Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Winston Tilmon Osburn
Winston Tilmon Osburn, age 49, of Little Rock, died 
Wednesday, October 27, 2004. He was born
in Hope, Arkansas, later graduating from Jacksonville High School. He attended the University of Central Arkansas before becoming interested in the produce grocery business. He eventually trained to become a meat cutter and for the past 20 plus years enjoyed servicing friends in the Little Rock area. Winston was member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.
He is survived by his wife, Marcie Osburn of Little Rock, one son Matt Osburn of Little Rock, one daughter Lynsey Osburn of North Little Rock, two stepsons; Tate Heuer and wife Caroline, and Charles Heuer all of Little Rock, one stepdaughter, Pollyanna Heuer of Memphis, Tennessee, and two step grandchildren; Jacob and Everett Heuer.
There will be a memorial service Saturday at 11am at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral officiated by The Very Reverend Henry Hudson.
Memorials in lieu of flowers should be made to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St., Little Rock, AR 72206.
Elizabeth "Betty" Stanley Hutt Osborne
Elizabeth "Betty" Stanley Hutt Osborne, age 63, formerly of Little Rock, died Thursday, October 14, 2004, at her home in Hot Springs, surrounded by family. She was born
and raised in Pine Bluff and graduated from Pine Bluff High School. She attended Christian College in Columbia, Missouri, then returned to Pine Bluff, to work for Simmons Bank. It was during this time she met and married
Jim Osborne. The couple moved to Little Rock, where she and Jim raised their two daughters, Elizabeth and Martha. Betty was a volunteer with the Doctors' Hospital Auxiliary and the American Red Cross. She was a great cook who enjoyed entertaining friends and family. Favorite family memories center around holiday traditions and weekends at the lake.
Betty is survived by her husband Jim Osborne of Hot Springs; daughters Elizabeth Connery and husband Michael of Little Rock, and Martha Alexander and husband Michael of Little Rock; and five grandchildren, Kathleen, Mason and Ella Grace Connery and Rose and Ellis Alexander. Betty is survived by one brother, Lara Hutt III and wife Bettye Jean of Pine Bluff, and one sister-in-law Ruby Bush and husband Mike of Hot Springs. Betty leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to cherish her memory.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Loretta, Brenda and Elena of St. Joseph's Mercy Hospice.
There will be a visitation at Ruebel Funeral Home from 5 to 7 pm Sunday October 17th. A memorial service will be held at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 20900 Chenal Parkway, Monday, at 11 am, officiated by The Reverend Canon Peggy Bosmyer. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home..
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 North University Avenue, Little Rock 72203, or St. Joseph Mercy Hospice, 300 Werner Street, Hot Springs 71901, or the American Diabetes Association, 212 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock 72205, or your favorite charity.
Allen J. O'Brien
Allen J. O'Brien, beloved husband of Maxine Schulte O'Brien, died April 12, 2004 in Little Rock, he was 89. He was born
June 7, 1914 in Minot, North Dakota, to the late Thomas and Ellen O'Brien.
He graduated from St. John's University and in 1952 he graduated from Columbus Law School (now Catholic University, Washington D.C.). Mr. O'Brien was a WWII veteran having served as Captain with the US army. He retired from Aerospace Industries of America in Washington D.C.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Maxine; two children, Michael O'Brien and his wife Anne of Little Rock, and Mary Jane O'Neil of Los Altos Hills, CA; four grandchildren, Jennifer Hays, Megan Baker, Mathew O'Brien, and Christopher O'Brien; and three great-grandchildren.
Deany Noto
Deany Noto, of Little Rock, passed away suddenly and peacefully at her home Saturday, February 28, 2004. She was born
in Chicago, IL, Dec. 22, 1924. She was happily married
to Peter Noto for 54 years. They met through correspondence during his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter and infant son, Gerard.
She is survived by son, Tony Noto and his wife Bobbie; daughter, Donna Diaz and her husband Wayne; daughter, Paula Asaff and her husband Coby; son, Terry Noto and his wife Tonya; daughter, Michelle McCalman and her husband Scott; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Bert Laarveld; sister, Dolores Sokolnik; sister, Barbara Ouimette; and sister, Fran LeStonga.
Deany was a loving mother, devout Catholic and true friend. She enjoyed gardening, watching birds and tending her water garden. Family vacations and Saturday night Scrabble games will never be the same.
Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at the Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel, led by Father Frank Vu.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Dr. Joseph Andrew Norton
Joseph Andrew Norton, M.D., F.A.C.R, 85, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at Presbyterian Village. He was born
May 6, 1919, in Pine Bluff to the late Joel Little and Lucile Estelle Woodry Norton. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Carrie Mae Strauss McClaugherty and Lucille Goodman and by his wife, Mary Bobera Pace, whom he married
on December 22, 1940. Dr. Norton died on their 64th wedding anniversary.
Dr. Norton attended public school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas A & M College in Monticello, and received his BSM and M.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine in Little Rock. Following service as a Major in the US Army Medical Corp, he completed his residency in radiology at Washington University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
He was in private practice for 35 years at Radiology Associates, P.A., in Little Rock, and was on staff at many area hospitals. After retirement, he taught at the University of Arkansas Medical Center and Penn State University Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Norton was involved in many professional organizations but most enjoyed serving his community. Some of his community service included: President Arkansas State Medical Society, President Pulaski County Medical Society, Director & Vice President, Little Rock Chamber of Commerce; Director & President, Rotary Club of Downtown Little Rock; District Governor, Rotary Club; Director, Better Business Bureau, Little Rock; Chairman, Professional Division, United Fund, Little Rock; Director, Arts Council, Little Rock; President, Little Rock Philharmonic; Director, Arkansas Choral Society; Director, Wildwood Opera; Member, YMCA Century Club; Member, Arkansas Council on Human Relations; Member & President, Urban League of Greater Little Rock; President, Pulaski County Audubon Society; President of Medical Division and Life Member, University of Arkansas Alumni Association; Director, Arkansas Caduceus Club; Board Member & President of the Board, Presbyterian Village, Little Rock.
