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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

Arnold “Happy” Wayne Clark, 87, of Sherwood.

Mary Ann Cox, 70, of Sherwood.

Elbert Craver, 87, of Jacksonville.

Meredith Lee Hawkins, 41, of Little Rock.

George Walter Hayman, 78, of Little Rock.

Shirley Ann Jordan Haynes-Collins, 87, of Little Rock.

Bennie Melvin Herring, 70, of North Little Rock.

Eugene Philip McGlauflin, 89, of Little Rock.

Clemmie Taylor, 60, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALMOND Donald Howard Kerlin, 73.

AUSTIN Larry Dennis Davis, 64.

BENTON Linda Darline Raper, 54.

BRINKLEY Johnnie Aldridge Jr., 58.

CHEROKEE VILLAGE Robert Costner Sr., 75.

CLEVELAND Leonard V. Shipp, 76.

CLINTON Willie Emerson, 82.

CONWAY Truman Evans, 85.

COTTON PLANT Addie Lee Floyd-Bunch, 77.

COVE Jeremiah Don Shouse, 31.

EL DORADO John L. Solomon Jr., 88.

ENOLA Marion Earl Stephens, 57.

FRIENDSHIP Wilma Earlene Morrison, 69. GREENBRIER William Hunter, 87.

GURDON Lawrence Bearden, 83.

HARRISBURG Brian Scott Kramer, 19.

HEBER SPRINGS Benjamin Lorenza Pruitt, 72.

HELENA-WEST HELENA Randy W. Adams, 53.

HOPE Winnie Louise Rowland, 93.

HORSESHOE BEND Frances Galligher Oldenburg, 90. HOT SPRINGS Sada B. Banfield, 78.

Mary Elizabeth Fullbright Swanson, 91.

JASPER Sarah Evelyn Jeffrey, 83.

LAKEVIEW Larry A. Kruse.

MARIANNA George William McClure, 88.

MOUNTAIN HOME Luther Allen Gregg, 66.

Truman E. Lee, 85.

Kevin R. Letterman, 37.

NEWARK Maxine Cooper Gipson, 92.

PINE BLUFF Dorothy Mae Greene, 74.

RUSSELLVILLE Edna Haney Chambers Heath Cain, 95.

SEARCY Zachary Lance Mitchell, 24.

Patsy Liles Stevens, 77.

SHERIDAN Amanda Kaye Rundell, 31.

SWIFTON Glodean Huffman, 73.

TUCKERMAN Flynn Storey, 47.

WARD C.B. Blassingame, 91.

WYNNE Ruth Penden, 66.

OUT-OF-STATE

CHICAGO Velois Jones Murray, 67. HARTLAND, Mich.

Sandra Southerland, 69.

Pulaski County

MARY ANN COX, 70, passed away on Tuesday, October 18th,2011. Mary Ann moved to Florida in June 2009 to be near her daughters but lived in Sherwood for 35 years and still considered it as home. She was born on October 29, 1940 toWilliam Thomas Pennington and Mary Alice Pennington Vasser. Mary Ann was a registered nurse and retired from Systemedic Corporation in April 2009 where she was a Case Manager.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Howard R. Cox. Her daughters Kimberly Ann Taylor (husband Colonel Jeff Taylor, retired) of Tampa, Florida, and Kerri Dawn Cox of Navarre, Florida along with her grandchildren Austin and Lauren Taylor will forever cherish her memory. Mary Ann also leaves behind her mother Mary Alice Vasser of Sherwood; her sisters Betty Daniels (husband Neil) of Carlisle, Linda Gerrald of North Little Rock; and her brother Dr. Bill Pennington (wife Wendy) of Clemson, South Carolina.

Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 30th,2011 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117, phone (501) 835-3515. A graveside funeral service will take place, Monday, October 31st, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Memorial Park, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband Howard. Mrs. Cox’s online registry is at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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ELBERT CRAVER, 87, of Jacksonville, born August 27, 1924 in Birmingham, Ala., to Rufus andLucille Craver, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011. He was Baptist. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Postal Service.

