Obituaries

Pulaski County

FUAD AKEL, age 77, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2016. Born in Ramallah, Palestine, on November 26, 1938, he was the son of Ishak Akel and Jamileh Akel. Fuad Akel was married and devoted to his wife, Karimah Akel, for 44 years. He was a devout Orthodox Christian and a lifelong, self-employed entrepreneur.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ishak and Jamileh Akel; his sisters, Badia Akel, Mesadeh Bateh, Nelli Kassees and Naimeh Alley; and his brothers, Mitri Akel, Essa Akel and Nabih Akel. Fuad Akel is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Annuniciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1100 Napa Valley Dr., Little Rock, Arkansas, with interment to follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 25, 2016, from 4-6 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas, 501-791-7400. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.

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GARY ALLMON, 61, of Little Rock passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. He leaves to cherish his memory: sister, Katherine Woods (Christopher). A memorial service will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. at Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Cremation services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street. (501) 3724129. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”

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JOHN WILLIAM GRANT SR., 81, of Little Rock passed away Monday, March 21, 2016. He was born April 15, 1934, to the late Eugene and Eliza Grant. He served diligently in the United States Army, retiring after 21 years, and was a dedicated employee of Union Pacific Railroad, retiring after 20 years. He enjoying reading, working crossword puzzles, spending time with his grandchildren and working in his lawn.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Imogene Henry (Samuel) of Victorville, Calif. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marva Christine Grant; sons, John W. Grant Jr. (Ronella) of Stuttgart and Anthony E. Grant (Choing) of Granada Hills, Calif.; daughter, Karen A. Hayes (Charles) of Maumelle; seven beautiful grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Family Visitation will be held Saturday, March 26, 2016, from 5-6 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., LR. Graveside Service will be held with honors Monday, March 28, 2016, at 12 noon, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave., NLR, Ark.

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DANNY GREEN, 72, Mabelvale, died Wednesday. Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Saturday with burial to follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Tull. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, Ashbys. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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Pastor EDWARD D. LAIRRY was born on February 13, 1948, to the late Deacon Pearl and Mother Josephine Lairry. He accepted Christ at the age of twelve at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, North Little Rock, Arkansas, under the leadership of Rev. N.K. Curry. He grew up faithfully attending Sunday School, prayer meetings, Bible Class, and Baptist Training Union (BTU). He enjoyed being a song leader and singing in the Junior and Young Adult Choirs. He also served as the church clerk for several years.

Pastor Lairry graduated from Scipio A. Jones High School in 1966. He played baseball and began to work at Puckett’s Neighborhood Store at an early age. He attended Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock and also GMC Bible Institute. He worked for the AMF Bicycle Factory, Metropolitan High School and retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 1998.

Pastor Lairry was appointed as deacon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, and served for seven years. At the age of 38, he was called by God into his Ministry. He was licensed as a minister on July 6, 1986. On February 22, 1987, he was ordained by Rev. N.K. Curry. He pastored for a total of 25½ years. He was called to pastor Central Baptist Church, in Gethsemane, Arkansas, and New Hope Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Ark. In January 1999, he founded and organized Greater New Hope Baptist Church.

Pastor Lairry departed this life at home peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Pearl and Josephine Lairry; wife, Marva Johnson Lairry; daughter, Beverly Jones; son, DeMarkus “Cocoa” Lairry; brothers, Lucious Larry, Billy Larry, and Kenneth Lairry; and sisters, Bernice Maxiell, Lee Etta Ozier, Lee Dora Lairry, Jo Ethel Lairry, Darnella “Dolly” Jones, and Earleen Jordan. Pastor Lairry leaves to cherish his memory, a wife, Helen Lairry; son, Randall Lairry; daughter, Miranda Lairry, son, Sherman Winn, Jr., daughter, Sharman Winn; grandchildren, Keith and Steven Marshall, Stephanie Turner, Dalen Lairry, Myia Walker and Tahj Carter; great-grandchildren, Omar Nichols Jr. and Kaylee Marshall; brother, Jesse (Josephine) Lairy; sister, Frenchia Ellington; brothers-in-law, James (Shirley) Maxiell, Troy (Ophelia) Johnson, Jackie Paul (Jackie) Johnson, Norman (Alice) Johnson and Nathan Cooper; sisters-in-law, Cathy Jackson, Joyce (Michael) Foreman, Billye (George) Jones, and Cora Cooper; sister-inlaw, Barbara Larry, and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Public Visitation, Friday, 12-6 p.m., Robinson Mortuary NLR. Celebration Services, Saturday, 1 p.m. at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 1723 W. 44th Street, NLR, Officiating, Reverend George Coleman; Eulogist, Pastor Victor Moore. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadways Street, NLR (501)374-0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary. com. “Service You Can Trust.”

