Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Opal M. Abbott Adams, 93, of Jacksonville Emogene Langley Beard, 78, of Jacksonville Hope Wadsworth Gilliam, 80, of Little Rock.

Andrew Jackson Sr., 77, of Little Rock Ann Wilson Parnell, 86, of Little Rock.

June M. Phillips, 82, of Little Rock, Norma Lucille Poe, 90, of Little Rock.

Claire Helen Rogers, 93, of Little Rock Arvella Warren, 55, Little Rock Clifford Ray Wilcox, 73, of Jacksonville Catherine Woods, 87, of Little Rock,

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

AUSTIN Jimmy William Crawley, 64.

BENTON Lilton Harris, 68.

BISMARK Omie T. "Fonzie" Thornton, 77.

BULL SHOALS Roland Lockhart, 58.

CABOT Loretta Ann Balding, 80.

CENTERVILLE Ray McCubbin, 60.

CONWAY Lillian Garrett, 78.

COVE Lela M. Aleshire, 91.

GEPP John C. Morris, 90.

GREERS FERRY Jimmy Dale Hipp, 65.

HARRISON Marion Schedewitz, 81.

HOT SPRINGS Robert Eugene Irby, 77.

LANTY Larry Wayne Denham, 58.

MALVERN Wilbur H. Sullivan, 81.

MARIANNA Garland Trice Sr., 84.

MORRILTON Billy Wayne Tew, 71.

MOUNTAIN HOME Peter Lebda, 88.

PINE BLUFF Oma Lee Nunn, 90.

RANDALL Richard Alvin Webb, 62.

SEARCY Verlon Max Hughes, 73.

SHANNON HILLS Tori Cheyenne Douthit, infant.

STAR CITY Maysel Johnston Floyd, 88.

OUT-OF-STATE

PELL CITY, Ala.

John L. Prothro, Jr.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

James Clark Wood Jr.

FARGO, N.D.

Evelyn McCall, 95.

KEMPNER, Texas Jane Earnest Houston, 89.

Pulaski County

OPAL M. ABBOTT ADAMS, 93, of Jacksonville went to be with herHeavenly Father on Thursday, May 15, 2008, after a long battle with breast cancer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel; son, Gary Adams; parents, James and Alice Abbott; three brothers, Monroe,Lewis and Bill Abbott; daughter-inlaw, Patricia Adams; and two special sisters-in-law, Sybil Abbott and Louine Abbott. She is survived by her son, Jimmie Adams of the home; six grandchildren, Strawberry Adams, D.J. and Kenneth Harlan of Gravel Ridge, Brittany Blaylock (David) of Springfield and Brad (Starla) Adams of Morrilton, Destini Lindsey; five great-grandchildren, Paris and Diamond Adams, Gavin and Hannah Blaylock and Ainsley Adams; and many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss her dearly.

She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and, until she was unable, was very active in church activities. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Her grace and manners made no one a stranger and always made you feel you were her special guest and she was there just for you.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baptist Health Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72210.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sumner Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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EMOGENE LANGLEY BEARD, 78, of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter and son, Regina Conrad (Robert) of Jacksonville and Jerry Russell Langley (Belinda) of Jacksonville;a sister, Sadie Langley of Conway; two brothers, Ira Williford of North Little Rock and Verble Williford of Texas; five grandchildren,Chris Langley, April Langley, Lacey Hanna, Tyler Conrad and Tamara Blanchard; eight great-grandchildren, Spencer Langley, Abbeygayle and Isabel Ramirez, Taylon McReynolds, Bryson and Addyson Hanna, Mackenzie and Morgan Blanchard. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Bell Williford; her husband, Russell Langley; five brothers; and one sister.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Harmony Baptist Church. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetary. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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HOPE WADSWORTH GILLIAM died May 1, 2008. She was born to J.M.and Frances Wadsworth in Tulsa, Okla., on April 29, 1928. She studied English Literature at the University of Kansas where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. El Dorado, Ark., was her home when she met AirForce Capt. Julian Gilliam on a blind date during a college break. They were married April 15, 1950, and had recently celebrated their 58th anniversary.