He was preceded in death by his parents;three brothers, Edward, Adam, and Eugene Craver; and one sister, Charlene. Elbert is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mittie Craver; two sons, Edward and Anthony Craver; and three daughters, Barbara Long, Geraldine Mc-Neal, and Diane Craver. He is also survived by one brother, Sherman Craver; three sisters, Mary, Ruth Ann, and Ezell; 27 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at 9 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2011, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark., with Funeral Service following at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be at 11 a.m. at Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery in North Little Rock. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care.

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MEREDITH LEE HAWKINS, 41, of Little Rock died Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Visitation will be from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m., Friday, Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. Graveside service 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial service 10:30 a.m., Saturday, First Christian Church. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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On October 23, 1933, a bouncing baby boy was born to the parents of the late Bailey and Lee Alpha Hayman. He was affectionately named GEORGE WALTER HAYMAN. George passed away October 24, 2011.

George was preceded indeath by his wife, Jeraldine and his sister, LaVerta Coleman; and leaves to celebrate his memory his only child George Christopher Hayman (wife Trudy); three sisters-in-law, Hattie Jean Armstrong, Diane Jones (Clyde), and Juanita Jones (James); four brother-in-laws Jack W. Gay (Argie), Wyman (China), Douglas (Brenda) and Wali Akhtab; one step-grandson, Jaylen Thomas; and a host of other loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Special thanks to Veterans Administration at Fort Roots and Hattie Armstrong. Visitation will be Sunday, October 30, 2011 From 1 til 4 p.m. and funeral service on Monday, October 31, 2011, 10:30 a.m. both at the funeral home. Services conducted by Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202, (501) 376-4800.

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SHIRLEY ANN JORDAN HAYNESCOLLINS, 87, of Little Rock passedaway Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Shirley was born to parents Clara Cox Jordan and Raymond Jordan in Wynne, Arkansas, on August 3, 1924 where her life and legacy began.

With the echo of the Great Depression and rural life in Humnoke, Arkansas, her character was shaped as a young girl. Strength, conviction, and dreams of “more” were the foundations of her life from early on. These foundations would carry her from the simple farm life of duck hunting and the cotton gin to college with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Arkansas State Teacher’s College, her masters from the University of Central Arkansas and finally, at age 50, her doctorate in Psychology from Loyola University in New Orleans.

Along the path she found love, had three children, and enjoyed a remarkable career. While serving as a public school teacher in Humnoke, she influenced so many young lives. That legacy led to her many years with the Arkansas State Mental Hospital. Her extraordinary compassion for the human spirit and those suffering mental illness was only matched by her gift of intelligence and the ability to provide relief and healing. Her faith in God was always a foundation for her service.

She was an active member of Humnoke Methodist Church for many years and later in life, Pulaski Heights United Methodist. She was a traveler - an explorer of souls and cultures. Making multiple trips to Europe and remote corners of the world, her radiant smile and bright eyes could not be contained. Her thirst for knowledge and new experience never faded. For her, tragedy was an opportunity to grow, to find new love, embrace God’s grace for another day, and passionately journey into the next chapter of life.

On Wednesday morning, October 26th with her granddaughter by her side, she took her final journey to be with the Lord andrejoin the loved ones that passed before her. She is preceded in death by her parents; her son Dr. Jordan Wright (Buddy) Ray; and her loves - Lester Wright (LW) Ray, Arthur Henze, Charlie Haynes and Herbert Collins.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen Ray Massey, Sharon (Teenie) Ray Wilson (Benny); her granddaughter, Ashli Wilson Cohen (Doug); her grandsons, Todd Gravett (Stacy) and Kevin Gravett; and four great-grandchildren, Chase, Anna, and Olivia Gravett and Mitchell Arthur Cohen.

