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INDEX
Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.
PULASKI COUNTY
Elsie Mae Black, 81, of Little Rock. Dorothy Ann Bowman, 87, of Little Rock. Tim Denis, 53, of North Little Rock. Norma Lea Distler, 66, of Jacksonville. Glendia Flowers, 60, of Jacksonville. Eural Cason Givens, 85, of North Little Rock. Billy Frank Gross, 74, of North Little Rock. Wenonah Fay Baughn Holl, 96, of Little Rock. Marian Winifred Hulvey, 75, of Little Rock. Joe E. Jackson Jr., 39, of Little Rock. Helen Marie Kavanaugh, 87, of Little Rock. Margaret “Margo” Langley, 69, of Sherwood. Edward D. McCann, 67, of Mabelvale. Margie McNair, 73, of North Little Rock. Monroe Smith Jr., 81, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
ALEXANDER
Daniel Lee Robinson, 44.
ARKADELPHIA
Pauline Joanna Burson, 88.
BENTON
Amelia Trevino Frazier, 66.
CABOT
Charles Robert Healy, 77. Eddie Delores Pharris, 86. Ray Clifton Roach, 78.
CAGLESVILLE
Dortha Kinder Kinslow, 86.
CAMDEN
Edgar Anderson, 86. Margaret Harbour, 75.
CLARKSVILLE
Everett Waller, 74.
CLINTON
Lizzie Bagley, 93.
CONWAY
Norman Bryan Gilden, 69.
DARDANELLE
Mary Lena Smith, 80.
DUMAS
Arnold Doyle Wheeler, 85.
FORREST CITY
Lettie Lou Conlee, 83.
GREENBRIER
Joe Deal Dickens, 88.
HEBER SPRINGS
Roland Charles Baudoin, 90. Joe Edward Spinks, 65.
JUDSONIA
Ruella Mae Curtis, 81.
MONTICELLO
Georgia Dutton Biggs, 66.
MONTROSE
Nora Bawcom, 77.
MOUNT PLEASANT
Robert Joe Sibley, 65.
MOUNTAIN HOME
Rose Ann Trimble, 79.
NEWPORT
C.S. Woodruff, 81.
PIGGOTT
Junior Purl, 73.
PINE BLUFF
Thomas Outlaw, 66.
QUITMAN
Shirley Joyce Fowler, 73.
RUSSELLVILLE
Kenneth Neil Batchelor, 72. Donna Jean Uptagrafft, 59.
SEARCY
Bettye Lou Parish, 79.
SHERIDAN
Michael Lee Bowden, 60. Lauree “Lori” Evans, 55.
ST. CHARLES
Wayne McSwain, 54.
ST. JOE
Timothy Mark Nemeth, 59.
STAR CITY
Clifton Duwayne Merritt, 69.
OUT-OF-STATE
ATLANTA, Ga.
Helen Jones Gamble, 85.
HONOLULU, Hawaii
Norma Reed Scharosch, 75.
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo.
Willie B. Smalley, 95.
MANSFIELD, Texas
Juanita Wilbon Gilmore, 68.
ROCKWALL, Texas
Rusty Biggs, 55.
Pulaski County
ELSIE MAE BEARD BLACK, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life peacefully on Oct. 25, 2011. Her loving survivors include her husband of 56 years, Lloyd W. Black; daughter, Deborah Black Mitchell; granddaughter, Miranda Mitchell; brothers, James Beard, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Sylvester Beard, of Milwaukee, Wis.; sisters, Ruth Beard Brown, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Frankie Beard Hines, of Camden, Ark.; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, 10:30 a.m., at Second Baptist Church, 1709 Barrow Road, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, Ark. Family visitation will be on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, 5 - 6 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St., Little Rock, Ark., 501-372-1305.
