Obituaries

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INDEX

Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our Web site, Arkansas Online, www2.arkansasonline.com. Choose the Obituaries link under the News section on the top navigation menu.

PULASKI COUNTY

Thomas H. Barnes Jr., 83, of Little Rock. Cortez Brown, 31, of Little Rock. Mary Jane Davidson, 83, of North Little Rock. Kim Denice Grayson, 38, of Little Rock. Juanita M. Griffe, 87, of Little Rock. Albert “Billum” Headspeth Jr., 77, of North Little Rock. Euclid Lewis, 43, of North Little Rock. Robert Joseph Mobley, 87, of Little Rock. Carl T. Smith, 98, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ATKINS

Juanita Dorn, 78.

AUGUSTA

Helen Marie McDonald, 68.

BOONEVILLE

Inez Hart, 104.

BOXLEY

Charles Louis Cooper Jr., 85.

BRYANT

Lillian Grace Still, infant. Waylon Christopher Still, infant.

CARLISLE

Lloyd Huggs, 89.

CAVE CITY

Willa Mae Howard, 77.

CONWAY

Johnnie Jones Sr., 79. Galen (Wes) Wessel, 73.

DERMOTT

Freddie “Bud” Roger Burchfield, 74.

EL DORADO

Jennie Marie Perdue, 88. Joshua Dewane Walters, infant.

FAYETTEVILLE

Marjorie Johnson Buckley-Hucke, 80.

FORDYCE

Johnny Paul Berry, 73.

GREENBRIER

William Jacob “Jake” Pruett, 26.

HAMPTON

Willie Mae Murphy, 70.

HARRISON

Laura I. Gentry, 91. Robert Allen Horton Jr., 49.

HAZEN

Marvin Alonza Mills, 83.

HEBER SPRINGS

Donald Wayne Mayfield, 74.

HOPE

Mary Elizabeth Schenck, 86.

HUNTSVILLE

Robert Frank Mann Jr., 76.

JONESBORO

Dorothea Hensley, 68.

LAKE VILLAGE

Lill Pearson, 91.

LONDON

James Ervin Chandler, 61.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

Evelyn Sullivan, 85.

OPPELO

Ruth Pauline Powell, 92.

PATTERSON

Dorothy Turner, 79.

PINE BLUFF

Cleveland Earl Claiborne, 60. Maryland Norrell McBroome, 74. Viola Williams-Benson, 86.

PRATTSVILLE

Frankie W. Weaver, 69.

ROGERS

Brayson Richard James, infant.

RUSSELLVILLE

Willie “Bill” Troop Outlaw, 97.

SHADY

Alice R. Stubblefield, 78.

STAR CITY

Robert Maxwell, 83. David Whitehead, 39.

TILLAR

James Franklin “Frankie” Sledge, 55.

OUT-OF-STATE

OLATHE, Kan.

Sister Mary Jane Fladung, 87.

PONCHATOULA, La.

Lottie Walker Blake, 73.

BROKEN BOW, Okla.

Evelyn Foley Welch, 73.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

Hildegard “Hedda” Wyne, 84.

Pulaski County

Dr. THOMAS H. BARNES JR., 83, of Little Rock died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. He was born Feb. 22, 1927, in Leachville, Ark., a son of Thomas H. Barnes Sr. and Alma Abey Barnes.

Dr. Barnes was a United States Navy Veteran who served during World War II and was a Naval Corpsman attached to the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War. He held a doctorate degree in Pharmacy from the College of the Ozarks and a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He was a practicing dentist in Portageville, Mo., for 34 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and pilot.

Dr. Barnes accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1951. He was an active Christian who served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher in the Southern Baptist churches he attended while living in Missouri and Arkansas. “Papa” will be dearly missed by his beloved family. He was preceded in death by his parents and a great-grandson.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Green Barnes; a son, Dr. Thomas Michael Barnes (Jane) of New Madrid, Mo.; a daughter, Pamela Gail Essary (Bryan) of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Dr. Alyson Fish (Mike), Stacy Barnes, Christen Bufford (Brent), Kelly Benton (Mat), Joshua Nowell, and Allison Courtios (David); nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Barnes Grimes (Monte) of Leachville, Ark.; and a brother, Fred E. Barnes (Reiko) of Las Vegas, Nev.

