Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Roger Logan Brown, 87, of Little Rock.

Jewell Miles Campbell, 95, of Little Rock.

Clifton Counts, 64, of Little Rock. Greg L. Dunahay, 54, of Little Rock.

Winifred Foster, 94, of North Little Rock.

Patricia Ann Geary, 68, of North Little Rock.

Carole Louise Ingram, 80, of Little Rock.

Thomas Samuel Johnson, 85, of Little Rock.

Robert Louis Larsen, 62, of North Little Rock.

Matthew Clay McGarrah, 31, of Little Rock.

Larry Curtis Smith, 63, of Little Rock.

Sonia Utley, 51, of Little Rock.

Robert Yancy, 76, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BENTON Odis Shaw, 85.

BENTONVILLE Jackie Clifford Shewmaker, 72.

BOONEVILLE Joe H. Strong Sr., 75.

CADDO GAP Beverly Gail Horn, 72.

CLARKSVILLE Jamie Durham, 72.

Mary Evelyn Massengill, 88.

CONWAY Anna Mae Brizendine, 88.

William “Gene” Thompson Sr., 80.

COVE Hollis Ray Smith, 22.

DARDANELLE Sandra “Sandi” Hodges, 61.

GLEN ROSE Richard Dammann, 63.

GREERS FERRY Jeanne Woods, 66.

GURDON Bunnie Gulley-Dixon, 53.

HOLLY SPRINGS Lewis F. Davis Jr., 82.

JONESBORO Donald R. Pulliam, 76.

JUDSONIA Alene (Happy) Hoofman, 85.

MONTICELLO Bobby Lawrence Burris, 65.

PINE BLUFF Gladys Marie Lindsey Cook, 85. James “Jim” Sperry, 57.

RUSSELLVILLE Clifton L. Andrews, 95.

Gussie F. Brown, 91.

Ray Hester, 87.

SEARCY Norene Holden Ridout, 88.

ULM Larry Lee Blackwell, 59.

WARD Martha Louise Milam, 71.

WEINER Castanita Fowler, 75.

OUT-OF-STATE

FULLERTON, Calif.

Mildred “Mimi” Dixon Gillespie, 79.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Tameca Jones, 32.

MARIETTA, Ga.

Mariane Olson, 80.

MONETTE, Mo.

Walter G. “Buddy” Anderson, 85. CLAREMORE, Okla.

Geraldine Adams, 83.

BEND, Ore.

Kelly Pinson, 90.

DALLAS Shelton Marshall Walters, 62.

Pulaski County

ROGER LOGAN BROWN, 87, was born on April 25, 1923. Hefell asleep in the hope of Israel on Nov. 19, 2010. He now awaits the resurrection of the dead at the return of his Lord and Master Jesus Christ at his coming to establish the Kingdom of God forever onthis earth. Roger was a Christadelphian, having been baptized into the saving covenant of the Lord on April 25, 1948.

Roger graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1941 and spent 66 years working at Brown Packing Company, his family's meatpacking business, which was established by his father W.G. Brown. He became president of the company in 1970. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Janyth Bishop and his parents, W.G. Brown and Cora Burton; sisters Faye Jensen and Patricia Harpole; his foster family J. Luther and Jeffie Blair Smith and their daughters, Vera Perry, Esma Fitzgerald, Raydine Glover, Roberta Miller and Annie Moon. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley MinorBrown; daughter Suzanne Pidcock (Jim) and son Stephen Brown, both of Little Rock; son Douglas Brown (Roseann) and granddaughters Kaitlyn Brown, Lindsey Brown, and Lauren Brown of Randolph, New Jersey; and a son-in-law, John Bishop of Little Rock and stepmother, Hildreth Brown. Also surviving are brothers H. Blair Smith of Richmond, Virginia; W.G. Brown, Jr. of Guy; Robert Brown of Conway; a sister Billie Jean McCuin; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501) 224-8300, where the visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at 9 a.m., at the funeral home, followed by burial at 1:30 p.m. at Martinville Cemetery in Faulkner County. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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JEWELL MILES CAMPBELL went to be with the Lord, and tend hisazaleas on Nov. 19, 2010. She was born Jan. 3, 1915. The azaleas in Jewell’s yard were as beautiful as the Amen Corner at Augusta. Her modest home was always immaculate and you would havethought it was a Disney property the way she kept it painted and refurbished during the 65 years she lived on Monroe Street.

Jewell was married to Earl Campbell, the love of her life, until she lost him to lung cancer in 1971. Their surviving children are Guy Earl Campbell and his wife, Mary Ann, of Little Rock and Sylvia Disheroon of Hot Springs. Mrs. Campbell has two surviving grandsons, Greg Campbell and his wife Cheryl of Little Rock and Copeland Disheroon and his wife Kristi of Baton Rouge, La. Her surviving stepgrandson is John Campbell and his wife Jennifer, who live in Germantown, Tenn., with their children Whitney Ziegenhorn and Walker Antonio Campbell. Her exchangestudent grandson from Cali, Colombia, Mario Arbelaez and his wife Lucero live in Land O’Lakes, Fla. with their children Sebastian and Catalina.

The apples of Jewell’s eyes were her four great-grandchildren that she regularly told, “I love you to pieces.” They are Geoffrey Campbell and Whitney Campbell of Little Rock and Dylan Disheroon and Hannah Disheroon of Baton Rouge, La. Jewell is also survived by her sister, Dorothy “Dot” Karnes, along with nieces and nephews, their spouses and grand-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lutie Guy and Eva Miles; a brother, Ellis Miles; a sister, Irene Stanberry; and son-inlaw Buddy Disheroon. Jewell traveled a great deal the later part of her life with her traveling friend, now deceased, Buford Spillyards. She attended Immanuel Baptist Church and enjoyed her Sunday school class.

