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PULASKI COUNTY
Kenneth Gilbert McRae III, 85, of Little Rock.
Kay Moore, 68, of Sherwood.
Alexandra Rezin, 76, of Little Rock.
Carla Faith Magrette Shipman, 51, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
BATESVILLE Julia Ann Smith Scott, 54.
BRYANT Thelma Jean Nick Lisko, 78.
BURLINGTON Wanda Jean Roberts, 79.
DELAWARE Eva Jean Roulston Berry, 80.
DELIGHT Dennie Bell Funderburk, 57.
EUDORA Sarah Lou Whittington, 67.
FORREST CITY Jodie Marie Robinson, 37.
GEORGETOWN Fletcher Alvin Rouse, 101.
HAVANA David O. Womack, 54.
HEBER SPRINGS Martha Alice Fox Sartain, 91. HOT SPRINGS Marilu Ives, 79.
JONESBORO Mary “Virginia” Miles, 84.
MARIANNA John P. Dozier, 93.
MARION Terrence O. Buchanan, 83.
MONTICELLO Shirley Jean McElroy Bell, 80. PINE BLUFF Tommy Gale Holcomb, 60.
Timothy Wright, 50.
RUSSELLVILLE Bess Elizabeth Lynch, 90.
SCRANTON Lois Jane Baumgartner, 79.
SEARCY Pauline E. Monday, 83.
STUTTGART L.C. Johnson Sr., 84.
SULPHUR ROCK Mary Lee Cofield, 71.
WASHINGTON Bonnie Boyette, 84.
WHELEN SPRINGS Arthur T. Cooper, 91.
OUT-OF-STATE
PHOENIX Robert Carl, 81.
Pulaski County
KENNETH GILBERT McRAE III, 85, of Little Rock, Ark., passedaway on January 12, 2012 peacefully surrounded by family, in Little Rock, Ark. He was born on February 23, 1926 in Idabel, Okla. to the late Kenneth G. McRae Jr. and Helen WilliamsMcRae of Hope, Ark.
He was preceded in death by his sister Marilyn McRae Bilyeu of Shreveport, La. and his nephew Kenneth Lile Bilyeu of Shreveport, La.
He is survived by four sons: Kenny McRae IV and wife Sherry, of Little Rock, granddaughter Colin McRae Mitchell and husband Guy K. Mitchell III, and great grandchildren, Madeline, Guy and Leslie all of Birmingham, Ala., grandson, Matthew Graves, son, Nathan McRae and grandson, Justin, son Brooks G. McRae and wife Beth, grandson, Grayson, and son, Jeff McRae and wife Emily, grandchildren, Lily, Seth and Evan, cousin Colene Beauchamp Nicholson, all of Little Rock, niece, Nanette Bilyeu of Edmund, Okla., sister, Kay McRae Wallace and nephew, Greg Wallace of Hot Springs, Ark.
He grew up in Hope and Little Rock attending Pulaski Heights Junior High and Hope High School. He graduated high school from Sewanee Military Academy in 1944. After serving in the U.S. Navy, in 1946 he spent a year in Argentina with his uncle Thomas J. Williams. He returned to attend the University of Arkansas, pledging Sigma Chi fraternity, and graduated from Oklahoma A&M.
He married Marion Francis Mouser of Hope, Ark., in 1951 and they had four sons. He began a career in the cattle business at Crow Creek Ranch in Forest City and later moved to Little Rock to manage the Little Rock Stockyards. In 1965 he changed careers to residential and commercial real estate beginning with Rector Phillips Morse.
His interests included a love of the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and reading, story telling and horse racing. Much appreciation is felt for Qiana Roberts his caregiver and the staff at Emeritus Assisted Living in west Little Rock and the palliative care unit at the VA Hospital in Little Rock.
Visitation will be at Ruebel Funeral Home (www.ruebelfuneralhome.com) in Little Rock on Monday, January 16, 2012 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Hope, Arkansas at11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. The service will be led by the Rev. David Porterfield, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Hope, Ark., and under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home.
A reception will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church following graveside service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 North University Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas. Sign our online register book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.
