Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Ronald Harlow Bullerwell, 64, of North Little Rock.

James E. Davis, 74, of North Little Rock.

Donald Grimes, 72, of North Little Rock.

Shirley D. Guthrie, 75, of Sherwood.

Margaret Louise Hardin, 87, of Maumelle.

Tanny Smith Harper, 60, of Little Rock.

Daisy B. Hawkins, 86, of Little Rock.

Albert “Billum” Headspeth Jr., 77, of North Little Rock.

Royce Byers “Roby” Loveless Jr., 66, of Alexander.

Bessie Stansberry Moore, 89, of Little Rock.

Monroe Mullinax, 70, of Mabelvale.

Lucille Shacklette, 90, of Little Rock.

Charles Edward Smith, 84, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BATESVILLE Mark Patrick Smith, 75.

BENTON Mary Alice (Forbus) Crone, 69.

Velton Adell Stacy, 69.

BERRYVILLE Victoria “Vickie” Suzanne Carter, 55.

BIGELOW Ada Rome, 103.

CAMDEN Douglas Kenneth Johnson, 60.

CANEY Lucy L. Speer, 92.

CLINTON Vera Berthel Shannon, 90.

Elaine Alpha Watson, 89.

CONWAY Harry Nathaniel Thompson, 82.

CROSSETT Amzie “Ann” Frisby, 84.

EUDORA R.S. Simpson Jr., 89.

FLIPPIN Janet York, 78.

GOSNELL Lucy Gay, 92.

HARRISBURG Catherine A. Brown, 68.

HEBER SPRINGS Rosalee Luna Roberson, 87.

HOT SPRINGS Joan L. Golden, 69.

Glenn Eugene Wolfe, 80.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Charles Archelaus, 86.

JONESBORO Raymond Jefferson Barrett, 93. LAKE VILLAGE Fay G. Smith, 64.

LEOLA Robert Arch Smith Jr., 83.

LEWISVILLE Don H. Landes, 66.

MARION Ryan Ashely, 22.

MAYFLOWER Kenneth Tyus, 59.

MIDWAY Joyce Hostetler, 73.

MORRILTON Otis James Jackson, 84.

MOUNTAIN HOME Mark P. Fuson, 61.

Ella Bayer Jonhson, 96.

Ashley (Black) Kanta. 26.

Gerald E. Meyer, 75.

Dilmas Thomas “Tom” Mosbey, 67.

Loretta L. Murray, 73.

ROVER Bobby Dell Vess, 78.

SEARCY Juanita Pearl Gennings, 86.

STRONG Gertie Maroney Hill, 103.

STUTTGART Myron George, 91.

WHITE HALL Mary Trimm Featherston, 81.

WITTER Debra Jean Ogden, 58.

OUT-OF-STATE ST. LOUIS Steven Lee Bellah, 49.

BRADFORD, Tenn.

Dorothy Gross, 96.

Pulaski County

RONALD HARLOW BULLERWELL, 64, a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather departed this life Sept. 20, 2010. Ron was born March 15, 1946, in Somerville, Mass.

He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Bullerwell; his brother, Howard Bullerwell Jr.; and his stepson, Chad Marsh. Ron is survived by his mother, Charlotte Bullerwell of Lynn, Mass.; wife, Sheila Bullerwell of North Little Rock; son, Michael Bullerwell (Whitnee) of Maumelle; daughter, Tammy Roberts (Chris) of Conway; stepdaughter, Ashlie Marsh Anderson (Charlie) of North Little Rock; brother, Alan Bullerwell (Jean) of Hampstead, N.H.; sisters Skippy Deveau (Don) of Lynn, Mass. and Sharon Brandt (Roland) of Valparaiso, Ind. Ron is also survived by his adoring grandchildren Nikki and Brandon Roberts, Cameron Marsh and Gracie Mae Anderson.

