Obituaries

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INDEX

Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our Web site, Arkansas Online, www2.arkansasonline.com. Choose the Obituaries link under the News section on the top navigation menu.

PULASKI COUNTY

Mary Elizabeth DuVal, 94, of Little Rock. Bradley James “Brad” Kane, 52, of North Little Rock. Robert D. “Dude” Mullins, 87, of Little Rock. Mae Francis Nash, 73, of Little Rock. John Pollock, 75, of Jacksonville. Patricia “Baby Doll” Holmes Sanders Settimio, 81, of North Little Rock. David Simbler, 73, of North Little Rock. Charles P. Sullivan, 94, of North Little Rock. Georgia Lee (Yarberry) Wilkerson, 70, of Hensley.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA

Oma Owen Watson, 91.

BATESVILLE

Frankie June Ladd, 80.

BETHEL HEIGHTS

June Duke, 70.

BIGELOW

Lee Allen Gibbons, 78.

BISMARCK

Leta Moore Tankersley Shuffield, 89.

BRADFORD

Happy Jack Hamby, 90.

CONWAY

Eva Jo Schaible Hall, 74. John Melvin Thompson Sr., 66.

CROSSETT

Kennon Austin Edwards, 29.

EL DORADO

MaryBeth Bolin Clark, 77.

FAYETTEVILLE

Nancy Cooper Maier, 54.

FORT SMITH

Fannie Agnes Anglin, 79.

HEBER SPRINGS

James F. Porter, 68.

HECTOR

Robert Haralson, 65.

HOPE

Floyce A. Browning, 96. Jeff Davis Langston, 94.

HOT SPRINGS

Edward Perry Cooper, 46. Elizabeth Minton “Libby” Cooper, 14. Mary Catherine “Catie” Cooper, 16. Martin Allison Draper, 57.

JONESBORO

Hershel “Boo Boo” Jones, 79.

LUXORA

Henry H. Lindsey, 77.

MALVERN

Kenneth R. Davis, 101.

MOUNT PLEASANT

James Carl Bailey, 71.

MOUNTAIN HOME

James Franklin Owen, 83.

NASHVILLE

Jeanie Ellen Lewis Beavert, 66.

PINE BLUFF

Marcus J. Gray Jr., 78. Lorean Hart, 93. Rhonda Procell, 54.

ROSIE

Don R. Fowler, 73.

RUSSELLVILLE

Evelyn Brooks, 94.

SEARCY

Kenneth H. Rutledge, 69.

VILONIA

Francis “Frank” “Buster” Lamar Wilkerson, 72.

OUT-OF-STATE

OCEANO, Calif.

Marvin Eugene Emerson, 85.

POPULAR BLUFF, Mo.

Edward Duell Tanner, 92.

SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas

Jack Alwin Evans, 69.

Pulaski County

MARY ELIZABETH DuVAL, 94, of Little Rock passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Briarwood Nursing Center. She was born October 29, 1915, in St. Louis, Mo. Mary was a retired Supreme Court Secretary who served with J. Fred Jones and George Rose Smith. She was a dedicated and devoted mother of two, grandmother of four and great-grandmother of seven.

She was preceded in death by her parents Survivors include a son, Charles DuVal of Little Rock.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Huson Funeral Home Chapel on 6400 Mabelvale Pike (one block west of 65th & University), in Little Rock from 6 p.m. until the funeral service time at 7 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock. www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––BRADLEY JAMES “BRAD” KANE, 52, of North Little Rock left this world suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. He is very dearly missed by his wife of 26 years, Cynthia “Cindi” Kane, their triplet teenagers: Benjamin, Matthew and Elizabeth of North Little Rock; parents, Janet and James Kane, sisters, Kim Vandick and Jill Hadley all of upstate New York. We are pleased that part of Brad will be able to live on through his donated organs and tissues (Aurora). Special thanks to all our family and friends, and our terrific church family. Memorial service on Thursday, Feb. 11 (2 p.m.) at First Pentecostal Church, 1401 Calvary Road, North Little Rock, 758-3090.

