Obituaries

LITTLE ROCK — 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, arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY Helen Becker, 90, of Mabelvale.

Donald F. “Doodle” Davis, 80, of Little Rock.

Mary Sue Davis, 78, of Little Rock. Ruth Carol “Roosty” Hinchliffe, 67, of North Little Rock.

Ruth W. Johnson, 95, of Sherwood.

Douglas Earl Matthews, 43, of Little Rock.

Carol L. Mosley, 64, of Little Rock. Henry Lee Topps, 53, of Little Rock.

Donald Francis Vanblaricom, 85, of Little Rock.

Mattie Rachel Vance, 89, of Sherwood.

William Joseph West, 81, of Little Rock.

Edna May Wheelock, 95, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS AUSTIN Sharon Kay Glover, 60.

BEEBE Betty Ann Williams, 73.

BENTON Ronnie Gay Wright, 40.

CABOT Andrea Sue Binnall, 30.

Constance Howell Dodson, 88.

Gilda Phyllis Herring, 86.

Glendene Rye James, 88.

CAVE CITY Glenn “Moon” Milligan, 76.

CLARKSVILLE Frank Raymond Clemmons, 82.

CLINTON Pharoah “Cookie” Cook, 92.

CONCORD Kenny Brackett, 56.

CONWAY Emma Lou Caldwell, 86.

Onita D. Thomas “Deany” Cowgill, 43.

Raymond Holley, 47.

CROSSETT Ruby Jewel “Mickey” Putney, 58.

DANVILLE Euola Mowery, 92.

DRASCO Brannon Shane Osborn, 32.

FORDYCE Lois Ellen Henderson Morgan Hubbard, 79.

Jessie Ruth Smith, 70.

HOPE Dolores Tolleson “Dolo” McRae, 91.

HOT SPRINGS Margarette McGhee, 85.

Ella Mae Pearson, 79.

JONESBORO J.V. Rockwell, 87.

LONOKE James Earl White, 79.

LONSDALE Velva Sue Helm, 72.

MALVERN Michael Roop, 47.

MONTICELLO Marshall Wigley, 63.

MORRILTON Ann V. Imbeau, 87.

MURFREESBORO Bobby Lake Stevens, 69.

NEWPORT Patsy Loggains, 69.

OKOLONA Norma D. Cox, 92.

OSCEOLA Johnnie Lee Dill, 83.

PARIS Bertha Mae (Lovelace) Everett, 91.

Jessie Scott, 71.

PEARCY Jessica Elizabeth Sherriff-Roberts, 20.

PINE BLUFF Nathaniel Woods, 68.

ROSE BUD Margaretta Fry, 68.

SALEM Dorlene Reeves, 86.

SCOTT Donald Ray Hilton, 65.

SHERIDAN Charles Fowler, 80.

SPARKMAN Mae Louis Hunter, 84.

OUT-OF-STATE FLINT, Mich.

Earnest Lee Girley Sr., 60.

BARTLESVILLE, Okla.

Andrew Antonio Pringos, 97.

MISSION, Texas Max E. Conley, 74.

Pulaski County

HELEN BECKER, 90, Mabelvale, departed this life February 14. Survivors, son Robert Becker Jr.; daughter, Shirley Yaw; brothers Jim Swofford, Tom Swofford; four grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren. Funeral services 1 p.m. February 19, 2013, Mahn DeSoto Chapel. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Little Rock. 565-1800. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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SMSGT DONALD F. “DOODLE” DAVIS (USAF, Ret.), 80, of Little Rock, born April 10, 1932 atGrays, Arkansas, passed away on February 20, 2013. He was a lifetime Methodist and a member of the First United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, SistyKelley Davis; sons, Larry F. Davis (Robin) of Whitewright, Texas and Stephen K. Davis of England, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Faleena Dempsey and Sara Davis; and two great-grandchildren, Caitlin and Emily. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Lawyer; father, Robert Davis; sister, Bernice Davis; and a son, Ronald T. Davis.

Don was an avid sportsman. He was a member of the Little Rock DP’s golf group at Rebsamen Golf Course and had 9 holes in one in his lifetime. He made All State in basketball and football during his junior and senior years in high school.

He retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years and retired from the Federal Aviation Agency in 1987. He’s been to all 48 continental U.S. states plus Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Nova Scotia, Greenland, Azores, Portugal, Spain and Germany.

A special thanks to Dr. Lance Burns and the staff of St. Vincent Infirmary for their loving care. Services will be Saturday February 23, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), Little Rock, with the Rev. Mary Jane Cole officiating. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 9 a.m. Graveside services will be in McCrory, Arkansas at Odd Fellows Cemetery at 2 p.m., officiated by Rev. Carla Ray Thompson.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 723 Center Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72201. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Davis’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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MARY SUE DAVIS, 78, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memory a great niece and nephew, John Davis Sr., (Vicki) of Little Rock, and a host of relatives and friends. Cremation services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129.

