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PULASKI COUNTY Wilma Irene Blankenship, 97, of Sherwood.

Janice C. Briggs-Armstrong, 82, of Little Rock.

Beatrice Burks, 49, of North Little Rock.

James Douglas Callahan, 85, of Jacksonville.

Christine Crudup, 70, of Little Rock. Yulonda Denise Green-Austin, 41, of Little Rock.

Ethan James Harper, infant, of North Little Rock.

Tonie Hill, 32, of Little Rock.

Hubert Wayne Jackson, 27, of Little Rock.

Steven Todd Laing, 49, of Little Rock.

Scottie Lovelace, 93, of Little Rock.

Mason Christopher Mauldin, 31, of Little Rock.

Ailene Jackson Mitchell, 77, of Little Rock.

Leroy Randolph Jr., 37, of Little Rock.

DeVaney Pope “Dee” Roberts, 90, of Little Rock.

Jeffery Robinson, 40, of Little Rock. Severe Stuart, 56, of Little Rock.

Herbert Henry Wolf Jr., 91, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BALD KNOB Penny Rae Davis, 69.

BATESVILLE James L. Evans, 73.

BENTON Loys V. Halbert, 81.

Gaylene McRaven, 65.

George N. Phillips, 79.

Gregory Pikes, 19.

BENTONVILLE Elsie Bell Ervin, 86.

BLYTHEVILLE Stanley Hojnacki, 65.

BRADFORD Carl Estel Clem, 80.

CABOT Jaime Lorraine Hicks, 37.

CHERRY HILL Dean Egger, 84.

CONWAY Maurice Lee Ayers, 90.

Ramona Lois Davenport, 60. Doyle Garner Stobaugh, 86.

Tyler James Sullivan, 19.

Jack Tuggle, 81.

David L. Worley, 60.

GLENWOOD Harold E. Horn, 84.

HARRISBURG Bobby E. Lanfair Sr., 77.

HAZEN Edith “Sissy” Simons, 73. HEBER SPRINGS Warren J. Taylor, 85.

JUDSONIA Jimmy Ray Kohal Sr., 66.

MAYFLOWER Marion F. Lambertus, 71. MONTICELLO Joan Evans Wells, 78.

MORRILTON Hulon Emitt Little, 83.

MOUNTAIN HOME Annie Laura Wardius, 86. Betty Lou Zohn, 84.

NORMAN Dale Howell, 68.

PLAINVIEW Fern Lynette “Midge” Whitlow, 74.

POYEN JoAnn Moore, 74.

SCOTT Kimball Harris, 47.

Isaac Moore, 41.

SOLGOHACHIA Ernest E VanBibber, 100.

TRASKWOOD Neyland Hester, 90.

VAN BUREN Lester R Homuth, 87.

OUT-OF-STATE ALTADENA, Calif.

Lucy Mae Brown, 98.

TULSA Laura McGee, 58.

DENTON, Texas Donald Lee Tate, 66.

HOUSTON Thomas Michael “Mike” Thomas, 75.

Pulaski County

WILMA IRENE BLANKENSHIP of Sherwood passed away into God’sarms on Monday, January 28, 2013. Wilma was born February 26, 1915, in Bartlesville, Okla. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Nora Lindsey; her husband of forty three years,James Robert “Bobby” Blankenship, Sr.; sisters, Christine Huffstetler, Nila McKnight, Essie Ball, Anna Belle Testerman, Katherine Baker; brothers, Lester, Gene and Kenneth Lindsey. Wilma was a member of First Assembly of God Church in North Little Rock. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, and crocheting.

She is survived by her children, James Robert Blankenship, Jr. (Diane), Curtis Wayne Blankenship (Vicki), and Barbara Jean Lyle (Mike). She was blessed with fifteen grandchildren, Linda Blankenship, Jamie Huebner (Greg),Karen Miller (Ron), Greg Blankenship (Heather), Pam St Clair (Dan), Todd Blankenship (Jessica), Jeff Hanni (Jeanette), Chris Hanni (Raili), Michelle Rochner (Larry), Joe David Moon (Audrey), Phillip Moon (Veda), Neal Moon, Shannon Lyle (William) Jennifer Barnett (John) and Carrie Petcock (James); forty three great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400). Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at 3 p.m., Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to First Assembly of God Church, 4501 Burrow Dr., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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JANICE C. BRIGGS-ARMSTRONG of Little Rock, Ark., born July 27,1930, and passed January 25, 2013. She is survived by three sons; Jacob Armstrong, Jr., Samuel Armstrong, Wendell Armstrong; step son, Lynwood Robinson; two daughters, Gwendolyn ( David) Parker, Belinda (Jimmy) Armstrong-Thomas; daughter-in-law, Mary Gilbert; seventeen grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, February 1, 2013, from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home LR Chapel. Funeral service is Saturday, February 2, 2013, 1 p.m. at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th. St., LR, Ark. 72204. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, LR, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323.

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BEATRICE BURKS, 49, North Little Rock, passed away January 18, 2013. She is survived by one son, Shalamar (Sharonda) Burks, three brothers, six sisters, nieces, nephews, four grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral services, 11 a.m. Saturday, Hubble Chapel, visitation 2-6 p.m. Friday. Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134.