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KAY MOORE, 68, of Sherwood, Arkansas, went to be with theLord Thursday, January 12, 2012. She was a member of Sherwood First Baptist Church.
Kay is survived by her husband, Bob Moore; one daughter, Kristi Davis and husband, David of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two grandsons, Blake and Coleman Davis; three sisters, Norma and husband, Don Kandlbinder of Little Rock, Betty Tabor of Benton and Martha and husband, Darrell Harper of Sherwood.
Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 10 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2012, at Beebe Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, #14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.
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ALEXANDRA REZIN, age 76, died unexpectedly but peacefully January 10, 2012 at home in Little Rock, Ark. Alex was born in Indiana, lived in Wisconsin for many years, and lived the past 20-plus years in Little Rock.
Alex graduated with a finearts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and spent her life teaching private music lessons. Her greatest pride was in the accomplishments of her many students over the years. Alex’s passions included community and cultural activities including the Arkansas Symphony and the Arkansas Arts Center, along with charitable organizations. Alex attended church in Little Rock at Trinity United Methodist Church and Faith United Church of Christ.
Alex is survived by sons, Craig and Brian, daughter-in-law Sharon Rezin, and grandchildren, Quentin, Matthew, and Brittany. Alex also leaves behind niece Molly Phelps, nephew Noel Teeter, plus cousins and extended family.
A memorial service will be held Monday January 16th at 1 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson Research Foundation (www.michaeljfox.org) or the Arkansas Foodbank Network (arkansasfoodbank.org). Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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CARLA FAITH MAGRETTE SHIPMAN, 51, of Little Rock passedon January 11, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Dot Duncan Magrette, and her sister, Judy Hunt, she is survived by her loving husband, David Shipman; daughters,Courtney Roberts and NicholeBar; sons-in-law, Dave and Jimmy; grandchildren, Timothy, Katelyn, Britney and Dexter; sisters, Vicki and Patricia and a host of aunts, nieces, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, her wishes would be go watch a NASCAR RACE! Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 15th in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th, Little Rock (501) 661-9111. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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BATESVILLE - Julia Ann Smith Scott, 54, of Batesville died Thursday. Survivors: son, Austin Scott of Batesville; parents: Dr. William and Joan Smith of Oklahoma; and three brothers. Memorial Service: 11 a.m., Monday at Roller-Crouch Chapel in Batesville. No Visitation. Memorials: Baptist Boys Ranch Town, 5100 E. 33rd, Edmond, Okla. 73013. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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BRYANT - Thelma Jean Nick Lisko, 79, of Bryant died Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Saline Memorial Hospice Center. Mrs. Lisko was born July 2, 1932, in Tichnor to Arthur and Ethel Smith Nick. She was a homemaker and member ofSt. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Wanda Shirkey and Betty Tackett; and a grandson Heath Clayton Carpenter. Survivors are two sons, Gregory Lisko of Texarkana, Arkansas, and Bradley Lisko (Shelley) of Mabelvale, Arkansas; one daughter, Lori Lisko Carpenter of Hazen; one brother, Billy Nick of Greenbrier; one sister, Willa Dome of El Dorado; 10 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services are 10 a.m., Saturday at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with burial following in Williams Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart. Visitation is 5-6:30 p.m., Friday at Turpin Funeral Home with Rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m. The family requests memorials be made to donor's choice. Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.
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DELAWARE - Eva Jean Roulston Berry, age 80, of Delaware died Thursday, January 12, 2012. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Elizabeth Hall Cemetery in New Blaine. Visitation was held Friday.
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DELIGHT - Dennie Funderburk, age 57, of Delight died Thursday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday in the Antoine Baptist church with Rev. Larry Bloomfield officiating. Burial in the Antoine Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Saturday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Sign online at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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EUDORA - Sarah Lou Whittington, 67, of Eudora, died Thursday. Survivors are a son, Bobby; three daughters, Ramona Hale, Jamie Mills and Gwen Whittington; two brothers and two sisters; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services are 2 p.m., Saturday at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, Louisiana, by Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village. www.bishop-funeralhome.com.