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RUTH CAROL “ROOSTY” HINCHLIFFE, 67, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday,February 20, 2013.

She is survived by her sister, Mary A. and husband George “Red” Freeman of North Little Rock and brother, Hal Holton Hinchliffe and wife Miriamof Monroe, LA; four nephews: Holton Hinchliffe, Will Hinchliffe, David Kelley and Brad Kelley; four great-nephews: Tyler, Grant, Brice and Laine Kelley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willanna Holton Hinchliffe and Reginald Hinchliffe.

A celebration of life will be held 2 p.m., Saturday at Friendly Chapel Church 116 S. Pine, North Little Rock. Burial will be at a later date in Thornton, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Friendly Chapel Church. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home a Smith Family Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamily-Cares.com.

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RUTH W. JOHNSON, age 95, of Sherwood, passed awayWednesday February 20, 2013. She was born on November 14, 1917 in Conway, Arkansas; she was the daughter of John Walter Welch and Nancy Jane Waters Welch. Ruth was a legal secretary for Gordon and Gordon for 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Johnson, her sister, Margaret Loveless, her brother, John Walter Welch Jr., and her grandson, Richard Bryant. Survivors include her daughter, Jane Bryant, Altheimer; her son, Ben Clements, Morrilton; step-son, Tommy Johnson, North Little Rock; grandchildren, Stacy Clements, Spokane Washington; Nancy Jefferys, Phoenix, Arizona; Robin Campbell, Little Rock; Rhonda Baskin, Little Rock; Rebecca Adams, Chesapeake, Virginia ; Russell Bryant, Fort Worth, Texas; Mandy Farr, North Little Rock; very special friends, Donna McCall, North Little Rock; Grada Pohle, Angels Camp, California, and Peggy Clements, Phoenix, Arizona.

The family would like to thank Sherwood Nursing & Rehab and Odyssey Hospice for Mrs. Johnson’s care. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Levy Baptist Church in North Little Rock. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2013 at Levy Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Levy Baptist Church or Altheimer United Methodist Church Scholarship fund. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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DOUGLAS EARL MATTHEWS of Little Rock, Ark., born May 28, 1969 passed February 16,2013. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter; Da-Keesha Marie Matthews, father; Earl (Laverne) Matthews, mother; Alice “Purple Lady”Matthews, grandfather;Ulies Sims Sr., five sisters; Gwendolyn Jordan, Tabitha Bryles, Reba Bailey, Fallion Matthews, Shamirra Matthews, three brothers; Glenn Matthews, James Matthews, Enis Matthews all of Little Rock, Ark., lifetime best friend; Reginald Walker, one brother-inlaw; Myron Jordan, former wife; Angela Matthews, play sister; Kelly Ingram, a play Dad; Homer White, a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Family Hour Friday February 22, 2013 at Gunn Funeral Home LR Chapel from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, February 23, 2013, 11 a.m. at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Rd., LR, Ark. 72209. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, LR, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.

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CAROL L. MOSLEY, 64, of Little Rock, Ark. went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 18, 2013. Home going services willbe Saturday, February 23, 2013, 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 1823 S. Cedar, LR. Interment will be Monday, February 25, 2013, 11 a.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave., NLR, Ark. Visitation: today, February 22, 2013, 3-6 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street, LR (501) 372-1305.

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HENRY LEE TOPPS, 53, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory; children, Lauren,Whitney, Henry D., Christopher and Javonni Topps all of Little Rock; one sister, Georgia Mae (Robert) Johnson; three granddaughters, and a host of other relatives andfriends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. at Greater Christ Temple Pentecostal Church, 1200 Bishop Leodis Warren Dr., Little Rock, Arkansas. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Personal and Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129. To sign the guest book visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

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DONALD FRANCIS VANBLARICOM, 85, Little Rock, passed away February 18, 2013. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Cahill; children, Linda Vanblaricom and Ronald Vanblaricom, as well as, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorials can be made to Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock Endowment Fund. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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MATTIE RACHEL VANCE peacefully left this life when the Lord came for her on February19, 2013. She was born March 6, 1923 to the late Roy and Florence Blackwood.

She is preceded in death by a son Charles D. Brians and grandson Michael CharlesBrians. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Robert Brians (Vicki), daughter in-law, Lois Brians Olsen, grandchildren Connie Halter and Alan Brians (Lisa), 10 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.

