LITTLE ROCK — Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
INDEX
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PULASKI COUNTY
Normand Bernard Begnoche, 50, of Little Rock. Jacqueline Sue “Jackie” Bennett, 65, of Little Rock. Larry Russell Brown, 49, of Little Rock. Kari Leigh Caruthers, 23, of Little Rock. Janet Dawn Kapp Drees, 44, of Little Rock. Almeda White Elliott, 85, of Little Rock. Warford A. Green, 94, of Maumelle. William Dale Hall, 38, of Little Rock. Juanita Holden, 67, of Little Rock. Dorothy Lee Wetzler Joseph, 90, of North Little Rock. Van McKinney, 86, of Scott. Michael Dean Raglin Jr., 24, of Little Rock. Martin G. Reynolds Jr., 72, of Little Rock. Olivess Watts Robertson of Little Rock. Dorothy Aileen Worthen Smith, 86, of North Little Rock. Charles Bryant Turbeville, 42, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
ASHDOWN
Tommye Bell West.
AUBREY
Vivian El “Wanda” Jackson, 66.
BATESVILLE
Theodora Watson (Royes) Oliphant, 79.
BEARDEN
James L. Marchant, 73.
BLYTHEVILLE
Tommy Hicks, 43.
BRINKLEY
James Newt Robinson, 77.
BULL SHOALS
Grayston Anderson, 87.
CLARKSVILLE
Susan Allhands, 49.
CONWAY
Hilda Leona Clark Shook, 87.
DOVER
Clarence W. Arthur, 86. Norville Bishop, 76.
GASSVILLE
Russell Shriver, 94.
HARRISON
W.J. “Dub” Wheeler, 71.
HOLLY GROVE
Hal Bones, 44.
HOPE
Clifford L. Devall, 94.
HOT SPRINGS
David Rutledge Almond, 40.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE
Leo G. Schultz Jr., 84.
LEWISVILLE
Troy Adams, 51.
MARION
William “Bill” Moore, 84.
MARSHALL
Geneva Horton, 82.
MARVELL
Cynthia Gschwend Russell, 72.
McGEHEE
Eugene Shannon “Gene” Kennedy, 92.
MONTICELLO
Donnie Gale “Don” Calvert, 60.
MOUNTAIN HOME
Wayne F. Crownover, 82. Audrey Lloyd, 75. Louis Olivo, 62. Betty Stanton, 80.
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Frank Sullivan, 54.
NEWPORT
Jimmie Dean Prince, 65.
OLA
Serene Orlene Rose, 90.
PINE BLUFF
Edith Mae Taylor Smith, 88. Wanda Lane Townsend, 87.
SHERIDAN
Margie Louise Walters Mosley, 75.
SPRINGDALE
Harriet Pauline Drury Mullen, 90.
TILLAR
Bobby Ray Hudson, 78.
TUPELO
Virginia Newman, 88.
WARREN
Ann Rhoden Halley, 76.
OUT-OF-STATE
OZARK, Mo.
Doyle Harper Cook, 75.
MIDWEST CITY, Okla.
Dorothy Elizabeth Johnston Talley, 90.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis.
Gertrude Larson, 89.
Pulaski County
NORMAND BERNARD BEGNOCHE, 50, of Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 5, 2010. Normand was born December 24, 1959, in St. Albans, Vermont, to Lorraine Scott and the late Bernard Begnoche. He was raised in St. Albans where he graduated from Bellows Free Academy in 1979. Normand started to pursue a career in the Navy but opted to focus on helping others so he chose to attend college. In 1982, he graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. He moved many times, completing his Doctorate in Psychology in 1996 at the University of North Texas, before making Little Rock his home for the past seven years. Normand spent many years practicing neuropsychology and was on the faculty of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Geriatric Department, Institute on Aging. He was an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Wendy Louise Ward-Begnoche, and their three daughters, Catherine Lorraine (8), Mirielle Elizabeth (5) and Aimee Louise (2). He is also survived by his brother, Paul and sister-in-law Wanda Begnoche; his brother, Marc and sister-in-law, Mary Begnoche; his sister, Anne-Marie Begnoche-Miller; and his step-sister, Monique Boitnott and brother-inlaw, Michael Boitnott.
A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday April 10, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, officiated by Dr. Bryan Fink. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Arkansas Alzheimers Association and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (www.afsp.org.). Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.littlerockfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200.
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• –––––JACQUELINE “JACKIE” SUE BENNETT of Little Rock, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Awaiting her in her eternal home were her mother and daddy, Jack and Jerry Davis, her grandparents, family and friends. Born July 11, 1944, during WWII, Jackie Sue was just three weeks old when her daddy was shot down over Paris during a B-17 bombing run. She comforted her mother during his lengthy escape and evasion. From early childhood throughout her life, Jackie Sue loved and cared for others. She was always there when needed. Jackie Sue cared. She always put others before herself. Jackie Sue was employed for 21 years at Central Licensing Bureau in Little Rock. She loved her career and especially the people whom she worked with.
