Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Lillian Phyllis “Lee” Justus Cloud, 90, of Little Rock.

Burl Travis Moore, 83, of Little Rock.

Wanda "Memaw" Rhoads, 90, of Little Rock.

Jimmy Carl Watts, 67, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

AMITY Michael E. Jackson Sr., 55.

BATESVILLE Grace Caraway Finley.

BODCAW Cleo Odel Hamm, 91.

CLINTON James Roy Sturch, 68.

DARDANELLE Anna Horn, 87.

Wanda Scoles, 73.

EL DORADO Mamie Inez Norris, 84.

Ana Barbara Swilley, 70.

FORDYCE Marie Emerson, 72.

FORT SMITH Everett Roy Cannon, 92.

GARNER Lehman Leon Powell, 71.

GREENWOOD James Patrick Thomas Johnson, 21.

JUDSONIA Murle Geneva Clark, 83.

LAMAR Charles "Ronnie" Funderburg, 58.

MANILA Helen Lee, 70.

MORRILTON Carroll Phillip "Brownie" Williams, 78.

NEW EDINBURG James Marshall “Jimmy” Clark, 65.

PERRY Johnny A. Byers, 88.

PERRYVILLE Minnie Rebecca Middleton Quinn, 78.

RISON Bertha Dulaff, 55.

STUTTGART Laurine Blackwood Kight, 83.

WYNNE Martha Derise Beaton, 85.

OUT-OF-STATE

MONROE, La.

James Edward Bryant, 78.

TEXARKANA, Texas Bruce Wilson, 81.

Pulaski County

LILLIAN PHYLLIS “LEE” JUSTUS CLOUD, born Aug. 8, 1919, diedon 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 anotherthroughout 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, son-in-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 6-8 p.m. at Little RockFuneral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road). 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 requests 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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BURL TRAVIS MOORE, 83, of Little Rock passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2010. He was born on Sept. 4, 1926, in Belfast, Ark., the son of the late Burleigh D. and Elsie Moore. He retired from the Little Rock Post Office after 38 years of service and made his home in Little Rock. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. Mr. Moore was a life member of the VFW Post 9095 and served for many years as a member of the post honor guard. Burl was married for over 42 years to the love of his life, Vivian Graves Moore, before she passed away in 2008. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Reginald Moore of Little Rock and Robert and Andrea Moore of Conway; two daughters, Stephanie Swan of Avondale, Newfoundland and Cynthia Davis of Dallas, Texas; four granddaughters, Ashley of Little Rock, Emyle and Kelsey of Conway and Rebecca of Dallas; one sister, Carolyn Sue Cathey of Monticello, Ark., and two brothers, Herman Moore of Dunwoody, Ga., and Dr. James Moore of Hot Springs, Ark. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark., with Pastor Greg Thompson officiating. Family Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501)661-9111. www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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WANDA “MEMAW” RHOADS, 90, of Little Rock, went to bewith her Lord on Saturday, July 24, 2010. She was born on Nov. 6, 1919 in Reyno, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Rhoads; parents; brothers and sisters: Grace, Earnest, Sherman, Gene, Thearcie and Travis. She is survived by her daughter, Kay Rhoads McGinley; grandchildren, Tiffany Leherr (Mike), Tamara Holloway (Barry); greatgrandchildren Miller Brooks, Jordan Brooks and Jackson Leherr; a special ex-son-in-law, Jerry Rossworn; and other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at First Baptist Church Maumelle, Millwood and Maumelle, with Reverend Charlie Winters officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501)224-8300. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kan. 66610-1653. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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JIMMY CARL WATTS, 67, of North Little Rock passed awayFriday, July 23, 2010. He was president of Arkansas Floral Association in 2006. He was a lifetime Arkansas Master Florist. He won numerous awards and recognition for his years ofdedication to the Arkansas Florist Association. He will be missed by all his florist friends. Jimmy is preceded in death by his father, Carl T. Watts. He is survived by his mother, Mary L. Watts, of North Little Rock; and his faithful companion, Beau; cousins, Mary K. Mooney, Amber Mooney, Richard Watts, Alice Hilt, and Theda Hilt. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

Arkansas

AMITY - Michael E. Jackson Sr., 55, of Amity died Friday. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Monday in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood, with Brother Jerry Fagan officiating. Visitation will be Monday afternoon, 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.. Guest registry is at www.davissmith.com.

