Pulaski County

DONNA SUE HINDS ADAMS, age 69, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 4th, 2013. Donna was born December 4, 1943 in Guymon, Oklahoma, the daughter of Earl and Pearl Hinds.

Donna was a member of the North Pulaski United Methodist Church and a long-time member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, a nonprofit service organization. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. Everyone who knew her loved her great sense of humor and her positive attitude and sunny outlook on life. She had a warm and caring personality and was known to many as “Momma Donna.” She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time in the garden and traveling.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Alvin Adams, and by her parents.

She is survived by her sister Earlene Perkins and husband Gary of Van Wert, Ohio; brother Allan Adams and wife Dianne of Albuquerque, New Mexico; son David Allan Adams and wife Valerie of Lakewood, Washington; daughter Edie Anne Adams and husband Peter Gonick, of Olympia, Washington; grandchildren Jeremy Scott Adams, Jonathan Allan Adams, Elena Adams Gonick, and Evan Adams Gonick; and two brothers-in law, James Adams and wife Lois of Kemp, Texas, and Leon Adams and wife Shelba of Thornton, Arkansas.

Donna also leaves many friends and other family who loved her and will miss her, including her dear neighbors Rex and Wanda Thomen and their children Randi and Conner.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock (501) 835-3515, with Rev. Carol Goddard officiating. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

DJ BARTHOLOMEW, 95, died January 7. He was born on May 2, 1917 in Allentown Pennsylvania. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. He retired after 42 years as a Supervisor at Westinghouse.

He is preceded in death by his wife Gerry Bartholomew, son Dave Parker, and parents Harry and Mae Bartholomew. DJ is survived by his daughters Patricia Boone (Dewey) Carol Clites (James), granddaughter Kelly Sexton (Stephen), grandson JW Clites, great-grandchildren Lindsey Sexton and Brodey Sexton, and a great-great-granddaughter Raeleigh Sexton.

Services will be held at Griffin and Leggett Forest Hills Thursday, January 10 at 1 p.m. www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

JIM BUTTRY, born and baptized James A. Buttry, of Little Rock, Arkansas, was born July 18, 1940 and died January 7, 2013, at age 72, of lung cancer. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the only child of Altus R. and Ruth Craig Buttry, and grew to adulthood in Jonesboro.

He graduated from Jonesboro High School (in 1957), the University of Arkansas School of Law (LLB) (in 1963) and from Georgetown University (LLM-Taxation) (in 1966). He was Editor-in-Chief of the Arkansas Law Review. He served three years in the United States Army, being discharged as a Captain in 1966.

He practiced law in Newport, Arkansas from September 1966 to September 1967, with Fred Pickens, Wayne Boyce and Kenneth Castleberry. In 1967 he joined the Little Rock firm now known as Friday, Eldredge and Clark, LLP, where he actively practiced law as a bond lawyer until 2010. He was of counsel to the law firm at the time of his death.

He was a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and worked with many cities, counties and the State providing counsel in connection with the issuance of bonds for public, industrial and nonprofit projects.

He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder and Deacon. He was a member of the American, Arkansas and Pulaski County Bar Associations. He was a member of Little Rock Rotary Club 99, and was chosen one of the best lawyers in America by the Best Lawyers in America Association. He also served as president of the Young Lawyer’s Section of the Arkansas Bar Association and Secretary of the Association.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Virginia Ann Hays Buttry of Little Rock; by three sons, Altus Hays Buttry and wife Lana Pham of Little Rock, Edwin Craig Buttry of Little Rock, James Averitt Buttery and partner Rob Cobern of New York City; granddaughter Holly Ann Buttry of Little Rock; and by three step-grandchildren, Claudia, Victoria and Victor Phan. Jim is predeceased by a daughter Ruth Elizabeth Buttry who died in 1965.

He was devoted to his family and friends and extended himself in support for them. He enjoyed various recreational activities, including sailing, fly fishing, horses, hunting, shotgun sports, reading and music. He enjoyed the practice of law and regarded it as a high calling, a calling created by humankind but inspired by God.

There will be a funeral service Thursday, January 10, at Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock officiated by Reverend Karen Akin. Private family burial will follow.

Arrangements under the directions of Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72227.

MINNIE J. CARSON, 94, of Little Rock, passed away in Staples, Minnesota, on Monday, December 31, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph L. Matthews and Willie N. Matthews and her sister, Mary J. Matthews.

Survivors are her husband, Layne E. Carson of Little Rock; daughter, Holly DeBow of Staples, Minnesota; grandchildren, Paul DeBow and Nin DeBow Miller.

Memorial services are Wednesday, at Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, Arkansas at 11 a.m. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church, Symphony Arkansas, or Arkansas Choral Society.

MARCELEE COOPER, age 85, of Jacksonville, passed away on January 7, 2013. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Jacksonville and the Faith Sunday School Class.

She is survived by one son, Raymond Earl Cooper (Tena) of Bryant; one daughter, Marsha Ann Moffitt (Alan) of Jacksonville; one sister, Earlene Elkins Shoptaw of Little Rock; four grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Rev. Delton Jesse Cooper; her parents, John Earl and Gwinnie Lena Elkins of Sheridan, and one brother, Carlton “Bud” Elkins of Pine Bluff.

Mrs. Cooper was a retired Southern Baptist minister’s wife and a homemaker. She spent 40+ years serving alongside her husband and many capacities of ministry in several churches around Arkansas, including Almyra Baptist Church and Wilson First Baptist Church, where she taught women in Sunday School, led the Women’s Missionary Union, and sang in the church choir.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Dr. Steve Walter officiating. Interment will follow in Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan.

The family will visit with friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening, January 10, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

The family would like to extend a special “thank you” to Dr. Mark Smith and the staff of Woodland Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jacksonville for the wonderful care and compassion they provided to Marcelee over the last two and a half years. The family would also like to thank the medical team of UAMS and the staff of Hospice Home Care and Odyssey Hospice for the care they provided her during her final days.

Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 9822136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.

AARON MATTHEW CULLERS, embracer of life, went to be with his lord and savior after a brief respiratory illness on January 3, 2013. He had a passion for family, friends and animals. His smile and personality brightened any room he entered and all felt his warmth. He was full of life, love, and encouraging words for anyone who needed them. Conversations were deep, poignant and heartfelt. His council was direct, sincere and given in love. His personality drew you into his circle and his stories captured your imagination and laughter. Aaron’s big heart was an example for us all.

Grandpa and Grandma Holt’s Missouri farm, Granny and Grampy’s condo in Manzanillo Mexico, the Lake of the Ozarks cabin, the Arkansas rivers and trails, the beaches of Florida knew his footsteps, fishing line and canoe paddle. He relished their beauty, peacefulness and the opportunity to be with family, friends and four-legged companions, especially his black lab, Sally.

Aaron was born in Trenton, Missouri, on March 27, 1972. He is survived by his father, Robert Cullers; mother, Linda Holt Cullers; Mike Bailey, his best friend; and brother, Sean Cullers and wife, Amy, as well as his treasured nephews, Dylan and Zachary all of Maumelle, Ark. Other members of his family include Sarah & Jon McLinden of San Antonio Texas, Carol & Kevin Kuenzel and family, Kyle, Keith, Annie & Audrey Kuenzel of Gladstone & Kansas City Mo., Steven and Vilma Holt and family, Sonya, Jodi, & Steven of Chillicothe, Missouri and a dearly loved, step-grandmother, Talma Holt Joiner of Trenton, Mo. He is also survived by a host of friends whom he loved and cherished, including Tiffany and her three beautiful children, Brookelynn, Alexis, and Braxton. Friends were his family and he loved and cherished all who joined his circle of life.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013 in the Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel located at 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, (501) 224-8300. A Celebration of Aaron’s Life will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 217 West. 2nd Street, Suite 105, Little Rock, Ark. 72201. Obituary and online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

MARIE DAVIS, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned to her heavenly home Saturday, January 5, 2013. She was born March 9, 1956 to the late Alfred Davis Sr. and Earnesteen Davis. Marie will be remembered for her giving nature and genuine compassion. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers; Alfred Jr., Carl and Roy Davis.

Marie leaves to cherish her memory one daughter; Tawanna Davis; two granddaughters, TaKasha and Briley “Semone” Davis; four brothers, John Sr. (Helen), James (Shirley), Willis and Fred Davis (Ozetta); four sisters, Ann Hale (Charles), Sharon Stokes (Wyamon), Doris Davis and Lavern Ford (John); one sister-in-law, Mildred Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Family hour: 6:45-7:45 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church, 701 South Gaines St., Pastor Derrick Easter, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

MACK CASTLEMAN FUQUA, 98, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, January 5, 2013.

He was born October 20, 1914 in Monroe County, Mississippi, and was graduated from Mississippi College in 1936. He continued to pursue his education in chemistry at Louisiana State University and received his master’s degree in 1940 and his doctorate in chemistry in 1942.

After graduation, he went to work for Standard Oil Company (ExxonMobil) for which he worked until his retirement in 1975. Mack’s corporate career took him and his family to Australia, Pakistan, and Okinawa. He was proud of his accomplishments in education and business but especially of his family, by whom he will be greatly missed.

Mack was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carrie Nell, and his grandson, Matthew Fuqua. He is survived by his two sons, John D. Fuqua, and his wife, Dale, of Crestview, Fla., and David M. Fuqua, and his wife, Debra, of Little Rock, Ark.; by grandchildren, Kevin Fuqua of Prairieview, La., Jeanne Landry and her husband, Troy, of Atlanta, Ga.; Wade Fuqua, and his wife, Emily, of North Little Rock, Ark.; and Lauren Kuhlmann and her husband, Zak, of Benton, Ark.; and by greatgrandchildren, Ashlynn Landry, Camren Landry, Jack Fuqua, Ryan Fuqua, Sydney Fuqua, and Noah Fuqua.

The family will receive friends at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 12, at Memorial Funeral Home, Columbus, Miss., followed by a graveside service at Friendship Cemetery. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

MARLIE GRACE HEMPHILL, age 16 months, of North Little Rock went to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 5, 2013. She was born on August 28, 2011, to Arline and Zak Hemphill. Marlie spent much of her life at Arkansas Children’s Hospital as a result of various

complications from heterotaxy syndrome. Marlie knew more love in her brief journey than most of us will ever know.

She is survived by her parents; a brother, Landen Michael, grandparents, Janice and Michael Cory of North Little Rock, great-grandmother Vivian Cory of Pensacola, Fla., aunt, Amber Gonzales of North Little Rock, grandparents, Dinda and Michael Hemphill of Shreveport, La., and great-grandmother, Mae Tenney of North Little Rock.

A memorial service for Marlie Grace will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2013, at the Chapel at Fellowship Bible Church, 1401 Kirk Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72223. All are invited to visit with the family afterwards in The Station at the Church. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, (501-791-7400).

The NICU, CVICU and PalCare at Arkansas Children’s Hospital provided loving care to Marlie throughout her courageous battle. In lieu of flowers, we ask you to support their mission by making a gift in Marlie Grace Hemphill’s name at Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, #1 Children’s Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, Ark. 72202; or giving.archildrens.org. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

VIVIAN DELONG HOWIE, age 94, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away Monday, January 7, 2013, at Northridge Nursing & Rehab. She was born November 17, 1918, to Fred S. and Hattie Bell Fields Delong in Baskin, La.

Mrs. Howie was a member of First Baptist Church of Sherwood. They belonged to the Good Sam’s Camping Club prior to her husband’s death. She liked to quilt and sew. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Voyle DeLong and Sherman DeLong; a sister, Mildred Furgerson and her husband, D. W. Howie.

