Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Carvin Butler, 92, of Little Rock.

Emily Roberta Campbell, 60, of Little Rock.

Marion (Finley) Clampit, 94, of Little Rock.

Melba Jean Fox, 61, of Litle Rock.

Henry Lee Jackson III, infant, of Little Rock.

Norris Ready, 78, of North Little Rock.

Audrey Van Skiver, 86, of Little Rock.

Christopher Allen Smith, 18, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Zelberdia Williams, 81.

BEEBE Nora Friedrich Massey, 94.

Jake Wheeler, 55.

BONO Martha Venable, 67.

CHEROKEE VILLAGE Larry Dale Cross, 59.

CLARENDON Louanna Smith, 68.

CONWAY Mattie Hemmelrath, 90.

CROSSETT Rosalind Shekinah White, 15.

DEWITT Clyde Wesley Lockley, 69.

EL DORADO James E. Hawthorne, 90.

FORT SMITH Norma Belle Branch.

HARRISON Terry A. Berg, 54.

HEBER SPRINGS Fadie "Boots" Covington, 89.

JONESBORO Rodney Franklin Carlton, 72.

KINGSLAND Thomas Doyle Bryant Sr., 77.

LAKEVIEW Jane Adair Rowland Farquhar, 49.

LONOKE Lilburn Hardy "L.H." Autry Jr., 78.

MAYFLOWER Dorothy Stubbs Smith, 78.

MCGEHEE Betty Russell May Wimpy, 61.

MORO Arquilla Johnson, 97.

MOUNT NEBO Linda Carol Cornwell Moseley, 61.

MOUNTAIN HOME Marjorie Annis, 87.

Raymone E. "Ray" Brave, 76.

Grace Clements, 96.

OXLEY Bilie Toney, 85.

PERRYVILLE Larry Eugene Mainord I, 63.

PINE BLUFF Ray Dodson Jr., 80.

RISON Nathan L. Barlow, 57.

ROGERS Jack S. Gracy, 88.

RUSSELLVILLE Margaret Holbrook, 68.

Carl Dee Porter, 83.

SMACKOVER Martha Viriginia Johnston Chism.

SPRINGDALE Rayelien Sesean Jackson, 2.

TRASKWOOD Bonnie "Yvonne" Shipp, 47.

WARD Arlene Smith, 73.

OUT-OF-STATE

RANTOUL, Ill.

Pearl Frandsen Robinson, 88.

JOPLIN, Mo.

Irene Olive Grubbs Davis, 88.

DALLAS Frank Edward McNulty, 92.

Pulaski County

CARVIN BUTLER, 92, of Little Rock, passed away at UAMS on October 24, 2007. He is survived by sister, Agnes Butler of Grand Rapids, Mich., a brother, Walter Butler of Sacramento, Calif. Funeral services will be Friday, November 2, 2007, 11 a.m. at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1700 S. State St. Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be Thursday, November 1, 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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EMILY ROBERTA CAMPBELL, 60, passed away Thursday, October 18,2007. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, James; her children, James, Jr., Kenneth Campbell, Jacqueline Bowie (Tommy), Michelle Pippins (Barron); and host of other relatives and friends. Funeralservices in her honor are today, 11 a.m., at First Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2801 Spring Street. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home of Little Rock, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. (501) 372-4129.

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MARION (FINLEY) CLAMPIT, 94, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2007. She is survived by two sons, Terry Clampit (H.J.) of Lynn Haven, Florida, and Mickey Clampit, of Ajijic, Mexico; two grandchildren, Jack Clampit, of Jacksonville, Florida, and Michelle Clampit, of Los Angeles, California. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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MELBA JEAN FOX, 61, of Little Rock, passed away October 24,2007. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 3, 2007, 11:30 a.m. at Mattie Hicks Memorial Chapel (Premier). The family will receive friends Friday, November 2, 2007, from 7:30 till 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St. LR, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800, "Only Heaven Can Serve You Better."

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HENRY LEE JACKSON III, of Little Rock, Ark., was born and passedaway Oct. 21, 2007. Survived by parents, Laterteria and Henry Jackson Jr.; brothers and sisters, Marshea Nathaniel, Christopher Wilson, Darrell Liggins Jr., Lona, Aaylah, and Maya Jackson. Services will be 11 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at Gunn Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 660-4323.

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NORRIS READY, 78, of North Little Rock unexpectedly passed awayOctober 22, 2007. Mr. Norris was a well-known local businessman. He was the owner of the former Norris' Barber & Beauty/ One Trip Beauty Supply, a member of the Morning Star Masonic Lodge, and a Veteran of the Korean conflict.

