Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Martha Jeanette Chalfant, 75, of Little Rock.

Elnora Gray, 90, of North Little Rock.

Roger Hinderer, 93, of North Little Rock.

George McVay Jr., of Jacksonville.

Clovis Jeanette Thompson, 80, of Little Rock.

Jack T. Welsh, 77, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALTUS Vicki Bates, 53.

AMITY Imogene “Jean” Thomason, 82.

BRYANT Sherry Slaughter, 45.

BULL SHOALS Kathryn Louise Dawson, 82.

Elsie Blanche Lansdown, 80.

CONWAY Scott Still, 35.

CROSSETT Theodies Savage, 74.

EL DORADO Irma “Sandy” Thompson, 72.

GREERS FERRY Richard Rae Hume, 79.

GUY Lillian Jean “Cookie” Stephens, 77.

HIGHLAND Krikett Ann Sisco, 34.

JASPER Sammy Carter, 88.

LONOKE Cora L. (Tina) Coleman, 47.

Vernon “Uncle Vernon” “Sly Fox” Cunningham, 76.

MALVERN Merle Eugene Dean, 80.

MELBOURNE Barbara Ann Gunter, 68.

J.D. Hall, 92.

MENA Sanford M. “Sam” Lehmann, 92.

MOUNT IDA Jean Zeagler Kelley, 75.

MOUNTAIN HOME Nina F. (Ivie) Green, 76.

Geraldine Elizabeth Haenisch, 94.

Ida Lelia Jones, 89.

Frank D. Paulson, 77.

MOUNTAIN VIEW William Roscoe Adams, 81.

Nina Jewell Condrey, 77.

PINE BLUFF Maurice R. Horton Sr., 75.

Brenda Lee Packard, 51.

RUSSELLVILLE Patricia Hunnicutt, 61.

Dorris Smith McLain, 89.

Elizabeth Williamson, 87.

SCRANTON Regina “Jeanne” Hughes, 79.

STAR CITY Marilyn Janette Bills, 65.

STUTTGART Ola B. Blair, 99.

WHITE HALL James Earl Haynes, 73.

OUT-OF-STATE

BEAR, Del.

Fern Stafford, 77.

ATLANTIC, Iowa Frank Anthony Rueb III, 87.

EWING, Mo.

Carson Lee Croslin, infant.

TULSA, Okla.

Randall Lee Grundy, 59.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.

Kenneth Wayne Cudd, 69.

MAGNOLIA, Texas Norma Jean Browning, 84.

VIENNA, Va.

F. Kirby Smith, 91.

Pulaski County

MARTHA JEANETTE DECKELMAN CHALFANT, 75, died September 28, 2010, in Little Rock. She had lived well beyond life expectancy predictions from a terminal illness and chose to donate her body to UAMS for research. She was born January15, 1935, in Elaine, Ark., to Linnie Fleener and William Valentine Deckelman. She attended a oneroom school in Wabash, Ark., until third grade, then moved to Dumas, Ark., where she graduated from high school in 1953. She attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello and transferred to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and met and married Charles Chalfant. After she married she lived in Little Rock, Ark.; La Tuna, Texas; and Rogers, Ark., before settling in Booneville, Ark., in 1964. After her children graduated from high school she then moved to Fayetteville, Ark. After divorcing she returned to school and worked as an administrative secretary for the University of Arkansas Division of Continuing Education and as a house mother for Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Nu. Jeanette decided she needed an adventure, so she moved to Green Valley, Ariz., where she lived for10 years. In 2002, she returned to Fayetteville where she lived until April of 2010 when she moved to Little Rock to live with her daughter, Sharla Chalfant.

While in Booneville, Jeanette was an active community and church member serving as leader of school, community and church groups as well as chairing fundraisers for charities. She created a community based play-readers group that gave great enjoyment to her and her friends. She loved to travel and said her favorite trip was her two-week safari in Africa in 2003. Jeanette had a green thumb, she loved to play bridge and golf and to read books. She loved conversations that ranged from the metaphysical to the ordinary. She loved to dance and could do the jitterbug with expertise. She enjoyed her yearly visits to the Ozark Folk Festival. Jeanette adapted easily to the many challenges and circumstances in her life. In her high school yearbook a close friend wrote about her infectiouslaughter, which was an attribute she carried throughout her life. She always made friends wherever she lived and cherished each of them.