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JAMES DOUGLAS CALLAHAN, age 85, of Jacksonville, passedaway Monday, January 28, 2013, in Cabot. He was born January 25, 1928, in Ellington, Missouri, to the late Grover Cleveland and Eunice Belva Mooney Callahan. On January 27, 1951, he married Jane Higgins in Potosi, Missouri. Mr. Callahan was the owner and operator of Callahan Asphalt and Paving.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane, on November 4, 2006; his beloved daughter, Elizabeth Mary Callahan; and eight brothers and sisters. He is survived by three children and their spouses; Sandie and Glen Miller, Dennis and Linda Callahan, Denise and Bob Rawnick; 10 grandchildren, Mollie, Gabriel, Teri, Charissa, Patrick, John, James, Adam, Sarah and Emily; ten great grandchildren; four sisters, Thelma, Faye, Nita and Eloise; and one brother, Buell.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be 2 p.m.Friday, February 1, 2013, at Calvary Cemetery in Potosi, Missouri. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136.

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CHRISTINE CRUDUP, 70, of Little Rock, departed this life January 26,2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Crudup; father, David Hill, Sr.; mother, Betty Wherry Hill; sister, Dorothy Justice. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Margie(Willie) Murphy, Arthur L. Crudup, Christie (Mark) Kelly, all of North Little Rock, Tonya Flowers; siblings, Ernest (Jeanette) Leverett, Betty Joe Champ, David Hill, Jr, Mary (Joe) Stuart, Carolyn King, Charles Hill; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; other family and friends. Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, North Little Rock. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 1723 W. 44th, North Little Rock, Pastor E.D. Lairry, officiating. Service 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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YULONDA DENISE GREEN-AUSTIN of Little Rock, Ark., born August 29, 1971, and passed January 22, 2013. She is survived by husband, Eric Austin; two sons, Brian Austin, Eric Austin, Jr.; one sister, Annick Malvin (Larry); two brothers, Broderick Green,Steven Green; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be Saturday February 2, 2013, 11 a.m. at Woodson Church of God in Christ, 7801 Lateral Rd., Woodson, Ark. 72065. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th LR, Ark. 72204. (501 )660-4323.

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ETHAN JAMES HARPER, born January 11, 2013, passed January 25, 2013. Loving memories left to parents: Terrance Harper Sr. and Deanna Evans; brothers: Terrance Harper Jr. and Jerrell Rice, all of North Little Rock; grandparents: James (Jackie) Harper, James (Vanessa) Green, and Mary Evans; great-grandparents: Eddie Jean Harper, Doris Pippins, and Lessis Bea Harper. Service Saturday, February 2, 2013, 9 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Scott, Arkansas. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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TONIE HILL, 32, of Little Rock, departed this life January 26, 2013.She was preceded in death by one brother, Daniel Hill. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Devon Hill, Diamond Hill, Terriyana Simone Brison; parents, Anthony and Shirley Hill;siblings, Anthony Jr., Nicole, Carnell, D’Anthony, Gavion, Doriece and Terry Hill; a host of extended family and friends. Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral Service: 1 p.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 4820 W. 65th St., Little Rock, Rev. Buster Hunter, Pastor; Rev. Hughes 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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HUBERT WAYNE JACKSON, 27, of Little Rock passed January 19, 2013.Loving memories left to children, Brakiyiah Poindexter and Kardea Carter; sisters, Damilla Jackson, Camilla Jackson, and Felicia Jackson all of North Little Rock; special sisters, Shanon (Carlos) Wallace of Little Rock and April Taylor of Fort Worth, Texas; aunt, Christine (Jackie) Brooks and uncle Calvin Taylor. Family Hour February 1, 2013 7-8 p.m.. Homegoing celebration February 2, 2013, 11 a.m. both held at New Dora Baptist Church, 317 Jamison Ave., North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown, “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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STEVEN TODD LAING, 49, of Little Rock died Thursday, January24, 2013. He was born August 23, 1963 in Shreveport, La., to Nelson (Buddy) Laing and Sybil Todd Laing. Todd lived all of his life in Little Rock. He graduated from Catholic High School in 1981.He attended the University of Arkansas and UALR where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.

Todd never met a stranger. He had a giving and loving heart and a deep passion for his God, his family, and his friends. He had a special enthusiasm for life that was contagious. Todd’s trademark was his million-dollar smile.

Todd’s sons, Justin and Christopher, were the greatest joy in his life. He was there for every practice and game. He cheered for them with great enthusiasm. Todd leaves them a legacy of faith and zeal for every endeavor in life.

Todd had an outgoing personality that led him to a career in sales.He started his own company, Laing Financial Corporation, in 1994. He received numerous awards and honors in the insurance industry. In 1995, Todd felt the call to expand his Christian commitment by attending missionary school at Agape School of World Evangelism. He used that training to lead the church’s singles ministry. He was a talented counselor and loved sharing his faith and life experiences.

