Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Margaret Gregory Burks, 65, of Little Rock.

Matthew Brett Coven, 35, of Sherwood.

Janice Kay Davis, 75, of Little Rock.

Thelma Ford, 82, of Little Rock.

Evelyn F. Hulett, 92, of North Little Rock.

Kenneth Ray McBee, 64, of Little Rock.

Gloria Faye Shray, 69, of Little Rock.

Lela Mae Rouse Smith, 77, of Little Rock.

Wendi Michelle Hall Snell, 36, of Jacksonville.

William Loral Thomason, 82, of Little Rock.

Juanita D. Waring, 81, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALEXANDER Sharon Ann Ozuna, 63.

BATESVILLE Doris Meggs Mabry, 92.

BENTON Ella Mae Medcalf, 90.

CAMDEN Randy Crain, 51.

CONWAY Beulah Vernice (Webb) Archibald, 94.

Frances R. Long, 75.

Viola Johnson May Nebling, 100.

DeWITT Mary Helen Mullen, 77.

HEBER SPRINGS Neomia Rose Sharp, 74.

HIGDEN Charles Ashby Glass, 49.

HIGGINSON Gerald Michael “Mike” Gulley, 52. HOPE Jan Elizabeth Harris Peterson, 58. Starlette C. Roesler, 22.

HOT SPRINGS Edith Marie Thornton, 84.

MONTICELLO Leola McCray, 85.

MORRILTON Bobbie Jo Graves Koonce, 73.

MOUNTAIN HOME Mert Lewis Ohm, 91.

MOUNTAIN VIEW James Paul Corter, 83.

OZAN Enlo E. “Sonny” King, 73.

PLAINVIEW Archie Ray Gaylor, 82.

POTTSVILLE Larry Lloyd Johnson, 64.

ROGERS Steven Leslie Tidwell, 54.

STAR CITY Sandra Lee Henley Luker, 52.

OUT-OF-STATE

CHOUDRANT, La.

Billy Robert “Bob” Wimpy, 76.

DAINGERFIELD, Texas Maxine Parris Addington, 87.

Pulaski County

MARGARET GREGORY BURKS, age 65, of Little Rock died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010. She was surrounded by her family, her close friends and her cherished puppy dogs.

Preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and AnnetteGregory, Margaret was raised in Parkdale, located in southeast Arkansas, Ashley County.

She graduated high school from the Lausanne School for Girls in Memphis, Tenn. Margaret then went on to college where she attended both the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and the Centenary College in Shreveport, La.

Margaret was known for her quick wit, her gentle Southern ways and her love and total commitment to her family and friends.

A rescuer of both people and animals alike, she tirelessly gave to those whom she held dear, as well as any organization that protected abandoned animals. Even though health issues caused her to be confined to her home for many years, the world came to her. She was surrounded by those she loved, beautiful gardens filled with birds and butterflies, abundant wildlife and her adored puppy dogs. During each season her home was transformed into the appropriate holiday. Having been born on Halloween, one of her two favorite holidays featured witches, pumpkins and scary cats. The Christmas holidays followed with effusive Santa Clauses, a multitude of angels and rooms filled with Christmas trees. For her pastime, you could always find Margaret glued to the TV either following her favorite team, watching the news channels or ordering from QVC or HSN. She ordered such a great quantity ofmerchandise from these home shopping networks that by the time the goods arrived, she had forgotten what she ordered. Each arrival suddenly became a great surprise.

Margaret is preceded in death not only by her parents, but also by her husband, Charles Wyatt Burks. She is survived by her best friend and long time, dedicated caretaker, Mary Elam, and Mary’s daughter, Vicky Miller, her sister-in-law and husband Beverlee and Earl Lyons, her cousins Marcia Miller Johnston and her husband, Rick, Miller Owens Johnston, Dean and Kathe Miller, Kim Miller and Matt Pitt, Karen Morschheimer Graddy, Henry Morschheimer, Eva and Jamie Dedmon, Kristen and Todd McCready, Gail and Conner Morschheimer, Stacy and Michael Munzell, Julia and Gibb Weisbecker, adopted grandson Brent Widner and her dearest friends Marilyn Lindberg, Carolyn Gaffney, Jane Jackson andCraig Stamper.