Services to celebrate her life will be at 11 a.m., Friday, October 28, 2011 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel (501) 791-7400 with Tom Camp officiating. Interment ceremony will be held at Flynn Cemetery in Humnoke where she will be laid to rest next to her son. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Because Shirley always had a heart for the homeless and less fortunate, memorial contributions may be made to The Compassion Center, 3618 W. Roosevelt Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72204; Gaines House, 1702 S. Gaines St. Little Rock, Ark. 72206; or Our House, P.O. Box 34155, Little Rock, Ark. 72203. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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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) Herringof North Little Rock; two brothers: Jim (Janette) Herring and Kenneth (Linda) Herring, all of Conway, Arkansas.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, located at 7724 Landers Rd. in North Little Rock. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 28, 2011, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Memorial Park. Please visit the online registry at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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EUGENE PHILIP MCGLAUFLIN, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy (White) McGlauflin; daughter, Margaret M.Feurtado, M.D. and son-in-law, Earl Feurtado, M.D.; and daughter, Mary Cooper McGlauflin, all of Little Rock. He is also survived by his adored grandsons, Philip, Shelby, and Matthew Feurtado, also of Little Rock, and by many nieces and nephews who loved him. He was predeceased by his parents, George E. and Margaret (Flaherty) McGlauflin; his brothers Richard, Robert, Donald, and George; and his sisters, Dorothy Hinchliffe, Elizabeth, and Margaret.

Gene was born in South Portland, Maine, on July 15, 1922, andalways deeply loved his home state, vacationing on its coast in the summers. He received his A.B. degree from Bowdoin College and his M.B.A. from the Columbia Graduate School of Business. Captain McGlauflin was a fighter pilot in Italy during WWII, flying P-51 Mustangs with the 308th Squadron, 31st Fighter Group, 15th Air Force. He ended his business career by retiring from Arkansas Power & Light, where for 26 years he had been Director of Corporate Services. He served as a board member of Southeast Mental Health; was active with the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and the United Fund, and the Salvation Army; and for decades enjoyed the companionship of four different men’s lunch and coffee groups. He was a man of quiet and deep faith, attended services every Sunday, and for many years taught Sunday School. He was dedicated to St.James United Methodist Church, which he attended since he and his family moved to Little Rock from Pine Bluff in 1977.

Gene is remembered for his sweet smile, devotion to his family, and love of lifetime learning. He read constantly, especially enjoying science, literature, the economy, and politics. His family and friends enjoyed being with him because of his encyclopedic knowledge of the world, and his love of life and people (and all sports, especially snow-skiing and Razorback football). He had a special relationship with his three college-age grandsons, and attended their music and sports events. With Philip he talked enthusiastically about physics, poetry, and history; with Shelby he opened and managed a joint stock market account; and Matthew basked in his grandfather’s full attention after his older brothers went off to college.

Visitation will be at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 West Markham, Little Rock on Friday, October 28th from 5-7 p.m. The memorial service will be held at St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Saturday, October 29th at 10 a.m. Donations in his name to his church would be a meaningful tribute. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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CLEMMIE TAYLOR of Little Rock, Ark., born December 9, 1950, and passed October 17, 2011. Survived by daughters, Hosetta Golden, Safornia Fuller, Keisha Taylor, sons, Clemmie Lamont Taylor, Blake Taylor, Chadwick Taylor, three brothers, five sisters, grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral services Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 1 p.m. St. Matthews Cemetery Kerr, Ark. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home 4323 West 29th, LR, Ark. 72204.

Arkansas

ALMOND - Donald Howard Kerlin, 73, of Almond died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Shirley Kerlin; sons: Donald Kerlin, Jr., John Kerlin; daughter, Sherrie Pfeifer; sister, Marion Gardner. Service: 2 p.m., Thursday, Concord First Baptist Church. Burial: Concord Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Memorials: Concord First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 146, Concord, Ark. 72523. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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AUSTIN - Larry Davis, 64, of Austin, passed away October 26,2011. Preceded in death by parents; two sons; one brother.

Survived by his wife; four children; 10 siblings; 13 grandchildren. Visitation 4-8 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2011.

Services 2 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2011, at Victory Baptist Church in Cabot.

Interment at Buttlerville Cemetery.

Online condolences: www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements: Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

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BENTON - Linda Raper, 54, Benton, died Monday. She was born September 27, 1957, to Clark and Irene Stringfellow. Survivors, sisters, Peggy Turner, Mary Shnaekel, Diane Spivey, Marcia Bearden. Graveside services, 2 p.m., Friday Summit Cemetery. Visitation, Thursday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Ashbys. Online guestbook ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BRINKLEY - Johnnie Aldridge Jr., 58, of Brinkley, died Friday,October 21 at Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City. His wife, Willie Bea Fluker-Aldridge, six sons, a daughter, four brothers, five sisters and a host of other relatives survivehim. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29 at 2:30 p.m. at the Brinkley Convention Center in Brinkley. Interment will take place at Haven of Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome@yahoo.com & Face Book: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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CHEROKEE VILLAGE - Robert Costner Sr., age 75, of Cherokee Village, died Oct. 24, 2011. Funeral services are Oct. 28, 2011, at 12 noon at Tri-County Funeral Home. Visitation will be Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. until 12 noon with service immediately following. Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland, Ark.

