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PULASKI COUNTY

John Brotherton, 60, of Little Rock.

Nelma Carpenter, 72, of Little Rock.

Rose (Hooker) Cravens, 87, of Little Rock.

Carmen Fowler, 70, of Little Rock.

Jerry Fuess, 95, of Little Rock.

Wayne Garver, 77, of Little Rock. Wilhelmina Hadley, 94, of Little Rock.

Herbert Horton, 85, of Sherwood.

Andre’ Jackson, infant, of Little Rock.

Dorothy Jordan, 73, of Little Rock.

Arthur Korenblat, 76, of Little Rock.

Paul Malone, 95, of Little Rock.

Grace Moorhead, 91, of Little Rock.

Bernice Riddles, 52, of Jacksonville.

Michael Runnells, 35, of Sherwood.

Charlotte Thompson, 62, of Little Rock.

Marjorie Trimble, 90, of Little Rock.

Betty Waymack, 78, of Jacksonville.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ATKINS Virginia Virden, 88.

BENTON Jacky Bearden, 58.

BISMARCK Earl Frederick, 79.

CABOT Bobby Vassaur, 85.

Pamela Walls, 53.

CAMDEN Norma Jarvis, 77.

CLARKSVILLE Karl Edmondson, 73.

CROSSETT Bevelyn McCollum, 87. GRAPEVINE T.J. Webb, 89.

GRAVELLY Dale Lambert, 63.

HASKELL Tommy Carpenter, 8.

HORSESHOE BEND Thelma Payne, 100.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Benjamin Means, 86.

MALVERN Mitchell Clifton, 87.

Jewell Riggan, 89.

MARIANNA Crawford Jones Jr., 62.

MENA Wanda Frederick, 85.

MONTICELLO Joyce Darnell, 72.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Gladys Branscum, 92.

PANGBURN Bulah Hargis, 78.

PARIS Kathie (Turner) Story, 61. RUSSELLVILLE Roland Green, 87.

Etoile Sweeney, 92.

SHANNON HILLS Marie Rushing, 67.

WARREN Mildred Brown, 80.

Curry Martin Jr., 81.

WHITE HALL Jeanette Reynolds, 72.

WINSLOW Jessica Mann, 24.

OUT-OF-STATE

VALLEJO, Calif.

Maryette Lee, 97.

HARTFORD, Conn.

Frederick Watkins Jr., 96.

LEESVILLE, La.

Louis Ross, 88.

WATSON, Okla.

George Watson, 65.

Pulaski County

JOHN TIMOTHY BROTHERTON, 60, passed away on Oct. 20, 2011,at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, Ark. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in July 2011.

Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Kathy; two loving daughters, Hannah and Amy; hisbig brother, Mike; younger brother, Dave; and his beloved Out of the Woods rescue dogs, Monkey and Einstein. Tim was preceded in death by his father, Dr. William Albert Brotherton, and mother, Sophia Clark Brotherton.

Tim was born in Memphis, Tenn., on Nov. 3, 1950. He graduated from Overton High School in Memphis in 1968 and attended the University of Memphis, where he met his wife, Kathy. In 1973, he received his Bachelor of Science in engineering. Tim continued his education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he received his master’s in business. He was a longtime employee of Entergy and was currently employed by Cushman & Wakefield at Entergy.

Tim was an avid runner, completing a total of 11 marathons. He enjoyed playing golf with his friends, listening to music, and playing his bass guitar. He also loved to travel and especially enjoyed his summer vacations, hiking in the mountains of Colorado with his good friends and relatives, Patty and Tim Regenold, and his wife, Kathy.

He was a loving husband, a wonderful friend, and a caring father. His positive attitude, big heart and witty sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at 1 p.m., at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, located at 13801 Chenal Parkway in Little Rock, Ark., (501) 224-8300. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Out of the Woods Animal Rescue of Arkansas, P.O. Box 7365, Little Rock, Ark., 72217. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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NELMA DELORIS CARPENTER, age 72, of Little Rock, Ark., enteredinto heaven with her grandson, Tommy Aaron Buck Carpenter on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011.

She was born July 10, 1939, in Dresden, Kan., to the late Charles Otis Runyon and Lillian Hazel HaleRunyon. She had a B.S. from Southern Arkansas University in music ministry and education and was a licensed minister with the General Council of the Assemblies of God.

At the time of her passing, she was co-director of Assemblies of God World Missions Prayer Task Force. Nelma was an accomplished pianist. She loved fishing and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy R. Carpenter Sr.; daughter, Dana Harden (Marty), of Patterson, La.; sons, Thomas Carpenter (Angelia), of Haskell, Ched Carpenter (Leah), of Prairie Grove; grandchildren, Brandon Harden, Raigan Harden, Austin Harden, Keatyn Harden, Jenel Carpenter, Alexa Carpenter, Isabella Carpenter, Chase Carpenter, Campbell Grace Carpenter; sisters, Faith Porter (Floyd), of Jonesboro, Ark.; Lavonne Wimberly, of Corning, Ark.; and brother, James Otis Runyon (Fernetta), of Salt Lake City,Utah.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at Benton First Assembly of God, 1801 Hot Springs Highway, Benton, Ark., with Reverend Jim Bales and Reverend Alan Womack officiating. Committal service will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris, Ark. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be made to Special Touch Ministries, P.O. Box 25, Waupaca, Wisc., 54981. Arrangements provided by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark., 72209 (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.

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ROSE MARIE (HOOKER) CRAVENS, 87, of Little Rock, passedaway Oct. 21, 2011. Born July 28, 1924, in Little Rock, to the late Alvia S. and Marie Hooker of Mabelvale. She graduated from Little Rock High School in 1942 and married her loving husbandMeredith Cravens on April 30, 1943.

Following her husband’s return from World War II, they began their life of service with the United Methodist Church where Meredith served as director of education and music. During those years Rose Marie, a devoted wife and mother, was active in church choirs, taught Sunday school, Bible school, served as United Methodist Women president, and circle leaders at various churches throughout Texas.

