Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Morgan Ernest Barnes, 77, of Little Rock. Patricia Franklin Bing, 71, of Little Rock. Tommie Lee Curenton Sr., 71, Little Rock. John Disarro, 89, of North Little Rock. Virginia “Ginnie” Sawyer Hall, 88, of Little Rock. Bobbye C. Johnson, 63, of Little Rock. Steven Edwin Kane, 58, of Little Rock. Alfred Keller, 62, of North Little Rock. W. Frank Lambright, 86, of Little Rock. Summer Brooks Littlefield, 35, of Sherwood. Flora Allene Smith, 82, of Jacksonville. Charles R. Stills, 87, of Little Rock. Allie Mae Vaughn, 85, of Little Rock. Marline Williams, 80, of Little Rock. Margaret Lynn Wright, 70, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Mary Louise Goodwin Buckley, 62. Edgar Lee Crawley, 68.

BELLA VISTA

Ivo Kinney, 87.

BRYANT

Billy D. Nebling, 51.

CABOT

Sylas Conway, 61.

CAMDEN Maggie Leece Spann Holiman, 92. Teresa R. Russell, 52.

CLINTON

Mary N. Churches-Smith, 72.

CONWAY Penny Ann McCoy, 60. Fred D. Shoemaker, 86.

EL DORADO

Jean Amason Walden, 85.

GREENBRIER

Clara Marcell Jennings, 84.

HOT SPRINGS Cleo Castle, 88. Anthony L. Mathews, 61. Steven Dwayne Nichols, 52.

JONESBORO Ralph Browning, 81. Hodge Smith, 87.

LONOKE

Edith Moore Wilson, 92.

RUSSELLVILLE

Kenneth Bower, 78.

SANDTOWN

Audrey J. Roach, 92.

SEARCY

Coolidge Robert Nier, 88.

TEXARKANA Marjorie Lucille McIntosh Hobbs Cunningham, 86. Carolyn Eppinette, 80.

TRASKWOOD

Marvin E. Brown, 51.

WARREN

Rodney Jerone Parnell, 66.

WILBURN

Donnie Dwight McCord, 65.

WINCHESTER

Gracie Odell Horn.

OUT-OF-STATE

Margie WALNUT INDIANAPOLIS Romanya CREEK, Herman, Calif. 87.

Donnie Glen Prine, 64.

WAVERLY, Tenn.

Enid Haney Barber, 89.

MESQUITE, Texas

“Pat” Asay Lawbaugh, Patricia 70.

RICHARDSON, Texas

Deloise Bell Sanders, 61.

Pulaski County

MORGAN ERNEST BARNES, 77, of Little Rock died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born March 12, 1935, in Thornton, Ark. He was a retired painter for Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jewell Barnes and Esther Paganoni Barnes. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Crawford Barnes of Little Rock; two daughters, Lea Annette Mabry of Little Rock and Evelyn Renee Williams of Russellville; one sister, Clara Shrum of Fordyce; five grandchildren, Mica J. Williams of Russellville, Stephanie Freedle of Prairie Grove, Matthew Morgan Hamblen of North Little Rock, Rachel L. Williams and Jacob D. Williams both of Russellville; and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce with Rev. Billy Joe Evans and Rev. Elwyn Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery near Hampton. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register, visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

PATRICIA FRANKLIN BING, 71, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at St. Vincent Infirmary in the Arkansas Hospice inpatient unit in Little Rock, Ark. She was born Nov. 18, 1941, near Pleasant Hill, Ark., to teachers Leroy and Mau- rice Watson Trussell, who was spontaneously paralyzed months later.

She was devoted to her paraplegic mother and her father. She was a member of Hall High’s Lost Class of 1959 and Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. She studied theater and art at Little Rock University, married Travis Franklin and had one child. They lived in Baton Rouge, La., while he pursued a music degree at LSU and divorced in 1966.

She returned to Little Rock and began work at St. Vincent Infirmary as a transcriptionist in pathology. After 30 years, she transferred to Visiting Nurse Association, which had served her mother since its early years. She worked at VNA until she retired from St. Vincent in February 2012, after 46 years of service. She entered the St. Vincent Emergency Department on May 12, 2012, Mother’s Day eve, and never recovered.

She was an intelligent, creative spirit who sang, played piano and guitar, wrote poetry, enjoyed creating visual art, and had a rapier wit. She loved nature, antiques, decorating, costuming, designing jewelry and family reunions.

Patricia is survived by her beloved daughter, Kelly of Little Rock, aunts, and many cousins she challenged at charades. Her parents precede her in death.

A visitation will be from 1 p.m.-3 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 661-9111. Donations in lieu of flowers, in the name of Patricia A. Franklin: Pulaski County Humane Society, Audubon Arkansas, or Arkansas Hospice. Please share your memories of Patricia with her family at www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

TOMMIE LEE CURENTON SR., 71, of Little Rock, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013.

He leaves to cherish his memory children, Carolyn (Willie) Burns, Jerrie Reeves, Lutician (Ervernia) Watkins, Shirley (Larry) Johnson, Glenda Curenton, Elizabeth (Johnnie) Walker, Marilyn Curenton, Marcus (Syretta) Curenton, Tommie Curenton Jr., Terrance Curenton, Tonya (David) Smith, and Farrah Curenton; 33 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 at Moody Chapel AME Church, 5630 Mabelvale Pike. The family will receive friends, today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Personal and professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Drive (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “WE CARE, When Caring Counts.”