Thank you Kay Ladd. Jewell liked garden club and attended bridge club mainly for the food. Her beautiful head of white hair, always coiffed, and immaculate dress were Jewell’s trademarks. Thank you Kathy Robertson of Kavanaugh Hair Salon. Mrs. Earl Campbell took pride in the company her husband founded, Arkansas Trailer Manufacturing Company. She was one of four generations still working there until last year. Her son Guy, grandson Greg, and great-grandson, Geoffrey, continue the family tradition. Her heart was broken last year when Arkansas Trailer lost their shop manager and her friend, Bill Parker, to cancer.

If you’ve seen the recent commercial for Chenal Heights Assisted Living Center on television featuring Jewell and Guy, his testimonial speaks to our appreciation of Rosanne Boyd, her current staff, and the residents. The family also thanks Hospice Homecare for their sensitivity and kindnesses.

A visitation will be held at Roller Chenal Funeral Home (501) 224-8300, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, followed by interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park. You’re invited to sign the guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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CLIFTON COUNTS, 64, of Little Rock departed this life Nov. 17, 2010.Survived by wife, Shirley Counts; two daughters, Tiffany Counts, Tameka Counts-Brooks (Erick Sr.); special daughter Shannon Howe; 10 grandchildren; brother, Booker T. Harris (Martha); sister, BettyEllison (John). Family hour Nov. 26, 2010 6-7 p.m. Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral service Nov. 27, 2010 11: a.m. Greater Macedonia 600 E. 24th Little Rock. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home 4323 W. 29th Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.

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GREG L. DUNAHAY, 54, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 in Little Rock. He was born June 16, 1956 in Alisha, Ark., to J.P. and Ada Allen Dunahay. Greg was a 20-year employee of the Prothro Exxon, and was aloving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his parents, his daughter Jennifer Dunahay, and his sister, Connie Wine preceded him death. Cherishing his memory are his wife of 23 years, Kim Dunahay; his son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Sarah Ann Houston of East End, Ark.; five grandchildren, Samantha Brown, Nathan Hornsby, Amber Dunahay, Aaron Houston, Daylan Houston; his faithful dog, Chance and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, “Lymphoma research”, 901 North University Avenue Little Rock, Ark. 72207, (501) 664-3480 in lieu of flowers. The family wishes to thank the Doctors and nurses at UAMS for exceptional care given with loving hearts. A celebration of Greg’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov., 22, 2010 in the chapel of Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock (501) 835-3515.The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 at the funeral home. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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WINIFRED FOSTER, age 94, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010. She was a respected businesswoman for 60-plus years in the Park Hill area of North Little Rock. Funeral arrangements are pending by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72216 (501) 791-7400. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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PATRICIA ANN GEARY, born May 11, 1942, was a lovely woman wholoved and was loved by many. She had a heart that was almost too big for her to carry.

She worked with many organizations including, but not limited to, The Girl Scouts, The BoyScouts, 4-H, Modern Woodmen of America, and The North Little Rock Mayor’s Youth Council. She also worked with and helped several churches. She was a woman who gave most of her time to others and saved little for herself. She was a kind and loving soul who cared for others unyieldingly, and would give the shirt off her back if asked.

She married James Carroll Geary on Aug. 28, 1959, they had many happy years together; none which they enjoyed more than when they were raising their children and helping in the upbringing of their grandchildren. She taught many people many things and spent her time here on earth caring for others. If asked, all those who knew her the best would say that her passions were God and children and helping those that needed it the most. She was very active in her church and carried the Lord's word with her everywhere she went.

On a personal note, I would say that nobody in the world had a better grandmother than my brother, my cousins, and I. Other than us, many found her a caring adoptive grandmother. If God put her here for any reason, that reason is clear; to be the greatest grandmother the world has ever seen.

Patsy was preceded in death by her father, Hugh Edmonson, her mother, Maybelle Edmonson, her son, Daniel Damon Geary as well as three sisters, Faye Tinnin, Billy Gills and Dee Henson.

She is survived by and severely missed by her husband, James Carroll Geary of North Little Rock; her children, Connie Claire Geary of North Little Rock, James Graig Geary and his wife Shannon Linn Geary of Little Rock, Shelly Williams Fulmer of North Little Rock, and Ronnie Linn Geary of North Little Rock; her grandchildren, James Chase Geary and his girlfriend Lindsey Ann-Saylor Sonnamaker of Denton, Texas, Jamie Beth Geary of Little Rock, BusterErick Geary and wife Amanda Geary of Centerton, Aaron Carroll Geary and his girlfriend Courtney Marie Norman of Springfield, Ore., Trey Austin Geary of Little Rock, Jeremy Cole Fulmer of North Little Rock and Jeffrey Gage Fulmer of North Little Rock and one soon to arrive great-grandson, Daxton James Geary of Centerton; four sisters, Ruby Higgs of Jacksonville, Maxine Carson of Minnesota, Ellen Schuitt of Nevada and Mary Louise Williams of North Little Rock, along with many other friends and relatives.

