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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, at arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY

Leona Marie (Gubanski) Beck, 73, of Maumelle.

Connie Evelyn (Looper) Fraley, 68, of Jacksonville.

Betty Jean Harris, 86, of Little Rock.

Meredith Lee Hawkins, 41, of Little Rock.

Joe E. Jackson Jr., 39, of Little Rock.

Gayden Jenkins Jr., 57, of Little Rock.

Janice Mae Johnson, 66, of Little Rock.

Robert Kent Lloyd, 46, of Little Rock.

Drystal McLin, 40, of Little Rock.

Ayszessie Missouri of Hensley.

Billie J. Neely, 49, of North Little Rock.

Mathew Daniel Poe, 28, of Little Rock.

Eleanor Reichert, 80, of North Little Rock.

Robert Louis Robinson, 61, of North Little Rock.

Leedell Rudley, 44, of Little Rock.

Josiah Eugene Russell, 81, of Maumelle.

Jerry Sadowski, 66, of Jacksonville.

Mary Lois Wheat Tharp, 84, of North Little Rock.

Felton O’dell Thompson, 58, of Little Rock.

Richard William Whitehead, 57, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALTUS Norbert Anthony Lachowsky, 88.

BEARDEN Debbie Lynn Colvert, 58.

John Grover Lawson, 52.

BEEBE Marcus Guthrie, 33.

BEE BRANCH Herbert Dee Hoover, 72.

BENTON Charles Leslie Smith Jr., 88. BULL SHOALS Frances J. Andrews, 78.

CHEROKEE VILLAGE Jerry Forbes Reynolds, 75.

Pulaski County

LEONA MARIE (GUBANSKI) BECK, 73, of Maumelle, passed from this life on October 27, 2011. She was born to John and Frances Szczepaniak Gubanski on May 17, 1938 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was retired from Safeway, where she worked as a meat wrapper. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Rosary Sodality and Altar Society and was a dedicated volunteer for Hope Ministry.

Mrs. Beck is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Adolph H. Beck; and 2 sisters, Constance Malchaski and Dorothy Banaszak.

She is survived by two brothers, Chester Gubanski and Joe Gubanski of North Little Rock, Arkansas (Marche); numerous nieces and nephews; two step-sons, Richard Beck of Center Ridge, Arkansas and Col. Anthony Beck of Montgomery, Alabama; four stepdaughters, Phyllis Gordon and Peggy Jennings of Morrilton, Arkansas, Pam Roberts of Conway, Arkansas, and Patti Wiessing of Tanzania, South Africa, who willserve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. with Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2011 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in North Little Rock (Marche). Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in North Little Rock (Marche), celebrated by Fr. T.J. Hart and assisted by Deacon Brunon Strozyk. Burial will follow at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary School Endowment Fund, 7006 Jasna Gora Dr., North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118; Arkansas Hospice of Little Rock, 14 Parkstone, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72112; or Hope Ministry Alliance, 14423 Smalling Rd., North Little Rock, Arkansas 72110.You may sign the online guestbook at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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CONNIE EVELYN (LOOPER) FRALEY, 68, of Jacksonville, wentto be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 26, 2011, after a courageous battle with leukemia. She attended the First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock where she was a lifelong, faithful saint. Connie was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker and loved her family unconditionally.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husbandof 47 years, Larry Fraley; four sons, Clint (Kelli) of Jacksonville,COLT Ed Henderson, 75.

COTTON PLANT Tommy “Cool Breeze” Wells, 74.

DANVILLE Sarah Rose, 75.

DARDANELLE Betty Ann Carter, 73.

DEER Debbie Elizabeth (Thomlinson) Matney, 41.

DOLPH Charles H. Hall, 72.

EL DORADO Mark A. Honeycutt, 46.

FLIPPIN Millie Hittle, 86.

GREENBRIER Carl Edmon Allen, 87.

HEBER SPRINGS Gary Wayne Malone, 62.

HOT SPRINGS Sada Banfield, 78.

Justin Burkes, 26.

HOUSTON David Womack, 79.

MAGNOLIA Azell Wilson, 92.

MALVERN Dennis “Red” Collins, 48.

Fay Pryor Hathaway, 91.

Janice Lucille Wald, 57.

MARIANNA Sarah Lexie Vaccaro, 87.

MONTICELLO Rodney Lavell Ridgell, 47. MOUNTAIN HOME Linda Jordan.

Lauren Elizabeth Morris, 29.

Lawrence E. Noker, 87.

Jeanette Marie Perry, 65.

Roger Lee Soltysik, 70.

Floyd Wainscott, 88.

Eileen Glew Zibert, 85.

PANGBURN Ollis R. Largent, 71.

PINE BLUFF Eddie Beard Jr., 69.

Keisha Shadell Smith-Gaddy, 30.

Mary A. Williams, 65.

POLLARD Ann Orey, 69.