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FANNIE McCAMMON, 82, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016. She was born March 14, 1934, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to William and Maggie Crow. Fannie was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who loved to garden and spend time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her son, Billy McCammon; daughter, Lynda Ray; stepson, Jimmy Ray McCammon; sister, Maggie Reed; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Raymond McCammon; parents; and ten siblings.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, March 28, at Pinecrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BENNIE FRANK PARKER SR., passed on March 18, 2016. He was born on November 22, 1941. A Home-Going Celebration will be at the Hillcrest Chapel, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, located at 4401 Woodlawn Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas. Services entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. Guests may register at www.ArkansasCremation.com.

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TSgt. GENE ARDEN RUPLE USAF (Ret.), age 80, of Jacksonville went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He was born April 19, 1935, in Keeler Township, Michigan, to the late Harold and Dorothy Ann Ruple. Mr. Ruple retired with over 20 years of service in the United States Air Force serving numerous tours in Vietnam, and he earned 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses. His military career allowed him to serve his country around the world, stationed in France, Japan, Okinawa, Thailand, Philippines and numerous bases in the US. After his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family, travelling in his RV, coaching little league baseball, Woodworking, gardening, and was very active member of the retirees that met daily at McDonalds.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Betty Waldenmaier. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Delois “Dee” Ruple, one son, Dale Arden Ruple and his wife Kimberly, grandchildren, Bradley Arden Ruple and his wife Sheri, Joshua Aaron Ruple and his wife Gina, great-grandchildren, Kylee Grace Ruple, McKenzie Lee Ruple, Cayleb Arden Ruple, Julian Aaron Ruple, and Joshua Maxey. He is also survived by his brother, Wayne Allen Ruple and his wife Pat and one brother-in-law, William Waldenmaier and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with military honors to follow. Memorials may be made to the DAV or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 9822136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SARAH MARIE TRAVIS, 26, passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord while asleep at home on March 21st. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Thomas Lewis Travis and Dr. Theresa Rodriguez Travis. She graduated from Mount St. Mary Academy in 2008 and received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from UALR, where she was pursuing a master’s of applied psychology. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.

She enjoyed attending mass with her mother, traveling, watching movies with her friends and family, and generously giving herself to others, most especially to the many children she loved and who loved her in return. She was a devout Catholic, a loving daughter, a compassionate sister, a doting aunt, and a loyal friend. She will be remembered by the many lives she touched as patient, brave, and kind.

She is survived by her parents, Thomas Lewis Travis and Theresa Rodriguez Travis of Little Rock, her siblings, Matthew Travis of Jacksonville, Clare (Stan) Mathis of Little Rock, and Christine Arthur of Little Rock, her niece, Eliza Mathis of Little Rock, four aunts, two uncles, and 23 cousins. She is predeceased by her grandparents, Garth W. Travis and Ethel Rita Travis of Jacksonville, and Benigno L. Rodriguez and Frances J. Rodriguez of Little Rock.

The funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 28th, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Little Rock, with interment at Forest Hills Cemetery, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth.

Rosary and then visitation will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 27th, at Christ the King. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Christ the King in Sarah’s name. Please share your messages of love, comfort and support with Sarah’s family at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

Arkansas

ASH FLAT — Orland Grissom, 78, died March 23, 2016. He was a carpenter and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include wife, Georgia; children, Gina and Kevin; sister, Linda; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Hardy. Arrangements are with Tri-County Funeral of Highland.

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AUSTIN — Loretta Lang, age 79, of Austin, passed Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She is survived by sons: Gary Lang and Robert Lang, and daughter: Barbara Brunell. Services will be Friday, March 25, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Harvest Praise Church in Cabot, Arkansas. By Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, Ark.

