Obituaries

LITTLE ROCK — OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.

INDEX

Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY

Milton Bland, 93, of North Little Rock.

Shirley May Calhoun, 81, of Little Rock.

Walter Coleman, 83, of Little Rock.

John Hunter Fincher, 77, of Little Rock.

Bennie Melvin Herring, 70, of North Little Rock.

Archie Gene Hoesch, 72, of Mabelvale.

Juanita Hurt, 82, of Little Rock.

Andre’ Jackson Jr., infant, of Little Rock.

Gayden Jenkins, 57, of Little Rock.

Janice Mae Johnson, 66, of Little Rock.

Dorothy Mae Jordan, 73, of Little Rock.

Peggy Louise Larch, 71, of Little Rock.

Douglas “Harold” McLelland, 81, of Little Rock.

Dristal McLin, 40, of Little Rock.

Ayszessie Missouri, 95, of Hensley.

Bernice Riddles, 52, of Jacksonville.

Charles Preston Ross Sr., 75, of Little Rock.

Wilma Jean Weare, 77, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Vivian Louisa Lakey, 64.

ASH FLAT Beatrice Croom Hoftyzer, 92.

BALD KNOB Deloris “Dee” Haynes, 66.

BATESVILLE Archie Dale James, 74.

BEEBE Robert “Perm” McDonald II, 32.

BEE BRANCH Norma Yount, 68.

BRYANT Clara Dean “CD” Wallis Alsip, 82.

Lucille Canard, 92.

CONWAY Billy Joe Bradley, 75.

Norma Jean “Jackie” Grady, 70.

Charles Edwin Larkins, 89.

DAMASCUS H.R. Johnson, 93.

DRASCO Norman T. “Pete” Stracener, 70.

EL DORADO Geneva Thompson, 96.

FAYETTEVILLE Willard B. Gatewood Jr., 80.

GRUBBS Bobby McDougal, 71.

GURDON Charles Ollison, 64.

HEBER SPRINGS Lena Smith Morgan, 101.

Darrell I. Sneed, 59.

HELENA-WEST HELENA Charles Chuck Harris, 77.

HOPE Thelma Richardson, 82.

HOT SPRINGS Ted William Crist, 62.

Art Maus, 49.

Earl Williamson, 84.

LONOKE Kenneth Lynn McClure, 83. MAGNOLIA Tom Stuart, 60.

MALVERN Dorothy Mae Crosby, 70.

Linda L. Daniel, 70.

Roxanna “Rocky” Delozier, 51.

Burl C. Mitchell, 86.

Jenann Gilbert Smith, 46.

MELBOURNE Norma June Krablin Ragan, 80.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Colleen Sanders Long, 60.

Estel Barnes Sisco, 94.

PINE BLUFF Victoria J. Banister, 77.

Louise Hoover, 89.

PYATT Melba A. Burks, 68.

RUSSELLVILLE Ruby Rider Kuykendall, 78.

SEARCY Sierra Jackson, 25.

Sudie Mae (Blount) Pannell, 90. SHERIDAN Margie Louise Raley, 73.

SHIRLEY John Harrison Whittenburg, 76.

SPARKMAN Frances Butler, 85.

TUCKERMAN Bobby Ray “Bob” Mcclure, 64.

WHITE HALL Carolyn Sue Studebaker Sanchez, 65.

WYNNE Floy May Studyvin, 92.

Pulaski County

MILTON BLAND, 93, of North Little Rock departed this life October 22, 2011. He is survived by 20 nieces, 14 nephews, one stepdaughter, two stepgrandchildren. A niece, a great-niece, and three great-nephews who loved him dearly. Professional arrangements by Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134.

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SHIRLEY MAY CALHOUN went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, October 24, 2011. She was born September 11, 1930, in Sutton, Arkansas, to Thurman and Eva Cook May.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Del

ton; three sons,

Richard and

(Nancy) Calhoun

of Mansfield,

Texas; Steve

and (Teresa)

Calhoun of Ro

mance; Dan Cal

houn of Cabot;

one daughter,

Alesheia and

(Tom) Cunningham of Lake Cormorant, Mississippi; one brother, Billy Newt May of Heber Springs; one brother-in-law, Terrell Calhoun of Camden; sisters-in-law Maxine Calhoun and Norma Calhoun, both of Bryant; Wanda Calhoun of Virginia; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Shirley was an active member of Life Line Baptist Church for 46 years, where she was a kindergarten teacher for many years. She had a host of friends and loved ones whom she was grateful for and loved each one dearly.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 27, at Life Line Baptist Church, 7601 Baseline Road with Dr. Don Chancellor, Dr. Tommy Cunningham and Reverend Jeff Dial officiating. Interment to follow in Harmony Cemetery in Sutton, Arkansas. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Wednesday in the sanctuary of the church. 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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A genuine Arkansas Hero has passed away. W.C. BUDDY COLEMAN heard the final whistle,passing peacefully at his home surrounded by love. Buddy was a hero to so many people in the Dairy industry and the sports community. His generosity touched many lives, andhe was loved and cherished by literally thousands of friends and a large close family. The old quote, “He never met a stranger.” was used over and over when referring to Buddy. A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Buddy was born and raised on the family dairy farm. Since 1862, Coleman Dairy has been operated by the Coleman family and has grown to be the leading dairy processing and distributing plant in the state. The dairy will celebrate its 150th year in 2012.