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FORREST CITY - Jodie Marie Kummer Robinson, 37, of Forrest City, formerly of Bald Knob, died January 12. Visitation: Sunday, prior to services starting at 1 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church in Bald Knob. Services: Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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GEORGETOWN - Fletcher Alvin Rouse, 101, of Georgetown, died Thursday, January 12, 2012. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at West Point Cemetery. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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HAVANA - David O. Womack, age 54, of Havana, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 at UAMS in Little Rock. Funeral service 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Havana Assembly of God Church. Burial: Moores Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.
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HEBER SPRINGS - Martha Alice Fox Sartain, age 91, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012. She was born on January 10, 1921 to Johnson Early and Viola George Fox in Stone County, Arkansas.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Sartain, her oldest son, Donald Sartain, her parents, two sisters, and four brothers. She is survived by her son, Bill Sartain of Dixon, Calif, her daughter-in-law, Marlene Sartain of Little Rock, Ark., four grandchildren, and seven greatgrandchildren.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., Sunday in the Olmstead Chapel with funeral services at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the Pearson Cemetery. Olmstead Funeral Home, 601 W. Main, Heber Springs. www.olmstead.cc.
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HOT SPRINGS - Marilu Ives, 79, of Hot Springs, formerlyof Stuttgart, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hot Springs.
Marilu was born November 14, 1932, in Stuttgart to Edward WillifordHarper and Vera Bellville Harper who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and a Methodist.
At the age of 20 with four children and only a high school education and married to a young farmer that did not graduate high school, but had a dream to become a millionaire, no one would have predicted Marilu would become the heart and soul of a couple that would become one of Arkansas’ great power couples. Together they made the perfect team - he had the dream and business sense and she had the compassion and goodness to generate loyalty and trust needed in a growing business. Together they built a transportation company and other businesses to satisfy her husband’s dream all while staying true to her dream of being a good daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and good friend to all who needed one. She was an inspiration and example to her children, grandchildren andgreat-grandchildren.
Her true essence is what every good person wants to be and she will live on for generations through the examples she set. She and her husband were owners of Terminal Truck Brokers which evolved into Harold Ives Trucking, and she was president of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association. In later years, she was an amateur bass fisherman and a good crappie jerker.
Survivors are her husband of 62 years, Harold Ives; three sons, Tommy (Donna) Ives of Hot Springs, Garry (Gina) Ives of Stuttgart and Larry (Michelle) Ives of Wheatley; one daughter, Sharon (Darrell) Dickson of Brinkley; one brother, Sam Harper of San Francisco; one sister, Susie Grizzle of Nevada, Missouri; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services, officiated by Ray Vester, are 3 p.m., Sunday at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Visitation is 4-6 p.m., Saturday at Turpin Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, her family requests that memorials be made to Arkansas Hospice, 300 Werner St., Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913, or Amercian Cancer Society, 901 N. University, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207. Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.
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JONESBORO - Mary “Virginia” Miles of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2012. Visitation will be Sunday, 5-7 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral services will be Monday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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MARIANNA - John P. (Jack) Dozier, retired farmer and ginner from Lee County died Thursday, January 12, 2012. He was born on September 22, 1918, in Moro, Arkansas, to Charles Edward Dozier and Ada Spivey Dozier. He attended schools in Moro and Marianna then graduated from the University of Arkansas having earned a degree in business agriculture. While at the university he became a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternityand was also commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the advanced R.O.T.C. program.
Following his discharge from active duty in World War II, where he achieved the rank of major, he returned to Moro where he worked with his father in the family business, Moro Mercantile and Gin Company and their farming operations. Mr. Dozier served on the Lee County welfare board, the Lee County Development Corporation and was a member of the board of directors at Lee Memorial Hospital. Mr. Dozier was also a member of Lee County A.S.C. Committee and past president of the Lee County Rural water association.
He was a Mason, a member of Julius Benham Post #5 of the American Legion having served as commander. He was honored to have served on the board of First National Bank of Marianna and served faithfully as a deacon at both Moro and Marianna Baptist Churches for many years.
