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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/.

Dorothy Jean Abraham, 68, of Little Rock.

Astrida Ilze Allred, 84, of North Little Rock.

Reginald Dewayne Andrews Sr., 53, of Little Rock.

Lillie Mae Bitely, 92, of Little Rock. Lowell Eugene Bullock, 89, of North Little Rock.

Jim Buttry, 72, of Little Rock.

Mildred Janice Fenney, 81, of Little Rock.

Peter Crook Gray, 46, of Little Rock.

Mary E. Hearne, 78, of Little Rock.

Donna J. Johnson, 56, of North Little Rock.

Mina Levall Lewis Jr., 65, of Little Rock.

James B. Mayo, 85, of Sherwood.

Rosamae Michelle McHenry, 33, of East End.

Josephine Meredith, 70, of Little Rock.

Calvin Hulen Parish, 71, of Jacksonville.

Lula Faye Richards, 62, of Maumelle.

Selvin V. Rodgers, 48, of Little Rock.

Jeremy Lynn Stamper, 35, of Little Rock.

Larry Wayne Ward, 65, of Mabelvale.

James W. “Dub” Willis Sr. of Little Rock.

ALEXANDER Robert Lattin Sr., 62.

ASHDOWN Nora J. Price, 102.

BATESVILLE Lois Shipp Walls, 75.

BENTON Joyce Sluder, 59.

BENTONVILLE Kirby Corinne Walker, 28.

BISMARCK Charles Wilson Thomason, 76.

BOARD CAMP Dillard Hendricks, 78.

BRYANT Jack Dempsey Conder, 85.

Connie Mae James, 89.

Pulaski County

DOROTHY JEAN REED ABRAHAM, age 68, departed this lifeon Friday, January 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Robert “Teeny” Abraham; father, Melvin Reed Sr.; two brothers, Freddie C. Walls (Patricia) and Kenneth W.Woods. Survivors include daughter, Carla Abraham-Ross; son, Anthony S. Reed; grandson, Joshua Bradley Ross; mother, Jessie M. Woods; five sisters, Lesia Woods, Kathy Reed, Marilyn Alexander, Christine Reed and Nelda Reed; four brothers, Glenn Woods, Robyn Woods (Charlotte), Melvin Reed, Jr., Nathaniel Reed; and a host of other family and friends. A special thanks to Dr. Fahkar Ijaz and the Kidney Care Center, St. Vincent Hospital, Baptist Rehab Institute, Baptist Medical Center and Cornerstone Hospital. Funeral services will be Friday, January 11, 2013, 10 a.m. at North Point Dixie Church of Christ, 916 H Street, Dixie Addition, North Little Rock. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 6 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S.Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!”

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ASTRIDA ILZE (BUSCH) ALLRED, 84, of North Little Rock, passed into bliss January 8 at 10:25 a.m. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Diana (Allred) Strickland also of North Little Rock and by beloved friends considered extended family. She was a Latvian-born immigrant to the United States in 1948. She and her mother left Latvia about 1943 on foot as Russians infiltrated the country. Their journey finalized in Germany where they worked in a military work camp before being granted immigration status to this country.

Astrida dearly loved her adopted country. Her hardship graced her with tolerance, gentleness and the ability to embrace all who knew her. She loved her art, reading, plants and animals. She accepted life’s challenges calmly and without complaint. The same as she accepted her movement into God’s light.

Those wishing to honor her life can make a donation to the Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210. A gathering for tears will not be held, however, a memorial celebration will be held at a future date. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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REGINALD DEWAYNE ANDREWS SR., 53, Little Rock was born November 18, 1959. Reginald transitioned January 4, 2013.

He was predeceased by stepfather, Johnathan Fisher Sr., brother, Johnathan Fisher Jr., and grand-CABOT Laura Riggs, 69.

CONWAY Michael Wayne Sheehan, 66.

Aundre L. Smith, 37.

EDGEMONT Della Mae Gentry, 75.

FORDYCE LaShunda Warner Lanier, 40.

Curtis Sims, 88.

GLENWOOD Jim Lang, 71.

HASKELL Louise “Lucy” Reid, 73.

HEBER SPRINGS Mary M. Willett, 86.

HERMITAGE Betty Louise Nichols Hickman, 81. HOPE Maxine H. McJunkins, 90.

Clyde Lyndon Scroggins, 91.

HUMPHREY Sally Jo Margetson, 85.

JONESBORO Walter Price, 84.

LEAD HILL Connie Lane, 46.

LONOKE Mary Lee Shinn, 78.

McGEHEE Arlen Mansfield Scott, 87.

MENA Verna Mae Cox, 70.

MOUNTAIN HOME Thomas O. Evrard, 82.

PARIS Jerry Wayne Doran, 60.

PINE BLUFF Mildred Martha Mazique Johnson, 88.

Juanita Faye McElroy Rutherford, 57.

RUSSELLVILLE Charley Roy “Pete” Nichols, 63.

SEARCY Melba Jo Taylor, 78.

WARREN Lawrence H. Derby Jr., 86.

WHITE HALL M.L. “Pete” Albright, 80.

Fredrick Denny Croft, 62.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla.

George Howard “Jake” Jacobus, 82.

BEACH PARK, Ill.

Paul Rytima, 92.

SHREVEPORT David Jack Butler, 65.

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss.

Calvert J. Hudgens Jr., 89.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo.

Dorothy Roy, 89 MOORE, S.C.

Rick Downs, 63.

DALLAS Sammie Lee Cox, 65.

Lorraine Geraldine Bitz Crowe, 90.

HARLINGEN, Texas Dorothy Sisemore, 89.

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas Torrey Williams, 39.

RICHARDSON, Texas Thomas “Tommy” Robinson, 59.

daughter, Raven He is survived by: his loving wife, Marion Andrews; his loving mother, Shirley Fisher; children, Lori, Reggie Jr., and Tiffany;

sister, Carla Kuchar; a very special cousin, Vickie Blade; sixNicoleBanks.grandchildren; a host of family and friends.

