Obituaries

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

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

PULASKI COUNTY Kyna J. Bolden, 26, of Little Rock.

Fred Austin Briggs, 87, of Jacksonville.

Paul Franklin Coger Jr., 65, of Little Rock.

Thomas (Raymond) Crockett, 70, of Maumelle.

Christine Crudup, 70, of Little Rock.

Bruce E. Davis, 57, of Little Rock.

Dave Davis, 97, of North Little Rock.

Joseph Blake “Joe” Hendrix Sr., 79, of Little Rock.

Evelyn Horn, 89, of Little Rock.

Joseph McCardell, 38, of Little Rock.

Robert Johann Michalk, 81, of Jacksonville.

Rickey D. Nelms, 45, of Little Rock.

Harriett Polk, 88, of Little Rock.

Forrest H. Pollard, 84, of North Little Rock.

Keith Dennis Saville, 56, of Sherwood.

Isolene Levy Shindler, 92, of Little Rock.

John Less Smith, 68, of North Little Rock.

Reginaldo Smith, 29, of Little Rock.

Allen Lane Stafford, 52, of Little Rock.

Michael Henry Stage, 69, of Jacksonville.

Tommy (Snow) Stovall, 58, of North Little Rock.

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

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BALD KNOB Robert Leason Hiler, 80.

BEEBE Rose Lee (Smith) Hippler, 78.

BEE BRANCH Carl D. Newman, 82.

BENTON Jerry Johnson, 78.

Pulaski County

KYNA J. BOLDEN, 26, of Little Rock passed January 28, 2013.Loving memories left to children: Sydne, Colin, and Nikia Bolden; parents: Samuels Abernathy and Christal Basey; grandparents, Henry Basey, Shirley Basey, Ada Johnson,and Rufus Abernathy; seven siblings. Family hour February 1st, 6-7 p.m. Homegoing celebration February 2nd, 1 p.m. both held at Paradise Baptist Church, 820 “H” Street, North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown, “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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FRED AUSTIN BRIGGS, age 87, of Jacksonville passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at his home. He was born November 21, 1925, in DeWitt, Arkansas, to the late Shelley and Amy Briggs. Fred was a member of the U.S. Navy where he served during W.W. II and the Korean War. Following his military service, he was employed with the U.S. Postal Service. Fred was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan. He is survived by a son, Fred Briggs Jr. of Ft. Worth, Texas; brother, Bill Briggs of Germantown, Tenn.; sister, Nonnie Carroll of Clarendon, Ark.; nieces, Marta Vandall of Oakland, Tenn., Gynon Moore and Laura Nicastro, both of Memphis, Tenn.; nephews, Bill Briggs Jr. of Memphis, Tenn., and Raymond Whiteside of Jonesboro, Ark.; several great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2013, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Reverend Jim Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Bayou Meto Cemetery in Jacksonville. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home and Crematory. (501) 982-2136.

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PAUL FRANKLIN COGER JR., 65, of Little Rock, passed away January 27, 2013. Born in Booneville, Arkansas, to Paul F. and Eileen Pickens Coger, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran of Vietnam and recently retired from the heating and air business. Preceded in death by his mother, he is survived by his daughters, Kasey Ellis (Ian) of Eugene, Oregon, and Paula Shane Winstead (Keith) of Lexington, Kentucky; father, Paul F. Coger Sr. of Little Rock; grandchildren, Clayton Winstead and Madison Winstead of Lexington and Henry Ellis of Eugene; former wife, Paula Bobbitt of Mabelvale; brother, Randy Coger (Margo) of Bryant; sister, Becky Roberts (Jimmy) of Cabot; and a host of other family and friends. There will be a gathering of fam-BRYANT Mary Frances Butler, 95.

CABOT Newton Alexander Henderson Jr., 77.

CAMDEN Lenda Couture, 57.

Harold G. Loe, 85.

CONWAY Johnny Lee French, 62.

Yvonne Money, 86.

Jack Tuggle, 81.

CORNING Edna Shourd Donaldson, 92.

DeWITT Troy Mitchell, 89.

FORDYCE Willie Geneva Brantley, 89.

HAZEN Doris Ruth Gerren, 82.

Helen Jean Richmond, 88.

HEBER SPRINGS Helen Imogene Warren, 81.

HOPE Billy Don Dougan, 77.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Rev. John M. Hebert, 91.

MALVERN Daniel Myers, 46.

Charles E. Reeves Sr., 65.

Brenda Kay Scholes, 48.

Arlo James Wright, infant.

