Sunday, October 28, 2012
LITTLE ROCK — 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, arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.
PULASKI COUNTY
Myron Lea Abrams, 66, of Little Rock.
Marzelle McBride Bender, 87, of North Little Rock.
Kathryn Sue Clark, 84, of North Little Rock.
JB Collie, 87, of Sherwood.
Marjean Meeks Goss, 64, of North Little Rock.
Helen Bleibler Hetherington, 94, of Little Rock.
Una Kellar, 89, of Little Rock.
Jo Annette Wolff Lawrence, 82, of Maumelle.
Elnora Lewis, 67, of Little Rock.
Orlie Jean Moring, 72, of North Little Rock.
Bonnie Bizet Richter, 65, of Maumelle.
Louis J. Schaufele Jr., of Little Rock.
Patsy Scruggs , 82, of Little Rock.
Paul Dewey Sharp, 60, of Little Rock.
Lawrence Allen Shelton, 74, of Little Rock.
Georgia Marie Stacy, 86, of North Little Rock.
William George Tilson, 64, of Little Rock.
Eugenia B. Washington, 41, of Little Rock.
Sidney Warlick Wilson, 84, of North Little Rock.
Jimmie Anderson Wyatt, 62, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
APLIN Jo Ann Fallen, 75.
ARKADELPHIA Mary Pence Parsons, 97.
James Daniel Watson Sr., 82.
ASH FLAT Betty Jean Hicks, 84.
BENTON Freddie Mack Ball, 76.
CABOT Mary Frances Coyle, 79.
Maria Kaleta, 93.
CALICO ROCK Stephen Leslie Pool, 70.
CAMDEN Betty Jane McAdams, 83.
CASA Jessie Dorman, 95.
DEWITT Lucille Wright Grissom, 66.
GREENBRIER Winfred Donald (Don) Crank, 80. GRUBBS Robert Williams, 87.
GUY Milburn Gerald McKenzie, 82.
HAMPTON Dorothy Ethridge Wisinger, 93. HELENA-WEST HELENA Mary Lee Dent, 85.
HOT SPRINGS Rebecca Ann Crisler, 36.
Jean Marshall Glover.
KENSETT Alvin Mitchell Jr., 86.
LEXA Violet Stewart, 83.
MALLETTOWN Faber Earl Dunlap, 80.
MORRILTON Doylene Wells Ward, 77.
PANGBURN Irene Marie Blundell, 86.
PINE BLUFF Willie Lee Putillo, 51.
Frances Gaberella Rice, 92.
RUSSELLVILLE James Dee Payne Jr., 60.
SEARCY Marion Jean Dawson, 86.
Thelma “Punkin” Mason, 84.
STAR CITY Benjamin “B.F.” Franklin McGraw Jr. 97.
SWIFTON Lehman Duncan, 82.
THORNTON Herbert Jones, 91.
WARREN Shirley Jane Broach Godwin, 88.
WYNNE Wanda Lawson Soto, 80.
OUT-OF-STATE
MUNCIE, Ind.
Leo P. Kaplon Jr., 59.
ROCKVILLE, Md.
Charles Henry Riggin Sr.
TULSA Billie J. Horton, 79.
JACKSON, Tenn.
Marcia Jeanne Morris, 89.
SAN ANTONIO Lucille “Lucy” Hall Selin, 92.Pulaski County
MYRON LEA ABRAMS, 66, of Little Rock, formerly of Winchester, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012. Born in Pine Bluff Aug. 18, 1946, he was a son of the late Myron Louis and Mildred Babette Gottlieb Abrams.
Mr. Abrams was owner and operator of Murphy’s Cash Store in Winchester for 40 years.
Survivors include his daughters, Babs Abrams Wardlaw (Jonathan) of Little Rock and Michelle Abrams Oliver (Loren) of Fayetteville; four grandchildren, Abe and Murphy Wardlaw, Leah Kate and William Oliver; and one brother, Joe Abrams (Beth) of Covington, La.
A memorial service will be held at the Jewish Cemetery in Pine Bluff Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012 at 2 p.m., directed by Ralph Robinson & Son.
Memorials are requested to the UAMS Foundation Fund, c/o the UAMS Institutional AdvancementOffice, 4301 West Markham, Slot No. 716 Little Rock, Ark. 72205, (with gifts or donations directed to UAMS Kidney Institute No. 30009858.) http://www.uamshealth.com/giving/ or by phone (501) 686-8200.
Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
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MARZELLE McBRIDE BENDER of North Little Rock died peacefully in her sleep Oct. 26, 2012. She was born Aug. 10, 1925, the first child of the late Joe C. McBride and Hattie Fore McBride. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of North Little Rock.
Marzelle was a dedicated volunteer in her community, serving as a member of the Arkansas Arts Center and the Fine Arts Club, the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, and the Junior League of North Little Rock, being named Sustainer of the Year in 1990.
Marzelle is survived by her husband of 63 years, Kurt Bender of the home; her son, Kurt Bender Jr. (Sue) of North Little Rock; daughters, Ann Butts (Greg) of Little Rock and Kay Jones (Bruce) of Ross, Calif.; brother, Bill McBride of Prescott; sister, Norma Robertson (JC) of Texarkana; granddaughters, Anna Gise (Max), Christina Butts, Allison Jones, Alex Jones, Daron Jones; great-grandson, Jack Gise, as well as several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 29, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock (501) 791-7400. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3802 North Olive, North Little Rock followed by interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Highway 5 North, Alexander, Ark.
The family wishes to thank the physicians and staff of UAMS for their loving care, as well as the staff of Hospice Home Care of Little Rock for their warm compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made either to the Myeloma Institute of UAMS, donation form available at http://myeloma.uams.edu/ or North Little Rock Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 5757, North Little Rock, Ark. 72119.
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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KATHRYN SUE HARMON CLARK, 84, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. She was born in Perryville, Ark., to the late Percy Ogden and Nora Grace Brown Harmon.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Henry Franklin Clark.
She retired after numerous years as an underwriter in the insurance field. She was devoted to her husband, brother, nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her brother, Percy Harmon (Calvina) of Perryville; nieces and nephew, Lynn Nalley (Fred) of Cabot, Betty Quisenberry (Ron) of Georgia, Becky Harmon of Roland and Chris Harmon (Veronica) of Perryville.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel (501) 791-7400. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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JB COLLIE, 87, of Sherwood passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church and retired from North Little Rock School District.
He is survived by seven sons, Marvin Collie (Deanna), Tom Collie, Dallas Collie, Jerry Collie ( Connie), Jack Collie (Donna), Mike Collie and Adam Collie (De); 22 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; and his brother, Alfred Collie. He was preceded indeath by the wife and mother of his children, Elsie Mae Collie and second wife, Coy Collie; daughter, Shirley Ann Collie Moore; son, Jimmy Wayne Collie and five siblings.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday at Harmony Baptist Church. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170.
Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
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MARJEAN MEEKS GOSS, 64, of North Little Rock died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012.
She is survived by two daughters, Lynn McClary (husband, Shane) and Laurie Harrow; by three granddaughters, and her sister, Judy Hanks. Her daughter Lisa Harrow preceded her in death. Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com to sign the guest register.
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HELEN BLEIBLER HETHERINGTON, age 94, died peacefully onOct. 17, 2012 in Little Rock, Ark. She was born July 3, 1918 in Dallas, Texas, where she lived until 1998 when she moved to Little Rock. She was a graduate of Hockaday Junior College, Dallas, Texasand Barnard College, New York, N.Y. For 30 years, she taught science at The Hockaday School. She was a devoted student of art and nature. She was an active deacon and elder at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Dallas, and later a member of Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, Little Rock where she taught Bible studies. She was a leader in the programming of the Shepherd Centers in both cities.
Mrs. Hetherington and her late husband Charles S. Hetherington are remembered with love and admiration by their daughters and sons-in-law, Ann H. Prassel (Frank Prassel), Ethel H. Perina (Rudolf Perina) Charlotte Hetherington (Michael Barlow), and Jane H. Brown (Paul Brown) and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service in Little Rock will be held at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m., 6400 Richard B. Hardie Dr., Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of the organizations that Mrs. Hetherington supported: Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, the Arkansas Foodbank, the Salvation Army, or the Public Broadcasting System.
Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com to sign the online guest register.
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UNA KELLAR, 89, of Little Rockand formerly of Conway went to be with her Lord Oct. 25, 2012. Una was born on Dec. 16, 1922 to William Cecil and Nina (Mc-Millan) Ethridge at Greenbrier. Ms. Kellar was a member of theNorthside Church of Christ.
She is survived by her daughters, Sandra (William) Schwall of Little Rock and Ginger Kellar-Montgomery of Little Rock; grandchildren, Kristen (Charles) Hoyt of Cedar Park, Texas, Michael Kellar-Gebhardt of Cabot, Laura Ann ( Richard) Caldwell of Perryville, Billy (Janet) Schwall of Fisher, Ind., Walter Schwall of Kyle, Texas, Christopher Mark Doyle of Little Rock, as well as numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; a sister Jean Wilson of Conway and a brother Tommy (Jo) Ethridge of Altus. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Herman.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to Arkansas Hospice in North Little Rock. The online guestbook can be signed by visiting www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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JO ANNETTE WOLFF LAWRENCE, who passed away on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, was born Aug. 20, 1930, in Hugo, Okla., the second child of Jo Wilhemina Wolff and Joseph A. Wolff. After graduation from Hugo High School, she attended Stephens College, and in the fall of 1949 transferred to the University of Arkansas where she pledged Tri Delta. In September of 1950, Ann met John Lawrence, became pinned to him after five dates, and engaged to him in November of 1950. Ann married John in 1950 following his decision to serve his country in the Korean War. They resided at St. Belvior, Va., until John was deployed to Korea in December of 1951. After their first son, John Jr., was born April 21, 1952, John returned from Korea and enrolled in the University of Arkansas where he graduated from the School of Engineering. Ann and John would continue their lives in the construction business, which first took them to Conway, Ark., where they gave birth to their second son, Michaelon April 7, 1955. They gave birth to their third child and only daughter in Little Rock on Jan. 27, 1958. John and Ann lived in numerous places until they settled in Maumelle in 1987. John passed away in 1997.
Ann’s love of animals inspired her lifetime devotion to ensuring their protection and well-being. Her favorite pastime was playing bridge with her special group of friends. Ann was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her son, John Lawrence and wife June of Fayetteville; her son, Mike Lawrence of Maumelle; her daughter, Shaun Anderson and husband Wayne of Helena; her six grandchildren, John Lawrence III, David Lawrence, Casey Lawrence, Jessica Ayers, Charles Roscopf and Chris Anderson; and her five great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at First United Methodist Church of Maumelle, with Reverend Luke Conway officiating. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300.
Memorials may be made to either the First United Methodist Church of Maumelle, 1201 Edgewood Drive, P.O. Box 13984, Maumelle, Ark. 72113, or to the Humane Society of the Delta, P.O. Box 3218, West Helena, Ark. 72390.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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ELNORA LEWIS, 67, Little Rock, departed this life Oct. 25, 2012.
She is preceded in death by her father, James King Sr.; mother, Leolar King; brother, John King. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Frank Lewis Jr.; children, Linda Walker(Arthonia), Rickey Lewis (Brenda), Phyllis Lewis, Allen Lewis, Alicia Lewis-Howard (Rodney), Tongelar Lewis-Sadler (John), Latosha Lewis, Temeaker Lewis-Smith (Shu’Rone), Latoya Lewis-Beene (Joseph) and Talesa Lewis; siblings, James King (Rose Mary), Levander Summons, Otis and Chestine King; 46 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; a host of other family and friends.
Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Scott, Ark., Pastor Jimmy Harper, 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” --◊--
The Lord welcomed ORLIE JEAN ANNETTE MORING into theglorious gates of Heaven Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. She was born May 28, 1940 in McClelland, Ark., to Ruth and Arlie Turner. She graduated from Carlisle High in 1960 and then went to work for Timexfor 55 years. She enjoyed playing cards and fishing.
Orlie Jean will be remembered as a wonderful mother, sister, daughter and friend.
She is survived by her two sons, Jimmy Dale Moring of North Little Rock and David (Rita) Moring of Conway; sister, Martha (John) Holyfield, of Hazen; three brothers, Harrel Turner, of DeValls Bluff, Oppie (Nancy) Turner of Bristolville, Ohio, and Perry (Virginia) Turner of Bloomfield, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and her great friend and caregiver, Renee Ray, of North Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Jenny Turner, Charlotte Hauer, Mary Vincent and Sarah Girard; special niece and great niece, Debra and Angel Marie Scroggins.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at a later date at Center Point Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
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On Oct. 26, 2012, BONNIE BIZET RICHTER departed this life for a better one. She was born Aug. 3 1947, in Shreveport, La., to Rose and Ray Bizet.
She is survived by a daughter, Gwendy Durham and son, Paul Richter; three grandchildren, Madison Durham, Owen Durham and Rosie Durham.
She was very active in activities revolving around her daughter, son and Madison until stricken with lingering health issues.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400).
