Obituaries

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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, at arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY Mae Ella Allen, 96, of Little Rock.

Roderick D. Allen, 49, of Little Rock.

John “Johnny” Archer, 61, of Little Rock.

Ayanna Echols, 28, of Little Rock.

Susan Elizabeth Fiser Barham, 65, of Little Rock.

Albert Gehl, 83, of North Little Rock.

Raymond C. Hale, 78, of Sherwood.

Jessie Harris, 80, of Little Rock.

Glorie Jones, 62, of North Little Rock.

William Harold Kendrick, 64, of Little Rock.

Mack Knight, 84, of Little Rock.

Carl D. Lee, 50, of North Little Rock.

James Thomas McAllister Jr., 91, of Little Rock.

Leroy V. Nelson, 90, of Little Rock. Ruth Cazort Patton, 94, of Little Rock.

Hazel Alene Pennington, 99, of Mabelvale.

Ellen Ruth Redditt, 90, of North Little Rock.

Erick Yarusi Ruiz, infant, of Little Rock.

Robert Shelton, 56, of Little Rock.

James (Jimmy) White, 89, of Little Rock.

Rosie Lee Davis White, 93, of Little Rock.

Sarah Yvonne White-Robinson, 63, of Little Rock.

James H. Wilson, 66, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ALEXANDER Anthony Carl Arterburn, 46.

BATESVILLE Jimmy ‘Jim’ Finley, 73.

BEEBE James Vernon Anderson, 68.

BENTON Janie Nanette Goodman, 56.

Thomas Joseph Massanelli, 73.

BERGMAN Don Sperry, 74.

BLYTHEVILLE Martha Jane Jones, 69.

CABOT Carolyn Sue Honey, 70.

Troy Albert Weatherley, 72.

CONWAY Burnes Leon Gilbert, 78.

CROSSETT Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Pippen, 71.

EL DORADO Marian Elder, 81.

FAYETTEVILLE Joe Bill Hackler, 95.

GASSVILLE Beth Caughman Bridwell, 95.

GILLETT Arine Johnson, 79.

HARRISON Lillie B. Burdine, 90.

HOT SPRINGS Herbert “Preacher” Green, 72. JONESBORO Kathleen Gardinier, 69.

JOY Charles Leon Clay, 73.

LONDON Fred J. Parker, 61.

MARVELL Marjorie Lee Hindsley, 81.

MENA Howard Eugene McCauley, 82. J.B. Norman, 78.

MOUNT VERNON David Walls, 60.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Doyle Jackson Banks, 73.

PERRYVILLE Dean Williams O’Such, 82.

PETIT JEAN MOUNTAIN Leonardo Cesar Sanchez, 77.

PLEASANT PLAINS John E. Foster Sr., 59.

SEARCY David Merrill Bledsoe, 78.

SHERIDAN Cecil Clayton Cash, 95.

WARREN Ophelia Wagnon Williams, 88.

OUT-OF-STATE SALINA, Kan.

Donald Richard Smith, 84.

BENTON, La.

Karen Rochelle Nippers, 69.

GREENVILLE, Miss.

Reba Cooper Clanton, 84.

WATERFORD, Va.

Cornelia F. Keller, 66.

Pulaski County

MAE ELLA CUNNINGHAM ALLEN, 96, Little Rock, departed this lifeJanuary 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester L. Allen, Sr.; son, S.L. Allen, Jr.; father, Ed Cunningham Sr.; mother, Hester Johnson Cunningham; siblings, BookerT., Robert Lee, Louis, Eddie Lee, Evelyn, Bertha, Alberta, Australia, Ed, Jr. and Mae Etta. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Rev. Lee Arthur Allen, Sr. (Malinda/ Jackie) and Bobbie J. Botley; sibling, Johnnie Mae Plant; sisters-inlaw, Rose and Mae Cunningham; 12 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; other family andfriends. Family hour: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Beebe Chapel CME Church, Pastor Carter, 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.”

