Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Louis Alexander Sr., 85, of North Little Rock.

Michael Pizarro Amos, 41, of Little Rock.

Helen Ruth (Boone) Arnold, 73, of Little Rock.

Emily Roberta Campbell, 60, of Little Rock.

Lorene L. Casey, 88, of Little Rock.

Melba Jean Fox, 61, of Little Rock.

Andrew Louis Gatewood, 66, of Alexander.

Henry Lee Jackson III, infant, of Little Rock.

Dorothy Johnson, 83, of Little Rock.

Owen Kean Jr., 82, of Little Rock.

Seaborn J. Mullins, 77, of Little Rock.

Clarence "Dudda" Thompson Jr. of Little Rock.

Betty Ann Turnage, 65, of North Little Rock.

Jack H. Wilson, 89, of Little Rock.

Emily Deloris Wright, 64, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALPENA Francis Trigg, 90.

ARKADELPHIA Zelberdia Williams, 81.

BATESVILLE Bertha L. Bowen, 59.

Mary Needham, 77.

BELLA VISTA Terry Scott Burnside, 80.

BENTON H.M. Arnold, 88.

Vernon Verdell Small, 78.

Tommy Watson, 60.

CARLISLE Sam Henry Thomas, 80.

CHARLESTON Carolyn Dewitt, 63.

CONWAY Bryan De'Wayne Meads, 30.

Phillip Kerry Price, 45.

ENGLAND Tauvica Williams, 27.

FORDYCE Charles Norwine Cannon Sr., 86.

FORT SMITH Jen Brunson Fleming, 53.

HARRISON Francis Davis, 87.

William Gillit, 65.

HEBER SPRINGS Barbara Kay Hayes, 69.

HERMITAGE Charlie Edward Hines, 90.

HOLLY GROVE Hal Smith Jr. 80.

JONESBORO Lillian Marie Condra Jordan, 87.

MALVERN David L. McClain, 58.

McCRORY Orville Jewel Meredith, 77.

McGEHEE Donald Thiele.

MORRILTON Ruby Turley 85.

MOUNTAIN HOME Kathleen Dasbach, 69.

Mildred Rafajko, 95.

Doris Stringer, 88.

PINE BLUFF Sandra L. Jones, 46.

JoAnna F. Washington, 86.

PRATTSVILLE Charles D. Mitchell Sr., 78.

PRESCOTT Ray Taylor, 72.

QUITMAN Hester Johnson Ferguson, 88.

REDFIELD Thelma E. Shannon Clingan, 98.

SAGE Susan Haley Gates, 55.

SEARCY Dorothy Viola Clay Barnett 90.

SHERIDAN Roy Bell O'Mary, 69.

OUT-OF-STATE

PALM BAY, Fla.

William Smedley, 85.

NEW ORLEANS Daniel E. Hieber, 57, formerly of Jonesboro.

HAWTHORNE, Nev.

Herbert A. Brown, 66.

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C.

Robert M. "Bob" Nimocks II.

Pulaski County

MR. LOUIS ALEXANDER SR., 85, of North Little Rock, died Monday, Oct.22, 2007, at Baptist Health Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Alexander; son, Louis Alexander Jr. of Portland, Conn.; daughters, Brenda Heard (Roger) of Houston, Texas, Mae Francis Ellis of St. Louis, Mo., andEmogene Smith of Detroit, Mich. Family hour will be Friday, Oct. 26, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock (372-1305). Funeral service will be Saturday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. at St. Stephens Baptist Church, 902 North E. St., North Little Rock. Sign online guestbook at www.ruffinjarrett.com.

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MICHAEL PIZARRO AMOS, 41, ofLittle Rock, passed away Oct. 19, 2007. Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, 11 a.m. at Mattie Hicks Memorial Chapel (Premier). The family will receive friends today from 6-7 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."———◊———

HELEN RUTH "BOONE" ARNOLD, 73, of Little Rock, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Hot Springs. Born Sept,28, 1934, in Foley, Ala., to James Albert & Ruby Mae (Campbell) Boone, she was a Member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Edward Arnold, formerly of Little Rock; son, Joe Edward Arnold Jr., and his wife Jane of Destin, Fla.; daughters, Tena M. Arnold of Hot Springs and Jeudi Arnold Williams and her husband Bill of Lake Village, Ark.; grandchildren, William (Buddy) E. Williams and his wife Mary, Joseph J. Williams and his wife Marissa, Jessica L. Arnold, Kala M. Arnold and Seth M. Arnold; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Boone of Foley, Ala. and Bill Boone of Mobile, Ala.; sister, Betty Fell of Summerdale, Ala.; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Little Rock, with Rev. John A. Fleming officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Special thanks to Dr. Joseph Beck, Dr. Beverly Beadle, Homecare Hospice Inpatient Care Center and Arkansas Hospice, Inc. Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Guest register is at http://www.caruthhale.com.

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EMILY ROBERTA CAMPBELL, 60, passed away Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007. She leaves to cherish hermemory her husband James, her children, James Jr., Kenneth Campbell, Jacqueline Bowie (Tommy), Michelle Pippins (Barron), and host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services in her honor are tomorrow, 11a.m., at Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church. The family will receive friends today from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home of Little Rock, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. (501) 372-4129.

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LORENE L. CASEY, 88, died Oct. 24, 2007, in Little Rock, Ark., following a brief illness. She was bornJune 3, 1919, to Andrew Fletcher and Cornelius Alford Lewis in Revels, White County, Ark., and was third of five children, three boys and two girls, born to the family. At age 6, her family moved from White County to LittleRock where she spent the rest of her life.

She was a 1937 graduate of Central High School (Little Rock High School) and on Aug. 29, 1941, married her life-long partner, J. Ralph Casey. She and Ralph spent much of their lives raising their children and pursuing their careers - Ralph at the Arkansas Democrat and Lorene with the State of Arkansas-Employment Security Division. Throughout her life she was an exemplary wife, mother and homemaker, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, volunteer, neighbor, nurse and mentor in the lives of so many who treasured her loyalty and ever-present smile. She was active in her sorority, Delta Theta Tau, the North Little Rock Women's Club; a lifetime member of Arkansas Federation Garden Clubs and a member of the Elmhurst Garden Club in Little Rock for more than 60 years.

At the October 2006 Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Waterways Commission, the Department of the Army along with the Commission honored her with a Certificate of Appreciation and an Army Medallion for the role she played in 1937 prior to the development of the current McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. As an outstanding stenographer in her senior high class, Lorene, along with two other students, were selected to serve as scribes for a series of public hearings held throughout the state from Camden to Harrison. Historical records of those proceedings would not exist today were it not for the work of Lorene and the other high school girls selected for this important role. She was an active member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Little Rock where she was a member of the Robert Moore Bible Class.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Kay Casey Bowren; three brothers: Cornelius Lewis, Harold George Lewis and Harry Wade Lewis; one grandson, James Andrew Casey. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, J. Ralph Casey of Little Rock; a son and daughter-in-law, Lewis R. Casey and wife, Carol of Sherwood; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lewis Ridgway and husband Don of Little Rock; a granddaughter and her husband, Heather Casey Metzler and husband, Steve; two great-grandsons, Steven and Matthew Metzler all of Little Rock; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Little Rock with Reverend David Moore and Reverend Carness Vaughan officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hills Cemetery, 3500 Lawson Road, Alexander, Ark.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501) 224-8300. Memorials may be sent to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark., 72212. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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MELBA JEAN FOX, 61, of Little Rock, passed away Oct. 24, 2007. She is preceded in death by her father,Oracious Scott; daughter, Connie L. Scott; and one son, Cleophas Scott; one brother-in-law, Vernon Jackson and Lloyd Scott. She is survived by her mother, Caline Lewis of Little Rock; children: Richard T. Robinson of Dallas,Tara D. Scott of Des Moines, Iowa, Felicia D. Fox of Plano, Texas, Tina J. Fox of Des Moines, Iowa; sisters: Shirley A. Jackson of North Little Rock, Cathy L. (Ronnie) Jones of Killeen, Texas, Marion R. (Cleophas) Berry of Little Rock, Melonie D. (Jesse) Johnson of Temple, Texas, Patricia Owens of Chicago; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, 11:30 a.m. at Mattie Hicks Memorial Chapel (Premier). The family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, from 7:30-8:30 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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ANDREW LOUIS GATEWOOD, 66, of Alexander. Our Father and friend departed this life Oct. 23, 2007 atSouthwest Hospital. He enjoyed life to the fullest with sharing his love for construction, carpentry and craftsmanship with those he came in contact with. Family hour today 6-7 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Funeralservice Saturday, 1 p.m. at Sharon Baptist Church, Alexander, Ark., and burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. "Service You Can Trust."

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HENRY LEE JACKSON III, of Little Rock, Ark., was born and went to live with Jesus on Oct. 21, 2007. Henry is survived by his mother and father, Laterteria and Henry Jackson Jr.; brothers and sisters, Marshea Nathaniel, Christopher Wilson, Darrell Liggins Jr., Lona, Aaylah, and Maya Jackson. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W 29th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323.

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DOROTHY JOHNSON, 83, of Little Rock, went to be with her Lord onTuesday, October 23, 2007. She was born on July 30, 1924, in McRae, Arkansas, a daughter of the late George and Maudie Finnerson Park. She was a member of Henderson United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Gene Johnson; daughter, Robin Johnson, and her husband, Phillip Holloway, of Lakeland, Florida; five grandchildren Matthew Henson, Merissa Henson, Tabitha, Shane and Shawn Holloway; sister, Violet Davis, of Jacksonville; and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 26, 2007, at Henderson United Methodist Church, 13000 W. Baseline Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, with Reverend Kevin Lyon and Brother Gene Davis officiating. Interment will be at Harmony Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. Sign online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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Lt. Col. OWEN KEAN JR., USAF (Ret.), 82, of Little Rock, died Tuesday, October 23, 2007. He was a veteran of World War II and Vietnam.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Irene Haley Kean; sons, Tom Kean (Toni) and Pat Kean (Melinda); his sister, Virginia Wilson; grandchildren, Somer Kean, Randi Saunders (Casey)and Taylor Kean; and great-granddaughter, Chloe McGehee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen, Sr. and Ruby Kean; daughter, Donna Kean; son, Mike Kean; brothers, Charles and Kenneth Kean; and grandchildren, Michael Owen and Shawn Kean.

Visitation will be held at Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak, Illinois, on Friday, November 2, from 6-8 p.m. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will take place at the Masonic Cemetery in Belknap, Illinois, on Saturday, November 3, 2007, at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to Hospice Home Care, 2200 S. Bowman Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72211.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner of I-630 and Barrow Rd.), Little Rock (501) 224-2200. Please sign Mr. Kean's online guestbook at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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SEABORN J. MULLINS, 77, died Tuesday, October 22, 2007, in Little Rock Funeral services will be held Friday, October 26, 2007, at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth, 5800 West 12th, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 661-9111, with burial following at Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery. Two surviving sisters, Chrystal Wortham of Little Rock and Helen Murphy of Arizona were inadvertently omitted from the obituary published on Wednesday. To sign online guestbook, please visit www.griffinleggett.com.

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CLARENCE "DUDDA" THOMPSON JR. of Little Rock, passed away October 19, 2007. He graduated fromLittle Rock Public Schools and was a faithful employee of Peabody Hotel. Clarence was preceded in death by parents Clarence and Erma Thompson Sr. and sister Alice Baker. He leaves to mourn, children ClarencePaul (Person) Thompson, Shakisha Thompson both of Little Rock, Tanill Thompson of Jacksonville, five grandchildren, sister, Faye Thompson of Little Rock. Visitation Sunday, October 28, 3-4 p.m. Services Monday, October 29, 11 a.m., both held at Superior Funeral Services, 5017 East Broadway, North Little Rock 501-945-9922. Trudean Long Brown, "Providing services your family deserves."

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BETTY ANN TURNAGE, 65, of North Little Rock, passed away October 21, 2007. She was a faithful member ofSt. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. Her parents, Malachi and Ruth Turnage, and six siblings preceded her. Ms. Turnage leaves to cherish her memory: sons, Gregory, Terry, Gary, and Tony Turnage; grandchildren, Antoinette, Gabriel, and Destiny Turnage; aunts, Laura Hines and Pearl Dobbins; uncle, Joe Dobbins (Mary); a host of many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Visitation will be Friday, October 26, 2007, 2-6 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., LR 72202 (372-1305). Funeral services will be Saturday, October 27, 2007, 1 p.m. at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 3725 Hwy. 161 in North Little Rock. Please sign online guestbook at www.ruffinjarrett.com.

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JACK H. WILSON, 89, of Little Rock, a retired professional engineer and former Manager-Engineer of Little Rock Municipal Water Works, died Monday, October 22, 2007. He served the Little Rock waterworks for 42 years to bring fresh water to the citizens of Central Arkansas. He was Manager-Engineer of the water utility for 21 years from 1962-1983. He was instrumental in the siting and construction of Lake Maumelle as the primary provision for Little Rock consumers. After his retirement, he was selected as Interim Manager of the North Little Rock Wastewater Utility. He also served as a consultant to the wastewater utility. Jack served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during World War II and spent 27 months in Alaska. He retired from the military as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. Determined to earn a college education, Jack saved his dimes until 1935, when he had $300, enough to pay for all expenses his freshman year. He earned a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. In English class at Old Main, he met his wife-to-be, Mary E. Swisher. They were married September 24, 1939.

Besides his cherished wife of 68 years, "Pappaw," as he was affectionately known, leaves his two daughters, Jacqueline "Lynn" Senn and husband, Jerry of Little Rock; Susie Marsh and husband, Jim of Little Rock; and grandchildren, Becky Moore and husband, Tony; John Major and wife, Jennifer; and Susan, Mary, Andrew, and Peter Marsh. "Pappaw" leaves four greatgrandchildren, Carson, Madison, and McKenzie Moore and Michael Major; and niece, Myra Jane Biggers of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grace Jamison Wilson and Jack Elic Wilson, and brother, Russell Wilson.

Jack faithfully attended Westover Hills Presbyterian Church. He disliked dishonesty, flattery, and waste. Jack's legacy is service, excellence and integrity in waterutility operations, and equal opportunity for all employees. The Jack H. Wilson Water Treatment Plant is named in his honor.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2007, at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church. Arrangements provided Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. Reverends Debbie and Jim Freeman will officiate. A reception will follow the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, 6400 Richard B. Hardie Drive in Little Rock, 72207.

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EMILY DELORIS WRIGHT, 64, of Little Rock passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2007. She was bornMarch 9, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to James H. and Lillian Lee Barrett. She was a member of Crystal Hill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, of 49 years, Amos A. Wright, of Little Rock; four sons,Alan Wright, of Benton, Dale Wright, of Paragould, William Wright, of Greenville, North Carolina and Chris Wright, of Little Rock; two daughters,Vicki Quattlebaum, of Alexander and Jackie Mokhberolsafa, of Jacksonville, Florida; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Anna Wright.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Mother Zelberdia Williams, 81, Arkadelphia, died Sunday. Funeral Saturday, 12 noon, Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Bishop D.L. Lindsey and Elder James Watson officiating. Burial Piney Grove Cemetery by Williams FuneralHome. Sign guest book www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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BATESVILLE - Bertha L. Bowen, 59, of Batesville died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007 at Batesville. Services Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at 10 a.m., Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville. Burial, Kyler Cemetery, Southside. Arrangements, Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville. Visitation Friday, 6 until 8 p.m.

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BATESVILLE - Mary Needham, age 77, of Batesville, Ark., died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007. Services are Saturday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant with burial in the Nail Cemetery under the direction of Willis-Hays Funeral Service of Batesville. Visitation is Friday evening from 5-7 p.m.———◊———

BENTON - H.M. Arnold, was born June 5, 1919 in Hartman, Ark. and passed away Oct. 23, 2007 in Benton, Ark. He was the youngest of five children born to Hervey Marvin Arnold Sr. and Lenora Virginia Wilson Arnold who predeceased him.

He is survived by his son. Circuit Judge Gary M. Arnold (Debbie) of Benton; his granddaughter, Dr. Emily A. Hinton (Dr. Tommy) of Fayetteville, and his two great-grandchildren, Connor and Kate, also of Fayetteville. Mr. Arnold is also survived by his nephews, Dr. Arnold Williams (Bette) of Springdale, Ben Alan Arnold (Joeanne) of Montgomery, Texas, and Ragon Don Kinne Sr. (Gail) of Albuquerque, N.M., and by his nieces, Ruth MacAllister (Don) of Lane, Okla., Peggy Burdine of LaFeria, Texas, Carole Williams Allen (Jim) of Sheridan, Suzanne Kinney Crowson (Jim) of Conway, and Joanna Pyle of New Jersey. His brother, Ben F. Arnold of Rio Hondo, Texas, and sisters, Mabel Moses of LaFeria, Texas, Virginia Williams of Sheridan, and Pat Kinney of Bauxite,predeceased him.

Mr. Arnold was a 1937 graduate of Hartman High School and attended Arkansas Polytechnic University (Arkansas Tech) from 1939-1941. While there, he was vice-president of his class and a member of the boxing team. He was a member of the Russellville National Guard and the Army Air Corp. He served as a merchant marine and commercial seaman from 1942 until his retirement in 1983.

A graveside service and burial will be held on Friday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. at West Mount Zion Cemetery in Hartman. The service will be under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home in Clarksville. The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to the West Mount Zion cemetery Association in care of Joe Fowler, 8798 Hwy. 352 West, Clarksville, 72830 or the American Lung Association, 211 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock, 72205-9869.

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BENTON - Vernon Verdell Small, 78, of Benton, passed away Oct. 23, 2007. He was born July 8, 1929 to the late Lon and Dora Small in Amity, Ark. Verdell was retired as an Engineer Assistant with the State Hwy. Dept.

Survivors, wife, Billie Small, Benton, son, Ron Small and wife, Alesia, granddaughter, Chanda Harp and husband, Rusty, great-grandson, Zachary Harp, all of Sevierville, Tenn.; brothers, Faye Small and wife, Ruby, Hot Springs, Dewy Small and wife, Linda, Jacksonville, Fla.; sisters, Aline Long, Hot Springs, Esta Hunt and husband, Emual, Hot Springs; sister-in-law, Barbara Manus and husband, Jim, of Benton; nephew, Jimmy Manus and wife, Stephanie, their children, Lauren, Emily and Josie Manus all of Benton; nieces, Nichole Peak and husband, Dave and daughter, Kaitlyn Peak all of Bryant, and a host of other nieces and nephews and family.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Manus, Dave Peak, Jim Rhodes, Ronnie Tanner, Stan Burks and Butch Lott. Chapel Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Saturday with burial at Ten Mile Cemetery. Visitation will be at Ashbys from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday.

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BENTON - Tommy Watson, 60, of Benton passed away Oct. 23, 2007. He was a member of Hurricane Lake Baptist Church. Tommy is survived by his wife, Nancy, son, Leslie, sister, Glyndean Logue; five brothers, Floyd, Thomas, Lloyd, James and Gerald Watson, his punkin, Heather Meadows, sister-in-law; Beverly and Rick Guschke, two nephews, Leslie Caldwell Jr. and Bo Ryan Watson and great-niece, Ashley Brogden. Graveside Services will be 10 a.m., Saturday at Forest Hills Memorial Park with Rev. John Casey officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. www.mem.com.

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CARLISLE - Sam Henry Thomas, age 80, of Carlisle, departed this life on Oct. 21, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Hettie Thomas; son, Sammy Thomas; daughters, Wanda (Michael) Cooney, Nona (Carl) Gomillion, Felisha Thomas, Josphine (Ray) Scruggs, Geraldine (Melvin) Lunnie; sister, Magleen Williams; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Carlisle, Ark. Visitation, 1-7 p.m. Friday. Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, (501) 374-3134.

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CONWAY - Mr. Bryan De'Wayne Meads, 30, of Conway, formerly of Fordyce, died Sunday. Funeral services Saturday, 2:30 p.m. at United Pentecostal Church at Fordyce by Rev. Thomas E. Brazil. Burial at Greenville Cemetery. Arrangements by Brown-Williams Funeral Home of Fordyce. Visitation Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

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CONWAY - Phillip Kerry Price, 45, passed away Tuesday October 23, 2007. He leaves to cherish his memory three sisters, Mattie J. Thrift (Donald), Rhonda D. Price of Conway, Ark., Joyce Leapharp of Japan, and host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services in his honor are, Tuesday, October 30, 2007,11 a.m., at Anointed and Appointed Church, 310 Salem Road, Conway Arkansas. The family will receive friends Monday, 6-7 p.m., at the church. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home of Little Rock, 2408Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, (501) 372-4129.

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ENGLAND - Tauvica Williams, 27, died Oct. 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 till 7, Oct. 26, 2007, at funeral home, 301 South College, Stuttgart, Ark. Funeral services are 1 p.m., Oct. 27, 2007, at East Macedonia Church, 101 A. Street in England, Ark. Services entrusted to Richardson Memorial Funeral Home, (870) 672-8901. www.richarsonmemorialfuneralhome.com.

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FORDYCE - Charles Norwine Cannon Sr., 86, of Fordyce died Wednesday, October 24, 2007, in Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born July 4, 1921, in Crossett, Arkansas. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fordyce and was a retired pilot for the Naval Air Force. He was also an assistant to Dallas County Judge Troy Bradley for 12 years and pilot for Harry Russell. He was also an avid golfer and sportsman.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Nell Norwine Cannon; his first wife and mother of his children, Virginia Morgan Cannon; and the godmother of his children, Lucy "Tunk" Darling. He is survived by his wife, Inez Gilbert Cannon of Fordyce; one son, Charles N. Cannon II of Hot Springs; two daughters, Cindy Adler of Lufkin, Texas, and Ceca Cooper of Sioux Falls, S.D.; 10 grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren and special friend, Buster Garlington of Fordyce.

Visitation will be Friday 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce with Rev. Hammett Evans and Rev. Andy Hughes officiating. Burial at Oakland Cemetery in Fordyce. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Fordyce, St. Jude's Hospital, Arkansas Children's Hospital or the American Heart and Lung Association. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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FORT SMITH - Jen Brunson Fleming, 53, of Fort Smith, died Monday, October 22, 2007. She was of theCatholic Faith and she was a Homemaker.

She is survived by her husband Matthew Fleming; one son, Clifton Fleming both of the home; two daughters, Camille Fleming of the home and Ashley PoynorWard of Sherwood, Ark.; her mother Doris Daniel Hurley and her husband Joe of Fayetteville, Ark.; three sisters, Branch Brunson of Los Angeles, Calif., Amy Brooks of Little Rock, Ark., and Leah Ford of Little Rock, Ark.; three brothers, Dr. Matt Brunson of Pelham, Alabama, Geoff Brunson of Fayetteville, Ark., and Marc Brunson of Sugarhill, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father Pete Brunson, and grandparents, G.G. and Hazel Daniel.

A Memorial service will be held Friday, October 26, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Cremation will be under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. To sign an online guestbook please visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Barbara Kay Hayes, 69, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, died Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, after an extended illness. She was a retired nurse with the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

Ms. Hayes was born in Clinton, Tenn., on February 24, 1938, to Eva (Lucas) and Longmire Duncan Miller. She grew up in Norris, Tennessee, graduating from Norris High School in 1956. She received her RN degree from the Baptist School of Nursing in Memphis in 1959 and later served as a faculty member of the school. In 1973, she moved to Heber Springs with her family and was active in many local organizations including the Opti-Mrs. Club and Cub Scouts. She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Central Arkansas in 1982.

She is survived by three sons: Tom Hayes of Little Rock, Arkansas, Burt (and wife Melissa) Hayes of Memphis, Tennessee, and Jason (and wife Tracy) Hayes of Little Rock. Also surviving her are five grandchildren, Trevor, Reagan, Taylor, Madison, and Audrey; and two sisters, Martha Kennedy of Hernando, Mississippi, and Nora Webb of Powell, Tennessee.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2007, at Olmstead Funeral Home in Heber Springs. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2007, at Olmstead Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Avenue, Little Rock, 72207; Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall Street, Little Rock, 72202, or LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, 50 North Dunlap, Memphis, Tenn. 38103.

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HERMITAGE - Charlie Edward Hines, age 90, of Hermitage, Arkansas, died Wednesday, October 24, at BCMC. Graveside services 2 p.m. Saturday, October 27, at Gravelridge Cemetery near Hermitage. Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, October 26 at Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren.

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HOLLY GROVE - Hal Smith Jr., 80, died Wednesday. Survivors: sons, Hal Smith III, Gary Smith, Steven Smith; daughters, Suzanne Beavers, Kelly Munn; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday, 6-8 p.m. Brown Funeral Home. Graveside service Saturday, 10 a.m .,Franks Cemetery, Holly Grove, Bro. J.T. Medford officiating. By Brown funeral Home, Clarendon.

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JONESBORO - Lillian Marie Condra Jordan, 87, of Jonesboro died Tuesday. Survivors: one son, Barry; three daughters, Sheila, Sandra and Beth; two sisters, Mary and Helen; 10 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Saturday at the Jackson's Funeral Home. Interment: Bolivar Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home.

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MALVERN - David L. McClain, 58, of Malvern died Monday, Oct. 22, 2007. Viewing and funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Elder Terry Smith officiating. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home, Malvern, (501) 337-7967.

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McCRORY - Mr. Orville Jewel Meredith, 77, died Monday. Visitation 6-8 Saturday. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Thompson-Wilson, Mc-Crory. Interment, Pumpkin Bend Cemetery. Survivors: wife, Carol Meredith; sons, Orvillel, Dale, Kelley Meredith; daughters, Diane Britt, Lynette Beard; brothers, Leno, Bill, Claude Meredith; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Thompson Wilson Funeral Directors, Mc-Crory, (870) 731-2551.

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McGEHEE - Donald Thiele of Mc-Gehee died Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Ark. He was born in McGehee, Ark., to the late Ed Thiele and Genevive Glass Thiele.He was a conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad, a member of the Claude E. Jaynes American Legion Post 79 of McGehee, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of McGehee. He was a three-year letterman at McGehee High School and served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of McGehee.

He is survived by his wife, Eddie Jean Thurlo Thiele of McGehee; one daughter, Donna Shelton and husband, Don Shelton, of Cabot, Ark.; one son, Mitchell Thiele and wife, Sarah Jane Sherland Thiele, of Fort Smith, Ark.; two brothers, Albert Thiele of Bentonville, Ark., Larry Thiele of McGehee, Ark.; and three grandchildren, Sarah Whitney Shelton of Cabot, Ark., Samuel A. Shelton of Cabot, Ark., and Mark Mitchell Thiele of Fort Smith, Ark.

Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Service of McGehee. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church of McGehee with Rev. Lon Harden officiating. Burial will be in McArthur Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Service of McGehee.

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MORRILTON - Ruby Turley 85, passed away Wednesday, October 24. Survivors: three daughters, two sons, one sister, 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, Lonoke Missionary Baptist Church. Family reception: Pat Bradley home: 93 Lonoke Road, Friday, 6-8 p.m. Internment: Elwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Bob Neal & Sons Morrilton. Obituary/ photo/guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Kathleen Dasbach, age 69, of Mountain Home died Monday. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Interment: Baxter Memorial Gardens. Survivors: husband, Karl Dasbach; one son, one daughter, one brother, one sister. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Mildred Rafajko, 95, of Mountain Home died Sunday, October 21, 2007, at Good Samaritan Village in Mountain Home. Memorial service will be Tuesday, October 30, at Good Samaritan with Reverend Jerry Strobel officiating. Arrangments by Kirby & Famiy Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Doris Stringer, 88, of Mountain Home died Wednesday, October 10, at Mountain Home. Services were in South Rockwood, Mich., and burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Local arrangments were by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Funeral services for Sandra L. Jones, 46, Pine Bluff, died Oct. 20, at St. Vincent Hospital, will be Saturday, 11 a.m., Breath of Life Church. Burial, Forest Lawn Memorial Garden Cemetery by Perry Funeral Home. Survivors: husband, Keith B. Jones, Pine Bluff; one son, one daughter, mother, one brother, four sisters.

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PINE BLUFF - Funeral services for JoAnna F. Washington, 86, of Pine Bluff, who died Oct. 21, at White Hall Nursing Home, will be Saturday, 2:30 p.m., Freedom MBC, Altheimer. Burial, Wabbaseka Cemetery, Wabbaseka, by Perry Funeral Home. Survivors: nine sons, six daughters, two brothers, two stepchildren.

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PRATTSVILLE - Charles D. Mitchell, Sr. of Prattsville, Arkansas, wasborn in Boughton, Arkansas on December 7, 1928 the son of the late D. Mitchell and Syble Morgan Mitchell. He was a claims manager for New Hampshire Insurance Company and later owner of Central AdjustmentCompany in Little Rock. He was a member of Sheridan Church of Christ, and he had served in World War II in the Navy, having been on the Aircraft Carrier Valley Forge. Mr. Mitchell died at his home on October 24, 2007, at the age of 78.

Survivors: wife, Johnnie RobinsonMitchell of the home; son, Charles "Chuck" D. Mitchell Jr. and wife Suzanne of Jacksonville, Florida; daughter, Lori Fisk and husband Mark of Chicago, Illinois; sister, Frances Hamilton and husband Billy D. of Little Rock; grandchildren, Kathryn, Robert, Jenny, Michael; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Trey, Lauryn; nephew, Charles Dewayne Hamilton.

Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2007, at the Sheridan Church of Christ with Joe Jones, Minister, Tom Warmack and Jerry Culbertson, Minister, officiating. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial may be made to Sheridan Church of Christ, P.O. Box 245, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guest book, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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PRESCOTT - Mr. Ray Taylor, 72, Prescott, Ark., passed away Wed., Oct. 24, 2007, at a Hope Hospital. Funeral Services: 10 a.m., Sat., October 27, Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home Chapel, Prescott. Burial: Antoine Cemetery, Antoine. Arrangements Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home. Visitation: Friday, 26th, 6 - 8 p.m., Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home, Prescott. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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QUITMAN - Hester Johnson Ferguson, 88, of Quitman died October 24, 2007. Services are at Roller Mc-Nutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 27. Interment at Old Texas Cemetery in Guy. Visitation on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. On line guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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REDFIELD - Thelma E. Shannon Clingan, 98, Redfield, died Oct. 24, 2007 at home. Survivors: sons, Tom, David, Eldon and Joe Clingan; daughters, Flossie Morrison, Sallie McVay, Mattie Perkins, Twollie Brantley; sister, Eula King; 24 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, Cranford Funeral Home.

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SAGE - Susan Haley Gates, 55, died Oct. 24. Visitation and funeral service will be Friday, Oct. 26 at Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation will be held 6-7:30 p.m. and the funeral service will begin at 7:30.

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SEARCY - Dorothy Viola Clay Barnett was welcomed into the arms ofher loving Savior on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007. She was born in Romance, Ark., Oct. 17, 1917, the daughter of Phillip Malvern and Hettie Pennecy Clay. Dorothy was a precious mother and a true model of God's grace and love toher family and friends. She always spoke of God's love and goodness. Dorothy was always sharing her testimonies with everyone. She taught Sunday School at various churches during her lifetime of service for her Lord.

She is survived by her loving children: Comaletta and Bob Porter of Cabot; Reta and Darrell McCoy of Searcy; Larry and Feona Barnett of Van Buren; and Judy and Robert Garrett of North Little Rock. Also 12 Sweet Grandbabies, Kelli Scott, Kevin Scott, Michele (Keith) Thompson, Jennifer (Bryan) Burris, Rebecca (Jason) Norvell, Matthew (Christy) Barnett, Brittney (Matt) Crowell; Melissa (Scott) Rodgers, Amanda Garrett, Kathy (Charles) McCrotty, Sheila (Brad) Vanaman, and Rick (Summer) McCoy. She was also the proud Great Grandmother of 21 Great Grandbabies. Dorothy is also survived by two sisters of Searcy; Ruby Holeman of Rose Bud; and Dahlia Hartsell of Little Rock, as well as several wonderful nieces and nephews and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Roy Bethel Barnett, her parents, her brother Clint Clay, and sisters Florence Fry, and Reva Mae Gaither.

She was a homemaker and a retired seamstress. She started her career with Tuf-Nut, and later worked for Treadway Shade and Blind, Little Rock Shade and Blind, Carroll's Drapery, and retired as supervisor from Rowland Drapery in 1979.

She will be greatly missed by all, however, we know she no longer struggles but is now enjoying her heavenly rewards.

The family would like to extend their love and appreciation to the many caregivers and friends at Beebe Retirement Center. A special thank you to all the kind members of Arkansas Hospice, especially Sandra Clinton and Peggy Johnson, who ministered and cared for Mom. The family will be at 411 S. Sherwood in Searcy, Ark.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Rose Bud Assembly of God Church with interment following at Bethesda Cemetery in Rose Bud, Ark. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.RollerFuneralHomes.com.

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SHERIDAN - Roy Bell O'Mary, 69, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 at his home in Sheridan, Ark. Survivors: wife, Elizabeth; mother, Vaudie; sons, Roy Jr., Shawn, Bryon; daughter, Kelly; his brothers, H.P., William Franklin, George; sisters, Sarah Jane and Lucy. Chapel service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Memorial Gardens. Funeral Home in Sheridan. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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PALM BAY, Fla. - William Smedley, age 85, of Palm Bay, Fla., formerly of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Oct. 21, 2007. He was a retired printer for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a Veteran of World War II, a member of the Knights of Columbus as well as a member of the Cathedral of St. Andrew, where he was Head Usher and in charge of the church Bingo games.

He is survived by: his nieces, Ann H. Smith of Hosford, Fla., and Becky Fanguy of Palm Bay, Fla.; his nephew John W. Hosford III of Coconut Creek, Fla.; five great-nieces; and two great-nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at the Cathedral of St. Andrews with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth, 5800 West 12th, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 661-9111. To sign online guest book, please visit www.griffinleggett.com.

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NEW ORLEANS, La. - Daniel E. Hieber, formerly of Jonesboro, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in New Orleans, La. He was born in Southgate, Calif., on May 23, 1950. Dan graduated from Rhodes College and was a Presbyterian. He is survived by a daughter, Jackie Hones, of Gatlinburg, Tenn.; father, Wayne Hieber, of Jonesboro; sister, Beth Harvey of Little Rock; two brothers, Jim Hieber of Little Rock and Bill Hieber of Jonesboro; and one granddaughter, Bonnie Morris of Gatlinburg, Tenn. A private memorial will be held at a later date in Gatlinburg. In lieu of flowers, please consider Friends of the Smokies, P.O. Box 1660, Kodak, Tenn. 37764-7660.

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HAWTHORNE, Nev. - Herbert A. Brown, 66, of Hawthorne, Nev., died Oct. 20, 2007, in Murphys, Calif. He was born in Jonesboro, Ark., on Oct., 3, 1941, to James L. and Eunice M. Brown. He was a 1959 graduate of Jonesboro High School and received a B.A. degree in biology from Arkansas State University in 1965. He lived briefly in Connecticut and many years in Houston, Texas, before moving to Nevada. Herb was the Laboratory Manager of the Mount Grant General Hospital in Hawthorne and a member of the Medical Laboratory Advisory Committee for the State of Nevada and the Clinical Laboratory Managers Association. He was attending the annual CLMA conference in Murphys at the time of his death.

He was predeceased by his father and grandparents, James V. and Roxy Brown and H.H. and Lillie Brickell. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie; his daughter and sonin-law, Jennifer and Richard Dix of Las Vegas, Nev.; his mother, Eunice Brown, now residing in Little Rock; sisters, Marilyn Brown of Little Rock and Roxanne Brecheen of Fayetteville, grandchildren, Nate and Gracie Dix, one niece, three nephews and numerous other relatives and friends.

He was extremely active in his community and in life. Herb frequently appeared in community theatre and was a member of the Presbyterian Community Church in Hawthorne and of Elks Lodge No. 1704. He enjoyed restoring pinball machines, camping; and embracing the thrills and joys of life. In May, he fulfilled a life long desire by traveling throughout Europe.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. at Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church in Little Rock, officiated by Rev. Betty Scull and Rev. Betsy Singleton. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and Arkansas State University.

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PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. - Robert M. "Bob" Nimocks II, a lovinghusband, father, farmer and successful businessman, passed away at his home in South Carolina on Oct. 23, 2007, after a long illness. He was born in 1927 in Forrest City, Ark. He graduated from Sewanee MilitaryAcademy in 1945 and entered the U.S. Navy to be stationed at the Bremerton Naval Base on Puget Sound. He is a 1950 graduate of the University of Arkansas, a member of Sigma Chi, Blue Key and former chairman of Gaebealee. After 30 years of farming in St. Francis County, Ark., he joined E.F. Hutton & Company in Memphis, Tenn., as an account executive, winning top national awards.

Mr. Nimocks was predeceased by his parents, Alfred B. and Eloise B. Nimocks; and a daughter, Lois N. Beeson. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce Greene Nimocks; a daughter, Lynne N. Pawlik; two sons, Robert M. and Walter C. Nimocks; son-in-law, John B. Beeson; and two brothers, A.B. Nimocks Jr. and Dr. Walter B. Nimocks; 10 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside ceremony will be held Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, New Castle Road (Hwy. 284), Forrest City, Ark., 72335. A memorial service will also be held Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007,at 10:30 a.m., at the Pawley's Island Presbyterian Church, Pawley's Island, S.C., 29585. The family will receive friends at their home following the service in South Carolina.

Memorials may be made to Ducks Unlimited or Tidelands Community Hospice, both referencing the memory of Robert M. Nimocks II. For Ducks Unlimited, mail to Mr. John Rich, Ducks Unlimited National Headquarters, One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, Tenn. 38120. For Tidelands Community Hospice, mail to Tidelands Community Hospice Fund, 2591 North Fraser St., Georgetown, S.C. 29440. If one prefers, flowers may be sent on or before Oct. 28 to Stevens Funeral Home, 220 North Washington St., Forrest City, Ark., 72335, or on or before Nov. 10, to Pawley's Island Presbyterian Church, Pawley's Island, S.C., 29585.