We may no longer hear her voice or see her heart-warming smile, but she will continue to be our strength, the bond that keeps us together, the twinkle in our eyes and the joy in our lives. We shall be celebrating all these things we hold dear at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Crisis Center of Roland, P.O. Box 90, Roland, Ark 72135; The Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Col. Glen Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210; or Helping Hands for Little Paws, P.O. Box 1551, Little Rock, Ark.

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MATTHEW BRETT COVEN, 35, of Sherwood was born April 18, 1975 in Spokane, Wash., and went into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. Matthew was a loving husband and devoted father who loved God and his family. He was an active member of Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Church and participated in many church activities including the church-sponsored sporting leagues. He also served in many local schools helping struggling children and families in need. Matthew is survived by his wife, Morgan, and their children, Carter, Tucker and Miles.

He is also survived by his parents, Gary and Melissa Brett Coven, his brother, Christopher Coven and wife Gretchen of Sherwood, and his sister, Taryn Coven, also of Sherwood; two nieces, Whitney and Andrea, and a nephew, Michael, and grandmothers, Florence Brett of Corvallis, Ore., and Louise Coven of Sherwood. He is also survived by his mother and stepfather-in-law, Wayne and Beverly Ruthven of North Little Rock, and father-in-law, Lowry Foster of Evergreen, Colo., as well as a host of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, L.L. Coven and Robert Brett.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Coven Children’s Fund, which may be made at any Centennial Bank location. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Church, 7351 Warden Rd., Sherwood, Ark. 72120-5097 (501) 835-0860. A private burial will follow at a later date. Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home 501-835-3515. Please visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com to sign the online guest book.

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JANICE KAY DAVIS, 75, of Little Rock died Sept. 20, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Norman Davis III. She is survived by sons Baron, Charles, Stuart, Christopher and Norman Davis and daughter, Viki Karls. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Online guestbook and full obituary at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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THELMA FORD, 82, of Little Rock passed on Sept. 13.

She’ssurvived by FeEster Ford, Arlinda Givens, Wilford Holloway, Kenneth Bradley, a host of relatives and friends. Family hour: today, 6-7 p.m. Home going: Wednesday, 11 a.m .,both services at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St. (501) 372-1305.

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EVELYN F. HULETT, 92, of North Little Rock was born July7, 1918, in North Little Rock and passed away on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010. She was a retired nurse who enjoyed working with children and worked for many years at the school for the blind.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hulett, and two daughters, Linda Dodson and Carolyn Johnson.

She is survived by her children, Harry Hulett and his wife Jimmie Lou of North Little Rock and Rose Mary Henninger and her husband Arthur of Mayflower, 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Rose Hulett and Dorothy Chadwick.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home 501-835-3515. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.———◊———

KENNETH RAY McBEE, age 64 of Little Rock, Ark., passed awaySept. 19, 2010. He was the son of the late William Haywood McBee and Beadie Elizabeth Wheat McBee. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and one brother. Heis survived by his wife, Janice, daughter, Beverly Elledge, granddaughter, Sarah Elledge, all of Little Rock; brother, Don McBee, sisters, Wenona Thomas and Doris McBee, all of Pampa, Texas. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. An open invitation from the family is extended to receive friends and family at the home of Janice McBee and Beverly Elledge. Arrangements provided by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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GLORIA FAYE SHRAY, 69, of Little Rock died Friday. Survivors include her husband, Edward J. Shray, one son, Harold Shray, one daughter, Nancy Shray, one brother, David Calhoun, one sister, Lou Ann Grady. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Garth Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Welcome Home Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Online guest register at www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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LELA MAE ROUSE SMITH, 77, of Little Rock, departed this lifeSept. 17, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Leon C. Smith Sr.; parents, William and Beatrice Settles Rouse Sr.; siblings, Leona Hickman, Lois Edward Rouse, William Rouse Jr. She leaves to cherish her memories: children, Kenneth Rouse, Michelle Cole (Samuel), LaJuana Kaye Rainey (Michael), Stanley E. Smith Sr. (DeJuan), Della Coleman ( Derrell), Leon C. Smith Jr. (Michelle); brother, James Rouse Sr. (Jean); sister-in-law, Cozella Rouse; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a host of other family and friends. Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Stanley E. Smith Sr., Eulogist. 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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WENDI MICHELLE HALL SNELL, 36, of Jacksonville, lost her battlewith Chiari malformation on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. Waiting in heaven were her grandparents, L.G. Teague (Grandpa) and Ivy (Granddaddy) and Alice Hall (Nanny Mutt).