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RODERICK D. ALLEN of Little Rock, Ark.. born April 1, 1963 passedJanuary 15, 2013. He is survived by wife; Schanise Allen, five sons; Ahkeem Murphy, Roderick Allen, Jr., Marquis Jones, Tyrie Allen, Markel Lewis, three daughters; Ashley Allen, Zenobia Oliver,Djia Allen, 16 brothers and sisters, a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, January 25, 2013, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home Little Rock Chapel. Funeral Services Saturday, January 26, 2013, 12 noon at Jackson Memorial Church of God in Christ, 5515 Brown Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323.

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JOHN “JOHNNY” ARCHER, 61, of Little Rock, passed away January19, 2013. He was born on July 6, 1951 to Leon and Mildred Archer. John retired as the Maintenance Supervisor at Good Shepherd after 30 years of service and was beginning his second career atCamp Robinson. He was also devoted to his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Karla Archer; son, Jonathan Archer (Lisa); daughter, Amanda Archer Tollison (Dwayne); mother, Mildred Fears; brother, Coleman Archer (Deloris) of Texas; sister, Mary Zigmont (Bob) of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Salvador, Emily, David Ray, and Jonathan Paul Archer, Tyce Bentley and Caleb Jesse Tollison. He was preceded in death by his father and brother, David Archer and sister-in-law, Candy Archer.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 25 at Little Rock Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Zigmont officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Johnny’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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AYANNA SHA-NEA ECHOLS, 28, of Little Rock, departed this lifeJanuary 19, 2013. She was a manager at Goodwill Industries. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Houston Sr.; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Eackles.She leaves to cherish her memory: father, John Henry Echols Sr.; mother, Kathryn Houston; siblings, Daron Houston, Camesha Flowers, Korell Flowers, Sha-Cona Edwards, Tangela Brown, John Echols Jr, other family and friends. Family hour: 5:30-7 p.m. Friday at Zion Wheel Baptist Church, College Station. Funeral: 12 noon Saturday at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, 3824 Antioch Blvd, College Station, Rev. Darron Hawkins, 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.”

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SUSAN ELIZABETH FISER BARHAM passed away at home onMonday, January 21, surrounded by family and friends. Born on June 12, 1947 in Russellville, Arkansas to Paul and Alice Martin Fiser, Susan was blessed with “a green paradise of childhood,”surrounded by her brother Marty, sister Alice Ann, and their loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Susan’s beloved horses, dogs, and cats completed their family and home.

After graduating from Russellville Public Schools, she attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where her already great love of literature was further inspired. She studied under such titans of teaching as James Whitehead, Leo van Scyoc, Ben Kimpel, and T.C.D. Eaves, all of whom were significant influences upon her decision to become an educator herself. She received both a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree in English.

In 1972 she married Russell Cody and they had a daughter, Caroline Elizabeth Cody, whom she cherished as one of her life’s greatest gifts. Upon moving to Little Rock in 1970, Susan joined the faculty at Mount Saint Mary Academy, where she served as chair of the English Department. In 1975 she became a member of the faculty at Parkview Arts and Sciences High School where she taught for 35 years, 33 of which were in the same classroom.

Her academic excellence was recognized when she was tapped to chair the school’s department of English and Language Arts. She was also a recipient of the Stephens Award for Excellence in Teaching. As one of the creators of the annual performance “Talesof the Crypt” featuring Parkview drama students and set at the historic Mount Holly Cemetery, she co-directed this event for 15 years.

She was a member of the Little Rock Classroom Teachers’ Association, the Arkansas Education Association, the Arkansas Council of Teachers of English and the National Council of Teachers of English. Stimulated by a deep love and wide knowledge of literature, language, art, history and culture, Susan taught with wit and zest, influencing the lives of thousands of students over her long career.

Susan’s love for Arkansas and the South was well known. However, another of her great passions was travel that she often characterized as the most various and pleasurable way to learn. She experienced many cultures and countries in her travels in Europe, as well as those of China and Japan, frequently serving as a tour guide for her students.

In 2008 she married Ed Barham, whom she described as “her twin soul.” Susan is survived by her husband Ed, her dear daughter, Caroline Cody, her stepson, Ben (Jill) Barham, her sister, Alice Ann Munson (Lee) Munson, and brother, Martin (Debra) Fiser of Little Rock. Also surviving her is her grandson, John Lewis Barham, nieces, Alissa Coffield and Kathryn Fiser; nephews, Wesley Fiser, Barrett Fiser, Noel Fiser, and Eric Munson.