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BATESVILLE - Grace Caraway Finley died Friday, July 23, 2010at her home in Batesville. Born in Mount Pleasant, Ark., she was the daughter of Thomas Caraway and Zora Marlin Caraway. Grace was a very strong-willed person whotraveled a lot as a military wife, and had lived in many different places while her husband was in the military. She loved to go camping, she loved to garden, but most of all, she loved watching her hummingbirds. She was well known for her famous yeast rolls; she would often drop by area businesses and give them a batch of the rolls for everyone there to enjoy. She was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Sheila Finley of Newark; a brother, Paul Caraway of North Little Rock; a sister, Marie Dover of Batesville; three grandchildren: Autumn Hunter of Batesville, April Lewis of Batesville, and Kyle Hunter of Newark; a step-grandson, Josh Gardner of Newark; two great grandchildren: Alley Lewis and Fallon Lewis both of Batesville; several nieces and nephews; and many very close friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Drexel Finley; a son, Rick Finley; three brothers, Frank Caraway, Flino Caraway, and Amos Sipe; and a sister, Jean Sears. Pallbearers are Richard Crock, DEA, Jake Jacobson, DEA, Bill Bryant, DEA, Steve Hampton, David Huddleston, and Josh Garner. Honorary pallbearers are United States DEA Agents, North Little Rock Police Officers, ATO Fraternity, Dr. Robert Slaughter, Mike Norman, Rodney Curry, Randy Johnson, Tommy Caraway, Kelly Lassiter,Jeffery Lassiter, Jerry Brogdon, Boyd Fletcher, and Jerry Bowen. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at 2 p.m., at the Calvary Baptist Church, with Brother Stefan Eubanks officiating. Burial will follow at Finley Creek Cemetery in Sage, Ark. Visitation will be Monday, July 26, 2010, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville. Memorials can be made to the Finley Creek Cemetery Association, Attn: Brenda Marlin, 173 Zion Road, Sage, AR 72573. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

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BODCAW - Mrs. Cleo Odel Hamm, 91, Bodcaw, Ark., passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010, in a Hope Hospital. Funeral Service: 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, Bodcaw No. 1 Baptist Church, Bodcaw, Ark., Burial Bodcaw No. 1 Cemetery. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope, Ark. Visitation: Monday, July 26, 6-8 p.m., Brazzel/Oakcrest, Hope. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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CLINTON - James Roy Sturch 68, of Clinton, Ark. passed awaySaturday, July 24, 2010. He is survived by three sisters; two brothers; and several nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 26, 2010 atRoller- McNutt Funeral Home Clinton, Ark. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Roosevelt Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DARDANELLE - Anna Horn, age 87, of Dardanelle died Saturday. Services will be Tuesday, July 27 at 2 p.m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery. Visitation will be open. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.

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DARDANELLE - Wanda Scoles, age 73, of Dardanelle died Friday, July 23. Services will be Wednesday, July 28 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Petillo Hill Cemetery. Visitation, Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.

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EL DORADO - Mamie Norris, 84, of El Dorado passed away Friday, July 23, 2010, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. Funeral service 2 p.m., Monday at Knowles Baptist Church, Strong, Ark., under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. An online guest book is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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EL DORADO - Ana Barbara Swilley, 70, went to be with herLord and Savior Tuesday. She was daughter to J.M. and Ruth Tinsley, wife to Calvin Swilley, mother to Jennifer, Sabra and Jeff Swilley and grandmother to Alexandra and Matthew.

Interment was private. Memorials: Ana Barbara Swilley Memorial Fund, First Financial Bank, 315 W. Main, El Dorado 71730. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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FORDYCE - Marie Emerson, 72, of Fordyce died Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. Visitation will be Monday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Oakgrove Cemetery. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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FORT SMITH - Everett (Roy) Cannon, 92, of Fort Smith, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, an Army combat engineer veteran of WWII, a member of the Eagles Lodge No. 208, VFW, American Legion, and UCT. He was a retired accountant, from Dixie Cup. He was preceded in death by a brother, RobertCannon. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Monday, at Fentress Mortuary. Mass will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Christ the King Catholic Church, followed by burial, with military honors, in Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary, of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Annette, of the home; son, Richard Cannon and wife Janice of Cabot; sister, Louise Breen of Calima Mesa, Calif.; brother, Dale Cannon of Kibler; one granddaughter, Shanna DeMoss of Jacksonville, Fla.; and three great-grandchildren, Braxton, Brayden and Hallie. In lieu of flowers you may make donations to Mercy Hospice, 7301 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith 72903.

To sign the online guest book please visit www.fentressmortuary.com.

