Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Robert Wayne Brimer, 50, of Mabelvale.

Charles A. Donaldson, 90, of Little Rock.

Norman Ray Dye of North Little Rock.

William Gordon Forrester, 85, of Little Rock.

Kenneth Louis Harris, 71, of Little Rock.

Madge Millsapps, 99, of North Little Rock.

Syble McPherson Walters, 103, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALEXANDER Lee Roy Runnells, 61.

BATESVILLE Owen E. Shaw, 95.

BEE BRANCH Dwight Earl West, 40.

BENTON Elizabeth Jean Huchingson Harrington, 82.

CLARKSVILLE Georgia Orene “Rena” Hardgrave.

CONWAY Helen Louise Payne Malpica, 93.

Martha Ann Henderson Pearson, 70.

CROSSETT Jocie Lorenda Chambers, 74.

Wesley Lloyd Maxwell, 73.

Gene Lewis Weems, 69.

DAMASCUS Helen Lorine Berger, 79.

DOVER Clinton Ray Parks, 24.

FORDYCE Ever Lena Walker, 88.

GOULD Rosalind Lewis Granger Smith, 97.

HARRISON Lois Jean Jackson, 52.

HATFIELD David Lee Williams, 90.

HAZEL VALLEY Bonnie Lou Paschal, 97.

HEBER SPRINGS Bobby Joe Lamb, 64.

HOPE Layne Beaty, 59.

HOUSTON Oliver Lawson, 96.

LONOKE Alonzo Coleman Jr., 54.

MAGNOLIA Clifton Wade Wilson, 91.

MONTICELLO Kathleen Cox, 81.

MORRILTON Edwin “Stan” Atkinson, 79.

PARIS Harold Dean Rogers, 81.

PINE BLUFF Dorothy Knowles Glasco, 79.

Reda Kell, 66.

Linda Sue Slocum Moore, 65.

QUITMAN Norma M. Rowlett, 97.

ROGERS Ruby Matthews Mulherin King, 92.

ROVER Jewell Hudspeth, 72.

SEARCY Glenda L. Usery, 87.

SPRINGDALE Sara Katherine Burton, 32.

STUTTGART Gloria Maylene Oliver Dickson, 70.

TUCKERMAN Gerald Burgess, 64.

WYE MOUNTAIN Lisa Kay Strackbein Hill, 45.

OUT-OF-STATE

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.

David Foster Arnholt, 54.

Pulaski County

ROBERT WAYNE BRIMER, age 50, of Mabelvale died Sunday, June 27, 2010. He was born Sept. 22, 1959 in Little Rock. Robert was machinist for the Larco Company and a member of Barnett Baptist Church in Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert H. Brimer. Survivors, son, Casey Brimer, Mabelvale; daughters, Kindsey Payne, Cabot; Charlene Brimer, North Little Rock; mother, Wilma Brimer, Mabelvale; sisters, Robin Yarberry and Sharon Ogle, both of Mabelvale; grandchildren, Mallory Payne and Cyle Brimer. Family will hold a memorial service at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lifeline Baptist Church on the corner of Chicot and Baseline Road in Little Rock. Arrangements are by Ashby Funeral Home in Benton. Online guest book at ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CHARLES A. DONALDSON of Little Rock passed away on June27, 2010. Born in Little Rock on May 11, 1920, the ninth of 10 children to John Henry Donaldson and Mary Eakin Krementz Donaldson. As a member of the U.S. Army, Charles servedhis country in the Medic Corp in France during World War II.A graduate of Hendrix College, he attended the Ray Vogue School of Design in Chicago and worked in interior design and as a decorator for over 35 years. His artistic talents encompassed painting, photography and calligraphy. He was especially known for his original Christmas and Easter cards. Charles loved classical music, especially opera and his beloved dog, Beau. As a devoted follower of Christ, his faith sustained him thru many trials and tribulations and especially his recent health issues, while he maintained a positive outlook. A member of Fellowship Bible Church, he cherished his time there praising and serving the Lord. He touched the lives of many young people through the years as a Sunday School teacher and mentor, as well as influencing his many nieces and nephews who have great respect and love for him.

Charles is survived by his sister, Roselyn Frederick of Little Rock, numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews, and a host of family and friends, all who will miss him dearly.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 30, at 10 a.m. at the Fellowship Bible Church. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204, (501)661-9111.

Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Fellowship Bible Church or to your favorite charity. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Baptist Hospital and Baptist Hospice for their gentle and respectful care. www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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NORMAN RAY DYE was borne on the wings of Angels to hisheavenly home on Friday the 25th of June. He graduated Sylvan Hills High School in 1972, retired as a Navy Veteran having served in Vietnam, and was a member of SherwoodFirst Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Emma Baker Dye, of North Little Rock; mother, Velma Dye Waymire, and stepfather, Floyd Jerrel Waymire, both of Sherwood; stepson, Kendtrix Edmondson, of Little Rock; granddaughter, Nadia McKoy Edmondson, of Columbus, Ga.; two brothers, William Richard Dye and wife, Nancy, of Weatherford, Texas, and James David Dye of Benton; stepbrother, Steve Waymire; a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, William S. Dye.

Funeral Services will be held 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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WILLIAM GORDON FORRESTER, 85, of Little Rock, passed away June 27, 2010. He is survived by three sons, including James Forrester and wife, Kathy, of Little Rock. Funeral services will be held later in Michigan. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. See online guestbook and full obituary at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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KENNETH LOUIS HARRIS, 71, of Little Rock, passed away June 24, 2010. He was born Dec. 19, 1938 in Benton, Ark., to the late A.W. and Eula Harris. Kenneth was a member of the Rubicon Lodge #627 and worked many years at Alcoa as a Machinist. He was a member of the Mt. Ida Baptist Church and his home church was Kentucky Missionary Baptist Church of Benton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Imogene Harris; brothers, H.W. and T.O. Harris. Survivors, daughter, Charolett Renai Wallis, son, Kenneth Lynn Harris, step son, Paul Fisher, sisters, Pauline Tittle and June Vinyard, many nieces and nephews and brothers and sisters in Christ.

Pallbearers will be Larry Tittle, Bryson Tittle, Gary Harris, Eric Vineyard, Derwin Harris and Ethan Harris. Chapel Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. Don McCutcheon officiating. Burial will be at Pipkin Cemetery. Visitation was held at Ashbys, Monday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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MADGE MILLSAPPS, 99, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday,June 27, 2010. She was a charter member of Park Hill Baptist Church and retired from North Little Rock High School.

She is survived by her son, Don Millsapps and wife, Fran,of Little Rock; two daughters, Jo Oury and husband, Byron, of North Little Rock and Gail Clippard and husband, Mike, of Dexter, Mo.; grandchildren, Kelly Barnhart, Scott Millsapps, Steve Oury, Michael Clippard, Brandon Clippard; 10 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Marie Walker, of North Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Hazel Corpier, Tina Cotton; and brother, L.A. Tolleson. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation and Odyssey Hospice.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday at Park Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday before the service at the church. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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SYBLE McPHERSON WALTERS, 103, passed away Monday, June 28, 2010. She was born Feb. 13, 1907, in Searcy, Ark., the oldest child of Robert and Clara McPherson. Syble moved to North Little Rock as an infant, and lived there until she married Herman Walters of Texarkana. She was widowed in 1965, and returned to live in North Little Rock where she was a very active member of the North Little Rock Seventh Day Adventist Church serving for 28 years as church clerk.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by Jean Harper and husband, George, with whom she made her home for the last several years, as well as other nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Edgewood Memorial Park with Elder Henrik Larsen officiating. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400). In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 15202 Hwy. 107, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076-9357. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER - Lee Roy Runnells, 61, of Alexander passed June 272010. He was born December 17, 1948, and raised in Vimy Ridge by the late Joe and Elizabeth (Sissy) Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Chris and wife,Nikki, of Alexander; daughter, Rhonda and husband, Garrett, of North Little Rock; step-daughter, Cindy of Mabelvale; step-son, Jason and wife, Linda, of Alexander; grandchildren, Beth, Kathryn, Dylan, Cassidy, Abigail, Breanna, Cecelia, Zoe, Cooper and Elijah; great-grandchildren, Maddie and Jackie.

Lee was a true American. He truly loved his country. He served a short stint in the United States Air Force and received an honorable discharge. He was a 30 year employee of Affiliated Foods. Lee loved motor sports and the Arkansas Razorbacks. He also loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. He looked forward to his trips to Orange Beach, Ala., with his wife, Nancy, every year. Lee was an avid fisherman as well.

