Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Kerrigan Anyae' Edwards, 14, of Little Rock.

Winifred Foster, 94, of North Little Rock.

Anna Marie Haaser, 83, of Little Rock.

Alfred Kisner, 81, of North Little Rock.

Nellie Lois Kumpe, 86, of Little Rock.

Jennifer Ann McNeely, 63, of Little Rock.

Maurine Morgan, 97, of Little Rock.

Juanita Roebuck Gupton Thompson, 71, of North Little Rock.

Wilbur Doyle Waldron, 96, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALEXANDER Louis M. Crain, 84.

BENTON Farris D. Fortner, 85.

BLYTHEVILLE Lettie Mae Link, 98.

BRYANT James Cahanin, 48.

CABOT Mary Caroline Smith, 71.

Joan Marie Fellenz Swafford, 67. FORDYCE Jewelle Marie Naylor, 86.

FORT SMITH William R. Walker, 85.

HEBER SPRINGS Robert M. Warren, 75.

HOT SPRINGS Richard L. Boyd, 63.

HUMNOKE Mary Catherine Rail Jones, 77.

JONESBORO O.C. Pickens Jr., 94.

LEXA Lewis Swan Jr., 53.

LONOKE Troy Samuel Burgess, 91.

MALVERN Janice Pierce, 77.

McGEHEE Patricia Sue Prosser, 64.

MELBOURNE Aubrey Joe Appling Jr., 55.

MORRILTON Bonnie Sue Duvall Sensabaugh, 67.

MOUNT IDA Clara V. Stanley, 92.

Jane Swindle Whittington, 84.

MOUNTAIN HOME Marie T. Grimm, 73.

Lloyd C Misiowiec, 94.

NEW EDINBURG Geneva Miller, 62.

PIGGOTT Helen Holifield, 87.

PINE BLUFF Dillard Bryant Oakley, 93.

QUITMAN Lloyd Allen Doss, 53.

RECTOR Carl F. Beck Jr.

RUSSELLVILLE Joyce Micklewright Dempsey, 75.

Alice E. Jones, 98.

RYE Chales Thomasson, 82.

SWIFTON Ruby Benson, 79.

WARREN Elizabeth Wright Johnson, 74.

Pulaski County

KERRIGAN ANYAE’ EDWARDS, 14, of Little Rock, departed thislife November 19, 2010. Kerrigan was an eighth grade student at Cloverdale Aerospace Technology Conversion Charter Middle School. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph Castilleand Paulette Edwards. She leaves to cherish her memories: father, Devan Castille; mother, Marquitha Edwards Morgan (John); brothers, Deontre Deroven, Devanta Castille; sisters, Karrington, Terrika Edwards; grandparents, Luwanda Augustine, Patria Robinson, Michael Edwards, Sr.; a host of other family and friends. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. Saturday with Funeral Service beginning at 11 a.m. at Moody Chapel A.M.E., 5630 Mabelvale Pike, Rev. Hezekiah Stewart officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

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WINIFRED FOSTER, age 94, of North Little Rock, Ark ., peacefully returned to her heavenly home, Saturday, November 20, 2010. She was a successful, respected, popular and widely known businesswoman for 60-plus years. She was instrumental in helping write a book on the history of North Little Rock.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne and son, Bryant. Mrs.Foster is survived by four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72216 (501-791-7400). Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Roller-Owens. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Humane Society of Pulaski County; 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210, (501) 227-6166. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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ANNA MARIE HAASER, 83, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday,November 21, 2010. She was born on the Koenigseder farm near Scranton in Logan County, Ark., on September 10, 1927, the youngest of ten children, to Mathias George and StephaniaKern Koenigseder. She was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church. Mrs. Haaser sold Studio Girl Cosmetics for 30 years and was the number one sales representative in the country. In her retirement years, her greatest joy was volunteering in the Kindergarten and Second Grade classes at Holy Souls School.

Preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 63 years, Richard A. Haaser, son, Richard Michael and nine siblings, Matt, George, Lena, John, Mart, Ben, Rose, Bert and Pete, she is survived by a son, Bob (Kay) of Irving, Texas; daughters, Mildred Pearce (Pat) and Theresa Haaser, of Little Rock; five grandchildren, Bobby (Stephanie), Christie (Felix) and Elizabeth Haaser and Ricky (Melissa) and Matthew Pearce; and two greatgrandchildren, Lathan Pearce and Sarah Ann Marie Haaser.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 24 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, 1003 North Tyler St., celebrated by Msgr. Lawrence A. Frederick. Interment will follow at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation will begin this evening, Tuesday, at 6 p.m. with the Rosary service at 7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Memorials may be made to the Msgr. Allen Trust and Development Fund or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Haaser’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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ALFRED KISNER, 81, of North Little Rock, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Baptist Springhill Medical Center in North Little Rock. He was born on January 7, 1929 in Hayes, Kansas; he was the son of Ignatz Kisner and Katherine Gable Kisner. Alfredwas a retired accountant for the Arkansas Highway Department, and a retiree of the United States Navy after 21 years of service; he will be remembered by many, for his love of playing golf, joking around, and taking great care of his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, eight siblings, and a son Kenny Kisner. Survivors include his wife Gerri Kisner of North Little Rock; daughters Lana Hughes and Anita Dotson; grandchildren Aaron Hughes, Carly Garner, Jason Hensel, and Lincoln Nail; great-grandchildren John, Ethan and Sarah Nail.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Sherwood, entombment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum in North Little Rock. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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NELLIE LOIS KUMPE, 86, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2010. She was born Oct. 11, 1924, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Joe and Faye Kumpe. Nellie was employed at Southwestern Bell for over 40 years. She enjoyed being with her family and was a lifetime member of Ironton Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Carl Kumpe; and one sister, Lela Johnson. Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Judy Smith (Wayne) of Benton, Ark., Chuck Kumpe (Barbara) of Jacksonville, Ark., Tony Kumpe of Little Rock and Douglas Johnson of Tampa, Fla.; sister-in-law Dovie Kumpe of Little Rock; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Arkansas 5 North, Alexander (501-455-1067). Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Ironton Baptist Church, 14718 Ironton Cut Off Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72206.

To sign the online guestbook, visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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JENNIFER ANN McNEELY, 63, of Little Rock, passed away Nov. 21, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, James McNeely. She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Vestal and two granddaughters, Katherine McComb and Zoe Vestal. Services are private. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. McNeely’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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MAURINE MORGAN, 97, of Little Rock, Ark., went to bewith her Lord, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. She was born August 23, 1913, in Bradford, Tenn. She was retired from State Revenue. Survived by two daughters, Judi Pepper and BettyShelby; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild and two very special friends, Becky and Lexi Caruthers. Graveside services will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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JUANITA ROEBUCK GUPTON THOMPSON, 71, of North LittleRock passed away Nov. 21, 2010. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Evangelist Barbara Gupton-Abbott, Sandra (Larry Westmoreland) Stewart, Kina Wilson, Christine Lewisand Sam Adams Jr.; siblings, James (Mary) Roebuck Jr., Vickie Thompson, Debra Backus, Paula (Donald) Robinson, Reginald (Anna) Gupton, Amanda (Lemone) McCoy, LaTanya (Melvin) Ousley, Caude Roebuck and Ann Roebuck; aunt Geneva (Wardell) Laster; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Nov. 23 at Superior. Homegoing celebration 11 a.m. Nov. 24 at Fellowship North, 1 E. 52nd St., North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922.

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WILBUR DOYLE WALDRON, age 96, of Little Rock passedaway Nov. 21, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Genevieve M. Waldron; son, Stephen K. Waldron of Little Rock; his parents, James and Cecelia Waldron of Glenwood, Ark.; and two brothers, Cloyd D. Waldron of Mobile, Ala., and Drew D. Waldron of Las Cruses, N.M.

He is survived by two sons, Wilbur Waldron Jr. of Tulsa, Okla., and William W. Waldron and his wife Cynthia of Little Rock; and four grandchildren Michael, Andrew, Joanna, Wesley and one great-grandchild Hunter.

He was a 1941 graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Medicine with an internship in the Santa Rosa Hospital at San Antonio. He was a WWII veteran, having served in the Army Medical Corps though major battles in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe.From 1948-1971 he practiced medicine privately in Dallas, Texas, in his specialty, internal medicine and cardiology. While in Dallas he served on the board of trustees for the Methodist C.C. Young Home for the Elderly and volunteered for many years as its resident physician. In 1972 he returned to his home state of Arkansas. In 1988, at the age of 74, he retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Little Rock. He continued working through the age of 93 as a physician with the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Little Rock. He was devoted to medicine, respected by his patients and coworkers and was much loved by his family and friends.