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CLEVELAND - Leonard V. Shipp, 76, passed away Sunday, October 23. Survivors: one son; two daughters; three brothers; one sister. Services: 10 a.m., Friday, October 28, Harding Street Church of Christ, Morrilton. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, October 27th. Interment: Lost Corner Cemetery. Arrangements by Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. Obituary/photo/guest book: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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CLINTON - Willie Emerson, 82, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011, at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born September 20, 1929, in Rupert Community Clinton, Arkansas, to the late Archie and Ora (Pickelsimer) Emerson. Willie was a member of Friendship Baptist of Clinton and was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War era.

He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Elizabeth Ann Emerson, two sisters, Laverne and Sybil, brother, Alvie. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Betty (Godfrey) Emerson, two sons, Richard Emerson and Billy Emerson both of Renton, Wash.; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, four brothers, Leon Emerson of Indiana; Bryce Emerson of Clinton, Ark.; Wayland Emerson of Clinton, Ark.; and Harlas (Doc) Emerson of Hector, Ark.; a very special exdaughter-in-law, Suzy Emerson, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Matthew Casteriano, Caleb Casteriano, Brandon Emerson, David Emerson, Jennifer Jones, and Cristy Casteriano. Honorary Pallbearer: Ricky Emerson. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2011, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Pleasant Grove Friendship Church RupertCommunity with Brother Lyle Koone officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Truman Evans, 85, of Conway, passed away on October 25, 2011. He was born August 1, 1926. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, October 28, at Robinson and Center Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday, October 27, from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.

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COTTON PLANT - Addie Lee Floyd-Bunch, 77 of Cotton Plant,died Wednesday, October 19 at White County Medical Center in Searcy. Her husband, Jewell Bunch, 12 sons, three daughters, a sister and a host of other relatives survive her.Visitation will be held Friday evening October 28 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Branscumb Chapel in Brinkley. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 29 at 10 a.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Carlisle. Interment will take place at Morning Star Cemetery in Cotton Plant by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. bransc umbfuneralhome@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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COVE - Mr. Jeremiah Don Shouse, age 31, of Cove, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011, in Mena. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Cove First Baptist Church with Brother Ron Ladd officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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EL DORADO - John L. Solomon Jr., 88, of El Dorado, passed away October 24, 2011, at the John R. Williamson Hospice House. He was born on August 9, 1923, in Sheffield, Alabama.

He is survived by his loving “bride,” as he always called his wife of 60 years, Sara Edith Humphrey Solomon; his children, Dr. John Alan Solomon and his wifeMary Margaret of Texarkana, Ark., and Joyce Blair Solomon Olivier and her husband Steve, El Dorado. He was a proud grandfather to six grandchildren, Capt. Matthew Solomon and his wife Valerie, Patrick Solomon, Mary Helen Solomon, Sara Beth Solomon, Anna Blair Solomon, and Jennifer Olivier; along with four great-grandchildren, Samuel Solomon, Bennett Solomon, James Solomon, and Hawkins Solomon, who all referred to him as their beloved “Boo Pop.” He is preceded in death by his parents, John Luther Solomon, Sr. and Maud Wilson Solomon; five sisters; one brother; and a grandson, Anthony Joseph Olivier.

John retired as Vice President of marketing for Murphy Oil Corporation in 1985 after 32 years of service. He graduated from Auburn University in 1949 with a B.S. degree in Industrial Management. He served as a Combat Engineer in World War II with the United States Army. He was also a private pilot in his spare time.He was a dedicated member of his community serving as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of Union Medical Center for seven years and continued to serve on the board following the merger of what is now the Medical Center of South Arkansas. He was also the founding president of the South Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute, Elder of First Presbyterian Church, Trustee at Warren Wilson College in Ashville, N.C., and served on several other Boards including the Board of Regions Bank, formerly Exchange Bank and Trust Company, the Board of Directors of El Dorado Golf and Country Club, Community Hospice Advisory Board, and El Dorado Chamber of Commerce. He loved playing golf, bird-watching, listening to classical music, watching Auburn football, and wood working. John had a full life and was surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He will deeply missed by many.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2011, at Young’s. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2011, at the First Presbyterian Church with Father Charles Chapman and Dr. Dan Loomis officiating. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to the John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Rd., El Dorado, Ark. 71730, First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St., El Dorado, Ark. 71730, or Anthony Joseph Olivier Science Scholarship, c/o UCCF, P.O. Box 148, El Dorado, Ark. 71730. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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ENOLA - Marion Earl Stephens, 57, of Enola passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Born in Conway, Ark., on October 21, 1954, he was a son to the late Russell and Earnestine Lasley Stephens. He received his Bachelors degree in agriculture from ASU and had worked in safety driver training for Willis Shaw Enterprises. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who enjoyed being in the outdoors. Marion was a member of Cedar Hill Church of Christ.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Pat Stephens; brother-in-law, Bob Ralston; nephew, John Gregory and mother and father-in-law, G.W. and Mathalea Rickett. Marion is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Brenda Rickett Stephens; daughter, Amanda Tucker and husband Steven and son, Heath Stephens and wife Carla all of Enola; grandchildren, Mackenzie and Logan Tucker; sisters: PeggyHarris (Jim) of Vilonia; brother, Calvin Stephens (Joyce) of Greenville, Texas, and a host of extended family and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, October 28, at Brown Cemetery in Barney, Ark., with David Goff and Lynn Rickett conducting the service. Pallbearers are: Terry Sublett, James Casey, Shane Ralston, James Stephens, Michael Harris and Wade Stephens. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday, October 27 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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FRIENDSHIP - Wilma Earlene Morrison, 69, of Friendship, Ark., died Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, October 28 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia with burial in Gilchrist Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Online guestregister is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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GURDON - Lawrence Bearden, 83, of Gurdon, Ark., passed away October 25, 2011 in Gurdon. Visitation: Friday, October 28, 2011 from 6-8 p.m., Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. Service: Saturday October 29, 2011 at 10 a.m., New Caney Baptist Church of Gurdon. Interment in Bethlehem Cemetery under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. The online guestbook is available at pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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HARRISBURG - Brian Scott Kramer, 19, of Harrisburg, died Monday at St. Bernards in Jonesboro. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Friday at Harrisburg Hornet Stadium. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday at Harrisburg Funeral Home. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. in West Helena, Ark.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Benjamin Lorenza Pruitt, age 72, of Heber Springs, Ark., passed away October 25, 2011 in Little Rock, Ark. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 27 at 2 p.m. at Heber Springs Funeral Home, with a Visitation beginning at 12 noon also at the funeral home. Please sign online guestbook at www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

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HELENA-WEST HELENA - Visitation will be held for Randy W. Adams, 53, of Helena from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Roller-Citizens. Survivors: wife, two sons, two grandchildren, three brothers. Visitation will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HOPE - Winnie L. Rowland 93, of Hope, Ark., passed away October 25, 2011. Survived by one son, Tim Roland of Conway, one grandchild, Jim Rowland of Rogers, Ark. Visitation Friday, October 28, 2011, 5-7 p.m. at Herndon Pharr Funeral Home. Service Saturday, October 29, 2011, 10 a.m. at Hope Church of Christ. Interment in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

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HORSESHOE BEND - Frances Nee Galligher Oldenburg, age 90, of Horseshoe Bend, Ark., died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the Baptist Health Medical Center. She was born on February 28, 1921 in Pine Bluff, Ark., to her late parents Shep Galligher and Frances Royston Galligher.Frances was an active member of Saint Mary of the Mount Catholic Church in Horseshoe Bend, a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames and the Daughters of the American Colonists. In addition she was a charter member of Tele-A-Care in Horseshoe Bend, served as an officer of the St. Charles Borremeo Society for Religious Vocations in Baton Rouge, La., and was a retired secretary from the State of Louisiana.