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BATESVILLE — James “J.C.” Heflin, 82, of Batesville died Thursday, March 17, 2016. Survivors: nephew, Jimmy Heflin; nieces, Ellen Light, Jane Johnson, Norma Mobley; great-nieces, Mandy Heflin, Heather Thompson; great-nephews, Danny Heflin, John Johnson, James Mobley, Michael Mobley. No funeral services are planned. Roller-Crouch Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville

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BATESVILLE — Minnie Lee Osborn, 95, of Batesville died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Funeral services will be Friday, March 25, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Vine Street Missionary Baptist Church in Batesville. Burial, Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville. Visitation, 1 p.m. until service time.

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BRINKLEY — Mary Virginia Williams, 81, died Wednesday. Survivors, children, Homer (Nancy) Williams, Mike (Rita) Williams, Gary Williams, Teddy (Tammy) Williams, Angela Jennings, Jeanette (Chris) Gordon, Gale (Tom) Woodall, sister, Chyrl (Pat) Ferrell, 17 granddchildren, several great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Bob Neal & Sons, Brinkley. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hunter Baptist Church. Interment: Hunter Cemetery. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

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CAMDEN — Edgar R. “Buddy” Packard, 89, of Camden, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He was the son of the late Edwin R. and Josephine Hale Packard.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Joy Lee Voss Packard. He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Lee Shirey (David); grandson, Jason Shirey (A.J.); granddaughter, Morgan Lee Shirey; great grandsons, Spencer and Ben; sister, Barbara Cathey (Donald); and many cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at the First United Methodist Church in Camden with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday at Proctor Funeral Home.

To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY — Kenneth “Wayne” Ernhart, age 53, of Conway, passed away March 20th, 2016, at his home in Conway.

He was born on September 28, 1962, in Rantoul, Illinois; he was the son of CMSGT Kenneth Ernhart and Ann Ernhart. Wayne was a field technician for Verizon for 24 years. He enjoyed playing poker, golf, watching sports, coaching his daughter in softball, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Dorothy Ernhart and his maternal grandfather, Henry Sharp.

Survivors include daughters, Kristen (Greg) Horton and Kacey (Alex) Price, grandchildren, Kayden, Laken and Jude Price and Landen Horton; his parents, Ken and Ann Ernhart, brother, Paul (Robyn) Ernhart, sister, Cyndi (Dave) Kalpac, girlfriend, Elaine Lively and her son, Josh Lively, grandmother, Clara Sharp, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29th, 2016, at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Sherwood, Ark. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in Sherwood, Ark.

Visitation will be Monday, March 28th, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood, Ark.

Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneral.com.

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CROSSETT — Althea Mae Holland, age 93, of Crossett, Ark., passed away on March 23, 2016. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at Magnolia Baptist Church. Interment at Pinewood Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www. jonesservice.com). Visitation 1-2 p.m. at church on Friday.

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EL DORADO — Lura Bell Donahoe, 80, of El Dorado, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Young’s Funeral Directors, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfuneralhome.com.

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EL PASO — Eddie Wayne Null, 58, of El Paso, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord in paradise on March 22, 2016. He was born in England, Arkansas, on August 20, 1957, to Wayne and Marvell Null. He was preceded in death by his precious mother, Marvell.

He is survived by his wife, Tanna; his father, Wayne; his daughters, Danielle’ Hunter Meredith and husband Brad and Amelia (Aimee) Gale and husband Tad; his sons, Andrew Null, Keith Eaton and wife Patricia, Jason Rogers and wife Christy, Dustin Rogers and wife Britney; brother, Randy Null and wife Michele; sister, Cathy Thrift and husband Joseph Dunn. He also leaves his grandchildren, who he loved and cherished, Haven Hunter (his baseball star), Daylon Hunter (his fishing buddy), Brooklynn Meredith (his princess), Anthony Morris, Bo and Maggie Rogers, Jayce, Jax, Jaren Rogers, and Lexi and Memphis Eaton. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews: Tara, Randall and four children; Chad, Crystal and two children; Ashley, Michael and daughter; Miranda, John and three children; and Laura. He also leaves behind his many friends and his cherished church family.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, at Austin Church of Christ, with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Quattlebaum Cemetery in Bee Branch at 2:30 p.m. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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FAIRFIELD BAY — Harry J. (Jack) Chase passed away in Clinton, Ark., after a short illness, on the evening of March 20, 2016. He was 90.