Particia went to be with the Lord Nov. 18, 2010. She fought valiantly against breast cancer for eight long months. We praise the Lord that she suffers no longer and is with him now and has gone home to see her son, Daniel.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Little Rock Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Ballard officiating. Burial will follow in Wolf Cemetery in Oppello, Ark. Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 22, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (NW corner of I-630 and Barrow Rd) Little Rock, Ark. 72205, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Geary’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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CAROLE LOUISE INGRAM, 80, of Little Rock, passed away Nov. 19,2010. Born July 11, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Robert William and Mary Holland Biggart, Carole was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Marshall Biggart.

Carole graduated fromClaussen High School in Oklahoma City in 1949. She later attended the University of Wichita and was on the Dean's Honor Roll during her time there. Carole retired from Haverty’s Furniture Store after working there for 20 years. She later worked part time at Goodwill Industries. She loved to travel and over the years has visited many great places. She was always planning her next great adventure. She loved her children dearly and was very involved in their lives.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Lee Robert Ingram of Grand Prairie, Texas and Ray Matthew (Louise) Ingram of Roland, Ark.; grandsons, Matthew Lee (Lindsey) Ingram of Hensley, Ark., and his sons, Elijah and Matthew Ingram, and James Neal (Charlsie) Ingram of Bryant and his son, Zachary Ingram.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Forest Hills Cemetery with Rev. Larry Ballard, officiating. Visitation will be today (Sunday) from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th. St. Little Rock (501) 661-9111. To sign her online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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THOMAS SAMUEL JOHNSON, 85, of Little Rock, passed on Sunday,Nov. 14. Thomas leaves to celebrate his memory: wife, Earlee Johnson; brother, Isaac L. Johnson (Norma); daughters, Sandra Fantroy, Monica J. Tucker; sons, John M. Johnson III (Carol), DavidM. Johnson (Barbara), Thomas S. Johnson Jr., Gerald A. Johnson; grandchildren (nine); great-grandchildren (four). Arrangements by Watson Northcrest Funeral Home. (501) 812-5303.

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ROBERT LOUIS LARSEN, age 62, of North Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Alma Ann Muell Larsen.

He was a loving father and brother and is survived by his son, Ben Z. Larsen, of Omaha, Neb.; his daughter, Christine (Corey) Lowe, of Atlanta, Ga.; and his sister, Linda L. Ford, of Omaha, Neb. No services are planned.

Arrangements are by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark., 72116, (501) 791-7400. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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MATTHEW CLAY McGARRAH entered his heavenly home aftera courageous battle with an aggressive form of leukemia on Nov. 17, 2010. He was born on March 27, 1979, in Little Rock, Ark.

He is survived by his beloved mother, Linda Latta;three beautiful daughters, Abigail, Emma and Lily; his aunt and uncle, Robert and Carol Latta; and two cousins, Courtney Latta Knoblock and Heather Latta Beene. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, A.J. and Edith Latta who both adored him. He leaves numerous cousins and friends who mourn him.

Matthew was a graduate of Little Rock Central High School and attended University of Arkansas at Little Rock where he was an active member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He enjoyed playing golf, duck hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a wonderful father who loved his girls more than life itself and neglected his own interests to play a greater role in their lives. Matt was an extremely kind and generous soul who will be missed greatly by his family and friends.

The family will be receiving friends and family at Matthew's home. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at St. Andrews Anglican Church, 8300 Kanis Road.

In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been established for his daughters. Gifts may be mailed to the McGarrah Children Trust Fund at BancorpSouth, 2500 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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LARRY CURTIS SMITH, 63, of Little Rock passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. Born Sept. 18, 1947 in Mabelvale, Ark., to Willie Frances and Fronia Perry Smith. He was the retired owner and operator of Larry’s Custom Trim Shop in Little Rock for 38 Years.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Meriweather Smith;daughter, Shannon Edgar; granddaughter, Patricia Edgar;

grandson, Hunter Edgar; Sister, Myrt Gatlin (Tommy); and motherin-law, Martha Starkey and host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by twobrothers, Winston Smith and Leroy Smith; and three sisters, Joyce Williams, Shirley Kocsis, and Carolyn Pucket.

Services will be held today at 2:30 p.m., Nov. 21, 2010 at New Hope Nazarene Church, 5519 Atwood Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72206, with Rev. George Yarberry and Dr. Michael Hawley officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery in East End. Visitation will be today, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the church.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (NW corner of I-630 and John Barrow Rd.) (501) 224-2200. Mr. Smith's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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SONIA UTLEY age 51, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. She is survived by her daughter Michelle Goodman and husband David, siblings; Cheryl Holland and husband Keith, Charles Bussell and wife Ronnie, Clarice Mauldin and husband Dale, and Theresa Farber and husband Shane. She is also survived by four grandchildren; Dustyn, Dillan, Tiffani Bethune, and Andre Wilson.

The family will receive friends at 12 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Sonia’s home 3727 West 98th Street No. 1, Little Rock, Ark. 72209. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136.

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ROBERT YANCY, 76, Little Rock departed this life Nov. 17, 2010. Survived by children; Bobby Yancy, Billy Yancy, Vivian Hervey (Kenneth); sister, Jean Savage.

Visitation Nov. 24, 2010, 10:30 a.m., Gunn Funeral Home, Burial, State Veterans Cemetery 12 p.m.. Services by Gunn Funeral Home 4323 W. 29th Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.

Arkansas

BENTON - Odis Shaw, age 85, of Benton, went to be with hisHeavenly Father and family members on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010. He was born May 4, 1925, in Hot Springs, Ark. Mr. Shaw was owner and operator of Shaw’s Garage in Benton for 40 years and thenbecame the shop foreman for Humes Utilities for 20 years. He has been a member of Fairplay Baptist Church since 1947.

Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by his parents, Lewellen and Leddie Mae Shaw; four siblings, Gilbert “Gib”, Ruey, Margaret and Robert “Bob”; and a special son-in-law, Hermon Humes. He is survived by the love of his life of 66 years, Mildred Shaw of Benton; a loving father of two daughters, Carolyn Sepulvado (Pat) of Malvern and Linda Humes of Benton; brother, Danny Shaw of Benton; two sisters, Pauline Allen of CorpusChristi, Texas, and Virdy Dabbs of Bessimer, Ala.; four grandchildren, Tony Dunn, Vallerie Ahart, Jase Humes (Amber) and Kacee Humes; two great-grandchildren, Tony Jr. and Mackie Ahart; and a host of extended family.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Ten Mile Cemetery. Family Comments: Paw enjoyed McClard’s Barbeque, gardening and fishing, but Paw always loved “us most.” He also leaves behind his cat, Tom, and his dog, Daisy. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTONVILLE - Jackie Clifford (Jack C.) Shewmaker, a retailinglegend and tireless advocate for higher education, died from a heart attack at his home in Bentonville, Ark., on Nov. 17, 2010, the same day he received a lifetime achievement award for hisphilanthropy. He was 72.

Jack was born March 14, 1938, in Buffalo, Mo. The son of the late Clifford and Louise (Brackley) Shewmaker, Jack married his high school sweetheart, Melba Prosser. Together they built a life filled with love and laughter and were blessed with three children and 10 grandchildren. A consummate merchant and businessman, Jack was respected internationally for his contributions to the retailing industry, particularly his years of leadership and dedication to Walmart Stores, Inc. He joined the company in 1970 and served in a number of capacities including president and chief operating officer, vice chairman and chief financial officer.

He was appointed to the Walmart board of directors in 1977 and also served on Walmart’s executive committee. Although he retired in 1988, he remained active with the company as a member of the board of directors until July 2008. Walmart President and CEO Mike Duke called Jack “an extraordinarily gifted merchant” who was a mentor to many. “He loved this company and gave it his heart as well as his considerable talents,” said Duke. “He was a dear personal friend and, though the company will benefit from his contributions for years to come, it is hard to imagine Walmart without Jack.”

After his retirement from Walmart, Jack went on to enjoy a thriving consulting business and traveled the world honoring speaking engagements. He was a frequent keynote speaker on the topics of business, retailing, technology and motivation. He served on several boards including: Lowe’s Companies, Inc., board of directors (1984-1994) and was a consultantfor the first seven of those years; Vons Company, Inc. (Safeway), board of directors (1988-1993); and Henkel, North America, advisory board member.

He consulted for ALH Australia Limited; Repco and Pacific Dunlop Group in Melbourne, Australia; Edgars, Inc. in South Africa; Central Stores, Ltd. in Bangkok, Thailand; B&Q Stores in the United Kingdom, the largest home improvement chain in the U.K.; PepsiCo; Johnson & Johnson; Bristol-Meyers; and White Laboratories, Inc.

Jack and his family also own and operate JAC’s Ranch, one of the largest cattle operations in Northwest Arkansas, breeding and showing registered Black Angus. The JAC’s Ranch program has produced national champions and sells product to national and international customers.

Jack received numerous accolades for his extraordinary business accomplishments. He received many prestigious awards including: Discount Retailer of the Year (1981), Retailer of the Year by Mass Market Retailer (1985), and was voted among 30 Most Powerful Retailers by Discount Store News. In September 2007, he was inducted into the Retailing Today (formerly Discount Store News) magazine Retail Hall of Fame at the 30th Anniversary SPARC Awards. He also served the industry through leadership in the International Mass Retail Association and had several articles published by Mass Market Retailers magazine. He authored the cover story entitled, “MasterSellers” for the November 1988 issue of Nation’s Business.

While his career was remarkable, Jack was also a passionate philanthropist who worked on behalf of countless causes. He was generous with his time and was a strong financial supporter of organizations that championed the opportunities education and business offered. For several years he served as chairman of Students in Free Enterprise, Inc. (SIFE), an organization with global reach dedicated to helping students positively impact the world through business. Jack was a major donor and advocate for SIFE, which is based in Springfield, Mo., and was an executive board member until his death. In 1999, the organization honored Jack’s years of service by building and dedicating The Jack Shewmaker SIFE World Headquarters.

Jack found a way to help students locally through his support of the Northwest Arkansas Community College. NWACC President Becky Paneitz said, “Jack loved his community and he loved this college and our students. His mission was to make sure residents of this community could participate and benefit from the opportunities here in Northwest Arkansas, and his successes were immeasurable.” Jack’s impact on NWACC was significant.

In September 2003, the Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies opened. Gifts from the Jack Shewmaker Family and Walmart ensured the timely construction of the college’s Workforce Development Institute. In May 2007, the Jack Shewmaker Family donated additional funding for the construction of an entrepreneurial center and support for the college’s nursing program.The Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development was completed and opened for classes this fall. In addition to his generosity, Jack was a great friend to the college and often spoke on campus and eagerly interacted with students, faculty and staff.

In November 2008, he was recognized as an outstanding benefactor at the Council for Resource Development national conference in Washington, D.C., for his outstanding contributions to NWACC. Jack also was a longtime supporter of Drury College in Springfield, Missouri. He was a member of the board of trustees since 1984, serving on their executive committee and other committees during that time. He received honorary degrees from Drury University, Southwest Baptist University, Northwest Arkansas Community College and Flagler College. He delivered several college and university commencement speeches.