Survivors include her Dear husband of 72 years George E. Oldenburg; beloved mother of Frances Maria (FM) Comeaux (Paul) and beloved grandmother (Nana) of George Paul and Ship Comeaux and beloved greatgrandmother (Nana) of Cle’lie and Gabrielle Comeaux. She was preceded in death by her brother Shep A. Galligher.

A Memorial Mass will be 11 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2011 at St. Mary of The Mount in Horseshoe Bend, Ark. Burialrights will follow in LaFayette, La., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials masses may be made to St. Mary of the Mount in Horseshoe Bend, Ark. 1002 First Street, Horseshoe Bend, Ark. 72512. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Sada Banfield, 78, of Hot Springs died October24, 2011. She was born September 30, 1933 in Hot Springs to J. Omer and Katie (Radford) Meek. She was a graduate of Brian’s Business School and retired as a bookkeeper with HallPrinters. Sada was a member of Park Place Baptist Church.

She is predeceased by her parents, husband, Robert Allen Banfield and daughter, Donna Banfield. Survivors include her son, Robert David Banfield, of Vienna, Va., and brother, Clyde Meek and his wife, Rosemary, of Georgia.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Coy Sample officiating and music by Karen Parker. Burial will follow at Morning Star Cemetery. Pallbearers are Randall Black, Mark Athetis, John Cook, Danny Herring, David Holthus and John Parker. Honorary pallbearers are Helen Winkle and Dee Robinson. Guest register is www.caruth-hale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Mary Elizabeth Burrough Fullbright Swanson, 91, of Hot Springs died Tuesday. Survivors include her daughter, Janna Fullbright Kuhn; step-daughter, Sandra Swanson Litster; step-son, Glenn W. Swanson Jr. Memorial service is 2 p.m., Friday at First Baptist Church of Hot Springs with the Rev. John McCallum officiating. Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.com.

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LAKEVIEW - Services for Larry A. Kruse, 77, of Lakeview are private. Larry died October 20, 2011. A telephone employee, survived by his daughter, Dina Waxman of Waddell, Ariz. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MARIANNA - George William McClure of Marianna died on October 17, 2011, at his home. He was born October 16, 1923, near Senatobia, Mississippi, to the late Milford W. McClure and Clara Terry McClure. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a turret gunner aboard various ships in the Asiatic Pacific. He worked for many years as a store manager for various retail businesses. George was a 65 year member of First United Methodist Church in Marianna; serving on various boards.

He was preceded in death on August 11, 2011, by his beloved wife of 65 years Bonnie Lovell McClure. He was also preceded in death by his sisters D.B.

McClure, Annie McCullar, Vi Pollard, Earline Webster, and Frances Parkes; and brothers Marshall McClure, J.P. McClure, and Milton McClure. George is survived by special friends Bob and Barbara McGinnis, a host of extended family members and friends and his devoted dog Snoopy.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 27 at First United Methodist Church.

Visitation will also be on Thursday at the Church, beginning at 1 p.m. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 59 S. Poplar St., Marianna, Ark. 72360. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Luther Gregg, 66, of Mountain Home were held October 26, 2011, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Luther died October 23rd. A mechanic survived by children, Tina Gregg, Corenna Aldridge and Brian Gregg. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Truman E. Lee, age 85, of Mountain Home died Sunday. Funeral services will be private. He is survived by his wife, Ramona Lee of Mountain Home and a sister, Nora Richardson of Gassville. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Kevin R. Letterman, age 37, of Mountain Home died Saturday. A gathering of remembrance will be from 1-3 p.m., Thursday at the Roller Funeral Home. He is survived by his children: Sadie and Noah, mother: Louise Hill and father: Richard Massey. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuenralhomes.com.

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NEWARK - Maxine (Cooper) Gipson, 92, of Newark died Monday. Survivors: son, Gary Cooper Gipson and wife Anna; daughter, Elizabeth Gardner; daughter-inlaw, Ella Jane Gipson; brother, T.W. Cooper; seven grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild. Funeral: 2 p.m., Thursday, Newark Church of Christ. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home.www.jacksonsfh.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Dorothy Mae Greene, 74, of Pine Bluff died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. Services will be Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church by Rev. Larry C. Battles at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Edna Haney Chambers Heath Cain, age 95, of Russellville died Monday, October 24, 2011. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Dardanelle First Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Haney Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

