Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Charles A. Alexander, 55, of Jacksonville.

William T. Carter Sr., 68, of Little Rock.

Dorothy Louise Elkins Clark, 84, of North Little Rock.

O. V. Harrison, 83, of Little Rock. Erbie Lee Jennings Jr., 63, of Little Rock.

Wanda Goodson Jones, 76, of Little Rock.

Tommy Linn, 71, of Hensley.

Thomas Justin Lee “Buddy” Lyons, 84, of North Little Rock.

Eleanor Elizabeth Marino, 79, of Little Rock.

P.E. “Rip” Munnerlyn, 89, of North Little Rock.

Margaret Carlene Pearce, 88, of Little Rock.

Bobby Lee Pool, 70, of Little Rock.

Bobbie Jean Simpson, 48, of Little Rock.

Earnestine Smith of Jacksonville. Bennett Harold Thompson Jr., 45, of Little Rock.

Mary Lee Warren, 69, of LIttle Rock.

Sidney West, 85, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BENTON Leonice Bundy Bailey Arnold, 89. John F. Lovell Jr, 75.

Curtis Clayton Rathbun, 85.

BISMARCK James Franklin Orr, 72.

CABOT Deborah Artle Cooper, 59.

CHARLESTON John David Council, 63.

CONWAY Martha Williams Dale, 90.

Sybil Irine Everett, 91.

Stephen Woody Henson, 62.

CROSSETT Helen Louise Easley, 73.

DES ARC James “Bubba” Roy Wesson.

DOVER Virginia Jones, 81.

EL DORADO Robert Harper Keys, 94.

FAIRFIELD BAY Alexander “Alex” King, 88.

HOT SPRINGS John T. Emanuel Sr., 96.

HUNTSVILLE Wilma Faye Duvall Clark, 89.

Erma Vay Mossman, 86.

LAKEVIEW Harvey M. “Doc” Fine, 78.

LEOLA Ronald Scroggins, 81.

MOUNTAIN HOME Ruth H. Wytrwal, 73.

NAYLOR Oscar Lee “Jonnie” Jobe, 80.

PARIS Marian Kay Mariott, 56.

PIGGOTT Glenda Clark, 55.

PINE BLUFF Billy Don Arnold, 62.

ROSE BUD Rachel Frances Butler, 82.

SEARCY Carl David Wallerstedt, 44.

SHERIDAN Carthel Lynn Wisely, 77.

STUTTGART Donald Ray Kimsey, 73.

VAN BUREN Marie E. Boozman, 89.

John Dale Hawley, 66.

WESLEY Judy Ann Champlin, 66.

WHITE HALL Sarah Annette Ford, 22.

Aline Hynum LaVitte, 86.

OUT-OF-STATE

RAYMORE, Mo.

Blanche M. Bender, 86.

TULSA Elsie Sloan Brands, 79.

DALLAS James Edward “Jim” Byrd.

SAN ANTONIO Gary Wayne Finch, 54.

Pulaski County

CHARLES A. ALEXANDER, 55, of Jacksonville passed away Nov.23, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Alice Alexander; children, Victoria Alexander, Amelia (Andre Sr.) Veasley and Valerie Harris; siblings, Milton, General, James, Melvin,Clara and Mary Alexander and Walter Stanley.

Mr. Alexander will lie in state Nov. 30, 1-5 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration Dec. 1, 12 noon at Jacksonville Baptist Temple, 520 Marshall Road. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.” --◊--

Rev. Dr. WILLIAM T. CARTER SR., age 68, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at 12:30 a.m. at Select Specialty Hospital from complications of heart disease.

A celebration of Bill Carter’s life and a reception will takeplace on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, on the Philander Smith College(PSC) campus, 900 Daisy Bates Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. The memorial service will commence at 10:30 a.m. in Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. A reception willfollow in the Dr. Randolph Nugent Mission Center at Kendall Center.

Rev. Dr. William T. Carter was born in Greenwood, Miss., to Willie W. and Genevieve Carter on April 23, 1942. He graduated from Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Ark., and from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Ill., with a Master’s of Divinity.

Affectionately known as Bill, his first full-time pastorate was at Maple Park United Methodist Church in Chicago. In 1972, he became the executive director for the Chicago Chapter of Black Methodists for Church Renewal, a job he held until he moved to New York to join the staff of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries in 1979. His accomplished career ended after retirement in 2006, which included distinguishing milestones of 40 years as a United Methodist clergy, national and international mission-driven service, as well as 27 years as Director of the Advance for Christ and His Church, a designated giving channel, (also known as "second mile" giving). Thirty to 35 million dollars passed through the Advance each year in the almost three decades Carter led the program.

Bill is preceded in death by both his parents; two sisters, Barbara Susan Carter-Barnes and Carolyn Carter; along with a middle brother, Charles Carter. Bill is survived by his wife, Etta F. Carter; his children, Carla F. Carter and William T. Carter Jr.; his youngest brother, Bradford Carter; four grandchildren, Omega Hamilton, Alante Carter, Amani Carter and Ariel Carter; a great-granddaughter, Iris Hamilton; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and an expanded family of numerous colleagues and friends.

Services are entrusted to Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark., (501) 372-1305.

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DOROTHY LOUISE ELKINS CLARK, age 84, of North LittleRock, Ark., peacefully went to her home in heaven on Friday, Nov. 26.

She was born Nov. 23, 1926, to John and Marie Elkins.

She was an active mem-United Methodist Church and the Crusaders Bible Class. She cherished the time she spent as a leader in Bible Study Fellowship.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Curtis Elkins. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, James “Jim” Clark; children, Ron of Sherwood, Steve (Barbra) of Springdale and Melissa Barber (David) of North Little Rock; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one sister, Jean Johnston of California; and two special sisters-in-law, Mary Beth Stage of Conway and Esther Crawford of North Little Rock.

The homegoing celebration will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at Gardner United Methodist Church, 1723 Schaer St., North Little Rock. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, (501) 835-3515. Honorary Pallbearers are Crusaders Bible Class.

