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PULASKI COUNTY

Lillian Christine Baucom, 93, of Little Rock.

David Grey Moore, 70, of Sherwood.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Ann Strickland Vining, 76.

BELLEVILLE Lola Mae Corley, 84.

BENTON William N. Looney, 80.

CONWAY Pearl Mae Pearce, 79.

CROSSETT Billy Lloyd Murray Sr., 73.

DARDANELLE Lester Beck, 92.

DUMAS Nettie Ruth Ward, 76.

EARLE Elizabeth Ragland, 46.

GILLETT Ala Sue Bauer, 91.

GREERS FERRY Milbra Stone Dollar Brewer, 92.

HORATIO Carl Lee Stinnett, 82.

HOT SPRINGS Mary Stephens Hill, 76.

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Sharp, 84.

JESSIEVILLE Jean Allen Teal, 77.

MOUNTAIN HOME Misa Clapp, 78.

Margie Dahlke, 91.

Mikael Hodges, 3.

Tommie Sherard, 48.

NASHVILLE George Alan "Oopie" Clemons, 45.

PINE BLUFF Russell Grinstead, 52.

POYEN Elsie M. Jones, 89.

VILONIA J. Harry "J.H." Stacy Jr., 78.

WEST POINT James Arthur Hill, 95.

OUT-OF-STATE WARREN, Ind.

Jean Evelyn Plummer Sours, 88.

TEXARKANA, Texas Betty Lou Dixon, 80, formerly of Little Rock.

WICHITA FALLS, Texas Melba Jean Coffman, 79.

Pulaski County

LILLIAN CHRISTINE BAUCOM, 93, of Little Rock, recently of El Dorado, went to be with her Lord and with her husband Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. She was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church, Little Rock, and more recently, was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, El Dorado. She was retired from the State Education Department. Christine was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Baucom; stepson, Horace Baucom; son-in-law, George Michael Knestrict; one brother and one sister.

She is survived by three daughters, Annette Dumas and her husband Leonard of El Dorado, Shirley Fortner and her husband Harold of Lenexa, Kan., and Raymia Knestrict of Little Rock; five grandchildren, Anne Williams and her husband Perry of Calion, Michael Tygart and his wife Janell of Little Rock, David Tygart of North Little Rock, Michelle Vogt and her husband Jeff of Olathe, Kan., Eric Fortner and hiswife Lisa of Gardner, Kan.; seven great-grandchildren; six greatgreat-grandchildren; and by other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, (501) 224-8300, with Reverend Marion Humphrey officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Conway, Ark.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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Major DAVID GREY MOORE (Ret. USAF), age 70, died at his home on Aug. 20, 2009. David is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann Moore; and two children, Julie Dunbar and Chris Moore; six grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and James Kerley of Mebane, N.C.

Services to be held at Roller-McNutt, Conway, Ark., on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, at 1 p.m. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, (501) 327-7727. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Ann Strickland Vining, 76, of Arkadelphia went to be with the Lord peacefully earlyFriday morning, Aug. 21, 2009, with her husband and six children at her bedside. She was born Sept. 9, 1932, in Nashville, Ark., to the late Charles and Mary Strickland.

After graduating from Arkadelphia High School sheattended Ouachita Baptist University where she met and married her sweetheart for life, Billy Coleman Vining, of Eudora, Ark. They wouldhave been married for 60 years this Christmas Eve. She is survived by six children: Charlotte Vining Douglas of Alma, Ark.; Billy Vining Jr. of Hot Springs, Ark.; Amanda Vining Morgan of Hot Springs, Ark.; Andy Vining of Marshall, Ark.; Molly Vining Wallace of Arkadelphia; Lon Vining of Montreal, Canada; and the late Polly Ann Vining. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Strickland of Kodiak, Alaska, and a sister, Charlotte Strickland Hunter of Arkadelphia. Ann, lovingly called Nana, is survived by 21 adoring grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lillian Strickland Wasson of Springdale; sister-in-law, Sarah Strickland of Arkadelphia; and brother-in-law, Kendall Hunter of Arkadelphia.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Arkadelphia for 55 years where she worked with youth, missions, was a soloist and part of the choir, and was a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of PEO. She was OBU basketball's "team Mom" from 1954-1989, assisting her husband who coached the Tigers. She achieved some fame through being the Ouachita Homecoming Queen who was "kidnapped" for three days by the opposing Henderson team in November 1950. Those who knew her well knew that her door was always open, there was coffee in the coffee pot, and there was an extra plate at the table.

