Obituaries

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INDEX

Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our Web site, Arkansas Online, www2.arkansasonline.com. Choose the Obituaries link under the News section on the top navigation menu.

PULASKI COUNTY

Ra’Jun Malik Berry, infant, of Little Rock. Geneva Bass Butler, 61, of Little Rock. Donald Ray Cole, 65, of Little Rock. Robert Wayne Cole, 85, of Jacksonville. Laura Virginia Good of Little Rock. Sheila Ann Green, 62, of Mabelvale. John Fleming Hughes, 78, of Little Rock. Myntrobia “Mynt” Beatrice (Dickerson) Jordan, 62, of Little Rock. Arlene Latta, 83, of North Little Rock. Brian Keith Marteny, 33, of Little Rock. Gail McRae, 57, of Little Rock. Faye W. Mobbs, 83, of Sherwood. Aubrie LaShay Molden, 1, of Little Rock. Jollie Junior Pace, 82, of North Little Rock. Cheryl Preston, 53, of Little Rock. Helen W. Scheel, 87, of North Little Rock. Monthiray Powell Brakebill Trice, 87, of Little Rock. Charles Eugene Wakefield, 69, of Maumelle. James “Lightening” Weathers, 58, of North Little Rock. Imogene Williams, 84, of North Little Rock. Sandra Jean O’Hara Wood, 59, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS CITY

Bobby D. Wayne Irvin, 69.

BENTON

Ellis W. Milam, 87. Harold Raymond Woodruff, 76.

BRADFORD

James Dean Brinkley, 58.

BRINKLEY

Brandon Dunavan, 32.

CLARENDON

Betsy Chisnall Webster, 86.

GILBERT

William Leo Koerber, 76.

HARRISON

Audrey Ballard, 89. Joe Criner, 87. Frances Atkinson Morris, 82.

HAZEN

Stella Lou Kee Pettey, 92.

HEBER SPRINGS

Helen Grace Gilmer, 87. Rebecca Lowery Huber, 35. Johnnie Maxine Pearce, 77.

JONESBORO

Ronald Tate, 59.

JUDSONIA

Georgia Lee Hilger, 87.

LOWELL

Randall Lee Jones, 30.

MALVERN

Coleman “Tootie” Lowry, 64.

MELBOURNE

Robert Dean Bull, 71. Riley Denise Cheatham, infant.

MENA

Karen Anne Munsil, 59.

NEWPORT

Hazel Hall, 97.

PINE BLUFF

Dorothy Norton Reed, 85.

PLUMERVILLE

Willie Ervin Ridling, 64.

RISON

J.W. Farrer, 89.

SHADY

Roy Lock, 94.

SWIFTON

Flossie Jane Smith, 74.

TUCKERMAN

Naomi Bradley McNutt, 96.

OUT-OF-STATE

TEXARKANA, Texas

Robert C. Ellen, 88.

Pulaski County

RA’JUN MALIK BERRY of Little Rock, infant son of Raymond Berry Jr. and Cicely Williams, died July 24, 2010. Other survivors include four sisters, JaZaria Bivens, JaNiya Ford, JaLiah Johnson and JaMea Johnson; a brother, Jakari Berry; maternal grandparents, Grace Williams and Joe Evans; paternal grandparents, Raymond Berry Sr. and Rose Price; great-grandmother, Dorothy Shockley; and aunts, Monique Baugh, LaToya Berry and Yolanda Russell. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 30, at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

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• –––––GENEVA BASS BUTLER, 61, of Little Rock, Ark. She went home to be with the Lord July 24, 2010. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vernice Bass; brothers, Joseph, Willie, Charles and Jimmy Bass. She is survived by her husband, W.T. Butler Sr.; father, Charles Bass; daughters, Angela, Peggy Bass, Michelle Butler; son, W.T. Butler Jr.; sisters, Joan Bass, Dorothy Ballard, Alice Bass; brother, Arthur Bass; eight grandchildren. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010, at Premier Funeral Home. Family will receive friends Friday, July 30, 2010, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark., (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better.”

