Obituaries

OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.

INDEX Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, at arkansasonline.com/ obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY Charolette Davis Ashley, 68, of North Little Rock.

Nancy A. Bennett, 61, of Little Rock.

Andrew J. “Andy” Crawford III, 55, of Little Rock.

Celestia L. Hoover, 79, of North Little Rock.

Christopher Neal Martin, 51, of Little Rock.

Debra Lynn Martin, 58, of North Little Rock.

Florence Pearl McCraw, 76, of North Little Rock.

Tara Daniele’ Wright, 38, of Maumelle.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BATESVILLE Judy M. Dew Thompson, 57.

BENTON James “Jim” Turner, 63.

BENTONVILLE Bernard Daniel Young, 80.

BISCOE Jimmy Louis Schwede, 50.

BRYANT Roy Randal Roberts, 90.

CONWAY Dona May James Phillips, 99.

Thelma Ruth Uekman, 82.

EUDORA Leonard Francis “Bud” Jones, 94.

FAYETTEVILLE Nathan C. O’Dell, 61.

FORDYCE Robert Edd “Buddy” McDade, 87. GOSNELL Marvin L. White, 90.

GREENBRIER Edward T. Chambers, 87.

HARRISON Patricia G. Stangl, 59.

HIGHLAND Delferd G. Deming, 100.

HOPE Charles Roy “Charlie” Smith, 65.

HOT SPRINGS Marlon Breshears, 55.

LONDON Helen Durham Brown, 95.

Roy Utley Slocum, 77.

MALVERN Barbara Sparks Bailey, 63.

Rosamond Irene Benton Davenport, 90.

Stella Virginia Holst Estes, 86.

McGEHEE Jake Humphreys Jr., 64.

MENA Cleo Merle Plunkett, 89.

MOUNTAIN HOME Thomas Gilbert Wohlers, 76.

NEWPORT Howard Carter Averill, 87.

Larry Toney, 56.

OPPELO Paul Craig, 66.

PINE BLUFF Kaley Rae Friday, infant.

POCAHONTAS Nagel Scott Britt, 50.

PRESCOTT Richard “Dick” Daniel Hays, 88. SOLGOHACHIA Anthony Scott Thomas, 22.

VILONIA James Truel Davis, 85.

WHITE HALL Cecil Townsend Wood, 83.

WOODLAWN Joann Kimbrell Wingard, 73.

OUT-OF-STATE NEW ORLEANS Ruth Kramer Grimes, 84.

OMAHA, Neb.

Barbara Naughtin Walsh Bowen, 95.

Pulaski County

CHAROLETTE DAVIS ASHLEY, 68, of North Little Rock, passedaway on April 26, 2013. She was born to the late O’Dell and Vinita Massey Davis on December 30, 1944 in Marion County. She was a member of the Levy Baptist Church.She served on the Board of Easter Seals, was involved with The Arkansas Race for The Cure and she sponsored a Benefit Fundraiser for CARTI. Mrs. Ashley retired from Southwestern Bell where she worked in the business office.

She was a doting wife who adored her husband of 37 years. A loving and attentive mother, who was completely devoted to her parents and grandparents, a thoughtful and trustworthy friend, the motherin-law extraordinaire, and a fun loving grandmother to her precious grandchildren. She was a 17 year Breast Cancer survivor whose philosophy in life was to meet everything head on. She dealt with all the challenges in life with grace, dignity and determination. She was the epitome of a “southern lady” who will be deeply missed by allthose who loved her.

She is survived by her daughter, Candace Ashley Baughman and her husband, Irvin Lynn Baughman; two grandchildren, Hunter Davis Baughman, his fiancé, Andrea Renae Martin and Payton Grace Baughman; one aunt, PeggyMassey Morrison; special friends, Marie Collins, Mindy Baird, Carolyn Wright, Melanie Mayachek, Vicki Washington and Robyn Knight; cousins and extended family members. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Ashley Sr.; grandson, Cole Dorsey Baughman and a host of cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents.

Memorials may be made to Dream Catcher Outdoor Adventures; 5725 Kerr Station Road; Cabot, Ark. 72023 or Levy Baptist Church, Vacation Bible School Fund. Funeral services will be at held 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Levy Baptist Church. Burial will be at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, 758-1170. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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NANCY A. BENNETT, 61, of Little Rock, beloved wife, momma andmaw-maw, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Mike Bennett; daughters Jennifer (Mike),Melissa (Jon), Cara and Jessica (Sam); 10 grandchildren: Christopher, Megan, Alice, Emily, Adam, Nicholas, Jessica, Madison, Katlynn and Avangelina. She is also survived by brother Harry White Jr. (Sandee), two nieces and two nephews. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Landmark Cemetery, 17201 Arch Street in Little Rock. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.