Jackie Sue is survived by her children: Jodi Bradshaw, Jeffrey Bennett, and Jason Bennett; Grandchildren, Kelsie Bennett, Cameron Bennett, Derek Bennett, Shelby Lynn Bennett, Christian Bennett, Haylee Bennett, Bronwen Bradshaw; and her brother Jimmy Davis. Jackie Sue will be remembered and missed, but today, Heaven is smiling.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Hwy. 5, Alexander, Ark. Visitation will be on Friday, April 9, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 4600 Baseline Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72209. Visit our website at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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• –––––LARRY RUSSELL BROWN, 49, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010. He was born March 25, 1961, in Little Rock. An avid water skier, Larry also loved cars and motorcycles. He was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock. The family wishes to express special thanks to the staff of ICU South at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock for the care and compassion shown to Larry.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Minnie Livingston of New Edinburg, Ark., and Ernest and Colon Brown of Heber Springs, Ark. Survivors include his parents, Jimmie and Janice Brown of Little Rock; a special aunt, Nita Livingston of Little Rock; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Graveside funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Little Rock. Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, Alexander (501-455-1067). Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. To sign the online guest book, visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.
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• –––––KARI LEIGH CARUTHERS began her eternal life on Wednesday, April 7, after a long and courageous battle with cystic fibrosis. She was 23. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 27, 1986, to Scott Caruthers and Lynn Caruthers, Kari graduated with honors from Central Arkansas Christian and completed two years at the University of Central Arkansas.
In spite of her illness, Kari lived independently and enjoyed several years working and spending time doing the things she loved. Kari chose to spend the last two months in a peaceful and tranquil environment surrounded and cared for by her family with the assistance of Arkansas Hospice.
Survivors include her mother, Lynn Caruthers; father, Scott Caruthers and Paula Gregorie; sister, Jessica Lynn Paisley; grandmother, (Nana) Betty Caruthers; grandparents, John and Sandra Paisley; aunt, Suzanne Harrison (Barry); and aunts and uncles, Patricia, Peter, Michael and Dena. Kari was preceded in death by her grandfather (Papa) Jim Caruthers.
Scott and Lynn would like to thank all the people who have cared for Kari over the years and special love and gratitude to Kari’s four “care angels” Paula Gregorie, Suzanne Harrison, Nan Goens and Brandie Caruthers.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 9, at Pinecrest Memorial Park on Stagecoach Road. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501) 224-8300.
Contributions in memory of Kari can be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Dept., P.O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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• –––––JANET DAWN KAPP DREES, 44, of Little Rock died Sunday, April 4, 2010. She was born in Little Rock on April 1, 1966. She was a nurse.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Janet Bryant Majors, and is survived by a daughter, Marissa Drees of Little Rock; her father and stepmother, John M. and Carolyn Kapp of Little Rock; and two brothers, Curt Rosa of North Little Rock and Rick Rosa of Mountain View.
The funeral service will be at 12 noon, Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel (501) 224-8300 with Jason King officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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• –––––ALMEDA WHITE ELLIOTT, 85, of Little Rock passed away on April 6, 2010, at Parkway Healthcare Center. She was born on June 3, 1924, in Little Rock Ark., to the late Dr. E.H. White and Elizabeth Mc-Cranie White.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Frank M. Elliott; and her brother, Ernest H. White of Hot Springs. Almeda is survived by three stepsons, Frank M. Elliott Jr., Daniel K. Elliott and wife Elvie, Harry P. Elliott and wife Ellen; a granddaughter, Holly F. Elliott, all of Little Rock; two nieces, Jean Elizabeth Wallace of Hot Springs and Janis Almeda Cook of Hot Springs.
Almeda was a 1946 graduate of the University of Arkansas and a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. She was a teacher and principal in the public school system and attended graduate school at the University. Mrs. Elliott was active in the Little Rock school system and served as president of the Little Rock PTA. She was also actively involved with the Florence Crittenton Home and the Arkansas Arts Center.
She was an avid gardener and spent many happy hours working in her backyard and directing her late husband, Frank, in the finer points of planting and gardening. Cooking and entertaining was also something she enjoyed very much, especially on holidays and family gatherings. She and Frank traveled the world after his retirement and they shared many great stories with the family.
A memorial service will be held Friday, April 9, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Chapel located at 5800 W. 12th St. in Little Rock. Please visit our Web site at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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• –––––WARFORD A. GREEN, 94, of Maumelle, formerly of California passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010, at Baptist Springhill Medical Center in North Little Rock. He was born Sept. 8, 1915, in Modesto, Calif.; he was the son of Anson Deyoe Green and Lucy Ellen Green.
Warford married Dorese Mandigo on June 1, 1939, in Stockbridge, N.Y., and later that year graduated from the Nyack Bible Institute in Nyack, N.Y. Warford worked for RG Letourneau in various capacities since high school in the Stockton plant, with positions in Texas, Illinois and Mississippi and he also served with Letourneau as a Boys Camp Counselor in Arkansas and Texas. Immediately after attending Bible School, Warford served in several churches doing pioneer work in Ardmore, Okla.; Fort Worth; and Arlington, Texas. In 1948 Warford and Dorese moved to San Bernardino, Calif. He spent 33 years there working as a Machinist/Tool Design Engineer at Halsey Machine and Manufacturing Co. In 1960 Dorese passed away.
Warford married Lucille Baskett on March 24, 1961. In 1977 they retired to Alturas, Calif., enjoying their mountaintop home while serving in the RIVICS organization and being very actively involved with the First Baptist Church of Alturas as lay members. On March 10, 2004, Lucille went home to be with her Lord and Savior.
In September of 2005, Warford moved to Maumelle, Ark., where he was a resident of Stonehaven Assisted Living and most recently at Robinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He leaves to cherish his memories to his children David Green, Dwight Green, Duane Green, Faith Bettcher, Jeanette Stone, Virginia Webb and Linda Carrier; he is also survived by numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 10, 2010, from 1 p.m. until the funeral service time at 2 p.m. both at Montecito Mortuary in Colton, Calif.; interment will follow the service in the Montecito Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.