He leaves to cherish his memory: four sons, Stephen (Rosemary) Ready-Brewer, Derial L. (Myra) Ready, Norris K. Ready, and David L. Ready; two daughters, Doretha R. Ready-Holmes and Venita A. Ready; 13 grandchildren, Derial Ready, Jr., Imara Ready, Sr., Kennesha Bracely, Khalilah Ellingberg, Kelvin Ready, Nakia Bracely, Venita Ellingberg, Talaniece Brewer, Charmaine Jones, Kennia Bracely, Kenneth Bracely, David Ready, Jr., and Aliah Ready; and 15 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 28, 2007, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Holly Grove AME Church, 7007 Hankins Road, NLR (Rixey). The service to celebrate Mr. Ready's life will be Monday, October 29, 11 a.m. at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 8025 Highway 161 North, NLR. Interment will immediately follow at White Dedmon Cemetery in Galloway, Ark. Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305. Please sign his online guestbook at www.ruffinjarrett.com.

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AUDREY VAN SKIVER of Little Rock, age 86, went home to be with God on October 25, 2007. She was born on July 31, 1921, in Hensley, Ark., to Colonel Jackson and Bertie Wade Wilkerson.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents and husband, C.A. Van Skiver; son, Mark Van Skiver; two brothers, C.J. Jr. and Don Wilkerson; two sisters, Redith Waters and Fern Louallen. Audrey is survived by six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three brothers, Austin and wife Eloise, Arvel and wife Betty and Roger Wilkerson; one sister, Hazel and husband Bill White; many nieces and nephews and a special cousin, Bea Cantrell.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 28, 2007, from 2 until 4 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills (455-1067). Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 29, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with burial following at Pinecrest Memorial Park. To sign Audrey's online guest book, please visit www.griffinleggett.com.

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CHRISTOPHER ALLEN SMITH, 18, of Little Rock went to be with his Lord on Friday, October 26, 2007. Chris was born on September 1, 1989, in Little Rock, Arkansas, son of Charles Ross Smith, Sr. and Rita Ann Schillings Smith.

Christopher is survived by his father, Charles R. Smith Sr. and Claudia; mother, Rita Schillings; sisters, Elana and Sami Smith; brother, Ross Smith; stepmother, Caroline Carter and Michael; grandparents, Mike and Priscilla Murphy, Charles and Charlotte Smith, Michael Schillingsand Clyde and Charlotte Brinkley; great-grandparents, Lester Kell, Sara Peterson, and James and Ellean Berry; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2007, at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Brothers Kevin Stewart and Kevin Anthony officiating. Roller-Drummond Funeral Home assisting (501) 455-5800.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Pediatric Facility, 4100 Heritage, North Little Rock, Ark. 72124. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Mother Zelberdia Williams, 81, Arkadelphia, diedSunday. 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 Funeral Home. Sign guest book www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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BEEBE - Nora Friedrich Massey, age 94, of Beebe, Arkansas, diedThursday, October 25, 2007. Nora was born February 12, 1913, at Gerard, Kansas, and moved to Arkansas at the age of four. She was retired from Redmond Motors and Franklin Electric, and was a member of StoneyPoint Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Coleman Massey, her parents, John and Myrtle Friedrich, and by her twin sister, Cora Richards, sister, Pearl Woods and by baby brother, John, Jr. Friedrich. Nora is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann (Larry) Massey; grandson, Mitch Helms; great-grandsons, Chanc Helms and C.J. Shireman, all of Beebe; granddaughter, Mellissa (Ricky) Deese of North Little Rock; grandson, Dennis (Jackie) Shireman, great-granddaughters, Denise and Brianna Shireman and great-grandson, Casey Shireman, all of Marion; one sister, Johnell Mitchell of Little Rock; nephew, Robert (June) Richards and their daughter, Robin of Beebe; other nephews and nieces, Bruce Mitchell and Denna Mitchell, Ruth Beck and J.R. Woods.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2007, at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Stoney Point Cemetery. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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BEEBE - Jake Wheeler, age 55, of Beebe, Arkansas, was born April 18, 1952, at Hazen, Arkansas, to James and Bettye Perry Wheeler, and he died Thursday, October 25, 2007. He was retired from Community Bank as a collections officer.

