Obituaries

OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.

INDEX Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, at arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY Doris Clark, 78, of Little Rock.

Edith Maxcine Crawford, 76, of Little Rock.

Ida Ernestine Cribbs-Jones, 78, of Little Rock.

Vivian Maxine Whitehurst Cypert, 87, of Little Rock.

Cathleen Jackson Hicks, 86, of Little Rock.

Walter T. Jones, 83, of Jacksonville.

Luther McBride Jr., 79, of Little Rock.

Bobby Joe Putnam, 41, of North Little Rock.

Lee Anna Sims, 66, of Sherwood.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ALMYRA Phyllis Adams Price, 62.

BALD KNOB Edgar Thomas Holden, 91.

BEE BRANCH Alene Mahan Bynum, 85.

BEEBE Carthel Calvin “Rip” Gillham, 88.

Mary Ellen (White) Norman, 82.

Jackie Wayne Reagan, 71.

BENTON James D. Mosley, 67.

BRINKLEY Ulysee “Chuck” Glass, 82.

BRYANT Mildred Guillory, 83.

CABOT Guy A. Duckworth, 91.

CONWAY Buford N. Monroe, 75.

DeVALLS BLUFF Benetia Ray Hamilton, 63.

DUMAS Lee Everett, 59.

Eleanor Sue Shelton Gill, 96.

ENGLAND Annie L Williams, 75.

FORDYCE Lula Williams, 71.

GASSVILLE Katie A. Weaver, 71.

HARRISON Ben H. Garrison, 76.

HEBER SPRINGS Harold Dennis “Hank” Hansbro Jr., 61.

HOLLY GROVE Stephanie Denise Ladd, 40.

HOT SPRINGS Daniel B. “Dan” Darnell Jr., 88.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE James E. “Jim” Niemczyk, 76.

JONESBORO Jack James, 79.

Daniel Frances Parker, 74.

MOUNT PLEASANT Carol Slatter-Cartwright, 70.

MOUNTAIN HOME Pamela Marie Behrens, 67.

Johnny Little, 69.

Paula H. Wyatt, 67.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Leon Amick , 76.

PERRYVILLE Michael Paul Long, 51.

PETIT JEAN Norma Dean Howard Bruck, 74.

PINE BLUFF Beverly Ann Aidoo, 59.

Taurus Darnell (Coon) Goins.

Calvin Eugene White Sr., 73.

RISON Patricia Wilson Jennings, 70.

Donald Wayne Martin, 68.

SEARCY Hope Parker Edwards, 90.

Ann (Farmer) Jackson, 38.

SPRINGDALE Hazel Jewell Hawkins, 78.

WHITE HALL Leslie Raymond “Les” Edwards, 90. OUT-OF-STATE CAMBRIDGE, England, Percival “Percy” Hays, 7.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.

Peggy Ann Dillard, 52.

DYERSBURG, Tenn.

Pattie Lu Prince, 65.

MEMPHIS Anna Hyde Barbay, 72.

MILLINGTON, Tenn.

Mary Nell Thomason, 78.

CYPRESS, Texas Garland P. Kirkpatrick, 85.

HOUSTON Katherine Carter Shelley.

Pulaski County

DORIS CLARK, 78, of Little Rock, left her family and friendsto be with The Lord on February 26, 2014. She retired from Southwestern Bell after 35 years of service. She spent much of the rest of her life volunteering for the American RedCross and St. Vincent Infirmary. Giving to others was always very important to her.

She is survived by her son, Joseph Clark and his wife Katie; sister, Linda Eaves and husband Johnny of Longview, Texas; cousin, Mary Bish of Mabelvale; nephew, Doug Macdonald of Little Rock; many nieces, nephews and precious friends. Preceding her in death were her husband, John E. Clark; her mother and father, Ruth and Carl Highley; and three sisters Helen, JoAnn and Carolyn.

The family wishes to thank Arkansas Hospice for their love and care. Also, thank you to Sandy and Tonya at Christian Companion.

Visitation will be Friday, February 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander with Joe Boatwright officiating. Online guestbook: www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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EDITH MAXCINE CRAWFORD was born January 17, 1938. Shepassed away February 16, 2014. Funeral services will be Friday, February 28, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Greater Second Baptist Church at 5615 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, Arkansas.(501) 569-9988. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800.