Visitation for family and friends is planned at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, Ark., (501) 224-8300 from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday evening. She was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, where a memorial service will be held on Friday, January 25 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ArkansasOvarian Cancer Coalition or to C.A.R.E. (Central Arkansas Rescue Effort). Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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ALBERT GEHL, 83, of North Little Rock, passed away January 20,2013. He was born on November 26, 1929 to Glen and Era Gehl. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Albert was the retired owner of Arkansas Cricket Farm and Bait House Wholesale.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing - but most of all his last year was spent enjoying his great-grandchildren, their laughter from the “Candy Man,” “Papa” and “Boss,” as he was well known. In “Papa’s” own voice to “Little Man,” “Pretty Ladies,” “Ms. Ally” and “Hey Sugar.”

He is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include daughter Carolyn Taylor of Cabot; three grandchildren, Tina Bolton Windemaker (Justin), Carrie Taylor (Bobby Privett) , J.J. Taylor; five great-grandchildren, Jaylee, Kaylee, Rylee Windemaker, Alyson Taylor, Jesse Runyan; special family friends Flo Reed, Marie Hampton, and numerous other special family members and friends, and his beloved pet, Joy.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Sherwood with burial following at Gravel Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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RAYMOND C. HALE, 78, of Sherwood, born February 15, 1934 inNorth Little Rock to parents, Morris and Ethel Hale, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 17, 2013. His wife and great friends were by his side. Ray had given 20 years to the U.S.Navy, followed by 26 years with the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier. He loved the outdoors and always kept busy with woodwork or helping neighbors. The Kingdom has just received a wonderful soul.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles (Bill) Hale and Douglas Hale; and granddaughter, Megan Elizabeth Wyatt. Raymond is survived by his wife, Connie Hale; his daughters, Teresa (Tony) Taylor, Teena(Jeff) Wyatt, and Terri Hale; and his grandchildren, Anthony Jr. and Haley Taylor and Justin and Cory Wyatt. He is also survived by his brothers, William Hale and Clifton Hale; his sisters, Frances Bratton, Patricia Nunes, Virgina Berry, Vivian Stoufer, and Doris Roberts; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Arkansas Funeral Care. Interment will be at 12 noon on Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice North Little Rock at 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. A special thanks to the Bonsai Team.

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

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JESSIE L. HARRIS, “Bo”, 80, Little Rock, departed this life January 19,2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Amos Harris, Sr.; mother, Mary L. Harris; sister, Syphfronia Harris-Hildreth. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Michael, Robert, Leslie,Lisa, Tasha Harris; six brothers, Amos, Jr. (Helen), Marvin (JoAnn), Willie Steve (Diana), Edward, Samson (Michelle), and Sammie (Jackie) Harris; six sisters, Cleola McRoy, Albertha (Edward) Jordan, Melissa Neal, Emma (Ezell) Pruitt, Lovell Cole, Mary Harris; a host of other family and friends. Visitation: 12-5 p.m. Friday and Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. 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.”

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GLORIE JONES, 62, of North Little Rock passed January 17,2013. Family hour January 25, 2013, 6-7 p.m. Homegoing celebration January 26, 2013, 1 p.m. both held at First Pentecostal Church, 5302 Hwy. 161, North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E.Broadway (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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WILLIAM HAROLD KENDRICK, 64, of Little Rock, Ark ., transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Home going services will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013, 11 a.m. at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, 514 East 24th Street,Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Rest In Peace Memorial Gardens, Hensley, Ark. Family visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2013, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

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MACK GEORGE KNIGHT, 84, Little Rock, departed this life January 21, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Knight; mother, Alice Knight; brothers, Silas, Willie Jr., Theodis and Eddie Knight. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Juanita Knight;children, Mack Harrell, Derrick, Donald and Akira Edmond; siblings, Allie Lee and Jessie Charles Knight; other family and friends. Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary.

Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Second Baptist Church, 1709 John Barrow, Pastor Kevin Kelly, 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.”

