Obituaries

Pulaski County

ALENE PARKER BARNETTE, 77, of Little Rock died Dec. 4, 2014. She was born Aug. 16, 1937 in Winnsboro, La., to Louis J. Parker and his wife, Mary Helen Hickinbottom Parker. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Alene leaves behind her husband of 54 years, Alton R. Barnette, four children, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, five sisters and two brothers.

Chenal Health and Rehab provided loving care and hold the family’s gratitude. Online guest register, www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– JUNE BATES died Dec. 5, 2014. She was born June 17, 1936 to the late Velma Adcock and R. Vernon Bates in Monticello, Ark. June grew up in Dermott and graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College with a degree in Home Economics Education. While she was in education for several years, she was happier and more successful in retail sales.

Survivors are Nonie (Melvin) Carpenter of Lake Village, Ark.; Sherry (Larry) Beard of El Dorado, Ark.; four nephews and one niece. She is also survived by numerous relatives and friends, including the Cockrum family of Pine Bluff, Ark. The friends know who they are.

June was brought up Methodist and became a student of Unity Principals in the 1980’s. As she matured she gained a very close relationship with her Lord and Maker.

June’s passion was her needlework. She enjoyed sharing it with relatives, friends and those less fortunate.

To remember June, give your pet a hug and make a donation to your favorite animal rescue organization.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. June’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– KRISTY SUE CARROLL, 59, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at Roller Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, (501)224-8300, with Vernon Long officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home.

Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

––––– ––––– MILDRED CHARTON, 82, of Little Rock left her loving family to reside with the Lord on Dec. 4, 2014. She was born on April 4, 1932 to Walter and Mae (Charton) Nelson of Morrilton, Ark. Mildred was preceded in death by both of her parents; brother, Frank Nelson; and long time friend and companion, Edith Chapman, who was lovingly known as “Aunt Eddie” to all.

Mildred is survived by her brothers, Ray Nelson and Bobby Joe Nelson; nieces, Rayann Barry (George) and Susan Hanscom (David); and one nephew, Steven Nelson.

A graveside funeral service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at 1 p.m.

Please share your memories of Mildred at www.griffinleggett.com.

––––– ––––– JOE E. DANIELL, age 84, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 1. He is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Mary, and parents, Sidney and Iva Daniell. He is survived by daughters, Debra Calhoun (Sean), Lori Miles (W. J.), Robyn McManomy (Jeff) and Suzie Nordrum, as well as 12 grandchildren, including Rebecca Fariss, Melanie Wilson and Jason Skinner and a plethora of great-grandchildren, including a little angel (Berkeley) due to arrive any day.

Visitation service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, with graveside service immediately following. Online register at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

––––– ––––– BENJAMIN F. DAVIS SR., 87 of Little Rock, Ark., passed Dec. 3, 2014. Survivors: a loving wife, two sons, two daughters, one brother, four sisters, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 at Bethel A.M.E. 815 W. 16th Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home.

––––– ––––– SARALOU ELIZABETH RAYMOND GIFFORD, age 90, of Little Rock died Dec. 3, 2014. She was a retired professor of English from Philander Smith College and is the sibling of the late Lois Jean, Evelyn, Ira, Bill, Gordon and Bob Raymond.

Ms. Gifford is survived by one sister, Patricia Raymond Johnson, of Center Harbor, N.H.; one daughter; three sons; two grandsons and a special friend, Beth Dobbins.

Memorials may be made to C.A.R.E., 5516 Kavanaugh, Little Rock, AR 72207. Private family services will be held at a later date. Visit www.SmithFamilyCares.com to sign the online guest register.

––––– ––––– REV. WILBERT GRAY, 65, of Maumelle, Ark., passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 in John McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Ark.

He was born Feb. 23, 1949 in Chatfield, Ark., to the late Fred and Josephine Gray.

Preceding him in death were two sisters, Ollie Parker and Sara Bettison; two brothers, Fred Gray Jr. and Robert Gray.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanie Gray, and five children, Niki Gray-White (John), Shaketa Burton (Kenneth Sr.), Sonya Brooks (Ronald Sr.), Yolonda Evans and Lawrence Anderson Jr.

Fond memories are left to his siblings, Cora Weatherly, Emma Jones, Andrew Gray (Ann), Dorotha Adams (Eddie), Lula Searcy, Hubert Gray (Charlene), Jeanette Cooper (Samuel), Varnette Bruce (Lee); 13 grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 at Bethel AME Church in North Little Rock, Ark., with Bishop Samuel Green Sr., eulogist.

Interment will follow at 1 p.m. at the Arkansas Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Ark.

Visitation will be Monday 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, North Little Rock, Ark.

Arrangements are by Watson Northcrest Funeral Home 1801 Maple Street, North Little, Ark. 501-812-5303.