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• –––––Services for WILLIAM DALE HALL, 38, of Little Rock AFB are 1 p.m. Thursday, April 8 at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Middleton with burial following in Middleton City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 7 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, April 8 from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. He passed away Sunday, April 4 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The husband of Birdie Hall, who survives, he was on active duty as a Tech Sergeant in the United States Air Force, having served for 18 years. He was born Jan. 4, 1972, in Hampton, Va., to Millie L. Dickens Hall of Hampton, Va., and the late Billy C. Hall. He was a member of the Moto-Cross family and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was Baptist in belief.
In addition to his wife, whom he married Sept. 24, 2004, and his mother, he is survived by four sons, Chad Hall of Gloucester, Va., Bubba Johnson of Oakland, Joshua Sprouse of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Coty Sprouse of Hill AFB, Utah; a daughter, Jessica Sprouse of Middleton; a sister, Becky Siefers of Hampton, Va.; a brother, Rob Hall of Hampton, Va.; and a grandmother, Paulie Jones of Hampton, Va.
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Middleton, (731) 376-0933.
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• –––––JUANITA HOLDEN, 67, Little Rock, passed April 4, 2010. Survivors; Henry Ray, Andrew Thomas, Roy Smith, Ruby Thomas, Barbara Thomas. Funeral Services April 10, 2010, 1 p.m., St. Mark Baptist Church, Marianna. Visitation 6-7 p.m., St. Mark. Services: Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204, (501) 660-4323.
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• –––––DOROTHY LEE WETZLER JOSEPH, 90, of North Little Rock went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. She was born April 9, 1919, to the late Charles and Mary (Shell) Wetzler.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years, J.S. Joseph; four brothers and four sisters. She was a Charter member of the Graves Memorial Baptist Church in North Little Rock. She loved sewing, cooking and flowers. In her earlier years she was a “stay-at-home” mother, raising two children, and being very active in church and school activities.
She is survived by a son, Fred Joseph and wife, Katherine; daughter Peggy Havens and husband, Ralph; grandson, Mark Joseph; granddaughter, Tara Lewellen and husband, Michael; three great-grandsons, Jake Joseph, Hunter and Tyler Lewellen, all of North Little Rock; two great-granddaughters, Holly and Ashley Joseph of Sherwood; and one sister, Gertrude Bryant of North Little Rock.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, (501) 791-7400. Graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2010, at Edgewood Memorial Park at 4200 Division, North Little Rock, with Reverends James Thomas and Travis Matthews officiating.
Memorials may be made in her honor to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202; or Arkansas Hospice, 5600 W. 12th St. Little Rock, Ark. 72204. The family wishes to give a special “thanks” to the employees of Northridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation, and Arkansas Hospice. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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• –––––VAN McKINNEY, 86, of Scott, Ark., departed this life on April 5, 2010.
His loving survivors are: children, Ruby Newsome, Delilah Johnson, Rickey McKinney, Kenneth McKinney, Wallace McKinney and Linda Morris; siblings, Lloyd Ray (Barbara) Kelleybrew of Kerr, Ark., George (Carol) Kelleybrew of Kerr, Ark., and Sallie Mae Brown of Little Rock, Ark.; a host of other relatives and friends.
Home going services will be Saturday, April 10, 2010, 11:30 a.m. at St. Matthew Baptist Church, 6411 South Kerr Road, Kerr, Ark.
Interment will follow at St. Matthew Cemetery. Family visitation: Friday, April 9, 2010, 1-6 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., LR, (501) 372-1305.
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• –––––MICHAEL DEAN RAGLIN JR., 24, Little Rock, Ark., passed April 6, 2010. Survived by parents, Michael Raglin Sr. and Terri Raglin; brother, Marlon Raglin; sister, Sharonica (Lawrence) Raglin Cleveland; son, Landan Michael Raglin; stepbrother, Corie Cornelius; stepsister, Courtnee Washington; Landen’s mother, Sgt. Kari Smith.
Funeral Services April 10, 2010, 12 noon, Second Baptist Geyer Springs. Family Hour April 9, 2010, 5:30-7 p.m., Gunn Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204, (501) 660-4323.
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• –––––Dr. MARTIN G. REYNOLDS JR. of Little Rock died March 25, 2010. The oldest of four children, Marty was born Jan. 8, 1938, in Abilene, Texas, to the late Martin Glenn Reynolds and Marjorie Handy Reynolds.
Marty is survived by his wife, Dr. Sandra Reynolds; his sons, Greg Reynolds and Brad (Belinda) Reynolds; two grandchildren, Haylie and Colby Reynolds; his brother, Forrest (Francine) Reynolds; his sisters, Susan (Conrad) Maxey, Carol (Milton) Bergman; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and relatives that will miss him dearly.
Marty was a graduate of Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine, Class of ’63, and a retired Captain in the U.S. Army. Marty established Little Rock Veterinary Clinic in 1976 and served Little Rock with dedication and compassion until he retired in 2008.
Marty was also a co-founder of the Animal Emergency and Specialty Clinic located in Maumelle, Ark.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Marty’s life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010, in the Chapel at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204.
