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PULASKI COUNTY
Neva Mae Gilliam Carter, 90, of Little Rock.
Earnest Byron Clark, 39, of Little Rock.
William R. Cook Jr., 67, of Little Rock.
Roy A. Deller, 98, of Little Rock.
Samuel Reo Flaherty, 93, of Little Rock.
Bama N. Gardner, 65, of Little Rock.
Albert Graves Jr., 74, of Little Rock.
Lewis Curtis Hammons, 85, of Little Rock.
Edward I. Hepp, 91, of Little Rock.
Nonnie Lee McQuay-Moss-Gulley, 84, of Little Rock.
A. David Minnis, 66, of Mabelvale.
Tommy Edward Nix, 49, of Little Rock.
William R. “Bill” Thompson, 70, of Little Rock.
Marcelina Usar, 56, of Sherwood.
Alice Lavern Wicker, 59, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
ALEXANDER Wanda Lynn Williams, 70.
ARKADELPHIA Delphine Whitley Wright, 71.
BATESVILLE Barbara Ann Robbins Black, 74. BENTON Earl James, 101.
W. Richard Wilhelm, 88.
BRYANT Barbara Jo Horvat, 71.
CLARKSVILLE Thomas I. Miller, 85.
CONWAY Barbara Lucille Carlson, 66.
Ruby Faye Flemister, 79.
David Guy Kalz, 20.
CROSSETT Lillie Mae Perdue Webb, 81. EL DORADO Ronald Eugene Lane, 64.
Damon C. Roper, 47.
EUDORA Joy Ann Reed Popejoy, 72.
FAYETTEVILLE Ernest B. Matkin Jr., 84.
FORDYCE Robert Harper, 83.
GASSVILLE Ishmael E. Richardson, 85.
GRUBBS Martha E. Pierce, 70.
GURDON Maxine Brewer Duncan, 59.
HAMPTON Logan Frank Williams, infant. HEBER SPRINGS Ed Adam Guillotte Sr., 89.
HENSLEY Oral J. Dortch, 85.
HOPE Leyon B. Trucks, 80.
James Byron Waters, 47.
HOT SPRINGS Bobby Lynn Rowton, 54.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Earl K. Phillips, 62.
JUDSONIA Teresa Ruth Reynolds, 52.
LAKE VILLAGE Reda Rhodes Monk, 88.
Renford “Buckie” Ray, 73.
LETONA Thomas Earl Rowe, 75.
MONTICELLO Matilda Miller Franklin, 92.
MOUNTAIN HOME Angela Darlene Becker, 30.
Mary L. Brown, 77.
PINE BLUFF Ethel Acre, 70.
Melva Florine Herring, 85.
PRESCOTT Earvin Gulley, 62.
RISON Veride Elizabeth Rauls Reap, 97. RUSSELL Ida Mae Coffman, 84.
STAR CITY Connie Johnson Asberry, 58.
SWIFTON Faith “Tina” Douglas, 25.
TIMBO David Ivan Anderson, 78.
VILONIA Roy Lee Love, 89.
WARREN George Wesley Doggett, 68.
OUT-OF-STATE
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.
Russell “Dale” Ellis, 51.
DES MOINES, Iowa James Robert “Bud” Kilman, 77.
Pulaski County
NEVA MAE GILLIAM CARTER passed away on the morning of Wednesday, May 11, 2011. She was born in Monticello on July 12, 1920 to Albert Gilliam and Ida Sue Burks Gilliam. She is preceded in death by Robert Edward Carter, her husband of 69 years, as well as all seven of her brothers and sisters. Mrs. Carter served as the treasurer of American Sheet Metal for over 50 years. She was a member of the 40th and Hazel Street Church of Christ where she faithfully attended until her health began to fail. Even then, her dear friends encouraged her through her remaining days. Mrs. Carter enjoyed working in the yard, visiting with family and friends, and telling stories about days gone by.
Survivors include her three sons: Max Carter and wife, Jackie, of Oakton, Virginia, Charles Carter and wife, Karen, of Maumelle, and Keith Carter and wife, Rachel, of Pine Bluff. She also leaves five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be conducted from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home located at 943 Highway 425 North, in Monticello. A graveside service will be conducted at the Union Ridge Cemetery in Monticello at 11 a.m. on the following day. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the benevolence fund of the 40th and Hazel Street Church of Christ in Pine Bluff, in keeping with Mrs. Carter’s wishes. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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EARNEST BYRON CLARK, 39, of Little Rock died May 10,2011. Survivors include his mother, Rosalyn Clark; four brothers, Gary Clark (Alicia), Shelby Clark, Cheo Clark (Star), Courtney Clark; a sister, Tejada Clark and a host of otherrelatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2011 at First Baptist Church, 901 Calhoun, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202. Visiting Hours: 1-6 p.m. Friday. Arrangements by Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. (501) 660-4323.