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IDA ERNESTINE CRIBBS-JONES, 78, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. at Mt. Gillian Baptist Church, 5611 Arkansas Highway 261, Marianna, Arkansas. The family will receive friends today from 6-8 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. “We Care, When Caring Counts”.

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VIVIAN MAXINE WHITEHURST CYPERT, 87, of Little Rock, passedfrom this earthly life on February 26, 2014 at Hospice Home Care Center in Little Rock. She fought a strong battle after complications from surgery. Maxine was born November3, 1926 in Portia, Arkansas to Fred and Etta Hodge. She will be remembered for her sweet smile, her love for the Lord, her love for her family and her dedication to her church. For her there is no period at the end of life, only a comma.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Bobby Hodge and beloved grandson, Scott Smith. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Larry Hardy, and Barbara and Vic Smith, all of Little Rock; her grandchildren, Belinda (Brad) Reynolds of Ft. Worth, Texas, John Hardy of Athens, Georgia, Stacy (Monica) Smith of Little Rock; great-grandchildren, Colby and Haylie Reynolds, Julian, Elliot and Piper Smith; her sisters, Louise Clark and Mable (Buck) Jones of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and Linda Clayton of Heber Springs; her brothers, Fred (Marilyn) Hodge of Walnut Ridge and Donnie (Sue) Hodge of Conway; other extended family and lots of loving friends who will miss her greatly.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Friday) at Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 10325 W. 36th Street, Little Rock with Rev. Rodney Shanner officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in Copper Springs Cemetery, Cleburne County, Arkansas. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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CATHLEEN JACKSON HICKS, 86, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014. She was born March 24, 1927 to Marcus and Ora Jackson. She was retired from St. Vincent Hospital.

Cathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Hicks; her parents; and one brother, Linvelle Jackson. She is survived by one son, Michael (Jan) Hicks of Little Rock; two grandchildren, Michelle (Jim) Harrington and Tim Hicks; two sisters, Geraldine Richey and Juanita (Albert) Ables; and one brother, Earl (Martha) Jackson.

A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Vimy Ridge Baptist Church, 14823 Vimy Ridge Rd, Alexander, Ark. 72002. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vimy Ridge Building Fund.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at St. Vincent Hospital ICU at Sherwood for their excellent care given to our loved one. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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WALTER T. JONES, age 83, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, died onFebruary 26, 2014, surrounded by family. He was born February 3, 1931 in Lafayette County near Stamps, Arkansas, to the late Horace and Ora (McClure) Jones.

Walt (knownas “Tommy” as a youth) joined the United States Air Force upon graduation from Stamps High School in 1949 and served until 1969 when he retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. He served in San Antonio, London, Little Rock, Shreveport, and Germany during his Air Force career. After retirement, he worked for the Frank Lyon Company in Little Rock. He joined the Sardis Methodist Church at age 13, and he was anactive member of the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville since 1969, where he served on the Administrative Board, Finance Committee, and Trustees. He was an Auxiliary member at the North Metro Medical Center.

Walt was preceded in death by one son, Scott Boyer Jones; and two brothers, Jay Dale and Charles Jones. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Doris (Boyer) Jones; son Todd Jones of North Little Rock; daughters Vicky Evans and husband David of Jacksonville, and Donna Mallard and husband Vincent of Cabot; brother John Paul Jones of McAllen, Texas; grandchildren Tracy Haselow and husband Dirk, Megan Evans and husband Will Atchley, Scott Evans, Troy Jones, Emily Mallard, Kyle Mallard; and great-grandchildren Hunter Jones, Aiden Jones, Faith Jones, Nathaniel Haselow, Abigail Haselow, and Asa Atchley.

Known throughout his life for his generosity and eagerness to help anyone in need, Walt has willed his body to science. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, Arkansas on Saturday, March 1st at 11.

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LUTHER MCBRIDE JR., 79, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, February 26, 2014. He leaves to cherish his memory; son, Ronnie Mc-Bride (Gwendolyn); two brothers, Paul and Clarence Mc-Bride; 4 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church 16411 Arkansas 365, Wrightsville, Arkansas. The family will receive friends today from 7:30-8:30 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. “We Care, When Caring Counts”.