In lieu of flowers, contributions honoring Marty’s memory may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association (1-800-272-3900), P.O. Box 96011, Washington D.C., 20090-6011; or American Diabetes Association (1-800-342-2383), P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Va. 22312. Visit our Web site at www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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• –––––Obsequies for Mrs. OLIVESS WATTS ROBERTSON of Little Rock will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2010, at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 908 Cross Street. Family hour will be from 6-7 this evening, also at Mount Zion. Services entrusted to Walton Gate-Way Funeral Chapel, 2405 South Gaines. Open visitation will be today from 1-5 p.m. at the funeral home, 376-7188. View her online pictorial at http://www. facebook.com/pages/Olivess-Robertson/114442488573009 and send e-mail messages to the family at waltongateway01@ymail. com.
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• –––––DOROTHY AILEEN WORTHEN SMITH, 86, of North Little Rock died April 6, 2010. She was a graduate of North Little Rock High School.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Smith.
There will be a private burial in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.
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• –––––CHARLES BRYANT TURBEVILLE, M.D., July 25, 1967-April 4, 2010.
Dr. Bryant Turbeville passed away unexpectedly on Easter. He followed our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, through our showers of tears on the wings of angels into his heavenly home on Resurrection Sunday.
Bryant is survived by his parents Dr. Joseph B. Turbeville and Norma J. Turbeville; and his devoted sister whom he adored, Ashley Elizabeth Turbeville. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph B. and Marcelle Turbeville of Little Rock, Ark., and Charles W. and Maxine Castleberry of Greenbrier, Ark.
Bryant was a much-loved son, grandson and brother. Bryant graduated from Pulaski Academy in 1985 and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1989. He received his Medical Degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1994. After his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation he served as Director of Rehabilitation at White County Medical Center in Searcy, Ark., for three and one-half years, where he made many close friends. Afterward, he moved into private practice at Middle Tennessee Bone and Joint Clinic in Columbia, Tenn. Bryant was practicing at Ortho Arkansas in Little Rock at the time of his death.
Bryant was kind and tenderhearted. He was faithful and steadfast through thick and thin. He will be missed by those that knew him. He immensely enjoyed helping his patients, or any one in need. He frequently spoke of his co-workers at Ortho Arkansas, whom he enjoyed working with and just being around. He was quick with a quip and enjoyed exchanging barbs with others.
He loved all his pets through the years, but especially his dog, Maggie, who has missed her big buddy the past few days. She buries up in his pillow, while watching the door expectantly for him to return. Bryant loved sports. He usually rooted for the underdog unless his beloved Razorbacks were involved. Then, it was all out for the Hogs.
Bryant was a phenomenal cook. He had a gourmet kitchen with every appliance or cooking utensil known to man, large and small ... and he used them all. Our fondest memories in recent years were holidays or other celebrations at his home. He took extraordinary measures to decorate for holidays and to create a party environment for birthdays or special accomplishments.
You knew who the celebration was for when he hosted a party for you at his home. He had signage, appropriate for the occasion, sometimes humorous, always thoughtful, and other decorations that you saw as soon as you entered. He prepared elaborate dishes that not only tasted good, but looked as if they could grace the cover of a food magazine ... And you knew you would receive a gift that was carefully thought out and selected ... no last-minute tie quickly pulled from the rack, or nondescript bottle of perfume ... but something special that he knew that you wanted, or maybe never would have thought of for yourself, but he knew you would really enjoy. We often asked, “Where did you find that?”... followed by “I love it!” He made each of us feel very special when it was “our day” and he gave us all memories we will forever cherish.
Bryant attended Fellowship Bible Church since returning to Arkansas. He placed his faith in our blessed hope and savior, Jesus. He knew that no one is worthy, except through Christ ... We deserve justice, yet God gives us grace. If we but believe and trust in Him and confess our sins, His shed blood washes us white as snow, perfect and blameless before a Holy God, now ready for heaven and all its’ glory. The last message that Bryant heard, “What do you see?,” was taken from John 20:1-10 and says it all. When we look at that empty tomb, and realize that Jesus is Risen!!! ... then, what was grief is turned to hope, despair is turned to joy. Eloquently delivered by Pastor Mark Henry on Easter morning, little did we think then of the unspeakable joy our precious son Bryant would encounter that very day, as well as the peace and joy that sustains us, that is only available from Almighty God, and only for believers in the truth of His Word.
Bryant’s earthly remains will be cremated. As it has been written, ashes to ashes, dust to dust ... from whence we were created, so shall we return. Bryant, you were with us far too short a time, but we are so thankful to God for you. You graced us with your presence and we will carry you forever in our hearts. Son, we know this has perhaps been lengthy, but we wanted others to know you as we have known you, and others to know Jesus as we have known Him. Eight hundred twenty-eight words, far too few to convey our feelings and our love. Goodbye our son, until we meet again in Glory. Oh what a Savior we have that gives us this most blessed of assurances.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 9th at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home in Little Rock. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 10th at the Roller-Chenal Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to honor Bryant may be made to the UAMS Scholarship Fund, 4301 West Markham St., Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.
Bible Verse Romans 8:28 English Standard Version 28: And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Arkansas
ASHDOWN — Tommye Bell West died April 7, 2010. Funeral will be at 2 p.m., April 9, 2010, at Humphrey Chapel. Burial will be at McFadden Cemetery at Dover by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at the chapel. Internet obituary and on-line guest book at www.humphreyfuneral. com.