After graduating from Little Rock High School, Louisiana State University and serving in the U.S. Air Force, Buddy returned home to the dairy business in 1953. In 1964, Buddy was named President of Coleman Dairy Inc. and in 1971 elected Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.

Along the way, Buddy’s peers have recognized his talents as a leading dairyman in Arkansas as well as the United States. He served as President of Quality Chekd Dairy Products Association, an international dairy association providing consultation and assistance in all areas of dairy activities. He is past President of the Southern Association of Dairy Food Manufacturers and the Arkansas Dairy Products Association, a past board member of the National Dairy Council and as a member of the Governor’s Advisory Committee to the Arkansas Grade “A” Milk Program.

In addition to his profession as a dairyman, he is well known on the football field, having been a Southwest Conference Football Official for 26 years, working in over 250 college games and 15 bowl games, including two National Championships. He is an inductee and past President of Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame and was President and a board member of numerous charitableand civic organizations; working actively with the Boy Scouts, Boy’s Club and Little League Baseball. He was a veteran of over 50 years with a 42-year perfect attendance record in the Little Rock Downtown Kiwanis Club and a Chairman of Kiwanis Activities, Inc., which runs the Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp, and a former President and member of the Little Rock Executives Association.

He is survived by his wife, Carolynn; and four sons: Walt and wife, Cynthia; Bob and wife, Beverly; Charlie and wife, Patti; Cherb and wife, Connie; seven grandchildren: Bob Jr.; Walt IV and wife,Morgan; Turner and wife, Anna; Courtney, Arden, Jacob and Jonathan; and one great-granddaughter, Ella Arden Coleman; and two nieces, Tommie Lou Coleman and Linda Clements. Buddy is also survived by Carolynn’s children: Angelynn Hardcastle and husband, Mike Clay Crews; their children, Rebecca and Nicholas Hardcastle,and Clare and Amanda Crews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Robbye Cooper Coleman and Carolynn’s children, Elise and Jamie Crews.

Memorials may be made to Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp, 5512 Ferndale Cut-Off Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72223 or donor’s favorite charity. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James United Methodist Church, Little Rock, to be followed by reception at the welcome center at the church. There will be a 2 p.m. committal service at Pinecrest Memorial Park. The pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers are Louie Schaufele, Oise Watson, Terry Wallace, Ronnie Underwood, Mel Rapp, Marc Lowrance, Dr. Earl Bellamy and The 1957 and 1959 American Legion Baseball State Championship Teams. The family will receive friends at his home 15 Cascades Drive, LittleRock, Arkansas all day Wednesday with a 5 to 8 p.m. visitation Wednesday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, Little Rock. Funeral arrangements are by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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JOHN HUNTER FINCHER was born in Amity, Arkansas, on July 6, 1934, and died in Little Rock on October 24, 2011. Services will be held today, Wednesday, October 26, at 10 a.m. at St. James United Methodist Church followed by interment at 2 p.m. at Jones Cemetery in Amity. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Fincher’s full obituary and online guestbook may be found at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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BENNIE M. HERRING of North Little Rock died Monday October 24, 2011. Born January 11, 1941,to Elvin and Juanita Herring. He is survived by his wife, Linda Herring, of the home; two sons: Blaine (Susan) Herring and Richard (LeElla) Herring of North Little Rock; two brothers: Jim(Janette) Herring and Kenneth (Linda) Herring, all of Conway, Arkansas. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, located at 7724 Landers Road in North Little Rock. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 28, 2011, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Memorial Park. Please visit the online registry at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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ARCHIE GENE HOESCH, 72, of Mablevale died Monday, October 24, 2011. He was a formermember of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Mablevale, played guitar for the “Golden Agers,” was a veteran and an avid fisherman. Archie is survived by his wife, Sandra Lynn Auersberg Hoesch; three daughters: Pamela Reed of Mablevale; Sonya Tate of Arlington, Tennessee; and Tina Mitchell of North Little Rock; and two stepgrandchildren, Hudson and Alise Mitchell. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 27, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Czech National Cemetery south of Hazen, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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JUANITA V. HURT, 82, of Little Rock passed away Monday, October 24, 2011. She was a memberof Crystal Hill Assembly of God Church and a retired secretary from the Arkansas Assemblies of God State Headquarters. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Byron Jackson, of Jacksonville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Gina Hurt of Sherwood, and Delvin and Donna Hurt of Willow Springs, Missouri; two brothers: David Moore of Morrilton and Paul Moore of Fayetteville, Georgia; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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ANDRE’ JACKSON JR. of Little Rock departed this life Oct. 19, 2011. Graveside: 2 p.m today, 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.”

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GAYDEN JENKINS, 57, of Little Rock departed this life October 23, 2011. Preceded in deathby his father, Gaden Jenkins; mother, Willie B. Smith; sister, Ruth Phillips. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Gaylon, Erick, Gayden Sr. and Winter Michelle Jenkins;13 grandchildren; a host of family and friends. Family hour: 7-8 p.m. Friday and Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. 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”

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JANICE MAE JOHNSON, 66, Little Rock, Arkansas, departedthis life on October 18, 2011. Family hour: Friday, October 28, 2011, 6-7 p.m. Home going: Saturday, October 29, 2011, 11 a.m., both services at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home,1200 South Chester St., Little Rock(501) 372-1305.

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DOROTHY MAE JORDAN, 73, of Little Rock departed this life Oct. 18, 2011. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Sharon Jordan, Cassandra Lyons (Jimmy), Kenneth Jordan (Charlie), Leon Jordan Jr. (Debbie); eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of familyand friends. Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Samaritan Hill Baptist Church, 1001 E. 13th St., 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.”

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PEGGY L. GEHEB LARCH, 71, of Little Rock, passed from this life on October 23, 2011. She wasborn to Bernard and Agnes Hassler Geheb in Gonzales, California, on October 12, 1940. Mrs. Larch enjoyed gardening, doing crossword puzzles, was a great wife, a wonderfulmother and loved being a grandmother. She was a 1958 graduate of Mount St Mary Academy and a proud 42-year employee of Democrat Printing and Litho. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Robert “Lee” Archer at UAMS for his loving care and compassion.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Larch; one son, David Larch (Debra) of Plainview, Arkansas; two daughters, Debby Taylor (Chris) of North Little Rock, Arkansas, and Reba Thomas (Michael) of Little Rock, Arkansas; one stepson, Robert Larch Jr. (Susan) of Yukon, Oklahoma; one stepdaughter, Vicky Knapp (John) of San Diego, California; five grandchildren, Jonathan and Jeffery Larch; Shelby and Holly Taylor; and Landon Thomas; and six stepgrandchildren: Johnny, Daniel, Philip and Christina Knapp, and Adam and Joseph Larch.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at Sardis United Methodist Church in Bauxite (10715 Sardis Road). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1100 N University Ave. #255, Little Rock, Ark. 72207 or the UAMS Department of Neurology, 4301 W Markham St., Little Rock, Ark. 72205. You may sign the online guestbook at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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DOUGLAS “HAROLD” McLELLAND, lost his battle with heart disease and Alzheimer’s onFriday, Oct. 21, 2011. Born May 25, 1930 in Prescott, Ark., to Willis J. McLelland and Lecta McNeely McLelland, he attended Prescott schools and graduated in 1948. Aftermoving to Little Rock, he joined the Army National Guard, where he retired after 30 years. He attended watch repair school and worked for Cave’s Jewelers in downtown Little Rock. In 1967, he and Tilden Swenson opened Hobby’s Jewelers in the Heights. He later bought out his partner and owned and operated the store until 2002, when it was sold. Harold belonged to Calvary Baptist Church for 38 years and the Adult 2 Dept. and Men’s Sunday School Class. He also belonged to the Lions Club for many years.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Maurice and Raymond; and three sisters, Yvonne, Polly and Virginia. Harold is survived by his wife, Jodi, whom he married in 1973; and by his children, Steve, Tim and wife, Debbie, John and wife, Michelle, Rebecca and husband, Clint, and Marc; by seven grandchildren, Sam, Sarah Michelle, Josh, Olivia, Orbre’, Luke and Jessica; four sisters, Kitty, Opal,Betsy and Joyce; many friends and his Calvary Baptist family.

Harold’s body was donated for research and there are no services scheduled at this time. His wishes were that memorials be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 5700 Cantrell Rd. The family would like to thank Hospice Home Care for their excellent care; Arkansas Heart Drs. Donald Meacham and Eleanor Kennedy and staff for their many years of care and service; Dr. Lawrence Mendelsohn and staff for all the love and extra care provided for many years; Dr. Benny Green and staff for their great support system and all those at Baptist Health for the great care to our family during his years of blood transfusions.

Harold was a blessing to so many who knew and loved him over the years and will be missed, but God has welcomed him Home.

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DRYSTAL McLIN, 40, of Little Rock, departed this life October 24, 2011. Preceded in deathby her mother, Cheryl McLin; grandparents, Coleman and Beatrice Brown, Neal McLin Jr. and Alton Harris Gannaway. She leaves to cherish her memory: father, Robert McLin (Peggy);siblings, Crystal Simmons (Montrel), Delleon McLin, Rashied McLin (Felicia), Marchelle Carter (Cedric), Ameera Craigs, Patrick Harris, Marcey Williams, Kikila Williams; god-son, Kyron Williams; god-daughters, Khayrassa Abraham and Ponesha Bell; a host of family and friends.

Family hour: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Friday and Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Saturday, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Mario Tims, 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.”

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AYSZESSIE MISSOURI, 95, of Hensley, Ark., passed away onThursday, Oct. 20, 2011, University Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born Sept. 24, 1916 in Woodson, Ark., to the late Flecther and Katie Lee. Arrangements are by GillespieBrothers Funeral Home, Inc.

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BERNICE RIDDLES, 52, of Jacksonville, departed this life Oct. 20, 2011. 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.”

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CHARLES PRESTON ROSS SR., 75, of Little Rock passed away Monday, October 24, 2011. He was born August 9, 1936 in Carlisle, Ark., to the late Carl Alexander and Tressie Mae Hill Ross. He was a member of the Colonial Missionary Baptist Church in Conway and a veteran of the United States Army. Charles was a retired long haul truck driver who enjoyed woodworking.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Frances Mullings Ross; daughter, Anna Halbrook and husband Les of Morrilton; son, Charles P. Ross, Jr. “Pod” and wife Ronda of Little Rock; grandchildren, Kyle Halbrook and Natalie Halbrook of Morrilton and Dawson Ross of Benton; sister, Dorothy Smith of Hot Springs; and canine companion, Gracie. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Carl Ross.

The family will have a visitation Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. at their home. Arrangement by North Little Rock Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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WILMA JEAN WEARE, 77, Little Rock died Tuesday October 25, 2011. She was born January 23, 1934 in Saline County. Wilma was a retired bookkeeper for Harvest Foods and a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents, Coy and Gladys Mann, husband, Roy A. Weare, two half brothers, Coy Lynn Mann, Randy Matthew Mann. Mrs. Weare is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services, 1 p.m., Thursday, Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, Little Rock, burial, Peppers Lake Cemetery, DeValls Bluff, Ark. Minister will be Nick Hamilton. Pallbearers, members of Walter Life Group at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. Visitation, 12-1 p.m., Thursday at the Church. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Vivian Louisa Lakey, age 64, of Arkadelphia passed from this life on Monday October 24, 2011 at her home. She was born on January 28, 1947 in Murfreesboro, Tenn., the daughter of the late Albert Dolvan and Charlotte Phillips Speelman. Vivian worked as the office manager for Andrew’s Candy Kitchen and circulation manager for Des Plains Publishing. She was a member of Richwoods Baptist Church and a United States Army veteran.

Vivian was preceded in death by her brother, Albert Doyle Speelman. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lewis Lakey, one daughter, Shawn Dew (Jimmy) Carlton of Arkadelphia, one son, Erin Grogan of Chicago and seven grandchildren, Dustin Cooper, Quenton Cooper, Jared Carlton, Molly Carlton, Zachary Grogan, Kylie Grogan and Bryce Grogan.

A celebration of Vivian’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Park Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Erby Burgess officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Clark County, 627 Walnut Street, Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923. Arrangements are entrusted to Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book.

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ASH FLAT - Beatrice (Stewart) Croom Hoftyzer, 92, of Ash Flat, formerly of Little Rock, died Thursday, October 20. Preceded by: son, John Croom; husbands, Wiley Croom, Howard Staton, and Henry Hoftyzer; brothers, Jack and Willard Stewart. Survivors: son, Wendell Croom of Little Rock; grandchildren, David Croom, Steven Croom, Allison Hawkins, Russell Croom; great-grandchildren, Daniel, Darith, Haley, Maggie, Courtney.Graveside services were 1 p.m., Friday, Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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BALD KNOB - Deloris “Dee” Haynes, 66, of Bald Knob, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011. Visitation Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Services Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald Knob with Bro. Mike Ball officiating. Interment: Shady Grove Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.com.

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BATESVILLE - Archie Dale James, 74, of Batesville died Monday. Survivors: Rebecca “Becky” (Wycough) James; brother, John James Funeral service: 2 p.m., Friday at Roller-Crouch Chapel Visitation: 5-8 pm, Thursday Burial: Egner Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville Memorials: Children’s Home, 5515 Old Walcott Road,Paragould, Ark. 72450. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BEEBE - Robert “Perm” Mc-Donald II, 32, Beebe, died Saturday, October 22, 2011. He is survived by children, Macey and Baylon; Mother, Rene McDonald, and Father, Robert McDonald I. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe and funeral is 2 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2011, at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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BEE BRANCH - Norma Yount, 68, of Bee Branch died October 24, 2011. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, October 27 at Morganton Cemetery.Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 26 at Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Arrangements by Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier. (501) 679-4400 www.bishopgriffinfuneralhome.com.

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BRYANT - Clara Dean “CD” Wallis Alsip, 82, of Bryant, passed away October 23, 2011,at UAMS from complications due to pneumonia. She was born September 6, 1929, to John Ike and Louise Whayne. She was born in Keystone, Oklahoma and moved to Vaughn, Arkansas in 1939. She attended Vaughn School until she married Rodney Wallis in 1946. She lived in Rogers until she married Keith Alsip in 2001 and moved to Bryant. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Rodney Wallis; and a son, Charles Wallis.

She is survived by her husband Keith Alsip; two daughters, Phyllis Farish and Lanny of Bella Vista and Julia Williams of Rogers; four grandchildren, Lance Farish, Carmen Belden, Mike Williams and Mark Williams; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, October 28, 2011 at Hart Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Rollins Funeral Home. Because of her son, Charles, and her love for special needs individuals, Clara’s family encourages loved ones to make a donation in her memory in lieu of flowers to Pathfinder NWA, 1004 SE 5th St., Bentonville, Ark. 72712 or Open Avenues (formerly theAdult Development Center), P.O. Box 908, Rogers, Ark. 72757.

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BRYANT - Lucille Bacus Canard, 92, of Bryant, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011. Shewas one of ten children. She was a longtime member of Sylvan Hills Church of Christ and retired from Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock.

She is survived by fourchildren, Mike Canard, Deborah Cox (Derrell), Rayma Wallis (Kenneth) and Betty Boyer; nine grandchildren, Kenny, Kim, Cary, Todd, Jessica, Lisa, Stacy, Leslie and Paige; and one greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by two sons, David and Loye Canard; grandson, Michael Ryan Canard; nine brothers and sisters; and parents.

Memorials may be made to Sylvan Hills Church of Christ Building Fund. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. The Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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CONWAY - Billy Joe Bradley, 75, of Conway passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011. He was born on Sunday, June 14, 1936 in Mayflower, Arkansas to the late John Alvin and Goldie(Long) Bradley. Bill was a loving father and warm hearted man. He provided for his family and always put them and their needs first in his life. He was a man of few words, who seldomhad a cross word with anyone, and was a man of his word. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed laughter.

He is survived by Vana Bradley of Conway; son, Joe W. Bradley of Mayflower; two daughters, Billie Jo Gray of San Diego, Calif., and Susan Helton and husband Shane of Conway; step-daughter, Gail DeLanno of Little Rock; five grandchildren, Emily Jo Bradley, Angel Bradley, Katelyn Bradley, Haley Helton, and Macy Helton; one great-grandchild, Payton Grace Bradley; three step-grandchildren, Ryan Robbecke, Amber Eller, and Jasper DeLanno. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Wallace Bradley.

Services will be held at 1 p.m., on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway with Pastor Gene Outler. Burial will follow at Mayflower Cemetery with Joe Bradley, Ryan Robbecke, Randy Outler, Jerry Thomas, Steve Starr, and Scott Starr, serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. The family will receive friends after services at the home of Vana Bradley, 10 Eldon Starr Lane, Conway. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Norma Jean Grady, affectionately known as “Jackie,” age 70, of Conway, Ark., passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2011. She was born on August 2, 1941, to the late Ardie and Mildred Dickson, in Norphlet, Ark. She was most known for her love of Jehovah God and zeal for preaching the Good News of the Kingdom. She had many creative interests. She alsoloved children & nature. She is survived by six children; Jacqueline Wise, Dale Grady Jr., Cyndi D’Abadie, Shonna Pierce, Lajuana Grady, and Jason Grady. She is also survived by eight siblings, as well as nine precious grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 3rd, 11 a.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 1700 Hairston Ave., Conway, Ark. 72034. Flowers may be received between 10-10:30 a.m. at this location.

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CONWAY - Charles Edwin Larkins, 89, of Conway passedaway Monday, October 24, 2011. Born in Kansas City, Mo., on June 28, 1922, he was a son to the late William H. and Mabel Heltzel Larkins. Charles was a WWII Veteran havingserved with the Army Air Corp.as a Tail Gunner Instructor. He received his Bachelors Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri and became Promotional Manager for the Griffin Broadcasting Group, which had television and radio stations in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Missouri. He was a member of the Tulsa Press Club, Sigma Delta Chi and Second Baptist Church in Conway, Ark.

He was preceded in death by his previously mentioned parents and his wife of 47 years, Mary Esther (Grimm) Larkins. Survivors include his daughter Marietta Kehler and husband Phil of Roland, Ark.; grandchildren: Robert Kehler of Conway and Laura Shue and husband Jay of Little Rock; great-grandchildren: Kelsie and Chase Kehler and Will and Jack Shue; special neighbors Juanita and Wayne and a host of friends and neighbors.

The family sends special thanks to Conway Regional Medical Center, Heritage Living Center, Conway Regional Rehabilitation Hospital and the Faulkner County Senior Citizens Program. Graveside services under the direction of Roller McNutt Funeral Home, in Conway, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2011, at Crestlawn Memorial Park. On line guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DAMASCUS - H.R. Johnson of Damascus, died on October 25, 2011, at the age of 93. He lived anexemplary life as a hard working, commonplace, God loving, family man. Christian, Army veteran, worker, teacher, farmer, father, grandfather, brother, and husband are titles thatdescribe him. He was a master mechanic for Chrysler Corporation in Memphis, the Auto Mechanics instructor at Foothills Vo-Tech in Searcy, Ark., and a member of Greenbrier United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Thomas and Nettie Rowe Johnson and numerous other loving family members, and he is survived by his wife of 69 years, Avanelle; a son, Jack, a daughter, Jo; a brother, Robert, and two sisters, Reba Shelby and Marvelle Davis, and a grandson, Jeffrey.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday October 27, 2011, at Greenbrier United Methodist Church, with Rev. Kevin Lyon officiating. Burial will follow at Lloyd Cemetery in Damascus.Serving as pallbearers will be Richard Day, David Johnson, Fred Zimmerman, Tommy Hartwick, Sammy Hartwick, and David Latimer. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the C.B. Hartwick Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Roller-Mc-Nutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier (501) 679-2575. Memorials may be made to the Greenbrier United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2 Tyler St., Greenbrier, Ark. 72058. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DRASCO - Norman T. “Pete” Stracener, age 70, of Drasco, formerly of Pleasant Plains died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, at his home. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at 6 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service. No visitation is planned.

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EL DORADO - Geneva Thompson, 96, of El Dorado, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors and with Rev. Ben Early officiating. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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FAYETTEVILLE - Willard Badgett Gatewood Jr., 80, passed away on October 23, 2011, at Butterfield Trail Village. Dr. Gatewood was born on February 23, 1931, on a farm on the Park Springs Road in Caswell County, North Carolina to the late Willard B. and Bessie Pryor Gatewood. He received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. at Duke University in Durham, N.C. in the field of U.S.History. Dr. Gatewood began his college teaching career at East Tennessee State University in 1957, where he met his wife of now 53 years, Mary Lu Brown Gatewood. This was followed by appointments to the faculties of East Carolina University, North Carolina Wesleyan College and the University of Georgia. At Georgia he received the Michael Research Award and the Joseph Parks Award for Excellence in Teaching. He directed ten Ph.D. dissertations while at Georgia.

In 1970 Dr. Gatewood was appointed the first Alumni Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, a chair endowed by the Arkansas Alumni Association, that he occupied until his retirement there in 1998. During his tenure there, he was the cofounder of the University of Arkansas Press; served as Chancellor of the University in 1984-1985; taught hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students; and supervised 25 Ph.D. dissertationsand numerous master’s theses. He received the University’s Distinguished Research Award in 1980, the Chancellor’s Medal for Distinguished Service in 1994, and the Arkansas Alumni Association Honorary Alumni Award in 2000.

