Betty Louise Tipton, 75, died in Conway on August 13, 2007 following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born July 28, 1932 in Vilonia to the late Horace and Mamie Jones Stephens.
Betty joins her beloved husband of 55 years in heaven, James Curtis Tipton, who preceded her in eternal rest Nov. 6, 2006.
The two met in 1951 while working at the Sears and Roebuck Store in Little Rock and spent the next 25 years working together in the banking industry.
Upon their retirement, the Tiptons embarked upon a new adventure as business owners with convenience stores in the Jacksonville and North Little Rock area.
Even in the workplace, the Tiptons were inseparable. We are so thankful they are healthy, happy and together once again.
She was a member of Military Road Missionary Baptist Church of Jacksonville.
She was also preceded by a grandson, Tanner Tipton.
Betty is survived by two sons, Tim Tipton, his wife Connie, their children Jordan, Chandler and Madelyn of Conway; and Geoff Tipton, his wife Michelle and their daughter Paige of Cornelia, Ga.; her sister, Marcelle Cherry of North Little Rock and her children: Jim, Dave and Ron; another sister, Frieda Burkett and her children, Steve, Rick and Stefani.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 15 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home Chapel in North Little Rock.
A celebration of her life will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 16 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home with entombment to follow at the Rest Hills Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be David Zakrzewski, Gene Frazier, Darrell Penn, Kevin Willhite, Willie Oxner and Mark Moody.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Conway Regional emergency room physicians and staff, the CCU nurses, Dr. Lee, the staff at CARTI and Dr. Imamura. Your kindness and compassion are immeasurable.
The family would also like to thank Dr. Mendelsohn and his staff for their love, patience and extraordinary care given to our mother over the last year.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University, Little Rock, Ark., 72203.
Terry Reynolds
Terry Karen Turner Reynolds, 50, of Jacksonville passed away August 9, 2007.
She is survived by her son, Curtis and wife Patricia Gaebel of Plano, Texas; daughter, Nicole Wilson of Cabot; mother and stepfather, Gerry and C.A. Lively of Cabot; and two grandsons, C.J. and Charles Gaebel, both of Plano.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North Pulaski United Methodist Church, Hwy. 107 and Kelso Road, Gravel Ridge.
A graveside service was held Monday at Rest Hills Memorial Park.
Funeral arrangements were by North Little Rock Funeral Home.
Stella Gelakoske
Stella Vay Gelakoske, 98, of Austin died August 10, 2007.
She is survived by her daughter, Dixie James of San Diego, three sisters; one brother; granddaughter, Denise Jones and grandson in-law, Jeff Jones of Austin; five additional grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service date will be announced later.
A memorial for junior bowlers will be established in her memory.
Arrangements were by Westbrook Funeral Home.
O.D. Bradford
O.D. Bradford, 73, of Beebe went to be with his Lord Thursday, August 9, 2007.
He was born Oct. 25, 1933, at Hickory Plains to Monroe Thomas and Una Lee Ferguson Bradford.
He served in the Army during the Cold War.
He was a past member of the McRae School Board, territorial sales manager for Guerdon Industries and was a member of Crosspoint Ministries.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Bradford; one daughter, Shawna Kirk and husband Rick of Florida; one step-son, Donald Ward and wife Carla of Beebe; four grandchildren, Stephen Kirk, Ashley Craig, William Ward and Madison Ward; one brother, Roland Bradford of Indiana; two sisters, Geneva Bollnak of Searcy and Ludean James of Florida; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral was August 12 at Westbrook Funeral Home with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Beebe.
James Deweese
James A. 'Jimmy' Deweese, Jr., 42, of Romance died Jan. 24, 2007 as a result of an automobile accident.
He was born June 5, 1964, at Winchester, Tenn., to James and Estella Helphingstine Deweese.
He was a construction engineer for Entergy, and a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church where he served on the church board.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Teague Deweese; one daughter, Emily Deweese and one son, Gabriel Deweese of the home; his parents, James A., Sr. and Estella Deweese of Beebe; two brothers, Jeremy Deweese of Searcy and Stephen Deweese of Beebe; one sister, Michelle Day of Beebe; three nieces, five nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at the church, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe.
Margaret Thompson
Margaret Mae Uhrich Thompson, 78, of Little Rock died Jan. 21, 2007.
Survivors include her daughter, Sharon and her husband Paul; grandchildren, Jeff, Bob, and Stephanie; and great grandchildren Alissa, Aaron and Zachary; four brothers, Lawrence, Norman, Ray, Roger and three sisters Delores, Clara, and Catherine.
The family wishes to thank Southwest Homes Residential Care Center staff for the love showed to Margaret.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 100, Little Rock, Ark., 72207.
Funeral services were Jan. 24 at North Little Rock Funeral Home.
Dean Larry Worden, 40, of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, July 22, 2007.
Dean was the oldest son of Larry Worden and Karen Robinson.
He attended Almond Bancroft High School in Wisconsin and graduated in 1985, lettering both academically and athletically.
He attended the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, where he graduated with a bachelors of science degree.
After working in the tire industry in both North and South Carolina, he brought his family to Arkansas to continue work in the tire industry and to coach basketball.
He was an active member in Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Church of Sherwood as well.
Not only was he a great man to work with and for, he was a great friend. He embodied leadership and people were drawn to him.
Although a man of very few words, the words that he spoke changed the world.
He was a man of peace. A pillar of strength. The best listener that anyone could ever ask for.
A man willing to do anything for anyone, and never once ask for anything in return.
He would never ask anyone to do anything that he himself would not do. He led by example.
He was a leader, not a follower by any means.
Throughout the years, his life work became his family. He was an adoring husband and loving father as well as a best friend.
He was the embodiment of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. Whether it was coaching his sons in their various sports or making sure that he never missed any performance given by his daughter or just being the man to make sure his wife and family were always smiling and always taken care of, he put them before everything else.
Although his glorious life was cut short, his life work and achievements will never be forgotten.
He will never be replaced, never be forgotten.
His name and his memory will forever be etched in our hearts and minds. He will be greatly missed.
Dean is survived by his wife of 17 years, Tammera Marie Worden; and their three children, Antwaiin Fontaine Worden, Andrea Charne Worden and Samuel Dean Worden.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dean Worden Family Fund. Donations will be accepted at any Metropolitan National Bank.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Church, 7351 Warden Road in Sherwood with burial in Rest Hills Memorial Park. Family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cornerstone Bible Fellowship.