Visitation will be at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Arkadelphia. The family will hold a private graveside burial after the funeral to celebrate her life in the Lord.

Pallbearers are the oldest grandsons from each of her children's families: Cole Douglas, Matt Vining, Tyler Morgan, Drew Vining, Will Wallace and Kaleb Vining. Honorary pallbearers are grandsons Justin Vining, Mark Vining, Shane Morgan, Nate Wallace, Josh Wallace, Noah Vining and Isaiah Vining. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bill and Ann Vining scholarship fund at OBU or to First Baptist Church, Arkadelphia Missions Fund. Sign online at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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BELLEVILLE - Lola Mae Corley, age 84, of Belleville died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at her home. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at Havana Cemetery with Bro. Ed Seay and Bro. Bill Storts officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, Ark.

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BENTON - William N. Looney, 80, of Benton died Aug. 20, 2009, at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant. He was born on April 3, 1929, to the late Cecil P. and Dovie (Aldridge) Looney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bennie Sue. Mr. Looney was a banker and loan officer for Worthen Bank and served in the National Guard.

Survivors include four sons, Jack (Debbie) Looney of Conway, Jim (Shelia) Looney of Alexander, Garry (Cindy) Looney of Benton and Terry (Becky) Looney of Benton; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, A.C. (Barbara) Looney of Bossier City, La.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, at Old Union Cemetery in Benton with Bro. Ben Craft officiating. Services provided by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home, (501) 315-4047, in Benton. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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CONWAY - Pearl Mae Pearce, 79, of Conway went to be with theLord Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. She was born Jan. 17, 1930, in Mayflower to the late Charles Wesley James and Minnie Lee Andrews James. She was the widow of Elmer Ray Pearce. She was a retired factory worker for30 years for Westinghouse and amember of the Conway United Pentecostal Church for 34 years.

She is survived by two sons, Rev. Larry Pearce and his wife Jessie of Conway, and Dr. Jimmy R. Pearce and his wife Becky of Rockwall, Texas; four sisters, Mary Metzger of Clinton, Dean Ellis of Little Rock, Jo Reiathbaum of Conway and Martha Whitlock of Beebe; 12 grandchildren, Jimmy R. Pearce Jr. and wife Deborah of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Carla Griffin and husband Joe of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mark A. Pearce of Dallas, Texas, Shelley Runyan and husband Darrell of Fort Smith, Kelley Thomas and husband Barry of Conway, Bradley Helton and wife Leah of Fort Rucker, Ala., Timothy Pearce and wife Michelle of Llano, Texas, Justin C. Helton and wife Teresa of Conway, Aaron M. Pearce and wife Brittney of Nashville, Tenn., Jonathan M. Pearce of Rockwall, Texas, Jeffery A. Pearce and wife Haven of Conway and Eric Helton and wife Bethany of Conway; 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Helton; sister, Wilma Rhoads; brothers, Roy James, Jr. James, Harold James and C.W. James.

Services are 12 noon Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, at Conway United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Larry Pearce, Dr. Jimmy R. Pearce, Rev. Darrel Runyan, Rev. B.J. Thomas, Rev. Tony Reynolds and Rev. Gary Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, Ark.

Memorials may be made to Conway United Pentecostal Church, P.O. Box 788, Conway, Ark. 72033. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Billy Lloyd Murray Sr., age 73, of Crossett passed away on August 19, 2009. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2009, Trinity Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. John Williams and Bro. Keith Boseman officiating. Arrangements under direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com).

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DARDANELLE - Lester Beck, 92, of Dardanelle and formerly of Bryant's Cove, died Thursday, August 20, 2009 at St. Anthony's Regional Medical Center in Morrilton. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Bryant's Cove Community Building. Denver Burial will be by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at the community building. Memorials can be made to Bryant's Cove Cemetery Trust, c/o Linda Bird, 60 Tulip Road, Casa, Ark. 72025. Internet obituary and online guestbook are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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DUMAS - Mrs. Nettie Ruth Ward, 76, of Dumas, Ark., born on June 21, 1933 in Ruleville, Miss., the daughter of the late Henry and Julia White. A homemaker, loving mother and member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, she died August 21, 2009 in Dumas, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Verlon "Red" Ward, and her parents.