The family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to Dr. Abdelal (Dr. “A”) and the staffs of Chenal Rehab, Odyssey Healthcare and UAMS. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to The Friendly Chapel, 116 S. Pine St., North Little Rock, Ark. 72114 or to your favorite charity.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER - Louis M. Crain, 84, of Alexander, died November22, 2010 in Little Rock. He was born September 16, 1926 in Camden, Arkansas to the late Clint and Alta Martha (Lampkin) Crain. After attending Chidester High School, he was drafted andserved in the U.S. Navy from December 28, 1944 to November 30, 1946 and in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1953. He was of the Baptist faith and a self-employed carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mazelia “Bugs” Crain, four brothers, Calvin, Wallace, Leonard and Orland and one sister, Alieen Stewart. Survivors include two sons, David Crain of Alexander and Bill Cookson, of Sheridan; two daughters, Barbara Tolson (Judd) of Little Rock and Martha Wherry (Carroll) of Greenbrier; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 10 a.m., with Bro. Joe Campbell officiating. Visitation will be general and open during business hours. The family requests memorials may be made to The Fallen Warriors Fund, 2029 Village Lane, Suite 101, Solvang, Calif. 93463. (www.fallenwarriors. org). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BENTON - Lt. Col. Farris D. Fortner, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), age85, of Benton, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010. He was born March 12, 1925, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Paul and Fay Fortner. Farris was a graduate ofNorth Little Rock High School and Eastern Oregon College. During his service in the U.S Air Force, he was awarded many medals including, the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, the Korean War Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal and the Small Arms Expert Marksman Ribbon. As a fighter pilot, he flew over 100 combat missions in Korea. Farris was also a veteran of the Air National Guard 154th TAC Recon. Sq. LRAFB. Following his military service, Farris was a private pilot for T.J. Raney & Sons and Stephens Investment Inc. He piloted the “Angel One”, Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s first air transport system for critically ill infants and children. He also piloted an airplane in the dedication ceremonies of the Greers Ferry Dam and War Memorial Stadium. Farris was Past-President of the Tanglewood Property Owners Association and was a founder and Past-President of Indian Springs Baptist Church XYZ Ministry.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Doris Jean Moseley Fortner; one greatgrandchild, Riley Daniel Moore; and brother, Aaron Fortner. Survivors include three daughters, Jeanne Sykes, Nancy Sligh, and Darlene Bouillion (Steve); seven grandchildren, Dr. Jeffery Sykes (Sarah), John David Sykes (Sheri), Jason Sykes (Tanna), Kale Sligh, Trey Moore, Jeremy Moore (Tiffany), and Chad Moore; and seven greatgrandchildren, Jared Sykes, Joel Sykes, Jonathan Sykes, Peyton Sykes, Noah Moore, Bryce Moore, and Dakota Moore.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander (501-455-1067). Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

To sign the online guest book, please visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Mrs. Lettie Mae Link, age 98, of Blytheville passed away Friday, November 19, 2010 at Searcy Healthcare Center in Searcy, Arkansas. Graveside services was held Monday, November 22, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in Elmwood Cemetery with Mr. Billy Holifield officiating.

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BRYANT - James Cahanin, 48, of Bryant, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010. He leaves behind a loving wife; four children; and two grandchildren. Jim loved to ride his motorcycle, hunt and being with family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander (501-455-1067). Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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CABOT - Mary Caroline Smith, age 71, of Cabot, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010 in North Little Rock. She was born July 3, 1939 in Drew County, Arkansas to the late James and Lela Tubbs Haley.

Mary is also preceded in death by a sister,Elizabeth Reynolds. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Wayne Smith of Cabot; sons, Wayne Smith, Jr. and wife, Leonora of Cabot, Michael Lee Smith of Texas, and Scott Allen Smith of Cabot; daughters, Sandra Jean Smith of California, and Kimberly Grace Smith of Great Missenden, England; sisters, Sue Murphree and husband, Doyle of Little Rock, Jean Loetcher and husband, O’Neal of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, and brother, James Haley and wife, Brenda of Ward, Arkansas; 10 grandchildren, William, Jodi, Casey, Trey, Charles, James Michael, Sam, Holland, Michael Dean and Charlotte; and three great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Avery and Jayde.

