Pulaski County

Services for DWEGESS “DWIGHT” BARNES will be Friday January 26,2017 at 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Urbana. Public visitation will be Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 12-4:30 p.m. at Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook online at www.simsmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– JUANITA BROWN, 90, passed away on January 20, 2018. Survivors are Jacqueline Brown Bledsoe (Phillip), Paul

Brown and John

Patrick Brown (Gwendolyn), and a host of other relatives.

Funeral service: Saturday, January 27th, 11 a.m. at St. Peters

Rock Baptist Church, 2201 Brown St., Little Rock. Arrangements: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– LUTHER WILLIAM BUTLER, JR. of Mabelvale, Arkansas departed this life

Sunday, January 21, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Butler, children, Kevin

D. (Courtney)

Butler, Sharon (Michael) Butler-Cleveland, Meriam (Steven) Butler-White, Whitney (Whitney) Butler, Chris (Melissa) Bonds, Brandon Blackmon, Aaron Blackmon, brothers, Wendell Butler, Darryl (Shani) Price, sisters, Gwendolyn (Minister Anthony) Jones, Patricia (Johnny) McKay, aunt, Lois Smith, uncle, Hubert Butler, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services, 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2018, St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204. Interment at the Little National Cemetery with full military honors at 12 noon. Family Hour: 6-7 p.m., Monday, Hubble Memorial Chapel. “Serving you with professional care since 1900” www.hubblefuneralhome.co.

–––––❖––––– DONALD RAY CASTEEL, 66, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away January 18, 2018. He was born May 19, 1951 in Little Rock to the late Earl and Bobbie Enoch Casteel. Donald retired from Reynolds Aluminum. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Preceding Donald in death are his parents and brother, Eddie Casteel. He is survived by his children: Michael Casteel (Chris Babson) of Ward, Arkansas and Michelle Casteel Wolford (Ryan Mitchell) of Benton, Arkansas; Grandchildren: Corey Casteel (Laura), Aaron Casteel, Austin Casteel, Carson Wolford, and Rhett Mitchell; Great-Grandchild, Brody Casteel; three brothers: Tommy Casteel (Gladys) of Jacksonville, Arkansas, David Casteel (Robyn) of Asheville, North Carolina, and Charlie Casteel of Sardis, Arkansas; sister, Barbara Casteel (Judy DeJean) of Shannon Hills, Arkansas; girlfriend of thirty years, Lillie “Kitty” Hill of Portland, Oregon; sister-in-law, Thena Faught of Mayflower, Arkansas; and a host of family members and friends who love Donald and will miss him always.

Family held a private memorial service. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– MARY MURPHY FRANKS, 90 of North Little Rock, happily & lovingly met her

Lord on Saturday, January

20, 2018. Born in Levy, Ark., December 16,

1927, to Arnold

& Mollie Murphy. Survivors: son,

Floyd Franks Jr. (Geniece), and daughter, Molly Wellman (Charles), two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, brothers, Ira Murphy (Crystal), Tommy Murphy (Rose Marie), sister-in-law, Evleen Murphy, and a host of family and friends. Visitation: Friday, January 26, 2018 at noon, service follows at 1 p.m., both at Graves Memorial Baptist Church (GMBC), North Little Rock. Burial to follow at Edgewood Memorial Park, North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Franks requested memorials be made to the childrens’ Summer Camp ministry at GMBC. Complete obituary available at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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TOM FREEMAN, 65, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away January 20th, 2018.

He’s survived by his wife, Yana (Bryant) Freeman, other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers donate to the funeral home below to offset final expenses. Cremation entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Guestbook and full obit, www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– BOBBIE JEAN THOMPSON GARNER passed away at sunrise on January 22, 2018.

She was born in

Little Rock on

August 9, 1930 to Robert Burtree and Johnnie

Erma (Gipson) Thompson. She was the granddaughter of

Deputy United

States Marshall Benjamin Franklin Gipson, who served the Western District of Arkansas and the Eastern District of Oklahoma (Badlands). She was eight years old when her father, a Missouri Pacific conductor, died leaving her mother to raise her and her older sister during the Great Depression. She was a member of First Methodist Church in North Little Rock, where she was a trained soloist and choir member.

She always excelled in school and was elected to Girls State. She graduated from North Little Rock High School at age 16, third in a class of over 400. She attended Little Rock Junior College (UALR), followed by Henderson State Teachers College, graduating at age 20 with a BSE in Business Education and a minor in journalism.

She returned to North Little Rock, where she met her future husband Warner Garner. They married April 5, 1953. She worked for two years for the March of Dimes and five years for Southwest Power Pool, before resigning to raise her children.

She remained active in the community by volunteering with the Jaycettes where she chaired the Miss North Little Rock Contest. During her tenure, they won the Miss Arkansas pageant. She joined the North Little Rock Junior League, where she chaired the North Little Rock Speech Clinic. During her leadership, with the help of Mayor Casey Laman, the clinic was moved to the Community Center and increased from a part time therapist to two full time therapists.

In 1955, Bobbie and Warner joined Second Baptist Church in Little Rock, where she remained a member until her death. She served as an active assistant prayer chairman and was a true prayer warrior.

She was co-leader of the SBC College and Career Department, which included hosting float trips and spending Friday nights on the banks of the Buffalo River. Bobbie was passionate about the Baptist Hospital Foundation and was Hospitality Chairman for the first 10 years of Bolo Bash.

