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PULASKI COUNTY

Thomas Adley Bell, 89, of Little Rock.

Alice Lee Archibald Bradley, 106, of Little Rock.

Earnestine Camp, 92, of Little Rock.

Mary Helen Stafford Carman, 85, of Gravel Ridge.

Michael Wayne Connett, 62, of North Little Rock.

Lois Ann Dobson, 79, of North Little Rock.

Joan I. Duffy, of Little Rock.

Maurice McJimpson Duhart, 79, of Little Rock.

Gregory Hope, 56, of Jacksonville.

Robert Richard "Rick" Langhammer, 64, of Little Rock.

Vadena Lunsford, 57, of Little Rock.

Jeanette Christine Maggard May, 90, of Little Rock.

John Robert Mallett, 93, of Jacksonville.

John Alvin Murphey, 81, of North Little Rock.

Inola Walker Robinson, 91, of Little Rock.

Blossom Irene Edmunds Sniegocki, 90, of Little Rock.

LaMoyne H. Stroud, 88, of Jacksonville.

Joan Balmer Tack, 77, of Little Rock.

James Richard Tyler, 69, of Little Rock.

Joseph Womack, 85, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BATESVILLE Winfred D. "Wink" Sturch, 93.

BENTONVILLE Rebecca Lee Eggers, 64.

BRINKLEY Kathleen Crow, 99.

CLARENDON Alfred Lawrence McKenzie, 89.

CLINTON Veda McCaslin, 76.

DEVALLS BLUFF Ruth Craig, 96.

DRASCO Lee Henry Lustfeldt, 60.

FAYETTEVILLE Charles Edward Clinehens Sr., 98.

GASSVILLE Marilyn Hiryak Wilson, 75.

GENTRY Jimmy Hill, 70.

GREENBRIER "Buddy" Jesse Roy Johnston, 86.

HEBER SPRINGS Harold Wayne Bolin, 70.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Enoch Maxwell "Mac" McCune, 77.

Doris Libby Beale Riedel, 98.

JUDSONIA Ramona Kay Dodge, 68.

KIRBY Rodney Jay Cook, 50.

LONO James A. “Shorty” Melton, 81. LONSDALE Johnie Allen James, 85.

MCGEHEE Floyd Lee, 72.

MENA Norma Maye White, 91.

MIDWAY Christopher Paul Cole, 54.

MORRILTON Helen Faye Ward, 85.

OLA Marcella "Sissy" Nichols, 79.

PINE BLUFF Charles N. Bates, 80.

Brooks Anthony Buck, 44.

PRESCOTT Jimmy Richard Hillery, 76.

ROGERS Nancy Garratt, 51.

RUSSELLVILLE George Cline, 85.

WARREN Shirley Trussell Savage, 82.

WHITE HALL Cledith Jones Doster, 94.

WOODSON Lavonia Louise Caudell Kennedy Slavings, 81.

OUT-OF-STATE

MELBOURNE, Fla.

Joseph Guyten Vincent, 89. LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Rose Marie Gottsponer, 87. DAINGERFIELD, Texas Jewell Seymore, 86.

FORT WORTH Jim Bethea, 70.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.

Martha Robinson, 58.

Pulaski County

THOMAS ADLEY BELL, 89, of Little Rock, went to be with theLord Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. He was born June 27, 1923 in Hand, Ark., to the late George Lester and Janie Russell Bell. He was retired, selfemployed as a farmer and a truck driver. Hewas a Christian and a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Jane Sherwood Bell; infant brother;infant sister, and sister, Bobbie Hoover. He is survived by his three sisters, Annas Heasley, Bonnie Kimmer, and Bula Gibbs; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, (501)224-8300, with the Reverend Jeff Penn officiating. Interment will be in Wake Cemetery, Henderson, Ark. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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ALICE LEE “GRANNY” ARCHIBALD BRADLEY, (Feb. 17, 1906 - Dec. 6, 2012). She was preceded in death by her husband, Lunius; children, Harold, Juanita and Donald.

She leaves to celebrate her presence in our lives her sister, Judith “Judy” Archibald; daughters, Ruth Ann Beckius and Helen Marie Sharp, and numerous grandchildren from the Beckius, Bradley, Sharp and Gray families; greatgrandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, 10 a.m. at Griffin-Leggett Healey & Roth in Little Rock, Ark. Graveside service to follow.

Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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EARNESTINE CAMP of Little Rock, Ark. was born July 26, 1920in Sheridan, Ark., the daughter of the late Louise T. and Daisy Stringer Camp.

Ms. Camp went to her heavenly home on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Baptist Health Medical Centerin Little Rock at the age of 92.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Maurice Camp.

Earnestine was a 1938 graduate of Sheridan High School and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics from the University of Arkansas in 1942, and a master's degree in education in 1954. She taught for 11 years at Yellville and Bentonville Schools.

She then joined the staff of the School Food Service section of the State Department of Education in Little Rock and worked there 25 years. This position gave her the opportunity to travel all over the state and to work with adults dedicated to providing nutritious food for the health and well being of the children of Arkansas. Even though she had no children of her own, she thought all children who attended public schools in the State of Arkansas were hers.

Earnestine joined Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock in 1953 and was a very active member until October 2012. She was an Adult Sunday School teacher and was involved in many other church-related activities. She was a dedicated member of the Board of Directors of Baptist Health Medical Center Auxiliary and also served as a compassionate volunteer for Baptist Hospice and Arkansas Children's Hospital and continued to volunteer with Child Nutrition up until her death.

She was a member of Friendship International, an organization that helps people new to our country become familiar with our culture, enabling her to make friends from all over the world.

Her momentos were placed in the Child Nutrition Archives at the National Foundation Service Management Institute containing materials from the late 1930's through 2000, including photograph, small artifacts, office files, and school service publications.

Survivors: sister, Jean Pope of Little Rock; nephews, Robert Camp and wife Carol, Rev.