Memorials may be made to Gardner United Methodist Church or Baptist Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Suite 2000, Little Rock 72210.

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The Reverend O.V. HARRISON, 83, of Little Rock was transfixedto the pulpit of eternity on Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, with his loving family at his side.

He served honorably in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. He graduated fromArkansas Baptist College and from Jackson Theological Seminary with a Master’s in Theology. Rev. Harrison began his pastoral career at Mount Vernon Baptist Church (now Gaines Street BC); was a former pastor of First Baptist, Ninth and Calhoun; organized Mercy Seat BC; in later years, founded the Doctrine of Jesus Christ Missionary Baptist Church; and had pastored the Aijalon MBC in Detroit, where he also taught at the Bible College. He was a 16-year office-holder of the National Baptist Convention of America where he served as Chairman of the Enrollment Committee.

Left with cherished memories of Rev. O.V. are his adoring wife, Betty Hansberry-Harrison; sons, Ollie Harrison II, the Rev. James Thrower, and Larry Martin, all of Little Rock; daughters, Elaine West, Robin Hicks, Lola and Mary Thrower (all of Little Rock), and Maryann Horton of Houston, Texas; sister, Loretta Henderson of Boley, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are incomplete and have been entrusted to Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, “Your Entrance to Eternity,” 2405 South Gaines St., 72206, (501) 376-7188.

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ERBIE LEE JENNINGS JR. 63, of Little Rock, formerly of Fargo,died Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Select Medical Hospital in Little Rock.

His wife, Carolyn Bradford Jennings; two sons, Daron (wife, Jeanetta) Barker and Erbie Lee Jennings III; twodaughters, Tammy (husband, Kyle) James and Celeste Jennings; his father, Julice Jones; his stepmother, Casilor Jennings; three grandchildren: Tristan, Javan and Skyler; mother-in-law Gloria Bradford; nine brothers; seven sisters; and a host of other relatives survive him.

Visitation will be held Monday evening, Nov. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church, 21 Lakeshore Drive in Little Rock. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 12 noon at Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church. Interment will take place at Pinecrest Cemetery in Alexander by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley, (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome@yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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Our mother, WANDA GOODSON JONES, 76, of Little Rock has gone to be with our Father and her savior, Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. She was born Jan. 26, 1934, in Humphrey, Ark.

Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her father, Everett Ford; and her first husband, C.W. Goodson Jr. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Jones, Little Rock; mother, Violet Ann Hodson Mix of Little Rock; four daughters, Norma Wells (Jim) of Maumelle, Kathryn Parson (Ronnie) of Little Rock, Linda Tipton of Pineclift, Colo., and fiance Jim Graves, and Mary Ann Ferguson (Barry) of Brighton, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; children by marriage, Charlotte Williams (Jackie) of Bryant, Kerry Jones (Susan), Walter Jones (Betty) and Joyce Tudor, all of Little Rock; seven grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren all by marriage.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Bro. Larry Ballard will be officiating. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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TOMMY LINN, 71, of Hensley passed away on Nov. 13, 2010. He was born March 26, 1939, to Mitchell and Mildred Linn. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia of 51 years; his children, Tommy Jr., Roy, Timmy and Tammy; eight grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; one brother; six sisters; many nieces and nephews; and his best friends, Allie and Rosco.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Fellowship on Woodson Lateral Road. Services entrusted to Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.” --◊--

THOMAS JUSTIN LEE “BUDDY” LYONS, 84, of North Little Rockpassed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2010. He was born Aug. 21, 1926, in Republican, Ark., to Oscar G. and Ella Lee Lyons.

He was a member of Amboy United Methodist Church. He retired from Fort Roots of North Little Rock as ward administration assistant. He received numerous performances, suggestion and attendanceawards for never missing a day’s work. He was involved with several lifesaving situations of military patients at Fort Roots.

He retired from the Arkansas National Guard as the Command Battalion Sergeant Major of the 39th Infantry Division of which he was the State of Arkansas’ first appointed Command Battalion Sergeant Major. He was a World War II veteran who served in the United States Navy as a Specialist Combat Underwater and Demolition Frogman which was the first newly formed underwater combat unit within the U.S. Armed Forces history and was created for the Pacific Theater of Operations now known as the Navy SEALs, at the age of 17. His Frogman unit was actively engaged in missions throughout the Pacific Islands and Japan before the war ended.

He was an active member of the Senior Leadership Conference Arkansas National Guard. He also served in the Arkansas National Color Guard. After retirement from Fort Roots and the National Guard Thomas was involved in the Kentucky Fried Chickens of North Little Rock for Jerry Haynie and later the Haynie Distribution Company for Mexico Chiquito and KFC with the Haynie Companies. He was a graduate at the KFC National Training School in Nashville, Tenn.

Thomas formed a dance band while in college and played at Conway Country Club and clubs in Little Rock and toured the North and Southeast United States after signing a recording contract with Columbia Records featuring Big Band, Boogie Woogie, Jazz and Blues from 1947-1949. He attended school in Conway - Arkansas Teachers College, now the University of Central Arkansas; Little Rock Junior College in Little Rock, now UALR; and U.S. School of Music; and was accepted to and attended the Julliard School of New York City at the Music Division from 1949-1950, leaving to return home to his wife Idalee and firstborn son, Tom.

His musical training and skills included classical and big-band piano, accordion, organ, trumpet, trombone, all of the brass instruments and was foremost a pianist which he began at the age of 4 in classical piano. He was a Conway High School Proud Antique Wampus Cat and attained Eagle Scout status in Conway BSA Troop 71. He was a Cub and Boy Scout Master at the North Little Rock Amboy area.