––––– ––––– ANITA MARIE LEWIS, 72, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, Dec.2, 2014 after a short illness. She was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. She was predeceased by her parents, Frederick and Kathleen neé Boland Fleming, and two sisters, Mercedes and Theresa. She was an adored mother and wife. Survivors include her husband, Eugene P. Lewis; two children, Stacey Stewart of Salt Lake City, Utah and Dawn Renee Cecil and husband, Brad currently residing in Jacksonville; brothers, Frederick Fleming and wife, Mary and John Fleming and wife, Veronica all of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; sister, Margaret Swinimer of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada. She had four grandchildren, Zoe, Daenerys, McKinley and Parker. Visitation will be 6–8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock, AR 72117. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. during the visitation period. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7000 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72116 with Father Tom Elliott as celebrant.

––––– ––––– ELIZABETH LOUISE LILES, 83, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Liles was born Sept. 23, 1931 to Frank and Tellie Todd. She was employed for over 20 years by Baker’s Shoe Stores.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Henry Wayburn Liles and sister, Marie Cook.

Mrs. Liles is survived by her son and caregiver, John Liles of Sherwood; a daughter, Kathy Ward (Benny) of McRae; grandchildren, Chad Langston of McRae, Jessica O’ Baugh (Matt) of North Little Rock; great-grandchildren, Hayden Langston and Henry O’Baugh; sister, Faye Tozer (Chester) of McRae; and several nieces and nephews.

Although Louise’s memory may have been erased by Alzheimer’s her family and friends are thankful for their cherished memories of time spent with Louise, also known as “Doodle” to many, and she will be greatly missed.

In lieu of Flowers, the family requests that memorial be made to the Restore Program, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 4106 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116.

Visitation from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2014 at RollerFuneral Home. Graveside Services at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 at Weir Cemetery.

For online guest book, www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– CAROLYN SUE MCCORMICK, 79, passed away Dec.2, 2014. Preceded in death by her daughter, Kelly Kline, she is survived by her daughter, Pam Stephens (Mike) and two grandchildren, Matt Stephens and Allison Darby (Alex) and her sister, Sharron Butler (Doug).

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Ms. McCormick’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– MARGARET ALLENE FAULK McGAUGHY, age 71, of Little Rock passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2014. She was born April 6, 1943, in Magnolia, Ark. to the late Arnold Faulk and Allene Cox Faulk. She is preceded in death by her son, Richard McGaughy.

She was a graduate of Pine Bluff High School and attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Margaret loved to play tennis, was an avid reader and a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Chap McGaughy; daughter, Karen McGaughy of Vicksburg, Miss.; sister, Martha Griggs of Mayflower, Ark. and a brother, Richard Faulk of Springdale, Ark.

A memorial service will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi St., Little Rock, Ark. on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Bellwood Cemetery in Pine Bluff at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society or Hospice Home Care. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– ALLEN J. MEACHUM, 85, of Maumelle, while holding hands with his loving wife of 64 years, peacefully left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014. He was born April 4, 1929 in Batesville, Ark. to the late Lonnie and Zela Meachum. Allen was a veteran of the Arkansas National Guard, owner of the Ben Franklin store in Conway, retired real estate broker and, for the last seven years, served as a cheerful Walmart door greeter in Maumelle. He was a 30-year member of Agape Church in Little Rock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Winnie Meachum Brown and Earlene Meachum McMullin and a nephew, William “Bill” Brown. He is survived by his wife, Nina Cavenar Meachum; three sons, David (JoAnn) Meachum, Douglas (Brenda) Meachum and Daniel Meachum; two nieces, Annette (Marvin) McMullin Smith and Jane McMullin; one nephew, Robert “Bob” Brown; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial service is private. Memorial gifts may be made to the Victory Television Network, PO Box 22007, Little Rock, AR 72221. For online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– LEE EDWARD NELSON, 75, of Little Rock, died Dec. 4. Survivors include his wife, Willie Jean; two sons, Derrick and Darius; two brothers, Clyde and Donald; two sisters, Kathleen and Earlene; six grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Family hour 5-6:30 today at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 9721 Pinnacle Valley Road. Funeral Service 12 p.m. Monday at St. Mark Baptist Church. Arrangements by Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800.

––––– ––––– R.C. POTTER, 83, of North Little Rock, Ark. died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. He was born March 18, 1931 in Brasfield, Ark. to Charlie and Mary Elizabeth Manning Potter. He lived most of his life in North Little Rock. He was a member of Park Hill Christian Church. He graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1949 and served in the United States Air Force from Jan. 4, 1951 to Dec. 15, 1954 during the Korean War. He was a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association.

R.C. began work with Weaver and Hiegel Architects in February 1957 and retired from Cromwell Architects/Engineers in May 1994. He was an architect, Arkansas registration number 999 and enjoyed greatly the practice of architecture and the challenges of the profession. He was a past member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA); The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB); a charter member of the Arkansas Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute, Inc. (CSI); a charter member of the North Little Rock Public Building Authority; adviser for the NCARB Architect Intern Development Program for many years and worked on a wide range of architectural projects, including commercial, medical, educational, financial, industrial, office, religious, military and public housing facilities.