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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LOUIS J. SCHAUFELE JR. (LOUIE) passed away peacefully at hishome on Oct. 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Caroline and Louis J. Schaufele Sr. and one greatgrandchild. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife, Carolyn Cosgrove Schaufele; his two sons, Mike Schaufele (Marty) of Little Rock and Lou Schaufele (Lee) of Dallas, Texas; his grandchildren, Janet Smith (Chip) of Kansas City, Mo., Ann Blair Schaufele of Little Rock, John Schaufele (Laura) of Houston, Texas, Paul Schaufele and Anne Evans (Cole) of Dallas Texas; and six great-grandchildren.
After graduating from the University of Arkansas where he was a four-year letterman in football and a three-year letterman in baseball, he received his draft notice from the Philadelphia Eagles and the U.S. Army the same day. He joined the Air Force and was stationed at Carswell Air Force Base. After the service he joined the Yankee organization before returning to Little Rock to begin his business career. He went to work for Dabbs Sullivan Investment Company. Two years later, he went to work for Worthen Bank, now Bank of America, for 35 years , becoming a Senior Vice-President before his retirement.
Louie was very active in his community, giving countless hours to projects such as the War Memorial Stadium Commission of which he was chairman for five years. He was instrumental in the revitalization of the stadium and in the keeping of two Razorback football games here in Little Rock. He also was chairman of the Little Rock Sewer Commission for 20 years. He was very active at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral where he taught Sunday school, was treasurer of the Endowment Committee and served on the vestry. He later joined Second Presbyterian Church where he remained active until his health started failing. He was elected to the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2006, the Razorbacks Hall of Honor in 2003, and to the Arkansas High School Coaches and Officials Hall of Fame.
One of Louie's passions was officiating football games, which he did for many years starting with junior high, high school, the AIC conference, and ending up in the Southwest Conference. He officiated such great teams as Texas, Stanford, Ohio State, Florida and Penn State. He was honored for his good works by officiating the Citrus Bowl, the Sun Bowl, four Sugar Bowls, the Blue Bonnet Bowl, the Holiday Bowl, the Aloha Bowl and the Orange Bowl. Two of those games were national championship games.
His athleticism was widely known around the state. He was named to the High School All American Team the first year he ever played as a senior at Little Rock Central High School. He played American Legion Baseball and his team came in second in the national championship. At that time, Babe Ruth was the official chairman of the tournament. His love of golf never wavered, even thoughhe never made that coveted holein-one. He did enjoy watching his wife make four of them.
Louie's personality was profound and his presence bigger than life itself. His love and generosity to family and friends was unmatched. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Services will be held today, Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, officiated by the Rev. Steve Hancock and the Rev. Karen Akin. A reception will follow the service in the Second Hall.
Donations in Louie's memory may be made to the Winthrop P.Rockefeller Cancer Institute, 4301 West Markham Street, No. 623F, Little Rock, Ark., 72205, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72227 or to one's favorite charity.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501)224-2200. Louie's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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PATSY RUTH GARRETT SCRUGGS, born July 7, 1930, to Fredand Florence Garrett, died Oct. 26, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Scruggs, parents and one sister Betty Garrett. Survivors are Judy (Fred) Cromwell, William (Gale) Scruggs, Calvin (Judy) Scruggs, James (Shelby) Scruggs, Ernest Scruggs, Joe (Sharon) Scruggs, Robert (Kris) Scruggs; step-son, Douglas (Linda) Scruggs; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and greatgreat grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and beloved Rhonda Clendening and Kristy Jane.
Graveside services will be led by the Reverend George Yarberry at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Ivy Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be William Scruggs Jr., Michael Scruggs, Brad Scruggs, David Bearden, C .J. Hodges, and Bryan Harton. Honorary Pallbearers are Bob (Eloise) Worlow (self-adopted son), Bobby Dunlap and James Harton. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock.
Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.
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PAUL DEWEY SHARP of Little Rock, Ark. passed away suddenlyon Oct. 26, 2012.
Paul lived an amazing life during his 60 years. He was born May 11, 1952, to Charles "Ike" and Billie Guerin Sharp. He graduated from Douglas High School in Douglas, Ariz .,and later earned both bachelor's and master's degrees from Ouachita Baptist University (OBU). While at OBU, he was a 1971 Rho Sigma Initiate and 1975 Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) graduate. On Jan. 6, 1979, he married Sherrie Lynn Brown of Little Rock, Ark., at Immanuel Baptist Church.
Paul was an extremely talented and capable person with diverse interests. He was a scholar athlete in college, excelling in both baseball and football. The son of an accomplished coach, Paul also chose coaching as a career. That career began at his beloved OBU where he served as Defensive Line Coach, then Offensive Line Coach from 1974-1978. In 1979, he became defensive coordinator at the University of Central Arkansas, servingin that capacity until 1982 when he accepted the same position at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. In 1986, Paul was hired by Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) as head coach where he remained for 19 years.
Paul's tenure at SWOSU was very successful. There he led teams to two conference titles and one divisional crown with the 1992 team finishing ranked number one in the NAIA. That year, SWOSU made its first trip to the NAIA playoffs since 1977. In 1996, Paul led the Bulldogs to their first-ever football National Title. By 2003, he was named the school's most winning coach in school history. Paul was awarded National Coach of the Year in 1996 and was a member of the American Football Coaches Association, the Oklahoma Coaches Association and served as President of the NAIA Coaches' Association from 1993-1994. After retiring from coaching, Paul became an agent for Mutual of Omaha Insurance.
Paul was a patriot who loved America and was a constant student of history. He appreciated the contributions made by those who came before him, and he loved to travel to locations rich with historical significance, read books on historical events, and listen to stories from elderly persons and veterans. He was a loyal friend, beloved by many. He had a special knack for making each person seem special.
He particularly loved his family. He was a devoted son and brother, always willing to give. Paul was a wonderful, fun and loving husband of almost 34 years. He was particularly fond of family vacations and made each one special. He was preceded in death by his parents.He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sherrie and his children Aaron (Tiffaney) Sharp of Benton and Adam (Julie) Sharp of Little Rock; his grandchildren, Hunter Sharp of Benton, and Aiden and Addison Sharp of Little Rock; his sister, Jane Sharp of Little Rock; his brother, David (Carrie) Sharp of Arkadelphia; nieces and nephews Jordan and Ashley Sharp of Arkadelphia and Claire and Baxter Woosley of Little Rock. Surviving in-laws include mother-in-law Joyce Brown, brothers-in-law David Brown and Steve Woosley and sister-in-law Debbie Woosley, all of Little Rock.