He is survived by his wife, of 63 years, Idalee Lyons of North Little Rock; sons, Thomas Hilliard Lyons and wife Judy of Sherwood, Michael Lynn Lyons and wife Donna of Benton and Colin Dixon Lyons and wife Shelia, deceased, of Morgan; grandchildren, Jeff and Christina Lyons, Keith Lyons, Stephanie and Shawn Long, Catherine and Travis Robinson and Zachary Lyons; great-grandchildren, Cole and Connor Long, Emma and Evan Robinson and Alexis Lyons and Max Lyons; niece, Ella Jo Grant; and nephew, Malcolm E. Ritchie Jr. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Hilliard and Diberal “Dib”; and sister, Avinel (Lyons) Ritchie.

Memorials may be made to Amboy United Methodist Church, 311 E. Military, North Little Rock, Ark. 72118, designated for the pulpit stained-glass fund.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Amboy United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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ELEANOR MARINO, 79, of Little Rock died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010. Services will be Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 11:30 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road), (501) 224-2200. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Mrs.Marino’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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P.E. “RIP” MUNNERLYN, 89, of North Little Rock died on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010. We thank God, Eula Roebuck and Dewey Munnerlyn for bringing Rip into our lives.

He was born on June 26, 1921, in Lonoke, Ark. He grew up in Lonoke, Carlisleand Little Rock. He graduated from Carlisle High School and Monticello A&M College, working his way through school after his first semester was paid by his mother. Knowing the difficulties of getting a degree, he and Melba later endowed a scholarship to the college. He attended U of A Medical School and was commissioned in the Army, but left school due to health reasons. He worked as a shipping clerk at Arkansas Paper Company where he met Melba Byrd, who later became his wife of 64 years.

He enlisted in the Army and served on active duty in Germany, Belgium and France. Rip and Melba were married Aug. 4, 1946, one month after his return home.He joined the U.S. Army Reserves and held the rank of Major when he retired. Rip worked for the Little Rock Health Department and later became a builder and developer in the Greater Little Rock area. He and the late Abe Rosen of Block Mortgage Company formed an informal business partnership that developed into one of enduring respect and admiration.

Rip loved the outdoors, golf, hunting, snow skiing, fishing with his best friend Cooper Collins, and motorcycling with Cooper and his son-in-law Bill Bosley. He built his first ski boat and small skis for his daughters.He and his family continued to enjoy water sports and going to Lake Ouachita for many years. In later years, Rip and Melba had a houseboat on I-dock at Mount Harbor and treasured the friendships which they made there. He took flying lessons after 40 and became owner of a Bonanza, which he, Melba, and Fred and Cary Hunt flew to the Panama Canal.

He was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church and the George Martin Sunday School class for 55 years, where he served on many committees and as Chairman of the Board of Stewards. He was past President of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Little Rock, chairman and commissioner of the Lakewood POA Board, and chairman of the North Little Rock Airport Commission. He received a 50-year Masonic pin, holding membership in Eureka Blue Lodge No. 40, Monticello, Scottish RiteSupreme Council 33. He was coowner of North Hills Country Club with partners Jim Rodgers and Tommy Eanes.

He and Melba were fortunate to see much of the world and their travels included a flight on the first Concorde from Little Rock and a return home on the Queen Elizabeth II. His greatest joy came from his daughters, Donna and Christie, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who shared a loving and caring relationship with Rip. He looked forward to the semiweekly “McDonald’s Lunch Bunch” for a double stack and fries with his grandsons, Chip and Brennan. All of this past year, his family members joined him at Wendy’s each Monday for a “pre-chemo party” after which Rip shared Donna’s freshly baked cookies with the staff at Dr. Gentry's office.

He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Don and Cecil. Survivors include his wife, Melba; his two daughters, Donna (Bill Bosley) and Christie (Moreland White); grandsons, Chip Bosley (Jennifer) and Brennan Bosley (Keri); granddaughter Elizabeth White, great-grandchildren, Garrett, Dillon, Haley and Savannah Bosley; brother-in-law, Bob Byrd (Colleen); and our dear Mildred Stewart, who is closer than family.

A special thanks to the members of the George Martin LUMC class, Dr. Rhonda Gentry and Cathy Lee and staff, the 10thfloor staff of Baptist Hospital, the Hospice Home Care staff and to friends and neighbors who made this difficult journey easier.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116; the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1897, Little Rock, Ark. 72203; or Habitat for Humanity of Saline County, 404 West Walnut, Benton, Ark. 72015.

Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday at Lakewood United Methodist Church with the Reverend Richard Lancaster. Burial will be in the James Cemetery in Benton, Monday at 11:30 a.m. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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MARGARET CARLENE PEARCE, 88, of Little Rock died Thursday,Nov. 25, 2010. She was born Jan. 9, 1922, in Russellville, Ark., to the late Emory and Ethel Bowden. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Dale Pearce; brother,Leon Bowden; and a daughter, Sandra K. Latture.

Carlene grew up in Fort Smith, Ark., where she later raised her family and became a part of the community. While in Fort Smith, she was an active member of First United Methodist Church and a member of the Gleaners Sunday School Class. She and her husband were active in the lives of Sandy and Jennifer, and enjoyed dancing, socializing with friends, and playing bridge. As a family they enjoyed attending Razorback games and boating at Lake Tenkiller in Oklahoma.

Carlene was a resident of Woodland Heights, where she was active playing bridge and watching her beloved Razorbacks along with the many other social activities she enjoyed. She was also a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

She leaves as a loving mother, dear family member, and treasured friend. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As the ultimate caregiver for her family and friends she served as a wonderful role model for her daughters to follow. Carlene was respected and admired by all who came into her life.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Moore and husband Ken; grandchildren, Taylor John-son, Paul Latture III and wife Jennifer, and Brian Latture and wife Allison; great-granddaughters, Abigail and Claudia Latture; and a sister, Lorraine Bowden.

Carlene was appreciative to so many including the staff and members of St. Paul United Methodist Church, the staff and friends at Woodland Heights, the physicians and staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Arkansas Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church on Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at 10 a.m., officiated by Rev. Blake Bradford. A private burial will be held at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark.