He is survived by his wife, Dr. Gayle Phillis Potter; daughter, Jane Potter Whitsett and husband, Jack; sons, Robert Potter and David Potter and wife, Kathy, all of North Little Rock; stepson, Christopher Teal and wife, Brook of Nogales, Mexico; four grandchildren, Graham Potter Whitsett, Laura E. Potter, Dylan A. Whitsett, Drew A. Potter and step-grandson, Avery L. Teal; great-granddaughter, Lilly A. Potter and sister, Lois Potter Smith. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Jerrye Swartz Potter; parents, Charlie and Mary Potter; sisters, Thelma Potter Rhodes, Rachel Potter Rhodes, Cora Potter Sumners, Barbara Potter Kuykendall and brother, Lem C. Potter.

Memorials may be made to Parkhill Christian Church, 4400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72116.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Parkhill Christian Church. Burial will be in Arkansas Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– MARVIN DOYLE SHORT, 85, of North Little Rock, passed away Dec. 5, 2014. He was a retired machinist from Chicapee with 35 years of service and was a member of Levy Baptist Church. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 58 years, Billie Short of North Little Rock; son, Michael (Betty) Hampton of Lonoke; daughter, Donna (Carroll) Hardin of Conway; sister, Oletta Bennett of Hiawassee, Ga.; twelve grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Homer Prince “Bud” and Luttie Farmer Short; daughter, Shirley Short Halferty; two brothers, Leon Short and Homer Short; and sister, Pqueta Yearby.

Memorials may be made to Levy Baptist Church, 3501 Pike Ave., North Little Rock, Ark. 72118.

Services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 at Levy Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Grizzard Cemetery. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– NATALIE CECILE TAYLOR STUCKEY, age 84, of Little Rock passed away Nov. 30, 2014. She was born in Jonesboro, Ark. on Nov. 23, 1930 to the late Robert Henry Taylor and Mae Beatrice Priestly Taylor of Trumann, Ark. Natalie was predeceased by her husband of 30 years, J C “Jake” Stuckey of Trumann, and by her eldest son, Robert Taylor Stuckey of Atlanta, Ga. Natalie is survived by her daughter, Cecile Stuckey Rose, and her husband, Thomas N. Rose and their son, Thomas N. Rose Jr. all of Little Rock, and by her son, John C. Stuckey and his wife, Amy P. Stuckey and their two children, Natalie Marie Stuckey and JC Stuckey II all of Trumann.

Natalie attended Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. Before moving to Little Rock in 1996, she resided in McCormick, Ark., a small community southwest of Trumann, served as director of Bank of Trumann and Taylor & Stuckey, Inc. and was actively involved in farming and agricultural related businesses and enterprises founded by her late father and her late husband. Natalie was a member of the United Methodist Church and a generous supporter of a number of charitable organizations and causes in Trumann and Little Rock.

A private family burial will occur at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 2222, Little Rock, AR 722032222, or Trumann Food Pantry, 610 Walnut St., Trumann, AR 72472.

Arrangements by Thompson Funeral Home, Trumann, Arkansas. An online registry book can be signed at thompsonfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– WIZER TRIMBLE-McGREW, 94, passed Nov. 27, 2014. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2119 Wolfe St., Little Rock, AR. Survivors: niece, Ann Richard; nephew, Mark Baker and other relatives. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home.

Arkansas

BENTON — Robert (Bob) Burrell Bennett, 79, of Benton passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, 2014. Bob was born on Dec. 24, 1934, in Van Buren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Bennett and Norma Gooding Bennett, as well as his twin brothers, Charles Bennett (Eve) and Tommy Bennett.

Bob is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Osborne Bennett; and his daughters, Cari Bennett and Laura Bennett Cox (Brian); granddaughter, Olivia Cox; grandson, Bennett Cox; brothers, Bill Bennett (Sue), John Bennett (Lynda); sister, Susie Bennett Green (Phil);

his friend and the mother of his children, Mary Wiederkehr Bennett; nieces; nephews; cousins and friends whom he loved dearly.

Bob’s first job was a paper route in Fort Smith at the age of 9, and he was a hard worker his entire life. He graduated from Fort Smith High School before attending University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, which he loyally supported over the years because of his deep appreciation for that organization.

Drafted during college, he served as a draftsman in the U.S. Army during the Korean War while stationed in England. Upon graduation from U of A he moved to California and found work as an engineer. He left his engineering job to start a tunneling construction business.

After four successful years as a general contractor he became fascinated by the profitable real estate market and started a real estate and property management company.

Bob never really retired and enjoyed the art of the deal until his final days. For many years he enjoyed splitting his time between California and Arkansas. He chose to spend the last few years of his life in his beloved state of Arkansas. Bob was a quiet, kind and goodhearted person who was always willing to help others. He will be dearly missed.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, with a visitation beginning at 11:30 prior at Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel, 6313 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park at 7401 Highway 5 North, Alexander, AR 72002. Memorial contributions can be made to St. James United Methodist Church, Little Rock, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr, Little Rock, AR 72212. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– CABOT — Ernest Lee Chandler, age 82, of Cabot, Ark., passed away Nov. 18, 2014. Born April 20, 1932, in Fountain Hill, Ark.

Survived by niece and other family.

Memorial graveside service Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 11 a.m.