He is survived by two daughters, Joy and husband, Doug McIntire, of Peoria, Illinois, and Jennifer Wheeler of Cabot; two granddaughters, Courtney and Abigail McIntire of Peoria, Illinois; one brother, Bobby Wheeler of Jacksonville; and two sisters, Melinda Gore of Lonoke and Lisa Johnson of McRae.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2007, at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Hazen Cemetery. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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BONO - Martha Venable, 67, of Bono, passed away on Thursday October 25, 2007, at NEA Medical Center. Graveside funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Trinity Cemetery. To sign our online guestbook go to www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CHEROKEE VILLAGE - Larry Dale Cross, age 59, of Cherokee Village, died Oct. 24. Larry was a retired police officer and firefighter from St. Louis, Mo. Funeral services Saturday at 12 noon at Heath Funeral Chapel with Floyd Rikard officiating. Interment in Pinehill Cemetery in Jonesboro. Arrangements by Heath Funeral Home of Highland.

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CLARENDON - Louanna Smith, 68, died Thursday. Survivors husband, Harold Smith; son, Ross Williams (Susan); brother, Jimmy Reynolds (Becky); sister, Mona Moore; and grandchildren, Drew and Joe Williams. Visitation Saturday, 6-8 p.m. Brown Funeral Home. Service Sunday, 2 p.m., Clarendon First Baptist Church. Burial, Shady Grove Cemetery. By Brown Funeral Home, Clarendon.

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CONWAY - Mattie Hemmelrath, 90, died Wednesday. Born March 11, 1917, in Cabot, Ark., to the late David and Mattie Justice. Survived by daughter, Peggy McFarlin of Mayflower, brother, Jack Justice, of Mansfield, La., grandsons Phillip McFarlin and James McFarlin. Service 10 a.m. Saturday, Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock, Ark. www.griffinleggett.com.

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CROSSETT - Rosalind Shekinah White, 15, of Crossett died on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Oklahoma Children's Hospital. She was born on Dec. 23, 1991, in El Dorado. She was the daughter of Clifton and Brenda Bowens White. She was a sophomore at Crossett High School. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Crossett.

She was preceded in death by her mother; and a brother, Derrick White. Survivors father, Clifton White, of Crossett; two sisters, Regina S. White of Crossett and Delisha Bowens of Dallas, Texas.

Memorial service will be Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Crossett with Bro. Thomas Ward officiating. Arrangements by Andrews Funeral Home of El Dorado.

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DeWITT - Clyde Wesley Lockley, age 69, died Oct. 25, 2007. He was born March 5, 1938, to John David and Mary Lou Lockley. Mr. Lockley was a member of Sunnyside Missionary Baptist church, retired Plant Superintendent at Producers Dixie Dryer Division, and an avid gardener. Mr. Lockley also served in the DeWitt Police Department and Arkansas County Sheriffs Department.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and four sisters. Survivors include wife, Betty Phipps Lockley; son and daughterin-law, Johnny and Alta Lockley; grandchildren, Heath Lockley and Jena Lockley all of DeWitt; and two brothers, James Lockley of North Carolina and J.D. Williams of Florida.

Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Essex Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at Sunnyside Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Forks LaGrue Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home, (870) 946-3104. Memorials may be made to Sunnyside Missionary Baptist Church, #41 Crescent Park, DeWitt, Ark. 72042 or Gideons International.

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EL DORADO - James E. Hawthorne, 90, died Thursday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Young's Chapel. Internment will follow at Promise Land Cemetery in Hamburg under the direction of Young's. Visitation will be tonight from 5-7 p.m. at Young's. An online registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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FORT SMITH - Norma Belle Branch of Fort Smith, formerly of Russellville, died October 25, 2007. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Monday, October 29, 2007, at Humphrey Chapel with burial at Rest Haven Memorial Park by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Monday. Internet obituary and online guestbook available at www.humphreyfuneral.com,

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HEBER SPRINGS - Fadie "Boots" Covington, 89, died October 25.Wife, Ruby; sons, Bennie, Willie, and Sammy Covington; daughters, Ona Covington and Betty Endsley; seven grandchildren; niece, Betty Turner Jackson; brother-in-law, Leon West. Visitation Sunday, 4-6 p.m., Olmstead Funeral Home. Service Monday, 2 p.m., Liberty Hill Praise and Worship. Interment South Cross Roads Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

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JONESBORO - Dr. Rodney Franklin Carlton, 72, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Texarkana, Texas died at the N.E.A. Medical Center in Jonesboro on October 19, 2007. He was born in Salem, Arkansas and was a retired Pathologist, and a former Arkansas State Medical Examiner for 11 years, and Professor at UAMS, and he also did private practice in Texarkana, Texas. He was of the Church of Christ belief.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Wanda Pickren Carlton. Survived by his loving wife: Joan Carlton of the home; two sons: Scott Carlton of Texarkana, Texas, Dr. Randy Carlton and his wife Jennifer of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one brother Charles Jones of Alexander, Arkansas; one sister: Donna Harris of Killeen, Texas; four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the Walnut Church of Christ in Texarkana, Texas on November 3, 2007 at 2 p.m., with John Cannon and N.L. Evans officiating. Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro in charge of arrangements. For lasting memorial the family request that memorial be made to the Rodney and Joan Carlton Scholarship Fund at the Harding University 900 E. Center, Searcy, Arkansas 72143. To sign online guest book go to www.emersonfuneralhome.com.

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KINGSLAND - Thomas Doyle Bryant Sr., 77, of Kingsland, died Wednesday. Survivors include his wife, Wanda, two sons, a daughter, a sister, four grandchildren, &five great-grandchildren. Graveside services are 2 p.m., Saturday at the Smith Morgan Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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LAKEVIEW - Jane Adair Rowland Farquhar, age 49, of Lakeview, Arkansas died Thursday, October 25th, 2007. She was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, September 26th, 1958 to Estelle L. Whitfield Rowland and to the late Clyde G. Rowland. She was preceded in death by her brother: Travis ScottRowland. Jane was employed by Gaston's White River Resort where she served as Hostess for the past four years.

She is survived by her husband of 15 years: Richard Farquhar, her two sons: David Allen Ruch and his wife Broeck of Springfield, Illinois and by Phillip Wade Ruch of Lakeview; granddaughter: Alyssa Jane Ruch, her mother: Estelle Rowland Pearl, four sisters: Rebecca Ralls, Laura Davis and husband Johnny, Samantha Williams and husband John, Sharon Burnett and husband Nicky; two brothers: Ricky Pearl and wife Belinda and Jason Pearl. She is also survived by Beth Simpson and Todd Simpson, many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

Funeral services will be Monday, 11 a.m., October 29th at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home (7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117 (501-835-3515) officiated by Bro. Jim Edwards with burial in Sumner Cemetery in Cabot. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Online guest register: www.griffinleggett.com. Memorials may be made to: Hospice of the Ozarks, 774 Long St., Mountain Home, Ark. 72653.

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LONOKE - Lilburn Hardy "L.H." Autry Jr., 78, died October 25, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born March 25, 1929, in Burdette, Arkansas. He was a dedicated teacher and educator and a devoted public servant his entire professional career. He was a counselor ofthe disabled at Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center. He also was Director of Rehab Services for the Blind for the State of Arkansas. He continued his career at the University of Oklahoma as Director of a Management Training Program in Continuing Education.

He was an extremely creative man; an artist and musician who loved to play and hear music. He enjoyed painting and loved to give his artwork to friends and family. L.H. spent hours working in his shop and could build or fix anything. He loved feeding the birds and his pets always held a special place in his heart. He was a member of Lonoke Baptist Church and loved to be around friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, L.H. Autry, Sr. and Lucile Autry and an infant daughter, Dianne. Survivors include his wife of 56 years Betty Autry of Lonoke;

children, Rosanne Florence and husband Michael of Lonoke, David Autry and wife Colleen of New York City; sister, Mollie Rose Molnar and husband Gene of Springfield, Missouri; granddaughter, Megan Florence of Lonoke, numerous cousins and many beloved family friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, October 29 at 2 p.m. at Lonoke Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Lonoke Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 28 from 6-8 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Arkansas Alzheimer's Association, 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, Ark., 72205 or the Lonoke Scholarship Foundation, 221 W. Holly, Lonoke, Ark. 72086 or a charity of your choice.

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MAYFLOWER - Dorothy Stubbs Smith, 78, Mayflower departed this life October 21. Survivors, husband, Otis Smith; two daughters; two sons; two brothers; one sister; host of grandchildren. Funeral Services 1 p.m., Saturday, Palarm Chapel Baptist Church, Mayflower. Interment Palarm Cemetery. Arrangements Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway 327-1124 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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McGEHEE - Betty Russell May Wimpy, 61, of McGehee, Ark. died Thursday in El Dorado, Ark. She is survived by her father, one daughter, one brother, one sister, and two grandchildren. Chapel services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Service in McGehee. Burial in McGehee Cemetery by Griffin Funeral Service of McGehee.

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MORO - Arquilla Johnson, 97, of Moro, Ark. departed this life on Oct.24, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at Springfield Baptist Church, Moro, Ark. Services entrusted to Gillespie Bros. Funeral Home, Inc., 2420 Arch St., Little Rock. Ph. (501) 376-7892.

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MOUNT NEBO - Linda Carol Cornwell Moseley, age 61, of Mt. Nebo died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 26, 1945 at Russellville to the late Lloyd Rush and Violet Ayleen Master Cornwell.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dr. Sammy Lloyd Cornwell; stepfather, Glenn Bailey. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, "Skip" James S. Moseley III of Mt. Nebo; son, "Jim" James Lloyd Moseley of Dallas; daughter and sonin-law, Kelly and Bobby Carr of Jackson, Wis.; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Ann Cornwell of Danville; stepbrother, Jimmy Bailey, Jacksonville, Ark.; grandsons, Bryson Robert Carr and Austin James "A.J." Carr.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, with Brother John McCourt officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle. There will be an open visitation from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Pallbearers: Thomas Ray Cornwell, Lamont Cornwell, Gilbert Cornwell, Johnny Cornwell, David Cornwell, Rush Cornwell, Mark Haguewood, Steve Wilson. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Marjorie Annis, 87, of Mountain Home, died Tuesday, October 2, at Mountain Home. Memorial service will be Nov. 2 at Good Samaritan Chapel with Rev. Jerry Stroebel officiating. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Raymone E. "Ray" Brave, 76, of Mountain Home died October 24, 2007. Services will be Monday October 29, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Grace Clements, 96, of Mountain Home died Wednesday. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Douglas Cemetery on Old Tracy Ferry Road with Reverend Steven Reusch officiating. Memorials may be made to the White River Church of the Nazarene in Cotter. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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OXLEY - Billie Toney, 85, of Oxley died October 20, 2007. Survivors brothers, Vannie, Joe, Jim, one sister, Nettie Atwood. Memorial Service Saturday October 27, 1 p.m. Oxley Baptist Church. 870-448-3338. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PERRYVILLE - Larry Eugene Mainord I, age 63, of Perryville, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007. Survivors son, Larry Mainord II; daughters, Christina Wilson, Jenette Pease; sister; brother; and grandchildren. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Perryville Assembly of God. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhome.net.

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PINE BLUFF - Ray Dodson Jr., age 80, of Pine Bluff, retired from Pine Bluff Arsenal, died Thursday, October 25, 2007. Survivors: wife, Ella Olinghouse Dodson; daughters, Debra Mitchell, Gail Magli, and Donna Norton; sister, Ruth Sisk; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services: Monday, 10:30 a.m., Fuller Hale-South Chapel. Visitation: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. www. FullerHaleSouth.com.

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RISON - Nathan L. Barlow, age 57, of Rison, died at his home,Thursday, October 25, 2007, following a courageous, three year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born November 21, 1949, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of the late Louis Otis Barlow of Hastings, Michigan, and Gusta NellBanks Barlow of Jasper, Alabama. Nathan grew up in Jasper and completed his schooling at Walker County High School and received his A.S. at Walker College, Jasper, Alabama. He received his B.S. at Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama, and was listed among the Who's Who in Alabama.Nathan also had a Bachelor of Science in Education, a Library Science Degree and a Business/Economics Degree.

Nathan was a nationally published poet and writer, having over 40 published poems and articles. He did post graduate work in English, Business Education, Secondary Education, and a Master's Program in Elementary Education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Nathan also did post graduate work in Library Science at Southern Arkansas University. He was an English teacher, Adult Education Teacher, was Library Director for the Arkansas Department of Correction School District and was a librarian at Rison Elementary School before his retirement. Nathan served in the Marines. He retired from the Arkansas National Guard, having been activated during Desert Storm. Nathan served on the Cleveland County Library Board and was instrumental in acquiring funding for the library building. In the early 1970's, Nathan came to Star City, Arkansas, as quality Control Manager for LeviStrauss. He soon met and married his wife, Vicki Langford. Nathan was a member of the American Legion and of Hebron United Methodist Church. He enjoyed working on scale model cars, genealogy, travel, working with youth groups, drum and bugle corps, civil war history and gardening.

Nathan is survived by his wife, Vicki Langford Barlow; son, Seth Eli Barlow of Rison; stepmother, Catherine Barlow of Hastings, Michigan; mother-in-law, Billie Langford of Kingsland; brothers, Malcolm Barlow and wife Deborah of Douglasville, Georgia, Raymond Barlow and wife Marquita of Hastings, Michigan; stepbrother, James Russell and wife Marilyn of Ada, Michigan; stepsister, Gloria Hummel and husband Marvin of Grand Ledge, Michigan, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2007, at Hebron United Methodist Church in the Hebron Community near Kingsland with Reverend William Paul Woolley, Reverend Maurice Caldwell and Reverend Dusty Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in the Hebron Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, October 27, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home in Rison. Memorials may be made to: Gideon International, Hebron United Methodist Church, Arkansas Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. Please sign the online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Margaret Holbrook, 68, of Russellville died Thursday at home. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 27, at Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville by Shinn Funeral Service. Full obituary and guestbook at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Carl Dee Porter, 83, of Russellville, died Tuesday, October 23, 2007, in Little Rock. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. on Monday at Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation: 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. A full obituary may be found at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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SMACKOVER - Martha Viriginia Johnston Chism, died Wednesday. A private graveside service was held for family only. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Facility, 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, Ark. 72205-1409. An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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SPRINGDALE - Rayelien Sesean Jackson, age 2, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, in Springdale, Ark. Funeral was Saturday, 12 noon, at Watson-Northcrest Funeral Chapel, North Little Rock, and burial was in Arkansas Memorial Gardens. A survivor incorrectly listed was a grandparent, Derrick Little of Houston, Texas. Arrangements, Brown's Christian Funeral Service, (501) 244-8000.

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TRASKWOOD - Bonnie "Yvonne" Shipp, 47, of Traskwood, died Thursday, October 25, 2007. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2007, in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) with interment in Liberty Cemetery in Benton. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon, October 28, at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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WARD - Arlene Smith, age 73, of Ward, passed away Friday, October 26, 2007. She was born January 26, 1934, in Old Austin to the late Loy B.Ross and Ava Howell Ross.

She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Smith, and one brother, Lawrence Ross. She is survived by her daughter and sonin-law Marieca and Lee Everett of Cabot; her son Tim Smith of Ward; three grandchildren, Kirk Smith and wife Amber, Nena Smith and Jonathan Everett and wife Dominique; four great-grandchildren, Lane and Ethan Everett and Ty and Kylie Galloway; two brothers, Carlis Ross of Des Arc and Leon Ross of Little Rock; along with many other family members and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2007, at Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church in Butlerville. Family requests in lieu of flowers please send memorials to Arkansas Hospice, 3022 S. 2nd St. Cabot, Ark. 72023. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888. Please send online condolences to www.thomasfuneralservice.com.

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RANTOUL, Ill. - Pearl Frandsen Robinson passed away on Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at her home. In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held. She will be buried in the Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, Ark. She was born on Feb. 19, 1919, in Judsonia, Ark., a daughter of David and Ethel Truax. She married Foy Robinson and for many years they owned and operated the OK Cleaners in Rantoul, Ill. After Foy retired, they moved to Fairfield Bay, Ark. She returned to Rantoul 10 years ago.

Survivors include daughter Karen Fitterer, a son Dr. Bob Robinson and 3 grandchildren; Michelle Robinson, Chantel Dauenhauer and David Stanley, and one great-granddaughter Tillie Dauenhauer. She was preceded in death by husbands Foy Robinson and Fred Frandsen as well as a son, Tom Robinson and an infant daughter.

Memorials may be made to Carle Hospice, 1501 Interstate Dr., Champaign, Ill., 61822. Remember Pearl for her kindness and generosity to others.

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JOPLIN, Mo. - Irene Olive Grubbs Davis, 88, of Joplin, Mo., formally of Benton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007. She was born Nov. 17, 1918, in Prattsville, Ark., to the late James and Betty Grubbs.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Graydon Davis, daughter, Lucy Anita Gattin, firstborn son, Andy Ray Davis, grandson, Josh Gattin, three sisters and three brothers. Survivors include her youngest son, Leny Earl Davis, Joplin, Missouri, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and sister, Floy Davis of Benton.

Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be Monday at 2 p.m. with burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Bauxite. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Family comments: Irene lived in and around Benton until she was 70. She then moved to Britton, S.D., to live with her son, Leny. They both moved to Branson, Mo., in 1998 and then to Joplin in 2004. Irene liked to crochet, paint and draw, especially birds, and she loved to sit on the bank and fish. She was a loving and caring mother and will be missed by all that knew her, especially her son, "I will miss you most, Mama !"