The family requests that memorials be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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BOBBY LEE POOL, 70, of Little Rock passed from this life to join his Heavenly Father on Nov. 19, 2010. He was born June 5, 1940, in Little Rock to the late Carl Lee and Mary Evelyn Tomlin Pool.

Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He loved all sports and was an avid supporter of the Arkansas Razorbacks. He will be remembered as a hard worker who was loved by all who knew him.

Survivors include his brother, Ronnie Pool and Sandra of Fort Worth, Texas; two aunts, Juanita Lindsey of Little Rock, and Susie Smith of California; a niece, Rhonda Pool Swaffar of Little Rock; and cousins, Brenda Dennis and Jean Rich, both of Little Rock, as well as Sandra Pool Swaffar, Ashley Swaffar Kurosaki; and other friends and family.

Bobby’s family and friends will gather to remember his life 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. Please visit his online guestbook at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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BOBBIE JEAN SIMPSON, 48, of Little Rock departed this lifeSunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in St. Louis, Mo. She was a 1980 graduate of Little Rock Central High School.

Survivors are daughters, Tashundra Gantt of Florissant, Mo., Latasha Ganttand Kenyete Hughes (Samuel), both of Little Rock; brother, Curtis Wayne Simpson of Little Rock; and sisters, Merlene Simpson and Christine Simpson-Hussey of Little Rock.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Dec. 1, in St. Louis with Reliable Funeral Home. Local arrangements entrusted to Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, 2405 S. Gaines, Little Rock, Ark. 72206, (501) 376-7188.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Bobbie Simpson Memorial Fund at Walton GateWay and directed to the funeral home. The family’s address is 1904 N. New Florissant Road, Florissant, Mo. 63033.

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Funeral for EARNESTINE SMITH of Jacksonville will be 11 a.m. Monday, New Beginning Baptist Church, Woodson. Family fellowship is from 6-7 p.m. Sunday, Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock, 812-5303.

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BENNETT THOMPSON, 45, died unexpectedly on Wednesday,Nov. 24, 2010, at his residence. Born in Little Rock on Jan. 4, 1965, he was the son of Peggy Sue Thompson and the late Bennett Harold Thompson Sr.

He was a 1983 graduate of Catholic High School for Boys and attended Memphis State University where he was a member of Lambda Beta Chi fraternity. Bennett served honorably in the United States Air Force in Germany for two years and then at the NORAD facility in Colorado. After his discharge from the service, he spent time in Florida working in information technology. He returned to Little Rock four years ago, and most recently, had been working with his mother, Peggy Thompson, in the family business, A1 Thompson Driving School.

Bennett loved being with friends and family. He had a special gift for teaching children to drive and was brilliant with computers. He loved people and worked hard to help them be the best that they could be. Bennett will be remembered for his sense of humor and quick wit, and his willingness to give everything he had to friends in need. He always helped others, expecting nothing in return, and enjoyed volunteering at the Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church Food Pantry every week.

In addition to his father, Bennett was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, TJ and Cleo Thompson; and his maternal grandmother, Katheryn McKinnon. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Bill and Peggy Thompson Brown of Little Rock; his maternal grandfather, Jim McKinnon of Hot Springs Village; brother and sister-inlaw, Brock and Niki Thompson; sister and brother-in-law, Beth and Dave Bisceglia, all of LittleRock; sister and brother-in-law, Britney and Brent Bouldin of Charlotte, N.C.; five nieces, Ella and Emerson Thompson, Katheryn Bisceglia, Bailey and Brooklyn Bouldin; and three nephews, Austin and Brandon Bisceglia and Evan Thompson.

A celebration of Bennett’s life will be held on Monday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road), followed by interment with Military Honors at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 1601 South Louisiana St., Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Bennett’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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MARY LEE WARREN, age 69, of Little Rock was born Feb. 10,1941, in Earle, Ark. She made her transition at home surrounded by her loved ones on Nov. 22, 2010.

Celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at World Aflame Fellowship,7800 Interstate, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Oakland-Fraternal Cemetery, 2101 Barber Ave., Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple St., North Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements: Brown’s Christian Funeral Services, (501) 244-8000.

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SIDNEY WEST, 85, of Little Rock passed on Wednesday. He will be missed by one son, Vestal West; and two daughters, Mary Cooper and Uree Albert. Private service was by Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home.