She and Meredith returned to Little Rock in 1974, where he served at Oak Forest UMC and St. James UMC in Little Rock, until his death in 1992. Rose Marie was a lifetime member of the Mabelvale United Methodist Church where she served as UMW President and chair of her circle.

Preceded in death by her husband Meredith Cravens and sister Jean Marie Hooker.

She is survived by her brother Alvia S. “Sonny” Hooker (wife Peggy), of North Little Rock. Daughters, Deborah Jean Connors (husband Tom), of Austin, Texas, Catherine Ann Fincham, of Chardin, Ohio, Nadine Elizabeth Morris (husband Russell), of Little Rock. Grandchildren, Amy Klima, of Austin, Texas, Chris Fincham (wife Mary), of Columbia, S.C., Laurie Richards (husband Raymond), of Richmond, Texas, Brenda Sturmer (husband David), of Ann Arbor, Mich., and eight great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank Teresa Simons for her loving care over the past year and Arkansas Baptist Hospice for their support during the past few weeks. Memorials may be made to Mabelvale United Methodist Church, 10500 Woodman Street, Mabelvale, Ark., 72103.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at the Mabelvale United Methodist Church with Pastor Bob Marvell officiating. Interment to follow at Martin Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark., 72209, (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.

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CARMEN BELEN RODRIGUEZ FOWLER, 70, of Little Rock, passedpeacefully from this earth Thursday and into the arms of many loved ones who had gone on before her. Waiting for her in heaven are her husband Jess Fowler, Ta-Ta, Titi Melin, Titi Tona, Tio Chagoand Titi Jaunita, Tio Esteban and Titi Mina, PaPa, and Ita, Tio Frando, and cousins Guiso, Angeles, and Jaime. A native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Carmen met and married an Arkansas sailor, Jess Fowler, and when the youngest of their four daughters entered school, she began a career in public service. Carmen worked in the Pulaski County Voter Registration office, while simultaneously completing her college degree from UALR on the night track and joined the staff of then-Gov. Bill Clinton. She was proud of her contribution to his office and accepted his invitation to continue her service in Washington, D.C., where she worked as Director of Presidential Messages.While working for the governor’s office, she traveled numerous times to Latin countries on behalf of the governor and made three ambassador-working trips to Bolivia with the Partners of the Americas. Wishing to continue living in the big city, where her mastery of languages and knowledge of various countries was stimulated, she accepted a position working in the office of James Lee Whitt, former president of FEMA. She excelled in her position and lent a sharp eye and a different perception while planning for potential emergencies. She was physically present at multiple flood and hurricane scenarios around the country. Her calm demeanor and conviction to her job found her sleeping on a cot in the command center during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in order to protect the cherished computers from looting in Bogalusa, La., where she was stationed after she and other FEMA workers were denied entry into New Orleans. The first three days, she survived on rations dropped down by the U.S. Coast Guard. In addition to her role as president of Partners of the Americas, Arkansas - East Bolivia partnership, shewas a Girl Scout leader, a member of the North Little Rock Jaycees, the League of United Latin America Countries, St. Edward’s Catholic Church, and served on the Goodwill of Arkansas Board of Directors. This spunky, vivacious woman, daughter, mother, aunt, and grandmother didn’t squander any of her time on earth. She lived every minute to the fullest and regularly traveled with her childhood friends Lordas, Elba and Yvonne to far-flung destinations including Russia and China. Spending time with her family, however, was what brought Carmen the most joy. She delighted in family gatherings and spent as much time as she possibly could with her grandchildren who relished riding in an airplane to visit their “Mema.” She is survived by her parents, Miguel and Carmen Rodriguez of Ponce, Puerto Rico, her four daughters, Jeannie Stone (Tim), of Russellville, Debbie Spikes Koon (Randy), of Little Rock, Jo Elizabeth Dockins (Randy), of Charlotte, N.C., and Valerie (Carl) Dionne of Honolulu,Hawaii. She leaves 13 grandchildren: Michael Stone of Fayetteville, Tim, Carter and Caroline Stone, of Russellville, Jennifer Spikes, of Little Rock, Madison Spikes, Jessie Mitchell, of Little Rock, Corey Hern, of Little Rock, James Nicklaus and Anthony Dockins, of Charlotte, N.C., Amber Willems, of Conway, Chris Willems, of Hilo, Hawaii, and Corrina Shaw, of Honolulu, Hawaii, and seven great-grandchildren; Alexis, Joseph, Briana, Bruno, Bentley, Angel, and Kanoelani. She is also survived by her beloved brother Ernesto Rodriguez and his wife Anarda and Carmen’s nieces, nephew Ernie (Debbie), Patricia (Jimmy), Nardy, and a host of grand-nieces and nephews and cousins and very special friends Fernando and Steff Padilla. Carmen left a great legacy of love and her noble character continued to shine during her two-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. She expressed a joy for life, an enigmatic optimism that never faltered, a deep trust in Jesus, endless patience, and she exuded kindness to all. A memorial rosarywill be held Monday at 6 p.m. and a funeral mass on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Little Rock. Burial will be held immediately after mass at Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock and a Memorial Lunch will be served following the services at the church parish hall. Memorials may be sent to St. Edward’s Catholic Church, 801 Sherman St., Little Rock, Ark., 72802, or Partners of the Americas, c/o Dr. Paul Noland, Treasurer, 2190 Manor Dr., Fayetteville, Ark., 72701. www.griffinleggetthealyroth.com.

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JERRY FUESS, 95, of Little Rock, Ark., died Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, atHospice Home Care. He was born April 4, 1916, in Little Rock, a son of the late Arthur and Edna (Wallace) Fuess. Mr. Fuess was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Emma Katherine“Katie” Fuess. After high school, Jerry went to work for the Federal Reserve Bank in Little Rock, and later moved to Pine Bluff, where he was Vice President of Simmons 1st National Bank for 21 years. In 1970, he moved to New Port Richey, Fla., to become president of Ellis National Bank. Mr. Fuess was a World War II Veteran and attended Fellowship Bible Church. Survivors are his children, Jerry Fuess Jr., of Temple Terrace, Fla.; Thomas Fuess (Mary), of Fort Myers, Fla.; Suzanne Patton, of Little Rock; grandchildren, Jennifer Favi and Nick Patton Jr.; and three greatgrandchildren. Private burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark. Jerry’s online guest register is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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WAYNE ROY GARVER, 77, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2011. Hewas born on Nov. 14, 1933, in Massillon, Ohio, to Cletus and Alma Garver. During his enlistment with the United States Marine Corps, Wayne served two tours of duty in Vietnam and retiredas a Gunnery Sergeant (E-7). He is survived by his daughters, Dawn Woodall of Conway, Ark., Kim Reising (Mike), of Enola, Ark.; sister, Judy Mayres (Leo), of Philadelphia, Pa.; grandchildren, Amy Garver and Nicci Garver, of Gastonia, N.C., Blake Woodall and Carrie Bryant, of Conway, Ark., Amber Shatraw of Clay, N.Y., Jamie Reising, of Little Rock, Ark., Jesse Reising, of Bryant, Ark; great-grandchildren, Aidyn Edward Williams, of Clay, N.Y.; daughter-in-law, Mary Jane Garver of Gastonia, N.C. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie May Garver, parents, and son, Wayne Roy Garver Jr. Private graveside services will be in North Carolina at a later date. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 501-224-2200. Mr. Garver’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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WILHELMINA HADLEY passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011.She was born Nov. 2, 1916, in Centerville, Miss., to Mitch Whitaker and Hettie Swift. She married Otha Lee Hadley and made her home in Little Rock, Ark.

She was preceded in deathby her husband, Otha Lee Hadley; 10 siblings; and granddaughter, Anita “Kim” Shells.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Naomi Swift, Angela (Tony) Brown, Otha (Ann) Lee Hadley Jr.; sister, Mary L. Riley; sister in law, Gertrude Jeanette; grandchildren Yvette Swift, Zabrina Swift, Pretrescia (William) Walker; great-grandchildren, Brandon Brown, Erika Brown, Kiara Swift, Bruce Swift-Spicer, Haley Spicer, LaShandra Jones, Mykeiceya Storay, Charlotte Swift; greatgreat-grandchildren, Aniya Brown, Akeira Brown, Bryce Flint, Jaylen Jones; host of nieces and nephews; and lifelong friends, Nezzie Duffey and Ethel Gipson.

Viewing will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at Arms of Peace Funeral Home. We will celebrate her home-going on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at 11 a.m., at Pilgrim Rest MBC No. 4, 5100 Frazier Pike, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will be at Rest in Peace Memorial Gardens, Hensley, Ark. Arrangements by Arms of Peace Funeral Home, 1715 Scott Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 377-2767.

The family would like to thank Dr. Walker and Walker Internal Medicine Clinic for the many years of care. Also, thanks to the nurses and staff of Baptist Little Rock Intensive Care Unit South and the Critical Care Waiting Room coordinators for their loving care and kindness during our Mina’s transition.

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HERBERT LEE HORTON, 85, ofSherwood, Ark., be with his Lord on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. He was born in McRae, Ark. He was founder of Horton’s Electric, Inc., and a deacon and faithful member of Highway Baptist Church for overwent home to50 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and working with the church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Horton and Altha Lee Horton.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Juanita Horton; his children, Alice (Gaylon) Simpson, of Sherwood, Don (Margaret) Horton, of Jacksonville, and Pam (Charlie) Bradford, of North Little Rock; four grandchildren, Glenn Simpson, Rebecca Heimlich, Chris Horton, and Kayla Bradford; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, John Horton, of Texas.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the 4N staff of Conway Regional Medical Center, and Dr. Morgan Sauer and the loving staff of Hospice Home Care Center. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice Home Care Center, 2200 Bowman Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72211.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark., 72116, (501) 791-7400, with entombment at Rest Hills Mausoleum following. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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ANDRE’ JACKSON JR., of Little Rock, departed this life Oct. 19, 2011. Survived by father, Andre’ Jackson Sr.; mother, Nateshia Bush; grandfather, Stanley Bush; grandmother, Sharon Jackson; uncles, Stanley Bush, D’Andre Neyland.

Graveside: 2 p.m. Wednesday,at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.” --◊--

DOROTHY MAE JORDAN, 73, of Little Rock, departed this life Oct.18, 2011. Preceded in death by her daughter, Johneice Jordan. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Sharon Jordan, Cassandra Nimmy Lyons, Kenneth Jordan (Charlie), LeonJordan Jr. (Debbie); eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Samaritan Hill Baptist Church, 1001 E. 13th Street, North Little Rock, Pastor Bobby Acklin, eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.” --◊--

ARTHUR EDWIN KORENBLAT, 76, son of Albert I. Korenblat andEva Lane Korenblat, died on Friday, Oct. 21, at his home in Little Rock.

Art was born in Little Rock, attended Castle Heights Military Academy and Vanderbilt University. At theage of 20, upon the death of his father, he returned to Arkansas to serve as president of IK Electric, the company founded by his father in 1919, and currently run by his son, Scott Korenblat.

Art grew the company from a local contractor to a provider of electrical contracting services for large shopping centers around the country, such as the Mall of America in Minneapolis, and landmark manufacturing facilities throughout Arkansas. One of his most rewarding projects was the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library and Park.

Art had many interests including aviation, cooking, tennis, skiing, travel and photography. And while he worked for IK Electric for over 50 years, he was truly an entrepreneur and enjoyed starting a number of diverse businesses. As a pilot, he often flew with his family and friends, from short tips over to the original Doe’s Eat Place in Mississippi to more adventurous travels through the mountains ofColorado.

His interest in food and cooking was known to all, and a friend once remarked that running into Art at a new Little Rock restaurant was the best endorsement the place could get! He worked with others to bring Andre Simon to our community, as Art believed havingauthentic French pastries here in Arkansas would be wonderful for every one. He was a charter member of the Little Rock Racket Club.

Art traveled often to Aspen, Colo., long before that little mountain town became famous. He loved the Rocky Mountains, skiing in winter, and exploring the remote backcountry in summer. In his later life he and his wife Bettye traveled to over 50 countries, sharing all of their experiences through wonderful photographs.

Art’s business interests ranged from Mid South Aviation, a flight charter company to American Engineering, providing electrical and mechanical engineering services. He served on many boards including the National Electrical Contractors Association, St. Joseph’s Home, First Commercial Bank, Pulaski Technical College, and Temple B’nai Israel.

The family wishes to offer heartfelt thanks to Art’s long time coworker Marietta Tipton, Dr. Kevin Hefner, Art’s beloved physician, and to Dr. David Hall, Molly Wilt, and Roger Johnson, of Arkansas Hospice.

Art is survived by his wife of 51 years, Bettye Gentry Korenblat; his daughter, Ashley Korenblat Sevenoff and husband Mark Sevenoff, of Moab, Utah; and his son Scott Korenblat and wife Janet Korenblat, in addition to three grandsons: Tyler and Adam Korenblat and Kip Sevenoff. He is also survived by his brother, Gilbert Korenblat and wife Pam Korenblat.

He is pre-deceased by his sister Rita Korenblat Raff and husband Morris Raff, of Memphis, Tenn.

After a private burial, a memorial service will be held at Temple B’nai Israel at 2 p.m., on Monday Oct. 24. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Pulaski Technical College Foundation (Art Korenblat Scholarship Fund), 3000 W. Scenic Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72118. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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PAUL ALLEN MALONE, 95, of Little Rock, passed away on Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. He was born in Sterling, Neb., on March 5, 1916. Paul, a retired police officer and detective, proudly served his country in the Army and was awarded two bronze service stars, a good conduct medal, an American Defense Service ribbon, an American Theater ribbon, and the EAME Theater ribbon. He is a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and was active in the Robert Moore Sunday School Class.

Paul leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of over 69 years Evelyn; his brother in law of 67 years, Lewis Grounds; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of extended family and friends, all whom will miss him dearly.

Graveside services will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at 11 a.m., with the Reverend David Moore officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Oct. 25, beginning at 10 a.m., at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, Ark., 72002, (501) 455-1067.

Please share your memories of Paul at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com. Memorials may be made to the Permanent Endowment Fund at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72212.

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GRACE MEREDITH MOORHEAD, of Little Rock and Memphis, Tenn .,died peacefully in Little Rock on Thursday, Oct. 20, just days after celebrating her 91st birthday. Meredith was delivered into this world by her grandfather, Dr. W.H. Moorhead in Stuttgart, Ark .,on Oct. 13, 1920, the second of five children that would be born to Earle W. and Ethel Martin Moorhead. For many years, the family lived in Little Rock where Meredith graduated from Little Rock High School in 1937. Entering Southwestern at Memphis in 1937, Meredith was honored by election to the Torch Society, formed to recognize women students exhibiting a high level of leadership and scholarship. Graduating in 1942, Meredith retained a love of literature and reading her entire life. After graduation, Meredith joined the Esso Corporation in Little Rock, Ark., in the personnel department. When the company moved their regional offices to Memphis, she moved with them, renewing her friendships with many of her Southwestern classmates. Meredith was a long-time communicant of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Memphis, where she lived for over six decades. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, William Martin Moorhead and James Earle Moorhead. Meredith is survived by a sister, Marjorie R. Berman, of Tucson, Ariz., and a brother, Paul S. Moorhead, of Claiborne, Md. Also preceding Meredith in death were her nephew, Charles Martin Moorhead, and a niece, Jane Meredith Moorhead Larson. Her legacy of warmth, caring and generosity is celebrated by her surviving nieces: Ellen Moorhead Fennell, of Little Rock; Ann Belk Moorhead, of Oakland, Calif.; Emily Moorhead Watts, of Upper Darby, Pa.; Mary Knox Moorhead, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Sally Berman Hernandez, of Napa, Calif.; Laura Moorhead Layton, of Liverpool, N.Y.; and Sarah Moorhead, of Savannah, Ga. Of the “next generation” of nieces and nephews, she was especially close to Sara Beth Larson, of Memphis, who often assisted Meredith in later years as her health failed. Her grandmother once said of her, “Meredith sees what needs to be done and shedoes it.” Never shirking her duty, Meredith was generous and kind to all who needed her aid, support and friendship. She was particularly interested in the lives of her nieces, nephew, and the lives of their children, many of whom knewand loved their great, great aunt. The family requests memorials in lieu of flowers and that gifts may be made to Audubon Arkansas, 4500 Springer Blvd., Little Rock, Ark. 72206, or to a charity of the donor’s choosing. Meredith will be buried next to her mother and father in Roselawn Memorial Park, where a graveside service will be held on Friday, Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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BERNICE RIDDLES, 52, of Jacksonville, departed this life Oct. 20, 2011. Preceded in death by her mother,Lillie Bolden; daughter, Serena Walton. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Arnold Wayne Riddles; son, Gerron Riddles; father, Willis Walton; siblings, Elizabeth Wheeler ( Leonard), Rosie Jimmerson, Shirley James, Vernell Hartwell (Luther), Franklin Hinton (Kathrine), Willie C. Scaite (Kattie); and a host of family and friends. Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Friday and service: 10 a.m. Saturday, both to be held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 1017 Ray Road, Jacksonville, Pastor Craig Collier Sr., eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock 501-371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.” --◊--

MICHAEL DAVID RUNNELLS, 35, of Sherwood, passed away Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. He was bornJune 18, 1976, in Little Rock, Ark., a son of Maurice and Barbara Smith Runnells. He graduated from Bryant High School and worked as a nurse’s aide for Baptist Health Medical Centerin Little Rock for the past 10 years, where the care of his patients was his highest priority. He was a member of the Booze Fighters M.C., Jacinto Masonic Lodge, active member of The Bear Clan in Russellville; he was a member of the Order of the Arrow BSA. Michael loved to ride, draw and all animals. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Ola Smith, M.H. and Inez Runnells. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Sheiree Runnells; two sons Jeffrey Allen Walker and James Daniel Walker, of Sherwood, Ark.; parents; sister Dana Jacks and her husband Earl; two brothers, Richard Paul Runnells and Jeffrey Allen Runnells and his wife, Gail; four nephews, Canyon Jacks, Justin, Jacob and Joshua Runnells; one niece, Samantha Jacks, all of Little Rock, Ark.; and many, many friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 501-224-8300. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at the funeral home. Burialwill follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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CHARLOTTE ELAINE THOMPSON, 62, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, at her home. She was born Nov. 24, 1948, in Little Rock, to the late Herbert E. Berry and Pauline Watts Berry. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Berry and Kenneth Berry, and by a sister, Gloria Crockett. She worked for Granite Mountain Quarries. She is survived by her husband, John L. Thompson; daughter, Janet Wolfe; brother, Wayne Berry and wife Jeanie; sister-in-law, Jackie Berry; and three grandchildren, Jeremy Wolfe, Katelyn Wolfe, and Justin Wolfe, all of Little Rock. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Mrs. Thompson’s online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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MARJORIE LIEBLONG TRIMBLE, of Little Rock, died Oct. 21, 2011.She was born on Sept. 30, 1921, in Guy, Ark., to the late Elijah P. and Georgia Bess Lieblong. She grew up in Guy, Ark. After business school, she lived in Washington D.C. for four years,working for the FBI and the Navy Department of Aeronautics. She married in 1945 and was active in her children’s schools and the Arkansas Dental Auxillary. She was a member of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Grady Trimble, and sisters, Lucille Henry and Mildred Ingram. She is survived by her children, Kathy Trimble (husband, Alf Carter), Grady Ellis Trimble (wife, Michelle Ibsen); grandson, Preston Richard Trimble; and her sister, Montean Joyner. A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Copperas Springs Cemetery in Guy, Ark. Marjorie was a beloved wife and tirelessly loving mother, and she will remain in our hearts and minds forever. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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BETTY L. HESLEP WAYMACK, 78, of Jacksonville, passed away Oct. 21, 2011, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She was a homemaker and a member of Runyan Acres Baptist Church. Her hobbies included yardselling, collecting dolls and cookie jars, and running her booth at the flea market. Betty is survived by her daughter, Paula Waymack Bartelt, of Lonoke; three grandsons, David (Mary) Bartelt, of Sherwood, Adam Bartelt, of Jacksonville, Robert (Michelle) Bartelt, of Sherwood; onegranddaughter, Jennifer (Rodney) Rorex, of Jonesboro, Ark.; 10 greatgrandchildren; three brothers, Raymond Heslep, of Sherwood, David (Mary) Heslep, of Jacksonville, Harold (Janet) Heslep, of Fort Smith, Ark.; one sister, Diane Sneed, of Jacksonville; anda host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Waymack, and great-granddaughter, Kabee Bartelt. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at Stanfill Cemetery in Jacksonville. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m., at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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ATKINS - Virginia Lee Davis Virden, age 88, passed away Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24 at St. Joe Free Will Baptist Church. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

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BENTON - Jacky D. Bearden, 58, of Benton, went to be with his Lord on Oct. 20, 2011. Visitation for Jacky will be Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, from 2 to 3 p.m., at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at New Summit Cemetery. To sign Jacky’s online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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BISMARCK - Earl Dean Frederick, 79, of Bismarck, passed awayThursday, Oct. 20, 2011, at Hospice Home Care Inpatient Center in Little Rock. He was born on Sept. 1, 1932, in Harrison, Ark.; and was the son of George and Annice Frederick. Earl was retiredfrom the United States Air Force, after 21 years of service, which included time during the Korean Conflict, Cold War and Vietnam. While stationed in Turkey, Earl established a meeting place for Church of Christ worship services. Earl was one of the members in establishing the building of the Bismarck Church of Christ and was an active member. Earl also retired from the Cotton Belt Rail Road after 13 years of service, and loved fishing, hunting and gardening.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Annice Frederick, and a brother, Jess David Frederick. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Frederick, of Bismarck; son, Dale Frederick (Carolyn), of Fayetteville; daughters, Tammy Petre (Philip), of Cabot, and Sheila Jones (Larry), of Hot Springs; grandchildren Sgt. Steven Petre, U.S. Army (Jessica), Sgt. Brent Jones, U.S.Army (Stacy), and Destin Jones; great-grandchildren, Skyler Petre, Jimmy Petre, Alexis Jones and Allie Jones; a brother, Bob Frederick, of Diamond City; sisters, Yvonne Miller, of Lead Hill, and Kay Davis, of Cumming, Ga.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at Huson Funeral Home Chapel, at 7700 Hwy 107 (JFK and Club Road), in Sherwood, Ark. Burial with military honors will follow at Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at Huson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Earl’s memory to the Children of Fallen Soldiers Charity, P.O. Box 3968, Gaithersburg, Md. 20885, or to the American Parkinson Disease Association at 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, N.Y. 10305. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Bobby Thomas Vassaur, of Pine Bluff, more recently of Cabot, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, at Cabot Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Dec. 10, 1925, to Robert H. and Annie Riddick Lancaster, in the Troy community of Ouachita County, Ark. She lived many years in Pine Bluff and was a member of the Church of Christ. Ms. Vassaur was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, William E. (Gene) Thomas; and seven siblings. She retired from AT&T and enjoyed her retirement years traveling with her husband, Joe Vassaur as a member of the Cotton Pickers RV club.

She is survived by her son, Wayne (Terrie), of Russellville; son, Raymond (Sandra), of Cabot; three grandchildren, Matthew Thomas (Tami), of Cabot, Christy Kittinger (Brandon), of Vilonia, and John Thomas (Shiane), of Slidell, La.; five great-grandchildren, and a sixth great-grandchild expected to enter this world in March 2012.

The family would like to thank the staff of Cabot Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as well as Arkansas Hospice for their loving care over the past three years.

Services by Thomas Funeral Service of Cabot and burial 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at the Troy/Riddick Cemetery in Troy, Ark., off Highway 57 South between Camden and Stephens in Ouachita County. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. To send online condolences, visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, (501) 941-7888.

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CABOT - Pamela Sue Walls, age 53, of Cabot, Ark., died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. She was born July 28, 1958, in Little Rock, and is survived by three children, Paula Kay and Ryan Walls, both of Cabot, and Jesse Thompson, of Little Rock; by one brother, and other extended family. Please visit www.ARcremation.com to sign the online guest register.

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CAMDEN - Norma Z. Jarvis, 77, of Camden, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, at her home in Camden. Mrs. Jarvis was born Sept. 8, 1934, in Cale, Ark., to the late William Jenning and Ester Hicks Green. She is also preceded in death by her exhusband, Lee Roy Jarvis; daughter, Barbara Ann Phelps; sisters, Margie Atkinson, Vera Cross; and brother, Sam Green.

Survivors include her daughters, Lavon Jarvis, Sandy Arnold, Gail Hendrix, and Donna Deal, all of Camden, Ark.; brothers, Irvin Green, of Visalia, Calif., Joel Green, of Doddridge, Ark., and Earl Green, of Camden, Ark.; sisters, Pat Richardson, of Camden, Ark., and Vivian Ammons, of Prescott, Ark.

The family will receive friends at Proctor’s, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, from 5 until 7 p.m. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at Holly Springs Cemetery near Willisville, Ark. Reverend Carl Tillery will officiate the service. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CROSSETT - Bevelyn McCollum, 87, of Crossett, died Saturday. Funeral will be 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark., (www.jonesservice. com). Visitation from 4 to 5 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.

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GRAPEVINE - T.J. Webb, 89, of Grapevine, Ark., died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Peggy; five sons; three daughters; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Funeral: Monday, 11 a.m. Grapevine Church of God in Christ. Visitation: Monday, 9 a.m. until service time at church. Burial: Tuesday, 12 p.m., Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan, (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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GRAVELLY - Dale Lambert, 63, Gravelly, died Friday, at his home. He was owner of Lambert’s Motors in Danville. Funeral service: 10 a.m., Monday, at Danville First Baptist Church. Burial: Reed Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, Ark. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellhomes.com.

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HASKELL - Tommy Aaron Buck Carpenter entered into Heaven withhis grandmother, Nelma Carpenter, on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. He was born Oct. 30, 2002, in North Little Rock, Ark., to Thomas Carpenter and Angelia Pack Carpenter. He was a member of River ofLife Assembly of God on the Junior Bible Quiz Team, an honor roll student at Westbrook Elementary, and a member of the Ravens football team in Bryant.

He is survived by his parents; sisters, Jenel Carpenter and Alexa Carpenter, of Haskell; maternal grandparents, Aaron and Jeanette Pack, of Marshall, Mo.; and paternal grandfather, Tommy R. Carpenter Sr., of Little Rock.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at Benton First Assembly of God, 1801 Hot Springs Highway, Benton, Ark., with Reverend Jim Bales, Reverend Alan Womack and Reverend Kelly Biniakewitz officiating. Committal service will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris, Ark. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be made to Special Touch Ministries, P.O. Box 25, Waupaca, Wisc., 54981. Arrangements provided by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark., 72209, (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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HORSESHOE BEND - Thelma Martha Payne, 100, of Horseshoe Bend, Ark., was born on Oct. 30, 1910, the daughter of J. W. and Lydia (Broussard) White. She departed this life on Oct. 21, 2011, at Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab Center in Ash Flat, Ark.

Thelma was united in marriage to Charles Carroll Payne in 1938 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Crowley, La. She was a school teacher for many years and a member of the St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Horseshoe Bend, Ark.

She leaves to mourn her passing: one son, Charles Carroll Payne Jr., of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one granddaughter, Heather Payne; two great-grandchildren; three nephews and one niece; and Miss Thelma was very dear in the hearts of special friends, Guy and Cindy Lindstrom and Max and Madalyn Goodwin; and many other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, 10 a.m., at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Horseshoe Bend, Ark., with Rev. Ann Carriere officiating. Interment will be in the St. Stephens Episcopal Church Columbarium. Barker Horseshoe Bend Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements. Memorials preferred to St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Horseshoe Bend, Ark.

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HOT SPRINGS - Benjamin Everrett Means, 86, of Hot Springs Village, died Oct. 21, 2011. Born May 28, 1925, in Ida, La., to Harry and Ruby Means. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at CedarVale Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to Cedar-Vale Funeral Home (501) 922-6100. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MALVERN - William Mitchell Clifton, 87, of Malvern, passed away at his home on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. He was born to the late Joe H. and Eula Tucker Clifton on Jan. 20, 1924.

He was retired from Reynolds Metal Company and was a member of Third Baptist Church.

Mitchell loved working outside and especially liked to work in his garden. He enjoyed making walking canes, and he was always happy to share them with his family and friends. He loved being with his family and especially liked to visit with all of his grandchildren.

He married Estelle Sherron on Oct. 1, 1945. They had 59 happy years together until her death on Dec. 18, 2004.

He is survived by four loving daughters: Ann (Bill) Golding, Sue (Randy) Burks, Barbara Hall, Mary Beth (Richard) Roseberry. Ten grandchildren: Lori (Joel) Newman, Amy (Rob) Purdy, Jamey Golding, Tracy (Shawn) Studdard, Jeff (Kelly) Burks, Kristi (Brian) Golden, Michael (Heather) Hall, Mark (Jessica) Hall, Brandon (Cheyanne) Roseberry, and Justin (Hollie) Roseberry. Fifteen great-grandchildren: Hannah and Haylee Newman; Nick Purdy; Allison, Rachel, and Lily Studdard; Tyler and Carson Burks; Drew and Lauren Golden; Charlie and Oliver Hall; Case Roseberry; and Isabella and Brady Roseberry.He is also survived by two sisters, Mary Dawson and Frances Wingo, and sister-in-law Judy Miller.

Mitchell was able to live at home until his death due to the loving assistance of his caregiver, Burta Nutt Baker. Visitation will be Sunday at Regency Funeral Home from 3-5 p.m.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24 at Third Baptist Church.

Burial will be at Rockport Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons.

Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Jewell Benton Riggan, 89, Malvern, died, Oct. 21, 2011; born Oct. 25, 1921, to Jewell and Della Riggan, Hot Springs, Colo. Service and visitation will be held at Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Service: Tuesday, 10 a.m. Visitation: Monday, 6 to 8 p.m. Interment: Oak Ridge Cemetery. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MARIANNA - Crawford Walton Jones Jr., of Marianna, died Oct. 20, 2011, at age 62. Survivors include wife Lennel Jones, daughters, Rena Lee and Kandace Lawson.

Services are 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, Roller-Citizens Chapel in Marianna. Burial at Marianna Memorial Park. Visitation Sunday, 6-8 p.m .,Roller-Citizens. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MENA - Wanda Jean Heath Frederick, age 85, of Mena, Ark., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, in Mena. Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church. Interment follows in Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood funeral Home.

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MONTICELLO - Joyce Evelyn Justis Darnell, of Monticello, Ark., formerly of Sheridan, was born March 3, 1939, at Hollenburg, Kan., the daughter of the late Vernon and Ada Davis Justis. Before her health declined, she attended Second Baptist Church in Monticello, was retired custodian at Drew County Courthouse, and enjoyed reading and watching westerns.

Mrs. Darnell died Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff at the age of 72. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Darnell; siblings, Arlene Mason, George Justis, Jean Burlingame, and Joann Karr.

Survivors include her sons, Allen Haralson, of Searcy and Jeff Darnell, of Star City; daughter, Debbie Haralson, of Monticello; sister, Lavon Mason, of Fairbury, Neb.; grandchildren, Lindsey Hancock, Kacie Hancock, Holly Hancock, Paige Haralson, Alley Haralson, Lexie Haralson, Ty Haralson, Cheyenne Darnell, Tyler Barton; great-grandchild, Lola Cunningham.

Graveside funeral services will be held, Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, at Moore’s Chapel Cemetery near Sheridan with Bro. Johnny Wall officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home prior to the service Monday, from 12-1:30 p.m. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Gladys Branscum, 92, died Oct. 21, 2011. Survived by son, daughter, seven grandchildren, 19 greatgrandchildren, and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m., Oct. 23, 2011, at Red Doors Missionary Baptist Church, Mountain View. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PANGBURN - Bulah Elizabeth Hargis, 78, of Pangburn, died Oct. 21, 2011, at her residence. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 6-8 p.m., at the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Henderson Cemetery, under the direction of Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Online at www. SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Roland Ulyss Green, age 87, of Russellville, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, at his home. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Evans Cemetery in Magazine. Visitation will be held Monday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Etoile Delyle Sweeney, 92, of Russellville, died Friday, Oct. 21. Funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Shinn Chapel. Burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park by Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Full obituary and guestbook at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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SHANNON HILLS - Marie Rushing, 67, of Shannon Hills, went tobe with the Lord Friday, Oct. 21, 2011.

She was born on Aug. 24, 1944. She retired from Levi Strauss. Memaw, as she was known, was a loving mother, grandmother and sister, whowas very devoted to her family of brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many others, including her unborn first great-grandbaby, who will arrive in early 2012.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband and precious angel, Marvin Rushing; her parents Boyd and Bessie (Evans) Bryant; her sister, Lucille (Workman) Bryant; and her brother, Freelon Bryant. She leaves her daughters, Yvonne McNaughton, of Bryant, and Paula Andrews (Jimmy), of Shannon Hills; three grandchildren, Holly (Browning) Moore (Nicholas), Michael Browning Jr., and Stacy Snyder; her sister, Carol Marcum (John), of Breeden, W.V.; her brothers, Jim Bryant, of North Little Rock, and Freddie Bryant (Pansy), of Fort Gay, W.Va.; and a host of extended family and friends to cherish her memory.

The staff at Baptist Home Health and Hospice provided great care to Marie during her fight to overcome cancer. She lived by the motto, “I'll die trying,” and everyone who supported her in her battle could see her live up to that every day. When she was first diagnosed with cancer, she asked her oncologist, Dr. Mariann Harrington, to never give up hope but to always be open and honest. Dr. Harrington kept her commitment and mother knew she was in the best medical hands and was so appreciative of the love and support shown by Dr. Harrington, as well as her other doctors. They never gave up hope. Mother referred to Dr. Harrington as her personal angel. Now she is with the almighty healer, pain-free, cancerfree, and with her most precious angel of all, her husband, Marvin.

Graveside services will be on Monday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m., at Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, Ark. 72002, (501) 455-1067. Please share your memories of Marie at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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WARREN - Mildred Estelle Myers Brown, age 80, of Warren, Ark., died Friday, Oct. 21, at her home. Funeral services 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, Frazer’s Chapel. Burial, Ebenezer Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation, 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Sunday, October 23, at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Memorial preferred the First Freewill Baptist Church. www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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WARREN - Curry Walter Martin Jr., age 81, of Warren, Ark., diedSaturday, Oct. 22 at Wagnon Place, Warren. He was born Oct. 31, 1929, at Newport, Ark., a son of the late Curry Walter Martin Sr. and Salle Huffaker Martin. He received his education in theNewport Public School System, was a graduate of Arkansas State Teachers’ College and held a master’s of music education from North Texas State University. For 33 years he was director of band and music for the Warren Public School System. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and choir leader. He was an avid outdoorsman trapping and fishing commercially for over 40 years being famous for his fishing boats “Mama Monster and Baby Monster” and his outdoor moniker “The Coon Man.”

Surviving is his wife, Mary Lou Poteete Martin, whom he married on Jan. 20, 1952, at Perryville, Ark.; one son, Curry Walter Martin III, Hamburg, Ark.; two daughters, Shelly Elizabeth Martin, Hot Springs, Ark., and Lucinda Hemmick, Cutchogue, N.Y.; one sister, Harriett Elizabeth Martin, Los Angeles, Calif; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by abrother, Charles Martin.

Memorial services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at First United Methodist Church. Memorials preferred Martin Music Scholarship Fund, c/o Warren High School, 408 Cherry Street, Warren, Ark. 71671. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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WHITE HALL - Jeanette Ann Young Reynolds, 72, of White Hall, passed away Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. Survivors: sons, Wade, Randy Reynolds; daughter, Teresa Murphy; four grandchildren, Beau, Kevin, Ruby, Rosy Reynolds; brother, Roger Young; sister, Alta Adams. Services, 10 a.m. Monday, with visitation Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., at Cranford Funeral Home (www.cranfordfh.com).

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VALLEJO, Calif. - Maryette Caraway Lee, Dec. 16, 1913 - Oct.19, 2011, passed away in Vallejo, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie H. Lee, and daughter, Veda (Lee) Norwood. Maryette is survived by her sons, Louie C. Lee and Ernest Lee;daughters, Mary Cooper, Embry Stephenson, Gwendolyn Shields, and Merril Jackson; brother, Ernest Caraway; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 29, at Skyview Funeral Chapel, 200 Rollingwood Drive, Vallejo, Calif., 94591. Arrangements are under the direction of Skyview Memorial Lawn.

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HARTFORD, Conn. - Frederick Davis Watkins Jr., a former insurance executive, avid sportsman, and civic leader in the Hartford area, died on Oct. 16, 2011, in Bloomfield, Conn. He was 96. An influential figure in the property and casualty insurance industry for nearly a half century, Mr. Watkins spent 43 years with the Aetna Insurance Company, including 13 as its president. A Major in the U.S. Army during World War II, he served under General Charles Philip Hall during a five-year tour of duty in North Africa and the Pacific Theater.

Originally from Little Rock, Mr. Watkins lived in the Hartford area for nearly all his adult life. He married Katherine “Kitty” Rose Wills, also of Little Rock, in 1951, and raised their three children in West Hartford. He was a dedicated family man, an accomplished hunter and fisherman, and an extensive traveler. Born Sept. 13, 1915, Mr.Watkins was the only child of Frederick Davis Watkins and Rosa Augusta Leigh. His father taught him to hunt and fish at an early age and cultivated in him a lifelong passion for the outdoors, while his mother encouraged his schoolwork and instilled the diligent work ethic that he became known for in later life. As a Boy Scout, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 14. He was a 1937 graduate from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was elected to Beta Gamma Sigma during his junior year.

Mr. Watkins joined the Aetna Insurance Company in 1937 as an assistant examiner in the Hartford office, moving to the Little Rock office as a special agent in 1939. Following World War II he rejoined Aetna in Little Rock, and in 1948 he was reassigned to the Hartford office. In 1966 Mr. Watkins became Aetna’s 13th president, serving in that office until April 1979. Eager to affect change at the industry level, he held leadership roles with several insurance industry organizations in the United States and London. He also served on the boards of the Commercial National Bank of Little Rock, the Hartford National Bank and Trust Company, Connecticut General Insurance Corporation, Kaman Corporation, and TerraNova Insurance Company, among others.

Outside of his professional life, Mr. Watkins was a devoted husband and father who drew his greatest joy from his family, his friends, and his flyrod. He is survived by his three children, Frederick D. Watkins III and his wife, Kim, of Mahwah, N.J., Elsie Patrick and her husband, James, of Darien, Conn., and Nancy Shott and her husband, William, of Park City, Utah; and six grandchildren. Kitty Wills Watkins, his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, predeceased him on July 28, 2011.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m., at Asylum Hill Congregational Church in Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Frederick D. Watkins either to the Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, Conn., 06105, or to “HFPG, Inc. for the Frederick D. and Katherine W. Watkins Family Fund,” at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, 10 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, Conn., 06106.

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LEESVILLE, La. - Louis Edward Ross, 88, of Leesville, La., formerly of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He wasborn Oct. 13, 1923, in New Kensington, Pa., to Michael and Mary Panfill Ross. Mr. Ross retired from the United States Air Force after 30 years of service. He served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He worked as a diesel mechanic at various locations in Arkansas before retiring to Louisiana in 1997. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maycel Ross. He is survived by his daughters, Sharmyn Kay Weatherford and husband, Billy, of Leesville, La., Cheryl Landrum and husband, Troy, of Willls Point, Texas; sons, Carl Ross, of Cabot, Michael Ross and his wife, Rebecca, of Scottsboro, Ala.; sister, Amelia Rose Runski, of Pa.; grandchildren, Amanda Offutt-Ochoa, Heather Turney, and Troy Landrum; and three great-grandchildren. A private burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville 501-982-2136.

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WATSON, Okla. - George Ray Watson, age 65, of Watson, Okla., died Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, 2 p.m., Buffalo Presbyterian Church in Watson, Okla. Interment in the Buffalo Cemetery in Watson under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.