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HARTWELL, Ga. — Pauline Lesley Tucker, 86, of Hartwell, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, January 17. Mrs. Tucker was born December 19, 1930, in Morganton, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Carter Tucker. Interment will be Monday, January 23, at 12 noon at Pleasant Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello, Arkansas.
––––– ––––– THOMSON, Ga. — MSGT Terry Lynn Moore, USA, Retired, 49, entered into rest January 10, 2017. Master Sergeant Moore was born in Danville, Arkansas, to the late Roy Moore and the late Elsie George Moore. Following graduation from Little Rock Central High School, Mr. Moore began a career in the U.S. Army and retired as a Master Sergeant. He lived in Thomson, Ga., and worked at Fort Gordon as an IT Specialist.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Lonnie Moore. Survivors include his beloved wife, Yolanda Parker Moore; daughters, Terika Yi (Hoya) of Augusta, Ga., Joy Moore and Noel Moore, both of Thomson, Ga.; sisters, Mechell Street of Marion, Ill., Mary Mensch of Douglas, Ill., and Carolyn Rein Schmidt of Tulsa, Okla.; and one grandchild, Liam Yi.
A wake was held from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the funeral home. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Rd., Thomson, Georgia, is in charge of arrangements.
––––– ––––– CLAREMORE, Okla. — Sammy Rash, age 72, passed away Tuesday, January 10, at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. He was born in Provo, Utah, to C.M. and Bessie Rash. He was a member of UA Local 155 Plumbers & Pipefitters in Little Rock, Ark. After serving his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, he worked around the world for Bechtel Corporation in various positions including quality control, project manager, and project superintendent.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his two sons, James and John Rash; and one daughter, Lisa Marie Rash. He is survived by one brother, Benny Hez Rash of Lakeview, Ore.; one granddaughter Jayme Rash of Little Rock, Ark.; one grandson, Zack McCumpsey of Hensley, Ark.; one niece Toni Rash-Smith of Conway, Ark.; and one nephew, Bart Rash, Lumberton, Texas.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 21, at Rash Cemetery, located on Highway 35 East, Monticello, Ark.
––––– ––––– COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — Tarin Ann Bovara McLarnon was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 1, 1968, to Louis and Catherine Bovara. She completed her earthly journey on January 16, 2017, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, Tenn. She graduated from Pea Ridge High School and completed her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in Marketing degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Tarin was a devoted follower of Christ and an active member of Central Church.
Tarin is survived by her children, Katherine McLarnon, Canon McLarnon, and Kari McLarnon of Collierville, Tennessee; her father, Lou (Donna) Bovara of Benton, Arkansas; as well as her siblings, Sarah (Servin) Owens Orellana of Benton, Arkansas, Aimee Bovara of Ashville, North Carolina, Andrew (Ashley) Bovara of California, Michelle Wolford of Benton, Arkansas, and Michael Casteel of Little Rock, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. Tarin was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Irene Sinnott Bovara.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests that memorials be sent to The Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation (Bartlett), the Guatemala Missions at St. James United Methodist Church, Little Rock, Ark., and the Navajo Missions at Central Church, Collierville, Tenn.
Visitation will be Friday, January 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. in the afternoon until 8 p.m. in the evening at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue, in Memphis. The funeral will be held at Central Church in Collierville on Saturday, January 21, at 1 p.m. The interment will take place privately immediately following the funeral at Memorial Gardens in Bartlett.
––––– ––––– HARLINGEN, Texas — Alvin Morris White, was born on March 12, 1942; formerly of Springdale, Arkansas; passed away on January 13, 2017, at the age of 74. He started as a photographer for the Arkansas Gazette, before becoming a photographer and/ or circulation manager for the Springdale/Morning News, then Northwest Arkansas Times, and lastly the Democrat Gazette, retiring in 2001.
He is survived by his wife, Cat Evans; his sons, Dustin White and wife, Karla and Deke White; his brother, Bill White and wife, Pat; sister, Nancy Joy; daughter-in-law, Carrie White; son-inlaw, Wes Russell; stepdaughters, Diana Means and Jennifer Finch; grandchildren, Mason, Mallory, and Landon White; and step-grandchild, Isaac Chapman. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda White; daughter, Brandi Russell; and granddaughter, Rachel White.
There will be a celebration of life service held at the Bentonville Cemetery on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 4 p.m. “He walked with governors, presidents, princes, and queens and now he walks with the King”. AMW 2017. Funeral services are under the direction of Heavenly Grace Funeral Home and Crematory. (956) 797-5500.
––––– ––––– HOUSTON, Texas — Victor Browning, 62, of Houston, Texas, passed December 30, 2016. He was born January 22, 1954, to the late Alvis and Marie Browning. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Victor B. Browning. He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Erica Browning of Little Rock, Ark.; two brothers, Albert J. Browning of Little Rock, Ark., and Dwayne Browning of California; two sisters, Terri and Tammi Browning both of California; three grandchildren, DeErica, Dilan, and Jazz; niece, Bianca; grand-niece, LaZariah; grandnephew, Jaden; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Watson NorthCrest Funeral Home, 1801 N. Maple Street, North Little Rock, Ark. Interment will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.