Survivors include one son, Fred “Butch” Howie of Oak Harbor, Wash.; two daughters, Dixie Morgan and Becki Wilson, both of Sherwood, Ark.; one sister, Fredia Bolin of Sherwood, Ark.; five grandchildren, Renee Morgan, Seantele Foreman, Misti Garrison, Kathy Dewitter and Artie Watkins; and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Crossroads Cemetery with Bro. Ricky Lee officiating under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice. com). Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, Inc., 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116.

REV. MINA LEVALL LEWIS JR., 65, of Little Rock, departed this life January 4, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Mae Lewis-Burton; brother, Grey Lewis. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Marilyn Lewis; children Mina (LaMelody) Lewis, III of Jacksonville, Miss., Marrio Lewis of Humphrey, Ark., Meko Lewis of Paris, Ark., Mian Smith of Louisville, Ky., Darrell Pighee of Little Rock; father, Mina Lewis, Sr.; siblings, Debbie (John) Hughes of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Towanda (Keith) Jones of Jacksonville, Miss.; six grandchildren; other family and friends.

Visitation: 12-6 p.m. Thursday at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday at Greater Center Star Baptist Church, 800 W. 33rd, Little Rock. Rev. Kenneth Traylor, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust”.

RODNEY ERIC LUNON, “Big Loom,” of Little Rock, Ark., born August 12, 1972, and passed January 4, 2013. He is survived by mother, Ollie Jackson; two sons, Kameron Lunon, Rodney Lunon; three sisters, Tina Smith (Calvin), Damillah Brewer (Sam), Miz Erica Lunon; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Visitation: Friday, January 11, 2013, from 1-6 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home LR Chapel. Funeral Service: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 11 a.m. at Bountiful Blessings Fellowship, 4424 West 30th St., LR, Ark., 72204. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, LR, Ark., 72204, (501) 660-4323.

MARY LOWEDA MCEWEN, 70, of North Little Rock, born October 17, 1942, in Little Rock to parents, Aubrey L. and Nettie D. Cole, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013. She was Baptist.

Mary is survived by her children, Richard McEwen (Glennera), Robert McEwen, Sheril Shumaker, Ron McEwen (Tonya) and Chad McEwen. She is also survived by her siblings, Wanda Munn and James Cole; her grandchildren, Brandon McEwen, Zachary Shumaker, Jeff McEwen, Gracie McEwen, Keith Dye and Alan Strong; two great-grandchildren, Emma McEwen and Eric McEwen.

Memorial service will be from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville, Arkansas. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

DONALD F. MCGINLEY, 74, of Sherwood passed away Monday, January 7, 2013. He was a jack of all trades and had a wonderful sense of humor.

He is survived by his daughters, Helen Huitt, of Ward, Dottie Shaffer and husband, James, of Sherwood and Thekla McGinley, of Little Rock; son, Craig McGinley and wife, Sherry of Eureka Springs; four granddaughters; three greatgrandsons and other family in Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bessie McGinley; wife, Jann McGinley; daughter, Judy Lee McGinley; granddaughter, Dana Louise and sixteen siblings.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be 2 p.m., in Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

BARBARA “BOBBIE-JEAN” TAPPIN AUSTIN MERRIWEATHER, a long-time resident of Little Rock, went on to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, December 31st at Baptist Medical Center at the age of 77. Barbara lovingly served as a wife for 34 years to Nathaniel Merriweather Sr. until his death on May 26, 2012, mother to eight children, grandmother to 25, great-grandmother to 60, and great-great-grandmother to 11.

Her life encompassed great joy and love for her family and members of her church families at Word of Truth and Awareness Center International. She was preceded in death by her children Nathaniel Merriweather, Jr., Glendora Austin, and Rosalyn Dianne Austin.

She is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Denious) Houston, Pearl Wilkerson Day, Nalencia Merriweather; sons, Robert (Detheny) Austin, James Austin, and Kem Marc (Doris) Austin; siblings, Mary Ivy, Vivian (Arthur) Lambert, Lincoln (Wanda) Tappin of Little Rock, Lewis (Essie) Tappin, Norman (Yvonne) Tappin, Kay (Harold) Ridgeway of Jacksonville, Ark., Billy (Mary) Tappin of New Haven, Conn., Lavern Tappin of St. Louis, Mo.

Family hour: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th St. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust”.

ELSIE LEE ROBERTS, 57, of Little Rock, born December 30, 1955 in Des Arc, Arkansas to parents, Levie and Elsie Lee Roberts, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013. She was a Baptist and attended Moody Chapel AME in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Carol Sue Roberts.

Elsie is survived by her children, Greg, Decha, and Carol Roberts. She is also survived by her sisters, Dorothy Swanigan, Bobbie Roberts, Gracie Smith (Jerome), Bertha Roberts, Martha Johnson (Andrew), Brenda Seymore (Sammie) and Valancia Bailey (Tony); her brothers, Lee Edward Roberts (Peggy), Leroy Roberts, James Cohne, and Shun Roberts; her grandchildren, Greg Roberts, Courtney Roberts, Jovette Napier, Jr., and Chance Roberts; her nieces and nephews, Andra and Aaron Smith, Anthony and Gerald Johnson, Kissy Russell, Samuel Roberts, Sharon Porch, Bryson Seymore, Michelle Hatchett, Maxine Slayton, and Isaiah Mayo; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorial service will be on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 1012 p.m. at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

JANET CLARE WILLARD ROYCE, who was born to C.G. and Leah Willard on October 29, 1920 in Denver, Colo., passed away on January 7, 2013 in Little Rock. She was a graduate of Colorado State University and was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Damon V. Royce. She is survived by children Shirley Irby (Steve), Wendy Turner (Ed), David Royce; grandchildren Boyd and Scott Irby; and five great-grandchildren. As a devoted homemaker she was dedicated to raising her family. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church but now rejoices in heaven. A memorial service was held Tuesday at Presbyterian Village. Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Village, 510 Brookside Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth. com.

