be, Anne Lindsey. They married on June 26, 1943, and enjoyed almost 60 years together before she died in 2003. His life was never the same without her.
He served in the Navy Medical Corps and returned to LR and joined Dr. KW Cosgrove. He precepted and was Board Certified in Eye Ear Nose and Throat but later restricted his medical practice to Ophthalmology. He was a progressive physician and surgeon, introducing corneal transplantation to Arkansas in 1947 and pioneering local lens implant technology. He was a participant in the rural treatment clinics to eradicate trachoma and a founder of the local Eye Bank. He retired from private practice in 1993.
He was active in community events and was a charter member and lifelong leader of Grace Presbyterian Church. He was a pillar of that community, filling every role except minister and choir director. He served as a role model for adults and teens alike.
He liked to travel and fish for trout, which he ate. His cookouts were legendary.
He was a wonderful supportive father.
His siblings are Bill (Jo) of St. Paul, MN, Emily Oates of Morrilton and Jane Phillips (Johnny) of Tulsa. He is predeceased by his daughter Lindsey Anne. He is survived by 4 children and their families, Bob (June) residing in Portland, OR Charles (Sarah), Brad (Cathy) and Elizabeth Garland (Greg) all of Little Rock as well as a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, (501) 224-8300. Funeral service will be held at 12 on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Grace Presbyterian Church. A gathering of family and friends will follow the memorial service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Grace Presbyterian Church or Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, Little Rock.
Special thanks to all his caregivers especially Lana and Barbara who were so supportive.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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MELISSA HUTCHISON, 43, North Little Rock, departed this life Feb. 5,2013. She leaves to cherish her memory, children, Brittany, Antionio and April Hutchison; father, Arthur Lee Jackson; mother, Dorothy Thompson; siblings, Sharon Abrams, Ola Thompson,Sylvia Molden, Patricia Austin, Katina Wade, Eugene Thompson Jr., Kendrick Thompson; two grandchildren; other family and friends.
Family hour, Friday, Feb. 15, 5-6 p.m. and funeral service, Saturday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m., both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, North Little Rock. 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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CINDY CROSSETT JABLONOWSKI, 42, of Sherwood passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. She graduated from Remington College as a Medical Assistant, loved her childrenat First Baptist and was well loved by all at the school. She had lots offriends and family that showed their love toward her during this time and she adored her two sons.
She is survived by her husband, Ron Jablonowski; two sons, Caleb and Riley Jablonowski, all ofSherwood; mother and stepfather, Nancy and Keith Seiter, of North Little Rock; father and stepmother, Charles Skorcz and Beverly of Sheridan; brother, Brad Seiter; sister, Jennica Fulton; brothers, Alex and Matthew Skorcz; grandparents, Toni and Dave Anderson, of Pine Bluff; grandmother, Bernice Seiter, of Hot Springs; her nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her adopted father, Scott Crossett; great-grandparents; grandfather, Martin Seiter and cousin, Carol Wingard.
Memorials may be made to St. Vincent’s Hospital or St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Building Fund.
Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday at the North Little Rock Funeral Home followed by a rosary service at 7 p.m. The family will be at the home of Ron Jablonowski.
Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home a Smith family funeral home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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SHERMAN “PIKE” JACKSON, 68, of North Little Rock, Ark., passedaway Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory daughter, Sharon Hollings (Bonnie Sr.) of Chicago, Ill.; siblings, Herman (Regina), Earnest Roy (Regina), Andrew (Linda), DerrickJackson, Henrietta Spring, Betty J Perkins and Mary Jean Jackson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, 11 a.m. at New Creation Baptist Church, 2200 Percy Machin Drive, North Little Rock. The family will receive friends tomorrow 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 guest book visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”
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JEFF JOSLIN, 51, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, Feb. 8,2012. He was born in Little Rock on April 14, 1961. He worked in the construction industry.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Dorothy and Billy Eaton of North Little Rock; sister,Vicki Brooks of Jacksonville and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father Billy Don Joslin, brother, Billy Don Joslin, Jr., and sister, Jacquelyn Joslin.
Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home a Smith family funeral home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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LOUISE MATTOX KEADY, a longtime resident of Little Rock and wife of former Arkansas Democrat Sports Editor Jack Keady, died Wednesday Feb. 6, 2013 in Baton Rouge, La., after a short illness. She was married for over 61 years to her husband who preceded her in death in 2002. Louise was a wife, mother, and homemaker.
She taught a children’s Bible class at Pulaski Heights Church of Christ until the church relocated to Pleasant Valley Church of Christ where she remained a faithful member. She was a member of the South Baton Rouge Church of Christ during the eight years she lived with her son and his wife in Baton Rouge.
She is survived by her son, John L. Keady, his wife, Kaye F. Keady of Baton Rouge; a sister, Martha Jo Pearce of Austin, Texas; and a sister-in-law, Adelle Mattox of Little Rock; two grandsons; a granddaughter-in-law; and three greatgrandsons. Graveside services will be held at PineCrest Memorial Park at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013.
Please share your memories of Louise at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.
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Mrs. HELEN M. KOONCE, 93, of Little Rock, formerly of Hot Springs,died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at her home. She was born on June 19, 1919. Helen was a wonderful wife, sister, mother, and friend. She was a lover of life. She worked hard and played hard. She loved totravel. She always said, “if you don’t want me to go, don’t invite me, because the answer is always yes!” She rode jet skis, drove a tractor, rode four-wheelers, and a dog sled late in her life. She never stopped going. A sign above her door described her, “Motto to live by: life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body but rather to skid sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming woo hoo, what a ride!”
She never passed up an opportunity to help others. She always had a “never give up” attitude that lasted up until the very end. She will betruly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Orland W. Koonce; her son Orland Jr.; her grandson, Devon Koonce; four siblings, as well as numerous other relatives.