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CARL D. LEE, 50, of North Little Rock received his wings January16, 2013. Family hour January 25, 2013, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration January 26, 2013, 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 2200 Willow 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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Dr. JAMES THOMAS “DOCK” MCALLISTER JR., 91, opened hiseyes and saw his Lord, Sunday, January 20, 2013. He was born January 2, 1922, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to James Thomas, Sr., and Clara Leigh (Hicks) McAllister.

He attendedcollege at Hendrix College, then attended UA Medical School in Little Rock. After his first year of medical school, he joined the Navy and served in the Pacific Theatre in Okinawa during World War II. Upon returning from his time in the Navy, he completed medical school and specialized in OB/GYN. He spent his career as an OB/GYN in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, at Jefferson Hospital. Following a car accident, he attended UAMS and earned his specialty in psychiatry and practiced at various state hospitals, finally retiring from Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. During his career in psychiatry, he became very interested in Special Education and worked to improve the programs in schools in the Little Rock area.

He met his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Ellen Kober, at Troy’s skating rink in Little Rock and proclaimed upon meeting her that he would marry her someday. Initially, she disagreed but after dating, they were married June 24, 1949, in Gurdon, Arkansas. They would live in Pine Bluff and Bolivar, Tennessee, before settling in Little Rock, where they attended Grace Lutheran Church.

Dock was a great storyteller. He would entertain his friends and family with wonderful stories of his many adventures. He was an avid sportsman, boxing at Hendrix College and in the Navy, an expert fisherman, who always caught his limit and taught many other people to fish, particularly on Lakes Ouachita and Conway. He loved to dance, play cards and bowl with friends and watch the Razorbacks. Among his many other achievements, he was an Eagle Scout, lifeguard, carpenter, mechanic, horse-racing handicapper and expert gardener.

Quoting from poem he wouldgive to people he met, “God is in every tomorrow, therefore, I live for today. Certain of finding at sunrise, hope and strength for the way.”

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Chris and Hazel Kober; his sisters, Niccey McAllister and Charlotte Kolb; brothers-in-law, James Rippy, Darwin Kolb and Mike Kumpuris. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen; sister, Wanella Rippy; sister-inlaw, Christine Kumpuris; daughter and son-in-law, Dee and John Collier of Ocala, Florida, son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Chris and Monique McAllister of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; daughter and son-inlaw, Cynthia and Mark Gilleran of Bryant; daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Sammy Stuart of Alexander, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 N., Alexander, Arkansas. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 24th, at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Hwy. 5 N. in Alexander.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church of Little Rock, Friends in Christ Lutheran Church of Bryant and/or Humane Society of Pulaski County. Please share your memories of “Dock” at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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Graveside services for LEROY V. NELSON will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, January 23, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. A reception will follow the service at 2 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church on Durwood Road in Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, Alzheimer’s Arkansas or the American Heart Association.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, Ark. 72205 (NW Corner of I-630 and Barrow Rd.) (501) 224-2200. Mr. Nelson’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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RUTH CAZORT PATTON, 94, passed away Sunday, January 20,2013, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Ward, Arkansas, on April 1, 1918, to James and Daisy Cobb Cazort. She later moved to San Diego, California, where she lived for 62 years andretired from Solar/International Harvester in 1977.

She is survived by step-son, Stanley B. Patton (Claudia); stepdaughter-in-law, Gail Patton (Dennis); cousins, Dan Patton (Laurie), Charlotte Berry (Ogden); five step-grandchildren; and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Herman “Red” Patton; son, James Shannon; step-son, Dennis Duane Patton; parents, James and Daisy Cobb Cazort; sisters, Catherine, Maxine, Ora Mae; and brothers, Bruce, Jim and Wayne.

The family would like to thank Ruth’s care-givers, Lillie Jackson and Barbara Osbon, Hospice Home Care nurse, Mary Brown, and aide, Carmon Crain. The family visitation will be on January 23, 2013, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas, (501) 224-8300. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m.Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 16th Section Cemetery, Austin, Arkansas. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of donor’s choice. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal

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HAZEL ALENE PENNINGTON, 99, of Mabelvale went to be with theLord on January 21, 2013. She was born on August 25, 1913, in Fordyce, Arkansas, to Stewart and Alma Atwood. Hazel was first and foremost a loving mother. She loved quilting, handworkand antiquing. Hazel was a member of The First Missionary Baptist Church of Mabelvale.