Survivors include her children, Julie Lacy and her husband, Ron Price, of Charlottesville, Va.; Sharla Chalfant and her husband, Thompson Murray, of Little Rock, Ark.; Chuck Chalfant and his wife, Debbie, of Fayetteville, Ark.; her sister, Anne Scougale of Cary, N.C.; her grandchildren, Kate Lacy Sartori, Conner Lacy, Liza Murray, Lucas Murray, LaTasha Chalfant, Chris Chalfant; and two great-grandchildren, Julian Rodriguez Chalfant and Norah Sartori.

A memorial service will be held at Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church on Friday, October 1, 2010, at 2 p.m., 1601 South Louisiana, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Visitation will follow the service. Memorials may be made in Jeanette’s memory to Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church or the First United Methodist Church in Booneville.

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ELNORA GRAY, 90, of North Little Rock passed away September 28, 2010. She leaves to cherish her memory son, Arthur Worthy of North Little Rock; daughter, Virginia (Roosevelt) Smith of Sherwood; and nine grandchildren. Homegoing celebration October 2, 2010, 11 a.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 701 S. Gaines St., Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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ROGER HINDERER, age 93, loving husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010. He was born on October 23, 1916, in Chelsea, Mich. Roger graduated from the University of Michigan withan MBA. He moved to Little Rock in 1977, where he and his wife, Louise, owned a Stretch and Sew Fabric store. He retired in 1986. Roger was a member of Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Church, he was a 32nd degree Mason and actively involved in many charities. He also loved fishing, baseball and football and had a passion for history.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Mildred Hinderer of Chelsea, Mich. He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Louise; his son, Drew Hinderer and his wife Sara; his daughter, Carolyn Hynes and her husband Norman; his son, Alan Hinderer and his wife Maribeth; his grandchildren, Kristine Roberson and her husband Chet, Kimberly Jarsma, John Jarsma and his wife Kim, Austin Hinderer, Taylor Hinderer, Jon Hynes and his wife Mia and Chris Hynes and his wife Julie; and his great-grandchildren, Chester Roberson, Isabelle Roberson, Liam Hynes, Logan Hynes andCalvin Hynes.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Smile Train. A celebration of Roger’s life will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2010, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Lakewood House in North Little Rock. And a funeral will be held on October 30, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Church.

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Funeral for GEORGE McVAY JR. of Jacksonville will be 11 a.m., Friday, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 22nd and Willow Streets, North Little Rock. Brother not previously named was Morris Hammond. Family hour 6-7 p.m., Thursday, at Watson Northcest, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock. Interment: Arkansas Memorial Gardens, 812-5303.

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CLOVIS JEANETTE THOMPSON, age 80, of Little Rock, formerly of Pine Bluff, passed away September 27, 2010. She was born in Pioneer, La., on April 13, 1930 to the late Gale and Ima Derrick Thompson.

She was preceded in deathby her husband Norman Thompson, her parents, brother, Quinton L. (Joe) Thompson, sister, Clemis Mullins and granddaughter, Rachel Thompson. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Thompson Hulse and husband Mike of Little Rock; son, James Thompson and wife Patty of Star City; grandchildren, Addie and Chloe Farquharson of Little Rock, Jaime Bartlett and husband David of Bentonville, Janet Thompson of Texarkana, SarahThompson of Morrilton; greatgrandchildren Scott Gilbert of Marshall, Devon and Jayden Bartlett of Bentonville, Tracy Thompson of Morrilton; special friends Guyla and Doug Gilbert of Marshall; as well as two brothers, Glenn (Buddy) Thompson and wife Maiford and Clinton Thompson and wife Rachael, all of Pioneer, La.; along with many nieces and nephews.

She spent much of her life in White Hall, where she raised her children and was very active in the community. She was very devoted to family and friends. She loved the outdoors and spent much of her time fishing, growing vegetables and planting flower gardens at the lake. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to The Anthony School, 7700 Ohio Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72227. Cremation arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home. Condolences can be made online at www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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JACK T. WELSH of North Little Rock, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from Heart Disease at home with his family by his side. Jack was born the son of Austin Welsh and Gladys (Armbrust) Welsh on July 8, 1933 in North Little Rock, Ark.He graduated from North Little Rock High School with the class of 1951. He was of the Korean War conflict and the Air Force Reserve. Jack began his career in building construction with his uncle E.E. Armburst Company here in North Little Rock.