ALLEN RAY SCOTT, age 72, of Jacksonville passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 in Jacksonville. He was born July 9, 1940 in Lindale, Texas to the late J.P. and Georgie Scott. In 1958, he married Helen Melton in Lindale. Mr. Scott was employed 40 years with Pep’s Transportation as a diesel mechanic. He was preceded in death by two sisters, and nine brothers. Mr. Scott was a member of Military Road Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Helen of Jacksonville; four sons, Danny Ray Scott of Lindale, Texas, Terry Lee Scott, Paul Wayne Scott, Eddie Dean Scott, all of Jacksonville; two daughters, Linda Joyce Glover of Jacksonville, Connie Lynn Swift of Benton; sister, Margie Ford of Lindale, Texas; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Tim Hicks officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the funeral home. Please sign the online guestbook at www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home and Crematory, (501) 982-2136.

KATHERINE SHAW, of Little Rock, died January 7, 2013. Born October 17, 1930, she was the daughter of William and Hassel Walls who preceded her in death along with a brother, Bill. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Allen; daughter Karen (John); son William “Pete” (Hazel); sister Dorothy (Bob); sister-in-law Betty; three grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 6-7 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock (501) 661-9111. Funeral at Archview Baptist Church, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. officiated by Pastor Bill Holbrook with burial at Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Archview Baptist Church, 12610 Arch Street Pike, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

MRS. ANNA LEE STEPHENS, 85, widow of C.N. “Steve” Stephens, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013, after suffering a series of strokes. She was surrounded by her family and under the care of Arkansas Hospice. Born February 2, 1927, in Belleville, Ill., to Vicente and Josephine Torregrossa, she was predeceased by her parents, and three brothers, Nic, Mike and Tony Torregrossa. Mrs. Stephens is survived by her three children, Victoria Ann (Richard) Jellie, Black River, New York; Michael Charles Blome, and Sandra Lee (Ronald) Head all of Jacksonville; four grandchildren, Stephen P. (Jodi) Jellie, Black River, N.Y.; Jason P. (Rebecca) Jellie, Duluth, Ga.; W. Scott (Christy) Head; Jennifer (Ronnie) Donahue both of Jacksonville; and great-grandchildren: Kaleb and Joshua Head, Hayden and Felicity Donahue of Jacksonville, and Alexander Jett Jellie of Georgia. Mrs. Stephens was blessed with Guardian Neighbors, Sandra and Tristan Luczyn.

The Stephens family arrived in Arkansas on January 1, 1963. In the 50 years that Mr. and Mrs. Stephens lived in Jacksonville they were both very active in the community. During her lifetime she was active in a number of community services.

She was a charter member since 1965 and still active volunteering weekly in North Metro Auxiliary. Mrs. Stephens started the Right Start Program to greet newcomers to LRAFB for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. She was previously active in PTA, Jacksonville Garden Club, B&PW, Officers’ Wives’ Club, Jacksonville Lioness Club, and Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. In 19801981 Mrs. Stephens received a plaque from Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, for top salesperson. Rebsamen Regional Medical Center, through Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce named her Citizen of the Year in 1995. She also received a plaque and was named an “Honorary 1st Sergeant” at LRAFB. She was also a friend of Bill’s.

She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed not only by her family but also by the multitude of friends and others whose lives she has touched. She was a wonderful mother, Granny, and Great-Granny, who taught us family values and faith in God. She was a communicant of St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Jacksonville.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013 at St. Jude Catholic Church.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., at the church on Friday. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

WARREN W. STERLING, age 77 passed away on January 5, 2013 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Maple Hill Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will follow services at Maple Hill Cemetery.

Warren was born on July 28, 1935 in Neosho, Mo., to Edward H. and Edna (Hall) Sterling. He grew up in Colorado before moving to Kansas City Kan., where he remained until his retirement, after which he lived in Alma Ark. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1964. He received the “Good Conduct Medal” and Sharp Shooter Badge (with Rifle). He retired from the Santa Fe Railroad as an Engineer in 1998 with 45 years of service. Warren was also a member of Alma Heights Missionary Baptist Church in Alma, Arkansas and enjoyed fishing and gardening.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and four sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Betty (Pinkerton) Sterling; stepchildren, Judy Simmons and her husband Bill of North Little Rock, Ark., Debbie Head and her husband Kenny of Weston, Mo., Gary Pinkerton and his wife Michelle of Benton, Ark.; grandchildren, Amanda Thrower and her husband Sam, Zachary Simmons, Sarah Head, Cortney Pinkerton and Conner Pinkerton; great-grandchildren: Hannah and Rebecca Thrower, one brother and two sisters.

Special thanks to Foxridge Assisted Living North Little Rock for their superb care and concern for Warren since December of 2008.

Condolences may be left on Warren’s website: www.maplehillfuneralhome.com.

TAVORAS J. VINES, 14, of Little Rock, departed this life January 7, 2013. Tavoras was a part of the UALR Ambassador Program. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Raymond Goodwin and James Vines. He leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Nicole Armstrong; father, John S. Vines; siblings, Dominique Armstrong, Johnathan Vines; grandmother, Nina Armstrong; aunts, Gina Williams, Cassandra Goodwin; uncles, Rory, Anthony Armstrong; other family and friends.

Family hour: 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Baptist Church, 8205 Hwy. 161, North Little Rock, Pastor Eric Alexander, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust”.

Arkansas

AUSTIN — Dorothy Fay Evans, 69, formerly of Pine Bluff and currently of Austin, Arkansas, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013.