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DOROTHY ANN BOWMAN, age 87, of Little Rock, Ark., died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. She was born to John and Joy Reiman in Macksville, Kan. Dorothy obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Oregon State College in Corvallis, Ore. She married Robert Diles and moved to Fayetteville where she taught at the University of Arkansas and obtained her M. A. in psychology. Following her years at the University of Arkansas, she taught in the Pulaski County Schools, Little Rock University, known today as the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and the Jacksonville Air Force Base. Dorothy worked as chief psychologist at the Child Development Center at the Arkansas Department of Health for more than 20 years. In addition, she enjoyed working in her garden, playing bridge, and golf, was a member of the Little Rock Women’s Golf Association, the AARP Chapter 34, and St. James United Methodist Church. Survivors include her four children, Reiman F. Diles (Peggy), of Carlisle, Ark., D’Ann Diles, Linda Ring (Bobby), and Sandra Abbott (Randy), all of Little Rock, Ark.; six grandchildren, Brady Ring, Nicholas Ring, Travis Abbott, Reiman “Ray” Diles II, Joreece Abbott, and Deanna Diles; and one niece, Lindie Brewer, of Denver, Colo. She is preceded in death by Robert Diles, J. E. Bowman, her son Randy Diles, and her sister Carolyn Brewer. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark., 501-661-9111, with the Reverend Dr. Russ Breshears officiating. A visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Oak Forest UMC, Joe’s Place Food Pantry, AARP Chapter 34 Scholarship Fund, or the charity of your choice. To sign the online guest book, please visit www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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TIM DENIS, 53, of Morgan, was promoted to heaven Oct. 28. 2011. He was born Oct. 17, 1958, in Little Rock, to Mary Catherine Haines and Jack H. Denis Sr. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and was a member of the Oasis Church. Tim is survived by his wife of 13 years, Cindy Barnes Denis; two daughters, Patricia Tullos (Merle) and Paisley Denis; his parents, Jack Sr. and Mary Catherine Denis; and mother-in-law, Ruth Ann Barnes, all of Morgan; brother, Jack Denis Jr. (Shirley), of Sheridan; sister, Betty Haines, of Jacksonville; and a host of family and friends. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 p.m., at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Oasis Church. Burial will be at 2 p.m., Monday, at Oakland Cemetery in Ola, Ark. Online guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
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NORMA L. DISTLER, born Jan. 5, 1945, found eternal peace on Oct. 28, 2011. She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Hobbs; mother, Ruble Lee Bell; sisters, Pat Lockaby and Janie Jo Kosydar. Norma is survived by her loving, caring husband of 48 years, Jerry; children, Donna (Mark) Gruhlke, Brian (Teresa) Distler, and Diana (Karl) Mercer. Siblings: Jackie (Carl) Corley, Tommy (Vonda) Hobbs, Timmy Hobbs, Pamela (Ted) Williams, and Connie Hobbs. She also leaves to cherish her memory, nine grandchildren, 11 nieces and nephews, and 20 great-nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Norma to the ALS Association at P.O. Box 56649, Little Rock, Ark., 72205, or, at als-arkansas.org. Cremation arrangements made by Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park. Please visit the online registry at: www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
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GLENDIA FLOWERS, 60, Jacksonville, died Oct. 25, 2011. Survivors include her father, two children, five siblings, and nine grandchildren. Visitation is 1 p.m., Nov. 4, 2011, at McArthur Assembly of God, Jacksonville, with service following at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care.
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EURAL CASON “NICK” GIVENS, age 85, of North Little Rock, passed away July 26, 2011. He was born Nov. 23, 1925, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. He is survived by his wife, Anita; daughter, Linn (Kenny) Siems; a son, Robert (Janet). He had six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Nick was a World War II Marine disabled veteran, a 32nd degree Mason, and a Shriner. He retired in Florida before moving to Arkansas. Nick was an automotive dealer in southern Indiana and Louisville, Ky., for many years. His memorial service will be Friday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m., at Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Garry Neal is officiating. Memorials may be sent to Levy Church of Christ (Mission Fund) 5124 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock, Ark., 72118. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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BILLY FRANK GROSS, 74, of North Little Rock, born March 21, 1937, in Plummerville, Ark., to James and Lela Gross, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. He is survived by three sisters. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care.