JOHN SAMUEL DISARRO, 89, of North Little Rock died Monday, March 4, 2013. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. A visitation will be 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

VIRGINIA “GINNIE” SAWYER HALL, 88, of Little Rock passed away March 6, 2013. Visitation will be Monday, March 11 at 10 a.m. with the service following at 11 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (Northwest corner Interstate 630 and Barrow Road). Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Hall’s full obituary will be published on Sunday and may be found at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

BOBBYE C. JOHNSON of Little Rock, Ark., born Feb. 7, 1950, passed Feb. 23, 2013. He is survived by fiancee, Judy Peel; two brothers, Ricky Johnson and Sanford Johnson both of Los Angeles, Calif.; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday, March 9, 2013, 11 a.m. at Gunn Funeral Home LR Chapel. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home 4323 W. 29th LR, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.

STEVEN EDWIN KANE of Little Rock, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. He was born on June 30, 1954, in Little Rock, Ark., to Hildegard Gilmore and Edwin C. Kane. Steve graduated from Catholic High School for Boys in Little Rock in 1972. He went on to major in economics at Hendrix College and ultimately earned his MBA from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Steve began his successful career at IBM and later went on to become the president of Kane and Associates of Little Rock, a company specializing in telecommunications management and consulting.

Steve’s main joy in life came from being a family man, and he was a great and loyal friend to many. He truly was the light of their lives. Steve also was an avid golfer, enjoyed boating on Lake Hamilton, traveling, and was a devout Razorback fan and supporter. Steve married the love of his life, Charlene, in 1999. From then on, they were inseparable.

He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Charlene Francis Kane; son, Stephen Christian Bilheimer of Little Rock; daughter, Lauren Elaine Bilheimer of Little Rock; and many friends. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark., (501)-224-8300, with Monsignor Frances I. Malone as celebrant. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Catholic High School for Boys, 6300 Father Tribou St., Little Rock, Ark. 72205, or to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

Dr. ALFRED WILLIAM KELLER JR. was born Feb. 21, 1951, in Little Rock, Ark., to Alfred William Keller, Sr. and Mary Virginia Keller. He was a lifelong resident of North Little Rock, except for two years spent in Jonesboro, Ark., where his dad transferred for work. Al attended Lakewood Elementary, North Little Rock High, and graduated from Jonesboro High. He attended Vanderbilt University and was a graduate of UAMS, where he completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology. On April 18, 1981, Al married the love of his life, Sara Walton Keller. The love they shared with each other knew no bounds and those around them witnessed this firsthand.

In July of 1980, he began a long and successful practice at the North Little Rock Women’s Clinic with Dr. Dale Fuller, where they worked together until February of 2013. Over those many years, other partners joined the clinic but Al and Dale were always the backbone of the practice. During Al’s career, he delivered well over 7,000 babies and he loved every one of them. Of those 7,000, he particularly loved his two sons, Dr. Alfred William Keller, III and Benjamin Paul Keller. Above all else, they were his greatest achievements in life.

Among his other accomplishments and accolades, Al was a dedicated servant to his city and the community. He was a diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, an Eagle Scout, an avid outdoorsman, a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, a member of the Argenta City Club, a fourth degree knight of the Heber Springs, Ark. Knights of Columbus, a dedicated member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and St. Albert Catholic Church, a constant beacon of faith in God and a faithful Catholic, a fiercely loyal and loving friend, and, most importantly, a devoted husband and father.

He spent his last two years of life living in his dream home on North Hills Boulevard, right on the lake he grew up around. Al spent many days during his childhood fishing the same waters with his own father. Every morning, he loved watching the sun rise and shine out over the water, but he particularly enjoyed sitting with his family and watching the sun set over his lake.

On Feb. 19, the Keller family and the Garrison family came together at Al’s beloved house and watched Will Keller and Drew Garrison become husband and wife, with Al’s lake in the background. Al was not able to attend the formal ceremony on March 2, 2013, but he was there in spirit as Will and his daughter-in-law, Drew, exchanged vows.

Al left our lives for the next at 8:45 a.m. on March 5, 2013. He passed away in the house he gave his family surrounded by the people who loved him more than anything. As he passed, what started as a cloudy, windy morning blew away into a beautiful day with the sun shining on his lake and on all of us. Al is survived by his loving wife, Sara; his two sons, Will and Ben, daughter-in-law, Drew; his sister, Sally; his nieces, Amy and Claire; and his countless friends and extended family who loved him dearly.

Romans 8:28, 31: And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose... What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?

The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Al’s name to either UAMS Family Home, 4300 W. Markham St., Little Rock, Ark. 72205, or to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Music Ministry, 7000 J.F.K. Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. A vigil service and rosary is scheduled for Sunday, March 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Little Rock. The Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, March 11 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

W. FRANK LAMBRIGHT, age 86, of Little Rock died peacefully in his sleep on March 6, 2013. Frank was born in Ashdown on Nov. 16, 1926, the son of the late Mary Lennie and Benjamin Franklin Lambright.