Jack was born on June 19, 1925 in Wichita, Kan., to the late Severy J. and Irene (Way) Chase. He worked along side his dad at Chase Poultry and Egg starting at age 12. In March 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Army, eventually becoming a 2nd Lt. Bombardier in WWII. After the war he accepted a full-time appointment in the Air Force Reserve, while continuing to work parttime for his father for the next 11 years. In 1957 he accepted a civil service position in the Air National Guard, was promoted from Air Technician to Lt. Colonel over his 37 year military career, and received numerous awards. He enjoyed his active duty tours as well as many trips to the Pentagon, and he especially loved time with family. He also loved gardening, woodworking, fishing, poker, and golf - 3 holes in one, and he didn’t even start playing till he retired at age 55!

Jack is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Marie (TenKley) Chase, a son, Scott Chase, and a grandson Brennan Garvey. He is survived by two daughters, Jackie Chase and Vicky (Chase) Hawes and spouse David, six grandchildren, Carrie, Katherine, Allie, Dena, Katie, and Shawna, and eight great-grandchildren, Jack, Brennan, Grant, Eli, Jayce, Kelsi, Taylor, and Sydney.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at the First United Methodist

Church in Fairfield Bay, Ark., with interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fairfield Bay. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorial donations be sent to Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church at 765 Dave Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay, Arkansas 72088 (501) 884-3373. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Ark. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.

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GREENBRIER — Jeanne B. Akers, 83, of Greenbrier, passed away, Wednesday, March 23, 2016. She was born November 5, 1932, in Lake Stevens, Washington, to the late John Finley Brown and Etta Clauson Strand. Jeanne was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Charles C. Akers, great-grandchild, Chancellor Strack, two brothers, Bob Brown and Harold Brown, and two sisters, Betty Adcock and Helen Munger.

Jeanne was a member of Life Song Baptist Church and retired from the State of Arkansas after many years of service. She enjoyed crocheting and loved fishing, bowling, and square dancing with her husband and lifelong friends. Jeanne was known by her family and friends as “Gangy”. She had a larger than life sense of humor and would make everyone laugh, even at their own expense. Gangy would always make you laugh when she made her bird mouth. Most of all she enjoyed living on the farm and watching over her family. Jeanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Jeanne is survived by one son, Charles Daniel Akers (Pam) of Greenbrier, two daughters, Linda June Miller (the late B.E.) of Greenbrier, and Tamara Jeanne Akers of Greenbrier, one brother, John Brown, six grandchildren, Amanda Miller, Jason Miller (Tina), Brandi Malone, Aimee Strack (Scotty), Jessica Gray (Jimmy), and Stacy Brown all of Greenbrier, and nine great-grandchildren: Colt Talley, Payton Miller, Landan Malone, Sauloman Strack, Thatcher Strack, Sunni Knapp, Finley Malone, Jaydan Brown, and Ellison Miller, all of Greenbrier.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 25th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26th at the funeral home, with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox and Ted Grove officiating. Burial will follow at Thorn Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Miller, Colt Talley, Scotty Strack, Jimmy Gray, Landan Malone, Sauloman Strack, Finley Malone, Thatcher Strack, Payton Miller, Sunni Knapp, Jaydan Brown, and Ellison Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff at Seeds of Love, Jolene Renderos, Virginia Morales, Laci O’Neil, Melony Doty, Crystal Barnett, and Keisha Ridgell. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HAZEN — Tommy Donnell, age 56, died March 22, 2016. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, and services March 26, 2016, Saturday, 2 p.m. at Hazen National Guard Armory. By Weems Family Funeral Service. Donations may be made to Weems Family Funeral services to help with cost of funeral.

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HORSESHOE LAKE — Mark Sheffield Brown, 61, of Horseshoe Lake, Ark., passed away on March 22, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. He was born in Memphis, Tenn., on May 25, 1954, to Charles Dillard Brown and Polly Martin Brown and was an alumni of Missouri Military Academy.