After graduating high schoolin 1964, Ron served four years in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Later, he entered the law enforcement field serving in both New Hampshire and in Arkansas. Ron proudly served on the Little Rock Police Department for 30 years. An avid outdoorsman, Ron enjoyed his time spent hunting and fishing. His hunting and fishing buddies were very “near and dear to his heart.” Having been retired for the past 10 years, Ron and Sheila travelled the country with their circuit of RV friends.

A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday Sept. 24, 2010, at Griffin & Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home, located at 5800 W. 12th St., with the Rev. Charles Chamblee officiating. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 Thursday evening, Sept. 23, 2010. Please sign his online guestbook at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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JAMES E. DAVIS, 74, of North Little Rock, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, in North Little Rock, Ark. He was born June 30, 1936, near Newport, Ark., to Irving Richard and Melissa Davis. James was a printer by trade, having workedfor the Arkansas Gazette, and was the owner of Jimmy’s Lawnmower Service. He was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Big Rock Lodge. He enjoyed fishing and gardening; and especially loved his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Marjorie Davis. He is survived by two daughters, Starlia Aubrey and her husband Mike of North Little Rock, Zina Beth Underwood of Cabot, Ark.; two grandchildren, James Matthew Aubrey and Lucas Eliott Underwood; three great-grandchildren, Kayla, Hunter, and Fisher Underwood; one brother, J.W. Davis; two sisters, Anna Bell Davis Jackson and Alice Marie Davis; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

A celebration of James’ life will be at 2 p.m. Thursday Sept. 23, 2010, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock (501) 835-3515. The family will receive friends from noon until service time on Thursday. The online obituary and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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DONALD “DUCK” GRIMES of North Little Rock passed awayon Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at the VA Hospital in Little Rock at the age of 72. He was born in Marlow, Okla., on Oct. 19, 1937, to Fate and Edna Grimes.

He was preceded in deathby his father, Fate Grimes of Portales, N.M.; brothers, Bobby Grimes, of Portales, N.M., and David Grimes, of Alamogordo, N.M. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Grimes, of North Little Rock; mother, Edna Grimes; sister, Glenda Littlefield/ Nelson; brothers, Jackie (Trudy) Grimes and Robert (Debbie) Grimes, all of Portales, N.M.

Duck had many friends in the Marche community and his greatest pleasure was sitting out under trees every afternoon visiting with whoever stopped by. He will be missed by all.

A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Edgewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., (501) 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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SHIRLEY D. GUTHRIE, 75, of Sherwood, passed away Sept. 20,2010. Born in Little Rock to Kenneth and Maudie Sledge Cartt, she was retired from Southwestern Bell and was a member of Northside Pentecostal Church.

She is survived by herhusband, Don Guthrie; son, Kenneth Ray Scott and wife, Barbara of Malvern; stepson, Donnie Guthrie and wife, Joantha of Clinton, Wash.; and stepdaughter, Debra Derrick and husband, Chris of Darlington, S.C.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday Sept. 24 at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), officiated by the Rev. Dave Cypert and the Rev. Robert Harrison, followed by interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be 4-6 Thursday evening at the funeral home. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Guthrie’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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MARGARET LOUISE BRADEN HARDIN, 87, a resident of Maumelle, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at Conway Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 10, 1922, in Sherrill, she was a daughter of Harvey Clady and Bessie Leona Young Braden. Mrs. Hardin was reared and received her early education in Sherrill and Pine Bluff. She was a graduate of Pine Bluff High School. She lived in Pine Bluff most of her adult life. She was a laboratory technician for the National Center for Toxicological Research for 11 years, retiring in 1984. Mrs. Hardin was a member of Good Faith Carr United Methodist Church and a member of the Ella Briley Sunday School class.

Mrs. Hardin was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include one son, Thomas E. Hardin Jr. of White Hall; one daughter, Betty Hardin Crane of Maumelle; numerous grandchildren.

The visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with the Rev. Mike Wilkie officiating. Burial will follow in Cypress Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son. Memorials may be made to: Good Faith Carr United Methodist Church, 3703 Ryburn Road, Pine Bluff, Ark., 71603. Online register at: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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TANNY SMITH HARPER, age 60, of Little Rock, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at his home. Mr. Harper was born Oct. 14, 1949 in Pine Bluff, Ark., the son of James K. Harper and Bureata D. Harper.

He grew up in Pine Bluff and graduated from high school there. His graduate education was from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He was a retired employee of the state of Arkansas.

Mr. Harper is survived by his brother, James M. Duckett and wife, Cherry of Little Rock; a niece, Stacy Duckett of North Little Rock and nephew, Scott Duckett of Little Rock.

He is also survived by a stepdaughter, Tammy Rye of Ewing, Ky.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Harper was preceded in death by his wife, Pam.

Prior to his death, Mr. Harper had donated his remains to UAMS for research.

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DAISY B. HAWKINS, 86, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully Friday. She is survived by her sons, Robert of Memphis, Tenn. and John (Anna) of Denton, Texas; daughters, Peggy Long of Danbury, Conn. and Dolly Hawkins of Little Rock.

Services are Saturday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. and visitation Friday from 1-7, with family hour from 6-7 p.m., both at Dubisson Funeral Home, 1851 Marshall St., Little Rock, 374-5025.

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ALBERT (BILLUM) HEADSPETH JR., 77, of North Little Rock, Ark .,departed his life on Sept. 15, 2010. He worked for Chicopee for 28 years before retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Headspeth Sr. and Kattie Hackett; two sisters,Lottie Lee Headspeth Cook and Mae Ole Bell; three brothers, Curits Pete Headspeth, Henry Lee Headspeth and George Headspeth. He leaves to cherish one daughter, Lakeia (Marcus) Marshall of North Little Rock, Ark.; one son, Bill (Janiece) Chatman of Riverside, Calif.; five grandchildren, Dazaray Lewis of North Little Rock, Ark., Erica, Kelley, Angela, Agape Chatman all of Los Angeles, Calif.; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, 11:30 a.m. at Premier Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends during visitation on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 from 6 to 7 p.m. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better.”

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ROYCE BYERS “ROBY” LOVELESS JR., 66, of Alexander, Arkansas, began his eternal life with Jesus Christ on Monday, September 20, 2010. He was born on July 6, 1944, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to the late Margaret Elisabeth Welch and Royce ByersLoveless, Sr. Roby was a professing Christian, a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant, Arkansas, and was ordained as a Deacon at First Baptist Church in Clarendon, Arkansas. He graduated from Clarendon High School, Henderson State University, University of Central Arkansas, and received his Administrative Certificate from the University of Arkansas. He retired after 35 years in education, as a coach, principal, superintendent, and counselor, having served in Lakeside, Clarendon, Waldron, Pea Ridge, Bryant and Benton schools.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Maudie Elizabeth Livingston Loveless; two sons, Shawn A. Loveless of Euless, Texas and Royce Clayton “Clay” Loveless and wife Jessica of Alexander; one granddaughter, Aubrey of Alexander; one brother, Tim Welch Loveless and wife Ellen of Conway, Arkansas; one sister, Nancy LauraJoyner of Monroe, Louisiana; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander (501-455-1067). A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2010, at First Southern Baptist Church, 604 S. Reynolds Road, Bryant, Ark. 72022 with Dr. Patrick Mead officiating. Roby’s earthly remains will be cremated and inurned in the columbarium at Pinecrest Memorial Park at a later date.