Paul loved his alma mater, his country, and his friends and family, but above all, Paul loved his Lord. He lived his life in an effort to glorify Christ and to lead others to Him. Paul was an active leader in each church he attended. As a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, Paul served as Chairman of the Deacons and taught weekly adult bible studies.His love of Ouachita Baptist University was an extension of his commitment to Christ. It was there that his father became a Christian, and throughout his life, Paul remained appreciative of the school's focus.
Funeral services will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 North Shackleford Road, Little Rock, Ark. on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 at 11 a.m. with Dr. Gary Hollingsworth and Dr. Bill Brown officiating. A reception will follow. Interment was at Old Rosemont Cemetery in Benton, Ark. No formal visitation is planned. Open viewing will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501)224-8300. Pallbearers include: the Rev. Phil Spigner, Robert Hallmark, Bob Beech, Dan Kirkpatrick, Mike Ober, Don Bush, Jordan Sharp, Baxter Woosley, and Joe Martin. Honorary Pallbearers include the SWOSU Football Teams of 1986-2004, Deacons of Immanuel Baptist Church, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Deacons of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Weatherford, Okla.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Ouachita Baptist University Athletic Department, 100 Campus, Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71998.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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LAWRENCE ALLEN SHELTON, 74, of Little Rock passed away on Oct. 26.
He was born in Little Rock and joined the Army in 1955. After his retirement from the Army, in 1975, he enjoyed a diverse career that included civil service and several positions that allowed him to enjoy his expertise in electronics.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; children, Carol, Maria, Tina and Thomas; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. He leaves behind his siblings, Mary, Katie, Lynnda, Robert, and Laura and their families, as well as the families of his brothers and sisters who preceded him, Katherine, Claude, Charles, Barbara, and William. He will also be missed by Nicholas and Jessica, for whom he provideda loving home, and a host of family and friends who played special roles in his life.
A service with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel, 8801 Knoedl Court., Little Rock, Ark. 72205 (501) 224.2200.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home (NW Corner of I-630 and Barrow Rd). Mr. Shelton’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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GEORGIA MARIE STACY, 86, of North Little Rock, passed from this life on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. Born in Quitman, Ark., she was a daughter to the late John F. and Myrtle (Condray) Ussery. Mrs. Stacy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was ofthe Baptist faith. She retired from Westinghouse after more than twenty years of service.
Survivors include her loving husband, Harvey J. Stacy; children, Wayne H. Stacy and wife Jeana of Little Rock and Carolyn Hart and husband Mike of Alexander; grandchildren, Ken Hart, Vicki Gorman,Don Hart, Jay Hart and Gregory Stacy; sisters, Arlene Stacy and Johnnie DeBusk and a host of extended family and friends.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Burial will follow at Old Texas Cemetery near Quitman, Ark., with Ken Hart, Don Hart, Jay Hart, Gregory Stacy and Lane Gorman serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, at the funeral home. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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WILLIAM (BILL) GEORGE TILSON, 64, of Little Rock, born Dec. 5, 1947, in Memphis, Tenn., to parents, Redford and Juanita Renfro Tilson, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Michelle Tilson-Ward; and his brother, Bobby Tilson.
William is survived by his wife, Lee Compton-Tilson; his daughter, Amy Buckley (Robert); his sister, Carol Pulley (Dennis); three grandchildren; niece, Jennifer Hartle; and nephew, Colby Schultz.
Memorial service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.
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EUGENIA B. WASHINGTON, 41, Little Rock, departed this life Oct.23, 2012. Visitation: 3-4 p.m., Sunday with funeral service beginning at 4 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock, Minister Eric Holmes, 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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SIDNEY WARLICK WILSON, 84, of North Little Rock, Ark., passedaway Thursday morning, Oct. 25, 2012. Sid was born Dec. 2, 1927, the son of Sidney and Florence Wilson of Ponca City, Okla.
Sid graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Ponca City, Okla .,attended Oklahoma State University, and in 1971 received his Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from San Jose State University in California.
He worked a full and eventful career before retiring from AP&L (Entergy).
Sid served 20 years in the United States Army with the Criminal Investigation Division. He is a Vietnam veteran with 3 Legion of Merits, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and numerous Service Medals. He also served as Chief of Police of the Norman, Okla., Police Department; Captain of Police for the Ponca City, Okla., Police Department, and briefly served in the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps, Ponca City Fire Dept. and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
He proudly belonged to the Kaw and Osage Nations.
Sid was very active in local issues close to his heart. Earning his pilot’s license in 1987, Sid became active in the Arkansas Civil Air Patrol and reached the rank of colonel as the organization’s Arkansas wing commander. His passionate drive to educate the children and people of Arkansas brought him to a seat on the board of the Arkansas Aerospace Education Center.
Sid was an active member of the Cathedral of St. Andrew in downtown Little Rock.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; brother, Charles Wilson; sister, Patty Jean Wilson; first wife, Wilma Mae (Leche) Wilson, and son-in-law Dan Hewes.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Rosemary Fritz Wilson; sons, Sidney W. Wilson (Ann) of Ponca City, Okla., Matthew D. Wilson of Little Rock, Ark., and Kevin A. Wilson (Jennifer) of Rogers, Ark.; daughters, Cheryl Ann Wilson of Albuquerque, N.M., and Tracy Kalytiak (Roman) of Palmer, Alaska. Sid’s love also extended to Gwen Kincaid and Scott Westerman as being part of this family.
He loved and adored his nine grandchildren: Sean Wilson, Shannon (Brian) Tighe, Rusty (Krystal) Wilson, Kaci Wilson, Reed Hewes, Bryant Hewes, Sidney A. Wilson, Audrey Wilson and Nina Kalytiak, and was blessed with six greatgrandchildren: Tyler Rhoads, Brennan Tighe, Abby Tighe, Shane Wilson, Phoenix and Journey Wilson.
He will be missed by his loving sister, Suzie Braden of Ponca City, Okla., and her children, and his sister-in-law, Peggy Wilson of Ponca City, Okla., and her children.
Sid had many other relatives and friends he cherished deeply, especially his good friend Jim Thomey, for whom he will be waiting at the 19th Hole in the Sky.
Visitation will be at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark., from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28. Catholic funeral mass celebrated by Father Matthew Garrison will take place at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 29, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, 617 Louisiana St., Little Rock, Ark. Interment will be private at the Arkansas National Cemetery with full military honors on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at 10 a.m.
He loved his family and he loved his country.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, No. 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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JIMMIE ANDERSON WYATT, 62, of Little Rock, passed awayMonday, Oct. 22, 2012.