Preceding Mr. Jack in death were his parents Charles and Ada Dozier, wife, Nelda Owen Dozier, three brothers, Floyd, Bingham and Jimmy and two sisters, Emma Edrington Collier and Marguerete Jones. Loving survivors include daughters, Jane Self from Hot Springs, Judy Griffin from Helena and son John from Hot Springs.
The family was blessed to have wonderful ladies who loved Jack and met his every need daily. Thank you, Brenda Buzzard, Malena Brown and Robbie Terrill for your faithfulness.
A Military Graveside Service for Mr. Dozier will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, January 15, 2012, at Marianna Memorial Park Cemetery at Marianna. Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home-Brinkley in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Moro Baptist Church, Post Office Box 219, Moro, Ark. 72368 or Marianna First Baptist Church, 47 Main Street, Marianna, Ark. 72360 Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.
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MARION - Lt. Col. Terrence O. Buchanan U.S. Army Retired, 83, of Marion, died Wednesday January 11, 2012, at his home in Marion, Arkansas. Lt. Col. Buchanan retired from the U.S. Army and was a member of the Marion United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of Post 5225 Marion and West Memphis V.F.W. and a former board member of EastArk Enterprises Sheltered Workshop. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Buchanan of Marion; two daughters, Judy Baker of Marion; Ginger Bronson of Marion; five grandchildren, Katie Jewart, Marcus Butler, Robyn Baker, Ron Baker and Shannon Bronson, a great-grandchild, Nathan Baker. Visitation was held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home on Friday, January 13, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to EastArk Enterprises. On-line guestbook at www. Rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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MONTICELLO - Shirley Jean McElroy Bell, age 80, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Ark. She was born October 23, 1931, in Ozark, Ark, to the late Earnest Hansell McElroy and Fernie Mae Vandagriff McElroy.
She was the widow of William Robert Bell, to whom she was married for 42 years. She was a retired college English professor and was of the Unitarian Universalist faith. Mrs. Bell was a 1950 graduate of Ozark High School and then attended Hendrix College, where she received her Bachelors of Arts degree in education in 1954. She obtained her Masters of Education degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1957 and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in art from the University of Arkansas at Monticello in 1986. Mrs. Bell’s civic, community and professional activities were numerous. She was a former member of the Arkansas College Teachers of English Association, Arkansas Philosophical Association, Modern Language Association, South Central Modern Language Association, American Association of University Professors, American Association of University Women, Faculty Dames Club and the American Radio Relay League.
Her current memberships included the Monticello Art League, for which she was a board member and past president, Friends of the Library, board member of the Southeast Regional Library Association, American Rifle Association, Drew County Retired Teachers Association, Master Gardeners of the Delta, Uppity Women Coffee Group, Bluestockings Book Club and Southeast Arkansas Concert Association. Her many hobbies included painting, drawing, ceramics, amateur radio, gardening, reading, playing the organ and piano, crafts, interior design, photography, sewing, email, friends and family.
Survivors include her daughter, Roberta Alysoun Bell Laventhal and husband, Nahum, of New Orleans, La.; two brothers, John McElroy and wife Carolyn, deceased, of Texarkana, Texas; David McElroy and wife, Lisa, of Barling, Ark.; two sisters, Ann Hall and husband, Ralph, of Bryant, Ark.; and Charlene Creech and husband, Jim, of Jonesboro, Ark., and one grandson, Dylan Laventhal, of Baton Rouge, La.
The funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m., Sunday at the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Ann Hilgeman officiating. Burial will be in the Plumerville Cemetery in Plumerville, Ark., at 4 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Monticello Branch Library, 107 E. Jackson, Monticello, Ark. 71655. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday evening at the funeral home. The family will be meeting guests at her home at 116 Mark Circle in Monticello. The online guestbook can be found at www.stephensondearman.com.