Cremation arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot: www.thomasfuneralservice.com.

––––– ––––– CABOT — Sammy Eugene Cossey, 68, of Cabot, Ark., was born April 12, 1946, at Beebe, Ark., to John Paul and Ruby (Cole) Cossey, and he died Friday, Dec. 5, 2014.

Sam is survived by his wife, Dorothy Helen Cossey; brothers, John Clinton Cossey and Les Cossey; sister, Barbara Bradford and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Cossey and brother, Thurman Cossey.

Family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at Smith – Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Graveside service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith – Westbrook Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares.com

––––– ––––– CABOT — AG Henry, 81, went to his Heavenly home on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, with his family by his side. He was born April 23, 1933, to Rosco and Emma Henry of Russellville. Mr. Henry served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Yorktown, Missouri and Pittsburgh. He was an avid sportsman, enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Henry also was a ham radio operator and a gunsmith. He loved using the computer and took pleasure in cooking for his family. Mr. Henry is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lester, AC, Carroll, Howard and Otis Henry; sisters, Viola Goodman and Sybil Davis.

AG was a member of McArthur Assembly of God for many years. He leaves a loving wife, mother and Nana, Lavonda Henry of 57 years; children, Karen Ballard (Doug) of Cabot, Craig Henry (Sherry) of Murfreesboro and Phillip Henry of Bryant; grandchildren, Brandi, Leslie, Dalton and Aaron; great-grandchildren, Ryder, Cayden and Haven; sisters, Velmale Kyzer of Oklahoma, Lola Safley of Springdale. AG also leaves behind his four-legged buddies, Dewey and Sadie.

The family wants to thank all their friends for the many prayers and support given in the last three months. A special thankyou to Jackie and Tony Fowler, Bro. Ben Leonard and McArthur Church for their continued love and support each and every day.

Our father, husband and brother will be missed but he is in no more pain. He is resting in the Heavens above in the arms of the Lord.

Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, from 3–5 p.m. at Moore’s Funeral Home in Cabot. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery in Bryant. (501) 843-5816. Sign online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.

––––– ––––– CONWAY — Glenna Lemon Cosgrove Avriett, 92, of Conway and Sherwood passed away Dec. 3, 2014. She was born Dec. 30, 1921, in Nocona, Texas, to the late Clifford Columbus Lemon and Lillie Mae Jones Lemon.

Her family moved to Oklahoma when she was 4 and she spent the rest of her childhood in Oklahoma, graduating from Enid High School in 1939. Her friends from high school, the CRD’s, remained some of her dearest friends throughout her life. She attended the University of Oklahoma for three years, leaving to join the war effort when America entered WWII. She worked in the personnel office when the Naval Air Technical Training Center, Naval Hospital and Naval Air Field were built in Norman, Okla., to train our soldiers to defend our country. She was asked to participate in a War Bond Queen contest, which she won after personally raising over $120,000. She met and married David Shelby Phillips and moved to Washington, D.C., where she became the administrative assistant to Admiral Nimitz in the newly built Pentagon. She later received top-secret clearance as one of two women who worked on Operation Paperclip, a covert operation at the Pentagon.

In 1955, she moved to Oklahoma City, Okla., and later married Charles Cosgrove. The family moved to Little Rock Air Force Base in 1962, where she became a founding member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, Ark. She was the first female elected to a vestry in the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas. While raising five children, Glenna took correspondence courses and night classes to complete her bachelor of arts degree, majoring in political science. She began her teaching career at Jacksonville High School, teaching distributive education and was eventually named the D.E. Teacher of the Year in the state of Arkansas. In 1972, she completed her masters of education in vocational education from the University of Arkansas and became the director of distributive education at the Arkansas Department of Education.

After retiring, she married Giles Croxton Avriett, a dear friend from many years prior, and they enjoyed seven years together before his death.

Glenna enjoyed researching her beloved Lemon ancestry and traveled extensively to verify genealogy documents with her brother, Haskell. She enjoyed gardening, politics, cooking, reading and serving on the Altar Guild at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Her last volunteer service was as a docent at the Clinton Presidential Library.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Giles; brothers, Haskell and Bill; and sisters-in-law, Irene and Betty.

She is survived by her five children; David Phillips and wife, Sharon, of North Carolina, Lillian Wittenberg and husband, Tom, of Little Rock, Bill Phillips and wife, Lynn, of Kentucky, Pattie Howse of Conway and Ethelyn Sato and husband, Takehiko, of Japan. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Nathan Howse, Mary-Phillip O’Connell, Shelby Cotton, Jenny Cockrill, Justin Wittenberg, Lauren Beck, Will Phillips, Rob Phillips, John Phillips, Benson Phillips, Gena Palmer, Ken Sato, Gene Sato, Koki Sato, Yumi Sato, David Phillips, Todd Phillips, Billy Phillips, Timothy Phillips and Heather Phillips, She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren and one brother, Keith Lemon.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock, officiated by the Right Rev. Doctor Christoph Keller III and the Rev. Canon Paul McLain, with burial at Roselawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Watershed Agency to help provide food and care for other Arkansans, 3701 Springer Blvd, Little Rock, 72206; Cradle Care to help support young mothers to continue their education, 2400 Prince Street, Conway, AR 72034; or Heifer Project, 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72202. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– CONWAY — Shirley White Fetherolf, of Conway, passed away on Dec. 5, 2014, after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born Nov. 9, 1949, in Little Rock to Edgar and Wanda (Jolly) White, and was raised on the family farm in Greenbrier.