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ANDREW J. “ANDY” CRAWFORD III passed away on April 27,2013. Born on March 1, 1958 in Blytheville, Arkansas, he was preceded in death by his father, Andrew “Jack” Crawford, Jr., and grandparents, Andrew J. Crawford Sr.and Lula Funderburk Crawford, Claud and Margaret Williams. He is survived by his son, Drew (Brooke) Crawford; his mother, Norma Williams Crawford; his brother, Jimbo (Linda) Crawford; nephews Kyle Crawford and Dustin (Autumn) Crawford; granddaughters, Cameron Crawford and Haleigh Mosley and great-niece, Molly Crawford.

He graduated from South Pemiscot High School in Steele, Missouri, and attended the University of Tennessee at Martin. Andy was president of The Crawford Company, a prominent lobbying interest since 1998. Prior to that time he had held positions at Crew Associates, former Chief Lending Officer at First Exchange Bank, and had various local business interests. He really enjoyed spending time with friends, fishing, playing poker and seeing his granddaughters. He leaves behind a host of friends and family who will miss him terribly.

Visitation service will be Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 1-3 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. We will “hold court” one final time to celebrate his life from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 1620 Savory, located at 1620 Market Street in Little Rock. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuenralhomes.com/chenal.

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CELESTIA L. HOOVER, 79, of North Little Rock passed awaySaturday, April 27th, 2013. She was born November 25th, 1933 in Conway, Arkansas to the late Leotha M. Goff and Beatrice Thomas Brown; and as a believer inJesus Christ is now a resident of Heaven!

Sis. Hoover was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She enjoyed traveling, camping, and reading but her greatest joy was being in the presence of the Holy Spirit in Church. She had a passion for teenagers. Her youth Sunday school class was a dynamic learning environment for countless teenagers. They found her fun, godly and highly opinionated.

Cherishing her memory are her husband of over 60 years, Robert L. Hoover Sr; children, Robert L. Hoover Jr (Renee) of Cabot, Ronnie Hoover (Dana) of Springdale, Leann Rosenbaum (Cary) of Cabot; grandchildren, Courtney Hoover Clements (Mack), Ryan Hoover (Amanda), Michael Hoover, Caleb Hoover, Kara Hoover, Elyssa Hoover, Josh Hoover, Sydney Hoover, Hayden Rosenbaum, Ethan Rosenbaum, Kailyn Rosenbaum, and Colton Rosenbaum;

greatgrandchildren, Cameran Foxx Hoover and Zeke Hoover. Her grandchildren were the highlight of her life.

A celebration of Mrs. Hoover’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday May 1st, 2013 at McArthur Assembly of God in Jacksonville with Rev. MarcBateman and her three children officiating under the direction of Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at the church. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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CHRISTOPHER NEAL MARTIN, 51, Little Rock, Ark. departed this life April 11, 2013. He worked in the cabinetry business. Survivor, sister Laura; Brothers Scott, Jeff, Mike; special buddy, Barney(dog); other relatives and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 8821 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock. 565-1800 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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DEBRA LYNN MARTIN of NorthLittle Rock was born February 19, 1955 in Los Angeles, California and passed away on April 26, 2013. She is preceded in death by her brother, David Galvan, birth father DavidProvencio and adoptive father Bernard Galvan.

She is survived by her mother Gloria Galvan and her children Ronson Smith (Brandi), Jedidiah Smith (Ebony), Angie Smith, Stephanie and Samuel Smith; as well as her siblings, Donna Provencio, Denise Andres, Desiree’ Hudspeth, Dorene James and Donavan Galvan and eleven grandchildren.

She was a member of the Apostolic Gospel Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in North Little Rock.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. with funeral service held on Wednesday May 1st, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road in North Little Rock. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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FLORENCE PEARL McCRAW, 76, of North Little Rock, diedApril 27, 2013. She was born September 10, 1936 in McGinty Town, Ark., to the late James Rual McGinty and Bronnie Cagle McGinty. Florence owned and operated her ownfurniture store for 47 years. She enjoyed fishing, square dance music and going to church.