Visitation: Today, January 10, 2013, 6-7 p.m., Arms of Peace Funeral Home. Funeral: Friday, January 11, 2013, 10:30 a.m., Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene, 116 South Pine Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas, Brother Paul Holderfield-Officiating.

In lieu of flowers, make donations to Friendly Chapel Thrift Shop. Transitional arrangements entrusted to Arms of Peace Funeral Home, 1715 South Scott Street, Little Rock, Arkansas‚ (501) 377-2767.

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LILLIE MAE BITELY, 92, of Little Rock passed away from this life tobe forever with our Lord, January 7th, 2013. The daughter of commercial fisherman John and Mina Shephard, Lillie was born October 2nd, 1920 in Tichnor, Arkansas. She married Marvin Bitely in 1936 and moved to Little Rock where she was a loving mother to her four children, Ruth, John, Donald and Gary. She was a faithful member of South Highland Baptist Church. Lillie’s loving quiet way always promoted much admiration from her family and everyone who met her. She was a truly gracious and respected lady we all were blessed to have known.

Lillie was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Marvin; her son, Donald Bitely; her parents and six siblings. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Ruth (John) Fauntleroy; her sons, John (Becky) and Gary (Debbie); her brother, Bobby Don (Gayle) Shephard; her seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; all who will miss her love and kindness.

Funeral services will be on Friday, January 11th at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday. Please share your memories of Lillie at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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LOWELL EUGENE BULLOCK, 89, of North Little Rock, born April 25, 1923 in Huron, South Dakota, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013. He was a Veteran of the Navy.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen T. Bullock; his mother, Gladys M. Hudson; his brother, Robert Bullock; and his sister, Shirley Bullock. Lowell is survived by his sons, Lowell G. Bullock and Robert L. Bullock; his grandchildren, Jackie T. Barner, Tiffany A. Bullock, and Rachel Bullock; and his greatgrandchildren, Desiree Delgado, Anabelle Delgado, Addie Barner, Ava Barner, and Jordan Delgado.

Visitation will be at 9 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. Graveside Service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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JIM BUTTRY, born and baptized James A. Buttry of Little Rock, Arkansas, was born July 18, 1940 and died January 7, 2013, at age 72. There will be a funeral service Thursday, January 10th, at Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock at 10 a.m. officiated byReverend Karen Akin. Private family burial will follow. Arrangements under the directions of Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72227.

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MILDRED JANICE FENNEY, 81, ofLittle Rock, Arkansas passed away on January 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.C. Fenney. Survivors include: three children, Fred Heggs, Frank Heggs and Karen Smith; fivegrandchildren; two great grandchildren and numerous cousins. Home going services will be on Saturday, January 12, 2013, 11 a.m. Viewing will be 10-11 a.m. prior to service, both services at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305. Interment will be on Monday, January 14, 2013, 10 a.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave., NLR, Ark.

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PETER CROOK GRAY, 46, of Little Rock passed away January 7, 2013. He was born March 27, 1966 in Sacramento, California to Tomps and Barbara Crook Gray. Peter conducted sales and marketing for several Arkansas based companies. He served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserve and Arkansas Army National Guard at several duty stations as a Combat Medical Specialist, Infantryman, and Instructor. He graduated Calvary Christian Academy in Little Rock and attended University of Arkansas at Little Rock. His interests included art, golf, Razorback football and basketball, music, readingand animals.

He was preceded in death by his father, Tomps Gray, maternal grandparents, Pete and Lois Crook and paternal grandparents, C.E. and Mary Louise Gray. Survivors, mother, Barbara Gray of Bauxite, brother, Andy Gray of Little Rock and sister, Amy Keeland and husband, Phillip of Benton, niece and nephew, Jordan and Brooke Keeland and daughter, Anna.

Graveside services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 11th at Forest Hills Cemetery in Alexander, Arkansas. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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MARY E. HEARNE, 78, of Little Rock died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. She was born August 2, 1934 in Dallas County, Arkansas. She was a retired legal secretary for the Friday Law Firm.Mary viewed the world through the eyes of an artist and was blessed with the ability to transfer her views to canvas. Her art work was widely utilized during the Arkansas Sesquicentennial to reflect depression-era cotton farms in Arkansas. She was later commissioned by the Old State House to depict downtown Little Rock in its early years. Her paintings hung in the White House during Clinton’s administration, and several Arkansas senators and representatives purchased her art work for their Washington offices. She will be especially remembered for her true-to-life sepia farm scenes. Mary was never restrained by what others thought. She was feisty and full of fun. She will be greatly missed by those who were blessed to have known her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Evans Hearne and Olive Abbott Hearne; brothers, Wilson Hearne and Fred Hearne; sisters, Mabel Hearne and Josephine Davis. She is survived by three nieces and three nephews.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce with burial following at Macedonia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Arkansas Humane Society. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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DONNA J. JOHNSON, age 56, of North Little Rock, entered intoeternal peace on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Donna was born on December 20, 1956 in Little Rock, to the late Jewell D. Sharp and Steve Delong. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Jean Geary.She leaves loving memories to be cherished by her loving family, Carol, Peggy, and Frances Delong, all of North Little Rock, Freda Delong (Jo) of Sherwood and Ron Delong (Lisa). She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Ashley, Tasha, and Todd, all of Ward, Barbara Ward (Tim) of Greenbrier, Cathy Mendenhall (Charles), Stephen Delong (Erica), Sherri Morris (Scott) and stepmother, Willie Mae Delong, all of North Little Rock; as well as other family and friends. The family will gather in remembrance of Donna at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the family home in North Little Rock. Services by Sherwood Funeral Home, 7515 Warden Rd., (501) 835-9200. Donna’s online guestbook may be signed at www.sherwoodfuneralhome.com.

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REV. MINA LEVALL LEWIS, JR., 65, of Little Rock, departed this lifeJanuary 4, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Willie Mae Lewis-Burton; brother, Grey Lewis. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Marilyn Lewis; children Mina ( LaMelody), Lewis, III of Jacksonville, Miss., Marrio Lewis of Humphrey, Ark., Meko Lewis of Paris, Ark., Mian Smith of Louisville, Ky, Darrell Pighee of Little Rock; father, Mina Lewis, Sr.; siblings, Debbie (John) Hughes of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Towanda (Keith) Jones of Branson, Miss.; six grandchildren; other family and friends.