Bobbie is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years Warner Garner, son Lance Garner and daughter Gail McCracken (Van), and Maxwell her paw son; her grandchildren Barrett Ryan, Brandon Chase, Gabriel Benjamin, Graham Logan, and Scarlett Campbell McCracken. She is also survived by nieces Diane and Debra Wood. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Wanda Wood (David) and nephew David Wood Jr.

Her Celebration of Life will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 8th and Scott Street in Little Rock with visitation to immediately follow. Throughout her life, Bobbie served her family, church and community, giving unselfishly. In this spirit, Bobbie requested, in lieu of flowers, that memorials be made to Second Baptist Church or to the Pulaski County Humane Society. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– ELOISE HARDY, 80, of Sherwood passed away Saturday, January 20,

2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Philander and

Alice Hardy; sisters, Marjorie

Green, Barbara Robinson, Elizabeth Shaw and

Kathryn Harris.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Carol Ann Warren (Pastor Jerry) and Valencia Hardy-Colclough; one sister; Faye Calvin (Willie) and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 27, 2018, 11 a.m., Greater Christ Temple Pentecostal Church, 1200 Bishop Warren Drive. The family will receive friends from 6:15-7:15 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street. (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– FLOYD HOLDEN, 85, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

He was born September 20,

1932 to the late

Joseph Franklin

Holden and Annie Mae Holden.

Floyd is survived by his two sons, Joseph

Allen Holden (Sherry) and Jeffery Todd Holden; one daughter, Marilyn Sue Wirt (Ronnie Cogbill); and two granddaughters, Hanna Mae Wirt and Katie Elizabeth Williams (Benjamin). He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee Alice Mordon; mother, Annie Mae Holden; father, Joseph Franklin Holden; sister, Mary; and five brothers, Lester, Chester, Leroy, Odel, and Charles.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2018 at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy. 107, Sherwood, Ark. 72120. A private burial will be held at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– PAULETTE NEFAYE TALLEY KELLY, 71, retired owner/operator of Sit n’ Toot a Tot Daycare, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2018. She is survived by daughters, Kimberly McIntosh, Nichelle Kelly Underwood, and Natalie Kelly Douglas (Nathaniel); brothers, Berlyn Bynum (Barbara), Charles Shaheed (Barbara), Jerry Shaheed (Elizabeth), Anthony Moorman and Tony Talley; grandchildren, David Reliford, KhaSabian Cobbs, Nakiya Douglas, Naaman Douglas and KhaShayla Clemons; one great-granddaughter, KhaLayah Cobbs; aunts/sisters, Dorothy Clipper, Patsy Smith and Carolyn Eddleton; special brother/friend, Allen Connor; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Memorial service will be Saturday, January 27 at 1:30 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– LINDA MARIE MOSS, 59, of Little Rock departed this life on January 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Ida Moss; brother, Daniel Ward Sr. Linda is survived by three sons, Harold Britton, Jr., Jerod Britton and Rashad Moss of Little

Rock, Arkansas; brothers, Donald Dwight Moss (Mary) of Tampa, Florida; sisters,

Phyllis Lawrence (Emanuel) of Springfield, Virginia, Dannette

Carter (Late

Charles Carter,

Sr.) of Kansas

City, Missouri; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 27, 11 a.m. at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1915 Commerce Street, Little Rock. Family hour will be Friday, 6-7 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 1851 Marshall St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-5025. Online guestbook at www.serenityfuneralhomear.com. “Providing Service of Excellence.”

–––––❖––––– LORAN D. PAGE, 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died January 22, 2018 at his home. Born in Russell, Arkansas, the son of Herman and

Ethel Mayfield

Page, he moved to Little Rock in his youth and lived here the remainder of his life. He married Marinelle Coffman before serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII. During their 73-plus years together, Loran and Marinelle had three children, six grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

He is remembered for his frugality, toughness, dedication to family, sparky personality and sense of humor. “Ramps” once had a prank photo made on his knees in two inches of snow and claimed two feet had fallen in his yard. Dad is dearly loved and missed.

He is survived by his children, Carol Woodall of Oregon, Randy Page and Mary Beth Harrison, both of Little Rock, and many grands. And special thanks go to his wonderful caregivers.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be Saturday, January 27 at 2:30 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 2242200. Mr. Page’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CHARLENE PHILLIPS of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January

20, 2018. She was born on August 31, 1928 to

Charlie Fletcher

Floyd and Ida

Floyd in Mineral

Springs, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Edwin Floyd; and seven sisters, Gussie Smith, Beatrice Andrews, Eugenia Byers, Vida Mae O’Dell, Jessie Gibson, Lessie Lessel, and Ruth Thompson.

Mrs. Phillips was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Little Rock. She was one of the founders of the Bible Study Fellowship and was a teacher of that group for many years. Mrs. Phillips was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 70 years, Charles Phillips of Little Rock, Ark.; a son, Dr. Eddie Phillips (Holly) also of Little Rock; a daughter, Jane Jolly (David) of Hot Springs, Ark.; and four grandchildren: Sam Rosen (Melanie) of Charleston, S.C., Dr. Chris Rosen (Sarah) of Fayetteville, Ark., Jason Phillips of Dallas, Texas, and Julia Acosta (Hershel) of Dallas, Texas. She had seven great-grandchildren, Ben, Henry, Addie, Oliver, Sophia, Levi, and Nora. She also had numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas, officiated by Brother Paul Holderfield. In lieu of

flowers, memorials may be made to the Baptist Health Foundation, 9601 Baptist Health Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.rollerfuneralhomes.comm/chenal.