Memorial services will be held at Vimy Ridge Immanuel Baptist Church, 12214 Germania, Alexander, Ark., 72002 (501) 847-2322, Wednesday, June 30, 2010. There will be visitation at 9 a.m., where family and friends are welcome to visit and share their wonderful stories of Lee’s influence on their lives. Following visitation, services will begin at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, all donations should be made to Butler Cemetery, c/o James Abbott, 12719 Pine Ridge, Alexander, Ark., 72002. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BATESVILLE - Owen E. Shaw, 95, of Batesville died Saturday, June 26, 2010, at a Little Rock Hospital. He was born September 20, 1914, in Bellefonte, Ark., and was the son of Carl E. and Eula (Brown) Shaw. Owen was raised in Mount Pleasant, Ark., but spent his adult life in Batesville.He taught school for many years and spent the last 20 years of his working life as a district manager for Modern Woodman of America Insurance Company. He was well known and respected for his many hours of community service through many organizations, primarily Kiwanis Club, where he was named Citizen of the Year twice. Owen was a lifelong member of Allen Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Jacqueline “Sue” Shaw; two brothers: Noel Carl Shaw, Marvin Shaw; and one sister: Edith McClure. He is survived by his son and daughterin-law: Fred G. and Carolyn Shaw of Little Rock; three grandchildren: Greg Shaw, Tim Shaw and Denise Pierce; one niece: Brenda Terral and her husband, Jim of Little Rock; and one nephew: Mike Shaw of Gainesville, Florida.

Funeral services are at 10 a.m., Wednesday at Allen Chapel Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Jonathan McEntire and Bro. Hoover Lewis officiating. Burial will follow the services at Barren Fork Cemetery in Mount Pleasant under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BEE BRANCH - Dwight Earl West, 40, of Bee Branch, Ark., died Saturday, June 26, 2010. He is survived by his parents, grandmother, three brothers, four sisters, two brothers-in-law, three children, and many friends. Memorial Service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Sardis Freewill Baptist Church in the Gravesville Community. Cremation Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BENTON - Elizabeth Jean Huchingson Harrington, belovedwife of Leroy John Harrington Jr., devoted mother of Elizabeth Jean, Mary Nan and Rebecca Alice, and dear friend of many throughout her life, died June 21, 2010. “Jeannie”was born November 12, 1927, in Benton, Ark., where she lived until 1965, when Leroy came to El Paso as general agent for the Aetna Life Insurance Company. Jeannie earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics from Henderson State College, now Henderson State University. Known for her warm hospitality, she made her home a place of love, friendship, and refreshment of spirit. She has passed on a rich heritage of pleasure in preparing good food and welcoming all to the table.

Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents Fleetwood Salley Huchingson and George Gordon Huchingson, and her sister Mary Lee Huchingson Brown. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her husband of 60 years, Leroy Harrington, Jr., her daughters and their husbands, Jeannie and Phil Buskirk, Nan Napier and Sam Paredes, and Becky and Don Houghton; grandchildren, Stefan Pharies, Alice Carter, Hilary Pharies, Rebecca Napier-Moore, Creed Napier, and Gentrye Houghton; greatgrandchildren, Isis Cunningham, Micah, Lorelei and Finn Carter, and Isabel Napier-Moore.

A lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, Jeannie was active and served in manycapacities at Trinity First United Methodist Church. She had a special heart for the Methodist Women’s Circle organization, which supported and embraced her during and after her own mother’s death when she was a girl of 19.

A Memorial Service was held Thursday, June 24, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Trinity First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to either Trinity First United Methodist Church Women’s Circle, 801 N. Mesa, El Paso, Texas, 79902 or to White Acres Good Samaritan Society, 7304 Good Samaritan Ct., El Paso, Texas, 79912. A special thanks to the staff of White Acres Assisted Living Facility for their loving care. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes - West. Please visit our on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.

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CONWAY - Helen Louise Payne Malpica, 93, of Conwaypassed away Saturday, June 26, 2010. She was born July 25, 1916, in Quitman, to the late William Bennett Payne and Hattie Allison Payne. She was preceded in death by herhusband, Fred W. Malpica; sisters, Florence Payne and Minnie Payne Harrell; and brothers, Willie Payne and Hugh Payne. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a graduate of Central College for Women in Conway, a 55 year member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church,a member of the 20th Century Club, Chapter E. P.E.O., volunteer at Arkansas Children’s Colony and a Cub Scout leader.

She is survived by her children, Larry P. Malpica and wife Hilda of Conway; Mary M. Edwards and husband Ron of Conway; grandchildren, Lauren Malpica Horton of Fayetteville, Susan McKinney Owens of Russellville, Allison Malpica Holton of Atlanta, Ga., Lee McKinney Moore of Crosby, Texas, and Sarah Catherine Malpica Erstine of Memphis, Tenn., and 17 greatgrandchildren.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Conway with Vicar Terri Dailey officiating. Memorials may be made to the Fred and Louise Malpica Scholarship Fund at the University of Central Arkansas, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, or Hospice Homecare of Arkansas. Arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Martha Ann Henderson Pearson, age 70, Conway, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010. Funeral: 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, at the Harris Chapel with burial at Halbrook Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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CROSSETT - Jocie Lorenda Chambers, 74, of Crossett, Ark., died Monday, June 28, 2010. Funeral services at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at Pinewood Memorial Park under direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. Visitation from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday at funeral home.

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CROSSETT - Wesley Lloyd Maxwell, age 73, of Crossett passed away Monday, June 28, 2010. He was born on December 20, 1936 in Crossett to his late parents, Wesley R. and Audrey Roberts Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell was an active member and deacon of Beulahland Assembly of God Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His family and his numerous Church activities were his life. Mr. Maxwell retired from Georgia Pacific Corp. as an employee in the tissue machine room after 43 years of employment.

Survivors include: his wife, Sadie Kelley Maxwell; two daughters, Karla Smith (Charlie) and Rhonda Guin, all of Crossett; two grandchildren, Brooke Guin and Shawn Guin (Anna); one brother, Kenneth Maxwell of Johnsville, Ark.; two sisters, Juanita Maxwell and Edith Paccio, both of Crossett; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at 4 p.m. at Beulahland Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett (www.jonesservice.com). Visitation will be held Tuesday at the Church from 5 until 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Beulahland Assembly of God Church, 1401 Hancock Road, Crossett, Ark., 71635.

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CROSSETT - Gene Lewis Weems, 69, of Crossett, Ark., died June 27, 2010. Funeral services at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at Crossroads Cemetery under direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark., (www.jonesservice.com). Visitation from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday at funeral home.

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DAMASCUS - Helen Lorine Berger, 79, of Damascus, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010. She is survived by her three sons, 10 daughters, 39 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, one sister, and many relatives and friends. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Ark. Graveside service and burial will be 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Holland Cemetery Damascus, Ark. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DOVER - Clinton Ray Parks, 24, of Dover, died Saturday, June 26. Funeral is 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, at Pleasant Grove Assembly of God at Dover. Burial in Archie Valley Cemetery near Chimes by Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Full obituary at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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FORDYCE - Ever Lena Walker, 88, of Fordyce, died Friday. Survivors son, Clyde (Frances) Walker of Fordyce; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation Tuesday, 1 to 6 p.m., Marks Funeral Home, Fordyce. Services Wednesday, Walkers Temple Church of God in Christ, Fordyce, 11 a.m.

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GOULD - Rosalind Lewis Granger Smith, 97, of Gould, died Sunday. She was born June 1, 1913 in Gould, Ark., to the late Oran Lee and Rosa Lea Rogers Granger. She was retired from Gould school food services and the former city recorder and treasurer, and water collection for the city of Gould. She was a member of Disciples of Christ Church at Gould.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Thomas PriceSmith; two sons, Thomas Price Smith Jr. and T. Ronnie Smith; and one daughter, Amy Carol Smith. Survivors include son, Zif H. Smith of Little Rock, daughter, Gloria S. Wright of Monticello, 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and three great-greatgrandchildren.

Services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday at the Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Dr. Ron Smith, Bro. Robin Leonard, and Bro. C.C. Hodges will officiate. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Dark Corner Cemetery. Grandsons will be pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers the family asks to send Memorials to Dark Corner Cemetery Association 2103 Hwy. 83 N., Gould, Ark., 71643 or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Services in Star City. Online obituary at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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HATFIELD - David Lee Williams, age 90, of Hatfield, Ark., passed away Friday, June 25, 2010. Funeral services are Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Hatfield, Brother Ron Tilley officiating. Interment at Six-Mile Cemetery in Hatfield, Ark., under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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HAZEL VALLEY - Bonnie Lou Paschal, 97, of Hazel Valley, Ark., died peacefully in her home June 27, 2010. She was born January 14, 1913, the daughter of Miles Nickell and Ruth Wallis Nickell in the same home. She was the fifth of six children.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Vance Paschal; a daughter, Patsy Colleen Doolin; grandchildren, Kristopher Doolin, Dean Edwin Paschal, Jeremy Paschal and Wendell Sallee.

