Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Merle Eva Boerner, 94, of Little Rock.

Bryan Woods Davenport, 25, of North Little Rock.

Paula Kathryn Hagaman, 65, of Little Rock.

Knoxie Hall Sr., 84, of Little Rock.

Roy Allen Harris Jr., 61, of Mabelvale.

Kathleen King, 79, of North Little Rock.

Arquilla Martin, 80, of Little Rock.

Sarah Ann Presson Runnells, 53, of Little Rock.

Jacqueline Parrish Sanders, 36, of Jacksonville.

Henry Lynn Shuptrine, 62, of Mabelvale.

Veronica Michelle Kelley Smith, 32, of Alexander.

Dorothy L. Todd, 65, of Little Rock.

Guy V. Wright, 54, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA P.R. Anderson, 90.

Vertie Jean Yarber, 74.

BENTON Bobby Gene Hanvey, 77.

BLYTHEVILLE Ann Maupin, 61.

BOONEVILLE Hurley Jay Blaylock, 85.

CABOT Henry Dale "Hank" Honeywell, 68.

CLARENDON Dora Ann Boyster, 64.

CROSSETT George Washington Tolefree, 74.

EL DORADO Donna Sue Hendrix, 63.

FAYETTEVILLE Tom Miller, 87.

HOPE Horace W. "Junior" Buggs Jr., 80.

HUTCHISON MOUNTAIN Edna Lucinda Lawson, 94.

LAKE VILLAGE Florence Gilliam Wright, 97.

LEXA Ruth R. Speck, 74.

LONOKE Sandra Smith, 66.

MCCRORY Jesse Barker, 53.

MOUNTAIN HOME John Caine, 59.

Alice Kramer, 82.

NEWPORT Montie Henderson, 92.

OAKLAND Donald R. Svehla Jr., 56.

PERRYVILLE Jack Gilmer, 60.

PINE BLUFF Delois Grant Bratton, 75.

Charlene Harden, 81.

David Nelson, 79.

Dwight O'Dell Pridgeon, 44.

Loretta Kay Seals-Obiagwu, 57.

RUSSELLVILLE Mary E. Floriani, 49.

STAR CITY Cullen Lee, 90.

VILLAGE Harold Gene Rogers, 77.

OUT-OF-STATE

MOUNT DORA, Fla.

Lula "Puggie" Gray Howell, 93, formerly of Little Rock.

FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C.

Deloris McDaniel Rounsavall, 76.

MULDROW, Okla.

Barbara Ann Holland, 67.

Pulaski County

MERLE EVA BOERNER, age 94, of Little Rock died Monday, August 24, 2009. She was born in Niagara, Wisconsin to the late Edward and Rose Gardepy. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Gene Riel and Jim Boerner; and sons, Donald and Robert Riel.

Merle is survived by her five grandchildren, Michael, Elisabeth, Catherine, David and Richard; by nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and daughter-in-law, Alyn Riel.

Cremation services were handled by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth (5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204 ph: (501) 661-9111. Private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Online guest register: www.griffinleggett.com.

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BRYAN WOODS DAVENPORT, 25, of North Little Rock passed away August25, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memories: mother, Gail Davenport; father, Jimmy Davenport; siblings, Leron, Sheron, and Katericia Batiste; grandparents, Eddie and Annie Larry and Ms. Shirley Davenport; a special friend, Cheri Rideout, all ofNorth Little Rock. Visitation Sunday, August 30, 2009, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Service held Monday, August 31, 2009, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, S.A. Jones, North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown "Providing Services Your Family Deserves."

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PAULA KATHRYN HAGAMAN, 65, of Little Rock died Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock after a lengthy illness. Ms. Hagaman was born August 11, 1944 in Tyler, Texas to Howard and Bobbye Thomas Hagaman. She was raised in Stuttgart, Arkansas and attended schoolthere until she moved to Jonesboro in 1962. Paula was a graduate of Nettleton High School in Jonesboro. She received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and her Masters in Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and was employed as a Licensed Master Social Worker.