As it is written, ashes to ashes, dust to dust ... from whence we were created, so shall we return. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to First Southern Baptist Church Building Fund or the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, 333 Mamaronack Ave, #492, White Plains, NY 10605. To sign the online guest book, visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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BESSIE STANSBERRY MOORE, 89, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2010. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, formerly Southwest Bible Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Cora Stansberry; husband, Sanford Moore and great-granddaughter, Lauren Klenk. Survived by sons, Marion Moore (Pam), Clarence Moore (Sharon) and Bernice Sanders; seven grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren and dog, Dusty. Graveside service 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Landmark Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Chenal Adult Day Services, 805 Kirby Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211-3017. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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MONROE MULLINAX, 70, of Mabelvale, died September 19, 2010. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Ferndale, Arkansas under the direction of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047). Visitation from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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LUCILLE SHACKLETTE of Little Rock died September 19, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennett Allan Shacklette; her parents, Harry and Annis Konkle King; and two brothers, Richard King and Floyd King. Survivors include a son, Bennett K. Shacklette (Cindy) of Lubbock, Texas and a daughter, Luann Najar (Eddie) of Little Rock; five grandchildren, Sarah, Joseph, Rebecca, Benjamin, and Rachel; two great-grandchildren, Emily and Addison; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m., Thursday, September 23rd at Roller-Funeral Home Chapel (501-224-8300) with a chapel service at 2 p.m. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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CHARLES EDWARD SMITH, 84, of Little Rock, passed away onSeptember 21, 2010. He was born December 6, 1925, in Austin, Arkansas, to the late Harvey and Willie Smith.

Charles is survived by his daughter, Peggy Gray andhusband, Bill Gray; his brother, Cletus Smith; his sister, Velma Carr; sisters-in law, Mary Smith and Delores Smith; two granddaughters, Kristi Gray and Carrie Burke; two grandsons, Ken Gray and Mike Gray; five greatgrandchildren, Isabella, Johnny, Carley, Jacob and Kayla, who brought joy to his life; and many other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Smith; sister, Lois Hicks; and his loving wife of 66 years, Irene Smith. Charles is retired from Crow Burlingame.

He is a World War II veteran and spent many years serving his country in the Navy. The family is rejoiced to know that Charlie is now with his belovedIrene for eternity.

The family would especially like to thank the staff and residents of Parkway Village for their help and support. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St. Graveside services will be Friday, September 24, 2010, 10 a.m., at Oak Grove Cemetery in Austin, Ark. Online guestbook www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

BATESVILLE - Mark Patrick Smith, 75, of Batesville, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in North Little Rock. He was born Dec. 4, 1934, in Dodgeville, Wis., and was the son of James and Irene Smith. Mark was the Director of Food Service at the Lyon Collegein Batesville for 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church serving as a 4th degree Knights of Columbus and a past Faithful Navigator.

He is survived by his wife, Kitty (Moore) Smith; five children; three step-sons; two step-daughters; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother; one brother-in-law; one sister-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, at St. Mary’s Catholic with Father Emiliano Zapata, O.P. officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Roller-Crouch funeral home. Rosary will be Friday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation services are by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Chapter APDA, P.O. Box 22445, Hot Springs, Ark. 71903 and Baptist Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glen Road, Suite 2000, Little Rock, Ark. 72210 and Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, Ark. 72205-1409. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BENTON - Mary Alice (Forbus) Crone, 69, of Benton, passedaway Monday, Sept. 20, in Paris, Ark., after an aggressive five month battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 23, 1940, in Grenades Chapel, a small community near Ozark, Ark.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Ruby Forbus; a brother, Bob Forbus; and her husband, Dean Crone. Mary moved to Paris in 2009 after the death of her husband, Dean Crone, with whom she shared 45 precious years of marriage. She was a life-long Methodist and was still a member of the Sardis United Methodist Church at the time of her death. Mary was a devoted homemaker and a world-class mother, sister, and grandmother. She loved her children dearly, but her grandchildren were the light of her life. Her departure leaves a huge void in the hearts of all who knew her. She was a wonderful cook and a gracious host at our family gettogethers and special Sunday dinners. Mary was a staunch Democrat and loved to work at election polls and political parties. She was an avid baseball fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and a supporter of the Razorback basketball and football teams.