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WILLIAM R. COOK JR., 67, passed away May 7, 2011. He is survived by his son, William R. Cook III, brother, George Cook and sister, Bettye Bransford. There will be a private graveside service. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. The online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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ROY A. DELLER, 98, of Little Rock, passed away May 10, 2011. He was born December 30, 1912 in Bigelow, Ark., to the late Anthony and Lula Allen Deller. He was preceded in death by his wife of 76 years, Martha Deller, and by his parents. Roy was a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather and greatgreat-grandfather. He loved to spend time fishing and being around his friends and family. Roy was a member of Knights of Columbus and was an active member of Our Ladyof Good Counsel Catholic Church for over 75 years. He worked for C. Finkbiners Meatpacking for 53 years.
Survivors include a son, Roy Ronald Deller and his wife Sue of Germantown, Tenn.; four grandchildren, six great-granddaughters, and one great-great-granddaughter and a host of extended friends and family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 9 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church with Father Wood as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2011 with a rosary to begin at 6:30 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501) 661-9111. To sign the online guest register, please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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SAMUEL REO FLAHERTY, passed away May 11, 2011. Hewas born in Blevins, Arkansas to Walter Flaherty and Beula Ursery Flaherty on October 23, 1917. Reo graduated from Blevins High School. He furthered his education byattending Henderson College in Arkadelphia where he received a B.A. degree. Later he went to Commerce, Texas and earned a master’s degree. While in summer session at Henderson he met and married Venie Barton. They both taught school at Ashdown, Arkansas where he was principal for 10 years. Later they taught high school at Crossett, Arkansas for six years. They moved to Little Rock in 1958 where he taught math at Hall High School. Mr. Flaherty was active in St. Paul United Methodist Church until he became ill in 2003. Reo enjoyed gardening, traveling and fishing. He was a resident at Presbyterian Village for eight years.
Besides his wife, Venie, and his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jane Pennington; three sisters, Irene Linam, Winnie Sweat, and Doris McFarland and his brother, Felix Flaherty. Reo is survived by one sister, Willie Belle Hoover; a brother, Theo Flaherty; a sonin-law, John Pennington; three grandchildren, Amanda Prados, Andrew Pennington and Aaron Pennington; three great-grandchildren, Beau and Chase Prados and Brooks Pennington; his sister-in-law, Pauline “Polly” Johnson, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
The family extends thanks to the staff and caretakers for the care and kindness during the eight years he was at Presbyterian Village. Visitation will be at Ruebel Funeral Home on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 5 to 7 p.m.Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at St. Paul United Methodist Church at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72207 or Presbyterian Village, 510 Brookside Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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BAMA N. GARDNER, 65, of Little Rock, Ark., passed on May 7,2011. She leaves beautiful memories to children Kimberly Bryant (Derek) of Chandler, Arizona and Patrick Gardner of Little Rock; five grandchildren; siblings, Allie Allmon of St. Louis, Mo .,Isabell Nash of Kansas, City, Mo., Francis Malone of Little Rock, Ark., Annie Parker (George) of Oklahoma City, Okla., Oliver Nash (Regena) of Killeen, Texas, Ronald Nash (Melissa) of Austin, Texas, Sarah Muldrow (James), Sheila Nash, Charles Nash (Rhonda), James Holston all of Hope, Ark.; and companion Harold Gardner of Little Rock, Ark. Family hour will be held Monday, May 16, 6-8 p.m., Ward Chapel Church, 1301 Hanger, Little Rock. Homegoing Celebration Tuesday, May 17, 11 a.m., Union AME Church, 1825 So. Pulaski, Little Rock. Superior Funeral Service, 5017 East Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”
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ALBERT GRAVES JR., 74, died on May 8, 2011, at MD AndersonCancer Center in Houston, Texas. He was born October 16, 1936, in Hope, Arkansas, to Albert and Alice Graves. Mr. Graves graduated from Hendrix College in 1958, where he served asstudent body president, and then from Harvard Law School in 1961. He returned to Hope after graduation to practice law at Graves & Graves with his father and grandfather.
While practicing law at his family firm, he served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney from 1962-1966; member of the Board of Law Examiners from 1971-1974; City Attorney from 1979-1981; Juvenile Judge from 1978-1981 and 1985-1986; Circuit/Chancery Judge, Eighth Judicial District of Arkansas in 1982; and Special Chief Justice, Arkansas Supreme Court in 1991. He served as President of Hope Hardware and of Southern Mills, and director on the boards of Citizens National Bank of Hope, First United Bancshares, and BancorpSouth. He was also the self-designated National Traffic Director (“NTD”).
He was preceded in death by his parents and his infant daughter, Elizabeth Dawn Graves. He is survived by his wife, Cortney Suzann Graves; his daughters, Julie Graves Bethell and her husband George of Bryant and Allison Graves Warner and her husband Matthew of Little Rock; one sister, Ginanne Graves Long; one brother, John Robert Graves and his wife Sue Ann; five grandchildren, Nicholas Brannan Whitson and his wife Starla of Stillwater, Oklahoma; Andrew Jett Bethell and Allison Elizabeth Bethell of Bryant; and Jacob Albert Graves Warner and Alice Cheeves Warner of Little Rock; two nephews, Robert Long of Little Rock and John Long of Fayetteville; and two nieces, Beth Snider of Little Rock and Heidi Schmidley of Fort Smith.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home in Hope. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Hope at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2011 under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Hendrix College, Office of Advancement, 1600 Washington Avenue, Conway, Arkansas 72032, or to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, One Children’s Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202. Sign our online guest book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.