Following marriage, Hope found an outlet for her prodigious creativity in painting. After the Gilliams moved to Little Rock in 1964, she continued to mature as an artist and studied at UALR as well as the Arkansas Arts Center. She garnered numerous awards for her work. Her paintings and prints have been acquired by private collectors across the country. Several museums have also purchased Hope's artwork. Subsequently Julian retired and they began to travel extensively. During this time Santa Fe, N.M., became a second home, where Hope blossomed in the artistic community and made many close friends.

She died peacefully at home almost three years after experiencing a massive stroke. The family would like to acknowledge the dedication, loving care, and friendship given by Debra Anderson, Rudy Grimes and Theresa S. Vogelpohl, MNSc, RN, thus allowing Hope to remain in the home she loved.

She is survived by her husband, Julian; daughters, Betsy and her husband David Trapp of Lawrenceville, Ga. and Julie and her husband Peter Roth of Boston, Mass. Grandchildren include Betsy's children, Maria Trapp of Herndon, Va., Becky Trapp of Long Island City, N.Y., and Davey Trapp of Lawrenceville, Ga.; and Julie's children, Ellen and Chris Roth of Boston, Mass.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2008, at 1 p.m. in St. Mark's Episcopal Church at 1000 N. Mississippi St. in Little Rock, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Arkansas Arts Center, the Pulaski County Humane Society or to the donor's favorite charity. Arrangements are being handled by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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ANDREW JACKSON SR., 77, of Little Rock, Ark., was called hometo be with the Lord on the Morning of May 14, 2008. He was born May 2, 1931, in Lake Village, Ark., to the late Horace Sr. and Mary A. Jackson. Preceding him in death was his brother, Horace Jr. and grandchildren,Ms. Rose Giles. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Rose M. Jackson; sons, Andrew Jr. (Ocie), Curtis, James (Monica), Franklin (Talitha), Antonio, Roshawn (Mechelle); daughters, Mary Bradbury (Charlie), Jennifer Jackson (Archie); stepchildren, Ben and Shantell Brown and a very special friend, Ms. Mary Brown; and his sister, Anna Jackson, all of Little Rock; 16 grandchildren;10 great-grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 2 p.m. Family visitation: Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 6-7 p.m., both services will be at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305. After interment the family will return to 6611 Yarberry Lane, Little Rock, Ark., 72209. Sign his online guestbook at www.ruffinjarrett.com.

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ANN WILSON PARNELL went to be with her Lord May 14, 2008, at theage of 86.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Floyd Parnell, son and daughter-inlaw, James and Janise Wilson; brother, James Goree; granddaughters, Janet Rhodes and Jennifer Chambers;great grandchildren, Ryan Rhodes and Kellie Chambers.

Ann was a loving member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Mabelvale, Ark,. and was a member of the choir.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Monday, May 19, at Huson Funeral Home, 6400 Mabelvale Pike in Little Rock. 501-565-4644. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, at Huson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Huson Funeral Homes. www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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JUNE M. PHILLIPS, of Little Rock, the youngest daughter of Norma and Edward Johnson, passed away May 15, 2008. She was born June 12, 1925, in Rockford, Ill.

At 82 years of age, she leaves behind her loving husband of 62 years, Robert J. Phillips, her daughter, Laura Phillips, of Santa Monica, Calif., two granddaughters, Amira and Amal Gebba, also of Santa Monica, and the loving memory of her sister, Blanche Johnson, and baby brother, Richard.

June loved her home and taking care of her family. She enjoyed flowers, dolls, angels, and her dogs. She was a graduate of East Rockford High School and attended Rockford College. After their marriage upon his return from WWII, she was instrumental in putting her husband through the University of Illinois.

A Vigil Service will be held Sunday, May 18, 2008, at 7 p.m. with Deacon Dan Cashman officiating at Griffin-Leggett Healey & Roth Chapel, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark., 72204.

A graveside service will be held the following Friday, May 23, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, 1011 Auburn Street, Rockford, Ill., 61103, with Deacon Marty Czerniewski officiating. Graveside arrangements are under the direction of Fitzgerald Funeral Home of Rockford, Ill.

Memorials may be to Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72212.

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NORMA LUCILLE POE, 90, of Little Rock, passed away May 15, 2008.She was born April 25, 1918, in Colgate, Okla., to Jim Tabor and Katie Cauhorn.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry Kindrix, of 56 years and Johnny T. Poe, of 13 years, three sisters, and four brothers. She issurvived by her daughter, Stephanie Yarberry and her husband, Steve, of Little Rock, Ark.; stepsons, Eddie Poe, of Little Rock, Ark., Dickie Poe, of Hot Springs, Ark.; brother, Walter Tabor, of Tehachapi, Calif.; sister, Artie Gillian, of Mena, Ark., grandson, Steven Yarberry III, and several step-grandchildren.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Iron Springs, Chapter #524 and a member of East End Baptist Church.

Funeral service will be held Monday, May 19, 2008 at East End Baptist Church at 11 a.m., with Rev. Ron Sanders officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 18, 2008, from 4-6 p.m. at Griffin-Leggett Healey & Roth Chapel, 5800 West 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.griffinleggett.com.

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CLAIRE HELEN ROGERS, 93, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 15, 2008.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, parents, Toby and Amelia Rogers; son, Paul Edward Armstrong and son in law, Jackie Morehead.

Her memories tobe shared by her daughter, Lowanna Morehead; grandchildren, David and Stephen Armstrong, Claire Arnel Baker (Doug) of Virginia, T. Lynne Joiner of Dallas, Texas, Paul Edward Askew of Houston, Texas, and the love of her life, great-granddaughter, Quai Travis of Virginia and a host of special nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

A special thanks to Dr. Delbra Caradine Hospice Home Care, Mary Brown and Felicia Conley. Home going service will be Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 11 a.m., at Allison Presbyterian Church, 922 Wright Ave. LR. Interment: Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, Ark. Family visitation will be Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St. LR (501) 372-1305. Sign her online guestbook at www.ruffinjarrett.com.

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ARVELLA WARREN, 55, Little Rock, departed this life May 14, 2008.

Survived by husband, Reginald Warren; children, Vanessa Goods, Wednesday Goods, Archie Flemons, Redonia (Byron) Wallace; brothers, Arlee, Frank, James (Yvette) Colbert; sisters, Catherine Walker, Emma Doles, LovellaComic; 15 grandchildren, one greatgrandchild. Family hour Tuesday 6-7 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Judge Green, officiating. 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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CLIFFORD RAY WILCOX, 73, of Jacksonville, passed away on Wednesday, May 14th, 2008, in North Little Rock. Clifford was born on July 3, 1934, in Liberty Center, Ohio, to the late Stanley and Helena (Jewel) Wilcox. Clifford spent 35 years as a proud member of the Ironworkers Union Local 395. He designed and built award winning milkwagons for county fairs in Indiana. Clifford was well known for his love for sprint car racing and weekly attended the races at I-30 and at Beebe. Clifford married the love of his life, Erma Lee Sims Wilcox, on June 26, 1959, and was blessed with almost 50 years with her.

He is survived by his wife, Erma; his three children, Carrie Wilcox and Jay Wilcox of Jacksonville and Skip Wilcox of Remington, Ind.; a brother, Bob Wilcox of Hamilton, Ind.; two grandchildren, Shayna and Shallon Wilcox of Jacksonville and a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Herbie Wilcox.

Funeral Services will be Monday, May 19, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rest Hills Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117. (501) 835-3515.

To sign Mr. Wilcox's online guest registry, please visit www.griffinleggett.com.

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CATHERINE WOODS, 87, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away May 15, 2008. Her survivors include: four daughters, May J. Pogue (Cleophus) of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Patricia Carpenter, Christian Woods of Snellville, Ga., Letha Diane Passmore (Don) of San Antonio, Texas; son, Harold Woods (Frances) of Little Rock, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 11 a.m., at Church of the Living God, Wrightsville, Ark. Interment: Haven of Rest Cemetery. Viewing: Monday, May 19, 2008, 3-5 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St. LR. (501) 372-1305.

Arkansas

AUSTIN - Jimmy William Crawley, 64, of Austin died Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Jacksonville. He was born Aug. 30, 1943, in Mount Vernon, Texas, to the late AG and Laddie Hale Crawley. Mr. Crawley was a truck driver and had lived in Arkansas for 22 years.

Jimmy is survived by his wife of 14 years, Keren McBride Crawley of Austin; children, Dale Crawley of Bivins, Texas, and Cristie Whetstone of Geona, and stepchildren Vearnail Rowe of Sheridan, Wayne West and John West, both of Cabot. Also surviving him are a sister, Joy Lindsey of Mount Pleasant, Texas; and two brothers, James Crawley of Cabot and Neal Crawley of Hallsville, Texas; as well as 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, four nephews and three nieces.

Arrangements are by Cabot Funeral Home, (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guest book at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Lilton Harris, 68, of Benton died May 14, 2008. Survived bydaughters Tressie Wilkins (Fernando), Vickie Taylor (Aulbry) of San Diego, Calif., Cheryl Woods (Earl) of Colorado Springs, Colo., Erma Washington, Deloris Smith; son, Emmitt Smith; eight sisters; one brother; mother of his children, Geraldine Harris Pratt; host of grandchildren. Funeral services, 11 a.m. Wednesday, New Calvary Temple Church of God in Christ. Family hour, 6-7 Tuesday. Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134.

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BISMARK - Omie T. "Fonzie" Thornton, age 77, of Bismarck died Thursday in Hot Springs. Funeral services 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Hickory Grove Baptist Church with burial in the Hickory Grove Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home Arkadelphia. Sign online at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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BULL SHOALS - Roland Lockhart, 58, Bull Shoals, died May 16, 2008. Memorial services later in Texas. Survived by mother, Bessie; son, Roland; and daughter, Robin, all of Texas; fiancee, Sandy Vaugh of Bull Shoals. Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guest book at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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CABOT - Loretta Ann Balding, age 80, of Cabot, passed away Friday, May 16, 2008. She was born June 20, 1927, in Granite City, Ill., to the late Richard Balding and Francis 'Bessie' Geyer Balding. Loretta was a devoted Christian and loved the Lord and served the Lord in many areas during her life. Her life's career was as a Social Worker which she loved. She was proud of her time serving on the Indian Reservation and worked proudly with the Salvation Army. Her love for the Lord and serving the Lord was her life's ultimate career.

She is preceded in death by her parents Richard and Francis Balding; one sister, Lorene Balding; and two uncles, Hartzell Geyer and Forrest Balding. Those left behind with fondest memories of her and her devotion to God are one sister, Gloria Olmo of Houston, Texas; one niece, Lesley Lillibridge of North Vancouver, British Columbia; two nephews, Scott Lillibridge of Houston, Texas, and Richard Lillibridge ofAtlanta, Ga.; one aunt, Dorothy Geyer of Mena; one uncle, Walter Geyer of Fort Worth, Texas; cousins, Janis Geyer Shull of Mena, Chrys Geyer of Colleyille, Texas, Martha Ann Oldham of California, Charles and Rose George of Cabot, George Balding of Ward, Carroll Wayne Balding of Ward, Alice Kirkland of Ward and Gerald Balding of Michigan; along with many other family members and dear friends. A graveside services is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at Apple Hill Cemetery in Ward. Please send online condolences to www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, (501) 941-7888.

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CENTERVILLE - Ray McCubbin, 60, of Centerville, husband of Linda Kay McCubbin, died Saturday. He was a former Bechtel employee, and United States Army veteran. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Shinn Chapel.

Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service, Russellville. The online obituary and guest book are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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CONWAY - Lillian Garrett, age 78, of Conway, Ark., went to bewith her loving Savior on Friday, May 16, 2008. She was born Nov. 24, 1929, in Lonoke, Ark., to the late Robert and Ollie Morris.

Bob and Lillian Garrett, longtime residents of North Little Rock, and were owners ofGarrett Vending Company.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Jack Morris, of Hendersonville, Tenn. Lillian is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert Garrett of Conway; two sons, Mike Garrett and wife Judy of Vilonia, Robert Garrett Jr. and wife Judy of Mayflower; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister, Eva Waddell and husband Ben of Lonoke.

Pallbearers will be Rev. Ray Williford, Rodney Host, Chuck Sellers, Virgil Garrett Jr., Gerry Waddell and Ty Stephens.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2008, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, (501) 791-7400, with Reverend Bill Singleton officiating.

Interment will follow at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the funeral home.

Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens

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COVE - Lela M. Aleshire, 91, of Cove passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008, at 10 a.m. at her home. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 19, 2008, at the Beasley-Wood Chapel.

Interment follows at Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Cove under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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GEPP - John C. Morris, 90, of Gepp, died Thursday at Fulton County Hospital in Salem. Services, Sunday 2 p.m., County Line Baptist Church. Burial, County Line Cemetery under the direction of Cox-Blevins Funeral Home of Salem. Visitation, Saturday, 6 to 8 Cox-Blevins Chapel.

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GREERS FERRY - Jimmy Dale Hipp, 65, died May 17, 2008. Wife, Judy Hipp of Greers Ferry; daughters, Christie Adcock of Heber Springs, Debbie Brickley of Greers Ferry, Rita Spradlin of Ward; son, Rodney Hipp of Rose Bud.

Visitation Sunday, 5-7 p.m., Olmstead Funeral Home. Graveside service Monday, May 19, 2008, 10 a.m., Shiloh Cross Roads Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

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HOT SPRINGS - Robert Eugene Irby, 77, of Hot Springs, died Friday, May16, 2008. Born Sept. 24, 1930, in Vilonia, Ark., to R. Penn and Eva Mae Hallum Irby, he was a member of Oaklawn United Methodist Church, a 21-year U.S. Air Force Veteran, and an avid RV'er

Survivors include his wife, VirginiaAnne Irby of Hot Springs; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Alan and Peggy Irby of Chicago, Ill.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Joe Belciglio of Charlotte, N.C., and Lisa and Tim Collier of Hot Springs; brother, Glen Irby of Conway; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary and Clois Junyor, Linda and Mike Hausen and Carolyn Irby, all of Conway, and Evelyn Worm of Little Rock; eight grandchildren; January Irby, Michel Irby, Beth Irby, Ben Roseberry, John Belciglio, Walker Collier, Garrett Collier and Griffin Collier; one great-grandchild, Kayleigh Houghton.

Gross Funeral Home is in charge of cremation. Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.com.

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LONOKE - Larry Wayne Denham, 58, of the Lanty Community, husband of Shirley Denham, died Thursday, May 15, 2008. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, May 19, at Lonoke Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Robertstown Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MALVERN - Wilbur H. Sullivan, age 81, of Malvern passed away May 16, 2008 at HSC Medical Center. He was born Aug. 23, 1926 in Malvern the son of William Herman and Allah T. (Allen) Sullivan. Wilbur was a 1943 graduate ofMalvern High School, received a BSdegree in 1953, and MS in 1955 from the University of Southern California, and his EdD from the University of Arkansas in 1978. He had traveled extensively, visiting 29 countries and teaching in many of them. He retired from Downey Unified School District in California in 1982. Wilbur served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII and was a 50 year member of the Rockport Masonic Lodge #58, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of the Scimitar Shrine Temple in Little Rock. Wilbur was the 2003 President of the Senior Adult Center in Malvern, a member of Cooper Hunting Club, and was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, having taught and was currently a member of the Disciples of Christ Sunday school class.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, JoAnn Haase.

Survivors are his wife, Neva (Sesser) Sullivan, to whom he was married on Jan. 20, 1984; daughters, Karen Hollinger and husband, Wade of White Hall, and Krista Litchfield and husband, Jeff of Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, Martin Croft, who is serving in the Navy in San Diego, Calif., and Daniel and John Hollinger of White Hall; and step-granddaughter, Amanda Farmer and husband, Josh of Irving, Texas; Sisters-in-law, Eloise Bollen of Friendship, Ark.,Christene Hultquist of Montgomery, Texas, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be Sunday, May 18, from 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home in Malvern.

Funeral services will be Monday, May 19 at 2 p.m. in the Regency Chapel with Brother John Owen officiating. Interment will follow at Shadowlawn.

Pallbearers are Glen Spraggins, Bill Kizer, Ron Holt, Guy Collins, Ed Conklin, Clifford Green, John Corley, and Olen Sims. Honorary pallbearers are the members of Cooper Hunting Club, and the Malvern Senior Adult Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1427 Jefferson St., Malvern, Ark. 72104, or the HSC Library, 202 E. Third St., Malvern, Ark. 72104.

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MARIANNA - Garland Trice Sr., 84, of Marianna, died Monday, May 12 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn. His wife, Lena Trice, eight sons, 10 daughters, a sister and a host of other relatives survive him.Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 21 at 11 a.m. at Mount of Olive Ministries in Brinkley. Internment will take place at Garrett Grove Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. Branscumbfunera lhome@yahoo.com.

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MORRILTON - Billy Wayne Tew, age 71 of Morrilton passed away Friday May 16th. Born in Lincoln County on Feb. 15, 1937, he was the son of the late W.R. (Rome) and Huzell Carr Tew. Billy was a retired plant foreman of Riceland Foods, where he worked for over 30 years and a resident of Dumas, Ark. for 50 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a former member of the Dumas Bass club and spent countless hoursfishing on the Arkansas River.

He is survived by one daughter, Angela Gavin and husband Rayburn of Rye; son Anthony (Buddy) Tew of Dumas; longtime companion Mary Harris and her sons Kevin Harris and Jason Harris, all of Morrilton; brother Robert Tew and sister Shelby Edditon both of Star City; and seven grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Wanda Sue Tew of Dumas; one brother, Edward Tew of Dumas; and both parents.

Services held graveside Sunday May 18, 2008 at 3 p.m. in Walnut Lake Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home Dumas, Ark.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Peter Lebda, 88, Mountain Home, died May 15, 2008. Funeral 10 a.m. May 19, St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. U.S. Army veteran, WWII, survived by friends, James Madison, Tom Jerashen and Trish Gresko. Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guestbook atwww.kirbyandfamily.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Oma Lee Nunn "Aunt Betty", 90 of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Her services will be Monday May 19, 2008 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church by Reverend Wllie Edwards at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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RANDALL COMMUNITY - Richard Alvin Webb, 62, of the Randall Community (Jefferson County) died Saturday in Little Rock. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Service Chapel in Star City. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Randall. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City.

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SEARCY - Mr. Verlon Max Hughes, 73, died Friday at WCMC in Searcy, while surrounded by family. He left behind his wife of 50 years and a loving family. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home with burial at Goodman Cemetery on Hwy. #11. www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com.

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SHANNON HILLS - Tori Cheyenne Douthit, infant daughter of Tommy and Amanda Douthit of Shannon Hills, died May 16, 2008.

She is survived by her grandparents, David Leslie, Tena Ravion, Kenny Douthit, and Kay Douthit; great-grandparents, Norma Leslie, Charles and Carol Tate, Tommy Jameson, Shirley Farley, and Wayne and Maudie Douthit; great-greatgrandmother, Edna Mize; aunts, Amy Douthit, Samantha Leslie and Charla Leslie; uncle, Josh Douthit; and a host of other relatives and family friends.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on May 20, 2008, at Fairplay Cemetery.

No formal visitation is scheduled.

Arrangements under the direction of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home 315-4047.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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STAR CITY - Maysel Johnston Floyd, 88, of Star City died Friday in Pine Bluff. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City.

Burial will be in Rowell Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City.

Out-of-state

PELL CITY, Ala. - John L. Prothro, Jr. (1943-2008) of Pell City, Ala., formally of Gurdon, Ark., left this life on May 13, 2008. Johnny was born in 1943 to John and Frances Prothro in El Dorado, Ark. and spent his younger years in Gurdon, Ark. Johnny graduated from Gurdon High School in 1961, and from Henderson State Teachers College in 1965. Johnny directed bands in both Arkansas and Texas and participated as an active member and past president of the Four States Bandmasters Association.

Johnny holds a Master's Degree in music from Henderson State University and numerous Technical Degrees from nursing to preaching.

Johnny is survived by hundreds of friends and his brother and sister, Lennie Prothro and Beth Williams. Johnny has five nieces and nephews and 10 great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by John and Frances Prothro.

The family will hold a private memorial service. Please send condolences to www.mem.com or call the family at 205-525-5279. Please leave a message. If you wish, you can make a donation in his name to the American Heart Association.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Suddenly, on May 6, 2008, at Georgetown University Hospital, James Clark Wood Jr., of Washington, D.C. The son of the late James C. Wood, Sr. and Frances Kirten Wood, he was born April 12, 1939 in England, Ark. and grew up in Little Rock. Mr. Wood attended the University of the South (Sewanee) and received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Arkansas. A long-time Washingtonlawyer and public servant, he is survived by his wife, Janet Rosie Sauser; their daughter, Melissa Qiuhong Wood, of Washington, and his son, Courtney Wood of California. His son Ashley Wood died in 1996. A memorial gathering to celebrate Jim's life will be held Thursday, May 22, at 2 p.m. in the parish hall of St. John's Church, Georgetown, 3240 O Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C., with a reception to follow. A memorial service in Little Rock will be announced at a later time. If you would like to make a donation in memory of Jim, please give to The Smile Train, at www.smiletrain.org, 1-877-KIDSMILE (1-877-543-7645). (Click on Tribute Fund, Memory, Find a Fund, Search for Jim Wood).

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FARGO, N.D. - Evelyn McCall, 95, of Fargo, N.D., died Saturday, May10, 2008, in Bethany Homes, Fargo, N.D.

Evelyn Harriet Smith was born March 30, 1913, in Ft. Worth, Texas, daughter of Joseph and Olivia (Prescott) Smith.

She was educated and employed in Duluth and Minneapolis, Minn. On March 3, 1945, Evelyn married John E. McCall.

John and Evelyn moved to Fargo, N.D., in 1952, where they worked at their business, Hardware, Inc., and raised their two daughters.

They were members of First United Methodist Church where Evelyn taught Sunday school.

She enjoyed gardening, playing pool, needlepoint, playing cards and making people laugh. In 1971, they moved to Mesa, Ariz. John died on October 3, 1994.

Evelyn moved to North Little Rock, Ark., in 1995, and then returned to Fargo in June 2007.

She is survived by her two daughters, Liz (Paul) Johnson, Fargo, N.D.; and Mary (Robert) Johnson, North Little Rock, Ark.; six grandchildren, Ryan (Meredith) Johnson, Joy Johnson, Christy (Mark) Jacobson, Matt (Courtney) Dale, Jennifer (Jon) Berry, Stephanie (Joe) Garza; eight great-grandchildren, and seven nieces and nephews.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, John; her sister, Gwen; and her two brothers, Joe and Jerry.

Memorial Service: Saturday, May 24, 2008, at 10 a.m., at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home Chapel, Fargo, N.D.

Visitation: One hour prior to the service. Please feel free to sign the on-line guestbook at www.hansonrunsvold.com.

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KEMPNER, Texas - Jane Earnest Houston, age 89, of Kempner, Texas, (formerly of Cushing, Okla.), died Friday May 16. Graveside services 11 a.m. Tuesday May 20, Union Hill Cemetery at Ingalls, Ark. by Frazer's Funeral Home.

Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday May 19, at Frazer's. Online obituary and guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.