She attended the University of Arkansas and earned a M.Ed. Degree. It was at Fayetteville she met her future husband, Daniel, and they have been married for 43 years. Shirley was an educator and media specialist at school systems in Arkansas, Kansas, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and North Carolina. She retired from the Arkansas Department of Education in 2013. She recently enjoyed a trip to New Zealand last spring. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.

Her mother and a brother, Harvey predeceased her. Survivors include her father; husband; three brothers, Tommy, George and Michael; three sisters, Ruth Marie Conklin, Mary Etta Peterson, and Nancy Turley; four nephews, Shawn White, William White, Michael White and Ben White; and two nieces, Dr. Tracy Conklin, and Rebecca Clark. Deep appreciation for the staff at Hospice Home Care for making her last days comfortable. Special thanks to her best walking buddy, Marion Gray.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 and from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McNew Cemetery in Greenbrier with Rev. Mark McDonald officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aglow International, Edmond, Wash., or to CBN, Virginia Beach, Va. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– ––––– CONWAY — Robert (Bob) Hastings, 75, of Conway, passed from this life on Dec. 3, 2014. Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Chapel, Conway. A second memorial service will be held in Mt. Airy, N.C. at a later date. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– COTTON PLANT — Charles William Hallman, born in McClellan, Ark., to Hazel Turner Neal Hallman and JC Hallman on Jan. 17, 1945. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, J.T. Neal. After retiring from the Marianna Post Office at 47, he moved back to Cotton Plant to live until his passing on Nov. 19, 2014. His passion for hunting, fishing and riding the roads was known to all, his infectious personality made him many friends throughout his life. He remains friends with several Army buddies from the Vietnam War times.

He leaves a son, Chuck (Alice) Hallman and his granddaughter, Hailee Ann Hallman, all of Lexa, Ark. He is also survived by his brother, JW (Claudetta) Hallman of Pine Bluff; niece, Jill Croft and Brad Hallman.

He will be missed by his constant companion “Booger,” his dog.

A military memorial service will be held Dec. 12, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Cotton Plant Memorial Cemetery, with visitation following at First Baptist Church in Cotton Plant, Ark.

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––––– ––––– FORDYCE — Mrs. Lillian Nelline Rippy, 91, of Fordyce joined her loved ones in Heaven Thursday evening, Dec. 4, 2014. Nelline was first and foremost a devoted wife, loving mother and homemaker. She was a cashier early in life and later worked as a part-time bookkeeper for Sidney, her husband. Nelline was a dedicated Christian lady who was loved by all who knew her. As stated in Isaiah 66:2, she was “humble and contrite in spirit.” She had a servant’s heart and was so caring toward others.

Nelline was loved deeply by her family and friends and will truly be missed. We love you!

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arlie and Iris Williams Thompson, and her husband, John Sidney Rippy.

She is survived by her son, Terry Michael Rippy and wife, Victoria of the Philippines; daughter, Karen Rippy Harris of Sherwood; three grandchildren, Mark Rippy and wife, Nikki of Searcy, Alexandria Rippy of the Philippines, Kristin Harris of Seattle, Washington, Lauren Harris Ashley and husband, Andy of Vilonia and four great-grandchildren, Ryan and Lilly Rippy of Searcy and AZ and Slayton Ashley of Vilonia.

Visitation will be Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Beech Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Mosley Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register, visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– GLENWOOD — Winston Doster, age 93, of Glenwood passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2014.

Services will be 3 p.m. Monday in the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, with interment in Coker Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.

Visitation is Sunday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

––––– ––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Ruth Bittle Bankhead, the daughter of Heber Rance Bittle and Milbrey Louise Riddle, was born in Heber Springs, Ark., on June 17, 1922. She passed away on Dec. 3, 2014 at the Southridge Rehabilitation Center in Heber Springs. She was 92 years old.

She married Carl Bankhead on Aug. 7, 1941 and survived him when he died on Feb. 18, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Lois Bittle Baker, Opie Bittle, Eloise Bittle Dampf and a son, Don Bankhead. She is survived by two daughters, Patsy Bankhead Borgstadt and Judy Bankhead.

She also has numerous nieces and nephews who will all greatly miss her kindness, her sharp intellect, her sense of humor and her wonderful wit and graciousness.

A graveside ceremony at Moore’s Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Ark., will be held at a later date. The service will be announced in May or June.

Memorials can be made to the Waychoff Senior Citizens Center and their Meals on Wheels Program, which was a favorite of hers. Please send any donations to P.O Box 831, Heber Springs, AR 72543.