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LEWIS CURTIS HAMMONS, age 85, went to be with the Lordon Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He was born March 22, 1926 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Lewis Bryant Hammons and Addie S. Gray Hammons. He worked for Dickson Tile,was a brick mason and member of the Bricklayers Union. He was a member of Lifeline Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 40 years Alma Jean Hammons; and sisters, Frances Nancisco and Freda Padgett. He is survived by son, Lewis C. Hammons of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Kelsie Hammons of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Ashtyn Hammons, Kane Hammons of Beebe, Arkansas, and his loving caregiver, Crystal Butler of Little Rock.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209, (501) 455-5800, interment to follow at Martin Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Friday at thefuneral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.
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EDWARD I. HEPP, 91, of Little Rock died May 11, 2011. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Monday at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Wood as Celebrant. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th, Little Rock (501) 661-9111.
A complete obituary will be in Sunday’s Democrat Gazette. To sign Ed’s online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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NONNIE LEE McQUAY-MOSSGULLEY, 84, of Little Rock, Ark .,departed this life on Tuesday May 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son and one granddaughter.
She is survived by two sons, ClaudMoss and Quinton Moss (Diane); three daughters, Barbara Jackson, Virginia King and Syble Marsh (Edward); brother, L.T. McQuay; aunt, Excerlean Dockery; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Family hour will be held Friday, May 13, 6 till 7:30 p.m. at Unity Bible Church 6403 Colonel Glenn Rd., LR, Ark. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 14, 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 5177 Nevada 162, Willisville, Ark. 71770. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800.
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A. DAVID MINNIS, age 66, of Mabelvale, Arkansas, passedaway Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He was born February 26, 1945, in Chillicothe, Missouri. At 37, David moved to Mabelvale. He was an avid golfer who loved listening to and playing countrymusic, clock repair and lots of inside and outside activities. He was a very dedicated Union Man who loved his family and a large host of friends.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janie Minnis; two daughters, Tammy Maberry and husband Stanley of Dawn, Mo., and Rhonda Russell and husband Jeff of Mabelvale; two brothers, and Allen Minnis of Seattle, Wash., and Wayne Minnis of Carmel, Ind.; three grandchildren, Steff Hill and husband Josh of Benton, Ark., Kimberly Maberry of Dawn, Mo., and Casey Maberry of Braymer, Mo.; and four great-grandchildren, Braden, Kyrstin and Kiera Lucas, all of Benton, Ark., and Scott Maberry of Braymer, Mo. He was preceded in death by one brother, James Minnis.
The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Brad Baltz who David held in high regard. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark. Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, Alexander (501) 455-1067.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, Mass. 01202. To sign David’s online guest book, visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.
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TOMMY EDWARD NIX, 49, of Little Rock was called home toeternal rest on May 9, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. Tommy was a member of Living Faith CC and was a devoted area manager for Family Dollar Corp. Funeral Services will be held at 1p.m. today (Friday) in the Chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th. Street, Little Rock, (501) 661-9111, with Rev. Mitchell of New Hope Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Fraternal Cemetery. www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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WILLIAM R. “BILL” THOMPSON, age 70, of Little Rockpassed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011, after a brief hardfought battle with cancer. He was born October 9, 1940 in Walcott, Arkansas, to the late William Gregg and ManottieNewsom Thompson. Bill graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1958. He attended Henderson State University and graduated from Southwestern Institute of Banking at SMU. He worked for Bank of America for 45 years and was serving as Vice President of Trust at Bancorp South. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Country Club and an avid golfer.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Paula Thompson; daughters, Jennifer Platt and husband, Kip of Dallas, Texas, and Anna Friemel and husband, Chris of Little Rock, Arkansas; sister, Mary Beth Hamot and husband, Jerry of Sherwood, Arkansas; grandchildren, Audrey and Jillian Platt; niece, Robin Cornettand husband, Kevin of Benton, Arkansas and their children Rachel and Ryan Cornett.
A memorial service will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 1 p.m. officiated by Msgr. Royce Thomas, followed by a reception at Ruebel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Msgr. Allen Trust & Development Fund for Holy Souls School, 1001 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangements made by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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MARCELINA USAR, 56, of Sherwood, passed away May 8, 2011. She is survived by her daughters, Jenifer Suzuki and Shelia Delgado; and son, Austin Usar. She will be returned to her homeland of Guam for services.Arrangements by Sherwood Funeral Home, (501) 835-9200. Her online guestbook may be signed at www.sherwoodfuneralhome.com.
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ALICE LAVERN WICKER, 59, of Little Rock died May 10, 2011.She is preceded in death by her daughter, Veda Minton. Survivors include her mother, Billie Jean Martin; one son, Anthony Wicker; two daughters, Carnetta Preyer (Michael),Latoya Robertson and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 2623 Lewis Street, Little Rock, Ark., 72204. Visiting Hours: 1-6 p.m., Friday. Arrangements by Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W 29th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.