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• –––––DONALD RAY COLE, age 65, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 26, 2010. He was born March 20, 1945, to the late Virgil and Irene Cole. He was a Veteran in the U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam War. He loved hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Virgil D. Cole Jr., Bobby Cole, Jack Cole; sister, Pat Swartout; and nephew, Chuck Murphy. He is survived by his wife, Diane Cole; son, Tony Cole (Lara); daughter, Shayne Cole; grandsons, Houston Ray Cole (USAF), Nicholas Ryan Cole; sisters, Betty Crain (Marvin), Vickie Cole (Mike); brother, Jim Cole (Margaret); and beloved dogs, Della and Shassy.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2010, at Ironton Baptist Church with Dr. Sidney Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Wood Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday 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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• –––––ROBERT WAYNE COLE, 85, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away July 27, 2010. He was born Nov. 2, 1924, to Joe Raymond and Sudie Cole. He was a longtime member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville. He was a lifelong farmer and retired from First Electric after 45 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Effie Ward, Billie Crow, Jerrie Seaton and Ruth Grizzle. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Alice Cole; two daughters, Marilyn (Johnny) Watson of Jacksonville, Carolyn (Charles) Reed of Shelby, N.C.;, and one son, David Cole of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Kelly Victory, David (Jackie) Shewmaker, Chad Reed, Carole Reed, Dustin (Chrissy) Cole and Devin Cole; one great-grandson, Dawson Shewmaker; and sister, Christine Brown.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the First Baptist Church in Jacksonville with Rev. Cliff Hutchins and Rev. Ken Jerome officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 401 N. First St., Jacksonville, Ark. 72076; or Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Please sign the online guest book at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136.

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• –––––LAURA VIRGINIA GOOD of Little Rock, a devoted Jehovah’s Witness for many decades, died Sunday, July 25, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Harry Good. A memorial will be held Saturday, July 31 at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 14800 Hinson Road. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––SHEILA ANN GREEN, 62, of Mabelvale passed to her heavenly home July 26, 2010. She was born Jan. 14, 1948, in Bauxite to Carthel and Betty Willmon. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Sheila was preceded in death by her father, Carthel Willmon. Survivors: husband, Danny Green, Mabelvale; sons, Randall Green and wife Tammy of Bryant, Ricky Green of Mabelvale; mother, Betty Willmon of Bryant; and four grandchildren.

Chapel Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Friday with Bro. George Dudley officiating. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Tull. Visitation will be at Ashby’s Thursday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––JOHN FLEMING HUGHES, 78, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, July 26, 2010. Born in Beirne, Ark., to Amanda and Brandt Hughes, he was a member of First Christian Church. He spent most of his life as a salesman in Missouri and Arkansas and retired from Waste Management in 1997. John loved spending time with family and friends, fishing and fixing things. He could always be counted on to help wherever he was needed.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Evelyn Mace Hughes; his daughter and son-inlaw, Cathy and James Webb; his son, Kelly Hughes; sisters, Mary Smead and Nina Wright; brothersin-law, Bob Wright and Raymond Mace (Ola); and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be Friday, July 30 at 10 a.m. at First Christian Church, followed by burial at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road).

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 1500 N. Mississippi, Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Hughes’ online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––MYNTROBIA “MYNT” BEATRICE (DICKERSON) JORDAN, 62, passed away on July 25, 2010. She was born on Sept. 20, 1947, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Dave Dickerson Jr. and the late Tarlease Porter Dickerson. She was employed with the state of Arkansas until she began working for the Arkansas Army National Guard at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock, Ark., on Aug. 16, 1975. She worked at Camp Robinson until her retirement on July 15, 2002.

She is survived by a daughter, Nikole Jordan of Little Rock; a son, Torre Anderson of Sherwood; a granddaughter, Diarra Jones of Little Rock. She leaves to cherish her memory: three sisters, Ethelstene Dickerson of Los Angeles, Calif., Corliss (Ronnie) Arch of Los Angeles, Calif., Rhonda (Fred) McCollum of Little Rock, Ark.; one brother, Dwight (Tammy) Dickerson of Los Angeles, Calif.; one stepsister, Barbara Jean Evans of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and a host of cousins, relatives and friends.