Jack was on the advisory board of the Westark Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. On May first, 2010, he was recognized with the “Silver Beaver Award” for his distinguished service to Scouting. Jack also had a passion for the arts, which led to his family joining with the Ferold Arend family, who were the lead donors, to fund The Arend Arts Center, which opened in 2003. The center is located at Bentonville High School.

Throughout their lives, Jack and Melba Shewmaker remained true to their small-town values and embraced the role of servant leaders in all their endeavors. It was quite fitting that on the day Jack passed away, they were joint recipients of the Lifetime Philanthropic Achievement Award, which was presented to them by the Association of Fundraising Professionals at the Ninth Annual Northwest Arkansas National Philanthropy Day Luncheon. It was a celebration of his remarkable life, a time for him to reflect on his deep love for his family, and a moment for a community to honor a rare individual.

Jack is survived by his wife, Melba Prosser Shewmaker of Bentonville; his sister Sherry Cross of Chattanooga, Tennessee; his sister Mary Lou Beckner and husband Jimmy of Buffalo, Missouri; his son Daniel Shewmaker and wife Dayle of Bentonville; his daughter Shari Steiger and husband Lamar of Bentonville; his daughter Emily Bremer and husband Keith of Centerton; his granddaughter Amy Benincosa and husband Casey of Springfield, Mo.; his grandson Mark Shewmaker and wife Jenny of Bentonville; his granddaughters Emily and Olivia Steiger of Bentonville; his grandson Eli Steiger of Bentonville; his granddaughters Danielle, Holly and Lisa Loyd of Centerton; his grandson Brady Bremer of Centerton; and his granddaughter Ashley Bremer of Centerton.

Funeral services will be held at noon Monday, Nov. 22, at Fellowship Bible Church in Rogers. No visitation is planned. The familyhas asked that, in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to one of the following organizations: Students in Free Enterprise - Jack C. Shewmaker Memorial, 1959 East Kerr, Springfield, Mo. 65803; Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Foundation - Jack Shewmaker Memorial, One College Drive, Bentonville, Ark. 72712-5091; Westark Area Council, Boy Scouts of America - Jack Shewmaker Memorial, 1401 Old Greenwood Road, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901. Arrangements are by Stockdale Funeral Services of Rogers. Online condolences may be made to stockdalefuneral.com.

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BOONEVILLE - Joe H. Strong Sr., age 75, of Booneville, Ark., died Nov. 19, 2010. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Nov. 22, 2010, at Booneville Funeral Service Chapel with cremation and burial at a later date under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service. (479) 675-3392.

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CADDO GAP - Beverly Gail Horn, age 72, of Caddo Gap, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, in Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood with burial in the Hopper Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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CLARKSVILLE - Mary Evelyn Massengill, age 88, of Clarksville died on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lance W. Massengill, and a daughter, Gail Young. She is survived by son, Warren Massengill of Little Rock; son, Norman Massengill and his wife Robin of Russellville, and daughter Sondra and her husband Richard McKelvey of Clarksville. Other survivors are a brother, Eugene Ritter of Concord, Ark., and a sister, Floy Brent of Belton, Mo. She had eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Massengill was the last survivor of three couples - father, two sons, and their wives - who built their own “photo trailers” and traveled the state during the late 1930s to county fairs, reunions and town squares making photographs. A collection of over 700 of these photos, along with a diary and log book, has been beautifully rendered in an exhibit currently at the Butler Center forArkansas Studies in Little Rock. These photos of rural and smalltown Arkansans from the Depression era are historically and artistically significant, according to Maxine Payne, Hendrix College art professor and a family friend, who produced the exhibit and an art book titled “Making Pictures - Three for a Dime.”

Arrangements are by Cremation Association of Arkansas, 201 N. Izard St., Little Rock, Ark. 72201 (501-975-1002). To sign the online guest register please go to: www. ARcremation.com.

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CONWAY - Anna Mae Brizendine, 88, of Conway, passed awayThursday, Nov. 18, 2010. She was born July 1, 1922, in Judsonia to the late Earnest Rollins and Ethel Bullard Rollins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Leathe Brizendine;

sisters, Pearl Robinson and Helen Gray. She was a member of the Harlan Park Baptist Church.

Survivors are two daughters, Ann Brizendine Allmon and husband Ray, Carolyn Brizendine Perrin and husband Carl A.; grandchildren, Andrea Allmon, Robert Allmon, Laura Taylor, Matthew Crane, John Perrin, Charles Perrin; 10 great grandchildren; brothers, Claude Rollins, Jimmy Earl Rollins; sister-in-law, Eller Hardin.

Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Monday prior to services at the church. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at the Harlan Park Baptist Church with Dr. Gary Mitchell officiating.Graveside will be 2 p.m. in McLehaney Higden Cemetery at Higden. Pallbearers will be Robert Allmon, Matthew Crane, Joe Taylor, Austin Hodges, Ray Allmon, Carl Perrin. Honorary pallbearers are James Crane, John Perrin, Claude Rollins, Christopher Allmon, Aaron Allmon. The family would like to thank the staff at Salem Place Nursing and Rehab for care they gave Mrs. Brizendine while she was in their care. Memorials may be made to the McLehaney Higden Cemetery in care of Maxine Meeks, 100 Meeks Lane, Concord, Ark. 72523. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - William (Gene) Thompson Sr., 80, of Conway, died Friday. Born Sept. 17, 1930, in New Edinburg, Ark., to the late John and Gussie Thompson. Survived by wife Freda; children Sheri, Bill and Guy. Retired from SWB. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday Griffin Leggett-Conway. Funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday Central Baptist Church.

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COVE - TSgt. Hollis Ray Smith, age 22, of Cove, Ark., passed away Oct. 27, 1943, in the Monrobe Province of New Guinea during World War II. Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Capt. Jeremy Miller, chaplain, officiating. Interment follows in Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Cove with full military honors rendered. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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DARDANELLE - Sandra (Sandi) Hodges, 61, Dardanelle died Thursday. Survivors: husband, Donnie Hodges; children, Brad Hodges, Candace Riner; mother, Opal Melton; siblings, Timothy Bradley, Angelia Stark. Memorial services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.

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GLEN ROSE - Richard Dammann, 63, of Glen Rose died Nov. 19, 2010. Survivors: sons, Tim (Kasey) Dammann, Terry (Inji) Dammann; brother, Wayne; sisters, Dorothy Key, Pat Smith, Sue Knorr, Marlin-Lea Beauchamp, grandchildren: Abby and Amsley. Visitation, Monday, Nov. 22, 6-8 p.m. Regency, Malvern. Services, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. Regency Chapel Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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GREERS FERRY - Jeanne Woods, 66, passed away Nov. 18, 2010. Daughter, Christina (Toby) Savage of Branson, Mo.; husband, John Woods of Greers Ferry; brothers, Ken, Mark, Ronnie, andTerry Sills; sister, Renae Curtsinger; granddaughter, Heavyn Savage. Graveside service and interment Saturday, 11 a.m., Shiloh Cross Roads Cemetery. Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc. --◊--

GURDON - Bunnie Gulley-Dixon, 53, Gurdon, died Wednesday. Survivors: husband, Howard; children, Latonya McGill, Crystal Houston, Jaquaya Dixon; father, Herman Gulley; grandson, Delano Henry; siblings Thomas and Herman Gulley, Shirley Bell and Lola Powell. Services Tuesday, 1 p.m. Kingdom Authority Outreach Ministries. Services by Williams Funeral Home. Sign guestbook www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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HOLLY SPRINGS - Lewis F. Davis Jr., 82 of Holly Springs, died Nov. 20, 2010. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Roosevelt Baptist Church with interment at Roosevelt Cemetery. For online guestbook go to www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

JONESBORO - Donald R. Pulliam, 76, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro. No visitation is planned. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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JUDSONIA - Alene (Happy) Hoofman, 85, of Judsonia, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010. She was born the daughter of Thurman and Ora (Cravens) Burchfield on June 10, 1925, in Oil Trough, Ark. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Judsonia, where she was a nursery worker for many years. She also worked in the cafeteria for the Judsonia School District. Alene was a loving mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Hoofman; two children, Barbara (Hoofman) Browning and Jimmy Hoofman; and two brothers, Bud and Hayden Burchfield. She is survived by one brother, Robert Burchfield; one sister, Kitty Hardy, both of Knoxville, Tenn.; three sons, Ron Hoofman of Little Rock, Roger Hoofman of North Little Rock, and David Hoofman of Judsonia; one daughter, Pam White of Jonesboro; eight grandchildren, Meko Browning, Rhonda Browning, Brandon White, Will Hoofman,Allen Hoofman, Jessica Hoofman, Heathe Downes, and Kelly White; two great-grandchildren, Britney Barnett and Bianca Browning.

Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald Knob. Services will be held Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at the 1st Baptist Church in Judsonia at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Judsonia, Ark. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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MONTICELLO - Bobby Lawrence Burris, 65, of Monticello passed away Nov. 18, 2010, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born Sept. 29, 1945, in Collins, Ark. Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Stephenson Dearman Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Collins Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Gladys Marie Lindsey Cook, 85, of Pine Bluff, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 29, 1925, in Spencer, La., daughter of J.L. and Mattie Simon Lindsey. Mrs. Cook was reared and received her early education in Monticello and Pine Bluff. She was a member of Greenlee Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, Mission Friends and Vacation Bible School. Mrs. Cook enjoyed handcrafts, needlework and reading.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and four sisters, Annie Helen Atkinson, Alberta Burris, Annie Marie Moore and Clara Ringo. Survivors include her husband, Steve Cook, whom she married Feb. 14, 1948, in Pine Bluff; two daughters, Brenda Joyce Cook Bates and her husband, Jerry, of Star City and Beverly Ann Boyd and her husband, Roy, of Rison; two sons, Steve R. Cook of Walnut Ridge and Rodney Keith Cook of Pine Bluff; sister, Inez Marshallof Little Rock; five grandchildren, Ann Marie Massey, Leigh Boyd, Payton Robbins, Michella Cook and Joshua Cook; and four greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend James Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Drake Cemetery in Star City. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Robinson’s. Memorials may be made to Greenlee Baptist Church, 4901 Old Warren Road,Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PINE BLUFF - James “Jim” Sperry, 57, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday. Survivors: three sons, Jacob Sperry of Jonesboro, Andrew Sperry of Pine Bluff, Daniel Sperry of Pine Bluff; daughter, Megan Sperry of Pine Bluff; and brother, Jerry Adamson of Marked Tree. Private memorial services will take place later. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Clifton L. Andrews, age 95, of Russellville died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. Family will receive friends Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Gussie F. Brown, age 91, of Russellville, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. Burial was private in Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Abie Ray Hester, 87, of Russellville, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2010 at Viola Cemetery in Viola, Ark., by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m., on Sunday, at the funeral home.