Funeral services will be 12 noon, Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Jacksonville with Rev. Cliff Hutchins and Rev. Marvin Reynolds officiating. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136.

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CABOT - Joan Marie Fellenz Swafford, 67, of Cabot, Arkansasdied Saturday, November 20, 2010. She was born December 23, 1942 in Washington, Missouri to the late Edward and Berniece Barbaud Fellenz. In addition to her par-ents, she was preceded in death by her sister Carol Ann Smith. Joan was a member of First Baptist Church of Cabot and is a retiree of Stephens, Inc. She is survived by her husband William Swafford, Jr.; two children, Monet Brown of Flint, Texas and Erin Swafford of Cabot, Arkansas; four grandchildren Kaitl ynn and Blake Swafford and Molly and Madison Brown. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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FORDYCE - Jewelle Marie Naylor, 86, of Fordyce died Monday, November 22, 2010 at Trinity Village Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She was born August 22, 1924 in Carthage, Ark. She was a homemaker and a member of Zion Baptist Church in Fordyce.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Jewel Kauffman and Dona Marie Childers Kauffman Tipton; husband, Albert Naylor Jr.; sister, Mary Evelyn Keith. She is survived by two sons, Joe Naylor (Linda) of Pine Bluff, Raymond Naylor (Lisa) of Fordyce; two daughters, Carolyn Simmons of Pine Bluff, Shirley Davis (Mike) of Bryant; three brothers, Joe Kauffman of Springhill, La., John Kauffman of Fayetteville, Ernest Kauffman of Corsicana, Texas; seven grandchildren, Melissa Kounce (Keith) of Rison, Joey Naylor (Christy) of Dallas, Texas, Angela Brown (Johnny) of Pine Bluff, Jamie Hurst (Jeff) of Rison, Ashley Pilkington (George Jr.) of Benton,Matt Naylor of Little Rock, Ben Reynolds of Fordyce; 12 greatgrandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Benton Funeral Home with Rev. Arlis East officiating. Burial at Stoney Point Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court, Suite 104, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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FORT SMITH - William R. Walker, 85, of Fort Smith departed this life on November 21, 2010 in Fort Smith. He was born in Fort Smith, Ark., on December 19, 1924, attended Fort Smith Schools, he was a graduate of University of Arkansas with a BSBA, after serving three years in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific. He started his career in 1950 with Stephens Brothers Construction doing work for a Gas Distribution Company in eastern Arkansas. In 1954 he was employed by Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Company where he later became President. In 1978 he left the Gas Company and became the fulltime President of Stephens Production Company. His work career lasted over 60 years as he was still coming to the office until late August 2010. Much of his career was spent exploring for Natural Gas in Arkansas and Oklahoma.He served on the Board of Stephens Inc. for many years and he also served at various times as President of St. Edward Development Corporation, St. Edward Board of Trustees, Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce, University of Arkansas Foundation at Fort Smith, Boys Club and Harbor House and served on numerous Boards for the Salvation Army, Town Club, Hardscrabble Country Club, State Chamber of Arkansas, and Merchants National Bank. His lifelong hobbies were hunting (especially quail), fishing and gardening.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara J. Walker, one son, Bill Steve Walker and wife Lynn of Fort Smith; one daughter, Jane Klein and husband Henry of Memphis, Tenn., five grandchildren, Max Klein, Alex Klein, Betsy Walker, Lee Walker, and Bill Karsten IV. He was preceded in death by his parents S.R. and Anne McCarty Walker.

Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Max Klein, Bill Karsten IV, Greg Smith, DougSmith, Billy England, Jim Alexander, Emon Mahony, Rick Beauchamp, Dudley Flanders and Dr. Neil Crow, Jr.

The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Edward Mercy Medical Center or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Landscape Fund. To sign an online guestbook visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Robert M. Warren, 75, retired air traffic controller and Air Force veteran, passed away November 21, 2010. Survivors include one daughter, Wendy (John) Crichfield of Searcy and one grandson, Cody Crichfield. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Olmstead Chapel. Arrangements: Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

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HOT SPRINGS - Richard L. (Rick) Boyd, 63, of Hot Springs,left this life on November 20, 2010. Rick, an avid horseracing fan, had an expansive love of life and a distinctive sense of humor. He was an unselfish and loving husband, father, brotherand friend. Owner of Best Sign Company.