Family hour will be Thursday, July 29, 2010, from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Friday, July 30, 2010, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th, Little Rock, Ark. Burial will be at the Arkansas Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery, Little Rock, Ark. 72202, (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!”

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• –––––ARLENE LATTA, age 83, of North Little Rock passed away on Monday, July 26th, 2010. She was born on June 15th, 1927, to the late Charles and Edna Pohlmann in St. Louis, Mo. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Arlene was preceded in death by her loving husband, Franklin Hugh Latta; and son, John B. Latta. She is survived by her son, Steve Latta and wife Virginia of Rogers, Ark.; brother, Harold Pohlmann of Jennings, Mo.; five grandchildren, Shane C. Latta of Rogers, Ark., Alicia D. Latta of Webb City, Mo., Jason B. Latta and wife Sarah of Jeffersonville, Ind., Brandi Latta Green and husband David of Jeffersonville, Ind.; and greatgrandson Landen Pruitt of Webb City, Mo.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 30th, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Chapel at 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117, 1-(501) 835-3515. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 29th between 6-8 p.m. The online obituary and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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• –––––BRIAN KEITH MARTENY, 33, Little Rock, died Saturday. Survivors: parents, Donna and Steve Lambert; daughter, Hannah Cathryn; brothers, Jeff Marteny, Austin Lambert, James Lambert; grandparents, Mary and Bebe Woodrome, Lorene Lambert; father, Tracy Marteny. Services, Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Smyrna Bible Church. Burial, Walnut Bottoms Cemetery. Visitation, 9 to 10 a.m. at church.

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• –––––GAIL McRAE, 57, of Little Rock passed away on July 25, 2010. She was born Nov. 10, 1952, to the late William L. and Jewel Nabors.

She is survived by her son, Justin McRae; her sister, Kay Penney; her brother, Bill (Annette) Nabors; her nephews, Jason Penney, Jeremy and Chad Nabors; her nieces, Jennifer Davis and Crystal Petruk; and her great-nieces, Kaylee, Emma and Grace.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at 1 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church. Burial in Ouachita Cemetery. Visitation on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home. Visit our website at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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• –––––FAYE W. MOBBS, 83 of Sherwood passed away July 26, 2010, in Little Rock, Ark.; she was born on April 7, 1927, in Oppelo, Ark.; she was the daughter of James. F. Newman and Sophronia Goodan Newman. Faye was a proud beautician for almost 50 years upon retiring from the cosmetology profession, and will be remembered for being a very loving mother, sister and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike J. Mobbs; a son, Warren D. Mobbs; parents; and eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Forrest and Renee Mobbs of Sherwood; a sister, Geraldine Walker of Sherwood; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Mobbs of Sherwood; grandchildren, Randall Mobbs, Kathy Ashlin, Penny Garner, Tiffany Cole and Stacy Shull; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Noon, Thursday, July 29, 2010, at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Sherwood. Entombment will immediately follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum in North Little Rock. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 28, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood. Sign an online guest book at www. husonfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––AUBRIE LASHAY MOLDEN, 16 months, lost her battle to cancer at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She earned her angel wings on July 21, 2010. Aubrie is survived by her loving parents, Don Molden Jr. and Sunshine Citko; sister, Sabrie Farrow; grandparents, Don and Velma Molden; aunt and uncle, Tonya and Jay Pharms; and family and friends. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, at The Mosaic Church, 6420 Colonel Glenn Road, Suite 1, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

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• –––––Even though he dearly loved this life, JOLLIE JUNIOR PACE died on Monday, July 26, 2010, to start a more glorious life with his Lord. He was the beloved only child of Jollie and Vera Pace. He was born in Flippin, Ark., on Nov. 29, 1927.