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• –––––ROBERT D. “DUDE” MULLINS, 87, of Little Rock passed away on Monday, February 8, 2010, in Plainview. He was born on November 8, 1922, in Gumlog, Ark.; he was the son of William Wesley Mullins and Lela Darter Mullins. Robert was a retired veteran of the United States Army, who loved his family, and loved to fish at Nimrod Lake with his kids and grandkids.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy Mullins of Little Rock; sister Peggy (Everett) Bene of Little Rock; children, Bob (Judy) Mullins of Hot Springs Village, Cliff Mullins of Plainview, Troy Mullins of Little Rock; Lela Leach of Centerville, John David (Anna) Mullins of Plainview, Kenneth (Melba) Mullins of Conway, and Michael Mullins of Ola; 16 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, February 12, 2010 at 11:30 a.m., at Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Alexander, with Everett Bene officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock. In lieu of flowers the family asks that charitable donations be made in Robert’s memory to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Sign an online guestbook at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––MAE FRANCIS NASH, 73, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010.

She is survived by seven children, Keith Jones Sr., Anthony Jones, Karen Jones, Michael Jones (Tracey), Reginald Hughes Sr. (Jamie) all of Little Rock; Phillip Jones of Germany, Cherise Jones (Jeff) of Texas; brother, Carl Nash (JoAnn) of Little Rock; 18 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, her best friend Florence Johnson (BFF), nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ather Lee Jones; parents, Spencer and Lee Vellar Nash; brothers, John and Clyde Nash and one sister, Beatrice Robinson.

Memorials may be made to the Ambassadors For Christ at St. Mark Community Church in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday at St. Mark’s Baptist Church, 5722 West 12th Street, Little Rock. The family hour will be from 6 to 7 p.m., Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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• –––––JOHN POLLOCK of Jacksonville departed this life on Sunday, February 7, 2010, at the age of 75. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, John was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and two brothers. He was a member of Jacksonville Christian Fellowship. After 20 years of service, both at home and abroad, he retired from the Air Force in 1972. He also retired from Lucent Technologies in 1997. He was an avid history buff and enjoyed model airplanes and trains. Beloved as a husband and father, John will truly be missed by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Pollock; six devoted children, John Pollock of Kansas City, Mo., Mary Meyers of Phoenix, Ariz., Cindy Nichols of Kansas City, Mo., Laura Bostick of Marion, Ark., Jeff and Daniel Pollock, both of Sherwood; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four brothers, and three sisters.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday prior to the service. Please sign the online guest register at www. moorejacksonvillefuneralhome. com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136.

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• –––––PATRICIA “BABY DOLL” HOLMES SANDERS SETTIMIO, age 81, of North Little Rock, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 7, 2010. Born April 1, 1928, in Keo to the late John & Minnie Gest Holmes. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, son Larry Sanders of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Cheryl Sanders of Somerset, New Jersey; and brother, Bob Holmes of Kansas City, Missouri. Memorial Services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Little Rock National Cemetery. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service. Visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com for online condolences.

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• –––––DAVID SIMBLER, 73, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, February 1, 2010. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. at Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129.

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• –––––CHARLES P. SULLIVAN, 94, of the Community of Cato, North Little Rock (Faulkner County), went home to his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 8, 2010. He was Baptist and a Deacon of Harmony Baptist Church, North Little Rock, and was a Mason at Mt. Sinai Lodge in the Levy area of North Little Rock.

He is preceded in death by his parents William and Mary Sullivan, his wife Frances Sanders Sullivan, brothers Roy Sullivan, Ernest Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, Pat Sullivan, Otto Sullivan and Bob Sullivan and sisters Pearl Harrod, Mildred Mosley, Winnifred Giggleman and Rillene Rose, a son, Billy Sullivan, a grandson, Lee Cauley and a granddaughter, Stacey Rae Erickson. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jewell B. Lynch Sullivan, two daughters, Charlene Swaims and Carolyn Moore, a son, Randall “Winkers” Sullivan all of the Cato Community, step-sons Lloyd (Shirley) Lynch, Sidney (Eve) Lynch, Ronald (Jenny) Lynch, Daryl Lynch and two step-daughters, Judy (Mike) Crowley and Linda (Buddy) Wilcox. He had 24 grand children, 40 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild on the way. He will also be missed by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Sullivan also raised five nieces and two other children that came to live with he and his wife.

Mr. Sullivan was retired from his business Sullivan Waterproofing Company. He was well know and loved by his community and still worked his own farm and baled his own hay until a few months ago.

Funeral arrangements will be by North Little Rock Funeral Home. The family will receive guests on Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at North Little Rock Funeral Home., 1921 Main, 758-1170. The funeral service will be on Thursday morning at 11 a.m., Harmony Baptist Church, North Little Rock, with the Reverends Normal Powell, Bill Cavanaugh and James Thomasson officiating.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons Roger Harrell, Randy Cauley, Kevin Sullivan, Kerrie Sullivan, Kelly Sullivan and Donnie Clegg. Honorary pallbearers will be Blake Green, Shawn Wilcox, Dan Lynch, Jason Lynch, Adam Lynch and Jesse Lynch.