Raised in Ashdown, he graduated from Ashdown High School and entered the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1944. He served in the United States Navy Air Corps in 1945 and ’46, returning to the university in 1947, where he obtained his degree in education in 1949. He also played football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and lettered in 1947, ’48 and 1949. There, he met and married Kathryn Wittenberg, his wife of 58 years. Frank began his career as a teacher in Lake Village Arkansas, where he taught classes, coached athletics and drove the school bus. Frank and Kathryn moved to Little Rock in 1951, where he entered the insurance business with Williams & Rosen. There, he was elected treasurer in 1965 and president in 1976. The agency was sold to Atkins Insurance in 1979, where Frank served as senior vice president. He continued in that capacity at Marsh & McLennan after Atkins sold to Marsh in 1985. He retired in 1988 and spent his time traveling with his wife, Kathryn, various community activities and duck hunting with his buddy Sam.

Frank served on the Little Rock School Board in 1958. He was a member of the Little Rock School Board Biracial Committee from 1973-76. He served as president of the Pulaski County United Fund in 1962 and two years as chairman of the Budget Committee. He was president of the Episcopal Churchmen of Arkansas in 1962/63. He served as a board member of Little Rock UP. He served as chairman of Democrats for Rockefeller in 1966. Frank served on the War Memorial Stadium Commission as secretary and then as chairman for 10 years. He was treasurer of the Arkansas Orchestra Society in 1975-78. He was a board member of the Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce serving as chairman of the Good Government Committee in 1977 and chairman of the Local Government Committee in 1976/77. He addressed two committees of the Constitutional Convention in 1978. Frank served on the Board of Visitors of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock from 1976-1982 and was chairman from 1980-1982. He was also a board member of Goodwill Industries and the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. Frank wrote numerous letters to the editor that appeared in local newspapers. He wrote and spoke about the finer points of Arkansas Real Property Tax laws. He could often be found on Riverfront Drive painting railings or cutting grass along city park paths.

He was most devoted to his wife, Kathryn, whom he cared for until her death in 2008. The Lambright family would like to thank all of the people who have shown their genuine kindness and concern toward Frank, especially during these last years of his life. Particular thanks go to his friends at Treetops and to the administration and staff at the Roberts Building at Good Shepherd as well as the staff at Hospice Home Care.

Survivors include his son, Bill Lambright, and wife, Mary, of Little Rock; his daughter, Nancy

Smith, and husband, David, of Heber Springs; and his granddaughter, Gracie Phillips of Cabot, Ark.

A visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Monday, March 11, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by a memorial service Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

SUMMER BROOKS LITTLEFIELD, 35, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013. She was born January 31, 1978 in Memphis, Tennessee to Melvin Cody Brooks and Sue Wheeler Brooks.

Summer was very devoted to her family and church. She was a member of Parkhill Baptist Church of North Little Rock. Summer’s devotion to her family showed during her seven year fight. Starting with the blessing of Allie Anne, Summer started a seven year

battle that would touch so many lives. She battled cancer day in and day out so that she would see Allie Anne one more day. That fight continued until the angels finally came to escort her home to be with our Lord.

Cherishing her memory are her husband of 11 years, Alan Littlefield; daughter, Allie Ann; her mother, Sue Wheeler Brooks, father, Melvin Cody Brooks; and her sister, Lynley Brooks. She also leaves behind her father and mother-in-law, Shelton and Sandy Littlefield; her brother and sisterin-law, Shelton and Laura Littlefield, Jr; a host of other relatives and special friends.

A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2013 at Parkhill Baptist Church in North Little Rock, with Rev. Ben Leonard and Dr. Ken Shaddox officiating. The online obituary, guest book, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

FLORA SMITH, age 82, of Jacksonville, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in Cabot, Arkansas. She was born on August 17, 1930 in Rector, Arkansas to the late Jess and Dora Jones.

Sheissurvived by her husband, Elder Ray Smith of Jacksonville; four sons, Randy (Joyce) Smith of Jacksonville, Rodney (Donna) Smith of Jacksonville, Reginald Smith of Beebe and Rory Smith of Jacksonville; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; three sisters, Elsie Porter, Almeria Jackson and Mogene Gray, all of Paragould, Arkansas; numerous nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the staff of Cabot Nursing and Rehabilitation; the staff of Baptist Hospice along with all the friends in the community who have offered their prayers and support. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home and Crematory. (501) 9822136. www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

CHARLES R. STILLS, 87, of Little Rock, died March 5. Born July 10, 1925 to the late Louis Wilson and Lena (Denham) Stills. Preceded in death by wife Vernia Fay and brother Bud Stills. Survived by daughters, Patricia, Charlotte, and JoAnn; stepson, Malvorn May; nephew, David; niece, Alice. www. arkansasfuneralcare.com.

ALLIE MAE VAUGHN, 85, of Little Rock was hoisted onto the wings of angels for the journey home to our Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 3, 2013. She was the widow of the late Rev. Ezekiel Vaughn Sr. “MaDear”, as she was affectionately known, had been an active servant of the Lord her whole life, having sung in choirs; beginning in 1949 being the First Lady of the congregations of her husband’s church assignments, including Bethlehem Baptist Church (Morrilton), St. Matthew BC #2, and New Dora BC (McAlmont); being a member of the Missionary Society at Fellowship BC (Bossier, La.) and Mt. Olive MBC (Little Rock), Ministers Wives and Widows Fellowship of the Union District Congress, the Golden Rule and Middle Western District Fellowship, and the City Wide Mission. Before her union with Mt. Olive MBC, she had been a member of Second Baptist Church on 29th & High. An awesome speaker, MaDear was also a “noisy praiser” and could often be heard praising with “WELL”, “all right”, “yes”, and “wonderful”. She had been employed with Arkansas Easter Seals as a cook. Her mantra was, “Do what pleases God.” She was in Plano, Texas, with her son “Zeke” and daughter-in-Christ Vickie at the time of her home-going. There, she had united with Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Vaughn leaves to cherish her memory: 3 sons, the Rev. Ernest Vaughn (Elizabeth), Little Rock, Bishop Alton Louis Vaughn (Toni) Springfield, Mo., her baby the Rev. Ezekiel Vaughn Jr. (Vickie) of Plano; and 3 daughters Missionary Christine Vaughn-Thomas, Joyce Banks (the Rev. Harvie), and Clarissa Ann Coleman all of Little Rock; step-daughter, B. Jean Oswald, Modesto, Calif.; and one brother, Roosevelt Scott (Dewey) Vacaville, Calif.