Graveside service is 10 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2013, at Mayflower Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Old Austin Baptist Church Children’s Ministry, 50 Old Hwy. 38 N., Austin, Ark. 72007. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

BANKS — Billy Joe McDaniel, Sr. age 60, of Banks, Ark., died Monday January 7. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Thursday January 10, Frazer’s Chapel. Burial Crossroads Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday January 9, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

BAUXITE — Zachary “Zach” Ryan Bynum, 18, of Bauxite went to be with the Lord January 7, 2013. Zach was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 17, 1994 to Karla Marina and Dewayne Bynum. Zach was a strong willed, quick witted, fun loving young man. He was a momma’s boy and was always playing with her hair. Zach loved playing video games, hanging out with his friends, rapping, eating hot wings and making everyone laugh. Zach was a senior at Bauxite High School and a member of Pleasant Hills Baptist Church.

Zach was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother; Sandra Kilburn, paternal grandfather; Ray Bynum and uncle; Joey Elmore. He is survived by his parents, siblings; D.J. Bynum and Savannah Ortiz, girlfriend; Florencia Olguin, grandparents; Tommy ( Barbara) Kilburn and Francis Bynum, great grandmother; Ruby Scott, aunts and uncles; Thomas (Judy) Kilburn, Shanna Kilburn, Michael Elmore, Linda Ferguson, David Bynum and Tommy Bynum, and cousins; Amber, Samantha and Briar Kilburn. Zach also leaves a host of loving family and friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday evening January 9, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 N., Alexander, Arkansas. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, January 10th at Pleasant Hills Baptist Church, 24310 North Sardis Road, Bauxite, Ark. 72011.

Please share your memories of Zach at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

BELLA VISTA — John Alfred Cooper, Jr., 74, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died January 6, 2013. He was born September 13, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee, to John Alfred Cooper and Mildred Borum Woollard Cooper and spent his youth in West Memphis, Arkansas.

He was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School in Memphis Tennessee with a post graduate year at Marion Military Institute in Marion, Alabama. He attended the University of Arkansas where he majored in business and was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He later served in the Air Force National Guard and was called for active duty during the Pueblo Crisis. He joined his father’s company, The Cherokee Village Development Company, which over the years converted to Cooper Communities, Inc. He was elected President in 1968 and Chairman of the Board in 2002, a position he occupied at his death. Through his leadership the company developed planned retirement communities across the Southeastern United States including Arkansas communities of Cherokee Village, Bella Vista Village and Hot Springs Village; Tellico Village in Tennessee; Savannah Lakes Village in South Carolina; Glade Springs in West Virginia and Stonebridge Village and Creekmoor in Missouri. Cooper Communities, Inc. is also a developer of vacation ownership resorts and commercial properties throughout the region.

Mr. Cooper served on the boards of Walmart, J. B. Hunt Transport Company , Entergy, Arkla Gas Company, Arkansas Power and Light, Union Planters Bank, and Worthen Bank Holding Company. He was a founding member of the Arkansas Business Council and Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel Foundation.

He was honored as a 1998 recipient of the Sam Walton Award, presented by the Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce. An avid sportsman and hunter, he loved the outdoors and was a charter member of the Arkansas Nature Conservancy Board of Trustees and served on that board from 1983 until 1986. The Arkansas Nature Conservancy recognized him in 1994 for his leadership role in the Arkansas Corporate Council for Conservation. In 2003, that organization honored Mr. Cooper by establishing The Cooper Family Conservation Award. The award is presented annually to a business, organization or individual who has made outstanding contributions to conservation in Arkansas. As a lifelong philanthropist to many causes he was instrumental in providing property for the Bella Vista library, The Nature Conservancy, numerous community parks and recreation projects, and through Cooper Communities, Inc. donated locations for over 50 churches and five schools.

Survivors include Pat, his wife of 47 years, a daughter, Mary Virginia Cooper Reid of Dallas, Texas and Aspen, Colorado, two sons, John A. Cooper, III, and Borum M. Cooper and wife Jamie Mayes Cooper, all of Rogers, Arkansas, and two grandchildren, Cooper McInnis Reid and Mary Tarver Reid of Dallas, Texas and Aspen, Colorado.

Other survivors include two sisters, Boyce Woollard Billingsley of Bentonville, and Rebecca Cooper Whelan and husband John of Hot Springs. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Woollard Basore.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 10 at the First United Methodist Church in Bella Vista, Arkansas, under the direction of Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers, Arkansas, with Senator Kaneaster Hodges officiating.

Memorials may be made to The Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel Foundation, P.O. Box 5001, Bella Vista, Arkansas 72714, The Arkansas Nature Conservancy, 601 North University, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, and Delta Water Fowl, P.O. Box 3128, Bismarck, N.D. 58502. www.rollinsfuneral.com.

BENTON — Pearl Marie Williams Nickels, 88, of Benton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2013. She was born on December 9, 1924, in Texas. Mrs. Nickels was preceded in death by her parents of Corpus Christi, Texas, and her son, Daniel B. Nickels Jr. of Louisiana.

She is survived by husband, Daniel B. Nickels Sr.; sister, Mary Virginia Lach; son, Richard Nickels and wife, Lyn of Star City; daughter, Sandy Heard and husband, John of Benton; son, William Nickels and wife, Ramona of Benton; daughter, Sherry Cousins and husband, Larry of Benton; daughter, Sue Lovell and husband, Richard Lovell Sr. of Bauxite; sixteen grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2013, at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at New Rosemont Cemetery. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome. com.

BENTON — Francis A. (Pete) Russ, age 87, of Benton, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013, at his home. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013, in the Gazebo at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander.

Funeral arrangements are by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (3154047). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

BLYTHEVILLE — Bertha Mae Stuart, 90, Blytheville died January 6, 2013, in Blytheville. Daughter, Carolyn Stallings; Grandchildren, Lisa Hickerson, Brooks Stallings, Steven Lininger, Jeffrey Lininger survive her. Graveside services are Thursday, January 10, 2013, 10 a.m. in Manila Cemetery with Billy Holifield officiating and no visitation. Express family condolences at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

CAMDEN — Marvin Ray McAnulty, Sr., 93 of Camden, Ark., died Monday, January 7, 2013. Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013, at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Bethesda Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2013, Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www. proctorfuneralhome.com.

