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PULASKI COUNTY
Helen Joyce "Honey" Ederington Baxley, 87, of Little Rock. Maxine Grace Miller Brown, 62, of Little Rock. Reita Pearle Brown, 94, of Sherwood. Arthur Clark Copeland, 56, of Mabelvale. Charles William "Chuck" "Bill" Craig, 46, of Little Rock. Gary M. Matson, 56, of Little Rock. Artis McDonald, 75, of North Little Rock. Larry D. Miller, 57, of Little Rock. Frances Josephine Wallace Sarna, 86, of North Little Rock. Bennie Lee Smith, 67, of Little Rock. Robert Jackson Sterling Sr., 78, of Alexander. Willie Mae White, 92, of North Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
ATKINS
Ursle Lee Keller, 95.
BOONEVILLE
Phillip Chase Jones, 21.
CABOT
Sean Spider Engle, 37.
CHIDESTER
Erma Jean Hastings, 82.
CLINTON
Tracy Lee Lane, 49.
CONWAY
Nancy Sue Cunningham, 61. Lucille Flesouras, 65. George McCray, 61. Ruth Elizabeth Storment, 90. Janet Bethell Williams, 55.
DARDANELLE
Karen Osorio Merino, infant.
DOLPH
Jennifer Dawnisa McClellan Branscum, 39.
DRASCO
Bessie Bufford, 94.
HAMBURG
Mae Kelley Wells, 90.
HARRISON
Kristie Webb, 40.
HEBER SPRINGS
Marc Landon Charlebois, infant.
HOT SPRINGS
Julius Walker, 82.
JASPER
Sharon Ramsey Strick, 64.
JEFFERSON
Charles Priest Jr., 43.
MAGAZINE
Ruby Flo Smith, 82.
MARIANNA
Charles Albert Thompson. Carl Houston Turner, 52.
MONTICELLO
Cecil L. Bordeaux, 92.
MORRILTON
Jovani Mulgado Barajas, 18. James Edward White, 54.
MOUNTAIN HOME
Catherine Marie Donovan, 86. Cecil Jines, 64.
MULBERRY
James Larry Croom, 57.
NEWARK
Wayne Tilley, 87.
PINE BLUFF
Opal Watkins Warriner, 88.
SHERIDAN
Curtis R. Lee, 72.
SPRING HILL
Velma F. Collins Brown, 91.
TEXARKANA
Clifton Harrison Haymes Jr., 85.
VILONIA
John R. "Waldo" Walden, 60.
WEST FORK
Jay Leroy Wyman, 76.
WEST MEMPHIS
Barry Lynn Nix Sr., 62.
WHITE HALL
Vera Mae Hughes Elkins, 83.
OUT-OF-STATE
TRACY, Calif.
Judy Stephenson, 62, formerly of Arkadelphia.
WATSON, Okla.
Elmer Gene Smith, 25.
MILWAUKEE
Ronald Armstrong Sr., 51, formerly of Pine Bluff.
Pulaski County
HELEN JOYCE EDERINGTON BAXLEY, "HONEY," was born October 6, 1921, in Warren, Arkansas, to the late Louis and Nettie Wilson Ederington. She passed away at her home on Sunday afternoon, August 23, 2009, at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Lee Baxley, one brother, Louis Wilson Ederington, two sisters, Virginia Ederington Crow and Janet Ederington Hurley, and a niece, Martha Ann Pugh.
Helen was raised in Warren. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1943 with a degree in Child Development, following a tradition of higher education set by both her mother and grandmother, an unusual precedent for the age.
After marrying Ed, the love of her life, she moved to Little Rock, where she was known by many for her graciousness, generosity, and delightful sense of humor. Helen's nickname, "Honey," was lovingly bestowed upon her by her grandchildren.
Until her health no longer permitted, Honey was an active member of First United Methodist Church, The Little Rock Country Club, the Twentieth Century Club, and many circles of friends.
Over the years she enjoyed traveling, playing tennis with "Baxley's Bombers," the Sunday Night Group, her "rug" group, two sewing clubs, the Arkansas Symphony group, the Arkansas Repertory Theater group, and a Murray's Dinner Theater group. These were all wonderful reasons, she believed, to gather with her friends. Honey also spent countless hours volunteering in various capacities for the First United Methodist Church, VIPS at Hall High School, and the Twentieth Century Club.
Honey is survived by her three children, a daughter, Lora Ann Baxley, a son, Edwin Fletcher Baxley, both of Little Rock, and a daughter, Joyce Baxley Aldworth and husband John of Clinton, Arkansas, as well as the joys of her life, granddaughter, Anna Childs Aldworth of Memphis, Tennessee, and grandson, John Baxley Aldworth of New York City. She is also survived by her sister, Jo Ann Pugh (Robert) of Portland, Arkansas, and many nieces and nephews. Evelyn Thompson of Little Rock, a friend from young adulthood, especially made Honey's years a joy, and her lifelong friend, Mary Harsh of Magnolia, Arkansas, is remembered by the family for her many visits and beautiful roses which brought such pleasure to Honey in her later years.
Honey's family would like to express their profound gratitude for the loving care and friendship given to her by Bernie Williams and James Hogan. Her children are also thankful for the kindness of Robbie Johnson, and the care given by Brenda Lockhart. Bernie and James' love and dedication allowed Honey to stay in her home and remain as active and vibrant as possible during the last years of her life.
Honey was a kind, gentle lady and a joy to all who knew her. Her life centered around her family and her greatest pleasure in life was doing for others. Her devoted family will cherish her memory forever.
Graveside services for the family will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor Helen's life by considering a donation to First United Methodist Church, 723 Center St., Little Rock, Ark., 72201 or Hospice Home Care, 2200 S. Bowman, Little Rock, Ark., 72211 or to one of your favorite charities. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
• MAXINE GRACE MILLER BROWN, 62, departed this life August 21, 2009. Survived by: children, Minister Lisa Hughes, Mark Brown; siblings, Dr. Gregory Miller; Gospel Recording Artist Douglas Miller, Elder Sylvia Allen, Holly Myers, Pastor Grace Baxter, Michael Moore; halfsiblings, Daymon, Allison, Dana, Sean Miller, Harriet Torrez, Aurdora Hocker; step-siblings, Lilly, Annie, Dessie, Barbara, Evelina, David Moore; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Covenant of Zion Cathedral; Bishop Charles E. Williams, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. "Service You Can Trust."
• REITA PEARLE BROWN, 94, of Sherwood, died Monday, August 24th after several years with Alzheimers. Both of her parents, Will Pearle and Dollie Kyzer Pearle, were ordained Assembly of God pastors in Arkansas. They are in heaven along with her husband of 66 years, Thomas Lee Brown. Her three sisters; Berthol, Blanche and Willie and one brother, Amon were all devoted Christians and they have all been in heaven for a long time. Death from typhoid fever took Amon, 16 years old and two days later Willie, age 12. Berthol died at age 39 from cancer. God gave strength to the Pearle parents to deal with the loss of their children.
Reita is survived by a family that has always known her love for them. Before recently residing in Woodland Hills Nursing Home she lived with her only daughter, Patricia Spann and son-in-law Edwin of Sherwood for almost seven years. Reita's grandsons, Ted Bell (Patti), of Sherwood; Tommy Bell of South Carolina; five great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews have good memories of having her in their lives.
As a seamstress she worked full time for years for a company designing and sewing interiors for caskets. After retiring she and her husband enjoyed traveling with tour groups and friends and family. She loved sewing so she did alterations for friends and enjoyed them visiting her. Mrs. Brown was a member of First Assembly of God, NLR, and loved the staff and friends. She always loved being with her church friends at Keenager get togethers. Being a lifelong follower of Christ was her priority and she gave love and kindness to everyone.
An uplifting service will be held at First Assembly of God, 4501 Burrow, North Little Rock, at 10:30 a.m., Thursday. Interment will be at Edgewood Memorial Park. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, (501-791-7400). Beginning thirty minutes before the service the family will be in the church foyer to greet you. Online guest book www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
• ARTHUR CLARK COPELAND, 56, of Mabelvale, Constable for District 2, and a Reserve Officer for Saline County, passed away on Sunday. Funeral service 10 a.m., Thursday, August 27, 2009, at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Little Rock. Burial at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Sign an online guest book at www. husonfuneralhome.com.
• CHARLES WILLIAM "CHUCK," "BILL" CRAIG, 46, went to be with his Heavenly Father quietly in his sleep of a massive heart attack on Friday August 21, 2009. He was a member of Rock Creek Church in Little Rock. He loved volunteering, greeting, and doing anything the church needed of him. He proudly served his country in Afghanistan, He was a U.S. Navy Seal who served on the USS Independence. He went to college in Oxford at Ole Miss. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service.
He is survived by his wife Faye Brimingham-Craig, a daughter in the Marines Suzette Craig who recently returned from Japan, a son, Charles "Little Chuck" Albert Craig, his parents Charles and Susie Craig of Senatobia, Miss., a sister, Cindy Veasy and husband Andy of Senatobia, one niece, one nephew, a grandmother, Maureen Slates of Fort Smith, a grandson, Jason Long and wife Amy of Fayetteville, a granddaughter, Crystal Crook and husband Bill of Little Rock, greatgrandchildren include Kody Long of Fayetteville, Kolton Redd of Little Rock, Nicholas Hopkins of Little Rock and Billy Crook Jr. of Little Rock; one cat Bobee, one dog Prissy and special friends Frank and Carolyn Oakley of Conway.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday August 27, 2009, at Bethesda Cemetery in Senatobia, Miss., at 11 a.m. Arrangements are being made by Pate-Jones Funeral Home. He will be honored by the Veteran's Administration with a 6 gun salute. A Special Thanks to Dr. Pilcher, Dr. Grisham, and Dane Clements at V.A. Hospital Fort Roots. He will be greatly missed for all his kindness and willingness to do for others.
• GARY M. MATSON, 56, of Little Rock passed away. He was born August 17, 1953, in North Little Rock to the late Floyd and Blanche Oliver Matson. Gary is survived by an uncle, Doyne Oliver and host of other family and friends. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400). Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ owens.
• ARTIS McDONALD, 75, of North Little Rock, died August 23, 2009. He was born in Bismarck, Arkansas on June 24, 1934. He retired from Safeway after 40 years of service.
He is preceded in death by his wives Florene Fulton and Edith Howard; parents James Carson and Kester R. Green McDonald; three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his children, Phillip McDonald and his wife Teresa of North Little Rock; Valerie McDonald of Bismarck; Debra Pickens of Baton Rouge, La.; and Leland and wife Nita McDonald of Greenwell Springs, La.; one brother, Floyd McDonald and his wife Sue of North Little Rock; one sister, Patricia Draper of Malvern; eight Grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his special friend John Gathwright; and his two dogs, Link and Lucky.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Premier Health and Rehabilitation North Little Rock. A special thanks to Floyd and Sue McDonald from the children. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 26 at Huson Funeral Home Chapel at 7700 Highway 107, Sherwood, Arkansas 72120 with Reverend Bobby Minick officiating. Burial will be at Harmony Cemetery near Perryville, Arkansas. Visitation was held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday, August 25 at Huson Funeral Home Chapel. Sign an online guestbook at www.husonfuneralhome.com.
• LARRY D. MILLER, 57, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life on August 21, 2009. His survivors include: wife, Gwen Hall Miller; two sons, Eric Stone, LR, Ark. and Gary Stone, Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Lari Miller, LR, Ark.; two grandsons, Erick Stone Los Angeles, Calif. and Chase Stone, Sherwood, Ark.; one god-daughter, Lazandra Williams, LR, Ark.; eight brothers, Therdrick Miller, Maumelle, Ark., Michael Miller, Nashville, Tenn., Clayton (Marilyn) Miller, Bossier City, La., Timothy (Veronica) Miller, Midwest City, Okla., Oren (Juanita) Miller, Fayetteville, N.C., Wendell Miller, Benton, Ark., Gary (Dorothy) Miller, Leander, Texas, and David (Maria) Miller, Conway, Ark.; two sisters, Patsy Pennington, Madison, Tenn., and Sharon (Jerome) Goldwire, De Ridder, La.; and a host of other loving relatives and special friends. Home going services will be held Thursday, August 27, 2009, 11 a.m., at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 908 Cross Street, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Roselawn. Family visitation: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.
• FRANCES JOSEPHINE WALLACE SARNA, 86, of North Little Rock, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2009, following a brief illness. She was born on June 1, 1923, in Gurdon, Arkansas, to the late Thomas Victor Wallace and Lillie Rushing Wallace. Following graduation from Russellville High School, she attended Hendrix College, graduating in 1946. While at Hendrix she met her future husband, the late Clement Luke Sarna.
Survivors include sons, Jan Christopher Sarna, of North Little Rock; and Lt. Col. Victor Jerome Sarna and his wife Elizabeth, of Fort Belvoir, Virginia; granddaughter DesirÃe Margarete Sarna of Silver City, New Mexico; brother, Victor J. Wallace, of Little Rock; and many nieces, nephew, and friends, who will greatly miss her.
Frances began a career as a teacher in the North Little Rock public schools, then devoted her time as a mother, housewife, and frequent helper to her husband. Later she returned to teaching, spending a number of fruitful years at St. Mary's and St. Patrick's Catholic Schools in North Little Rock.
She was a loving, caring, self-sacrificing wife, mother, relative, and friend, with an uncommonly great amount of patience and tolerance. In times of trouble or crisis, she was there to do whatever she could.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 28, 2009 at 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church in North Little Rock. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery in Marche, Arkansas. A Rosary will be at 7 p.m., Thursday with a visitation from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.
• BENNIE LEE SMITH, 67, of Little Rock, Ark. a Vietnam Era Veteran and a retired 30-year Locomotive Engineer with Union Pacific Railroad, made his transition from his earthly home to his heavenly home Saturday, August 22, 2009.
A native of Goodwin, Ark., the sixth child of the late Frank and Luella Smith was a lifelong resident of Little Rock. Following high school graduation from Marion Anderson High School, Bennie attended Philander Smith College where he met the love of his life, Lillian Marshall, a love that lasted for 42 years. Their marriage produced two children, Bennie Lee II, Barka Lee and special daughter, Sanshe Gay Smith: three granddaughters, Ayenaja Simpson, Charlee Avalon Smith, and Sanlee Amari Smith. Survivors include eight brothers, Alex J. Smith (Clinton), Ransom Smith (Theressa), Howard Smith Sr. (Amelia), Taylor Smith Sr. (Elaine), Henry Smith (Melbie), Wilson Smith, Jessie Smith (Betty), Oliver Smith (Zenna), three sisters, Josephine Gray, I Beauty, and Phyllis Gines (Richard), and nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 27, 2009, 6-7 p.m., at Union AME Church, 1825 Pulaski Street, LR, Ark. Funeral services will be Friday, August 28, 2009, 11 a.m. at Union AME Church. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave., NLR, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.
• ROBERT JACKSON STERLING SR., 78, of Alexander, Arkansas won his long and difficult battle against heart disease by entering into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 25, 2009. He was born to Myrtie Jackson Sterling and Othar Harry Sterling on November 26, 1930 in Wilson, Arkansas. He worked for many years at Meyer's Bakery before becoming a restaurant owner. He owned the Tastee-Freez on University Avenue, the Hickory Pit in Cabot, and RAK's on Mabelvale Pike. Bob was a testimony to all his friends and family as he 'counted it all joy' every day of the journey, never losing his incredible wit and sense of humor.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, O.H. Sterling Jr. and his sister, Gerri Rawls. He is survived by his loving wife, Laverne; his brother, William F. Sterling of Conway; his sister, Fran Woody of Memphis, Tennessee; and his sister-in-law, Virginia Sterling of North Little Rock. He is also survived by the many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with which he and Laverne were blessed. The children are: Dianna Atkinson and husband, Butch of Bryant; Linda Moudy and husband, Dan of Benton; Sue Rowland and husband, Wally of Little Rock; Reverend Robert Jackson Sterling, Jr. and wife, Kari of Benton; Kim Cook and husband, Larry of Austin; Kenny Wilson of Jacksonville; and Mike Wilson of Morrilton. The grandchildren include Bracy Atkinson, David Atkinson and wife, Cara; Dr. Matt Moudy and wife, Jenny of Cabot; Mandy Lane and husband, Josh; Sam Rowland, John Rowland and Townsend Rowland; Robert Jackson Sterling, III; CJ Sterling, Brennon Sterling and Blake Sterling; Brianna Cook, Lindsey Cook and Allison Cook; Randi Zakrzewski; Austin Wilson, Katie Wilson; Ryan Corsini, Rachel Corsini and Loren Wilson. Great grandchildren are Bracy Atkinson, III, Allie and Jessie Atkinson, Davis and Dylan Atkinson; Jacob and Megan Moudy; Brooks and Paxton Lane; Ethan Kelly and Leo Nardi. He also leaves behind many treasured nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, August 28 at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, 12400 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Thursday at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501) 455-5800.
Pallbearers will be Bob's grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob's Sunday School class members at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Geyer Springs First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 31510, Little Rock, Ark. 72260. His family will be at 5009 Colonial Court, Benton, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.
• Mother WILLIE MAE WHITE, 92, of North Little Rock, Ark. passed August 19, 2009. Memories left to daughters: Thelma Colclough, Delcie Jones, Willie Lee Cook and Dovie Woods, son Isiah Gotell. Visitation August 28, 6-7 p.m., service August 29, 1 p.m. both at Superior Funeral Service, 5017 East Broadway, 501-945-9922. Trudean Long Brown "Providing Services Your Family Deserves."
Arkansas
ATKINS - Ursle Lee Keller, age 95, of Atkins died Sunday, August 23, 2009. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 2 p.m. at Riley Creek Cemetery in Belleville. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.
• BOONEVILLE - Phillip Chase Jones, 21, of Booneville, formerly of Rison, died Saturday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009, at Moores Church Cemetery near Rison. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Buie Funeral Home. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. Online condolences at www. buiefuneralhome.com.
• CABOT - Sean "Spider" Engle, 37, of Cabot died August 22, 2009. Survivors include wife, Dawn Moore; Fiancee, Renee Rollf; children, Devine Moore, Jacob Engle, Rebecca Holt, and Joseph Heslep. Services are 10 a.m., Friday, at Bread of Life Church. Sign guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136.
• CHIDESTER - Erma Jean Hastings, age 82, of Chidester, died Monday, August 24, 2009, at St. Michaels Health Center in Texarkana, Texas. Funeral services 10 a.m. Thursday at Chidester Baptist Church with burial in Chidester Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome. com.
• CLINTON - Tracy Lee Lane, 49, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009. He is survived by his wife, one son, two daughters, one grandchild, parents, two half-sisters, one brother, one half-brother, six step-children. Cremation Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller McNutt Funeral home Clinton, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
• CONWAY - Nancy Sue Cunningham, 61, of Conway, passed away Tuesday. Services will be 1 p.m., Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Conway.
Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche, Texas, on Saturday. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
• CONWAY - Lucille Flesouras, 65, of Conway, died Sunday. Born February 19, 1944, in Little Rock to the late William and Bessie (Waddle) Barnhart. Preceded in death by husband Nick. Employee of CRMC. Survived by children, John Nellis, Jerry Nellis, Carrie Crisp, and Marcie Nellis; sisters Sylvia Clark and Betty Shadwick. www.griffinleggettconway.com.
• CONWAY - George McCray, 61, Conway departed this life August 22, 2009. Survivors: wife, Mary Mc-Cray; daughters, Mary Gatewood, Juanita Darkis, Paula Vandaveer; two grandchildren, seven brothers, three sisters.
Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday, True Holiness Saints Center. Visitation Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m., Sinai COGIC. Arrangements Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway 327-1124 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes. com.
• CONWAY - Ruth Elizabeth Storment, 90, Conway died Monday, August 24, 2009.
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 27, 2009, 10 a.m. at Ola Methodist Church. Burial will be in Birta Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.
• CONWAY - Janet Bethell Williams, age 55, of Conway, passed away at her home August 20, 2009. She was born May 23, 1954, in Fort Monmouth, N.J.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Reba Lee Bethell, and her father, Wilburn L. Bethell. She I survived by one daughter, Summer Lee Ann Reed Green; one beloved granddaughter, Tayler Britt Green, both form Mayflower. She is also survived by two brothers, Lynn W. Bethell and Russell L. Bethell, both of Eufaula, Okla.; two sisters, Donna Cooper of Cabot and Sherry Sparrow of Jacksonville, Ala.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Rev. Keith Troutman officiating. Interment will follow at Annie's Chapel Cemetery in Hagersville, Ark.
• DARDANELLE - Karen Osorio Merino, infant daughter of Rene Antonio Osorio and Anna M. Merino of Dardanelle, died Sunday. Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 27, 2009, 10 a.m. at Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.
• DOLPH - Jennifer Dawnisa Mc-Clellan Branscum, 39, died August 23, 2009. Funeral service will be Thursday, August 27, at 2 p.m. at the Calico Rock Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Trimble Campground Cemetery under the direction of Eddie's Family Funeral Home. Visitation: Wednesday, August 26, from 6-8 p.m.
• DRASCO - Bessie Bufford, 94, died August 24, 2009, in Drasco, Arkansas. Survived by son, Melvin; one brother and four grandchildren. Funeral service is 10 a.m., August 27, 2009, at Macedonia General Baptist Church in Drasco. Roller Crouch Funeral Home, Mtn. View is in charge of the arrangements. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.
• HAMBURG - Mrs. Mae Kelley Wells, 90, of Hamburg died Monday, August 24, 2009. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Promise Land Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.
• HEBER SPRINGS - Marc Landon Charlebois passed away August 21, 2009, in Heber Springs, Ark. He is the infant son of Christian and Jennifer Charlebois.
He is also survived by two sisters and his grandparents. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 26th, at 2 p.m. at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens in Heber Springs. Sign online guestbook at www.heberspringsfuneralhome. com.
• HOT SPRINGS - Julius Walker, 82, of Hot Springs died August 23, 2009. Survivors: wife, Martha Ann Walker, children, Bobbie Walker and Gwen Walker, and his extended family. Services: 11:00 Friday, August 28, at the Union Baptist Church Life Center, 219 Gulpha St. Arrangements entrusted with Carrigan-Sanders Memorial, 336 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs (501) 623-7664.
• JASPER - Sharon Ramsey Strick, 64, of Jasper, Ark., died Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at her home. Memorial service at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Coffman Funeral Home in Jasper. Burial in Swain Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
• JEFFERSON - Charles Priest Jr., 43, of Jefferson, died August 23, 2009. He had worked for Varco-Pruden and Charles River Laboratories.
Survived by his wife, Patricia Priest; siblings, Charla Wilson, Cherry Davis, and Billy Marvel. Services will be Wednesday, 4 p.m. at Fuller Funeral Chapel in Pine Bluff. Online condolences: www.FullerFunerals. com.
• MAGAZINE - Ruby Flo Smith, 82, of Magazine, Ark., died August 23, 2009.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Booneville Funeral Service Chapel with burial at Blue Mountain Cemetery in Blue Mountain under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service in Booneville, (479) 675-3392.
• MARIANNA - Charles Albert Thompson of Marianna passed away on Friday, August 21, 2009 in Memphis.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, graveside at Marianna Memorial Park. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Marianna, Ark. is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
• MARIANNA - Carl Houston Turner of Marianna died Sunday, August 23, 2009 in Little Rock at the age of 52.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 28 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.
• MONTICELLO - Cecil L. Bordeaux, 92, of Monticello, passed away Monday, August 24, 2009 at his home. He was born October 26, 1916 in Drew County to the late Daniel Thomas Bordeaux and Lena Pearl McNeese Bordeaux.
He was a retired timber buyer for Selma Timber Company, estimated timber for Pomeroy McGowin and was a cattle farmer. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a member of Enon Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel T. "Buddy" Bordeaux and Ralph "Pete" Bordeaux; and two sisters, Mabel Trotter and Hazel Miles.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Kilcrease Bordeaux of Monticello; two daughters, Linda Griffin and husband, Jessie of Monticello and Cecile Blucker of Bryant, Ark.; one sister, Mildred Jones of Monticello; one grandson, Brandon Lloyd and wife, Brandie of Monticello; one granddaughter, Heather Griffin Leser and husband, Eric of Raleigh, N.C.; five great-grandchildren, Carlee, Jolie, Jacobson, Savannah and Greyson.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the Enon Baptist Church.
Burial in Enon Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman.com.
• MORRILTON - Jovani Mulgado Barajas, 18, of Morrilton, Arkansas, died Sunday, August 23, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born December 2, 1990, in Degollado, Jalisco, Mexico. Rosary, followed by visitation 6-8 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 2009, in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. 501-327-7727. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
• MORRILTON - James Edward White, age 54, Morrilton, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2009. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Sutton White; two daughters,; four brothers; two sisters; and one grandson.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
• MOUNTAIN HOME - Catherine Marie Donovan, age 86, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died Sunday at her residence. Memorial services will be private. She is survived locally by one daughter Maureen Wallace of Mountain Home. Arrangements are by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home. 870-445-4257.
• MOUNTAIN HOME - Cecil Jines, 64, of Mountain Home died August 23. Graveside services are 10 a.m., August 29 at Friendship Church Cemetery near Ravenden, Arkansas. Survivors include two sons: Mitchell and Jeffery Jines and daughter, Paula Jines, all of Mountain Home. Home Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
• MULBERRY - James Larry Croom, born August 7, 1952 in Batesville, Ark., died August 23, 2009 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survived by one son, Brandon "Rudy" Croom of Mulberry, Ark.; one daughter, Adrienne Croom of Van Buren, Ark.; one grandson, Jace Croom of Barling, Ark.
• NEWARK - Wayne Tilley, 87, of Newark died Monday, August 24, 2009 at the Veteran's Hospital in Little Rock. He was born in Newark, Arkansas on July 10, 1922 and was the son of William Clifton and Nellie Emma (Mayhan) Tilley. He was the owner and operator of Wayne's Service Station in Newark. Wayne loved being outside, gardening, visiting with friends and loved having his children visit him.
He is survived by his daughters: Nancy Tilley Horton of Little Rock and Judy Tilley of Alexander, Arkansas; four grandchildren: Michael Horton, Tonya Horton, Chris Horton, and Brandon Tilley; three greatgrandchildren: Mikah Horton, Knox Horton, and Heath Tilley; brothers: Bobby Joe Tilley of Warrenton, Missouri, Jackie Tilley of Newark; and several nieces and nephews. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Jewel Tilley; one granddaughter, Ronda Lee Caldwell; brothers: Clifford, Boyce and Harold Tilley; and sister, Ruth Jean Tilley.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday at Roller-Crouch Chapel with Bro. Bill Goodman officiating. Burial will follow the services at Blue Springs Cemetery in Newark by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Jackie Tilley, Michael Horton, Chris Horton, Brandon Tilley, Thomas Johnson and Matt Johnson.
The family would like to say a special thank you to all of the staff at the Veteran's Hospital, especially to Leon Riovdan and Burl Lampkin. Online guestbook: www.rollerfunralhomes.com.
• PINE BLUFF - Opal Watkins Warriner, 88, of Pine Bluff, died Monday. Survivors: husband, Alfred Warriner; daughter, Carolyn Hughes; four sons, Charles, Tommy, Donald and Ted Warriner; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Service: 2 p.m., Thursday, at Trinity Episcopal Church. Burial: Graceland Cemetery by Robinson's. Visitation: Thursday, 1-2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
• SHERIDAN - Curtis R. Lee, 72, of Sheridan, Ark., died Saturday, at Springdale Health and Rehabilitation Center in Springdale, Ark.
Survivors, sons, Kenny R. and wife Penny Lee of Springdale; Russell D. Lee of Sheridan; daughters, Loretta Cooper of Sheridan; Terri and husband Randy Hatcher of Mississippi; special friend, Eveline Wilson; grandchildren; Jared Lee, Arlan Cooper; great-grandchildren: Donovan, Alexander and Patrick. Graveside: Wednesday, at 10 a.m. at Poyen Cemetery.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.
• SPRING HILL - Mrs. Velma F. Collins Brown, 91, Spring Hill, Ark., passed away Monday, August 24, at a Hope Hospital. Funeral Service 10 a.m., Thursday, August 27, Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope. Burial Bethany Cemetery, Spring Hill. Arrangements Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Visitation: Wednesday, August 26, 6-8 p.m., Brazzel/Oakcrest, Hope, Ark. Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.
• TEXARKANA - Clifton Harrison Haymes Jr., age 85, of Texarkana, Ark., passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2009 in Texarkana. Mr. Haymes was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Memorial services are Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Daniel Cemetery at Wickes with Ethel Channon officiating.
• VILONIA - John R. "Waldo" Walden, 60, of Vilonia, Ark., passed away Saturday, August 22, 2009. He is survived by his wife, one son, two daughters, two stepchildren, nine grandchildren, two sisters, and one brother.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Ark. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Roller McNutt Chapel Clinton, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
• WEST MEMPHIS - Barry Lynn Nix Sr., 62, of West Memphis, Ark., passed away Monday August 24, 2009 at his residence. He was the owner of Nix Insurance Agency; was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in West Memphis, Ark., and was a Mason and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is survived by two sons, Barry Lynn Nix Jr. of Marion, Ark., and Brandon Lance Nix of Las Vegas, Nev.; his daughter, Sunny Jeanette Lake of Memphis, Tenn.; his fiancee, Phyllis Smartt of West Memphis, Ark., and three grandchildren, Justin Nix, Kelsey Nix and Liam Lake. The visitation will be Wednesday August 26, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Ark., with the service Thursday August 27, 2009 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel and interment in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kan. 66601-1653. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
• WHITE HALL - Vera Mae Hughes Elkins, 83, of White Hall, passed away August 23, 2009. Survivors husband, James Frank Elkins; sisters, Nora Ann Sipes, Anna Lee Loomis, Betty Sue Marrow and Beulah Faye Eshelman; brothers, Lee Wayne Williams, Tommy Williams, Marvin Chambers. Services Wednesday, 2 p.m., Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall (870) 247-0087.
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TRACY, Calif. - Judy Stephenson, 62, of Tracy, Calif., formerly of Arkadelphia, died Thursday in Modesto. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at Welch Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Harvey officiating.
Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Memorials to American Cancer Society or Susan G. Komen Foundation. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign guest book.
• WATSON, Okla. - Elmer Gene Smith, age 25, of Watson, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009 in Watson.
Graveside services will the Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Watson Cemetery with Brother Randy Keiss and Brother Todd Webb officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
• MILWAUKEE - Mr. Ronald Armstrong Sr., 51, of Milwaukee, Wis., formerly of Pine Bluff, died Monday, August 17, 2009.
Services will be Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Union Baptist Church by Rev. Leroy Spears Jr., at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.