Arkansas

BENTON - Leonice Bundy Bailey Arnold, 89, of Benton passed awayFriday, Nov. 26, 2010. She was born in Hope, Ark., March 17, 1921 to Leon and Jett Fooshee Bundy. She was a life member of the UMW at Benton First United Methodist Church whereshe was a member of the Dorcus Sunday School Class and DMA. Over the years, she participated in many church and social activities. During her working years, she was bookkeeper for the Hope Star newspaper, later moving to Little Rock where she worked many years for the Secretary of State’s Office beginning as Financial Director for Kelly Bryant and ending her career with proof-reading the Acts of the Legislature every two years until her retirement. Mrs. Arnold was an avid gardener and an excellent cook. She also loved to travel with friends and spent many years traveling to places in the United States and other countries. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her independence, her generosity, and her positive attitude. Mrs. Arnold is preceded in death by her son W.D. (Dub) Bailey, her husband, Herbert Arnold, and three brothers, Newt, Bill, and Jack Bundy. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janice and John Harrison of Prescott; one brother, Bob Briant Bundy, of PalmDesert, Calif.; a step-daughter, Judy Sweet, of Rail Road Flats, Calif.; and one step-son, Jim Arnold of Benton; two grandchildren, Sally Kalkbrenner (Mark) of White Hall, and Matt Harrison (Allison) of Springfield, Va.; four great-grandchildren, Kayla and Elisabethe Kalkbrenner, and Shelby and Patrick Harrison, two very special cousins, Bill Tom Bundy and wife Frances, formerly of Benton, and Bill Eason and wife, Lucy of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and a very special friend, Frances Raley and her husband, Dave. Visitation will be held Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Benton, with the Rev. David Jones and the Rev. Robert Cloninger II officiating.Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. Memorials may be made in her memory to First United Methodist Church, 200 N. Market St., Benton, Ark. 72015; or to Saline Memorial Hospice House, 23157 I-30, Bryant, Ark. 72022. Her family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Mt. Carmel Community, Dr. Mark Martindale, and the Saline Memorial Hospice House staff for their loving care. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BENTON - John F. Lovell Jr. of Benton passed away peacefullyon Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. He was born on Nov. 1, 1935, at Camp Quapaw Boy Scout Camp in Benton, AR. He was a man who loved his family wholeheartedly and lived his life with generosity,warmth and humor. He was preceded in death by his father, John F. Lovell Sr.; mother, Lola Richmond Lovell; brothers and sisters Thad Lovell, Morris Lovell, J. Keith Lovell, Narrie Lancaster and Mae John Swatty. He leaves behind his greatest treasures: his wife of 51 years Bobbye Berry Lovell, his daughter Leslie Lovell Klanchar, son-in-law Michael and grandson John Michael Klanchar, his son Steele Quentin Lovell and grandson, JohnathonBarrett Lovell, two sisters, Eva Lee Elder and Peggy Shell. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and close friends. John F. Lovell Jr. graduated Benton High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957 with one year of service in Japan. In 1961 he graduated from the University of Arkansas and earned his law degree May 31, 1967. His law practice has been in Benton for over 40 years. He practiced his profession, as he did his life, with the highest level of integrity. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved to spend time outside riding his tractor and spending time on his land with his grandsons. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, the Arkansas Bar Association, the American Bar Association and licensed in practice in both state and federal courts. He volunteered his legal services to the Benton Senior Adult Center and to the Saline County Boys and Girls Club. His talent for remembering names and faces was a gift. Friends and people who knew him were always met witha firm handshake and a genuine hello. He was often a man of few words but a strong presence. Family and friends who loved him knew his gentle spirit, loving kindness , his quick wit, his big heart and his unconditional love. Visitation will be held at Ashby Funeral Home of Benton, 108 W. Narroway St., 6 to 8 Monday evening, Nov. 29. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Ashby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Ashby Funeral Home; online condolences at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice.

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BENTON - Curtis Clayton Rathbun, 85, of Benton, Ark., is now withour Lord and Savior. He was born to Curtis and Helen Rathbun in Pierre, S.D., on July 2, 1925. He moved to Arkansas in November of 2009. Curtis was an avid collector of clocks and loved racecars. Served as a Sea Bee in the Navy during WWII in South Pacific. He received the bronze star. Curtis was loved by everyone who knew him. Preceded in death by spouse, Rowena Nadine Rathbun; daughter, Margaret Ann Krallman; sister, Virginia Miller; and brothers, Fred and Donald Rathbun. Memories left to son, Curtis (Davia) Werner of Searcy, Ark.; special son-in-law, Wayne Krallman of Haskell, Ark.; siblings, Florence Bruce and Dorothy Mueller of Pierre, S.D., John Rathbun of California; granddaughter, Jennifer Werner of Mabelvale, Ark.; nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Veterans Hospital. Arrangements by Superior Funeral Services Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.” --◊--

BISMARCK - James Franklin Orr age 72 of Bismarck died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, in Hot Springs. He was born Feb. 21, 1938, the son of James Woodrow and Ruthell Allen Orr. He and his wife owned and operated Orr’s One Stop in Bismarckfor many years and later Allen’s TV and Appliance Center in Arkadelphia.

James was an avid fisherman and golfer. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Billy Carrol Orr. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. Tom Hollis Sr., Dr. Tom Hollis Jr. and Tammy Parker for their excellent care and friendship during James'’ illness.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years Glenna Orr; two sons, Randy Orr and his fiancee Sandie Whisenant of Bismarck; Tony Orr and his wife Kelly of Little Rock; one daughter Leadra Orr of Hot Springs; one brother Wayman Orr and his wife Penne of Bismarck; five grandchildren, Amy Majors, Wesley Williams, Andrew Orr, Slade Yarbrough and Jillian Orr; two great grandchildren; Stone Majors and Rylee Orr.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel with Bro. Chris Morrison officiating with burial in the DeRoche Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Pallbearers will be Randy Orr, Bruce Orr, Andrew Orr, Gentry Ford, Wesley Williams, Slade Yarbrough and Culley Majors. Honorary pallbearers are Wallis Callaway, Jackie Lea, Dr. Tom Hollis Sr., Dr. Tom Hollis Jr., and Tammy Parker. Sign online guest book at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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CABOT - Deborah “Debbie”Artle Cooper, 59, of Cabot, Ark., died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010. She was born May 25, 1951, to the late Marvin and Billie Jo May Cooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,William Timothy Cooper Sr.

Debbie earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from UALR and served as the executive director for Little Rock Rape Crisis Center and SCAN, an agency serving abused children. Debbie was also an adjunct professor for Park University at Little Rock Air Force Base and an independent therapist and home study consultant for adoptions. She assisted in managing her father’s construction business and worked briefly at the Cabot Public Library as the children’s story time organizer. Debbie ended her career working for Arkansas Hospice as a supervising social worker.

An accomplished pianist and composer, Debbie performed with Full Circle, Three Fat Girls and several other bands. She was a gifted pool player, a talented painter, a poet, and at the time of her death,she was writing a novel. She was a member of the National Organization for Women and maintained an extensive network of friends.

She is survived by her companion, Kae Chatman; her sister, Marva Verkler (Paul); four nieces and nephews, Jennifer Nickerson (Scott), Tim Cooper (Ryann), Jeremy Verkler and Joseph Cooper; four great-nieces and nephews, Hailey Cooper, Tucker Cooper, Ava Nickerson and Dylan Verkler.