Survivors are her son, Wayne Ward of Dumas, Ark.; and two daughters, Julia (J.R.) Speegle of Dumas, Ark., and Janet (Shawn) Penn of Pine Bluff, Ark.; two brothers, James White of Freeport, Texas, and Jesse White of Freeport, Texas; two sisters, Marie Watson of Arkansas City, Ark., and Maudie Marcet of Freeport, Texas; four grandchildren, Neely Cook, Hammond, La., Jonathan Ward, Lexington, Ky., Jessie Speegle, Dumas, Ark., and Jacob Penn, Pine Bluff, Ark.; two greatgrandchildren, Cloie and Gabby Cook both of Slidell, La.

Memorials can be made to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in her memory. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Saturday, August 22, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel, with services 2 p.m. August 23, 2009, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Julius Carter officiating, followed by burial inJefferson Cemetery. Arrangements, Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark.

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EARLE - Elizabeth Ragland, 46, of Earle, Ark., passed away August 20, 2009. The visitation is August 23, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Ark. The service is August 24, 2009 at 10 a.m. in the chapel, with interment in Tyer Cemetery in Cherry Valley, Ark.

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GILLETT - Ala Sue Bauer, age 91, died August 20, 2009. She was born August 2, 1918 in Malvern, Ark., to Carl and Sue Wilcox. Mrs. Bauer was a graduate of University of Arkansas, homemaker, member of Gillett Garden Club, Dorcas Circle and St. Paul Lutheran Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, George Bauer; parents, Carl and Sue Ala Wilcox; brother, Doyle Wilcox.

Survivors include children, Ann Nichols (Stu) of Charlotte, N.C., Phyllis Wittrock (Dave) of Livonia, Mich., Larry Bauer (Tante) of Gillett, Ark., and Dennis Bauer (Louise) of Bryant, Ark.; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour preceding the service. Interment in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt, Ark. (870) 946-3104. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 419, Gillett, Ark. 72055.

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GREERS FERRY - Milbra Stone Dollar Brewer, 92, died August 20, 2009. Daughters, Lena Barger, Earlene Brecheen, Virginia Helm, Patsy Fife; stepchildren, Roger Brewer, Howardean Smith, Velma Dollar; half sister, Laveta Smith; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, Olmstead Funeral Home,6-8 p.m. Service Sunday, Lone Star Baptist Church, 2 p.m. Interment Sunny Slope Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

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HORATIO - Carl Lee Stinnett, 82, of Horatio, Ark., died August 21, 2009 in Malvern. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2009 in Horatio First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Horatio Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Saturday, August 22 at Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen. You may register online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Mary Stephens Hill, 76, Hot Springs, formerlyArkadelphia and California, died Wednesday. Survivors: sons, Shawn (Valerie) Hill and Dr. Fitzgerald (Cynthia) Hill; sister, June Callaway; seven grandchildren. Funeral Saturday (today) 3:30 p.m.Peake Elementary School Auditorium, Arkadelphia. Burial, Pleasant Hill Cemetery by Williams Funeral Home Inc., Arkadelphia. Send condolences: www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Sharp, age 84, of Hot Springs, died August 18, 2009. Services 10 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2009, First United Methodist Church, Hot Springs, with Rev. William "Bud" Reeves officiating. Visitation 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday at Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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JESSIEVILLE - Jean Allen Teal, 77, of Jessieville, Ark., died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Caruth Village Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Caruth Village Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Shiloh Cemetery. Guestsmay register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Funeral services for Misa Clapp, 78, of Mountain Home will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at the Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Misa died Aug. 18th. An artist survived by her husband, William Clapp. Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Margie Dahlke, 91, of Mountain Home died Aug. 20, 2009. Visitation is 3-4 p.m. Aug. 23 at Roller Funeral Home. Funeral Services conducted by Rev. Keith Byrd will be 4 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Conley Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Funeral services for Mikael Hodges, 3, of Mountain Home will be 2 p.m. Aug. 22 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Mikael died Aug. 17th. Survived by his parents, Douglas and Valeory Hodges. Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Funeral services for Tommie Sherard, 48, of Mountain Home will be private. Tommie died Aug. 15th. A radio dispatcher survived by her husband, Robert Gatenby. Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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NASHVILLE - George "Oopie" Alan Clemons, 45, of Nashville, Ark., died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, in a Texarkana hospital. Services will be Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at 10 a.m. at First Assembly of God Church in Nashville, with Bro. Terry Goff and Bro. Kenny Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Biggs Chapel Cemetery.

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PINE BLUFF - Russell Grinstead, 52, of Pine Bluff died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. Survivors include parents, Joe and Edna Grinstead; sons, Todd and Shane Grinstead; brother, Steve Grinstead; and sister, Jo Etta Braswell. Services will be Monday, 2 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel in Pine Bluff. Online condolences: www.FullerFunerals.com.

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POYEN - Elsie M. Jones, 89, of Poyen passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at the HSC Medical Center. She was born Nov. 20, 1919, in Poyen, the daughter of David Bruce and Lillie Pearl (Roland) Walker. She was a homemaker, had been active in the Grant County Democratic Party, member of the Lindsey-Poyen Cemetery Board, and was a lifetime member of the Poyen Missionary Baptist where she taught the Willing Workers Sunday School for over 40 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Miller Jones, to whom she married Feb. 17, 1938, and preceded her in death Dec. 30, 1972; also two sisters and three brothers. Survivors: sons, Julian Miller Jones Jr. of Poyen, and Randy Jones and wife Linda of Benton; grandchildren, Deana Henningsen and husband Mark, Rhonda O'Neal and husband Bryan, all of Benton, Julian Miller Jones III and wife Renee of Denver, Colo., and David Riley Jones of Branson, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Keeliegh and Olivia O'Neal, Conner Henningsen, Madeleine and Julian Jones IV; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family Visitation from 2 until 3 p.m. Sunday at the Church. You may also come by Regency and sign the guestbook. Funeral Sunday, Aug. 23, at 3 p.m. at the Poyen Missionary Baptist Church with Brothers Kevin Spurlin and Tim Lankford officiating.Burial in Lindsey-Poyen Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Miller, Randy, David, Julian Jones III, Mark and Conner Henningsen, Bryan O'Neal.

In Lieu of Flowers memorials to Lindsey-Poyen Cemetery, 311 W. Fourth St., Poyen, Ark. 72128. Arrangements by Regency FuneralHome. Guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com.

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VILONIA - J. Harry "J.H." Stacy Jr., 78, of Vilonia, retired St. Vincent Infirmary Accounts Payable Supervisor, died Wednesday. Visitation 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday, and Memorial Service 2 p.m., both at Friendship Baptist Church of Vilonia. Arrangements by Huson Funeral Home of Sherwood. www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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WEST POINT - James Arthur Hill, 95, of West Point died Thursday, Aug. 20. Funeral services will be Sunday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel of Bald Knob. Visitation will be Saturday from 6-8 at the funeral home. Interment will be at West Point Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

Out-of-state

WARREN, Ind. - Jean Evelyn Plummer Sours, age 88, passed away at 5:55 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Heritage Pointe (United Methodist Memorial Home), Warren, Ind., where she had been a resident for two years.

She was born Dec. 27, 1920, in Springfield, Mo., the daughter of the late Floyd B. and Golden (Tillman) Plummer. She married David William Sours on Aug. 23, 1945. He preceded her in death on June 7, 1988.

She attended Missouri State Teacher's College in Springfield, Mo., and spent the majority of her adult life in Joplin where she was employed at several area businesses in office management. She was a devoted wife, mother and doting grandmother who enjoyed needlework and music.

She is survived by her children, Cathey Carter (Mike) of Marion, Ind., and Scott Sours; grandchildren, Ashli Mashburn (Ray) of Texarkana, Ark., Kevin Messick (Sandra) of Benton, Ark., Mary Shannon Messick (Paul Romanko) of Agawam, Mass., and Will Sours; two step-granddaughters, Sarah Lane (Stephen) and Emily Carter, both of Little Rock, Ark.; and three step-greatgrandchildren.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1009 Kem Road, Marion, with Father Richard Weisenberger officiating. Burial will be in Joplin, Mo., under the direction of Parker Mortuary. Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Ind. A Rosary Service will be held at 5:30 p.m.

The family wishes to express its heartfelt thanks to the staff of Unit 1B at United Methodist Memorial Home for the love and care they gave our precious "MiMi" over the past two years and request that memorial contributions be made there in lieu of flowers. Please direct contributions to: Heritage Pointe (United Methodist Memorial Home), 801 Huntington Ave., Warren, Ind. 46792. Online condolences may be made at www.ravenchoate.com.

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TEXARKANA, Texas - Betty Lou Dixon, age 80, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of Little Rock, died Aug. 18 in a Texarkana hospital. Her sister, Jean Brown, lives in North Little Rock. She is survived by three children. Services were held Friday at Central Christian Church in Texarkana.

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WICHITA FALLS, Texas - Melba Jean Coffman, 79, of Wichita Falls, Texas, died Aug. 18, 2009. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at Booneville Funeral Service Chapel with burial at Bluff View Cemetery of Magazine under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service in Booneville.