Rick is survived by his wife of 42 years, Billie, his daughter, Jami Boyd, brothers William Boyd, Jr. (Sina), Doug Boyd (Penny), sister Kathy Jordan (Lynn), sisters-inlaw Willa Brewer, Wanda Perry and Dot Saville (Marvin), a host of nephews and nieces and many loving friends.

The family will hold an informal memorial service on Tuesday evening, November 23, from 6-8 p.m., to laugh, share memories and celebrate Rick’s life. The service will be held at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Arkansas Racetrack Chaplaincy, P.O. Box 20564, Hot Springs, Ark. 71903 To sign Mr. Boyd’s guestbook, please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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HUMNOKE - Mary Catherine Rail Jones, 77, of Humnoke wentto be with the Lord Sunday, November 21st, 2010. She was born August 28th, 1933 in England to Denver and Elizabeth Gravette Rail.

She was preceded in deathby her parents; a daughter: Kay Gregory; one son: Baby Jimmy; one grandson: Chad Gregory and one sister: Joann Drexler. Mary is survived by two sons: Bill Jones and his wife Margaret of Conway; Doug Jones and his wife Becky of Mayflower; six daughters: Debbie Jones of Newport; Susan Tankersly of North Little Rock; Connie Aldridge and her husband Ted of Bryant; Mary DeLeon and her husband Frank of North Little Rock; Carla Jones and her husband Rick of Mayflower and Kelly DeLeon and her husband Johnny of North Little Rock; 11 grandchildren: Danny Jones, Shelly Dillion, Kory Jones, Kit Davis, Angie Turner, Crystal Daly, Lindsay Aldridge, Shelby Ambrose, Candice Jones, Colton Chandler, and Miranda Jones; eight great-grandchildren: Haley, Gavin, Rebecca, Emmalee, Cade, Shya, Hunter and Raleigh; one brother: Danny Rail and his wife Paula of Humnoke and several nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, 6-8 p.m. and services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010 all at Roller England Funeral Home, (501) 842-3939. Burial: Mulberry Cemetery. Memorials: Arkansas Hospice, 2200 S. Bowman Rd., Little Rock, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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JONESBORO - O.C. Pickens Jr. passed away peacefully athis home surrounded by his family Monday, November 22, 2010. “Daddo,” as he was affectionately known to his family, was 94 years old. Mr. Pickens was born to O.C. Pickens, Sr. andBrilla Croom Pickens on January 5, 1916 in Clover Bend, Lawrence County, Ark. Mr. Pickens worked first as a school teacher, then later as a sales manager for various companies. He was the manager of the Pic-Walsh freight Company in his hometown of Jonesboro for many years. Mr. Pickens life was devoted to the church, his wife, Catherine, hisfamily and friends. He was an elder for many years in the Downtown Church of Christ in Jonesboro. “Daddo” was 27 years old with a wife and two small boys at home when, in 1943, he was called to service in World War II. His artillery company immediately found itself in the thick of many battles, most notably the “Battle of the Bulge.”

Mr. Pickens was preceded in death by his mom and dad, and brothers, Hank, Ebb and Don Pickens, and his cherished grandson, Stephen McDaniel. He is survived by his loving wife of over 74 years, Catherine “Toots” Blanton Pickens, sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Sue Pickens of Little Rock and Dick and Paula Pickens of Jonesboro; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Larry McDaniel of Paragould and a brother, John of Edmond, OK. Six grandchildren: Mike Pickens of Little Rock, Sandy Pickens Noble of Rogers, Karen Pickens Jones, Paul and John Pickens of Jonesboro, Susan McDaniel Brittingham of Paragould and 11 great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Drs. Danny Grubbs and Anthony White; as well as to the special people who were his caregivers for the last few weeks of his life; Rachel Perry, Betty Proctor and Alice Guy. Thanks also to the staff of NEA Baptist Hospital and Extended Home Health Agency. Those wishing to send memorials, please consider: Arkansas Children’s Homes in Paragould and Morrillton. Visitation will be at the Langford-Bookout Funeral Home from 6 till 8 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 23, 2010. Funeral Services will be at Langford-Bookout Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24th with Kenneth Gossett and Winston Burton officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park.Grandson’s Mike, John, and Paul Pickens, James Brittingham, Keith Noble and Mark Jones will serve as pallbearers. Friends and family may leave remembrances at: www.langford-bookoutfuneralhome.com.