CLINTON — Ms. Gloria Kay Baker 67, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013. She was born September 19, 1945, at Lawrence, Kansas. the daughter of the late Willard and Madge (Lewis) Baker.

She was a retired educator having taught at the junior high, high school, and postsecondary levels. She was a teacher-educator at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, before spending 20 years as a State Supervisor with the Arkansas State Department of Education in Little Rock. Ms. Baker was a member of the Pee Dee Baptist Church and many professional education organizations.

She is survived by her, sister, Gay McHam of Morganton, Ark.; two nieces, Jennifer Fulks of Morganton, Ark.; and Carrie Schwandt of Cabot, Ark.; three great nieces, Sarah Blair Fulks, Ally Lee, and Shasta Schwandt, and one great nephew, J.W. Lee.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. and funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Arkansas with Rev. Todd Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Pee Dee Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

CONWAY — Maxine Bowman Lefler, 85, of Conway, Arkansas, died following a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, January 7, 2013. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born to the late John Sullivan and Levona Davis Bowman on May 6, 1927, in Russellville, Arkansas. After graduating from Russellville High School, Maxine married and moved to Clinton, Arkansas, where she raised her family. She subsequently relocated to Conway, Arkansas, in 1981. Maxine was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful cook and had a beautiful rose garden. She was a loving, patient and strong mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Maxine is survived by her five children including Dickie Layton (Becca) of Conway, Tom (Jan) of Fayetteville, Dana Wilcox Barrilleaux (Brian) of Conway, Sam (Joanna) of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and James (Missy) of Bryant; six grandchildren Katy Lefler, Lance Lefler, Stuart Lefler, Colby Wilcox, Brandt Lefler, and Alysson Lefler;

one brother, Layton (Darlene) Bowman of Mountain Home; and her many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Elva, Earl, and Everett Bowman; a sister Loraine Fletcher; and the father of her children, Dickie V. Lefler.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the healthcare providers at Conway Regional Hospital and Hospice Care in Conway. Since she devoted her life to the care of young children, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Step by Step Early Learning Center, 1004 B Street, Perryville, Ark. 72126. A memorial service celebrating Maxine’s life will be 4 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Conway, 1751 Dave Ward Drive, Conway, Arkansas. 501-3275000. Pastor Michael Roberts will officiate.

Please share your memories of Maxine, and send the family messages of encouragement, comfort and love to www.griffinleggettconway.com.

CONWAY — Dr. Sherman Peterson, 82, of Conway and Little Rock, died January 7. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend W.W. Peterson and Lucy Lewis Peterson; his brother, Bill Peterson; and three half-siblings, Ralph, Hazel and Lois. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jacque Floyd Peterson; brother, John (Laura); sister Nina Martin; children, Brent (Capi), Kimberly Smith (Craig), Kevin (Sherry), Scott (Anna); grandchildren, Sydney, Shelby, Sarah, Rebekah, Jacob, and Rachel Peterson, and Catherine Smith; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Sherman was born November 13, 1930, in Melbourne, Ark. He was a life-long Methodist and served with his wife as youth counselors in Warrensburg, Mo., Charleston, Ark., and in Siloam Springs, Ark. He served as Chairman of the Higher Education Commission of the Little Rock Conference and on the Race and Religion Committee. He served over the years as lay leader, Sunday School teacher, trustee and finance chairman. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Conway.

Sherman graduated valedictorian at Charleston High School and received a B.A. from Hendrix College, where he lettered in football and basketball and remained on the Dean’s list. He obtained master’s and doctoral degrees in Education from the U of A, where he was a graduate assistant.

He served five years of active duty in the Air Force and retired with the rank of Lt. Colonel from the Air National Guard after 30 years of service.

Sherman was a coach and teacher at Charleston and Siloam Springs and a school administrator at Siloam Springs and Monticello, Ark. He was on the faculty at Arkansas A & M (now UAM), where he taught graduate courses. Then he served as Associate Director of Instructional Services at the Arkansas Department of Higher Education and as State Director for the North Central Association. He finished his career as Supervisor of Adult Education for the Conway Public Schools.

Sherman was a volunteer Boy Scout leader in Little Rock and received the Silver Beaver Award. He was a member of the Conway Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a board member of the Salvation Army and did volunteer tax preparation for senior citizens in Faulkner Co.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 11, at First United Methodist Church of Conway, 1610 Prince Street. Memorials may be made to the Conway FUMC or to the Arthritis Foundation. An on-line guestbook may be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

EL DORADO — Wanda Fayne Collins, 91, of El Dorado, passed away, Monday, January 7, 2013. Visitation will be held from 57 p.m. Thursday, January 10, at Young’s. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 11, at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfuneralhome.com.

EVENING SHADE — Michael Lynn “Wolfie” Kunkel, 46, of Evening Shade died Thursday, January 3, 2013. Graveside: Thursday, January 10, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Evening Shade Cemetery. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 9, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

GREENBRIER — John Joseph Purkiewicz, 84, of Greenbrier, formerly of Mt. View, passed from this life on Monday, January 7, 2013. John was born and raised in St. Louis, Mo. He resided in Fountain Valley, Calif., and retired with 30 years of service from Rockwell International in Seal Beach, Calif., where he was a manager in the corporate computing security. John was an avid lover of animals, he loved model trains, traveling and oil painting. He also enjoyed cooking and outdoor grilling. After retiring he moved to Mt. View, where he enjoyed cattle ranching, prior to moving to Greenbrier, Ark. John attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. He will be missed for his unique personality.