Funeral services for Mrs. Vaughn will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Shiloh MBC, 920 E. 14th Street, Plano, Texas. Services there entrusted to Heavenly Gate Funeral Service, 702 Gatewood Road, Garland, Texas 75043, (972) 240-2121. Interment will be 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, in Haven of Rest Cemetery in Little Rock. Local services by Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, 2405 South Gaines Street. Open visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at GateWay, 376-7188. A memorial service also will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Greater Rose of Sharon BC, 2823 MLK Dr. in Little Rock.

MARLINE HAYES WILLIAMS was born to Mr. Vest Hayes and Estella Frazier Hayes February 6, 1933 in Gould, Ark. She later moved to College Station, Ark., and united with the Antioch Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Albert King. After the passing of Rev. King in 1988, she continued her spiritual journey under the leadership of Bishop Kenneth L. Robinson and the Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church. She was a faithful servant of the usher Ministry and the Mother Ministry for many years until her health failed her. Mrs. Williams was called by God to join family and friends in her heavenly home on March 4, 2013. In 1986, Mrs. Williams was certified as a Personal Care Aide with Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, where she touched the lives of many. The last 15 years of her life, she continued to dedicate her time and service as a foster grandparent with United Cerebral Palsy at Butterfly Learning Center. Her greatest joy was working with the children and staff. Today we celebrate her life. We celebrate because those who shared her life know how blessed we are and how good God has been. We celebrate God’s gift of her to us these many years and then we remember all the wonderful life experiences with her. Now, God has spoken.

Marline “Muh” was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Patricia Ann Jones; father, Vest Hayes; mother, Estella Frazier Hayes; step mother, Myrtle Hayes; brothers, Sammy, Leroy, J.B. Hayes and Arthur Cole; sister, Geneva Hayes. “Muh,” leaves to cherish her memory: children, Luchious (Stephanie) Williams of Austin, Texas, Florence (David) Mays of North Little Rock, Donald (Marilyn) Williams of Little Rock, Larry Williams, Dennis (Rodell a) Williams of Austin, Texas, Sandra Kay Williams of Fontana, Calif., Rochelle (Nathaniel) Parker of Little Rock; brother, Roosevelt Hayes of Star City; sisters, Ida Mae Eackles, Mildred Hayes, Bernice Hayes, all of Little Rock, Emma Jean Jones of Houston, Texas; aunt, Ruth Taylor of Chicago, Ill.; sister-in-law, Ruthie Mae Hayes; 22 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; other family and friends.

Family hour: 6:30-7:30 p.m. today at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, College Station, Bishop Kenneth L. Robinson, Sr., 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.

MARGARET L. WOODFIELD WRIGHT of Little Rock, began her heavenly journey on March 6, 2013, as her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called this precious lady home to live with Him for eternity.

For almost 10 years Margaret fought a fierce battle with ovarian cancer. During these years she demonstrated her indomitable strength and courage as a role model, and became an inspiration to many who also suffered with cancer.

Margaret was born in Pine Bluff, Ark., on September 13, 1942 to Alfred and Lou Woodfield. She is preceded in death by her father, and is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Charles W. Wright; her precious daughter, Kimberly Wright and husband Mark Lawrence; her mother, Lou Woodfield; sister, Janice Vaughn and husband Junior Vaughn; two brothers, Ronnie Woodfield and wife Becky Woodfield, and Dr. Randal Woodfield; nieces, Allison Woodfield and Michelle Vaughn; nephews, Bret Woodfield (Shelley), Mark Woodfield (Janice), sister-in-law, Nola Wright Larrison (Clifford), nephews-in-law, John Wright (Sarah) and Dr. Jim Wright.

Margaret was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Arkadelphia for 44 years, where she served as Sunday school teacher and Finance Committee member. For the past five years she was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock.

Margaret, a member of the Ouachita Baptist University Class of 1967, graduated with honors with a major in accounting and a minor in economics. A certified public accountant, she completed her graduate degree from North Texas State University in 1969 with a major in accounting and a minor in economics.

During her 36 years of service at Ouachita, Margaret was Chair of the Department of Accounting and Chair of the Division of Business and Economics. From 1993-1999, she served as Director of Corporate and Foundation Programs.

Upon her retirement in 2004, Margaret was honored as a Professor Emeritus of accounting. Friends and former students raised more than $500,000 to establish the Margaret Wright Chair of Accounting. She was instrumental in laying the foundation for the Division of Business and Economics to become a school of business. In 2010 the Business Executive Advisory Board for the Frank D. Hickingbotham School of Business elected her to a lifetime membership.