McRAE Pauline Nosler, 95.

MONTICELLO Guice Foster Jr., 68.

MOUNTAIN HOME Marvin Sierck, 95.

MURFREESBORO Mary Jo Tapscott, 91.

PINE BLUFF Sheila Eaton, 79.

Ellis McEntire, 83.

Chester Ed Lee Phillips, 71.

QUITMAN Emitt T. Johnson, 83.

REDFIELD Katherine Smith Burris, 91.

RISON Rosa Brown, 74.

Scott Lunsford, 48.

SEARCY Cloe “CoCo” Null, 86.

Bobby Lynn Thompson, 77.

SPRINGFIELD Wilma Carolyn Hart Bradford, 78.

WYNNE Juanita Nichols, 81.

OUT-OF-STATE COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

Myer L. Titus, 81.

MINNEAPOLIS Sammuel Sanders, 83.

SYRACUSE, N.Y.

Virginia “Little” Armistead Rohde, 72.

TULSA Laura McGee, 58.

AMARILLO, Texas Virgil Bailey Holman, 78.

ily and friends on Friday, February 1, from 10-11 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Paul’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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THOMAS (RAYMOND) CROCKETT, 70, of Maumelle, passed away Tuesday, January 29, inLittle Rock, Arkansas. He was born September 12, 1942, in Menard, Texas, to David Crockett and the late May Medders Ramsey. During his 20 years in the Army, Ray graduated from Columbia College in Missouri. Following his retirement from the Army he worked for the United States Post Office in Little Rock. He was a member of Pulaski Heights MasonicLodge #673, and was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Judy Crockett. Also survived by four daughters, Cheryl (Eric) Pruitt of Heber Springs, Kim (Charles) Elrod of Maumelle, Angela (David) Ruble of Conway, and Rae Ann (Daniel) Mayden of Maumelle; 11 grandchildren, Kristin Hogue, Trey Richards, Landon Bender, Alex Pruitt, Kaci Elrod, Jordan Summers, Jessie Morgan, Alex Ruble, and Lauren, Will, and Ryley Mayden; two great-grandchildren, Corey Tidwell and Morgan Summers; three brothers, Robert Crockett, David Crockett Jr., and R.C. Ramsey, all of Texas; his closest friend, Hank Strickland; and a host of extended family and friends.

Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2013, at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway (501) 224-8300. Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 2, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel. Internment with Military Honors will follow the service Saturday at Riverwood Memorial Gardens, Maumelle, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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CHRISTINE CRUDUP, 70, of Little Rock, departed this life January 26, 2013. Family hour: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday and Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday both to be held at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 1723 W. 44th, North Little Rock, PastorE.D. Lairry, officiating. Service entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North LittleRock (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

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BRUCE E. DAVIS, 57, of Little Rock, died January 28, 2013. He was born March 12, 1955 in Searcy. Preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl; parents; and one sister. Survived by three brothers and two sisters. No services are scheduled at this time. Condolences: www.SearcyMcEuen-FuneralHome.com.

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DAVE DAVIS was born on April 5, 1915 to Pearl and Frank Davis in Wilmot, Arkansas. His parents and sister, Mary, died when he was very young and he was raised by his uncle and aunt, Lem and Amanda Coleman Williams. He made thetransition on January 24, 2013.

He was married to Ethel Mae Crudup for 60 years and to this union 13 children were born. Later the family moved to Little Rock, Ark. After moving to Little Rock, he was drafted in the Army and fought in World War II. When he returned from the war, he attended Philander Smith College. He was employed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad, Westinghouse, and Pulaski County School District.

He was a faithful member of St. Bartholomew until his health began to fail. He was a life-long member and 4th Degree Knight of Peter Claver. He also held the office of the Deputy Grand Knight of Peter Claver. He was also a member of the 20th Century Knights.

He was predeceased in death by his: wife of 60 years, Ethel Mae Crudup Davis; children, Dave, Jr., Parilee, Alice, Josephine, and Sarah. He leaves to mourn his loss: daughters: Pearl Dixon, Maggie (Kinsey) Boyland, San Bernardino, Calif., Verna, and Karen (Anthony) Chatman, San Bernardino, Calif.; sons: Haile (Dorothy) Davis, James (Cynthia) Davis, Houston, Texas, Kenneth Willis and Ronald Willis, Gary, Ind.; oldest grandson and caretaker Ronald (Jeanette) Watkins; 40 grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Family Hour is from 6-7:30 p.m. at New Deliverance Temple COGIC, 4706 Atkins Street, North Little Rock. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1321 Van Buren, Little Rock. Interment: Little Rock National Cemetery by Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 812-5303.