–––––❖––––– ARLEY JERRY PINKERTON passed to his Heavenly Father January 23,

2018. Jerry was born October 8,

1944 to the late

Charles Jerry

“Jack” Pinkerton and Lilly Cranford Pinkerton.

Jerry retired from the Little

Rock Fire Department at the rank of Captain after 41 years. He then drove a truck for LKQ for 9 years. He spent 20 plus years building and trimming houses. The last 2 years were spent working with his son, Jerry Jr. “Jay” in building construction. Jerry was of the Baptist faith. He was a loyal, hard working provider and the patriarch of Pinkerton Road. He will be missed by those who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Willa Moran Pinkerton, two children: daughter, Kristy Pinkerton Williams, (David), son, Jerry “Jay” Pinkerton (Tonya); seven grandchildren: John David Williams, Jr. (finance’ Natalie), Kara Williams Wright (Josh), Glory Pinkerton, Grace Pinkerton, Hope Pinkerton, Jeremiah Pinkerton and Andrew Pinkerton; five sisters; one brother and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark., 72209, with Brother Jerry Pinkerton officiating. Burial will follow at Wood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m., Friday, January 26, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.

–––––❖––––– BETTY LOU RAY, 82, of Little Rock, wife of Middleton P. Ray, Jr. and mother of Cynthia Modlin, Middleton P. Ray III, and Mary Melissa Vines, passed away January 23, 2018. Services will be announced. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Betty’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HERMINE THERESA SCHUESSLER went to be with our Lord on January 22, 2018, after being rewarded with

106 years of life.

She was born

May 26, 1911 in Gosspetersdorf, Austria to Franchesca

(Ruck) and Gerhardt Unger.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gerhardt and Franchesca Unger;

siblings, Josef, Franz, Josephine, Julie and Stephanie; husband Walter Heinrich Schuessler and two daughters, Marjorie Hull and Linda Dawson.

She survived the occupation of her homestead, by Russian soldiers, during WWI and came to live in the United States, as an indentured servant, during WWII. She was known as ‘Nanny’ to her family and spent the majority of her life in St. Louis, Missouri as a homemaker. She moved to Jacksonville, Arkansas in 2011 to live with her granddaughter’s family.

She is survived by six grandchildren, Catherine Gruver, Richard Bielawski, Steven Bielawski, Mark Bielawski, John Dawson and Michael Dawson; five great grandchildren, Nathanael Eoff, Mike Bielawski, Stevane Gruver, Steven Gruver and Steven Bielawski II and two great-great grandchildren, Miles Rogstad-Eoff and Soren Rogstad-Eoff.

She will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri at 2 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2018. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Maryknoll and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

Arrangements made by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Online guestbook: mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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LEO JEROME WALKER, of Little Rock, went on to Heavenly home on January 17, 2018. Born April 9, 1940, he was the youngest of 14 children born to George Walker and Willie Longley Walker. After attending Dunbar High School, he began a career as a brick layer as his life-long occupation.

He is preceded in death by his parents, thirteen siblings and his former wife Jerry Webb. Left to cherish his memories is a special nephew; Ricky Spencer (Ruthie); best friend; Gloria Holland, “Daughter of Heart;” Wanda Faye Harris; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A visitation will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with memorial services beginning at 1 p.m. in the Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Professional services entrusted Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street. (501) 372-4129.

To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

Arkansas

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Dr. JAMES CLAY WELLBORN JR. of Little Rock, was born August 20, 1953 and passed away January 23, 2018. Visitation is Friday from 6-7 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church in Little Rock. Funeral will be Saturday at 10:00 am at the church. www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– ELIZABETH ANN WHITE passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on January 22, 2018. She was a retired Executive Secretary with decades of service to the Southern Farmer’s Association and Farmland Industries. She was a member of Oak Bowery Church, Conway. She was born in Texarkana, Texas on January 12, 1943. Elizabeth was a devoted wife to her late husband, Jimmy Dale White Sr. They enjoyed traveling together as a couple.

She is survived by her son, Jimmy Dale White Jr. (Lori), as well as grandchildren, Drew Elizabeth White and Daniel James White. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Quinn Orla Treacy and Isaiah James White. Elizabeth is also survived by brothers, Charles Sanders (Martha) and David Sanders (Alberta “Burt”) and many treasured nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Jimmy Sr. and her parents, Dennis and Mable Sanders.

Funeral Service to honor Elizabeth will be at 1 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2018 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock (501) 791-7400. With a burial to follow at Harmony Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

ALTHEIMER — Dr. Robert Allen Anderson Sr., 73, of Altheimer, AR passed on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Judah Restoration Center in Pine Bluff, Ark. by Rev. Aaron Barnes.

Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, at Mulberry Grove Church in Altheimer, Ark. His body will lie in-state Saturday, 9:45 a.m., until service. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — James “Bob” Robert Zeagler, age 71, of Arkadelphia died Monday Jan. 22, 2018. He was born March 20, 1946 in Stamps, Ark. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at the Funeral Home, with Pastor Martin Jones officiating.