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LEXA - Lewis Swan Jr. of Lexa died November 20, 2010 at age 53. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 24 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, with burial following in Marianna Memorial Park. Visitation: Tuesday, 5 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LONOKE - Troy Samuel “Papa” Burgess, 91, was able togo to his Heavenly home on Sunday morning, November 21, 2010.

Troy was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alice Burgess, 18 brothers and sisters, and hiswife of 66 years, Mary Elizabeth Burgess. He is survived by three daughters, Peggy Moore and husband, Ben, Sandra Pawlowski and husband, Jimmie, and Deborah Roark; four grandchildren, Monte Moore and wife, Mitzi, Melanie Hassen and husband, Randy, Stacy Pawlowski, and Courtney Reed and husband, Nick; and five great-grandchildren, Hunter Moore, Holton Moore, Kate Hassen, Karly Hassen, and Samuel Reed.

Troy was a World War II Navy veteran. He retired from the Little Rock Fire Department as District Chief with 42 years of service. Troy was a charter member of Roberson Baptist Church. He loved woodworking and being outside doing anything. His family was the light of his life and he loved spending time with his family laughing and loving.

Those that had the privilege to be around him were always greeted with a smile and a “Y’ all alright?". His love for God and all of the people around him was apparent in everything that he did. His personality could shine through anywhere.

The visitation will be at the funeral home Tuesday, November 23 from 6-8 p.m. The Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 24 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. A committal service will follow in Pinecrest Cemetery, Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial, P.O. Box 56470, Little Rock, 72215, attn: Johnny Reep. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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MALVERN - Janice Pierce, 77, of Malvern, died Sunday. Retired owner of Jan’s Health Store. Survivors: daughter, Janice Pierce and friend, Larry Minney, Hot Springs; two brothers, Eugene and Mike Golden, Malvern; sister, Ina Morris, Houston, Texas; and her dog, Paris.

There will be no services. Online condolences: jafunkfuneralhome.com.

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McGEHEE - Patricia Sue Prosser, 64, of McGehee, AR., died November 21, 2010. Funeral Mass 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Pocahontas, Ark., November 23, 2010 with burial at St. Paul’s Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Griffin Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. Online guestbook: griffinfuneralservice.net.

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MELBOURNE - Aubrey Joe Appling Jr., 55, died Nov. 20, 2010. Survived by his wife, Terry; his parents Joe and Louise; paternal grandmother, two sons, three daughters, 11 grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Nov. 23, 2010 at Roller Crouch Chapel, Mtn. View. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MORRILTON - Bonnie Sue Duvall Sensabaugh of Morrilton left us to be with her savior on November 22, 2010, after fighting a brave battle against cancer. She was born March 12, 1943, in Hattieville, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Ellen Norman Duvall. She was of the Church of Christ faith and a long time member of the HardingStreet Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Wonderview High School and Morrilton Beauty College. A profession she undertook for several years. She was retired from Green Bay Packaging-Arkansas Kraft Division, after 25 years of service.

She is survived by her loving husband of 47 1/2 years, Joe Darvon Sensabaugh; daughters, Kelli (Buddy) Gibson of Perry, Missy (Johnny) Garrett of Plumerville, Sue (Mark) Andrews of Morrilton; son Joseph (Lisa) Sensabaugh of Wonderview; granddaughters, Jessica and Haley Gibson, Abby Sensabaugh and Alexa Andrews; grandsons, Josh and Seth Sensabaugh, Taylor and Jason Garrett, and Austin Andrews; brothers, Harold Duvall (Peggy) of Granberry, Texas, twin brother, Don Duvall of Lake Overcup, Morrilton, and Wendell Duvall of Conway; sisters, Lorene Stroud (Carroll Don) of Macedonia, Iva Jean Burns (James) of Solgohachia, and Martha Reynolds, of Morrilton; one sister-in-law, Nell Duvall of Dale, Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Debra Sensabaugh of Russellville and Boband Fran Brents of Hattieville; also a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, E.B., Milburn, and Billy Duvall.

Her family and grandchildren were the love of her life. She was so proud of each and every one of them and what they had achieved in life. She especially enjoyed the grandchildren and all the sports that they were involved in, especially the basketball games. She instilled in them all to be good in life and to pursue their dreams. To love and be loved and to trust in the Lord.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at the Harris Chapel with Mr. Charles Bane officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends for an hour prior to service time. Pallbearers will be Joseph, Josh, and Seth Sensabaugh, Johnny, Taylor, and Jason Garrett, Mark and Austin Andrews and Buddy Gibson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to theElmwood Cemetery Improvement Association, P.O. Box 561, Morrilton, Arkansas 72110, or Arkansas Childrens Hospital, 1 Childrens Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MOUNT IDA - Clara V. Stanley, age 92, of Mount Ida, died Sunday, November 21, 2010. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, in the Stanley-Standridge Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Visitation will be Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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MOUNT IDA - Jane Swindle Whittington, age 84, died Novembers 20, 2010 at Mount Ida, Ark. She was born on November 17, 1916, to the late Sol and Nina Swindle. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville in 1947, she began her teaching career. She was a renowned retired high school teacher with a combined total of 45 years service for Mount Ida, Anchorage, Alaska and Caddo Hills School Districts. She was a faithful member of the Mount Ida United Methodist Church since 1940.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill D. Whittington and her brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Toogie Swindle. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve Whittington (Sally) and Joe Whittington (Gladys) of Carrollton, Texas, three grandchildren, Emily, Grant and Tyler, her sister, Beverly Campbell, and several nieces and nephews.

Jane loved reading and the library was her passion. She served as President of the Friends for the Montgomery Co. Library for more than 25 years. Upon her requestthere will be no funeral.

Memorials can be made to the Friends of the Montgomery Co. Library, P.O. Box 189, Mount Ida, Ark. 71957. Thornton Funeral Home is in charge of cremation.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Marie T. Grimm, 73, of Mountain Home died Saturday. Survivors include nephews, Brian and Danny Ferguson of Mountain Home. A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday at Roller Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private in Baxter Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Lloyd C. Misiowiec, 94, a resident of Mountain Home, passed Sunday, November 21, 2010, at the Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House. Private arrangements are under the direction of Conner-Hankins Funeral Home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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NEW EDINBURG - Geneva Miller, 62, of New Edinburg, died Friday. She is survived by one son, two daughters, three brothers, two sisters, 13 grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Shady Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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PIGGOTT - Helen Holifield, 87, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010. Services are Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Hoggard & Sons Chapel with Bro. Frank Burgess officiating. Burial is in Cummins Chapel Cemetery. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of arrangements.

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PINE BLUFF - Dillard Bryant Oakley, age 93, of Pine Bluff, a retired ironworker, died Monday. Survivors: children, Kenny Oakley and Vicki Oakley McCool; brother, Clyde Oakley; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; Funeral services: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel. Visitation: Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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QUITMAN - Lloyd Allen Doss, age 53, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 in Quitman, Arkansas. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 23, 2010, 6-8 p.m. at Heber Springs Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the Pleasant Springs Fellowship Church. Sign online guestbook at www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

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RECTOR - Carl F. Beck Jr. of Rector, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010. Services are Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home in Piggott, Ark., with Don Evans officiating. Burial is in Nimmons Cemetery in Nimmons, Arkansas. Visitation is 6 p.m., Tuesday.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Joyce Micklewright Dempsey, 75, of Russellville, wife of Don Dempsey, died Sunday. Funeral is 10 a.m., Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church Chapel, Russellville, with private burial in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, by Shinn Funeral Service, Russellville. Visitation: Tuesday, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Alice E. Jones, age 98, died Sunday, November 21, 2010, at her home in Russellville. All arrangements are private and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Servive. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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RYE - Charles Thomasson, age 82, of Rye, died Sunday. Funeral services are 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 24, 2010, at Buie Funeral Home with burial in Prosperity Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at Buie Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.buiefuneralhome.com. Arrangements By Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216.

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SWIFTON - Ruby Benson, 79, of Swifton died Sunday. Survivors: sisters, Faye Keaster, Pauline Calhoun, Aline Brewer; brother, Joe Kinder; brother-in-law, Jack Benson; sister-in-law, Marilyn Kinder; twin nieces, Tronda and Shawnda; nieces, nephews. Funeral: 2 p.m., Wednesday, Swifton First Assembly of God. Interment: Swifton Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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WARREN - Elizabeth Wright Johnson, age 74, of Warren, Ark., died Sunday November 21. Funeral services 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 24, Frazer’s Chapel. Burial Enon Cemetery at Rye, Ark. by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, November 23, at Frazer’s. Online obituary and guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.