Arrangements by Family Funeral Service of Heber Springs, www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

––––– ––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Albert H. (Bud) Williams, the son of Albert Williams Sr. and Floy Sorrells Williams, was born in Wheatley, Ark., on Aug. 7, 1929 and passed away at Baptist Health Medical Center in Heber Springs, Ark., on Dec. 5, 2014 at the age of 85 years.

Bud was a contractor and member of the First United Methodist Church of Heber Springs. He was active in the church and served on various committees for the church. He was a past member of the Cleburne County Rotary club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Floy Williams, and a sister, Mary Melton. Survivors are his wife, Barbara Reeves Williams. Barbara and Bud had been married for 31 years. He is also survived by a daughter ,Christy Foreman of Paris, Texas; a son, Jeff Foreman of Baton Rouge, La.; a sister, Kathryn Engler of Heber Springs; three grandchildren, Daniel Eiland and wife, Vanessa of Baton Rouge, La., Alisha Hudman and husband, Darren of Baton Rouge, La., and Jessica Myers and husband, Josh of Hinesville, Ga.; seven great-grandchildren, Charity Eiland, Zoe Eiland, Aedan Hudman, Peter Hudman, Hunter Myers, Hayden Myers and Hudson Myers; special friends, Terri and Jerry Lee besides many nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.

A visitation will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Heber Springs on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 at 10 a.m. and a memorial service will follow at the church at 11 a.m. by Rev. Tommy Toombs. Arrangements by Family Funeral Service, www. dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

––––– ––––– HENSLEY — Emery J. Crossland, 76, of Hensley, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. He was born Aug. 31, 1938 in Tuckerman, Ark., to the late John Emery Crossland and Lola Hunter Crossland. He was a pastor for 28 years for the Faith Free Will Baptist Church. He was a wonderful husband, dad, Papa, Papa Jr. and friend.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Opal Prince; daughter, Pamela; first wife, JoAnn and son-in-law, Richard.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Frances Tubbs Crossland; sons, Michael Crossland (Donna) of Mabelvale, Tony Crossland (Cora) of Fort Smith, Wayne Raborn (Lisa) of Hot Springs Village; daughters, Teresa Long of Tuckerman, Patricia Schulkers (Jim) of Guy, Robbin Hutson of Austin, Diana Deuink of Beebe, Devon Ricks (Rodger) of Little Rock; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; sister, Peggy Fee (Larry) of Little Rock and brother, Harry Crossland of Alexander.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 at Faith Free Will Baptist, with Pastor Michael Brooks officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Cheshier Cemetery in Elgin, Ark.

Memorials may be made to Faith Free Will Baptist Church, 107 Wints Drive, Little Rock, AR 72206.

Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209 (501) 455-5800.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

––––– ––––– HOPE — Mr. Earl Davis Downs, age 87, of Hope, Ark., passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 at his home. Mr. Downs was born Jan. 18, 1927 in Bodcaw, Ark., to Edgar Davis and Bertie Mitchell Downs.

Mr. Downs was a graduate of Bodcaw High School and served in World War II before receiving a bachelor’s degree in education at Magnolia A&M (SAU). Mr. Downs taught in Emmet, Ark., and Macedonia, Ark., before going on to the University of Arkansas to receive his masters degree in education in 1959. Mr. Downs was responsible for the initiation of the counseling programs in Hope High School. He served on the Arkansas Department of Education Secondary Advisory Board for 20 years, he was a member of the Arkansas School Counselors Association for 32 years and was president for two of those years. After serving as the high school guidance counselor for 32 years, Mr. Downs retired in 1987, the same year he received the “Teacher of the Year” award for Hope and Hempstead County. Mr. Downs formed personal relationships with his students, which extended over generations.

Mr. Downs was very active and one of the leading founders with the Hope FFA and lead the Grand Entry at the Rodeo for over 40 years. Mr. Downs had been a member of Spring Hill United Methodist Church for 62 years. During this time, he served as treasurer, lay-leader and was the Adult Sunday School Class Teacher for 58 years. He was a member of the Hope Rotary Club and was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a 50 year member of the Hope Masonic Lodge. He was a board member of the Hempstead County Farm Bureau and Hempstead County Farmers Co-op. Mr. Downs served on the SAU Alumni Board and was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1998.

Mr. Downs was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Kathleen Kirkpatrick.

Mr. Downs is survived by his wife of 62 years, June Wilson Downs of Hope; son, Ben Davis Downs and wife, Lillian of Bryan, Texas; daughter, Juneanne Price and husband, Ron of Hope; brother, Charles Downs of Hope; sister, Judy Pearson of Magnolia, Ark.; grandchildren, Benjamin Davis Downs Jr. and wife, Tavanh of Seneca, S.C., Hunter Price and wife, Kristin of Hope, Allyson Price and fiancé, Mitchell Hanson of Little Rock, Ark., and Mary Downs of College Station, Texas; great-grandchildren, Trace Price, Sophia Downs and Scott Downs.

Visitation for Mr. Downs will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home, with Rev. Revel Kidd, Mark Keith and Rep. Mike Ross officiating, burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www. brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS — Roy Franklin Keeton, age 72, of Hot Springs, born Feb. 9, 1942, passed away Dec. 3, 2014. Survivors include: his wife, two sons, a daughter, a brother and three sisters. Memorial services: Monday, Dec. 8, 1 p.m., Unity Full Gospel Chrystal Hill Rd. Hot Springs Ark. Rosewood Cremation, obit/guestbook www.rosewoodcremation.com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Nancy Spradlin, 69, of Hot Springs Village passed away Dec. 4, 2014. She was born Sept. 28, 1945 in Auburn, Ind., to Naomi Newman George and the late Robert F. George.

Nancy was a kind, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She worked as a dental hygienist, laboratory research assistant, bank teller, teacher’s aide and co-founded Teapots & Treasures Estate Sales. She was creative, spunky and never met a stranger. Nancy had a volunteer spirit, working with Jackson House and Potter’s Clay and organizing women’s retreats in the Village. She was loved by all those whose lives she touched.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Joe Spradlin of Hot Springs Village; daughters, Shawn Harlan (Chris Koknat) of Cupertino, Calif., Elaine Lockwood of Spring, Texas, Emily Pratt (John) of Hot Springs Village, Christy Vahlberg (John) of Mountain View, Calif. and Suzanne Robertson of Spring, Texas; mother, Naomi George of Hot Springs, formerly of Auburn, Ind.; siblings, Martha George and Reeta George, both of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Gary George (Sharon) of Auburn, Ind., and seven grandsons.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at Village United Methodist Church with Rev. John Atherton and Dr. George McCoy officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Village United Methodist Church, 200 Carmona Road, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909.

Guests may register at www. caruth-hale.com.

––––– ––––– LEOLA — Carl Edward Crutchfield, age 80, of Leola passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 at his home. He was born Feb. 7, 1934 in Leola, the son of the late Thomas Richardson Crutchfield and Alma Davis Crutchfield. Mr. Crutchfield worked as a millwright for Toler Lumber Company for many years. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Crutchfield is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Buddy Crutchfield; son, Charles E. Crutchfield and sisters, Ruby Reddin and Vera Sorenson.

Left to cherish his memory daughter, Vera Smith and her husband, Mack of Leola; grandchildren, Jody (Elecia) Smith and Sharon (Ronnie) Sprouse; great-grandchildren, Destiny Sprouse, Haven Sprouse, Chase Sprouse, Gunner (Taylor) Smith, Dakota Smith, Colton Smith, Kameron Smith and Dustin Langley and great-great-grandchildren, Jaxon Smith and Grace McCoy.

Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville, with Pastor Johnie Brewster officiating. The family will be gathered at the house of Vera Smith in Leola. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan. You may sign the guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– MALVERN — Genice Greenwood Gilson, 76, of Malvern died Dec. 6.

Survivors: William Frank Gilson; daughter, Paula Trumbo; grandchildren, Kenneth Giesbrecht, Brandalin Arr, Brent Trumbo.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at Regency.

Graveside: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements: Regency Funeral Home. Sign book at www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– MONTICELLO — Ivon G. Sipes, 96, of Monticello, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. He was born July 24, 1918.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at the Second Baptist Church with burial in Campground Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

––––– ––––– NEWHOPE — Joe Feemster, age 83, of Newhope died Friday.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Pleasant Grove Free Will Baptist Church, with interment in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery by Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.

Visitation will be Monday morning, 9 a.m. before the service.

Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

––––– ––––– PERRYVILLE — Wilma Cook, age 69, of Perryville, Ark., born Oct. 3, 1945, passed away Dec. 4, 2014. Survivors include a daughter, a sister, a brother, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation: Monday 6-8 p.m., Neal & Sons Chapel; Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday. Arrangements by Rosewood Cremation & Funeral obit/photo/guestbook www.rosewoodcremation.com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Barbara Cole Calhoun, of Pine Bluff, died Friday near Pine Bluff.

Funeral Services are 2 p.m., Monday at Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service, Star City. Online obit, www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Billie Jean Dillinger, 79, of Pine Bluff, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2014.

She was born May 2, 1935 in Green County, Ark., daughter of Thomas and Edith Rodgers Brown.

Mrs. Dillinger was reared and received her early education in Greene County.

She was a homemaker who loved basket weaving and quilting when she was not spending time with her family.

Mrs. Dillinger was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and four sisters.

Survivors include her husband, Franklin “Bud” Dillinger of Pine Bluff; three sons, Randy Dillinger of Pine Bluff, Richard Dillinger of Redfield and David Dillinger of Conway; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Services will be 2 p.m., Monday, Dec.r 8, 2014 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend Louis Martinez officiating. Visitation will be Monday afternoon from 1 p.m. until service time at Robinson’s.

Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Mr. Willie Lee Rich, 64, of Pine Bluff passed Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at Brown Funeral Home by Rev. Kerry Price Sr. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — John Wilson, 65, Pine Bluff, Ark., died Wednesday, White Hall Nursing and Rehab.

Born Nov. 18, 1949.

Su r v i vo r s : sisters, Jo Ann McCall, Velma Wilson, Alisa Jackson, Vickie Watson; brother, Mark Wilson.