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SEARCY - Norene Holden Ridout, 88 of Searcy, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. Visitation will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with interment to follow at Symrna Cemetery. For online guestbook go to www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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ULM - Larry Lee Blackwell, 59, of Ulm, passed away Thursday, November 18, after a hardfought battle with cancer. While his sometimes gruff demeanor said one thing, his willingness to help his friends and family with difficult projects spoke of the soft heart inside.

Larry was a great husband, Dad, and Grandpa who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandson, Dustin Blackwell, and he looked forward to sharing those activities one day with his 1-year old grandson, Jackson Short. It was never Larry’s intention to fight a cancer diagnosis, but Jackson’s birth changed his mind. It became his goal to live long enough for Jackson to know his Grandpa as well as Dustin knows him, and he fought his leukemia with every ounce of stubbornness he possessed.

Larry was born and raised in Biscoe, Ark., on August 27, 1951. He was employed by Riceland Foods and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Rich.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Orville Blackwell; his mother, Ruby Lee Erwin Blackwell; and his brother, Roy Jackson Blackwell. In addition to his grandsons, Larry is survived by his wife, Cheryl; son, Shane Blackwell of Trumann; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jonathan Short of Ulm; and his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Norris Hutchens of Stuttgart.

Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m., Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Fowler Funeral Home in Brinkley. Funeral service will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highway 49 South, Brinkley, at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2010 with Pastor Johnny Graham officiating, Interment will follow at Biscoe Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church or the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, Inc.

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WARD - Martha Louise Milam, age 71, of Ward, passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. She was born Dec. 14. 1938 in Old Austin to the late William and Lillian Bramlett She is also preceded in death by her husband Aubrey Jerrell Milam; son Jerry Milam; daughter Sharon Sanderson; and sister Doris Ann Ballou She is survived by one daughter Karen Cates of Ward; son-in-law Gary Sanderson Sr. of Ward; and five grandchildren, Jessica Cates, Sara Cates, Kaitlyn Sanderson, Shelby Sanderson and Gary Sanderson Jr.; along with many other family members and friends.

Visitation will be 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 at Thomas Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2010 at Old Austin United Methodist Church in Ward with interment immediately following at Old Austin Cemetery in Ward. To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

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WEINER - Castanita Fowler, 75, of Weiner, died Thursday. Survivors include her husband, Charles Fowler; grandchildren, Niki Simpson and Brittany Fowler; greatgrandchildren, Charles Cooper Simpson and Carter Simpson; and a brother, Fred Evans. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Roller-Farmers Union Chapel in Weiner. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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FULLERTON, Calif. - Mildred“Mimi” Dixon Gillespie, 79, of Fullerton, Calif., passed peacefully at her home, on Nov. 15, 2010, one day before her 80th birthday. Her children were by herside. Gene Gillespie of Fullerton, Calif., GerryGillespie of Lexington, Ky., and Lucy Moran of Louisville, Ky.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joe; parents Edgar and Lucy Dixon and brother Philip Dixon. She is survived by her sister Barbara Bevels and three grandchildren Lindsay, Cory and Alexandra.

Other than her children her greatest joy in life was helping others - volunteering for various organizations, culminating in 32 years of service in the St. Jude Guild. Prior to moving to California and after receiving her masters degree she was a high school English teacher. She was a proud alumnus of the University of Arkansas and a very active member of the Fullerton First United Methodist Church. Her grace, strength and compassion will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

Visitation will be at McAulay & Wallace in Fullerton, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the same location Friday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. Burial will take place in her birthplace of Little Rock, Ark. on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Gifts may be made to St. Jude Memorial Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tameca Jones, 32, of Washington D.C ., departed this life Nov. 17, 2010. Tameca was a 1996 Graduate of North Little Rock High School, 2005 Graduate of University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Howard University Washington D.C. and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. She was a former member of Longley Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her father, Ira Wilson Jones II; brother, Michael Jones. She leaves to cherish her memories: one child, Kade Lei Jones; mother, Kathy Jones of Washington D.C.; brother, Ira Jones III of North Little Rock; sisters, Kimberly Jones of Washington D.C., Dana Jones of El Dorado, Bridgette Jones of Little Rock; a host of other family and friends.

Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, 2015 Main St., North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. “Service You Can Trust.” --◊--

MARIETTA, Ga. - Mariane Olson, formerly of Little Rock,passed away on Nov. 18, 2010 in Marietta, Ga.

Mariane was devoted to her children and made a profound difference in shaping their lives. Mariane had a special love for family,which included people and her dogs, for gardening, for decorating her homes and for church.

Born in Little Rock on Sept. 27, 1930, Mariane Wilmer Williams was the daughter of Frances Vinsonhaler and Benjamin Barron (B.B.) Williams. She was the granddaughter of Dr. Frank and Wrenetta Beidelman Vinsonhaler (Little Rock) and Mr. and Mrs. John T. Williams (Monticello, Ga.).

Mariane grew up in Little Rock, living as a child in the grand Vinsonhaler home at 500 East 9th. She graduated from Little Rock's Central High School in the Class of 1947 by skipping her senior year. She was a graduate of Vassar College, Class of 1951, with B.A. in Psychology. She came out as a Debutante in December of 1951.

Mariane was predeceased by Samuel L. Clark, II, her first husband (divorced) and Col. Arthur “Art” W. Olson II (USAF, ret.), her second husband (divorced).

She is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Jeff) Barron Clark Olson, Keith Stadden Clark Olson, Wrenetta Frances Williams, and Arthur “Art” W. Olson, III; and her grandchildren, Adrienne Frances Olson, Lloyd Barron Olson, Collin Andrew Watts, Allen Carter (Carter) Olson, Matthew Conner Olson, Nathan Conner Olson, Mitchell Conner Olson and Chase Conner Olson.

She absolutely loved travel and relished sharing with other people and cultures. She lived in Little Rock (multiple times); Memphis, Tenn.; Cocoa Beach, Fla.; Shreveport, La.; Alexandria, La.; Jacksonville, Ark.; Montgomery, Ala.; Burke, Va.; Bellevue, Neb.; Alexandria, La.; Maumelle, Ark.; and Marietta, Ga. She traveled Europe and lived for a while in Pakistan and for four years in Belgium, near Mons, where herfamily lived at one point in a 400-year-old blacksmith's home.

A founding member of World Wide Travel, she worked at the old Worthen Bank building in downtown Little Rock. During football season, she was known to answer her phone: “World Wide Travel, Beat Texas!” Mariane would “Call the Hogs” to beat the band and taught that strange custom to many of her European friends.

Mariane was long-time active member of Second Presbyterian Church of Little Rock, where she was a Deacon and a Stephen’s Minister. She was also an Elder of Providence Presbyterian Church of Fairfax, Va.

Mariane had a beautiful soprano voice and loved to dance. She was also an accomplished bridge player and relished all kinds of word play. Given her elegance and decorating style, especially using blue, and her love of chocolate, her oft-expressed view of “heaven” was if God had invented blue chocolate; thus, the eventual release of blue m&m’s was a huge hit!

A definite dog person, she would have laughed to see her dog’s names in print. Here's to the companionship provided by Spanky, Buffy, Lufkin, Sandy, Andrew, Honeybun, Schnoodle, Sherman Tank, Koko-Pindi and Raggs.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22 at Second Presbyterian Church at 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. Come eat blue m&m’s and fondly remember together the life and love of Mariane Wilmer Williams Olson.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Pulaski County Humane Society (14600 Colonel Glenn Rd, Little Rock, Ark. 72210-2223, (501) 227-6166) or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (322 8th Ave, NYC, N.Y. 10001) would be greatly appreciated. Mariane will always be remembered for her love, style and devotion.

Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation Society and Memorial Centers in Marietta. (770) 420-5557.

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MONETTE, Mo. - Walter G. “Buddy” Anderson, age 85, passed away on Nov. 19, 2010, at Cox Monett Hospital in Missouri. He was born May 6, 1925, in England, Arkansas, to Vannoy and Margie Lee Moore Anderson. As a young man, Buddy served our country in the Korean War. After serving in the War, he was in a loving marriage to Dorothy Hall Anderson who was united in marriage April 23, 1949.

Buddy is survived by his two daughters, Patricia Brown and Linda D. Balmas; five grandchildren, Michael Lockard, Julie Gonzalez, Trish Balmas, Amanada Balmas and Heather Balmas; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters. He is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Anderson, one greatgrandson, three brothers and four sisters.

Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church on Mount Tabor Road, Lonoke. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Interment will be in Hicks Cemetery, Lonoke. A reception will be at the Fellowship Hall at Mt. Zion immediately after the service. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the American Cancer Society. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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CLAREMORE, Okla. - Geraldine Adams, 83, of Claremore, Okla., formerly of Leslie, Ark., died Thursday. Survived by two daughters; three sons; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two brothers. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday in Roller Coffman Chapel. Burial in Angora Cemetery by Roller Coffman’s of Marshall. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BEND, Ore. - Kelly Pinson, 90, of Bend, Ore., formerly of North Little Rock, died peacefully Friday, Nov. 12, 2010. Born Walter Kelly Pinson, Dec. 4, 1919, in Wattensaw (rural Lonoke County), to Walter and Era Lowe Pinson.

On March 31, 1944, he married Nell Gresham in Lonoke and made their home in Carlisle where he was employed as a hazardous material truck driver and later relocated his family to North Little Rock. After retirement from Enron Corporation, he opened Express Personnel in Pine Bluff. In 1999, Kelly and Nell retired to Bend, Ore., to be near their daughters.

Kelly was a strong Christian whose faith sustained him throughout his life. He was an active member and served as chairman of the ushers at Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock for over 30 years. After relocating to Oregon, he was a deacon at Riverwoods Baptist Church in Bend. At the time of his death, he was a beloved member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Bend.

The focus of Kelly's life was his church and his family. In later life, he enjoyed traveling the world with his wife, Nell, which included a meaningful trip to the Holy Land as they cruised the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. A devoted and loving father who will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and all the lives he touched. Kelly is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, his parents and two sisters. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Austin Smith, and daughter Betty Pinson, all of Bend, Ore.

A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, at Hebron Cemetery, arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. at the funeral home prior to service. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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DALLAS - Shelton Marshall Walters, 62, born to the late Johnnie and Lular Walters, departed this life Nov. 11, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Joyce; son, Anthony “Tony” Walters (Trina); grandsons, Trey, Trenton Walters; brothers, Johnnie Walters of Prescott, Ark., Howard Walters of DeSoto, Texas, Horace and Ernest Walters of Little Rock, Willie Walters of Chicago, Fred Walters of Bluff City, Ark.; sisters, Ethel Kirby of Chicago, Ill., Francis Williams of Little Rock; mother-inlaw; and a host of brothers/sisters-in-law, cousins, godchildren and friends.

Local announcement by Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”