He graduated from Gainesville High School in only three years. He attended Southwest Missouri State where he met and fell in love with Anna Mae Hare. They married on Aug. 1, 1948. Their marriage was one to be modeled, with so much mutual love and admiration.

J.J. taught agriculture to veterans. One day at a local diner, he met a man that hired him to sell insurance for MFA. This began a lifelong career in the insurance business. In 1967, he moved his family to North Little Rock. He continued working until this year because he found such joy in his work. He won numerous awards during his lifetime for his outstanding salesmanship. His greatest honor was serving as an elder at Levy Church of Christ for nearly 40 years.

J.J. fought a valiant battle with cancer for the past three years. Although it ravaged his body, it never dampened his spirit. He developed a mutual loving relationship with Dr. Brad Baltz and his wonderful staff who treated him with tender care during his weekly chemo treatments. The family wants to thank each of them for making such a hard time easier.

J.J. is survived by his wife, Anna Mae; his four children, Louise Pace, Vicki Wilson and sonin-law Danny, Nancy Hutchinson and son-in-law Donnie, and Jay Pace, all of North Little Rock; his foster daughter, Suzie Smith of Fort Smith. He also was loved by his grandchildren: Jay Cowley and wife Kelley, Justin Cowley, Jennifer Pattillo and husband Matt; his great-grandchildren, Caleb, Shelby, Luke and Ethan Cowley and Maebry Pattillo.

J.J. loved family, leaving them a wonderful legacy. He taught them to genuinely care for others, to be encouragers, to give generously, and how a loving relationship should be.

Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, (501) 791-7400, on JFK. Funeral will be Friday, July 30, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Levy Church of Christ.

Memorials may be made to Levy Church of Christ Mission Fund, 5124 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72118. –––––

• –––––CHERYL PRESTON, 53, of Little Rock departed this life July 23, 2010. She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Ketana Aaron; brothers, Michael Hawkins, William Preston; sisters, Linda Tucker, Natalie Clark, Regina Preston; grandchild, Jordan Edwards. Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Judge Green officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

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• –––––HELEN W. SCHEEL, 87, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock for 16 years and owner of Scheel Interiors in Oakdale, La.

She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Martin of Ladson, S.C.; son, Michael Scheel of North Little Rock; two grandsons, Franklin Martin and Mark Martin; granddaughter, Marsha O’Donnell; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Hattie Burr and Doris Seaman, both of North Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Dorothy Welch; husband, William C. Scheel Jr.; sister, Hilda Martino; and brother, James H. Welch.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock. Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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• –––––MONTHIRAY POWELL BRAKEBILL TRICE, age 87, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010. She was born to the late Clifford and Essie Howerton on Sept. 3, 1922, in Black Rock, Ark., and was the oldest of four siblings. She was of Baptist faith and belonged to Hebron Baptist Church on John Barrow for many years.

For over 40 years, Monthiray was an Avon Representative receiving many diamond awards for being top seller as well as recognized in the Avon President’s Club as No. 1 sales representative. She worked as Postmaster for five years in Mabelvale but continued to sell Avon. Known as the neighborhood Notary Public, she not only notarized important papers but enjoyed stories and conversation with each person she came in contact with. She did not sign papers quickly because she got to know the people by talking and learning of their history of life and family.

With all the accomplishments she made throughout her life, MOTHER was the one who put everybody else first and herself last as kids we learned to help others before you help yourself. We all knew without a doubt we were loved by our mom and dad. Monthiray was family-oriented, being wife, mother and grandmother, and left behind many sayings to all those who love and respect her.

She leaves to cherish her memories: four daughters, Linda Williams (Billy), Brenda Cole, Marsha McAlister (Buddy) and Deborah Pizan (Greg); 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and longtime friends, Lewis and Wilma Pearson. She was preceded in death by husbands, Albert Powell, Cecil Brakebill, Russell Trice; and her only son, David Lee Powell.

