LITTLE ROCK — OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
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PULASKI COUNTY
Teresa Gail Hartin, 55, of Sherwood.
Buss Franklin Williford, 78, of Jacksonville.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
ALTHEIMER Jack Marvin Faver, 71.
BATESVILLE Virgil W. Sisk, 92.
BENTON Jayci Elizabeth Hoover, infant.
CONWAY Roger Dale Cole, 62.
Gerald “Jerry” Stanley, 76.
EL DORADO Lola Frisby Bledsoe, 98.
FLOYD Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Hill, 65.
MAYFLOWER Joy Ann Brown, 77.
McCRORY Clara Faye Emerson, 65.
McRAE Margie Crisco, 92.
MENA Norma Nelson, 92.
MOUNTAIN HOME Carson Jay Green, 59.
Francis E. Robertson, 81.
Raymond Edward Schroder, 79.
NORFORK John Hobson Greer Jr., 86.
PARIS Irene Merritt, 101.
PARKDALE Marteal Tanksley, 83.
SHERIDAN Marguerite Ellis Adams, 91.
Olen O. Carter, 82.
OUT-OF-STATE
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
Billy “Bill” Don Ashmore, 65.
DALLAS Michael Wayne Vandewater, 65.
Pulaski County
Mrs. TERESA GAIL (BALCH) HARTIN, 55, of Sherwood, Arkansas, died Thursday, June 14, 2012, at Little Rock. She was born June 3, 1957, at Newport, the daughter of Billy Balch and Glenda (Honey) Hicks and her stepfather, Dale Hicks.Mrs. Hartin was a supply supervisor for Baptist Health Center in Little Rock. She enjoyed working, spending time with her children and cooking. She was a very good cook.
She is survived by her special love, Gary Book of Sherwood; one son, Captain William Thomas with the Air National Guard and wife, Chelsee, of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Rachael Hartin of Conway, Arkansas; one sister, Jennie Lea Blaty and husband, Richard, of Austin, Arkansas; her father, Billy Balch; her mother and stepfather, Glenda and Dale Hicks; and two stepsisters, Mischelle Oliver and husband, Ronnie, of Stephenville, Texas, and Tanya Staggs of Mena, Arkansas.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rod Loy and Rev. David Maynard officiating. Interment will be in Johnstown/Memory Garden Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.
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BUSS FRANKLIN WILLIFORD, 78, of Jacksonville passed awayThursday, June 14, 2012. He was born July 20, 1933, in Faulkner County, Arkansas, to Charley and Helen Lawhorn Williford. He was retired from Roach Paper Companywith 54 years of service and was a United States Army Korean veteran. Buss was a member of First Baptist Church of Vilonia, Sylvan Hills Masonic Lodge and served on the Harmony Cemetery Board.
He is survived by his wife Rozell (Covell) Williford, of Jacksonville; son, Mark Williford (Roz) of Heber Springs; stepson, Keith Carmical and his wife, Carla, of Porter, Texas; stepdaughter and husband, Debbie and John Hamby, of Vilonia; granddaughter, Lacey Villanueva (Peter); stepgrandchildren: Nikki Lang (Scott), Kim Darnielle (Marion), Brooke Carmical and Sean Carmical; sister, Esther Morris; sister-in-law, Carolyn Williford; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a wife, Golda (Johnson) Williford; parents; three sisters and four brothers.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 1206 Main Street, Vilonia, Arkansas 72173 or Harmony Cemetery, 850 Highway 89, Sherwood, Arkansas, 72076. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
Arkansas
ALTHEIMER - Jack Marvin Faver, 71, of Altheimer, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Survivors include wife, Kay Faver; sons, Jack Faver Jr., and Bryan Faver; daughter, Rebecca Hartsfield; and seven grandchildren. Funeral: 10 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2012, Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday 2-4 p.m. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
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BATESVILLE - Virgil W. Sisk, 92, of Batesville, died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Winnie Sisk; daughter, Brenda Shipman; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m., Saturday, First Assembly of God, Batesville. Burial: Barnes Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Memorials: First Assembly of God, P.O. Box 2758, Batesville, Ark. 72503. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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BENTON - Jayci Elizabeth Hoover, treasured daughter of Jay and Angela Hoover and beloved sister of Josh, Olivia and Addison, of Little Rock, was born on June 13, 2012. A beautiful baby girl touching so many lives in a brief time, passed peacefully in the arms of her family. Graveside services were under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.