The family will receive friends at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300, from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2010. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Otter Creek First Baptist Church. Graveside service will be at 5 p.m. Saturday at Monette Cemetery, Monette, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Otter Creek First Baptist Church, 13000 Quail Run Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72210; or to a favorite charity. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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• –––––CORTEZ BROWN, 31, passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Brittney; four brothers, Terrance, Arvell, Walter and Andre; five sisters, Natalie, Shonda, Cherry, Roberta, Carla; and a host of other relatives and friends. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, (501) 372-4129.

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• –––––MARY JANE RYAN DAVIDSON, age 83, of North Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Gurdon passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, following a brief illness.

Mary Jane was born in Gurdon, Ark., Jan. 24, 1927, to the late Alvin J. and Anna (Edmonds) Ryan. Mary Jane graduated from Ouachita Baptist College where she excelled in academics. She was a member of the Kewpie Club at Ouachita and was Homecoming Queen in 1946 and also in 1948. For the past several years, she enjoyed Luncheons with her “Ouachita Girls” group.

Following graduation from Ouachita, she began her teaching career in Gould, Ark. The following year, and until 1963 she taught in Gurdon, Ark. Moving to North Little Rock in 1963, she continued her teaching career in the North Little Rock school system. While teaching full time, she returned to college at University of Central Arkansas and earned a degree in counseling. She remained with the North Little Rock schools, as teacher and, later Guidance Counselor, for 34 years.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Actively involved in the lives of her grandchildren, she also found time for volunteer activities. As the grandchildren grew up, she devoted more of her time to her volunteer activities. Beginning at the Hayes Center the day it opened, she worked every Tuesday until two weeks before her death. Mary Jane was also involved in the Care and Share Ministry of Faith Baptist Church, where she received the Paul Hogan Care and Share Award for Outstanding Volunteer Work in 2004.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ross Edward Davidson; and son, Kerry Edward Davidson. She will be greatly missed by her surviving family and friends, including her daughter, Ayn Robertson and her husband Carl of Munford, Tenn.; one brother, Rodney Ryan and his wife Mary Ella of Fayetteville, Ark.; four grandchildren, Christopher Robertson, and Ryan Robertson and his wife Melissa, all of San Diego, Calif., Samantha Davidson Gardner of Harrison, Ark., and Ross Tyler Davidson of Little Rock, Ark.; two greatgrandchildren, Wyatt and Payton Robertson of San Diego, Calif.

Memorial Service celebrating her life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Faith Baptist Church on Camp Robinson Road in North Little Rock, Ark. Graveside funeral service will be following the memorial service at 3 p.m. at Rose Hedge Cemetery in Gurdon, Ark., under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon.

Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Ark.; Pulaski County Humane Society; or a charity of the donor’s choice. The online guestbook is available at www. pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––KIM DENICE GRAYSON (USAF Veteran), 38, passed away Sept. 22, 2010. She leaves to cherish her memory: one daughter, Keyani Grayson; one son, Jerry Grayson; father, Roy (Gloria) Grayson Sr.; one brother, Lee (Yolanda) Grayson; three nephews, Markie, Matthew Brown and Earnest Grayson; a host of other relatives, friends and service members.

Funeral services will be Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, 11 a.m. at Premier Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Services are entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. “Only Heaven can Serve You Better.”

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• –––––JUANITA M. GRIFFE, 87 of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Arkansas Hospice Center in Little Rock. She was born on July 17, 1923 in Sweet Home; she was the daughter of John Mckinny & Goldie Howlett McKinney. Juanita was a retired co-owner of the family business Griffe Garage, she loved spending time with all her grandchildren and poodle “Betsy", and loved to travel with her husband in their RV, she was a member of the Christian Life Center in Little Rock.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her son Douglas Griffe. Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Bennie Griffe of Little Rock; daughter & son-in-law, Charlotte & Tony Simpson of Bryant; daughter-inlaw, Judy Griffe of Hensley; four grandsons, Ben Montgomery of Little Rock, Wayne D. Montgomery & wife Shelly of Benton, Todd Griffe & wife Diana of Hensley, and Bryan Griffe & wife Jenifer of Alexander; seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Doris Oliver of Redfield.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander with Melvin Clifford officiating. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2010 at Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome. com.