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• –––––AUBREY — Vivian El. “Wanda” Jackson, 66, of Aubrey, Arkansas, passed away Monday, April 5, 2010. Services for Wanda will be Friday, April 9, 2010, at 11 a.m. Bro. Mike Holcomb will officiate. Visitation from 5:30-8 p.m., Thursday, April 8, 2010, both at Roller-Citizens Chapel. Burial Marianna Memorial Park. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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• –––––BATESVILLE — Theodora Watson (Royes) Oliphant, 79, of Batesville, died Tuesday. Survivors: sons: Charles Oliphant III, William Oliphant; daughters: Ruth Stewart, Denise Foster, Sylvia Craig, Shirley Caudel; one brother; three sisters; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Private services will be at a later date. Cremation services by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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• –––––BEARDEN — James L. Marchant, 73, of Bearden, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010. He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Bearden.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Marchant of Bearden; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Lois and Clifford Mosley of Bearden, Bobby and Kenny Lacewell of Bryant, Mary and Kenneth House of Carlisle, Pa., Pat and Lamar Jennings of Rison; one niece, Charlotte Henry of Bearden and her daughters, Angela Bieber of Fayetteville and Alisa Dompe of Hallsville, Texas, and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Thursday at Bethel Cemetery with Dr. Mike Montalbano officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce/Bearden. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.
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• –––––BLYTHEVILLE — Tommy Hicks, 43, of Blytheville passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010, near Piggott, Ark. Services are Friday, April 9, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Hoggard and Sons Chapel. Visitation is 11 a.m. on Friday. Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Ark. is in charge of arrangements.
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• –––––BRINKLEY — James Newt Robinson, 77, of Brinkley, formerly of Cotton Plant, died Thursday, April 1 at his home. Two sons, two daughters, a sister and a host of other relatives survive him. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 10 at 10 a.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel in Brinkley. Internment will take place at Ebenezer Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870)734-2772 branscumbfuneralhome@yahoo. com.
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• –––––BULL SHOALS — Services for Grayston Anderson, 87, Bull Shoals will be private. Grayston died March 31, 2010. A truck driver and U.S. Navy veteran of WWII survived by wife, Jane and two daughters, Vicki Monte and Amy Johnson. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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• –––––CLARKSVILLE — Susan Allhands, 49, of Clarksville died April 1, 2010. Survived by son, Dennis Upthegrove, daughters, Diana and Deberah Upthegrove, grandmother, Leona Green, aunt, Dorothy Wymer, Sue Ermert, Jean Allhands, uncle, Bob Green, one grandchild. Graveside services 2:30 p.m., Saturday at Maple Springs Cemetery. Visitation 11:00-12:00, Saturday. www. dillingerfuneralhome.com.
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• –––––CONWAY — Hilda Leona Clark Shook, 87, of Conway, passed away, Tuesday, April 6, 2010. She was born September 20, 1922, in Des Arc, to the late Henry Elmer and Lovie Clark.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, W.G. Shook, a daughter, Karen Lynn Shook, one brother and four sisters. She was a cook for the Conway Public Schools for 29 years and was a member of Eastside Missionary Baptist Church for 42 years.
She is survived by a daughter, Jo Ann Beggs and husband Jimmy; a son, Merle Shook and wife Pat; five grandchildren, Karla Hayes, Janet Jackson, Dana Shook, Melynda Hardin, and Brad Shook; five great-grandchildren, David Jackson, Dustyn Bundrick, Charlotte Hurley, Aundrea Hardin and Tyler Hardin; a special niece, Sharyn Sisson, all of Conway; and by a host of other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Eastside Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Thom South officiating. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-Mc-Nutt Funeral Home in Conway. Pallbearers will be Brad Shook, Robert Jackson, Larry Hardin, Tyler Hardin, Dustyn Bundrick, and Ron Webb. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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• –––––DOVER — Clarence W. Arthur, 86, of Dover, died April 6, 2010. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Graveside Service and burial will be 2 p.m., Thursday, April 8, at Walnut Grove Cemetery near Hector by Lemley Funeral Service. Online obituary and condolences are available at www. lemleyfuneral.com.
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• –––––DOVER — Norville Bishop, 76, of Dover, died Tuesday, April 6th. Funeral is 10 a.m., Thursday, April 8th, at Shinn Chapel. Burial in Booger Hollow Cemetery north of Dover by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The full obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral. com.
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• –––––GASSVILLE — Funeral services for Russell Shriver, 94, Gassville were held April 6, 2010, at Grace Baptist Church. Russell died April 2nd. A retired U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and Korea survived by wife, Elnora and six children. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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• –––––HOLLY GROVE — Hal Bones, 44, of Holly Grove died Wednesday, March 31 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. His wife, four sons, a daughter, eight brothers, 15 sisters, a grandson and a host of other relatives survive him. Visitation will be held Friday evening, April 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 10 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church in Holly Grove. Internment will take place at Hayes Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772.
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• –––––HOPE — Clifford L. Devall, 94, of Hope, Ark. passed away April 7, 2010, in Hope, Ark. Graveside services will be Friday, April 9, 2010, at 10 a.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Sign the online guest book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.
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• –––––HOT SPRINGS — David Rutledge Almond, 40, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, April 4, 2010. Born January 8, 1970, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Roger and Jean Keithley Almond, he was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Joseph E. Keithley and paternal grandparents, Stanley and Louella Almond.
He was a graduate of Bryant High School, Southern Technical College and Arthur’s Beauty College. David worked for many years as a hair stylist. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, such as fishing and hiking.