She is survived by three children, Lloyd Koonce (Patty) of Albuquerque, N.M.; Jackie Jackson (Harold) of Florence, Texas; Dr. Thomas Koonce (Ashley) of Little Rock, Ark.; a sister, Dorothy Copeland (Doyle) of Longmont, Colo.; 11 grandchildren and their families; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and all her friends at Woodland Heights and in Hot Springs, Ark. Thanks to Dr. Tena Murphy for her loving care and special thanks to an angel on earth - Barbara Paige. Services will be at 3 p.m. today, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.) Visitation with the family will be prior to the service, beginning at 2 p.m. A memorial service will follow at a later date in the Chapel at Woodland Heights Independent Living. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CARTI Foundation at P.O. Box 55011, Little Rock, Ark. 72215. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Koonce’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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JESSIE VIRGINIA LORAINE WALLER MCELROY of Jacksonville, our sweet Mother, who was saved by grace, passed into the eternal arms of our Lord and Savior on Feb. 7, 2013. She was the first child of five, born to the late Guy Adolphus and Ella EstelleLeggitt Waller on May 5, 1927, in Vilonia, Ark. She always said her parents must have thought they would not be blessed with more children, so they gave her all the names. She and her husband Frank celebrated 57 years of marriage before his passing on May 30, 2003. She grew up in Jacksonville, but in the early 1950s, they moved to North Little Rock, where they raised their family before retiring back to Jacksonville in 1980.
Her family nucleus was her life, enjoying church on Sunday morning followed by a family potluck at MawMaw and PawPaw Waller’s, visiting with all the siblings and their children. She loved to cook while singing hymns, sewing for her daughters, smocking and crossstitching for her granddaughters, oil painting for anyone that would take a picture. She proudly served as President of the North Little Rock PTA, receiving the lifetime membership pin and also loved her civic duty of working at the voting polls. After her children were older, she enjoyed working as a seamstress in a boutique.
She was robbed of her vivacious life in her late 30s by an undetermined neurological disease. She courageously accepted her life as it was, not dwelling on what she couldn’t do, but thankful for what she could do. Mrs. McElroy is survived by daughter, Andrea Sue Collins and husband, Eddy, their two daughters, Wendi Kuebler and Brandi Garvin; another daughter, Pamelia Elaine Hicks and husband, Robert, and their three children, Keri Gee, Lewis Hicks and Lori Palmintier; and son Stephen Frank McElroy and wife, Elizabeth; and their daughters, Tammi Mason, Dawn Hammett, Stephanie Siegfried, and Chloe McElroy. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Siblings include her sister, Ann Uhrich (Norman) of Cabot; three brothers, William Waller of Jacksonville, Verlin Waller of Quitman, and Jim Waller (Carolyn) of McRae; her sister-inlaw Louise McElroy of El Dorado;her aunt Sybil Mullinax; cousins and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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DONNA SUE (REED) McSPADDEN, 67, of Little Rock, passed awayon Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. She was born June 27, 1945, a daughter of the late Carl D. Reed and Geraldine (Brust) Reed of Jonesboro, Ark. She was also preceded in death by her son, Carl Austin McSpadden.
She was a mobility and orientation instructor for the Lions World Services for the Blind for 14 years; and a case worker for the Office of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired. She was coordinator of services for the deaf and blind with the Arkansas Division of Services for the Blind. Most recently she had taught at Alexander Youth Services. She fought very hard for people. She believed in and fought for the rights of people she served.
Donna was a member of the Baha’I Faith since 1970. She served as a member of the local Spiritual Assembly (governing body) of the local community.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Jack O. McSpadden of Batesville, Ark.; her daughter, Jessica Carrol McSpadden of Little Rock; her mother; a sister, Janet Lynn (Reed) Hooks of Jonesboro; granddaughter, Myranda McSpadden Reed of Haskell; two greatgrandchildren, Brantley Austin and Aubree Lynn; a great-aunt, Joyce (Brust) Norman of Jonesboro; two nieces and one nephew.
Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at the funeral home, with graveside service at 2 p.m. at Pine Crest Memorial Park, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. (501) 661-9111.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the charity of their own choice.
Please send the family your messages of love, encouragement and condolences to Donna’s online guestbook at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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Maj. FRED G. MONACO (USAF, Ret.), 79, passed away Feb. 7, 2013.He was born of Italian immigrants on April 6, 1933, in Columbus, Ohio. He was a 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force and served one tour in Vietnam. During his time in the service, Fredwas a senior navigator, navigating in many parts of the world and in a variety of aircraft. He was also a senior missile crew commander and the 314th transportation squadron commander at the LRAFB. Fred was known in the military to be firm but fair and enjoyed helping young airmen choose the correct path in life.
After retiring from the United States Air Force, he was not done serving his country. He logged almost 17,000 hours over a 26-year period as a tireless volunteer at the Towbin V.A. Medical Center in North Little Rock. He always said that veterans needed a voice and he was going to do what he could to make sure they got what they needed! He was also a past commander of the Central Arkansas D.A.V. Chapter 7.
During his retirement, Fred took up painting as one of his hobbies, leaving numerous pieces of artwork and family portraits to be cherished by his family. His volunteering continued to come naturally as he served as past president of the Arkansas League of Artists.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fred D. Monaco, and his mother, Jennie Monaco, both of Columbus, Ohio, as well as his mother-in-law, Margaret Greeno of Apache Junction, Ariz.