Survivors include children: Johnnie A. McCraw, III, Rickey L. McCraw, I (Linda), Angela D. Montgomery (Ronald) and James Eddie McCraw Sr., (Cindy); eighteen grandchildren, (Diane) fifteen great-grandchildren and twelve great-greatgrandchildren. Florence was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Jerry McGinty; two sisters: Mae Wickliffe and Jewel Meeks; and a great-granddaughter, Tayler.

Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home, with Shepherd Joel Holmes and Bro.Nathan Holmes officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in McGintytown Cemetery in Faulkner County.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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TARA DANIELE’ WRIGHT 38 of Maumelle was called home onApril 27, 2013. Tara was born on September 7, 1974 to David and Debbie in Benton, Arkansas. She was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend. Taraloved spending time with her family going shopping, being pampered and was always kidding around. She was truly one of a kind and she touched everyone’s life in a very special way. Tara graduated Benton High School in 1993 then graduated Pulaski Tech with a 4.0.

She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, D. L. Wright and Donald Holsclaw. Tara is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Jarvis Wright III; her daughter, Bailey Logan Wright; her son, Jarvis William “Will” Wright IV; parents, David and Debbie Wright; two brothers, David Lance Wright II (Christy) and Zachary Wright; grandparents, Joyce and Eugene Thomey; grandmother, Norma Bratcher; mother and father-inlaw, Betty and James Hughes; two sisters-in-law, Sheila Canady and Vetra Burress; three brothers-inlaw, Dewayne Canady Sr., Carey Wright and Jeremy Wright; her little doggie, Bridget and a host of aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends who all loved her andwill miss her dearly.

A celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation will be Wednesday May 1, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. To sign Tara’s online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.Arkansas

BATESVILLE - Judy M. Dew Thompson, 57, of Batesville died Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Batesville. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Qualls-Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville. Burial: Lee’s Chapel Cemetery in Batesville. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Arrangements by Qualls-Batesville Funeral Service.

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BENTON - James “Jim” Turner, 63, of Benton passed away April 27, 2013, with his family by his side. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, (501) 847-9099. To sign Jim’s online guest book, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.———◊———

BISCOE - Jimmy Louis Schwede, 50, of Biscoe died Sunday, April 28, 2013. He was employed by Riceland Foods of Stuttgart. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Lonibeth; son Caden; step-daughter Callie Baxter; four brothers, Charles (Peggy) Schwede of Hazen, Rickey (Barbara) Schwede of De Valls Bluff, Tommy (Linda) Schwede and Bobby (Diane) Schwede, both of Biscoe; sister Elizabeth Schwede of Biscoe; and many other family members, including special nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at the Biscoe First Assembly of God Church with burial in the Biscoe Cemetery. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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BRYANT - Roy Randall Roberts, 90, of Bryant, Ark., died Sunday. He had served in the Army Air Force during World War II, having received an Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. Survivors: sons Steve Roberts of Mabelvale, Rodney Roberts and Donna of Little Rock; grandchildren Randy, Daniel, Charlie and Matthew; five greatgrandchildren. There will be no services. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan, (870) 942-1306, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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CONWAY - Dona M. James Phillips, longtime residentof Conway, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Dona was born November 9, 1913, in Hickory County, Mo., to the late Benjamin Harrison and RosaellaWhittington James. While a teenager, she moved with her family to Drumright, Okla., where she attended and graduated from Drumright High School. After school and a lengthy courtship, she was married December 15, 1934, to the late Arthur Lee Phillips

Her husband’s career with Magnolia Pipeline Company took the family to several states, including Oklahoma, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas. They moved back to Conway in 1987 because of Art’s declining health and to be near their children and grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith.

Dona was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Art; two younger sisters, Mabel Murphy and Irene Howell Ott; and one younger brother, Harry James Jr. She is survived by one older sister, Eve Jennings of Oklahoma; son Dr. James R. Phillips and wife Patricia of Little Rock; daughter Nona Jo Spatz and husband Harton of Conway; five grandchildren, Dan Spatz Jr., Nancy Lee Schwarz, Phillip David Spatz, Arthur Ross Phillips and Henry Michael Phillips. Dona is also survived by nine great-grandchildren and three nephews.