Internment will be at Edgewood Cemetery in the Valley of the Cross. Memorials may be made to Harmony Baptist Church. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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• –––––GEORGIA LEE (YARBERRY) WILKERSON, 70, of Hensley passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010. She was a homemaker and member of Barnett Memorial Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Melvin Wilkerson; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Billie Wilkerson of Clearwater, Florida; two daughters, Pam Grant and her husband, Steve, of Hensley and Penny Harbison of Benton; two brothers, Ray Yarberry of Texas, Stevens Lyn Yarberry of North little Rock; one sister, Faye Patton of Mabelvale; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday at Barnett Memorial Baptist Church. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Oma Owen Watson, 91, of Arkadelphia, died Tuesday. Graveside services 2 p.m., Thursday at New Hope Cemetery near Patmos, Bro. Harley Sisson officiating. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Welch Funeral Home. Visit www. welchfh.net to sign guest book.

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• –––––BATESVILLE — Frankie June Ladd, age 80, of Batesville died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Visitation will be from 5-7, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 at the Willis Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville, Ark. with services being held Thursday at 2 p.m., Feb. 11, 2010 at the Willis Funeral Home Chapel. www.willisfs.com.

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• –––––BETHEL HEIGHTS — Mrs. June Duke, 70, of Bethel Heights, Ark. passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010 in Little Rock, Ark. She was born October 6, 1939 in Atlanta, Ga. to George Ernest Conkle and Ethel Mae (Tallent) Conkle. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Juanita Ondic. She is survived by her husband of 50 years; Bobby R. Duke, three sons; Dr. David Duke and wife Laura of Fayetteville, Ark., Mike Duke of Conway, Ark., Doug Duke and wife Rhiannon of Little Rock, Ark., one sister; Betty Lewis and husband Maurice of Batesville, Ark., and four grandchildren; Hannah and Heather Duke of Fayetteville, Ark. and Kenslee and Kaden Duke of Little Rock, Ark.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home of Fayetteville. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2010 in the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home with the Reverend Don George officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.

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• –––––BIGELOW — Lee Allen Gibbons, 78, of Bigelow, passed away in his home following a courageous battle with cancer Sunday, February 7, 2010. Born September 13, 1931, in Bigelow, Lee was the son of Charles E. and Opal Brown Gibbons. He retired after a distinguished career from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. He served on the Board of Directors of Chart Bank in Perry County, the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton and was recently appointed to the Arkansas Alternative Energy Commission. He was past president of the Little Rock Toastmasters, a member of the Bigelow Masonic Lodge and served as Perry County’s campaign coordinator to elect President Bill Clinton. He was a proud member of the Bigelow Baptist Church.

Survivors include three devoted daughters, Cindy Brackett and husband Bobby of Bigelow, Rhonda Pinkett and husband Mike of Conway, and Mitzi Mac-Farlane and husband Scott of Little Rock. He is also survived by eight loving grandchildren, Joshua Grafton of Bigelow, Cory, Emily, and Hope Brackett of Bigelow, Kate Pinkett Jones and husband Dustin and Stacy Pinkett all of Conway, and Hunter and Hailey MacFarlane of Little Rock. Lee had one precious great-grandson, Nathan Brackett of Bigelow. He also leaves behind two sisters, Wanda Tullos of Ashdown and Mary Porterfield of Maumelle.

Some of the things he enjoyed doing with his children and grandchildren included attending their varied sporting events, playing the card game “pitch”, and playing kickball and horseshoes in his pasture. His active life included playing semi-pro baseball, golfing, horse racing, politics, mowing, and cooking the best hams on Earth.

The celebration of Mr. Gibbons’ life begins with a visitation on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Bigelow Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Brown and Pastor Cary Condray officiating. Burial will follow at Volman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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• –––––BISMARCK — Leta Moore Tankersley Shuffield, 89, of Bismarck, Ark. passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010. Visitation: 1 p.m. until service time, Wednesday, February 10. Services: 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2010, Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Prairie Bayou Cemetery. Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Arkansas. (501)332-2711. Guest register: www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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• –––––BRADFORD — Happy Jack Hamby, 90, of Bradford died Monday. Survived by son; Jacky Hamby of Bradford, daughters; Carol Runyon, Wanda Thomason, Shirley VanWinkle all of Bradford, several grandchildren. Services 3 p.m., Wednesday at Bradford Baptist Church. Burial in Smith Cemetery. Visitation 5:30-8 p.m., Tuesday at Bradford Baptist Church. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––CONWAY — Eva Jo Schaible Hall, 74, of Conway, beloved widow of Harry T. Hall, left this world for her heavenly home on February 8, 2010, “to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Cor. 5:8.

In addition to her husband Eva is preceded in death by her parents, Nell West Schaible and James Matthew Schaible, a brother, David Cathey and a sister, Joyce Curnutt. Eva was born September 16, 1935 and raised in Van Buren, Arkansas. She spent her youth with her brother, sisters and cousins exploring every creek, barn and pasture of her Daddy’s dairy farm. Her life’s adventure began when she met and married a handsome 2nd Lieutenant while working at Ft. Chaffee Army base in 1957. Thus began an exciting and challenging life as a military wife and mother who prayed for her family’s well being through at least thirteen moves. Eva Jo and Harry made dear friends in places as varied as Washington, D.C., Newport, R.I., Livorno, Italy and this great state of Arkansas. After being widowed at the young age of 58, Eva vowed to never marry again having cared for and buried the love of her life. She made an active life for herself in Conway. Eva served as the president and Treasurer of the Faulkner County Republican Women. She was a devoted Master Gardener for 14 years who wasn’t slow to roll up her sleeves and do the planting at all their service projects. Eva loved her Sunday School Class at Woodland Heights Baptist Church. She leaves behind many friends from all of these organizations. Eva felt her life’s work was being a mother to her three children and considered them as her greatest accomplishment. She was witty, genuine, selfless and with every move, turned a house into a loving home. She was happiest when surrounded by all of her children and grandchildren.

Eva will be greatly missed by her daughters, Suzanne Hall Smith and husband Lander of Conway, Lisa Hall Fleet and her husband Tim of Ft. Worth, Texas, her son, Harry Thomas Hall Jr. and wife Romney of Cedar Falls, Iowa; her loving grandchildren who will miss their Ganga, Clark Lander Smith of Little Rock, Natalie Claire Smith and Hayley Elizabeth Smith of Conway, Matthew Brooks Fleet, Alexa Nicole Fleet and Anna Grace Fleet of Ft. Worth, Texas and McCulloch Maddox Hall, Harrison Thomas Hall of Cedar Falls, Iowa; sisters, Jackie Lux of Little Rock; Arminta McClure of Van Buren; Frieda Woller of Winthrop, Minn.

The family would like to thank the many doctors who assisted her in her battle against cancer and the loving staff at Salem Place Rehab Center who helped her in her final week.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Friday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway with Rev. David Hatfield officiating. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday. Pallbearers will be Lander Smith, Clark Smith, Tim Fleet, Matthew Brooks Fleet, Tom Hall, and Mitch King. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––CONWAY — Mr. John Melvin Thompson Sr., 66, of Conway, died Thursday, February 4, 2010. Mr. Thompson was born July 20, 1943 in Conway to the late William and Margaret (Moore) Thompson. He is also preceded in death by 10 siblings. Mr. Thompson retired from Conway Public Schools, working mostly at Theodore Jones Elementary. He has been a member of Robinson & Center Church of Christ for 23 years. John was a sergeant in the US Army. He enjoyed fishing, but his life revolved around his grandchildren.

Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife of 42 years, Beverly (DeMar) Thompson of Conway; children, Lena Faulkner of Jacksonville, John Melvin Thompson II and wife Kim of Conway, Anethea McFarlin and husband Marcellis of Conway, Edward Thompson and wife Charleeka of Conway, Douglas Thompson and wife Tanya of Virginia Beach, Va., and Angelique Thompson and fiancé Vernon Moore of Conway; brothers, Joel Thompson and Harry Thompson and wife Harriet, all of Conway, and sisters, Gladys Waters of Conway and Mae Willie Jones of Little Rock; 12 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday, February 12, 2010 at Robinson and Center Church of Christ, officiated by Steve Norris. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the church. Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Funeral Home, 1751 Dave Ward Dr., Conway, Ark. 72034, (501) 327-5000. Online guest registry is available at www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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• –––––CROSSETT — Mr. Kennon Austin Edwards, 29, Crossett, died February 7, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Talena Edwards, two sons, Chase and Hayden Edwards, and his parents. Funeral services are February 11, 11 a.m., at the Light House Family Church. Burial at Pinewood Cemetery under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc. of Hamburg. www.cromwellfuneralhome.net.

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• –––––EL DORADO — MaryBeth Bolin Clark, 77, of El Dorado, died Sunday, January 24, 2010. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 2010 in the chapel of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www. jones-hartshorn.com.

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• –––––FAYETTEVILLE — Nancy Cooper Maier, 54, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, February 7, 2010 at home in Fayetteville. She was born November 29, 1955, in Dermott, Ark., the daughter of John Lewis Maier Jr., and Mary Cooper Trimble Maier.

She was preceded in death by her father, John L. Maier of Mc-Gehee. She grew up in McGehee, Ark., and graduated from SMU in Dallas, Texas, and Boston University with an MFA and the University of Arkansas with an MFA. She was a musician and taught voice, piano, and guitar to all ages. She organized and directed a community choir in Fayetteville called “Everyone Can Sing Community Choir” that performed in Northwest Arkansas. She was part of the music ministry at Sequoyah United Methodist Church in Fayetteville.

She is survived by: her mother: Mary Trimble Maier of Fayetteville; a sister: Marilyn Fincher and her husband Edward; a brother: John L. Maier; a nephew: Edward Raley Maier Fincher; her companion and caregiver: Marshall Carter; her lifelong friend: Mary Drew Myer.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 10 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m., Tuesday at Moore’s Chapel. Memorials may be made to: Fayetteville Animal Shelter, 1640 S. Armstrong, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701 or Seven Hills Homeless Shelter, P.O. Box 474, Fayetteville, Ark. 72702 Or to a favorite charity. To sign the online guest book, visit www. mooresfuneralchapel.com.

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• –––––HEBER SPRINGS — James F. Porter, 68, veteran of U.S. Army, died February 6, 2010. Survivors include sons, Lealon and Rickey Porter; mother, Ruth Porter; brothers, Lloyd and Verlin Porter; sister, Wanda Jeffcoat; and six grandchildren. Service Wednesday, 10 a.m., Olmstead Chapel. Interment Wilson Cemetery near Rison. Olmstead Funeral Home, Heber Springs. www.olmstead. cc. –––––

• –––––HECTOR — Robert Haralson, 65, of Hector died Friday, February 5, 2010 in Van Buren County, Ark. He was born February 3, 1945 in Atkins, the son of the late C.H. and Catherine Hegeman Haralson.

He was also preceded in death by his son, Michael C. Haralson. Robert was a patriarch in the Beef Industry, serving a variety of associations throughout a lifetime of cattle production. During his 30 years of association involvement, Robert served as Chairman, following a term as Vice Chairman, of the World Simmental Federation receiving the coveted Golden Book Award, the highest honor bestowed to Simmental breeders of the world. American Simmental was his cattle of choice and he served the breed on the Board of Directors of the American Simmental Association (ASA) and as the Chairman of that group. In his leadership roles and as Chairman of the ASA International Committee he traveled the world marketing Simmental and Simbrah cattle. He attended events and instructed seminars in Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Costa Rico, Panama, Nicaragua, Mexico and Canada. Robert toured England, Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Bulgaria in Europe. South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, China, and Manila were also included on list of travels. As President of ASA he attended meeting, shows, classes and events held in 39 of the 50 US states. During his years of service he was also extensively involved in the Arkansas Simmental Association in the capacity of enthusiastic member, Director, Vice President and an impressive 5 two-year terms as President. The Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association was another of Robert’s beloved associations. Within that association, he served as Director representing Pope County, First Vice President, and two years as President leading the group to be top Cattlemen’s Association in numbers in the nation. He served on numerous committees within the cattle industry at a state level and with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Robert was instrumental in organizing and setting up the Arkansas Purebred Council where he served a two year term as president.

Fairs and cattle exhibition were other loves that filled Robert’s life. He served 15 years on the Arkansas State Fair Board of Governors, 16 years on the Pope County Fair Board and Fair Livestock Superintendent for 12 years. He was also very involved with the Arkansas Watershed Advisory Group, the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, and Arkansas 4-H.

A few other awards included Pope County Friend of 4-H, Pope County Farm Family of the Year 1986 and multiple citations and commendations from a host of organizations in the industries where he was loved and respected by a huge grouping of friends and associates.

Although the beef industry was his first choice of activity he enjoyed a 29-year career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a Survey Boat Operator in the Drafting and Survey Department building lifelong relations with his coworkers.

Mixed in with his life, career and family was his love of people reflected in his annual assistance to Santa Claus. He would attend as many as 25 functions each year dressed as Santa Claus handing out candy canes and hoho-hoing his way into the hearts of young and old. Robert’s life was too short, but was far-reaching. He was loved and will be remembered.

He is survived by his wife; Cindy Samuels Haralson of Hector, son, Paul David Haralson of Dover, daughters and sons-in-law, Andrea and Brandon Keeton of North Little Rock, Christy and Jim Miners of Little Rock; stepson, Kelly Samuels of Hector; stepdaughter, Krystal Bazaar of Conroe, Texas, grandchildren, Cody Heard, Annabel Heard, Dominic Keeton, Sophia Keeton all of North Little Rock, Jacob Miners and Lucas Miners both of Little Rock, Brendon Gilbert and Ashtin Gilbert both of Dover, Hunter and Gunner Bazaar both of Conroe, Texas, honorary brother, Chuck Lange of Little Rock.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Robert and Cindy’s home, 901 Walnut Grove Road; Hector, Ark. (479) 890-1006. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: The Robert Haralson Youth and Agriculture Scholarship fund; 3 Hwy. 124; Jerusalem, Ark. 72080. Online guestbook and obituary are available at www. lemleyfuneral.com.

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• –––––HOPE — Floyce A. Browning, 96, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away February 8, 2010, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mrs. Browning was born March 12, 1913, in DeAnn, Arkansas, to Charlie and Willie Roberts. She was a seamstress and a member of the First Baptist Church of Hope, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Grady W. Browning; sons Dr. Donald G. Browning and Lt. Col. Larry J. Browning; two sisters, Marie Crawford and Kathleen Sutton, and one brother, Ross Roberts. Her survivors include sons Jerry D. Browning (Ann), Lufkin, Texas, Conrad Browning (Polly), Little Rock, Bill Browning (Sandra), Emmet; daughters-in-law, Jo Ann Browning, Little Rock, and Jutta Browning, Aurora, Colo.; 10 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and two great-greatgrandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 10, 2010, between the hours of 6-8 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Services will be Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 10 a.m. in the Herndon-Pharr Chapel with Rev. Mark Fischer and Rev Jerry Browning, associate pastor, officiating, interment to follow in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home.

Donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, 315 South Main, Hope, Arkansas 71801. The family of Mrs. Browning wishes to thank the staff at Good Shepherd for their excellent care. Sign our online guest book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––HOPE — Mr. Jeff Davis Langston, 94, Hope, passed away Monday, February 8th, at local nursing home. Survived: Two sons: Dennis and Jimmy; Daughter: Nancy Bauer; other relatives. Funeral Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 10th, Brazzel/Oakcrest Chapel, Hope. Burial Harmony Cemetery, Sutton, Arkansas. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com

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• –––––HOT SPRINGS — The Edward P. Cooper Family of Hot Springs, Arkansas, has been torn apart by a tragic disaster. On Saturday, February 6, 2010, Dr. Edward Perry Cooper, 46, and his two daughters, Mary Catherine “Catie” Cooper, 16, and Elizabeth Minton “Libby” Cooper, 14, entered heaven and are now in the hands of Jesus Christ, their Lord and Savior. They are survived by their wife and mother, Cheryl Minton Cooper, and son and brother, Edward Perry “EP” Cooper. The family has lived in Hot Springs, Arkansas for the past 15 years. Dr. Edward Perry Cooper, 46, was a loving servant of his family, his church, and the community. He was a devoted husband, father and friend. He loved his children beyond measure and was a wonderful, endearing husband. He was an active home group leader for years at Lake Valley Community Church. He worked tirelessly to serve the needs of Garland County and the surrounding areas. He woke up every day with joy in his heart and not once tired of treating his patients. He was the heart of the community and placed his family above everything. Edward was raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. He attended Catholic High School, The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Baylor Dental School, and ending with his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at The University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Mary Catherine “Catie” Cooper, 16, was a beautiful and wonderful girl. At age 16, she was confident in her walk with the Lord and had a faith that was exceptional for someone her age. She attended Lakeside High School, where she was a cheerleader for three years, a straight “A” student and active in her youth group at Lake Valley Community Church. She was a Founding Member and President of “Sisters in Service”, an organization designed to serve in the community. Catie Cooper was the finest Christian young lady and had her whole life ahead of her.

Elizabeth Minton “Libby” Cooper was 14 years old and attended Lakeside Junior High. She was a cheerleader, straight “A” student and President of her class. She attended Lake Valley Community Church. Libby was a beautiful Christian young lady that loved life and lived it to the fullest. She wanted to grow up to be a singer and actor. Libby went to the Arkansas Repertory Theatre SMTI for 5 years where she acted and sang as a soloist. When Libby was performing, she was in her element! She used all of her gifts to serve Christ.

Libby and Catie loved their family and friends with passion, were champions for Christ, and always looked forward to spending time at Camp Ozark Camp each summer. We will all be thankful for the short years we were blessed by these sweet girls! We are very confident that they are in heaven with Jesus Christ our Lord.

Edward Cooper was the son of the late Turner Bond and Isabelle Brett Perry Cooper Jr., the brother of David and Monta Cooper Walker, the late Turner Bond Cooper III, all of North Little Rock, and the brother of Jim and Mary Moore of Huntsville, Ala. They are also survived by Catie and Libby’s grandparents, Scott and Mary Minton of Little Rock, and by other aunts and uncles: Wade and Cindy (Minton) Smith of Clinton, Miss., Steve and Kelly (Minton) Matthews of Zionsville, Ind., Greg and Lisa Minton of Benton, Ark., and Ray and Carol (Minton) Harvey of Dallas, Texas.

Visitation with the family will be at Lake Valley Community Church in Hot Springs, Ark., on Wednesday, February 10, from 5-7 p.m. The funeral, officiated by Lamar Trieschman, will be Thursday, February 11, at 2 p.m., at Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Dr. Edward P. Cooper Family Foundation benefiting Camp Ozark, The Arkansas Repertory Theatre, and Lake Valley Community Church. (Malvern National Bank, P.O. Box 627, Hot Springs, Ark. 71913) Arrangements by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com.

The Cooper family would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the Dr. Martin Draper Family.

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• –––––HOT SPRINGS — Dr. Martin Allison Draper, 57, of Hot Springs died Feb. 6, 2010. He was born Dec. 13, 1952, in El Dorado, Ark., to the late Cecil R. Draper and Edith Reynolds Draper. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas and Baylor Dental School before opening his dental practice here in Hot Springs. Dr. Draper was a very disciplined man who was involved in numerous activities, including Leadership Hot Springs, Spa Money Makers and Fifty for the Future. He loved life to the fullest and enjoyed being on the lake, pheasant and quail hunting as well as playing guitar. He will be remembered as a man who worked hard and played hard.

Dr. Draper is survived by his mother, Edith Draper of Hot Springs; son, Dayton Allison Draper of Hot Springs; and two sisters: Pat Thompson & husband Ben of Madison, Ala., and Sharon Breashears of Hot Springs.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Dr. John Mc-Callum officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, Calif. 90401. Guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com.

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• –––––JONESBORO — Hershel “Boo Boo” Jones, 79, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2010. All services will be private, under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––LUXORA — Mr. Henry H. Lindsey, 77, of Luxora, Ark., died Sunday, February 7, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home in Blytheville. Burial will be private. Visitation is from noon until service time today at the funeral home.

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• –––––MALVERN — Kenneth R. Davis, 101, of Malvern passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Arkansas. (501) 332-2711. Guest register: www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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• –––––MOUNT PLEASANT — James Carl Bailey, 71, of Mount Pleasant died Saturday. Survivors: wife, Jennie Bailey; sons: Ricky Bailey, Jimmy Bailey; daughter, Pam Bailey; six grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m., Thursday, Cornerstone Baptist Church east of Melbourne. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Wednesday. Burial: Barren Fork Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Melbourne. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––MOUNTAIN HOME — James Franklin Owen, 83, of Mountain Home died Sunday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday at Roller Funeral Home Chapel. He is survived by his wife: Wilma, two sons and two daughters. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––NASHVILLE — Jeanie Ellen Lewis Beavert, 66, of Nashville, passed away, Sunday, February 7, 2010, in Nashville. Graveside services were Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at 3:30 p.m. at Pleasant Home Cemetery in Murfreesboro with David Williams officiating. Memorials may be made to the Paragould Children’s Home.

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• –––––PINE BLUFF — The gates of heaven opened its door on Sunday, February 7, 2010, at midnight for Marcus J. Gray Jr., 78, of Pine Bluff to enter and meet his Savior. He passed away quietly at the White Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in White Hall as he took his last breath. Our family is grateful for the love and care our father and grandfather was given by their staff for the last year. Mr. Gray was born June 11, 1931, in Pine Bluff, the only child of Marcus E. and Bertie Mae Joshlin Gray. Mr. Gray attended grammar school in Shreveport, La. He returned to Pine Bluff in the late 1940’s, where he graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1949. He then attended college at Arkansas Tech University and Louisiana State University. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. Mr. Gray married Mary L. Foreman, his high school sweetheart, in Washington, D.C., on March 29,1952. Mrs. Gray preceded him in death February 14, 2003. Mr. and Mrs. Gray were members of Trinity Lutheran Church. Mr. Gray owned and operated along with his father, Gray’s Restaurant, Liquor Store and Motel. He also owned Gray’s Downtown Mobile Home Sales and Park from 1965-1969. He co-owned the Hazel’s Bottle Shop with his wife for many years.

Mr. Gray is survived by two sons, Paul (Vonda) Gray and David (Brenda) Gray, both of Pine Bluff; one daughter, Lynne Gray Crockett of Maumelle; three grandsons, Mark Gray of Pine Bluff, C.J. Gray of Bentonville and Hunter Crockett of Maumelle; two granddaughters, Victoria Crockett of Maumelle and Neely (Marco) Alejandro of Pine Bluff, and one great-grandson, Malachi Gray of Pine Bluff.

Graveside services will be Thursday, February 11, 2010, by Ralph Robinson & Son in Bellwood Annex Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Dean Clausing officiating. The family will receive friends at Robinson’s Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials to donor choice. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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• –––––PINE BLUFF — Lorean Hart, 93, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday, February 7, 2010. Funeral services will be Wednesday 1:30 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Chapel with Brother Bobby Hartsfield officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 12:30 until service time. Online condolences: www.FullerFunerals.com.

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• –––––PINE BLUFF — Rhonda Procell, 54, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday. Survivors: husband, Larry Procell; son, Micheal Genger; daughter, Tricia Genger; two stepsons, Brandon Procell and Barrett Procell; two brothers, Tom Galloway and Bill Galloway Jr.; sister, Belinda Van Nostrand; 10 grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at Robinson’s. Online register: www. ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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• –––––ROSIE — Don R. Fowler, 73, of Rosie died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2010, at Batesville. Funeral services Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Oil Trough Church of Christ in Oil Trough. Visitation Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Burial, Egner Cemetery near Salado. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.

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• –––––RUSSELLVILLE — Evelyn Brooks, 94, of Russellville died Monday. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Thursday, at North New Hope Assembly of God near Dover. Burial in North New Hope Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Online obituary and guestbook available at www. shinnfuneral.com.

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• –––––SEARCY — Kenneth H. Rutledge, 69, of Searcy died Saturday, February 6, in Glen Carbon, Ill. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Wall Chapel Baptist Church near Holub Crossing, Ark. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––VILONIA — Francis (Frank/ Buster) Lamar Wilkerson, 72, of Vilonia, went home Saturday, February 6, 2010. He was born April 13, 1937, in McGhee to the late William Fitzhugh Wilkerson and Velma Clyde Averett Wilkerson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Wilkerson and son, James (Tony) Wilkerson. He was a retired U.S. Army Veteran.

Survivors are his four daughters, Sandy Ropel, Becky Torres, Debbie Beck, Sherry Jones; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Paul Wilkerson, Lorene Mayhue, Ethel Minchew, Joy Hardage, Carolyn Efird.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, (501) 327-7727. Graveside services with Military Honors will be 10 a.m. Friday at Sixteenth Section Cemetery, El Paso, Ark. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Out-of-state

OCEANO, Calif. — Marvin Eugene Emerson, 85, of Oceano, California, who had been living with his daughter in Russellville for the past year, died February 7, 2010. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Full obituary and guestbook at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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• –––––POPULAR BLUFF, Mo. — Reverend Edward Duell Tanner, formerly of Camden, born May 4, 1917, died Sunday, February 7, 2010, in Popular Bluff, Missouri. He was an ordained minister of 72 years with the Assemblies of God. He is survived by his wife of 59 plus years, Melda Wilmoth Tanner; one daughter, Donna Bird; one son, Phillip Tanner; five grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Marjorie Wright. Funeral 10 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2010 at First Assembly of God with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas — Jack Alwin Evans, age 69, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away February 7, 2010. Graveside services with military honors will be 10 a.m., Thursday, February 11, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Donaldson. No formal visitation is planned. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox. com.

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