He leaves behind his wife, Sandra, of 58 years. A strict father and a “push-over” PawPaw, he also leaves behind four children, Fred “Rocky’ Monaco II (Sandy), Mark Monaco, Susan Columbus (Tony) and Wendy Bush; seven grandchildren, Heather McCracken, Jennifer Bush, Tony, Taylor and Erin Columbus, Rebecca and Jessica Monaco; and three great-grandchildren, Ben, Kaitlin and Chloe. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Marty Kopke (Jim) of Mesa, Ariz. He was a Catholic and member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Little Rock for 47 years.
Fred truly loved flying for the Air Force and has achieved “high flight” as he puts out his hand and touches the face of God.
The family would like to thank all persons at the various facilities that came in contact with and cared for our husband, dad and papa over the past two years. A special thanks goes out to those who made a positive difference in his care and touched his heart in a special way during the most courageous battle of his life.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society of Arkansas, the Pulaski County Humane Society or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The rosary will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home with the visitation to follow from 6 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith family funeral home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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Sister ROZELL POE of Little Rock, Ark., born April 11, 1931, to the lateBishop Finner and Emma Mae Finner. She departed this life peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013. She is preceded by her late husband, Reverend Jeremiah Poe Sr., and daughter; Emma JeanPorter. She leaves to cherish her memories one son, Jeremiah Poe, Jr.(Katherine); one daughter, Heneretta Montgomery (Johnny); seven grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Family hour Tuesday Feb. 12, 2013, from 6-7 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home LR Chapel. Funeral Service Wednesday Feb.13, 2013, 11 a.m. at New Beginnings Baptist Church, 24325 S. Highway 365 Woodson, Ark., 72180. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark., 72204 (501)660-4323.
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KATHLEEN BEERS THOMASSON, 60, passed away from cancerpeacefully on Feb. 8. Kathy was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and worked in research at UAMS for many years. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and JonGoodell; grandchildren, Tristan and Eleanor Goodell; and siblings, Randy and Nikki Beers. A celebration of her life will be held; for details, e-mail celebrateoma@gmail.com. Rather than sending flowers, the family requests donations be made to Arkansas Hospice.
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Elder JAMES BENJAMIN TURNER JR., 77, of Little Rock passed away Feb. 7, 2013. Visitation will be today, Sunday, Feb. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (Northwest corner Interstate 630 and Barrow Road) Services will be Monday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Cemetery in Dover. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Turner’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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JEWEL CLINNETTE ANDERSON WILLIAMS, 87, of Little Rock movedto her heavenly home on Monday, Feb. 4. Jewel was born June 22, 1925, in Little Rock to the late Clinton and Dovie McKindra Anderson. She was a devoted wife to the late W.C. Williams for45 years. There were no biological children born to this union.
Jewel was christened at White Memorial Methodist Church in 1930. She became a member of Wesley United Methodist Church as a child and remained a faithful and devoted member until her death. Jewel’s church service began at Wesley as a pianist for the Sunday School, later as an usher and Administrative Council chairperson and lay leader. Jewel was an active member of the local unit of the United Methodist Women, serving as vice president and subgroup leader. She held a position on the Little Rock Conference of United Methodist Women, which later became the Arkansas Conference and also served on the district level. Jewel was recognized for over 50 years of service to Wesley.
Jewel’s educational journey began at the Saint Bartholomew Catholic School Kindergarten and later attended South End and Gibbs Elementary. After graduating from Dunbar High in the class of 1942, she enrolled in Philander Smith College and later transferred to Wiley College in Marshall, Texas. In 1947, she received her B.A. in Social Science, with a minor in Economics. Jewel furthered her studies at theUniversity of Arkansas and special studies at the University of Michigan in Lansing; University of Oklahoma at Norman and Tulane University School of Social Work, in New Orleans, La.
Jewel held membership in numerous social, civic and religious organizations: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc; Theta Sigma Chapter; Order of Eastern Star Prince Hall Affiliation; Adah Chapter #4; Sylvia Harris Order of the Golden Star, serving as the guild, past Grand treasurer and grand trustee emeritus. In 1997, Jewel retired as grand treasurer, O.E. S. Prince Hall Affiliation after 15 years of service. She was also a member of the planning of the 1997 Central High Celebration and the Unique Girls Social Club.
In May 1941, Jewel’s mother, Dovie Anderson, organized the first Afro.-American Girl Scout troop at Wesley Church. Becoming one of that organization’s first members, Jewel later was one of the first inductees into the Girl Scout Hall of Fame and served for over 60 years as a member and on the Ouachita Girl Scout Council.
In her professional life, Jewel worked as church clerk at Wesley U.M.C.; records clerk at Philander Smith College; circulation clerk at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and taught in the Little Rock Public School for nine years.
She leaves to cherish her memory her chosen daughter, Mattie L.Anderson of Memphis, Tenn., and Ruby Jean Jeffries of Little Rock; godson, Curtis Dion Ricks (Regina); grandson, Aaron DeShawn Lovelace (Tonya), great-grandchildren, Zoe Iman and Ethan Cole Lovelace; cousins and guardians, Cheryl Powell and Freeman McKindra (Wilma) all of Little Rock, a host of cousins, other family and friends.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at Wesley Chapel U.M.C., 1109 S. State St., Little Rock, family hour today from 5-7 p.m. at Dubisson Funeral Home.
Arkansas
ALEXANDER - George Wendell McGhee, age 76, of Alexander, diedon Jan. 31, 2013, in Bryant, Ark. He was born on June 18, 1936, in Maryville, Tenn., to Charles and Jennie McGhee. George served in the Marines during The Korean War and was a postman,a barber, a salesman and a small businessman. He sold and fixed power tools all over the central Arkansas region and owned C & W Tool and Equipment Supply, Inc. in Little Rock, Ark. He was an honest and hardworking man all his life. He was stubborn and driven, loved country music, Oreos, and cornbread with milk. He loved his children and grandchildren, who called him “Grumpy,” traveling in his fifth wheel, fishing and playing cards.