Visitation: 12-6 p.m., today at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday at Greater Center Star Baptist Church, 800 W. 33rd, Little Rock. Rev. Kenneth Traylor, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”———◊———

JAMES B. MAYO, 85, of Sherwood, Ark. and formerly of Blytheville, passed from this life Monday, January 7, 2013 at his home. Born in Blytheville, Ark. to Leonard and Mildred Downs Mayo, he was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during WWII. He retired from American Greeting Company and attended the Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Andy Mayo. James is survived by his wife, Juanita Bailey Mayo; children, Carolyn Ann Snow and Barbara Lynn Crain, both of Sherwood; four grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 2 p.m. in Cobb Funeral Chapel with Mr. Greg Groves officiating. Burial will be private. There will be no visitation. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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ROSAMAE MICHELLE MCHENRY, age 33, of East End, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Survivors are her mother, Brenda Gubanski, sister and brother-in-law, John and Victoria Denney, brother, Robert Gubanski, III; grandparents, James and Geraldine Kilmer; great-grandmother, Vera Evans; aunts, uncles, cousins, and nephews. Memorial Service: 11: a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013, at East End Baptist Church.

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JOSEPHINE MEREDITH, 70, of Little Rock passed away January7, 2013. Survived by her husband, James Meredith; sons, James, Steven Meredith; daughters, Vida Davis, Debra Evans, Vernedia Hall, Rita Holden, Camessa Meredith; five brothers, seven sisters, and a host of grandchildren. Funeral Services, 1 p.m., Saturday, Damascus Spiritual Church, 2401 East Washington Avenue, North Little Rock, Family Hour 6-7 p.m. Friday, Hubble Funeral Home Chapel, (501) 374-3134.

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CALVIN HULEN PARISH, 71, of Jacksonville, born July 19, 1941 in Pulaski County to parents, Hulen and Grasie Parish, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Freda May Damewood.

Visitation will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral Service will follow at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care. Interment will be at Pine Mountain Cemetery in Be-Branch, Ark.

To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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LULA FAYE RICHARDS, 62, of Maumelle, passed away on January 7, 2013. She was born on May 16, 1950 in Marianna to Melton L. and Irene Aldean (Tilley) Henley.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lynn McNamee andgrandson, Brenden O’Dell all of Garner, North Carolina; six brothers, Melvin Henley (Nancy) of Jacksonville, Carl Henley and Ronald Henley both of Kansas City, Kansas, Donald Henley of Little Rock, Robert Henley of North Little Rock, and Brian Henley of McRae; and sisters, Juanita Howard (Jerry) of Harrisburg, Arkansas and Sandra Shirley (Terry) of Lonoke.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 12that Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), officiated by Dr. Bob Dunaway. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Faye’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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SELVIN V. RODGERS, 48, Little Rock, departed this life Sunday,January 6, 2013. He was born on June 9, 1964 in Marvell, Ark., to the late Ora Lee Tate and Wilson Rodgers. Preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Terrikia Carter. He was employedas a custodian at Pulaski Heights Middle School with the Little Rock School District.

Survivors, wife, Joyce Rodgers of Little Rock; three sons, Adrian (Deidre) Young, Milton (Bea) Carter Jr., and Selvin Rodgers, Jr., all of Little Rock; Two daughters, Ashante (Bennie) Carter Osler and Britannica Rodgers, both of Little Rock; two brothers, Lee Annias Tate of Marvell, Ark., and William (Lynn) Tate of Staten Island, New York; one sister, Lorie (Paul) Williams of Conway, Ark; five grandchildren.

Funeral services 11 am Saturday, January 12, 2013, Rock of Ages Baptist Church, 8112 Bicentennial Road, North Little Rock, Ark. Visitation 6-7 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 at funeral home. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery in Marvell, Ark. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Inc., 8821Colonel Glenn, Little Rock. (501) 565-1800. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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JEREMY LYNN STAMPER, 35, passed away on January 5, 2013.Jeremy was born on June 20, 1977 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

He is survived by two sons; Bentley and Brayden Stamper and their mother Dodi of Bryant, Arkansas, his mother and father; Janet and Robert Stamper of East End, fiancee; Melissa Vaughan and her children, Jonathan, Gretchen, and Avery Jane of East End, biological father; Terry Speer of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, brothers; Scott Stamper and wife Tracy of East End, Kasey Speer and wife Jessica of White Hall, and John Speer of White Hall, sister; Michelle Stamper of North Little Rock, biological grandmother; Mildred Davidson, and one nephew; Kurt Stamper, as well as aunts, uncles, and a host of family and friends, all who loved him dearly and will miss him always. He was preceded in death by his brother; Scott Rowland and niece; Miryah Rowland.

Jeremy was a district sales manager for Sysco Foods in Little Rock. He loved spending time with his children and was a huge sports fan. Jeremy loved the Razorbacks, sky diving, played co-ed softball, and coached baseball for the East End Express. He loved the Lord and his family.

Visitation is Thursday, January 10th from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service will be Friday, January 11th at 10 a.m. at East Union Missionary Baptist Church with Pastors Wayne Blue and Dennis Holmes officiating. Interment to follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park in Sherwood.

Pallbears are Kasey Speer, John Speer, David Parkman, Barry DeBoard, Robert Gast and Kurt Stamper.

Memorials may be made to Jeremy Stamper Memorial Trust Fund. Visit any Arvest Bank location or send to Arvest Bank, in care of Jeremy Stamper Memorial Trust Fund, 13800 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72223.

Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Home, Benton Chapel located at 322 N. Market, Benton, Ark. 72015. For more information call (501) 778-7100. Online guestbook: www.smithfamilycares.com.