A lifelong educator, Bonnie began teaching in the one room school house at Durham while a young woman. She received her M.S.E. from the University of Arkansas in 1958. She taught in one room school houses in Hazel Valley, Durham, Black Oak, Whitehouse and Sunset, retiring from Elkins after 35 years. She was an avid gardener, enthusiastically sharing the seasonal bounty of her large garden with all her visitors. She often declared gardening was her therapy. She was also a quilter, rancher and local historian. She wrote a column in the Washington County Observer for many years.

She is survived by: two sons, Jerry V. Paschal and his wife Deloris of Elkins, John Waldon Paschal and his wife Karen of Fayetteville; two daughters, Mary R. Sallee of the Brannon Mountain Community, Janie L. Noisewater and her husband Dolan of Hazel Valley; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren. She was lovingly cared for in her home her final years by caregivers Tonya Guthrie, Janie Noisewater and Duncan Noisewater Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, July 1 at Nickell Memorial Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Paul Dennis. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at Moore’s Chapel. Burial will be in Nickell Cemetery, under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. There will be a luncheon hosted by Harris Church in Elkins for family and friends following the service. Memorials may be made to: National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. Office of Development for Research, 1501 NW 9th Ave./Bob Hope Rd. Miami, Fla., 33136-1494 or Nickell Cemetery Association, c/o Robert Paschal, P.O. Box 93, Elkins, Ark., 72727. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Bobby Joe Lamb, age 64, passed away Saturday June 26, 2010. A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at the Heber Springs Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2010,at 10 a.m. at the Heber Springs Funeral Home. All arrangements are under the direction of the Heber Springs Funeral Home. Please sign online guestbook at www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

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HOPE - Layne Beaty, 59, of Hope, Ark., died June 27, 2010, in Hot Springs, Ark. Visitation, Tuesday, June 29, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Services, Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Sign our online register book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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HOUSTON - Oliver Lawson, 96, of Houston, Ark., died Sunday, June 27, 2010. Funeral services: 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, at Houston Assembly of God. Burial: May Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The familywill receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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LONOKE - Alonzo Coleman Jr., 54, died June 25, 2010. Survivors, daughters , Deidre Coleman, Sheena Coleman; grandson, Aaron Lovelace; siblings, Lou (John) Coleman, Theresa Cole, George Moore, Farris McClain, Diane Matthews; uncles, L.C. (Susie) Coleman, Roy Coleman; aunt, Alberta Nellums. Visitation, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday at funeral home. Funeral Service, Thursday, 10 a.m., July 1, Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

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MAGNOLIA - Clifton Wade Wilson, 91, of Magnolia, Arkansas died Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Magnolia Health and Rehab Center in Magnolia. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Lewis Chapel. Burial will follow at Sharman Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia.