The family would like to express appreciation to Dr. Thomas Sneed and his outstanding and caring staff at Arkansas Oncology, and to all her loving friends and family who have supported her with their love and prayers during her journey. Margaret treasured her special friends who were members of her Sunday School classes at First Baptist Church in Arkadelphia, and at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, in addition to those dear friends of her P.E.O. chapters in Little Rock and Arkadelphia, and our wonderful neighbors.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, Arkadelphia at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 with Dr. Lee McGlone officiating. There will be no formal visitation.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to: Margaret Woodfield Wright Scholarship Fund, Ouachita Baptist University, Box 3754, Arkadelphia, Ark. 71998. Margaret was a selfless person of great love and compassion who touched the lives of everyone she knew. She will be greatly missed. Sign online guest book at www. ruggleswilcox.com

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Mary Louise Goodwin Buckley, 62, Arkadelphia, passed Monday. Survivors: husband, Freddie Buckley; stepchildren, Freda Perry, Nicole Daniel, Leilani Awadjihe, Erica Gray, Rosetta Buckley, Jeremy Buckley, Brittley Newborn Buckley, James Newborn. Service 12 noon Saturday Gennesaret Baptist Church. Services by Williams Funeral Home. View video tribute/ offer condolences at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

ARKADELPHIA — Edgar L. Crawley, age 68, of Arkadelphia died Tuesday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel with Rev. Charlie Williams officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Sign online at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

BRYANT — Billy D. Nebling, 51 of Bryant went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2013.

Billy was preceded in death by his brother; James Nebling. He is survived by his son, Justin Nebling; daughter, Jessica Nebling; parents, Bill Nebling and Augusta Lynne Phillips; sisters, Vickie Doles and Teresea Tiner; brothers, John Nebling and Daniel Merritt; and companion, Jerrie Russenberger, who will all miss him dearly.

Billy was a loving father, son and brother whose world revolved around his family. His heart and soul will live on through all of us throughout our days and beyond. Billy was loved by many, but we can all take comfort that he was met in Heaven by his best friend and brother, James, and God himself and he is now at peace.

A graveside service will be held at Hope Cemetery in Perryville, Ark., on Saturday, March 9 at 3 p.m. To sign Billy’s online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

CABOT — Sylas Paul “Foxie” Conway, 61, of Cabot, Ark., passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at his home. He was born Sept. 4, 1951, in North Little Rock to the late Sylas Paul and Billie Sue Conway Sr.

Paul was very devoted to his family and friends. He was a very loving husband, father and GPaw, and he took great joy in serving others, never expecting anything in return. He was an avid sports fan, who loved the Razorbacks and the Yankees. He was a graduate of Arkansas Tech University. After 18 years of service to the city of North Little Rock as assistant finance director, he opened Crown Trophy of Cabot.

Cherishing his memory are the love of his life, best friend, and wife of 38 years, Janice Finchum Conway; his two daughters, Kerri Seigrist (Robert) and Beth Johnston (Stephen); nephew, Christopher Brown; and four grandchildren, Jacob, Lincoln, Victoria and Anderson, all of Cabot; and a host of friends and other relatives.

A memorial celebration of his life will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2013, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock (501) 835-3515 with Pastor Bryan King officiating. The online obituary, guestbook and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills. com. The family request that memorials be made to Changepoint Church of Cabot.

CAMDEN — Maggie Leece (Spann) Holiman, 92, of Camden, Ark., passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. She was born March 5, 1921, in Fairview Community, Saline County, Ark. She was the 12th child of a family of six boys and six girls. She was the daughter of Christian parents, Carry Sylvanius and Ollie Victoria (Adams) Spann.

She was a member of First Baptist Church and a former member of Calvary Baptist Church. She served as an original member of Clark Ministries Association. She was the first secretary for Camden High School and Whiteside School in the ’50s.

She served in church planting in the Northeastern United States for 10 years with Pioneer Missions, working with the former Manhattan Baptist Church in New York City under the auspices of the Home Mission Board. She was office supervisor for Calvary Baptist Church in New York City. In Arkansas, she worked for the Constitutional Convention and the Legislative Council and attorney Ralph G. Brodie.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry Alvin “Dutch” Holiman; her son, Michael Alvin Holiman of Concord, N.C.; and her 11 brothers and sisters. Survivors include daughter, Nancy Jo Clark of Camden and her children, Jimmie Reed Clark of Star City and family, Carole Ann Wright of Glenwood, Ark., and family, and Nancy Kay Swint of Arkadelphia and family; and daughter, Trelvia Ann Scholl, and husband, Bill, of Fort Myers, Fla.; and daughter-in-law, Michael’s wife, Helen Holiman, of Concord, N.C. and family. There are many nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Proctor Funeral Home with graveside service following at 2 p.m. at McPherson Cemetery in Sardis Community, Saline County, Ark. Dr. Richard Piles of First Baptist Church, Camden, Ark., will officiate the memorial service and Bro. Martin Jones of New Life Church in Arkadelphia, Ark., will officiate the graveside servce. Pallbearers will be Jimmie Reed Clark, Jimmy C. Wright, Reed Clark, Christopher Cook, Jordan Golden, Joshua Huneycutt and honorary pallbearer, Grant Clark. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www. proctorfuneralhome.com.

CAMDEN — Teresa R. Russell, age 52, of Camden died March 6, 2013, at the Ouachita County Medical Center. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday at Victory Church with burial in Oakland Cemetery at Warren, Ark. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

CLINTON — Mary N. ChurchesSmith, 72, of Clinton, went to her heavenly home on March 5, 2013, while sleeping peacefully. She was born January 26, 1941, in Kilgore, Texas, to Richard George and Nellie Pauline Forrester. When she was five they relocated to the Southern California area.