Arkansas
ALEXANDER - Wanda Lynn Williams, age 70, of Alexander, Ark., died Wednesday, May 11, at Ridgewood, Benton, Ark. Graveside services 2 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at Ebenezer Cemetery near Warren. Visitation 12:30 p.m. till Service at Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren. Online obituary/obituary www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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ARKADELPHIA - Delphine Whitley Wright, age 71, of Arkadelphia, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011 in Arkadelphia. She was born December 26, 1939 the daughter of the late Guy and Rellie May Hardin Whitley. She retired from the Glenwood GloveFactory in Glenwood. Delphine loved her family and grandchildren, and enjoyed gospel music, quilting and sewing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, C.D. Whitley and one sister,Charlotte Whitley Francis. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Doug Wright; one son, Alan Wright and wife, Donna of Arkadelphia, Ark.; one daughter, Brenda Wilson and husband, Mickey of Rosboro, Ark.; six grandchildren, David Wilson, Dan Wilson, Stephen Wright, Kayce Teague, Stephanie Kapp and Stacee Wright; five brothers, Dean Whitley and wife, Mattie of Little Rock, Ark.; Lyndle Whitley and wife, Juanita of Donaldson, Ark.; Milton Whitley of Okolona, Ark.; Marlon Whitley and wife, Earlene; Don Whitley and wife, Brenda all of Malvern, Ark.; three sisters, Bernice Smith of Hot Springs, Ark.; Earlene Phillips and husband, Paul of Skiatook, Okla., and Earnestine Franklin of Amity, Ark.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to Dr. Noland Hagood, Dr. Joseph Rose, Dr. Lorene Lomax, 3rd floor nursing staff and respiratory staff at Baptist Health Medical Center and the staff of Genesis Cancer Center. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 15 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel with Harloe White officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hedge Cemetery at Gurdon. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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BATESVILLE - Barbara Ann Robbins Black, 74, of Batesville, died Monday, May 9, 2011. Survivors: sons, Tom Black, Jeff Black; grandchildren, Ashley Meagan Morris, Jonathan Kelsey Black, Anthony Travis Black. Graveside Service: 11 a.m., Saturday at Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville. Visitation: 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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BENTON - Mr. Earl James, age 101, of Benton went to be with his Heavenly Father and family members already there on Wednesday May 11, 2011. He was born January 28, 1910 in Saline County. He was a life long member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church and a life long resident of Saline County.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Izard and Martha Cooper James, his wife of 64 years, Roy Goodwin James, sons, Roland James, Derrel James, grandson, Roger James, infant granddaughter and infant grandson, of Bert and Sharon James, great-great-grandson, Hyatt Ashley Ray, son of Jordan Ray and Jade James, brothers, Farrel and Cari James, sister Beula Ferguson. Survivors, sons and daughters-inlaw, Nolan James and his wife Pat, Bert James and wife Sharon, Terry James and wife Dian, daughtersin-law, Ruby James Nalley, Margie James, 21 grandchildren, 27 greatgrandchildren and nine great-greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday at Gravel Hill Baptist Church with burial at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Minister will be Bro. Gary Gipson. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at Ashby’s. Pallbearers will be grandsons. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Gravel Hill Cemetery Fund. A special Thanks to Saline Memorial Hospice and Hospice House of Bryant for all the Love and Care shown to Dad and all family members. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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BENTON - W. Richard Wilhelm, 88, of Benton went to be with theLord on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He was a retired dairy farmer, an avid gardener, and a gifted winemaker. Richard was a member of Avilla Zion Lutheran Church. He was a tenderhearted, gentleman with a dry wit who was loved dearly by his family and friends.
Born in Alexander, Ark., on November 7, 1922, he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Katherine “Kaff” Mary Wilhelm; his parents, Walter and Carrie Wilhelm; his sister, Verena Smith Pritchard; and his brother, Harold Wilhelm. He is survived by three daughters, Sharon Wilhelm of Little Rock, Joyce Wilhelm of Little Rock, whom he referred to as “Tweet” and “Toots,” respectively, and Carolyn Weddle and her husband Jim of Benton; one grandson, Kevin Weddle of Benton; a cousin, Clifford “Round” Wilhelm of Benton; a special friend, Juanita Ford of Benton; one brother-in-law, John William Jones of Little Rock; one sister-in-law, Dora Winstead of Houston, Ark.; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being made by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home, 306 S Main, Benton, Ark. (501) 315-4047. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Avilla Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mike Schleider officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2011 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to the caring staff at Fresenius Dialysis Center, Benton, Ark.. Memorials may be made to Avilla Zion Lutheran Church, 300 Avilla East, Alexander, Ark. 72002. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.
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BRYANT - Barbara Jo Horvat, age 71, of Bryant, Ark., died Wednesday,May 11, 2011, at her home. She was born on January 21, 1940, in Pueblo, Colo., to her parents, Joseph J. Horvat and Jewel E. Taylor. She was of the Catholic Faith. Survivors include her daughter,Kathy Kochanek (David) of Bryant, Ark.; her father, Joseph J. Horvat Sr.; two sisters, Kris Hansen and Sharon Hilty; one brother, Dr. Joseph J. Horvat Jr.; one grandson, Troy A. Kochanek; one niece, Jody Beth Hubbard; four nephews, Tony and Tom Hilty, Bo Blackmore and Tim Hansen, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother and one sister, Paula Supmtner. A Rosary Service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark. (501) 455-1067. Burial will follow in Oklahoma at a later date. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.
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CONWAY - Barbara Lucille Carlson of Conway passed awayWednesday, May 11, 2011, from Lymphoma. Barb loved arts and crafts, painting and quilting. She loved teaching others about quilting. Barb loved life, working around her home and her dogs. Shewas the type of person who made us all the better for knowing her and she will be greatly missed. Born in Atlanta, Ga.
Barb was a daughter to the late James Julius and Elizabeth Barbara (Bryant) Richmond. A son Thomas Johnson also preceded her in death. Barb is survived by her husband, William Carlson; a son, Edward Johnson of Wichita, Kan.; a sister, Margot Verheaghe of Olathe, Kan.; three brothers: William Flynn of San Diego, Calif., James Flynn of Reno, Nev., and Michael Flynn of Gardner, Kan.
Cremation is by her wishes and no service is being held at this time. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemeteryat Axtell Kansas. Local arrangements are by Roller Mcnu*tt Funeral Home of Conway. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial gift in her memory to Arkansas Hospice of Conway or the Conway Animal Shelter. On line guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CONWAY - Ruby Faye Flemister, 79, of Conway died Wednesday, May 11, 2011. She was born August 21, 1931, in Conway to the late Samuel Earl Parks and Ruby Lee Shaw Parks. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Crestlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Conway. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CONWAY - David Guy Kalz departed this life on May 11, 2011,at the age of 20 years and 25 days in Conway, Arkansas. Born on the island of Guam, on April 15, 1991, to his loving, proud parents, Robert and LaJean Kalz; and a big brother, Jeff. He lived in manyplaces, as they were a military family, until settling in 2006, at Conway. David graduated in 2010 from Conway High School.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his parents, Robert and LaJean Kalz of Conway; his brother, Jeff Kalz and wife Lauren, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; Ms. Robert Sager, his great-grandmother; Henry Kalz of Appleton, Wisconsin; Harold and Ilene Glinski, great-grandparents of KauKauna, Wisconsin; Jim and Sandra Glinski of Greenbrier; David A. Kalz, grandfather of Appleton, Wisconsin; Mary Woodard, grandmother of Melbourne, Arkansas; uncles and aunts, Brian Kalz, Jeff and Jen Kalz, Chris Kalz, James and Stacy Glinski, William Woodard, Shilane Woodard, Detra and Scott Lovelady and GW Woodard. David is missed by his 17 cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, William Woodard, Sr.
A memorial service, honoring David’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2011, in the chapel of Roller-Mcnu*tt Funeral Home. 501-327-7727. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CROSSETT - Lillie Mae Perdue Webb, age 81, of Crossett, Ark .,passed away on May 11, 2011, at Ashley County Medical Center. She was born on October 5, 1929, in Lawson, Ark., to her parents, Colon and Lillian Ophelia Beasley Perdue. Mrs. Webb was a sales clerk. Sheattended the First Church of God.
Mrs. Webb was preceded in death by her husband, Dan M. Webb; a brother, William J. Perdue, and a granddaughter, Renee Westerman. Survivors include: two daughters, Mary Ann Land of Crossett, Ark., Cindy Webb of Burkett, Texas; three grandchildren, Sunny Westerman, Joey Westerman, Sam “Trey” Land, and two great-grandchildren, Kimberly Land and Trent Land.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the First Church of God. Interment will follow at Pinewood Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com). Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
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EL DORADO - Ronald Eugene Lane, 64, of El Dorado passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Mt. Union Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery South under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Young’s. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
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EL DORADO - Damon C. Roper, 47 of El Dorado, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at his residence. He was born June 26, 1963, in Camden, Ark. Damon was a retired shipping supervisor for International Paper Company in Springhill, La.
Preceding him in death are his fathers, James Calvin Roper and Donnie George; and his grandfather, Ferryl Dunn. Survivors include his mother, Carolyn Roper George of Little Rock, Ark.; grandmother, Betty Dunn of Fordyce; daughter, Lacy K. Roper and her fiance’ Jamie Stewart of Sarepta, La.; two sons, Chaney Garmany of Camden, Ark., Dirk Garmany and wife Holly of Sarepta, La.; one brother, Dr. Kyle Roper and wife Jane; four grandchildren, Justin and Elleigh Stewart and Kade and Sydni Garmany of Sarepta, La.; nephew, Jordan Roper; niece, Sydney Roper of Hot Springs, Ark.; the love of his new life, Angela K. Sutherlin and her daughter, Anni K. Sutherlin of El Dorado.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2011, at First United Methodist Church, Central Ave. in Hot Springs with Dr. William “Bud” Reeves officiating. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Young’s Funeral Directors. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, Renal Transplant Program, P.O. Drawer 2222, Little Rock, Ark. 72203-9984. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
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EUDORA - Joy Ann Reed Popejoy, age 72, of Eudora, died Tuesday, May10, 2011, at her home. She was born August 17, 1938, in Lake Village, the daughter of the late Edward Bryant Reed and Mary Elizabeth Restivo Reed. She was a businesswoman and owner/operatorof Holly Ridge Grocery and a catfish farmer. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church and Central Assembly of God Church in Haughton, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death byher husband, James Popejoy Sr., by a daughter, Karen Elizabeth Popejoy, a granddaughter, Alexis Popejoy and by a sister, Betty Jean Reed. Survivors are 4 sons, James Everett Popejoy Jr. of Kilbourne, Louisiana, Mark Edward Popejoy and Michael Paul Popejoy, both of Haughton, Louisiana, and Kristopher Joel Popejoy of Eudora; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Lake Village. Funeral Services are 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Eudora Baptist Church with Rev. Jay Valentine and Rev. Bud O’Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Eudora under the direction of Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village.
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FAYETTEVILLE - Ernest B. Matkin, Jr. 84, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Butterfield Trail Village Health Care Center. He was born October 26, 1926 at Gregory (Woodruff County), the son of Ernest B. (Bo) Matkin and Cora Huenefeld Matkin. He was preceded in death by his son, Ernest B. (Bo) Matkin III and his wife Carl Anne Matkin.
He was a graduate of Little Rock (Central) High School and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, graduating with a B.A. in Business Administration. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He served in the navy in World War II. He married Carl Anne McDowell on May 17, 1952 and spent over 35 years in banking and real estate.
A member of Central United Methodist Church, he and his wife were one of four founding families of Trinity United Methodist Church in Little Rock. Community service included a term as the state president of the Lions Club and state co-chairman of a fundraising effort to increase the pensions for Little Rock Conference pastors Methodist (now part of the Arkansas conference).
In 1987, he was appointed by the Arkansas Supreme Court to the Committee on Unauthorized Practice where he later served as chairman. In 2002, he was honored with the Neppie Conner Volunteer of the Year award for outstanding volunteer service to Faith in Action in Fayetteville.
He is survived by his two daughters: Judith Matkin Allen of Des Moines, Iowa; Marion Matkin Purvis and her husband Hoyt of Fayetteville; a sister: Ernestine Martin of Little Rock; three grandchildren: Story Matkin-Rawn, William Matkin Allen, Jonathan Andrew Allen and one great-grandchild, Zora Jay Allen-Hayter.
Arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Moore’s Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 13 at Moore’s Chapel with the Reverend Jeff Rawn officiating. A graveside service will be Saturday May 14, 2011 at Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock. Family and friends are invited.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith in Action, a service of Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.
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FORDYCE - Robert Harper, 83, of Fordyce died Saturday. Survivors children, James Wallace Harper, Lawrence Harper, Michael Harper, Loretta Jackson, Wanda Sue Harper, Alice Faye Plummber; siblings, E.C. Harper, Roy Harper, Vernell Riley, Florine Mitchell, Margaret Smith; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday, 11 a.m., Jerusalem Church, Fordyce, Marks Funeral Home.
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GASSVILLE - Mr. Ishmael E. Richardson, 85 of Gassville passed away May 10, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Nora Richardson of Gassville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., May 16, 2011 at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Interment will follow in Three Brothers Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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GRUBBS - Martha Pierce, 70, of Grubbs, died Wednesday. Survivors: sons, Eugene Pierce, Frank Alfred Pierce, L.C. Pierce, Jr., Heath Allen Jobe, Ashley Jobe, Aaron Jobe; daughter, Mary Ann Gilbert; three sisters; 11 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; her dog, Coonie. Funeral: Friday, 10 a.m., Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Ballew’s Chapel Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.
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GURDON - Maxine Brewer Duncan, 59, Gurdon, died Sunday.
Survivors husband, Otis Duncan; children, Latashia Duncan and Bryan Duncan; mother, Willie Mae Brewer; siblings, Sylvester Joe Brewer, Vera Malone, and Mary Brewer. Services Saturday, 11 a.m., Eastern StarBaptist Church. Services by Williams Funeral Home, Inc. Sign guestbook online at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.
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HAMPTON - Logan Frank Williams, infant son of Clint and Terry Williams of Hampton, died May 10, 2011. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2011 at Faustina Cemetery with Rev. Mike Nutt officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce and Hampton. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.
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HEBER SPRINGS - Ed Adam Guillotte Sr., 89, of Heber Springs, Ark., died May 6, 2011. He is at Peace with his Savior. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, friend to all he met, ever thankful.
He was born April 9, 1922 in Franklin, La. He was a World War II veteran and worked in the Hardware Wholesale Distribution business for 40 years as a Sales manager-Vice-president at the former Stratton-Warren Hardware Company of Memphis, Tenn., and continued after the acquisition by Orgill Brotherswhere he retired.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Fransu. Survivors include his three children: one son, Ed Guillotte Jr., one daughter, Sarah Gifford, one daughter, Molly Huddleston. He also leaves five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.
A private entombment will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tenn. 38119. Memorials may be made to the Palmer Home for Children, P.O. Box 746, Columbus, Miss. 39703.
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HENSLEY - Oral J. Dortch, 85, of Hensley, passed away May 11, 2011. He was born February 20, 1926 in Poyen, Arkansas, to the late Marvin and Ellie Mae Dortch. Oral worked for Reynolds Mining Company for over 34 years. He was an Army Veteran having served in 1st Signal Troop, 1st Calvery Division. He was preceded in death by his son, Lloyd Rae Dortch.
Survivors, wife of 64 years, Mary Wilkerson Dortch of East End; sons, Dennis Dortch and Andy Dortch and wife, Terri, all of East End; daughters, Carolyn Herndon and husband, Buck of Alexander, Kathi Bergemann and husband, Jim, Monroe, Louisiana, Becky Cossey and husband, Larry, of East End; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Grandsons will be serving as Pallbearers. Chapel Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2:30 p.m., Friday with Bro. Robert Cossey officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery, East End. Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral service. Family Comments: We love you Pop, you will be missed by all.
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HOPE - Leyon B. Trucks, 80, of Hope passed away, Wednesday, May 11 in Texarkana, Texas. Family to receive friends, 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 13, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope. Service, 2 p.m., Saturday, May 14 at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Complete obituary and guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.
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HOPE - James Byron Waters, 47, Hope, passed away, Monday, May 9. Family to receive friends, 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 13, Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Service, 10 a.m., Saturday, May 14, Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Chapel. Burial to follow in Macedonia Cemetery by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Complete obituary: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.
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HOT SPRINGS - Bobby Lynn Rowton, age 54, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Services, 10 a.,m., Saturday, May 14, Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs with Bro. Darryle Sulton and Gary Campbell officiating. Interment in Hollywood Cemetery. Visitation 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday evening. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.
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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Earl K. Phillips, 62, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 12, 2011. Funeral will be 2 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Beech Street Baptist Church. Interment at Unity Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice. com). Visitation will be 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday at Beech Street Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486.
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JUDSONIA - Teresa Ruth Reynolds, 52, of Judsonia, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Visitation will be Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home in Bald Knob. Services will be conducted Saturday, 2 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Roosevelt Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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LAKE VILLAGE - Reda Rhodes Monk, 88, of Lake Village, died Wednesday. She was the widow of James Monk. Survivors: son, Jim Monk, daughter, Pat Drewett, special nephew, Roy Rhodes, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Friday, May 13, at Lake Village Cemetery by Bishop Funeral Home. www.bishop-funeralhome.com.
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LAKE VILLAGE - Renford “Buckie” Ray, 73, of Lake Village, died Wednesday. He is survived by his wife, Viola; son, David Ray; daughter, Rhonda Lepri; two sisters, five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery by Bishop Funeral Home.
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LETONA - Thomas Earl Rowe, 75, of Letona, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with interment to follow at Holly Springs Cemetery. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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MONTICELLO - Matilda Miller Franklin, 92, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, May 8 at The Woods Rehab and Nursing Facility in Monticello. She was born on February 8, 1919 in Longview, Ark. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Longview Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Friday. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME - Funeral for Angela Becker, 30, Mountain Home will be 11 a.m., May 14, 2011 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Angela died May 8th. A waitress survived by two children and her parents, Chester and Gertrude Becker. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook: www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME - Funeral services for Mary L. Brown, 77, of Mountain Home, will be 2 p.m., May 13, 2011 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Mary died May 11. A homemaker, survived by her husband, Charles and four children. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit: obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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PINE BLUFF - Ethel Acre, 70, of Pine Bluff, died May 3, 2011. Children: Gregory, Tony, Larry, Darryl, MC, Derrick, Linda, Sherry and Tonya. Visitation: Friday at Christian Way Funeral Home in Pine Bluff from 5-7 p.m. Funeral Services held Saturday, May 14, at 3 p.m. at First Trinity COGIC, Pine Bluff.
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PINE BLUFF - Melva Florine Herring, 85, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, found peace in her new home Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born October 5, 1925, in Mineral Springs, Arkansas, to Joe Lee Hardin, Sr. and Lannie Edwin Dossey Hardin. She grew up in the Buck Range Community and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Mineral Springs. As a young lady she sang with her family “The Hardin’s” on gospel radio. Mrs. Herring had worked at Frougs Department Store as a seamstress and later, she did free-hand monogram service from her home. She did everything from beautiful handstitched quilts to rodeo costumes. She also worked at the Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant and was employed by Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, Texas, where she met her husband, Robert C. “Bob” Herring Jr., whom she married on May 26, 1952 in Texarkana. She was a Baptist and enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafts, working in the yard with her flowers and was an avid fisherwoman wherever she found a honey hole of goggle-eye.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Laverne Hardin, Joe Lee Hardin Jr., J.L. Hardin and a sister, Wanda Faye Threat.
Survivors include her husband and their daughters, Melva Anne Herring Kell and husband, David, of Sheridan, Gayle Schooley Dodd and Vicki Schooley Bearden, both of Heber Springs; sisters, Mary Alma Bell of Mineral Springs, Glenda Kaye Roberts of Pampa, Texas; grandchildren, Michael Dodd, Le Anne Gilliam, Jay Moore, Tonja Mc-Daniel, Renee Bunting, Sarah Kell; great-grandchildren, Jared Gilliam, Jordan Gilliam, Garrett Bunting and Gavin Bunting.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011, at Robinson’s.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011, Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend Jimmy Herring Jr. officiating. She will be laid to rest in White Hall United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will be at the home of Melva and David Kell, Highway 270, on the Grant County line. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
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PRESCOTT - Earvin Gulley, 62, Prescott, died Tuesday. Survivors:children, Willie Laster, Audrea Mixon, Terry Gulley, Veleta Reed, Michael Gulley; siblings Willie Gulley, Edward Gulley, Ella Gulley, eight grandchildren. Services Saturday, 3 p.m., Mt. Morriah United Methodist Church, Chidester. Services by Williams Funeral Home, Inc. Sign guest book online at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.
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RISON - Verdie Elizabeth Rauls Reap, age 97, of Rison, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Saturday at Buie Funeral Home with interment at Prosperity Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. (870) 325-6216. Online condolences at www.buiefuneralhome.com.
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RUSSELL - Ida Mae Coffman, 84, of Russell, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011. She was born June 11, 1926 in Walnut Ridge. Visitation will be Friday 6-8 p.m. Services will be conducted Saturday 10 a.m., Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob. Interment will follow in the Carter Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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STAR CITY - Connie Johnson Asberry, 58, of Star City, bornMarch 26, 1953, passed away on Thursday, May 12. She was a member of Pine Hill Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cannon and Florene Hicks Johnson.
Connie is survived by her husband, Charles Asberry; three sons, Gary Bolen and wife, April, Brian Bolen and wife Mindy; and Patrick Bolen. She is also survived by brothers James Wooten, Earl Wooten, twin brother Lonnie Johnson,John Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Steve Johnson and Roger Johnson; sisters Christine Vilches, Mary Bolen, Sue Dixon, Linda Smith and Irene Fletcher; and grandchildren, Zachary, Alexandra, Adrienne, Coby, Destiny, Damion, Dawson Bolen.
Visitation will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Highway 114, Star City, Ark. Graveside Service will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at Palmyra Cemetery. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, (501) 982-3400.
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SWIFTON - Faith “Tina” Douglas, 25, of Swifton died Monday.Survivors: husband, Nathan Douglas Sr.; children, Nathan Jr., Austin, Serena, and Carman Douglas; father, Leo Varela; brothers, Jimmy Finnegan, Anthoni Varela; sister, Crystal Fortune. Funeral: 2 p.m., Friday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Coffeyville Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, 11 a.m.-service. www.jacksonsfh.com.
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TIMBO - David Ivan Anderson, 78, died May 11, 2011 at home. Survived by wife, five children, 21 grandchildren, a brother and a niece. Memorial service is 2 p.m., May 14, 2011 at Timbo Valley Assembly of God Church, Timbo, Ark. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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VILONIA - Roy Lee Love, 89 of Vilonia, passed away Tuesday, May 10. He was born March 24, 1922 in Greenbrier. A Graveside Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Friday, May 13 at Cypress Valley cemetery. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Friday at the cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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WARREN - George Wesley Doggett, age 68, of Warren, Ark., died Tuesday May 10, at Bradley County Medical Center. Funeral services 10 a.m., Saturday, May 14, Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation was 6-8 p.m., Thursday May 12, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Russell “Dale” Ellis, age 51, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Wednesday, May 11, at Community Hospice in Jacksonville. Memorial services 2 p.m., Sunday, May 15, at Frazer’s Funeral Home Chapel by Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren. Memorials preferred to local Hospice Care facilities. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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DES MOINES, Iowa - James Robert “Bud” Kilman, 77 of DesMoines, Iowa, a former Iowa State corrections official and Waterloo, Iowa, television and radio newsman, died Sunday, December 19, 2010, after a year-long battle with lung cancer.Mr. Kilman was born Tuesday, February 14, 1933, in Bald Knob, Arkansas, to the late Lloyd and Ethel (Baugher) Kilman. The family moved to Arizona in 1935 and returned to Arkansas in 1947. He graduated from Bald Knob High School in 1952 and graduated from Southern Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. After serving in the U.S. Air Force in Africa and Iowa, he worked at KXEL, KWWL and WMT throughout the 1960’s in Des Moines, Iowa. He also worked as a newsman for KWCB in Searcy, Arkansas. He helped to pioneer Iowa’s community-based corrections system in the 1970’s. As Director of the community corrections for the First Judicial District, he oversaw the opening of half-way houses in Northeast Iowa. Mr. Kilman retired in 2000 and worked as an independent contractor handling property transactions for the city of West Des Moines until 2009. He was a private pilot and skydiver. His interests ranged from helping troubled youth in Des Moines to studying the conflict in the Middle East where he traveled with the Fellowship of Reconciliation in 2004.
Mr. Kilman is survived by his wife, Beverly, of Des Moines and five children; Lita Wester and Terry Kilman of Waterloo, Scott Kilman (Patricia) of Park Ridge, Illinois, Jill Brand (Scott) of Titusville, Florida, and Joy Rothwell (Michael) of Burr Oak, Iowa. Grandchildren are Lisa Abdulghani, Lucas Abdulghani, Aaron Brand, Jordan Brand, Bennett Kilman, Helen Kilman, James Kilman, Jack Rothwell and Dustin Wester. He is also survived by four sisters: Barbara Rice of Kensett, Arkansas, Nadine Abbott, Llewellyn Delaney and Judy Adco*ck, all of Camden, Arkansas.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Heifer International @ www.heifer.org. A Memorial Service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2011, in the chapel of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy with inurnment following the service at the Fredonia Cemetery near Bald Knob and Judsonia. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com or 501-268-3546.