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Graydon Pennington; her son, Phillip Pennington; and her grandson; Craig Parker. She is survived by three daughters, Betty Jones (David) of Bryant, Joyce Batchlor of Mabelvale, and Judy Parker (Lewis) of Benton; five grandchildren, Rhonda Goheen, Randy Jones, Bradley Batchlor, Lori Settle, and Todd Parker; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 N., Alexander, Arkansas. Dr. Robert Ashcraft will officiate. A private family burial will follow at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan. Please share your memories of Hazel at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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ELLEN RUTH REDDITT of North Little Rock, died January 21, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock. She was born April 20, 1922 in Morrilton, Conway County, Ark., the daughter of Edwin Bradshaw and Julia Mourot Bradshaw. She married Wilson Lamberton Redditt on April 6, 1946 in Little Rock. Wilson died February 15, 1978. Ellen was a member of Markham Street Baptist Church. She worked at the ordnance plant in Jacksonville during WWII, was a housewife, operated her ownbeauty shop, and later, was a meter records clerk at Entergy in LittleRock.

Ruth is survived by her children, Linda Kay Francis (Emery) of Sherwood, Victor Edward Redditt (Karen) of Little Rock, and Melba Jean Hooker (John) of North LittleRock; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sisters, Sybil Louise Bradshaw, Mable Harris Murray (Roston Harris and Bill Murray), Ruby Thomas (Jay) and Iris Lavern Anderson (Carl), and a stillborn brother (unnamed).

Services will be Friday, January 25 at 10:30 a.m. at Baring Cross Baptist Church in Sherwood, officiated by Bro. Marty Watson. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. The family will receive friends before the service at the church, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Mrs. Redditt’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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ERICK YARUSI RUIZ, son of Neyra Ruiz, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 in Little Rock, Ark. He is survived by his mother, as well as, many other family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be 6 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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ROBERT K. SHELTON, 56, of Little Rock, departed this life January 14,2013. He leaves to cherish his memory wife, Mattie Shelton; children, Treava Coleman, Shemeka and Sean Shelton; mother, Luella Shelton; siblings, Deborah, Dorothy, and Tommy Shelton,James Williams, Willie Morris, Ruthie Belcher, James Woods; six grandchildren; other family and friends. Family hour: 5-6 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, North Little Rock. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Pastor Kenny Wright, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

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JAMES “JIMMY” WHITE 89, of Little Rock, passed on January 15,2013, when the angels of mercy called home one of his angels to be with his wife of 66 years, Rosie Lee Davis who preceded him in death on January 14, 2013. Mr. White was with the Pulaski Department forCountySheriffover 50 years. He was a member of Coleman Chapel AME Zion Church where he was a trustee and served in numerous offices. He will be missed by many and loved by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grant White, Sr. and Anner Hester White along with daughter, Sheree Porter. He’s survived by his children, Linda Fay Williams, James White, Jr., Jason White, Tulisa White, Terry Gould and Reginald Jones; two sisters, Eveyln Johnson and Ora Donaldson; god daughter, Patsy Gatlin; 22 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013, 11 a.m., at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1700 South State St. Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home,1200 S. State St. LR (501) 372-1305. A special thanks to Intrepid Home Health Care and Dr. David Jones.

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ROSIE LEE DAVIS WHITE, 93, of Little Rock, Ark., was surroundedby family and the angels of Heaven called her home on Monday, January 14, 2013. She was the wife of James (Jimmy) White for 66 years. A lifetime member of Canaan Missionary Baptist Churchwhere she served on the Usher Board and Deaconess Board. She was a devoted wife and neighbor and always had a kind word and love in her heart for everyone she met.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee Davis and Alice Vance Davis; eight brothers and sisters. She’s survived by three special God-daughters, Patsy Gatlin, Sue Lanier and Dorthy Tate all of Little Rock, Ark.; step-children, Linda Fay Williams, James White Jr., Jason White, Tulisa White, Terry Gould, Reginald Jones; 22 stepgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A celebration of her life will be Thursday, January 24, 2013, 11:00 am, at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1700 South State St. Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 6-7 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. State St., LR (501) 372-1305. A special thanks to Arkansas Hospice and special caregivers, Bobbitte Paige, VirginiaGillium, Etherine Gold and Rose Gordon.

