Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY Michael Pizarro Amos, 41, of Little Rock.

Billy Joe Antonacci, 70, of Sherwood.

Jewel E. Bakalekos, 74, of Jacksonville.

Mario Bruno "Buddy" Cia Jr., 66, of Little Rock.

Richard Norman "Dick" Freeling Sr., 84, of Little Rock.

Regina "Jeanie" Gail Keeth, 45, of North Little Rock.

Erma Lee Frazier McCoy, 70, of Little Rock.

Andrew Travis Shelton Sr., 64, of North Little Rock.

Ruth E. Shepherd, 87, of Sherwood.

Jo Lynn Wheeler, 45, of Maumelle.

Gary Wayne Wright, 50, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Ledie Garner, 94.

BIGELOW Joyce Balentine, 22.

BLYTHEVILLE Quincy N. Hodge, 73.

CAMDEN Paul Everette Edwards, 101.

CONWAY Janetta Lee Clements, 67.

CROSSETT Garnett Chapman Kelley, 90.

DUMAS Max Edward Gray, 90.

EL DORADO William Earl Warren, 86.

ENGLAND Dorothy Ellen Scott, 87.

HAMPTON Kerry Winfred Jackson, 72.

HATFIELD Lee Denton, 59.

HORSESHOE BEND Kathleen Sue Davis, 54.

HOT SPRINGS John Munson Bryant, 63.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Arlan G. Heckman, 69.

LAMAR Earnest Henderson, 82.

LONOKE Albert Melton Castile, 77.

MALVERN William T. "Bill" Hendrix, 66.

MORRILTON Frank "Pop" Mayall, 85.

MOUNTAIN HOME Bernard Charles Roberts, 77.

Raymond J. Tomisak, 80.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Frances Haley, 86.

MOUNT OLIVE Patricia O'Connell Bowers, 78.

NASHVILLE Doyle Dean Marshall, 65.

NEWARK Judith Kay Shaw, 60.

POUGHKEEPSIE Vernita (Carter) Norris, 78.

ROSSTON Melody Jane Joe, 56.

RUSSELLVILLE Willie Lavoid Heath, 84.

Mary Opal Hohmann, 86.

Margaret Ann Luningham, 64.

Don H. Ward, 84.

SEARCY Tina Marie Long, 48.

SHERIDAN Sammy Pruitt.

SPRINGDALE James Ray Herrington, 47.

STAR CITY Arthur Lee Cogbill, 56.

J.T. Cook, 84.

STUTTGART Ralph Ivan Goetz, 78.

WARD James "Jim" Raleigh Roberts, 26.

OUT OF STATEMARTIN, Fla.

Clois W. Samons, 94, formerly of Joiner.

BILOXI, Miss.

James "Jim" Yale Johnson II, 49.

COLUMBUS, Miss.

Robert H. "Bob" Halbert Jr., 82.

ARLINGTON, Tenn.

Betty Jane Ives Crox, 74, formerly of Stuttgart.

TERRELL, Texas Joe "Poppy" Wilton Vann Jr., 76.

Pulaski County

MICHAEL PIZARRO AMOS, 41, passed away on Friday, October 19,2007. He was born on July 20, 1966. He is survived by his mother, Betty Amos; his brother, Donell Edwards; and sister, Monique Kimble, and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Funeral service will be Saturday October 27, 2007, 11a.m. at Mattie Hicks Memorial Chapel (Premier). The family will receive friends Friday, October 26, 2007 from 6 till 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800. "Only Heaven Can Serve You Better."

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BILLY JOE ANTONACCI, age 70, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, October 21st, 2007. He was bornAugust 7th, 1937 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Barney and Edna Jenkins Antonacci. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Charles T. and Benard Antonacci and by sister: Barbara Baldwin.

Billy Joe was a graduate of NorthLittle Rock High School where he and Charlotte graduated together, he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sherwood, he loved to hunt, fish and especially loved his time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Antonacci is survived by his wife of 50 years: Charlotte Alberson Antonacci, his daughter: Terri Lynne Zakrewski and her husband Thomas; son: Joe Antonacci and his wife Kathleen; his grandchildren: Amber Marie and Matthew Thomas Zakrewski and Chase Antonacci; by his sister: Caroline Jones and her husband Ed; by brother: Bobby S. Antonacci and wife Mickey; by five nieces and nine nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., October 24th, 2007 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Chapel (7724 Landers Rd, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117 (501-835-3515) with burial in Rest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be prior to services from 9-10 a.m. On line guest register: www.griffinleggett.com.

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JEWEL E. BAKALEKOS, 74, of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007. She was a member of Gravel Ridge Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Bakalekos; a son, James (Eva) Bakalekos of Sherwood; a daughter, Debra (Joe) Acosta of North Little Rock;three grandsons, Joseph, Jason and Shawn Acosta all of Jacksonville; one granddaughter, Ti Acosta of Jacksonville; four brothers, Dale, Don and James Lantrip all of Scott and Michael Lantrip of Bentonville.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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MARIO BRUNO CIA JR. "BUDDY", age 66, of Little Rock, passed awayOctober 20, 2007. He was born June 3, 1941 in Little Rock, Arkansas the son of Mario Bruno Cia Sr., and Elaine Weir Cia. He served in the United States Marines and had two tours during Vietnam. He played shortstop for theBelmont North Carolina Chiefs, and minor league for the San Francisco Giants from 1961 to 1962. He dearly loved to play golf. His mother, Elaine Weir Cia, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kandyce Cia of Little Rock, his children Genavina Cia of Fort Smith, Julie McClendon and husband Don of Fort Smith, LCPL Mario B. Cia III of Twentynine Palms, Calif., and Kristin Cia of Little Rock; his grandchildren Cody Arnold, Dakota Reed, Haiden O'Brien all of Fort Smith and Alex Cia and Alexis St. Jacques both of Little Rock; and his father Mario Bruno Cia Sr.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth, 5800 West 12th, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 661-9111 with Rev.Linda Kline officiating. Burial will follow at the Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2007 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 5600 West 12th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204.

To sign online guest book, please visit www.griffinleggett.com.

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RICHARD NORMAN "DICK" FREELING SR., of Little Rock, regarded byfriends and family members as a hero of the "Greatest Generation," died peacefully October 19. Dick was born on May 29, 1923, to Guy Alexander and Grace Hanson Freeling, who, along with his brother Guy Freeling Jr ., preceded him in death.

He is survived by Marie Hare Freeling, his wife of 60 years; son and daughter-in-law Rick and Barbara Freeling of Little Rock; daughter Susan Carr of Chapel Hill, N.C.;

grandchildren Tyrrell Januzzi and husband Lou of New York, N.Y., Taylor Carr of Annapolis, Md., Becka Webb and husband, Brian of Little Rock; and two great-grandchildren.

Dick attended school in Little Rock before enrolling at Columbia Military Academy. He attended the University of Arkansas, where he was a Sigma Chi. As an Army First Lieutenant, Dick served as an Infantry Unit Commander during World War II, seeing action in the Normandy, Germany and Northern France Campaigns in the European Theater of Operations, receiving a Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star (for Gallantry), Combat Infantry Badge, Presidential Unit Citation and the European Theater Medal with three battle stars. Dick was a principal of Freeling Insurance from 1945-79, at which time he joined Stephens, Inc., where he worked as a registered representative for 10 years before retirement. The quintessential gentleman, Dick entertained friends and family with his wonderful knack for story-telling.

An enthusiastic ham radio operator for many years, Dick was active in the American Radio Relay League. He was a past director of the Country Club of Little Rock and a member of the Bible Church. God used Dick Freeling to touch the hearts and lives of many. He was, first and foremost, a loving husband, father and grandfather, and he will be missed by all who knew him.

There will be a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. today, Oct. 23rd, at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, 8300 Kanis Rd., Little Rock, Ark., 72204. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

The family would like to give a special thanks to their loving friend Barbara Ellis and to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Unit 1D at Fort Roots Veterans Administration Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association or St. Andrew's Church.

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REGINA "JEANIE" GAIL KEETH, 45, of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007. Born in England on April 2, 1962, she was a dispatcher for the North Little Rock Police Department.

Survivors include her mother, Ethel Keeth of Stuttgart; a brother, Larry Keeth and wife, Mary Lynn of Tucker; three sisters, Sue Williams and husband, Cecil of England, Jan Barnett and husband, Wilford of Stuttgart and Sheila Jarrett and husband, Dean of Sherwood; three nephews, Gary Keeth, Dennis Keeth and Jeffery Barnett; two nieces, Donna Chambless and LeAnn Askins; three greatnephews and one great-niece; special friends, Karen Henry, Duwanna McClanahan, Gloria Rogers and the North Little Rock Police Department. She was preceded in death by her father, Willard C. Keeth.

Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or the local Marine Corps Toys for Tots. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to service time. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St. 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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ERMA LEE FRAZIER McCOY, age 70, of Little Rock passed away Oct. 18, 2007. Survivors - mother; two sons; one sister; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Services are Oct. 23 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist, 11 a.m. Burial, Quiet Cemetery by Rhodes and Son Funeral Home, Augusta and McCrory.

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SSG ANDREW TRAVIS SHELTON SR., 64, was born April 13, 1943 inLittle Rock, to the late Geneva Harris Freeman and Andrew Shelton. Andrew passed away on October 19, 2007 at the Central Arkansas Veterans Hospital. He was an Army Purple Heart Veteran of Vietnam, a retired member ofthe Arkansas Army National Guard, and a member of the American Legion, Post 91.

He is survived by one son; Andrew T. (Karron) Shelton; three daughters; Teresa, Karen, Sharar; two adopted children; Eric (Carlena), James (Adrianne) all of North Little Rock; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Monday October 29, 2007, 11 a.m. at Gloryland Family Fellowship, 2013 Schaer, North Little Rock. The family will receive friends Sunday October 28, 2007 from 5 till 6 p.m. at the funeral home . Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800. "Only Heaven Can Serve You Better".

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RUTH E. SHEPHERD, 87, of Sherwood, passed on October 19, 2007.Ruth was born on July 20, 1920 in Lonoke, Ark. to Robert and Etta Gullick.

She is survived by her husband, Frank Shepherd; son, Jim D. Howard of Murfreesboro; daughter, Jeanie Ruth Sunderman of Cabot; stepson,Marion Franklin Shepherd II of Gravel Ridge; six grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 5025 Lynch Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117. Interment will follow at Sylvania Cemetery, Cabot, Arkansas. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, October 22, 2007 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400). Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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JO LYNN WHEELER, age 45, of Maumelle, formerly of DeWitt died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007. She was born Oct. 3, 1962 in DeWitt to Don H. Wheeler and Doris Huddleston Wheeler Young who preceded her in death. Survivors include her brother, Larry Wheeler (Vickie) of Maumelle; four nephews and one niece. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26th at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens in DeWitt by Essex Funeral Home.

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GARY WAYNE WRIGHT, age 50, of North Little Rock, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2007. He was born December 15, 1956 in Little Rock. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred & Georgia Ives and two sisters, Gladys Vondran and Connie Eubanks. He is survived by two brothers, David Ives & Bobby Wright (Wendy), one sister, Barbara Campbell, and many other family members and friends. A time of visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2007 with 2 p.m. services following at Thomas Funeral Service Chapel. Interment will be at Evans Cemetery in Cabot. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, 713 S. 2nd St. Cabot, Arkansas (501) 941-7888. Please send online condolences to www.thomasfuneralservice.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Ledie Garner, age 94, of Arkadelphia died Thursday in Arkadelphia. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry Newsom officiating with burial in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Sign online guestbook at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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BIGELOW - Joyce Balentine, 22, of Bigelow died Sunday, October 21, 2007. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 24, at Harris Chapel with burial at Hope Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Mr. Quincy N. Hodge, 73, of Blytheville, Ark., died Sunday, October 21, at Gosnell Healthcare in Gosnell. Services are Thursday, Oct. 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Cobb Funeral Home in Blytheville with burial following in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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CAMDEN - Paul Everette Edwards was born August 26, 1906, in Drew County Arkansas, the son of CliftonNathan and Elsie Jackson Edwards, and died October 22, 2007 at Valley Oaks Senior Living at the age of 101. Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Frances Coverston Edwards, and three brothers,Basil Waldo, Clifton Taft, and Ben Davis Edwards, and two sisters, Dorris Edwards Purcel and Lois Edwards Dixon.

He is survived by a daughter, Sara Frances Yarbrough (Bill) of Camden; a son, Charles Thomas Edwards (Barbara) of Maumelle, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Diane Yarbrough Bunten (Kris) of Chicago, Illinois, David Nathan Yarbrough (Jackie) of Alexander, Arkansas, and Jeffery Thomas Edwards of Memphis, and two great-grandsons, Jarod Everet Yarbrough and William Thomas Bunten.