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PINE BLUFF - Tommy Gale Holcomb, 60, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2012. He was born November 2, 1951, at Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to Reverend Bill J. and Melba Greer Holcomb. He graduated from Watson Chapel High School in 1969. Tommy began his employment with Entergy in 1973, where he was still working when he met his tragic death. He was a faithful member of Watson Chapel Baptist Church where he served as deacon, usher and a choir member. He was also a member of the Holcomb Brothers Quartet. He was a captain in the Watson Chapel Fire Department, constable of Niven Township for over a decade and served in the United States Army Reserves until 1977. Tommy was an avid deer and turkey hunter and was a memberof Ramick Deer Club, where he served as president.
He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his loving wife, Beth Harvill Holcomb, whom he married on February 23, 1973, at Pine Bluff; two sons, Tommy Gene Holcomb and wife Sommer, Eric Holcomb and wifeMindy; five beautiful grandchildren, Austin, Hunter, Kylie, Kade, Raelee; his mother, Melba Greer Holcomb; four brothers, Bill, Mike. Terry and Danny; along with many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, January 15, 2012, at Watson Chapel Baptist Church. A service celebrating Tommy’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012, at Watson Chapel Baptist Church with Reverend Todd Howard and Reverend David Holcomb officiating. Burial will follow at Fitzhugh Cemetery. Memorials may be made at the Watson Chapel Simmons First National Bank to a disaster relief fund for domestic fire victims through the Watson Chapel Fire Department. The family will be at the Holcomb home located at 6583 Holcomb Lane off Murdock Road in Pine Bluff. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
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PINE BLUFF - Timothy B. Wright, age 50, of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday. Survivors: father, Verlon Wright; mother Juanita Ferrell Taylor; sons, Timothy Cain, Charles Cain; siblings, Cindy, Kenny, Todd; step-siblings, Carl, Jennifer; two grandchildren. Graveside services: Saturday, 10 a.m., Fitzhugh Cemetery by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services. No formal visitation. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE - Bess Elizabeth Lynch, 90, of Russellville passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Sunday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in funeral home.
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SEARCY - Pauline E. Monday died January 12, 2012, in Searcy, Arkansas. Visitation: Sunday, January 15, 2012, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Roller Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Graveside Services: Monday, January 16, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Coffeyville Cemetery in Possum Grape. For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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STUTTGART - L.C. Johnson Sr., 84, of Stuttgart, died January 7, 2012. Funeral: Saturday, January 14, 2012, at 1 p.m. at New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Stuttgart. Burialin the Lone Tree Cemetery by McKinzie Home of DeWitt. Visitation: from 11 a.m. until Funeral time at the Church.
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SULPHUR ROCK - Mary Lee Cofield, 71, of Sulphur Rock, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Batesville. Memorials services were Thursday, Jan. 12 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Faith Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Batesville. Interment: Alderbrook Cemetery. Arrangements: Qualls Batesville Funeral Service.
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WASHINGTON - Funeral for Mrs. Bonnie Boyette, 84, of Washington, Arkansas, will be 2 p.m., Sunday, January 15, 2012, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Dale officiating. Visitation from noon to service time on Sunday, Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home. Burial, Old Washington Cemetery by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.
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WHELEN SPRINGS - Arthur T. Cooper, 91, of Whelen Springs, Ark., died January 8, 2012, in Little Rock. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Friendship, Ark. Arrangement entrusted to Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. The online guestbook is available at pharrfuneralhomes.com.
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PHOENIX - Robert Carl of Phoenix left this life Jan. 5, 2012, at age 81. He was born in Battle Creek, Mich. Bob was husband to Pat, father to Teresa (David) Bear, Russ (Joni) Carl and Chris Carl, grandfather to Gloria LaRue (Tommy) Spears, Chris LaRue, P.J. Otis, Adriane Munger, and MacKenzie Munger, and brother to Norma Carl Baas. Bob is a former resident of NLR. As an active member of Sertoma Club, he received many honors and awards, served on the International Foundation Board, held every local club office, and chaired the NLR Sertoma Christmas Parade. A volunteer at Baptist Health Medical Center, NLR for 11 years he was the friendly smile at the admissions desk. His MGB and the British Motor Club held a special place in his heart. A member of Lakewood United Methodist Church, memorials may be made to Lakewood UMC or Sertoma, 1912 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. 64132-1174. Plans for a memorial service in NLR will be announced at a later date.