The family would like to thank Sherwood Nursing Home and Odyssey Hospice for Mrs. Vance’s care. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Friday, February 22, 2013 at Huson Chapel in Sherwood, Arkansas. Burial will follow at the Sylvania Cemetery in Lonoke County. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, February 22, 2013 at Huson Funeral Home at 7700 Hwy. 107, Sherwood, Arkansas 72120. Sign the online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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WILLIAM JOSEPH WEST, 81, of Little Rock, passed away February 19, 2013. Funeral services with Military Honors will be today, Friday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Mr. West’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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EDNA MAY WHEELOCK, 95, of Little Rock, passed away February 15, 2013. Graveside services are today, Friday, February 22, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Wheelock’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

AUSTIN - Sharon Kay Glover, age 60, died February 20, 2013. She is survived by her husband Wayne Glover; children, Karen Sue Buckner and fiance Rick Owens, all of Austin, Terry (Stacy) Adams of Hickory Plains, and step-son Jason Glover of Cabot; 10 grandchildren and siblings Albert Glen Castle of Ward and Susan Diane Miller of Mablevale. Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 23 at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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BEEBE - Betty Ann Williams, 73, Beebe, Ark. departed this life February 18, 2013. Survivors, husband, Frank Williams; daughters, Brenda Mae Bennett and Debra Nestle; brothers, John Roberts and Howard Chapman; eight grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway. 327-1124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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BENTON - Ronnie Gay Wright, 40, of Benton, passed away February 19, 2013. She was bornMay 10, 1972 in Little Rock to K. Allen and Carla Marine Wright.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Carla Wright and sister, Keatha Wright. Survivors, daughters, Haley AddieEaster and husband, Chris, Holly Hernandez and husband, Elias, Heidi Addie; sister, Torie S. Holt; brother, Russell Wright;+6 grandson, Christopher Ryan Easter, Jr, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Monday with burial to follow at Hicks Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday at Ashby Funeral Home, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Andrea Sue Binnall, age 30, of Cabot, passed away February 16, 2013 in Little Rock. Survived by three children, parents, brother, grandparents, uncles, and aunt. Private Memorial services will be held at a later date. To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Cremation arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot.

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CABOT - Constance Howell Dodson of Cabot, Arkansas passed away January 21, 2013 at the age of 88. Constance was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas on April 15, 1924. She was a member of the Cabot United Methodist church, where, as a young mother, she enjoyed helping create unique educational activities for children in Vacation Bible School.

Constance was an active member of the Parent-Teacher Association and helped establish one of the earlier clothes closets for underprivileged children in the Cabot school system. Her personal interests include literature, music and art. She and her husband were vibrant participants in a number of fine art activities that served to enrich their community.

Constance is predeceased by her father, David Howell, her mother, Etta Lane Johnston, her husband, Lamar Barnwell Dodson, her brother, David R. Howell, sisters, Sarah Jane Harper and Gloria Jean Hendricks. She is survived by her sister, Joyce Smith of La Mirada, California; three children, Deborah Dodson, Brent Dodson, and Jo Claire Dodson of Cabot, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Service and interment was Friday, February 1, 2013 at Mount Carmel cemetery, Cabot, Arkansas under the direction of Griffin Leggett-Rest-Hills Funeral Home. Officiating was Ms. Madeline Floyd, Stephen Minister with the Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, Little Rock, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, Little Rock, Arkansas; the Cabot United Methodist Church, Cabot, Arkansas; or The Carmelite Monastery, 7201 West 32nd Street, Little Rock 72204.

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CABOT - Gilda Phyllis Herring, 86, of Cabot passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013. She was born in Wynne, AR to the late Harry Goodwin and Girlie Risner Goodwin Mitchell. Gilda was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Truman Mitchell. Gilda was a Seamstress specialized in making beautiful drapes. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband Alis Doyne Herring; three daughters, Phyllis Richmond (Michael), Donna Stowell (Jonathan) and Lynda Perez (David); seven grandchildren, Sara and David Richmond, Nathan and Josh Stowell, Daniel and Matthew Arnold and Lori McFarlane; one sister Betty Sue King and her brother, Tommy Mitchell; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other family.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400). Interment will follow at 3 p.m., Bee Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2013 at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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CABOT - Glendene Rye James, 88, of Cabot, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 20, 2013. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved flowers, and was a great cook, seamstress and quilter. She was a member of Cabot First Baptist Church.

Glendene is survived by two daughters, Susan Turnbo and husband Alan, and Mary Beth Cates, all of Cabot; three grandchildren, Amanda Turnbo Morris (Richard), Kirk Turnbo and fiance Kathryn, and Bobby Cates (Tori); one great-grandchild, Lucy Morris and soon-to-be born great-grandson, Fletcher; two brothers, James “Doc” Rye and Eugene Rye of Cabot; three sisters, Juanita Morphew and Sue Carrington of Cabot, and Kitty Eaton of Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.C. James Jr., and her parents, Andrew and Eunice (Anderson) Rye.

Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2013, at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cabot Arlene Cherry Public Library. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamily-Cares.com.