A Christian funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home Chapel. A service of remembrance will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, also at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of choice. 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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CHARLESTON - John David Council resided in Charleston, Ark .,passed away Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010 in Little Rock. He was born April 11, 1947, in Charleston to the late John Brewer “J.B.” Council and Nina Mae (Mathews) Council. He was 63years old. John David was retired, a graduate of the Arkansas School for the Deaf in Little Rock, and was a member of the Van Buren Church of the Nazarene.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30 at the Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston, with Rev. Mark Sanford officiating.

Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, northeast of Branch, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Charleston.

He is survived by one daughter, Kathy Clark and husband Chris of Spring Branch, Texas; two sisters, Donna Slone of Fayetteville and Virginia Dennie and husband James of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Travis, Aaron, and Jake; one niece and three nephews.

Pallbearers will be David Slone, Leslie Dennie, Robby Dennie, Fred Schaffer, Billy Bagwell, and Nick Keeter.

Family will visit with friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday night at the funeral home.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Martha Williams Dale, former longtime residentof Fayetteville, passed away at Conway Regional Hospital on Wednesday, Nov. 24. She had lived in Conway since 2007. Martha was born April 9, 1920, in Ashdown. She was the daughter of James HarrisonWilliams and Margaret Patterson Williams.

She is survived by her husband, James Lowell Dale of Conway; one son, James L. Dale Jr. and wife Susan Everly Dale of Conway; granddaughters Danielle Dale of Kenner, La.; and Megan Dale of Perth, Australia.

Other survivors are sisters Ruth Carlisle of Taylors, S.C.; Frances York of Ashdown; and Natalie Clark of Asheville, N.C. She was preceded in death by parents James H. Williams and Margaret P. Williams of Ashdown; sister Elizabeth Tyler of Ashdown; and brother James H. Williams Jr. of Hot Springs.

Martha’s family and friends considered her a very tender and loving person.

During World War II she contributed to the war effort by working at Curtiss-Wright aircraft plant in Columbus, Ohio.

Martha performed volunteer work as a Grey Lady at the VA hospital in Fayetteville for over 25 years, and also worked during blood drives.

She volunteered at the polls and in her church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice. A memorial service will be announced at a future date under the direction of Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville, Ark. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

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CONWAY - Sybil Irine Everett, age 91, of Conway, passed away Wednesday. Survivors, two sons, C.W. Everett (Shirley) of Enola, Ark., and Donald Everett (Mary) of Conway; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside service, Sunday 2 p.m. Augusta Memorial Park. Arrangements, Rhodes & Son Funeral Home, Augusta and McCrory.

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CONWAY - Stephen Woody Henson, 62, of Conway, Ark ., formerly of Fort Smith, departed this life on Nov. 25, 2010, in UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. He was born in Fort Smith on May 8, 1948; the son of Jack and Mary Kay Henson. He was a memberof the First Baptist Church of Fort Smith and a salesman for Corrugated Specialities, also of Fort Smith. Woody graduated from Northside High class of 1967 and attended Westark Jr. College. Woody is survived by one son, Abe, of the home; his mother, Mary Kay Henson; his sister, Jane Rappeport and her husband Mike; two nephews, Sam and James Rappeport, and a very special person in his life, Paul Henson. Woody is also survived by other dear relatives and many, many special friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack A. Henson.Woody was loved by all. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Fort Smith. Private family committal will be at in Oak cemetery. Cremation and services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to: Next Step Day Room, 123 North 6th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901, or the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

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CROSSETT - Helen Louise Easley, 73, of Crossett, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. Graveside funeral services and burial are 2 p.m., Tuesday in the Crossroad Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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DES ARC - James R. “Bubba” Wesson of Des Arc died Saturday. Survivors include two children Katie Jo Potter and James Hayley Wesson; one sister Sandra Stallings; one grandchild Lily Jo Potter. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cotton Plant Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Online guest register www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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DOVER - Virginia Jones, 81, of Dover, Ark., died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at Dover Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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EL DORADO - Robert Harper Keys, 94, of El Dorado passed away Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at Young’s. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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FAIRFIELD BAY - Alexander “Alex” King, 88, of Fairfield Bay, Ark., passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife, Melva I. (Holmquist) King and lots of friends. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. A private interment will be at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - John T. Emanuel Sr., 96, formerly of Sherwood,Ark., died peacefully on Nov. 26, 2010, in Hospice care at St. Joseph’s Mercy Health Center in Hot Springs, Ark. Born in Fayette, Miss., on Oct. 19, 1914, to Asa Coleman and Ida Josephine Cammack Emanuel, he dropped out of school during the Great Depression and found work to help support his family, developing a strong work ethic that continued throughout his life. In 1941, he met and married his only sweetheart, Pauline Wallace of Allison, Ark. Mr. Emanuel served his country in WWII by enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1942. He served three years with the Navy’s newly formed Construction Battalions (“Seabees”) in the Pacific Theater. He was assigned to the 47th Naval Construction Battalion which built and repaired vital airstrips and bases in the Solomon Islands for use by Allied Forces on their march to Japan. After the war, Mr. Emanuel managed lumber mills and bought timber in Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana for Tiller Tie & Lumber Co. for 18 years.He then worked for Koppers Company for 16 years until retiring in 1979. Self-educated, he became a successful businessman and was a natural outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, camping with his family, and gardening. He was a strong Christian and a member of Sherwood First Baptist Church for many years, then Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Hot Springs. He was a devoted husband and a model father who delighted in his family, a good neighbor who enjoyed helping people, and a classic Mississippi storyteller who loved to laugh and taught his children a sense of humor, adventure and imagination. Preceded in death by his parents and his nine siblings, he is survived by his wife of 69 years, Pauline Emanuel; three children, daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Jerry Brown of Hot Springs, daughter Linda Seaton of Sherwood, and son and daughter-in-law, John T.Emanuel Jr. and Sue Cassidy of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and four grandchildren, Chris Brown (Theresa) of Hot Springs, Jeff Brown (Ashley) of Atlanta, Ga., Sara Howard (Paul) of Cabot, Ark., and Amy Garner (Randal) of El Dorado, Ark. He was blessed with ten greatgrandchildren; sister-in-law, Hazel White, of Tuscumbia, Ala.; and a number of cherished nieces, nephews and many friends. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Arkansas Hospice, 628 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, Ark. 71901. Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, from 1-2 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd, Sherwood, Ark. 72117 (501) 835-3515. Funeral services, conducted by his grandson, Rev. Jeff Brown, will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with interment immediately following in Rest Hills Memorial Park. To visit Mr. Emanuel’s online obit please go to www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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LAKEVIEW - Harvey M. “Doc” Fine, age 78, of Lakeview died Friday. Memorial services will be private. He is survived locally by a brother: Sherman Fine. Arrangements are by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home. (870)445-4257.