Visitation: Monday 6 to 8 p.m., Robinson’s.

Funeral: noon, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, White Hall UPC.

www.ralphrobinsonandson. com

––––– ––––– RISON — Catherine Burford Wilson, 86, of the “Y” Community near Rison, died Dec. 5, 2014.

Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday in Wilson Cemetery at Rison. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– SEARCY — Lyndle Erwin Gentry, age 87, died Dec. 5, 2014 and went to his home with the Lord. He was born to Emmett T. and Josephine Cook Gentry on June 24,1927, in the Four Mile Hill community, where he lived his entire life on the family farm.

Mr. Gentry was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Juanita Gentry Ward; brothers, Readus Gentry and Doyle Gentry; his sister-in-law, Gerry Gentry; niece, Linda Gentry Durke and nephew, Paul Gentry.

He is survived by two nieces, Susan Gentry Martin of Searcy and Carole Gentry Sherman; husband, Ron of Norman, Okla.; two great-nieces and two great-nephews; a great-greatniece and a great-great-nephew.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m., with funeral services Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, at 11 a.m. Both services to be held at the Roller Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy. Interment will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery.

For online guestbook, www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– STUTTGART — Ed “Porky” Stovesand, a retired farmer from Stuttgart, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. He was born in Stuttgart on Oct. 25, 1925. He married Margie Brown on Dec. 13, 1944. She preceded him in death in 2004. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Doris Stovesand, and his sister, Gloria and husband, Paul Pettigrew.

Ed served in World War II, liked all sports, especially golf and played semi-pro baseball with Stuttgart from 1946 to 1949.

Ed is survived by his daughter, Claudia Hogue and husband, Jerry of Fayetteville; son, Jay Stovesand and wife, Debbie of Carlisle; four grandchildren, Jason Stovesand and wife, Marvel and Eric Stovesand and wife, Julie both of Carlisle, Melissa Broadhurst of Jonesboro and Erin Herlein and husband, Trey of Fayetteville; five great-grandchildren, Aden, Anna and Meyah Stovesand of Carlisle, Hannah Neyens of Fayetteville and Zavier Painter of Conway; brother, Milton Stovesand and wife, Hallie of Stuttgart; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Frances Scarborough, Katy Hein and lots of special friends across the Grand Prairie.

Ed was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stuttgart and memorials may be sent to St. John’s Lutheran Church, the Stuttgart Agricultural Museum or choice of donor.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stuttgart. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Lone Tree Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

––––– ––––– TWIN GROVES — AD Burks Jr., 68, of Twin Groves, passed away on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. He was born on May 26, 1946 to the late AJ Burks Sr. and Lena Watson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Leo Watson, and sister, Bobbie Johnson.

After attending Rosa Ford High School in Tunica, Miss., AD worked for Virco Manufacturing, Carrier Corporation, and Lamb and Associates.

AD is survived by his wife, Loretta Burks; children, Marilyn (Ronald) Truesdale of Madison, Ala., Brenda M. Evans of North Little Rock, Bobby G. Burks of Beebe, Lisa M. Burks of Conway, and Michelle (Cedric) Bogard of Jacksonville, Ark.; brothers, William Brooks of Memphis, Tenn. and John L. (Linda) Watson of Tunica, Miss.; sisters, Rosa Wells of Robinsonville, Miss., Jerlean (George) Heard of Memphis, Tenn., Gloria Johnson of Tunica, Miss. and Margaret Patterson of Tunica, Miss.; sister-in-law, Savannah Vaughn of Dolton, Ill.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Twin Groves. Burial will follow in the Zion Grove Church Cemetery. General visitation will be from 1–5 p.m. Thursday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– WARREN — Juanita Stewart Temple, age 89, of Warren, Ark., died Friday, Dec. 5 at Sherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sherwood, Ark. Born Nov. 20, 1925 in Bradley County, Ark., a daughter of the late Jasper Stewart and Josie Williams Stewart. She was a homemaker, member of First Baptist Church and the widow of Oril Edward Temple who died June 24, 2003. They were united in marriage April 6, 1946.

Survivors are four sons, Michael Temple and spouse Pattie, Lindale, Texas, Phillip Temple and spouse Dot, Sherwood, Ark., Timothy Temple, Pangburn, Ark., Jerry Temple and spouse Tammy, Alexander, Ark.; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were sisters Beatrice Gambill, Doris Jeffers, Tommie Deese and Susie Blackwell.

Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Monday Dec. 8 at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Moseley Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 1 p.m. until service time Monday Dec. 8 at Frazer’s. Memorials preferred First Baptist Church, 310 South Main Street, Warren, Ark., 71671. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– YARBRO — Hiram “Snowball” Priddy, 83, husband of Shirley Priddy, Yarbro, Ark. died Dec. 6, 2014 in Yarbro. Children, Hiram Priddy Jr., Lela Pankey and Lisa Baxter survive him. Services are Dec. 8, 2014, 2 p.m. in Cobb Funeral Home. Visitation is Monday 1-2 p.m. with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Express condolences at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.