POPLAR GROVE Earnice Smith, 92.

ROMANCE Arthel “Doc” Edward Moffitt, 87.

SEARCY Kerry Wayne Tharp, 47.

SHERIDAN Victor Carroll “Butch” Kaufman Jr., 41.

Frederick “Freddie” Stover, 51.

STAR CITY Kerry Michael Shaha, 64.

TRUMANN Dorothy Taylor, 77.

WELDON Charles “Bubby” Chambliss, 67. WEST MEMPHIS Clayton L. Eubanks Jr., 80.

WYNNE Mae Bell Witcher, 92.

YELLVILLE Paul Willie Lewis Kreusch, 70.

OUT-OF-STATE

TULSA Rosemary Peyton, 82.

MEMPHIS Gary Alan Quarles, 64.

Roger (Wendy), Tim (Paula) and Shaun (Karen) Fraley all of North Little Rock; brothers W.C. (Angie) Looper Jr. of NLR, Clinton (Becky) Looper of Jacksonville; sisters Charlotte Gardner and Cheryl Mc-Carthy of NLR; 14 grandchildren, one great-grandson and many nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Coga Looper; sister, Carolyn Sorrells. Known as “Nanny” to her grandchildren and many others.

She never met a stranger or missed an opportunity to invite someone to church. Once she met someone, they instantly became her friend for life. She enjoyed flower gardening, working in the yard, collecting antiques, and more than anything spending time with friends and family.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Friday evening at First Pentecostal Church of NLR. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, also at First Pentecostal Church of NLR, with Rev. J.N. Holmes officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the First Pentecostal Building Fund or to Calvary Academy, 1401 Calvary Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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BETTY JEAN HARRIS, 86, of Little Rock went to Glory on October27, 2011. Born October 7, 1925 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Claude and Leola Kennedy Rankin. She was a Christian and member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Churchand the Order of the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Durwood Harris; and a daughter, Michelle Harris.

She is survived by three sons, Mike Harris (Patsy) of Memphis, Pat Harris (Jana) of Little Rock and Mark Harris (Gwynn) of Benton; grandchildren, Amie Lawson (Ben), Kristy Jones (Blaine), Hayley Harris, Hannah Harris, Dr. Jed Darr (Cheryl) and Carolyn McCune (Wade), and four greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 29th in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, (501) 661-9111, with Bro. Mark Harris, officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 404 W. Walnut St., Benton, Ark. 72015. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.

griffin leggetthealeyroth.com.

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MEREDITH LEE HAWKINS, 41, of Little Rock died Tuesday, October 25, 2011. She was born in Little Rock on June 4, 1970, a daughterof James J. and Annette Grace Jackson Hawkins. She attended Anthony School and Little Rock Central High School, was a graduate of Williams Woods College in Fulton, Missouri where she was amember of Delta Gamma Sorority. She was a customer service representative for Verizon.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Madeline Cox and her husband Oscar of Little Rock; a nephew, Dalton Jackson Cox; grandmother, Irene Hawkins; aunt, Netta Simek (John); uncle, Carroll Hawkins (Julie); a very special friend, Sally Schaffer; and two dachshunds, Murphy and Riley, and many cousins. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Maurine and Merritt Jackson and James H. Hawkins.

The family will receive friends at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2011. Graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, October 29, at Roselawn Memorial Park followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m., at First Christian Church with The Reverend Kevin A. Robbins officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 1500 N. Mississippi, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207; LR Community Mental Health Center, 4400 Shuffield, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205; or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

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JOE E. JACKSON JR., 39, of Little Rock, departed this life October24, 2011. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Josie and Milton Jackson; sister, Angelia King. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Breyanna, Tatiyanna, Joe E. III and Arianna Jackson; father, Joe E. Jackson Sr.; mother, Verna Jackson; siblings, Timothy and Jacquelyn Jackson; mother of his children, Makesha Jackson; a host of other family and friends.

Family hour: 5-6 p.m., Tuesday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Service: 11 a.m., Wednesday at New Bethel COGIC, 1600 W. 34th St, Little Rock, Rev. Milton Jackson, 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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GAYDEN JENKINS JR., 57, of Little Rock, departed this life October 23, 2011. Preceded in death by his father, Gayden Jenkins Sr.; mother, Willie B. Smith. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Gaylon, Erick, Gayden III., and Winter Jenkins; siblings,Shirley Richerson, Ruth Phillips, Helen Young, Euleta Ware, Eldora Trotter, Laura Marshall, Gayadene Jenkins and Sherrie Boswell; a host of other family and friends. Family hour: 7-8 p.m., today at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Service: 11 a.m., Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, 1851 Howard St., Little Rock. 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, Ark., departed thislife on October 18, 2011. Family hour: today, 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., LR. (501) 372-1305.