Todd was preceded in death by his grandparents, W.J. and Lois Todd and Nelson Laing Sr. Todd is survived by his parents, wife, Charlotte Shroat Laing; sons, Justin Todd Laing and Christopher Chase Laing; brother, Greg Laing and wife Karen; sister, Laurie Laing; nephew Nelson Laing; grandmother, Elizabeth Laing; aunt and uncle, Barbara and Tommy Landfair; aunt, Mary Jo Pilcher; cousins Carolyn Harrison, Mark Landfair, Michael, Mark, Doug, Larry, Ronnie Pilcher.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. (501) 224-8300. The memorial service will be held at the Agape Church on Nappa Valley Road at 3 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2013. Rev. Happy Caldwell will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Justin and Christopher Laing Education Fund, Metropolitan National Bank, 2800 Kavanaugh Blvd., LR, Ark. 72205. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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SCOTTIE LOVELACE, 93, LittleRock, departedthis life January 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Lovelace; children, Joe Nathan, Joyce Walker; father, Scottie Lovelace; mother, Bertha Lovelace; sister, Lula Bell Green. He leavesto cherish his memory, children, James Rideout, Scottie Lovelace, Jr., Doris Current, Alvin Lovelace, Etta Kittrell, Freda Jefferson, Lyndon Lovelace, Darry Lovelace, Mattie King; siblings, Willie C. Lovelace, Booker T. Lovelace, Bertha Scott; 27 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; other family and friends.

Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Scott. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 2015 Main St., North 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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MASON CHRISTOPHER MAULDIN, age 31, (born August 26, 1981in Little Rock), a Little Rock pilot and musician, died Thursday, January 24, 2013, in a plane crash near Monroe, La. He is survived by his father and mother, Bill and Jan Mauldin of Little Rock, hisbrother Damon Mauldin (Lisa) of Decatur, Ga., and his sister, Dayna Gober (Reggie) of Little Rock. He is also survived by his nieces, Melissa and Natalie Mauldin of Decatur, Ga., and his nephews, Tyson and Collins Gober of Little Rock. He leaves behind many loved uncles, aunts, and cousins.

He will be dearly missed by many friends and co-workers from the local music, restaurant, and aviation industries. A graduate of Central High School, Mason attended UALR and the University of Dallas. He subsequently graduated with honors from Pulaski Technical College. He was the first recipient of an Associate’s Degree in Aviation from Pulaski Tech. At the time of his death he was pursuing his Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Science from Utah Valley University while also serving as a flight instructor through Central Arkansas Flying Service.

Mason was extremely gifted in both athletics and music. He played soccer most of his life, as a team member of clubs in Little Rock, the Fayetteville Comets, the University of Dallas, and most recently the Arkansas Central Soccer Association men’s league. Mason was passionate about music and contributed significantly to the local music scene as the front man of the bands, Sugar and the Raw and Big Boots. Most recently he was performing with the group Collin vs. Adam.

A memorial to celebrate Mason’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 2, at Robinson Center Exhibition Hall (first floor) at 426 West Markham, Little Rock, Ark. 72201. Please feel free to dress casually. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make donations to Pulaski Technical College for The Mason Mauldin Aviation Scholarship Fund, 3000 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. 72218. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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AILENE JACKSON MITCHELL, 77, passed away January 21, 2013at Baptist Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memories husband, James Mitchell, daughters; Norma Douglas, Little Rock and Elmyra Harris, Memphis, Tenn., sister, Louise Piggee, LittleRock; brother, Pete Jackson Jr. Des Moines, Iowa; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces, cousins.

Graveside services will be at 12 noon Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Arkansas State Veteran Cemetery, North Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be today from 1 till 5 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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LEROY RANDOLPH JR., 37, of Little Rock, departed this life Jan.23, 2013. Family hour: 5-6 p.m. Friday and funeral service: 12 noon Saturday, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201Dr. 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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DEVANEY POPE “DEE” ROBERTS, our strong and loving Mother, Sister, and Friend, departed this life for heaven in the early morning hours of January 12, 2013, at Briarwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She inspired all who knew her with a zest for life andgift of hospitality. She left a great legacy through her three sons.

A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford, Little Rock, Ark., on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 11 a.m.

Dee was born the first of three daughters to William DeVaney Pope and Gertrude Erwin Pope on March 27, 1922, in Marvell, Arkansas. Hendrix College is where she met the love of her life, Taylor Royal Roberts, and they celebrated 42 years of marriage before his death in 1986. Although her husband’s service in World War II and the FBI facilitated life adventures in California, Indiana and Pennsylvania, her ties to Arkansas remained verystrong. Dee loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with them at Lake Hamilton where she stayed in her home on the lake as a widow after Taylor’s death. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs and during her time in Little Rock she was active at St. James UMC. Her hobbies included bridge, travel, antiquing and cooking memorable meals for many family gatherings. Her Christmas cookies were a special treat and tradition.

Dee was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She was also recently preceded in death by a very special sister-in-law, Ella Ruth Davis and is survived by another sister-in-law, Bernice Carrigan of North Little Rock, Ark. Together Dee, Ella Ruth and Bernice were exceptional role models and matriarchs for their families and shared wonderful pleasures and deep sorrows.

Dee is also survived by Michael Taylor Roberts and wife, Anita,of Shreveport, La.; their son, Tom Roberts and wife, Jeanice, and great-grandson, Taylor Roberts, all of Maumelle, Ark.; their daughter Crystal Quillin and husband, Curtis, of Seminole, Okla. and great-grandsons Michael and Ryan Sharpe of Broken Arrow, Okla.; by William Pope Roberts and wife, Debbie, of Palm Springs, Calif.; their son Brian Roberts and daughter, Sarah Cox and her husband, Brandon, all of Arlington, Va.; by Robert Cecil “Bob” Roberts and wife Stacy, and their children Rachel, Caroline and Rees Roberts, all of Little Rock, Ark.

Dee loved her sisters dearly. Jane Pope Glass survives her in Marvell, Ark., still living in the family home. Jane’s daughter, Becky Hall, was a devoted and loving niece to Dee especially during the last nine years of her life in Little Rock. Her youngest sister, Barbara Pope Moeller, and husband Larry, survive her in Dallas, Texas. Dee’s memory will be cherished by manynieces and nephews and their children from coast to coast.

The Grace Sunday School Class of Immanuel Baptist Church welcomed Dee into the class after her move to Little Rock in 2003. The church staff and members of this wonderful class ministered extensively to Dee over the past two years of her declining health. The family also thanks Lisa Lowery of Parkway Heights for her tremendous care and support during Dee’s seven years there, as well as the compassion and care of Arkansas Hospice nurses and staff.

Dee would be so pleased if in lieu of flowers donations were made to the Arkansas United Methodist Foundation, 5300 Evergreen, Little Rock, Ark. 72205; Hendrix College, 1600 Washington, Conway, Ark. 72032, or to the Bereavement Committee of Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72211.

Dee’s inner strength, beauty, and character came from a strong faith and belief in God and that “Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” I John 4:4. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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JEFFERY W. ROBINSON, 40, of Little Rock went to be with his Savior January 27, 2013, surrounded by friends and loved ones. He was born in Conway on October 5, 1972. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Lisa, parents, Martha and Harold, and brother, Chris. He attended UCA where he became an accomplished trumpet player.He was also an avid car lover. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Thursday at New Life Church in North Little Rock.” Arrangements by Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier. (501) 679-4400. www.bishopgriffinfuneralhome.com

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SEVERE “RAY” STUART, 56, of Little Rock, passed from time toeternity on January 27, 2013. He was born on August 21, 1956 to the late Severe Stuart and Clementine Stuart. He is survived by his mother, Clementine Stuart; son, Steven Ray, granddaughter,LaMarya of Chicago, Ill.; siblings: Mary Ward (Billy) of Muncie, Ind., Stella Thomas (Harold), Charlotte Johnson (Lee), Bobbette Marbley, Toni Fonzo, and Otis Stuart all of Little Rock; a host of family and friends. The family will greet and receive friends on Friday February 1, 6-7:30 p.m. at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church. The last farewell and tribute to his life will be held on Saturday, February 2, 11 a.m. also at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, College Station, Dr. Darrell Ward of Christian Fellowship Baptist Church of Ft. Worth, Texas will preach a message of encouragement. 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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HERBERT HENRY WOLF JR., 91, of North Little Rock, passedaway suddenly on January 27, 2013 following complications of surgery. Born in Little Rock to Herbert and June Maas Wolf, he attended Washington and Lee University and, following his military service, graduated from the University of Arkansas.

A member of the Greatest Generation, he served in the United States Army during WWII in thecampaigns of Normandy, Northern France, Central Europe, the Rhineland and the Ardennes, for which he was awarded five Bronze Service Stars and the Good Conduct Medal. He was an employee of M.M.Cohn and Block Realty and also sold stocks and bonds.

Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cherry Cameron Wolf; daughter, Debbie Stroud (Danny) of Sherwood; sons, Bert Wolf (Amber) of Bryant and Bob Wolf (Becky) of Conway; sister, Betty Lou Epstein of Prairie Village, Kansas; and eight grandchildren.

Visitation will be this evening, Wednesday, January 30 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Thursday, January 31 at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Barry Wingfield. Interment with Military Honors will follow at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Wolf’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

BALD KNOB - Penny Davis, 69, of Bald Knob, formerly of Searcy passed away January 27, 2013, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Penelope Rae (Adkins) Davis was born June 20, 1943, in Concordia, Kansas, to Carl R. and Virginia A. (Long) Adkins. Upon relocating to Arkansas in 1954, Penny found her true earthly home. While she wasn’t born here, she got here as quickly as she could. After graduation from SearcyHigh School (Class of 1961), Penny trained and became a Registered Radiological Technologist. She served in this and other capacities in the medical field for many years. Penny volunteered as a Cub Scout Den Mother, was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, enjoyed a lifelong love of music and earlier in her life served as church organist at the First Christian Church in Searcy. Through the years she made many lifelong, personal and profession friends who will miss her compassion, her supporting spirit and her sense of humor. Penny married the late Frank (Frankie) M. Davis on February 4, 1965, and together this union produced three children.

Penny is preceded in death by her mother, father, husband Frankie and a sister, Susan. Survivors include her children Dustin, Shannon (Evelyn) and Whitney (Corey) all of Bald Knob, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and siblings Mark and Robyn. Survivors also include a sister-in-law, Fannie Brown, an aunt, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. Penny’s passing brought her much needed relief from the pains and suffering of this world but it left a void in the hearts of those who loved her.

Services will be conducted Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 10 a.m., Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald Knob. Interment will follow in Augusta Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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BATESVILLE - James L. Evans, 73, of Batesville died Sunday, January 27, 2013. Funeral services, Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Allen Chapel Free Will Baptist Church at Southside. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery at Batesville. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.

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BENTON - Loys V. Halbert, Jr., 81 of Benton, Ark., died Monday morning, January 28, 2013. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013, in the chapel of the funeral home with burial following at Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville, Ark. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BENTON - Gaylene McRaven, age 65, passed away on January25, 2013. Gaylene was born on May 12, 1947, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

She is survived by two daughters, Shanon Hart of Harrisburg, North Carolina, and Roxana Corbishley of Ward, Arkansas; son,Eric McRaven of Benton, Arkansas; mother, Emogene Clark of Van Buren, Arkansas; brother, Charles David Bailey of Van Buren, Arkansas; sister, Cindy Clark of Alma, Arkansas; two grandchildren; Kaeden Lutz and Hunter Corbishley, as well as a host of family and friends, all who loved her dearly and will miss her always. Gaylene was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Merle McRaven, and her father, Charles Bailey. Gaylene retired from Thomas Real Estate and Insurance Company.

Memorials may be made in her honor to Saline Memorial Hospice or Saline County Humane Society. Arrangements are by Smith Family Funeral Home, Benton Chapel. For more information please call 501-778-7100. Online guestbook: www.smithfamilycares.com.

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BENTON - George N. Phillips, age 79, of Benton passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was born February 2, 1933, in Centerville, Iowa. George was a retired carpenter and a Lutheran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Velma Porter Phillips, wife, Marion Phillips. Survivors, son, Scott Philips, Benton; daughter, Sherry Moore, Bella Vista, AR; brother, Robert Phillips, West Point, CA; sisters, Marietta Permann, Wisconsin; Imogene (Ruth) Welch, Washington State; one grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

Memorial graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at Pine Crest Cemetery by Ashby Funeral Home. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Gregory Pikes Jr., 19, of Benton, departed this lifeJanuary 16, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Janeveyah Pikes; father, Gregory Pikes Sr. (Tammi )of Baton Rouge, La.; mother, Tinka Robins (Leon) of Benton, Ark.; one brother, Julius Scott; three sisters, Victoria Pikes, Charnisha Scott and Keosha Scott; a host of other family and friends. Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday at Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist, 2400 Maple Street, Little Rock, Elder Joseph Hollis. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary. “Service You Can Trust.”

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BLYTHEVILLE - Stanley Hojnacki, 65, of Blytheville, Ark., died Monday, January 28, in Jonesboro. Survived by sons, Adam Hojnacki and Shawn Brown and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, January 31, 4 p.m. Cobb Funeral Home in charge of services. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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BRADFORD - Carl Estel Clem, 80, of Bradford, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, in Batesville. Visitation is Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home in Bald Knob. Funeral services are Friday at 10 a.m. at Bradford Church of Christ. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Bald Knob. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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CABOT - Jaime Lorraine Hicks, (37), of Cabot, Arkansas, bornJanuary 12, 1976, went home to Jesus on January 26, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 18 and half years, Scott Hicks; son, Matthew “Bugaboo” Scott Hicks (16); daughter, Allison “Pippy”Lorraine Hicks (11); parents, Sam and Candace Shepherd of Cabot; sister, Carmen “Caite” Hall and husband James “Bean” of Cabot; grandparents, Elmer Mahoney of Cabot and Donna Mahoney Williams of Jacksonville; nephews, Cody Lee Hicks of Lonoke and Alexander “Xander” Hall; niece, Natalie “Munchkin” Hall; cousins; and host of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lawrence and Bertha Shepherd of Greenwood, Ind., and mother-inlaw, Sandy Hicks of Cabot.

Jaime was a devoted wife and mother. She was quick to make you laugh and smile. She could usually be found behind the camera taking pictures of family and friends. Her ultimate goal was to paint the world purple. She graduated from Cabot High School, ASU-Beebe, Park University, and Webster University with a Master of Arts in Information Technology Management. She taught for theNorth Little Rock School District and could tell you 10 different ways to solve 2 + 2.

Family is trusting in Jesus to strengthen us in the hard days ahead. He has already shown us His faithful presence. Family will receive friends from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2013, at Country Chapel, Hwy. 321, Sylvania, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Matthew and Allison Hicks Memorial College Fund at First Security Bank. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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CHERRY HILL - Brother Dean Egger, 84, of Cherry Hill, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Fort Smith. Funeral services are Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 10 a.m. at Cherry Hill Methodist Church. Interment follows in Highland Cemetery in Cherry Hill under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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CONWAY - Maurice Lee Ayers USN Ret., received his final transfer orders to his heavenly home on Monday, January 28, 2013, at the age of 90. A long-time Conway resident, Mr. Ayers was born December 2, 1922, to the late Ira Charles and Veda FayeClary Ayers. He was a graduate of Yuma Union High School, Yuma, Arizona. He was a proud Navy veteran having served his country for 23 years; during those years he traveled the world for Uncle Sam: Alaska, California, Washington, Panama, Maryland, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida where he was Leading Chief of Heavy Attack Squadron Five; on Mediterranean cruise duty on the USS Forrestal he visited France, Spain, Italy, Turkey, and Greece. Upon retirement from the Navy, he completed an undergraduate degree in physics at Arkansas State Teacher’s College (University of Central Arkansas) in Conway and a Masters Degree from the University of Arkansas’ Graduate Institute of Technology in Little Rock. He returned to ASTC as a professor of physics for 20 years teaching physical science, physics, electronics, and astronomy, and an occasional class at Hendrix College.

A man of great faith, Mr. Ayers was a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church where he also sang in the choir. He was the “chief” gravymaker for the Wednesday morning’s Men’s Prayer Breakfast at First United Methodist Church and a member of the Wooster Masonic Lodge, holding a variety of offices.

He was married to Martha Ann Havens for 62 years. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his daughter Mala and her husband Gary Rogers of North Little Rock, as well as a grandson and his wife, Drew and Rachel Rogers of Sherwood, and a great-grandson, Rhett Samuel Rogers. He is additionally survived by two brothers, Gene Ayers of Billings, Montana, and Bill Ayers of Pollock Pines, California, and a sister, Mary Jo McIntyre and her husband Dan of Yuba City, California; he was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Gammill. He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews as well as a brother-in-law, Joe B. Havens, and a sister-in-law, Celestine Havens.

“Chief” derived no greater pleasure than watching grandson Drew play baseball and drove countless miles with his wife to take in ballgames where “Hoss” was on the field. A man of many talents and interests, after retirement from teaching, he began piano lessons. An avid proponent of good health, for years Chief swamtwo miles a day at Lake Beaverfork near their home. He believed in the value of hard work and enjoyed working in the garden at “the Havens homeplace,” tinkering with his Cub tractor, building rock walls and steps or re-roofing the house when necessary. Several family traditions were started by Chief, the most memorable being HIS annual fall party, where games and good times were directed by Chief in costume. In December he was feted at a 90th Birthday Bash attended by 200 well-wishers.

Visitation will be held on Thursday evening, January 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-McNutt in Conway. A celebration of his life will occur at 11 a.m. Friday morning, February 1, at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church on Highway 25 north of Conway; burial services will immediately follow. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, or Gideons International.The family wishes to thank the consummate care given to Mr. Ayers by the staff of Dr. David Mego and the Arkansas Heart Hospital Clinic as well as the outstanding staff at the emergency room of Conway Memorial Hospital. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Ramona Lois Davenport, 60, of Conway, passed away January 29, 2013. She was born August 31, 1952, in Conway, Arkansas, to the late Emmett and Florence Avis Mobley Moore. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Benton.

Ramona was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Linda Kay Moore. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Ron Davenport of Conway, son, Stephen Ronald Davenport and wife, Tracy of Springdale, daughter, Heather Lenore Morris and husband, Michael of Conway, brothers, Kenneth Skelton of Benton and Richard Moore of Harlingen, Texas, grandchildren, Kaitlyn Haynes, Daniel Tolleson, Jordan Morris, Aly Morris, Caden Davenport and Gabriel Davenport.

Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 1 p.m. Friday with burial to follow at New Rosemont Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, Ashby Funeral Home, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - Doyle Garner Stobaugh, 86, of Conway, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, January 31, at the Harris Chapel. Burial will be at Center Ridge Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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CONWAY - Tyler James Sullivan, 19, of Conway, died Monday, January 28th. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday, January 31st at First United Methodist Church in Conway. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery in Austin, AR. Visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway (501-327-7727). Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Jack Tuggle, 81, of Conway passed away January 27, 2013. A celebration of life Thursday, January 31, 10 a.m. in the chapel of Dial & Dudley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Little Rock National Cemetery. Visitation on Wednesday night from 6-8 p.m. To sign Jack’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - David L. Worley, 60, of Conway died Sat., January 26, 2013. Services are Friday, February 1, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Christ Church Conway located at 1105 Deer St. Suite 1, Conway, Ark. Visitation is at Roller-Mc-Nutt Funeral Home, 801 8th Ave., Conway, Ark. from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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GLENWOOD - Harold E. Horn, age 84, of Glenwood, died Monday, January 28, 2013. Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Interment will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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HARRISBURG - Bobby E. Lanfair Sr., 77, of Harrisburg, died Monday at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. He was the son of Jordan and Corin (Averet) Lanfair. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday at Jackson’s Funeral Home. Visitation is Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Interment is in Harrisburg Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Jackson’s Funeral Home.

