Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Barbara Alexander Herring, 65, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Janet Bonner Pennington, 47.

BENTON Amelia Trevino Frazier, 66.

Jack William Hodshire, 86.

BIGELOW Maggie Evelyn Haggard Briggs, 89.

BLEVINS Tom Shapley, 68.

BLYTHEVILLE Bruce Harlan, 58.

BRYANT Tommy Ballew, 70.

Claudia M. Hopper, 95.

CARLISLE Jack Flanagan, 82.

CONWAY Ella Marie Hathorn Bartlett, 89.

CROSSETT Martha Beatrice “Mama Bea” Shelton Gray Rice, 86.

DeWITT Mickey Maurine Noble Brown, 62.

HEBER SPRINGS Carol Catherine Dixon Field, 68.

HELENA-WEST HELENA Myrtle Marie Deaton Blair, 86.

HOPE Mary Margaret Chance, 80.

Marie Hines, 86.

JUDSONIA Jacob Hoofman, 95.

Darrell Martin, 59.

LAKE CITY Derell Wayne Thomas, 72.

LAKE VILLAGE Rosetta Maria Smiley, 69.

LESLIE Bryan Douglas Wingo, 33.

MALVERN Christine Louise Sams, 55.

MONKEY RUN Hazel Pittaway, 84.

NEW EDINBURG Georgia Mae Waldrop, 89.

NEWPORT Sandy Carnes, 49.

PERRYVILLE Cecil J. Gray, 78.

PRESCOTT Katherine Buchanan, 96.

SAFFELL Esthel Crews, 95.

SEARCY Philip A. Piety, 80.

OUT-OF-STATE

TULSA Rosemary Adkins Bull Peyton, 82.

Pulaski County

BARBARA ALEXANDER HERRING, Ed D. of Little Rock, bornJuly 19, 1946 in Laurel, Mississippi, died October 27, 2011.

Barbara was the beloved wife of G. Frank Herring, MD.; the loving mother of Alison of Dallas, Texas, Elizabeth (Nathan) Williams of Memphis, Tenn., and Robert of Little Rock; the adoring grandmother of Joseph and Kenneth Williams, the devoted sister-in-law of Sarah Herring and numerous cousins.

Throughout her life, Barbara was passionate about education, embroidery, teaching, and volunteering. Barbara achieved a Doctorate in Higher Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), a Master of Education in Teaching the Gifted and Talented also from UALR, and a Bachelor of Arts in French from the University of Mississippi.

Barbara was an active member of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America (EGA), the American Needlepoint Guild (ANG), and the American Quilter’s Society (AQS). She was a past president of the Diamond Chapter of EGA, was a Certified Needlework Judge with EGA, served as Chairman of the EGA Appraisal Certification Program, was the Chairman of the Research Fellowship Grant Committee with EGA (2003-2009), was a Certified Needlework Appraiser with ANG, and was an instructor of numerous embroidery courses over the years. She conducted appraisals of antique works of embroidery and quilts. Barbara had over 30 years of formal embroidery and quilting instruction through classes sponsored by ANG, AQS, EGA, the Embroiderers’ Guild (Great Britain), the National Academy of Needlearts, and other independent teachers (the United States, England, and France).

Barbara also taught French and Spanish to Jr. High School students in both Little Rock and Dallas, Texas. Barbara also taught embroidery to children in Summer Laureate University for Youth Program at UALR, and was a volunteer at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (1999-2011). Barbara enjoyed the fellowship of good friends in her Bridgegroup, tending to her rose garden, and traveling with her husband in Europe.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lafayette Alexander and Alice Voit Alexander of El Dorado. Barbara will be deeply missed, and will always be remembered.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 31st at Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock with interment at 4 p.m. at Waldo Cemetery in Waldo, Ark. under the direction of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. The visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday October 30th at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home on Chenal Parkway in Little Rock.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Janet Bonner Pennington, 47, of Arkadelphia died Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2011,at Welch Funeral Home with Adam Godwin officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home on Saturday. guest book@www.welchfh.net.