Ms. Hagaman was preceded in death by her parents, her special grandmother, Katherine "Katee" Hagaman, and her son-in-law Randy Arnold. Survivors are her children, Charles Robert Hoskyn (Margaret) of Sherwood and Cathelene Hoskyn Arnold of Jonesboro; two brothers, Robin H. Hagaman of Holly Grove, Marvin T. Hagaman (Mary) of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Cammy, Natalie, Christian and Lea; and one great-grandchild, Parker, a host of nieces and nephews, and her Fayetteville "sisters."

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 29 at 1 p.m. at Huson Funeral Home, 7700 Highway 107, Sherwood, Arkansas with Dr. Sam Roberts officiating. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 5600 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. Thefamily will be at the home of Charles and Margaret Hoskyn after the service.

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KNOXIE HALL SR., 84, of Little Rock. Visitation Friday, August 28, 6-8 p.m. atHarris Temple Baptist Church, 11611 Hwy. 365 S. Funeral services Saturday, August 29, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church Higgins, 9700 Hwy. 365 S. Services entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, McGehee, Ark. Flowers may be sent to Watson-NorthcrestFuneral Home, 1801 N. Maple, North Little Rock.

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ROY ALLEN HARRIS JR., age 61, of Mabelvale, Arkansas died Wednesday,August 26, 2009 at the Baptist Health Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1948 in Fort Knox, Kentucky to his parents Roy Allen Sr. and Melva Hughes Harris. Roy was a veteran of the United States Marines and was in the 1st Graduating Classfrom McClellan High School in 1966. In addition, he was a hard worker and enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren. He was truly loved by all that knew him and he will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife Ginger of Mabelvale; two daughters, Gina Scroggins of Little Rock and Deanna Ward (Pat) of Bryant; his mother, Melva Harris Grandon of Benton; two brothers, Danny Harris of Little Rock and Ronnie Harris of Magnolia; two sisters, Shirley Collins of Benton and Marilyn Hoyt of Sheridan; seven grandchildren, Robby Brannan, Karissa Thomas (Jonathan), Jessie Scroggins, Jacob Ward, Julianna Ward, and Jenna Ward; and one great-grandson, Joshua Thomas. He is preceded in death by his father Roy Allen Harris, Sr. and his stepfather Ray Grandon.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 N., Alexander, Ark. (501) 455-1067 with Brother Jeff Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Butler Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2009. Memorials may be made to Butler Cemetery, 12719 Pineridge Drive, Alexander, Arkansas 72002, (501) 847-0356. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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Memorial service for KATHLEEN KING, 79, of North Little Rock, will be atGriffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas, Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. The family will visit with friends immediately following the service in the Funeral Home foyer. Kathy King died August 27, 2009in Little Rock. Kathy was born in North Little Rock, on July 17, 1930 to Judd Cullens and Willie Mae Diffee. She was a native of North Little Rock.

She graduated from North Little Rock High School and worked for Farm Bureau Insurance Agency, and after retiring she and her husband Bill enjoyed years living on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs before settling in North Little Rock. They spent a lot of their time traveling with friends to Arkansas Razorback football games. Kathy was an avid reader.

She was preceded in death by her father, Judd Cullens. Survivors include her husband, Billy Ray King; mother, Willie Mae Diffee; two sons, Bobby Diffee and wife Oma, Clay Hamilton and wife Debby; three grandsons, Robert Diffee, Gabe Hamilton and wife Ree of North Little Rock and Hunter Hamilton and wife Terrah of Memphis, Tenn.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice c/o St. Vincent Doctor's Hospital, 6101 St. Vincent's Circle, Floor 2C, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. You may sign the online guest book at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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ARQUILLA MARTIN, 80, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully onAugust 25, 2009. She was a longtime and faithful member of Gospel Temple Baptist Church until her health failed. Survivors include: one son, Herman (Karen) Lewis; one daughter, Delois Gupton; eight grandchildren; three sisters; and a host ofgreat and great-great-grandchildren. Home going services will be held Saturday, August 29, 2009, 11 a.m., at Gospel Temple Baptist Church, 2420 Wolfe St., LR. Interment will follow at Rest InPeace Cemetery, Hensley, Ark.. Family visitation: today, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester, LR, (501) 372-1305.

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SARAH ANN PRESSON RUNNELLS, 53, passed away Wednesday, August26, 2009, at her home in Little Rock, after a brief illness.

She is survived by her husband, Rick Runnells, of Little Rock; her father, Col. (Ret.) David R. Presson and his wife, Frances, of San Antonio, Texas; her brother, David M. Pressonand his wife, Ginger, of Raleigh, North Carolina; her sister, Susan J. Presson of Little Rock; and her 4-legged children Roscoe, Buddy and Max.

Sarah was a prominent attorney at the Little Rock Law Firm of Huckabay, Munson, Rowlett & Moore. She received her undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Little Rock and a long time member of the Junior League of Little Rock.

Sarah's passions included cooking, reading and gardening. She often shared her beautiful flowers with her family and friends. Sarah was the consummate professional woman yet she always shared her generous, loving spirit with family, friends and even strangers. Her impact on our lives was enormous, and her passing will leave an immense void in the lives of all she touched.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 31, 2009, at Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, with The Reverend Scott Walters officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Sunday at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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JACQUELINE PARRISH SANDERS, 36, of Jacksonville died Saturday, August 22, 2009. She was born January 23, 1973, in Little Rock to Jesse Parrish and Cynthia Lafond Rye. Jacqueline was a home maker and a graduate of Eastern College of Health Vocations where she studied to be a medical assistant. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Edith and Edward Parrish, and her maternal grandfather, Bob Lafond.

Jacqueline is survived by her husband, Maurice Sanders; three children, Jeffrey Whitfield, Tyler Whitfield and Talorian Parrish; her father and stepmother, Jesse and Susie Parrish; and her mother and step-father, Cynthia and Bill Rye. She is also survived by her maternal grandmother, Betty Lafond; a brother, Michael Lafond; and two sisters, Sherry Taneer and Camielle Vanness as well as a host of other family and friends.

A graveside service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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HENRY LYNN SHUPTRINE, 62, of Mabelvale, slipped away on the wings ofhis angel on Thursday, August 27, 2009, at 1:30 AM. He was born May 28, 1947, in Texarkana, Ark., to the late Robert and Pearl Shuptrine. A Vietnam veteran, Henry served in the U.S. Army from August 7, 1967, until July 30, 1969. Afterretiring as a long distance truck driver, he worked for Baptist Health driving a truck and the Little Rock School District driving a bus part time. His favorite hobbies were his yard work and his swimming pool. Some of his happiest times were the family get-togethers. He loved to eat. His grandchildren were his pride and joy along with his Pomeranian, Rowdee.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Dianne Griffis-Shockley; sister, Bobbie Jean Holley; and brother, Ronnie Harold. He is survived by his wife, Cecile Ann Shuptrine; two daughters, Jacqueline Annette Griffin and husband Joey, and Brandi Lynn Shuptrine Bailey and husband Anthony; brother, Darrell Shuptrine and wife Deby; five grandchildren, whom he dearly loved, Annie "Joey" Ethridge, Arron Ethridge, Cambria Bailey, Kalem Bailey and Hayden Shockley; a much loved brother-inlaw, Darrell Roberts; and many, many friends and relatives.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2009, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander (501-455-1067). Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery in Beebe, Ark. To sign the online guest book, visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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Funeral services for VERONICA MICHELLE KELLEY SMITH, age 32, of Alexander, Arkansas, who died August 19, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Bethel A.M.E. Church, Rev. Richard Sutton, pastor Elder Robert Rudolph, officiating and Rev. Chat D. Hart, Sr. eulogist. Burial in Perla Cemetery in Malvern with Brandon's Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

Veronica was a member of Deliverance Temple Church of God in Christ where she served as minister of music. She later joined First Baptist Church in Malvern. Employed with Verizon Wireless.

She was predeceased by her father, Pastor Ronald E. Kelley, and daughter, Terri Michelle Smith, "Lil Tee." Survivors: husband and son, Terry L. Smith Sr. and Terry L. Smith Jr., both of Alexander; daughters, Aubrey Smith of Little Rock; and Nakita Smith of Hot Springs; mother and step-father, Elgin and Darlene Kelley Hines of North Little Rock; brother, Tyrone Barbee of North Little Rock; mother-in-law, Maxine Smith of Malvern; maternal grandmother, Willene Williams of North Little Rock;

Visitation for family and friends will be Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Vine Street, Malvern, Arkansas.

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DOROTHY L. TODD, 65, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, David F. Todd, Jr. She is survived by daughter, Doris Ennis and her husband, Gary; son, David; three grandsons; and many friends and other relatives. Family will receive friends, 6-8 p.m., Friday, August 28 , 2009, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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GUY V. WRIGHT, 54, of Little Rock passed away Friday, August 21, 2009.He leaves to cherish his memory; wife, Annie Wright; siblings, Don and Larry Wright, Betty Hamilton, Erma Esau, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. at Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Dr. P.R. Anderson, 90, left this earth on Wednesday August26, 2009 at his home in Arkadelphia.

He was preceded in death by his wife Alice Lee Anderson, and his son Rupert Anderson. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Hugh Harrison of Clarksville, four grandchildren:Bryan Anderson and wife Onjie of Dallas, Texas, Alexis Morris and husband Ryan of Greenville, N.C., Kacee Anderson of Hickory, N.C., and Andy Harrison and wife Ashley of Holly Ridge, N.C.; three great-grandchildren, Mia Anderson of Dallas, Texas, and Sincere and Lela Grace Anderson of Hickory, N.C., sisterin-law, Estelle Bethea of Little Rock, and brother-in-law, James Cotham and wife Shirley of Lawton, Oklahoma.

Dr. Anderson attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway, and graduated from the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock in 1940. He practiced medicine for 30 years as a surgeon and general practice physician in Arkadelphia. He was a Captain in the United States Army and served as a doctor in the European Theater throughout World War II. He was active in his community serving on the Arkadelphia school board and hospital board, as well as enjoying and supporting the Arkansas Razorback Football program.

His main interest was always family and he spent his life doing all he could to encourage and support family members. Most recently he was able to devote himself to the love of his life, Alice Lee (his biggest fan), during her lengthy illness as they continued to enjoy their deep love, laughter, and companionship that had become their trademark.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, August 29, Oaklawn Cemetery, at Brinkley, Arkansas. Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home-Brinkley is in charge of arrangements. You may sign the online guestbook at www.bobnealandsons.com.

For those wishing to remember and honor P.R. Anderson, contributions may be made to any organizations supporting the lives of unborn children.

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ARKADELPHIA - Vertie Jean Yarber, 74, Arkadelphia, died Saturday.Survivors: children, Donnie (Cynthia) Yarber, Jennifer Hill, Kimberly Yarber, Angelia Yarber; siblings, Joe Ed Bullock, Vera McCullough; eight grandchildren. Funeral Saturday, 12 noon, Piney Grove AME Church. Burial Piney Grove Cemetery by Williams Funeral Home, Inc. Send condolences to www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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BENTON - Bobby Gene Hanvey, 77, of Benton, went to be with the Lord after a long battle with a heart condition. He was born January 14, 1932 in Prentiss County, Miss., to the late Carl and Sybil Hanvey. Bobby was a U.S. Navy Veteran, member of Highland Heights Baptist Church and was retired as a meat cutter at the Little Rock Air Force Base.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Garry Hanvey and his wife, Paula, and granddaughter, Joy Hanvey. Survivors: wife, Betty Hanvey, Benton; daughter, Cindi Elder and husband, Rich, Texas; brother, Billy Wayne Hanvey and wife, Brenda, Alabama; sister, Bettie J. Barrett and husband, Ed of Alabama; grandchildren, Justin Hanvey and Beth Elder; daughter-in-law, Gina Kling Hanvey.

Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 1 p.m., Saturday with Brian Moore and Bob Stuckey officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Harmony Cemetery. Visitation will be at Ashby's, Friday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Mrs. Ann Maupin, 61, of Blytheville, Ark., died Wednesday, August 26, at home. Services will be held Saturday, August 29, at 10:30 a.m.in the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel in Blytheville with burial following in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home.

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BOONEVILLE - Hurley Jay Blaylock, 85, of Booneville, Ark., died August 25, 2009. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2009 at Moores Chapel Church in Waveland with burial at Moores Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service in Batesville, (479) 675-3392.

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CABOT - Henry "Hank" Dale Honeywell, age 68, of Cabot passed away Saturday, August 22. He was born in Wright City, Oklahoma, to Guy F. and Gladys (Igo) Honeywell. He was graduated from Oregon State University in Civil Engineering in 1970 and then began his 39-year career with the Federal Highway Administration, retiring in 2000.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann; children, Jon Honeywell (wife Ashley) and Craig Honeywell; brother, Fred Honeywell; and sisters, Venita Stevenson, Darlene Gaskey, Kathy Reynolds, and Peggy Honeywell. He was preceded in death by three brothers.

Family and friends were very important to Hank. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and camping.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, August 30, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 301 South Pine Street, Cabot, Arkansas.

Memorial contributions can be made to Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 West Markham Street, Slot 816, Little Rock, Ark. 72205-9985.

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CLARENDON - Dora Ann Boyster, 64, died Friday at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. Survivors: sons, Jerry, Richard, John and Steven; daughter, Diane; brothers, George and Lester Boyster. Memorial service 11 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2009, Assembly of God Church in Clarendon. Arrangements by Bob Neal & Sons-Clarendon, (870) 747-3704. Obit/guestbook at bobnealandsons.com.

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CROSSETT - Mr. George Washington Tolefree, 74, died August 22, 2009. Funeral services, Saturday, August 29, New Bethel Baptist Church, 11 a.m. with Rev. Gregory Nettles officiating. Visitation, Friday, August 28, 6-8 p.m. at Cromwell Funeral Home. Burial, Westview Cemetery under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark. www.cromwellfuneralhome.net.

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EL DORADO - Donna Sue Hendrix, 63, of El Dorado died Wednesday. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday in Young's Chapel. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young's. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m., tonight at the funeral home. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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HOPE - Mr. Horace W. "Junior" Buggs Jr., 80, Hope, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at his home. He was born in Delight, Arkansas, July 29, 1929, to Horace Wilford Bugg, Sr. and Mary Ann Evans Bugg. He was a retired timber contractor and former owner/operator of a small engine repair shop in Hope; a Baptist and a World War II Army Veteran.

Survivors Include: his wife: (of 57 years) Ollie Stone Buggs, Hope; one daughter: Amelia Buggs Boyd and Dennis, Hope; one brother: Ronald Bugg and Sue, Hot Springs, Ark.; two grandchildren: Matthew Boyd and Shelly, Benton, Ark., Daniel Boyd and Aundrea, Little Rock, Ark.; one great-grandson: Conner Boyd, Benton. Special Friend: Logan Hasley, Hope.

Funeral Service 10 a.m., Saturday, August 29, Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home Chapel, Hope, Rev. Austin Missey and Rev. Terry Basham II, officiating. Burial, Delight Cemetery, Delight, Arkansas. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Visitation: Friday, 28th, 6-8 p.m., Brazzel/Oakcrest, Hope. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.coms.

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HUTCHISON MOUNTAIN - Edna Lucinda Lawson, 94, of Hutchison Mountain, Ark., died Friday, August 21, 2009. Services are Saturday, August 29, 2:30 p.m. at the Willis Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville with burial in Palestine Cemetery at Hutchison Mountain under the direction of Willis Funeral Service of Batesville. Visitation is Friday, 5-7 p.m.

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LAKE VILLAGE - Florence Gilliam Wright, formerly of Carlisle, passed away August 25, 2009 at the age of 97. She is preceded in death by her parents James Monarch and Alma Smith Gilliam, husband, Charlie Wright, foster son, Charles Colvin and two brothers, Smith Gilliam and Madison Gilliam. She is survived by two foster daughters, Betty Hogan of Cabot and Evelyn Stroud of Texas and several other relatives. A visitation will be held from 12:30-2 p.m., Saturday at Hamilton Baptist Church.Graveside Services will be at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, August 29 at Hamilton Cemetery, arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. In lieu of flowers, make memorials to Hamilton Cemetery or Hamilton Baptist Church.

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LEXA - Services for Ruth R. Speck, 74, of Lexa will be Saturday, 2 p.m., Lexa Baptist Church. Visitation, Friday, 6-8 p.m., Roller-Citizens. Burial-Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. She is survived by a sister, two nieces and a great-niece. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LONOKE - Sandra Smith, age 66, of Lonoke, passed away August 27, 2009. Born March 14, 1943 in Little Rock to Sarah Newton and the late Clinton Smith. Visitation 1-8 p.m., Saturday, August 29. Funeral 10 a.m., Sunday, August 30 at Thomas Funeral Chapel in Cabot. Arrangements: Thomas Funeral Service. Online condolences www.thomasfuneralservice.com.

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McCRORY - Jesse Barker, age 53, of McCrory, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Services Friday, 1 p.m., Rhodes Chapel, McCrory. Burial, Fisher Cemetery, Fisher, Ark. Arrangements, Rhodes and Son Funeral Home, Augusta and McCrory.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for John Caine, 59, of Mountain Home, will be private. John died August 25, 2009. He was a U.S. Navy veteran with two tours in Vietnam and survived by his daughter, Shauna Caine, Mountain Home. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Memorial services for Alice Kramer, 82, Mountain Home will be 2 p.m., August 29, 2009 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Alice died August 24. A librarian survived by companion, Barbara Peppard and friend, Cindy Hayes. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/ guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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NEWPORT - Montie Henderson, 92, of Newport died Wednesday. She was a member of Jacksonport Baptist Church. Survived by son; H.M. Henderson, daughters; Virginia Safley, Florence Peters, several grandchildren. Services will be Friday, 2 p.m. at Dillinger Chapel. Visitation Friday, 12 noon until service time. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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OAKLAND - Donald R. Svehla Jr., 56, of Oakland died Monday. Survivors include his mother; Mary Bouras ofMidway, and brother; William Svehla of Lakeview. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday at Roller Funeral Home of Mountain Home. Burial will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PERRYVILLE - Jack Gilmer, 60, of Perryville, died August 26, 2009. He was born December 29, 1948. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Cherry Hill Cemetery in Cherry Hill, Ark. Arrangements by Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier. (501) 679-4400.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Delois Grant Bratton, 75, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday, August 23, 2009. Her services will be Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Pilgrim Baptist Church by Rev. John Montgomery at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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PINE BLUFF - Charlene Harden, 81, of Pine Bluff, died August 26, 2009. Survivors: husband, Troy Harden; children, Ted Harden, Ginger Harden, and Ronnie Harden; brothers, G.W. Case and Tommy Case; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: Friday, 2 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Chapel in Pine Bluff. Online condolences: www.FullerFunerals.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. David Nelson, 79, of Pine Bluff, died Thursday, August 20, 2009. His services will be Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Ladd by Rev. Charles Helloms at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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PINE BLUFF - Funeral services for Dwight O'Dell Pridgeon, 44, of Pine Bluff, died August 22, JRMC will be Saturday, 11 am., Greater Mt. Calvary MBC. Burial, Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Perry Funeral. Survivors mother, Vester Pridgeon, Pine Bluff; son, Jarron D. Pridgeon, Pine Bluff; three sisters; four brothers; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Loretta Kay Seals-Obiagwu, 57, of Pine Bluff, died Monday, August 24, 2009. Her services will be Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Breath of Life Church by Rev. Kerry Price Sr. at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Mary E. Floriani, age 49, of Russellville, formerly of Lake Village, died Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at her home. She was born December 10, 1959, in Lake Village, the daughter of Joe Floriani, Sr. and Elda Fratesi Floriani and was a bank teller and a communi-Out-of-state

MOUNT DORA, Fla. - Lula "Puggie" Gray Howell of Mt. Dora, Florida (former long-time resident of Little Rock) was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to parents, Dr. Alfred Gray and Agnes Ball Gray on June 3, l916. Puggie resided in Little Rock until June, 2000 when she moved to Florida to be close to her children, Patricia Howell Tate who lived in Naples and William Max Howell Jr. of Orlando. She lived in Naples near her daughter until 2006 when the three of them moved to Mt. Dora, Florida.

While in Little Rock, Puggie was active in the Democratic Women's Club where she held the office of treasurer of the State Democratic Women's Club and later served as vice-president and president of the Little Rock unit. She was a past president of the Little Rock Departmental Club and the Women's City Club. She was also a member of the D.A.R., the D.A.C., and the Arkansas Pioneers.

cant of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Mary embraced life with more zest than most people achieve in a lifetime. Her final days were spent with the very best care available. Among those caring for her were Billie Dean Harris of Atkins, Mary Kendall of Russellville and a very special niece, Andrea Gilliam of Russellville.

Her father, Joe Floriani, Sr. preceded her in death. She is survived by her mother, Elda Floriani of Lake Village; a daughter, Ashley Courson of Haskell; two brothers, Joe Floriani, Jr. of Dallas, Texas and Randy Floriani of Malvern; two sisters, Pam Gilliam of Russellville and Julie Floriani of Lake Village. She is also survived by her "Granddog," Spudnick.

Visitation is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday with Rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Bishop Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Father Theophilus Okpara as celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery under the direction of Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village.

Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 314 So. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Village, Ark. 71653.

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STAR CITY - Cullen Lee, 90, of Star City died Wednesday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Burial will be in Butler/Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City.

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VILLAGE - Funeral services for Rev. Harold Gene Rogers, 77, of Village, Arkansas will be Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Magnolia. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery North of Village under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. www.lewisfuneralhome.biz.

Puggie is survived by her children, Patricia Howell Tate (Jon) and William Max Howell Jr. (Ferne); two grandchildren, Lori Howell Bly of Orlando and Jon Bassett Tate of Alpharetta, Ga.; and five great-grandchildren, Hayley Bly, Fuller and Drew Tate, and David and Grant Howell of Laramie, Wyoming; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 29 at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home (5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204; Ph: (501) 661-9111 followed by a graveside services at 11 a.m. in Roselawn Memorial Park officiated by The Rev. Michael Mattox of First United Methodist Church, where she was a member for many years. Online guest register: www.griffinleggett.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, Fla. 32778.

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FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. - Deloris Mc-Daniel Rounsavall, 76, of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, died Tuesday, August25, 2009. Deloris was born on November 29, 1932 in Drew, Mississippi to Leola Dew McDaniel and Charles Elkins McDaniel. Deloris married Charles Lindy Rounsavall of Hazen, Arkansas in August of 1951 and they were married for 46 years until Charles' death in 1998.

Deloris is survived by her children, Linda Brewer of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina; Tom Rounsavall and wife, Karan of Cocoa, Florida; and Mike Rounsavall and wife, Sue of Burlington, North Carolina. Grandchildren, Christen Brewer Franks and husband, Scott, Michael Charles Rounsavall and Kevin Richard Rounsavall; great-grandchildren, Nate, Brandon, and Reagan Franks; sister-in-law, Jane Rounsavall of Greenville, Mississippi; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Eve Rounsavall of Los Angeles, California, as well as a beloved group of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2009 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Burial will be in the Hazen Cemetery.

The multitudes of Heaven open their arms and welcome Deloris into their own.