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WENONAH FAY BAUGHN HOLL passed away Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in Little Rock, Ark. Born Aug. 19, 1915, she was the daughter to the late R.N. Baughn and Zearl Russell Baughn in Belleville, Ark., and moved to Conway when she was a year old and called central Arkansas home. She was married to Gordon Hain Holl in 1942. She received her education in the Conway public schools and obtained her bachelor degree from the University of Central Arkansas. She attended graduate school at the University of Wisconsin and Peabody College in Nashville, Tenn.
Wenonah worked as a high school teacher in the Delta and a college professor at Hendrix, UCA, and Peabody. Wenonah shared a passion for the arts and humanities with her husband and remained involved as administrators, teachers, and supporters well into retirement. As Wenonah once put it, “she only retired from a paycheck.” Wenonah’s primary desire was to open up new vistas for others so that they, too, could know the richness of living and enjoying every day, the little as well as the big things.
A memorial service for Wenonah will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, at 10 a.m., at Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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MARIAN WINIFRED HULVEY, 75, of Little Rock, died Oct. 29, 2011, in Wooster, Ark. Born Nov. 9, 1935, in Little Rock, she was the daughter of Hershel and Verdi Oliver Horton. A retired insurance secretary, she played piano and organ for many years at the First Church of God in Little Rock, and later served as music director for Ivy Chapel Christian Church. She enjoyed her grandson and reading. Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Cyndi Dillion and her husband, Ross, of Wooster; a brother, Ray Horton and his wife, Claudia, of Monticello, Ark.; and her grandson, Drew Dillion. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock 501-661-9111. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72210. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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JOE E. JACKSON JR., 39, of Little Rock, departed this life Oct. 24, 2011. Family hour: 5-6 p.m., Tuesday, and service: 11 a.m., Wednesday, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Drive, Little Rock, 501-371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary. com. “Service You Can Trust.”
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HELEN MARIE KAVANAUGH, age 87, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011. She was born in Sheridan, Ark., on Jan. 20, 1924. Marie was raised and educated in Rison, Ark. She was a registered nurse for over 40 years at Baptist Health Medical Center. Marie was a member of St. James United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack, in 1991. Marie is survived by two sons, Steve (Michelle) Kavanaugh and Rick Kavanaugh, of Little Rock; two grandchildren, Drew (Barbara) Kavanaugh of Lancaster, Pa., and Kelly (Jason) Imhoff of North Little Rock; and two great-grandchildren, Benjamin Kavanaugh and Hannah Kavanaugh, of Lancaster, Pa.
There was a private family graveside service conducted by the Reverend Camille LeBron. The family wishes to thank Dr. Gary Collins and the staff on 9A at Baptist Health in Little Rock for their professional and compassionate care. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care.
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MARGARET “MARGO” LANGLEY, 69, of Sherwood, passed away on Oct. 29, 2011, at Hospice Home Care, Little Rock. Margo is survived by her daughter, Susan Langley, and grandson, Colby Langley, of Little Rock; her brother, Robert Pritchett and wife, Joann, of Sherwood; nephew, Cory Pritchett and wife, Alex; and grandniece Adelaide Pritchett, also of Sherwood.
Margo was born May 4, 1942, in Century, Fla., to the late Hunter and Jewell Murphy Pritchett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryan Langley. Margo retired from the Arkansas Insurance Department, Employees Benefit Division, where she was a claims administrator. Diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease, in August 2010, and she continued working every day until January of this year. Her hobbies included spending time with her much loved grandson, Colby, in addition to gardening, reading, and visiting the Smokey Mountains in the Fall. She was a member of Little Rock’s First Baptist Church and former member of Second Baptist Church, El Dorado, Ark.