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BOBBY JOE PUTNAM, age 41, of North Little Rock, passed away February 26, 2014. He was born August 11, 1972 in Lufkin, Texas. Memorial Services will be 3 p.m., Monday at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Little Rock. View full obituary and sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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LEE ANNA SIMS, 66, Sherwood, born August 23, 1947, passed away February 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by parents, Aubrey and Laura Seager. Survivors include daughters, Brandie (Salvador) Vazquez and Tara Sims; brother, Danny Seager; family members, Sherrie Luke, Bobby Seager, Danielle Seager, and Dimitri Seager. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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ALMYRA - Phyllis Adams Price, 62, died February 26, 2014. Survivors include husband, Ronny, son Dean (Katie Jo), and two grandchildren, Whitney and Caleb. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at Faith Baptist Church followed by funeral services. Burial with be in Almyra Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. essexfuneralhome.com.

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BALD KNOB - Edgar Holden, 91, died Wednesday. Survivors: children, Edgar Holden, Jr., Ricky Holden, Deloris Morrow, Laura Jean Conard, Cherrie Dunbar, Debra Tice and Rose Grisswald; 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: Friday, 6-8 p.m. Services: Saturday, 10 a.m., Powell Funeral Home-Bald Knob. Interment: Shady Grove Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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BEE BRANCH - Alene Mahan Bynum, age 85, died Wednesday. Survivors, children, David Bennett, Coleman (Diana) Bennett, Wanda Bryant, Becky (Philip) Gatlin, four grandchildren, 13, great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. Services: 11 a.m., Saturday, Funeral Home Chapel, Morrilton. Burial will be private. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

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BEEBE - Carthel Calvin “Rip” Gillham, 88, of Beebe, Ark., died February 27, 2014 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Vera Barr Gillham, brother, Joe Gillham, sister, Bessie Mae Duggar, and his wife, Patsy Bevill Gillham. He is survived by his wife, Jo Nell Gillham; son, Timothy (John) Gillham of Charlottesville, Va.; step-daughters, Gwenna (Robbie) Hill of Quitman, and Tami (Mike) Meyers of Clinton; brothers Johnny (Nadine) Gillham, Jimmy Ray (Martha) Gillham; sisters Lucille Wood, Ida Vernell “Mickey” Risk; and many nephews, nieces and grandchildren.

He was a member of McRae United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and was awarded WWII Victory Ribbon, AP Theater Ribbon and Bronze Service Star. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, Shriner, and founding leader of Sherwood’s first Cub Scout Troop.

Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral service will be 10: a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Westbrook Funeral Home. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BEEBE - Mary Ellen Norman (White), 82, of Beebe, Ark., went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2014.

Mary was preceded in death by her loving son, Johnny Norman and brother, James White. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Benny Norman; son, Jeffrey (Kathy) Norman of Florida; brother, T.C. (Joyce) White of Carlisle, Ark., and sister-in-law, Virginia White of Petrus, Ark.

Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church, a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and a friend of many.

Family will gather to receive friends on Sunday March 2, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Hickory Plains Cemetery. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BEEBE - Jackie Wayne Reagan, 71, of Beebe, died February 21, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Martha. Memorial Service will be March 2, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Methodist Church, in Lonoke, Ark. Cremation arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BENTON - James D. Mosley, 67, of Benton passed awayWednesday, February 26. He was born February 15, 1947, to Thomas and Dorothy Mosley, in Camden, Ark. Jim grew up in Kansas City, graduating from Ruskin High School in1965 and Central Missouri State in 1969.

Jim worked as an Accountant for Graybar Electric for 30 years, eventually settling in Texas. He became a volunteer firefighter and President of the Klein Volunteer Fire Department, serving alongside his second wife and the love of his life, Jean Stevens. They married on May 23, 1986.