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GARNER - Lehman Leon Powell, 71, died Thursday in Little Rock. Survivors: Wife of 46 years, Winnie Powell; son, Mike Powell; daughter, Anita Powell; four grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; one brother; one sister. Graveside, with military honors: Monday, 10 a.m., Shady Grove Cemetery, Bald Knob by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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GREENWOOD - James Patrick Thomas Johnson, age 21of Greenwood, Ark. left this world to be with Jesus on July 22, 2010. He was born March 8, 1989, the son of Dave Johnson of Fayetteville and Shannon White of Greenwood, Ark. Hewas preceded in death by his grandparents Justice Jim and Virginia Johnson of Conway, Ark. He is survived by his father Dave Johnson of Fayetteville and his mother Shannon White of Greenwood, Ark.; stepfather James White of Greenwood, Ark.; sister Shelby Johnson; brother Adam Johnson; grandparents Tom and Sharon McAllister; step-brothers Brian and Hunter White; step-sister McKinzie Jeffrey; aunt and uncle Dan and Betsy Johnson, Mark and Cathy Johnson, Warren and Tammy Lee, Kent and Danette Fields, Austin McAllister and many other cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at the Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, 4520 North Crossover Road, Fayetteville, Ark. 72703, (479) 521-5000. To place an online tribute visit www.nelsonberna.com

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JUDSONIA - Murle Geneva Clark, 83, died Saturday, July 24, 2010. Survivors: Husband, WilliamClark; sons, Brian Steele and William Clark Jr.; daughter, Donna Reese; a brother; a sister; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation: Monday, 6-8 p.m. Services: Tuesday, 1 p.m., Powell Funeral Chapel, Bald Knob. Interment is private. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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MANILA - Helen Lee, 70, of Manila died July 23, 2010, in Osceola. Services are Monday, July 26, 2010, at 10 a.m. in the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Manila Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home. E-mail condolences to cobbfuneralhome@s bcglobal.net.

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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 friendto 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 greatgrandchild, 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 oflifelong 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 Brother 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 Brents 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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NEW EDINBURG - James Marshall “Jimmy” Clark, age 65, of New Edinburg, Ark., died Saturday, July 24, at Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock. Funeral services 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, Calvary Baptist Church. Burial Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren. Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 26, at Frazer’s. Online obituary/ guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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PERRY - Johnny A. Byers, age 88, of Perry passed away Friday, July 23, 2010. Graveside services, 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, at Hope Cemetery with Brother Dusty Day officiating. Family Hour: 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home in Perryville. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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PERRYVILLE - Minnie Rebecca Middleton Quinn, 78, passed Friday, July 23. Survivors: husband of 56 years, Phillip Freed Quinn; son: Phillip “Rusty” Quinn; daughter: Rebecca Quinn; two brothers; three sisters; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, At Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. Obituary/photo/guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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RISON - Bertha Dulaff, 55, of Rison died Saturday, July 24, 2010. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Buie Funeral Chapel. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 26, 2010, at Buie Funeral Home. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. Online condolences at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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STUTTGART - Laurine Blackwood Kight, 83, passed away July 24, 2010. Preceding her in death were her parents, James T. and Emma Blackwood; her son, Roger Kight; and eight siblings.Survivors include her daughter, LaRose Karr (Larry) of Colorado; grandsons, Brett Rye (Tara), and Jeremiah Karr; granddaughters, Amy Sanders (Johnnie) and Rhea Jost (Craig); and great-grandson, Quinn Sanders. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Hamilton Cemetery, Carlisle. Arrangements are by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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WYNNE - Martha Derise Beaton, 85, of Wynne died Friday, July23, 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 January 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 bimonthly bridge club for 40 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), 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; great grandchildren, Elliott Rhodes, Emerson Rhodes and John Steven Wilson. Also, she leaves her two sisters, Eloise Derise Wittenberg of Lafayette, La., and Rita Derise Dearing (Howard) of Covington, Louisiana.

Funeral services will be Monday, July 26, 2010, at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with burial in Cogbill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, 6 to 7 p.m. at Kernodle Funeral Home with Rosary beginning after visitation.

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. Memorials may be sent to St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Wynne, Cross County Public Library, or your favorite local charity.

Out-of-state

MONROE, La. - Funeral services for James Edward Bryant, 78, of Monroe, were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Graveside services were at 5 p.m. Sunday at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan, Ark. Mr. Bryant passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010 at St. Francis North Hospital.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church and graduated from the University of Arkansas in Mechanical Engineering.

Mr. Bryant worked for International Paper, Ford Bacon and Davis, and consulted for Potlatch in Arkansas.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

He was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan and golfer.

Mr. Bryant was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Eddie Bryant; and sisters, Jeanette Long and Mildred DeJarnette Womble.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Ann Bryant; sons, Tracy Bryant and wife Karen, Brent Bryant and wife Tracie, and Kyle Bryant; grandchildren, Kristyn, Michael, Matthew, Nicholas, and Jake; sisters, Polly Camper and Maxine Montieth of Pine Bluff, Ark.; mother-in-law, Fain Hamilton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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TEXARKANA, Texas - Bruce Wilson, 81, of Texarkana died Thursday. Born in Calmer, Ark., he was retired tire store owner.

Survivors include his wife, Alice; son Sans of Texarkana; grandsons Matt Wilson of Little Rock, Drew Wilson of Fayetteville; and brother, James Wilson of Rogers.

Memorials to Alzheimer's Allianace, 1105 College, Texarkana, Texas, 75503. www.texarkanafuneralhome.com.