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MONTICELLO - Kathleen Cox, age 81, of Monticello died June 28, 2010 at Monticello Healthcare. She was born in Drew County on August 24, 1928. Kathleen was a homemaker and loving devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Eastern Stars and the Second Baptist Church of Monticello.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Alberta McHan Tribble, and one brother, Travis Tribble. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard Waymon Cox of Monticello; three daughters, Sandra Cox Adcock, Brenda Brannon and husband, Roger of Monticello, and Jada Spence and husband, Kenny of Magnolia. She is also survived by three sisters, Nellie Mae Watts of North Little Rock, Pauline Daril and husband, Raymond of Pine Bluff, and Mary Kaufman and husband, Lin, of Albany, Ore.; one brother, Charles Wayne Tribble and wife, Joan, of El Dorado, and six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 29 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MORRILTON - Edwin “Stan” Atkinson, age 79, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010. He was born November 5, 1930, in Wooster, Arkansas, a son of John Arthur Atkinson and Claircy Bernice Stanton. He was a member of Portland Missionary Baptist Church and retired mechanic for Coca Cola. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Atkinson of Boerne, Texas and Garry Atkinson of Morrilton; one brother, C.D.Atkinson of Conway; five grandchildren, Shane Atkinson, Shannon Autrey, Jacob, Kaitlin and Kelsey Atkinson; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at the Harris Chapel with Bro. Lindy Davis officiating. Burial will be at Bethlehem Cemetery near Wooster by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund or the American Cancer Society. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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PINE BLUFF - Dorothy Knowles Glasco, 79, of PineBluff, died at home June 26, 2010. Born October 23, 1930 in Homer, Louisiana, a daughter of Willie and Velma Tuggle Knowles, she received her early education in Homer,graduating from St. John High School there in 1947. She attended Grambling University in Grambling, Louisiana for three years. Moving to California, she resided in Berkeley and Oakland for many years. She married Alga Lee Glasco in Oakland March 9, 1953. Mr. Glasco died August 22, 1993. An instructional assistant in the Oakland Public School System for more than 25 years, she retired June 22, 1996, moving to Pine Bluff in 2001. In Oakland, she was a member of Greater Cooper AME Zion Church, serving there as Sunday School Superintendent and teacher, church Trustee, Director of the youth program, and life member and chairperson of the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society. In Pine Bluff, she attended Cherry Street AME Zion Church. Elected 2003-2004 Diane’s Adult Health Daycare Fair Silver Queen, December 19, 2003 was declared “Queen Dorothy Glasco Day” by Mayor DutchKing.

Survivors include two sons, Larry Glasco and wife, Deborah, of Columbia, Maryland, Alfred Glasco and wife, Cynthia, of Vacaville, California; four daughters, Vivian Wright and husband, Steven, of Pine Bluff, LaRita Zang of Pine Bluff, Linda Leak of Toby Hanna, Pennsylvania, Sheryl Glasco of Richmond, California; brother, Presker Knowles of San Diego, California; sister, Claudine Daniels of Homer, Louisiana; nine grandchildren, Larry Glasco, Jr., Steven Wright, Jr., Brandi Wright, Jaimie Wright, Davou Zang, Jr., Arthur Leak, Alfred Glasco Jr., Alexis Glasco, and Victoria Leak.

Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Cherry Street AME Zion Church. Interment follows in Graceland Cemetery by Ralph Robinson and Son. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Reda Kell, 66, Pine Bluff, died Sunday. Survivors: sons, William David Kell, Justin Neil Kell, James Wade Kell; siblings, Dorothy Garms, Elizabeth (Dutch) Holder, Eula Mae Holland, James Richard Williams; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services: Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Fuller Hale-South Chapel with visitation Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Linda Sue Slocum Moore, age 65, of Pine Bluff,died Sunday, June 27, 2010. Born July 1, 1944 at Wynne, she was a daughter of Dorothy Lee Walker Slocum of Columbia, Mississippi, formerly of Pine Bluff, and the late O.L. Slocum.She had lived in Pine Bluff since childhood, and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

Mrs. Moore was also predeceased by her husband James Martin “Jimmy” Moore on December 10, 1993; a brother, Deloss Slaughter; and a sister, Brenda Slocum Chambers. Mrs. Moore is survived by her children, Scott Moore (Donna) and Suzanne Archer (Kevin), all of White Hall, Lee Moore of Wynne, Kim Board (Marcus) of Rogers, and Jeff Moore of Morrilton; her grandchildren, Whitney, Lindsey, Tanner, Bradley, Caleb, Keaton, and Tayhlor; and her greatgrandchild, Zoey Paige.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, 1 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Chapel with Brother Allen Elkins officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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QUITMAN - Norma M. Rowlett, 97, of Quitman, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier with Sam Tyler officiating. Interment will follow at Old Texas Cemetery in Guy. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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ROGERS - Ruby Matthews Mulhern King, of Rogers, Ark., formerly of Griffithville, Ark., passed away June 24, 2010, at the age of 92.

She was recently preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow King. She is survived by two grandsons, Doyle Mulherin of Rogers and Kenny Mulherin of Little Rock; three great-grandchildren, Ethan Mulherin of Pangburn and Haley and McKenis Kidd of Rogers. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Doyle Mulherin; one son, Glenn Mulherin; parents, Odis and Lou Matthews; two brothers, Dewie an Albert Matthews; four sisters, Dora Matthew, Pearl Porter, Eva Eakin and Blanch Hambrick.

Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark.

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ROVER - Jewell Hudspeth age 72, of Rover died Saturday, June 26, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Survivors include a brother, Max Hudspeth, Rover; sister, Loretta Vavac, Nevada. Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville.

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SEARCY - Glenda L. Usery, 87, of Searcy died June 27, 2010. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home with interment at White County Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com or 501-268-3546.

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SPRINGDALE - Sara Katherine Burton, 32, of Springdale died Sunday at her home. Sara was employed by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in classifieds, attended the Methodist Church and was an honor student at Harmony Grove schools at Camden. A celebration of Sara’s life will be held at a later date. Memorials to NAMI Arkansas. Services entrusted to Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign guest book.

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STUTTGART - Gloria Maylene Oliver Dickson, 70, died Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Baptist Health-Little Rock. Gloria was born September 16, 1939, in Stuttgart to Thomas Henry and Effie Mae Oliver. Gloria, a lifelong resident of Stuttgart, attended St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was employed at Mack’s Prairie Wings for the last 14 years.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Milton Oliver and Thomas Henry “Dude” Oliver, and one sister, Lucille Dorsch. Survivors are her husband and best friend of 52 years, Richard Allen “Dickie” Dickson Sr.; two sons, Allen (Jane) Dickson and Lynn (Natalie) Dickson, both of Stuttgart. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Bailey and Melissa Dickson, Caleb Dickson, Spencer Dickson and Skyler Dickson, all of Stuttgart; two sisters, Dolores (Lloyd) Synco of Humnoke and Mary Lou Howard of Pine Bluff; three brothers, Roger Oliver of Humnoke, J.L. Oliver of Helena and Dennis (Margaret) Oliver of Stuttgart; sister-in-law, Juanita Oliver of Stuttgart; and a host of nieces and nephews. To her grandchildren, who were the light of her life, she was affectionately known as Glo, and she will be forever remembered by her entire family.

A celebration of her life will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stuttgart with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the Arkansas Cancer Research Center. Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.

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TUCKERMAN - Gerald Burgess, 64, of Tuckerman, died Sunday. Survivors sons, Jerry Burgess and Chris Lane; daughters, Lisa Lane, Amy Goble, and Dena Burgess Jones; sisters, JoAnne Cassidy, Juanita House, Kathi Burton, Carolyn Fields; eight grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Gracelawn Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 6-9 p.m. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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WYE MOUNTAIN - Lisa Kay Strackbein Hill, age 45, of WyeMountain, Roland, Ark., died unexpectedly Friday, June 25, 2010, and stepped into the immediate presence of her heavenly Father. Lisa was a joy to all who knew her and never met astranger. She lived every day to the fullest, even though she was battling multiple sclerosis. She was a full-time pharmacist at the VA Medical Center in Little Rock, and loved working with veterans on the Help Line, and with her many priceless friends at the VA. She was born on August 10, 1964, and lived her entire life in the Little Rock area. She graduated from Little Rock Central High School and played trumpet with the band. She continued her study in music at Henderson University, later studied math and science at UALR, and received a PharmD from UAMS.

Lisa is survived by her beloved husband of five years, Gary Hill; her mother, Arlene Strackbein; her sisters Denise Strackbein and Sharon Burrall and family. She is predeceased by her father, Gil Strackbein; grandparents, Charles and Evelyn Boudraand William and Selma Strackbein, uncle Tom Boudra, and nephew, David Burrall and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home, Benton, Arkansas, Wednesday, June 30, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Fowler Cemetery in Paron, Arkansas. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - David Foster Arnholt, 54 of Knoxville, Tennessee died Saturday, June 26, 2010. David was a graduate of Searcy High School and Arkansas State University. He worked in store fixture and merchandising design.

Surviving is his wife, Karen Fisher Arnholt and daughter, Kelly Arnholt of Knoxville, Tennessee; his mother, Musette Arnholt of Searcy; brother, Fred Arnholt and his wife Phyllis of Miramar Beach, Florida; sister, Gara Toohey and her husband Jim of Memphis, Tennessee.

David will always be remembered for his devotion to his family, friends and neighbors.Throughout the years in his business travels, David made many friends with whom he constantly kept in touch. He was a lover of animals and spent many happy years with his dogs, Sandy and Maggie. David was an avid tennis player and sports fan and especially enjoyed cheering for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a favored charity or the United Methodist Church of Searcy. Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday at Powell Funeral home Chapel. www.powellfuneralhome.net.