Sign Bob’s online Tribute Wall at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––❖––––– ATKINS — Lucille Day Tyson, age 101, died Jan. 22, 2018. She was born Sept. 15, 1916, in DeValls Bluff, Ark., to Clarence and Hortia Moss Day. She married Van Tyson and became a citizen of Atkins, Ark., in 1956. Services will be Saturday, Jan. 27. Read the full obituary at lemleyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– BEEBE — Charles “Duane” Robison, 80, of Beebe passed away Tuesday January 23, 2018. He is survived by three daughters, Connie Sutton, Alisha Robison, April Dent and sister, Jo Ann Barrentine. Duane was a retired Carpenter and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Myra JoAnn Burton, age 59 of Benton, passed away on January 23, 2018. She was born on May 16, 1958 to the late Garland and Mary Burton in Camden, Arkansas. No services are being planned at this time. To sign online guest book, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Rosetta Jean Edmonson, 87, of Benton, went to be with her Lord on January 20, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on October 30, 1930 to William Daniel Looper and Laretta King. She married Leon Edmonson on September 24, 1949 in Benton, Ark.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Lilburn Leon Edmonson; her children: Donna Edmonson, Danny (Regina) Edmonson, Jackie (Johnny) Dawson and Harold (Renee) Edmonson; her 11 grandchildren: Trina (Jon) Lindsay, Felicia (Daniel) McBay, Shaun Ferguson, Emilee Meyers, Ryan (Bonnie) Dawson, Rebecca (Bryan) Jones, Matthew (Kym) Edmonson, Tanner (Candace) Smith, Tad Smith, Kelsey (Caitlyn) Crews and Dustin Crews; her 23 great-grandchildren and her two great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; William Daniel (Bertha Mae) Looper; her mother: Laretta King; her brothers: Walter Looper and Jack Looper and her granddaughter: Jaclyn Renee Dawson.

She was a member of Holland Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Benton. She was a loving housewife and a beautician in her younger years. She loved cooking, sewing, crocheting and all of God’s little creatures—including hummingbirds and butterflies. Her greatest joys were her family and her faith. She came from a small family. However, after she married Leon, she gained nine brother-in-laws and seven sister-in-laws who were very special to her along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Holland Chapel in Benton, AR, with Brother Kim Hammer and Nick Calaway officiating. Visitation will be held in the fellowship hall immediately following the service. Jean was known for her colorful personality and her colorful wardrobe. The family requests that guests wear bright colors to honor her memory.

Special gratitude to Saline Memorial Hospice, primary nurse, Angel Heath, and all the staff for their love, care, and respect shown to our mother over the last six months. Appreciation is also given to Heartland Care Center and Evergreen Living Center staff.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Jean Edmonson to Saline Memorial Health Foundation c/o Hospice, 1 Medical Park Drive, Benton, Ark 72015 or Helping Hands for Little Paws, P.O. Box 1551, Little Rock, Ark. 72203. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Dustin Kelly Gray, 36, of Cabot, Arkansas, passed away on January 20, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas.

Dustin was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 23, 1981. He graduated from Cabot High School in 2000 and from UALR in 2004. He worked as an accountant and manager for Dillard’s for 12 years. He loved his three dogs, the St. Louis Cardinals and cooking.

He is survived by his life partner and best friend of 11 years, Jeremy Baker. He is also survived by his parents, Richie and Pam Gray, his brother, Adam (Bethany) Gray, two adorable nieces, Kassidy and Savannah Gray, two loving aunts, Jenny (Richard) Ellis and Kaye (Mark) Hollingsworth and one uncle, Bruce (Sandy) Gray. Dustin had four cousins, Kathryn (Jack) Livesay, Erin (Matt) Hunt, Lindsay (Blake) Lockwood, Lacy (Brad) Holt and six 2nd cousins. Dustin is also survived by his grandmother, Joyce Baskin. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Carroll D. Baskin and Paul and Vera Gray.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of 10. He shared many laughs, pranks and fun times with family and friends throughout his life. He will always be remembered for his loving smile and kind heart.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 27 at Faith Baptist Church in Cabot officiated by Bro. Del Medlin. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. with services to follow at 2 p.m. The family would like to thank the many family members and friends who have lifted them up with their prayers, visits and support. You have been the wind beneath our wings and we love each of you dearly.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Deklan Hicks McKee was healed and went to his forever home in heaven on January 23rd,

2018, after a long battle with

CDH and CHD.

He was born on

July 11, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Deklan’s name means “man of prayer” and this was perfectly fitting for him because this baby brought so many people to their knees. People from many different faiths, people from all over the world, came together with Deklan’s family and friends to pray. These prayers were heard and answered when God blessed us with six months and twelve days to love this precious baby.

He is survived by: his loving parents, Jason and Tiffany Hicks McKee; his sister, Julia McKee; a special aunt, Izabelle Ward; maternal grandparents, Tammy Ward, Ron and Connie Hicks; paternal grandparents, Ken McKee, Tim and Sharon McMinn; maternal great-grandparents, Bill and Helen Poe, Ronnie and Sue Hicks; paternal great-grandmother, Doris Wingo; maternal great-great-grandmother, Julia Hicks; maternal aunts, Alicia (Kyle) Gardner, Jessica (Heath) Futrell; maternal uncle, Nathan (Stacy) Barber; paternal aunt LeAnn (Rick) Beckwith; paternal uncles Brian (Briar) McKee, Jimmy (Stacey) McMinn, Timmy (Lori) McMinn and numerous cousins. Everyone who met Deklan was mesmerized by him. He had the most beautiful round face that displayed deep dark eyes that many said could tell stories. However, his “squishy” cheeks and perfectly kissable, sweet lips were the first things people noticed about him. Deklan impacted many, many lives in his short time here on Earth. He will forever be in our hearts.