Arrangements are being made by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at the funeral home, and a burial will be in Drumright, Okla., at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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CONWAY - Thelma Ruth Uekman, 82, of Conway passedaway Saturday, April 27, 2013. She was born in Van Buren, Ark., to the late Henry and Chillieloettie McElyea.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman J. Uekman; parents; greatgrandson Jacob House; and three brothers, Ray, Henry and Walter McElyea. She is survived by two sons,Tommy Uekman (Judith) of Washington state and Robert Uekman (Paula) of Conway; three daughters, Vickie Wood (Phillip) of Jacksonville, Donna Epperson (Blaine) of Conway and Susan Crow of Mountain Home; two sisters, Rose Conner and Sue Webster of Tulsa, Okla.; one brother, Bob McElyea of Cabot; 13 grandchildren; and 32 greatgrandchildren.

The family would like to thank the brothers and sister of Herman Uekman for their support during mom’s illness. Also thanks to the Hospice of Conway for their support and care during this time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Hospice of Conway, 821 A North Creek Dr., Conway, AR 72032; (501) 336-9172.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72116 (501) 791-7400. Funeral services will be 9:30a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ricky McElyea officiating. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ owens.

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EUDORA - Leonard Francis “Bud” Jones, 94, of Eudorapassed away Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Greenville, Miss. He was born January 8, 1919, to Nofle and Nellie Mansfield Jones in St. Charles, Ark. He was a chief commissarysteward in the U. S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Quick in the Korean War. He retired in 1981 as manager of Pioneer Food and Pillsbury Co. He loved traveling in his RV, cooking, gardening and fishing with his buddy Dr. Bill Weaver. He was a member of the Eudora Baptist Church.

Bud is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, four brothers and twin daughters. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Peggy Jones of Eudora; a daughter, Peggy Lynn Foreman and her husband, Monroe, of Beaumont, Texas; a sister, Cecile Neumann of Beaumont, Texas; a brother, Doug Jones and wife Betty of Pine Bluff; granddaughters Leesa Stephenson and Kasey Cathey and her husband, A.J., of Sherwood; grandson Len Stephenson of Monticello; and two great-grandsons.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Eudora Baptist Church with funeral services following at 11 a.m.

The Rev. Jimmy Wallace and the Rev. Jeff Tarver will officiate. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery in St. Charles, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity or Eudora Baptist Church, 139 S. Archer St., Eudora, AR 71640. Arrangements are by Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village.

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FAYETTEVILLE - Nathan C. O’Dell, 61, died April 27, 2013, at Washington Regional Medical Center at Fayetteville, Ark., where he lived with his brother Walter at his side. Cremation arrangements by Weems Family Funeral Services, Carlisle, Ark.

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FORDYCE - Robert Edd “Buddy” McDade, 87, of Fordyce died Sunday, April 28, 2013, at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. Born April 19, 1926, at Fordyce, he was a son of the late Edd McDade and Vera Pierce McDade Veasey. He was a member of the West Fourth Street Church of Christ, a Navy Veteran of World War II, a licensed first-class steam engineer and worked at the Veteran’s Hospital in Memphis.

He was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie McDade. Survivors include a son, Gary McDade of Chattanooga, Tenn; three daughters, Shirley Yarbough of Dallas, Texas, Janelle Jones of Memphis, Tenn., and Marilyn Simmons of West Memphis; two brothers, Lamar McDade of Watson Chapel and CharlesMcDade of Yuma, Ariz.; three sisters, Rachel Davenport of Lytle, Texas, Ruth Todd of Locust Bayou and Ora Lee McBride of North Little Rock; several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Oakland Cemetery with Todd Easterling officiating.

Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register, visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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GOSNELL - Marvin L. White, 90, of Gosnell, Ark., died April 28 at his home. Survived by his sisters, Inez McCormick of Blytheville and Ruby Friscioni of Tampa, Fla. Funeral: 11 a.m. April 30 at Cobb Funeral Home. Visitation: 10 a.m. until service time. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.———◊———

GREENBRIER - Edward T. Chambers, 87, of Greenbrier died Saturday, April 27, 2013. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. The funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the funeral home. Interment is at Brookside Memorial Park in Houston, Texas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HIGHLAND - Delferd G. Deming, 100, of Highland, Ark., died April 26, 2013. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Tri-County Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time Saturday. Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland, Ark.