Margo enjoyed being independent and planned accordingly. At her request, she wanted a private family service with “no fuss.” She always said that she knew where her final heavenly home was and didn’t want folks to make a deal with a funeral service and flowers, but wanted her friends and family to remember her as a Christian and true friend. In addition, she requested that any memorial gifts be made to the First Kid’s Division, Little Rock’s First Baptist Church, 62 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, 72112. Funeral arrangements are made through Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark., 72116, 501-791-7400. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.
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EDWARD D. McCANN, 67, of Mabelvale, went to sleep and woke up in the arms of God on Oct. 27, 2011. A celebration of life will be Monday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m., at Dial & Dudley Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday, from 2-4 p.m. To sign Edward’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
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MARGIE SULLIVAN McNAIR, born on June 6, 1938, passed away on Oct. 27, 2011. She is survived by her children, Johnny, Terry, Daphnia, and Greg; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, located at 7724 Landers Rd. in North Little Rock. Funeral service will be Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m., in the Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Chapel, with burial to follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Please visit the online registry at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
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MONROE SMITH JR., 81, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011. Monroe is survived by his wife, Edna Smith; and his children, Rick Smith, Joey Smith, Sherry Starke, Randy Smith, Scotty Smith, Fred Avila, Dennis Avila, Melinda Phillips, and Denise Taylor; brother, Buddy Smith; sisters, Martha Sharp and Gaye Miller; 24 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Monroe and Gladys Smith; his wife, Maxine Smith; daughter, Julie Smith; sisters, Betty Ehlers, Barbara Burch, and Evelyn Harris; and brother, Kenneth Smith.
Monroe was an extraordinary man who loved the Lord, the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, and traveling. He was a deacon at Crystal Hill Baptist Church for many years. Monroe worked at Grobmyer Lumber Company all his life until his retirement. He then started his own business, Vendo-Matic Washer Co. Inc., which he ran until he retired a second time. He will be truly missed by all his family and friends. Viewing will be held Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth in Little Rock from 6-8 p.m. Funeral will be held Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at Crystal Hill Baptist Church at 1 p.m., under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. 501-661-9111. Monroe’s online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
Arkansas
ALEXANDER — Daniel Lee Robinson, 44, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at his home in Alexander. He was born on Nov. 15, 1966, in Chester, Pa., to parents John Howard and Bettie Mae Robinson. Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife of 21 years, Robin Robinson; three sons: Tye Snyder and wife, Kerah, of Haskell; Aaron and Craig Robinson, both of Alexander; one daughter, Kala Preston, of Alexander. Also surviving Daniel are his parents, John Howard Robinson and Bettie Mae Sanderson, and one brother, Richard Kevin Robinson and wife, Rose, of Pennsylvania, as well as numerous other family members and friends. Dan's greatest pleasure was spending time with his wife and children; he loved football and was a faithful Dallas Cowboys fan. Dan was a talented musician who left all of us his beautiful melodies to ponder and enjoy. He greatly enjoyed his work as a medical engineer for St. Jude Medical. Dan was always a living testimony for Christ and all will miss his sincere wit and joy for life. A celebration of Dan's life will be held on Nov. 5, 2011, at 5 p.m. at New Life Baptist Church on Sample Road in Alexander; friends and family are invited to attend. The family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to one of the following organizations that Dan was fond of: Burzynski Clinic in Houston, Texas; St. Jude Children's Hospital; and Southwest Christian Academy of Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Peaceful Haven Funeral Home, located at 322 N. Market, in Benton. For more information call (501) 778-7100 or visit www. peacefulhavenfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook for Mr. Robinson. ——
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ARKADELPHIA — Pauline Joanna Womack Taylor Burson, 88, of Arkadelphia joined her heavenly father and loved ones on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. She was born Dec. 1, 1922, in Dallas County, the daughter of the late A. J. and Thelma Lawrence Womack. She was a longtime member of Waverly Methodist Church at Wave, Ark., (Dallas County). Mrs. Burson was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rupert A. Taylor; son, Robert (Sid) Taylor; three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Billy Joe Burson; one daughter, Thelma Jean Herndon (Thommie), of Little Rock; one son, Bruce Burson, of Gum Springs; daughter-in-law, Wanda Taylor, of Camden; one brother, Troy Womack, of Camden; nine grandchildren: Jimmy Atkins, Lisa Armstrong (Jim), Brett Herndon (Ramona), Bart Herndon (Amy), Ashley Eldridge (Scott), Tony Taylor (Mandy), Roger Taylor (Judy), Adam Taylor and Baylee Burson; 16 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Charles Burson (Diane); many other special relatives and extended family. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Richland Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox. com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Waverly Methodist Church.
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BENTON — Amelia Trevino Frazier, 66, of Benton, passed away Oct. 26, 2011, at Saline Memorial Hospital. She was born June 8, 1945, in Pearsall, Texas, to Fortunado Trevino and Teodora Cortez. Amelia was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and two brothers. Amelia retired from Unilever Bestfoods 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. She is survived by her son, John Randy Crone Jr., of Conway; daughter, Deborah Warford and husband, Shane, of Benton; granddaughter, Casey Procop and husband, Joe, of Benton; sister, Loyda Trevino, of Pearsall, Texas; and brothers, Rafael Trevino of Los Banos, Calif., and Roberto Trevino of Los Angeles, Calif. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 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, Ark., 72018, or the Benton Senior Activity Center, 210 Jefferson Street, Benton, Ark., 72015. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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CABOT — Charles Robert Healy, 77, of Cabot, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. He was born Sept. 26, 1934, in Gould to the late Robert and Corwin Healy. Mr. Healy served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later in construction. Mr. Healy is survived by his wife, Sandra Healy, five sons, two daughters, and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, (501) 843-5816. Graveside services will be noon Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
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CABOT — Eddie Delores Pharris, 86, of Cabot passed to her heavenly home Thursday, Oct. 27, on the 19th anniversary of her husband going home. She was born Oct. 10, 1925, in Tinsman, Ark., to the late Charles A. and Willie Brown. She was a member of West Rock Baptist Church of Little Rock. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eldon E. Pharris; daughter, Nancy Trexler; sisters, Marion Moore and Christine Helms; and great-grandson, Jacob Hammonds. She is survived by two children, Cynthia Popp, of Henderson, Nev., Larry and Sheroll Pharris, of Austin, Ark.; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be held 1 - 2 p.m. prior to services at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, with services starting at 2 p.m. Interment will be private. To send online condolences, visit www. thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.
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CABOT — Ray Clifton Roach, 78, of Cabot passed away Oct. 26, 2011, in Carlisle, Ark. He was born Feb. 4, 1933, in Virginia to the late Thomas and Blanch Roach. Ray was a member of EH English Lodge #237 in Wattensaw, Ark., and a 32nd-degree Mason. He retired from the United States Air Force after 24 years of service and then worked for Falcon Jet for 13 years. He is survived by his wife, Regina, of the home; one brother, Herman Roach (Brenda), of Danville, Va.; along with numerous nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. Visitation will be held noon-1 p.m. prior to services at Thomas Funeral Chapel Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, with services starting at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Chapel Hills Cemetery in Jacksonville. To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.
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CAGLESVILLE — Dortha Kinder Kinslow, 86, of Caglesville died Thursday. Funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at the Palmetto Church, with burial in the Palmetto Cemetery near Atkins by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials: Alzheimer's Foundation. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.
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CAMDEN — Edgar Anderson, 86, of Camden, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at his home. He was born Sept. 5, 1925, in Wilmar, Ark. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of U of A, with an MSBE in mechanical engineering and an avid Razorback fan. Mr. Anderson retired from International Paper Company in 1985 as an assistant power plant superintendent. Mr. Anderson is preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Anderson Cobb; parents, Rolph and Etta Torian Anderson; brother, Cecil Anderson; and sister, Ida Anderson. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Wanda Anderson; daughter, Sylvia Anderson Wray; grandson, Nathaniel Anderson Wray, all of Camden; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, at St. Mark United Methodist Church, with burial at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Deann Cemetery in Prescott. Rev. Bryan Diffee and Rev. Bill Fish will officiate the services. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1315 W. Washington St., Camden, Ark., 71701. To sign the online guest register, visit www. proctorfuneralhome.com.