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Joel Snell; her precious daughters, Emily Grace and Olivia Clare; parents, Billy and Pam Hall; grandparents, Larry ("Dubby") and June Bonham (Nanny Cokie); sister and best friend, Misty (Brian) Cagle; and nephews, Brice and Brady. Also survived and loved by mother-in-law, Janice Snell, two brothers-in-law, Robert (Misty) Snell, and Lee (Wendy Michelle) Snell; and niece and nephews, Kaylan, Nathan and Hayden.

Wendi graduated with honors from Jacksonville High School and received her teaching degree from the University of Central Arkansas.

While teaching, she continued her education and received her master’s degree. She received the Bobby G. Lester Excellence in Education Award. At Murrell Taylor, where she was math specialist, she was on the leadership team, member of the Arkansas Leadership Academy Team Institute, member of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, member of National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, member of the Pulaski County math curriculum team, and conducted professional development for Pulaski County School District. She was one of two founding sponsors of Murrell Taylor Student Council and a member of Murrell Taylor PTA.Wendi’s goals in life were getting married, having children, and teaching school. She achieved all of these goals with unwavering love and giving. Wendi was the go-to girl at Murrell Taylor, touching each and every teacher and student that she came in contact with. Wendi’s right arm was her Mom. They were almost inseparable, especially during Wendi’s failing health.

Thirty-six years was not enough for someone with a heart as big as hers. Her legacy will continue to touch many more lives as her organs have been donated so that others can have a better life.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked donations be sent to the Wendi Snell Memorial Fund at Murrell Taylor Elementary School, 1401 Murrell Taylor Drive, Jacksonville, Ark., 72076. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Ron Fewell, Dr. Redding, her neurosurgeon, the Baptist Health family, and the Aurora team for their care and concern.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Second Baptist Church, 1117 N. James St., Jacksonville. Funeral service with celebration of Wendi’s life will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22 at Second Baptist Church. Interment following in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot. Family requests for all to sign her guestbook. Visit www.woodbeanfh.com. Arrangements by Wood Bean Family Memorial Center, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville. Ark., 72076 (501) 982-3400.

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WILLIAM LORAL THOMASON, 82, of Little Rock, passed awayon Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010. He was born Sept. 5, 1928, in Bertrand, Mo., to the late Robert J. Thomason and Edith Johnson Thomason.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Norma Deloris Thomason and his grandson, Jared Clay Hutson. He is survived by two daughters, Lisa Lynn Thomason and Georgia Ann Guppy, and two granddaughters, Maryam and Bethany, all of Little Rock. He is also survived by three sisters, Dorothy Pobst, Nadine Lynn, and Mary Catherine Rolwing and his brother, Robert J. Thomason, all of Missouri. Furthermore, he is survived by 19 nieces and nephews and numerous other relatives.

Mr. Thomason attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and served in the Korean War. Following military service, the Thomason family moved to Hot Springs, where Bill was employed by the NCR Corporation. He was active in the Hot Springs Rotary Club and many other community organizations.In 1967 the family relocated to Little Rock where Bill continued his career at NCR. Following his tenure at NCR, he co-founded Business Machines Systems. Throughout his many years in business he made many friends and was known for his integrity. Bill was also an avid bridge player and member of the Little Rock Duplicate Bridge Club. He was an ACBL Bronze Life Master and served as past president of the club. Bill also enjoyed traveling. Prior to his illness he enjoyed a trip to Ireland, England and Switzerland with his youngest daughter, Lisa. Playing golf was another activity Bill enjoyed. He was also a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. The family wishes to thank Dr. Lawrence Mendelsohn and his staff for their excellent care of Dad during his illness and Arkansas Hospice for making his final days more peaceful and comfortable.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Ruebel Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m. officiated by Father Jason Sharbaugh. Pallbearers will be Richard Rolwing, Cliff Rolwing, Jim Rolwing, Fred Rolwing and Steve Blasingame. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice or to the MSU Foundation, The Jared Clay Hutson Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, Miss., 39762.

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JUANITA D. WARING, 81, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010. She was born April 11, 1929, in Little Rock to the late Robert and Monnie Golden Yancey. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband Charles, two sons, Charles Waring Jr. and Robert Waring, two sisters, Carolyn Johnson and Marion Contornoand a brother, Donald Yancey. Mrs. Waring spent her entire career at Southwestern Bell Telephone retiring as the president of the union for the company. She was a member of the Church at Rock Creek. Survivors include her many loving nieces and nephews and friends as well as her care giver and friend Rita (Loretta). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Church at Rock Creek. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at Griffin Leggett Healey Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark., followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Paul Truett officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Please sign her online guestbook at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER - Sharon Ann Ozuna, 63, Alexander died Saturday Sept. 18, 2010. Survivors: husband, Alonzo Ozuna, Alexander; son, Jason Witham, Alexander; special daughters, Jonelle Land, Benton; Mary Grace Sardin, England, Ark.; half-brother, Raymond Farrell, Benton; grandson, Brandon Witham, Benton; special friend, Dub Sardin, England, Ark. Memorial services 10 a.m. Sept. 27, 2010, First United Pentecostal Church, Bryant. Online guestbook www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BATESVILLE - Doris Meggs Mabry, 92, of Batesville, Ark., died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, in Batesville. She was born Sept. 16, 1918, in Fort Towson, Okla., to Elijah Meggs and Lois Robinson Meggs. Doris received her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University, and was a school teacher for many years, having taught home economics at Mt. Pleasant High School, Oil Trough High School and Batesville High School. She also took graduate training courses at Texas Women’s University and Iowa State University. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women, the Order of the Eastern Star, a volunteer at White River Medical Center, and the First United Methodist Church in Batesville. She loved music, and enjoyed playing the piano.

She is survived by a daughter, Charlene Creeger and her husband Gordon of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; two sons, Ed Mabry of Batesville, and John Mabry and his wife, Bebe, of Ames, Iowa; a sister, Edna Earl of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren, Carey Mabry, David Neumeier, and Rebecca Korb; and four greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Edward Mabry, and a brother, James Meggs.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church in Batesville, with the Rev. Bob Burton and the Rev. Kay Burton officiating. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Arkansas Programs and Services, 10411 W. Markham St., Suite 130, Little Rock, Ark. 72205-1409, and White River Medical Center Foundation and Auxiliary, P.O. Box 2197, Batesville, Ark., 72503 Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BENTON - Mrs. Ella Mae Medcalf, 90, of Benton, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2010. Arrangements will be announced by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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CAMDEN - Randy Crain, 51, of Camden, died Saturday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at The First Assembly of God Church in Camden, with burial in Crain Cemetery. Proctor Funeral Home of Camden is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - Mrs. Beulah Vernice (Webb) Archibald, 94, of Conway, Ark., died Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at Conway Regional Health Systems. She was born Oct. 7, 1915, in Atkins, Ark., a daughter, of the late Woodford C. and Olive E. (Grinstead) Webb. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James T. Archibald; daughters, Jimmie and Phyliss Archibald; and two brothers and two sisters. Mrs.Archibald was a homemaker, a wonderful mother and grandmother; and was a member of the Mars Hill Church of Christ at Vilonia.

Survivors are her children, Jo Ann Jenkins and husband David of Millington, Tenn.; Ted Archibald and wife Rita of Benton; Rebecca Martin and husband Thomas of Vilonia; Debra McElroy and husband Steve of Lonoke; grandchildren, Leigh Ann, Kristie, Lorie, Scott, Allyson, Karen, Michael and a step-granddaughter, Rachael. Also surviving her are 12 greatgrandchildren, one great-greatgranddaughter; brothers, Berlin Webb of Mountain Home; T.J. Webb of Sheridan; Brooks Webb of Olive Branch, Miss.; a number of nephews and nieces; and a special friend, Dusty Richards.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, with Thomas Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Mulberry Cemetery in England, Ark., under the direction of Roller-Mc-Nutt Funeral Home of Conway. (501) 327-7727.