John was preceded in death by his parents John Joseph and Catherine Purkiewicz, his first wife of 53 years, Bette; a great grand daughter, Isabella Anne Marie Alcala, and his brother James Purkiewicz.

Survivors include his wife of ten years Carol; son Rob and wife Susan of League City, Texas; daughters: Suzanne Smith of Santa Ana, Calif., Mona Hout and her husband Sam of Laguna Hills, Calif., and Jaime Seranella and husband Michael of Chicago, Ill.; eleven grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, Ark. Interment will follow at Sunny Land Cemetery near Mt. View, Ark. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday,, January 9, at the funeral home. On line guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

GURDON — Sarah Jane Harper, 75, of Gurdon, Arkansas, died Monday, January 7, 2012, in Arkadelphia. She was born January 2, 1938, to Dave and Evelyn Hardin Howell, in Gurdon, Arkansas. She was a member of East Whelen Baptist Church. Sarah is preceded in death by her Husband Adrian Harper, her Mother and Father and one brother David Howell.

Sarah is survived by two sons, Hal Harper (Shari) of Gurdon, Arkansas, and Greg Harper (Stephanie) of Lonoke, Arkansas; one daughter Pam Hathcoat (Leon) of Gurdon, Arkansas; two sisters, Connie Dotson of Cabot, Arkansas, and Gloria Hendrix of Dallas, Texas; nine grandchildren, Brandon Harper, Brock Harper, Toby Childres, Tyler Childres, Brittney Ellis, Lauren Russell, Jennifer Thomas, Rebecca Carter, and Lori Rogers; and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, from 6-8 p.m., Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon Chapel. Graveside service will be Thursday, January 10, 2013, at 2 p.m. in Bethlehem Cemetery.

Services are entrusted to Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. The online guestbook is available at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

HIGDEN — Harley Ray Burge, 69, passed away December 29, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Ermie Herschel and Hazel Ruth (Coffey) Burge; six brothers; six sisters. Survivors: daughter, Lisa Bechaz; brothers, Larry Stone, Arthur and Delbert David, and Forrest Wriggelsworth; sister, Carmaleta “Leta” Abbott; many friends, including Maricar Torecampo. www.olmstead.cc.

HOT SPRINGS — Bobbie Jean “Mrs. T” Thompson died January 5, 2013. She was a long-time Hot Springs restauranter and teacher. Services, 2 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013, at the Airport Road Church of Christ, Hot Springs. Visitation, Thursday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs.

JUNCTION CITY — Gail Marks Griffith, 54, of Junction City, Ark., died on Monday, January 7, 2013. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, January 10, at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Scotland Presbyterian Cemetery near Junction City. Visitation will be at Young’s Funeral Directors on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. www.youngsfuneralhome. com.

MALVERN — Herman Hill, age 76, of Malvern died Monday, January 7, 2013. Graveside service will be held Friday, January 11, at 2 p.m. at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan. A procession will leave Regency Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.

MARSHALL — Michael A. Leach, 49, of Marshall, died Thursday, January 3 at his home. Survivors: Wife, Staci, mother, Mary, children, Chase and Cody Leach, Elishia Duncan, three grandchildren, three sisters, one brother.

Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Roller-Coffman, Marshall. Visitation: 12-2 p.m., preceding the service. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

MORRILTON — Missionary Josephine McClinton, 88, of Morrilton, Ark., departed this life January 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy McClinton; sons, Jesse and Elven Hickmon; grandson, Michal Brockman; sister, Leoma Kelly. She leaves to cherish her memory: two children, Carolyn Talbert of Morrilton, Ark. and Michal McClinton of Aurora, Colo..; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; other family and friends.

Visitation: 5-6:30 p.m. with Celebration Musical at 6:30 p.m. Monday and Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, both to be held at Light of the World COGIC, 601 Wall St., Morrilton, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www. robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

MORRILTON — Marie Lynette Pledger Mitchell, of Morrilton, passed away, January 7, 2013. She was born February 29, 1924 in Alief, Texas. She attended Mary Hardin Baylor College and graduated from Baylor University. Her family relocated to Oppelo, Arkansas and she began her teaching career in Hot Springs. A family friend introduced Marie to her future husband, William M. Mitchell, Jr. (Billy). They married in 1946 and set up house in Morrilton, Arkansas. Two daughters followed; Mary Jane and Betty Ann. Marie joined the faculty at Northside Elementary School as a 1st grade teacher. She continued teaching at Northside and Reynolds Elementary. She retired from teaching in 1986. She and Billy traveled throughout the U.S. and managed to visit all 50 states.

Our mother had a keen sense of humor, constantly suprising and entertaining us with a verbal zinger and a witty observation. She was a master seamstress, sewing all of our clothes from birth through high school. She was an avid gardener, a wonderful cook and hostess, and she never ceased to amaze her daughters with her remarkable creative abilities. Her extraordinary adventurous spirit was always a joy to her girls and especially to Billy.

Marie was predeceased by her parents, Naomi Jane Doty Pledger and Joseph Gaines Pledger and her sister, D’Ann Bruton Henderson.

She is survived by her husband, Billy Mitchell, Jr., her daughters, Mary Jane and husband Jim Anderson of Plano, Texas; Betty Ann and husband Jerry Smith of Jonesboro; granddaughter, Susan Laura-Marie Smith of Jonesboro; niece, Bheti Smith and grandnephews, Patton and Chase Smith.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 11, at the First United Methodist Church of Morrilton followed by a visitation with the family in the Fellowship Hall. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marie be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

MOUNTAIN HOME — Jim King, age 65, of Mountain Home, died Monday. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Roller Funeral Home Chapel; interment: Mountain Home Cemetery. Survivors: Wife, Mary King; son: Richard King; daughters: Kristi Seawright, Stacy Herman; mother: Alice King; brother: Paul King; four grandchildren; former wife and close friend: Anita King; uncle: Gene King. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

OLYPHANT — Daisy Knight, 82, of Olyphant departed this life Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Coffeyville Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

OSCEOLA — Marian Frances Tompkins Teaford, 92, of Osceola entered into rest peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2012 with her daughter at her side. Born Friday, May 7, 1920 in Lake Village to the late Christopher Farrar Tomkins and Stella Elizabeth Lowrance Tompkins, she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Osceola where she played the piano for 40 years and taught Sunday school until she was called to Heaven. She also read her Bible every single night.