His service also extended to the church. He was a member of Westover Hills Presbyterian Church since 1950, where he sang in the choir and was a deacon, ruling elder and teacher in Adult Sunday School. He was Past Moderator of the Washburn Presbytery, Washburn Presbytery Men's Organization, Synod of Arkansas, and Men of Synod of Arkansas. In addition, Dr. Norton was General Assembly Moderator Nominee of the Presbyterian Church, US; Chairman & member of the Assembly's Permanent Nominating Committee of the Presbyterian Church, US; member of the Professional General Executive Board's Executive Committee for the Presbyterian Church, US; and a member of the General Assembly Mission Board for the Presbyterian Church, US.
Dr. Norton received recognition throughout his lifetime. In 1942, he was awarded the Buchannan Award & Outstanding 4-Year Student Award at the U of A School of Medicine. In 1972, he received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Arkansas College (now Lyon College) in Batesville. In 1972, he received the Distinguished Alumnus & Degree from the U of A in Monticello. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, member of Quapaw 730 Masonic Lodge, and a Scottish Rite member. He received the Distinguished Service Award and the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Arkansas Medical Center; Distinguished Service Award from Goodwill Association in Little Rock; Statue of Liberty Centennial Award; Dedicated Service to Resident Training in Radiology, University of Arkansas Medical Center; Dedication and Commitment to St. Vincent Infirmary by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth; 50-Year Plaque, Arkansas Chapter, ACR; 50-Year Plaque, Arkansas Medical Society; 50-Year Plaque, Pulaski County Medical Society; Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International; AMA Physician's Recognition Award; Liberty Bell Award, Arkansas Lawyers Association; First Family Award, Little Rock Urban League; and the Lifetime Achievement Award, Pulaski County Medical Society.
He is fondly remembered by many as the singing doctor. He sang to everyone he met. After retiring from medical practice, he continued to volunteer at St. Vincent Infirmary, singing to patients and bringing joy and comfort to families involved in medical crises. Throughout his life, he was the mainstay of his extended family, providing loving support and care to all. His blue eyes, ready smile and laugh, and songs of joy will be cherished memories for his family and all who knew him.
He is survived by three daughters, Jo Donna Rothberg, Martha Norton deBin and her husband Robert, Bobera L. Young and her husband Doug; one son, Dr. George A. Norton and his wife Linda; six grandchildren, Shira Rothberg and daughter Brynn, Aaron Rothberg and his wife Tabitha and daughter Mara, Mary Elizabeth Norton, Andrew Norton, Rob deBin, and Laura Jane Young.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Ruebel Funeral Home, with a memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jim & Debbie Freeman officiating.
Memorials may be made to St. Vincent Infirmary, Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts, or Presbyterian Village.
Lewis Barry Norman
Lewis Barry Norman, 84, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2004 at Arkansas Hospice Center.
He was born
in Danville on July 4, 1919 to the late James and Linnie Barry Norman and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Little Rock.
Mr. Norman graduated from Danville High School and later from Hendrix College where he made All-State in football and earned his Bachelor's Degree. He served his country in the U. S. Coast Guard where he enlisted on June 16, 1942 and served in American and European theaters during World War II. He was previously active in Rogers, Arkansas and Joplin, Missouri's Rotary Clubs, Chambers of Commerce, Tourism Committees, American Cancer Societies, Big Brothers, and was past-President of St. Mary's Hospital Foundation in Rogers in 1987. He also served as past-President and Senior Vice President of Rogers Farmers and Merchants Bank; Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Board for Empire State Bank in the late 1940s; and was co-owner of Norman Electronics Wholesale in the mid-1950s in Joplin, Missouri.
He was formerly a member of First United Methodist Church in Joplin, Missouri, and of Central United Methodist Church in Rogers.
Mr. Norman is survived by his wife of 56 years, Annette Luck Norman; two daughters, Marsha Lin Read and husband Stuart of Breckenridge, Colorado, and Ann Louise Danner of Jefferson City, Missouri; a step-daughter, Jo Luck of Little Rock; a sister, Mary Jane Pool and husband Bill of Birmingham, Alabama; nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Dr. James Kindred Norman and William Polk Norman.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at St. Paul United Methodist Church with Reverend John Fleming officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Rd., Little Rock, AR 72207, or Arkansas Hospice, 5600 West 12th St., Little Rock, AR 72204.
Gail Nordlinger
Gail Nordlinger, age 53, of Little Rock, died Saturday, May 22, 2004. She was born
on March 24, 1951 to the late Dr. Percy and Beryl Harris Nordlinger. Ms. Nordlinger graduated from Hall High School and from Webster College.
She lived at The Andover Place Retirement Residence, where she graciously assisted people with greater disabilities than her own. Ms. Nordlinger loved animals, she had two Chinese Pug dogs, "Mac Pug" and " Amos". She was known to shelter abandoned dogs and care for them until she could find them an owner. She loved riding horses, owning two Arabian Horses that she sold 5 years ago after becoming too disabled to ride. Among her fond childhood memories was attending girls' camps during the summer. She was a member of Temple B'Nai Israel.
She is survived by her brother, Dr. Charles Nordlinger of Burlingame, CA, and her sister, Ellen Nordlinger of Little Rock, AR.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 27, at the Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel with Rabbi Eugene Levy officiating followed by burial at Oakland Jewish Cemetery
in Little Rock.