The family would like to ex-press a special thanks to Dr. Brian Russell and Dr. James Mc-Coy and the staff of Conway Regional Health System, for all of their wonderful care they provided. Memorials may be made to the Mars Hill Church of Christ, P.O. Box 185, Vilonia, Ark., 72173. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Frances R. Long, 75, of Conway, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18. Survivors: children, Irvin (Bubba) Long and wife, Betty, Clarksville, Sue-Z Dardeen, Cabot, Nancy Fortenberry, Vilonia; 14 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; two sisters: Eddie Jo Goodwin, Inga Shock; brother, Larry Vaughn; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Arrangements by Roller~McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Viola Johnson May Nebling, 90, of Conway passed away Saturday, Sept. 18. Survivors: sons: Junior May, James May, Michael May; daughters: Mary Haight, Marie Bowling; one brother: Shular Van Johnson. Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, Bob Neal & Sons Chapel, Morrilton. Cremation arrangements by Rosewood Cremation, Morrilton. Obit/Photo/Guestbook: www.rosewoodcremation.com.

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DeWITT - Mary Helen Mullen, 77, a devoted wife and mother, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 19, 2010 at Huguley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Burleson, Texas, following a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was born on Nov. 19, 1932 in DeWitt to the late J.Y. and Ethel Henderson.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with interment at DeWitt Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

After graduating from high school in 1950, Mary Helen began working at First National Bank in DeWitt. On Aug. 31, 1951, she met James Mullen, who had recently moved to De-Witt. They were married on Dec. 8, 1951, and remained devoted to each other until his death in 2001. Following her retirement, she and James enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, volunteering their services at Shady Lake Campground in Ouachita National Forest, the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Past Worthy Matron of the OES and Southern Senator of Williams Baptist College. She was also a dedicated Sunday School teacher and loved worshiping the Lord through singing Gospel music.

She is survived by two sons, Terry Mullen and his wife, Sharla of Canyon Lake, Texas and Steve Mullen and his wife, Charlice of Burleson, Texas. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Chris Mullen of Slaton, Texas, Kaci Mullen of Canyon Lake, Texas, Melissa Scott and her husband, Dr. Stephen Scott of Doha, Qatar, Emily Meredith and her husband, Gary of Hapeville, Ga., and Matthew Hill and his wife, Jennifer of Burleson, Texas. She is also survived by two brothers, Jimmy Ray Henderson and his wife, Mary of Searcy, Ark., John C. Henderson and his wife, Peggy of Decatur, Ark.; two sisters, Kay Marshall and her husband, Dan of Texarkana, Texas and Sue Rush and her husband, Joeof Texarkana, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Mullen; mother and father, J.Y. and Ethel Henderson; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Doyle Eakin.

The family requests that memorials be made to Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, Ark.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Neomia Rose Sharp, 74, passed away Sunday. She attended and worked at the St. Louis Training School for Disabled Children. She was a resident of Southridge Village Nursing & Rehab and participated in the Arkansas Health Care Association Queens Pageant. Memorial Service Tuesday, 5 p.m., Family Funeral Service. 501 362-2088.

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HIGDEN - Charles Ashby Glass, 49, passed away Sept. 16. He was an electrician, Christian, volunteer fireman in Texas and Arkansas, EMT in Arkansas and umpire in Greers Ferry. Survivors two sisters, Paula Robbins of Higden and Traci Bailey of Greers Ferry, nephews Jared and Logan Bailey, nieces Heather and Madison Bailey.

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HIGGINSON - Gerald Michael “Mike” Gulley, 52, of Higginson died Saturday, Sept. 18. He was born Jan. 24, 1958 in Tulsa, Okla. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Memorial services are Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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HOPE - Mrs. Jan Elizabeth Harris Peterson, 58, Hope, Ark., formerly of Clarksdale, Miss., passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, in Hope, Ark. Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, Hope Community Church, Hope, Ark. Funeral arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope, Ark. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOPE - Starlette C. Roesler, age 22, of Hope, Ark., formerly of Flippin, died Friday. Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 at Seventh Day Adventist Church in Harrison, Ark. She is survived by her parents and a step-brother. Arrangements are by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home. (870) 445-4257.

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HOT SPRINGS - Edith Thornton, 84, of Hot Springs died Sept. 10, 2010. Survivors: children Bobby (Susan) Thornton, David (Patti) Thornton and Cate Thornton and her extended family. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 Trinity Church Hot Springs. Arrangements entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services, 336 E Grand Ave., Hot Springs (501) 623-7664.