She attended Judson College for Women in Alabama and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in education, where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She taught school in Burdette, was a member of DAR, DAC and the Osceola Junior Auxiliary. She is preceded her husband, Gene Teaford whom were married for 67 years beginning on June 17, 1943 during World War II.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter: Ann Teaford Kemp and husband Dan of Little Rock; four grandchildren: Amy Harkins and husband James, Molly Humphries and husband Matt, Brennan Kemp, and Chris Kemp, all of Little Rock; two great grandchildren: Alex Harkins and Helen Frances Humphries, both of Little Rock; one brother: Chris Tompkins and wife Jimmie Frances Tompkins, of Burdette; sister-in-law: Patsy Teaford, of Jonesboro; six nephews and one niece and their families.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 122 p.m. at Osceola First Baptist Church with the funeral following at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Ermen Cemetery. Roller-Swift Funeral Home in Osceola is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.

PINE BLUFF — Funeral services for Robert Joseph Avery, 70, of Pine Bluff, passed December 31, will be Thursday, 11 a.m. Family Time Church. Burial: Cedar Grove Graceland Cemetery by Perry Funeral Home. Survivors: Son, stepdaughter, two brothers, one sister, seven grandsons, four greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins.

RUSSELLVILLE — Jackie Ussery, 59, of Russellville, died Sunday, January 6, 2013. Funeral will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Humphrey Chapel in Russellville. Graveside will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Faulkner County. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Tuesday, at the funeral home.

SEARCY — June Clara Dockery, 86, of Searcy, born June 14, 1926 in Cottonwood Point, Missouri to parents, James and Zadie Hicks, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013. She was a member of the College Church of Christ in Searcy. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one daughter, Pamela Dockery Truman; four brothers; and two sisters.

June is survived by her two daughters; Nell Owen and Susan Stotler; her son, Sam Dockery; and eight grandchildren. She is also survived by six step-grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and several other nieces, nephews, and special friends.

Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at College Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

SPRINDGALE — Grady Guy Magee, age 83, of Springdale, formerly of Pine Bluff, died Monday, January 7, 2013, at the North Hills Lifecare and Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville. Mr. Magee was born March 14, 1929, in Tyronza, Arkansas, a son of the late Guy D. and Ruby Bowen Magee.

Mr. Magee was reared and educated in Blytheville, graduating from Blytheville High School as President of the Senior Class. He later attended Draughons School of Business in Little Rock.

He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy in the Pacific for four years in the 1950’s and in 1960, he moved to Pine Bluff where he was employed as Supervisory Accountant and Budget Analyst in the Comptroller Division of the Pine Bluff Arsenal retiring in 1969.

He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church where he served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons, an Elder of the Session, the governing board of the church, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee for several years and various other church committees. He enjoyed photography and traveling both abroad and in the United States.

He was preceded in death by a son, Mark C. Magee of Pine Bluff in 1972 and a step-daughter, Linda Buchanan Douthit of Russellville, in 1987.

Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Horton Magee, whom he married January 3, 1978, in Pine Bluff; son David B. Magee of Little Rock; daughter, Kelly Magee Loveland of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania; three step-sons, Nelson N. Buchanan of Pine Bluff, Frank D. Buchanan of Springdale and Henry H. Buchanan of Austin, Texas; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Thursday, January 10, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Central Presbyterian Church by Ralph Robinson & Son with Dr. Dan Festa officiating. Burial will follow in Bellwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Robinson’s Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Central Presbyterian Church, 6300 Trinity Drive, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — SSG Roderick Michael Day, 23, of Columbia, South Carolina, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013. He was born in Naples, Italy, and lived on a naval base with legal residency in Crossett, Ark. He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army, and was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Crossett High School class of 2006.

SSG Day loved his family, especially spending time with his younger brother Josh. He was an avid outdoorsman; he loved to fish, hunt and play soccer.

SSG Day loved the Army. He was a member of the following units: Co B 1-327th, 101st Airborne Div (Screaming Eagles) & HQ CO A 3/60 Inf. He received the following badges during his service to our country: Drill SGT, Combat Infantry, Expert Infantry & Air Assault. Sgt. Day was a recipient of the following awards: Purple Heart Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Nato Medal Army Service and Overseas Ribbons.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John William Day; maternal stepgrandfather, Roderick Botenfield Nuckolls, and Uncle John Dennis Day.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his mother, Elizabeth “Susie” Day of Falls Church, Va., his wife Courtney Day, his brother, Joshua Day, his maternal grandmother, Sue Nuckolls, his uncle Jerry Day all of Crossett; three uncles: James Day, wife Peggy of Bastrop, La., Thomas Day of Panama City, Fla., David Day, wife Nancy of Saraland, Ala., his aunt, Judy Langley of Monticello, Ark., and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives, friends and loved ones.

Services are Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 11 a.m. at First Freewill Baptist, 1301 Mimosa Street in North Crossett with Bro. Gene Cullem, Bro. Brian Ray & Bro. Chris Sexton, officiating. Full military honors at the Crossroads Cemetery. Arrangements by Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc of Hamburg, Ark. www.cromwellfuneralhome. net.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 9, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Cromwell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials are made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

–––––v––––– SAN MARCOS, Texas — Barbara Jean Davis, age 82, of San Marcos, Texas, formerly of Glenwood, died Sunday, January 6, 2013. Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood. Visitation will be Friday, 12-2 p.m.. Interment will be in the Hopper Cemetery. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.