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HOPE - Services for Mr. Charles Roy “Charlie” Smith, 65, of Hope, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, Brazzel/Oakcrest Chapel, with Brother Gerald M. Palmer officiating. Burial: Union Cemetery, Bodcaw, Ark. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope. Arrangements by Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Marlon Breshears, 55, of Hot Springs died April 28, 2013. Survivors: sons Jarrod Breshears and Shane (Stacey) Breshears; siblings Gerald Breshears, Marilyn (Rob) Rostan and Laverne Bailey; two grandchildren, Bethany and Luke Breshears; and extended family.Funeral services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Walnut Valley Baptist Church. The family will also receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the church. Guest registry is at http:// www.carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements: Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services, (501) 623-7664.

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LONDON - Helen Durham Brown, 95, of London, died Saturday, April 27, 2013. Graveside funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May, 1, 2013, at Rest Haven Memorial Park, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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LONDON - Roy Utley Slocum, 77, of London, died Saturday. Gravesideservice is 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Onlineobituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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MALVERN - Barbara Sparks Bailey, 63, of Malvern died Saturday, April 27, 2013. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 30, from 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home in Malvern. Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 1, at 2 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Interment will be at Rockport Memorial Gardens. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Rosamond Irene Benton Davenport died on April 28, 2013. She was born on December 4, 1922, in Stuttgart, Ark., to E.C. and Irene McDaniel Benton. She spent all her youth in Fordyce, Ark., before attending and graduating from Ouachita College, summa cum laude, in 1943. She was a teacher, banker, teacher again, legal secretary, bookkeeper, teacher again, and an abstractor.She was a volunteer in countless organizations, groups, and her church. But her favorite roles in her life were daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, wife, mother, and friend. Those who knew her will never forget her personality, friendship and spirit.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, R.A. (Dave) Davenport, and a brother, Dr. Robert H. Benton. She is survived by a son, Allen C. Davenport, a daughter, Nancy D. Hicks (Ed), a brother, E.C. Benton, Jr., and a grandson, and many more friends.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. In lieu of flowers, she requested that memorials be made to either Malvern/Hot Springs County Library or Garvin Woodland Gardens. The family wants to thank all her caregivers for their help and support. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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MALVERN - Stella Virginia Holst Estes, 86, of Malvern passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 1, at 10 a.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Interment will be at Oakridge Cemetery. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MCGEHEE - Jake Humphreys, Jr., 64, of McGehee, Arkansas, passed away April 27, 2013, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Visitation held on Tuesday, 5-7 p.m., Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services held 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Graveside at Watson Cemetery with burial following.Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas, in charge of arrangements.

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MENA - Cleo Merle Plunkett, age 89, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013, in Mena. Funeral services are Thursday, May 2, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church.Interment follows in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Thomas Gilbert Wohlers, age 76, of Mountain Home, died April 27, 2013, in Gassville, Arkansas. He was born November 11, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; son, Ken; two daughters, Jane and Brenda Lee. Services are Private. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NEWPORT - Howard Carter Averill, 87, of Newport departed this life Sunday, April 28, 2013. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.deillingerfuneralhome.com.

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NEWPORT - Larry Toney, 56, of Newport went to be with the Lord on Sunday. Survivors: parents, James and Maude Toney; brother, Gary Toney; sisters, Marjorie Hamrick, Mary Brown, Ellen Killion, Elaine Doyle; Susan Gustke, Rebecca Sisco and Gail Betts. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Tyre Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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OPPELO - Paul Craig, 66, Oppelo, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. Memorial service: 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Harris Chapel with a private burial. In lieu of flowers family request donations to the NRA in Pauls name, or Arkansas Hospice.Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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PINE BLUFF - Kaley Rae Friday, of Pine Bluff, infant daughter of Jim and Haley Redmond Friday, went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 26, 2013. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216, www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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POCAHONTAS - Nagel Scott Britt, 50, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Born December 31, 1962 in Little Rock, Ark. To Donald and Vivian Britt.

He is preceded in death by father, Donald Britt. He is survived by wife, Karen Britt of the home, two sons, Logan Britt of Gosnell, Ark. and Tanner Britt of Pocahontas; two step-children, Reagan Hinsley and Caleb Hinsley both of Pocahontas; two sisters, Tina and husband (Dr. Tom) Kimbrell and Tanya and husband (Lance) Taylor both of Cabot, and mother, Vivian Britt of Pocahontas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Nagel Britt Memorial Fund at Integrity Bank. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Pocahontas with Eric Moffett officiating. Graveside service will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle, Ark.

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PRESCOTT - Coach Dick Hays, 88, of Prescott, Arkansas formerlyof Ashdown, Arkansas passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 in Prescott, Arkansas. Dick was born October 9, 1924 in Camden, Arkansas to Robert and Iva Wright Hays.