He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, April Wyatt; children, Jeno (Tracy), Jene Evans (Terrence), Tiffany and Travis Wyatt and KaShayla Jones; stepmom, VivianSmith; 12 siblings, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. at Metaphysical Research Institute of Divine, 202 North Palm, North Little Rock. The family will receive friend today from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Drive (501) 372-4129. "We Care, When Caring Counts"
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APLIN - Jo Ann Fallen, age 75, of Aplin, passed away, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 at her home. She was born Nov. 3, 1936 in Perryville, Ark., a daughter of Woodson Ollie Growns and Wilma Ostine “Cobb” Growns. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Bob Fallen of Aplin; two sons, Tony Fallen (Lori) of Hollis and Tommy Fallen (Barbara) of Hot Springs Village; grandchildren, Jennifer Tipton (John), Jessica Fallen, Leslie Fallen and fiance Seth Grabher, Courtney Fallen and Hunter Fallen (Chelsie); great-grandchildren, Brandt Tipton and Alex Fallen.
She was preceded in death by two infant sons; brother, Carroll Growns; and a great-grandson, Hayden Fallen.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 at Aplin Church of Christ with Mr. Jason Almond officiating. Burial will be at Smyer’s Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville. Viewing will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at the funeral home in Perryville.
Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
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ARKADELPHIA - Mary Pence Parsons of Arkadelphia, Ark., died Oct. 27, 2012. She was born Sept. 1, 1915 in Conway, Ark., to the late Hugh and Bessie Martin Pence. She graduated from Conway High School in 1932, obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland in 1936, where she was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. She received her master’s degree from Henderson State University in 1975.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Vollie Earl Parsons Jr.; two brothers; one sister; and her grandson, Richard Pooler.
She is survived by her children, Penny Parsons Stubbs and her husband, Steve Stubbs of Lowell, N.C., Lt. Cmdr. Hugh Pence Parsons (U.S. Navy retired) and his wife, Susan Parsons of San Diego, Calif., and Patrick Parsons of Hot Springs, Ark.; her grandson, Andrew Parsons and his wife, Alyssa Parsons of Little Rock, Ark., her granddaughter, Melissa Parsons Scheeline and her husband, Joseph Scheeline of Corte Madre, Calif., and four greatgrandchildren.
As per her wishes, there will not be a memorial service. Memorials may be made in her memory to the Clark County Humane Society, 627 Walnut St. Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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ARKADELPHIA - James Daniel Watson Sr., age 82, of Arkadelphia died Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. He was born Oct. 8, 1930 in Mauldin, Ark. the son of Harvey and Emma Loy Watson. Dan was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark Watson; three brothers, Randal, Ralph and Darrel Watson; and one sister, Mary Shuffield.
Survivors are his wife of sixty years, Linda Watson; one son, Danny (Sandra) Watson of Arkadelphia; two daughters, Debbie (Wayne) Page of Arkadelphia, Joyce (Ron) Arnold of Longview, Texas; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Myrtie Nahas of Hot Springs.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home with Dr. Lee Mc-Glone officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 1 p.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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ASH FLAT - Betty Jean Hicks, age 84, of Ash Flat died Oct. 25, 2012.
Funeral services are Oct. 28, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Tri-County Funeral Home. Visitation is Oct. 28, 2012 from 12 noon until service time.
Donations to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fla. 32256.
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BENTON - Freddie “Mack” Ball, 76, of Benton passed to hisheavenly home on Friday, Oct. 26. Mack was born Sept. 24, 1936 in Saline County and was the son of Janice Ball and Benton Poe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death byhis grandparents who raised him, Elzie and Maud Ball; his sisters, Merle Poe, Doris Burrows, Willie Glover, Marie Ball; brother, Lindsey Ball and a special uncle, Tazel Poe.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Lois (Rhoads) Ball and son Ron Ball (Camille) and the light of his life, grandsons, Matthew and Casey. Also he was survived by his sister, Freda Tucker; brother, Erby Ball, and a hostof close relatives.
He retired after 46 years from Mack’s Dental Lab. He was member of the Army National Guard for 10 years. He was a die-hard fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks and enjoyed watching all the sporting events. Yet his greatest enjoyment came from watching his grandsons participate in athletics and grow up to be fine young men.
Pallbearers are Bobby Glover, Freddy Tucker, MC “Buck” Tucker, Eddie Poe, Dickie Poe, Donnie Burrows and Wayne Burrows. Honorary pallbearers are Gary Kettles, Bill Stubblefield, John Crouse, Marc Gross and Ernie France.
The family wishes to thank friends and relatives for their prayers, love and support in the past year. The family wants to extend thanks to Dr. Mendelsohn and staffs at Little Rock Hematology & Oncology, Baptist Carti, St. Vincent’s Carti, Saline Memorial Hospice and a special thanks to the Benton firefighters.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Vilonia United Methodist Church, Indian Springs Baptist Church or the Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice.
The family will receive friends at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton, Monday, 6-8 p.m. Funeral will be Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Ashby’s with burial at McPherson Cemetery. Brother Tom Williams will be presiding.
Online guest book at www.Ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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CABOT - Mary Frances Coyle, age 79 of Cabot, passed away Oct. 26, 2012. Born Dec. 18, 1932.
Survived by six children, Linda Reisinger, Doris Green, William Coyle, Robert Coyle, Sarah Wadkins and Megan Manuel; three siblings, Joan Owens, Earl Speaks and Betty Godair; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Visitation 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 with funeral services immediately following at 12 p.m. at Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in Des Arc, Ark.
Online condolences: www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.
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CABOT - Maria Gierburger Kaleta, age 93, of Cabot went tobe with her Lord on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. She was born Sept. 7, 1919 in Odessa, Russia to the late Nicholas and Anna Gierburger. She was a retired school teacher who taught at St. Michael’s Catholic School in Derby, Conn. She was a faithful member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Kaleta.
She is survived by her sons, Nicholas J. Kaleta and his wife Judy, Edward J. Kaleta and his wife Celie; five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Jacksonville. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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CALICO ROCK - Stephen Leslie Pool, 70, died Oct. 23. Funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. at Calico Rock Memorial Funeral Chapel. Burial: Katy Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Survivors: Nettie Pool (mother); Stephen M. Pool and Casey Pool (sons).
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CAMDEN - Betty Jane McAdams, 83, of Camden, Ark. went to be with the Lord on Oct. 27, 2012. She was born on Sept. 13, 1929 in Springhill, Ark. She was a retired business owner and a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. She was happiest when she was spending time with her grandchildren. Her passion and joy was loving her family and friends and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband, Charles McAdams; one daughter, Melanie Sheppard; one son, Rodney McAdams; three grandchildren, Charlie Sheppard, Brittany McAdams, and Gracie McAdams; one great-grandchild, Bentley McQuary; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Gracie Rush Kidd from Springhill, Ark.; one sister, Evelyn Quillin from Benton, La.; and four brothers, Garland Kidd, George Kidd, Cecil Kidd, and Hubert Kidd, all of Springhill, Ark.
Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Proctor Funeral Home followed by interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
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CASA - Jessie Dorman, 95, of Casa, died Oct. 25.
Survivors: sister, Bonnie Clay of Adona; five granddaughters; one grandson; 12 great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at First Baptist Church, Casa. Visitation: 12, Noon-2 p.m. before service.
Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. Online obituary is at www.bobnealandsons.com.
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DEWITT - Lucille Wright Grissom, 66, died Oct. 26, 2012. She is survived by daughters Keshia Mathews and Tresa Johnson.
Visitation will be 5-7 Monday, Oct. 29 at Essex Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Oct. 30 at the Church of the First Born with burial in Thompson Cemetery.
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GREENBRIER - Winfred Donald Crank (Don) passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. He was born at home on "The Hodge Place" in Stoddard County near Puxico, Mo. on April 11, 1932 to the late John Clifton and Luda Harty Crank. Hewas predeceased by his parents; two brothers, (John ((Jr)) Raymond and Jim ((Eldon)); and four sisters (Jeanette, Lorene, Betty, Shirley).
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Robin and William Coleman and their children, Nathan, Aaron, and Claire of Redwood City, Calif.; a son, Christopher and his children Jordan and Jonathan of Greenbrier, Ark.; two brothers, Floyd of Rockford, Ill., and Robert (wife Reta) Crank of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and one sister, Carolyn (husband Gordon) Martin of Wentzville, Mo.
Mr. Crank's first eight years of public schooling were at Page School, a one-room rural school with eight grades. He attended Puxico High School (1945-1949) and graduated from Southeast Missouri State College at Cape Girardeau, Mo. in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education with majors in business education and English. He taught school for one year at Mangrum School (also a oneroom school that housed grades one through eight) and later taughta semester at Puxico High School before entering the U. S. Army in 1954 and serving two years at Fort Chaffee, Ark.
Upon discharge from the army in 1956, he joined Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and worked 25 years in both sales and management. Upon retirement from Metropolitan Life, he became selfemployed within the insurance and financial service field.
He served as president of the Hot Springs Life Underwriters Association, secretary of the Arkansas State Life Underwriters Association, music and youth director of Oaklawn United Methodist church of Hot Springs, treasurer of the Hot Springs Music Club, president of the Arkansas Native Plant Society, He is a member of the Arkansas Native Plant Society and Missouri Native Plant Society.
A memorial service will be held in Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road in Hot Springs, Ark., on Friday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m. A visitation will be held at Blanchard FuneralHome in Sikeston, Mo., on Monday, Nov. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. Graveside services will follow at 4 p.m. at Rock Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: "The Flora of Arkansas Project" Johnnie Gentry, Curator, University of Arkansas Herbarium Biomass Research Center 139, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701. Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Funeral Home, 1751 Dave Ward Drive, Conway.
Mr. Crank's online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettconway.com.
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GRUBBS - Mr. Robert Williams of Grubbs, 87, died at St. Bernard's Hospital Oct. 25, 2012. He was born at Surrounded Hill Aug. 25, 1925 the son of the late Ross and Edna (Roussel) Williams.
He was a World War II Veteran serving the U. S. Navy as a 1st Class Petty Officer on the Aircraft Carrier "Belleau Wood" CVL-24 in the South Pacific. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Grubbs, a 32 degree Mason and past Master of Fidelity 703. He enjoyed farming, hunting, and visiting with friends and family. He liked to spend timeat his cabin on Greers Ferry Lake.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Jean Allen Williams; one beloved son, Ross Allen Williams; a grandson, Jaxon Dunnam; two sisters and three brothers.
He is survived by one son, Robert David Williams (Sharon) of Grubbs; one daughter, Beth Ann Williams Dunnam of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Sy Williams, Monica Williams (Hoselton), Ana Grace Williams and Kingston Dunnam; three great-grandchildren, River Hoselton, Ross Williams and Gentry Williams; one sister, June Allen of Grubbs; three brothers, Joe Ed Williams of Phoenix, Ariz., Dean Williams and Billy Max Williams both of Heber Springs and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Grubbs First Baptist Church with Brother Hoover Lewis and Junior Ray Barham officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 28, from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be at Sandhill Cemetery in Auvergne.
Pallbearers will be all nephews and grandson. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Lancaster, Brian Anshultz, Michael Honey, Carlton Carson, Jimmy Phillips and Johnny Gibson.
Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.
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GUY - Milburn Gerald McKenzie of Guy, Ark., formerly of Searcy, passed away Saturday, Oct. 27. He was born in Marked Tree, Ark. on July 5, 1930.
Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Powell Funeral Home. Please visit www.powellfuneralhome.net for updates and more information.
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HAMPTON - Dorothy Ethridge Wisinger, 93, of Hampton died Saturday.
Visitation will be Sunday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Hampton. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Happy Home Assembly of God Church in Hampton. Burial at Pickett Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce/Hampton.
To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.
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HELENA-WEST HELENA - Services for Mary Lee Dent, 85, of West Helena are 2 p.m., Monday, Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation Sunday, 5-8 p.m., Roller-Citizens. Burial-Forrest Hills Cemetery, Alexander.
Survivors: husband; grandchild; three great-grandchildren.
Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)572-2571. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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HOT SPRINGS - Rebecca Ann Collins Crisler, 36, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday in Hot Springs.
Visitation is Monday, 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service is Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Church in Pangburn with interment at Puttman Cemetery near Pleasant Plains. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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HOT SPRINGS - Jean Marshall Glover, of Hot Springs, died Saturday.
Survivors: her nieces, Pam Chenault, Hot Springs and Julie Mumm, Davenport, Fla.
Graveside services; Tuesday, 10 a.m., at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Online Register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
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KENSETT - Alvin Mitchell Jr., 86, died Friday.
Survived by three sons; seven daughters; a step-daughter; three sisters; a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Services: Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, 11 a.m., Powell Funeral Chapel, Bald Knob. Interment: Crow Cemetery. Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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LEXA - Services for Violet Stewart, 83, of Lexa are 10 a.m., Tuesday, Roller-Citizens. Visitation: Monday, 6-8 p.m., Roller-Citizens. Burial-Edgewood Cemetery, North Little Rock, Tuesday, 2 p.m.
Survivors: three children; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, host of nieces and nephews.
Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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MALLETTOWN - Faber Earl Dunlap, age 80, of Mallettown,left his earthly life and entered eternity on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. Faber was born on Sept. 22, 1932, in Mallettown, a son to the late John Murphy Dunlap and Annie Naomi Mallett Dunlap. Mr. Dunlap was an Army veteran of the Korean War, a self- employed farmer, truck driver and drove for Sugar Creek Foods.