In 1972 he formed his own company The Jack Welsh Company, Building Contractor. Jack was a master craftsman taking great pride in his work. He built and help to build and restore many structures in Little Rock and surrounding area many times traveling to other states to do this work. Jack taught his son Frank to continue to have those work ethics in business. He enjoyed Razorback sports and was a past member of the Little Rock Razorback Club. When he was able to attend Jack enjoyed the Fellowship of Lakewood Methodist Church.

Jack enjoyed playing Black Jack at the Casinos, visiting friends at the Peoples Brothers Lumber Co. and Packs here in North Little Rock. One of his favorite places to eat and visit with friends was when Roy and Chee-chee had Fishers Restaurant he enjoyed good food and spending time with cousins Don, Larry Welsh and Tommy Stringfellow. Over the years Jack and his family traveled to family reunions over 40 years in other states.

Jack was predeceased in death by his parents Austin and Gladys Welsh, brothers, Austin Jr. and David of North Little Rock. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lynn of North Little Rock; their children Lori and (Danny) Pledger of North Little Rock, Frank Welsh and (Jan) of Cabot, Mandy Rabalais and (Michael) of Scott. He was “Papa Jack” to seven wonderful grandchildren who he loved dearly, Hunter and (Jessi) Pledger, Cody Pledger and Misti Whitlock, Tyler Welsh, Julia Welsh, Madeline Rabalais, Mitchell Rabalais and Meredith Rabalais. Also survived by sisters Billie and (WE) Evans of Cabot and Darlene and (Don) Lantrip of Scott, many nephews, nieces and cousins here in the North Little Rock area, his uncle Johnny Armbrust (Dorthy) and Aunt Juanita Prause. Extended family, brother-in-law, Jack (Ann) Wilson of Jacksonville, Roger (Donna) Wilson of Mountain View, sisters-in-law, Aleta (Jim) Long of Mountain View, Doris (Roger) Fountain of Pineville and Diane (Gary) Osburn of Mountain View.

The family would especially like to thank everyone for all the prayers and support during Jack’s illness, Dr. Susan Delap, Dr. Hebbar, Dr. Tom Conley, Dr.Michael Bauer and the staff at Baptist Hospital LR and Baptist Springhill and Baptist Hospice and Nurse Evelyn and caregiver Loretta for giving us the extended years we had to spend with our husband and father. Thank you Kelly “The Medicine Man” for your special delivery of Jack’s medicine. A special thanks to his “girls” and nurses Lori and Mandy for giving loving care to their daddy. We will miss you “Papa Jack". The family request “Casual” dress for Jack’s service. Memorials may be made to Baptist Health Foundation or the charity of your choice.

A Graveside service will be held 10 a.m., Friday at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

Arkansas

AMITY - Imogene “Jean” Thomason, age 82, of Amity, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010. She was born on August 26, 1928, in Alpine, the daughter of John Turner and Mattie Runyan Turner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Curtis Thomason; her grandson, Chris Thomason; her parents; and 13 brothers and sisters.

She was a member of Harmony Primitive Baptist Church of Donaldson. She was a retired bank employee and spent the last 15 years as a foster grandparent for Centerpoint School District.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry “Tink” and Pam Thomason of Amity and Jerry and Rhonda Thomason of Lowell; five grandchildren, Scott Thomason, Brittney Thomason, Micah Thomason, Mark Thomason and Megan Bruner; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ida Faye Robertson of Arkadelphia.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 1, 2010, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood with Pastor Neal Theyland, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Cemetery in Arkadelphia under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Pallbearers will be Donnie Golden, Jimmy Angel, Johnny Francis, Keith Robertson, Jackie Clayton and Vester Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Maurice Hancock, Crawford Wilson, Verlin Tarpley and Bro.Charles Sandage. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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BRYANT - Sherry Slaughter, 45, of Bryant was born on March 10, 1965, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She passed away Monday in Bryant, Ark. She was preceded in death by her mother, Darlene Dodson. Sherry is survived by three sisters, Loretta Rene’ Ferrell of Friendship, Stephany Dodson Tull and spouse Paul of Bryant, Lisa Michelle Spurling and spouse Chris of Mena, Ark., and many nieces, nephews and great-nephews as well as a host of other family members and friends. The Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday October 2, 2010 at Peaceful Haven Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.peacefulhavenfuneralhome.com.

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BULL SHOALS - Services for Kathryn Louise Dawson, 82, Bull Shoals will be 4 p.m., October 3 at Care Free Living. Kathryn died Sept. 22. A Data Processer in Food Production survived by sister, Marjorie Van Overloop of Kalamazoo, Mich. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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BULL SHOALS - Services for Elsie Blanche Lansdown, 80, of Bull Shoals will be private. Elsie died September 25. She worked in inventory control for Baxter Healthcare Corp. and is survived by her husband, Ira, and three daughters. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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CONWAY - Scott Still, 35, of Conway, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Funeral services are 1 p.m., Friday, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway (501) 327-7727, with Brother Mike Anderson officiating. Burial at Center Point Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Theodies Savage, 74, of Crossett died September 23, 2010. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a Georgia Pacific Paper Mill retiree, and a member of Hunters Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Dorothy “Lady” Savage. Funeral services will be Friday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at 1 p.m.

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EL DORADO - Irma “Sandy” Thompson, 72, of El Dorado passed away September 27, 2010, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, October 1, at Young’s Chapel with Rev. Ben Wasson officiating, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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GREERS FERRY - Richard Rae Hume (U.S. Air Force, Retired), 79, passed away September 27, 2010. Wife, Lucille Hume; nephews, Ted (Becky) Hume, Roy (Pat) Hume; nieces, Marty Bailey, Donna Hume, Barbara Quinn; granddaughters in his eyes, Charity and Martha Pierce. Visitation Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Olmstead Funeral Home. Graveside service Friday, 1 p.m., Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock. www.olmstead.cc.

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GUY - Lillian Jean “Cookie” Stephens, 77, of Guy passedaway Monday, September 27, 2010. She was born March 24, 1933 in Little Rock to the late John David Sanders and Elsie Heuer Salmonat. A retired bookkeeper and member of Copperas Spring Baptist Church in Guy, an avid gardner and lover of fine antiques and orphaned dogs, of family history and current events.

She is survived by her husband, Edward L. Stephens; her daughter, Sherri Jacqulene Mc-Cutcheon and husband John of Fayetteville; and her sons, J. Michael Walker and wife Mimi Carrasco Walker of Los Angeles, Calif.; Ed L. Stephens Jr. and wife Barbara of Georgia, David Wayne Stephens and wife Florene of Guy and Larry James Stephens and wife Krista of Greenbrier; by her grandchildren Robyn Elizabeth Wessels of Philadelphia, Jacobo Carrasco Walker of Los Angeles, David Wayne Stephens Jr. of Guy, Wesley Thomas Stephens of Guy, Lora Michelle Stephens of Guy, Samatha Jean Stephens of Guy and Michael and Kalina Young of Greenbrier; and by her seven great-grandchildren. Cookie was preceded in death by her beloved siblings Carl, Elizabeth, Donald, Gretchen, J.D. and Marie; and by her grandchild Zachary James Stephens.

Services are 10 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2010 at Copperas Springs Baptist Church in Guy with Bro. Gary Burdin and Bro. Terry Parrish officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. In lieu of flowers, and in keeping with her love of helping others, Ms. Stephens has requested that donations be made to Doctors without Borders, UNICEF, World Vision or CARE. Pallbearers are Davy Stephens, Wesley Stephens, Jacoco Walker, Steve Sanders, Wayne Smith, Jerry Smith, John McCutcheon and Thom Battles. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HIGHLAND - Krikett Ann Sisco, 34, of Highland, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010 at Little Rock. Services Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, 2 p.m., Tri-County Funeral Home Chapel, Highland. Burial, Turkey Pen Cemetery, Hardy. Arrangements: Tri-County Funeral Home, Highland. Visitation Friday, 5 until 9 p.m.

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LONOKE - Cora L. (Tina) Coleman, 47, of Lonoke passed awaySeptember 25, 2010. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Billy Coleman; son, Cordero Coleman; daughter, Tenneshia Dodson; brothers, Theodis (Elsie) Dodson and Robert(Evelyn) Dodson; sisters, Doris (George) German and Christine (Jackie) Brooks. Visitation: October 1, 2010, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration, October 2, 2010, 1 p.m. at New Jerusalem Church Of God In Christ, Lonoke, Ark. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. Trudean Log Brown, “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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LONOKE - Vernon “Uncle Vernon” “Sly Fox” Cunningham, age76, of Lonoke, Ark., died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010 at John L. McCellan Hospital. Vernon leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Brenda C. Cunningham; sons, Vance Cunningham Sr .,Nathan (Darlene) Muhammad,Little Rock, Ark., stepson, Lee (Lashawn) Bland of El Dorado, Ark.; a daughter, Veda Cunningham and stepdaughter, Ebony Bland, both of North Little Rock, Ark.; a brother, Ralph Duncan of California; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Homegoing celebration will be 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 2010 at St. Matthew Baptist Church, 6411 Kerr Road, Scott, Ark., (exit 168). Arrangements: Brown’s Christian Funeral Service, (501) 244-8000.

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MALVERN - Merle Eugene Dean, 80, of Malvern, formerly of Monticello, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010 in Malvern. He was born September 24, 1930 in Lake Village. He retired from Safeway, was a Korean War Veteran and a Baptist.He was the son of the late William Dean and Elizabeth Griffin Dean. Survivors include one son, Michael Eugene Dean of Little Rock; three daughters, Reta Ann Fagan of Malvern, Pamela Marie Everett of Bryant and Vickey Lynn Matthews of Greenbrier; one brother, Bruce Dean of Mayflower; one sister, Mary Frances King of Cabot; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, with burial in Enon Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MELBOURNE - Services for Barbara Ann Gunter, 68, of Melbourne will be at a later date. Barbara died Sept. 20th. She worked for the Telephone Co. and is survived by her husband, Wayne and two daughters. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MELBOURNE - J.D. Hall, 92, died September 25. Graveside service was held Tuesday, September 28 at Bethlehem Cemetery in Sage, Arkansas. Survivors: Rodney Hall, Beverly Hays (children), Piper White (granddaughter). Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne.

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MENA - Mr. Sanford M. “Sam” Lehmann, age 92, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 in Mena. Graveside service will be Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Rocky, Arkansas. Interment will follow under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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MOUNT IDA - Jean Zeagler Cagle Kelley, age 75, died Tuesday at her home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel in Arkadelphia. Burial will be in the Copeland Ridge Cemetery. Visitation was 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday at the funeral home. Sign on line at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Mrs. Nina F. (Ivie) Green, age 76, ofMountain Home passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House. She was born December 1, 1933 in Cross Roads, Arkansas to Allen and Nola Smith Ivie. Shemarried Robert L. Green on May 8, 1954. She was a member of Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Green was a loyal employee of Bouquet Palace and Horton’s Jewelry. She loved southern gospel music.

She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Green of Mountain Home; a son, Richard Green of Rogers, Arkansas; a daughter, Phyllis Liles and husband, David of Beebe, Arkansas; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service conducted by Reverend Carl Cook and Reverend Wayne Wood will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Baxter Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House. or the Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church.Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Geraldine Elizabeth Haenisch, 94, Mountain Home, will be 10:30 a.m. Oct. 1st at First United Methodist Church. Geraldine died August 24th. A nurse survived by two sons, Fred and George, 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Ida Lelia Jones, 89, of Mountain Home will be private. Lelia died September 21st. A Health Aide survived by daughter-inlaw, Marne Jones; nephew, Tim Jones; and granddaughter, Melissa Jones. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/ guestbook at www.

kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Frank D. Paulson, 77, of Mountain Home were held Sept. 25, 2010, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Frank died Sept. 22nd. An Acoustical Ceiling Supervisor survived by wife, Vivian, one daughter and three sons. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - William Roscoe Adams, 81, died Sept. 28, 2010, in Mountain View. Survived by a daughter, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Funeral service is 2 p.m. Oct. 1, 2010, at Roller Coffman Chapel, Mountain View. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Nina Jewell Condrey, 77, died Sept. 27, 2010, in Mountain View. Survived by two sons, two daughters, 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Sept. 30, 2010, at Herpel Baptist Church, Mountain View. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Maurice R. Horton Sr., first son born to the unionof Sam and Ietta Mitchell Horton, May 20, 1935, in Curtis, Arkansas (Clark County). Nurtured in a Christian home and receiving and accepting the early teachings in church, he accepted theLord Jesus Christ as his Savior and united with Mt. Friendship Baptist Church, Curtis, Arkansas. As a child and youth, he was involved in the church ministries, serving as Superintendent of the Sunday School. After accepting employment in another locale and the establishment of his family, he continued to support the home church. Frequently, he reflected on the positive influence his church and community had on his life. After establishing a home in Pine Bluff, he united with St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Here he was active in Sunday School; the Men’s Ministry; and a Trustee serving as treasurer, until his recent illness. Horton, president of the 1953 senior class, graduated from Peake High School, Arkadelphia, Arkansas. After graduation he entered A.M.&N. College, (now the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff).

In the summer of 1955, while working in Kansas City, Horton received a call from his mother. Encouraged by her support and others in the community, he accepted the challenge to transfer from A.M.&N., to Henderson State Teacher College (now Henderson State University) in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. In 1957, he became the first black to graduate from Henderson State Teachers College. After graduating with a BSE in Mathematics, he returned to his alma mater (Peake High School) and taught mathematics and science. Later he taught mathematics at Washington High School, El Dorado, Arkansas.

During the early 1960s he returned to the Henderson campus to pursue a master’s degree. After three summers he received the MSE in Mathematics. Later, Horton attended Kansas State University at Manhattan, Kansas, and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Arkansas.

September 24, 1960, he united in Holy Matrimony with Queen Katryne Stanfield. This union was blessed with one daughter; Kay Marcia, and two sons, Maurice R. Jr. and Keith M.

In 1965, Horton had joined the Dollarway school District as a high school Mathematics teacher. Here he was committed and dedicated to serve the students and patrons.This love continued until and after his retirement. Frequently he stated, “It’s all about the children.”

Supporting the interest of his sons and daughter he became involved in “Pine Bluff International Little League” and served several years as the commissioner.

With a deep concern for the students, he attended all activities sponsored by the school. Many miles were covered accompanying the athletes, and band, or transporting students and coworkers to various conferences, seminars, and competitions.

In 1993, Horton was named Superintendent of the Dollarway School District. He had served as a high school mathematics teacher, assistant high school principal and ten (10) ears as high school principal. He served thirteen (13) years as an administrator prior to being named superintendent.

Considering retirement, Horton sought to be a part of organizations that shared and exhibited his commitment to serve. He chose RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteers Program) and the Rotary Club of West Pine Bluff.

With an appreciation for the teaching and learning experiences he received at Peake High School, he began helping to establish the Peake High School Foundation, accepting the responsibility of serving as president and seeking funding for he restoration of the Rosenwald Building, an historic structure.

In February 2007, Horton was one of four former Dollarway District employees to have a new building on the Dollarway High School campus named and dedicated in their honor, The Horton-Richardson Building.

Reaching out to others with a humanitarian spirit and love for people, he touched, enriched, and was a positive influence in many lives. “May the life I lived speak for me.”

His memory and legacy will be cherished, continued and preserved by his loving and devoted wife, Queen Katryne S. Horton; daughter, Kay Marcia Horton, Huntsville, Alabama; sons, Maurice R. Horton, Jr. (Genesha), Cedar Hill, Texas, and Keith M. Horton (Stephanie) Pine Bluff, Arkansas; four grandsons: Kalan G. Horton, twins, Maurice R. Horton III and Jerry Marcellius Horton, and King Micah Anthony Horton; sisters: Henry Etta Horton, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Mattie J. Armstrong (Floyd), Chicago, Illinois, Barbara A. Smith (Clarence), Wichita, Kansas; brothers: Samuel Horton (Bernis), Curtis, Arkansas, Jerry L. Horton, Palm Springs, California, Donald A. Horton, Curtis, Arkansas.

Friends and family are invited to the celebration of his life, Friday, October 1, 2010, at 12 noon at the Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1404 South Georgia Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Reverend Steven King officiating. Interment will be at the Wildwood section of Graceland Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the P.K. Miller Mortuary. Mr. Horton will lie in repose at the church on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made to the Maurice R. Horton Sr., Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Simmons First National Bank, 501 South Main Street, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601.