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HAZEN - Edith “Sissy” Simons, 73, died Monday. Survivors; brothers, Rebert (Alpha) Harris of Judsonia, Joe (Barbara) Simons of Clarendon, many nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. Visitation: 10-11 a.m. at Bob Neal Funeral Home in Clarendon; Graveside Services 2 p.m. at Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon, both on Wednesday, January 30th. Obit/photo/ guestbook/www.bobnealandsons.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Warren J. Taylor passed away January 25, 2013, at the age of 85 years. Mr. Taylor had been a resident of Bradford, Arkansas. Survivors are nephew Alan Taylor other relatives and friends. Graveside funeral service will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Heber Springs Cemetery. Family Funeral Service. (501) 362-2088. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com

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JUDSONIA - Jimmy Ray Kohal Sr., 66, died Sunday. Survivors: wife, Donna Kohal; two daughters, Cynthia King and Tracey Ball; one son, Jimmy Kohal, Jr.; seven grandchildren; one brother; and three sisters. Visitation was held Tuesday. Services: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald Knob. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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MAYFLOWER - Marion F. Lambertus, 71, Mayflower, departed this life January 26. He was an Army veteran. Survivors, children Brenda Knuckles, Billy Lambertus; brother Billy Roberts; grandchildren Brandy and Dewayne Knuckles; greatgrandchildren Shawn and Travis Knuckles. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Homes, Inc., 910 Walnut Street, Conway. 327-1124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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MONTICELLO - Joan Evans Wells, 78 of Monticello passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at Belleview Nursing and Rehab in Monticello. She was born on December 28, 1934. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 30 at Lone Sassafras Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. that same morning at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MORRILTON - Hulon Little, 83, of Morrilton, Arkansas, died Monday, January 28, 2013. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Harris Chapel. Burial will be at Kilgore Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Family Hour: from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Annie L. Wardius, age 86, of Mountain Home died January 28, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Wardius of Mountain Home. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Betty Lou Zohn, age 84, of Mountain Home, died Monday. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Thursday, Roller Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Baxter Memorial Gardens. Survivors: daughter: Deborah Teems; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NORMAN - Dale Howell, age 68, of Norman, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Murphy Baptist Church with Bro. Doug Wills officiating. Interment will be in the Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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PLAINVIEW - Fern Lynette “Midge” Whitlow, age 74, of Plainview passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Thursday, January 31 at Mt. George Church of Christ. Burial, Earl Ladd Cemetery. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

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POYEN - JoAnn Moore, age 74, of Poyen passed away Monday, January 28, 2013. Graveside service will be Wednesday, January 30 at 2 p.m. at Lindsey-Poyen Cemetery with Brother Steven Franklin officiating. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com.

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SCOTT - Kimball Harris, 47, of Scott passed January 26, 2013.Loving memories left to son: Andrew Harris, mother: Louise Harris, siblings: Rhonda Jackson (Tony), Ebony Floyd (Robert), Debbie Harris, Charles Harris Jr., Eric Harris, Anthony Harris, and Greg Turnage.Family hour February 1, 2013, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration February 2, 2013, 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Baptist Church in Kerr. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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SCOTT - Isaac Turner Moore, 41, of Scott, departed this lifeJanuary 27, 2013, surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his father, Turner Moore, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Angella Eremieff; children, April and IsaacMoore; mother, Linda Moore; siblings, Brend Walton, Andre and Anthony Moore; other family and friends. Family hour: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, North Little Rock. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Scott, by Rev. Jimmy Harper. 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.”———◊———

SOLGOHACHIA - Ernest VanBibber, 100, died Monday. Survivors: Robert VanBibber, Don VanBibber, daughter: Betty VanBibber, Alexander, two sisters, 12 grandchildren, 20 greatgrandchildren. Visitation: 12 noon-8 p.m. Wednesday. Graveside services is 2 p.m. Thursday at Friendship Cemetery in Solgohachia. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. Online obituary is at www.bobnealandsons.com.

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TRASKWOOD - Dr. Neyland Hester, age 90, of Traskwood, died Monday, January 28, 2013, in the Hot Spring County Medical Center. He attended the Traskwood United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Scherrie Hester of the home, by his children, Paul Hester, Steve Hester, Linda Sharpton, and Steve Miller, and by hisgrandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of J.A. Funk Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock or to the Traskwood United Methodist Church.

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VAN BUREN - Lester R. Homuth, Born July 31, 1925, in Barrington, Ill. to Otto Irving Homuth and Mary Zoellner Homuth. Lester Graduated Larrington High School June of 1943. He entered the Navy in October of 1943. He served twenty months overseas in the South Pacific Theater, nine months with the 145th Construction. His last nine months were served with 1st Marines before his discharge in April of 1946. Lester married Jeanne Sibley Homuth April 6, 1946.They resided in Barrington, Ill., and owned the Grant Motors Chrysler dealership until he retired. He and Jeanne moved to Fairfield Bay, Ark., where they lived for the last 35 years. Lester had two daughters, Patrica Evansink (Dan), and Christine Sacks. There are four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services held at St. Francis Catholic Church, 10 a.m. Mass. Military service and interment will be at Barrington, Ill., at the Evergreen Cemetery.