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LEOLA - Ronald Scroggins, 81, of Leola, Ark., died Thursday. Survivors, wife, Helen Hubanks Scroggins; son, Mike (Sandy) Scroggins; two grandchildren, Amber and Jeff High; and nephew, Jerry (Norma) Boyd. Services, 2 p.m., Monday, in Robinson’s Chapel. Burial, Memorial Park Cemetery. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Ruth H. Wytrwal, age 73, of Mountain Home died Friday. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. She is survived by a daughter: Kari Martin, a son: Kelly McBride and a sister: Dorothy Smith. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NAYLOR - Oscar Lee “Jonnie” Jobe, 80, of Naylor, Ark., died Friday. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 28, at the funeral home. Funeral 1 p.m., Monday, Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery at Naylor. Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway. 501-327-7727. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PIGGOTT - Glenda Clark, 55, of Piggott, Ark. passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010.

Services are Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010 at 2 p.m. in Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home in Piggott, Ark. with Tommy Boles officiating. Burial is in Mars Hill Cemetery near Crockett, Ark. Visitation is Sunday at 1 p.m. until service time.

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PINE BLUFF - Billy Don Arnold, 62, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed away on Nov. 17, 2010. He was born on July 11, 1948, to the late Arjane Odessa Alexander and Joe Willie Lee Arnold. He was preceded in death by one sister, Naomi Arnold. He leaves to cherish his memory, a brother, Charles Arnold of Kansas City, Kan.; a sister, Deloris Arnold of Tulsa, Okla.; a daughter, Charity Arnold of Little Rock, Ark.; a son, Caleb Arnold of Stuttgart, Ark.; and a granddaughter. Visitation was held on Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bible Believers House of Faith, 401 Tannenbaum, Stuttgart, Ark. Services have been entrusted to C.D. Ross Funeral Home, Stuttgart, Ark., 870-673-0416.

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ROSE BUD - Rachel Butler, 82, died Friday. Survivors: Children, Allen, Clark and Jeff VanDon, Joan Bufford, Nancy Adkins; step-children, Jack, Larry, Junior, John, Bob and Danny Butler, Linda Griffin, Carolyn and Liz Butler, Sandra Chavez, Virginia Tate. Visitation: Monday, 6-8 p.m. Services: Tuesday, 2 p.m., Powell Funeral Chapel, Bald Knob. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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SEARCY - Carl David Wallerstedt, 44, of Searcy died Nov. 21, 2010. A gathering of remembrance will be held at Victory Life Church in Bald Knob, Ark., on Dec. 2, 2010, at 6 p.m. Please donate any memorial gifts to Victory Life Church or a charity of your choice. Cremation arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Greenbrier.

Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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SHERIDAN - Carthel Lynn Wisely of Sheridan, Ark., was bornMarch 3, 1933, at Sheridan, the son of the late Elmer and Laura Newell Wisely. Mr. Wisely was a member of Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan and was a 1953 graduate of Sheridan HighSchool, during which time he was co-captain of the Sheridan Yellowjacket football team. He also served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Wisely retired from International Paper Company on March 1, 1995, after 37 years of dedicated service. He loved to hunt, fish, raise a garden, and was an avid carpenter. “Poppy” loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

Mr. Wisely passed away Nov. 26, 2010, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 77. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Harlan, Glen, Carl, Thurman, Macil, and Odis Wisely; sisters, Willene Morgan and Reba Winston. Survivors include his wife and best friend of 51 years, Ruby Jean Lewis Wisely of the home; sons, Mark Wisely of Little Rock and Michael Wisely of Pine Bluff; daughter, Karen and husband, Chris Palmer, of Sheridan; granddaughters, Candice and husband, Shannon, Knight ofPine Bluff, Jade Ross of Sheridan, Sara and husband, Chris Mangrum, of Prattsville, and Crystal and husband, Ryan Eakin, of Scott; three great-grandchildren, Eden, Ava, and Carter; as well as many nieces, nephews and a large host of friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan with Bro. Kenneth Click officiating. Burial will be in Lost Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 1403 W. Center St., Sheridan, Ark. 72150. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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STUTTGART - Donald Ray Kimsey, 73, born May 29, 1937, passed away Nov. 26, 2010, at his home is Stuttgart with his wife at his side following a brief battle with cancer. Don is survived by his wife, Margaret Elaine Rockwell Kimsey and her children, whom he considered his own, James Rockwell, Eugene (Ashley) Carpenter, Kelly (Brian) Foco and Robert (Miranda) Carpenter; two sons, Ray and Matthew Kimsey; two daughters,Georgia (Ryan) Roop and Megan (Josh) Wilson; four sisters, Bonnie (Henry) Brackett, Shirley (Donnie) Copeland, Joyce (Dan) Turner and Dorothy Ransom. He was Papa to several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one son.