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CAVE CITY - Glenn “Moon” Milligan, 76, of Cave City died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Little Rock. Funeral, Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Visitation, Friday, February 22, 2013, 6-8 p.m. Burial, Fairview Cemetery at Cave City. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home.

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CLARKSVILLE - Rev. Frank Raymond Clemmons, 82, Clarksville died Thursday. Active Minister from 1955-1993 in the First United Methodist Church. Survivors, wife, Carolyn; sons, David Clemmons, Texas, Mark Clemmons, Booneville, John Clemmons, Mississippi; three sisters; six grandchildren. Visitation, 5- 6 p.m. Friday, Hardwicke Funeral Home. Service, 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church. Burial, Oakland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 535, Clarksville, Ark. 72830.

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CLINTON - Pharoah “Cookie” Cook, 92, of Clinton died Monday. He was born October 7, 1920. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Roller-McNutt Chapel Clinton. Interment will be 1 p.m. Monday at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton. Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONCORD - Kenny Brackett, 56, of Concord died early Wednesday morning at WhiteRiver Medical Center in Batesville.

He was born June 29, 1956 in Batesville, Ark., to Lyndle and Faith Brackett of Concord. He worked many jobs throughout his life, butsettled into poultry farming for the last 20 years. He was a faithful member of the Ben Church of Christ and truly cherished all his brothers and sisters there. He loved his family with all he had and they him. He showed his love for everyone daily by his actions. He was the friend you call in a crunch because you knew he would drop anything and everything and be there no matter how big or small. He will be most remembered for his kind heart and his love of life. He was a true example and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sandy Brackett; two children, Mandi Roark and her husband Dale and Justin Brackett and his wife, Sara; four treasured grandchildren, Jacob, Gracie, Laney and Gus; two brothers, Seth Brackett and Rodney Brackett and wife Melissa all of Concord; many nieces, nephews; and many, many other family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Concord High School Gym with Carl McCann and Randy Cavender officiating and Gary York will be the song leader. Burial will follow the services at Mount Zion Cemetery in Banner under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.

Pallbearers will be Hulan Spinks, Clark Welch, Larry Wells, Artie Cousins, Russell Martin and Mel West. Honorary pallbearers will be Caleb Brackett, Jake Kennedy, Tyler Sandlin, Tim Sandlin, David Box and Jared Welch.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Emma Lou Caldwell, 86, Conway, departed this life February 4. Survivors, son, Tomie Shabazz; daughter, Gloria Coats; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Onita D. “Deany” Thomas Cowgill, 43, Conway, Ark., departed this life February19, 2013. Born to Rita Harper Thomas and the late Gerald Thomas on June 2, 1969 in Little Rock, Ark. Preceded in death by her father and brother, Clifton Thomas.

Deany enjoyed cooking and couponing. She was employed by Conway Regional Medical Center. Survivors, husband, David Cowgill; two daughters, Carlie and Samantha Cowgill; son, David T. Cowgill, all of Conway, Ark.; mother, Rita Harper Thomas, Conway, Ark.; four brothers, Jeff and Jimmy Thomas, both of Kansas City, Mo.; Wesley Thomas, Fort Smith, Ark., and Jerry Thomas, Little Rock, Ark.; sister, Cathy Henderson, Conway, Ark.; mother and fatherin-law, Sam and Lydia Cowgill, Winchester, Ark.; special grandmother-in-law, Ruby Morris.

Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2013, Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church, 601 Spruce Street, Conway, Ark. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2013 at funeral home. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Conway, Ark. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway, Ark.. 327-1124 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Raymond Holley, 47, born in Glasgow, Scotland, passed away on February 18, 2013. A memorial service will be held in his honor on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Ark. The online guest book can be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Mrs. Ruby Jewel “Mickey” Putney, 58, of Crossett, Ark., died Sunday. She enjoyed working in her flowers, going to church and doing crafts. Survivors include four sons, six brothers, five sisters and nine grandchildren. Services are Saturday, February 23, 2013, 11 a.m. at Living Word COGIC. Burial in Carlock Cemetery under the directions of Cromwell Funeral Home, Hamburg, Ark. www.

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DANVILLE - Euola Mowery went to be with the Lord on Feb. 19, 2013 in Springdale, Ark., at the age of 92. Funeral service: 2p.m. Saturday, February 23, Danville Methodist Church. Burial: Earl Ladd Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, Ark.