In 2002, he and Jean retired to Benton, Ark., where he worked for the state Health Department for 11 years, retiring a second time last July. Jim was a loving husband and father, never letting a moment pass without telling his family how much he loved them. He constantly modeled what it means to be a man of integrity. He was passionate about history, the outdoors, politics, and fishing. He will be remembered for his story telling, and like a true fisherman, the stories were always longer and better than the actual events. He always managed to make people laugh.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Jean of Benton, Ark.; his mother, Dorothy and brother, Tom, of Kansas City; son, Kale and his wife Rebecca of Derby, Kan.; son, Kurt and his wife Laura of Holly Springs, North Carolina; daughter Kelly Hulen and her husband Brian of Lewisville, Texas; and stepson, Chris Stevens and his wife, Jessica, of Castle Rock, Colo.; five grandsons; five granddaughters; four nephews; and three nieces.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 1 at First Southern Baptist Church of Bryant, Ark., at 2 p.m. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BRINKLEY - Ulysee “Chuck” Glass, 82 of Brinkley, died Tuesday morning February 25 at the V.A. Medical Center in Little Rock. His wife Flossie Owens-Glass, four sons, three daughters, a sister, 22 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grand childrenand other relatives survive him. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the Brinkley Convention Center, 1500 Weatherby Drive in Brinkley. Intermentwill take place on Monday, March 3 at 11 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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BRYANT - Mildred Guillory, age 83, passed away February 26, 2014, in Hospice Care in Bryant, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Guillory of Marksville, La.; father and mother, Bess and Eula Smith of Reader, Ouachita Co.; two sisters, Beadia (Pledger) Grayson of Emerson and Blanche (William James) Oliver of Prescott. She is survived by one son, Don Guillory and wife, Carla of Bryant; one daughter, Donna Williams of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Nellie (Charlie) Knight of Camden. She also is survived by grandsons, Don Michael of Conway, Ark., and Grayson of Dover, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews. She was a loving mother and sister and will be truly missed.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Guy A. Duckworth, age 91, of Cabot went to be withhis Lord on February 25, 2014, in Little Rock. He was born on March 3, 1922, in Hamburg, Arkansas, to the late Thomas and Elizabeth Cole Duckworth.

Also preceded in death by hiswife June Duckworth, six brothers: H.C. Hildreth, Kenneth Duckworth, Tom Duckworth, Larry Duckworth, Bobby Duckworth, and Ralph Duckworth, five sisters: Edith Duckworth, Myrtice Duckworth, Vivian Tipper, Polly Chisum, and Betty Shields. Guy was retired MSGT after 20years with United States Air Force.

Guy is survived by daughter: Marsha Duckworth of Hector, Arkansas, two sisters: Sybil Noble of Hamburg , Arkansas, Judy Sandusky of Clarermore, Oklahoma, sister-in-law: Barbara Duckworth, Aunt Sarah Duckworth, two grandchildren: Melinda Cooper, David Larcyn, four great-grandchildren: Ashley Chitwood, Jeffrey Cooper, Cory Larcyn, Jordyn Darbee; one great-great-grandchild, Parker Darbee, and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation Saturday, March 1, 2014, 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. at funeral home. Services 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Thomas Funeral Chapel. Interment to follow with Military Honors at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

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CONWAY - Buford N. Monroe, 75, of Conway died February 27, 2014, born August 6, 1938, in Palestine, Ark. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Bible Baptist Church. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2014, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. For online obituary www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DeVALLS BLUFF - Benetia Ray Hamilton, 63, of DeValls Bluff, passed Monday, February 3, 2014, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Viewing only: Saturday, March 1, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment: Oakland Cemetery, DeValls Bluff. Service Arrangements by McNeal-Calahan Funeral Home, Inc., Brinkley. 870-734-3567.

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DUMAS - Mr. Lee Everett, 59, of Dumas died Saturday, Feb.22, 2014, at Delta Memorial Hospital. Funeral will be Saturday, March 1, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Rock Baptist in Dumas with Rev. Larry Alexander officiating. Burial in New Light Cemetery in Tillar by Brown Funeral Home of Dumas.

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DUMAS - Eleanor Sue Shelton Gill, 96, of Dumas, Arkansas, wentto be with the Lord on February 26, 2014, at Katherine’s Place in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Linda Sue and husband, Barton Backus of Clark,Mo.; Danny and wife Sue Gill of Dumas, Ark.; Charlotte and her husband Rusty Jones of Fayetteville, Ark..; nine grandchildren Matt Backus, Deborah Beam, Ryan Gill, Amber Henry, Adam Jones, Nathan Jones, Rachel Jones, Hannah Jones, Rebecca March; and 10 great-grandchildren; sisters-inlaw, Frances Shelton of Little Rock, Ark., and Ruth Gill of Dumas, Ark.; and brother-in-law Marion Gill and wife Bobbye of Dumas, Ark.

Eleanor was born on August 31, 1917, in Hope, Ark., to Lindon and Eleanor Gertrude Shelton. She graduated from Monticello High School and attended Arkansas A&M College and Monticello Business College. Eleanor married Dan Wright Gill Jr. on June 30, 1940. He preceded her in death in February, 2005.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Dumas and was active in teaching the three year old Sunday School class, Royal Ambassadors and Sunbeams. She was also active with P.T.A. and Cub Scouts.

