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BURR RIDGE, Ill. — Alice Lee Voss, formerly of Little Rock, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015 at her home in Burr Ridge, Ill. She was 89. Born Aug. 30, 1925, she was the daughter of F.E. Lee Sr. and Catherine Jenkins Lee. She married William M. Voss on Sept. 4, 1947.

Mrs. Voss was a graduate of Central High School, H. Sophie Newcomb College (now a part of Tulane University), completed a master’s degree at the University of Arkansas and post-graduate work at the University of Chicago. She had a long career as a child psychologist, working primarily in the public schools and in programs serving children and families. In retirement, she and her husband traveled extensively in the U.S., Europe and Asia. She also indulged her passion for antiques, starting a shop specializing in fine furniture, art glass and collectibles. After the couple moved to Williamsburg, Va., she enjoyed volunteering for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Above all, Mrs. Voss will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, former University of Arkansas professor, Dr. William M. Voss; her daughter, Laura (Thomas) Fidel; son, William R. (Jennifer); granddaughter, Anna Lee (Justin) Wahls; grandson, Mitchell (Rachel); great-grandchildren, Ellen and John Wahls, nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her parents; sister, Ann Carl and brother, F.E. Lee Jr. (Anne).

A memorial service will be held at King-Bruwaert House, 6101 S. County Line Rd, Burr Ridge, Ill. on Feb. 21, 2015.

––––– ––––– COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Herbert “Herb” Cecil James, 77, founder of James Tree Service in North Little Rock, Ark., and resident of Life Care Center of Columbia for the last five years, journeyed to his Heavenly home on Jan. 30, 2015. Among those who knew him, there was never any doubt that he loved his Savior and served Him faithfully.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, at Griffen & Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home in North Little Rock, Ark with Pastor Rick Points officiating. Entombment will follow in Rest Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Feb. 1, from 4-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home in Tennessee and on Thursday from 12 until the service time at the funeral home in Arkansas. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Herbert was born to Charles Ray and Florence Osmon James in Bald Knob, Ark. on Jan. 17, 1938. At the age of 18, he left to serve in the U.S. Navy. Upon returning to civilian life, he was hired by West Tree Service where A.D. West became his employer, friend, and mentor. He learned the art of tree removal and started his own tree service in 1965, with just a pickup truck and a double bit axe.

Later in his life, he moved to Tennessee. For the last five years he resided at Life Care Center of Columbia where he was lovingly known as “Blue Eyes.” The nursing staff will never know how much their tender, loving care meant to him and his family.

Herbert was a kind, generous man who would do anything to help someone in need. He loved people, and he loved the outdoors. Anyone who knew Herb, knew that he was most at home in a tree or on the Buffalo River.

Herbert was a member of Crystal Hill Assembly of God and enjoyed bringing people to church with him. A wonderful husband, father, fatherin-law, grandfather and friend, he was a living example to all.

He will be missed dearly by his wife, Barbara Bennett James; daughter, Teresa Points; and sonin-law, Rick; son, Terry James and daughter-in-law, Gina; granddaughter, Hannah Points; grandson, Justin James and granddaughter-in-law, Nikki; and grandson, Jordon James. He is also survived by a loving sister, Evelyn Wood.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Curtis James, and sisters: Pauline Bowman, Mary Hume, Audrey Wilcox, and Linda Smith.

You may share condolences with the family at the Heritage Funeral Home website: www.TnFunerals. com.

––––– ––––– BEAUMONT, Texas — Walter C. Dorn Jr., 65, of Beaumont, Texas died Jan. 21, 2015. He was formerly a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Little Rock. Mourning him are his son, grandchildren, sister, nephews, great-nephew and niece, other relatives and friends. His funeral service will be Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, 11 a.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock AR 72202. (501) 372-1305