Mr. Dunlap was a member of Mallettown Methodist Church. He attended the Springfield School and enjoyed working on tractors and trucks.
Faber is survived by his wife, Emily Stroud Dunlap of Mallettown; two sons, Troy Dunlap and wife Zaneta of Greenbrier, Michael Dunlap and wife Lisa of Mallettown; three daughters, Rita Birch and husband Robert Jr. of Morrilton, Mary Mallory and husband Don of Conway, Ricki Stanton Watson and husband David of Hickory, N.C.; three brothers, Wesley Dunlap of Mallettown, Pat and Lloyd Dunlap both of Memphis; seven grandchildren, Chad, Josh, Joe, Clint and Hope Dunlap, Christopher and Morgan Birch; three great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; granddaughters, Jamie Stanton and Angela Dunlap; son-in-law, James Stanton; two sisters, Meb Stanton and Willie Kellar.
Visitation for Mr. Dunlap will be held from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at Bob Neal and Sons Chapel. Funeral services will be 1 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at the funeral home chapel with Bro. Mike Daniel and Bro. Hawk Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in Mallettown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mallettown Church or Cemetery 19 Town Circle, Springfield, Ark. 72157.
Service and arrangements are by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, No. 5 Bruce St. Morrilton, Ark. 72110, 501-354-1638. Obit/ photo/guestbook, www.bobnealandsons.com.
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MORRILTON - Doylene Wells Ward, age 77, of Morrilton, passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. She was born Jan. 31, 1935, in Wonderview, Ark., a daughter of Leon Wells and Pauline Houston Wells. She was the widow of Stanley Ward, owner of Doylene's Touch of Gold and member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Brad Ward of Morrilton; special family friend, Kirt Mosley of Russellville; nephews, Joey Wells and family of Morrilton, and John Wells and family of Wonderview; uncle, Frank (Shirley) Houston of Hattieville and aunt, Mary Jo Stover of Morrilton.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Sonny Harvison officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
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PANGBURN - Irene Marie Blundell, 86, of Pangburn, died Oct. 6, 2012.
She is survived by her son, Ralph Blundell; a daughter, Patricia Blundell McClanahan; two sisters, Bernice and Francell; three grandchildren, Maria, Randy and Earl; and five great-grandchildren, Heather, Dalton, Christopher, Dustin and James.
Memorial service was Oct 13.
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PINE BLUFF - Funeral services for Willie Lee Putillo, 51, of Pine Bluff - passed Oct. 22 - will be Tuesday, 11 a.m. Family Time Church, Rev. Michael Williams pastor, Rev. Dennis Smith officiating.
Survivors: two brothers; two sisters; two sons; five daughters; grandchildren.
Burial: Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Perry Funeral Home.
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PINE BLUFF - Ms. Frances Gaberella Rice, 92, of Pine Bluff passed Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at Damascus MBC by Rev. La Vara Henry. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE - James Dee Payne Jr., age 60, of Russellville, died Saturday.
The funeral service is at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial is private, by Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
The online obituary/guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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SEARCY - Marion Jean Dawson, 86, passed from this life Oct. 25, 2012.
Survivors include husband, Ray; son, Gary (Donna); daughters, Kathy Butler, Lori (Alan) Simons; five grandchildren, Tiffany, Danielle, Robbie, Steven and Ashley; brother, Melvin (Nancy) Chambers.
Memorials to American Cancer Society. No services will be scheduled. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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SEARCY - Thelma "Punkin" Mason, age 84, of Searcy, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, in Little Rock. She was born Aug. 1, 1928, in Tuckerman, Ark., to Thomas Nathaniel Pennick and Viloa Greer Pennick. She was a member of Downtown Church of Christ since 1969. She worked many jobs and excelled at each of them.
She is survived by Grady Mason, husband of 65 years; one daughter, Melody Ransom and husband C. E. of Searcy; five grandsons, Chase Ransom and wife Katie of Little Rock, Seth Ransom of Searcy, David Ransom and wife Tam of Little Rock, Greg Ransom of Charlotte, N.C., Randy Ransom of Lubbock, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Reece Ransom, Ryan Ransom, Julia Ransom, Chris Ransom; and a host of precious family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, T. N. and Viola Pennick; one sister, Anna Mae Lightfoot; one brother, Frank Pennick; and an infant son, Thomas Edward Mason. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 p.m. at Downtown Church of Christ. Interment will be at White County Memorial Gardens. Following the interment, the family will receive family and friends for a time of celebration at the Downtown Church of Christ. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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STAR CITY - Benjamin Franklin "B.F" McGraw Jr., 97, of Star City died Wednesday in Star City. He was born July 6, 1915, in Star City to the late Benjamin Franklin and Katie Belle Eastham McGraw. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Star City, where he was a deacon for 47 years and was a retired farmer.
Besides his parents, Mr. Mc-Graw was preceded in death by four brothers, Grover McGraw, Frank McGraw, Sam McGraw and Vern McGraw and seven sisters, Hallie Steed, Mary Stephenson, LaVetra Armstrong, Thelma Silberstein, Hazel Lewis, Dorcas Farley and Vivian Bailey.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Rickett McGraw of Star City, whom he married in 1942; three sons, Ben McGraw and wife Shelley of Burlingame, Calif., Rick McGraw and wife Nancy of Little Rock, and Johnny Mc-Graw and wife Nancy of Star City; one sister, Katie Jacks of Fort Smith; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at the First Baptist Church in Star City. Bro. Bill Berry will officiate. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the church. Burial at Drake Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dale Wilcox, Randy Morgan, Greg White, Gary Thompson, Barry Boren, Robert Smith Floyd and Darrell McGee.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Star City, 200 W. Wiley Ave., Star City, Ark. 71667.
Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
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SWIFTON - Lehman Duncan, 82, of Swifton, died Friday.
Survivors: wife, Louvell; daughters, Cindy Wood, Cathy Saffell, Felicia Drake; brother, Leboyd Duncan; sister, Neda Hickman; eight grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, Swifton Assembly of God. Interment: Arnold Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, 6-8 p.m.
Arrangements: Jackson's Newport Funeral Home.
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THORNTON - Herbert Jones, 91, of Thornton died Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.
Visitation will be Monday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Benton Funeral Home. Burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
To sign the online register visit www.bentonfunerahome.com.
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WARREN - Shirley Jane Broach Godwin, age 88, of Warren, Ark .,died Friday, Oct. 26, at Legacy Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Russellville, Ark. She moved to Russellville in 2010.