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DRASCO - Brannon Shane Osborn, 32, passed away February 19, 2013. Parents, Carl Osborn, Jr. and Cathy Osborn; brother, Michael Richard “Rick” (Jennifer) Osborn; grandparents, Charley and Helen McMahan and Evelyn Osborn; nephews, “Tre”, Eli, and Chaney Osborn. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

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FORDYCE - Lois Ellen Henderson Morgan Hubbard, 79, of Fordyce died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. She was born Jan. 2, 1934, in Hampton, Ark. She was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church for 58 years, where she served as bulletin editor and secretary. Lois had previously owned and operated Hubbard’s Jewelry Store in Fordyce and had worked at the Arkansas Soil Conservation Service office in Fordyce. In later years, her passion was holding estate and yard sales.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William H. Henderson and Edna Hines Henderson; husbands, Curtis Morgan and Doyne Hubbard; sister, Lanelle Morgan; and brother, Troy Henderson. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Jean Morgan of Fordyce; one stepdaughter, Debra Hubbard of San Diego, Calif.; one sister, Sue Dunn of Fordyce; two brothers-inlaw, Paul Hubbard of Russellville and Larry Morgan of Fordyce; onesister-in-law, Bonnie Henderson of Sheridan; three grandchildren, Steven Morgan and Wesley of Hot Springs, Samantha Axsom and Keith of Fordyce, Scott Morgan and Aimee of Warren; nine great-grandchildren, Parker and Matthew Morgan, Brayden, Brynton and Bryant Axsom, Macie, Makenna, Madalynn and Baby Morgan; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Temple Baptist Church in Fordyce with Rev. Mike McEuen, Rev. Kenneth Bobo officiating. Burial will follow at Smith/Morgan Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church, P.O. Box 95, Ivan, Ark. 71748. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register, visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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FORDYCE - Jessie Ruth Smith, 70, of Fordyce, died Saturday. Survivors, husband, Paul; children, Tommy Smith, Rockford, Ill., Jonah Smith, Mary Vaughn, ViDean Dawn; goddaughters, Theresa Marks, Nyah Davis; brothers, Sammy Rainey of Fordyce, Floyd Rainey of Milwaukee, Wis.; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Services Friday, 11 a.m. Community Center, New Edinburg. Visitation was Thursday, 1-6 p.m. Marks Funeral Home, Fordyce.

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HOPE - Dolores Tolleson McRae “Dolo” died Feb. 19, 2013, in Hot Springs, Ark. She was bornJuly 28, 1921, in Kirby, Ark., to W.C. “Claude” Tolleson and Clara Thrash Tolleson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bin McRae; brother, W.C. TollesonJr. (Lucky); and one sister, Kitty Nunn Shultz. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Gayle McRae Burgess, Hot Springs; grandson, Todd Burgess (Angie), Hope; great-grandson, Bin McRae Burgess, Hope; sister, Jackie Jefferys, Las Cruces, N.M.; nephews, Bruce McRae, Hope, Dorsey Glover (Elaine), Hot Springs, Dorsey McRae (Ruthie), Little Rock, Remmel Nunn (Kate), Groton, N.Y., Danny Jefferys (Susie), Houston, Texas, Gary Jefferys (Claudia), Deming, N.M.,and Mike Tolleson (Janet) Hope, Ark.

Mrs. McRae was retired from the ASCD Office in Hope. For many years, she and her husband owned Hope Iron and Metal Co. They were also the former owners of Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope, which she helped manage. At the time of her death, Dolores had the distinction of being the oldest member of the First Presbyterian in Hope where she served as elder, Sunday Schoolteacher, and took an active part in women’s ministry.

A celebration of her life will be held at the First Presbyterian church on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at 2 p.m. with Rev. David Porterfield officiating, under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. After the service, visitation and a reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 760, Hope, Ark., 71801.

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HOT SPRINGS - Margarette McGhee, 85, of Hot Springs died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. She was born Feb. 16, 1928, in Casa, Ark., to the late Jackson and Zada Carolyn (George) Johnson. Margarette was an elementary school teacher for 41 years. She remembered all of her students by keeping a scrapbook of their accomplishments. She also enjoyed playing the piano.

Margarette is preceded in death by her husband, James McGhee. Survivors include daughter, Janis Rucker, and husband Todd of Hot Springs and grandchildren, Graham Rucker and wife Emily of Russellville and Hannah Rucker of Hot Springs.

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. James Passman and Brother Lynn Baxter officiating. Burial will follow at Birta Cemetery in Birta, Ark. Special thanks to Dr. Neeraj Bharany and his staff and Ellen Bynum for their loving care.

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

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HOT SPRINGS - Ella Mae Pearson, 79, of Hot Springs, Ark., died peacefully Feb. 19, 2013, at theTrinity Hospice House in Collierville, Tenn. She was born April 2, 1933, in Memphis, Tenn., to the late Edgar and Beulah Moody. She graduated from Cabot High School and attended Ouachita Baptist University. After retirement from the state office of Farm Bureau in Little Rock, Ms. Pearson moved to Hot Springs. She was an active member of First Baptist Church.

Ms. Pearson is survived by two brothers and their wives, Davy and Effie Moody of Austin and Joel and Joyce Moody of Hot Springs; a sister and her husband, Joan and Charles Baker of Collierville, Tenn.; and a half-sister, Crete Burge of Blytheville. She is also survived by a daughter, Cherie Pearson of Cabot; a son and his wife, Dale and Dee-Ann Pearson of Little Rock; and a son, Randall Pearson of Fort Worth, Texas. She also leaves two grandchildren, Andrew Mitchell of Conway and Victoria Mitchell of Beebe.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. prior to the funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at First Baptist Church in Hot Springs with Rev. Mike Pounders officiating. Entombment will be at Memorial Gardens of Hot Springs in a private ceremony for family only. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the building fund of First Baptist Church of Hot Springs, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.hotspringsfh.com

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JONESBORO - J.V. Rockwell, 87, of Jonesboro formerly of Corning passed away Feb. 20, 2013. Visitation will be Fri. 6-8 p.m. at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Additional visitation will be Sat. 12-1:45 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral service will be Sat. 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Corning.

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LONOKE - James Earl White, age 79, died February 20, 2013. He was born February 3, 1934, to Thomas Clifford and Iva Honeycutt White. He was a farmer and a veteran of the United States Navy.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Virginia White; a son Mike White and wife Elizabeth of Lonoke; four grandchildren, Kristen Michelle (Joe) Jasso, Stephanie Nicolle White, Jeremy (Lisa) Watkins, and Taleica (James) Kendrick; five great-grandchildren, Brandon Sanderson, Mattie Sanderson, Braxton Kenderick,Temperence and Trinity Watkins; one brother, T.C. White and wife Joyce of Carlisle; a sister, Mary Ellen Norman and husband Bennie of Beebe; half sister Cloteen Hill of Texas; a niece Renee Clay; nephew Jeffery Norman and wife; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and a nephew John Norman.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 22, at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Graveside Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Gardens. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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LONSDALE - Velva Sue Martiness Helm of Lonsdale passed away peacefully at HospiceHome Care in Little Rock on February 19, 2013. Formerly a resident of Jacksonville, Florida, for over 30 years, she was known to family and friends as “Sue” and affectionately called“Mimi” by her grandchildren. She was born in Keo, Arkansas, on October 15, 1940, to Velva Dolly Mobbs Martiness and E.C. Martiness, Jr.

She is preceded in death by both her parents; husband, Arthur H. Helm Jr.; daughter, Virginia Suzanne Helm; sister, Kathleen Carlock; and one infant brother. She is survived by her daughter, Anne Marie Helm and future sonin-law William Wirtz, both of Mabelvale; son, Jerry E. Helm; grandson, Dustin B. Wirtz of Mabelvale; granddaughters, Sara A. Lunsford of Mabelvale and Samantha P. Neal of Bucyrus, Missouri; two great-grandsons, Leighvie and Lucas Neal of Bucyrus, Missouri; sisters, Patricia Kyzer (David) of Jacksonville, Doris Kyzer (Tony) of Jacksonville, Rita Miller of North Little Rock; brother, Jerry Martiness of Jacksonville; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

The family would like to express their thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation, Odyssey Hospice, and Hospice Home Care for their care and devotion. A Graveside service will be held 12 noon, Monday, February 25, 2013, at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock, 1501 West Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72120. 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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MALVERN - Mike Roop, age 47, of Malvern passed away Monday, February 18, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, February 24, at 2 p.m. at the T-Docks at Remmel Dam in Jones Mills with Harry Stone officiating. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MONTICELLO - Marshall Wigley, age 63, of Monticello died Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at JRMC in Pine Bluff. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Family visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Youth Program, P.O. Box 473, Monticello, Ark. 71657. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MORRILTON - Ann V. Imbeau, Morrilton, Arkansas, 87, passed away comfortably at her daughter’s home in Hiram, Ga., on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. She was born February 23, 1925, in Forrest City, Ark., to George Washington Frost and Bertha Smith Frost.

Ann retiredafter a career as a waitress at various Little Rock restaurants including the Marion Hotel and many years at Brownings Mexican Restaurant. She was a witty and funny lady who was very good and caring for her customers, many who dined with her for years. Her wit was with her and was enjoyed daily by those lucky enough to be in her company.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayman Woodrow Imbeau, in 1996 after 47 years of marriage; and brothers George Roland Frost and James Brooks Frost; and sisters Agnes Allene Davis and Freddie Fern Clark, Gladys Estelle Smith. She is survived by two sons, Randy Dennis Imbeau (Nancy) and Terry Wayne Imbeau; two daughters, Debbie Ann Imbeau Routt and (Allen), and Barbie Rae Imbeau Sattler (Mike) and daughter-in-law Dr. Marcia Imbeau; six grandchildren Aaron Imbeau, Anna Imbeau, Alex Routt (Anna), Leslie Sattler, Michael Sattler (Renee), and Kevin Sattler; and two greatgrandchildren Samson Routt, Sadie Jo Routt; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, February 22, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton, Ark. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton, Ark., with the Dr. Bill Brown officiating. Private burial will be in the Little Rock National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be madeto First Baptist Church, Morrilton, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MURFREESBORO - Bobby L. Stevens, 69, Murfreesboro, died on Feb. 18, 2013, in Murfreesboro. Services 10 a.m. Friday in the Latimer Funeral Home Chapel, Brother James Wainscott officiating. Burial to follow in Ozan Cemetery in Bingen under direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro. You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfunerahome.com.

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NEWPORT - Patsy (Jackson) Loggains, 69, of Newport died Saturday. Survivors: sons, Clayton Loggains and wife Judy of McCrory, and Kevan Randall Loggains of Newport; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services are Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Newport First Free Will Baptist Church. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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OKOLONA - Norma D. Cox, age 92 of Okolona passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Okolona. She was born Jan. 29, 1921, in Okolona, the daughter of the late Owen and Ethel Hare Clingan. She was a member of Okolona United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arthur Cox; two sons, Neal and Tommy Cox; two sisters, Dorothy Jean Pierce and Minnie Faye Urban. Survivors are one daughter, Francis Johnson of Okolona; three sons, Paul David (Cotton) Cox and wife Frankie of Gurdon, Jimmy Cox and wife Sara, Clifford (Chip) Cox and wife Jeannie both of Okolona; 24 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at Weir Cemetery with Bro. Dennis Jones officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Pallbearers will be Dickie Johnson, Jay Cox, Greg Cox, Ryan Cox, Chris Cox and Jamie Williams.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Weir Cemetery Fund, c/o Charlene Park, Box 14, Okolona, Ark. 71962. The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers, Dwana Smith, Pam Malone-Allen and Baptist Home Health & Hospice Care. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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OSCEOLA - Johnnie Lee Dill, 83, of Osceola entered into rest Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Memphis. Born Dec. 30, 1929, in Little River, Ark., to T.E. “Dick” and Margie Weldon Dill.

She is survived by one son, Grover “Tommy” Meadows of Osceola; three daughters, LauraLeah Girdley, Myra M. Middleton and Nicki J. Herron, all of Osceola; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Parmalee Key of St. Simon Island, Ga., Betty Jane Nieburg of Hot Springs, Ark., and Sherline Filat of Sherwood, Ark. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Willie Wayne Dill; her sister, Billie Fain Dill; and one grandchild, Natalie Godard.

Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at St. Matthew Catholic Church followed by an11 a.m. rosary and a funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Mississippi County Memorial Gardens. In memory of Mrs. Dill, memorials may be sent to St. Matthew Catholic Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PEARCY - February 18, 2013, Jessica Elizabeth Sherriff-Roberts went to be with Jesus. Shewill have no more pain.

Preceded in death by grandparents, James and Dahlia Hartsell and Sandra Sherriff. Survivors include her husband, Nicholas Roberts;

mother, Anita Sherriff-White of Hot Springs; father and stepmother, Geoffrey and Tammy Sherriff of Magazine; brothers, Benjamin Jess Sherriff, Duncan Andrew Sherriff, of Hot Springs; Aidan Geoffrey Sherriff and sister, Hannah Nicole Barnard, both of Magazine, Ark.; grandparents, Ben and Margaret Sherriff of Leicester, Great Britain.

Funeral services 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501) 455-5800. Interment to follow at 2 p.m. at Bethesda Cemetery, Rose Bud, Ark. Memorials may be made to CysticFibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Second Floor, Bethesda, Md. 20814. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Nathaniel Woods, 68, of Pine Bluff passed Monday, Feb. 18, 2013. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Mt. Carmel MBC by Rev. Anthony L. Craig. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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ROSE BUD - Margaretta Fry, 68, passed away Wednesday. Survivors: husband, William Gerald Fry, sons, Doug (Mary) Rose Bud, Gregory, Memphis, two grandchildren, Dusty (Casey) Fry, Davon (Jason) Lackie of Searcy, six great-grandchildren, mother, Hallie Williams, sisters, LaFrances Noggle, Lorlie Thacker, Mona Hattery, brother, Autry Williams. Visitation Saturday Family Funeral Service 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral Sunday, 2 p.m., Rose Bud Assembly of God Church. Interment: Bethesda Cemetery. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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SALEM - Dorlene Reeves, 86, of Salem, died Sunday at her home. Services are Saturday at 10 a.m. at Cox-Blevins Chapel with burial to follow in Morriston Cemetery under the direction of Cox-Blevins Funeral Home of Salem.

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SCOTT - Donald Ray Hilton, 65, of Scott, died Saturday, February 16, 2013. Donald was bornSeptember 28, 1947. He is preceded in death by his wife Norma Jean Hilton, parents, and brother Bobby Hilton. He is survived by daughter, Donna Hilton; brothers, Jimmy, Jerry,and Travis; and grandchildren, Breezie Taylor, Annah Simmons, Keeghan Simmons, and Destiney Bennett. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2013 at Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville, Arkansas www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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SHERIDAN - Charles Fowler, age 80, of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Buie Funeral Home Sheridan, Arkansas. Private Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Sheridan, Arkansas. Express your condolences at our online website: www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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SPARKMAN - Mae Louis Hunter, 84, of Sparkman, passed Sunday. Survivors: husband, BertField Hunter; children, Bertha Wheeler, Ezzard Hunter, Glenda Williams, Carolyn Hunter, Gwendolyn Tank, Cleophus Hunter, Gerraind Hunter; 48 grandchildren. Services Saturday 1 p.m. St. Paul AME Church, Arkadelphia. Services by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia. Condolences offered at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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FLINT, Mich. - Rev. Earnest Lee Girley Sr., 60, of Flint, Mich., passed Saturday, February 9, 2013. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2013, at New St. Hurricane MBC by Rev. Arthur Hughes. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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BARTLESVILLE, Okla. - Dr. Andrew Antonio Pringos, 97, died February 12, 2013, in Bartlesville, Okla. He was known to his friends as Hank.

Dr. Pringos was born March 19, 1915, in Richmond, Va., to Antonio and Smaragda (Papanastassia) Pringos. The young couple had emigrated from Zagora, Greece, in 1912. Hank grew up in Petersburg, Va., where his three younger sisters were born. His father died in 1922, leaving his mother to support the family through the family restaurant where she worked the 12-hour day shift. Hank attended public schools in Petersburg and earned both his undergraduate degree and his medical degree at The University of Virginia.

He met Harriet Barbara Phillips of Altheimer, Ark., while they were students at the university. They were married in 1942 at Charleston, S.C., while they were both serving in the armed forces. Dr. Pringos had been inducted into the U.S. Navy as a medical officer at the beginning of WWII. He served in the South Pacific and was later discharged with the rank of Commander from the Naval Reserves.

Upon completion of his residency in internal medicine at Charity Hospital through Tulane University, New Orleans, Dr. Pringos established a medical practice in Little Rock. He practiced there from 1947 until 1980. At one time he served as Chief of Staff at St. Vincent Infirmary and for many years served on the teaching staff at the University of Arkansas Medical Center.

Dr. Pringos was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet Phillips Pringos; son, Lawrence Theodore Pringos; sister, Theodora Pringos; and niece, Maria Levathes Sherin. Survivors include his daughter, Angela Pringos Box and husband Roger of Bartlesville, Okla.; daughterin-law, Mary Shanklin Pringos of Altheimer, Ark.; granddaughter, Laura Box Thurmond and husband Harris, with daughters, Audrey and Veronica; and granddaughter, Andrea Box Maher and husband Tom, with daughters, Adeline and Mary, all of Austin, Texas. He is also survived by two sisters, Antonia Pringos of Washington, D.C., and Effie Pringos Levathes and husband Louis and their daughter Georgia Levathes Cullum and family, all of Harper’s Ferry, W.Va.; and other nieces and nephews as well as many dear friends.

A man of gracious Southern manners, Hank always greeted friends with a hug, a chuckle and a twinkle in his eye. He hadmany interests including music, woodworking and watercolors, but most of all he enjoyed and loved people.

Interment will take place in Bellwood Cemetery, Pine Bluff at 10:30 a.m. on Feb 25, under the direction of Ralph Robinson & Son. A reception celebrating his life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Elder Care in Bartlesville, Okla., on Saurday, March 9. Memorials may be made to your local YMCA or to the YMCA, 101 N Osage, Bartlesville, Okla. 74003.

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MISSION, Texas - Max E. Conley, 74, passed away at his home on February 20, 2013. He was born on September 6, 1938, in DeWitt, Arkansas to Max and Opal Conley.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son-in-law, John Ralston. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Conley; three daughters, Tara L. Ralston of Austin, Texas; Machelle Williams (Doug) of Bauxite, Arkansas; and Tonya Eddy (Alan) of Slater, Missouri; five grandchildren, Brandi Phillips (Brian) of Little Rock, Arkansas; Erica Ralston of Austin, Texas; and Austin, Cassie and Lexi of Slater, Missouri; one brother, Garland Conley (Judy), and two nieces, Raylynn Boyd and Stephanie Pinson, all of De-Witt, Arkansas. Max was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather.

He enriched the lives of all who knew him and will be forever missed. Words cannot express the sincere appreciation we feel for the help and support of the Cima Hospice staff who gave loving care of Max these past two years. Services are under the direction of Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission.