OBITUARIES

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INDEX

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PULASKI COUNTY

Norma Jean “Jeanne” Bates, 62, of Maumelle. Helen Francis Jones Bishop, 91, of Little Rock. Gary Lewis Burrow of Little Rock. Julia Ann Ervin Cash, 65, of Little Rock. Georgia Mae Cherry, 85, of Little Rock. Dester Clark, 74 of North Little Rock. Lois Katherine DuVal Fortson, 102, of North Little Rock. Mildred Olivia Hales, 92, of Little Rock. William Harrison Hodge, 78, of Little Rock. Janeya Lashone Hutton, 15, of Little Rock. Demingo S. Johnson, 30, of Little Rock. Dorothy Mae Miller Killion, 62, of North Little Rock. Louisa Catherine Luzietti, 92, of North Little Rock. Burverlee Rodgers, 90, of North Little Rock. Elizabeth Dorothy Sommer, 94, of North Little Rock. Frans Anthony Stalpers, 70, of Little Rock. Igna Nijaradze Stathakis, 44, of North Little Rock. George Homer Stebbins Jr., 48, of Little Rock. Carolyn Burns Toler, 83, of North Little Rock. Donald L. Umfleet, 81, of Little Rock. Charles A. Victory, 78, of Sherwood. Winifred Murray Thompson Yetter, 78, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA

Pearl Davidson, 89. Bobby Charles Thompson, 69.

AUSTIN

Allen Joe Bridges, 79.

BATESVILLE

Kathyrn Seuberth Moody, 73.

BENTON

John “Little John” Naile, 68.

CAMDEN

Joyce Wheatley Huffman Lawrence, 76.

CARLISLE

David Eugene Bennett, 75.

CHEROKEE VILLAGE

Loma Short, 95.

CONWAY

Bobbye Sue Crowder, 75.

EL DORADO

Dorothy Graves, 68. Virginia H. Matthews, 61. Theo Jackson Sawyer Jr., 62.

FARMINGTON

Joshua Ryan Wheeler, 25.

FAYETTEVILLE

Hattie Faye Yokem, 84.

FORDYCE

Veda Faye Williams Calhoun, 64.

HECTOR

Cleta Laverne Pruitt, 87.

HELENA-WEST HELENA

Bettye A. Bailey, 77.

HOPE

Steve St. Clair, 50.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE

Erica Abt, 86. Bill Gross, 86.

JONESBORO

Royce M. Nutt, 91.

JUDSONIA

Jerry Wayne Donnell, 75.

JUNCTION CITY

O.S. “Cotton” Waller, 87.

KENSETT

Orpha Estell Westbrook, 85.

MENA

Thomas Irvin Peters, 81.

MONTICELLO

Kenneth “Buddy” Hall, 73.

MOUNTAINBURG

Russell Wayne Blaylock, 73.

NEWPORT

William “Bill” Cardwell, 73.

OSCEOLA

Betty Sue Fleming, 76.

PINE BLUFF

Yolanda Kay Racks, 53.

SEARCY

Wyndelene Holmes Duncan, 90.

SPRINGDALE

Billie Vance Couch, 66.

STAR CITY

James Allen Owen, 52.

SULPHUR SPRINGS

Mary Dean Bass, 83.

VAN BUREN

Journi Popa, infant.

OUT-OF-STATE

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.

George Lee Biggers, 71.

KILLEEN, Texas

Ethel Aileen Ferguson Lawson.

Pulaski County

NORMA JEAN “JEANNE” BATES, 62, of Maumelle passed away Monday, January 25, 2010.

She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Bruce Bates, of Maumelle; son, Brett Wampler (Teresa) of Little Rock; daughter, Lori Gieseler, of Middletown, Del.; two sisters, Donna Hines (Phil), of Sherwood and Verna Maner (Bob) of Hot Springs; and five grandchildren, Dak, Brandon, Grant, Aly and Nicholas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Evelyn Swift.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to donor’ favorite charity. Family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

––––– • –––––HELEN FRANCIS JONES BISHOP of Little Rock, passed peacefully from this earth on Saturday, January 23, 2010. She was born in Newburg, Mo., to the late Walter Ligon Jones and Nancy Jane Folks Jones Bowker on September 9, 1918. She was predeceased by her five siblings, four sisters and a brother. Also preceding her in death was her loving husband of 56 years, Laverne Ragsdale Bishop. She was a self-educated, motivated lover of travel, reading, cooking, gardening, walking, birding, sewing and knitting, her church community, and her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Dorothea Bishop Arnold and her husband, Ben F. Arnold of Little Rock; two grandchildren of Dallas, Texas, John William Arnold (Lane) and Meredith Virginia Arnold Vose (Chad) and five great-grandchildren, Landry, Alden, Gardiner, Finley and Harry.

Her family wishes to express gratitude to a host of caregivers, Eleanor Ruth, Kermie, Ravonda, Edna, Carolyn, and Dana who added joy to her day and were considered extended family by us all. In her final days, her Baptist hospice caregiver, Erma, played a large part in her care and comfort. We also appreciate all the wonderful care and support that Parkway Health Care Center gave her for two and one-half years. She was a faithful member of St. Luke United Methodist Church for many years.

The Rev. Ann Harrison will preside at a graveside service at Little Rock National Cemetery on Confederate Boulevard at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 27th. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Luke United Methodist Church, 6401 West 32nd Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 or to your favorite charity. To visit Mrs. Bishop’s online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com. We all want to say one loving last goodbye, “See you later alligator…”

––––– • –––––GARY LEWIS BURROW, Little Rock, lost his battle with cancer January 24th. Gary loved his God, country, and lived especially for his family. A memorial service will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Family Care Program at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, 10900 North Rodney Parham, Little Rock, 72212. Gary was greatly loved and will be missed.

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––––– • –––––JULIA ANN ERVIN CASH, 65, of Little Rock, Arkansas died Monday. Survivors: husband, Gary Cash; granddaughter, Megan Crawley and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday, Chapel. Burial: Heird Cemetery at Bradford. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

––––– • –––––GEORGIA MAE CHERRY, 85,

Little Rock, departed this life, Jan. 21, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Louis Cherry; parents, John and Elzora Ransom; sisters, Eva Fairchild, Stella Dandridge. She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Dorothy Harrison; sisters, Lee Cole, Betty Hunt, Margaret Platt; nine grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation: 1-5:30 p.m. Thursday at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Friday at Greater New Freedom Church. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– • –––––DESTER CLARK, 74 of North Little Rock, Arkansas entered into eternal rest on Jan. 26, 2010 at 3:51 a.m. at Baptist Health. She leaves to cherish her memories children: Steven (Beverly) Morris, Carl (Birdell) Clark, Phyllis (James) Young, John Clark, Earlean Clark, Linda Allen Buie, Earl (Karen) Clark, sister Dorothy Cross. Special thanks to Baptist Health Hospice, Baptist Health Extended Care, Baptist Health North Little Rock 3-C. She served faithfully as the mother of New Beginning Apostolic Ministry under the leaderdship of Elder James Young. Visitation January 29, 7:30- 8:30 p.m. at Superior. Service January 30 at 2:30 p.m. at First Pentecostal Church, Hwy. 161. Superior Funeral Service, 5017 East Broadway 501-945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

––––– • –––––LOIS KATHERINE DUVAL FORTSON of North Little Rock passed away on Jan. 23, 2010. She was born at St. Vincent Infirmary to Dollie and Edwin DuVal on May 2, 1907. She married Haskell Fortson in 1927 and became a homemaker raising their three children. Lois said the most important event in her life was her baptism into the Church of Christ.

Her husband of 58 years, Haskell, pre-deceased her as well as her daughter, Martha Katherine Fortson Graham, son, Haskell Thomas Fortson, a grandson, Steven Fortson, and a brother, Edwin H. DuVal of Kentucky. She is survived by a sister, Thelma Mary DuVal Russell of Wichita, Kansas, her youngest daughter, Patricia Ann Fortson Rebsamen (Alvin), and by nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, eight greatgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at Church of Christ, 4801 Somers Avenue, North Little Rock, Ark., Friday, January 29 with visitation at 10 a.m. followed by the celebration of Lois’ life at 11 a.m. The burial service will be Edgewood Cemetery. The family request memorials be made to Paragould Children’s Home at 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, Ark. 72450-3319. Thank you to the Staff at Lakewood Plaza Nursing Center for the loving care given to Lois. www.husonfuneralhome.com.

––––– • –––––MILDRED OLIVIA HALES, age 92, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Jan. 25, 2010. She was born Feb. 3, 1917 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to the late Kenneth Warren Rains and Alice Mae Lirely Rains. She was a founding member of Oak Forest Methodist Church, Fair Park and a graduate of Hills Business University of Oklahoma City, Okla.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph Everett Hales; brothers, Robert Earl Rains; Charles Kenneth Rains and sister, Kathryn. She is survived by sons, Bill Hales (Jean) of Omaha, Neb.; Mike Hales (Normandies) of Olympia, Wash.; Bobby Hales of Springfield, Mo.; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.

––––– • –––––WILLIAM HARRISON HODGE, 78, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life on Jan. 24, 2010. His survivors include: five daughters, Linda Hodge-Seay, Cheryl Hodge-Franklin, Wanda Hodge, Cassandra Hodge-Reddick and Feleica Hodge-Omoware; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. A memorial service will be Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, 10 a.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

––––– • –––––JANEYA LASHONE HUTTON, 15, Little Rock, departed this life Jan. 21, 2010. Janeya was a 10th grader at Central High School. She leaves to cherish memories: father, Philip Hutton; mother, LaTonya Eackles; brother, Roy Phillips Jr.; sister, Micah Hutton; grandparents, Curlee and Nancy Buie; grandfather, Willie Eackles Sr..; greatgrandmother, Ida Eackles; greataunt, Maggie Paschal; and a host of other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Kimo Stine and the entire Hematology and Oncology Staff at ACH. Visitation: 1-6:30 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral Service: 12 noon, Saturday at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Rd. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– • –––––DEMINGO S. JOHNSON, 30, Little Rock, departed this life January 21, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memories: father, Fred Taylor Sr.; mother, Sandra Johnson Adams; brother, Fred Taylor Jr.; sisters, Reunite Johnson, Felicia Taylor, Freshaunda Taylor, Chasurus Adams; a host of other relatives and friends. Family hour: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Saturday at Community of Faith Lutheran Ministries, 9300 Chicot, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust”.

––––– • –––––DOROTHY MAE MILLER KILLION of North Little Rock was born February 17, 1947, to the late Willie Matthews Sr. and Celia Ford Matthews-Harris. She departed this life on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. She was also preceded by sister, Lois Moody, and brother, Willie Matthews Jr. She leaves cherished memories to children: Rodney (Anita) Guiden, Madelyn Guiden, Erica Miller and Alicia Mitchell, 15 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, brother, Billie (Pam) Matthews, other siblings, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. Visitation January 29, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Service January 30, 11 a.m. at Covenant of Zion Cathedral Church, 3023 W. 12th St., Little Rock. Superior Funeral Service, 5017 E. Broadway (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Service Your Family Deserves.”

––––– • –––––LOUISA CATHERINE LUZIETTI, age 92, of North Little Rock, formerly of Altheimer, died Monday, January 25, 2010, at the Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock. Mrs. Luzietti was born February 26, 1917, in New Gascony, Arkansas, daughter of the late Guy and Elvira Mancini Palazzi. Mrs. Luzietti was reared in Altheimer and attended the Altheimer school. Mrs. Luzietti was a homemaker and a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pine Bluff and since living in North Little Rock, she had become a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Americo, brother, T.J. Palazzi and sister, Lena Palazzi. Mrs. Luzietti is survived by two sons, Lieutenant Colonel John E. Luzietti, U.S. Army (Ret.) and wife, Laura, of Tallahassee, Florida, and retired Aerospace Materials Engineer Albert J. Luzietti and wife, Rose, of West Palm Beach, Florida; two daughters, Mary Ann Guyer and husband, Gerald, of Conway, and Katherine L. Luzietti of North Little Rock; six grandchildren, Maria DeGuevara (Mario) of Miami, Florida, Gino Luzietti (Charlotte) of Tallahassee, Florida, Dr. Nicholas Luzietti (Wendy) of Tyler, Texas, Deborah Ann Fannon (Lee) of Bryant, Dr. Michael Guyer (Janet) of Ft. Smith and Jennifer Watson (Paul) of Mabelvale, and ten great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with Monsignor James Mancini officiating.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. A Vigil service will be 6 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2010, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son. Memorials may take the form of contributions to UAMS House Calls, Slot 748, 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson. com.

––––– • –––––BURVERLEE RODGERS passed on January 19, 2010, at the age of 90, at home surrounded by her children. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. She united with St. Stephens Baptist Church North Little Rock.

She was the wife of the late Albert Willie Rodgers. One son was born, Elder Johnny Ray (Annette) Rodgers; five grandchildren: Johnny II, Tremall, Shanlunda, Elder Demetrey (Ebony) Sr., Fredrick (Kimberly) Rodgers all of North Little Rock; two great-grandchildren: Demetrey Jr. and Kav’ona; a host of relatives, brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Family hour January 27 7-8 p.m. at Superior. Service held at St. Stephens Baptist Church, 902 “E” Street, North Little Rock, January 28 at 11 a.m. Pastor Rev. Kenny Scott. Officiating Johnny Rodgers and Elder Demetrey Rodgers Sr. Superior Funeral Service, 5017 East Broadway (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Service Your Family Deserves.”

––––– • –––––ELIZABETH DOROTHY SOMMER, 94, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010. She was born in Buffalo, New York, to the late Casper and Sophie Kendron. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mrs. Sommer was a bookkeeper for Bisonite Corporation in Tonawanda, New York, where she retired after 20 years. She is survived by two daughters, Noreen Sommer Bailey and husband, O’Neal, of North Little Rock, and Norma Sommer of Coos Bay, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Sommer; two sisters and two brothers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

––––– • –––––FRANS ANTHONY STALPERS, 70, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Monday, January 18, 2010, at Baptist Health Medical Center. He was born on April 26, 1939, to his late parents Joseph William Stalpers and Christina Maria Pielage in Haarlem, Holland.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Maryann Stalpers; two children, Kathy Maner of Charlotte, N.C,. and J.P. Stalpers (Melissa) of Little Rock, Ark.; five siblings, Joke Vandersteen, Jackie Vanwezel both of Haarlem, Holland, Guss Stalpers of Mill, Holland, Paul Stalpers of Heemstede, Holland, and Ben Stalpers of Ruinen, Holland; eight grandchildren, Lauren Lilly, Maranda and Amanda Maner, all of Charlotte, N.C., Joseph and Hayden Stalpers both of Little Rock, Arkansas, Joshua, Julia, and Benjamin Snell all of Little Rock, Arkansas.

A Memorial Service will be Saturday, January 30, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home with Reverend Brock Patterson officiating.

Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. To sign the online guest book, please visit, www.griffinleggettforesthills. com.

––––– • –––––IGNA NIJARADZE STATHAKIS, 44, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, died December 31, 2009. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Little Rock. Interment in Resthills Memorial Park.

Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

––––– • –––––GEORGE HOMER STEBBINS JR., 48, of Little Rock, was welcomed into the arms of his heavenly father on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Born October 19, 1961, in Little Rock, Arkansas, he was the only son of Martha Alice Stebbins and the late George Homer Stebbins Sr. In his last few weeks of life, George drew even closer to God and surrounded himself around ones who loved him dearly. He was a son, brother, uncle and most importantly, a father. George grew up in Southwest Little Rock and attended McClellan High. He was an excellent small-engine mechanic and enjoyed the challenge of fixing things. He used this talent to help others, which led to meeting and making of many friends. His infectious laughter and sense of humor was sure to bring joy to others. George had a big heart and kindness was a gift he shared often. Nothing in the world meant more to him than his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents and numerous aunts and uncles. He is survived by his son, Cody Stebbins of Benton; his mother, Martha Stebbins of Little Rock; older sisters, Kathy Morshedi (Sasan) of Houston, Texas, Phyllis Sullivan (Tony) of Bryant, Patsy Hale of Benton, and younger sisters, Rebecca Moreno (Ray) of Sherwood and Marcia Ketterman (Will) of Bryant; nine nephews, five nieces, twelve great-nieces and nephews; children of the heart, Stetson and Lexi; someone dear to his heart, Becky Darner of Jacksonville; and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held, Thursday, January 28 at 10 a.m. at the Chapel of Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road), Little Rock, with Pastor Will Deerman officiating. Interment will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove Trail, Royal, Arkansas. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 1111 W. Markham St., Little Rock, Ark. 72201.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. George’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– • –––––CAROLYN BURNS TOLER was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus, January 25, 2010 .

She was a loving wife and mother, and is survived by her husband John M. Toler, her children David Kent Barnes, Charles Roy Barnes III, and Julie (Toler) Mertens, their spouses Sherry Barnes, Paula Barnes, and Mark Mertens, and her stepdaughter Bonny (Toler) Free. She was adored by her grandchildren Kent, Lisanne, Carrie, Sarah and Daniel Barnes, Caroline and Lara Mertens, and J.J. and Annajayne Free, great-grandchildren Gavin and Eldon Barnes and Savannah Free. She was a loving sister-inlaw, aunt, friend and neighbor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bartlett and Myrtle Burns, husband Charles Roy Barnes Jr., brothers Jack, Jim and Charles Burns, and stepson John M. Toler Jr.

Carolyn was born May 11, 1926, in Batesville, Arkansas, and graduated from Central High School, Little Rock, Arkansas. She lived in Little Rock and in several towns throughout Arkansas before moving to St. Louis, where she lived for 25 years. She enjoyed 25 more years of retirement in North Little Rock and Greers Ferry Lake where she shared her love of fishing with her family. She was a wonderful Southern cook who will be remembered for her hugs, her sense of humor, and her willingness to serve others. She was a faithful member of Concord Baptist Church in St. Louis, and Central Baptist Church in North Little Rock. Her beautiful smile and encouraging words will be greatly missed, but we rejoice that she is forever safe and secure in the arms of her beloved Savior, Jesus.

Visitation will be 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., January 28, 2010, at Central Baptist Church, North Little Arkansas, with a celebration of her life beginning at 11:00. A committal service will be at 3 p.m. in Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Fern & Russell F. deGreeff Hospice House, 10010 Kennerly Road, Suite 150 , MOB-A, St. Louis, Missouri 63128.

Carolyn and her family were blessed by their care and kindness.

Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

––––– • –––––DONALD L. UMFLEET, 81, of Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2010, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501) 455-5800. Family will receive friends 6-9 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

––––– • –––––CHARLES A. VICTORY, 78, of

Sherwood, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 24, 2010. He was born Sunday, March 1, 1931, in England, Arkansas, to Paulie M. and Leolie Victory.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Ann; three sons, Danny Victory (Sandy) and Mike Victory (Anita) of North Little Rock, and Ronnie Victory (Kelsey) of Sherwood; his mother Leolie Victory of North Little Rock; five grandsons Danny Victory, Ben Victory, Josh Victory, Travis Victory and Johnny Victory; one sister, Margaret Wickliffe (Bob) of North Little Rock; and one sister-in-law, Nora Victory of Kirbyville, Texas, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Paulie M. Victory, and one brother, Jack Victory.

Charles was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Navy from 1948 until 1951. He married Ann in 1951 and in 1956 opened Lion Termite and Pest Company in North Little Rock, where he owned and operated the business until 1981. He then worked for Terminix, where he was the top salesman two years in a row; he reopened his business, Victory Pest Company, in 1984 and operated it until his retirement. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner, serving in the First Aid Unit for many years. Charles loved his family, fishing, camping and hunting.

Funeral services will be Friday, January 29, 2010, at noon in the chapel of Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72116, with interment following at Edgewood Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday, January 28, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

––––– • –––––WINIFRED MURRAY THOMPSON YETTER of Little Rock died Sunday, January 24, 2010. She was born October 7, 1931, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Captain Miles M. “Bob” Yetter, USMC-Retired, her parents Roy and Eleanore Thompson, and brothers, Richard and Michael Lawrence Thompson. She is survived by her children, Diane Lynn Morgan (Larry) of Paron, Ark., Robert Bryce Yetter and Jacqueline Ann Johnson (Michael), of Charlotte, N.C.; her grandchildren, Haley Eleanor Yetter, Katharine Grace Johnson and Michael Jacob Johnson; her sister, Carole Ann Tinnel (Michael); her brothers, James P. Thompson (Marian) of Shoreline, Wash., Thomas E. Thompson (Vona) of Thornburg, Ark., and George G. Thompson (Brenda) of Little Rock. Also survived by many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Win was a lifelong resident of Little Rock except for “tours of duty” at Camp Lejune, North Carolina and Twentynine Palms, California. Winifred graduated from Mount St. Mary Academy in 1949. In 1952 she obtained her RN Diploma in Nursing from St. Vincent’s Infirmary School. She later completed her formal education as a member of the first graduating class of Nurse Anesthesia from St. Vincent’s Infirmary, Little Rock, Ark., (designing the school pin). Winifred was among the first nurses to obtain national certification and use the initials CRNA. Yetter, as she was known at UAMS, worked for 46 years, retiring in 2008. She was known for her professionalism, determination and compassionate care. While work was an important part of her life, it was not all consuming. She proceeded to raise and nurture three children who adored and admired her and wanted to become the person that she was. There are numerous people who knew Winifred as “Mom” and always tried to keep up with her. She enjoyed most sports, from bowling to Robert’s early baseball days, to Jackie’s competition swimming. Win once drove to Dallas, Texas, because she thought Diane had left the mouthpiece to her baritone horn in Little Rock that she needed for a concert. After arriving in Dallas, Win was informed by Diane that it was her spare mouthpiece. In the early 50’s, Win attended her first Razorback game, standing in the sidelines with a patient from the VA Hospital. She was hooked. Attending games, bowl games, and Southwest conference basketball championships, she remained a avid fan until this last year, when her illness took a toll on her energy and drive. Winifred had enjoyed bowling for many years and was a member of the “old” Roosevelt Mixed League (VA Hospital) and various city women’s leagues. As a nurse, Winifred served several terms as the secretary for the Arkansas Nurse Anesthesia Association. Winifred was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church, in Little Rock, where she attended grade school. She loved animals and was known to have rescued a few. She had her cat, Willoughby, for many years, who she found on the UAMS parking deck, and Duchess, a golden retriever who was hit by a car and rescued by fellow UAMS worker, Graylon Cooper. Her charities are too numerous to mention and her generosity was unbounded.

In lieu of flowers, please consider St. Edward Building Fund, St. Edward Catholic Church, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, (800) 397-7585 (www.marineheritage.org), St. Joseph’s Indian School, Chamberlain, S.D., (www. stjo.org) and www.DogsOnly.org or P.O. Box 251412, Little Rock, Ark. 72225.

Our Loss is Heaven’s Gain. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Edward Catholic Church, 801 Sherman St., Little Rock on Friday, January 29, 2010, at 2 p.m.

Pallbearers are Thomas E. Thompson, George G. Thompson, Alan Porbeck, Danny Phillips, John Murphee and Graylon Cooper.

Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, January, 28, 2010, from 5 till 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark. Visit our website at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth. com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Pearl Davidson, 89, of Arkadelphia, formerly of Pine Bluff, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia. Born August 5, 1920, in Pine Bluff, she was the daughter of the late Elliot and Irene Scott Harris. She was reared and received her early education in Pine Bluff. In 1942, she married Edgar E. Davidson, becoming a mother and homemaker. After World War II, the couple and their son lived for many years in Little Rock and Forrest City. In 1965, Mr. Davidson’s career brought them back to Pine Bluff. Mrs. Davidson was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Pine Bluff for over 40 years.

She was a member of the Open Door Bible Class and other church activities. After moving to Arkadelphia in 2000, she became a member of Second Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. “Miss Pearl” or “Pat”, as she was affectionately called, was loved by all those that had the privilege of knowing her. She was a wonderful, kind and caring person with a big heart and a great smile. She was a loving wife and mother and a devoted friend to many.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edgar E. Davidson in 1985; and two sisters, Janie Craig and Willie Dobbins. She is survived by her son, Ronald Davidson and wife Cora, of Arkadelphia; two grandchildren, Chris Davidson and Melissa Caldwell, both of Arkadelphia; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Irene Little of St. Charles, Missouri.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, January 28, 2010 in Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Don Taylor officiating by Ralph Robinson & Son. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m., Thursday til service time at Robinson’s. Friends may sign the online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

––––– • –––––ARKADELPHIA — Bobby Charles Thompson, age 69, of Arkadelphia, died Monday at his home. Services: 10 a.m., Thursday at Welch Funeral Home. EB Green officiating. Interment: Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign guestbook.

––––– • –––––AUSTIN — Allen Joe Bridges, age 79, of Austin, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. He was born March 28, 1930 in Cabot to the late Calvin Perry Bridges and Wilma Agnes Davis Bridges.

He is also preceded in death by two sons, Larry and Russell Bridges and one brother James Bridges. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 54 years, Minnie Ruth Carnahan Bridges; six children: Ricky and Becky Bridges of Jacksonville, Nancy and Mike Wrobleski of North Little Rock, Kevin and Alice Bridges, Karen and Mike Mc-Nulty, Teresa and Terry Tanner and Danny and Nancy Bridges of Cabot; six sisters, Euna Emmerling of Cabot, Faye Fleming of Sherwood, Emma Welch of England, Lavern Underwood of Cabot, Loretta Taylor of Louisiana and Paulette Cochran of Sherwood; four brothers Leon Bridges of Arizona, Willis Bridges of Cabot, Hubert Bridges of England and Billy Bridges of Cabot; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; along with many other family members and friends.

A time of visitation will be held from 12 noon until service time at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Zion Hill Baptist Church with interment immediately following at Sumner Cemetery. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service. Please send online condolences to www.thomasfuneralservice.com.

––––– • –––––BATESVILLE — Kathyrn Seuberth Moody, 73, of Batesville went to be with the Lord Monday, January 25, 2010 at her home. Services Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 10 a.m., Rehobeth Baptist Church, Moorefield. Burial, Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville. Arrangements, Qualls Batesville Funeral Service, Batesville. Visitation Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 6 until 8 p.m.

––––– • –––––BENTON — John “Little John” Naile, 68, of Benton, Ark., formerly of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, in a Chattanooga Hospital. Memorial services Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Arrangements, Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. No. visitation is planned.

––––– • –––––CAMDEN — Joyce Wheatley Huffman Lawrence, 76, passed from her son’s hands into His nail-printed ones on January 25, 2010, at home in Camden, Arkansas.

She is survived by her son, Tony Joe “T.J.” Huffman, and preceded in death by her daughter, Ramona Huffman, and husbands, Alton Huffman and A.J. Lawrence.

Services by Proctor Funeral Home of Camden will be at St. Mark UMC, Camden, at noon on January 27 with interment and graveside at Rest Haven Cemetery, Hwy. 67-South, Malvern (south of Central), around 3 p.m. Jerry Ables will officiate with other Camden area pastors and pallbearers, Chester Thompson, David Swift, Mike Proctor, James Biram, Jacovis Davis, Buddy Ratliff, Elmer Nugent, and Grady Renix, assisting. To sign the online guest register, visit www. proctorfuneralhome.com.

––––– • –––––CARLISLE — David Eugene Bennett, age 75, of Carlisle, passed away January 26, 2010 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock. David was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Carlisle and loved the children and helping in the nursery. He was a member of the Carlisle Lions Club and a board member of Riceland Foods.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Helen Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Tait Bennett; son, David Lee Bennett and wife, Tara of Carlisle; granddaughters, Makenzie and Triskan; brother, Wayne Bennett and wife, Fae of Granbury, Texas, and sister, Doris Bennett Rice and husband, Herschel of Shreveport, Louisiana.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Carlisle with burial in the Carlisle Cemetery.

––––– • –––––CHEROKEE VILLAGE — Loma Short, age 95, of Cherokee Village died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at Eaglecrest Nursing Home and Rehab. She was born April 24, 1914. Burial will be private at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Memphis, Tenn. Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland.

––––– • –––––CONWAY — Bobbye Sue Crowder, 75, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010. She was born on Tuesday, December 11, 1934 to the late Autry and Syble (Carter) Tarvin in Perryville, Arkansas. Mrs. Crowder was a graduate of Arkansas State Teachers College, and a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority. She was a longtime teacher, beginning in Haynes, Arkansas, and spending most of her career in the North Little Rock School District and then finishing her teaching career in the Pulaski County Special School District. She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bill Crowder; three daughters, Kay Richards and husband John of Scott, Lisa Marshall of Cabot, and Lori Lytle and husband Jack of Little Rock; two grandchildren, Jennifer Rogers and husband Ryan of Fayetteville, and David Barnett of Little Rock; and a brother, Larry Tarvin and wife Mimi of Little Rock.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at St. Marks Episcopal Church in Little Rock. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church. Cremation arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– • –––––EL DORADO — Dorothy Graves, 68, of El Dorado died Monday. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery under the direction of Young’s. An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

––––– • –––––EL DORADO — Virginia H. Matthews, 61, of El Dorado died Monday. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. today at Parkers Chapel First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Parkers Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Young’s. An online guest registry will be available at www. youngsfuneralhome.com.

––––– • –––––EL DORADO — Theo Jackson Sawyer, Jr., 62, of El Dorado died Thursday. Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in Young’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

––––– • –––––FARMINGTON — Joshua Ryan Wheeler, 25, of Farmington, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2010, in Newton County Arkansas. He was born August 17, 1984, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Larry and Jeri (Pollock) Wheeler. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Cabot, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; George and Mary Helen Pollock and Don and Doris Wheeler. He is survived by his mother, Jeri Elizandro, and step-father, John Cuchia, of Farmington, Arkansas, his father, Larry Wheeler and wife, Vickie of Maumelle, Arkansas, a daughter, Hailey Lyndon Wheeler, and a son, Ryan Alexander Wheeler of Fayetteville, three brothers, Don Neal Wheeler and wife, Jamie of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Christopher Michael Wheeler and wife, Natasha, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, and L. Casey Cardin of Maumelle, Arkansas, one sister, Ashley Nicole Shihabuddin and husband, Bashir, of Little Rock, Arkansas, maternal grandmother, D.J. Pollock of Osceola, Ark., and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation is scheduled Wednesday, January 27, 2010, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Farmington Cemetery. The family has requested memorials be made to the Joshua Ryan Wheeler, Memorial Fund, at any Arvest Bank. To sign the online guestbook go to www.nelsonberna.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville, Arkansas.

––––– • –––––FAYETTEVILLE — Hattie Faye Yokem, age 84, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010, at the Washington Regional Medical Center. Born in Bingen, Arkansas, on January 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Mack Taylor Still and Beulah Fernatter Still. Mrs. Yokem was a retired school secretary for the Little Rock Public Schools and a member of the Arkansas State Teachers Association. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church.

Her husband, George Curtis Yokem preceded her in death. Mrs. Yokem is survived by one son, Rev. Mackey Yokem and wife, Cindy, of Fayetteville; one daughter, Diane Carpenter and husband, Dale, of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Yokem is survived by other relatives and her many friends.

A memorial service will be held Friday, January 29, 2010, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 6401 West 32nd Street in Little Rock. Rev. Ann Harrison and Rev. Matthew Johnson will officiate. A private service of interment will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Haiti Relief #418325, UMCOR, P.O. Box 9068, New York, New York 10087 or a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home, Heber Springs, Arkansas.

––––– • –––––FORDYCE — Veda Faye Williams Calhoun, 64, of Fordyce, died Tuesday January 26, 2010. Mrs. Calhoun was born in Dallas County on December 26, 1945, to the late James Robert and Minnie Lou Gray Williams.

She is survived by her daughter, Madonna Erwin and her husband Jeremy of Fordyce, Ark.; a brother, Frank Williams of Fordyce, Ark.; a sister, Peggy Russell of Camden, Ark.; a brother in-law, Frank Calhoun of Carollton, Ga.; a sister-in-law, Sandra Lusinger of Fordyce, Ark.; a grandson, Jimmy Gage Erwin, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Calhoun; four brothers, Everett, Clyde, Nelson, and Gerald Williams, and a sister, Maxine Williams Nutt.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday January 28, 2010, at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Wheeler Cemetery with the Rev. Hammett Evans and Rev. John Fleming officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Wednesday evening at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www. bentonfuneralhome.com.

––––– • –––––HECTOR — Cleta Laverne Pruitt, 87, of Hector, died Monday, January 25th, 2010. Funeral is 10 a.m., Thursday, January 28th, at First Assembly of God at Hector. Burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation is 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Full obituary at www.shinnfuneral.com.

––––– • –––––HELENA-WEST HELENA — Bettye A. Bailey, 77, of West Helena passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010, in Helena. Survivors: son, Robert Bailey (Bonnie) of Dallas, Georgia, four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena (870) 572-2571. Visitation: Wednesday 6-8 at Roller-Citizens. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– • –––––HOPE — Steve St. Clair, 50, Hope, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 25, 2010, in Texarkana, Texas, hospital. Funeral service, 10 a.m., Thursday, Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Burial to follow in Marlbrook Cemetery, Blevins. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope. Visitation, Wednesday, Jan. 27th, 6-8 p.m., Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Guestbook; www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

––––– • –––––HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Erica Abt, 86, of Hot Springs Village, died Friday, January 22, 2010. The bulk of her estate will go to the rescue and protection of animals. At her request, there will be no memorial service. Contributions can be made to the Garland County Humane Society. Guest register is http:// www.caruth-hale.com.

––––– • –––––HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Bill Gross, 86, of Hot Springs Village, died January 24, 2010. The service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2010, in Caruth Village Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. in Century Memorial Park, Shreveport, La. Arrangements are by Caruth Village Funeral Home. Guest register is http://www.caruth-hale. com.

––––– • –––––JONESBORO — Royce M. Nutt, 91, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010. Graveside services and burial will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lorado Cemetery with Emmett McCrackin officiating under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– • –––––JUDSONIA — Jerry Wayne Donnell, 75, of Judsonia died Monday, January 25, 2010. He was born in Searcy, January 5, 1935, the son of Earl and Myrtle Bennett Donnell. Jerry was a retired lineman for Entergy.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James Donnell. Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Susan Donnell; son, Gary Donnell and his wife Donnett of Judsonia; daughters, Rebecca Veach, her husband Gary of Judsonia and Lisa Murphy and her husband Bill of Star City; six grandchildren; and 13 greatgrandchildren.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Powell Funeral Home Chapel, Bald Knob-Judsonia. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

––––– • –––––JUNCTION CITY — O.S. “Cotton” Waller, 87, died Monday. Survivors: wife, Idell; sons, Wayne & Dan; daughters, Olla Martisek, Sharon Alphin, Amy Baggett; sisters, Theo Sweet and Charlene Holder; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Jolley Cemetery with Rev. Ken Treybig officiating. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

––––– • –––––KENSETT — Orpha Estell Westbrook, 85, passed away January 24, 2010. Survivors: son, Raymond Westbrook; daughters-in-law, Peggy Westbrook and Sharon Westbrook; brothers, Donnie Burleson and George Buck Burleson; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation, Wednesday, 12 noon, Kensett First Baptist Church with funeral beginning at 2 p.m. Interment, Kensett Cemetery. Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

––––– • –––––MENA — Thomas Irvin Peters, age 81, of Mena, passed away January 25, 2010, in Mena. Mr. Peters was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. No services have been scheduled at this time.

––––– • –––––MONTICELLO — Kenneth “Buddy” Hall, 73, of Monticello passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at his home. He was born July 12, 1936, in Watson, Ark. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Tyro Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman.com.

––––– • –––––NEWPORT — Corp. William “Bill” Cardwell, 73, of Newport died Sunday, January 24, 2010. He was of the Episcopalian faith and moved to Newport in 1978.

Corp. Cardwell served in the U.S. Army for twenty one years in the Military Police and retired as a Sergeant First Class, worked for the Arkansas State Highway Police for 20 years, Chief of Police in Diaz for one year and Newport Police for one year.

He was preceded in death by his wife of forty six years and was her devoted caretaker, Margaret Rose Cardwell; parents, William Arthur and Ethyl Baumgartel Cardwell. He leaves behind one daughter and three granddaughters following in his footsteps to serve their country.

He is survived by two daughters, Alisa Borland of Newport and Shannon Rose Cardwell of Sherwood; four granddaughters, Amanda Elaine Rose Gray and husband Matthew Alan of Newport, Sarah Rose Martin of Sherwood, Allison Rose Borland of Newport and Emily Rose Martin of Sherwood.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Watson Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, 11:30-1:30 at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank all their friends and co-workers that have kept them in their prayers and for all the visitations through his illness. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

––––– • –––––OSCEOLA — Betty Sue Fleming, 76, of Osceola died Sunday, January 24, 2010. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at Roller-Swift Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at Roller-Swift Chapel, with burial in Mississippi County Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– • –––––PINE BLUFF — Ms. Yolanda Kay Racks, 53, of Pine Bluff, passed away, Thursday, January 21, 2010. Her services will be Thursday, January 28, 2010, at Greater Fellowship Church by Minister Robert Racks at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– • –––––SEARCY — Wyndelene Holmes

Duncan passed away peacefully January 26, 2010, at her home in Searcy, Arkansas. She was born February 5, 1919, in Rose Bud, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ballard and Gertrude Holmes; her husband, Vernon W. Duncan; a sister, Pauline Tucker; her brother, Edwin Holmes; and a grandson, Paul Smith. Mrs. Duncan is survived by her children, Rodger W. Duncan (Barbara), Barbara Duncan Wilson (Jim), and Montie Duncan (Marla), and her sister, Louise Joyner, all of Searcy. Grandchildren are Lana Duncan Clark and Lance Duncan, both of Searcy; Will Duncan (Cindy) of Missoula, Montana; Shay Wilson Raycher (Mike) and Nicole Slough (T.J.), both of Conway; and Valerie Smith Canepa of Columbus, Georgia. Mrs. Duncan is also survived by several nieces, nephews, greatgrandchildren, a great-greatgrandchild as well as a host of friends.

Mrs. Duncan was a homemaker who enjoyed traveling, playing rook and canasta, gardening, needlework, and caring for her family. She was active in Eastern Star and West Race Baptist Church.

Due to the excellent care given by Katrina Bryant, Brenda Myers, Velma Reavis, Jane Sullivan, and Maryland Heffington, Mrs. Duncan was able to spend here last years in her home surrounded by the people and things she cared about. Words cannot express the gratitude of the family to these special ladies.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, January 28, 2010 at West Race Baptist Church with interment to follow at White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy. The family requests memorials be sent to West Race Baptist Church, 2312 West Race Avenue, Searcy, Arkansas, 72143. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com or 501-268-3546.

––––– • –––––SPRINGDALE — Billie Vance Couch went to his eternal reward on January 23, 2010. He was the fourth child of BA & Vola Couch (Vole & Alex) born on October 20, 1943. He married Patricia Hester Gilmer on January 27, 1986. He was a retired Arkansas State Police trooper. He was a member and tireless worker of the Wesley United Methodist Church of Springdale, Ark. He was (forever) (always) doing random acts of kindness for whoever & whomever he found that needed a helping hand.

He is survived by five children, Terri Lynn Parsley and husband Danny, Sonjia Lee Whitlow and husband John, David Gilmer and wife Kelly, Sandra Graham and husband Steve, Laura Bowman. Also 10 grandchildren: Tiffany, Amy, Ashlea, Jessica, April, Rynae, Amanda, Taylor, Blake & Alexandra and six great- grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Wesley United Methodist Church of Springdale, Ark., or a charity of your choice.

––––– • –––––STAR CITY — James Allen Owen, 52, of Star City, died Monday at his home. Memorial services will be 10 a.m., Thursday at the Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City with Bro. David Leopard officiating. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service, Star City. www. griffinfuneralservice.net.

––––– • –––––SULPHUR SPRINGS — Angels in Heaven sing in celebration of the homecoming of Mary Dean Bass, age 83, of the Sulphur Springs Community, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at her home. Mary Dean was born in Beebe, Arkansas, on August 23, 1926, to the late William and Grayce Ann Culbreath, the second of four children. She moved with her family in her youth to Michigan and Oklahoma, but returned in her youth to Arkansas where she met and married the love of her life, Thomas Fay Bass.

Together they raised eight children of their own and helped raise countless neighborhood children, whom they loved as their own. Mary Dean was devoted to her 15 grandchildren, all of whom she was very proud. She was known throughout the entire Sulphur Springs Community as “Grandmommy Bass” as all who met her loved her. She was blessed with 15 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, and a wealth of neighborhood children whom she lovingly referred to as her grandbabies.

She was a soft-spoken, devoted servant of Christ, and was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Teacher and worked in the W.M.U. and Girl’s Auxiliary. She was involved in many more church programs and activities. Her greatest legacy was helping lead a great many souls to Christ through her example, testimony, and witness. She was an accomplished seamstress and an expert at crochet and knitting. She was somewhat of a legend in the community, as nearly every newborn in the community was blessed with a baby blanket or sweater set she lovingly crafted. People all over the country who were familiar with her exquisite pieces, sought her handiwork. The Hope Crisis Center was a frequent recipient of her handiwork, as she frequently donated afghans, baby clothing and blankets that she had thoughtfully made with love.

Mary Dean was preceded in death by a son, Danny “Bo” Bass; her husband, Thomas Fay Bass; a granddaughter, Janet Renee Bass; infant grandson, Cameron Bass; her parents; her oldest brother, Huel Culbreath; and a sister, Alice Culbreath Saunders. She is survived by her brothers, J.C. (Delorse) Culbreath, Tommy (Ellen) Culbreath, and Johnny Culbreath; her children, Ruth Ann (Joe) McClain, Thomas Richard (Mary) Bass, Carolyn Joyce (Bob) Upshaw, Robert Earl (Jackie) Bass, Becky Jo (Adam) Harrison, David Wayne (Tish) Bass, and Tresa Jane Bass; a daughterin-law, Lenora Bass; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Friday, January 29, 2010, 6 to 8 p.m., at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 30, 2010, 10 a.m., at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church with Reverends Billy West and Bill Kiggins officiating. Interment will follow at Fitzhugh Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be sent to Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, 9127 Sulphur Springs Road, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603, or Gideons International. Online Register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

––––– • –––––VAN BUREN — Journi Popa, infant daughter of John and Heather Popa, of Van Buren, died January 24, 2010. She is also survived by her two brothers, Cameron Keech and Sonny Rakauskas. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

Out-of-state

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — George Lee Biggers, 71, of Champaign, Illinois, formerly of Augusta, passed away January 18. Visitation, Wednesday, 10-11:45 a.m. Rhodes, Augusta. Graveside Service, Wednesday, 12 noon, Quiet Cemetery, Augusta. Arrangements, Rhodes and Son Funeral Home, Augusta & McCrory & Perry’s Twin City Mortuary Service, Illinois.

––––– • –––––KILLEEN, Texas — Ethel Aileen Ferguson Lawson of Killeen passed away Sunday January 24, 2010, at home. Services are pending with Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen.