OBITUARIES

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INDEX

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PULASKI COUNTY

Carl Louis Brunck, 82, of Little Rock. Lillian Phyllis “Lee” Justus Cloud, 90, of Little Rock. Michael J. Dudley, 59, of Little Rock. Leon Elder Jr., 65, of Jacksonville. William Ralph Graddy, 91, of Alexander. Sue Louise Huffman, 93, of Jacksonville. Emerson R. Kelley, 88, of Maumelle. Michelle Theresa King, 41, of Little Rock. Zerry Lee Lovelace, 26, of Little Rock. Steven Lewis Mourning, 63, of Little Rock. Margie Jaunita Rundell, 90, of North Little Rock. John Edwin “Ned” Switzer, 87, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ATKINS

Michael Walker, 55.

BENTON

Pauline Fitzsimmons, 93. Lilla Mae Overton Harrison, 83. Paul Levine, 80. Robert F. Sullivan, 71.

BLYTHEVILLE

Neta Dedmon Lawson, 82.

BRINKLEY

Anne McShane Luckinbill Sharp, 84.

CUSHMAN

Troy B. Cox, 87.

DARDANELLE

Jean Van Landuyt, 89.

DEER

Donald Van Ramsey, 61.

FAYETTEVILLE

John Kay Audrain, 54.

FORDYCE

Cheryl Ann Scott, 49.

HAMBURG

Ed Vail Jr., 84.

HARRISBURG

Janell (Grubbs) Peck, 75.

HELENA-WEST HELENA

William Troy Paine, 91.

HOT SPRINGS

Fruza Young Rogers, 97.

JONESBORO

Sarah Evelyn Stevenson Burke, 90.

MELBOURNE

Calvin H. Vanscoder, 70.

MORRILTON

Venita Beavers Pack, 78. Carroll Phillip “Brownie” Williams, 78.

NORPHLET

Tamra Barnes, 69.

PANGBURN

Edith Olean Roberson, 89.

PINE BLUFF

Novelle Bond Clark, 89.

RUSSELLVILLE

Viola Mae (Jones) Kellar, 82.

SEARCY

Evelyn Dotson, 83. William “Pudney” Hill Sr., 87. Evelyn Madden, 87. Floyd Homer Shelby, 81.

WOODLAWN

Billy R. Henderson, 77.

WYNNE

Martha Derise Beaton, 85. Jimmy Timze, 62.

OUT-OF-STATE

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.

Modelle McLure Naron, 80.

HOBBS, N.M.

Billy Jack Marks, 70.

DALLAS

John Kenneth Shamblin Jr., 70.

Pulaski County

CARL LOUIS BRUNCK, 82, of Little Rock went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 22, 2010. Born Oct. 6, 1927, in Little Rock, he was the son of the late Carl and Nelle Brunck. His loving wife, Montine, survives him as well as his son, Dr. Philip K. Brunck, and daughter, Lisa Maher; sister, Carol Core; three granddaughters; one grandson; two great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. He is preceded in death by a son, Carl Louis Brunck Jr. He graduated with a degree in Architectural Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. He worked for Wittenberg, Delony & Davidson and thereafter joined Engineering Consultants, Inc. as a partner. He was involved in many large construction projects in Little Rock and around Arkansas and Texas. Carl was known for his integrity and knowledge of his profession. He loved to fly airplanes, learning at the age of 16. He also flew planes for the U.S. Navy at the end of World War II. He retired in 1991 and enjoyed sailing his boat for many years. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 28, at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 10002 W. Markham, Suite B5, Little Rock, Ark. 72205; Humane Society of Pulaski County; or First Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home. Online guest book at: www.ruebelfuneralhome. com.

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• ——LILLIAN PHYLLIS "LEE" JUSTUS CLOUD, born Aug. 8, 1919, died on July 23, 2010. She was born in St. Paul, Minn., to Elmer Henry Justus and Florence Noring Justus and met her husband during WWII in Wisconsin. They wrote to one another throughout the war and married on June 11, 1949. Lee had a great spirit of adventure and worked as a lab technician for the Anchorage Hospital and the Alaskan Railroad during WWII. While her husband attended dental school at Washington University, she worked for the American Red Cross. After her husband finished dental school, the couple relocated to Little Rock, Ark. Lee helped her husband establish his dental practice and cared for their growing family. She was active in her church, St. James United Methodist Church, having served on several committees. She was a member of the Agape Sunday School class for over 20 years. While their children were young, she was a Den Mother in both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. She was a volunteer for several agencies including Meals on Wheels. She served as president of the Arkansas Dental Auxiliary. During the crisis at Central High School, she was an active member of the Women's Emergency Committee to Open Our Schools. She had many faithful friends in her bridge clubs of 25 years. During her last years, as she became more housebound, she knit shawls for people in hospitals and nursing homes. She is remembered by her family for her love of God and her family, her hand-knit sweaters and great Grammie rolls and German Christmas bread. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Dr. William L. Cloud of Little Rock, Ark.; three children, Judge Teresa Hughes and sonin-law, Judge Tom Hughes of Beebe, Ark., sons, Dr. W. Lindsay Cloud III and Dr. John Justus Cloud; her daughters-in-law, Robin Cloud and Valerie Cloud of Little Rock, Ark.; three granddaughters, Dr. Gwyneth Hughes, Lauren Cloud and Katherine Cloud; sister, Florence Mitchell of St. Paul, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Carolyn Schletz. Visitation will be Monday, July 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Funeral Services will be Tuesday, July 27 at 2 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark., with Reverend Fred Haustein and Reverend John Embrey officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James United Methodist Church, Agape Sunday School Class, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72212. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Cloud's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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• ——MICHAEL J. DUDLEY, age 59, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010. He is survived by son, Edmund James Dudley of Little Rock; brother, Richard Dudley and wife, Alisa, of Beebe; and mother, Marlis Dudley of Little Rock. Arrangements provided by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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• ——LEON ELDER JR., 65, of Jacksonville died Thursday.

Survivors: son, Kenneth Elder of Nashville, Ga.; daughters, Buffy Elder of North Bay, N.Y. and Sherry Barrett of Tifton, Ga.; brother, James Elder of Tuckerman; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

There will be no formal funeral services.

Arrangements: Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www. jacksonsfh.com.

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• ——WILLIAM RALPH GRADDY, age 91, of Alexander, Ark., passed away Friday, July 23, 2010. He was born Nov. 11, 1918. He was the first-born child of Robert and Pearle Graddy of Morganton, Ark. He was a World War II veteran with two battle stars. He was a retired carpenter who raised honey bees and was an avid gardener. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie, of 62 years, and son DeLane. He is survived by his daughter, Louise Bertsch of Little Rock; three brothers; four sisters; four grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be noon, Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend David Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/drummond.

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• ——SUE LOUISE HUFFMAN, 93, of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010. She was born in Okolona, Ark., to the late Lee L. and Mary Irene Davis Kendrick. Louise was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy Dale Huffman; four brothers and one sister. She was a longtime member of Baring Cross Baptist Church and a member of the Business Women's Association. She was a loving mother and grandmother; she loved to be with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Judi Tomlin and husband, Jerry; three grandchildren, Leslie Crider and husband, Jason, of Cabot, Grant Tomlin and wife, Cathryn, of Conway, Greg Tomlin and wife, Cynthia, of Fort Worth, Texas; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, July 26, 2010, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, (501) 791-7400, with Reverend Marty Watson and Reverend Sam Wakefield officiating. There will be an open visitation at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kan. 66601-1653, or Baring Cross Baptist Church, 7541 Warden Rd., Sherwood, Ark. 72120. Online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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• ——EMERSON R. KELLEY, 88, of Maumelle, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010. He was a member and deacon of Park Hill Baptist Church. He retired from the United States Air Force after 30 years as a Lieutenant Colonel. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kelley; son, Clif Kelley of Little Rock; daughter, Teri Kelley Walters of Floyd, Va.; five grandchildren, Meredith Walters, Brian Walters, Natalie Walters, Valerie Walters and Elizabeth Kelley Hicks; two great-grandchildren, Abigail Hicks and Tyler Hicks. Memorials may be made to Park Hill Baptist Church, 201 East C Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Entombment will be in Riverwood Memorial Gardens, Maumelle, Ark., with full Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, (501) 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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• ——MICHELLE THERESA KING, 41 of Little Rock died July 17, 2010. She was born in Little Rock to Gracie King of Little Rock and the late Larry Alexander. Survivors include son, Elijah King; daughters, Safari King both of Little Rock and Paige King; brothers, Orlando Madison and Ulencen King all of Little Rock. Her services will be Monday, July 26, 2010 at Hoover United Methodist Church by Reverend William Robinson at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be Arkansas Memorial Garden in North Little Rock. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 6 p.m. at Watson Northcrest Funeral Home in North Little Rock by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www. brownfuneralhomeandmortuary. com

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• ——ZERRY LEE LOVELACE, 26, of Little Rock passed away July 18, 2010. He is survived by his parents, Jerry Lovelace and Teresa Thomas; four brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 28, 2010, noon at Second Baptist Church.

Family hour will be Tuesday, July 27, 2010, from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!”

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• ——STEVEN LEWIS MOURNING, 63, of Little Rock died unexpectedly on July 20, 2010, while returning from a business trip to San Diego, Calif. He was born at St. Vincent's Infirmary on June 2, 1947, in Little Rock to the late Burwelle Anderson and Sibyl Bush Mourning. He is survived by his wife, Anne Taylor Mourning; and his daughters, Lauri Ann Mourning Scott (Dave) of Aurora, Colo., and Alicia Lynn Mourning of Denver, Colo.; grandsons, Owen and Andrew Scott of Aurora; his brother, Lloyd Randall Mourning; and sister, Suzanne Mourning Carr (Perry), both of Little Rock. He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts and received a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and a lifetime member of the UALR Alumni Association. Steve relocated to Colorado in 1978 where he served as president of the St. Joseph Hospital Foundation in Denver. He moved to Saratoga, Calif., in 1987 to become the Vice President for Development at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Palo Alto, Calif. He later became a partner with the consulting firm of Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners of Chicago. His development expertise, fundraising success and commitment to health care philanthropy and mentoring hundreds of colleagues led him to receive the Harold J. “Si” Seymour Award, the highest commendation given in the health care industry. He was a Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy. He was a past board member and treasurer of the association. Steve served on the faculty of the AHP Madison Institute, a program he helped found 32 years ago at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He co-founded Madison Down Under in Australia and was a continuous international guest presenter. Steve had recently returned to Arkansas after his marriage to his wife, Anne, whom he first met at Mabelvale High School more than 40 years ago. She found him listed on classmates.com and remembered they shared a similar career in the field of development, having last seen him at an AHP conference in 1987. She wrote him an e-mail message and he responded. He soon traveled to Arkansas to renew their high school friendship. Their teenage bond provided great love and comfort, and they married August 29, 2009, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Steve served on the Board of Directors of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation, the Board of the SETI Institute and the AHP Foundation. His interests were wide-ranging, from being a soccer coach when his daughters were growing up in Denver to later becoming an avid fan of the San Jose Sharks. He was a connoisseur of red wines, particularly those of South Australia's Barossa Valley where he spent time each year. He loved to travel, and he and Anne greatly enjoyed their time together in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where he proposed marriage Feb. 14, 2009. Steve's brilliance, humor and generous friendship will be missed by countless lives he touched. His twin daughters will miss him dearly and credit him for his love and guidance in their lives. His spirit, kindness and intelligence touched all of us, and we will cherish him with all our hearts. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 26, 2010, followed by an interment of ashes in the church garden. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Foundation, 2801 S. University Avenue, Little Rock, Ark. 72207 or the Mourning Madison Institute Endowment Fund at the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy Foundation, 313 Park Avenue, Suite 400, Falls Church, Va. 22046. An online guestbook may be signed at www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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• ——MARGIE JAUNITA RUNDELL, 90, of North Little Rock died Thursday July 22, 2010 at Premier Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Saline County on April 19, 1920, to W.F. and Margie Caldwell. Margie was a credit

at W T Grant in Village Shopping Center. She worked in the credit department at Montgomery Ward, was credit manager at Woolco and retired as personnel director from Target. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.R. “Ray” Rundell, her parents and two brothers, Bill and Jerome Caldwell. Margie is survived by her daughter, Joy Rundell of Little Rock; a brother Fred Caldwell and his wife, Susie, of Lonoke County; four nieces; five greatnieces and two great-nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2010, in the Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Chapel with Reverend Fred Dollar officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. General visitation will be on Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 661-9111. A very special thanks to Premier Health and Rehabilitation Center for their loving, kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to C.A.R.E. for Animals at 5516 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, Ark. 72207 or a charity of your choice. www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com

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• ——JOHN EDWIN “NED” SWITZER, 87, of Little Rock, passed away July 22, 2010. Ned was born Jan. 4, 1923 in Clarksburg, W.Va., to Lee Silas and Mary Josephine (Cook) Switzer. Ned grew up in Weston, W.Va., where he graduated from St. Patrick's High School. In 1941 he went to Middle River, Md., where he worked for the Glen L. Martin Company building B-26 Bombers. He joined the U.S. Army in August 1944 and served with Reconnaissance Company 702nd Tanker Destroyer Battalion, Second Armored Division, 9th Army. He was discharged July 1946 as First Sergeant. Later he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the (Army) Reserves serving as Battery Commander and attaining the rank of First Lieutenant. Ned served as the Postal Clerk for the United States Post Office in Weston until 1955 when he and his family moved to Little Rock where he served as the manager and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Rivercliff Apartments. He remained an officer and director in senior capacity until his death. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Jane Callison Smith Switzer, his parents, and brothers Lee Paul and A. Raymond Switzer. He is survived by two children, Susan Robertson (Royce) of Fayetteville and J. Steven Switzer (Liz) of Little Rock; four grandchildren, Christopher Robertson of Fayetteville, Carrie Whelan (Brian) of Tega Cay, S.C., Michael Switzer and Catherine Switzer of Little Rock; one great-grandchild, Owen Whelan of Tega Cay, S.C.; three sisters, Mary Josephine Cheek of Little Rock, Constance Nabors of Dallas, Texas, and Jean Marie Donnelly of Cincinnati, Ohio; as well as many dearly loved nieces and nephews. Ned was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 26, at Christ the King Catholic Church with Monsignor Francis I. Malone officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. The rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to Monsignor Herbert Endowment Fund for Christ the King Catholic School, 4000 North Rodney Parham, Little Rock, Ark. 72212 www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

Arkansas

ATKINS — Michael Walker, 55, of Atkins died Thursday, July 22, 2010. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 26 at St. Joe Free Will Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Lemley Funeral Service in Atkins. Online obituary and condolences are available online at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

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• ——BENTON — Pauline Fitzsimmons, age 93, of Benton, has gone home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 23, 2010. She was born June 6, 1917, in Pike County, Ark. Mrs. Fitzsimmons was a retired L.P.T.N. at the Arkansas State Hospital and a member of Forest Hills Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Doc and Nolier Willis; husband, James Fitzsimmons; and a brother, Hansford Willis.

She is survived by her son, James Fitzsimmons of Lincoln, Neb.; two daughters, Bette Paslay of Searcy and JoAnn Fitzsimmons of Hot Springs; brother, Owen Joe Willis of Tyler, Texas; four loving grandchildren, Robyn Sanders, Chris Paslay, Haleigh Fitzsimmons and Hannah Fitzsimmons; and four greatgrandchildren, Jesse Paslay, Emily Sanders, Lily Paslay and Lynley Sanders.

Mammaw planted seeds of love and faith that will be harvested for generations to come.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 26 at Ashby Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 27 at New Rosemont Cemetery. Bro. Marcus Blakley will be officiating.

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• ——BENTON — Lilla Mae Overton Harrison, 83, Benton, formerly of Tulip, Ark., passed away Friday, July 23, 2010, in a local nursing home. She was born in Tulip, Ark., on July 14, 1927, to William Thomas Overton and Mary Ellen Lawrence Overton. Mrs. Harrison was a retired nurse at the Arkansas State Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Ray, Roy, Dewitt “Dude”, Cecil and George Glendee Overton; and three sisters, Ione Leath, Opal Overton and Gertrude Huffman.

She is survived by a husband, Dale L. Harrison; two sons, Fred E. Rains and wife, Becky, of Little Rock, Rodney D. Rains of Anchorage, Alaska; brothers, Preston Haywood “Hayde” Overton and wife, Syblene, of Camden, Curtis Overton and wife, Hazel, of Fordyce; sistersin-law, Freda Overton of Malvern, Billie Overton of Malvern, and Jeane Cockrill of Benton.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 26 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 27 at Tulip Methodist Church with burial at Tulip Cemetery. Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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• ——BENTON — Paul Levine, age 80, of Benton passed away Friday, July 23, 2010. He was born May 31, 1930, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Mr. Levine served 20 years in the United States Air Force and worked 20 years for U.P.S. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post No. 2256 in Benton.

Mr. Levine was preceded in death by his parents, Murray and Freda Levine; his first wife, Dorothy Shapiro Levine; son, Stuart Jay Greenfield; and a sister, Judy Burk.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Levine; two sons, Howard Michael Levine and Joel Jock Levine; daughter, Naomi Sue Loket; four sisters, Shirley, Nettie, Dorothy and Rhoda; and nine grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 26 at Oakland Cemetery in Little Rock. Rabbi Winnick will be officiating. There will be a luncheon at the Benton V.F.W. after the graveside services. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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• ——BENTON — Robert Sullivan, 71, of Benton died Thursday. He was born Jan. 26, 1939, in Camden. Survivors: wife, Charlotte Sullivan; son, Mark Sullivan; stepdaughter, Kathy Rana; two step-grandchildren. Cremation was through Ashby Funeral Home. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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• ——BLYTHEVILLE — Neta Dedmon Lawson, age 82, of Blytheville, Ark., died on July 22, 2010, in Blytheville. Services will be July 27, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation on July 26, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home.

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• ——BRINKLEY — Anne McShane Luckinbill Sharp, age 84, passed away on July 21, 2010. A daughter of J. Max and Madeleine Luckinbill, she was born in Fort Smith, Ark., on March 30, 1926. Anne was a fourth-generation graduate of St. Anne’s Academy in Fort Smith, attended Nazareth Academy in Nazareth, Ky., and Webster College in St. Louis, Mo., graduating from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority.

She is survived by two sons, W. Wilson Sharp and wife Lee of Albuquerque, N.M., and Baxter Sharp III of Brinkley, Ark.; one daughter, Madeleine Gretchen Sharp-Smith of Bel Air, Md.; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Anne was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Sharp; parents, J. Max and Madeleine Mc-Shane Luckinbill; and siblings, Patrick Luckinbill and Max Luckinbill.

Visitation will be 6 p.m., with a Rosary starting at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, July 25, 2010, at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, 300 W. Hemlock Street, Brinkley. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2010, at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 203 West Ash Street, Brinkley, Ark. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to Monroe County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 67, Clarendon, Ark. 72029 or the charity of your choice. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons. com.

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• ——CUSHMAN — Troy B. Cox, 87, of Cushman died Saturday, July 24, 2010, in Batesville. Graveside services, Tuesday, July 27, at 1 p.m., Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon. Survivors, daughter, Robin Cox of Round Lake, Ill.; brother, Roy C. Cox of Little Rock. Online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

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• ——DARDANELLE — Jean Van Landuyt, 89, of Dardanelle died Monday, July 19. A celebration of life is 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, at Oakland Christian Fellowship in Russellville with visitation to follow. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The full obituary and guestbook are available at www. shinnfuneral.com

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• ——FAYETTEVILLE — John Kay Audrain, age 54, of Fayetteville died Friday July 23, 2010. He was born Dec. 27, 1955, in Okmulgee, Okla., to Jack and Martha Skillern Audrain. He was a 1974 graduate of Fayetteville High School and attended the University of Arkansas where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He spent his career with AT&T providing telephone service in various capacities. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid Razorback and Dallas Cowboy fan. He prided himself on being the biggest Disney geek ever. John was a proud Watch Dog Dad at Asbell Elementary School, enjoyed people and loved to laugh. He was a devoted husband and father and loved his family above all. He is survived by his wife of 17 years Glenda Brooks Audrain; his daughter Kellie Audrain; brother Scott Audrain and his wife Carren of Fayetteville; sister Jacki McWhorter and her husband Dan of Fayetteville; 10 nieces and nephews Randy Audrain, Bradley Audrain, Spencer Audrain, Travis Drain, Kristi McWhorter Drain, Kylee Drain, Macey Brooks, Cambre Brooks, Halsey Brooks, Courtney Brooks and Ryan Brooks. Family visitation will be 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Monday, July 26, 2010, at Moores Chapel. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Moores Chapel with burial at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville. Memorial contributions may be made to: Martha Audrain Math Grant c/o Fayetteville Public Schools P.O. Box 571 Fayetteville, Ark., 72702 To place an online tribute visit www. mooresfuneralchapel.com.

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• ——FORDYCE — Mrs. Cheryl Ann Scott, 49, of Fordyce died Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Her services will be Tuesday, July 27, at St. John A.M.E. Church in Fordyce by Rev. Frank Dawn at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery by Brown-Williams Funeral Home of Fordyce.

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• ——HAMBURG — Mr. Ed Vail Jr., 84, of Hamburg died Friday, July 23, 2010. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Crossroad Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com

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• ——HARRISBURG — Janell (Grubbs) Peck, 75, of Harrisburg departed this life on Thursday. She is survived by one son, Tony Peck; one brother, Kenneth Grubbs; and two grandchildren, Jamie and Whitney Peck. Services will be 2 p.m., Monday at Jackson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation, Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Interment, Harrisburg Memorial Park.

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• ——HELENA — Dr. William Troy Paine, 91, of Helena, Ark., passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010, at his home. Dr. Paine was born January 8, 1919, in Covington, Tenn., to the late John H. Paine and the late Elizabeth Holland Paine. He is survived by his wife, Jimmie House Paine; a son, Johnny R. Paine and wife, Judy, of Allen, Texas; two daughters, Shelia Sue Paine of Helena, and Denise Thomas and husband, Don, of Conway, Ark.; five grandchildren, Jennifer Rae O’Neill, Jacqueline Renee Gordon, Jessica Rachel Paine, Jonathan Ross Paine and Dean Thomas; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services for Dr. Paine will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 26, 2010, at Roller-Citizens. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Don Chandler will officiate. Pallbearers are Jonathan Paine, Patrick O’Neill, Michael Gordon, Dean Thomas, Willie Blake, Jr. and Arness Blake. Honorary pallbearers are the doctors of Phillips County. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International, 803 Garland, West Helena, Ark., 72390. Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• ——HOT SPRINGS — Fruza Young Rogers, 97, of Hot Springs died July 22, 2010. Fruza was born June 30, 1913, to Agee Abram and Clara Dunning Price Young in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include many nieces, nephews and cousins of the Young, Price and Rogers Families. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Rogers II; her brother Edward Janney Young; sister Clara Dunning Young and her parents. Fruza was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she also served as deacon, and a member of the Little Rock Pilot Club. Fruza volunteered with the Red Cross during WWII and was a member of various children’s organizations serving on many boards. She was also very active with the Girl Scouts of America and the NSDAR. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday July 26, 2010, at Gross Funeral Home Chapel with a visitation prior beginning at 9 a.m. Burial will follow the service at Crestview Cemetery where she will be buried with her husband and sister. Reverend David Kenser will be officiating. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Fruza Rogers Scholarship Fund, c/o Ouachita Girl Scouts Council, 100 S. Spring St., Searcy, Ark. 72143. www.grossfuneralhome.com

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• ——JONESBORO — Sarah Evelyn Stevenson Burke, 90, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Friday July 23, 2010 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was a homemaker and an avid reader. She was a very active member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, where she was famous for her deviled eggs and her secret ingredient angel food cake. She was born and raised in Marianna on Dec. 3, 1919. Sarah married Robert Burke in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Marianna in 1943. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Robert William Burke; her parents, John Eberle and Evelyn Arrington Stevenson; and a daughter, Frances Burke Thomas. Survivors include a son, Robert William Burke Jr. of Paris, France; a daughter and her husband, Eberle and W.E. “Bubba” Grimmer III of Jonesboro; one grandchild, Arrington Lyle Grimmer; and a sister Frances Susan Bartenstein of Warrenton, Va. Church services will be held 9 a.m. Monday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Graveside committal services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Cedar Heights in Marianna with Jesse Perkins officiating the services. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro. No visitation is planned. Honorary pallbearers will include Barbara Feeser, Barbara Keller, Carol Hinck, Kitty Thompson, Frannie Replogle, Susie Grommet, Anna Finley and Meg Nelson. The family requests lasting memorials be sent to either, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 531 W. College Avenue, Jonesboro, Ark. 72401 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis Tenn. 38105. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• ——MELBOURNE — Calvin H. Vanscoder, 70, died July 21. Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 27 at 10 a.m. at the Howard Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Shaver Campground Cemetery in Oxford under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation, Monday, July 26 from 6-8 p.m.

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• ——MORRILTON — Venita Beavers Pack, 78, passed away Friday July 23. Survivors: Son: Gene Alderson; daughters: Judy Story, Mary Goemmer, Pam Bull, JoEllen Stapp; two brothers; one sister; 14 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday Chapel. Visitation: Monday 6-8 p.m. Interment: Mt. Zion Cemetery. Neal & Sons Funeral Home Obituary/photo/guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com

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• ——MORRILTON — Carroll Phillip “Brownie” Williams, age 78 of Morrilton passed away July 24, 2010 at his home in Morrilton after a brief illness. He was a loving and gentle father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and a true friend to many. Brownie was a Christian and lifelong Baptist. He was born Sept. 11, 1931 at Scotland, Ark., son of the late Thomas and Rose Williams. He was preceded in death by his precious wife of 42 years, Mary Ashcraft Williams. Brownie is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Bruce Hawkins of Morrilton; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Doris Williams of Knoxville, Ark.; his grandchildren, Clayton Hawkins of Morrilton, Amanda Williams of Clarksville, Kevin Williams of Russellville, and Nicholas Williams of Knoxville. One great-grandchild, Nathaniel Sparks of Clarksville. Other survivors included seven sisters and one brother, Virgie Sommers of Morrilton, Sherman “Buck” Williams of Pea Ridge, Anna Ruth Wells of Cleveland, Shirley Massingill of Hattieville, Barbara Stracner of Morrilton, Tommie Williams of Morrilton, Johnnie Williams of Morrilton and Linda Campbell of Cleveland, along with numerous nieces and nephews and a host of lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by two siblings, Lowell Williams and Sally Durham. Brownie was a 1951 graduate of Wonderview High School where he played basketball for the Dare Devils. He was very proud to have served his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He remained a proud veteran and never failed to salute the flag when appropriate. After returning from the war he went to work with his father in the sawmill business until he joined Arkansas Kraft Corporation in 1967 where he worked until his retirement in 1994. Upon retirement he continued his favorite pastime of fishing and was a proud member of Fish Lake Club. Brownie was an avid Razorback fan rarely missing a football or basketball game. He loved watching his grandchildren grow up around his pool. Funeral services will be Monday, July 26, 2010 at 2 p.m., First Baptist Church in Morrilton, officiating Dr. Bill Brown and Bro. Paul Sheets. Interment will be at Brent’s Cemetery in Cleveland with arrangement by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Pallbearers include Clayton Hawkins, Kevin Williams, Nicholas Williams, M. L. Tester, Freddie Peck, Jamie Huett, Charlie Wallace, and Dr. Charles Wells. Honorary pallbearers include the membership of Fish Lake Club. Memorials may be made to the Brent’s Cemetery General Fund c/o Virgie Sommers, 307 N. St. Jacob, Morrilton, Ark. 72110. A special thank you is extended to Hospice Home Care (Mona & Carol) and Deborah King for their compassion in caring for Daddy in his final days. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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• ——NORPHLET — Tamra Barnes, 69, Norphlet, died July 23, at Medical Center of So. Ark. Private memorial service at later date under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. An online guest book is available at www.youngsfuneralhome. com.

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• ——PANGBURN — Edith Olean Roberson, 89, of Pangburn went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 22, 2010. She was born Saturday, Nov. 20, 1920, in Swifton, Ark., to the late Aaron and Sally Langston Roberson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters, Marie, Nona, Aughler; and her brothers, Earl (Buddy) and Herschel. Miss Roberson is survived by a sister, Lila Rahmlow of Searcy; niece, Claudette Lusty (Carl) of Austin; a faithful friend, Anastasia “Stacy” Edwards of Ward; three wonderful nephews and a niece; beloved cousins; many loving care-givers at Cabot Nursing Home and Rehab; and many friends. Miss Roberson’s visitation will be at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy at Noon on Monday, July 26, 2010, with the family receiving friends from 4-6 p.m. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery near Letona. The family has suggested memorials may be sent to Arkansas Hospice, No. 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com or 501.268.3546.

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• ——PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Novelle Bond Clark, 89, of Pine Bluff, formerly of Charleston, Ark., passed away Friday, July 23, 2010, in Springdale, Ark. She was born Nov. 30, 1920, in Charleston to Earl Bond and Myrtle Gray Bond. She married Edward Miller Clark in Nov. 1954 and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Pine Bluff, Ark. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband; infant twin daughters, Reneya and Milleya Clark; her sister, Virginia Gray Stewart; nephew, Peter Douglas Steward; and step-daughter, Penny Elkins; and step-son Richard White. Graveside service was at 11 o'clock Saturday, July 24. Graveside at Nixon Cemetery with Rev. Bill Buchanan officiating and under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Charleston, Ark. She is survived by one daughter, Bonnie “Eddie” Strade of Monticello, Fla.; two nieces, Rebecca Shahalemi of Philadelphia and Priscilla Osborne of Boston, Mass.; five grandchildren, numerous great and greatgreat-grandchildren; and loving friends, the David Breshears family. She graduated from Charleston High School in Charleston, Ark.; attended Arkansas State Teachers College from 1938-1949; UA, Fayetteville, BS in Home Economics, 1942; UA, Fayetteville graduate work towards master's in sociology and home management; she was County Extension Agent — Home Economics Leader; worked in Pulaski, Izard, Lawrence and Jefferson counties where she served for over 30 years before retiring in 1985; served as home economics adviser for C & L Electric Coop. Prior to becoming a home demonstration agent, she taught school in Waldo, Ark., and Morepark, Calif., and served as the Cafeteria Manager at Fort Chaffee army base; she was a member of Epsilon Sigma Phi; American Association of Home Economists — Distinguished Service Award 1965; Arkansas Extension Home Economist Association, treasurer 1961-1962, state president 1964-1965, Distinguished Service Award 1966; nominated and listed in Personalities of the South, honoring outstanding individuals in 14 southern states; member of the Arkansas Women's Committee on Public Affairs; wrote a weekly column for the Pine Bluff Commercial, “Novelle’s Notes”, pertaining to food nutrition, preparation and safety and on home management. She was on the Mental Health Board of Directors for 40 years where she served as treasurer; the Pine Bluff Chapter of Altrusa International Organization, served as reporter, vice-president and president; AAUW, Beta Sigma Phi Council; Federation of Garden Clubs (Ex Officio Member), Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau Auxilliary, Jefferson Hospital Auxiliary, Red Cross, Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce-Special Activities Committee; Eastern Star; YWCA, First Presbyterian Church Women Circle, ABWA. Memorials may be made to Brown Clark Scholarship Fund at the Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Health Center, 2500 Rike Drive, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603; First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, 717 W. 32nd, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603; or to Neighbor to Neighbor, Inc., 1419 S. Pine St., Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601. Online guest register book is available at www.smithmortuaryinc.com.

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• ——RUSSELLVILLE — Viola Mae (Jones) Kellar, 82, of Russellville, Ark., a former Paxton resident, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 at 5:38 a.m. at the University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock, Ark. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2010 at the Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E. Pells Street, Paxton with Rev. Terry L. Westerfield officiating. Burial will be in Glen Cemetery, Paxton. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 28, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held in Arkansas, time and place to be announced.

Viola was born May 7, 1928 at Rankin, Ill., the daughter of Harley and Nellie Hedley Jones. She married Fred O. Kellar April 8, 1950 at Paxton. He survives; also surviving are a daughter, Sally (Rand) Brewer of Little Rock; two grandchildren, Reed and Matt Brewer, both of Little Rock; three sisters, Verna Shilts of Loda, Ill., Elsie Eichelberger of Champaign, Ill., Dorie Gustafson of Paxton, Ill. and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and three sisters.

She graduated from Paxton High School in 1946 and while living in Paxton, she was employed by the Bear Brand Hosiery and Farmers - Merchants National Bank. She and her husband left Paxton in 1961. The lived in Ottawa, Ill a number of years after which they moved to Little Rock, Ark., where they lived for a time and had lived in Russellville since 1991. She was a longtime employee of M. Hills in Russellville. She was a member of the Pottsville United Methodist Church, Pottsville, Ark. and the U.M.W. and a former member of the Paxton United Methodist Church. She was a member of Prospect Chapter No. 367, O.E.S. in Paxton. She enjoyed interior decorating, flowers and traveling. Memorials may be made to the Pottsville United Methodist Church, the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice.

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• –––––SEARCY — Evelyn Dotson, 83, of Searcy died July 23. Visitation is Monday, July 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the Searcy-McEuen Chapel. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Downtown Church of Christ. Online: www.SearcyMceuenFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, lasting memorials may be made to the Searcy Children's Home.

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• –––––SEARCY — William Hill Sr. “Pudney,” 87, of Searcy passed away Monday, July 19, 2010. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 26, 2010, 11 a.m. at Searcy McEuen Funeral Home. Viewing held today 1-5 p.m. at the Funeral Home, 2616 South Main, Searcy, Ark.

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• –––––SEARCY — Evelyn Madden, 87, of Searcy died July 1, 2010. She was born Feb. 26, 1923, in Wynne, Ark., to the late Robert and Tessie Belle Faulkner. Mrs. Madden was a member of the First Baptist Church in Searcy. She was a loving mother, grandmother and loved by all who knew her. She is also preceded in death by her husband, A.L. “Son” Madden; and one brother, Robert Faulkner. Left to cherish her memories is her son, Donald Wayne Cox of Loveland Colo., one daughter, Rita Louise Beatty of Jonesboro, Ark.; three sisters, Frances Morat, Oleta Flowers, and Margaret Ann Williams; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 27 in the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Searcy. Express your condolences at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneral-Home.com.

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• –––––SEARCY — Floyd Homer Shelby was born May 30, 1929 at Gravel Hill, Ark. to Joseph and Siler Moye Shelby. He departed life July 24, 2010 at White County Medical Center, Searcy, Ark. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was retired from the United States Post Office. He was married to Luella Anderson Shelby, who preceded him in death. He is survived by wife Bobbie Ruth; daughter Anita Leslie (James); son Keith Shelby (Linda); step-sons Kenneth Shelby (Tonya) and Gary Shelby (Tonya); and step-daughter Sandra Shell (Billy). He was greatly loved by his seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., July 25 at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., July 26 at Park Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will be at White County Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank Searcy Health Care, Hospice Home Care and the staff of White County Medical Center for the wonderful care they provided. In lieu of flowers, family request memorials be made to Park Avenue Baptist Church. Express your condolences at www. searcymceuenfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––WOODLAWN — Billy R. Henderson, 77, of the Woodlawn community died Friday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Friendship Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Buie Funeral Home in Rison. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home (870) 325-6216. Online condolences at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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• –––––WYNNE — Martha Derise Beaton, 85, of Wynne died Friday, July 23, 2010 at her home in Wynne. Mrs. Beaton was preceded in death by her parents, Laodice and Leonore Derise and brother, Louis Paul Derise. Mrs. Beaton was born in Jeanerette, La. on Jan. 7, 1925. She moved to Wynne and married Kenneth Beaton in 1950. She was an avid golfer, gardener and bridge player. After graduating from Franklin High School in Louisiana, Mrs. Beaton continued her education and received her RN degree from Charity Hospital in New Orleans. She became a skilled surgical nurse and was employed at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio, Texas where she met her future husband. Martha was a member of the St. Peter's Catholic Church. She was a member of the Crowley’s Ridge Ladies Golf Association where she served as treasurer for 20 years. She was a former member of the Town and Country Garden Club. She enjoyed bi-monthly bridge club for forty years with many dear friends. She volunteered at Red Cross Blood Drives for many years. Survivors included husband, Dr. Kenneth Beaton of Wynne; children, Dr. Neal Beaton (Dr. Janet Udouj) and Dr. Susan Manley (Michael) of Little Rock, Becky Rhodes (Richard) of El Dorado, Cindy Hathcock (Steve) and Dr. Trent Beaton (Tammy) of Wynne; 12 grandchildren, Justin Rhodes, (Adrienne), Kristin Rhodes, Adam Rhodes, Laura Beaton (Nate Mitchell), Katie Beaton, John Beaton, Robert Beaton, George Beaton, Jessie Clare Wilson (John Paul), Ken Hathcock, Drew Manley and Blair Manley. Also, she leaves her two sisters, Elouise Derise Wittenberg, of Lafayette, La. and Rita Derise Dearing (Howard) of Covington, La. The family would like to thank the staff of Little Rock Hematology and Oncology for the devoted care, especially Dr. Brad Baltz and nurse Ginger Krock; as well as, the staff of CrossRidge Community Hospital, particularly Ms. Emma Lewis. Services will be Monday, July 26, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wynne. Burial will be in Cogbill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, 6 to 7 p.m. with Rosary beginning after visitation. Memorials may be sent to St. Peter's Catholic Church of Wynne, Cross County Public Library, or your favorite local Charity. www.kernodlefh.com.

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• –––––WYNNE — Jimmy Timze, 62, of Wynne died Friday in Jonesboro. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, attending auctions, riding his motorcycle.

Survivors include mother, Hazel Timze, brother, Floyd Timze, both of Wynne.

All services will be private. Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home is in charge of the services. 870-238-9400. www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Modelle McLure Naron, 80, of Springfield, Mo., died Friday, July 23, 2010. Funeral services: 2 p.m., Tuesday in the chapel of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home. Burial in Old Troy Cemetery. Visitation: 1-2 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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• –––––HOBBS, N.M. — Billy Jack Marks, 70, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010, at his home in Hobbs, N.M. He was born December 23, 1939, in New Edinburg, Ark., to the late Victor Richardson Marks and Mamie Elizabeth Barnett Hall Marks.

Jack worked in oil field well servicing for over 43 years. He enjoyed spoiling his little dog Missie, feeding hummingbirds, doves and squirrels and tinkering around the house. He lived his life with kindness, selflessness and touched the lives of so many. Above all, he was a beloved son, brother, husband, dad, papa and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Clyde and Ed Marks; his sisters, Hazel Vittitow and Wyona Colvin. He is survived by his wife, Edith Marks of Hobbs; daughter, Vickie (Andy) Gibbs of Hobbs; grandchildren, Hannah and Andrew Jack Gibbs of Hobbs; sisters, Elizabeth Barner of Clinton, Ark., Janette Whited of Whitehouse, Texas, and Helen Alesce of Hot Springs, Ark.

Memorial services will be held in Prairie Haven Memorial Park Chapel in Hobbs, N.M., on Friday, July 30, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Brad Reimers officiating. Burial of the urn will follow. Condolences may be sent to www.chapelofhopefunerals.com.

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• –––––DALLAS, Texas — John Kenneth Shamblin Jr. passed away suddenly on July 14, 2010. He was born Feb. 6, 1940, in Fayetteville, Ark., and lived a full, happy and blessed life. Kenneth was preceded in death by his sister, Lynda Louise Shamblin; his father, Bishop John Kenneth Shamblin; and his mother, Virginia Late Shamblin. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Fleming Shamblin, his beloved daughter, Kara Lyn Churchill, son-in-law, Terrance Churchill, and granddaughter, Elizabeth Whalen Churchill, all of Bainbridge Township, Ohio. His precious daughter, Cynthia Marr Shamblin, resides in Dallas. John and Yolanda Late of Odessa, Steve Late of Austin, Val Late of Dallas and Jan Late McMillan of Midland survive him as well. He was a beloved member of the Durwood and Lurlyn Fleming family and extended Fleming family and was the son-inlaw of Lurlyn January Fleming, and the brother-in-law of Dr. Jon Hugh and Cheryl Fleming of North Zulch, Texas, and Dr. Stephen and Marty (Fleming) Curtis of Dallas. He was also the proud uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Ken was serving as an Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care, First United Methodist Church of Richardson at his death, where he was beloved by the congregation.

He was a graduate of Central High School, Little Rock, Ark., Hendrix College, Conway, Ark., and Perkins School of Theology, SMU, where he earned a Masters of Divinity in 1965. Ken served churches in the Little Rock and North Arkansas Conferences of the United Methodist Church as well as churches in the North Texas and Central Texas conferences. He served on many boards and agencies in his 40 plus years of ministry and was a passionate runner and golfer. Memorial services will be held at First United Methodist Church of Richardson, Texas, at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 31st with a reception to follow. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Richardson, Texas. Kenneth Shamblin loved and was loved and lived his life in gratitude and thanksgiving. A life well lived, thanks be to God!