Left to cherish her memory are three daughters, Lisa Adams and husband, Danny, of Sardis, Karen Sanchez of Benton, and Beth Crone of Little Rock; two sons, Charles Crone and wife, Cindy, of Little Rock and Randy Crone of New Orleans; five grandchildren, Andrew Crone, Tiffany Mosely, Jonathan Crone, Nick Sanchez, and Jackie Mosely; and one great-grandchild, Keelee Luker. She is also survived by two sisters, Elizabeth Wilkinson of Greenwood and Jackie Rayburn and husband, David, of Paris; and one brother, David Forbus and wife, Sue, of Sardis.

A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Sardis United Methodist Church with Rev.Jeff Jones officiating under the direction of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501) 315-4047. Interment will follow at McPherson Cemetery in the Sardis Community. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be her nephews, Norman Wilkinson, Stanhope Wilkinson, Ed Wilkinson, Eddie Cole, David Crone, and John Forbus. Honorary pallbearers will be John Sanchez, Keith Willson, and David Rayburn. Memorials may be made to the Area Agency of Aging, Hospice Division, 333 South First St., Paris, Ark. 72855 or to the charity of your choice. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BENTON - Velton Adell Stacy, age 69, of Benton died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at his home. He was born Nov. 19, 1940, in Gravel Hill, Ark. Velton was a retired nursing assistant at the VA Hospital and a US Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ade and Cinda Stacy; a son, Christopher Alan Stacy; and three brothers, Cloy Lee Stacy, Buelan Stacy, and Cloyd Stacy. Survivors: sons, David Lynn Stacy, North Little Rock, and Jon Michael Stacy, Benton; brother, Charles Robert Stacy, Romance, Ark.; sisters, Velma Jean Quickle, Ohio; BeunaStracener, Benton; two grandchildren. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Quitman Cemetery in Quitman, Ark. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BIGELOW - Ada Rome, 103, of Bigelow, departed this life September 19, 2010. She was a homemaker. Survivors, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services 11 a.m., Saturday, Bethel AME Church. Interment Casey Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3-6 p.m. Arrangements Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway. 327-1124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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CAMDEN - Douglas Kenneth Johnson, 60, of Camden died Sunday. Memorial services will be 3 p.m., Friday at Sylvan Hill Baptist Church in Camden. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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CANEY - Graveside Services for Lucy L. Speer, 92, of Caney, Ark., were private at the Kirby’s Tucker Memorial Cemetery. Lucy died Sept. 13, 2010. She was a secretary. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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CLINTON - Vera Berthel Shannon, 90, of Clinton, Ark., passed away Sept. 20, 2010. She is survived by her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, and Funeral Service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Ark. Burial will follow at Hunter Hill Cemetery Clinton, Ark. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton, Ark. (501) 745-2151. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CLINTON - Elaine Alpha Watson, 89, of Clinton, Ark., passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010. She is survived by her two sons, four grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, four sisters, one brother, and many relatives and friends. Cremation Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Online guest book: www.

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CONWAY - Harry Nathaniel Thompson, 82, of Conway passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. Services are 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Burial at 12 noon, Friday at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Amzie “Ann” Frisby, 84, of Crossett, Ark., passed away on Monday, Sept. 20, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 at Jarvis Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Arkadelphia Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com).

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EUDORA - R.S. Simpson Jr., 89, of Eudora, Ark., died on Sept. 19, 2010. Funeral Services will be held at Eudora Baptist Church at 10 a.m., Sept. 22, 2010. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation will be Sept. 21, 2010, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Griffin-Steele Funeral Service in Eudora, Ark.

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FLIPPIN - Services for Janet York, 78, Flippin, were held Sept. 17, 2010, at the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church. Janet died Sept. 14. A pharmacy tech survived by her husband, Ken. Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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GOSNELL - Lucy Gay, 92, of Gosnell died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at Gosnell Healthcare. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Dogwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:30 until service time at Cobb Funeral Home.

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HARRISBURG - Catherine A. Brown, 68, of Harrisburg, departed this life on Monday at St. Bernard in Jonesboro. Service will be Thursday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. at Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Harrisburg Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 6-8 p.m., Jackson’s Funeral Home Harrisburg.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Rosalee Luna Roberson, 87, passed away Sept. 20, 2010. Husband, Albert Roberson; daughters, Debera Barton and Rhonda Hensley; brother, H.L. Stonewalter; sisters, Awnee Hackworth and Pansy McCartney; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Olmstead Funeral Home. Service Thursday, 11 a.m., Olmstead Chapel. Interment Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. www.olmstead.cc.

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HOT SPRINGS - Joan L. Golden, 69, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, diedSaturday, Sept. 18, 2010. She was born March 7, 1941, in Macomb, Ill. Joan was a member of the Hot Springs Board of Realtors, the Arkansas Realtors Association, the National Association ofRealtors and has served on virtually every committee for the Hot Springs Board of Realtors over the last 25 years. She held a Graduate Realtors Institute Designation. Joan was the 2009-2010 Past President Director for the Hot Springs Board of Realtors. Joan was the 1995 President of the Hot Springs Board of Realtors and she was the 1995 Hot Springs Board of Realtors - Realtor of the Year. She was an Award for Excellence recipient since 2004 and was a Multi Million Dollar Producer as well as a member of the Million Dollar Club. Joan was an active member of the Hot Springs Rotary and was President in 2001-2002. She expressed her faith with great joy through her many activities at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Joan was loved by all who knew her and she will be missed greatly.

She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Dean Golden, and her mother, Betty Robinson. Survivors include a son, Larry Golden and his wife, Debbie, of Little Rock, Ark.; grandchildren, Jacob Golden of Hot Springs, Ark., and Leslie Golden of Little Rock, Ark.; her father, Gerald Young and his wife, Virginia, of Galva, Ill.; and a brother/uncle Lyle Wheeler and his wife, Pat, of Sarasota, Fla.

Pallbearers are Leslie Golden, Jacob Golden, Trace Young, Todd Matlock, Bill Paschall and Frank Warren. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, with the Reverend CB. Baker officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 11324 Arcade Drive, Suite 16, Little Rock, Ark. 72212 or the Charitable Christian Medical Clinic, 133 Arbor St., Hot Springs, Ark. 71901. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Glenn Eugene Wolfe, 80, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at Oaklawn Baptist Church. Inurnment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Charles Archelaus, 86, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, peacefully at home. Arrangements by CedarVale Funeral Home (501) 922-6100. Guest may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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JONESBORO - Raymond Jefferson Barrett, 93, of Jonesboro, died on Tuesday September 21, 2010. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m., Thursday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Chapel services will begin at 2 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LAKE VILLAGE - Fay G. Smith, 64, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

Funeral Arrangements were handled by Griffin-Steele Funeral Service. A family graveside in JennieBaptist Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Life service was held Tuesday, September 14, at the Lakeside United Methodist Church with Brother Tony Hill officiating.

Mrs. Smith was born August 9, 1946 in Chicot County to John Monroe Gilliam and Iva Louise Gilliam. She married Doyne Smith on September 24, 1966 in Lake Village; they were happily married for 44 years. She is preceded in death by her parents John Monroe Gilliam and Iva Louise Gilliam. She is survived by her husband Doyne Smith of Lake Village; three daughters Rosa Cingolani of Lake Village, Ark., Ariel Smith of Lake Village, Ark., and Valery Burns of Beebe, Ark., four grandchildren, Walker Cingolani, Haleigh Cingolani, Brandi Burns, and Cody Burns; two son-in-laws, Robert Cingolani and Vernon Burns; sister Louise Pieroni of Lake Village, Ark. and brother David Gilliam of Fairfax, Va.