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PINE BLUFF - Ms. Brenda Lee Packard, 51, of Pine Bluff, passed away, Monday, September 20, 2010. Her services will be Friday, October 1, 2010, at Brown Funeral Home by Reverend Donald Agee at 10:30 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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RUSSELLVILLE - Patricia Hunnicutt, 61, of Russellville, diedTuesday. Funeral is 2 p.m., Friday at First Baptist Church with burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials: American Cancer Society. Online obituary/ guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Dorris Smith McLain, 89, of Russellville, died Tuesday. Survivors include a daughter, Alana Doherty of Russellville. Graveside service is at 10 a.m. on Thursday, at Rest Haven Memorial Park, by Shinn Funeral Service. Memorials to the Boulder Avenue Christian Church. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Elizabeth Williamson, 87, of Russellville passedaway Sunday, September 26, 2010. She leaves to cherish her memory her children Robert Perry Jr. (Lucille) of Oakland, California, Larry Perry (JoEtta) of Wrightsville, William Williamsonand Virgil Williamson (Shirley) of Conway, Jerry Williamson (Bettye) of Little Rock, Tyrone Williamson (Crystal) of Russellville, Virginia Perry of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Patricia Moore (Eugene) of Little Rock, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services are Saturday October 2, 2010, at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, 321 South Houston St. in Russellville. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 7-8pm also at the church. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas. 501-372-4129.

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STAR CITY - Marilyn Janette Bills, 65, of Star City, died Monday. Funeral services: 2 p.m., Thursday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Rev. Billy Wright and Bro. Dudley officiating. Visitation: 3-5 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial: Drake Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online obituary at w ww.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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STUTTGART - Ola B. Blair, 99, died Sept. 23, 2010.

Visitation Sept. 26, 2010, from 5 til 6 at the funeral home. Funeral services Sept. 27, 2010 at New Bethel A.M.E. Church, 201 East 16th Street, Stuttgart, Ark. 11 a.m. Services entrusted to: Richardson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 South College, Stuttgart, Ark. 870-672-8901.

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WHITE HALL - James Earl Haynes, 73, of White Hall, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Graveside Services will be Friday, 2 p.m. in White Hall United Methodist Cemetery by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences: www.FullerFunerals.com.

Out-of-state

EWING, Mo. - Carson Lee Croslin, two months, passed away Sunday, September 26. Survivors: mother: Ashley Nicole Hallett; gather: Jeremy Lee Croslin; maternal grandparents: Jennifer Lyons; Thomas (Erica) Hallett; paternal grandparents: Darin Croslin; Leeann Cramer. Memorial Services: privately held by the family. Arrangements by Bob Neal & Sons of Morrilton. Obituary/photo/ guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Kenneth Wayne Cudd, 69, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sepember 28, 2010, at a local hospital. He was born in Plainview, Arkansas, to the late Lloyd and Verna Cudd.

He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Cudd; and a sister, Geraldine (Lynn) Chambers. Survivors include his wife: Eva Cudd; sons: Mike (Courtney) Cudd, Ooltewah, Paul (Brenda) Cudd, Chattanooga, and Steven (Sharon) Cudd, Ooltewah; daughter-in-law: Tammy Cudd, Montgomery, Ala.; and grandchildren: Allie, Macy, Tristan, and Jackson; a brother: Delbert (Janita) Cudd, and a sister: Sandra (Scott) Wills, both of Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews. Visit www.heritagefh.com to view the memorial tribute and share condolences with the family.

Memorial Services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday at Heritage Funeral Home With Minister Carl Wallcott officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Arthritis Foundation, 421 Great Circle Rd., Suite 104, Nashville, Tenn. 37228 or the American Diabetes Association, or the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Va. 22311. Thefamily will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga.

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MAGNOLIA, Texas - Services for Norma Jean Browning, 84 of Magnolia, Texas, formerly of Bull Shoals will be October 2nd. at Newton Flat Cemetery. Norma died Sept. 2nd. Norma is survived by two daughters and five sons. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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VIENNA, Va. - F. Kirby Smith, 91, of Vienna, Virginia, formerly of Batesville, Arkansas, died Saturday. Survivors: wife, Janette Smith; sons: Kirby Smith, Stephen Smith; grandchildren: Stephanie, Nathanael, Emily, Olivia and Samantha Smith. Graveside services: 11 a.m., Thursday at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.