Visitation for family and friends will be 1-2 p.m., before the service. A memorial service will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Full Gospel Christian Church in Stuttgart with Bro. Tim Waterman officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Online guestbook, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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WHITE HALL - Sarah Annette Ford, 22, of White Hall died Nov. 26, 2010. Survivors: son, Carter Lee Ford; parents, Elizabeth Poss, Edward Ford; brother, Brent Wall, Gage, Galen Ford; sisters, Julie, Katie Poss; grandparents, Bill, Annette Ford, Peggy Lunsford Moore and Dick Lunsford. Graveside, 2 p.m., Monday, Hardin Cemetery by Cranford Funeral Home (www.cranfordfh.com).

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WHITE HALL - Aline Hynum LaVitte, age 86, formerly of DeWitt, died Nov. 26, 2010. She is preceded in death by husband, Virgil.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt, Ark. Services are 10 a.m., Tuesday, Essex Chapel, burial in Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens, De-Witt, Ark.

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RAYMORE, Mo. - Blanche M. Bender, 86, of Raymore, Mo., passed away Nov. 23, 2010, at The Rehabilitation Center of Raymore. Memorial services were 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, at Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Mo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to your favorite church or charity. One of her favorite charities was the Salvation Army. Blanche was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and graduated high school there. She was happily married to Dale Bender for 57 years until his death. Blanche retired from Bethany Hospital in Kansas City, Kan. She then worked as an office manager for a professional medical office.

Blanche is survived by her four children: Janet Brewer of Hot Springs Village, Ark., Bruce (Kathy) Bender of Little Rock, Ark., Pam (George) Timko of Independence, Mo., and Cindy (Brad) Harmon of Tomball, Texas. She is also blessed with nine grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and her two sisters, Betty Craig of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Barbara Culver of Mesa, Ariz. She was full of energy, laughter, love, and was always unselfish and caring for others. Although she will be greatly missed the memory of her will remain with us always.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Mo. (816) 322-5278.

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TULSA, Okla. - On Nov. 25, 2010, Elsie Sloan Brands left her beloved family and was greeted at Heaven’s gate. Born on Valentine’s Day, 1931, she was 79 years of age.

Elsie leaves behind her family, sons Michael and Glenda Brands of Grayville, Ill., Jerry and Brenda Brands of Catoosa, Okla.; three grandchildren, Daniel and Sarah Brands of Scottsbluff, Neb., Matthew and Stacey Brands of Thayer, Kan., and Nathan and Kelsey Brands of Kansas City, Mo. There are also two granddaughters, Megan Brands and Aubrey Brands, both of Tulsa. There also left three great-grandchildren, Allysha, Ethan and Grace Brands. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald Brands; parents, Daniel and Ellen Sloan; and brother T A Sloan.

Services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Somers Avenue Church of Christ in North Little Rock withburial at Mulberry Cemetery, England, Ark. Elsie requested in lieu of flowers donations to be given to the Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Mo., to the Gerald Brands Family Scholarship Fund. Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home handling local arrangements. Floral Haven Funeral Home of Broken Arrow, Okla.

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DALLAS, Texas - James Edward “Jim” Byrd went to be with the LordNov. 23, 2010, due to complications following heart surgery. Jim was a kind and generous man who was a friend to everyone he met. He was always quick to share a friendly smile and laugh thatcomforted many and was endearing to all.

Born in Russell, Ark., he was raised in Little Rock, graduating from Little Rock Central High School. His love for his Heavenly Father was shown early as he surrendered to the ministry while attending college at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark., where he lettered in baseball as a catcher for four years. He was president of his senior class and served in ROTC for four years. Jim graduated in 1959 receiving the Distinguished Military Student Award and his Regular Army Commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army.

He later earned his masters in psychology and his Ph.D. from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Jim served as professor at Louisiana College, Letourneau University, Dallas Christian College, and as a Pastor or in various other church staff positions in Arkansas, Germany, Oklahoma and Texas. His last employment was as vice-president of the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation where he traveled throughout Texas raising money for missions, ministeringto churches and speaking on the needs of winning others to Christ. Jim also previously served as the founding Executive Director of the Kid Links Foundation, an organization of energy executives that raises money for children’s charities. He was a member of the Dallas Petroleum Club and various civic organizations.

His love for his country was shown in his 23 years of service in the United States Army, National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve. Jim loved his country and the men and women fighting to keep it safe.

Jim also served his country for 11 years as an appointee of Congressman Pete Sessions to the Armed Forces Military Academy Selection Committee. He recently gave his two coveted Texas Ranger playoff tickets to a young First Lieutenant leaving for Afghanistan saying, “He is risking his life for our country - how can I not give these tickets to him?”

His parents, Cyretha Odeen andJoseph Franklin Byrd, brother John Byrd, sister Marie, and his infant daughter Kimberly, whom he never got to hold due to his serving in Germany at the time of her birth and death, preceded Jim in death.

He leaves behind his beloved family, including his loving wife of 51 years, Wencie; sons, Scott, Lance and Bart; brother, Bill; sisters, Alice and Lela Mae; grandchildren, Daniel, Lauren, Blakley, Ryland, and Margaret; and numerous other family members.

Viewing will be Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home in Dallas from 3-5 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas.

An additional service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Ark. Burial will be at Pee Dee Cemetery in Clinton, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Texas Baptist Missions Foundation (214-828-5343) or the American Heart Association.

--◊-- SAN ANTONIO, Texas - GaryWayne Finch was born May 7, 1956, in Little Rock, Ark. He passed away on Nov. 9, 2010, from complications of AML Leukemia. He was 54 years old. Born and raised in Little Rock but livedmost of his adult life in San Antonio, Texas. Survivors, sons, Jason Finch, Virginia Beach, Va., Johnny George, Houston, Texas; daughters, Amanda Boyce, Gainesville, Fla., Shannon Delmar, Little Rock, Ark.; sisters, Billie Jean Blagg, San Antonio, Texas, Mary Lou Gibson, Little Rock, Ark., Carol Ann Finch, Dallas, Texas, Delores Ann Tichenor; and brother, David Finch. He will be remembered for his big heart, friendly smile and most of all, his strength, both inside and out. Please make donations in his honor to your nearest animal rescue shelter.