Eleanor was a remarkable woman loved by all who knew her especially her grandchildren. They cherish memories of her sweet and thoughtful spirit. They will tell you she could build anything, sew anything, and cook the most delicious meals.

A funeral service will be held to celebrate the life of Eleanor Gill on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Dumas. Pallbearers will be Nathan Jones, Adam Jones, Ryan Gill, Gary Gill, David Beam, Martin Henry, Matt Backus, and Jordan Wimpy.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Dumas Youth Choir Mission Trip. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and thanks to Katherine’s Place of Fayetteville for their compassion and loving care.

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ENGLAND - Mrs. Annie L. Williams, 75, of England, Arkansas,passed away on February 23, 2014. She was born November 11, 1938, to the late Will Smith and Walter Madlock.

Survivors include her husband: Albert Williams;

daughters: Florice Eason and CassandraHolloway; sons: Curtis Williams, Floyd Holloway, Rodney Holloway and Marcus Holloway; sisters: Willie Mae Watson, Charlesetta Eason and Dolly Eason; brother: James Smith; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Antioch Church Cemetery by Christian Way Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, February 28, 2014, from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to the staff of Christian Way Funeral Home, 3705 West 6th Avenue, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. “Professional Service with a Christian advantage.” Online register: www.christianwayfh.com.

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FORDYCE - Lula Williams, 71, of Fordyce died Friday. Survivors: children, DeWayne, Teresa Hawkins, Sharon Brazil, Sandra Morris of Fordyce; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; siblings, Leroy Newton of Little Rock, Sarah Walter of Arkadelphia. Services: Saturday, 11 a.m., Calvary Baptist Church, Ivan. Wake: Friday, 5-6 p.m., Marks Funeral Home, Fordyce.

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GASSVILLE - Katie Weaver, 71, of Gassville passed away Feb. 26, 2014. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Graveside funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Walnut Hill Cemetery.Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HARRISON - Ben H. Garrison, 76, of Harrison, Ark., died Tuesday in Tulsa, Okla. Survivors: wife, Mae; sons, Bennie and Randall. Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Lighthouse Apostolic Church, St. Joe. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall. Burial: Marshall Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Harold Dennis (Hank) Hansbro, Jr. passed away at age 61. Survivors: fiance Margret Britt; five sons, Denny, Brian, Justin, Heath and J.J. Abeita Hansbro; brother, Ralph Hansbro II; mother, Claudia Hansbro; four grandchildren. Visitation: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. Family Funeral Service. Funeral Saturday in Chapel, 11 a.m. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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HOLLY GROVE - Stephanie Denise Ladd, 40, of Holly Grove,died Monday, February 24 at Crest Park Inn in Stuttgart. Her daughter, two granddaughters, her parents, maternal grandmother, paternal grandmother, two brothers, threesisters and a host of other relatives survive her. Visitation will be held Friday evening, February 28 from 6 until 7 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 1 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Mimosa Street in Holly Grove. Interment will take place at Hayes Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com & Face Book: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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HOT SPRINGS - Daniel B. “Dan” Darnell, Jr., born November 26, 1925, to Daniel B. Darnell and Louise Ross Darnell, went to meet his Maker on February 25, 2014.

He was predeceased by a younger brother, Manuel B. Darnell; bothhis sons, Donald W. Darnell and Phillip D. Darnell; his mother and father; and his stepson, Jerry. L. DeWitt. He is survived by his adopted daughter, Tamara Darnell Byrd; stepdaughter, Patti DeWitt Folkerts, and stepson, Laurie L. DeWitt of Batesville, Arkansas, and several grandchildren. He is also survived by his soul-mate of 43 years, his wife Pat Pine Darnell.

Daniel served with the First Marine Division in the South Pacific in WW2 covering Cape Gloucester New Britain, Peleliu and Okinawa. He authored a book about that era: Great Men Cry, Too. He had a varied career which included Sales, Service and Instruction. He managed the Neal Piano Company Hot Springs for ten years and spent ten years tuning pianos in the community. For several years, he covered the state selling Encyclopaedia Britannica. The last twelve years of his work was with Walmart.