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CONWAY - Roger D. Cole, 62, of Conway, went to be with hislord on June 13, 2012. He was the son of the late Hampton and Maxine Cole of Bigelow. Roger was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend to many. He was an avid outdoors man and loved playing his guitar and singing for his family and friends.
Roger is survived by his loving wife, Laverne Cole of Conway; three daughters, Melinda Shuffield (Stan), of Russellville, Mandy McEntire and Shelli Coleman (Robert) both of Fayetteville; two brothers, Rex and Donnie Cole of Conway; one sister, Rebekah Yates of Sheridan; four grandchildren, Sarah Shuffield, Casey Camp, Ali McEntire, and Christopher McEntire; and many, many loving friends. He was also preceded in death by son, Brian Cole, and brother, Jimmie David Cole.
Pallbearers will be Eual Tipton, Timmy Reynolds, Todd Tipton, John Tipton, Jimmy Spann, Alan Morgan, Mike McNally, and Gregg Morgan. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at 1 p.m. at the Roller-Mcnu*tt Funeral Home Chapel in Conway to celebrate his life. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday at Roller-Mcnu*tt in Conway. The online Guest Book can be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CONWAY - Gerald “Jerry” Stanley, 76, of Conway passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Jerry was greeted in Heaven by his grandmother, Ethel Montgomery and mother, Audrey Gardner who preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons, Ray and Elvie; five brothers, Aubrey, Butch, Mike, Burt and Kirk Gardner; and his sister, Becky Boeckmann. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Conway Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, wherehis many friends and caretakers loved his kidding and caring personality. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
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EL DORADO - Lola Frisby Bledsoe, 98, of El Dorado, died June 14, 2012. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., June 18, 2012, at Young’s Chapel with Rev. Gerald Perry officiating. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will be from noon until service time.
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FLOYD - Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Hill, 65, of Floyd, Ark., went tobe with the Lord Thursday, June 14, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Jimmie Hill; four children, Patty Barber of Romance, Glenn McIntyre of Crossett, Shawn Hill ofMemphis, Tenn., and Chuck McIntyre of Floyd; her mother, Pauline Wortman of Floyd; sister, Kathy King of Lonoke; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Wortman. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2012, at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.
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MAYFLOWER - Joy Ann “Meme” Brown, 77, of Mayflower went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Born in Hill Creek, Ark., on March 10, 1935, she was a daughter to the late Earnest and Clydia McKuin Trafford. Mrs.Brown was a secretary for Mayflower High School, for over 20 years, where she touched and influenced many lives. She served as a School Board member from 1973 to 1978. She was a member of Mayflower First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible school and was a member of the W.M.U. and the Prayer Shawl Ministries. She was active in the Mayflower Community Children’s Christmas Choir. Mrs. Brown served the Mayflower Community as the Democratic Township Committee Chairman for 25 years.
Mrs. Brown was also preceded in death by her son, Stephen Brown, and her sisterin-law Charline Trafford. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Jacky Brown; sons: Terry Brown and wife, Theresa, Jeffery Brown, and Tracy Brown and wife, Dana, all of Mayflower; brothers, John Trafford and wife, Evelyn, of Plummerville, and Winfred Trafford of Pine Bluff; grandchildren: Chad Brown and wife, Brandi, Brandon Brown and wife, Amanda, Toby Brown, Sr. A Dustin Brown, Tanner Brown, Jordan Brown, Dakota Brown, Reagan Mannis, Kerstyn Mannis, Leah Mahnken, and Jaclyn Brown; five great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.
Services under the direction of Roller Mcnu*tt Funeral Home of Conway will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, at Mayflower First Baptist Church, with Rev. David Fox and Rev. Toby Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Mayflower Cemetery with Chad Brown, Brandon Brown, Johnny Trafford, Gary Trafford, Justin Charton and Win Trafford serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are: Sr. A Dustin Brown, Tanner Brown, Dakota Brown, Toby Brown, Steve Herron, Mitch Meux, Jeff Adams, Jason Lawrence, Joel Linn and Gerry Turner. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 15, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to the building fund at Mayflower First Baptist Church. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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McCRORY - Clara Faye Emerson, 65, of McCrory died Thursday. Survivors: husband, Jerry; children, Linda Anderson, Brenda Scott, Jerri Ann Miller, Vicki De-Witt, Jerry Emerson Jr.; 18 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren. Services: Saturday, June 16, 2012, 5 p.m., Ephesus Church of God, McCrory. Interment: Fakes Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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McRAE - Mrs. Margie Crisco, 92, of McRae, Ark., died at12:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Margie was born in McRae on April 22, 1920, to Marion and Mary Emma (Molly) Fuller. She had been a Christian for 76 years and served in thesame Baptist Church for most of those years. She was active in the church and known for her beautiful alto voice. She, along with her sister, Lois Gay, sisterin-law, Irene Fuller, and Ruth Gay, with Gail Durham at thepiano, formed a very talented and well-known quartet.
Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Crisco; her son, Charles Porter Crisco; four sisters, Altha Dean, Grace, Jane and Lois; four brothers, Horace (Speedy), Denver (Sput), William (Speck) and Milton (Turk).
She is survived by nine nieces, Anna Jean of McRae, Lottie of Searcy, Helen Ruth and Marietta of Cabot, Georgia Dean and Bobbie Dean of Beebe, Vivian of Sherwood and Sharon and Marsha of Beebe; and two nephews, Glen of Floyd and Tommy of Beebe; as well as 17 great-nieces and 18 great-nephews.
The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to Dr. McAfee, Beebe Retirement Center and Loren Nichols for their care and concern.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2012, at First Baptist Church in McRae, with funeral services following at 2 p.m. Officiating will be Brother Willie Gold and Tommy Kyzer. Burial will be in Weir Cemetery. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.
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MENA - Norma Nelson, age 92, of Mena, Ark., passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Mena. There will be no service per her request. Norma and Gilbert’s ashes will be scattered together in a quiet place in the woods as she requested. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
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MOUNTAIN HOME - Carson Jay (CJ) Green, 59, of Mountain Home died June 11, 2012. Survived by one son, William Joseph Green, two daughters, Shelia Holmes and Tracy Green. Visitation will be Saturday, June 16, 2012, 6-9 p.m., at Roller Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME - Francis E. Robertson, 81, of Mountain Home died Thursday in Springfield, Mo. Graveside service at Oak Grove Cemetery on Monday, 10 a.m. Survived by daughters Gayle Robertson, Paula Hill, Jane Brown of Mountain Home; two brothers, one grandson. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral Home. Online obituary/ guestbook www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME - Raymond Edward Schroder, age 79, of Mountain Home died Thursday. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Schroder, and son, Rusty Schroder, both Mountain Home, a daughter, Christy Stauffacher of Gillette, Wyo. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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NORFORK - John Hobson Greer Jr., 86, of Norfork, Ark., died Wednesday. Funeral service at Lone Rock Baptist Church, Saturday, 2 p.m. Survivors, sons John and Jay Greer of Norfork, four brothers, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Burial in Burnt Schoolhouse Cemetery. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral Home. Online obituary/guestbook www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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PARKDALE - Mrs. Marteal Tanksley, 83, of Parkdale died Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home chapel with burial in the Parkdale Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.
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SHERIDAN - Marguerite Evalee Ellis Adams, 91, of Sheridan, Arkansas died Thursday. Survivors: daughter, Lynn Morris (Lee) of Sheridan; son, Lee Adams (Ann); four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation; 10 a.m., Saturday, Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.
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SHERIDAN - Olen O. Carter, 82, of Sheridan, formerly of Monticello, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Sheridan Health and Rehab in Sheridan. He was born February 9, 1930 in Hamburg, Ark. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel, burial in Carter Cemetery in Ashley County. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Out-of-state
DALLAS, Texas - Michael Wayne Vandewater was born on July 1, 1946 in El Dorado, Ark. to his parents, O.T. “Van” and Betty Vandewater. Following his public school education in El Dorado, Mike attended Henderson State College in Arkansas from 1964-1968 where he was a member of Phi Lambda Chi fraternityand was named to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. He received his Master of Arts in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, Texas in 1972. He spent his career working with the Richardson Independent School District in Dallas, Texas as a school psychologist until his retirement. Mike was the last of the original founders of the Legacy Counseling Center in Dallas, Texas.
He is survived by his parents of Friendswood, Texas, as well as his sisters, Gail Ramsell (Richard) of Houston, Texas and Karen Fikes (Steve) of North Little Rock, Ark. and a brother, David Vandewater (Phyllis) of Nashville, Tenn., as well as his close friends, Ted Porter and his family, Danny, Timmy, Robby and Jenny of Dallas, Texas and Bubba and Tammy Weems of Dallas, Texas. Mike was a loving son, brother and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 29, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Gaston Oaks Baptist Church at Royal and Greenville in Dallas, Texas. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Legacy Counseling Center, 4054 McKinney Avenue, Suite 102, Dallas, Texas 75204.