He was elected president of the Southern Historical Association; served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and the Arkansas Humanities Council; directed 2 National Endowment for the Humanities summer seminars; was a member of 9 annual NEH Review Panels; and was consultant for 5 documentary films. During his academic career, Dr. Gatewood was the author, co-author, or editor of 14 books, as well as more than 75 articles in historical journals. His works received a number of awards and prizes, and his “Aristocrats of Color: The Black Elite, 1880-1920” was nominated for the National Book Award. Dr. Gatewood was a founding board member of The Bank of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Community Foundation; founding board member of the Walton Arts Center Council, and a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lu Brown Gatewood; Bill Gatewood of Little Rock; daughter, Ellis Gatewood Elliott, of Greensboro, N.C.; and 5 grandchildren; Jon David, Pryor, and Timothy Stroud and Ben and Lucy Gatewood. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 28, 2011, at 2 p.m. at First United Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Willard B. Gatewood History Graduate Fellowship, Office of University Development, The University of Arkansas or to Washington Regional Hospice, 34 Colt Square, Fayetteville. Online condolences: www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.

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GRUBBS - Bobby McDougal, 71, of Grubbs died Monday. Survivors: wife, Bonnie; daughter, Denise Bradley; sisters, Emma Tubbs and Darlene Mc-Dougal; grandchildren, Caitlyn Ellis, Landon Skaggs, Zachery Skaggs; sister-in-law he considered a daughter, Debbie Skaggs; several sisters and brothers-inlaw. Graveside services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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GURDON - Brother Charles Ollison, 64, Gurdon, died October 20,2011. Survivors: siblings, Clifford (Fannie) Ollison, Matthew Ollison, Rose Mary (Terry) Wright, Rebecca V. Ollison, Lisa Renee Ollison Martin. Services Thursday, 1 p.m., Mt. Canaan BaptistChurch. Services provided by Williams Funeral Home, Inc. Sign guest book on-line at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Lena Smith Morgan, 101, passed away October 24, 2011. Son, Willie (Marsha) Morgan; daughters, Pat (Hershel) Caldwell and Ola (Floyd) Stafford; brother, James Eason; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, three greatgreat-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Olmstead Funeral Home. Service Thursday, 10 a.m., Olmstead Chapel. Interment Shiloh Cross Roads Cemetery. Memorials: Sandstone Drive Church of Christ Youth Ministry, 13300 Sandstone Dr., Little Rock 72206. www.olmstead.cc.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Darrell I. Sneed, 59, was born on March 12, 1952 to Theodore “Ted” and Helen Bradley Sneed in Heber Springs, Arkansas and died on October 24, 2011 at his home in Heber Springs. Darrell was an Iron Worker and a member of the Heber Springs Nazarene Church. He served in the United States Army.

Darrell is preceded in death by his mother and a sister, Jane Sneed. He is survived by his wife, Alice Hill Sneed, of Heber Springs, a daughter, Heather Sneed of Miss., a stepson Kenneth Wayne Sneed of Stuttgart, Ark., two step-daughters, Becky York Bolding and husband Mike of Little Rock, Ark., Michelle Couch of Atlanta, Ga., other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be Thursday October 27, 2011 at Family Funeral Service 100 West Searcy Street from 6-8 p.m. Graveside Services with Military Honors will be Friday, October 28, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Brownsville Cemetery with Rev. Aaron Lynn officiating. Family Funeral Service in charge of the arrangements. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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HELENA-WEST HELENA - Charles “Chuck” Harris, 77, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at his home. He leaves his wife, Marilyn Harris; one daughter, Tina Harris Yeager; two sons, Gary Wayne Harris and Larry David Harris; six grandchildren. A private memorial will be held later. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HOPE - Mrs. Thelma Richardson, 82, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Hope, Arkansas. Visitation, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 between 6-8 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Graveside service, Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 2 p.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Online register book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Ted William Crist, 62, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died at his home Saturday, October 22, 2011. Born July 22, 1949 in Little Rock, he was preceded in death by his parents, Betty J. Crist and Clarence William Crist. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Clarence Lee and “Toby” Crist of Hot Springs; his nephew, Mark Crist of Benton, his “little sister,” Toni Boydston of Wye Mountain, Arkansas and his caregiver and friend, Rhonda Finley. Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Thursdayat Oakland Fraternal Cemetery in Little Rock under the direction of Gross Funeral Home. Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Arthur “Art” Maus, 49, of Hot Springs passed away October 24, 2011. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday in the Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel with Jonathan Beyer officiating. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.hotspringsfh.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Earl Williamson, 84, of Hot Springs,Arkansas, died Tuesday, October 25, 2011. He was born June 25, 1927 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Joseph Henry and Ruth (Talley) Williamson. He was a member of Centerfork Missionary Baptist Church. Earl was the original manufacturer of steel floating docks on the Hot Springs area lakes, a business which he started in 1962 and still runs strong today under the direction of his son, Buzzy. He loved to hunt quail and deer with friends and family, enjoyed traveling, but will most be remembered as a very family oriented man who loved his grandchildren dearly.

Earl is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dona Jean Williamson and his brother. He is survived by his daughter Jayne Diggs and husband Larry of Hot Springs; sons Buzzy Williamson and wife Sherri of Hot Springs and David Williamson and wife Susan of Little Rock; brother Dean Williamson and wife Mary of Little Rock and Gary Williamson and wife Jackie of Austin, Texas; sister, Jo Helen Cook of Hot Springs; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bobby Thornton and Pastor James Passman officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers include Jeremy Diggs, Dusty Diggs, Don Spencer, Paul Diggs, Alex Essner and Barry Heath. Honorary pallbearers include Bobby Hecke, Jim McNeil, John Wolfe, J.V. Shaw, Buil Diggs, Roger Swihart, Dr. David Lipschitz, Russ Jagoditsh, members of the Elks Lodge #380, and all of his many friends that he made through his boat dock business. The family wishes to extend great appreciation to his special caregivers Myrna V. Hopper and Robert Graham. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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LONOKE - Kenneth L. Mc-Clure, born April 6th, 1928, found peace on Sunday, October 23rd, 2011, at the age of 83. A graveside service to honor his life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, October 28th, 2011, at Blue Springs Cemetery, in Newark, Arkansas. Please visit the online registry at: www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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MAGNOLIA - Tom Stuart, 60, of Magnolia, Arkansas, passedaway Monday, October 24, 2011, at the Memorial Park Hospital in Hope, Arkansas. He was born July 27, 1951, in Magnolia, Arkansas, to the late Smead Powell and Marjorie Tom(Rosser) Stuart and was a lease broker and the owner of Tom Stuart Oil and Gas Leases. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the LambdaChi Fraternity and was an Eagle Scout. Tom was a great loving father and family man who truly enjoyed life.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Shannon Stuart of Magnolia; son, Blake Stuart and Lacey Foster of Magnolia; daughter, Laura Welch and husband Ashley of Magnolia; brother, Smead Stuart Jr. of Magnolia; sister, Martha Hoyle and husband Joe of Taylor; father-in-law, T.H. “Speedy” Bradley of Magnolia; sister and brother-in-law, Paula and T.E. Smith of Magnolia; and special friend, Linda Sue Davis of Magnolia.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26th at Lewis Chapel with Rev. Larry Kelso officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Magnolia Specialized Services or to the Magnolia Boys and Girls Club.

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MALVERN - Mrs. Dorothy Mae Crosby, 70, of Malvern, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. Funeral services are Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at Walker Temple COGIC in Fordyce by Pastor Robert Rudolph Jr. at 3 p.m. Visitation Wednesday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Brown-Williams Funeral Home of Fordyce.

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MALVERN - Linda L. Daniel, 70, of Malvern died October 24, 2011. Survivors, husband, James A. Daniel; son, Larry Daniel (Susan); daughter, Vickie Orr (Steve); grandchildren, Jason Dyer (Amanda), Brad Daniel, Jared Daniel (Courtney), Mary Lee Brown; great-grandchildren, Adyson and Camryn Dyer. Services are Wednesday, 10 a.m., Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Burl C. Mitchell, 86, Malvern, died October 23, 2011. He was born March 5, 1925, to Robert and Lizzie Mitchell. Graveside Service will be held at Lindsey-Poyen Cemetery, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. with Reverend Doris Walters Maupin Officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MALVERN - Jenann Gilbert Smith, 46, Malvern, passed away October 20, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents; and an uncle. Jenann is survived by her husband; her mother; two children; four step-children; and four stepgrandchildren. No Service was arranged. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care in Jacksonville, Ark.

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MELBOURNE - Norma June Krablin Ragan, 80, of Melbourne, formerly of DeWitt, died Oct. 24, 2011, at her home. Born Dec. 12, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Hallie Krablin

She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Ragan and two brothers, Paul Krablin and J.B. Krablin. Survivors include children, Randy Krablin (Denise) of Tucker, Thomas Ragan (Liz) of Troy, Mo., Beverly Hill (Rick) of Melbourne; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; and one brother, Dick Krablin (Jane) of Colt. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27th at Essex Funeral Home Chapel, DeWitt with burial at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens in DeWitt. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Colleen Long, 60, died October 24, 2011, in Mountain View. Survived by her husband, David, son, Michael, daughter, Cathy, two grandchildren and four sisters. Graveside service is 10 a.m., Oct. 28, 2011, at Levisy Flat Cemetery, Mountain View. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Estel Howerton Barnes Sisco, 94, died Oct. 23, 2011. Survived by a son, 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside service is 2 p.m., Oct. 26, 2011, at Flatwoods Cemetery, Mountain View. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Funeral services for Victoria J. Banister, 77, of Pine Bluff, died Oct. 18, at JeffersonRegional Medical Center, will be Thursday, 11 a.m., Sneed Chapel MBC. Burial, Sneed Chapel Cemetery in Yorktown by Perry Funeral Home.

Survivors five sons, George(Irene) Banister, Cleophas Banister of Chicago, Ill., William Jones, Kenneth (Venita) Banister of Pine Bluff, Donald (Sherlonda) Banister of Tarry, Ark., eight daughters, Pearlie M. Kennedy of Chicago, Ill., Lorraine Banister of Kansas City, Pearlie M. Wright of Pine Bluff, Ora J. (Gersley) Kendricks of Chicago, Ill., Gloria Jean (Curtis) Jackson of Little Rock, Emma (Carl) Banister Carthan of Pine Bluff, Terrie Banister of Tucker, Pamela (Bobby) Williams, one sister, Essie Penister of Pine Bluff; four brothers, James (Eartisco) Tyson, Jacksonville, Ark., Robert (Arlene) Bankston of Star City,Levi Johnson, Johnny Wright of Pine Bluff; one uncle, two aunts, 71 grandchildren, 118 great-grandchildren, 40 greatgreat-grandchildren, nieces, nephews.

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PINE BLUFF - Louise Hoover, 89, Pine Bluff, retired from Georgia Pacific, died Monday. Survivors: caregivers, Joan Marshall and Briana McNeill, along with a number of long-time friends. Graveside services: Thursday, 2 p.m., Shady Grove Cemetery at Glendale. Viewing: Wednesday, from noon until 5 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Home. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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PYATT - Melba A. Burks, age 68, of Pyatt, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011. Graveside services will be held at2 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2011, at Fairplay Cemetery in the Fairplay Community with Bro. George Yarberry officiating. Arrangements provided by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton. (501-315-4047). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Ruby Rider Kuykendall, 78, of Russellville, died Saturday. Memorial service is 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Shinn Chapel. Private burial was in Oakland Cemetery, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation will be immediately following the service at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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SEARCY - Sierra Jackson, 25, Searcy, died Saturday. Survivors include husband, Daniel; mother, Brenda Majors; two sons, Austin and Jake; three grandparents. Funeral services Thursday, 2 p.m., at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment at Harris Chapel Cemetery. Visitation Thursday prior to service 12-2 p.m. at the funeral home. (870) 238-9400. www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.

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SEARCY - Sudie Mae (Blount) Pannell, 90, of Searcy, Arkansas,was born February 11, 1921, at Garner, Arkansas, to Eugene and Ethel (Austin) Blount, and she died Tuesday, October 25, 2011. She was a devout member of Garner Missionary BaptistChurch. She and her husbandwere long-time owners of K. B. Pannell General Mercantile. Sudie loved to cook and was famous for her coconut pie.

She is survived by her daughter, Margie L. Jones (Joe Merle) of Searcy; grandchildren Jody Jones and Tony Jones, both of Searcy, Kim Galloway (David) of Garner and Jackie Fox Jones of McRae; great-grandchildren Joey Jones (Amanda), Sara Titsworth (Chris), Josh Galloway, Emily Galloway and Blake Jones; great-great-grandchildren, Jacelyn Jones, Jace Romine, Jaden Jones, Hollis Titsworth and Camryn Titsworth; her sister, Eularuel Dubose of Higden; brother, Cloyce Blount of Gosnell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, K.B. Pannell; sister, Oretha Paris; and brother, Robert Blount.

Family will receive friendsfrom 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 27, 2011, at Garner Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in Garner Cemetery. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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SHERIDAN - Margie Louise Raley, age 73, of Sheridan, Arkansas died Sunday, October 23, 2011. Visitation: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Buie Funeral Home. Funeral service: 10 a.m., Friday, October 28, 2011 at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan. Interment: Providence Cemetery, Sheridan, Arkansas. Arrangements entrusted to Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan, 1301 S. Rock St., Sheridan, Arkansas 72150 (870- 942-3231). Website: www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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SHIRLEY - John Harrison Whittenburg, 76, of Shirley, Arkansas died Sunday, October 23, 2011. Survived by his brother, Bob Whittenburg and sister, Bonnie Dodson. He attended the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church and was an avid hunter and fisherman Cremation. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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SPARKMAN - Frances Butler, 85, of Sparkman, died Thursday. Survivors husband, Espen;children, Herman, Sherman - Sparkman; Carolyn - Milwaukee; Helen Harris - Little Rock; brother, A.W. Hall - Tucson; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; twogreat-great-grandchildren. Services Thursday, 11 a.m., Harmony Baptist Church, Sparkman. Marks Funeral Home, Fordyce.

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TUCKERMAN - Bobby Ray “Bob” McClure, 64, of Tuckerman departed this life Monday, October 24, 2011. He was a member of Ballews Chapel Free Will Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, hunting, fishing, and watching football and baseball.

He was preceded in death by his father, J.C. McClure; mother, Ethel Newberry; one brother, Jimmy McClure; special aunt, Lucille Stoner; and uncles, Don and Vaughn Stoner. He is survived by his wife, Anna McClure of Tuckerman; two daughters, Ruth Ann Garcia (Ro) of Benton, Belinda McClure Greeno of Benton; five grandchildren, Candace, Nicolas and Gavin Garcia, and Paige and Madison Greeno; one brother, Wayne McClure of Ward; five sisters, Betty Hodge of Tuckerman, Nettie Lindsay of Newport, Deborah Johnson of Bradford, Hattie Bradbury of Plant City, Florida and Mary Veenstra of Holland, Michigan; step-mother, Mary McClure of Germantown, Tennessee; two special sisters-in-law, Bonita Jiles and Diana McClure; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 3 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ward Cemetery at Strawberry. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Thursday. Memorials can be made to Ballews Chapel Free Will Baptist Church of Grubbs, Arkansas. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.

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WHITE HALL - Carolyn Sue Studebaker Sanchez, 65, of White Hall, passed away Oct. 23, 2011. Survivors daughter, Tonia Sanford of White Hall; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Delbert and Virgil Studebaker both of Texas. Funeral services 2 p.m., Wednesday, First Assembly of God Church-White Hall by Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. www.cranfordfh.com.

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WYNNE - Floy Studyvin, 92, of Wynne died peacefully Sunday in Wynne. Survivors are four sons, four daughters, two brothers, three sisters, 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Kernodle Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Crosslawn Cemetery.