To celebrate the life of Monthiray, the family will receive friends and share memories of her life from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, (501) 455-1067. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the funeral home with Chaplain Pat Singer officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will be gathering at 7608 West 28th, Little Rock, Ark. Six of her grandsons — David Powell II, Keith Cole, Richard Paul Jolly, Timothy Powell, Blake and Bailey Pizan — will serve as pallbearers. To sign the online guest book, visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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• –––––CHARLES EUGENE WAKEFIELD, 69, of Maumelle died Tuesday, July 27, 2010. He was born Jan. 20, 1941. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2010, at Cedar Heights Baptist Church in Morgan, Ark. He will be missed very much by family and friends. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136.

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• –––––JAMES “LIGHTENING” WEATHERS, 58, of North Little Rock passed away July 24, 2010. Survived by his wife, Loretta Berry Weathers; sons, Michael Stratton, Tray Young (Prisca); daughter, Tressa Weathers; sisters, Essie Horton, Joann Okanume, Johnnie Gupton; brothers, Jeremiah, John Henry, Leon, John Arthur Williams; Aunt Easter J. Brown; eight grandchildren; host of nieces, nephews, relatives. Funeral Services 11 a.m. Hubble Funeral Home Chapel, 1213 E. Washington, North Little Rock. Family hour 6-7, Friday, 374-3134.

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• –––––IMOGENE WILLIAMS, 84, North Little Rock passed July 24, 2010. Funeral Service held July 31, 2010, 11 a.m., New Dora Baptist Church, 317 Jamison, NLR, Ark. Family hour 6-8 p.m. July 30, 2010, New Dora Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204, (501) 660-4323.

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• –––––SANDRA JEAN O’HARA WOOD, 59, of Little Rock died on Saturday, July 24, 2010. Sandy was born on Nov. 23, 1950, to Robert and Rose O’Hara in Havre de Grace, Md.

She is survived by two children, Bryan Asbury and Charles Wood, both from West Virginia; five grandchildren, Erica, Megan and Bryan Jr. Asbury, and Halee and Peyton Wood; four siblings, Michael O’Hara and wife Shirley from Bristol, Tenn., Robert O’Hara Jr. and wife Robin from West Minster, Md., Patricia Hamann and husband Myron from La Plata, Md., and Deborah Bush husband Randal from Little Rock, Ark. She was preceded in death by her youngest brother, Robin Keith O’Hara; and her parents.

A memorial service will be held at Highland Valley United Methodist Church, 15524 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark., on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at 2 p.m. with Reverends Bill Cato and Brock Patterson officiating. A reception will follow the service. To sign the online guest book, visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

Arkansas

ARKANSAS CITY — Bobby D. Wayne Irvin, 69, died Monday July 26, 2010. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two brothers, one sister, and two grandsons. Funeral Services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at Arkansas City Baptist Church. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Griffin Funeral Service, McGehee.

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• –––––BENTON — Ellis W. Milam, 87, of Benton, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, July 30, 2010 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047). Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2010 with a Rosary service beginning at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BENTON — Harold Raymond Woodruff, 76, of Benton, passed from this world to be with his Lord on Saturday July 24, 2010. He was born Sept. 13, 1933 in Centerpoint, Arkansas to the late Luther Calvin and Clara Stokes Woodruff. Harold served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and later served 12 years in the Marine Corp Reserves. He was a member of the Park Place Baptist Church.

Survivors, wife of 58 years, Stella La Juan Woodruff; three children, Alan Woodruff and wife, Barbara of Georgia, Rita Landry of Malvern, Roger Woodruff and wife, Stacy of Florida; two grandchildren, Ricky Sebastian and wife, Jackie, Austin Woodruff; and great granddaughter, Sophie Sebastian. He leaves behind four brothers, Luther “Dock” Woodruff of Cabot, Edgar Woodruff of Murfreesboro, Charles “Chock” Woodruff of Benton, Ronny Woodruff of Nashville; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Pall bearers will be Al Parker, James Shuffield, Theron Price, Marc Gross, Jim Brewer and Ken Medlock. Honorary Pallbearers will be George Benham and Pinky Caldwell.

Chapel Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be noon Tuesday with Bro. I.V. Hight, Bro. Gary Lambright and Richard Akin officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Park Place Baptist Church Building Fund, 110 Prickett Road, Bryant, Arkansas 72022. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome. com.

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• –––––BRADFORD — James Dean Brinkley, 58, of Bradford, Ark., died July 25, 2010. He was born April 10, 1952 in Bradford to John and Lovie Brinkley. Visitation, July 27, 2010, 6-8 p.m., Bradford Baptist Church in Bradford, Ark. Funeral service July 28, 2010, 10 a.m., Bradford Baptist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Bradford Funeral Home of Bradford, Ark.

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• –––––BRINKLEY — Brandon Dunavan, age 32, died Sunday. Survivors: parents, Glenda and Jessie Arnett; children’s mother, Kara Dunavan; daughters, Elizabeth & Angela Dunavan, Kaitlyn Tittle; brothers, Brian (Lonna), Blake Dunavan; stepsiblings, Jessie, Mike, Amanda Arnett, Carol Skiba; grandmothers, Irites Nowlin, Melba Dunavan; niece, Karsen Dunavan; nephew, Will Dunavan. Services 2 p.m., Wednesday, Brinkley First Assembly of God Church. Interment Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Bob Neal & Sons/Brinkley Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

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• –––––CLARENDON — Betsy Chisnall Webster, 86, of Clarendon died Monday, July 26, 2010. Survivors: five children, Billy Webster, Barbara Mayo, Sue Whitehorn all of Clarendon, Jerry Webster of Little Rock, Cheryl Parrish of Wynne; six grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Graveside services, 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 28th, Macedonia Cemetery, Holly Grove. Obit/guestbook/www. bobnealandsons.com.

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• –––––GILBERT — William Leo Koerber, 76, of Gilbert, (Searcy Co.) died July 25 at Harrison. Preceded in death by parents, two brothers, one sister and former spouse. Survivors: wife Lois, four sons, two daughters, several grandchildren and one sister. Memorial service 2 p.m., July 31 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall. Online condolences: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––HARRISON — Audrey Ballard, 89, died Sunday. Funeral 10 a.m., Wednesday, Holt Memorial Chapel. Graveside service 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, Ark. Survivors: brother, Roger Edmonson; nephews, Glen, Don, Joe and Lindell Edmonson; nieces, Wanda Krapes, Sharon Rogers, Charolette Sage, Lois Mason, Sue Crosswhite, Regina Sharp; special friend, Opal Phillips.

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• –––––HAZEN — Stella Lou Kee Pettey, born December 24, 1917 at Hazen, Arkansas to Charlie & Maude Worsham Kee, died July 26, 2010 at Springbrook Nursing Home in Hazen. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 68 years, Virgil Petty and their only child Mary Ann; two brothers and two sisters. Survived by two sisters, Dorothy Pettey (Morris) and Lottie Jenkins; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen. Burial in the Center Point Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home.

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• –––––HEBER SPRINGS — Helen Grace Gilmer, 87, died July 26, 2010. Children, Herman Jr., Charles, John, Kenneth, Dennis Gilmer, Loretta James, Margaret Boothby, Edna Bigham, Elizabeth Baker; brothers, John, James, Allen Sykes; sisters, Martha Golden, Florence Jones, Faye Love; 18 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, greatgreat-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Olmstead Funeral Home.

Service Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Olmstead Chapel. Interment Heber Springs Cemetery. www. olmstead.cc.

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• –––––HEBER SPRINGS — Rebecca Lowery Huber, 35, of Heber Springs, died Friday. Survivors include: son, Devin Warren; mother, Jennie Aud; father, James Lowery Jr.; step-father, Robert Aud; step-mother, Debbie Lowery Harper; brothers, Matthew Lowery, David and Shane Aud; sister, Julie Lowery. Services: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Robinson’s Chapel. Visitation: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Robinson’s. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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• –––––HEBER SPRINGS — Johnnie Maxine Pearce, 77, passed away July 26, 2010. Survivors include her husband, George Willard Pearce; children, Shawn (Dee) Pless, Timothy (Susan) Pless, Shannon (Robyn) Pless, Shelia (Cliff) Addison, and Sharon (Paul) Wyles; fourteen grandchildren.

Visitation Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Olmstead Funeral Home. Service Friday, 1 p.m., Olmstead Chapel. www.olmstead.cc.

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• –––––JONESBORO — Ronald Tate, 59, of Jonesboro died Sunday. He is survived by his wife, Ann; son, Christopher Tate; daughter, Sheila Harrison; six grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters. Services will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 28 at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel. Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––JUDSONIA — Georgia Lee Hilger, 87, of Judsonia, died July 27, 2010. She was born September 19, 1922, in Judsonia to the late Fred and Orbie House. Georgia lived her life with strength and determination. Her good health and vitality enabled her to help many people, which gave her great joy. Georgia loved the outdoors. Her flowers and vegetable gardens were her passion. She is survived by one sister, Ruby Candish; daughters, Virginia Mouzy of Judsonia and Rita Davison (Mike) of Sherwood; one grandson, Cody Davison; two granddaughters, Carly Hightower and Cristen Filyaw; five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Hilger; a grandson, Todd Singletary; and a son-in-law, Troy Stephen Mouzy.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. on July 29 at Powell Funeral Home of Bald Knob, followed by a graveside service at Providence Cemetery at 10 a.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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• –––––MALVERN — Coleman “Tootie” Lowry, 64, Malvern died July 25, 2010. Born May 22, 1946, in Malvern, Ark. Graveside services 10 a.m., July 28, 2010, at Resthaven Cemetery in Malvern. Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 27, 2010, at Atkinson Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Arkansas. (501) 332-2711.

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MELBOURNE — Robert Dean Bull, 71, died July 25. Graveside funeral service: Thursday, July 29 at 10 a.m. at Lone Star Cemetery on Hwy. 9 South near Melbourne. Visitation: Wednesday, July 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Survivors: Velma Bull (wife), Eugene Bull, Retha Schubert (children).

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• –––––MELBOURNE — Riley Denise Cheatham, infant daughter of Jason Cheatham and Amy Rush and sister of Edward Rush, was born July 22. She departed this life on July 22. A private graveside service will be held.

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• –––––MENA — Karen Anne Munsil, age 59, of Mena, Ark., passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in Hot Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at 1 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mena. Interment will be in Brookside Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

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• –––––NEWPORT — Hazel Hall, 97, of Newport, died Sunday. Survivors: sons, William “Bill” Hall and wife, Betty, of Newark and Jimmy Hall and wife, Linda, of Ruston, La.; sister, Ruth Hubbel; one granddaughter; three step-grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; five step-greatgrandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jackson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Walnut Grove Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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• –––––PINE BLUFF — Dorothy Norton Reed, age 85, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Reed was born March 21, 1925, in Rison, a daughter of the late Elmer Guy “Buck” Gavin and Geneva Shelby Gavin. Mrs. Reed was reared and educated in Rison. She was a graduate of Rison High School. She was a homemaker and a member of Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by her first husband, Carlton Norton, in 2002, her second husband, Leonard Reed, in 2008, a son, John David Norton and a brother, Felton Gavin. She is survived by a son and daughterin-law, Jerry and Judi Norton of Pine Bluff; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Ryan and Leigh Norton of Fort Smith; two greatgrandchildren, Rylee Norton and Meg Norton, both of Fort Smith; brother and sister-in-law, J.W. and Pat Gavin of Herbine.

Funeral services will be graveside Thursday, July 29, 2010, at 10 a.m. in Roselawn Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with Dr. Roger Stewart officiating. The family will receive friends at Robinson’s, Wednesday evening from 4 to 6 p.m. Memorials may take the form of contributions to Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church, 5130 Bobo Road, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson. com.

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• –––––PLUMERVILLE — Willie Ervin Ridling, 64, died Monday, July 26, 2010. Survivors: wife, Gracie Ridling; daughters, Dollie Hill, Tammy Dickson; step-children, Joe and Jennie Martin; sisters, Katherine Brown and Leda Payton; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Services 2 p.m., Friday, Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, Morrilton. Private burial. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday. Obituary/ photo/guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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• –––––RISON — J.W. Farrer, age 89, of Rison died Monday. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Thursday at Buie Funeral Chapel in Rison with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Buie Funeral Home. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. Online condolences at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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• –––––SHADY — Roy Lock, 94, of Shady, Arkansas, passed away Monday, July 26, 2010 at his home. A local visitation will be Thursday evening, July 29, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted by Leonard’s Funeral Home at Grace Lutheran Church in Glynn Ellen, Illinois.

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SWIFTON — Flossie Jane Smith, 74, of Swifton died Monday. Survivors include sons David, Eddie and Billy Carr; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three brothers; and five sisters. Services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, at Cash Baptist Church. Interment in Little Redd Cemetery. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––TUCKERMAN — Mrs. Naomi Bradley McNutt, 96, of Tuckerman passed away on Monday, July 26, 2010, at Newport. She was born June 29, 1914, in Charlotte, Arkansas, the daughter of Samuel and Viola Victoria Bradley. Mrs. McNutt was a member of the Church of Christ. She will long be remembered for her sweet and gentle spirit and a high degree of integrity and Christian love for others. She gave her heart and life to Jesus at an early age and lived all her life as a Christian example.

Mrs. McNutt was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Andrew McNutt; an infant son; her parents; five brothers, Elson, Everett, Earnest, Claude and Raymond Bradley; and one sister, Virgie Bradley Ballard. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara McNutt and Jane McNutt, both of the home, and Mable McNutt Marlowe and husband Gerald of Russellville; one son, Jimmy McNutt of Tuckerman; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are 11 a.m., Wednesday at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Gracelawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh. com.

Out-of-state

TEXARKANA, Texas — Robert C. Ellen, 88, entered the kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, July 24, 2010, in Texarkana, Texas, surrounded by his family. He was born September 17, 1921, in Hope, Arkansas to Robert C. Ellen, Sr. and Leota Waller Ellen.

Mr. Ellen was preceded in death by his parents, a young daughter, Nayann Ellen, and his first wife, Marion. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, June McCorkle Ellen, of Texarkana, Texas; two sons, Don W. Ellen (Margaret) of Laurel Mississippi, and Johnny Ellen (Gnita) of Monroe, Louisiana; and one stepdaughter, Julie Williams (Jimmy) of Hooks, Texas. He is also survived by one sister, Pat Tucker (Jim) of Hot Springs, Arkansas and two nephews. Blessed to have two families, Mr. Ellen — known also as Granddad, Uh-Uh, or Daddy Bob — was loved and adored by 10 grandchildren: Amanda, John Randall, Marion, Don Jr., Sam, Justin, Travis, Jill, Blair and Jennifer; and 17 greatgrandchildren.

Upon graduating from Hope High School in 1939, Mr. Ellen proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy Merchant Marines during World War II. He then went on to earn degrees from Ouachita University and East Texas State University - Commerce. He came to be known simply as “Coach” during his years coaching football at De Queen High School (1948-1951), Arkansas High School (1951-1956) and Ouachita High School in Monroe, Louisiana (1956-1961). The great Coach touched many lives during his 13 years on the field, and he always held his players close to his heart. After hanging up his whistle in 1961, Mr. Ellen built a successful career with Olin Corporation and Georgia Pacific before retiring in 1986 as the General Manager of GP’s container division in Albany, Georgia. He was a member of Sugar Hill United Methodist Church and loved his church and church family like his own. Whether it was an invitation to the White House, a note from a former player, or a handshake on the golf course from an old associate, Mr. Ellen was loved and respected by many. His days with us may be finished, but the lessons he taught us will remain forever.

The family will receive friends at Texarkana Funeral Home (Texas) Monday evening, July 26th, from 5:30 until 7 p.m.