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SARAH YVONNE WHITE-ROBINSON (DUGE) of Little Rock, born October 6, 1949, found sweet and everlasting peace on January 14,2013. Her passing marked a chapter completed, a page turned, a lifewell lived and a rest well earned.

She is predeceased by her parents, John Henry and Allene (Norman) White and her husband of 27 years, George Robinson, Jr. II. Her legacy remains with her four sons and those very special grandchildren, Terence Vaughn Williams (Sandra) of Pine Bluff, Ark., Stefan Vladmir Fudge (Daphne) of Tampa, Fla., George Robinson III (Adrian) of Little Rock, and Sean Clifford Robinson of Little Rock; three step-children, Reginald Burton and Erica Mitchell, and Renee Laster (Wardall), all of Little Rock; 20 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, January 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. and a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1321 S. Van Buren Street, Little Rock, with Father Warren Harvey as Celebrant. Burial will be at Elmlawn Cemetery. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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JAMES H. WILSON, 66, of NLR, born July 4, 1946, died January 17, 2013. Survivors include sons, Michael and James Wilson; two daughters, Sabrina Hoccut, Heather Brunell; three sisters JoAnn Patton, Lynn Cox, and Cherry Wilson. Preceded in death by wife Etta Mae Wilson and one child at birth. Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Carlisle Cemetery. Dad, you will be loved and missed. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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ALEXANDER - Anthony Carl Arterburn 46 of Alexander went to be with his Lord on January 21, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father; Harry Arterburn, his nephew; Harry Dean, stepmother; Gwen and his brother; Corky. He is survived by his loving wife; Beverly Arterburn of nine years, his mother; Darlene Arterburn, five daughters; Christina (William) White, Jennifer (Cody) Marshall, Robin (Zach) Murphy, Morgan (Richard) Ross, Karley Arterburn, one brother; Dean (Jeri) Arterburn, two sisters; Jacquetta (Kenny) Herron and Kelly South, and seven grandchildren. Anthony was dearly loved by family and friends and will be greatly missed. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 24, at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Little Rock at 2 p.m. To sign Anthony’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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BATESVILLE - Jimmy A. “Jim” Finley, 73, of Batesville died Sunday. Born April 8, 1939, in Kingsland, Ark., he was the son of Hope A. and Lucille (Tipton) Finley. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Barbara (Pierce) Finley of the home; sons: Scott Finley of Fayetteville and Stacy Finley of Fordyce; grandchildren: John Thomas Finley, Seth and Jake Finley, Allaynah and Pierce Finley; brothers: Glyn Finley of West Fork and Joe Finley of Fordyce. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Roller-Crouch Chapel. Burial will follow at Barnes Cemetery in Bethesda under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BEEBE - James Vernon Anderson, age 68, of Beebe died Monday, January 21, 2013. He was a retired school teacher of South Conway County School District in Morrilton and was retired from Arkansas Kraft. James was a member of Searcy Faith Assembly of God Hwy36.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Johnson Anderson; one son, WillAnderson and wife, Mandy of Cordova, Tennessee; two daughters, Laura Doan and husband, Paul of Searcy and Melissa Wintz and husband, Rodney of Beebe; eight grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; Mother, Dorothy Anderson of Batesville; two brothers, Stephen Anderson of Batesville and David Anderson of Augusta. James is preceded in death by his father, James V. Anderson Sr.

Family will receive friends Wednesday January 23, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home at Beebe, Arkansas. Funeral services Thursday, 10 a.m. at Searcy Faith Assembly of God, 3319 Hwy. 36, with entombment in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Beebe. www.Smith-FamilyCares.com.