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LARRY WAYNE WARD, 65 of Mabelvale, passed away January7, 2013 at Mc-Clellan Hospital in Little Rock. He was born January 2, 1948 in Corpus Christi, Texas, to the late Larry D. and Inez Ward. Larry was a retired Army Veteran of twenty years. He wasan Airborne Ranger in Vietnam and spent the remainder of his career in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Larry is survived by his son Marcus Ward of Siegen, Germany; a sister Carolyn Ann Weber (Richard); brothers David and Robert Ward; along with cousins, nieces, nephews, and a special Aunt Martha England of Harrisburg, Illinois. Special thanks to Christina Onecic, caregiver.

There will be a graveside service at Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery in North Little Rock at 11 a.m., Friday, January 11, 2013, prior to the graveside there will be a time of viewing from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Friday at Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock for those who wish to attend.

Memorials may be sent to Pulaski County Humane Society. Sign an online guestbook at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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JAMES W. “DUB” WILLIS SR. departed this life on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at University of Arkansas Medical Center. Survivors previously omitted are two brothers, Eugene Littlejohn (Mary), andKenneth Littlejohn (Regina).

The family will receive friendsFriday, Jan. 11, 2013, from 5 til 7 p.m. at the church. Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 11 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church 6th and Kimball St. Little Rock.

Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better !”Arkansas

ALEXANDER - Robert Edward Lattin Sr., age 62, of Alexander, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013. He was born January 14, 1950 in Bauxite, Ark. Mr. Lattin was a U.S. Army Veteran and later retired from the Reserves. He also retired from the Granite Mt. Rock Quarry as a heavy equipment operator. Mr. Lattin served several years with the Masons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Deaton Lattin and Annie Lois (Jones) Lattin, three sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Irene Lattin; three children, Mahala Michele Finkle and husband Rick, Robert Edward Lattin Jr. and Crystal Gail Herrmann; granddaughter, Abigail Faith Herrmann; seven brothers, Samuel D. Lattin Jr., Charlie Richard Lattin, James Leslie Lattin, Freddie Carroll Lattin, Ronnie Lee Lattin, John Wayne Lattin and Billy Clyde Lattin; and four sisters, Rachel White, Ruthie Blake, Louise Davis and Linda Baker.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 10 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 11 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Butler Cemetery in Alexander. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com..

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ASHDOWN - Nora J. Price, 102, of Ashdown, Ark., passed away on January 7, 2013 in Pleasant Manor Nursing Home. She was born on September 6, 1910 in Ben Lomond, Ark., to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Johnson. Nora was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Price; one son, Robert S. Price, Jr.; her parents; three brothers, Raymond, Eddie, and Finos Johnson; three sisters, Virgie Buster, and Mildred Wright, and Annie Jean Hedgecock. She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Barbara Price of McLean, Va.; one sister, Ernestine Whala of Ashdown, Ark.; one sister-in-law, Flo Johnson of Ashdown, Ark.; one brother-in-law. Ray Hedgecock of Tulsa, Okla.; three grandchildren, Vicki (Rob) De Lisa and BryanPrice, both of Arvada, Colo.; and Robert Price of Boerne, Texas; two geat-grandchildren, Valerie and Chris De Lisa of Arvada, Colo.; three special nieces, Jeanie Raper, Eddie Ann Fawcett, and Becky Gunter, all of Ashdown, Ark. She is also survived by numerous other nieces and nephews. Nora worked for 30 years for Bell Cook, CPA in El Dorado, Ark. The Cooks, Bill, June, Nancy, and Billy were like a second family to her. They attended all Razorback games together - she was an avid fan. Nora moved back to Ashdown in 1980 where she was active in her church, First United Methodist Church, and in the Senior Citizens Center until she was 97 years old.Services will be held in Madden Funeral Home Chapel on January 11, 2013 at 2 p.m. with Jim Cross officiating. Burial will be in the Ashdown Cemetery in Ashdown, Ark. Online registration: maddenfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Madden Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Ashdown Cemetery Association.

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BATESVILLE - Lois Shipp Walls, 75, of Batesville died Sunday. Survivors: Husband, Carl Walls; Brother, John Shipp; Sister, Lonetta Cozart. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013, Desha First Baptist Church by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Memorials: Desha First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, 2655 Heber Springs Rd., Desha, Ark. 72527. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BENTON - Joyce Sluder, 59, Benton died Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Survivors, husband, Jim Sluder, Benton; son, Alan Sluder,Austin, Texas; brother, Orville Chambers Jr., Beebe; sisters, Barbara Cullum, Little Rock; Johnnie Mulligan, Las Vegas, Nev.; several nieces and nephews. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Ashby’s. Services, 1 p.m. Saturday, Ashby Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, New Rosemont Cemetery. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BISMARCK - Charles Wilson Thomason, age 76 of Bismarck, passed from thislife on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Ark. He was born July 22, 1936 in Clark County, the son of the late John Fletcher and Eunice Mae Whitley Thomason.Charles retired from Levi Strauss, was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, a member of Arkadelphia Masonic Lodge #381 and a Shriner.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Daggett Thomason; three brothers, Carroll, Herschel and John Rush Thomason; and four sisters, Edith Lee, Grace Cooley, Hazel Brosman and Lucille Sams. Charles is survived by one daughter, Tammy (Joe) Frazier Beeler of Rogers; one son, Mike (Donna) Thomason of Bryant; one step son; one step daughter; one brother, Cecil (Shirley) Thomason of Bismarck; one sister, Jean (Bob) Cansler of Bismarck; seven grandchildren, Chris and Ricky Frazier Jr., Mickey, Aaron and Timothy Thomason, Jordan and Ashley Young, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Interment will be in DeRoche Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Ray Miller, Donald Morrison, Terry Thomason, Frank Thomason, David Thomason and Russell Hunt. Memorials may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, Ill. 60611 or the DeRoche Cemetery Fund, c/o Carl Hardage, 2199 Hwy 128, Bismarck, Ark. 71929. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book and view the video tribute.

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BOARD CAMP - Dillard Hendricks, age 78, of Board Camp, Ark., passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 in Little Rock. Funeral services will be Friday, January 11, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Board Camp Baptist Church. Interment follows in Liberty Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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BRYANT - Jack Dempsey Conder, 85, of Bryant, passed away December 23, 2012. Jack was born to Charles and Mertie Conder on March 23, 1927 in Narrows, Ky. Jack loved Christmas and playing Santa for family, friends, nursing homes and children’s homes. He alsoenjoyed ridingmotorcycles, camping with family and helping others. Jack was a devoted family man and husband. He was Baptist in faith. Jack served in the military for 23 years. He was in the Navy, Air Force and Seabees. He fought in the Battle of Okinawa during WWII, Korea and two tours in Vietnam, 1966-1968.

Jack was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Ann Hilson Conder and nine brothers and sisters. He leaves three children, Richard O. Scott (Stella) of Marshall, Ronald Scott (deceased wife Linda) of Omaha, Neb., Judy C. Scott Blacklock (David L.) of Bryant; nine grandchildren, Jeff Scott, Chuck Scott (Vee), Chris Scott (Melissa), Aaron Scott (Angel), Cory Scott (Christine), Justin Scott, Robert Blacklock, Alma “Sissy” White (Zach), Michael Blacklock (Wendi); 18 great-grandchildren;sister-in-law, Eva Meeks; niece and nephew, Janice and Paul Hartman; two great-nieces, Briana and Carol Hartman and one great,-greatniece. Jack also leaves nieces and nephews in Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in the Gazebo at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Highway 5 North, Alexander, Ark. Rev. Edgar Sutton will officiate. Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, (501) 455-1067, will be handling the service. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to Muscular Dystrophy/Myasthenia Gravis at MDA, 204 Executive Court #208, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Please share your memories of Jack at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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BRYANT - Connie Mae James, 89, passed away January 8, 2013.She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Nettie Brumley Strickland; her husband, Morris Rodolph James; seven brothers and sisters; and three children. She is survivedby a host of grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Proctor Funeral Home in Camden is in charge of the arrangements. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2013. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Laura Riggs, 69, of Cabot, died Monday, January 7, 2013. Survivors include husband, Bryan Riggs; son, Heath (Angelyn) Riggs; daughter, Jenny (Ryan) Cash; eight grandchildren and three siblings. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, with visitation preceding 9:30-11 a.m. Please sign online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - Michael Wayne Sheehan, 66, of Conway, left this life Monday, January 7, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, with Bro. Larry Grubbs officiating. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Aundre L. Smith, died January 5, 2013. Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2012, at Rock Solid Church 1st Assembly, 855 8th Avenue, Conway, Ark. The family request in lieu of flowers memorial be made to Roller McNutt of Conway, 8th Avenue & Vine Street, Conway, Ark. 72032 in honor of Aundre Smith.

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EDGEMONT - Della Mae Gentry, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, age 75, passed away Tuesday. Survivors: son, Bobby Gentry (Lynn), Brooksville, Miss., Betty Gideon (Paul), Horatio, Miss.; sisters, Faye Davis, Jean Stark, Greers Ferry; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Thursday Shiloh Corssroads Church and Cemetery. Family Funeral Service www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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FORDYCE - LaShunda Warner Lanier, 40, of Fordyce died Jan. 4. Survivors daughters, Simona Marks, SaShaunna Warner, Sharnae Lanier; parents, John and Bobbie Warner; siblings, Michael Warner, Bobby Macon Jr., LaKeitha Warner, Joynell Brandon; two grandsons. Services: Friday, Greenville Baptist Church, Fordyce, 12 noon. Wake: Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Marks Funeral Home.

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FORDYCE - Curtis Sims, age 88 of Fordyce, died, Thursday. Funeral services are 12 noon, Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Buie Funeral Home with burial in Greenville Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Buie Funeral Home. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. Online condolences at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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GLENWOOD - Jim Lang, age 71, of Glenwood, died Monday, January 7, 2013. Memorial Saturday 2 p.m. Mt. Tabor Holiness Church, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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HASKELL - Louise “Lucy” Reid, age 73, of Haskell, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013. She was born December 31, 1939 in Russellville, Arkansas. Mrs. Reid retired from the Harmony Grove School District and was a member of Mt. Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dolan and Viva Johnson and a grandson, William Lee Hall Jr. She is survived by her best friend and husband of 52 years, Troy D. Reid of Haskell; son, Kevin Reid of Bentonville; daughter, Karla Hall of Haskell and four grandchildren, Jeremy Hall, Natalie Hall, Catherine Reid and Zachary Reid.

Pallbearers will be Paul Simmons, Dink Hall, Jerrel George, Mike Krebs, Charlie Scribner, Daniel Campbell, Clifton Sheridan and Matt Lee. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 11 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 12 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Tulip Cemetery in Tulip, Arkansas. Bro. Ben Palmer will be officiating. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Mary M. Willett, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, died January 7, 2013. She was born July 30, 1926, in Austin, Texas. She was of the Catholic faith. Mary retired from St. Vincent’s then worked in nursing homes, caring for the elderly. She was always helping her neighbors, and loved animals.

She is survived by her brother, Eddie Lewis (Jackie) of Conway; daughters, Gail Carl Lee (Ed) of Heber Springs, Kathy Hay (Danny) of Mayflower; sons, Richard Azar (Chris) of Del City, Oklahoma; Robert A. Willett of Pine Bluff; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 11 great great-grandchildren; and a number of nephews and nieces.

Graveside service for Mary will be 2 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Pine Crest Memorial Park, Alexander, Arkansas, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 501-661-9111. Please send the family your messages and condolences at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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HERMITAGE - Betty Louise Nichols Hickman, age 81, of Hermitage, AR. died Tuesday, January 8, at Bradley County Medical Center. Funeral services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 11, Frazer’s Chapel. Burial: Union Cemetery at Rye, Ark. by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, January 10, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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HOPE - Service for Mrs. Maxine H. McJunkins, age 90, 2 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2013, Brazzel/Oakcrest Chapel in Hope, burial Saratoga Cemetery in Saratoga, Arkansas. Visitation 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, January 10, 2013, Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOPE - Mr. Clyde Lyndon Scroggins 91, of Hope, Arkansas died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in Texarkana, Texas. Visitation, Wednesday, January 09, 2013 between 6-8 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Service, Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home Chapel. Online guest book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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HUMPHREY - Sally Jo (Young) Margetson, 85, passed away inDallas, Texas on January 7, 2013. She was born May 13, 1927 in Humphrey, Arkansas. Sally was a school librarian and antiques shop owner. She retired as Media Director for Union Public School District in Tulsa after having a stroke and returned to her home town of Humphrey, Arkansas. Sally joined her brother, the late John W. Young and sister, Frances Young in Young’s Antiques. She thoroughly enjoyed her time in the Antiques business and made many friends. The highlight of her second career was continuing to “teach and educate” her customers about antiques and interior design. Sally completed cancer treatment in Dallas, Texas in March of 2010 and returned to Humphrey. She was cancer free for two years. She was cured of Lymphoma but colon cancer returned January 2012. Sally set a wonderful example for others. She believed that being positive and having an optimistic attitude was paramount.

Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin H. Margetson, and son George E. Margetson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Perry Hood of Tulsa, daughter and son-in-law, Janie and David Flynt of Dallas, two granddaughters, Becky Collins and Kristen Margetson, sister, Frances E. Young, many nieces and nephews, and dear friends.

Visitation is Friday, January 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Turpin Funeral Home, Stuttgart, Arkansas. Services will be held Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. directed by Turpin. Burial will follow at Lone Tree Cemetery, Stuttgart, Arkansas. Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.

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JONESBORO - Walter Price, 84, of Jonesboro died Tuesday at home. He was the son of Arthur and Della (Simpson) Price. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday at Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is Friday from 12 until service time. Interment is in Bolivar Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jackson’s Funeral Home.

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LONOKE - On January 8, 2013, Mary Lee Shinn of Lonoke passedpeacefully from this life surrounded by those she loved and those who loved her. Mary Lee was born in Mississippi County and spent her formative years in Little Rock where she attendedMount Saint Mary’s Academy. Her adult life was spent in Osceola where she worked at American Greetings. Mary Lee was a talented artist, an avid reader, a friend to all whose path she crossed, but mostly she was a devoted mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Robinson of Osceola. She leaves behind to celebrate her life and memory her children Bill Shinn of Lonoke, Karen Bassett of Lonoke and Kelly and Ken Robson of St. Louis and her grandchildren Jason and Luci Deere of Little Rock, Tom Shinn of Jacksonville, Kristy Shinn of Magnolia and Michael Shinn of Lonoke.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Blytheville, arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Memorials can be made to American Lung Association or Literacy Council. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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MCGEHEE - Arlen Mansfield Scott, 87, of McGehee passed away January 7, 2013, in Mc-Gehee. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. January 11, 2013, at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee. Graveside service 11 a.m. January 12, 2013, at O’Neel Cemetery in Lincoln County. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. Online guestbook: www.griffinculpepper.com.

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MENA - Verna Mae Cox, age 70, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013, in Mena. Graveside services will be Friday, January 11, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Owens Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be general.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Thomas O. Evrard, age 82, a resident of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013, in Gassville. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Conner-Hankins Funeral Home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Mildred Martha Mazique Johnson, 88, of Pine Bluff,passed January 3, 2013. She was born on July 21, 1924, in Sibley, Mississippi, to the late Martha Clark and Robert Mazique. She was a 1948 graduate of AM&N College. She wasa home economics educator at Coleman, Martin, and Altheimer High Schools for 39 years. She retired in 1987. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Dr. J.B. Johnson Sr. Survivors include sons, Johnny Bernard Johnson, Jr., Revawn Johnson; daughter, Patricia Berry; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013, at St. James United Methodist Church by Rev. Henry “Hank” Wilkins, IV. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Section of Graceland Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Visitation will be Thursday, January 10, 2013, from 4-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund, Dr. Johnny B. Johnson and Mrs. Mildred Johnson Award, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 1200 N. University Dr. Mail Slot 4929, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601.

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PINE BLUFF - Juanita Faye McElroy Rutherford, 57, of Pine Bluff, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. Survivors husband, Vernon Rutherford; daughters, Amanda Ashmore, Kim Wilson; mother, Bula Swelling; four grandchildren; sisters, Sheila Cathey, Donna Trammell, Linda Jacobs. Funeral services 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. www.cranfordfh.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Charley Roy Nichols, “Pete,” age 63, of Russellville, died Sunday. The funeral service is at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Reed Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation is 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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SEARCY - Melba Jo Taylor, 78, of Searcy, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013. She was born August 3, 1934, in Searcy to the late Henry and Eural Winegar Sewell. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013, in the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home Chapel. Condolences may be left at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneral-Home.com.