He is survived by: his mother; two sons, Lawrence Sheffield Brown (Amanda) of Fayetteville, Ark., and Martin Thomas Brown (Sarah) of Beaver Lake, Ark.; a grandson, Wallace Gerritt Brown; four brothers, Marty Brown, Dillard Brown, Cecil Brown, and Paul Craig Brown; his significant other, Andrea Elliott; beloved nieces and nephews, and numerous close friends. He is preceded in death by his father and a brother, David Brown.

Memorials may be made to the Stax Music Academy at soulsvillefoundation.org. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 26 from 10-11 a.m. at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in West Memphis, Ark., with the service at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park. A celebration of life will be starting at 4 p.m. at Horseshoe Lake, Ark.

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MONTICELLO — Richard Allen McCray, age 69, of Monticello passed away, March 20, 2016 in Monticello. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Zion A.M.E. Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday night at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman. com.

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MONTROSE — R.D. Selby, 94, of Montrose, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Friday, Montrose Baptist Church with burial in Snyder Cemetery. Visitation: 12:30–2 p.m., Friday at the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW — Cheryl Ann Hester, age 54, of Mountain View, Ark., went to be with the Lord March 23, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Judith Hester and a grandson Davian Briggs. Survivors are her daughters, Ami Hester (Murad) and Jennifer (Don) Briggs; one son, Seth Wall; siblings, Cliff (Stacia) Hester, Connie (Kenny) Wood, and Craig Hester; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; best friend, Donna Remphry; two step-daughters, Tammy Calloway and Sherry Miller, their children and grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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NEWPORT — Ms. Audra Kay Turner, 49, of Newport, died Tuesday. She is survived by her children, Jacob Turner and Jessica Turner, both of Newport; two sisters, Carol Smith of Benton, and Jo McCloud of Newport. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Fred B. Hyatt, 92, of Pine Bluff died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Born March 19, 1924 in Heard County, Ga., the son of the late Henry Bryant and Clara Ethel Eley Hyatt, he grew up a sharecropper’s son on a farm. He graduated from Centralhatchee High School in Heard County in 1941, attending West Georgia College (Carrolton, Ga.) from 1941 until being drafted into the U.S. Army in April, 1943. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during WWII until April, 1946. He married Mary Helen Park in San Antonio, Texas, on April 12, 1945 with whom, in his own words they “had a wonderful life” until her death April 5, 2006.

He attended Trinity University (San Antonio), working days and attending nights and Saturdays, earning a BS in Biology in 1950.

Moving to Pine Bluff soon after, he worked as a pharmaceutical representative for Wyeth Laboratories until retiring December 31, 1986. He was proud he never missed a day of work to illness in all his years traveling for Wyeth.

Starting work as a volunteer with Boy Scouts of America in September, 1946, he continued his Scouting work until 2011, 64 years and eight months. Working with hundreds of 11- to 18-year-old boys, 91 of his troop members became Eagle Scouts. He took Scouts to seven National Jamborees and high adventure trips including Philmont Scout Ranch, Florida Sea Base, Minnesota Canoe Base, Colorado Packard High Adventure Base and hundreds of local campouts. He was scoutmaster for Troop 106 in Pine Bluff for 59 years. He hiked hundreds of miles with his troop at Pea Ridge, Shiloh and Philmont, also enjoying some horseback riding.

A devoted member of First Baptist Church in Pine Bluff (which sponsored Troop 106) he joined a Baptist Church in Carrolton in 1942. He enjoyed woodworking, making many what he described as “trinkets, displays, bird houses and more”. He and his wife enjoyed traveling over 110,000 miles in their motor home after his retirement.

Survivors include his daughters, Kathy Pierce (Rick) of Pine Bluff and Cyndi Asher (Jeff) of Russellville, Ark.; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and sister, Irma Shelnutt of Centralhatchee.

Services are Saturday, March 26, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Reverend Ken Thornton and Mr. Jeff Asher officiating. Interment follows at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, 5 to 7 p.m. at Ralph Robinson & Son. Memorials are requested to First Baptist Church, 6501 South Hazel, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603 or Quapaw Area Council-BSA, 3220 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Tanya Lynn McCarty Squires, age 58, of Pine Bluff, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Davis Life Care Center in Pine Bluff. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

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REED — Ronnie Lee Sr., age 56, of Reed, died March 21 at the McGehee Desha Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 26 at the Bailey Chapel Church in Reed. Time: 12 noon, Rev. George Barnes will officiate.. Burial will be in Big Mt. Olive Cemetery, Winchester. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-7 p.m. at the Davis Strickland Funeral Home in Dermott.