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JOSEPH BLAKE “JOE” HENDRIX SR. was born January 2,1934, and died January 29, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann (Baker) Hendrix; his daughter and son-inlaw, Katherine E. “Libby” and Daniel D. Frith, Sr.; his son,Joseph Blake Hendrix, Jr.; two grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth and Daniel D. “David” Frith, Jr.; a brother, William E. Hendrix, and; a sister, Martha G. Roberts. His mother and father, William and Gaynelle Hendrix, brother and sister-in-law, Dr. James and Angela Hendrix, and granddaughter, Katherine Madison Frith, predeceased him.

Joe and his brothers and sister were raised in Jonesboro and Searcy, graduated from Jonesboro High School and, in 1957, from Arkansas State College (now Arkansas State University) where he was an AAU champion wrestler in the 130-pound weight class. Following officer training school, he served two tours in the U.S.Army, serving as an artillery battery commander and artillery weapons instructor. His duty stations included Ft. Lewis, Wash., and, during the Berlin Crisis, Vilseck and Butigan, Germany. As a businessman, Joe worked for Arkla Gas Company, Coulson Oil Company, and his own business, Hendrix Oil Company. He retired in 1996.

Family was the most important and remained the most constant emphasis in his life. He documented every achievement of his children and grandchildren, and he and Jo Ann surrounded themselves in photographs and mementos of their family, near and far. Joe avidly supported and encouraged his children, Libby and Blake, and later his grandchildren, Sarah and David, in all of their hopes and dreams, inspiring them to be the best they could be. Hardly a conversation went by that he did not talk about the pride he felt for his family.

Joe was disciplined, but freespirited, gregarious, and adventurous. The son of a music teacher, he loved music, marrying Jo Ann, a beautiful singer, and raising his children in a home in which music always played an important part. After retiring, he spent his time on innumerable projects, caring for his beloved wife, and visiting neighbors with Sassy, his dog that brought him much comfort. Joe died peacefully following a brief illness. His beloved granddaughter, Sarah, was at his side.

A visitation in Joe’s memory will be held Friday, February 1, 2013, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock (501) 224-8300 from 2:30 to 4:40 p.m. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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EVELYN HORN, age 89, of Little Rock formerly of Delight, Ark.passed away on Monday January 28, 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on August 14, 1923 in Delight, Arkansas, daughter of the late Walter Elijah and Emily Trout Kirkham.Mrs. Horn was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas and was a nurse for many years.

She was preceded in death by a grandson Joe Allan Dailey.

Survivors include one son Mike Horn and wife Mary Ann of Little Rock, Ark.; three daughters Judy Binz and husband Bobby of North Little Rock, Ark.; Elizabeth Diane Dailey and husband Wayne of Little Rock, Ark.; and Linda Strother of Heber Springs, Ark.; six grandchildren Amy Wall, Tammy Stone, Leigh Ann McCasland, Nathan Horn, Mike Strother, and Lee Strother; 13 great-grandchildren Sophie, Isabella, Kelsie, Mason, Madison, Anna, Ally, Natalie, Gage, Blake, Noah, Ivy, and Liam.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2013, at the Delight Church of Christ, with Wallace Alexander officiating, with burial to follow in Delight Cemetery, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Murfreesboro. The family would like to express a very special thank you to the staff of the Valley Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation in Little Rock, and also to Hospice Home Care. You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com.

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JOSEPH McCARDELL, 38, of Little Rock died Sunday January 27, 2013. He leaves behind daughter Tiana McCardell; son, Jonathan Beasley of Tulsa, Okla.; mother and stepfather, Anna and Calvin Green of Little Rock; brothers, Marvin Maysand Kenneth McCardell; and sister, Toni Mays all of Little Rock. Funeral services will be Saturday Feb. 2, 2013 12 noon at Faith Temple Full Gospel Church, 1920 S. Broadway, Little Rock. The family will receive friends Friday Feb. 1, 2013 from 6 till 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!”