Mrs. Smith graduated from Lakeside High School and attended The University of Tennessee where she was classically trained in music and Memphis State where she received her Bachelor of Science in Education. Fay was always available to lend a helping hand whether it is on the family farm or within the community. Over her years, she was involved in many community clubs including Heritage Club, Christian Bible Study, Chicot County Literacy, and Leader of Brownie Troop 176. She was proud to be a lifelong member of the Lakeside United Methodist Church where she held many positions. Fay served as the choir director for 27 years, held many positions on the church board, President of United Methodist Women, Sunday School Superintendent, and Community Prayer Chain Leader. Mrs. Smith loved being a teacher. During her time as a teacher, she taught at Eudora Public School, Greenville Christian School, Ross Van Ness,and Lakeside Public School District. She retired after 42 years of teaching only to return back to volunteer at St. Mary’s Catholic School this year. In 1989, she was named Arkansas Teacher of the Year and Who’s Who among America’s Teachers in 1994. Along with her husband, Fay also gladly took on the responsibility of being a foster parent. In 1982, Mr. and Mrs. Smith were awarded the first Lake Village Community Service Award by the Lake Village Chamber of Commerce. They spent the next 13 years sharing not only their home but also their love to numerous children. When she wasn’t busy with meetings and teaching, you could always find Fay with Doyne behind home plate at the ballpark. She always said that having daughters and grandchildren that played sports, as well as being a teacher, she always had babies playing. Seldom did you meet Fay that she didn’t have a smile, open arms, and a kind word for you. She lovedlife, her family, her church, and her friends. She was our wife, our mother, our sister, our mentor, our biggest supporter, our friend, our teacher, our prayer warrior, but most of all our ray of light on a gloomy day. We will miss her endless words of encouragement. She will be missed beyond words but we find comfort in knowing we will see her again.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Lakeside United Methodist Church to the Fay G. Smith Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 192 Lake Village, Ark. 71653 or to Lake Village Parks & Recreation in memory of Fay G. Smith, P.O. Box 213. Lake Village, Ark. 71653 Arrangements by Griffin-Steele Funeral Service of Lake Village, Ark. Online guestbook: griffinfuneralservice.net.

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LEOLA - Mr. Robert Arch Smith Jr., 83, of Leola died Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. His services will be Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 at Pattillo Memorial COGIC by Elder Willie Earthely at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Toone’s Chapel Cemetery in Tulip by Brown-Williams Funeral Home of Fordyce.

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LEWISVILLE - Don H. Landes, age 66, of Lewisville, Arkansas, passed away at his home Monday, September 20, 2010. Mr. Landes was preceded in death by his parents Hazel and Ulyss Landes of Lewisville. He is survived by his wife, Betty Landes; his sons and their wives: Gabriel and Cheryl Landes of Schertz,Texas; Matthew and April Landes of Spring, Texas; and Jacob and Tarah Landes of Smyrna, Tenn. He is also survived by his sister, Phyllis Landes of Bodcaw, Ark.; seven precious grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. Coach Landes, as he was known by many, spent most of his career as head football coach and a mathematics teacher at Lamar Consolidated High School in Rosenberg, Texas. In 1998, he retired and moved back to the family farm in Lewisville, Ark. Memorial services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2010, at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps, Ark. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the First Baptist Church of Lewisville, or to the charity of choice.

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MARION - Ryan Ashley, 22, Marion, died Friday. Survivors include parents, Roger and Lori Ashley; three brothers; five sisters; six grandparents. Funeral services are Thursday, 10 a.m., Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment following at Harris Chapel Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 6 till 8 p.m. at the funeral home. (870) 238-9400.