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RUSSELLVILLE — Beulah “Boots” Ricker Tramel, 79, of Russellville, died March 23, 2016. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Plainview United Methodist Church, and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation is at 9:30 a.m. until service. Online obituary/ guestbook is available at www. shinnfuneral.com.

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SEARCY — Jack Davis Harris, 88 of Searcy passed away on March 23, 2016. He was born October 13, 1927 in Turrell, Arkansas.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Hope Harris, two sons, Robert Harris of Harrison, Arkansas and Lee Harris (Mary Ann) of Hixson,

Tennessee, two step-daughters, Teresa Moore (Ronnie) of Searcy and Jill Rose (Randy) of Harrison, Arkansas, ten grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Clara Harris, a brother, Bill Harris, a sister, Claudette Alexander, and his first wife, Mary Ann Whitaker Harris.

Jack served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a retired educator in the Memphis City Schools and was a commercial flight instructor. Jack loved flying airplanes and fishing. He volunteered on many boards and committees in the community, including White River Area on Aging, Silver-Haired Legislature, White County Medical Center, White County Literacy, Harding University Resident’s Council and AARP. He was a member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ.

A Memorial Service will be this Saturday March 26, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Cloverdale Church of Christ, with visitation following. Arrangements by Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy. For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes. com

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SEARCY — Dorothy Marie Maxwell age 96, of Searcy, passed away on March 22, 2016, in Searcy, Arkansas. She was born January 26, 1920, in Boone County, Iowa, to the late Otis Allen Summers and Mamie E. Luther Summers. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Maxwell, her sons Kenneth Norris, Donnie Norris, and William Maxwell Jr., and sisters Fern and Wilma. She is survived by her son, Richard Norris, daughters, Marilyn Gray and Glenda Morris, 11 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She lived a long and happy life and passed quietly in her sleep.

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STAMPS — Kasey Renae Goodwin, age 25, of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at her home. She was born March 14, 1991 in Texarkana, Texas to Charlie and Kay Goodwin. Kasey had a strong love for her church and was passionate about working with the children of First Baptist Church in Stamps. She enjoyed teaching the children each Sunday and felt called to this ministry. She had a love of Southern Gospel music and knew the words to all of the songs in her collection. She had special memories of traveling to the National Quartet Convention. Kasey packed a lot of living in her short 25 years despite her many health challenges.

Kasey was preceded in death by her mother, Kay Goodwin and grandfather, James Goodwin. She is survived by her father, Charlie Goodwin of Stamps, Ark.; grandparents, Doris Goodwin of Stamps, Ark. and Roger and Margaret Nutt of Crossett, Ark.; great grandmother, Lottie Croswell of Crossett, Ark.; uncle, Charles Vines of Stamps, Ark.; two aunts, Stephanie Pratt of Strong, Ark. and Beth Nutt of Little Rock, Ark.; cousins, Benjamin Pratt, Caroline Pratt and Natalie Pratt all of Strong, Ark.; and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Stamps, Ark. with Bro. Mike Turner officiating and assisted by Shaun Dierksen. Interment will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Stamps. Pallbearers will be Jerry Cheatham, Jeff Black, Mike Rowe, Bill Sprinkle, Copie Dickson and Benjamin Pratt. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the Smith Funeral Home in Stamps.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Stamps or the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Online registration is available at www. aosmithfuneralhome.com.

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WHITE HALL — Julian Bartlett Livingston, 27, of White Hall, passed away March 22, 2016. Survivors, parents, Larry and Cindy Livingston; brother, Matthew (Kelly) Livingston; nephew, Archer; girlfriend, Julianna Williamson; uncles, Bobby and Chuck; host of cousins and friends. Visitation only 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Cranford Funeral Home. www.cranfordfh.com

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McGREGOR, Texas — Harold Joe Latting, 61, of McGregor, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26 at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX. Joe was born August 14, 1954, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. In 1973, he graduated from Little Rock Hall High School, where he played on the basketball team. Following high school, he attended and graduated from Paul Quinn College in Waco, Texas.

Joe leaves behind his family and many friends. Condolences may be offered at www.oakcrestwaco.com.