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ROBERT JOHANN MICHALK, age 81, of Jacksonville, passedaway on Sunday, January 27, 2013. Robert was born January 25, 1932 in Duesberg, Germany. Robert left Germany and came to the United States at the age of 21 and joined theUnited States Air Force. At the rank of Chief Master Sergeant and after 30 years of service Robert retired in October of 1984. His services included being a member of the 16th Special Ops Squadron and flying 167 combat missions. His squadron was involved in over 580 combat sorties in which they received the presidential unit citation for extraordinary heroism from President Richard Nixon.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Ernst Michalk of Pinneberg, Germany, Peter Romann Reutter of Aurora, Ill. Robert was a very thoughtful and devoted husband, dad, opa/uropa and will truly be missed. Survivors include his wife of 38 years Helga of Jacksonville, Ark.; four step-sons Reny and Peter Reutter of Aurora, Ill., Paul and Bobby Reutter of Jacksonville, Ark.; sister-in-law Marianne Michalk of Pinneberg, Germany,and all their families which included 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2013 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park with Military Honors. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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RICKEY D. NELMS, 45, of Little Rock passed away on January 24, 2013. He was born on October 12, 1967 to Howard and Mary Nelms. He loved his wife, mother and children along with his cars.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Kristi; his children Kayli White, Shelby Holiman, Cole Nelms, Samual Nelms; his mother Mary Nelms; his granddaughter Kynlee; his brothers Danny (Gayla) and Randall (Candace) Nelms; his sisters Denise Smith and Heather Nelms and a host of extended family and friends, all who will miss him dearly.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Samual Nelms College Fund, 11416 Charlotte Dr., Mablevale, Ark. 72103. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggettt Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark. 72002 (501) 455-1067. Online guest register available at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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HARRIET POLK, 88, of Little Rock died Jan. 25 at St. VincentHospital. Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 2 at Bethel Apostolic Church in Lake Village. Time: 11 a.m., Pastor Don Jones officiating. Burial will be in the New Cemetery inLake Village. Four daughters; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

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FORREST H. POLLARD, 84, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He was born May 30, 1928 in Benton, Ark., to the late Emmett Issac and Lola Grace Pollard. Forrest was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 53 years, Frances Pollard; brother, Emmett I. Pollard, Jr.

His family moved to Little Rock, in the summer of 1937 from Traskwood, Ark. He graduated from Little Rock Senior High School in 1946. He also graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1951. Forrest served in U.S. Army 1951-1953, and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research society of North America, Population Association of America and The AmericanStatistical Association.

He was an active member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of North Little Rock for 40 years. He was awarded the doctor of Philosophy Degree in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas in the spring of 1965.

He retired from the University of Arkansas System in 1994 following 32 years of service. A year at University of Arkansas, Monticello; 20 years at the Industrial Research and Extension Center, University of Arkansas, at Little Rock and 11 years at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock

He is survived by two adult children, David Forrest Pollard and Ann Elizabeth Pollard; two grandsons, Forrest Colin Larkowski and Trevor Morgan Larkowski; his sister, Jeannette Pollard; sister-in-law, Patsy Pollard and a host of friends.

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, February 1, 2013 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. A reception will follow the service. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, (501)-791-7400).

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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KEITH DENNIS SAVILLE, (known to others as Skeeter thePrince or Mr. Sherwood) 56, of Sherwood passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He was born in Plattsburg, N.Y., to the late Leslie Dene and Doris Lucille Favero Saville. He wasof Catholic Faith and he also enjoyed Umpiring ASA Girls Softball. He was a painting contractor by trade.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Beckie Saville; two daughters, Lena Harvey (Zach) of North Little Rock and Rachel Saville of Sherwood; three brothers, Richard Saville of Sherwood, Darrell Saville (Gail) of Sherwood and Brian Saville (Peggy) of Jacksonville; his two dogs, Daisy Mae and B.J.; grand dogs Josie Lynn and Bubba; and a host of other family and friends. He will bemissed by all who knew him.

Funeral service at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Roller-Owens Funeral home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, (501) 791-7400, with Reverend Fred Holmes officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Hopewell Community, Atkins, Ark. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2013 at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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ISOLENE LEVY SHINDLER, age 92, of Little Rock, passed away atWest Markham Rehab Center on Monday, January 28, 2013, after a brief illness. She was born in New Orleans, La., on April 13, 1920, and she was preceded in death by her husband, Alan Shindler, in 2008.