Taps for Danny will be played at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, at the Veterans Memorial in Hot Springs, weather permitting, followed by lunch at Debbie’s in Fountain Lake. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - James E. “Jim” Niemczyk, 76,of Hot Springs Village passed away February 26, 2014. He was born May 17, 1937, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Mary Niemczyk. Jim grew up in the Rice Street area ofSt. Paul, attending St. Agnes High School and St. Thomas College. He worked in the transportation field for many years andretired from Twin Model Inc. in 2002. He lived for many years in the White Bear Lake area, was an avid golfer and a member of the Dellwood Golf Club. He and his wife of 47 years, Sharon, moved to Hot Springs Village after retirement and continued to play golf. Jim loved to follow the financial markets each day and was fondly known as Sharon’s Handyman around the house.

He is predeceased by his parents and son, James. Jim is survived by the love of his life, Sharon Niemczyk; granddaughter, Desaree Avitt; great grandchildren, Kira, Austin, Olivia and Jaxson; siblings, Larry (Colleen) Niemczyk, Mary Kay McMahon, Eileen (Al) Schusted, Bill Niemczyk and Sue Niemczyk; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Bill Elser as celebrant. A special thank you to the entire staff of Arkansas Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the care of Caruth Village Funeral Home; guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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JONESBORO - Jack James, 79, of Jonesboro passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Chapel services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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JONESBORO - Daniel Frances Parker, 74, of Jonesboro passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Chapel services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Burial will be at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNT PLEASANT - Carol Slatter-Cartwright, 70, of Mount Pleasant died February 25, 2014. She was a homemaker and a Christian. Services were 10 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2014 at the Willis Funeral Service Chapel. Interment is at Alderbrook Cemetery in Desha. Arrangements are by Willis Funeral Service of Batesville. www.willisfs.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Pamela Marie Behrens, age 67, of Mountain Home died Wednesday. A Gathering of Remembrance will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Roller Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband: Roy Behrens, a son: Christopher Behrens and a daughter: Tina Moore. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Johnny Little, 69, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Tuesday. Graveside services will be private. He is survived by a son: John D. Little of Ava, Missouri and two daughters: Joanne Darra of Mountain Home, Arkansas and Kimberly Yeager of Bakersfield, Missouri. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Paula H. Wyatt, age 67, of Mountain Home passed away Feb. 26, 2014. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. March 3 at Roller Funeral Home. The funeral will be 2 p.m. March 4, 2014 at Hebron Church near Bexar. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Leon Amick, 76, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on February 26, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Nadine, three children and five siblings. Visitation and funeral service will take place on Friday, February 28, 2014 at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas beginning at 10:30 a.m. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PERRYVILLE - Michael Paul Long, age 51, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014. He was born September 14, 1962 in Little Rock, Arkansas, a son of the late Paul F. and Ruby Faye Baswell Long. He was a medical technician and attended the Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors include two brothers: Richard Rogers of Little Rock, and Rodger Rogers of El Paso, Arkansas; one half-brother William; three nieces; and two nephews. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Harmony Baptist Church withBro. Jim Bynum officiating. Burial will be at Harmony Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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PETIT JEAN - Norma Dean Howard Bruck,74, of Petit Jean, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Friday, February 28, at Nimrod Baptist Church with Rev. Ray Bruck officiating. Burial: Nimrod Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation: 1 hour prior to services at the Church. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Beverly Ann Aidoo, 59, of Pine Bluff passed Sunday, February 23, 2014. Service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Full Counsel Christian Church by Reverend S. Vincent Johnson. Burial will be at Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Funeral services for Taurus Darnell (Coon) Goinsof Pine Bluff, passed February 21, will be held Saturday 1 p.m. Family Time MBC. Burial in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Perry Funeral Home. Survivors include, mother, son, threedaughters, two brothers, two sisters, aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins.

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PINE BLUFF - Calvin Eugene White, Sr. was born July 3, 1940in Procter, Arkansas. He passed away on February 18, 2014.

He leaves to cherish his memory Eight sons: Anthony Eugene (Sheretha) White, Stanley Lee White, Rodney (Tina) Dewayne White, Dr. Calvin (Shatara) White, Jr., Keffier Thomas, Michael Thomas, Calvin Thomas and Patrick Burton; three daughters: Patricia (Robert) Ann Smith, Tawanna Lashay (Bashir) Mehtar and Shonnie Burton; three stepchildren: Roosevelt Burton, Yolanda Burton and Antuan Howard; three brothers: Calvin (Debra) Smith, Epharim (Martha) White and Rev. Leonard (Lashaun) White; nine sisters: Lessie (Bo) Howard, Iona Walls, Faye Starks, Ruby Osakwe, Mary L. Jones, Fannie Cooper, Deborah Mumphrey, Evelyn (Bruce) Sadler and Palestine Hawkins.