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BENTON - Janie Nanette Goodman, age 56, of Benton, passedaway Monday, January 21, 2013 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. She was born July 9, 1956, in Benton to the late Oscar Truman “Slim” Wilson and Jo Renee Wilson. “Nan” graduatedBenton High School in 1974 and was of Baptist faith. She loved gardening, crystal hunting, and trips to the lake and ocean.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Truman “Buster” Wilson, one sister, Wanda Kay Wilson, her mother-in-law, Sara Goodman, one sister-in-law, Susan Berk, and one nephew, Blake Taylor. Survivors include her husband of 13 years, Bob Goodman; two daughters, Courtney Nyx Adams of Ozark, Arkansas, and Kyndal Jewell Adams of Benton; one grandson, Jea “Alec” Purdom; one sister, Jo Ellen LaMaster and husband Fred of Benton; one brother, David Eli Wilson of Benton; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives, and friends.

A celebration of “Nan’s” life will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047). In addition to sending flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BENTON - Thomas Joseph Massanelli, age 73, of Benton passed away January 18, 2013. He was born May 31, 1939, in Pine Bluff. Thomas retired from Alcoa and Heavy Equipment Co., and was a very avid golfer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Caesar and Elena Magnini Massanelli, and his wife, Susan Massanelli, two brothers and three sisters. Survivors, son, Michael Massanelli, Benton; daughter, Carol Ann Massanelli, Little Rock; brothers, Caesar Massanelli, Hot Springs Village; James Massanelli, Hot Springs; sisters, Rose Glover, Hot Springs; Lena Owen, Star City.

Memorial services will be held, Thursday, January 24, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Benton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity or Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Martha Jane Jones, 69, of Blytheville died Jan. 21, 2013, in Jonesboro, Ark. Survivors, son, Kyle Edge; one grandson; three sisters. Funeral, Jan. 23, 2013,10 a.m. at Pathway Church of God in Blytheville. Burial will follow in Manila Cemetery, Manila, Ark. Visitation at 9 a.m. until service time. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Carolyn Sue Honey, 70, of Cabot, Arkansas, born October 24, 1942, in Conway, Arkansas, to Robert L. Raney and Verda Kee Bradley, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Verda Raney; husband, Billy Honey; four brothers, Robert L. Raney, Earnest Orville Raney, Lyn Edward Raney, George Franklin Raney; two sisters, Ollie Mae Raney Lind, Sylvia Maude Raney Michael and one grandchild, Lawrence Henry. Carolyn is survived by two sons, Glen Honey (Brenda), Thurman Honey; one daughter, Jetta Bailey (Tim). She is also survived by two brothers, Herschel D. Raney, Sr. (Pat), Carl Lloyd Raney, Sr. (Carolyn); four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care. Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Cabot, Arkansas. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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CABOT - Troy Albert Weatherley, 72, of Cabot passed awayJanuary 21, 2013, at home. He was born in Des Arc, Ark., to Richard Harry and Mary Evelyn Addison Weatherley. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

He was a loyal member of Victory Baptist Church. Troy retired after 32 years of service from the 3M Corporation. He loved to fish, garden, piddle in his shop, NASCAR, and football - the Razorbacks and Cowboys. Troy enjoyed visiting with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Hazel; son, Mark Padgett (Karen); two daughters, Mary Rohde (John) and Sharon Bulice (Harvey); seven grandchildren, sixteen greatgrandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild, and a host of other family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m, Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Thomas Funeral Home, 713 S. Second St., Cabot, Ark. 72023 (501) 941-7888. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2013, at Victory Baptist Church, 501 N.Lincoln, Cabot, Ark. 72023, with Brother Ben Leonard officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501) 791-7400. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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CONWAY - Burnes Leon Gilbert, 78, of Conway went home tobe with the Lord January 20, 2013. Leon was born June 7, 1934, to Oscar and Hattie (Callahan) Gilbert at Conway. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Conway. Leon was a KoreanWar Veteran, as well as a lifetime member of the VFW; he was instrumental in starting the VFW Honor Guard in Faulkner County. He loved all veterans and considered it a privilege to serve them.

The family would like to give special thanks to VFW Post #2259 of Conway for all the love and support they have shown the family.