George is survived by his exwife and good friend, Virginia Hunt McGhee of North Little Rock; son Anthony George McGhee and wife, Laura of North Little Rock; daughter Andrea McGhee McManus and husband Shane of Mohawk, N.Y.; son Michael Andrew McGhee and wife Marsha of Little Rock; son Jason Eric McGhee and wife Janet of Little Rock; his twin brother, Charles Winston McGhee and wife Yumie of Atoka, Tenn.; and older brother Hugh Mason McGhee of Maryville, Tenn. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren Danielle White, husband Matt, Amy Harrison, husband Bobby, Erin Calaway, husband Andrew, Casen McGhee, Kara McGhee, Logan McGhee, Tiernan McManus, and Anna Claire Mc-Ghee; step-grandchildren Jackson and Ava McDonald; niece Diana McGhee; nephews Charles Wendell McGhee, Ronald Ray McGhee, Michael Hugh McGhee and Mark Mason McGhee, as well as his three great-grand children, Abraham, Samuel, and Simone Harrison.
A graveside service will be held on Feb. 22, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, Ark. 72120. Funeral arrangements are by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) in Benton, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Saline Memorial Health Foundation, 1 Medical Park Dr., Benton, Ark. 72015 (Please note on donation “For Hospice House”).You can breathe now Grumpy, dad, brother, uncle, and friend. We will always love you and you will forever be in our hearts. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.
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ARKADELPHIA - Mary Buckley Brownlee, 84, Arkadelphia, passedon Thursday. Survivors: her sister, Alberta Jefferson and a caravan of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The committal service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Shady Grove Cemetery.
Services by Williams Funeral Home. View video tribute and sign guest-book at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.
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BENTON - Donald Gray McMillan, 86, of Benton, passed awayThursday, Feb. 7, 2013. He was born Jan. 18, 1927, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Eugene McMillan and Maye Morehead McMillan. He was preceded in death by his sister Marguerite McMillan and byhis brothers William McMillan and Ray McMillan.
He was a 1945 graduate of Pine Bluff High School, attended Louisiana Tech University and was a 1951 graduate of the University of Arkansas with a BA in Journalism. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He served in the UnitesStates Army twice, first as a Private during World War II, and again as a Second Lieutenant in Korea and Japan during the Korean conflict. He worked for Arkansas Power and Light Company, the University of Arkansas Argricultural Extension Center, and Democrat Printing and Lithograph Company. Don was an avid photographer, golfer and computing hobbyist. He was a fan of classical music, the Arkansas Razorbacks football team, and he loved to work in his yard. Don was a kind and loving husband, father, brother and son.
He is survived by his wife Joretta Deal McMillan of Benton, and two sons, Richard McMillan and Roger McMillan, of New York, and a niece and nephew.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton, Ark. (501) 315-4047. Arrangements provided by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home.
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.
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BENTON - Deborah L. Moore, 72, Benton, died Friday. Survivors: children, Laura Grisham, Cindy Rhodes and Michael Moore; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Brenda Miller.
Visitation, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 at Ashby Funeral Home.
Graveside services, 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at Pine Crest Memorial Park.
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BENTON - Gayle Reed, 72, of Benton, went to be with her Lord onFeb. 6, 2013, with her family by her side. She was born on June 8, 1940, in Wichita, Kan. Gayle is preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, William “Dub” Reed; parents, Roy Kuykendall,Naomi “Kay” and Jack Caraveau; and brother, Stephen Roy Kuykendall.
She is survived by her four loving children, Donna Jones (David), Dorothy Reed (Rita); DeWayne Reed (Karen) and Stephen Reed (Becky); five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren who were the loves of her life; and in-laws Hank Reed (Rachel), Mary Fear; and her best friend of 60 years and sisterin-law, Edna Mae Lynch. A host of nieces and nephews, with a special fondness for Bobbie Sue Fowler and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, from 2-4 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to give a special thanks to Stoneybrook Health and Rehab and Saline Memorial Hospice. Memorials may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
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BISMARCK - Bonnie J. Nichols, age 92, of Bismarck, Ark., went to be with the Lord Feb. 8, 2013, at her home. She was born Oct. 12, 1920, to Gus and Ada Sanders Counts. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Hershel W. Nichols, two sisters, Opal Ledbetter and Ruby Montgomery, four brothers, Johnny, Clinton, Eugene and Louie Counts, and one nephew, Leon Montgomery.
Survivors include one sister Jo Ann (Paul) Shuffield of Bismarck, two sisters-in-law Betty Counts of Bismarck and Mary Lou Counts of Hot Springs, and many nieces and nephews to whom she was like a mother.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel in Arkadelphia with Rev. Gerald Ward and Rev. Harold Rowton officiating. Burial will be in the Old Bismarck Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Old Bismarck Cemetery Fund. Sign on-line at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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CABOT - (Ret) Chief Master Sergeant Silas Benjamin LeGrow,90, of Cabot, Ark., passed away Jan. 15, 2013. He was born August 12, 1922, in Bauline, Newfoundland, to the late Benjamin LeGrow and Mary LeGrow. He was a WWII Veteran and Bataan Death Marchand POW survivor in the Pacific Theatre. He is survived by his wife Edna LeGrow of Cabot, Ark., and four sons; Kenny LeGrow and Howard LeGrow of Cabot, David LeGrow (Cathy) Of West Plains, Mo., and Robert LeGrow (Kay) of Hernando, Miss. He also leaves behind two grandchildren Brett LeGrow (Jennifer) of Southaven, Miss., and Aaron LeGrow of San Diego, Calif.; two great-grandchildren Brooke and Blake LeGrow of Southaven, Miss.; a sister, Anita Gaulton of Stephenville, Newfoundland, and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Wayne LeGrow. A special thanks to the nurses and staff of the Little Rock Veterans Hospital.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501) 791-7400. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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CAMDEN - Calvin Johnson, 59, of Camden, Ark., died Feb. 6, 2013, in Hot Springs. Leaves to cherish memories, mother, Ester Johnson of Camden; spouse, Marilyn Johnson of Camden; son, Leslie D. Streeter of Houston; daughter, Elizabeth Nicole of Washington, Natalie ReJean of Conway; brothers, Samuel Johnson of South Caroline; two grandchildren.