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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. 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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• –––––EUCLID LEWIS, 43, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother Clara, siblings, Sammy Lockett, Sulicestean Billing, Ivanell Lockett, Clara Manning, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m., at Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends today at the funeral home from 6-7 p.m. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. 501-372-4129.

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• –––––ROBERT JOSEPH “BOB” MOBLEY, 87, of Little Rock went to his Everlasting Home on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. He was born November 22, 1922, in Morrilton to the late Max James Mobley and Mary Ellen Cholvin Mobley. He was preceded in death by his first wife Cicely Glendinning Mobley; two brothers, Dr. Max J. Mobley Jr. and John B. Mobley, and daughter, Lydia M. Mobley.

Bob served his country during World War II in the Navy aboard the minesweeper USS Scrimmage in the Pacific. Following the war, he went back to college and completed his PhD. in pharmacy at the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville. For many years, Bob owned an old fashioned drug store in Morrilton. After retiring, Bob moved to his tree farm in Van Buren County.

Bob is survived by his wife, Annette Stobaugh Mobley; his children, Jane Mobley, Robert Joseph “Joe” Mobley, Jr., Marjorie Habelitz (Mike), Martha James (Andrew), Richard Mobley (Paige), Mary Grace Wilson (Doyle), Audrey Jones (Mardy), and Chuck Stobaugh (Jeanie). He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, September 24, 2010 at Fellowship Bible Church. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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• –––––CARL T. SMITH of Little Rock was born in Saline County, Arkansas on October 14, 1911, the son of John Olin Smith, Sr. and Anna Jones. He died on September 21, 2010 in Plano, Texas at the age of 98. His mother Anna died tragically when he was a child and Carl was raised by his father and stepmother, Prue Edison Smith. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, returning to Little Rock afterwards to work in the automobile industry and ultimately start his own business. Traveling the United States was one of his many interests, along with visiting his children and grandchildren.

Carl T. Smith and wife Mary Elizabeth Singleton Smith, his wife of 60 years, had two sons, James Porter Smith and C. Thomas Smith Jr. both of Dallas, Texas. Jim is married to Julia Hanlin Smith and Tom is married to Martha Fincher Smith. In addition to his sons and daughters-in-law, surviving Carl are his five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his three half brothers, Julian Edison Smith of Little Rock, Arkansas, John Olin Smith Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, and William Arthur Smith of Fairfax, Virginia.

For most of his life Carl lived in Little Rock. Carl was a very active member of Immanuel Baptist Church for over 50 years. He served the church in many capacities, including as chairman of the board of deacons. Carl played a particularly critical role in helping the church to find the property for its beautiful new campus, after which the Pastor said of him: “Israel had her Caleb. Immanuel has her Carl.” After his second wife, Wilma Barrett Smith died, Carl moved to Dallas, Texas in order to be closer to his two sons and their families. Carl, like many men of his generation, believed in hard work, self-discipline, and godliness — values that he lived by every day. He was cherished by those who knew him for his devotion to family and church, as well as his enviable curiosity about the wider world beyond his door.

The celebration of his life will be held at an interment service at Pinecrest Cemetery on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501) 224-8300. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you donate in Mr. Smith’s honor to Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 or the charity of your choice. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

Arkansas

ATKINS — Juanita Dorn, 78, of Atkins, Ark., died Friday, September 17, 2010, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2010, at the Zion Lutheran Church at Augsburg. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The online obituary and guestbook may be found at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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• –––––AUGUSTA — Helen Marie McDonald, age 68, of Augusta, died Sept. 18, 2010. Survivors: mother; two sons; one daughter; one sister; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Services 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at Holy Ghost Academy. Interment: New Quiet Cemetery by Rhodes and Son Funeral Home of Augusta and McCrory.

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• –––––BOONEVILLE — Inez Hart, 104, of Booneville, Ark., died Sept. 23, 2010. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Booneville Funeral Service Chapel with burial at Ellington Cemetery, Magazine, under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 at the funeral home. (479) 675-3392.

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• –––––BOXLEY — Charles Louis Cooper Jr., 85, of Boxley, died Sunday. He was Navy veteran of World War Two, a Freemason and a Baptist. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Friendship Cemetery in Springdale, Arkansas, under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home www.brashearsfuneralhome.net of Huntsville, Arkansas.

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• –––––BRYANT — Waylon Christopher and Lillian Grace Still, infant son and daughter of Chris and Brandy Still of Bryant, were born and went home to Heaven on September 23, 2010. Survivors, parents, sisters, Hannah and Samantha Still. Graveside services by Ashbys, 10 a.m. Friday at Pine Crest Cemetery. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––CARLISLE — Lloyd Huggs, age 89, died September 21, 2010. He was born March 11, 1921, to Fredrick and Estella Humble Huggs. He was a member of Lonoke Apostolic Church, and was retired from Arkansas Game and Fish.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Huggs; two daughters, Phyllis Lynn Huggs (David) Caldwell, and Sharon Renee’ (Ronnie) Varnadore, all of Carlisle; a brother, Leroy Gales of Des Arc; and one sister, Della Mae Waddell of Tulsa, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, September 24 at the Lonoke Apostolic Church. Burial will follow in Lonoke Cemetery. Online guest book, www. boydfuneralhome.net.

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• –––––CAVE CITY — Willa Mae Howard, 77, of Cave City, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. Funeral services: Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at 10 a.m., First Assembly of God Church, Cave City. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. Visitation was Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, 6-8 p.m., First Assembly of God Church.

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• –––––CONWAY — Johnnie Jones Sr., 79, of Conway. Mr. Jones will lie in state for viewing from 6-8 p.m. Friday. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Temple Church of God in Christ. Burial: Robinson Cemetery, under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. (501) 327-7727. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––CONWAY — Galen (Wes) Wessel, 73, of Conway, formerly of Heber Springs, passed away Wednesday, September 22, at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock. He was born in Centralia, Kansas, to Bernie and Rose Wessel.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty; two sons, Dean Wessel of Ward, Keith Wessel and wife Dana of Cabot; and a daughter, Donna Cathey of Cabot. He is also survived by two step-daughters, Lisa Hood, husband Steve of Vilonia, and Gena Covington of Memphis, Tenn. He has eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.

He is retired from the Air Force and from Remington Arms of Lonoke. He is a member of the First Baptist Church of Heber Springs.

A funeral service will be held September 25, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Heber Springs, Arkansas. A visitation will be held prior to service starting at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at the Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church of Heber Springs, or Freedom Way Ministries of Heber Springs. All arrangements are under the direction of the Heber Springs Funeral Home. Please sign online guestbook at www.heberspringsfuneralhome. com.

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• –––––DERMOTT — Freddie “Bud” Roger Burchfield, 74, of Dermott, Ark., died September 21, 2010. Funeral services will be held at Halley Baptist Church September 25, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. with Brother Gene Gregory officiating. Visitation will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service, McGehee, Ark. Online guestbook: griffinfuneralservice.net.

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• –––––EL DORADO — Jennie Marie Perdue, 88 of El Dorado died September 21 at Timberlane Health & Rehab. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, September 24, at First Assembly of God in Smackover with Rev. Mark Stratton officiating. Interment will follow at Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––EL DORADO — Joshua Dewane Walters, infant son of Justin Dewane Walters and Miranda Elizabeth Walters, passed away September 21 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 25, at Crossroads Cemetery with Rev. Robert Thornton officiating, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––FAYETTEVILLE — Marjorie Johnson Buckley-Hucke was born April 13, 1930, in Fayetteville to Pat and Anna Barnes Johnson. She graduated from Fayetteville High School and the University of Arkansas with Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees. She was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority, Gamma Sigma Delta, and Honor Society of Agriculture. She was a Home Economist, but most of all a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church, where she had served as an administrative Board Steward and was a member of the Asbury Sunday School class. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and chapter K, P.E.O.

She was married to Dr. Samuel T. Hucke Jr., who predeceased her. Survivors include three sons: Dr. David A. Buckley of Fayetteville, Dr. Steven Lance Buckley of Huntsville, Ala., and Dr. Carie D. Buckley III of Staunton, Va.; sister, Patricia Ann Dumas of Albuquerque; two stepchildren: Dr. Samuel T. Hucke III of Kansas City and Dr. Heyden M. Hucke of St. Louis; nephew, Dr. H. Scott Dumas of Cincinnati, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The family will greet friends on Monday, Sept. 27th from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. in the sanctuary at Central United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27th at Central United Methodist Church with Reverend Gary Lunsford officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.

Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1106, Fayetteville, Ark. 72702; or Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark. 72762. To sign the online guest book please visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Chapel of Fayetteville.

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• –––––FORDYCE — Johnny Paul Berry, 73, of Fordyce died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. Survivors are two daughters, Darlene Beene and Ronda Traband; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Graveside service 2 p.m. Sunday at Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. Online register at www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––GREENBRIER — William Jacob “Jake” Pruett, 26, of Greenbrier died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010. Services, directed by Roller~McNutt funeral home, are 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at Friendship Baptist Church, in Conway. Interment will follow at Beryl Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––HAMPTON — Willie Mae Murphy, 70, of Hampton died Friday. Survivors: children, Gradie Moore, LeeVester Murphy, Cedric Murphy, Kimberly Murphy, Mary Murphy, Jackie Murphy, Melissa Murphy, Scarlett Murphy, Marquita Cross; siblings, Pat Moore, Freddie Bell Bush; 22 grandchildren; greatgrandchild. Services Saturday, 11 a.m., St. Paul Church, Hampton, Marks Funeral Home.

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• –––––HARRISON — Robert Allen Horton Jr., 49, died Sept. 15, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Marlene Adams (Joseph) of Parkville, Mo.; sisters, Laura Rogers, Betsy Irvine; stepmother, Jane Horton of Mountain Home; and a host of other relatives. Services are pending. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Online guestbook: www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

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• –––––HAZEN — Mr. Marvin Alonza Mills, 83 of Hazen, Ark., died on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. He was the husband of Emma Mills. Surviving are wife, Mrs. Emma Mills; sons, Alonza Mills, Carl Mills and Barry Mills; daughters, Vickie Penn, Zandra Rasheed, Jacquelyn Graham and Gwendolyn Cooper; sister, Lemmie Mae Jackson; many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be in Green Grove Cemetery, Green Grove, Ark. Visitation is from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at clayfuneralhomeinc.com.

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• –––––HEBER SPRINGS — Donald Wayne Mayfield, age 74, passed away Sept. 23, in Searcy, Ark. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Heber Springs Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 25, prior to service, at 12 noon till service time at 2 p.m. Please sign online guestbook at www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––HOPE — Mary Elizabeth Schenck, 86, of Hope passed away Sept. 22, 2010, in Hope.

Mrs. Schenck was born June 12, 1924, in Hope, Ark., to Theodore M. and Daisy E. Cox King. Mary was a retired bookkeeper and member of the First United Methodist Church of Hope. She was also a member of the Primetimers of First United Methodist Church and an Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Brack Schenck; her parents, Theo King and Daisy King Atkins. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Schenck of Hope, Sarah and David Ruffin of Fort Worth, Texas; two grandchildren, Mary Alice Younger of New Orleans, John Scott and Brandy Wafer of Fort Worth, Texas.

Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Hope with Bros. Keenan Williams and Mark Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at Rosehill Cemetery, under the direction of Herndon Pharr Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, 6-8 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Send your condolences to www.pharrfuneralhomesofarkansas. Services are entrusted to Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home.