Survivors include his daughter Karen (Andy) Gilbert of Mabelvale; step-children: Crystal (Terry) Malott of Damascus; Brian (Donna) Authier of Conway; and Russell Authier of Damascus; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, Robert Gilbert of Mexico; Lavon Robinson, Hazel Bowie and Roberta Lord, all of Conway; as well as a multitude of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn; and three siblings.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home (801 8th Ave) in Conway with Bro. Don Taylor and Rev. Matt Hodges officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The online guestbook can be signed by visiting www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Pippen, 71, of Crossett, Ark. died January 20, 2013. Funeral services at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com). Visitation from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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EL DORADO - Marian Elder, 81, of El Dorado died Sunday. Survivors are a brother and sister along with nieces, Carolyn Jean Pollett and Rebecca Ouellette, and a sister-in-law, Florence Elder Smith. Funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Young’s Chapel. Interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery. Online registry at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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FAYETTEVILLE - Joe Bill Hackler, 95, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Monday, January 14, 2013, in Fayetteville. He was born February 21, 1917, to Dr. Chrisley Hackler and Ella May (Denton) Hackler. He was married to Beatrice Eloise (Martin) Hackler, who passed away in 1998. He was the former owner of Hackler Chevrolet-Oldsmobile in Rogers,and was an active member of the Methodist Church.

He is survived by two sons, Dr. Chris Hackler and his wife, Sue Stroock, of Little Rock, and Tim Hackler of Fayetteville; a grandson, Benjamin Hackler of Rogers; a sister-inlaw, Mrs. JorayneHackler of Mountain home; and numerous other loved ones.

During WWII, he was a bombardier and navigator in a B-24 bomber. He received numerous medals, including the Distinguished Flying Cross. His plane was hit on his 49th mission, and only he and the tailgunner survived. He became a POW but escaped and walked from Greece to Bulgaria.

He served two terms in the Arkansas House of Representatives and was elected delegate from Benton County to the state Constitutional Convention in 1980. He was a member of the state Police Commission, and president of the Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 27, at 2:30 p.m. in the convocation room at Butterfield Trail Village in Fayetteville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joe Bill Hackler Odyssey Endowment at Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Avenue, Conway, Ark. 72032. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.nelsonberna.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.

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GASSVILLE - Beth Caughman Bridwell, 95, a resident of Gassville, formerly of Springhill, Louisiana, passed away Monday in Gassville. Graveside services: 1 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2013, at the Tulip Cemetery in the Tulip community near Fordyce by Conner-Hankins Funeral Home of Mountain Home. A full obituary may be found at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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GILLETT - Ms. Arine Johnson of Gillett, Ark., born November 2,1933, and passed January 15, 2013. Arine enjoyed her life and family; especially her grandchildren. She loved to cook and always cooked enough to feed not only family, but her friends also.

She was preceded in death by father Robert Johnson, Sr., and Roberta Gilbert Johnson; daughter Brenda Joyce Duncan; son, Roland Alexander Rone; one grandson, Michael Len Rone; five brothers: Andrew Johnson, Roosevelt Johnson, Robert Johnson Jr., Charles Johnson and Wycie Johnson. She is survived by and leaves to cherish her in memory her children: Dorothy Brown (Cole), Valerie Jacobs (Calvin), Walter Rone (Penny), Mary (Helen) Rone, all of Gillett Ark.; Anthony Kirk Johnson Jr. (Nikki) of Dewitt, Ark.; sister: Elouise Smith, brother, Joshie Johnson Sr., both of Chicago, Ill.; grandchildren: Tony Earl, Stephanie, Jakina, Leslie, Craig, KJ, Terence, DJ and Nic; great-grandchildren: Glen Daniels-Brown, Paige Howard, Toni Brown, Nasir Hart; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2013, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 4311 Highway 165 South. Gillette, Ark. 72055. Funeral Services noon, Saturday, January 26, 2013, at First United Methodist Church, 608 S. Grandview Dr., DeWitt, Ark. 72042. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323.

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HOT SPRINGS - Herbert “Preacher” Green, 72, of Hot Springs died Friday. Survivors include: his wife, Rosie Green; 11 children; one sister; and his extended family. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark Baptist Church Hot

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