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ROBERT KENT LLOYD of Little Rock, died on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Kent was born on August 7, 1965, to Jeanne Price Lloyd and Larry D. Lloyd, in El Dorado, Ark. Kent graduated from El Dorado High School in 1983 and attended SouthArkansas University in El Dorado, moving to Little Rock in 1992.

Kent was preceded in death by his father, Larry D. Lloyd, and is survived by his mother; two sisters, Lisa Jones (Paul), Hot Springs, Ark., and Lynda Delo (Jim), Shreveport, La.; six nephews, Courtney Michael (Janna) and Blake Jones (Rachael) of Little Rock; Jack Delo, Washington, D.C.; Andrew Delo, Annapolis, Md.; Martyn Delo and Derek Delo, Shreveport, La.

Kent was a kind and loving son, who had a disease called alcoholism and would eventually rob him of any chance to attain peace and joy in his life here on earth. Kent fought valiantly to overcome his illness, but finally succumbed to its terrible grip on his life. Kent had a strong faith in Jesus Christ and as his mother, I am comforted by the peace andjoy he has finally found in being in the presence of our Heavenly Father and loved ones gone before him.

A memorial service celebrating Kent’s life will be held on Saturday, October 29, at Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock at 2 p.m. with Reverend Steve Hancock officiating. A reception will be held immediately following the service in Second Hall. Graveside services will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Pryor, Okla., on Saturday, November 5. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Harbor House, Inc., P.O. Box 4207, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72914-4207; Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home for Children, 1501 North University Avenue, Little Rock, Ark. 72207; or to a charity of one’s choice. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal

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DRYSTAL McLIN, 40, of Little Rock, departed this life October24, 2011. Preceded in death by her mother, Cheryl McLin; grandparents, Coleman and Beatrice Brown, Neal McLin, Jr. and Alton Harris. 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. Today at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Saturday at New Bethel COGIC, 1600 W. 34th St., Little Rock, 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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Funeral services for AYSZESSIE MISSOURI will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 29 at New Haven United Methodist Church in Hensley, Ark. Burial will be at Rest In Peace Cemetery. Services entrusted to Gillespie BrothersFuneral Home, Inc.

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BILLIE J. NEELY, 49, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed on October26, 2011. Loving memories are left to daughter: Ash’le L. Hankton, mother: Christine Neely, both of North Little Rock, sisters: Karyn Neely, and Glenda (Fred) Moore both of LittleRock, Sheila Neely of North Little Rock and brother: Vernon (Joan) Neely Jr. of Hampton Va., and fiance David Brown. Ms Neely will lie in state at Superior, Sunday, October 30, 3-5 p.m. Homegoing Celebration, Monday, October 31, 11:30 a.m. at Samaritan Hill Baptist Church, 1001 East 13th St., North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway. (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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MATTHEW DANIEL POE, 28, of Little Rock, the eldest son ofDanny J. Poe and Jennifer Cummings-Eoff, passed away October 24, 2011. Matthew was born on September 27, 1983 and became an Eagle Scout in Troop 4 at the age of 14, graduated Mills University Studies High School, Class of 2002, and later enlisted in The United States Air Force. On September 29, 2007 he married Kristina Davidson at his childhood home. Matthew and Kristina spent six beautiful short years together. He was a faithful hardworking man who devoted his life to his family and friends. He always put others needs before his own and continued to do that throughout his life. Matthew was an avid outdoorsman whose activities and hobbies included hunting, fishing, target shooting, motorcycle riding, and spending time with his wife and dogs Sissy and Mo Mo. Matthew’s life was prosperous and filled with love and activities. He was always known as a doer and a go-getter.

Matthew is survived by his wife, Kristina Davidson-Poe; his father, Danny Poe (Cheryl); mother, Jennifer Cummings (David); brother, Jonathan Poe; and step-brother, Jonathan Manley; three uncles; three aunts; numerous extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home (501) 455-5800 from 2 until 5 p.m., Sunday, October 30, 2011. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Monday, October 31 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Little Rock. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America, 3220 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72202 or the Arkansas Game and Fish, #2 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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After a yearlong battle with cancer, ELEANOR REICHERT, age80, of North Little Rock went to be with our Lord Wednesday, October 26th, 2011. Eleanor loved spending time with her two daughters Angie Wallace and Patti Widell. She also lovedbeing surrounded by her other living family members including her son-in-law Kenny Wallace, grandson, Jeremy, granddaughter, Melissa, and great-grandchildren, Brent, Kenna, and Eli. A gifted painter, a talented floral arranger, an independent woman with a story worth sharing, will forever be loved and missed by allshe touched. Preceded in death by Mother and Father, Irma and Wilhelm Stumpfich, by brother, Ewald Stumpfich, and grandson Christopher Rose. Family will be holding a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted in Eleanor’s name to AR Hospice Inpatient Unit-St Vincent’s, 14 Parkstone Lane, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117. Please visit www.ARcremation to sign the online guest register.

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ROBERT LOUIS ROBINSON, 61, of North Little Rock, passedaway Sunday, October 23, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorothy Robinson; sons, Richard and Sean Robinson. He leaves to cherish hismemory, children, Gwen Lewis (Dre’) Robert Jr., Teresa, Shayla and Tiffany Robinson; siblings, Earnest, Kenneth, Reginald, and Steven Robinson, Patricia Day, Deborah Thomas, and Vanessa Alexander (Theodore), nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. at Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook: www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

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LEEDELL RUDLEY of Little Rock, Ark., born March 5, 1967,passed October 23, 2011. Survived by wife, Stormy Rudley 19 children, Taleah Huntsman, Kendall Rudley, Cherai Rudley, Alexas Rudley, Deejon Rudley, Daejon Rudley, JoshRudley, Leedell Rudley Jr., Ki-Anny Reynolds, Kim Warn, Lejael Rudley, Jasmine Davinport, Terrance Stovall; mother Loretta Rudley, father Josh C. Rudley, one brother Charles Rudley; three sisters, Barbara Rudley, Denise Jackson, Shretta Morris; one adopted brother, Steven Thomas; adopted sister. Theresa Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family. Family Hour will be Friday from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral Services Saturday 11 a.m. at Bethel A.M.E., 600 N Cedar St, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W 29th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. (501) 660-4323.

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JOSIAH EUGENE RUSSELL, age 81, of Maumelle, Arkansas, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011, at his home. Born in Cabot on February 24, 1930, he was the son of the late Josiah Edward and Unabelle (Prater) Russell. Mr. Russell was a retired civil engineer and a veteran of the United States Merchant Marines.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Lucy Mae Russell and Kay Colleen Russell; sons, Michael Eugene Russell and Larry Gene Russell; brother, Ted Russell; sister, Anitia Johnson; and granddaughter, Kelly Taylor. Mr. Russell is survived by sons, Darrell Russell and his wife, Margaret, of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Garry Dean Russell of South Dakota; daughter, Constance Thomas and her husband, Michael, of Yuma, Arizona; sister, Ruby Lea Nahlen of North Little Rock; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Olmstead Chapel in Heber Springs with funeral services following at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Woodland Memorial Park. Olmstead Funeral Home, 601 W. Main, Heber Springs. www.olmstead.cc.

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JERRY SADOWSKI, 66, of Jacksonville, died Oct. 25, 2011. He was born July 24, 1945, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Ray & Geraldine Sadowski. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Sadowski. Survivors include five children, a brother and 11 grandchildren. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral & Cremation Service; guests may register at www.northlittlerockfuneralhome.com.

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MARY LOIS WHEAT THARP, 84, of North Little Rock passedaway Wednesday, October 26, 2011. She was a registered nurse and retired from the Baptist Medical System after 30 years of service. She was a member of Sylvan Hills Community Church and the North Little Rock Woman’s Club.

She is survived by her son, Hank Tharp, of Sherwood; daughter Mary Jo (Jerry) Thomas, of Sherwood; two granddaughters, Emily (Brad) Johnson, of Scott, and Casey Thomas, of Sherwood; one grandson, Hudson Tharp, of Sherwood; two great-granddaughters, Jordyn and Taylor Johnson; sister, Ann Sutherlin, of Greenville, South Carolina; brother, Jack (Veda) Wheat, of Lonoke; sister-in-law, Sue Wheat, of Monument, Colorado; and a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Tharp, and brother, Thomas Walton Wheat, Jr.

Memorials may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 1022, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72115. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Lonoke Cemetery. The familywill receive friends from 9 a.m., until service time at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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FELTON O’DELL THOMPSON of Little Rock, born October23, 1953, died on October 24, 2011. He was preceded in death by parents, Troy and Margie Thompson. He is survived by three children, Brook, Daniel and Ashley. He isalso survived by sisters, Bernice (John) Drake, Linda Byrd, Barbara Williams, Rita Howard, and Katherine Thompson; brothers, Sammy (Jackie) Thompson and Ronnie Davidson; and four grandchildren. Services will be at Reeves Cemetery, New Edinburg, Ark., on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church in Warren, Ark. Many thanks to church members, family, friends and also Hospice care. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care.

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RICHARD WILLIAM WHITEHEAD, 57, of Little Rock, born June 3, 1954, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmar and Daisy Whitehead. He is survived by one son, Richard Chance Whitehead; and one sister, Charla Lee-Brandt. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care.

Arkansas

ALTUS - Norbert Anthony Lachowsky, 88, Altus, died Oct. 26, 2011 in Ozark. Rosary will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Altus. Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m., with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery under direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark.

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BEARDEN - Debbie Lynn Colvert, 58, of Bearden, died Friday. She is survived by her brother, sister, niece, nephews, a special friend, and her special dog. There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the United Methodist Church of Bearden. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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BEARDEN - John Grover Lawson, 52, of Bearden, Ark., died Monday, October 24, 2011. Funeral 2 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Eagle Mills Baptist Church with burial in Salem Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday and 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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BEEBE - Marcus Guthrie, 33, of Beebe, was born April 18, 1978 in Searcy, Arkansas and left this life October 24, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Guthrie, and son, Matthew Hunter Guthrie, of Beebe, Arkansas. Marcus was a Probation and Parole Agent for the Arkansas Department of Community Corrections.He was a graduate of Harding University with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. He was of the Baptist faith. Matthew was the center of Marcus’ world. He loved spending time with his family. Marcus was an avid outdoorsman. He loved deer, duck and turkey hunting. He was a sports enthusiast. He loved football, especially his beloved Razorbacks, and watching his nephew on Friday nights.

Marcus was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; his maternal grandmother; and his brother-in-law, James DavidAhillen. Marcus is also survived by his father, Bob Guthrie and his wife Debbie of Little Rock; his mother, Patricia Miller and her husband Phil of Little Rock; one brother, Bruce and his wife Lesley; a nephew, Mason and a niece, Madison of Searcy; one grandfather, Bully Stephenson of Georgetown; and one grandmother, Fran Miller of Little Rock; his in-laws, James Ahillen and his wife Debbie, and Jared Ahillen of Searcy; and Rebekah Ahillen of Beebe. Marcus was loved by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund for Marcus and Sarah’s son, Matthew’s college education at the First Security Bank. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. Visitation will be Friday from 6-8 p.m. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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BEE BRANCH - Herbert Dee Hoover, 72, of Bee Branch passed away Wednesday, October 26. He was born December 4, 1938 in Caraway, Ark. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Saturday, October 29 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier (501) 679-2575. Burial will follow at Pine Mountain Cemetery in Bee Branch. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BENTON - Mr. Charles Leslie Smith Jr., age 88, of Benton died October 23, 2011. He was born May 26, 1923 in Union City, Pennsylvania. Charles was retired from the GE Corp. in Erie Pennsylvania, and member of the Parade Street United Methodist Church in Union City, Pennsylvania.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alta Smith; brother, Reed Smith; four sisters, Helen Kusiak, Mae Allan, Jean Pier and June Smith. Survivors include his wife, Marion Trax Smith, Benton; three daughters, Linda Pritchard, Benton; Denise Smith, South Carolina; Sharon Smith, West PalmBeach, Florida; brother, Aden Smith, Jamestown New York; four grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren.

Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Pandolph-Morgan Funeral Home in Union City, Pennsylvania with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home. Local arrangements are through Ashby Funeral Home in Benton. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BULL SHOALS - Services for Frances J. Andrews, 78, of Bull Shoals will be private. Frances died October 24, 2011. A factory worker, survived locally by her daughter, Susie Francis of Bull Shoals. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/ guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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CHEROKEE VILLAGE - Jerry Forbes Reynolds, age 75, of Cherokee Village, Ark., died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011. A memorial service will be held Monday, Oct. 31, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church located in Cherokee Village, Ark. All arrangements are by Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland, Ark.

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COLT - Ed Henderson, 75, Colt, died Tuesday. Survivors include two sons, William Henderson, Doyle Henderson; two daughters, Rita Bernero, Tina Gardner; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Graveside services Saturday, 11 a.m. at Whitehall Cemetery, McCrory. Visitation Saturday prior to the service, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. (870) 238-9400. www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.

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COTTON PLANT - Tommy “Cool Breeze” Wells, 74 ofCotton Plant, died Monday October 24 at Crittenden Regional Hospital in West Memphis, Arkansas. His wife, Johnnie Mae Wells, two sons, a daughter, four brothers, eightgrandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends survive him. Visitation will be held Saturday evening, October 29 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 30 at 2 p.m. at Trice Chapel Baptist Church in Cotton Plant. Interment will take place at Ebenezer Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. bransc umbfuneralhome@yahoo.com & Face Book: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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DANVILLE - Sarah Rose, 75, of Belleville, died Thursday, October 27, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Fitch Cemetery in Casa under the direction of Broussard Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.broussardfuneral.com.

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DARDANELLE - Betty Ann Carter, age 73, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Survivors: children, Doug Carter, Angela Lott, Cathy Heflin. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Friday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

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DOLPH - Charles H. Hall, 72, died October 26. Funeral service: Saturday, October 29 at 2 p.m. at Calico Rock Funeral Chapel. Burial: Galatia Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Famiily Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Visitation: Friday, October 28 from 6-8 p.m.

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EL DORADO - Mark A. Honeycutt, 46 of El Dorado, formerly of Little Rock passed away on October 26, 2011 at his parents’ home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 11:00 am at Parkers Chapel First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Old Parkers Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at church. www.lewisfuneralhome. biz.

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FLIPPIN - Services for Millie Hittle, 86, of Flippin will be private. Millie died October 21, 2011. A homemaker, survived by her husband, Ray and special friends, Stacey & Ronnie Franks, all of Flippin. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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GREENBRIER - Carl Edmon Allen, 87, of Greenbrier died October 26, 2011. Funeral services 2 p.m., Saturday, October 29 at Faith Baptist Church in Greenbrier. Burial will follow in Higden-McLehaney Cemetery. Visitation Friday, October 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home. Arrangements by Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier. 501-679-4400. www.bishopgriffinfuneralhome.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Gary Wayne Malone passed away October 25, 2011 at his home in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2011 at Family Funeral Service, 100 W. Searcy Street, Heber Springs. A Memorial Service with Rev. Dwight Decker officiating at 6pm. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.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, Virginia and brother, Clyde Meek and his wife, Rosemary, of Georgia. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Coy Sample officiating and Karen Parker singing. 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 - Justin Burkes, age 26, of Hot Springs died Saturday. Predeceased by his mother, Brenda Washington Burkes. Survivors: wife, Karryn Burkes; two sons, his father, Jerry (Janice) Burkes; grandparents, eight siblings, and extended family. Funeral services: 11 a.m., Saturday at Visitors Chapel A.M.E. Church. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Friday at Eureka Baptist Church. Guest registry is at htpp://www.carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services. 336 East Grand Ave., Hot Springs, Ark. (501) 623-7664.

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HOUSTON - David Womack, 79, died October 26, 2011, at his home. Visitation will be at the Perryville United Methodist Church, October 28th from 6-8 p.m. Memorial services will be 10 a.m., October 29th at the Church. Memorials may be given to the Church or to Arkansas Hospice whose compassionate care made David’s last days a time of peace. By BobNeal & Sons, Morrilton. Obituary/ photo/Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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MAGNOLIA - Services for Azell Wilson, 92, of Magnolia will be Friday, October 28, 2011, at 10 a.m. at the Lewis Chapel. Burial will follow at Village Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home of Magnolia. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Lydesdale United Methodist Church. www.lewisfuneralhome. biz.

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MALVERN - Dennis “Red” Collins, 48, of Malvern died October 25, 2011. Survivors, sister, JoAnn Kennedy (Butch); nieces and nephews, Darrell Kennedy (Danell), Jeff and Melissa Kennedy, Trisha Gallegly (Jonothan), and Scottie and Coy Collins; and many great-nieces and greatnephews. Memorial services, Saturday, October 29th, 10 a.m., New Beginnings, Malvern. Guestbook,regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Fay Pryor Hathaway, age 91, retired public school teacher, of Malvern, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2011. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, J.A. Funk Chapel. Interment: Fairplay Cemetery. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Sunday. Survivors: brother, Ray Pryor; niece, Annette Powers; nephew, Dr. Lou Pryor; several great-nieces and -nephews. Online condolences: jafunkfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Janice Lucille Wald, 57, Malvern, died October 25, 2011. She was born December 15, 1953, to Henry and Helen M. Kirkendoll in Junction City, Kansas. Private Service will be held on a later date at Magnet Cove Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MARIANNA - Lexie Vaccaro of Marianna died October 26, 2011. Survivors include son, Wohner Vaccaro, and sister, Clara Davis, Marianna; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 28 at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Marianna; burial will follow at Marianna Memorial Park. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MONTICELLO - Rodney Lavell Ridgell, 47, of Monticello passed away October 25, 2011, in Pine Bluff. He was born in Monticello June 12, 1964. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel, with burial in Mt. Zion A.M.E. Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday night. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Linda Jordan of Mountain Home were held October 22, 2011, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Linda died October 20, 2011. A cosmetologist, survived by children, Christopher, Randy, Jeremiah and Tisha. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Lauren Morris, 29, of Mountain Home will be 11 a.m. October 29th at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Lauren died October 22, 2011. A homemaker, survived by her husband, Don, and daughter, Kylie. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/ guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Lawrence Noker, age 87, of Mountain Home, died Tuesday. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Entombment: Baxter Memorial Gardens. Survivors: wife: Ellen Noker; son: Michael Noker; daughters: Ellen Eekhoff, Patricia Noker; four grandchildren. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Jeanette Marie Perry, 65, of Mountain Home will be private. Jeanette died October 19, 2011. A CNA, survived by her brother, Larry Sluder of Henderson, and granddaughter, Melissa Goodman of Mountain Home. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Roger Soltysik, 70, of Mountain Home were held in Wilmington, Illinois. Roger died October 8, 2011. A U.S. Army veteran and civil service employee, survived by his wife, Lucille, and five children. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Floyd Wainscott, 88, Mountain Home, were October 24th at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Floyd died October 20, 2011. A U.S. Navy Pilot and teacher, survived by his wife, Eunice, and four children. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/ guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Eileen Glew Zibert, 85, of Mountain Home died Wednesday, October 26, 2011, in Mountain Home. Private arrangements are by Conner-Hankins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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PANGBURN - Ollis R. Largent passed away October 26, 2011, in Pangburn, Arkansas. A Memorial Service will be Sunday, October 30, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the People Helping People Community Building in Amagon, Arkansas. Family Funeral Service in charge of the arrangements. www.familyfuneral.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Eddie Beard, Jr., 69, of Pine Bluff, died Friday, October 21, 2011. His services will be Saturday, October 29, 2011, at Brown Funeral Home Chapel in Pine Bluff by Reverend Renice Davis at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Keisha Shadell Smith-Gaddy, 30, of Pine Bluff, died, October 22, 2011. Her Services will be Saturday, October 29, 2011, at Greater Fellowship Ministeries by Reverend Melvin Graves at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Memorial Services for Mary A. Williams, 65, of Pine Bluff, died Oct. 24, will be Saturday, 1 p.m., Perry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Earl Williams Jr. officiating. Survivors: one son; three daughters; four sisters; two brothers; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one aunt; nieces; nephews; cousins.

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POLLARD - Ann Orey, 69, of Pollard, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Graveside service is Saturday, Oct. 29,2011, at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Poplar Bluff, Mo., with Rev. Joseph Kappilumakkal Mathai, CMI officiating. Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Ark., is in charge of arrangements.

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POPLAR GROVE - Earnice Smith, age 92, died Tuesday. Survivors: daughter, Bobbie Davis; eight grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 22 greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Bob Neal-Brickell Funeral Home in Marvell. Burial at Mount Moriah Cemetery. Arrangements by Bob Neal & Sons-Brickell Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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ROMANCE - Arthel “Doc” Edward Moffitt, 87 of Romance, Ark., was born on October 7, 1924 in Joy, Ark., to the late Jesse Lee and Bessie Clay Moffitt, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. He was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and worked for International Shoe for 33 years, retiring from S.A.S. Shoe Company.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 17 years Patricia J. Moffitt on August 19, 2001; his son, Ricky Moffitt; brother, Jewel Moffitt and sister, Elois Townsend. He is survived by three sons; Gary Moffitt, Johnny Moffitt and wife Jenny and Jackie Moffitt and wife Tammy, all of Romance; three step-children, Tina and Ronnie Durall of Dover; Pete Hill of Clarksville; and Lisa and Todd Birginske of Russellville. Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, three brothers; Melvin “Mutt,” Elzie, and Clayton; two sisters; OreanTaylor and Mary Harris; and many nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2011, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Mr. Moffitt’s funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2011, in the Chapel of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home (501) 268-3546. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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SEARCY - Kerry Wayne Tharp, 47, passed away at his home in Searcy, Arkansas, on October 26, 2011. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Family Home, 335 Albion Road, Searcy, Arkansas. Family Funeral Service Heber Springs is in charge of the arrangements. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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SHERIDAN - Victor Carroll “Butch” Kaufman Jr., 41, of Sheridan, Arkansas, died Tuesday. Survivors: Wife, Denise Goshien Kaufman; Children, Corey, Jacob and Alyssa Kaufman; Brothers, Richard (Janice) Kaufman; Matthew Kaufman, (Ashleigh Weaver); Sisters, Annette Allen (Bob Anna); Rhonda (Clyde) Ellis. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. on Saturday, at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 10:30 a.m. until service time. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan, Arkansas (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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SHERIDAN - Frederick “Freddie” Stover, age 51, of Sheridan, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 25, 2011. He was born July 5, 1960, in Honolulu, Hawaii, a son of Kyoko Nagasaki of Osaka, Japan and the late Willie Byron Stover. Freddie graduated from Watson Chapel High School in 1978, and had lived in Sheridan for more than 20 years. Freddie had worked as an electrician for many years and was currently employed by the Union Pacific Railroad. He was an artist in many respects, including his electrical work and welding. Some other talents included charcoal, pen-and-ink drawing, and AutoCAD designing. He was always helping others and had a great sense of humor.

His survivors include his fiancee, Sandi Yeager of Benton; a daughter and son-in-law, Amber Wreyford Scott and Steven of Glendale; his mother, Kyoko Nagasaki; a sister, Mitchi Parent and husband Bob of Allen, Texas; a brother, Byron Stover and wife Jamie of Star City; three grandchildren, Lucy, Jacob, and Kira Scott; nephews, Ethan Stover of Star City and Rob Smith and wife Shelli of Benton, La.; a great-nephew, Brayden Smith; along with many other loving family and friends.

Funeral services will be Sunday, 2 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel, 1621 S. Cherry Street in Pine Bluff with Brother Bobby Hartsfield officiating. The interment will be private. Visitation will be Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Scott children’s college fund: 260 Fielding Lane Star City, Ark. 71667 Online condolences: Fuller-Funerals.com.

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STAR CITY - Kerry Michael Shaha, 64, of Star City, died Wednesday at his home. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Saturday at Griffin Funeral Service Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Holly Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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TRUMANN - Dorothy Taylor, 77, of Trumann, died Wednesday at her residence. Dorothy was born in Detroit, Mich. Funeral services are Friday at 3 p.m., Jackson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was held Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Interment in Holly Springs Cemetery in Harrisburg. Arrangements by Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home.

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WELDON - Charles “Bubby” Chambliss, 67, of Weldon departed this life Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Graveside service will be 11 a.m., Saturday at Coffeyville Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-10:30 p.m., Saturday at Dillinger Funeral Home. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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WEST MEMPHIS - Clayton L. Eubanks Jr., 80, of West Memphis died Wednesday, October 26, 2011. He served four years in the Air Force, three of them in Germany where he met his wife of 59 years. Mr. Eubanks was a member of First Baptist Church since 1951.He was a Mason and member of the West Memphis Lodge #737 since 1955 and a Past Master of the Lodge where he was Treasurer for 39 years. He was a life member and his brethren bestowed upon him the Pillar of Solomon Award with the approval of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas. He was also a Scottish Rite Mason of the 33rd degree. He was chairman of the Kitchen Committee since the inception of the William Nash Scottish Rite in West Memphis. He was also past chairman of the Crittenden County ASC Committee, and member of the V.F.W. and American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Irmgard (Dot) Eubanks, daughters, Rita Callan and husband, Les of West Memphis and Charlotte Maxwell of Grenada, Miss.; grandchildren, Elizabeth McCollum, Jennifer Held, Trey Callan, Rachel Maxwell, Leah Poindexter and Clay Maxwell; great-grandchildren, Shyanne Poindexter and Callan McCollum; brother, Parker Eubanks of Proctor, Ark.; niece,Donna Kane of Proctor, Ark. and nephew, Ricky Eubanks of Proctor, Ark.

Visitation will be Friday from 10 till 11 a.m. at Roller Citizens Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Roller Citizens Funeral Home with Brother Steve Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park. It is requested that memorials be sent to First Baptist Church of West Memphis or West Memphis Masonic Lodge #737. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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WYNNE - Mae Bell Witcher, 92, Wynne, died Wednesday. Survivors include two sons; five daughters; five brothers; three sisters; 23 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services Friday, 2 p.m., Fair Oaks Assembly of God Church. Interment at Crosslawn Cemetery. Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home has chargeof arrangements. (870) 238-9400.

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YELLVILLE - Services for Paul Kreusch, 70, of Yellville will be at a later date in Texas. Paul died October 25, 2011. A U.S. Air Force veteran and Maintenance Tech, survived by two children, Jeffrey and Julie Kreusch. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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TULSA - Rosemary Peyton, 82, passed away Wednesday,October 26, 2011 in Tulsa, Okla.

Born September 14, 1929 in Little Rock, Ark. to James Monroe and Lois (Dyer) Adkins. She was a real estate and insurance agent. Member of Asbury United Methodist Church.

Preceded in death by her parents; first husband, John Bull Sr.; second husband, Donald Peyton; son, John Bull Jr.; sister, Betty Wallace. Survived by her daughters, Cindy Hoffman of Round Hill, Va., and Susan Brannon and husband, Trae of Allen, Texas; grandchildren, Leslie Carpenter of Blue Mount, Va., Tamela Ransom of Little Rock, Ark., Kristen, Katie, Tracey, and John; four greatgreat-grandchildren, Cole, Laurel, Reece, and Ryan; step-daughter, Kate Gelhard and husband, Dave of Maryland; stepsons, James Peyton of Owasso, Okla. and Donald Peyton Jr. and wife, Teresa of Enid, Okla.; step-grandchildren, Sam, Molly, Alex, and Shane.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Moore’s Southlawn. Visitation will be 1-1:45 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Roller Funeral Home, Little Rock, Ark. Graveside will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Pinecrest Cemetery in Little Rock, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America and the Alzheimers Association. Moore’s Southlawn (918) 663-2233. Share memories at www.moorefuneral.com.

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MEMPHIS - Gary Alan Quarles, 64, of Memphis, Tenn. died Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. He was born January 16, 1947 in Camden, Ark. He was preceded in death by his father, Hershel “Bud” Quarles. He is survived by his mother, Ida Mae Hollis Quarles of Memphis, Tenn.; daughter, Kimberlee (Jerry Wayne) Caldwell of Burlison, Tenn.; brother, Tony C. (Suzanne) Quarles of Arlington, Tenn.; grandchildren, Cody WayneCaldwell and Peyton Will Caldwell both of Burlison, Tenn.; niece, Ashlee (Greg) Peterson of Arlington, Tenn.; nephew, Blaine “J.B.” Quarles of Arlington, Tenn.; greatnephew, Austin “Lil Ee” of Arlington, Tenn. Visitation will be Friday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Bearden. Graveside services will be 12 noon, Saturday at Moss Cemetery in Bearden with Rev. Wayne McGuire officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce/Bearden. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.