We would like to express our love and gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and all medical staff who cared for Deklan. We are especially thankful for Dr. David Kays and staff at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, for fighting so hard and never giving up. If you would like to read about Deklan’s journey you can follow us on Facebook at Deklan’s CDH and CHD Journey.

Funeral services will be at Moore’s Funeral Home in Cabot, Arkansas, on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Visitation will start at 12 noon with the celebration of life following at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to www.paypal.me/ DeklansTeam. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Mildred Irene Churchill, 101, died January 23, 2018. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation at funeral home Thursday, 6-8 p.m. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Camden. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– CAVE CITY — Terry Wayne Melton, 50, of Cave City died Monday, January 22, 2018. Funeral services, Friday, January 26, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial, Milligan Campground Cemetery near Strawberry. Visitation, Thursday, January 25, 2018, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

–––––❖––––– CLINTON — June Joyce Nicholson, 81, of Clinton, passed away January 19, 2018. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2018, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Interment following at Culpepper Cemetery. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Hazel Ruth Rhea, age 90, of Conway passed away peacefully January 22,

2018. She was born October

3, 1927, to the late Tom and

Agnes Reeves.

Mrs. Rhea and her husband

Bill Rhea were longtime members of the Central Baptist Church in Conway and were the longtime owners of Bill’s Discount Shoes.

Mrs. Rhea leaves behind two daughters, Judy Isom Fowler of Conway, Jane Rhea English of Little Rock, three grandchildren, Eric Grable of Little Rock, Rhea Ann Hall of Conway, John David Isom of Conway, a sister, Mary Bailey Cook of Conway, brothers, Jake Reeves, of Conway, Johnny Reeves, of Texas, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2018, at the Springhill Cemetery in Springhill, Arkansas, off of Highway 287, with the Reverend Don Chandler officiating. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Bobby Dale Spears, 76, of Conway, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 22, 2018. He was born January 14, 1942, in

Gravel Ridge,

Ark., to the late

Joseph Claude and Blanche

Edith (Corbin)

Speer. Bobby was also preceded in death by his daughter, Beverly Regina Spears, sister, June Davis, and three brothers, James, O.D., and Bill Speer.

Bobby was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam Conflict. He received the Air Force Accommodation Medal for Meritorious Service and was a member of the Fire Fighters Aircraft and Rescue. He was a self-employed construction worker and later joined Kinco construction as Construction Superintendent and was employed with Kinco for 17 years. Bobby built homes for several members of his family. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He was a loving and unselfish person who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Beverly J. Spears, son, Glen Spears of Vilonia, daughter, Gail Anderson (Billy) of Conway, grandchildren, Kylie, Wyatt and Prestyn Spears, Klint and Kevin Holleman, Jonathan and Jacob Anderson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 24th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial following at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Randy Teel, 75, of Conway, went to be with the Lord, January 23, 2018. He was born July 15, 1942, in Peoria, Illinois. Randy lived for 36 years at the Conway Human Development Center. Much gratitude to his family at CHDC for their love and care of Randy.

Randy is survived by his sister, Rosie (Chuck) Homan of Sherwood, nephew, Brad Homan, and niece, Angela Homan, both of Little Rock. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Elizabeth Teel, and birth mother, Marie Teel.

A Memorial Service is being planned for a later date at CHDC Chapel. Memorials can be made to the Habilitation and Training Team at CHDC at 150 Siebenmorgan, Conway, Ark. 72032. Online guestbook available at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Stephen James Chism was born in Galveston, Texas, on October 18, 1953, son of James Clyde Chism and Evelyn Fay Taylor Chism. Steve spent most of his life in Northwest Arkansas, graduating from Fayetteville High School in 1971 and the University of Arkansas in 1975. He earned his Master’s Degree in Library Science from the University of Kentucky and worked first at the LSU library. He then was hired at the University of Arkansas Libraries where he was on the library faculty for 26 years. Frequently in coffee shops, restaurants, and stores, former students approached us to thank Steve for how much he had helped them. He especially took time with new students, showing them how to find information in the “stacks” and in databases. Steve was also the “go-to guy” for students with special needs.

Steve is remembered as kind, friendly, caring, generous. He published journal articles and three books, his favorite a dictionary of palindromes (that spell the same backwards as forwards). Art was one of Steve’s hobbies—he had two one-man shows in University galleries. Pieces of his art are in the University Libraries and in the homes of many friends. Some of his imaginative works were fashioned from found objects.

Steve is survived by his wife of 28 years, Andrea Cantrell, and his sisters Susan Chism Hansen and Laura Chism Meyers of Little Rock, and many family and friends who loved him.

Our sympathy goes out to all sufferers of early onset Alzheimer’s and to family members who love and care for them. To place an online tribute visit www.nelsonberna.com.

–––––❖––––– GRADY — Charline Dair McGregor Venable, 89, of Grady died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City with Bro. Brian Ashcraft officiating. Burial at Grady Cemetery. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online obit www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

–––––❖––––– HAMBURG — Sandra E. Carpenter, 72, of Hamburg, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018. A private graveside service will be held in the Flat Creek Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

–––––❖––––– HATFIELD — Elizabeth Gail Surber, 80, of Hatfield passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Hatfield, Arkansas. Funeral will be Saturday, January 26, 2018 at 10 a.m. Beasley Wood Chapel. Interment will follow in the Six Mile Cemetery in Hatfield, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– HAZEN — Shirley Ann Rollins, 74, of Hazen, passed away on January 23, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a courageous battle from open heart surgery. She was born in Moro, Arkansas on February 19, 1943.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Rollins of De Valls Bluff; her parents, Hayes and Ruby Warren of Brinkley, and a sister, Emma Jean Vondran of Moro, Arkansas. Shirley is survived by her children, Kim (Ronnie) Jones of De Valls Bluff, Jimmy (Terri) Rollins of Hazen, and Dennis Rollins of Hazen; grandchildren, Brandon Rollins, Megan McCarty, Jacob and Andrea Rollins,Brent and Candice Rollins, Colby Rollins, Reese Jones, Hannah Walker, Amy and Will Tarkington, Matt Jones, Marcus Menifee, Drew Menifee, and Larissa Harrison; great-grandchildren, Katie, Kelsey, and Kalli Tarkington, Kadence Grissom, and Garrett Jones; sisters, Barbara Belcher, Betty and Jeff Lovell, and Patsy and Johnny Johnson and a very special caregiver, Lucinda Munnerlyn.

Shirley was everybody’s “Mamaw”. She loved the Scrappers and the Hornets. Shirley was never an idle person, working three jobs most of the time. She worked at Farris Fashions, Riverfront fish market, and Farmer’s Express and was always busy. Shirley was a member of the First United Methodist Church in De Valls Bluff.

Visitation for Shirley will be Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m., at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Hazen. Burial will be in the Biscoe Cemetery. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Dewey Markcum, 79, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away on January 19th 2018. Dewey was born August 28th, 1938 in Maude, Mississippi. He will truly be missed, but never forgotten. A visitation will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Heber Springs Funeral Home. www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — James Aubrey Roberts Jr., 85, passed away Tuesday. He was a retired Postmaster and Navy Veteran. Survivors: sons, Marshall Roberts, Beebe, James Roberts III, Greers Ferry, daughter, Susan Scrogum, Pineville, Missouri, friend, Bonnie Johnston, eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Cremation services Family Funeral Service. www.dwightfamailyfuneral.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Mary Frances Phillips, 89, of Hot Springs, passed away on January 24, 2018. She is survived by son, Richard (Phyllis) Bruce Phillips of Hot Springs. No services are pending at this time. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JUDSONIA — Bobby Sapp, 56, of Judsonia, died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Annette Sapp; mother, Velma McDonald; daughters, Kassie Sapp, Lori Perez and Corrin Hayes. Visitation: Friday, 12:30-2 p.m., Powell Funeral Home in Bald Knob. Services will begin immediately at 2 p.m. Interment: Fredonia Cemetery. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www. powellfuneralhome.net.

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LAKE VILLAGE — Sybil Louise Cingolani, 85, of Lake Village died Wednesday at her home. Visitation Thursday, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Bishop-King Funeral Home Chapel, with Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Friday, Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church in Lake Village. Sign online guestbook at www. bishopkingfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Annie Harvey, passed away January 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by husband, Champion Harvey; daughter, Sandy Felton; and grandson, Caleb Sims. Survived by son, son-in-law, brother, sister and 13 grandchildren. Service Friday, January 26, at 2 p.m. at Panola with visitation Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– MENA — Juanita Claudine White, age 87, of Mena passed away Monday, January 22, 2018, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Graveside will be Friday, January 26, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Norris Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Dallas Youngblood, age 73, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 26, at Oakland Cemetery with Rev. Buddy Lemons officiating. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MORTON — Dollie Angela Knight, age 95, of Morton passed away January 24, 2018. Viewing: Thursday, January 25, 6 to 8 p.m., Morton Baptist Church. Funeral is Friday, January 26, 2 p.m., Morton Baptist Church. Interment: Pumpkin Bend Cemetery. Arrangements by Rhodes & Son Funeral Home of Augusta & McCrory.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Jr. Cox of Mountain View, Arkansas, died January 21, 2018. Jr. is survived by wife, Dianna Cox; children, Will, Tammy, Lisa, Misti, and Sara; brother, Mitchell. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, January 25, 2018, 2 p.m. at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/mtview2.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Pauline “Polly” Stevens Gosser died January 23, 2018. Survived by children, Phyllis, Larry, Janice, and Roger; brother and five sisters. Visitation and service are Friday, January 26, 2018, at Timbo Valley Assembly of God, Timbo, Arkansas. Visitation begins at 12 noon ith the service at 2 p.m. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtview1.

–––––❖––––– OKOLONA — Charles Everett Park, age 92, of Okolona, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018, in Texarkana. He was born July 3, 1925, in Arkadelphia to the late Everett and Clara Hare Park. Charles was a member of Okolona United Methodist Church. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II, was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Charles was retired from Western Union Telegraph Co.

Survivors are his wife of sixty-eight years, Nancy Killingsworth Park; three children, Jerry Park of White Oak Lake, Arkansas, Charles Ray Park of San Diego, California, and Carla Gutzler of Arkadelphia; one brother, Paul Park of Okolona; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, January 25th, at Weir Cemetery at Okolona. Online tribute page at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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OLA — Olive M. Sullivan, age 90, of Ola died Monday, January 22, 2018. Survivors include her sons, Michael Sullivan, Ronald Sullivan; two brothers, Dick Lee, Harold Lee; two sisters, Mag Wheeler, Zorie Taylor.

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ONIA — Brother Logan David Lawrence died January 22, 2018. Brother Logan is survived by wife, Ovie; children, Randall, Rhonda, and Roger. Funeral services are Thursday, January 25, 2018, 2 p.m. at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in Onia, Arkansas. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ mtview1.

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PINE BLUFF — Ella Hunn Payne Ford, 89, of Pine Bluff died January 22, 2018. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, February 16, 1928, to Dr. Virgil L. and Ella Hunn Howell Payne, Ella was educated in Pine Bluff, Virginia, and UA-Fayetteville. Ella was active in Trinity Episcopal Church and Pine Bluff business and cultural life for many years.

Survivors include her son, David Payne “Bubba” Ford (Janet), Hot Springs; four grandchildren; sister, Frances Russell Stark; sister-in-law, Linda Payne Osborne; nieces and nephews.

Graveside services are Saturday, 1 p.m., Graceland Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son. Memorials requested to Trinity Episcopal Church. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PINE BLUFF — David Roy Stokes, 82, of Pine Bluff, passed away, Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Graveside services will be Saturday, 4 p.m. at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Fuller Hale South Funeral Chapel. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Kimberly Dawn Wherry White, age 53, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday, January 21, 2018. Funeral services: Saturday, January 27, 2018, 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son. Visitation will be Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. For complete obituary information and online condolences, please visit www.RalphRobinsonandSon.com.

–––––❖––––– QUITMAN — Ralph Lane Bivens, of Quitman, Arkansas, beloved brother, uncle and friend, died peacefully in his sleep early last Saturday morning at Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Little Rock. He was born on October 24, 1934. He was 83 at the time of his passing.

He was the youngest of 5 children born to H.P and Esther Bivens in a farmhouse which still stands in the Pearson Community just outside of Quitman.

Uncle Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Virginia Riggs “Ginger” Bivens, a brother, William Henry Bivens and his wife Jean Bivens and his sister, Donice Bivens Bowen and her husband A.C. “Buck” Bowen, along with a niece, Lesa Means. He is survived by his brother Howard Bivens (Marlene) of Louisville, Kentucky, and his sister, Charlsie Gadberry (Joe) of Bixby, Oklahoma. He is also survived by three nieces, Jananne Reding (David) of Little Rock, Rebecca Parke (Steve) of Fort Smith and Alice Campbell (Gary) of Ardmore, Oklahoma. He is survived by five nephews, Brian Bivens (Amy) of Louisville, Kentucky, Arthur Paul Bowen and John V. Bowen (Michelle) of Little Rock, David Russell Bowen of Rogersville, Missouri and Robert Lane Bowen (Shirley) of Conway. Bob and Paul share Uncle Ralph’s birth date of October 24, an arcane fact that always delighted all three. He is also survived by several great-nieces and nephews along with their respective children.

Uncle Ralph was never afraid of hard work. He worked on the farm with his brothers and father. He worked as a sawmill hand. He went to Indiana in the early nineteen fifties to work in

the steel industry. He spent most of his career as a steelworker for Bethlehem Steel at the Slab Mill in the Burns Harbor Plant on the shores of Lake Michigan next to his adopted home in Valparaiso, Indiana. In 1983, he returned to Pearson to care for his mother after she sustained a stroke. Upon his return to Arkansas, he obtained work with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (as it is referred to now) as a member of a road crew. He worked for the ADOT until he retired once and for all. He kept busy in his retirement years tending to his property and to the happy country home in Pearson he shared with Ginger until her death in 2008. He was an excellent basketball player for the Quitman Bulldogs back in the day and he maintained a lifelong avid interest in the game and in high school teams in the area. Gentle and stubborn in equal measure, he loved his family and it gave him great happiness to help them whenever he could. He loved bacon and eggs for breakfast with black coffee. He enjoyed tinkering with farm equipment and trading cars. And when it came time to tell a story, nobody, as in nobody, could tell one like Uncle Ralph. His passing leaves a very real void in our family. But we will always cherish the stories. Uncle Ralph was of the Baptist faith.

A graveside service will be conducted January 25 at Pearson Cemetery adjacent to the Palestine Baptist Church in Quitman at 1 p.m. The family requests that memorial gifts in his honor be made to Arkansas Hospice. The family also wishes to thank Arkansas Hospice and the Aldersgate Memory Unit at Good Shepherd for the skilled and compassionate care given to Uncle Ralph during his time there. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– QUITMAN — Juanita Allen Nelson, 73 passed away Monday. Survivors: husband Dellain, Quitman, daughters, Linda Nelson, Heber Springs, Becky Hefner (Nick) Alred; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation: Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m. Howard General Baptist Church, Quitman. Funeral service Friday, 2 p.m. at the church. Interment: Higden McLahaney Cemetery. Family Funeral Service www. dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– ROSE BUD — Loyce Elton Culwell, 80, of Rose Bud, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January

23rd at Baptist

Health Medical

Center. He was a devoted deacon of Mt. Bethel FWB Church of Rose Bud, Arkansas.

For 60 years he taught Sunday school, and had 27 years working with youth at Camp Beaverfork in Conway, Arkansas. He served his country with 10 years in the National Guard. Loyce retired from Whirlpool in Searcy, Arkansas, where he received an award for never missing a day’s work in 34 years. Besides being a devoted husband of 57 years, he loved farming, fishing and gardening, but he loved his family most of all.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Celeste JoAnn (Pettus) Culwell; three sons, Elton Dee (Pam) Culwell of Rose Bud, Arkansas, Delton Lee (Lois) Culwell of Greenbrier, Tennessee, Alan Layne (Kim) Culwell of Conway, Arkansas; one daughter, Jeannie Ann (Michael) Vinson of Rose Bud, Arkansas; seven grandsons, three granddaughters, six great grandchildren and two on the way. Preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie and Avril (McGahhey) Culwell; and twin brother, Cloys Delton Culwell.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, January 25th, at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 26th, at 10 a.m. in the Mt. Bethel Free Will Baptist Church with burial following at Bethesda Cemetery in Rose Bud. Share A Memory: www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com.

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STAR CITY — Kathy Louise Teer Duke, 68, of Star City, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Oak Grove Cemetery near Star City. There will be no formal visitation. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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STAR CITY — Roger Wayne Freeman, 76, of Star City, died Saturday. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Shepherd Hill Baptist Church near Pine Bluff. Bro. Thomas Lanthrip will officiate. Arrangements by Roselawn Funeral Service and Crematory in Star City. Online obit at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

Out-of-state

MILPITAS, Calif. — Lam Vu Doan, 27, of Milpitas, California, passed away December 29, 2017, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was born on February 20, 1990, in Saigon, Vietnam, to Long Vu Doan and Duyen Vu Thi My. Cremation arrangements are by Cremation Services of Arkansas (501) 3135431. www.cremationservicesofarkansas.com.

–––––❖––––– DETROIT — Mrs. Annie C Milton of Detroit, Mich., age 75, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018. She was born on May 14, 1942, in in Isola, Mississippi, to the late Fred Harris and Bobbie C. Poe-Harris. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ella

Mae Jones (aka

Doll), Vera Lee

Redus and Alberta Harris and brother Johnny

Harris.

She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter Ketra Lewis (Ben) of Detroit, mother Bobbie C. Harris, brothers Robert Taylor (Ernestine), Willie Harris (Janice), Fred Harris, Gene Harris and Tommie Harris (Linda), sister Beverly Harris, companion and caretaker Clarence Carter of Detroit, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Family hour Sunday, January 28, 2018, 5 til 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services Monday, January 29, 11 a.m. at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Rd. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

–––––❖––––– CLEVELAND, Miss. — Maggie McCloud, 90, of Cleveland, Mississippi, passed January 21, 2018. Family hour 6-8 p.m. Friday at Second Baptist Church/West Helena. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Second Baptist Church, 167 Park St., West Helena.

Services entrusted to Paradise Funeral Home of Little Rock, 206 S. Cross St., Little Rock. (501) 372-2200. “Because There Is A Difference.”

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ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Cordelia Buck Stumberg, 98, died in the comfort of her home in St. Charles, Missouri, on January 17, 2018. She succumbed to influenza after a week in the hospital.

She was born Cordelia Mae Buck in Little Rock, Arkansas, on October 13, 1919, to Lola Richardson Buck and Arthur Buck. Her brother AB Buck lived for many years in Forrest City, Arkansas. She was a musical prodigy, and she led many performances at Central High School in Little Rock. She met her husband, Henry Kriete Stumberg, when she was a student at Lindenwood College. They were married in June 1941 and settled in St. Charles just in time for Kriete to serve in the Army during WW II. He survived the war, and she survived his relatives. After a long career as an attorney and civic leader, Kriete died in 1999. Cordelia carried on for another 19 years.

Starting out as a teacher, Cordelia raised her two children and then returned to teaching music for 17 more years in the St. Charles County Schools. She earned a Master’s in Music from SIU Edwardsville and studied the Orff-Schulwerk method of education in Europe. After retiring as a teacher, Cordelia served as one of the first women on the board of directors of the First State Bank. She carried her passion for music into the community as a founder of the Missouri Choral Society and a board member of the Crescendo Concert Series. She also was active in the St. Charles County Historical Society. In 1989, she received the Lifetime Distinguished Service Award from the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. And in 2002, she received the Individual Lifetime Achievement Arty Award from the St. Charles County Arts Council.

Cordelia is survived by two children, two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Her daughter, Sally lives in St. Charles, and her son, Robert, lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Her granddaughter, Anna Eirich lives in Stephens City, Virginia, with her husband Chad and great-granddaughters, Eloise and Gabriella. Her grandson, Ehren Halse, lives in Larkspur, California, with his wife Jennifer, great-granddaughter, Eva, and great-grandsons, Owen and Enzo. She is also survived by her nephews, Bruce and Brantly Buck, who live in Little Rock, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to either the Cordelia Stumberg Fine Art Scholarship, c/o Lindenwood University, attn. Kate O’Neill, 209 Kingshighway, St. Charles, Missouri 63301, or to the St. Charles Presbyterian Church, Gamble and Sibley Streets, St. Charles, Missouri 63301.

The family is planning a memorial service at the Presbyterian church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 10th, with lunch in the fellowship hall following the service.

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LOS LUNAS, N.M. — Nancy Joan Deas (Madden), age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, in

Los Lunas, New

Mexico. A memorial service in her honor will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at

2 p.m. at Noblin

Funeral Service Los Lunas Chapel. A full obituary can be found on Noblin Funeral Service website. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Los Lunas Chapel, 2211-D Main St., (505) 866-9992, where an online guest register is available at www. noblinfuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– OAKLAND, Tenn. — Barry Gene Graham, 56, native of West Memphis, son of Harrison Graham Jr. and Virginia Holmes Graham, died January 21, 2018. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday at Peebles West Funeral Chapel at Oakland, Tenn. Interment: Fayette County Memorial Park. Visitation: 12-2 p.m. Thursday at Peebles West Funeral Chapel at Oakland, Tenn.