She was born Aug. 19, 1924, in Warren, Ark. to the late RuthClyde Greenwood Broach and Harvey Broach. She was a retired employee of Potlatch Corp with many years of service and was a life-long member of First United Methodist Church. She was a member of several Warren bridge clubs, where she was joined by several life-long friends.
Shirley was a member of the Bradley County Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, traveling and visiting her children and grandchildren. She also loved to shop and took several road trips with her many friends. She married Mitchell W. "Pete" Godwin on Aug. 26, 1944, at Warren, Ark., and he died Dec. 10, 1994.
Surviving is a daughter, Jackie Godwin Taylor and spouse Danny, Russellville, Ark; a son, Mitchell "Mike" Godwin and spouse Rosemary, Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren, Gina Hobbs, Kate Horton, Amanda Jumoville and Patrick Godwin; and five great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford Councille and Perry Councille.
Funeral services 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at Frazer's Chapel by Rev. John Dill. Burial in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 9 a.m. until service time at Frazer's. Memorials preferred First United Methodist Church, 111 West Church, Warren, Ark. 71671 or the Bradley County Veterans Museum, 210 N. Main St., Warren, Ark. 71671.
Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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WYNNE - Wanda Lawson Soto, 80, Wynne, died Friday.
Survivors include three sons; one brother; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services at 2 p.m. Monday at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment at Forrest Park Cemetery, Forrest City. Visitation Monday afternoon 1 til 2 p.m. at the funeral home, 870-238-9400, www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.
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MUNCIE, Ind. - Leo P. Kaplon Jr., 59, of Muncie, Ind., died Sunday,Oct.14, 2012.
Born Sept. 14, 1953, in Kansas City, Kan. Raised up in the Marche/ Oak Grove community of North Little Rock, Ark. Later moving to West Palm Beach, Fla., and Indianapolis, Ind.
He was an artist, enjoyed music, playing guitar, harmonica, drums, karaoke, dancing, Harleys, good times and fun. Preceded in death by his father, Leo P. Kaplon of Pine Bluff, Ark.; brother, Joseph Henry Brinker of North Little Rock, Ark. Leaves behind his children, Logan P. Kaplon/Barbie, Burlington, Wis., Nikita Nacole Kaplon, Australia, Gabriel Kaplon, Indianapolis, Ind.; two grandchildren, Blaine Patino, Burlington, Wis., Kaede Akiko Beatty, Australia; mother, Ruth Louise Hinds of North Little Rock, Ark.; three brothers, Michael Kaplon/ Jeannie, Jacksonville, Ark., Anthony Hinds, Raymond Hinds/Pat, North Little Rock, Ark. Meeks Mortuary, Wash Street Chapel, Muncie, Ind. were in charge of arrangements. No service planned.
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ROCKVILLE, Md. - Charles Henry Riggin Sr. died from complications of Alzheimer's disease in Rockville, Md., on October 18, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Mary (deceased) and the loving father of Mary and Charles Henry Riggin, Ph.D., Mary Adaline Lewis, Charles and Frances R. Province and Linda Copeland (decreased). He was also the grandfather of Eric Riggin, Denise Lewis Mouyaga, Rosa Copeland Bagwell and James Copeland and six greatgrandchildren.
Charles was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific under the command of Gen MacArthur. Upon returning from the war, he moved his family to California, where he worked in a variety of jobs, including the town milkman.
A graveside memorial service will be held at the Martindale Cemetery in the Maumelle area on May 24, 2013, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation, National Capitol Avenue, 11240 Waples Rd., Ste. 402, Fairfax, Va. 22030. Phone 703-359-4440. Email www.alz.org.
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TULSA - Billie J. Horton, former El Dorado, Ark., resident, age 79, passed away Oct. 26, 2012, in Tulsa, Okla. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Chapel in Tulsa. A graveside service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery El Dorado, Ark. Fitzgerald's Southwood Colonial Chapel, Tulsa, Okla. is in charge of arrangements. 918-291-3500 --◊--
JACKSON, Tenn. - Mrs. Marcia Jeanne (Tharalson) Morris, 89, of Jackson, Tenn., formerly of Newport died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012.She was born Jan. 21, 1923, in St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Carl and Estelle (Garness) Tharalson.
As a small child, they moved to Tacoma, Wash., where she lived until her marriage to Mr. Charles "Chuck" Morris on Oct. 28, 1944. In 1949, she moved with her husband and daughter to Oklahoma and later to Newport, Ark.
In Newport, Mrs. Morris was a member of the St. Paul Episcopal Church. She was an avid reader and was active in the Newport Service League and the Newport Hospital Auxiliary.
Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Morris. She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Shelton and husband John of Jackson, Tenn., and Marcia Thomas and husband Mark of Concord, Mass.; one sister-in-law, Emogene Morris of Newport, Ark.; three grandchildren, Jennifer Lawley and husband Jermey of Yigo, Guam, Rebecca Wilson and husband Eric of Denver, Colo., and Jennifer Thomas of Concord, Mass.; and three greatgrandchildren, Alex Lawley, Ben Lawley and Emogene Wilson.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home.
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Lucille "Lucy" Hall Selin was born in Herrin, Ill., on March 7, 1920, to Loren C. and Essie Hall, and died in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 20, 2012, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lt. Col. Frederick Paul Selin "Fritz,"and also by their son, Frederick P. Selin Jr., and her parents, Loren and Essie Hall. Lucy worked as a secretary for a cap and gown company in Champagne, Ill., and, as she always said, met and fell in love with her best friend, Fritz. With their life in the Air Force, they had many travels and assignments that filled their hearts with lots of friends and memories.
Lucy is survived by her brother, Bob E. Hall, and wife Coleen; and sister, Lavonne Hall Maguire, and husband John. She is also survived by her nieces and nephew, Susan Maguire Vitek and husband Eric, Robin Hall Guadagnini and husband Robert, and Robert A. "Teddy" Hall and wife Lavon.
The family would like to thank all of her friends that are too numerous to name, but include George and Sharan McCall, Jan Ward, Retired Pastor Mr. and Mrs. Keith Fox and her health-care helper Elana and the staff at the ARC for all the amazing care, love, support and even grocery-store trips, that helped Lucy to live a life she considered to be truly blessed.
Lucy is also survived by her sister-in-law, Margaret Selin; brother-in-law, Eric Selin; and various nieces and nephews. Hans Selin, brother-in-law, predeceased her.
She filled all of our hearts with love and laughter and quite a few successes on the golf course and will be missed. A memorial Service will be held at the House of Prayer Lutheran Church Nov. 2, 2012, at 11 a.m. with reception to follow.
Memorial donations may be made to the House of Prayer 10226 Ironside Drive, San Antonio, Texas, 78230, or a charity of your choice.
Arkansas, Pages 20 on 10/28/2012