Funeral Service will be 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at First Trinity COGIC in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Burial will be in Bayou Meto Cemetery by Christian Way Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Visitation will be Friday, February 28 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online register www.christianwayfh.com. “Professional Service with a Christian Advantage.”

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RISON - Patricia Wilson Jennings, age 70, of Rison passedaway, Wednesday in Rison. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Rison Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.Friday at the funeral home. Pleae sign online guest register at www.buiefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. (870) 325-6216.

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RISON - Mr. Donald Wayne Martin of Rison, Ark. passed awayWednesday, February 26, 2014, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was born June 6, 1945, in Clarendon, Arkansas, the son of Benny Mills Martin and Dorothy WallaceMartin. Mr. Martin was educated in Pine Bluff, Ark., graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1963. He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving his country in the US Air Force. Mr. Martin was a commercial insurance agent in Pine Bluff working at Means & McClellan, Rebsamen, McNew, and First Arkansas Insurance Agencies. In January 1998, he opened the Martin McNew Agency and retired from the partnership in 2011.

Upon his retirement, he threw himself into enjoying his many lifelong passions. After traveling throughout the Western U.S., he spent his time preparing delicious gourmet meals for family and friends, singing in his church choir, entertaining us all with a lively tune from his harmonica, completing projects around his home and writing and reading with his wife. Never at a loss for something to do, Don was an accomplished artist, an avid gardener and never lost interest in his childhood fascination with rocks, arrowheads and all things found in the earth. His home was always open and his Thanksgiving meals were legendary.

Don was an original member of the Meatmasters Barbeque Team, winning many trophies and awards throughout Arkansas. He was a longtime member and officer of the Pine Bluff Downtown Lions Club. He was a T-Ball and girls softball coach in Rison, and a member of the Rison United Methodist Church.

Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his parents, Benny and Dorothy Martin. He is survived by his wife, Pamela England Martin of Rison, whom he married on April 7, 1990; three daughters, Ann Martin Gould of Ringgold, La., Catherine Martin McKnight of Little Rock, and Dr. Rebecca (Dr. Grant Mathews) Martin ofMt. Home; a step-daughter, Emily Robinson Killgore of Rison and a step-son, Michael (Lindsay) Robinson, of Rogers; grandchildren, Dawson & Martin Gould, Luke & Kate McKnight, Kohler, Savannah, & Lily Mathews, Addison King and Cole Taylor; sisters, Loretta Martin Green, of Nashville, Tenn., and Jan Martin Hodge, of Clarendon, Ark.; brother, Tommy Martin of Clarendon; uncles, Bobby Martin and Billy Martin of Clarendon; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the Rison United Methodist Church with Dr. Larry Pearce officiating, and burial will be immediately after at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Rison United Methodist Church Friday, February 28, from 6-8 p.m. Memorials maybe made to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202 or the Rison United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 468 Rison, Ark. 71665. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buie Funeral Home of Rison. (870) 325-6216. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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SEARCY - Hope Edwards, 90, of Searcy died February 26, 2014. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 28, at Four Mile Hill Church of Christ, Searcy, Arkansas. Funeral services are 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the church with burial following at Holly Springs Cemetery directed by Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Condolences: www. SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

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SEARCY - Ann (Farmer) Jackson, age 38, of Searcy, formerly of Augusta, died Feb. 23, 2014 at Searcy. Survivors are husband, Corey Jackson, Searcy; two sons; 26 sisters and brothers. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Rhodes and Son. Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Holy Ghost Academy. Interment: Quet Cemetery by Rhodes and So, Augusta.

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WHITE HALL - Leslie Raymond “Les” Edwards, 90, White Hall, passed away Feb. 26, 2014 at his home. Survivors: sons, Steve, Mike, David, Ricky Edwards; daughters, Sharon Terry and Lori Copeland; brothers, James and Billy Edwards; sister, Jean Bagwell; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. www.cranfordfh.com.

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CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND - A Memorial Service for Master Percival “Percy” Hays, age 7, of Cambridge, England will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 1 at the First Presbyterian Church in Hope, Arkansas under the direction of Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Funeral and burial will be in Cambridge, England. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Peggy Ann Dillard, 52, of Kansas City,Mo., departed this life February 22, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Florean Dillard. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Michelle Holloway, MikeE. Holloway Jr., both of Little Rock, Ronald Nero Jr, Meshaq Nero, both of Kansas City, Mo.; sisters, Nadine Moore (Robert), Margaret Hendricks (Fred), Elmyra Medlock, Ella Vaughn, Wanda Harris, Carolyn Dillard, Betty Harris (Kenneth); brothers, Melvin Walker, Cuncy Curtis Dillard; aunts, Florence Miles, Cora Bray; four grandchildren; a host of family and friends. Visitation: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Monday with funeral service beginning at 12 noon at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock, Pastor Willie L. Holloway, Officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

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DYERSBURG, Tenn. - Pattie Prince, 65, of Dyersburg, Tenn., died Wednesday. Survivors: son, Joseph Prince; Daughter, Amy Prince; two brothers; one sister; three grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Roller-Crouch Chapel, Batesville. Burial: Weaver’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday. Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. www.rollerfuenralhomes.com.

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MEMPHIS - Anna Hyde Barbay, 72, of Memphis passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014. She was born on March 16, 1941 to the late Perry and Grace Landcaster Hyde. She is also preceded in death by one sister, Perry Hyde Woodward. Anna was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her loving son; Frank Barbay of State College, Pa., andtwo brothers; George Hyde and Jimmy Hyde, both of Houston, Texas. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cabot. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Mary Nell Thomason passed away February 25, 2014 of pancreatic cancer. Mary was born to Cora and Burke Hodnett on February 27, 1935 in Fordyce, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Tommie. She leaves behind two daughters, Brenda (Paul) Plessinger of Munford, Tenn., and Jan Thomason of Millington, Tenn.; two grandchildren, John Plessinger of Memphis, Tenn., and Tracy (Stuart) Wilson of Stillwater, Okla.; one great-granddaughter, Emma Wilson; one brother, Frank (Barbara) Hodnett of Texarkana, Ark.; sister-in-law, Yvonne Hodnett of Fayetteville, Ark. The family will receive friends Sunday, (March 2) from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home-Hampton Chapel with a graveside service Monday (March 3) at 2 p.m. at Stoney Point Cemetery in Fordyce, Ark. In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorials be made to the Memphis Union Mission, 383 Poplar Ave., Memphis, Tenn. 38101.

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CYPRESS, Texas - Garland P. Kirkpatrick, 85, passed awaypeacefully in Houston, Texas on February 21, 2014. He was a former resident of Jonesboro and Beebe, Arkansas. Born January 16, 1929 in Rover, Yell County, Arkansas he was the son on Martha Dona Burruss and Walter Clinton Kirkpatrick. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Alva Marie Hogan.

Garland began a 50-year banking career at Peoples National Bank in Little Rock in 1947. In 1952, he and his wife Wilma moved to Jonesboro and through the years he was associated with First National Bank, Mercantile Bank, Bank of Nettleton and Pulaski Bank & Trust of Little Rock. His greatest business accomplishment was organizing the First State Bank of Beebe which was granted its charter in 1981. In addition to banking, Garland acquired Town & Country Insurance Agency-Jonesboro and was owner/executive broker of Arkansas Real Estate & Insurance-Beebe. Garland retired in 1997.

Through his life, Garland was actively involved in many civic and charitable organization and committed to community service wherever he lived. Lions Club, Elks Club, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, United Way, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Northeast Arkansas Mental Health Association were dear to him. He proudly served on the Arkansas State University-Beebe Development Council and many other associations.

Garland is survived by his wife of 65 years, Wilma Marie Russell Kirkpatrick, two daughters, Marilyn (Mrs. Vince) Lyden of Cypress, Texas and Carolyn Watkins of Katy, Texas, four grandchildren Laura Palmer, Russell Palmer, Olivia Watkins and Garland Marie Watkins, one great-grandson, Hunter Hayden McCabe.

Services will be held at Klein Funeral Home, 9719 Wortham Blvd., Houston, Texas 77065 on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 2 p.m. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to New Life Children’s Services, 19911-A SH 249, Houston, Texas 77070 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital-Memphis, Texas www.stjude.org.

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HOUSTON - Funeral services for Katherine Carter Shelley ofHouston, Texas formerly of Altheimer, passed away February 19, will be Saturday 11 a.m. New Hope MBC, Burial in Community Cemetery in Altheimer by Perry Funeral Home. Survivors,daughter, sons, sister, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren.