Obituaries

two sisters, Pat Wagner and her husband, Dale, of Springfield, Mo., and Donna Goodrich and her husband, Don, of Cave City, Ark. She is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healy and Roth Funeral Home in Little Rock. Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. officiated by John Gipson at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Quattlebaum Cemetery in Bee Branch at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Windsong church of Christ or the American Diabetes Association.

The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Scott Brown and her caregivers at Fox Ridge Estates and at Stagecoach Rehab and Nursing Center in Bryant for their loving care. Please share your messages of love, comfort and support with the family at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

––––– ––––– BARBARA ANN DAVES CULLUM, 72, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015. She was a member of Grace Church of the Nazarene and was a bookkeeper at both Cash and Venable Lumber Companies for many years. Barbara grew up in Quitman, Ark., where she was an accomplished basketball player for the Quitman Bulldogs. She was a Razorback fan and also enjoyed watching the NBA. She had an unwavering faith in God and lived that faith every day. Second only to God was her family, whom she valued above all else. She delighted in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and always put the needs of others before her own. She was thoughtful, generous and loving beyond measure, and had great compassion for all. She was truly an amazing person who touched many lives with her sweet spirit and intuitive ways.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Mike Cullum of North Little Rock; mother, Mamie Daves; two sons, Tim New (Shannon) and Randy New (Lisa) all of Quitman; two daughters, Lisa Barker (Bruce) and Angela Palmer-Lett, both of North Little Rock; brother, Kenneth Daves (Brenda); and her grandchildren Jake Joseph, Trey New, Lindi New, Chance New, Kristin Grace Barker, Michael Palmer, Logan Lett, Tyler and Hayden Stovall, four great-grandchildren, and a host of many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Russell E. Daves.

Memorials may be made to Grace Church of the Nazarene, 3923 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72118. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– MARJORIE SHARPE DAVIS went to be with the Lord on Jan. 21, 2015. She was born March 10, 1926, in West Palm Beach, Fla., to Vastine and Mildred Sharpe. She grew up in the same city and graduated from W. Palm Beach High School. She met the love of her life (Warren “Dave” Davis) while working as a secretary in an office building occupied by the U.S. Army during WWII. Once married they moved to Mobile, Ala., England, Omaha, Neb., Tampa, Fla., Spain, and back to Tampa, where they lived the next 46 years. Marjorie and Dave moved to Little Rock five years ago, joined Immanuel Baptist Church, were members of Pairs and Squares Sunday School class, and moved to Chenal Fox Ridge two years ago.

She was the consummate wife of a USAF officer, moving her family from military base to base, making new friends, participating in activities and providing leadership for the Officer’s Wives Clubs, entertaining in her home, and playing bridge, darts and other games. She was always involved in church activities, served as the Sunday School Director at Bayshore Baptist Church (Tampa), and was a volunteer for the American Red Cross serving in military hospitals for over 50 years. She loved to travel, read, spend time with her family and friends, and watch football games. She also enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, hiking and swimming in the ocean. She had a flair for clothes, shoes and accessories and was always dressed impeccably.

She will be remembered for her kindness and concern for others. She always put others first and was supportive regardless of the adversity. She was the perfect role model for wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Dorothye Vaughan. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Warren Davis; two children, Kathy Eisenach (Jeff) and Ken Davis (Bren), both of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Terri Davis Kelley, Wade Davis (Bekah) and Kyle Eisenach (Emily); eight grandchildren, Noah, Kaya and Jade Kelley, Hadlee Rodgers, Haven and Hayes Davis, Noah and Lily Eisenach; four nieces and four nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kajkenova and the Chenal Fox Ridge staff for their love, support and excellent care. A Celebration of life service will be held at the Chapel at Immanuel Baptist Church, 12 noon Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. The family will receive friends following the services. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

––––– ––––– ISABEL NENITA de los SANTOS DELA CRUZ, 90, of Little Rock passed away Jan. 23, 2015. Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. followed by the Rosary at 7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court ( NW corner I-630 Barrow Road). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church. She will be returned to the Philippines for burial. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Dela Cruz’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– CHARLES MAYNARD HANSON, 83, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. He was born March 8, 1931.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Marie Hanson; stepmother, Denise Hanson; infant son, Paul Hanson; and brother, J. C. Hanson. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Anne Hanson; son, Mike Hanson (Karen); daughters Lisa Mantle (Eric) and Lynn Enderlin; grandchildren Caroline Hugg, Charles Hanson, Elizabeth Hanson, Laura Hanson, Thomas Hanson, Ashley Enderlin, Stephen Enderlin, Elliot Enderlin and Clare Enderlin; two great-grandchildren, Madison and Charlotte Hugg; and two nieces, Denise Lipin and Janet Rossi.

A graduate of Little Rock Catholic High, he attended Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He was a certified public accountant at Russell, Brown, and Company; Arthur Young; and retired with Ernst and Young. After retiring, he worked part-time at Arkansas State Employees Association and the Cathedral of St. Andrew.

He enjoyed vacationing with his family, fishing, hunting, golf and watching his grandchildren play sports. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and supported Pfeifer Camp. Charles was the recipient of the George F. Hixon Award for outstanding service.

The family wants to thank Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation, Gentiva Hospice, and North Metro Hospital of Jacksonville for loving dad and our family. To dad’s dear friends who visited him regularly for over 5 years… thank you.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory to Carmelite Sisters, 7201 W. 32nd St., Little Rock, Ark. 72201; Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp, 5512 Ferndale Cutoff Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72223; Catholic High School for Boys, 6300 Father Tribou St., Little Rock, Ark. 72205, (501) 6643939; or to Christ the King Catholic Church Endowment Fund, 4000 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72212, (501) 225-6774.

A Rosary Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at Christ the King Church. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Christ the King Church officiated by Msgr. Francis Malone. Arrangements are in the care of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, (501) 2248300. His online guestbook may be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

––––– ––––– ALVIN E. HICKS, 88, of Little Rock, Ark., entered the portals of Heaven on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. He pastored Cloverdale Assembly of God church for 13 years.

He leaves behind two sons, Stanley E. Hicks, of Maumelle, Ark., and Stephen R. Hicks, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., one daughter, Sonja L. Hicks, of Dallas, Texas. He spent his final years at Briarwood Nursing and Rehab in Little Rock, Ark.

The family expresses their gratitude to the staff for their support and loving care that was given to him. Visitation will be at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, (501) 224-8300, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, with Memorial service at 3 p.m. with Thomas Walker officiating. Interment will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at noon. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

––––– ––––– MARGARET ANNETTE JACKSON, age 78, of Sherwood, passed away Jan. 22, 2015, in Sherwood. She was born June 30, 1936, in Bastrop, La., and she was the daughter of V.V. Stevens & Nona Lee Marsh. Mrs. Jackson was a homemaker who lived for her grandkids, she loved gardening, yard work and sewing many beautiful dresses, some of which were wedding dresses. She will be remembered as a loving person, who would always let you know what she was thinking.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ray Jackson, granddaughter, Jamie D. Burch, a sister, Ann Burch, and her parents. Survivors include her children Charles Jackson (Vickie) and Terri Burch (James); grandchildren Camilia (Harold), Jamie (Matthew), Bethany (Tele), Janet (John), Sherry (Brandon), Mara (Cory), Jennifer (Taylor) Jacqueline (Michael) and Michelle; great-grandchildren Lili, Meylin, Jillian, Ada, Naha, Evelyn and Jaelyn; a brother, Robert (Jo), and a sister, Joy (Rickey); and two special nephews, John and Jason, and a host of nieces and nephews that she dearly loved.

Memorial Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock, with burial following at a later date at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements are by Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– ELIZABETH B. KATCHUR of Sherwood, our beloved mother, was born to her earthly life in Carteret, N.J., on Dec. 2, 1922, and born again to her spiritual life in 1992, putting on Christ in baptism at Rose City Church of Christ, North Little Rock, Ark. After struggling with several physical ailments most of her adult and elderly life, the struggle and pain was left behind on Jan. 22, 2015, as she left this life for the better things promised by our holy and merciful God. A place where He will wipe away every tear from her eyes, there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things have passed away (Revelation 21:4).

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father and mother, three brothers and one sister, all of New Jersey. She is survived by three sisters in New Jersey and one brother in Florida; three children, Nick Katchur, North Little Rock, Barbara Hull, Sherwood, and Richard Katchur, Mount Juliet, Tenn.; two grandsons, Richard Katchur, Cabot, and Howard Katchur, Conway; one granddaughter, Paige Katchur, Lebanon, Tenn., and one great-granddaughter, Anna Katchur, Conway.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. today (Saturday) at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, (501) 835-3515 with a graveside service at 2 p.m. in Rest Hills Memorial Park with Keith Harris of WindSong Church of Christ officiating. Elizabeth was a member of WindSong Church of Christ in Maumelle, Ark., and loved the members of this congregation. Special thanks to Arkansas Hospice and Seniors Helping Seniors. To sign the online guestbook, go to griffinleggettresthills.com.

––––– ––––– HAZEL LOIS (HIGHTOWER) MURRAY, 86, of Little Rock passed from this Earthly life into eternity on Jan. 20, 2015. She was born in Little Rock to the late Charles I. and Annie Rachel McGahan Hightower on June 6, 1928.

For 20-plus years Mrs. Murray worked at Little Rock First Church of the Nazarene where she was the custodian and in charge of the Resource Room and was a long-time member. She was a dedicated mother, homemaker and caretaker to her entire family.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her loving husband of 64 years, Robert Hunter Murray; son, Baby Boy Murray in 1961; and two brothers, Neil and Melton Hightower. Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Brenda (Scott) Prater of Paron and Carol (Dale “Hoss”) Partridge of Prairie Grove; grandchildren Phillip Hunter (Tabitha) Prater, Timothy Scott (Rachel) Prater and Kristina Lanette (Jason) Walsh; great-grandchildren Garrett Jarvis, Taylor Koder and AbbyGrace Prater; brother Larry (Linda) Hightower; sister, Jean (Alton) Bain; and many other friends and relatives who will miss her greatly.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Little Rock First Church of the Nazarene, 1200 N. Mississippi St., Little Rock, Ark. 72207, (501) 225-6632. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, (501) 224-8300.

Memorial donations may be made to AR Fallen Firefighters Memorial, P.O. Box 56470, Little Rock, Ark. 72215. If donation is made by check, please note on the memo line: “In Memory of Hazel Murray.” Please sign his online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

––––– ––––– DEANA MARIE PADIA, 34, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away Jan. 20, 2015. She was born in Little Rock, Ark., on March 24, 1980, to Donna Latch.

Deana is preceded in death by great-grandmother, Marie C. Beck; and grandmother, Shirley Jean Beck. Deana is survived by her mother, Donna; grandfather, Robert E. Beck; children Gabriel Marcus Studer, Sabrina Marie Wilkins and Steven Charles Wilkins; brother, John Robert Stockard; stepbrothers Clay Latch, Chad and wife, Lori Latch, and Wade Latch; stepfathers Larry Lambert and Steve Latch; nieces Shiloh Stockard and Khloe Bowden; friends that were close and dear to her, Kylie Bowden, Kim Hopkins, Melissa Johnson, Paul, Tony and Christian; as well as many other family members and friends.

Service is Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Liberty Fellowship, 100 Ray North Little Rock, Ark. 72118. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation and Funeral Services of Arkansas. Guests may register at www.arcremations.com.

––––– ––––– MARIE WILLIAMSON, 91, of Sherwood, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. She was born Sept. 8, 1923. Marie is survived by her husband of 56 years, Raymond Williamson, and one brother, Wayne Colclasure of Hazen. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Glenn Colclasure. Graveside services will be Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at 3 p.m. in the Hazen Cemetery at Hazen, Ark. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

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ALEXANDER — Irene C. Marks, 96, of Alexander, flew into the arms of the Angels January 23, 2015. She was born November 20, 1918, in Cleburne County, living most of her younger years in the Good Springs Community. She was a member of the Good Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Irene was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis J. and Leota Cathey; her husband, Hubert H. Marks; brother, Lloyd Cathey; and sisters, Adell Dennis of Arizona and Odell of California.

Known to everyone as Granny, Irene was loved by everyone who met her, and her door was always open to anyone who wanted to visit. Granny worked the daily crossword puzzle and read her Bible daily throughout her life. She had a large garden every year, canning and freezing whatever she didn’t give away. Granny loved to crochet, and spent most every evening making afghans for family and friends. She was fiercely proud of her ninth grade education and her family. She took great delight in her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and many of them have fond memories of her teasing them with the threat of being placed over her “checkered apron” if they misbehaved.

Survivors include her daughter, Patsy M. Sturch, and son, Henry Michael Marks, both of Alexander; grandchildren, Donna Renea Landreth of Bryant; Russell Sturch (Anita) of Benton; DeLane Besancon (Jeff) of Benton; eight great-grandchildren, Jaclyn Littles, Brandy Himes, Somer Kean, Lorie Bray, Kimberly Dunlap, Justin Sturch, Dakota Besancon, and Trent Besancon; eight great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Clive Bogard of Idaho.

Graveside services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m. Monday at Pine Crest Cemetery with Bro. Doug Heathcox presiding.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff of Alcoa Pines Health and Rehabilitation for their wonderful care of our beloved Mother and Granny. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– ARKADELPHIA — Paul Estes Thomason, age 89, of Arkadelphia died Thursday, January 22, 2105. Graveside services with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Monday, January 26th at Oak Grove Cemetery near Alpine. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Online register available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

––––– ––––– AUGUSTA — Creston “Mutt” Green, age 73, of Augusta, died Jan. 19, 2015. Survivors are wife, Selma Green; nine sons; four daughters; 40 grandchildren; one sister; one sister-in-law. Visitation was Friday, 5 to 6 p.m., Rhodes Chapel. Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday, Holy Ghost Academy by Rhodes and Son Funeral Home of Augusta and McCrory.

––––– ––––– BATESVILLE — Enoch Nathaniel Wilson, 90, of Batesville died Wednesday. Survivors: daughters, Gwendolyn Ruth Wilson and Gail Lynn Brown; brother, Harold Wilson; sister, Elwanda Nash; grandchildren, Sarah Jane Brown, Casey Brown, Corey Brown; great-grandchildren, Merrit Brown, Katrinia Houston. Funeral service: 3 p.m. Saturday at Roller-Crouch Chapel in Batesville. Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– BEEBE — Renee Marie Clark, age 44, of Beebe, passed away on January 19, 2015. She is survived by her loving daughters. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Charity Baptist Church in Ward. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Bonnie Lee Ward, 87, Benton, died Friday. Survivors: son, Tim Ward (Sara); sister, Dorcas Rae; six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Ashby Funeral Home. Services, 10 a.m. Monday, Ashby’s, burial, New Rosemont Cemetery. Memorials, Wrights Chapel Baptist Church or Children’s Hospital. Guest book, www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– CABOT — W.E. Dean Cannon, age 77, of Cabot, passed away on January 22, 2015. He was born April 30, 1937, in Corinth, Miss., to the late Namon and Myrtle Cannon. Mr. Cannon was a retired United States Army Veteran who served during Vietnam. He was also a member of the VFW, American Legion, a Master Mason and a member of Jacinto Masonic Lodge #216 in Jacksonville.

He is survived by his wife Jean Cannon, one daughter, Debbie Ulmer and her husband Buddy, one step-son, Jimmy P. Williams and his wife Merry, and grandson, Christopher Ulmer and Andrew Nicholson and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2015, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral

Home. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park with Military Honors and Masonic Rites. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Jacinto Masonic Lodge #216 PO Box 333 Jacksonville, Arkansas 72078. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home and Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– CLINTON — Gary Lee Newman, 39, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away January 10, 2015. He was born February 27, 1975, in Heber Springs, Ark., to Mitchell Dean Newman and Shirley Jean Johnson Newman. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation and Funeral Services of Arkansas. Guests may register at www.arcremations.com.

––––– ––––– DONALDSON — Patty Jean Dingler Schales, age 83, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015. Visitation will be Sunday, January 25 from 2-4 p.m. at Regency, Malvern. Funeral Service will be Monday, January 26 at 1 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Burial, Ouachita Cemetery. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Complete obituary and guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– DOVER — Marie Elaine Hurd, 66, of Dover, passed from this life Friday, January 23, 2015. Survivors: Richard Hurd II and Elaine Morton. The family will conduct a private memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

––––– ––––– EDGEMONT — Clara E. Stevens, age 97, of Edgemont (formerly of Batesville) died Thursday, January 22, 2015. Funeral services, Sunday, January 25, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Batesville. Visitation, 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.

––––– ––––– EL DORADO — Angela Lee, 47, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on January 19, 2015. She was born July 28, 1967, in Bossier City, Lousiana, to Nolan E. Woods and Mickey Lonider. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation and Funeral Services of Arkansas. Guests may register at www.arcremations.com.

––––– ––––– EL PASO — Bobby Charles West, 77, of El Paso, died on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 26, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with interment to follow at Marcus Hill Cemetery. Online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– ENGLAND — James Harold Esrey, 57, of Cavalier Healthcare in England, Ark., died January 7, 2015. Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca (Robert) Randleas, Krystal (Chris) Cauldwell; three sons, Ryan Esrey, Christopher Esrey, Daniel Esrey; one brother, John Esrey; eight grandchildren. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– FRANKLIN — Jerry D. Follis, 76, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed away January 14, 2015, in Little Rock, Ark. He was born July 4, 1938, in Kirkwood, Illinois, to Clearance Follis and Jeanette Corder. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation and Funeral Services of Arkansas. Guests may register at www.arcremations.com.

––––– ––––– GEPP — Marty D. Savino, age 56, of Gepp passed away January 21, 2015. Survivors include his wife Debbie Savino of Gepp. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2015, at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– ––––– HAMBURG — Clyde E. Gardner, 74, of Hamburg, died Thursday, January 22, 2015. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Free Will Baptist Church, with burial in Unity Cemetery. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

––––– ––––– HARRIET — Obie House Jr., 83, of Harriet died Thursday in Flippin. Survivors: son, Rickey House; daughter, Loretta Jones; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Bryant. Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Roller-Coffman, Marshall. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Monday, preceding the service. Burial: Rock Creek Cemetery, Harriet. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

––––– ––––– JACKSONPORT — Cecil Neal Foushee 97, of Shoffner and Jacksonport passed away January 21, 2015. He was a faithful member of Central Missionary Baptist Church in Newport. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruby Dodson Foushee, and parents, Neal and Myrtle Foushee. Mr. Foushee was a retired farmer, and a World War II Army Veteran earning several ribbons and two Bronze Service Stars. He took great pride in serving his country. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday at Central Baptist Church in Newport. Interment will be in Coffeyville Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www. dillingerfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– LEOLA — Phillip McGriff, 55, of Leola passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Visitation: Monday, January 26, 2015, 6-8 p.m., Atkinson Chapel. Graveside services: Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 10 a.m., Lono Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– MOUNT PLEASANT — Gale Coleman, 77, died January 22. Graveside funeral service will be Saturday, January 24 at 10 a.m. at Lunenburg Cemetery with Gerald Coleman officiating. Survivors include: Paul Coleman, Gerald Coleman, Zela Shrable (siblings). Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home, Melbourne, Arkansas.

––––– ––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Services for Edward “Tip” Ware, Mountain Home, will be 2 p.m., January 25th, First United Methodist Church. Visitation, 5-7 p.m., January 24th at the funeral home. Tip died January 22nd. A pharmacist survived by, wife, Terre Ware; son, Pittman and sister, Linda. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral Home. Visit obituary/guestbook www. kirbyandfamily.com.

––––– ––––– PIGGOTT — Ruby Lee Hampton (89) of Piggott, Arkansas passed away on January 22, 2015. Services will be January 25, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. in the Hoggard & Sons Chapel Tulsa with interment at New Hope Cemetery in Pollard, Arkansas. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas is in charge of arrangements.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Reverend Thomas A. Krank, age 81, of Pine Bluff, died Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Mr. Krank was born in a log cabin August 31, 1933, in Eldon, Oklahoma, a triplet son of the late Hugh M. and Viola Spears Krank.

He was reared and received his early education in Eldon, Oklahoma and Little Rock, where he graduated from Central High School. He also enrolled at the Little Rock Missionary Baptist Seminary and graduated. Reverend Krank was a beloved father, friend, avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed playing the piano and singing gospel music He sang with the River City Boys and the Whiteville Quartet. He pastored many ABA Missionary Baptist Churches during his ministry of sixty two years, including the last church he pastored, the Line Creek Missionary Baptist Church of Ida, Louisiana, for seven years. He was also a contract painter in Pine Bluff for 25 years.

Mr. Krank was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Goldmon Lou Yarberry Krank; sons, Michael Dion and Timothy A. Krank; brothers, Hugh and Frank Krank; triplet sister, Margaret Elsie Krank, sisters, Gene Krank Taveria and Naomi Krank Walker. Survivors include his wife, Christine Funderburg Krank of 26 years; daughters, Pam Baggett (Les) of Sheridan and Kim Krank of Pine Bluff; son, Miles Krank of Magnolia; triplet sister, Alice Krank Perrette of Harrison, sister Patricia Krank Hulbert of Auburn, California and brother, Floyd Krank of Globe, Arizona; grandson, Derek Baggett; granddaughter, Allison Michau; great-grandsons, Brenden, Ethen and Joshua Baggett, Aaron Reppond, Gavin and Garrett Michau. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but now is rejoicing with God in heaven.

We appreciate the loving care he received from everyone at Hospice Home Care. Funeral services will be Monday, January 26, 2015, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with Reverend Jeff Temple officiating. Burial will follow in Lee Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Robinson’s from 1 p.m. until service time.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court, Suite 104, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Website: diabetes. After the committal service, the family will be at the home of Kim Krank, 1210 East 47th Avenue, Pine Bluff. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Don Buford Smith, age 79, of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Pearson Smith; his brother, Bruce Smith and wife Sunny, of Humble, Texas; his son and daughter-in-law David and Sina Smith of Houston, Texas; and his daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Duke Wheeler of Collierville, TN; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Patrick Wheeler, both of Collierville, Tennessee; along with many nieces and nephews, and family friends.

Don was born on April 15, 1935 in Foreman, Arkansas, a son of the late Thomas Payton Smith and Dovie Matilda Green Smith. He graduated from Hooks High School in 1954 in Hooks, Texas, from Texarkana Junior College in Texarkana, Texas in 1956, and from the University of Texas in 1960 with a Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology.

Early in his career he worked at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas and the Collum and Carney Clinic in Texarkana. In 1961 he moved to Pine Bluff and accepted a position in the Safety Division at Pine Bluff Arsenal. After the transition into the National Center for Toxicological Research, Don was Lab Chief for the Virology Department. He retired in 1995 after 34 years of Federal service.

He served in the Army Reserves as a medic in the 489th Engineering Battalion. Don loved music from an early age, and played the Sousaphone in the Hooks High School Marching Band. He was also a member of the Chancel Choir at Lakeside United Methodist Church.

Predeceasing him in death are his brother, Thelmer Payton Smith of Huntsville, Alabama; and his sister, Allene Smith Harwell, of DeKalb, Texas.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 2:30 p.m., at Lakeside Methodist Church in Pine Bluff. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services.

Memorials may be made to Lakeside Methodist Church, 1500 Olive Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601, or to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Charlie “Coach” Vereen Sr., 65, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1949, in DeWitt, to Carlisle Major Vereen, Sr. and Virginia Henderson Vereen.

He was reared and educated in Chesterfield, South Carolina and graduated from Henderson State University.

He was a long time Head Coach at White Hall High School and a teacher. Coach was a member of Central Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman. He was a member of the White Hall Police Auxiliary for several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Stover Vereen, whom he married on July 14, 1986; sons, Chuck (Ashlea) Vereen of North Little Rock, Chris (Angela) Vereen of Hot Springs, Brock Stover of Pine Bluff; brothers, Corky Vereen of Daytona Beach, Florida, Johnny Vereen of DeWitt, Bill (Susan) Vereen of North Little Rock, Jim (Debbie) Vereen of Star City; five grandchildren, Mattie, McCoy, Gus, Jack and Kash.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at Robinson’s. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Monday, January 26, 2015, at Central Baptist Church with Reverend Allen Elkins officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 20336, White Hall, Ark. 71612-0336 or to the American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court, Suite 104, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

––––– ––––– TEXARKANA — Kenneth Charles Hughes, 75, of Texarkana, Ark., passed away Jan. 15, 2015. He was born in Stephens, Ark., Aug. 3, 1939, to the late George Hughes and Ruby Lee Cloud Hughes. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation and Funeral Services of Arkansas. Guests may register at www. arcremations.com.

––––– ––––– WARD — Joshua Rene Garcia, age 24, of Ward, went to be with his Lord on Jan. 22, 2015. Born Oct. 7, 1990 in Deming, N.M.

Preceded in death by father: Robert Garcia, both grandmothers: Alice Hillman and Mae Garcia. Joshua is survived by children: Brayden Garcia and Madelynn Garcia, both of Cabot, mother and stepfather: Kimberly (Matthew) Hendrix of Ward, two brothers: Jonathan Garcia, Jeremy Garcia, both of Ward, sister: Jazmyne Hendrix of Ward, stepbrothers: Aaron Hendrix of Vilonia, Britt Hendrix of Ward, both grandfathers Al (Brenda) Hillman of Forrest City, Louis Garcia of Deming, N.M., step-grandparents: Bruce and Sue Hendrix of Vilonia, two best friends like brothers: Armando Telles and Justin Rosin, along with a host of other family and friends.

Visitation Sunday Jan. 25, 2015, from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. at funeral home. Services 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at Grace Fellowship Church in Cabot. Interment Arkansas Memorial Gardens Cemetery. To send online condolence, www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, Ark., 501-941-7888.

––––– ––––– WARREN — Mary Dean Stedman Castleberry went to her heavenly home on Thursday, Jan. 22 in El Dorado and was reunited with the love of her life, Hoyt Castleberry. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial Hickory Springs Cemetery by Frazer’s. Visitation: 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Saturday, at Frazer’s. www. frazerfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– WYNNE — Brenda Knuckles, 71, died Thursday. Survivors include two brothers; three sisters; 10 nieces and nephews; 28 great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment following in Crosslawn Cemetery. Visitation is 1 p.m. prior to services. (870) 238-9400.

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ST. LOUIS — Stephen Jacob Bell, 36, passed away suddenly on Jan. 1, 2015, in St Louis, Mo. He was survived by his loving wife, Anna Korn Bell; his mother, Rolanda J. Bell; his brother, Chris W. Bell, and his wife Alicia Bell; grandmother, Maxine P. Jeffcoat; uncle, Rick Jeffcoat, and his wife Janet Jeffcoat; and other aunts, uncles and cousins. Stephen was predeceased by his father, William R. Bell Jr. Stephen always looked for the best in others and eager to help those in need. He was loved and will be missed by many. Guest register at www. grossfuneralhome.com.