Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Cleo “Big 6” Mixon, 76, of Little Rock.

Peggy Lynn Williams, 57, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Cordie B. Tallent, 90.

BENTON Leola Elizabeth Anderson Hagerman, 94.

Mark Gregory “Lucky” Swayk, 53.

BLYTHEVILLE Charlotte Stivers Turner, 61.

GILLHAM Kylie Ann Abarca, infant.

GOSNELL Rachel Hudgings, 84.

HARRISON Delpha Martin, 90.

HEBER SPRINGS Paul R. Peevey, 86.

HELENA-WEST HELENA Adrian Peacock, 80.

HOUSTON Aubrie L. Dodd, 89.

JUDSONIA Annie Ruth (Griffis) Nier, 86.

MENA Nelda Rae Fosmore, 75.

MOUNTAIN HOME Alice M. Reed, 79.

PINE BLUFF Rose “Mee Maw” Aureli Cole, 86.

Delwin Dewayne “Bubba” Gates, 30.

PLUMERVILLE Junior Garrett, 81.

PRESCOTT Wanda Ida Lee, 87.

RISON Bernard Eads, 81.

SEARCY Betty Jo Baker, 82.

STAR CITY Vicky Renee Reynolds, 40.

TAYLOR Jimmie A. Spells, 73.

UNION Mae Blevins, 90.

UNION HILL Wanda Lee Waters, 75.

OUT-OF-STATE

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.

Teddy J. Feimster.

ARLINGTON, Texas James Edward “Jim” Byrd, 73.

PECOS, Texas Norma Gene Reynolds, 85.

Pulaski County

CLEO “BIG 6” MIXON, 76, transitioned from earth to glory onNov. 18, 2010. Service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, 10 a.m. at Gaines St. Baptist Church, 1601 South Gaines St., Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow with honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave., North Little Rock. Viewing will be Tuesday, 9-10 a.m. prior to service at the church. Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock (501) 372-1305.

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Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Heaven became a little sweeter as PEGGY LYNN WILLIAMS of Little Rock, Ark., aged 57 years, went home. She was preceded in death by many family members and loved ones. She will be missed greatly by those she left behind. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. at Crosspoint Church, Ferndale, Ark.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Cordie B. Tallent, age 90, of the DeGray Community near Arkadelphia died Saturday at her home. Graveside funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 in the DeGray Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Sign online at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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BENTON - Leola Elizabeth Anderson Hagerman, age 94,passed away on Nov. 27. She was born on Aug. 18, 1916, in Montgomery County near Mount Ida, Ark. She was the eldest child and daughter of Smith Wheeler and Bell Zora (McGough)Anderson. She spent her early years in Mount Ida until her family settled in Lonoke County in the early 1930s. She graduated from Keo High School in 1936, and was the last survivor of her class. She received her teaching certificate in 1941 and received her bachelor’s in education from State Teachers College in 1959. She began teaching at RedwineCommunity School in 1941. After five years, she transferred to England, where she taught until 1958. She then taught for one year at Lynch Drive in North Little Rock. She also taught at Wilson School in Little Rock and finished her career at Romine Elementary, retiring in 1970. She was a wonderful teacher for 27 years, 18 of which she taught first grade. In 1936, she married William Thomas Hagerman from the England area. They spent 25 years in the Keo, England, and Toltec area. They moved to Little Rock in 1961 and then to North Little Rock several years later. After her husband’s death in 1976, she moved back to Little Rock in 1977 where she lived until 2007. She spent her last several years in Saline County.She lived at Benton Residential for two years, and during her last three months she resided at Heartland Rehab and Nursing home. The family is very grateful for the exceptional staff and loving care at these two outstanding facilities. She was a faithful member of the Little Rock Seventh-Day Adventist Church for almost 50 years. She was a wonderful, caring mother and grandmother, a loving sister, a sweet aunt, a thoughtful neighbor, and a loyal and endearing friend. She was an immediate friend to anyone she met, and a generous and genuinely caring and giving person. She was known for making phone calls and sending cards, and helping others in need. This was her ministry and many people were blessed by her generosity and kindness over the years. She is survived by: her daughter, Elizabeth Burnett and husband Phillip; her granddaughter, Cheryl Burnett;her grandson, Clay Burnett and wife Mitze; her brother Darrell Anderson and wife Robbie; her brother Clinton Anderson and wife Joyce, and sister-inlaw Anna Anderson, along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Harold Anderson. Visitation will be held prior to the service today, Monday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home at 8801 Knoedl Court, (NW Corner of I-630 and Barrow Road) Little Rock, Ark., 72205. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Little Rock Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 8700 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72205. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Hagerman’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Mark Gregory “Lucky” Swayk, 53, of Benton passed away on Nov. 27, 2010. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. To sign Mark’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Charlotte Stivers Turner, 61, of Blytheville died Nov. 25, 2010, at her home. Services are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in Cobb Funeral Home Chapel, Billy Holifield officiating and burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation is Monday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home. E-mail condolences to c obbfuneralhome@sbcglobal.net. --◊--