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MAYFLOWER - Kenneth Tyus, 59 of Mayflower departed this life September 17, 2010. Survivors, daughter, Kendra Tyus of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren; two brothers; three sisters. Funeral services 11 a.m., Saturday, House of Refuge and Deliverance. Visitation 7-8 p.m., Friday. Arrangements Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway. 327-1124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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MIDWAY - Services for Joyce Hostetler, 73, of Midway were held September 20, 2010 at the Freewill Baptist Church. Joyce Died September 15th. A factory worker for Emerson Electric survived by her husband, Earl. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MORRILTON - Otis Jackson, 84 of Morrilton departed this life September 18, 2010. Survivors, four daughters; four sons; 27 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Funeral services 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Interment: Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation 1-5 p.m., Friday. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Morrilton. 354-0053. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Mark P. Fuson, 61, of Mountain Home,died September 19, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Friday, September 24, 2010 at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Ark. Funeral will follow at 11 a.m. at Roller Funeral Home Interment private. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Funeral services for Ella Hubrich Bayer Johnson, 96, Mountain Home will be 10 a.m., September 22, 2010, at the Twin Lakes Baptist Church. Ella died September 19th. A file clerk survived by her husband Stanley. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Ashley (Black) Kanta, 26 of Mountain Home were held September 20, 2010 at First United Methodist Church. Ashley died September 14, 2010. An LPN survived by parents, Jim and Shelley Poffinbarger and two children. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Gerald E. Meyer, 75, of Mountain Home died September 21, 2010. Born February 11, 1935 in Metropolis, Illinois to Edward and Ima Jean Meyer.He has one son, Steve Meyer of Rogers, Arkansas. All services are private. Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home. 870-445-4257.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Dilmas Thomas “Tom” Mosbey, age 67, of Mountain Home, died Monday. Visitation: 6-7 p.m., Thursday with Memorial Service 7 p.m. in Roller Funeral Home Chapel; survivors: wife: Viola Mosbey; son: Shan (Deedra) Mosbey; stepchildren; grandchildren; great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Graveside Services for Loretta L. Murray, 73, Mountain Home will be 6 p.m., September 6, 2010 at Kirby’s Tucker Memorial Cemetery. Loretta died September 18th. A homemaker survived locally by son, Russ Murray of Mountain Home.Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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ROVER - Bobby Dell Vess, age 78, of Rover, passed away Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at Stoneybrook Nursing and Rehab in Benton. Graveside service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at Haven Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville.

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SEARCY - Juanita Pearl Gennings, 86, of Searcy passed away Saturday, September 18. Mrs. Gennings visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, September 22. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, September 23, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home with interment at White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com or 501-268-3546.

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STRONG - Gertie Maroney Hill, 103, died September 20, in El Dorado. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, at First Baptist Church in Strong with Rev. Gerald Perry and Rev. Scotty Gulliot officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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STUTTGART - Myron George, 91, died Monday at Springbrook Health and Rehab in Hazen. Survivors stepson, Jackie Dooley, Judsonia; stepdaughter, Anne Crouch (Jimmy), Ulm; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, long-time friend, Darlene Seeman, Stuttgart. Visitation Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Fowler Funeral Home, Brinkley. Graveside services Thursday, 10 a.m., Oaklawn Cemetery, Brinkley.

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WHITE HALL - Mary Trimm Featherston, 81, of White Hall, died Sept. 20, 2010. Survivors husband, Curtis Featherston; her loving dog, Babe; brother, Johnnie Trimm of Olive Branch, Miss; many nieces and nephews. Graveside services 10 a.m., Wednesday, Memorial Park Cemetery, by Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. www.cranfordfh.com.

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ST. LOUIS - Steven Lee Bellah, 49, of St. Louis, Mo., died Saturday September 18, 2010. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Thursday at Markham Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro, Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BRADFORD, Tenn. - Funeral Mass for Dorothy Gross, 96, Bradford, Tennessee, formerly, Mountain Home, was held September 21, 2010, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Dorothy died September 17th. A homemaker survived by daughter, Barbara Davis of Tennessee. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.