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BENTON - Amelia Trevino Frazier, 66, of Benton, passedaway October 26, 2011, at Saline Memorial Hospital. She was born June 8, 1945, in Pearsall, Texas, to Fortunado Trevino and Teodora Cortez. Amelia retired from UnileverBestfoods in Little Rock after 20 years of service. She also served with the U.S. Army Dental Corps during the Vietnam era. She spent most of her time giving to others and volunteering and had an unconditional love for animals. In 2010, she was featured in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for donating critical lifesaving equipment to the Benton Fire Department. The first of its kind in the state, the equipment enabled firefighters to provide oxygen to animals caught in house fires. She frequently donated to numerous charities, her favorite being the Humane Society of the United States.

Amelia was an incredibly selfless and generous person, and her life set an example of what it truly means to live for others. She was a member of Midtowne Church and a lifelong follower of Christ. Amelia loved shopping, reading, cooking and painting. She left us unexpectedly but was surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by many.

A Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2011, at Midtowne Church with Pastor Doug Pruitt officiating. Cremation was through Ashby Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Saline County Humane Society, P.O. Box 305, Benton, Arkansas, 72018 or the Benton Senior Activity Center, 210 Jefferson Street, Benton, Arkansas, 72015. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Jack William Hodshire, 86, of Benton passed away on October 28, 2011. He was born on March 16, 1925, in Granite City, Illinois, and grew up in the Missouri Ozarks. As a teenager, he left home to work at Fort Leonard Wood in the CCC Camps building barracks. He joined the Navy and served in both WWII and the Korean War. After the war, he met and married his wife of 52 years, Doylene. He also then went to work for Alcoa, where he retired. Mr. Hodshire was a longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Grace Willison Hodshire; wife, Doylene;and brothers, Johnny and Don Hodshire. He is survived by his daughter, Lynesa Mathews and husband, George; three grandchildren, Holly, George Jr. and wife, Courtney, and Daniel; two great-grandchildren, Kayden and Kamryn; sister, Judy Chase and husband, Russell; brother, Bob Hodshire and wife, Mary; brother-in-law, George Brotherton and wife, Charlotte; 12 nieces and nephews; best friend, Roger Brown and wife, Kelly, and a host of other loyal friends.

Graveside services by Ashbys will be 10 a.m. Monday at Pine Crest Cemetery with Larry White and Roger Brown officiating. Visitation will be at Ashbys, Sunday, 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Jack loved being with his immediate and extended family and fishing. His love of life and love for his family will be missed. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BIGELOW -Maggie Evelyn Haggard Briggs, 89, of Bigelow, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011. She was born August 15, 1922, in Roby, Texas, a daughter of James Bluford Haggard and Roxie Ann YoungbloodHaggard. She was a retired seamstress, cafe owner and senior citizen center manager, and also a member of First Baptist Church in Perryville.

Survivors include her daughter, Linda Carol Koch (Louis) of Bigelow; sister, Bertie Bell Boaz of Roanoke, Texas; brothers, Billy Carol Haggard of Ennis, Texas, and Bobby Joe Haggard (Lynda) of Mineola, Texas; granddaughter, Laura Carol Ogle (David) of Bigelow; grandson, William KittWoody (Martha) Rio vista, Texas; great-granddaughter, Lindley Ann Woody of Rio Vista, Texas; great-grandson, Benjamin Robert Ogle of Bigelow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Carol Briggs; a sister, Dora Alice Masters; brothers, C.G., James Hunter, Cliff Youngblood and Willie Bluford.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2011, at Perryville First Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Stanley officiating. Burial will be at May Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville.

The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home in Perryville. Memorials may be made to Perry County Library or Perryville First Baptist Church Building Fund. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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BLEVINS - Funeral for Tom Shapley, 68, Blevins, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, October 30, at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home Chapel, Hope. Bro. Jimmy Teeter and Bro. Jonathan Shapley officiating. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, October 29, Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home. Burial, Marlbrook Cemetery, Blevins. Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Bruce Harlan, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 58, Blytheville, husband of Jeanne Cole Harlan, died October 27, 2011, in Memphis, Tennessee. Funeral Mass is Monday, 0ctober 31, at noon at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with visitation at church, Sunday, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Rosary at 4:30 pm. and burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, 4 p.m. in Jonesboro. E-mail condolences to cobbfuneralhome@sb cglobal.net.

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BRYANT - Tommy Ballew, 70, of Bryant died Thursday, October 27, 2011, at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant. He was born June 19, 1941, in Wooster, Ark., to the late James and Bertha (Meggs) Ballew. He was of the Baptist faith and a union truck driver.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers. Survivors include one son, Ron Ballew, and two grandchildren, McKayla and Kenna Ballew, all of Bakersville, Calif.; a special friend, Ernestine Smart of Bryant; one brother, Gene Ballew and wife, Del; one sister, Lila Scott; other relatives, and many friends.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2011, at Bethlehem Cemetery in Greenbrier, Ark., with Bro. Travis Matthews officiating. Services are by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home. (315-4047). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BRYANT - Claudia M. Hopper of Bryant passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at age 95. She was a longtime Little Rock resident. Claudia retired as receptionist and switchboard operator at KARK Channel 4 in Little Rock. Claudia was blessed with a wonderful personality and a great sense of humor.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; four brothers and four sisters. Mrs. Hopper is survived by her only child, John Hopper (Carol) of Bryant; two granddaughters, Laura Hopper of Conway and Paula Kolstad (Dr. Michael) of Nixa, Mo., and their two children, Madison and Chase; two favorite nieces, Bobbie Treece of Heber Springs and Marilyn Welch (Harvey) of Salem, South Carolina. Claudia was also considered grandma to her extended family.

And last, but not least, the family would like to express appreciation to the staff and employees of Heartland ReHab for there untiring love, patience and excellent care as her health failed. She was a member ofImmanuel Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 2-4 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Graveside service will be Monday, October 31, 2011 at 2 p.m. at National Cemetery in Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Research or the Forest Hills Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund in Benton. To sign Mrs. Hopper’s online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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CARLISLE - Jack Flanagan of Carlisle, formerly of Little Rock, died Wednesday. Born August 14, 1929 in Fort Smith to William and Mattie Young Flanagan. He is predeceased by his parents; brother, Bill Flanagan; stepson, John Almond Jr.; and great-grandson, Caden Ingle.Survivors: wife, Annie Laurie Flanagan; son, Mike Flanagan of Illinois; daughters, Susan (Richard) Cunningham and Becky Almond of Carlisle; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

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CONWAY - Ella Marie Hathorn Bartlett, 89, of Conway passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cecil Halton Bartlett; and a daughter, Phyllis Taylor. Ella is survived by a son, Tommy Bartlett and wife, Wanda of Little Rock; two daughters, Opal Coker and Betty Taylor of Conway; sister, Peggie Rossom and a brother J.T. Hathorn both of Springdale, Ark.; nine grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501) 791-7400.

Graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Monday, October 31, 2011 at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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CROSSETT - Martha Beatrice “Mama Bea” Shelton Gray Rice, 86, of Crossett, Ark., passed away October 27, 2011. Graveside services at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Simms Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com) Visitation from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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DeWITT - Mickey Maurine Noble Brown, age 62, died Oct. 28, 2011. Survived by two daughters, Donna Griffie and Linda Brown; brother; sisters; and grandchildren. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Essex Funeral Home. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Charles Baptist Church. Burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Carol Catherine Dixon Field, age 68, ofHeber Springs, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. She was born in Gunnison, Colorado, October 20, 1943, to Curtis and Margaret Dixon.

She is survived by her sons, Curtis and his wife, Sarah of Littleton, Colorado and Darren and his wife, Donna of Rogers, Arkansas. Carol was beloved grandmother to Max, Ethan, and Channing Field of Rogers, Arkansas and Monica Simkins of Littleton, Colorado. She has a surviving brother, Cleve Dixon and his wife, Nancy, and a niece, Jessica Dixon of Aurora, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her stepfather, Ted Everett.

In the Heber Springs School District, Carol Field was an outstanding counselor and teacherfor 27 years. She served as a science teacher in the Middle school, and as Special Education Resource teacher in both the Middle and High schools. Upon completion of her master’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas, she became the Elementary School counselor. Later, she successfully transitioned to the High School as counselor, where she worked until her retirement. Carol quickly developed a highly regarded reputation for her dedication, loyalty and meticulous attention to detail. The faculty had admiration for her quiet dignity when she worked with students. She gained great respect because of her devotion to those assigned to her care. Her confidentiality was prized; students trusted her and colleagues admired the impact she made on the student body. A former principal noted, “some people considered their positions as a job, she treated it as a labor of love. She was one of the nucleus of teachers whoheld the place together by professionalism.” Hours were spent writing personalized letters for students applying for jobs and scholarships. Long-term relationships were developed for the school because of her professionalism.

A celebration of her life will take place at the First United Methodist Church of Heber Springs on Saturday at 1 p.m. Tributes in her memory can be made to Margie’s Haven House, P.O. Box 954, Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543, or to the American Diabetes Association, 2480 W 26th Ave., Suite 120B, Denver, Colorado 80211. Online Obit: www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

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HELENA-WEST HELENA - Graveside services for Myrtle Marie Deaton Blair, 86, of West Helena will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Survivors: four children, nine grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren, three brothers. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HOPE - Mrs. Mary Margaret Chance, 80, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 in Hope. Services will be Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 3 p.m. in Betts Cemetery with Bro. Charles Jones officiating under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Online guest book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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HOPE - Funeral for Marie Hines 86, Hope, will be 4 p.m. Sunday, October 30, Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel, Hope, with Bro. Chris Bradley officiating. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 29, Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home. Burial Macedonia Cemetery, Patmos, Arkansas.

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JUDSONIA - Jacob Hoofman, 95, of Judsonia, died Friday October 28, 2011. Visitation will be Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Services will be Monday, 2 p.m., Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia.

Interment will follow in White County Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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JUDSONIA - Darrell Martin, 59, of Judsonia, died Wednesday October 26, 2011. He was born September 11, 1952 in Bogalusa, La. Visitation was Friday 6-8 p.m. Services will be Saturday, 2 p.m., Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. Interment will follow in Providence Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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LAKE CITY - Derell Wayne Thomas, 72, of Lake City, died Thursday, October 27, 2011. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Saturday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home chapel with Murry Ray officiating. Burial will follow at Monette Cemetery. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LAKE VILLAGE - Rosetta Maria Smiley, 69, of Lake Village, died Oct. 25, at UAMS in Little Rock. Services: Saturday at 1 p.m., Woodson Temple Baptist Church, Rev. Curtis Spencer officiating. Burial in Woodson Temple Cemetery, Lake Village, Ark.

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LESLIE - Bryan Douglas Wingo, age 33, of Leslie, Ark., passed from this life on Monday, October 24, 2011 in Damascus, Ark. He was born in Mountain View,Ark., on August 26, 1978 to Douglas Wingo and Bonnie (Hoard) Wingo. Bryan was a member of the Elaia Baptist Assembly Church in Thola. He was a truck driver for five years and especially enjoyed the challenge of hauling oversized heavy equipment loads. Bryan’s favorite things were fishing and spending time in the garden. He also enjoyed working on his trucks and building Chevy small block motors, drag racing, mudding and getting sideways on back roads. He loved his pet rabbit “Bandit” and his horse “Dennis the Menace.” He liked having farm animals and living in the country.

His father, Douglas Wingo and his grandparents, Ross and Ethel Wingo and Vernon and Velda Hoard, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Amanda (Blair) Wingo of the home, whom he married on January 15, 2011; his mother, Bonnie Wingo of Lindale, Texas; one sister, Bethany Busbee and husband Kevin of Lindale, Texas, and their children, Lane, Patrick and Jesse Busbee; three sistersin-law, Elizabeth Blair and her children, Juan, Abigail, Anna, Isabelle and Ellie Salazar, HettieJean Parker and husband Tommy and their children, Patricia, April, T.J. and Carl Parker, and Melody Blair; two brothers-in-law, Kenneth Ray Blair and wife Brandy and their children, Bradyen Daniel, Trayten Begley, Johnny and Jerry Blair, and Guy Bruce Blair and his children, Weston and Emily Blair and Devin Litsey; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who will mourn his passing.

Service for Bryan Douglas Wingo was 2 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Ark., with Uncle Danny Wingo and Uncle Bruce Wingo officiating. Burial was in Passmore Cemetery in Thola, Ark. Pallbearers were Brent Holley, Carly Mayes, Josh Sutterfield, Trent Balentine, Steven Moore and Kevin Busbee.

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MALVERN - Christine Louise Sams, 55, died October 28, 2011 at an area hospital. She was born February 14, 1956, to Willis and Thelma Schuler Sams.

Graveside Service will be held at Rest Haven Cemetery in Malvern, Monday at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MONKEY RUN - Hazel Pittaway of Monkey Run, Ark., passed away October 27, 2011. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Mountain Home. Survivors include two daughters: Nancy Sparks and Susan Bergey of Monkey Run. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NEW EDINBURG - Georgia Mae Waldrop, 89, of New Edinburg died Thursday.

Funeral services are 2 p.m., Saturday at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel in Fordyce. Burial at McCoy Cemetery. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at Benton Funeral Home. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. Sign the online register: www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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NEWPORT - Sandy Carnes, 49, of Newport departed this life Friday, October 28, 2011. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday at Dillinger Chapel with burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:30-2:30 p.m., Sunday. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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PERRYVILLE - Cecil J. Gray, 78, of Perryville, formerly of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011. He was born May 14, 1933, in Marianna, Ark., to the late Lee F. Gray and Allie Shelby Gray. He was also preceded in death by twobrothers, Leo Gray and Charlie Gray. Mr. Gray was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a senior buyer for BEI for 31 years and a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Little Rock.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Faydeane Gray; two sons, Stephen L. Gray of Maumelle and Brian K. Gray and wife Teena of Conway; four grandchildren, Stephanie Massey and husband Josh, Matthew Gray, Kaleigh Lenehan and husband Michael, and Ryan Gray; three greatgrandchildren, Brody Massey, Noah Gray, and Jayden Lenehan; three sisters, Mary Anthony of Little Rock, Dollie Barnard of Bryant, and Vicki Smith of Alexander; and by one brother, Marion “Buddy” Gray of Perryville.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, October 31, at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Threet officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home, 1751 Dave Ward Drive, Conway, (501) 327-5000. Mr. Gray’s online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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PRESCOTT - Graveside service for Ms. Katherine Buchanan, 96, of Prescott, will be 2 p.m., Saturday, October 29, 2011 at DeAnn Cemetery in Prescott. Rev. Charlotte Cobb and Rev. Perry Johnson will officiate the service. Burial to follow. Arrangements are by Brazzel/ Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott. Complete obituary and guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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SAFFELL - Esthel Crews, 95, of Saffell, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 at Cave City. Services Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at 1:30 p.m., Mt. Harmony Free Will Baptist Church in Saffell. Burial: Union Cemetery, Saffell. Arrangements: Qualls Funeral Home, Cave City. Visitation Saturday at the church from 12 noon until service time.

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SEARCY - Philip A. Piety, 80, of Searcy, passed away October 27, 2011. He was born December 8, 1930, in Des Arc, Arkansas, to the late Austin and Alice (Farrar) Piety.

He served in the U.S. Army after graduating from Millikin University. After the Army he put himself through law school in Chicago, and he practiced law in the Chicago area for many years before becoming president of an insurance company in California. Mr. Piety retired back to Arkansas in 1989.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Eileen (Uchacz) Piety; brother, Louis Piety; and sister, Sandra (Piety) McFadden.

Mr. Piety is survived by four children, Pam Sweeney, Michael Sheehan, Chris Piety and Carolyn Jacobs; two brothers, Harold and Richard Piety; one sister, Bobbie Piety; and 13 grandchildren.

Mr. Piety’s funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 30, 2011, in the Chapel of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in Lakeside Cemetery in Des Arc, Arkansas.

Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, (501) 268-3546. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Out-of-state

TULSA - Rosemary AdkinsBull 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 andinsurance 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 great-great-grandchildren, Cole, Laurel, Reece, and Ryan; stepdaughter, Kate Gelhard and husband, Dave of Maryland; stepsons, James Peyton of Owasso, Okla., and Donald Peyton Jr. and wife, Teresa of Enid, Okla.; stepgrandchildren, 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.