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MONTICELLO - Mrs. Leola McCray, 85, died peacefully Sept. 17, 2010, in her home. She was born in Monticello on March 7, 1925. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Morning Star Baptist Church, with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MORRILTON - Bobbie Jo Graves Koonce, age 73, of Morrilton, Ark., passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. She was the widow of James Daniel Koonce. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at the Harris Chapel with burial at Plummerville Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Mr. Mert Lewis Ohm, 91, of Mountain Home died Sunday. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Roller Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 5-6 p.m. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Quality Ridge Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - James Paul Corter, 87, died Sept. 18, 2010, in Mountain View. Survived by two sons, one daughter, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, two sisters and one brother. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Sept. 22, 2010, at Levisy Flat Christian Fellowship, Mountain View. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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OZAN - Enlo E. “Sonny” King, 73, of Ozan, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2010. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22 at Latimer Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. David Blase officiating, burial in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Nashville.

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PLAINVIEW - Archie Ray Gaylor, age 82, of Plainview, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2010, at his sister’s home in Little Rock, Ark. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at New Bethel Cemetery in Plainview. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Homes, Danville.

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POTTSVILLE - Larry Lloyd Johnson, 64, of Pottsville, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at the Shinn Chapel. The full obituary is available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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ROGERS - Steven Leslie Tidwell, 54, completed a life well lived and was called to begin a new life on September 18, 2010 at his home in Rogers, with his family by his side.

Steve is survived by his wife of 30 years, Gaye Lee (Gasaway), sons, Scott and Drew, daughter-in-law, Stacy, mother, Willie Tidwell, brother, Tom, and many other family members and friends. Steve is preceded in death by his father, Harold and brother Mitch.

Steve was born on December 12, 1955, in Star City, Arkansas, graduated high school at Dumas High School, and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Steve began his family while working for Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and returned to his native state in 1992 to work in the information systems division at the Wal-Mart home offices in Bentonville. In addition to being an exemplary husband and father, Steve was a teacher at heart, and served as an instructor of various college classes and coached several youth sports teams.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2010, at Cooper Chapel in Bella Vista.

Flowers are welcome, but memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, or the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the ALS Association.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rollins Funeral Home. Online Condolences may be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.

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STAR CITY - Sandra Lee Henley Luker, 52, of Star City, died Sunday. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m., Wednesday at Greenmount Cemetery near Star City. Bro. Frank Matchett will officiate. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at Griffin Funeral Chapel. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online obituary at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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CHOUDRANT, La. - Billy Robert “Bob” Wimpy, 76, of Choudrant, La., died Sunday September 19, 2010. Visitation will be 12:30 to 2 p.m., Wednesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Graveside services will begin at 3 p.m., Wednesday at Kellers Chapel Cemetery with Byron Griffey officiating. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DAINGERFIELD, Texas - Services for Maxine Parris Addington, 87, of Daingerfield will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Daingerfield Church of Christ with Norman Miller & Tim Gibbs officiating. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery in Rocky Branch under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Mrs. Addington was born October 26, 1922, at Rocky Branch to Joe and Rena Jones Parris and passed away September 18, 2010, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. She was a member of Church of Christ in Daingerfield, worked as a clerk at Irvin Hardware for 10 years, and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Felton R. Murdock who was killed in WWII; her husband of 30 years, Ozro U. Addington; sister, Audrey Childress Connor; and infant great-grandson. She is survived by a son & daughterin-law, John A. & Becky Murdock of Little Rock, Ark.; daughter, Rena Addington Craig of McKinney, Texas; stepdaughters, Judy Addington Hamilton & husband John of Quitman, Texas, and Edye Addington Quinney & husband Greg of Hot Springs, Ark.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; sisters & brothers-in-law, Josephine & James Griffitt of Salado, Texas, Phairey & Jim Ramey of Daingerfield, Texas; numerous nieces & nephews.

Family will receive friends 5 pm til 7 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Daingerfield Church of Christ Youth Fund, P.O. Box 779, Daingerfield, Texas 75638 or the charity of Your Choice. Condolences may be made on line, www.Nail-Haggardfh.com.