Mary moved to the Ozarks in 1982 with five of her six children, which is where she met her love of 30 years, Edward Smith. Most of her adult life she held the position of Homemaker, but did at times work at the hospital. She later earned her GED and became a Beautician.

She enjoyed horseback riding, raising and showing Australian Shepherds, crocheting, shopping, and eating out. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, and son, Jason Churches. She is survived by Eddie Smith of Clinton; children of Eugene Churches, Barbara (Rick) Carrington of Hensley, Mike (Lisa) of Greenbrier, Bobby of Clinton, Andy and Randy of Clinton; grandchildren, Alex, Katie, Brittany, Ashley, Michael, Eric, Jacob, Jesse, Jay, Landon and other family and friends. Mary was loved and will be missed by many.

Funeral Services will be held at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, Ark., on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 11 a.m. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton, Arkansas. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

CONWAY — Penny Ann McCoy was born on July 25, 1952, in Helena, Arkansas, to Betty Ruth (Scott) McCoy and Max Nelson McCoy and departed this mortal life on March 6, 2013 in Conway, Ark. She was a long-time resident at Conway Human Development Center in Conway, Ark. She is survived by her brother Scott McCoy (Bonnie) of Easton, Ks and her Sister Dr. Susan McCoy Miles (Richard) of Princeton, N.J. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation to: Conway Human Development Center, 150 E. Siebenmorgan Road., Conway, Ark. 72032. There will be a visitation at Roller Citizens Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Friday March 8, and a graveside service at Maple Hill Cemetery at 11a.m. on Saturday March 9. Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Friends and relatives may sign the online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

CONWAY — Fred Shoemaker, 86, of Conway went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 18, 1926, he was a son to the late William Edgar and Maudie (Leath) Shoemaker. Mr. Shoemaker was an Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII, a Church of Christ Minister and a Vice President for Arkansas Printing and Lithograph which later became International Graphics. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Those preceding him in death include his previously mentioned parents; his wife of 63 years, Dortha Lee (Barber) Shoemaker; a daughter, Alice Shoemaker; brothers, Trice “Bill” Shoemaker and Alva Shoemaker; grandson, Bryan Daniel and sister, Ada Shoemaker Peterson. Survivors include his son, Freddy Shoemaker of Conway; daughter, Donna Daniel and husband Danny also of Conway; grandson: Michael Linenbeger and wife Jackie; great grandson, Aiden Linenberger; grandson, Jason Daniel and wife Jessica; sister, Rosalee Span of Higdon, Ark.; daughter-in-law, Gean Gates and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

The family wishes to thank Salem House for the excellent care given to Mr. Shoemaker and Conway Regional CCU nurses and staff for their compassion.

The memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., on Monday, March 11, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501-327-7727) with David Brown officiating. Inurnment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexandria. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 10th, at the funeral home. As per Mr. Shoemaker’s request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of choice.

“When my time comes to leave this world, I pray that it may be that one somewhere can say that he has grown because of me.” Fred Shoemaker. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

EL DORADO — Jean Amason Walden “Mama Jean”, 85 of El Dorado, passed away March 5, 2013. Visitation was held Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Young’s. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Young’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Bethel Primitive Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

GREENBRIER — Clara Marcell (Tarkington) Jennings, 84, of Greenbrier, passed away Wednesday March 6, 2013. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier (501-679-2575). Burial is at Thorn Cemetery. Visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

HOT SPRINGS — Cleo Castle, 88, of Hot Springs died Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Visitation will be on Friday March 8, 2013, 5 to 7 p.m. at Gross Funeral Home. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Gross Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.

HOT SPRINGS — Anthony L. Mathews, 61, of Tony Mathews Farrier Service, born April 8, 1951, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013. He is survived by his son, Ross Mathews. Memorial service for Tony Mathews will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Harmony in Hooves, 1300 Jimmy Lane, Benton, Arkansas.

HOT SPRINGS — Steven Dwayne Nichols of Hot Springs, Ark., born May 14, 1960, passed March 4, 2013. He is preceded in death by brother Clifton D. Nichols. He is survived by daughter Kaleigh Copogna, mother; Linda Cox, step-father; Gary Cox, father; James Nichols, brother; Michael Nichols, one sister Darla Kelly, brothers; Gary Cox, Marcus Cox, Michael Cox, fiance’; Dianne Burton, a host of other relatives and friends. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 6604323.

JONESBORO — Ralph Browning, age 81, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013. He was born November 20, 1931 in Bono to Jimmy and Gladys Browning. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy and daughter, Dianne McDaniel. Funeral services were Thursday, graveside at Mr. Browning’s request, 2 p.m. Trinity Cemetery, Bono. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

JONESBORO -- Hodge Smith, age 87, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013. A graveside service will be held at a later date. No visitation is planned. Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

LONOKE — Edith Moore Wilson, 92, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents, R.B. and Rena Moore; two brothers, Leroy and Marvin Moore; two sisters, Mary Brainard and Margaret Ponder; and her husband, Al Munroe Wilson. She is survived by her sister, Jewel Crump; her daughter, Vicki Wilson Clement (Ronnie Clement); and two grandsons, Davis and Dany Clement.