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CAMDEN — Margaret Harbour, 75, of Camden, Ark., died Friday, Oct. 28, at Silver Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation, Camden. She was born Feb. 2, 1936, at Ingalls, Ark., a daughter of the late Charlie Harrod and Annie Beatrice Purvis Harrod. She received her education in the Hermitage Public School System and Arkansas A&M College at Monticello. She was a homemaker and member of Maul Road Church of Christ. She married Hoy Glenn Harbour on July 2, 1954, and he died Aug. 26, 2001. Surviving is a brother, Keith Harrod, Ingalls, Ark.; a sister, Tina Harrod Ray, Hot Springs, Ark.; two granddaughters: Jodie Harbour, Camden, Ark., and Jennifer Nicole Barker, Elkins, Ark.; a great-grandson, Pierceson Barker, and a great-granddaughter, Kiely Barker, both of Elkins, Ark. She was also preceded in death by a son, Charles Hoy Harbour; three brothers, Harry Max Harrod, Bruce Harrod and John Harrod; and a sister, Anne Harrod Parnell. Memorials preferred to The Ouachita County Hospice or charity of choice. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Proctor Funeral Home, Camden, and from noon Monday, Oct. 31, until funeral service time, 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31, at Frazer’s Chapel with burial in Union Hill Cemetery at Ingalls by Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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CLARKSVILLE — Everett Waller, 74, of Clarksville, Ark., died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011. He is survived by four sons, one daughter, and many extended family. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Please visit www.ARcremation.com for additional obit info and to sign the online guest register.
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CLINTON — Lizzie Bagley, 93, of Clinton, Ark., died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at Ozark Health Nursing Center, Clinton, Ark. She was born Dec. 20, 1917, at Elba, Ark., to the late Floyd and Ruthie (Cox) McKinney. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carol Bagley; daughters, Patsy Payne and Carolyn Bridgman; son, Larry Bagley; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one great-great-grandchild; three sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by her son, Jerry Bagley and wife, Linda, of Clinton, Ark.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margie Barnett, of Clinton, Ark.; and Francis and Bill Ohlhausen of Clinton, Ark.; one brother, Lloyd and Lily McKinney, of Clinton, Ark.; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at Half Moon Baptist Church, with Bob Bagley officiating. Burial will follow at Half Moon Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CONWAY — Norman Bryan Gilden, 69, of Conway, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in Little Rock. He was born Feb. 11, 1942, in Elizabeth City, N.C., to the late Norman Grady Gilden and Marian Marie Davis Gilden. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, retired from Molex, Inc., in Maumelle, and a member of First Christian Church. He loved riding his motorcycles and being outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, Herschel Marion DeArmond, and a granddaughter, Alyssa Gilden. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judy Scott Gilden, of the home; two sons, Norman H. Gilden and his wife Tammy, of Conway, and Bryan Gilden and his wife Gwen, of Olive Branch, Miss.; two sisters, Charlene Grant, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Faith Elwess, of Tucson, Ariz.; and two grandchildren, Samantha Nolen, of Conway, and Nicholas Gilden, of Olive Branch. Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway, with Brother Dale Scott officiating. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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DARDANELLE — Mary Lena Smith, age 80, of Dardanelle, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born Jan. 27, 1931, at Little Rock, to the late Claude Alfred and Mary Edison Johnson WaWak. She was a member of the Russellville Christian Center and she loved her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Ray Smith; and a son, Kent Smith.
Survivors include four sons; and daughters-in-law, Steve and Rhonda Smith, of Lake Jackson, Texas, Robert and Judy Smith, of Dardanelle, Sherman and Bridget Smith, of Russellville, Keith and Nettie Smith, of Nashville; one brother, Claud Alfred WaWak Jr., of Redfield, Ark.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Monday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Arkansas Programs and services, 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, Ark., 72205-1409.