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SEARCY - Zachary Lance Mitchell, 24, of Searcy, departed this earthly life on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Valley Baptist Church in Searcy. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Friday at Valley Baptist Church. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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SEARCY - Patsy Hunter Liles Stevens, 77, of Searcy died Monday, October 24. Visitation is at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy on Thursday, October 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the West Race Baptist Building Fund. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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SHERIDAN - Amanda Kaye Rundell of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 4, 1980, at Little Rock, the daughter of Billy Joe and Charlotte Smith Rundell. She was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan and had a passion for performing. She enjoyed singing,dancing, playing guitar, and acting. In fact, for a time, she was adancer and singer for Holland America Cruise Lines. Amanda was a radiology technologist for Community Hospital in Oklahoma City. She graduated from Sheridan High Schooland received her formal education from Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana, and her radiology training from Metro-Tech in Oklahoma City. She was also a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Amanda loved to be an encouragement to everyone she met and had an infectious laugh that would brighten anyone’s day. Amanda died Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at the age of 31.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Grover and Ruby Hedden Smith. Survivors include her parents, B.J. and Charlotte Rundell of Sheridan; fiance, Justin Higgins and his daughter, Taylor of Oklahoma City; grandparents, Hazel and Charles Rundell of Sheridan and Mary Lou and Harold Greenhill of Dewitt; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and a special friend, her dog Gizzy.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2011, at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan with Darlene Carter and Dehaan Thornton officiating. Memorials may be made to: Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency (Arora) 1701 Aldersgate , Suite 4, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 or Sheridan/Grant County Humane Society, 304 Gatzke Drive, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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SWIFTON - Glodean Huffman, 73, of Swifton, departed this life on Tuesday.

Survivors: daughter, Donna Ferrell; son, Ricky Hunt; grandchildren, Leslie Reed, Doug Ferrell, Corey Hunt, Logan Hunt, Ethan Hunt; two great-grandchildren, Shelby Nettles and Wyatt Reed.

Graveside services: 10 a.m., Friday, Arnold Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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TUCKERMAN - Flynn Storey, 47, of Tuckerman, died October 24, 2011. Survivors include wife, Sandra; daughter, Brandy Robinett; son, Stoney Flynn Storey. The family will have a memorial service Saturday at 123 Caulson Road, Bradford, Ark. at 2 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.com.

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WARD - C.B. Blassingame, 91, of Ward, Arkansas passed awaySaturday, October 22, 2011. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and Union Pacific Railroad. He was a Chief Petty Officer and a cook on the USS Enterprise where he was known as“Pappy.” He served proudly in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam.

He is survived by his daughters, Mary Ann Blassingame, of Ward, Bertie Mae Morgan, of Houston, Arkansas, Doris Jean Jackson, of Bryant, Inez Howell, of Maumelle and Modina Robinson, of Little Rock; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and close personal friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Barnett and Lillian May LeMaster Blassingame; daughter, Winnie Mae Rice Walker; son, Mansfield Harvey Rice, Jr.; wife, of 42 years, Dorothy Mae Riffle Blassingame; grandson, Junior Leness Walker; great-granddaughter, Melissa Dawn Myers; and two brothers, Billy Fay Blassingame and David Wilkerson Blassingame.

There will be a graveside service at the Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery on Maryland Ave. in North Little Rock, Arkansas on Monday, October 31, at 11 a.m. with full military honors. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., (501)-758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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WYNNE - Ruth Penden, 66, Wynne, died Tuesday. Survivors include son, Jeffrey Jones; daughter, Jayme Gayman; one brother; four sisters; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Funeral services Friday, 10 a.m., at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. Interment at Woodman at McCrory. Visitation: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. (870) 238-9400. www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.

Out-of-state

CHICAGO, Ill. - Mrs. Velois Jones Murray, 67, of Chicago, formerly of Sherrill, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011.

Graveside services Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 at Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Judge Berlin Jones at 12:30 p.m. Arrangements will be by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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HARTLAND, Mich. - Sandra Sue Southerland, age 69, passed away Thursday October 20, 2011 in Hartland, Michigan. Graveside services will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Ida, Ark. Arrangements are by Heber Springs Funeral Home in Heber Springs, Ark. For more information call 501-887-9152.