GILLHAM - Kylie Ann Abarca, infant, of Jorge and Carrie Abarca of Gillham, Ark., died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, in Little Rock. Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, 10 a.m. at St. Juan Diego Chapel at Wickes. Interment in Grannis Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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GOSNELL - Rachel Hudgings, 84, Gosnell, widow of Hughie Hudgings died Friday in Blytheville. Survivors include daughter Karen Hogue, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday, Carney Funeral Home, Dr. Eddie Clemons and Dr. Tommy Carney officiating. Visitation: Carney Funeral Home, 1 until 2 p.m., Monday. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Paul R. Peevey, 86, WWII U.S. Navy veteran and retired law enforcement officer with over 40 years of service passed away Saturday in Little Rock, Ark. He served as a United States Marshall, a chief deputy sheriff of St. Francis County and with the Forrest City Police Department. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Heber Springs, Ark. Mr. Peevey was preceded in death by his wife Clydella Peevey, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors: son Robert Paul Peevey (Karen) of Jonesboro, Ark., brother Jim Peevey of Baton Rouge, La., two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Visitation: Tuesday 4-6 p.m. at Olmstead Funeral Home.Funeral services with military honors will be held at the Fort Smith National Cemetery. Date and time pending. Arrangements: Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

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HELENA-WEST HELENA - Adrian Peacock, of Helena, Ark., passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 in Jackson, Miss. Adrian is survived by two sons John A. Peacock of Jackson, Miss., and Gary A. Peacock of Sharpsburg Ga.; brother Jimmy Dale Peacock of Sapulpa, Okla.; 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Anna Lou Mosley Peacock. Services will be Monday, Nov. 29, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Helena. Visitation from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Roller-Citizens Chapel in West Helena. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HOUSTON - Aubrie L. Dodd, 89, of Houston, died Nov. 28, 2010. She was born to Dave and Ellen Reader Dudley. She was preceded in death by James E. Dodd, and son, Charles. Survived by Linda Williams; Clark and Joe Dodd; Marie Hill; Bobby Dudley; several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Funeral services 11 a.m. Dec. 1, 2010, at Perryville Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow at May Cemetery in Houston. Arrangements are with Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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JUDSONIA - Annie Ruth (Griffis) Nier, 86, died Sunday. Survivors: husband, William Thomas “Bill” Nier; daughters, Patricia Ann Sims, Beverly Kay Ramsey; one brother; three sisters; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Services: Wednesday, 2 p.m., Powell Funeral Chapel, Bald Knob. Interment: Providence Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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MENA - Nelda Rae Fosmore, age 75, of Mena, went home to her Lord and Savior, Friday, Nov. 26, 2010. A memorial service will be announced at a later time. Mrs. Fosmore was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Alice M. Reed, age 79, of Mountain Home died Saturday. Memorial services will be private. She is survived locally by her husband, John Reed. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161.

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PINE BLUFF - Rose “Mee Maw” Aureli Cole, 86, of Pine Bluff, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born April10, 1924, in Pine Bluff, daughter of Secondo and Elvira Massanelli Aureli. Ms. Cole was reared and received her early education in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School. She worked at Dillard’s Department Store for 36 years, where she retired as a department manager. After retiring from Dillard’s, Rose worked for Churchill's Coffee in Pine Bluff for five years and was currently working for Chapel Hardware and Garden Center. Ms. Cole was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She touched many hearts and made a lasting impression on all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Vera Jeanette Merritt; her parents; brothers, Frank Aureli, Robert Aureli, Mack Aureli, Peter Aureli; and sisters, Mattie Marconi and Alda Magnini. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Paul and Jane Mayhan of Pine Bluff, and son-in-law Randy Merritt of Heber Springs; four grandchildren, Rhonda Sutterfield, Craig Mayhan, MicheleKing and Ashley Stanley; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Josephine Tomboli of Little Rock and Virginia Reginelli of Lake Village; and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father L. Warren Harvey officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. A rosary service will be Monday evening at 5 p.m. with a visitation following until 7 p.m. at Robinson’s. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, PO Box 7434, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71611. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Delwin Dewayne “Bubba” Gates, 30, of Pine Bluff, died Nov. 27, 2010. Survivors: sons, Christopher Lee Gates, Connor Jackson; parents, Robert and Pearletta Phillips Gates; sister, Deta Louis; grandparents, LaNell Johnson, John and Allie Gates Sr.; fiancee, Donna Cardenas. Graveside, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Flat Bayou Cemetery, by Cranford Funeral Home (www.cranfordfh.com).

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PLUMERVILLE - Junior Garrett, age 81, of Plumerville, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Harris Chapel. Burial: Plumerville Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at the funeral home.

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PRESCOTT - Wanda Ida Lee, age 87, of Prescott, Ark., passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010. Graveside funeral service was held 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery with Bro. David Hampton officiating under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Prescott. www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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RISON - Bernard Eads, 81, of Rison died Friday at Rison. He served this country in the Navy. He was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. He is survived by his children, Helen Eads, Martin Eads, Tammie Marshall and Sarah Saucier; seven grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Sarah Stephens Eads. Visitation will be Monday 4-6 p.m. at Huson Funeral Home of Little Rock. Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Huson Funeral Home of Little Rock. There will be a private interment at the Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery. Those wishing to leave lasting memorials are asked to consider the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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SEARCY - Betty Jo Baker, 82, of Searcy, died Nov. 27, 2010. Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Westside Church of Christ in Searcy. Interment follows in Oakgrove Cemetery directed by Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Condolences: www. SearcyMceuenFuneralHome.com.

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STAR CITY - Vicky Renee Reynolds, 40, of Star City died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Sardis Baptist Church at Trafalgar, near Snyder, Ark. Burial in Trafalgar Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service, Star City. Online obit, www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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TAYLOR - Jimmie A. Spells, 73, of Taylor, Ark., passed away Nov. 26, 2010 at Spring Hill Medical. He was born April, 23, 1937 in Litroe, La. Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2010 at Litroe Baptist. Burial will be at Harper Springs Cemetery. Online guest registry available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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UNION - Mae Blevins, 90, of Union, died Saturday at St. Bernard’s Hospice House, Jonesboro. Services, Monday, 2 p.m., Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Union with burial Union Cemetery under the direction of Cox-Blevins Funeral Home of Salem. Visitation is Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cox-Blevins Chapel.

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UNION HILL - Mrs. Wanda Lee Waters, 75, of Union Hill departed this life Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Union Hill Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Brown’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

Out-of-state

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Teddy J. Feimster died on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, in Overland Park, Kan. A reception and memorial service will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in Little Rock on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 11:30. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pulaski Heights Church or the Good Shepherd Ecumenical Retirement Center.

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ARLINGTON, Texas - James Edward “Jim” Byrd went to be with the Lord Nov. 23, 2010. Born in Russell, Ark., he was raised in Little Rock graduating from Little Rock Central High School. He served in the United States Army. 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, five grandchildren and numerous other family members. Funeral 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. Local arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PECOS, Texas - Norma Gene Reynolds, 85, of Pecos, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 24, 2010. She was the widow of Dr. Elvia Reynolds. Graveside service and burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 1, at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home, Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.