In her life, she was a devoted member of two United Methodist congregations — Asbury, of Little Rock, and Concord, of Lonoke. She retired from AT&T Teletype Corporation, and was a member of her local union, as well as the Arkansas Telephone Pioneers after her retirement. She enjoyed baking karo-nut pies and rum cakes for her family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Boyd Funeral Home of Lonoke on Friday evening, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Services will be held at Concord United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Concord Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Boyd Funeral Home of Lonoke. Memorials may be made to Concord Cemetery Association. www. boydfuneralhome.net.

RUSSELLVILLE — Kenneth Bower, 78, of Russellville, died, Wednesday. Funeral service is 10 a.m. today at Calvary Temple Assembly of God. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Atkins, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation was Thursday at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook available at www. shinnfuneral.com.

SANDTOWN — Audrey J. Roach, 92, of Sandtown died Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Funeral services, Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Visitation, Friday, 6-8 p.m. Burial, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Batesville. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

SEARCY — Coolidge Robert “C.R.” Nier, age 88, of Searcy, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in Searcy. He was born July 5, 1924, in Plainview, Arkansas, to Charles W. Nier and Katie E. Morris Nier. He was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy Nier of Searcy; one son, Wendell Nier and wife Gail of Bald Knob; two grandchildren, Jason Nier and wife Sheila of Pocahontas, Arkansas, Jenny Ellis and husband John of Conway; three great-grandchildren, Grant, Lauren, and Addi Ellis of Conway; and two sisters, Anna Jane Hoofman of Judsonia, and Emogene Korte and husband Tommy of Little Rock. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Katie Nier; one

sister, Mary Ransom; and three brothers, Herman Nier, Charles “Junior” Nier, and Dean Nier.

Visitation is Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Park Avenue Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at Park Avenue Baptist Church with entombment to follow at White County Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www. powellfuneralhome.net.

TEXARKANA — Marjorie Lucille McIntosh Hobbs Cunningham, 86, formerly of Humphrey, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday at St. Michael’s Hospital in Texarkana, Texas.

She was married February 18, 1944, to James Hobbs. From this union nine children were born: Carolyn Sue Gossom, Helen Delores (H.L.) Putt, Barbara Christene (Steven) Pollack, Margaret Lucille (Randall) Lockhart, James Malcolm (Glenda) Hobbs, Sandra Kay (Samuel) Maddox, Ronald Dale Hobbs, Connie Lynn (Victor) Orsak, and Donald Ray Hobbs. She has 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Her husband and two sons, Ronald Dale and Donald Ray, preceded her in death on May 10, 1964. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Major Lockhart; and son-in-law, Samuel Jesse Maddox.

On June 30, 1984, she married Ralph Lee Cunningham and he preceded her in death on February 26, 1996.

She was a member of the Central Baptist Church at Texarkana, Arkansas, and a faithful Christian her entire life.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday and the funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday, both at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Interment will follow in Center Point Cemetery in Hazen. Reception will be at the home of her granddaughter and her husband, Dale and Cindy Leder, 695 Leder Rd., Stuttgart, Arkansas. www.turpinco.com.

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WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — Margie Romanya Wilkins Herman passed peacefully on February 27, 2013. She was born on January 5, 1926 in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Hoyt James Wilkins and Isabelle Abbott.

She is survived by two of her four children, Mary Shepard Brooks (Walnut Creek, Calif.) and Chuck Martin Herman (Atlanta, Ga.). She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Ralph Harrison Herman, and two of her sons, Ralph Edward Herman and David Harrison Herman. She was also predeceased by her four siblings, James Wilkins, Aubrey Wilkins, Irene Wilkins, and Emojean Wilkins

TEXARKANA — Carolyn Eppinette, 80, of Texarkana, died March 6. Survived by daughters, Carol Anne Hawkins of Camden, Fran Williams of Lockesburg; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services at 10 a.m. Friday, Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas. Online registration at www. texarkanafuneralhome.com.

TRASKWOOD — Marvin E. Brown, 51, of Traskwood passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Atkinson Chapel. Interment will be at Fairplay Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

WARREN — Rodney Jerone Parnell, age 66, of Warren, Ark., died Wednesday, March 6, at Bradley County Medical Center. Born May 8, 1946, in Warren, Ark., a son of the late Jerone Parnell and Pauline Reep Parnell, he was the retired owner/operator of The Swap Shop and a member of First United Methodist Church. Rodney was an avid hunter, Lumberjack supporter and friend to everyone.

Also, preceding him in death was a grandson Eric Mann. Survivors are his wife, Phyllis Cox Parnell, whom he married June 1, 1968; one son, Todd Parnell and spouse Diane, Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Beth Mann and spouse Brent, Warren, Ark., and Dr. Amy Reeves and spouse Mike, Hot Springs, Ark.; one sister, La Nue Reynolds, Warren, Ark.; four grandchildren, Lindsey Parnell, Jonesboro, Ark., Sarah Parnell, Orlando, Fla., Cameron Reeves, Hot Springs, Ark., Zachary Parnell, Orlando, Fla.