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WARREN - Captain Lawrence H. Derby, Jr., United States Navy(Ret) of Warren, Ark., and Hot Springs, Ark., died Wednesday, January 9th, in the North Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Ark. He was born June 30, 1926, in Warren, Ark., a son of the lateLawrence H. Derby Sr. and Mable Meek Derby. Also preceding him in death was his first wife, Marilyn Church Derby, whom he married July 25th 1953, at Steubenville, Ohio, and she died October 21, 2001, and one brother, Sam Derby. He graduated from the Warren Public School system, where he played football and basketball for the Lumberjacks. After graduation from Warren High School, he attended Arkansas A&M at Monticello where he shortly received an appointment to U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Being a Naval jet pilot was his true love, after graduation from the Academy, he spent a long and eventful career (30 years) in the Navy and the United Sates Naval Reserve earning the rank of Captain and becoming one of the first centurion jet pilots to earn 100 consecutive successful landings on the aircraft carrier, The Midway. He served his country proudly in the Korean Conflict and transferred into the Naval Reserve, serving in Pensacola, Florida, for many yearsand continuing his flying as a private pilot. On completion of active duty, Larry returned to Warren, Ark., to join his father in the Derby Insurance Agency, where he spent over 30 years in the insurance business. In 1964 he joined the Board of Directors of the Warren Bank and Trust Company, servingas director and as chairman of the Trust Committee until his death and served for many decades on the Board of Trustees of Arkansas College, now Lyon College, where he and his late wife, Marilyn Church Derby, endowed The Derby Math and Science Center which has helped lead and promote the education of students at the college in those fields of study and he was very proud of this. He was appointed by Governor Frank White to the Arkansas Aeronautical Commission, where he helped develop and improve municipal airports all over the state, using his personal aircraft, N49D, to accomplish that. He was an avid quail hunter and loved the game of golf, to a fault. Some of his best golfing memories were those at The Alotian Club, playing one of the best courses ever built.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Lee Derby, of Hot Springs, Ark.; two step-sons, Douglas Ward and spouse, Becky, Hot Springs, Ark., and Roger Ward and spouse, Barbie, and their children, Clark, Foxx and Gauge, all of Arkadelphia, Ark. Also, he is survived by his name sake, Mastin Derby Frazer of Warren, Ark.; two nephews Sam Derby Jr. and spouse Caytee, Little Rock, Ark., and Larry M. Derby Sr. and spouse Melissa, Columbus, Ga.; a niece Lisa Derby Tozer and spouse Gregory, Bellevue, Wash.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 12th, at The First Presbyterian Church in Warren. Burial in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. A reception will follow the graveside service at Sue Wagon’s home, 320 South Main Street, Warren. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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WHITE HALL - M.L. “Pete” Albright, age 80, of White Hall, diedSaturday, January 5, 2013. He was born October 12, 1932, at Hillsboro, N.C., a son of the late Thomas Albright and Frances Ray Albright. He had served in both the United States Navy andthe United States Marine Corps. Pete moved to Pine Bluff in 1972 to work for the National Center for Toxicological Research. He was the Animal Colony Manager for a number of years, and retired as a Quality Assurance Specialist. His work had also included research labs in California and Maryland. His survivors include his former wife and best friend, Joey Henry of Little Rock; a brother, Jeffrey Albright of Hillsboro, N.C.; two sisters, Joanna Parker (William) also of Hillsboro, and Kae Ramirez of Kingsburg, Calif.; his beloved dog, Tia; along with many other family and friends. Burial will be at a later date in Hillsboro, N.C. Arrangements are by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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WHITE HALL - Fredrick “Denny” Croft, 62, White Hall, died Monday. Survivors: mother Mary Croft; sons, Brian Croft, Tony Croft; grandchildren, Braden Croft, Adam Croft; siblings, Donnie Croft, Mary Jo Crow, and Jessica Kalkbrenner. Visitation: Friday, 12 noon-1:30 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South. Graveside services follow 2 p.m., Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - George Howard “Jake” Jacobus, age 82,of Delray Beach, Fla., and Edgartown, Mass., died peacefully surrounded by family and close friends on January 8, 2013, in Delray Beach, Florida. His death was a result of a long illnessdue in part to heroically battling chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) for 29 years. He was born in Caldwell, N.J., at the height of the Great Depression on January 5, 1931, son of Hester Todd Jacobus and George Russell Jacobus. He graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in Caldwell, N.J., class of ’49, where he served as student body president and captain of the varsity basketball team.

Jake graduated from Dartmouth College with the great class of 1953, where he was a Government major and a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity. In the mid-1950s, he trained young pilots to fly T-33s as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Webb Air Force Base in Big Spring, Texas. A consummate entrepreneur and businessman, he was a founding partner and CEO of Fairfield Communities Land Company, Inc. which built resort communities throughout the South and Southwest. It was headquartered in Little Rock, Ark., where he lived from 1966 until1976. His first marriage to Elizabeth Jones ended in divorce. He and his second wife, Catherine Hohenlohe and family moved to Delray Beach, Fla., in 1976. He was the founder and General Partner of Connark Company, an investment and real estate development company located in Delray Beach. In the 1980s, Jake served on the board of trustees of Newmont Mining Company. He has been an active philanthropist along with his wife, including serving on the Foundation Board for the Achievement Centers for Children and Families of Delray since 1998.

Jake was an avid sailor, as well as a pilot. He savored time with his family on any body of water in any matter of non-motorized floating vessel (Boston whalers were an exception). These included sailboats (large and small), kayaks, dinghies, and row-boats. He was especially fond of the Atlantic Ocean off of Chappaquiddick Island, Massachusetts and Southeast Florida. Jake was a lifelong student of European and North American History and an unswayable Republican, though many tried to sway him. In his great respect for education, he and Catherine awarded private scholarships for higher education to numerous deserving young people. He was a natural athlete and always fit, walking and swimming daily until within weeks of his death. He loved the game of football and was a long-term Miami Dolphins fan.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Catherine H. Jacobus, six children and their families, daughter, Ann Jacobus Kordahl and husband Jim Kordahl of San Francisco, son, William R. Jacobus and wife Crystal Jacobus of Tallahassee, daughter, Sarah Lacy Jacobus of Dallas, Texas, daughter, Alexandra Cook and husband John Conforti of Boston, Mass., son, Todd H. Jacobus and wife Shana Jacobus of Chevy Chase, Md., and son Christian H. Jacobus of Saginaw, Mich.; 12 adoring and devoted grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Todd Barry Jacobus and wife Patty Jacobus of Little Rock, Ark., and three nieces.

A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 South Swinton Boulevard, Delray Beach, Fla., at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013, with a reception immediately following at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted at the Achievement Centers for Children and Families of 555 Northwest 4th Street, Delray, Fla. 33444. http://www.delraychild.org. Lorne & Sons Funeral Home (www.LorneandSons.com) Delray Beach, Fla. in charge of arrangements.

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BEACH PARK, Ill. - Paul Rytima, 92, of Beach Park, lll., died on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, Ill.He was born August 26, 1920 in Champion, Mich., and moved to this area in 1946. Paul worked for 23 years with Meadow Gold Dairy of Waukegan and was a member of Teamsters Local#301 for 28 years. After retiring from Meadow Gold he became a custodian at Zion-Benton Township High School. Paul was a Veteran of World War II having served with the Army Air Corps (later the Air Force).