Upon graduation from Henderson State University, he accepted an assistant football coaching position in Dewitt, Arkansas, (1950-1954). In July 1954, heaccepted the Athletic Director/ Head Coach position in Ashdown, Arkansas and remained in the position until retirement in 1980. Dick dedicated himself to the entire athletic program, shouldering the responsibility to serve as coach, mentor, manger and administrator, which he seemed to effortlessly merge together.

He was honored by the Ashdown School Board and community in 1991 with the renaming of the football stadium to the Dick Hays Stadium. In 1993 he was inducted to the Henderson Hall of Honor and this summer he will be honored in Hot Springs, Arkansas by also being inducted into the 2013 High School Sports Hall of Fame.

His family was very supportive; having said, “Our father/husband managed to balance his position as Athletic Director along with being an excellent husband and father.” His children grew up in the home of an Athletic Director/Coach; it was a way of life, which was the norm for the family. His children, Jimmie, Kay and Rex, knew from the success they witnessed in all the sporting events in Ashdown that their father was a special man and loved the job he held. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Ashdown, and saw that the family attended church and Sunday school every Sunday.

Coach Hays is survived by his wife of 63 ½ years Pauline Hays of Prescott, Arkansas; one son, Richard Rex Hays of Patterson, California; two daughters, Jimmie A. Hays of Charlottesville, Virginia and Jamie K. Hays of Ashdown,Arkansas; one brother, Emmit D. Hays of Chicago, Illinois and two grandchildren, Hays Enoch of Fouke, Arkansas and Joanna Enoch of Fouke, Arkansas.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 30, 2013 between the hours of 6-8 p.m. at Pharr Funeral Home of Prescott. Service willbe Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Pharr Funeral Home of Prescott. Interment will follow in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Prescott.

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SOLGOHACHIA - Anthony Scott Thomas, 22, of Solgohachia, died Sunday, April 28, 2013. Survivors include parents, Alecia and Stacy Davis; son, Brennan; sisters, Marie, Jocey; brother, Matthew; nana, Louise; aunts, Cynthia, Suzanne. Memorial service will be 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2013, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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VILONIA - James Truel Davis, 85, of Vilonia passed from this life on Monday, April 29, 2013. He was born on November 13, 1927, to the late Oscar and Bulah Davis. James was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed gardening, working with cattle, and loved spending time with his family above all else.

He is also preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. James is survived by his loving wife Bobbie of 57 years; three daughters, Brenda Evatt (Roger), Carolyn Dillard (Kelly), Jowayna Farris (Frankie); seven grandchildren, Amy Smith, Joshua Evatt (Morgan), Taylor and Randy Dillard, Chris (Amber), Kelsey, and Colleen Farris; and four greatgrandchild, Bodie Wade Smith, Mckynsey, Preslee, and Kyler.

A Funeral service will be held in his honor on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at Vilonia Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday night at the funeral home. The online guest book can be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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WHITE HALL - Cecil Townsend Wood, 83, of White Hall, died Saturday, April 27, 2013. He was born September 27,1929, to the late Cecil Penn and Lora Mae Manning Wood in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was educated in White Hall, Arkansas, graduating from White Hall High School. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, the Telephone Pioneers and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.He served in the United States Army 7th Cavalry during the Korean War. He was retired from Western Electric. He loved gardening and his yard revealed his love for flowering plants and trees. He was married to Gerene Keating Wood, July 24, 1976, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They shared 30 years of life together until her death February 27, 2007.

He is survived by his sister, Wanda Walker and her husband James of Pine Bluff, and his brother Robert Wood and his wife Wanda of White Hall. Three step-children Terry Brown of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Glenda Hollabaugh of Aledo, Texas, and Glenn Keating Jr. of Little Rock, Arkansas, three step grandchildren, two step great grandchildren, and two step great-great-grandchildren; two nephews, Greg Walker and wife Janet, Bob Wood and wife Connie, and three nieces, Debra Walker Oldner and husband Chip, Gale Walker Inzer and husband Wayne, and Rhonda Wood Pitts and husband Joe; many more nieces, nephews, friends and family.

Graveside service by Ralph Robinson & Son will be Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at 1 p.m. in Crestview Cemetery at Hot Springs, Arkansas. There will be no formal visitation. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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WOODLAWN - Joann Wingard, 73, Woodlawn, died Saturday. Survivors: husband, Billy Wingard; children, Paige Dixon, Todd Wingard; siblings, Jerry Kimbrell, Joye Hankins, Dina Hankins, Elnora Talent, Judy Johnson, Bertie Pickles; grandchildren, Brady Dixon, Alexa Dixon. Funeral services: Wednesday, 2 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel; visitation at 1 p.m. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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NEW ORLEANS, La. - Ruth Kramer Grimes passed away onThursday, April 25, 2013, at home. She was born October 28, 1928, in Little Rock, Ark., a daughter of the late William Simon and Carolyn Whitmore Kramer. She was the middle of three sisters whoexcelled in all athletic venues, especially swimming and diving. At twelve years of age, she lied about her age to get a job to help with family finances. The money she earned was always shared with family and friends. Even at this early age, Ruth loved doing special things for others.

Ruthie has, “as she always said,” been lucky to live in New Orleans for 60 years and work in real estate for 50 of those years. She was affiliated with several real estate agencies before finding a home at Latter and Blum Inc. Through hard work, fair and honest dealing, Ruthie rose to the top echelon of her field receiving, “Top of the Latter” status so many years that she was permanently inducted into this elite club as a lifetime member. She was top sales and listing agent in the greater New Orleans area for several years and was awarded the Realtor Emeritus award for 40 cumulative years of membership in the National Association of Realtors. Her job was her “joy,” and many of her clients and colleagues became lifelong friends. She provided a matchmaking service for several of her single clients by selling them a house and then introducing them to their future spouses. She mentored many of her colleagues, always willing to share her knowledge with new agents to help them succeed. Ruth was the ultimate team player.

Ruthie was an active member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the New Orleans Geologic Society, having been a past president. She also held memberships at “Friends of the Cabildo,” “Audubon Zoo and Aquarium,” NOMA and the WWII, museumhaving been a child of “the greatest generation” and a widow of one who served.

Ruthie was generous to a fault. She was always ready with a cake, a meal, a basket of fruit, or a shoulder to lean on or cry on during troubling times. She was loved and admired by her family and friends for living life to the fullest.

She is survived by her loving daughters Gigi Grimes (Baton Rouge, La.), Jill Grimes Johnson, sonin-law Steve Johnson, granddaughter Abbey Ruth Johnson (Chicago, Ill.), and sisters and brother-in-law Charlotte Garber, and Rosalind and Myron Stone of Massachusetts. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Wayne Harlan Grimes.

Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering in her honor at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, La. 70124 on Tuesday, 30 April, 2010, family visitation from 1-3 p.m. Funeral Service at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society, 2605 River Road, New Orleans, La. 70121 or a charity of your choice. Please visit and sign the family guestbook at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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OMAHA, Neb. - Barbara Naughtin Walsh Bowen passed away inOmaha, Neb., on April 14, 2013.

Preceded in death by husbands John Buell Naughtin of Omaha, Neb.; Dr. Edmond Walsh of Omaha, Neb.; and Alfred T. Bowen of Little Rock; parents:Col. and Mrs. Raiford Payne; sister, Rosemary Lane; daughter, Patricia Naughtin Wheeler. Born Nov. 9, 1917, in Harrison, Ark., at home of grandfather, H.A. Crandell. Mr. Crandell was an early settler of Harrison and served as its mayor and also as a state senator from Boone County.

She was educated in Little Rock Public Schools, graduating from Little Rock High School in 1934. She attended the University of Arkansas in Fayettville, where she was active in Chi Omega Sorority and a member of the Octagon (Mortar Board). Following graduation in 1938, she joined her family in Omaha, where she met and married John Buell Naughtin. After 5 years in the Army during World War II, they returned to Omaha and raised a family. Mr. Naughtin died in 1970. In 1981, she married Dr. Edmond Walsh. He died in 1987. She married Alfred T. Bowen in 1992 and moved to Little Rock. She said she felt like she had never been away and stayed in Little Rock another 20 years after his death.

The service was held in Omaha on Tuesday April 23, 2013, and she was laid to rest in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. She was for the last three years a resident of Omaha, Neb. The family wishes to extend their thanks and remembrances to her sister-inlaw, Peal Pennington; grand-niece, Olivia Piazza; and her daughter, Catherine; and special friend Mildred Smith, Kula Kompuris, Polly Brainard and Ron Robinson. Memorials to the Arkansas Food Bank.