Survivors include a daughter, Kristin Weyenberg of Virginia Beach, Virginia; mother and father, Roger and Jean Almond of Hot Springs; sister and brotherin-law, Rachel and Chuck Mitchell of Owassa, Oklahoma; maternal grandmother, Hallie Keithley of Crocketts Bluff, Arkansas.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m., Friday at Gross Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Don Nolley officiating. Memorials may be made to Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Avenue, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901. Gross Funeral Home is in charge of cremation. Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.com.
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• –––––HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Leo G. Schultz Jr., 84, of Hot Springs Village, Ark. died Friday, April 2, 2010. Funeral Service is on April 9, 2010, at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart in Hot Springs Village, Ark. Arrangements by CedarVale Funeral Home of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. (501) 922-6100. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.
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• –––––LEWISVILLE — Troy Adams, 51, of Lewisville, Ark., passed away April 6, 2010 in Hot Springs, Ark. Visitation, Thursday, April 8, 2010, 6-8 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Service, Friday, April 9, 2010 at 3 p.m. in Anderson Baptist Church under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Online guest book available at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.
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• –––––MARION — William “Bill” Moore of Marion, Arkansas passed away April 4, 2010. He was born 84 years ago to William Lucien and Clister Moore in Baldwyn, Miss.
Bill’s family move from Baldwyn to the Clear Lake and Luxora Arkansas areas in 1933. He was a WWII Veteran who received the Bronze Star (for military action in France after the invasion of Normandy), the Combat Infantry Badge, and the French Legion of Merit. He also received the Purple Heart for being wounded in military actions in Germany and France.
He married Mary Lee Lunsford from Clear Lake, Ark. in 1947. During their 54 years of marriage they lived in Memphis, Tenn., Marked Tree, Ark., Jonesboro, Ark., North Little Rock, Ark., and Marion, Ark.
Bill earned the designation of CLU and CFA and as well as a Masters Degree in business which enhanced his skills during his long career. He retired as Agency Manager for Crittenden County Southern Farm Bureau.
Passions and accomplishments for him included Arkansas Day Lily Society Vice President, and knife making. He also shared his time with Lion’s Club and was a Boy Scout Leader. Christian contributions include choir member, and keenager member. Selected as a Deacon for 58 years he served at Frasyer Baptist Church, Memphis Tenn., Parkhill Baptist Church, North Little Rock, Ark. and First Baptist Church, West Memphis, Ark.
Bill is preceded in death by his wife Mary Lee Moore and survived by his sister Mary Louise Moore of Troy, Mo. The legacy he leaves the world is two sons Donald Eric Moore of Plano, Texas, William Allan Moore of Groveland, Fla., and one daughter, Sandie Bettis of Little Rock, Ark. Also he leaves 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Special thanks goes to the following: V.A. Hospital, Memphis, Tenn., RN L.D. Burch, Ms. Mamie Cole, 1st Baptist Church, West Memphis, Ark.
Roller Citizen Funeral Home, West Memphis, Ark. will provide visitation Friday, April 9, 2010, 6-8 p.m. Memorial Services Saturday, April 10 at 10 a.m. Internment will be at Dogwood Cemetery, Blytheville, Ark. following. Officiating will be Bro. Steve Smith and Dr. Ron Kirkland.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons: Gary Bettis Jr., Adam Bettis, Ryan Moore, Eric Moore, Mason Moore, Ben Moore, and Daniel Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Bill Earwood, and Mr. Don Stanley.
Memorial can be made to V.A Voluntary Services, 1030 Jefferson Ave. #135, Memphis, Tenn. 38104.
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• –––––MARSHALL — Geneva Horton, 82, Marshall, died Monday. Homemaker and member of Marshall Assembly of God. Survivors daughters, Lillian and Vivian; sons: Terry and Donnie; four sisters; two brothers; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, Assembly of God. Burial Marshall Memorial Gardens by Roller Coffman’s. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.
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• –––––MARVELL — Cynthia Gschwend Russell, 72, died Tuesday. Survivors: children, David, Scott, and Daniel Russell, Barbara Habeck, Linda Crisp, Dixie Lesley; sisters, Earline Ayco*ck, Dorothy Moore, Katie Gschwend; 18 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Chapel services: 1 p.m. Friday, Bob Neal & Sons-Brickell Funeral Home. Burial: Turner Cemetery. Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.
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• –––––McGEHEE — Eugene “Gene” Shannon Kennedy, 92, of McGehee, formerly of Arkansas City, died Sunday at Lake Village.
He is survived by two sons, one daughter, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Service Chapel. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Service of Mc-Gehee.
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• –––––MONTICELLO — Donnie Gale “Don” Calvert, 60, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born August 7, 1949 in Memphis, Tenn. He was a retired electrician for Potlatch at Arkansas City and a member of Monticello Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Fran Dollie Calvert of Monticello; three daughters, Michelle Joseph and husband, Tim of Maumelle, Ark., Shaun Lampkin and husband, Chris of Monticello and Kimberly Gordon and husband, B.J. of Little Rock; his parents, Edward Calvert and Zora Madera Calvert of Warren; four brothers, Eddie Calvert of Sherwood, Ark., Tim Calvert of Greenbrier, Ark., twin brothers, Dean Calvert of Little Rock and Gene Calvert of Fordyce; seven grandchildren, Caleb, Logan, Kai, Collin, Jude, Elim and Hannah.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Monticello Church of Christ, with burial in Oakland Cemetery in Warren. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman.com.
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• –––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Wayne F. Crownover, 82, of Mountain Home died Tuesday. He is survived locally by his wife Janet. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Roller Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Roller Funeral Home. Burial with military funeral honors will be in Walker Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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• –––––MOUNTAIN HOME — A Funeral Mass for Audrey Lloyd, 75, of Mountain Home were held in Oxford, Wisconsin. Audrey died April 1, 2010. A registered nurse survived by husband, Richard Lloyd and six sons and three daughters. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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• –––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Services for Louis Olivo, 62, Mountain Home will be 2 p.m., April 10, 2010 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Louis died March 28th. An auto shop owner survived by wife, Barbara and four children. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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• –––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Services for Betty Stanton, 80, of Mountain Home, were April 5, 2010 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Betty died March 28th. A homemaker survived by husband, Ralph and sons, Tim Parsons and Mike McBride. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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• –––––MOUNTAIN VIEW — Frank Sullivan, 54, died April 5, 2010 in Searcy, Ark. Survive by his wife Leatricia; six sons, one daughter, 12 grandchildren, four brothers and one sister. Funeral service is 2 p.m., April 8, 2010 at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, Mountain View, Ark. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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• –––––NEWPORT — Jimmie Dean Prince, 65, of Newport died Monday. Survived by wife, Vicki Prince of Newport; brother, John Dale Prince of South Carolina; sisters, Freddie Dobbins of Malvern, Alma Crump of Waldron. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.
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• –––––OLA — Serene Orlene Rose, 90, Ola died Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 9, 2010, 10 a.m. at the Ola First Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Sandlin Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.
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• –––––PINE BLUFF — Edith Mae Taylor Smith, age 88, of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Born August 23, 1921 at Grapevine, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Lester Taylor and Susie Mae Cearley Taylor. She married Houston “Handsome Harvey” Smith on February 10, 1942, and he predeceased her on March 19, 2004 after 62 years of marriage.
A son, Elvin Ray Smith; a sister, Gladys Wright; and a grandson, Clinton Howard Smith also preceded her in death. Mrs. Smith was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, an avid trout fisherman, and a master needle worker.
She is survived by her children, Lester Smith and wife Ginger, Betty Joyce Quin and husband Bill, Howard Smith and wife Emelda, and Linda Young and husband Phillip all of Pine Bluff; 13 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; three step-greatgrandchildren; and many other loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be Friday, 2 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel with Brother Billy West and Brother Steve Monk officiating. Interment will be in Ramick Cemetery in Grant County. Visitation will be Thursday, 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home, the family will receive guests at Mrs. Smith’s residence at other times.
Memorials may be made to Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, 9127 Sulphur Springs Road, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603; or Hospice Homecare, 3063 West 28th Avenue, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603. Online condolences: FullerFunerals. com.
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• –––––PINE BLUFF — Wanda Lane Townsend, 87, of Pine Bluff, wife of Dr. Tom Ed Townsend, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Funeral services will be Friday, April 9 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m. at Ralph Robinson & Son. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
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• –––––SHERIDAN — Margie Louise Walters Mosley of Sheridan, Ark. was born June 23, 1934 in Sheridan, Ark., the daughter of the late Vermon and Barbra Robinson Walters. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, greatgrandmother and friend who unselfishly devoted her life to her family. She was a child of God who loved to read devotional books and study her Bible. Margie was a wonderful example to her children and will be missed by all who knew her. Margie’s other passions included yard sales, family reunions and dining out. Mrs. Mosley died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Saline Memorial Hospice in Bryant at the age of 75. She was surrounded by her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ceburn Walters and sister, Virginia Walters. Survivors: husband, Archie Lee Mosley Sr.; sons, Archie Mosley, Jr.; Jackie Mosley; Terry Mosley and wife Melissa; Dennis Mosley and Vickie; honorary son, Michael Ritchey; daughters, Katie Jackson; Helen Mosley; Marylin Easley and husband Gary Don, all of Sheridan; brothers, Vernon Walters and wife Syble of Snowball, Ark.; Hershel Walters of Sheridan; Ronnie Walters and wife Kathy of Cabot; sister, Margaret Walters of Sheridan; grandchildren, Jeremy Mosley, Cody Easley and wife Tiffany, Alicia Mosley and Devon Mosley all of Sheridan; great-grandchildren, Destany and Dalton Mosley; Yancy and Drake Easley as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sister and brothers-inlaw, aunts, uncles and friends.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Jackson Cemetery near Sheridan with Bro. Michael Walton officiating. Visitation will be at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday.
Pallbearers will be her nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons and great-grandsons.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.
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• –––––SPRINGDALE — Harriet Pauline Drury Mullen, 90, of Springdale, formerly of Strawberry, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Springdale. Services Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 10 a.m., Qualls Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Lancaster Cemetery, Strawberry. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.
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• –––––TILLAR — Bobby Ray Hudson, 78, of Tillar, Ark., passed away April 5, 2010. Bob was born on November 30, 1931 in Rosefield, Louisiana, the son of the late, Corbett L. and Rachel Cassels Hudson. He was employed by R.A. Pickens and Sons Company for 52 years and a Baptist.
Survivors are his wife, Julia Hudson of Tillar, Ark.; son, Bobby Ray Hudson Jr. of Phoenix, Arizona; brother, Kenneth Hudson, Russellville, Ark., and two sisters, Dorothy Walters of Monroe, Louisiana, and Lavon Mills of Georgetown, Texas; grandsons, Lance Hudson and the late Kevin Hudson, four great-grandchildren, Teale and Cecily Stewart, Tristain Kirkman and Ragen Hudson.