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DUMAS — Arnold Doyle Wheeler, age 85, died Oct. 28, 2011. Mr. Wheeler is survived by wife, Juanita Wheeler, and sons, Mike and Chuck Wheeler. He is preceded by son, Terry Wheeler. Chapel services are 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, at Lone Tree Cemetery, Stuttgart, Ark. Arrangements by Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt.
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FORREST CITY — Mrs. Lettie Lou “Johnnie” Conlee, age 83, of Forrest City, Ark., died at her home Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. Mrs. Conlee was born on Dec. 10, 1927, in Newport, Ark. She was the daughter of Herbert Abramson and Laura Davis Abramson. Mrs. Conlee was a housewife and a Methodist. Mrs. Conlee married Coolidge Conlee in 1951, and he preceded her in death in 1990.
She is survived by a son, Kenneth Conlee and wife Sue, and two grandchildren, Drew and Sarah, of Fayetteville; a daughter, Julia C. Davis and her husband David, of Forrest City and grandchildren, Jennifer Haven and Bart Haven, and Christopher Butts and wife Whitney. Three great-grandchildren, also survive her, Conlee E. Haven, Campbell F. Haven, and Heath G. Butts. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 before the service at the funeral home. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
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GREENBRIER — Joe Deal Dickens, 88, of Greenbrier, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at Covenant Care in Greenbrier, where he had lived for the last four years. He was the son to the late Thomas J. and Mary Lieblong Dickens. Joe served his country during World War II, installing, repairing, and maintaining military communications systems. He was awarded several citations in the Mediterranean theater of operations. He was a 65-year member of IBEW 295 in Little Rock. During his career he worked throughout the country including Cape Canaveral, Fla. Joe was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Conway.
He was also preceded in death by his wife Martha June Haden Dickens; brothers, Dennis, George, E.A. (Calf), and T.J. Dickens; and his sisters, Pearl Glover and Connie McVey. Survivors include his sister, Barbara Matchett; brother, Bill Dickens; and special niece and nephew, David and Kay Dickens; and several other nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Patrick, Susan, Jessica, Joshua, and Josiah Dickens for their devoted and loving care over the past four years. The funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, with Bro. Tim Kellerman officiating. Interment will follow Thorn Cemetery. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.
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HEBER SPRINGS — Roland Charles Baudoin, 90, passed away Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in Heber Springs, Ark. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Faye Baudoin. A memorial service is planned Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at 10 a.m., at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 20 Woodland Cove Drive, Heber Springs, Ark. www. dwightfamilyfuneral.com.
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HEBER SPRINGS — Joe Edward Spinks, age 65, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 27, 2011, in Heber Springs, Ark.
He was born Aug. 14, 1946, in Drasco, Ark., to Gene and Mary Ann Spinks. Joe is survived by his wife of 45 years, Tricia Spinks (they were married Sept. 12, 1966); also, one son, Todd Spinks; one grandson, Morgan Spinks and his mother, Stephanie; one brother, Johnny Spinks and wife Kathryn, and their son, Jonathan Spinks, and their stepson, Brandon Croom; also, one sister, Lyn Lesher and her husband, Paul. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Mary Ann Spinks; one brother, Bill Spinks; and one sister, Wanda Spinks.
A visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, from 5-7 p.m., at the Heber Springs Funeral Home. A funeral will be held Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at 10 a.m., also at the Heber Springs Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Joe’s memory to the American Cancer society. Please sign online guestbook at www.heberspringsfuneralhome. com.
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JUDSONIA — Ruella Mae Curtis, 81, of Judsonia, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. Survivors: sons, Thomas, James, and Spencer Curtis; daughter, Carol Brewer; five grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren. Services: Sunday, 2 p.m., Powell Funeral Chapel. Interment: Bethlehem Cemetery, Plainview. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.