Mr. Edwards graduated from high school at Arkansas State Agriculture and Mechanical College at Monticello in 1926 and moved to Camden in 1929. He worked for Camden Lumber Company and Prescott Lumber Company before becoming an independent building contractor.Many homes and business buildings in Camden were either built or remodeled by him. For a brief time in the 1950s, he was a partner with his brother-in-law, Frank Dixon, in D and E Hardware in downtown Camden. From January 1957 until his retirement in 1973, Paul was manager of the Camden Water Utilities.

Mr. Edwards was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church and the Couples Class Sunday school class. He was active in the Boiling Pot Hunting Club and had a cabin there for many years. Mr. Edwards enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, gardening, playing games and cards with friends and family, and building things, especially for his grandchildren. Visitation will be at Proctor Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 25, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Buddy Ratliff presiding. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, Building and Renovation Fund, 121Harrison Avenue, NW, Camden, Ark. 71701. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - Janetta Lee Clements, 67, of Conway died Sunday, October21, 2007, at Hospice Home Care Inpatient Unit in Conway. Mrs. Clements was born June 19, 1940, in Conway, a daughter of the late Osco and Norine (James) Hankins. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, where she was inthe Pathfinders Sunday School Class. She and her husband owned and operated Westhaven and River Drive Mobile Home Parks in Conway.

Janetta's family remember her as a Christian wife, mother and grandmother who led by example and took care of and put her family first. She also loved to travel. Some of these travels were to Europe, Hawaii, and most recently to Colorado, where she enjoyed watching her grandchildren snow ski. She is also remembered as an animal lover.

She is survived by her husband of fifty years, James Donald Clements, of Conway; sons, Dennis and wife Colette of Dallas and Mark Clements of Conway; her daughter, Jeanna Coleman, of Conway; her sister, Nina Jolly, and husband, Hal, of Wooster; grandchildren, Kristopher, Nicholas, Michael and Sebastian Clements and Catherine Coleman; nephews Joseph, Joshua and John Jolly.

The family will receive friends between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23 at the funeral home. Funeral will be 1 p.m., Wednesday in the Chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway with Rev. Henry Horton officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery at Holland, Arkansas with Mark Manning, Mark Fowler, Kristopher Clements, John, Joseph and Joshua Jolly, and Sonny Thrasher serving as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, the Antioch Children's Ministry Fund, 150 Amity Road, Conway, Arkansas 72032. Services by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway. 501-327-7727. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Garnett Chapman Kelley, 90, of Crossett died Friday, October 19, 2007. There are no immediate survivors. Graveside Funeral Services will be Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Bethel Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett. www.jonesservice.com.

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DUMAS - Max Edward Gray, 90, of Dumas, formerly of DeWitt, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at Delta Memorial Hospital in Dumas. Born April, 26, 1917, at Chambersville, Ark., he was the son of Burke Donaldson and Maggie Briley Gray. A graduate of DeWitt High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was office manager for L.A. Black, Inc. in DeWitt for 47 years before retiring and moving to Dumas in 1988. A member of the First United Methodist Church, he served as an usher and administrative board chairman at De-Witt, and later in Dumas, he was an active member in the Men's Sunday School Class.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Holmes Gray, and sister, Mildred Varnadore Gray. Surviving are his loving wife of 67 years, Hazel Stephenson Gray; a daughter, Maxine Stubbs of Fayetteville; two grandchildren, Shanna Boney of Marion and Dr. Scott Stubbs of Siloam Springs, and two great-grandchildren, Jase and Avery Boney of Marion.

A family graveside service, with Rev. Glen Pettus officiating, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at DeWitt Cemetery with Essex Funeral Home in charge. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Dumas with Rev. Buddy Ratliff officiating.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 230 Court Street, Dumas, Ark. 71639; Alzheimer's Arkansas, 10411 West Markham, Suite 120, Little Rock, Ark. 72205; of Delta Memorial Hospital Foundation, Dumas.

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EL DORADO - William Earl Warren, 86, died Sunday. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Norphlet. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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ENGLAND - Dorothy Ellen Scott, age 87, of England, went to be withher Lord, Saturday, October 20, 2007. She was a member of Landmark Baptist Church, and a member of Eastern Star. One of her proudest accomplishments was becoming a volunteer EMT in England, where she served for eightyears. She loved gardening and spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville Temple and Iola Wilbanks Temple, her husband, Coy Scott and sister, Mary Lee Crouthers. Survivors are two sons, Jim (Nancy) Scott of England, Arkansas and Bob (Ann) Scott of North Little Rock, Arkansas, one daughter, Patricia (Kenneth) Suter of Wyaconda, Mo., a sister, Addie Ruth McKinney of Dennison, Texas; nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at Landmark Baptist Church, with Bro. Allen Brown and Bro. David Jimerson officiating. Interment will be in Mulberry Cemetery. The family received friends, Monday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-England Funeral Home. (501-842-3939). Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall St. Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/england.

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HAMPTON - Kerry Winfred Jackson, age 72, of Hampton, Ark. died Sunday, October 21st at his home. Graveside services 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 24th at Outlaw Cemetery near Sumpter, Ark. Burial Outlaw Cemetery by Frazer's Funeral Home. Visitation 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 23rd at Frazer's. Online obituary .www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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HATFIELD - Lee Denton, 59, of Hatfield, died Saturday, October 20, 2007. Services are Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the Christ Church with Brother Riley Christiansen officiating. Interment will follow in the Six Mile Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.

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HORSESHOE BEND - Kathleen Sue Davis, age 54, of Horseshoe Bend, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 at her home in Horseshoe Bend. She was born on Oct. 4, 1953 to Charles Raymond and Marjorie Elizabeth Strube Mowder in Pekin, Ill. She was a member of the Horseshoe Bend Eagles, was a homemaker, and was of the Catholic faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Davis of the home; one son, Brian Held of Roxton, Texas; one daughter, Susan Held of Lonsdale, Ark.; one stepson, Robbie Davis of Russellville, Ark.; three brothers Joseph Mowder of Peoria, Ill., Chuck Mowder of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Bill Mowder of Canton, Mich.; two sisters Cecilia Dunn of Atlanta, Ga. and Betsy Tammeus of Denver, Colo.; one granddaughter Haley Held of Roxton, Texas; two step-grandchildren, Chloe Davis and Charlie Davis both of Russellville, Ark.; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at the Horseshoe Bend Memorial Chapel in Horseshoe Bend. Arrangements are under the direction of the Horseshoe Bend Memorial Chapel.

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HOT SPRINGS - John Munson Bryant, 63, of Hot Springs, formerly of Mountain Home, died Saturday in Mountain Home. Service and burial are private. Survived by one daughter, one granddaughter and his mother. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services of Mountain Home. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Arlan G. Heckman, 69, of Hot Springs Village died Oct. 13, 2007. Survivors include: wife, Mary Heckman; three children, a brother, a sister, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 at Caruth-Village Funeral Home, Hot Springs Village, Ark. Guest register at http://www.caruth-hale.com.

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LONOKE - Albert Melton Castile, 77, of Lonoke passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2007. He was born in Little Rock, Ark., to Melton James and Lillie Bell McCain Castile. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock and retired from the city of North Little Rock after 27 years of service.

He is survived by four sisters, Lois Seigrist and Mary Lewis, of Vidor, Texas, Susie Irvin of Jacksonville, and Rose Seigrist, of Ward; two brothers, Joe and Eddie Castile, of Vidor, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Louise Hazeslip and Mildred Mayola Castile, two brothers, Jimmy and James William Castile.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., (501) 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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MALVERN - William T. "Bill" Hendrix, age 66, of Malvern, died earlySunday morning, Oct. 21, 2007, at his home. He was born on Dec. 8, 1940, in Hot Spring County to the late Rupert and Dorothy Keisler Hendrix. Reared and receiving his early education in Hot Spring County,he attended the Fairview Elementary School and graduated from Malvern High School. He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and Henderson State Teachers College (Henderson State University). Bill was a veteran of the United StatesAir Force, having served in Vietnam. While serving his country, Bill received the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service. During his career, Bill was involved in several different aspects of the insurance industry. He became an adjuster and was the owner of Southern Adjusting Company. Before coming back to Malvern, Bill lived for 35 years in Pine Bluff. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Malvern, where he had served on several boards and committees. Bill was active in the 4H Clubs and the FFA, and helped organize the Fordyce, Ark., Little League. He was a history buff and donated to the Hot Spring County Courthouse pictures of all 75 Arkansas counties' Court Houses.

He is survived by his wife, Johnette Wallace Johnson Hendrix of Malvern, to whom he was married on March 24, 2007, by a daughter, Trisha Ann Sparks of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; by a son, Travis Hendrix of Frisco, Texas; by four brothers, Morton and his wife Mary Hendrix of Capistrano Beach, Calif., Maurice Hendrix of Malvern, Bob and his wife Karen Hendrix of Pittsburg, Texas, and Lew and his wife Kathy Hendrix of Makanda, Ill. He is also survived by three stepsons, Micheal, James Mark, and Mark Curtis Johnson; one stepdaughter, Gail Johnson; four grandchildren; three stepgrandsons; five stepgranddaughters; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; and a very special friend, Olivia Pierce.

His funeral will be held at the graveside in the Old Lutheran Cemetery on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, at 10 a.m., with the Reverend Dooley Fowler officiating.

Pallbearers will be: A.J. Roberson, Gleason McGuire, Dallas Lewter, Jack McCoy, Ronnie Jones, Eddie States, and Calvin Erwin. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Harold Bailey, Harold Johnson, Phyllis Butler, Martha Rice, Dean Paul, Sammy Ledbetter, and all his Fairview Elementary School classmates.

The family will receive friends at J.A. Funk Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from five until seven o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4-H Clubs, or the organization of your choice.

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MORRILTON - Frank "Pop" Mayall, age 85, of Morrilton, passed away Monday, Oct. 22, 2007. He was born Dec. 12, 1921. He was a member of and Deacon of Centergy Baptist Fellowship, Morrilton Masonic Lodge #105, and Plumerville Masonic Lodge #253.

Survivors include his wife, Katherine Mallett Mayall of Morrilton; two daughters, Gloria and husband, Louie Langley, of Morrilton, and Mary Stobaugh of Morrilton; brother, Shirrell Mayall of Bryant; sisters, Polly M. Edwards of Lockesburg, Ark., Cathy Raines of Morrilton, and Wanda Marcum of Byhalia, Miss.; eight grandchildren' sixteen great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandson.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, at the Harris Chapel with burial with Masonic Graveside at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Bernard Charles Roberts, 77, of Mountain Home, died Oct.19, 2007, at Mountain Home. Service and burial will be private. Survived by wife Dolores, two daughters, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one brother. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Raymond J. Tomisak, age 80, of Mountain Home, died Sunday. Vigil Service: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Roller Chapel; Funeral Mass: 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Interment: Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, Ill. Survivors: son: John (Vikki) Tomisak. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Frances Haley, 86, Mountain View died Oct. 21, 2007, in Mountain View. Survived by daughter, Kay (Karl) Lloyd of Mountain View, a daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two sisters. Graveside service is 3 p.m., Oct. 24, 2007 at Flatwoods Cemetery, Mountain View. Roller Crouch Funeral Home, Mountain View (870) 269-3210 is in charge of the arrangements. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNT OLIVE - Patricia O'Connell Bowers, 78, Mt. Olive died Oct. 20, 2007 in Mountain Home. Survived by two sons, four daughters, 10 grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren, two brothers, and a sister. Vigil service 6 p.m., Oct. 23, 2007 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mountain View. Funeral mass is 10:30 a.m., Oct. 24, 24, 2007 at St.Mary's Catholic Church, Mountain View. Family requests memorials to Hospice of the Ozarks, 701 Burnett Dr., Mountain Home, Ark. 72653 or St. Joseph Indian School, General Delivery, Chamberlain, S.D. 57326. Roller Crouch Funeral Home, Mountain View (870) 269-3210 is in charge of the arrangements. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NASHVILLE - Doyle Dean Marshall, 65, of Nashville, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at a Hot Springs hospital. He was born Sept. 9, 1942, at Gurdon, Ark., the son of the late Doyle Randolph and Lou Della Young Marshall. He was a member of the Mineral Springs Church of Christ. He was a retired USDA Inspector.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Marshall. Mr. Marshall is survived by his wife, Mary Marshall of Nashville, Ark.; two sons, Toby Marshall of Little Rock, Ark., and John Marshall of Hope, Ark.; two daughters, Sara Ford of Atlanta, Ga., and Deanna Marshall of Nashville, Ark.; one brother, James L. Marshall of Schaal, Ark.; one sister, Margaret Hallmark of Midway, Ark.; two grandchildren, Andrew Morgan Marshall and Jacob Daniel Ford; a number of nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Mineral Springs Church of Christ, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Nashville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mineral Springs Church of Christ. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 5-8 p.m. You may send an online sympathy message to latimerfuneralhome.com.

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NEWARK - Judith Kay Shaw, age 60, of Newark, Ark.. passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007. Graveside services are Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m., at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Newark with Mitch Bell officiating. Arrangements by Willis-Hays Funeral Service of Batesville. To send online condolences visit www.willis-haysfs.com.

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POUGHKEEPSIE - Vernita (Carter) Norris, age 78, of Poughkeepsie died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at her home. Services Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007 at 10 a.m., Evening Shade United Methodist Church in Evening Shade. Burial, Spotts Cemetery, Poughkeepsie. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave city. Visitation Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m.

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ROSSTON - Melody Jane Joe, age 56, of Rosston died Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison Chapel Baptist Church with burial in Harrison Chapel Cemetery at Waterloo. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Willie Lavoid Heath, age 84, of Russellville died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, 10 a.m. Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Interment, Louvenia Cemetery, Dardanelle. Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Mary Opal Hohmann, 86, of Russellville, wife of John F. Hohmann, died Sunday. Graveside service and burial will be 3 p.m., Wednesday at Oakland Cemetery, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials: Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, Arkansas 72802. Online obituary and guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Margaret Ann Luningham, 64, of Russellville died Saturday. Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Fred Luningham, Russellville; two brothers, John and Calvin Coppak; sisters, Jewel Thompson and Pam Jackson. Funeral will be 2 p.m., Wednesday at Lemley Funeral Chapel. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Online guestbook and obituary available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Don H. Ward, 84, of Russellville , formerly of Henderson, Nevada, died October 19, 2007, in Russellville. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at McFadden Cemetery at Dover. Burial will be under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.

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SEARCY - Tina Marie Long, 48, of Searcy died Friday. Survived by husband; Jimmy Long, daughters; Misty Delk, Brandi Long, Chrissy Stinnett, mother; Faye Williford, three brothers, four sisters, seven grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dillinger Chapel. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial in Sandhill Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home.

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SHERIDAN - Sammy Pruitt, of Sheridan died Monday. Funeral: Wednesday, 2 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Sheridan. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870)942-1306. To sign the online guestbook, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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SPRINGDALE - James Ray Herrington, 47, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 in Springdale. He was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on July 20, 1960 to Dr. Gordon Ray and Judith Elaine Cox Herrington. He attended Leverett and Asbell Elementary Schools, Woodland and Ramay Junior Highs in Fayetteville. He was a 1978 graduate of Fayetteville High School, where he played monster man for the Purple Dogs. He received a degree in Respiratory Therapy from the University of Mississippi and worked in Arkansas, Texas, and Minnesota. He is a past employee of the University of Arkansas and Tyson Foods. He professed his faith in Christ. He will be missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by: one daughter, Sarah Nicole; one son, James Ryan; one brother, Scott Herrington & wife, Cheryl; one sister, Susan Jones & husband, Stephen; an aunt, Dr. Sue A. Cox; an uncle, Eugene Herrington & wife, Barbara; two nephews, Samuel Herrington & Jacob Herrington; three cousins, Cathy, David and Janet.

Arrangements were by Moore's Chapel, Fayetteville. A private interment service was held by the immediate family at Son's Chapel Cemetery. Notes of condolences to share with his children and family may be mailed in care of Moore's Chapel, 206 W. Center Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

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STAR CITY - Arthur Lee Cogbill, 56, of Star City died Sunday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Burial will be in Drake Cemetery in Star City. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City.

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STAR CITY - J.T. Cook, 84, Star City died Sunday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City.

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STUTTGART - Ralph Ivan Goetz, 78, of Stuttgart passed away Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at the Veteran's Hospital in Little Rock. Mr. Goetz was born Feb. 1, 1929, in Stuttgart, the son of Carl and Ena Frye Goetz. He was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and was a retired farmer. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and United Methodist Men. He was a devoted husband and father.

Survivors are his wife of 51 years, Virginia Stephens Goetz; two daughters, Paula Brasko and husband William and Lisa Bullock and husband, Danny, all of Stuttgart; one brother, Harold Goetz of Stuttgart; two sisters, Ruth Snotzmeier of Stuttgart and Phyllis Wittman of Hot Springs; and four grandchildren, Lori Frost and husband, Gabe of Lowell, Ark. and Zachary Bullock, Christopher Brasko and wife, Christina and Ashley Parker and husband, Shane, all of Stuttgart.

Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Larry Kelso, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Turpin Funeral Home. The family requests memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Go to www.turpinco.com to sign an online guestbook.

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WARD - James "Jim" Raleigh Roberts, 26, of Ward, Arkansas wentto be with the Lord, Thursday, October 18, 2007 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on February 25, 1981 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He attended the New Life Assembly of God Church in Gravel Ridge and was an electrician for his family business, Cabot Electric. His two loves in life were spending time with his family and being outdoors.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Hilda Stevens. He is survived by his wife Christina M. and son Caleb James of Ward, mother, Kathy D. Wilk of Vilonia, and father Richard E. Wilk of Albuquerque, New Mexico, two sisters; Ruby Juarez of Ward and Jamie Roberts of Ward. He is also survived by his daughter, Brooklyn Roberts of Jacksonville and son, Colton Roberts of Cabot. He will be dearly missed by a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2007 at New Life Assembly of God Church in Gravel Ridge, with interment to follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville. Visitation will be at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6 until8. Please sign the on-line guest book at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136.

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MARTIN, Fla. - Mrs. Clois W. Samons, 94, of Martin, Fla., formerly of Joiner, Ark., passed away Oct. 18, 2007, at Martin Nursing Home in Florida. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis with interment following at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BILOXI, Miss. - Loving father, husband, brother, grandfather andfriend, James "Jim" Yale Johnson II passed away Oct. 18, 2007, in Biloxi, Miss. He was born Jan. 14, 1958, in Huntington, W.Va., to the late James and Florence (Caines) Johnson. Jim was a member of Piney GroveUnited Methodist Church, Belvedere Country Club and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

He was a co-founder of Aerocell Structures, Inc.

Jim is survived by his wife, Janet (Wynn) Johnson of Hot Springs; son, Chris M. Johnson of Hot Springs, Ark.; son, James Yale Johnson III and his wife Kortney of Springdale, Ark.; sister, Doris Sapp and her husband Raymond of Savannah, Ga.; a precious granddaughter, Ryleigh Johnson of Springdale, Ark.

Pallbearers are Doug Johnson, Tom Butler, Brett Millender, Tommy Shirey, Howard Sublett, David Furr, David Hoover and Ken Loomer. Honorary pallbearers are the Mississippi Gulf Coast Duffers Cup Classic friends: Scott Thibodeaux, Kelly Verble, Mike Verble, John King, John Vaught, Brian Reis, Paul Horn, Barry Cole, Larry Starr and Gail Smith.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, at Piney Grove United Methodist Church with Jeff Jackson and Rev. David Jones officiating.

Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the Piney Grove United Methodist Church Youth Group. Arrangements are with Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, Hot Springs, Ark. Guest register is at www.caruth-hale.com.

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COLUMBUS, Miss. - Robert H. "Bob" Halbert Jr., 82, retired Little Rock gemologist, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, in Columbus, Miss. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbus. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery in Columbus. Survivors include sister, Alice Ann Denton, Little Rock.

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ARLINGTON, Tenn. - Betty Jane Ives Crox, 74, of Arlington, Tenn., formerly of Stuttgart, passed away Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007. Mrs. Crox was born Nov. 15, 1932, in Stuttgart, the daughter of Harry Hamilton and Nelda Sandage Ives. She was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and Arkansas State Teacher's College at Conway.

She was a retired employee of the Social Security Administration in Pine Bluff.

She was a member of Arkansas Post Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, New England Women, Colonial Dames, Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Stuttgart.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Spencer L. Crox; her mother-inlaw, Irene L. Crox; and her special brother-in-law, Raymond Hahn. Survivors are two daughters, Lee-Anne Brady and husband Ken of Arlington, Tenn., and Kelly Crox of Ooltewah, Tenn.; one sister, Pauline Ives Hahn of Stuttgart; three grandchildren, Lauren, Richard and Carol Brady of Arlington; one niece, Sharon H. Derden of Stuttgart; three great-nieces, Amber Pourmehdi of Farmington, Ark., Pollyanna Ford of Aubrey, Texas, and Sunny Bueker of Stuttgart; and numerous cousins and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Larry Kelso, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran School, First United Methodist Church or the Salvation Army.

Go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guest book.

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TERRELL, Texas - Joe "Poppy" Wilton Vann Jr. born April 8, 1931, departed this life Oct. 22, 2007. Survivors: wife, Marie; brother, John Sukeforth and wife Sharon; children, Joe W. Vann III, Cheryl Van Laar, Pamela Walthers, and Michael LeMaster; devoted grandpa of seven; numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Wood Funeral Home, Jacksonville.