Mrs. Shindler is survived by her children, Donald (Laura) of Chicago, Michael (Andrea) of Chicago and Orlando, Fla., Lesley (Steve) Hughes of Chicago, and David (Julie) of Little Rock.She was “Nina” to her grandchildren, Jay Shindler and Susan (Cliff) Bockard; Adam Shindler and Carey (Matt) Warren; Daniel Hughes, Allison Hughes and Jessica Hughes; and Lindsey Shindler and Alex Shindler; and her great-grandchildren, Hayden and Wyatt Bockard. She is also survived by her brothers, Richard Levy of Del Ray Beach, Fla., and Robert Levy, of Laredo, Texas, her brother-in-law, Herbert Barton of New Orleans, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Shindler graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans in 1940 with a Bachelors of Business Administration, one of only three women in her class. In addition to raising her family, she worked a variety of accounting and business administration jobs in New Orleans and relocated to Little Rock when her husband was transferred in 1969, where she continued to be a full-time mother to her younger children. She immediately became a volunteer at St. Vincent Medical Infirmary Auxiliary, working in the Gift Shop, and was honored whenshe achieved 10,000 hours of service over a continuous 30+ year period.

Isolene was an active member of Temple B’nai Israel, its Sisterhood and a former Board Member of the Temple. She was an avid reader and crossword puzzle aficionado, a lifelong member of the National Mah Jongg League and loved theater.

Her great pride was her family - her children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces - and her great love, after 60+ years of marriage and almost five years after his death, was her beloved husband Alan. They set a great example for all who knew them.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 1, at Temple B’nai Israel, 3700 Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in her memory to Temple B’Nai Israel, the American Heart Association or a charity of choice. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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JOHN LESS SMITH, 68, of North Little Rock, formerly ofBrinkley, died Monday, Jan. 28. He is survived by nine brothers, Charles Churchwell, Ivory Mitchell Cleveland, Jonas, Jerry, Larry, William, Prince and Kinnie Smith; sevensisters, Jewell Gaston, Shirley Lindsey, Arusbia Smith, Mable Burl, Margie Scott, Janice Osbourne and Lovern Kindricks. Visitation: 1-7 p.m. Friday at Watson-Northcrest. Family hour is 12 noon on Saturday, Feb. 2. The service will follow the family hour at 1 p.m. at Brinkley Convention Center, 1501 Weatherby off 6th Street. Arrangements by Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 N. Maple, North Little Rock, (501) 812-5303.

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REGINALDO SMITH, 29, of Little Rock passed away January18, 2013. Funeral services, 11 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Acts Church 1224 Franklin NLR, Ark. 72114. Wake one hour prior to service. Services provided by Wilson-Robison Funeral Home, 701 PineBluff Highway,England, Ark. To sign guestbook online, www.wilsonrobisonfhengland.com.

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ALLEN LANE STAFFORD, 52, went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother; Mary Stafford and his sister; Brenda. He is survived by his father; John (Jean) Stafford, sister; Debbie, two brothers; J.W. and Kevin Stafford and their wives, and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 11:00 am at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. To sign Allen’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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MICHAEL HENRY STAGE, age 69, of Jacksonville went to bewith his Lord on Monday, January 28, 2013. He was born May 27, 1943, in San Diego, California, to the late Norman Stage and Lorraine Thomas. He was a Vietnam veteran and retiredafter 26 years of service in the United States Air Force, he also served one year in the United States Navy Reserve. Mr. Stage was also a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Jacksonville.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Kay Stage. They left behind four children, Patrick K. Stage and his wife Karen of Bryant, Michael N. Stage and his wife Cindy of Conway, Kimberly K. Shatley of Bryant, Lisa D. Cassidy and her husband Jeff of O’Fallon, Missouri; two brothers, Jeff Stage and his wife Patty of San Diego, California, Jim Stage of San Diego, California; one sister Wilma Cervantes-Okano of Ontario, California. He is also survived by his grandsons, Michael, Kyle, and Tyler Stage, Clay, and Lane Shatley, Joseph and Joshua Cassidy, Chance Phillips, and Justin McEuen.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, visitation will began at 1:00 p.m. Military Honors will follow the service. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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TOMMY (SNOW) STOVALL, 58, of North Little Rock passed awayJanuary 28, 2013. Survived by his children, Vekissa Stovall Drake, Corey (Porche) Stovall, Terry Rounds Jr., Cora Stovall, Tommy (T.J.) Stovall Jr.; sisters, Erma Patrick, Margie (Doll) Evans,Brenda Cockrell; brothers, Robert (Bobbie) Stovall, Sr., Curtis (Obie) Cross, two best friends, Louis (Big Baby), Robert Stencil, special persons in his life, Josalin Gray, Jackie Taylor, eight grandchildren. Funeral Services 11:30 a.m. Saturday with Family Hour 6-7 p.m. Friday both at St. Stephens Baptist Church, 902 East Avenue, North Little Rock. Special thanks to Baptist Memorial Hospital ICU. Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134. www.hubblefuneralhome. co.