Out-of-state

ALTADENA, Calif. - Lucy Mae Brown of Altadena, California, formerly of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully on January 20, 2013. She was a long-time member of New Zion Grove Baptist Church, North Little Rock, Ark.(McAlmont area) under Rev. Ulysses Robinson. She worked at Pulaski County High School as the head cook for many years and she was a seamstress by trade. When her health began to fail, she moved to Altadena, Calif. with her son and daughter-in-law. Lucy Mae married David Brown October 7, 1934. David preceded her in death in 1978. Also, her oldest son David Jr. preceded her in death. Home going services will be Saturday, February 2, 2013, 11 a.m. at New Zion Grove Baptist Church, 404 Wallace Rd, NLR, Ark. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Cemetery, Kerr, Ark. Viewing: Friday, February 1, 2013, 2-5 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

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TULSA , Okla. - Laura Mc-Gee, 58, Tulsa, Okla., departedthis life January 27, 2013. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Warren; brothers, Leroy Collins, Howard Mc-Gee. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Sherrell McGee, Moccara McGee, Larry Alexander Jr., Casandra Chukes, Markus Perry, Lakimbra Willis, Lartrica Carter, Fredrick Lane; siblings, Christine McClaster, Edna McGee, Easter McGee; 18 grandchildren; one great grandchild; other family and friends. Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Friday and Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, North Little Rock. 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.”———◊———

DENTON, Texas - Donald Lee Tate, 66, of Denton, passed awayon Friday, January 25, 2013. He was born on February 11, 1946 in Monticello, Arkansas to Emory Cleve Tate and Mary Phenlon Herring Tate. He married Anne Scott and wasa member of the Glory of Zion, Int’l. Church.

Don served as a Louisiana State Trooper from 1974 to 1991 and retired as Deputy Commander. He served as Chief of Police Jacksonville, Arkansas from 1991-1994 and Chief of Police of El Dorado, Arkansas from 1994-2000. At the time of his death, Don was Admin Service Manager at DynCorp International. Throughout Don’s nine year tenure with DynCorp International he served in Kosovo, Jordan, and Iraq. His last assignment was serving as an Employee Assistance Ambassador to those CIVPOL families that have lost loved ones in support of the DI missions throughout the world.Don’s unwavering diligence to provide endless assistance in times of chaos is truly a testament to the caliber of person he was.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Global Spheres Center, 7801 S. I 35 E., Corinth with Dr. Charles D. Pierce and Dr. Robert Heidler officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the International Travel Fund at Glory of Zion, International with a designation for the Don Tate Memorial Fund.

Don is survived by his wife, Anne; daughter, Kai Len Lee; and son, Jonathan E. Tate. He is preceded in death by his parents.

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HOUSTON, Texas - Thomas Michael (Mike) Thomas passedaway peacefully in his home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2013, after a year long battle with cancer. He was 75. Mike was born in Muskogee, Okla. and raised in Little Rock, Ark.where he attended Little Rock High School (now known as Central High School). He went on to attend the University of Arkansas where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and the Army Reserves. During college, he was introduced to his wife, the former Carol Anne Belmont, by his fraternity brother and lifelong friend, Jim Diffee. Mike and Carol were married in 1959 and recently celebrated their 53rd anniversary.

Upon graduation in 1960, they moved to Memphis, Tenn. where they had two sons, Jeffrey and Mark. While there, he served in the U.S. Army at Fort Rucker, Ala. and was honorably discharged in 1963. After a brief stop in Blytheville, Ark., Mike and Carol moved to Irving, Texas where they had a daughter, Katherine. In 1967, Mike and Carol settled in Houston, Texas where, except for a short stay in East Greenwich, R.I., they have lived for over 43 years. Mike had a successful 22 year career at General Electric before launching his own business, Eagle Controls,in 1989. Eagle Controls was built on the relationships Mike had cultivated in the electrical industry where he established a reputation for integrity, honesty and fairness. For over 22 years he worked side by side with his son, Mark, who runs the business today.

Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who enjoyed his family, many friends and business associates. He was a crack shot who earned a sharpshooter’s badge from the Army and was often taken along on duck hunts by his father and friends to ensure a good shoot. He loved a good time, a good joke and the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Mike was predeceased by his parents, Michael Hale Thomas and Marvia Trammel Thomas, and his brother, Michael Paxton Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Jeffrey, Mark and Katherine; his daughter-in-laws, June and Cindy; his grandchildren, Reed, Mary Claire, Paxton and Luke; and his twin sisters, Kathy Moss of Siloam Springs, Ark. and Susan Horner of Hot Springs, Ark.

A funeral mass will be held Friday, February 8th at 11 a.m., at Prince of Peace Catholic Community in the Mary Chapel, 19222 Tomball Parkway, Houston, Texas 77070-3510. In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions may be made in Mike’s memory to the University of Arkansas Foundation, 300 University House, 1 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701.

Arkansas, Pages 12 on 01/30/2013

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