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• –––––JONESBORO — Dorothea Hensley, 68, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday. She is survived by two brothers: Fayette Hensley of Milton, Wisconsin, Pleasant Hensley (Lenora) of Bay; one niece, Cherrie Courville of Trumann; and one nephew, David Hensley of Bay. Graveside services will be 10:00 Friday at Ballews Chapel Cemetery. www. dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––LAKE VILLAGE — Lill Pearson, age 91, of Lake Village, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Chicot Memorial Medical Center in Lake Village. She was born July 11, 1919, in Burdett, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Isaac Mangrum and Dora Underwood Mangrum. She was a Chicot County resident since 1954 and was a member of the Lake Village Church of Christ. She had been a lady welder during WW II, a school cafeteria manager, owner and manager of a Dairy Queen, a member of the Extension Homemakers Club for 70 years, a member of the Chicot County Fair Board for 20 years and one of the founders of and a Board Member of Fawnwood Community Center.

Her husband, Don Pearson Sr. to whom she was married for 61 years, preceded her in death. Survivors are three sons, Paul Pearson and wife, Myra, of Pangburn, Don Pearson Jr. and wife, Sarah, of Brandon, Mississippi, and George Pearson and wife, Sharon, of Benton; a former daughter-in-law, Linda Moreland of Lake Village; a special friend and caregiver, John Wells of Lake Village; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bishop Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 24, 2010, at Bishop Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Jennie Cemetery under the direction of Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chicot Baptist Church, 744 Lakehall Road, Lake Village, Ark. 71653 or a favorite charity.

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• –––––LONDON — James Ervin Chandler, 61, of London, husband of Lycida Chandler, died Wednesday. The family will conduct a memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday at London First Baptist Church with visitation to immediately follow. Cremation arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www. shinnfuneral.com.

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• –––––MOUNTAIN VIEW — Evelyn Sullivan, 85, died Sept. 23, 2010, in Mountain View. Survived by three daughters, seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Sept. 24, 2010, at Fifty-Six Missionary Baptist Church, Fifty-Six, Ark. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––OPPELO — Ruth Pauline Powell, age 92, of Oppelo, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010. She was born September 23, 1917, in Lamar, Arkansas, a daughter of Earnest Thomas and Ellen Harris Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Floyd T. Powell; and a son Gary Harmon. She was a member of Oppelo Assembly of God. She worked for years in a shoe factory in Sikeston, Missouri, and after moving to Arkansas in 1958 she worked at home babysitting where she raised half of the kids in Oppelo at that time.

Survivors include two sons, Benny Powell of Greenbrier, and Greg Powell of Corona, California; two daughters, Anne Steele and husband Tom of Greenbrier, and Paula Koontz and husband Benny of Morrilton; brother, W.H. Thomas of East St. Louis, Illinois; and a sister Jean Holland of Nashville, Tennessee; nine grandchildren; and 27 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2010, at Oppelo Assembly of God with Rev. Buddy Wroten and Bro. John Martin officiating. Burial will be at May Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Memorials may be made to Oppelo Assembly of God. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net

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• –––––PATTERSON — Dorothy Turner, age 79, of Patterson, died Sept. 15, 2010. Survived by one daughter, two brothers, two sisters, one grandchild, three great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Sept. 25 at Rhodes and Son Chapel. Interment: New Quiet Cemetery by Rhodes and Son Funeral Home of Augusta and McCrory.