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HERBERT HENRY WOLF JR., 91, of North Little Rock, passed away suddenly on January 27, 2013. Services will be today, Thursday, January 31 at 11:30 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), followed byinterment with Military Honors at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Wolf’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

BALD KNOB - Robert Leason Hiler, 80, died Monday. Survivors: wife, Betty; children, Larry Usrey (Judy) and Tangela Smith (Tim); sister, Lucille Lampton; five grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren. Visitation: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Services: Friday, 10 a.m., Powell Funeral Chapel. Interment: Carter Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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BEEBE - Rose Lee (Smith) Hippler of Beebe, Arkansas, was born May 27, 1934, to William and Elta Smith. She was called home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mom and dad; sons, Ray, Charles and Wayne; and daughter, Debbie. Rose is survived by sons, Donny (Em) of Utah and Ronald (Missy) of Beebe; daughter, Cindy of Beebe; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.

Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with funeral following at 3 p.m. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith family funeral home. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BEE BRANCH - Mr. Carl D. Newman, age 82, of Bee Branch,Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born May 26, 1930, in Clinton, Arkansas, to Frank and Ian (Kirkendoll) Newman.He was married to Hilda (Miller) Newman for 62 years and was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church. He was a lifelong resident of Van Buren County, a loving husband, father, and grandpa who loved life and his fellow man.

He is survived by his wife; two sons: Randy (Wanda) Newman and Russell Newman; two granddaughters: Brandy Jackson and Christina Gray; two great-grandsons: Tyndall Jackson and Ranger Robison; two sisters: Danise Harper and Iline Isom, and two brothers: Lennie Joe Newman and Raymond Newman. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother: Grady Newman.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home Clinton. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2013, at Roller McNutt Chapel Clinton. Interment will follow at Pee Dee Cemetery. Arrangements are by Roller McNutt Funeral Home Clinton. Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BENTON - Jerry Johnson, 78, Benton, died Monday. He was born November 3, 1934, to the late Ralph and Annie Johnson. Survivors, sons, Donnie and Jerry L. Johnson, daughter, Barbara Hill, all of Benton. Chapel services, Friday, Ashbys, 10 a.m. Burial, New Rosemont. Visitation, Thursday, Ashbys, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BRYANT - Mary Frances Butler, 95, went to be with her Lordand Savior January 29, 2013. She was born November 22, 1917, to the late Edna and William Anthony Smith Sr.

She is survived by her spouse of 76 years, Woodrow T. Butler; adaughter, Anne Bradley and husband, Ted; grandchildren, Stephanie Rushing and her husband, Anthony, of Benton; Michelle Henson of Bryant; and Kevin Henson of Mansfield, Texas; great-grandchildren, Cleburne, Julianna and Staunton Rushing; and Hannah and Brooke Henson; a sister, Myrtle Alice Biggers; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Edwin Smith and William Anthony Smith, Jr., and a sister, Georgia Fay Fought.

She was a member of Henderson United Methodist Church for about 65 years and was active in a number of capacities, especially the United Methodist Womenuntil recent years when she was unable to attend. She still kept in touch with friends there and with the activities of the church.

She was a life-long homemaker and enjoyed her home, gardening, sewing and getting together with friends over the years. She was an avid reader and a wonderful cook. She loved her family and was especially close to her grandchildren who spent much time with her as they were growing up.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Henderson United Methodist Church with interment to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, (501) 455-5800.

Memorials may be made to Henderson United Methodist Church, 13000 W. Baseline Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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CABOT - Newton Alexander Henderson Jr., passed awayon January 28, 2013, in Sherwood, Arkansas. He was born on June 29, 1935, in Barstow, California; and was the son of the late Newton Alexander Henderson Sr. and Manchel Henderson.

Newton was raised in Barstow, where his father was the City Constable, but from ages fifteen until eighteen he spent most of his time in San Bernardino. In 1957, Newton joined the United States Army where he taught how to repair and fly helicopters and served until 1959. He also served in the Marine Corps Reserves. He was a past member and president of the Sunnymead Lions Club. Newton loved fishing, cooking, reading, and his time living in Arkansas after his retirement, he will be remembered for being very social.

Survivors include his daughters, Andrea Wilson and husband Joel Wilson of San Francisco, Calif.; Alexis Sandner and husband Ricky Sandner of Cabot, Ark.; Bea Cowan and husband Andrew Cowan of Phoenix, Ariz.; five grandsons, two granddaughters, three great-granddaughters, three great-grandsons; and a brother, Roger Henderson of San Bernardino, Calif.

Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013, at That Church at 901 E Kiehl Ave., Sherwood, Ark. 72120. Cremation services by Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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CAMDEN - Lenda Couture, 57, passed away January 30, 2013, at the Ouachita County Medical Center. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Saturday, 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial service Saturday, 2 p.m. at the funeral home. To sign online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CAMDEN - Harold G. Loe, 85, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2013, at Hillside Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - Johnny Lee French, 62, of Conway, Arkansas, is now an angel watching over us. At his request, the family is not holding formal services; however, friends and relatives are invited to drop by the family home of Johnny. Please share memories and condolences for Johnny at his online guestbook: www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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CONWAY - Yvonne Money, 86, of Conway, Arkansas went tobe with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, in Sherwood, Ark. Mrs. Money was born April 16, 1926, in Gastonia, N.C., to the late Rev. W.H. Bouington and Minnie MarieConnor Bouington. She marriedher childhood friend, Edward Money, on November 25, 1944. They recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. She was a pastor’s wife and longtime member in the Church of the Nazarene.

Preceding her in death were her parents, six siblings, and her husband of 68 years, Dr. W.E. Money. She is survived by one sister, Barbara Hudspeth, of Port Saint Joe, Florida; one brother, Oma Bouington, of Port Saint Joe, Florida; six children, Butch Money (Julie), of Vilonia, Arkansas, Dr. Wandal Money (Glenda), of Sherwood, Arkansas, Tanya McClendon (Bobby) of Apalachicola, Florida, Karen Caldwell (Donald) of Conway, Arkansas, Eddie Money (Lanay) of Enola, Arkansas, and Donna Gail Webb (Steve); twenty-three grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

She died like she lived - with grace and dignity, trusting God, and with her children by her side.

The funeral services will be Saturday, February 2, at 10 a.m. at Sherwood First Church of the Nazarene with a visitation Friday night from 6-8 p.m. also at the church. Immediately following the funeral burial will be in Beryl Cemetery in Vilonia. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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CONWAY - Jack Tuggle, 81, of Conway passed away January27, 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 Wednesdaynight from 6-8 p.m. To sign Jack’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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CORNING - Edna Shourd Donaldson, 92, of Corning passed away Jan. 29, 2013, at home. Graveside service will be Thursday 2 p.m. at Corning Cemetery in Corning. Burial will follow. Visitation will be Thursday 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Online condolences: www.ermertfuneralhome.com.

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DeWITT - Troy Mitchell, age 89, of DeWitt died January 30, 2013. He was born January 26, 1924, in DeWitt to Billy and Olie Young Mitchell who preceded him in death. Also preceding him were his wife, Ginny Mitchell, his son, Grady Mitchell, three brothers and two sisters. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association, National Seed Growers, formerly operated Lakeside Flying Service, was a flight instructorand was a rancher.

Survivors include his son Joe Mitchell of DeWitt, grandsons: Kelly Mitchell (Karri) of DeWitt, Blake Mitchell (Susan) of Odessa, Texas, great-grandsons, Luke and Jake Mitchell. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 1st at Essex Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family requests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or University of Arkansas for Medical Science Hospital.

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FORDYCE - Willie Geneva Brantley, 89, of Fordyce, died Jan. 23. Survivors son, Allen Dexter Brantley, Las Vegas, Nev.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Louise Fairchilds, Muskegon, Mich., Margaret Brantley, Fordyce, Annette◊Shaw, Niles, Mich. Visitation was Wednesday, 1-6 p.m. Services Thursday, 11 a.m. Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Fordyce.

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HAZEN - Doris Ruth Gerren, 82, of Hazen, departed thisearthly life on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. She was the 3rd and youngest daughter born to Fred and Daisy Perry on May 8, 1930.

Doris was preceded in death by her lovinghusband of 60 years, Charles C. Gerren. She was also preceded in death by her parents and both sisters, Kathryn Orlicek and Virginia Beckner both of Hazen.

Doris is survived by two daughters Denise Tarter (husband, William “Butch” Tarter) of North Little Rock and Nina Jean King (husband, Alan King) of Hazen; son, Charles L. Gerren (wife, Christy) of England; grandson, William Keith Tarter of North Little Rock; niece, Linda Gurley and family of Millington, Tennessee; nephew, Jack Orlicek and family of Bella Vista, Arkansas and niece, Georgene Jackson and family of Colorado Springs, Colorado; cousins, Helen Red and Gail Cox and wonderful friends, Linda Mathis, Val Wright, and James and Arlene Burks all of Hazen.

Doris was a wonderful homemaker and military wife. She and family were fortunate to accompany her husband, Charles overseas to the Azores, Japan, Thailand and Okinawa. Doris enjoyed cake decorating and for several years operated a small business from her home specializing in wedding cakes. She loved working crossword puzzles and spent many hours devoted to finishing the one she started. Most of all, Doris loved her family and children. She was happiest when surrounded by friends, family and loved ones.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 31 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2013, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to Arkansas Hospice, Jennifer, Portia, and Barbara.

Interment will be in the Center Point Cemetery in Hazen. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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HAZEN - Helen Jean Richmond, 88, of Hazen, passed away January 29, 2013, at Stuttgart Regional Hospital. She was born December 26, 1924, in Humphrey, Oklahoma, to William and Mabel Pollard. Jean was the eldest of seven daughters, Rosemary and Gloria. Later she married Granville Richmond and they had one daughter, Lyndi. She was a grandmother to six grandchildren, great-grandmother to five, and a great-great grandmother to two. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren as their MeMe.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mabel Pollard; her husbands, Andrew Cooper and Granville Richmond; three brothers, Robert Pollard, Frankie Pollard, and Wayne Pollard, and one sister, Joan Cox. She is survived by three daughters, Rosemary Petersen (Gerald) of Beebe, Gloria Mills of Hot Springs, and Lyndi Kerr (Parker) of Hazen; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Jennifer Crafton of Beebe, James Mills of Hot Springs, Gale Lamb (David) of Taylor, Russell Johnson (Tonya) of Beebe, Harold G. Marable, III. (Trey) serving in Afghanistan and wife Grace of Sherwood and Michelle Kerr ( Hazen); five great-grandchildren, Meagan Rigdon (Little Rock), David Mills (Hot Springs), Brandon Johnson (Beebe), Amber (Beebe) and great-great-grandchildren Landon and Easton Johnson (Beebe). Also surviving are her sisters, Jeanette Pollard of New Mexico and Sylvia Hawhee of Iowa.

Jean owned and operated her own beauty shop, as well as enjoying sewing, crafts, sketch art, and gardening. She was known to be up before the first bird chirped sewing for someone. She was a member of the Church of Christ and Order of the Eastern Star.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013, Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2013, at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen. Burial will be in the Hazen Cemetery. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Helen Imogene Warren, 81, of Heber Springs died Monday, January 28, 2013. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, January 31, at Heber Springs Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 1, at Tumbling Shoals Baptist Church. For more information go to www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com or call 501-887-9152.

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HOPE - Funeral service for Mr. Billy Don Dougan, age 77, of Hope, 10 a.m. Friday, February 1, Brazzel/Oakcrest Chapel, Dr. Hal Dixon officiating, burial Ayers Cemetery Hope. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 31, Brazzel/Oakcrest in Hope. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Rev. John M. Hebert, 91, Hot Springs Village died January 26th. Born to George and Mary Hebert. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Visitation on Thursday at 6 p.m. with Rosary at 6:15 p.m. Arrangements by CedarVale Funeral Home. Guests may register at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Charles E. Reeves, Sr., age 65, of Malvern passed away Monday, January 28, 2013, at HSC Medical Center. He was born October 14, 1947, in Malvern, the son of Clarence and Gladys Robertson Reeves. Charles was a member and Deacon at Cooper Assembly of God and co-teacher of the Sanctuary Sunday School Class. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal’s and Razorback fan; he also loved to go fishing and hunting.

Other than his parents, his brother, Ralph Reeves precedes him in death. Left to cherish his memory, wife, of 41 years, who he married on June 5, 1971, Mary Cranford Reeves; son, Dr.Chuck Reeves, Jr. (Kathy) of Hot Springs; daughter, Magan Lapp (Keith), who are Missionaries in Taipei City, Taiwan; sister, Ruby Kimbrell of Harp; grandchildren, Kailey Reeves, Molly Reeves Elliot, and one expected in May; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, February 1, from 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Saturday, February 2, at 10 a.m. at Cooper Assembly of God Church with Reverend Mark Ohms officiating. Interment will be at Big Creek Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be John Kimbrell, James Cranford, Monroe Cranford, Shane Cranford, Charlie Cranford, Kenny Cranford, Benji Cranford, and Chris Cranford. Honorary Pallbearers are