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CAMDEN - Opal Irene McAnulty, 89, passed away Feb. 9, 2013, at the Ouachita County Medical Center. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be at the funeral home 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at funeral home. To sign online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
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CAVE CITY - Carlos Edward Hogue, 55 of Cave City (formerly of Harrisburg) died Thursday Feb. 7, 2013.
Funeral, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial, Fairview Cemetery, Cave City. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home.
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CLARENDON - Chris “Red” Richardson, 62, died Thursday. Survivors include daughters, Christy Bowen, Dana Hackelton; sisters, Kimberly Parson, Wanda Watkins; and five grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m., service 10 a.m., both on Monday, Feb. 11 at Faith Tabernacle Church in Clarendon. Burial 2 p.m. at the VA Cemetery in Birdeye, located north of Wynne. Obit/guestbook/www.bobnealandsons.com.
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CLINTON - Mrs. Eunice McEntire Schmucker, age 83, of Clinton, Ark .,passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in Clinton. She was born March 20, 1929, in Dabney, Ark., to William Edgar and Rose Pearl (Miller) Reed. She was married to A. D. McEntire for 42 years until his passing and thenwas married to Charles Schmucker for 20 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Choctaw Church of Christ. She loved going to church and was very attached to her church family, loved to travel, and was a avid pinochle player. She will be missed by greatly by her family and friends.
She is survived by son: Ron McEntire; two daughters: Linda Womack and Christina Lewis; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four brothers: Bill (Jean) Reed, Orvil “Dude” Reed; Odis (Pat) Reed, and William (Carolyn) Reed, and many other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and two brothers: Herman Reed and Jay Reed.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Choctaw Church of Christ in Clinton. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Rupert. Arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton. Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CLINTON - Mr. Charles Frederick Schmucker Jr., 87, of Clinton, Ark., passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.
Graveside Service and Burial is 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery Rupert Community with Bro. David Cook officiating.
Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CONWAY - Marie Shadell, 97, of Conway, passed from this life onFeb. 8, 2013. She was born April 9, 1915, to Joe and Maria (Raczkowski) Wilk at North Little Rock.
She is survived by her children; Rudy Shadell of North Little Rock, Joe (Pam) Shadell of NorthLittle Rock, Virgil (Marsha) Shadell of Conway, Aaron (Jeannie) Shadellof North Little Rock, Barbara (Tony) Clemons of McClelland, Iowa, and Betty (Bill) Uttrich of Conway; 25 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother; Phillip Wilk of North Little Rock and a sister; Hattie Halter of Conway.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Virgil Sr; children; Julian Shadell, Irwin Shadell, Raymond Shadell, Delores Shadell and Lona Black; brothers; Ignatious Wilk, Isadore Wilk, Felix Wilk, John Wilk, Max Wilk, and Ambrose Wilk; and a sister, Veronica Thompson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Marche with Fr. Thomas Hart as celebrant. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home (801 8th Ave) in Conway. The online guestbook can be signed by visiting www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CUSHMAN - Tim Harmon, 49, of Cushman died Friday.
Survivors: Wife, Margaret Harmon; Son, Tyler Harmon; Daughter: Autumn Jones; Step-sister: Brittney Harmon; Father: Max Harmon; Brothers: Scott Harmon, Bryan Harmon.
Service: 10 a.m. Monday, North Heights Church of Christ.
Burial: Campground Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville.
Visitation: 5-8 pm Sunday at the church.
Memorials: Independence County Humane Society, PO Box 3477, Batesville, AR 72503; MD Anderson Cancer Center, PO Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486.
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DUMAS - Bobby James Mason, age 73, of Dumas, died Thursday, Feb.7, 2013.
Graveside services will be held Monday, 2 p.m. at Tyro Cemetery in Desha County.
There will be no formal visitation.
Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.
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HARRISON - Nelson O’Neal, 47, of Harrison died Monday in Springfield.
Survivors: parents, Leroy and Bea O’Neal; sister, Lynn; brother, Jeff; golden retriever, Sabrina.
Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall.
Visitation: 1 p.m. Sunday, preceding the service.
Burial: 4 p.m. Sunday, Maple Leaf Cemetery, Harrison.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.
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HOT SPRINGS - Gloria June Helton, a life-long resident ofArkansas who lived in Hot Springs for 58 years, passed away on Feb. 6. She was greatly loved by her family and the many friends she made over her 84 years.
She was bornGloria June McSpadden in Pfieffer, Ark., on June 20, 1928, the daughter of William Neal Mc-Spadden and Lucille Hollandsworth McSpadden. She spent her early years in nearby Batesville in the area where her family has lived since 1937.
Later, Gloria moved with her family to Little Rock, where she graduated from Mount St. Mary Academy. In 1947, she married Calvin Helton, who remained her loving husband until his death in 1980.
She worked for Southwestern Bell until having her second child while living in North Little Rock. The family relocated to Hot Springs in 1954. In 1966, she and her husband built a home on Lake Hamilton, and she kept it until her passing. Following Calvin Helton’s untimely passing, Gloria returned to the working world at the Arlington and Majestic Hotel Company. There she met Leland Hilborn, whose companionship she enjoyed until his death in 2007.