Visitation held Friday, April 9, 2010 from 7-9 p.m., at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Services on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 11 a.m., Abundant Life Church with Rev. Bill Hilburn officiating followed by burial in Walnut Lake Cemetery. Memorial in memory of Mr. Hudson may be to Donor’s choice of charity. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas (870) 382-4352.
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• –––––TUPELO — Virginia Newman, 88, of Tupelo, Ark., died Wednesday. She was born March 4, 1922 at Newark, the daughter of Arvel and Ruth Fetzer Gibson. Mrs. Newman was a homemaker, and a member of the Beedeville Church of Christ. She enjoyed writing poetry, puzzles, flowers and gardening.
Mrs. Newman was preceded in death by her husband Gus Woodrow Newman; one son, James Larry Newman; one sister, Maxine Violet Foushee; and her parents. Survivors include one son, Jackie Lynn Newman and wife Camilla Jean of Newport; one daughter, Francis Ruth Pridmore of Weldon; two sisters, Viola Summers of Little Rock and Verneil Bolin of Indiana; four grandchildren, Patrick Beard, Carmen Sue Ellen Harris, Cody Allen Newman, and Michael Allen Pridmore; and two great-grandchildren, Morgan Nicole Beard and Lillian Faith Harris.
Funeral: 2 p.m., Friday at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Sandhill Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www. jacksonsfh.com.
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• –––––WARREN — Ann Rhoden Halley, age 76, of Warren, Ark., died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the Baptist Hospital.
Funeral services 10 a.m., Friday, April 9, Frazer’s Chapel. Burial: Oakland Cemetery at Fordyce, Ark., by Frazer’s Funeral Home.
Visitation 6-8 p.m., Thursday, April 8, at Frazer’s. Online obituary/guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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OZARK, Mo. — Doyle Harper Cook, 75, of Ozark, Missouri, entered into heaven April 5, 2010. Born October 23, 1934, in Castor, La., to Raleigh W. Cook, Sr. and Eva Cook.
He was greeted in heaven by his parents; brother, Billy Cook; sisters, Lorene Boyter and Doreen Cook; sons, Keith and Kenneth (Kenny) Cook; great-grandson, Jordan Cook; and wife, LaTracia Cook. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Margo Christensen Cook; sister, Gwen Bays; daughters, Renea (Roger) Cook, Wanda McCorkle, Rita Newman, Lana Griffith, Cheryl (Tim) Falkner, Shari Nichols; daughter-in-law, Elaine Cook; son, Ashley Fowler; grandchildren, Carrie, Josh, Jared, Jeremy, Amber, Markie, Kristin, Krystal, Andrew, Henry, Madison, Christian, Grayson and Nathan; great-grandchildren, Madison, Mackenzie, Tyler, Levi, Gavin, Devan, Jayden, Joshua, Andrew and Ariana; former wife, Jean Tucker; his puppy child, Princess; and a large extended family of nieces, nephews and friends.
He will be remembered for his great love of God, church, his family and friends, and for his great sense of humor and joking manner. He was a truck driver who loved to travel and, once retired, traveled around the country as a member of RV MAPS, helping to build many churches. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 9, 2010, beginning at 11:30 a.m. until the funeral service at 12:15 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander (501-455-1067).
Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bible Alliance, 1625 N. Robberson, Springfield, Mo. 65803 or www.biblealliance. com. To sign the online guest book, visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.
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• –––––MIDWEST CITY, Okla. — Dorothy Elizabeth Johnston Talley, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, formerly of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010. She was born in Morrilton November 2, 1919, the daughter of Harry Edgar Johnston and Sarah Elizabeth Young Johnston. A graduate of Morrilton High School, she pursued training as a registered nurse at the St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Aberdeen, Washington, where she was employed for several years. Upon her return to Morrilton in 1953, she was first employed in the medical office of Dr. H.E. Mobley, moved on to another nursing track in teaching the Licensed Practical Nursing Course at then Petit Jean Vocational Technical School, was subsequently employed by Conway Regional Medical Center, Conway, Arkansas, and later by then St. Anthony’s Hospital, Morrilton, until the time of her retirement. Mrs. Talley devoted more than 50 years to the care of others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, three sisters, and one niece. She is survived by her son, David (Linda) Talley of Harrah, Oklahoma; her daughter, Monterey (Joe) Nosari of Tallahassee, Florida.; grandsons, David (Denise) Nosari of Orlando, Florida, and Jeff (Heather) Talley of Harrah, Oklahoma; granddaughters, Karen (Tom) Hollern of Orlando, Florida, and Shanna (Steve) Keiffer of Newalla, Oklahoma; and great-grandchildren, Colin and Chase Nosari, Tatum and Madden Talley, and Adam and Nathan Keiffer.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 10, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Harris Funeral Home, Morrilton, with Rev. Jerry Collins of Morrilton First United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will immediately precede the service, at 11:30 a.m., at Harris Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Morrilton. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Chestnut St., Morrilton, or to the St. Anthony’s Foundation, 4 Hospital Dr., Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
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• –––––EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Services for Gertrude Larson, 89, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, formerly of Flippin, were held April 6, 2010, at the Flippin Cemetery. Gertrude died March 30th. A farmer survived by daughters, Sandra Visgar and Deborah Hassett of Wisconsin. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/ guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