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• –––––PINE BLUFF — Mr. Cleveland Earl Claiborne, 60, of Pine Bluff, died Thursday, September 16, 2010. Services will be Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Greater Mt. Calvary Church by Reverend Jimmy L. Fisher Sr., at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be on September 27, 2010, by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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• –––––PINE BLUFF — Maryland Norrell McBroome, 74, of Pine Bluff died Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home. A private burial will be in the Zion Cemetery. 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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• –––––PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Viola Williams-Benson, 86, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday, September 19, 2010. Her services will be Saturday, September 25, 2010, at New Town Baptist Church by Reverend Melvin D. Graves at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Prairie Lake Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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• –––––PRATTSVILLE — Frankie W. Weaver, 69, of Prattsville, Arkansas, died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, JoAnn; sons, Tracy, Ricky, Richard; brother, Ferrell; sisters, Sharon, Kathleen; three grandchildren. No services will be held. Memorials may be made to Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church, Prattsville, Arkansas 72129. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www. memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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• –––––ROGERS — Brayson Richard James of Rogers, Ark., born Aug. 3rd, 2010, in Mena Ark. departed this life Sept. 17, 2010, in Rogers. Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Beasley-Wood Chapel. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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• –––––RUSSELLVILLE — Willie “Bill” Troop Outlaw, age 97, of Russellville, Ark., formerly Eagle Lake Crossroads, Ark., died Wednesday, Sept. 22, Russellville Nursing Center. Funeral services 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25th at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial Union Hill Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24th at Frazer’s. Guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––SHADY — Mrs. Alice R. Stubblefield, age 78, of Shady, Ark., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at her home. Funeral services will be Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at 2 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church. Interment follows in Shady Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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• –––––STAR CITY — Robert Maxwell, 83, of Star City died Sept. 16, 2010. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Westside Missionary Baptist Church in Star City. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online obituary at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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• –––––STAR CITY — David Whitehead, 39, of Star City died Saturday. Graveside services were 4 p.m. Thursday at Best Cemetery in Star City. Bro. Earl Lindsey officiated. Visitation was 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online obituary at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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• –––––TILLAR — James Franklin “Frankie” Sledge, 55 of Tillar passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel in Monticello, with burial to follow in Old Union Cemetery, Boydell, Ark. Visitation will be Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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OLATHE, Kan. — Sister Mary Jane Fladung, 87, of St. Scholastica passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010 in Olathe, Kansas. She entered St. Scholastica Convent as a postulant, August 28, 1938. She made her first profession of religious promised June 24, 1941, and began her career of teaching in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. In 1969 Sister Jane was among the founding members from St. Scholastica who started a new monastic community in Columbia, Missouri and in 1976 became a Vista Volunteer and co-founder of Koinonia House, a place for women in crisis situations.

Vespers for the dead will be 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2010 at St. Scholastica Monastery Chapel in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2010 at St. Scholastica Monastery Chapel. Burial will follow at St. Scholastica Cemetery in Fort Smith. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith.

Sister Jane is survived by two sisters, Margie Korts and Rosemary Hogan both of Ottawa, Kansas and two brothers; Gene Fladung of Lewisburg, Kansas and John Fladung of Olathe, Kansas; many nieces and nephews and her religious community. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother.

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to St. Scholastica Monastery, P.O. Box 3489, Ft. Smith, Ark. 72913. To sign the on line guest book please visit www.fentressmortuary.com.

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• –––––PONCHATOULA, La. — Mr. Lottie Walker Blake, 73, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Buie Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Rowell Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Buie Funeral Home in Rison. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. Online condolences at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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• –––––BROKEN BOW, Okla. — Evelyn Welch, 73, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, formerly of Cave City, died Wednesday. Survivors: husband, Earl “Pete” Welch; daughter: Connie Curtis; one brother; two grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount View Missionary Baptist Church, Cave City. Burial: Mount View Cemetery by Roller-Crouch-McGee Funeral Home. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Hildegard (Hedda) Wyne was born in Augsburg, Germany on November 26, 1925. After living in several European and U.S. locations with her husband, James W. Wyne, who was in the military, Hedda came to Jacksonville. There she pursued a career as a Travel Agent with World Wide Travel, for almost 30 years. Hedda was a consummate traveler. She also pursued her life long passion for gardening, receiving her Masters Gardner Designation from The University of Arkansas. Hedda moved closer to her daughter in Nashville for medical reasons. Hedda passed Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 7 p.m. at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, after a long battle with cancer. Her Celebration of Life will be held at her residence, Park Manor, 115 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville, Tenn. 37205 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010. Flowers or donations to The Humane Society or The American Cancer Society in her name are greatly appreciated. Hedda is survived by her daughter, Hilly and her husband Paul, her son Jim and his wife, Susan and her grandsons Alexander and Geoffrey. She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.