Funeral services 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, Frazer’s Chapel. Burial Union Cemetery at Rye, Ark., by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Frazer’s. Memorials preferred First United Methodist Church, 111 W. Church St., Warren, Ark. 71671. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

WILBURN — Donnie Dwight McCord, 65, passed away March 6, 2013, at home. Born in Searcy on January 28, 1948, he was the son of the late William Hershel and Melba Jean McCord. He was an Army veteran and mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter. Survivors include his wife, Gail McCord; son, Mikel Dwight (Stacie) McCord of Pangburn; daughters, Carman Leann Harris of Mt. Vernon and Cindy Gail Jackson of Searcy; brothers, Barry and Teddy Talley; sisters, Sandra Squires, Shelia Purdy, and Jacqulyn Wilkerson; four grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. Visitation Friday, Olmstead Funeral Home, 6-8 p.m. Funeral service Saturday, Mountain Top Cowboy Church, 10:30 a.m. Interment Magness Cemetery. www. olmstead.cc.

WINCHESTER — Gracie Odell Horn, died Feb. 26 at her home in Winchester, Ark. Service will be Friday, March 8th at Union Baptist Church in Dumas at 11 a.m. Rev. Earnest Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the Caldwell Cemetery in Winchester, Ark. Dunlap. Margie is also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren, and lots of nieces and nephews.

Margie was a mother, a wife, an artist, an author, a poet, a real estate agent and a friend. She was an inspiration to her family and everyone she met. Her faith, love of family, sense of humor, and fortitude were her abiding strengths.

Services will be held in her honor on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501791-7400). Interment will follow at Sumner Cemetery in Cabot. The family will receive friends from 68 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2013 at the funeral home.

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Donnie Glen Prine, 64, of Indianapolis, Indiana departed this life Tuesday, March 5, 2013. He was born November 25, 1948 to Audie and Inez (Nichols) Prine. He was a Decorated U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, had a passion for raising Beagles, and was a member of Northwestern Indiana Beagle Club, and First Central Indiana Beagle Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Jack Prine, Ronnie Prine and Bill Barnett. His survivors are his wife; Donna (Steinmetz) Prine, one son; Michael Prine, seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one brother; Deyvon Prine of Newport and one half-sister; Betty Fisher of Newport.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Watson Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. till service time, Saturday. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome. com.

WAVERLY, Tenn. — Enid Haney Barber died on March 5, 2013. She was born on June 14, 1923 in Swifton, Arkansas. After graduation from Swifton High School, she entered nursing school in Memphis, where she met Orvel Barber. They were married in Corinth, Mississippi on Nov. 12, 1942. While Orvel was in the Army and during WWII she worked in a munitions plant near Memphis. After Orvel got out of the army, they moved around following welding jobs in various places. In 1950, they settled in New Johnsonville, Tenn., where Orvel became a steamfitter foreman at TVA.

It was in Humphreys County Tennessee that Enid and Orvel reared their four children. After they built a house near Hustburg, Tenn., Enid commuted part-time for years to earn her B.S. at Bethel College and M.S. and EdD at Austin Peay. She served Humphreys County children for 44 years as a teacher, guidance counselor, principal, supervisor of education, and as director of schools.

She served on the committee that worked to build Humphreys County Center for Higher Education, which is now a branch of Nashville State Community College, HCCHE. After she retired, she worked diligently to help raise money for the scholarship fund at HCCHE. She also wrote her autobiography, Cotton Fields, and donated all the proceeds from the sale of the book to the 21st Century Educational Scholarship Fund at HCCHE.

Enid accomplished a lot in her 89 years, but her proudest accomplishment was her family. She balanced her insatiable drive to excel with an unflagging and ever cheerful need to care for others. She had been a member of the New Johnsonville Church of Christ since its earliest days. Her witness for Christ was her life.

She is survived by her children: Carole Barber of Franklin, Tenn.; Dr. Nancy Barber of Waverly, Tenn., Bob Barber of New Johnsonville, Tenn.; and Linda (John Bingham) Barber of Kingsport, Tenn., by her grandchildren: Dr. John (Melanie) Chambers Jr. of Franklin, Tenn., Sarah (John) Dillard of Franklin, Tenn., Daniel (Amelia) Chambers of Birmingham, Ala., Matthew Bingham of Kingsport, Tenn., and Laura Bingham of Dallas, Texas; by great-grandchildren: Hannah, Sam and Josh Chambers of Franklin, Andrew and Emily Dillard of Franklin, and Carlo, Vincent and Leanora Chambers of Birmingham, Ala.; by her brother, James Dee Haney, LTC US Army retired and wife Christine of Perryville, Maryland and by many nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orvel Barber; her parents, James and Anna Haney; her brothers, Paul and Earl Haney .

The funeral service will be held at Luff Bowen Funeral Home, Waverly, Tenn. at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 10th. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 9th and preceding the funeral beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday. After the service, interment will be at Ebenezer Cemetery in Hustburg. Because Enid wrote, “Outside of my children, the college is my living memorial,” memorial donations may be made to the 21st Century Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund, HCCHE, 695 Holly Lane, Waverly, Tenn. 37185.

MESQUITE, Texas — Patricia “Pat” Asay Lawbaugh born August 20, 1942 passed away March 2, 2013. Family will receive friends on Friday, March 8th from 6 p.m.8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark., www.griffinleggettforesthills.com. Graveside service on Saturday, March 9th at 2 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial, 7401 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 6th at 3 p.m., Casa View Baptist Church, 130 E. I-30, Garland, Texas. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 5th from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy. 80, Sunnyvale, Texas. For more information go to www.newhopefh.com or call (972) 226-2111.

RICHARDSON, Texas — Mrs. Deloise Bell Sanders, 61, of Richardson, Texas, formerly of Pine Bluff passed Friday, March 1, 2013. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Damascus BC by Rev. Louis Williams. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www. brownfuneralhomeandmortuary. com.