She is survived by sons Glenn Helton and his wife Bonnie of Cupertino, Calif., Donald Helton of Pattaya, Thailand, and daughter Toni and her husband John Aulgur of Hot Springs. Also, her three beloved grandchildren Elisa and Nicholas of Cupertino, Calif., and Sean White of Fayetteville. In addition, her brother Bill McSpadden and wife Dolores of Russellville and many nieces and nephews in Arkansas and other states.
A memorial service for Gloria will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest with her husband at Little Rock National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Caring Place, 101 Quapaw, Hot Springs, Ark., 71901.
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HOT SPRINGS - Wallace Weaver, 91, Hot Springs, formerlyArkadelphia, passed Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Marva Weaver; children, Stephanie Walker, Gary Weaver, John Williams, Dovetta Byers, Erica Hart, David Williams; 18 grandchildren.Services Tuesday 11 a.m., Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church/Arkadelphia. Services by Williams Funeral Home/Arkadelphia. View video tribute and sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.
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HUTTIG - Gloria Ann Williams, age 70, of Huttig, Ark., passed away on Feb. 5, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Huttig. Interment will follow at Huttig Community Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com).
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LAKE VILLAGE - Eugene Lane, age 84, of Lake Village, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at his home. He was born Sept. 4, 1928, in Dyersburg, Tenn., the son of the Late Arzo Lane and Estelle Massey Lane and was a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer serving in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War with over 30 years of service. He was a member of Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Donald Lane and Larry Lane; by two brothers, Glen and Richard Lane; and by two sisters, Elvie Strawn and Lucille Lunsford. Survivors are his wife, Maysel Lane of Lake Village; a son, Danny Lane and wife, Chong, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a daughter, Debra Pearson and husband, Bobby, of Monroe, La.; 2 brothers, Al Lane of Millington, Tenn., and Clifford Lane of Lake Village; four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandson.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Bishop Funeral Home. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Bishop Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Phillip Payne officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Holy Innocents Cemetery under the direction of Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village.
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MAGAZINE - Florence Iona Oliver, 90, of Magazine, formerly of Little Rock, died Feb. 7, 2013. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at Evans Cemetery, Magazine under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service. (479) 675-3392. www.boonevillefuneralservice.com.
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MAGNOLIA - Helon Wilma Wylie Powell, age 92, passed away Feb.7, 2013, in Magnolia, Ark. Mrs. Powell was born in Carthage, Ark., to Baron L. and Wilma Wylie on July 10, 1920. She attended Henderson State Teachers College where she received her teacher’s certificate and subsequently taught school in Lewisville, Ark., where she met and married James Boyette Powell, and later worked with her husband at the family business, Southern Lumber & Building Materials. She also served on the Lewisville City Council and Chamber of Commerce for many years. After the death of her beloved husband in 1973, Mrs. Powell worked at Lois Gean’s in Magnolia. She enjoyed regular social gatherings with her lifelong friends, affectionately known as “The Lewisville Ladies.”
Mrs. Powell had an extremely close relationship with her youngest child and best friend, Trish, who visited and lovingly cared for her daily at Dudneywood Assisted Living Center in Magnolia, where she resided since August 2010. She also experienced exceptional love and comfort from the dedicated and caring staff at Dudneywood, as well as from her loyal round-the-clock caregivers, who came to know her as more than just a resident. She will be dearly missed by all.
Mrs. Powell was a woman of strong faith, and a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Lewisville. She especially loved visiting with her children and grandchildren, and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.
Mrs. Powell was preceded in death by her husband, James Boyette Powell; her parents, Baron L. and Wilma Starks Wylie; brothers, Frasier, Dick, and Aubrey Wiley; and sisters, Frances Riner and Anylon Hamilton.
She is survived by her son, James Powell and wife, Jane of Warren, Ark.; daughters, Frances Parker and husband, Bob of Russelville, Ark.; Jean Penor and husband, Pat of Hot Springs, Ark.; and Trish DuPriest and husband, Keith of Magnolia, Ark.; grandchildren, Charlie Parker and wife, Kathy of Russelville, Ark.; Mike Penor and partner, Dustin of Conway, Ark.; Steve Penor and wife, Miranda of Hot Springs, Ark.; Lauren Zoretic and husband, Tom of Bella Vista, Ark.; and Matthew Powell of Little Rock, Ark.; and greatgrandchildren, Mackenzie, Brooks,and Liza Parker; Brendon and Addison Penor; and Tommy Zoretic.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Lewisville, Ark., with Bro. Howard Cole officiating under the direction of Smith Funeral Homes of Stamps, Ark. Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery in Lewisville. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Parker, Mike Penor, Steve Penor, Matthew Powell, Robert Whitehead, and Larry Whitehead.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Lewisville, Ark., or Life Touch Hospice in Magnolia, Ark. Online registration is available at www.aosmithfuneralhome.com.
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MALVERN - Linda Medal, 65, Malvern passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2013.
Survivors: son, James Owens, Malvern; daughter Lisa Campbell, Meridian, Miss.; grandchildren Ryan Slayton, James Owens II, Josephine Owens, Marly Archie, and Aurian Campbell; and countless treasured friends. Cremation arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com.
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MENA - James Alfred Golden, 81, of Mena, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.
Services are Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at 1 p.m. in the Owens Chapel Cemetery. Interment will follow under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
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PERRYVILLE - Florene McCormack Fisher, age 88, of Perryville, Ark., passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. She was born Jan. 26, 1925 in Thornburg, Ark., a daughter of Claude and Ethel Doughty McCormack. She was a homemaker, and a longtime member of Harmony Baptist Church. Everyone that knew Florene loved her.
Survivors include son Larry Fisher and wife Bettye of Moore, Okla.; daughter, Claudine Thomasson and husband Richard of Little Rock; two brothers, Clonnie McCormack and wife Audrey of Perryville, Don Mc-Cormack and wife Martha of Perryville; sister Margie Herrick of Bigelow; three sisters-in-law, Lorene McCormack, Margie McCormack and Mary McCormack; four grandsons, Ross Fisher, Richard Thomasson, Matthew Thomasson and wife Janie, Aaron Thomasson; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Harmony Baptist Church with Bro. Jim Bynum and Bro. Jimmy Corder officiating. Burial will be at Harmony Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville. Family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at the funeral home in Perryville. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
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PINE BLUFF - Kaye B. Miller, 71, of Pine Bluff, died unexpectedly at home Feb. 8, 2013. Born in Pine Bluff on Aug. 21, 1941, daughter of the late Sheriff Walter C. “Dub” Brassell and Mary Alice Eubanks Brassell, she attended schools in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1959.
She was a registered respiratory therapist. She worked in retailfor many years at Stacy’s and the MaRu. At the time of her death she was a fashion consultant for EtCetera.
She married Jerry H. Miller in 1959. He died in 1994. She was a lifelong member of Meadow View Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Stephen Stovall; daughter, Margo Miller Turner of Hot Springs; stepson, Dakota Stovall; step-granddaughter, Ciria Stovall; parents-inlaw, Johnnie and Helen Stovall; 10 cousins; and numerous other relatives, friends, and pets.
Services are Monday, 1:30 p.m., Ralph Robinson & Son Chapel. Interment follows in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Robinson’s.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or your local Humane Society.
Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
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POYEN - Sherry Ann Rhodes, 63, of Poyen passed away Friday Feb. 8, 2013.
Visitation: Sunday Feb. 10, 2013, 3-5 p.m., Atkinson Chapel. Funeral services: Monday Feb. 11, 2013, 3 p.m., Atkinson Chapel. Interment: Lindsey-Poyen Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.
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ROGERS - Polly Baier, 80, of Rogers departed this earth peacefully holding the hands of her daughters Becky and Linda and her nieces Katy and Jolene in her home Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. She was born June 19, 1932, in England, Ark., the daughter of John Cody“Pop” and Pearl Ann “Snuffy” Holt Zanola. She is preceded in death by her husband James K. “Jim” Baier; brother Jay Blakenship and sister Allene Samson.
Survived by her children Brenda (Russell) Kidwell of Blue Springs, Mo.; Becky Styers Lindsey of Sherwood, Ark.; Doug Baier of Milan, Mo., and Keith (Janet) Styers of Bigelow, Ark.; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Private interment in the Fayetteville National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. The family wishes to give special appreciation to Jessica Davenport and Teresa Boxley with Mercy Home Health and Everet Fountain and Sharon Doble with Circle of Life Hospice. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St., Rogers. Online condolence may be made to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.
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SAGE - Carole Craig Brown, 65, died Feb. 8. Funeral service: Monday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. at Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church near Mount Pleasant. Burial: Chinquapin Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Survivors: Tim Massey and Tojo Massey (sons) Harold Wayne Craig (brother). No visitation will be held.
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SEARCY - Betty Payne, 79, of Searcy, formerly of Newport departed this life Friday, Feb. 8, 2013.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will be in Hunter Cemetery. Visitation is 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013.
Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.
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SEARCY - Mary Ellen Simpson, 87, a longtime resident of Searcy, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. She was born Jan. 21, 1926, in Griffithville to the late Jessie C. and Ellen Voiles Huff.
Ms. Simpson worked at Birdseye factory for many years. After she retired Mary and her husband, Al enjoyed scouring the county meeting new people and finding the best yard sales. She had a knack for finding great deals and reselling them in her booth at Thackerland Flea Market; she was the original “American Picker.”
She is survived by one grandson, Steven Martin; two granddaughters, Theressa Mandrell and Tammy (Jerry) Herman; one brother, Ray Huff of Dodgeville, Mich.; two sisters, Doris Masters of Bullhead City, Ariz., and Catherine Hopson of Russell; eight grandchildren, Renee Reed, Kyle Brooks, Kendra Martin, Kristen Mobley, Jonathon Mandrell, Caitlyn Mandrell, Justin Herman and Mandi Martin; four great-grandchildren, Pearce Mobley, Tyler Mobley, Rylan Reed and David Martin.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert Simpson; one daughter, Pat Martin.
Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. Services will be conducted Tuesday, 2 p.m., Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald Knob. Interment will follow in Harmony Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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SEARCY - Irvin B. Van Patten, 96, of Searcy went to be with hisLord on Feb. 7, 2013. He was born in Pangburn, Ark., March 7, 1916. He was preceded in death by his parents, I.B. and Linnie Ray Van Patten, his wife of 63 years, Kathryn Rogers, two brothers Herman and Dale, and granddaughter Mandy Smith.
Irvin moved to Searcy where he lettered in football at Searcy High School. He continued to wear his red lettered 1934 football sweater to homecoming games in Searcy until failing health in 2012.
He attended Harding College where he played baseball, served on the Searcy City Council, was a volunteer fireman, was in business with is dad at Van Patten Motor Co. He served in the European Theater during WWII in the 16th Armored Division under General Patton. He co-owned the John Deere dealership, sang in the First United Methodist church choir for over 23 years, and served on the Administrative Board. Upon retirement he served as Veteran Service Officer for White County for 10 years. He was a member of the American Legion and helped with Boys and Girls State. He was active in the Eastern Star, Blue Lodge, Consistory, Shrine, and was a 33 degree Mason.
He was a loving, supportive father to his three children, Mary Kay James, (Larry), Irvin, (Dea), of Houston and ReBecca Smith, (Bruce).
He is survived by his brother, Leon Van Patten, three grandchildren, Deana Quattlebaum of Horn Lake, Miss., Chris James, (Lori) and Marcus James of Searcy. His five great-grandchildren are: Molly, Gracie, Jackson, Lily and Kate James. His special friends were Letty Azanon and Stephanie Santizo.
Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 from 4-6 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Masonic Services will begin at 4 p.m.Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Searcy. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. For online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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SEARCY - Sally VanPatten, 89, died Feb. 9. Sally was born Sept. 6, 1923. Visitation will be Monday, 5-7 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home, Searcy. Graveside services are Tuesday, 10 a.m. at White County Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in memory of Sally VanPatten. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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SHANNON HILLS - Larry Gale McCollum, 63, of Shannon Hills went to be with his Lord on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. He was born June 19, 1949 to the late William and Bertha (Dixon) McCollum.
Larry retired after 35 years of employment with Smith Fiberglass in Little Rock. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Larry is survived by two sons; five sisters; Erma Dickerson, Geneva Cobbs, and her husband Ed, Roberta Braden and her husband Floyd, Alice McFarlin, and Shirley Leach and her husband Bob, four brothers; Roy McCollum and his wife Lenora, William McCollum and his wife Terri, Jerry McCollum and Bill McCollum and his wife Brenda, and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, sister, Nettie Allen and brother Willis McCollum.
Memorial service will be held at a later date, arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, AR (501)224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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SHERRILL - Michael Glen Drewett, 60, of Sherrill, born Feb.14, 1952, to Wanda Lunsford and Glen E. Drewett in Baton Rouge, La., passed away Feb. 8, 2013. Mike was also the step-son of Richard B. Vining.
Mike graduated from Pine Bluff High Schoolin 1970. He was an avid participant in all sports from Pee Wee through High School. He participated in the Punt Pass and Kick Competition at age 12.
Mike was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 1970, and also played for the Cincinnati Reds. He attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, and was an assistant baseball coach at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where he graduated from college.
He coached and taught at Watson Chapel High School from 1975-1979. In 1979, he opened the Rod and Rack Sporting Goods Store and he also worked for Sportsman’s Haven for many years.
Mike was Director of Parks and Recreation in Pine Bluff from 1992-2000. His many accomplishments were: building and funding the Waterfront Meeting Facility at Regional Park, the Saracen Trace RV Park, weigh-in Pavilion, handicap fishing pier, Bowhunters Archery Range, Regional Baseball Field, and was instrumental in raising the entrance road into Regional Park.
His proudest accomplishment was the complete planning and development of the multimillion dollar Harbor Oaks Golf Club and Restaurant at no cost to the City of Pine Bluff. He worked extensively with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in developing new projects in Regional Park. He was instrumental in bringing over one hundred fishing tournaments toPine Bluff.
Mike also managed Mallard Express Convenience Stores in four counties for many years.
At the time of his death, he was Parks and Recreation Director in Stuttgart, where he was instrumental in building an Aquatic Park, and acquired thousands of dollars in grants for the parks.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Pat Monk Drewett; two sons, Michael Lee Drewett (Leslie) of Kingwood, Texas, and Jon Derik Drewett of Marked Tree, Ark.; his two cherished grandchildren, Lainey and Luke; mother, Wanda Vining of Sherrill, Ark.; his father and stepmother, Glen and Jacki Drewett ofHumble, Texas; half-brothers Al and Fred Drewett; and half sister Laura Sellars.
Mike was preceded in death by his beloved step-father, Richard B. Vining.
He loved the outdoors and was an avid outdoorsman. He was the founder and charter member of the Pine Bluff Bow Hunter club. He was just as happy taking pictures of big bucks as the taking of one. He recently mastered the hobby of knife-making and was well known in the area for his unique and oneof-a-kind knives. He also attended Central Presbyterian Church.
Funeral Services will be held1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Central Presbyterian Church at 6300 Trinity Drive in Pine Bluff. Visitation will be Monday Evening from 6-8 p.m. at Robinson’s. Burial will follow in Varnell Cemetery in Rison. Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church at 6300 Trinity Drive Pine Bluff, Ark., 71603.
Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
Out-of-state
BLANCHARD, La. - Graveside service for Mrs. Shirlie Garner, 68 of Blanchard, La., 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Huckabee Cemetery, Spring Hill, Ark., Bro. Lane Garner officiating. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11, at Blanchard Nazarene Church, 251 North Main, Shreveport, La., 71107. Arrangements Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home Hope. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Mr. Mikell Wayne Washington, 48, of Kansas City, Mo. passed Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013.
Services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Barraque Street MBC by Rev. T.R. Ramey. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Section of Graceland Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.
Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.
———◊——— BARTLETT, Tenn. - JimmyWayne Carrington, 75, resident of Bartlett, Tenn., passed away Feb. 6, 2013, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Jacksonville, Ark., June 7, 1937, he was precededin death by his parents Levi and Edith Carrington.
Jimmy served in the Air Force as a flight engineer 1956-1960. Jimmy was a truck driver for many years driving for Red Ball, Interstate, and Roadway. He was also a dock foreman for Strickland Transportation. He was a member of Teamster Local 878 in Little Rock, Ark. He was also a Mason and a Shriner.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles and spent many a weekend on the trails with his children. Jimmy never met a stranger and could repair anything from a ceiling fan to a carburetor. He loved Ola’s banana pudding! Jimmy retired in 1994 after serving 12 years as President of Memphis Local 667 and 4 years as Freight Director of the Southern Conference.
Jimmy is survived by his sister Carolee Hopf (Grady), three children, Steve Carrington (Tina), Deidre Burress, and Rusty Carrington, six grandchildren and one great-grandson, a niece and a nephew.
A memorial service will be held at Highland Heights Presbyterian in Cordova, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 9.
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