Paul was an avid Chicago White Sox fan, enjoyed reading, liked watching TV news, and his greatest love was spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Gladys; children Linda (Edwin) Johnson of Warren, lll., Jane (Jim) Neal of Winthrop Harbor, lll., Paula Bourland of Winthrop Harbor, lll., Clinton (Diane) Rytima of Garland, Texas, Eric (Brenda) Rytima of Benton, Ark., and Roger (Arlyn) Rytima of Winthrop Harbor, lll.; seven grandchildren Kelly (John) Neal-Wilker, Aaron (Kim) Neal, Trina (Jimmy) Constas, Tahnee (Matt) Lathrop, Michal Rytima,Paul Rytima, and Tyler Rytima; and seven great-grandchildren Rowyn, Bryn, Ella, Vasili, Mylos, Lane, and Auborn. He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law Donald and Vera Rytima; and his parents Leonard and Elina Rytima. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at 4 p.m., at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, lll. Visitation will be Saturday from 2 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

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SHREVEPORT - David Jack Butler, age 65, of Shreveport, La., passed away January 8, 2013. He was born January 15, 1947, in Bodcaw, Ark. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. January 11, 2013, at Bodcaw Baptist Church in Bodcaw. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery.

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OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. - Calvert J. Hudgens Jr., 89, began his eternal life with his Heavenly Father on January 4, 2013. A funeral mass will be said on Tuesday, January 8 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Olive Branch at 11 a.m., with visitation at 10 a.m. Rosary at 10:45 a.m. also at the church. Calvert was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. Calvert was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He spent his life serving his family and his God. His strength, his loving kindness, his sense of humor and his strong faith in his Eternal Redeemer are the traits that will be missed the most. He was an active and committed charter member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Aggie Hudgens, and his daughter, Carol Ann Hudgens. Calvert is survived by two daughters, Sharon Loeb (Bob) and Janiss Graves (Guy); two sons, Calvert Hudgens III (Susan) and Greg Hudgens (Connie); nine grandchildren; four great-granddaughters. Memorial contributions may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project online at, https:// support.woundedwarriorpoject. org/default.aspx?tsid=72 or by mailing to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Online condolences may be made by visiting our guestbook at www.BrantleyFuneral.com Brantley Funeral Home (662) 895-2310.

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Dorothy Roy, 89, of Missouri, formerly Beedeville, died Friday. Survivors: sons, A. Gene Bigham and Charles Roy; daughters, Johnnie Kramer and Dorothy Bishop; brother, Gene; four sisters, Barbara, Mary, Edwina, Sidney; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 3 p.m. Friday,Eightmile Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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MOORE, S.C. - Rick Downs, 63 of Moore, S.C. formerly of El Dorado, Ark. died on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at his home following a sudden death. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 10, in Young’s Chapel with Bro. Paul Dunn officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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DALLAS - Sammie Lee Cox, age 65, formerly of Dierks, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. He was born September 12, 1947 in Howard County. Sammie worked for SWEPCO from 1968 until his retirement in 2010. He was a consultant for SWEPCO 2011-2012. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Sammie enjoyed spending time with family, photography and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester “Red” and Floy Cox, one son Russell Cox, an infant brother, and brother, Hariol Cox. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, David and Tresa Cox of Texarkana, Texas, nine grandchildren, one sister-in-law, Edna Cox, of Dierks, Ark., one aunt and uncle, and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013, at the Dierks Church of Christ, 308 Main Street, Dierks, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UACCH Foundation, Sammie Cox Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 140, Hope, Ark. 71802.

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DALLAS - Lorraine Geraldine Bitz Crowe, age 90, passed awayThursday, January 3, 2013. She was born October 5, 1922 in Brady, Mont. Lorraine graduated from Brady High School in 1939 as Valedictorian. She received a Civil Service appointment to the Veterans Administration in Washington, D.C. In 1944 Lorraine enlisted in the WACS and served as secretary to the colonel, chief of the War Crimes Group in Wiesbaden, Germany, earning a Bronze Star. Following her military service, she was secretary to the General Manager of American Fruit Growers in Los Angeles, Calif. In California, she met Herbert C. Crowe and they were married on July 19, 1952. They lived in Great Falls, Mont., Minneapolis, Minn., Cincinnati, Ohio, and ended up in Dallas, Texas in 1971. Lorraine was interested in oil painting and water color and was an avid bridge player and teacher as well as being a voracious reader. She received her Associate’s Degree in 1983, showing a lifelong love of learning.

Lorraine is preceded in death by her parents, Sebastian and Sophia Bitz; her brother, Melvin Bitz; her sister, Leona Fuhrer and her sonin-law, Don Armstrong. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Herbert Crowe; daughter, Yvonne Armstrong; son, Jeff Crowe; sister, Katherine Forsman; nieces, Connie Skiftun and Thelma McKay (Norlis); nephews, David Forsman (Gay) and Richard Fuhrer (Judy); and many great-nieces and nephews.

Services will be Thursday, January 10 at 12:30 p.m. in the Wildwood Chapel at Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, 9920 Restland Road, Dallas Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greater Lakewood Shepherd Center, 6306 Kenwood Ave, Dallas, Texas 75214.

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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - Torrey Williams, 39, of NorthRichland Hills, Texas passed January 5, 2013. Loving memories left to children: Austin Williams, and Wesley Williams of Little Rock, Ark., and Jaelyn Williams of Texas; mother: Marilyn(Carl) Whitfield of Sherwood Ark., father; James Williams of North Little Rock, Ark.; sisters: Jayme Williams, and special sister: Latisha Whitfield, grandmother, Queen Ester Williams. Family hour January 11, 2013, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration January 12, 2013, 12 noon at Paradise Baptist Church, 820 “H” Street, North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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RICHARDSON, Texas - Thomas (Tommy) Robinson, 59, of Richardson, Texas, entered into eternal rest on December 28, 2012. He was born June 26, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ulysses and Jeanette Robinson. He was preceded in deathby: son, Tyler; father, Ulysses; brother, Ulysses “Sonny.” He issurvived by: one son, Thomas (Chandra) Robinson; mother, Jeanette Robinson; brothers, Kenneth and Mark Robinson; sisters, Sharon (Melvyn) Washington, Tara Robinson; grandson, Tommy Robinson; special friend, Regina Robinson; many other relatives and friends. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Hwy 5, Alexander. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at. www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

Arkansas, Pages 10 on 01/10/2013