Melvin Camp and wife Leanne all of Indiana, Thomas Pope and wife Margie of Virginia, Larry Pope and wife Jan of Texas; John Pope and wife Sandy of Forrest City, Ark.; Niece, Gerdena Stroud of Indiana, as well as her church family and friends.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Sheridan with Rev. Charles Chamblis, Rev. David Moore and Rev. Rick Jaggers officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10 until service time. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery near Sheridan. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. also on Monday at Immanuel Baptist Church chapel in Little Rock. Pallbearers will be her nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Earnestine Camp Arkansas School Fund, c/o Arkansas School Nutrition Association, P.O. Box 3542, Little Rock, Ark. 72203 or Arkansas Children's Hospital, No. 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202 or Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 North Shackleford Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72211.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870)942-1306. To sign the online guestbook, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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MARY HELEN STAFFORD CARMAN of Gravel Ridge died peacefully on Nov. 20, 2012 at home with her family. Born Feb. 19, 1927 in Casey County, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Emma Durham Stafford.

Also preceding her in death was her husband, Clarence Vertrice (Tite) Carman; a brother, Kenneth Stafford and a sister, Maxine Floyd. Survivors include two sons, Dennis Carman (Deborah) of North Little Rock, Ark. and Richard Carman (Dorothy) of Liberty, Ky.; sisters, Alene Bastin of Danville, Ky. and Margaret Hodges of Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers, Billy Stafford of Stanford, Ky. and Charles Stafford of Danville, Ky.; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Shawn and Malissa; four greatgrandchildren; many beloved nieces and nephews including Sarah Jane Stafford Sims, and a host of friends including special friend Geneva Milton.

A memorial service and burial were held in Casey County, Kentucky on Nov. 26, 2012; arrangements by Bartle Funeral Home of Liberty, Ky.

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MICHAEL WAYNE CONNETT, age 62, went home to the Lord on Dec. 3, 2012. He was born in Shreveport, La. to the late William N. and Bertha E. Singer Connett. Michael was a retired florist.

Survivors include a twin brother, Ronald S. Connett of Sherwood; sister, Linda Gunn and husband, John Gunn and family; Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Amanda) Zraick, Brooklyn and Kaitlyn; Mr. and Mrs. John Eric Gunn, Clay, Olivia and Owen.

Graveside services will be held at Forest Park cemetery in Shreveport, La.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children's Ministry at First Baptist Church of Sherwood, 701 Country Club Road, Sherwood, Ark. 72120.

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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LOIS ANN LANGLEY MONTGOMERY DOBSON, 79, of North LittleRock, passed away Dec. 5, 2012. Born in Guy, Ark., to Roy Franklin and Lillie Willis Langley Post, she was a member of the VFW Ladies' Auxiliary, Post 10442 of North Little Rock. Shewas of the Baptist faith.

Preceded in death by her parents and sisters Ida Sue Langley, Geneva Faye Beck and Mary Carpenter, she is survived by her husband of 52 years, Paul Ray Dobson; son, Michael Joe Montgomery (Betty) of Little Rock; daughter, Patricia Ann Tennyson of Bryant; brother, Timothy Franklin Langley of North Little Rock; sisters Betty Hollenburger of Jacksonville, Martha Steel of North Little Rock and Barbara Nutz of Anniston, Ala.; three grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren, and a slew of nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (northwest corner I-630 and Barrow Road). Graveside services will be Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, officiated by Rev. Heath Clower.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Mrs. Dobson's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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JOAN I. DUFFY, of Little Rock, died on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012.

Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark., (501)224-8300.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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MAURICE McJIMPSON DUHART, 79, of Little Rock, Ark., went hometo be with her Lord on Dec. 5, 2012. She was born May 21, 1933, in Little Rock, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Cora Daniels McJimpson; two brothers, Arthur Curry and Leroy McJimpson; two sisters, Sarah McJimpson and Bernice Whitmore; and one son, Dwight Duhart. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her memory: two sons, Courtney and Derrick of Little Rock, Ark.; three daughters, Sherelyn of Atlanta, Ga., Wana of Little Rock, Ark., and Teresa of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Luke McJimpson Jr. and Bill McJimpson of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister, Lenora Hopkins of Memphis, Tenn.; one brother-in-law, Rufus Whitmore of Little Rock, Ark.; two sistersin-law, Juanita Curry and Bernice McJimpson of Little Rock, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 22 nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family hour, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, 6-7 p.m.. Funeral service, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, 11 a.m. both services will be held at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 908 S. Cross St., Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Rest In Peace Memorial Gardens, Hensley, Ark.

Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

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GREGORY PATRICK HOPE (GREG) of Jacksonville, Ark., bornJuly 3, 1956, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 5, 2012.

He was born in Harrisburg, Pa., to the late Edward Joseph Hope and survived by his mother, Louise Hope of Illinois. Greg proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 1/2 years, when he retired as a technical sergeant. He then went to work at Dassault Falcon Jet for 17 years.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa S. Hope; son, Patrick Hope; daughter, Tiffany Hope-Zajac, and son-in-law, James Zajac; two grandbabies, Bryson Hope, who was Paw-Paw's best friend, and Oliver Hope; sisters, Janet Clifton and Joann Hope; and one brother, Joe Hope; a whole bunch of nieces, nephews and friends. Also, his sister-in law, Donna Monteverde, who helped take care of him.

In his spare time, Greg loved spending time watching Spongebob with his little Buddy Bryson.

A visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills in North Little Rock, Ark. Monday, Dec. 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Service will be Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills followed by a burial at The Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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ROBERT RICHARD “RICK” LANGHAMMER, age 64, of LittleRock, Ark., died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Baptist Health Medical Center. He was born on July 9, 1948 in Little Rock, Ark., to his parents, Charles and Mary Langhammer.

After several years in the radio advertising business, he formed his own advertising company called The AdGroup. In addition, he was a member of the Pleasant Valley Country Club where he was an avid golfer and enjoyed the fellowship of his friends at the Men’s Grille. He loved his wife Barbaraand his beloved dog Cruiser.

One of the highlights of Rick’s life was traveling to destinations around the world with his wife.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara of Little Rock; his mother, Mary Langhammer of Little Rock and his cousin, Shaun Limozaine of Cabot, Ark. He is preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Charles “Butch” Langhammer Jr. and Ronnie Langhammer.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ with Danny Burleson officiating. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. There will be a short visitation immediately following the service. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park at 3:45.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Humane Society or the 20th Century Club Lodge.

To sign the online guest, please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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VADENA LUNSFORD, age 57, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. She was born Dec. 25, 1954 in Denton, Texas, to Henry Worth Hinton and Mary Helen Hinton Carroll. She was a longtime member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church and was an employee for 39 years with AT&T, where she was a forecast manager.

Vadena was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Arthula Blakley. She is survived by her husband, Albert “Dickie” Lunsford and her daughter, Dixon Lunsford of Little Rock; and three siblings, Valoise Moon of Victorville, Calif., David Hinton of Tulsa, Okla.; and Carol Hinton of Maumelle, Ark. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and lifelong friends.

A service of resurrection and thanksgiving to God will be celebrated at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, Little Rock, Ark., Monday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com to sign the online guest register.

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JEANETTE CHRISTINE MAGGARD MAY, 90, passed away Dec. 6, 2012. She was born July 23, 1922 in Russellville, Ark., to the late James I. Maggard and Willie L. Connerly Maggard. She was a member of ImmanuelBaptist Church and the Elizabeth Sunday School Class.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters; a brother and grandson, Scott May.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Chester May and children, Jerry May (Kay) of Spring, Texas; Sharon Northern (Bud) of Little Rock, Mark May (Shelly) of Fayetteville, Ark.; 10 grandchildren, Blayne Northern of Cabot, Meredith May of Sugar Land, Texas, Chris May (Robin) of Katy, Texas, Nikki Chumley (Brett) of Bryant, Susana May of Spring, Texas, Dustin May (Karen), Lacy May, Haley May, Max May, Maggie May all of Fayetteville; eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews from Florida to California.

The family would like to thank the staffs of Parkway Health Center with special thanks to Gloria and Okina; Hospice Home Care and Ridgewood Health Center for their love and care.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at Forest Hills Memorial Park on Highway 5.

Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 (501) 224-8300.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked you make a donation to Beyond Boundaries, P.O. Box 333, Ward, Ark. 72176.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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JOHN ROBERT MALLETT, age 93, of Jacksonville went to be with his Lord on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. He was born Feb. 17, 1919 in Springfield, Ark., to the late Paul and Nora Mae Herring Mallett.

He was a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas and received his master’s degree from the University of Arkansas, he later became principal of Bayou Meto Elementary School and assistant principal of Jacksonville High School. He was a United States Air Force World War II veteran and retired as a Lt. Colonel. He spent most of his working career as a civil service investigator. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville for over 60 years where he served as a deacon and an elder.He was preceded in death by his wife of over 65 years, Opal Harpole Mallett; one brother, Nathan Mallett; and one sister, Annalee Williamson.

He is survived by his children, Betty M. Wallis and her husband Gary, Robert A. Mallett; one stepgrandchild, Gary Wallis II and siblings, Nina Kowerduck, Helen Bostain, Paul Mallett and his wife Shirley.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville. Interment will follow in Bayou Meto Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church 1208 West Main Street Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Smith, Catlin, and the staff of Woodland Hills Nursing Home in Jacksonville for their care.

Arrangements are by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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JOHN ALVIN “PAT” MURPHEY JR., 81, of North Little Rock, passedaway Dec. 6, 2012. Pat was born to John and Lenore Murphey on Aug. 6, 1931, in Oklahoma City, Okla. He spent many of his childhood years in Rockport, Texas, where he developed a love of fishing and theTexas Coast. He joined the Navy in 1949 and was a veteran of the Korean War. After obtaining his master's degree from the University of Texas, Pat continued his career as a professional librarian in Dallas, Texas, and then in 1981 as the state librarian of Arkansas.

Pat collected rare books, loved music, and had a knack for storytelling. His favorite pastimes were fishing, playing cards and beating his opponents at chess. He attended church with his wife and family at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Pat is survived by his wife, Margo; his three sons, Dennis (Dana) Vajgert of Round Rock, Texas, Shawn (Deanne) Murphey of Cabot, Ark., and Michael of Castle Rock, Colo.; and by his five daughters, Linda (Chess) Stubblefield of Austin, Texas, Laura (Mark) Shaw of Austin, Texas, Patti (Kevin) Pyfer of Castle Rock, Colo., Kelli (Chris) Holden of Granger, Ind., and Erin Martinez of North Little Rock. Other survivors include his 20 grandchildren andfour great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, from 6:30-8 p.m. and a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. Both services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 905 Kierre Drive in North Little Rock.

To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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Mrs. INOLA TED WALKER ROBINSON, 91, of Little Rock, Ark .,passed in the early morning hours of Dec. 5, 2012, in Cedar Hill, Texas. She was a longtime member of Coleman Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church.

She was an integral part of thecommunity and a homemaker for 62 years, who spent tireless years rearing her children, grandchildren and countless others from the community.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wiley Robinson; seven children and nine siblings. She is survived by three daughters, Lynda (Darrell) McDaniel of Grand Prairie, Texas, Mary (Hubert) Guinn of New Orleans, La., Ruby (Wayne) Hooks of Round Rock, Texas; two sons, Arlee Robinson and Ted Robinson, both of Little Rock; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Family hour will be Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Coleman Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 1700 E. Fourth St., Little Rock. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at St. Paul Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, 3221 S. Gaines St., Little Rock. Burial will be at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Cemetery, Atkins, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111.

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BLOSSOM IRENE EDMUNDS SNIEGOCKI departed this life onDec. 7, 2012. She is predeceased by her parents, Clarence Hamilton Edmunds and Blossom Swift Edmunds; her brother, Charles Edmunds of Knoxville; her husband, Richard; and hercompanion and dance partner, Frank Hamlin of Little Rock.

She was born at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn. on Oct. 21, 1922, and grew up on Morning Side Drive with her friends, aka the Morningside Girls. The seven girls, all with sequential birthday months, played and went to school together and have remained friends throughout their lives. Irene, Marty, Betty, Jane, Frankie, Carolyn and Florrie enjoyed their summers producing neighborhood circuses complete with dance performances, puppet shows and pony riding.

At age 12, she lost her father to a heart attack, leaving her mother to manage the family and send three children to college. Irene worked at a Knoxville defense plant during World War II to help pay for college. She graduated with a degree in early childhood development from the University of Tennessee, where she met her husband, Richard Sniegocki.

She is survived by her sister, Francis Hamilton of Norris, Tenn.; her children, Alan Sniegocki (Laura) and Ted Sniegocki (Virginia); grandchildren, Renee and Ryan Sniegocki of Little Rock; four nephews and one niece.

Irene was longtime member of St. Mark Episcopal Church, dating back to its days in the Little Red School House on Kavanaugh Boulevard. She was an active member of the Little Rock Junior League and the Alpha Omicron Pi, Greater Little Rock Alumnae Chapter. Known as Miss Irene to dozens of preschool youngsters at First Christian Church, she always enjoyed getting hugs from her former students.

Irene may be best remembered by her friends for her always-ready smile and compassion for others. She will be remembered by her children as a loving mom who was always there when needed, and by her grandchildren as GiGi, a grandmother with an endless hug. She enjoyed life indoors and out, including dancing at the Tijuana Dance Club, dinners at Hanks Doghouse, camping with family and friends on Lake Ouachita, vacations with neighbors at Pensacola, afternoon bridge games and sewing club, and evenings with the “Saturday night girls.” She marched for the March of Dimes and participated in her sorority chapter's fundraising for the Arthritis Foundation. In later years, she enjoyed picnics on the Little Maumelle Creek and camping on the Buffalo River with her family. Even though she was a Razorbacks fan, shenever failed to watch the Tennessee Volunteers’ televised football games.

Her family is grateful to Emeritus at Chenal Heights Retirement Living, Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation and Odyssey Hospice for helping Irene through her final years of life with love and comfort.

A service to celebrate Irene's life will be held at St. Mark Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi Ave., Little Rock, Ark., on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at 11 a.m. She will be laid to rest in the columbarium located in the courtyard of the church immediately after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Mark Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi Ave., Little Rock, 72207 or to St. Francis House, 2701 S. Elm St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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LaMOYNE H. STROUD, age 88, of Jacksonville went to be with herLord on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. She was born Jan. 3, 1924 in Yell County, Ark. to the late Fred and Lora Hunt.

She was a bookkeeper for Jacksonville High School for over 30 years and amember of First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville since 1960.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert C. Stroud, a son Jerry C. Stroud, and a grandson, Michael Stroud, Jr. She is survived by her son, Michael H. Stroud and a daughter, Lori Conner and her husband Mike; eight grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery in Danville. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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JOAN BALMER TACK, 77, of Little Rock, Ark. passed awayMonday, Nov. 19, 2012, surrounded by her family.

Joan was born May 3, 1935 in Ayr, Scotland. She had a great passion of sewing and for 15 years with her husband Bill and son Barry ownedBarry's Men's Shop. She was a professional ice skater in Scotland in her younger years.

She is survived by one son, Barry Tack and his partner, Doug Spann of Little Rock; two daughters, Debbie and her husband Al Philpotts of Allentown, Pa., Cheryl and her husband Jim Ewing of Benton, Ky., and her sister, Margaret Dybalski of Seattle, Wash.; six grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. She was preceded by her husband, William G. Tack Jr.; her sister, Betty; father and mother, James and Flora Balmer.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

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JAMES RICHARD TYLER, 69, U.S. Navy veteran, died Nov. 23, 2012. He is survived by his son, Jason Tyler of Alexander.

Graveside services with Military Honors are Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Online guestbook: www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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Our beloved father, JOSEPH WOMACK, entered into eternallife Dec. 1, 2012, surrounded by family. Dad was born in Nashville, Tenn., on July 5, 1927. After graduating from Hillsboro High and attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, he joined the U.S.Navy. Following World War II, he returned home to Nashville. In 1949, Dad graduated with a B.S. in electrical engineering from Vanderbilt University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. He later earned a Master's degree in electronics and instrumentation from the University of Arkansas.

After Vanderbilt, Dad became Scout executive for the De Soto Council of the Boy Scouts in El Dorado, Ark. It was there that he met the love of his life. He and Ethel Lorraine King were married for 59 years. Together they would bring five girls into this world. Upon thestart of the Korean War, he reentered the military and served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Army. When he returned to civilian life he began his career with Westinghouse Corporation (later North American Philips) in Little Rock, Ark. As if raising five girls while holding down a day job was not sufficiently distracting, he also served as an adjunct professor for evening classes at what was then Little Rock University. In 1994, he retired as the plant engineering manager at Westinghouse Corporation after 38 years of service.

For 55 years, Dad was a faithful steward, spiritual leader and Elder Emeritus at Parkview Christian Church. He was active in Bible Study Fellowship and an avid supporter of Gideon’s International.He lovingly cared for Mom as her health failed but remained steadfast in his devotion both then, and through his recent trials, to the worship of God through the Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Broadcast Ministry.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel King Womack; parents, Frank and Cloie Marshall Womack; three brothers, Frank C. King Jr., Marshall Womack and William Womack; and one sister, Mary Sue Womack.

He is survived by one brother, Jack Womack of Nashville, Tenn.; a widespread but close-knit extended family; and by five daughters and their families: Judy and Bill Springer of Jupiter, Fla., Cathy and John Webb of Little Rock, Barbara and Doyle Webb of Benton, Becky and Patrick Keogh of Little Rock, and Janis and Ray Cottle of Longview, Texas; seven grandchildren, Laura Webb Fout (Josh), Katherine Webb Quinn (Wesley), Christopher Webb, Justin Keogh (Stephanie), Alice Keogh Johnson (AJ), Anna Keogh, StephanieSpringer Transue; and six greatgrandchildren, Trey and Paige Transue, Mason and Will Quinn, Holland Fout, and Isabelle Johnson.

The family wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude to the excellent medical teams at Arkansas Health Center, Baptist Health Systems, Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Select Specialty Hospital for their excellent and compassionate care of Dad. We are secure in the very real knowledge that Dad's struggle has ended and that he is now at peace.

Our father was a Christian gentleman. We, his daughters, were nurtured by more than just his love. We were sustained by his wisdom, his modesty, his quiet dignity and moral fiber. He was truly our rock and our place of refuge. Dad was blessed tohave gained many friends in his 85 years and he will be greatly missed by all.

Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 from 4-6 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark.72211 (501)224-8300. Memorial service will be Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark.

Memorials may be made to Gideons International (615-564-5000), Boy Scouts of America (501-664-4780 ext. 232), or Women & Children First, The Center Against Domestic Violence (800-332-4443).

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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BATESVILLE - Winfred D. “Wink” Sturch, 93, of Batesville died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Batesville.

Funeral services will be Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Allen Chapel Free Will Baptist Church at Southside. Burial, Egner Cemetery near Salado.

Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.

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BRINKLEY - Kathleen Crow, age 99, died Monday. Survivors,daughters, Mary Cay Crow, Martha (Schuyler) Hunter; sisters, Marjorie Maher, Josephine (Harry) Campbell; eight grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren.

Visitation was 1 p.m. with services at 2 p.m., Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Brinkley. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery, Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Brinkley. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

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CLARENDON - Alfred Lawrence McKenzie, 89, died Dec. 1, 2012 atBaptist Medical Center in Stuttgart. Born Oct. 14, 1923 in Clarendon, he was the firstborn son of Sheriff Kinch McKenzie and wife, Volney.

He was a 1941 graduate of Clarendon HighSchool and attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway. In 1942, during WWII, he left college and volunteered to serve in the Army Air Corp, where he fulfilled a four year tour of duty. Returning to civilian life, he attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. and University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, receiving a Ph.D.

He taught history, math, and served as athletic coach in both Clarendon and Brinkley schools. He assisted four Arkansas school districts in developing the Jenkins Center in Pine Bluff, a clinic for children with delayed development abilities. From 1970-1976he assisted the Pulaski County school district in the development and expansion of their exceptional student program.

In 1976, he and Charlene Grady were married and lived in Little Rock, where he attended St. James Methodist Church, serving as men's class teacher. They owned and operated businesses that included a charter fishing boat, duck hunting and farming. Upon full retirement they returned to the Clarendon community, where in prior years he was a member of the Clarendon First Baptist Church, VFW and Lions Club.

Preceding him in death were parents, Kinch and Volney (Hutchinson) McKenzie. Immediate family that remain includes wife, Charlene Grady McKenzie of Clarendon; children and spouses, Michael McKenzie of Clarendon, Mark McKenzie of Maumelle, Charles Worden of Fayetteville, Grady and Johanna Worden of Little Rock, Cindy and Sam Lowrey of Little Italy; fourgrandchildren, Erin O’Rourke Joslin, Nicholas Grady Worden, Ashley Worden, Rachel McKenzie Worden; two great-grandchildren, Alivia Young, Tiffany Young; and brother, John McKenzie of Albuquerque, N.M.

Private family burial, memorials may be given to the Clarendon Public Library, 270 Madison St., Clarendon, Ark. 72029.

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CLINTON - Mrs. Veda McCaslin 76, of Clinton, Ark. passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at her home. She was born June 7, 1936 in the Banner Mountain Community, Ark. to the late Loy Glen and Gertha (Williams) Harness.

She was employed for thepast 59 years by Arkansas Telephone Company, a family owned and operated business, serving as business office manager. She attended the United Methodist Church of Clinton and served on the board of First Service Bank.

In 2003, Mrs. McCaslin received the Clinton High School Distinguished Alumni Award. She was the loving wife of the late W.H. McCaslin whom she was married to for 46 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Loy Harness and Mrs. Gertha Williams Harness. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Sherry McCaslin of Clinton; a daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Bob Watson of Hector; grandchildren, Zach and Kelsey Watson of Conway, Whitney Watson of Little Rock, Cade and Heather Watson of Fort Smith, Lucas Watson of Russellville, Joshua and ElizabethMcCaslin of Fayetteville, Caleb and Lauren McCaslin of Little Rock, Blake McCaslin of Fayetteville, and Kristen McCaslin of Fayetteville and two great-grandchildren, Adler Watson of Conway and Jett Watson of Fort Smith. Other survivors include two sister-in-laws, JoAnn Whiteman of Fayetteville and Judy Wood of Fayetteville; a brother-in-law, Clyde McCaslin of Fayetteville; three nieces; three nephews; an uncle; an aunt; cousins and their families.

Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to the Clinton Alumni Scholarship Fund or the Van Buren County Special School.

Family is receiving visitors from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 at Clinton United Methodist Church. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at Clinton United Methodist Church with Rev. George O’Dell officiating. Interment will follow at Clinton Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DEVALLS BLUFF - Ruth Craig, 96, of DeValls Bluff, Ark. passed Dec. 4, 2012.

Funeral service will be held Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 at Mt. Olive MBC Church in DeValls Bluff, Ark. Burial: Oakland Cemetery in DeValls Bluff, Ark.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the professional staff of McNeal Calahan Funeral Home of Brinkley.

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DRASCO - Lee Henry Lustfeldt, age 60, of Drasco, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2012 in Little Rock. He was born Sept. 24, 1952 in Kankakee, Ill., to Laurence Lustfeldt and Henrietta Bretzman Lustfeldt.

He was a retired park ranger for the Corps of Engineers and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Heber Springs.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Lustfeldt; his mother, Henrietta Lustfeldt; three step-children, Teresa Harlan and husband Brian, Jason Cornelison and wife Cynthia, Jon Cornelison and wife Jamie; five grandchildren, Hunter Cornelison, Ryan Cornelison, Molly Cornelison, Annie Cornelison, Elise Harlan; one brother, Larry Lustfeldt; and three sisters, Glenda Crego, Linda Wright, and Annie Jarrell. He is preceded in death by his father, Laurence Lustfeldt; and one son, Jeff Lustfeldt.

A memorial service will be held Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Heber Springs. Visitation will be Monday from 1 until 2 p.m. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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FAYETTEVILLE - Charles Edward Clinehens Sr., 98, of Fayetteville passed away Dec. 6, 2012 at Willard Walker Hospice. He was born Oct. 14, 1914 in Fort Smith, Ark., the son of Rolla Sr. and Mable Dykeman Clinehens. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Marietta Clinehens Hulse; and his brothers, Rolla Clinehens Jr., Harold Clinehens Sr. and Pearl Clinehens.

He graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1932, attended theUniversity of Arkansas, studying pre-med from 1932-1934, and was a graduate of the Capitol College of Pharmacy and Science in Denver, Colo., in 1937. He served in the United States Navy during World War II as a pharmacist mate on a yard mine sweeper in the Pacific theater. He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville where he was a deacon and an elder and served on the building committee. He owned and operated Clinehens Fayetteville Drug on the square with his father and brothers from 1926 until 1985. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Washington Lodge No. 1. He served on the founding board of directors for the Elizabeth Richardson Center. Above all else, he was a family man, devoted to his wife, children and grandchildren. Charles was a gentle man, adored for his sense of humor, kindness and loving nature.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy; a daughter, Dorothy Clinehens Cassat and husband Charles Cassat Sr., of Fayetteville; a son, Charles Edward Jr. and wife Jeanie of Fayetteville; son-in-law, Danny Hulse of Wheeler; six grandchildren, Stacie Cassat Green and husband Jon Green of Harvard, Mass., Chuck Cassat and wife Darlene Cassat of Fayetteville, Chad Clinehens and wife Jennifer Clinehens of Maumelle, Olivia Clinehens Witherspoon and husband Scott Witherspoon of Ft. Worth, Texas, Kimberly Clinehens of Fayetteville, Elizabeth Hulse of Fayetteville; and eight great-grandchildren, Jasper Green and Milo Green, Cody Cassat and Emily Cassat, Lauren Clinehens and Lillian Clinehens, and Samuel Witherspoon and Caleb Witherspoon.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Moore’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville. Burial will follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 East Longview Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 72703.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

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GASSVILLE - Marilyn Hiryak Wilson, 75, of Gassville, formerly ofStuttgart, passed away Dec. 3 surrounded by family.

Marilyn is survived by three sons, John (Gaye) Hiryak and Mark (Lisa) Hiryak, Stuttgart, Steve Hiryak, Benton; four daughters,Patty (Danny) Osburne and Michelle Hoffmann, Gassville, Debbie (Steve) Fidler, Cunningham, Tenn., Johnna (Chris) Cottonttown, Tenn.; two sisters; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was laid to rest on Dec. 6. Memorials can be made to Mountain Home Hospice of the Ozarks or Twin Lakes Baptist Church in Mountain Home. Online guestbook: www.turpinco.com.

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GENTRY - Jimmy Hill, 70, formerly of Stuttgart, died Thursday.

Survivors are wife, Dell; children, Scott Hill of DeWitt and Rhonda (Jackie) Snow of Siloam Springs; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother; one sister.

Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Lone Tree Cemetery chapel in Stuttgart by Turpin Funeral Home, Stuttgart.

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GREENBRIER - “Buddy” JesseRoy Johnston, 86, of Greenbrier, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. He was born Dec. 12, 1925, in Vilonia, to Jesse Roy and Emma L. Johnston. He was preceded in death by hisparents and his wife of 64 years, Vivian Johnston.

He was a bus driver for the city of Detroit for 30 years, a truckdriver for Pine Bluff Arsenal, and a cab driver in Little Rock. He was a member of Springhill Baptist Church for 29 years. He was also a member of the Greenbrier Senior Citizen’s Center.

He is survived by two sons, Stanley Johnston and wife Marianne of San Diego, Calif., and James Johnston and wife Lavonne of Greenbrier; one daughter, Susan McGhee and husband Bob of Commerce Township, Mich.; one sister, Juanita Coney of Greenbrier; three brothers, Richard Johnston and Jimmy Johnston of Greenbrier and Lindy Johnston of North Little Rock; seven grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren.

He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, at Springhill Baptist Church, with Bro. Ed Stephenson officiating. Interment will follow at Springhill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from noon until 2 p.m. at the church. His nephews will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Odyssey Hospice of Little Rock. Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Funeral Home in Conway.

Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Harold Wayne Bolin, 70, passed away Dec. 6, 2012. Wife, Betty Sue Bolin; daughter, Kelly Prather; stepchildren, Curtis, Carl, and Cynthia Hodges, Carol Feix, Cheryl Alexander; three grandchildren; stepgrandchildren.

Service Monday, 11 a.m., South Cross Road Church. Interment Magness Cemetery.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - EnochMaxwell (Mac) McCune, died Dec. 3, 2012, in Hot Springs Village. He was born Dec. 10, 1934, in Dallas, Texas, to Berte Carnahan and Kenneth Edwin McCune, who preceded him in death. Hewas married to Carole Summers Blondeau in 1982.

Mac grew up in Joplin, Mo., and graduated from Joplin High School, where he served three years as concertmaster of the symphony orchestra. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended the University of Arkansas, was concertmaster of the University-Fayetteville Orchestra for three years and was a member of the Marching Razorbacks band, as well as Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He graduated with high honors in music education from the University of Illinois and received a master's degree in administration from Milliken University. He was a captain in the U.S. Army (retired).

He taught in Decatur, Ill., and Marengo, Ill., schools, and continued his career in music at Huntington, Long Island, where he taught elementary and high school strings, conducted the Elementary All-District Orchestra and performed with the Huntington Chamber Players.

Mac loved golf and was a huge football and basketball fan. Music was his passion and he was an accomplished violinist. Mac always had a joke or a story ready to entertain family and friends. He was an amateur ornithologist and loved feeding his birds.

Survivors are his wife, Carole; a brother, Wendell (Dayle) of North Little Rock; son, John (Molly) of Yardley, Pa.; daughters, Melissa, Queens, N.Y., Kathy Keegan, of Somerville, Mass. and Karen (Matt), Candlewood Isle, Conn.; stepdaughters, Janet Blondeau, Oakland, Calif., Sharon Blondeau, Alexandria, Va., Annette Radvansky (Mike), The Woodlands, Texas, and Claire Blondeau (Chris), Germantown, Tenn.; three grandchildrenand four stepgrandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Nature Conservatory of Arkansas, 601 N. University Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the care of Caruth Village Funeral Home; guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - On Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, Doris LibbyBeale Riedel passed away. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Colonel Phillip H. Riedel Jr.; her father, Charles Yates Libby; her mother, Annabelle Kimball Kuehn;her brother, C. Y. Libby Jr.; her sister Mabelle Libby Erwin; and her two very devoted aunts, Mabelle K. Roberts and Jane K. Waldo.

She is survived by her two sons, Charles W. Beale (Chuck) and wife, Michele, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., and Dr. Gregory K. Beale and wife, Dorinda, of Philadelphia, Pa.; five grandchildren, Kara Beale Miller and husband, “Skip” Merle Miller, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Glen P. (Biff) Beale and wife, Faires, of Austin, Texas, Stephen Beale of Manchester, N.H., Nancy Beale Wittig and husband, David Wittig, of Chicago, Ill., and Hannah Beale Klamm and husband, Eric Klamm, of Chicago, Ill.

Great-grandchildren are Wiley Beale and Patrick Beale of Austin, Texas, Madeline (Ellie) B. Miller of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Eden Helen Klamm of Chicago, Ill.

Mrs. Riedel is also survived by her sister Dr. Joanne K. Peteet of Albuquerque, N.M.; nieces, Diane Bedell and husband, Bill Bedell, Boulder, Colo., Pamela Peteet, Donna Peteet of Albuquerque, N.M.; and nephews, DeWitt Smith, Boulder, Colo. and Rex Peteet, Austin, Texas.

Her maternal grandparents were from Toddville, Iowa, and her paternal grandparents were from McMinn County, Tenn. They were each given a grant of 80 acres to settle in Oklahoma when Oklahoma first became a state. It was previously called “Indian Territory.”

She was born in Rankin, Okla., on a farm on March 5, 1914, and moved to Dallas, Texas, with her parents when she was a small child. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Southern Methodist University, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Mrs. Riedel served as administrative assistant to the dean of SMU Law School for 30 years, retiring in 1990 after serving with six different Law School deans. She was a charter member of Park Cities Presbyterian Church and The Triad Club and also a member of the Mary K. Craig Class and her “supper club.”

She loved the Lord and was enthusiastic about her daily life. She enjoyed her friends, her home, decorating, gardening and antiquing. But her greatest joy was to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She and her late husband, Philip, loved to travel and they made trips to most of the United States, Canada, Greece, the Mediterranean and North Africa. After Phil's death, Mrs. Riedel moved to Hot Springs Village, Ark., to live out her life nearer her son Chuck and has continued to flourish in her later years in her new home. Special thanks go out to her beloved caregivers, Patti, Gloria, Susan, Gayle, Ellie and Diana. The family is indebted to the time and love they invested into our beloved “Grandmommy.”

Following a family burial service, a memorial service will be held in the Wildwood Chapel of Restland Cemetary at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012. Visitation will also be at Restland from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec.10, 2012, and viewing will be possible on Tuesday morning, Dec. 11, 2012.

Memorials may be made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes/ Little Rock Area, c/o Jane Plummer, FCA, 3223 Old Greenwood Road, Fort Smith, Ark. 72903.

Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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JUDSONIA - Ramona Kay Dodge, 68, of Judsonia died Friday.

Surviving is daughter, Alana Allison; sisters, Ester English and Nadine Ledbetter.

Visitation 12, noon to 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shady Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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KIRBY - Rodney Jay Cook, age 50, of Kirby, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, in Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood with Bro. Bobby Golden officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Interment with military honors will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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LONO - James A. (Shorty)Melton, 81, of Lono passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at the Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia. He was born May 4, 1931, in Winn Parish, La., the son of Luther Henryand Sarah Tennessee (McDaniel) Melton.

He was retired after many years with Reynolds Metal Co. He was a fifty plus year member of Bethlehem and Rockport Masonic Lodges and a member of Hunter's Chapel United Methodist Church. James loved to fish, was a skilled repairman, enjoyed coaching baseball, softball, was a master Checker player and will be remembered as a generous person. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Aron L. Melton and Earnest Melton; one sister, Carolyn Melton, and son-in-law, Al Harrell.

Left to cherish his memory, wife of 62 years, Patsy Heard Melton to whom he married on July 22, 1950; his children, Dr.Carolyn Sue Melton Eoff (Roy Lee) of Arkadelphia, James “Jim” Melton (Nancy) of Lono, Russell Melton and (Susan) of Little Rock, Tammy Harrell of Lono; brother, Leonard Melton (Angie) of Columbia, La.; sister, Syble DeLoach and (Tom) of Henderson, Texas; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 9, from 1-2 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. with Reverend James Batts officiating. Burial will be in Lono Cemetery with Masonic Rites

Pallbearers will be Robert Eoff, Jason Melton, Scott Melton, John Melton, Jesse Melton, Patrick Harrell, John Heard, and Steve Heard. Honorary pallbearer is Otis Brumley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital or to the Lono Cemetery Association.

Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuenralhome.com.

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LONSDALE - Johnie Allen James, 85, Lonsdale, died Dec. 6, 2012.

Survivors include: wife, Joyce; children, Harold James, Linda Jones, Tommy James; and son-inlaw, Phillip Fitzhugh.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Dec. 10, 2012, Owensville Baptist Church, 22000 Hwy 5, Lonsdale, Ark. Funeral service: 10 a.m., Dec. 11, 2012, at the church.

Arrangements: Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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MCGEHEE - Mr. Floyd Lee, 72, of McGehee, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012.

Funeral will be Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Brown funeral Home in Dumas with the Rev. Charles Killion officiating.

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MENA - Norma Maye White, 91, of Mena passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 in Mena, Ark.

Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, 10 a.m. at Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Austin Emery officiating. Interment will follow in the White Oak cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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MIDWAY - Christopher Paul Cole, 54, a resident of Midway passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at Care Manor in Mountain Home.

A memorial service will be held in Humboldt, Tenn. at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Conner-Hankins Funeral Home.

The online guestboook may be found at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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MORRILTON - Helen Faye Ward, age 85, of Morrilton, died, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012.

Funeral services: 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial: Wolf Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Family hour: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the funeral home.

Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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OLA - Marcella “Sissy” Nichols, 79, of Ola, died Friday.

Graveside service: Monday, 10 a.m. Bryant’s Cove Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. at the cemetery before the service.

Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville.

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PINE BLUFF - Charles N. Bates, 80, of Pine Bluff, died Saturday.

Survivors: daughter, Virginia Harris; sister, Bobbye Posey; brother, John Bates; three grandchildren, Kerrie Bieber, Kevin Harris and Kyle Harris; 12 greatgrandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild;.

Services: 10:30 a.m., Monday, in Robinson’s Chapel. Burial: Bellwood Annex Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, 3-5 p.m. at Robinson’s.

www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Brooks Buck, 44, Pine Bluff, died Friday.

Survivors: sister, Priscilla Buck; three aunts; an uncle; and many other loving family.

Funeral services: Monday, 2 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Chapel. The family will greet friends prior to the service.

Memorials: Watson Chapel Baptist Church, 5514 Pinnacle Lane, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603.

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PRESCOTT - Service for Mr. Jimmy Hillery, 76, of Prescott, 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, Brazzel/Cornish Chapel in Prescott, the Rev. Ray Chromer officiating. Burial, Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Prescott. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at Brazzel/ Cornish Prescott.

Arrangements by Brazzel/ Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - George L. Cline Sr., 85, of Russellville ( formerly of North Little Rock), passed away Dec. 6, 2012. He was born on Aug. 30, 1927 in Prattsville, Ark.; he was the son of Merle Cline and Berta Laster.

George spentmost of his working life as a salesman for Strauss Distributors. After retiring from Strauss, he was the owner of Palarm Creek Liquor near Maumelle. He was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, and the Rogers-Rye VFW, and enjoyed reading, hunting and fishing. George was also a World War II veteran having served overseas.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy.

Survivors include his children Sallie (Cliff) Langford of Fayetteville, Tracey (Mike) Pew ofDardanelle and George L. “Chip” Cline of Ruston, La. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cortney Manix, Ben Langford, Lee and Andy Cline, and one great-granddaughter, Emma Langford.

Funeral services will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in North Little Rock on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 at 3 p.m., under the direction of Huson Funeral Home of Sherwood.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Salvation Army.

Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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WARREN - Shirley Trussell Savage, age 82, of Warren, Ark., died Friday, Dec. 7 at the Wagon Place Nursing Home.

Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Outlaw Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 12 p.m. till service time Sunday at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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WHITE HALL - Cledith Jones Doster, 94, of White Hall, formerly of Amity, Ark., passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

Survivors: sister, Edith Rasor and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services 1 p.m. Monday, White Hall Methodist Cemetery, with visitation from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall (www.cranfordfh.com).

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WOODSON - Lavonia Louise Caudell Kennedy Slavings, 81, of Woodson, died Dec. 7, 2012.

Survivors: husband, Robert Slavings; sons, Bobby Dean and Jerry Lynn Kennedy; daughter, Carolyn Louise Murch; sister, Elizabeth Janette Rhods; brothers, Claudie Dean, David, Elmer Franklin Caudell; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

Services 10 a.m. Monday, Cranford Funeral Home.

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MELBOURNE, Fla. - Joseph Guyten Vincent, 89, passed away Oct. 28, 2012 at home in Melbourne, Fla., with his family at his bedside. He was a very special husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of 69 years; son, Randolph and wife Cheri; son, Scott and his wife, Deborah; granddaughter, Holeigh; niece, Janette and her husband Ed; and nephew, James Rummage.

Born Dec. 5, 1922 to Joseph Hurbert Vincent and Emma Avent Vincent in Hickory Valley, Tenn. He graduated from Bolivar High School, Bolivar Tenn., in 1941.Married Mary (Polly) H. Tillman in 1942 and started a family in 1953 with the births of son Randolph and Scott in 1955.

He joined the army in 1943 and served in the Pacific theatre in an artillery battalion During World War II. After the war, he attended Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Okla. His 30-year career as a flight engineer included flying Martins and Constellations for TWA and Boeing 720s. He delivered the first jet to Saudi Arabian Airlines in 1961. He stayed and trained flight crews on 720, 707, and L1011 aircraft.

After 20 years in the Middle East he retired in 1981 with wife Polly to Heber Springs, Ark. They built a home on Eden Isle where they lived for 23 years. He enjoyed boating, fishing and golf.

Joe and Polly moved to Melbourne, Fla., in 2004 for the warm weather and to be close to family.

There will be a graveside service at a later date in Bolivar, Tenn., where he grew up.

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Rose Gottsponer, of Las Cruces, N.M., formerly of Morrilton, died Dec. 1, 2012.

Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home, Morrilton. Family hour: 6 p.m. Monday at funeral home. Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday.

Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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DAINGERFIELD, Texas - Funeral services for Jewell Evelyn Seymore, 86, of Daingerfield, formerly of North Little Rock, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Griffin-Leggett/Rest Hills Funeral Home Chapel in North Little Rock, Ark., with Rev. Larry Ballard officiating.

Burial will be in the Edgewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Mrs. Seymore was born June 14, 1926 in Austin, Ark., and died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 in Longview, Texas. She attended Highway Baptist Church and worked as a cook at the Elementary school.

Jewell was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Seymore and daughter, Patricia Seymore.

Survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Dennis and Mary Ellen Seymore of Daingerfield; granddaughter, Khristin Seymore of Daingerfield; sisters, Jerri Weidemann of Cabot, Gail and Jerry Wilson of Ozark, Mo.; brothers, Bennie and Barbara Utley of Cabot, Bob and Annette Utley of Cabot, Bernie Utley of Cabot; aunt, Ruth Seymore of North Little Rock and cousin, Zelma McSorley of North Little Rock.

Family will receive friends from 12:30 till 2 p.m. on Monday followed by the funeral service at the funeral home.

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FORT WORTH - Jim Bethea, 70, passed away on Wednesday, Nov.14, 2012, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jim was born Feb. 25, 1942, in Fort Smith, Ark., to J.W. Bethea and Hope Riner Bethea. He led a happy childhood in Arkadelphia, Ark. He was abright student and very involved in his school. He graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a degree in pre-medicine. After college he moved to Little Rock, Ark., to attend the University of Arkansas medical school. While there he met and married Ann Lux.

Jim served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force, and was stationed at Edwards Air Force Base in California. As newlyweds, Ann and Jim had some of their fondest memories of their time spent together in California. After completion of his medical training in otolaryngology, Jim and Ann and their daughters called Longview home. Jim was in practice for over 25 years in the community of Longview, Texas. In addition to his work, he was a very active member of Trinity Episcopal Church where he served as an usher and was on the Vestry. In what little spare time he had, he enjoyed sailing and woodwork. They made many lifelong friends in Longview.

Upon retirement, Jim and Ann happily moved to Fort Worth, Texas to be near their daughter and granddaughters. Jim spent these retirement years as Popie to his granddaughters. He enjoyed his time gardening, visiting the museums and the symphony, and spending time with his family. His patience and quiet, kind personality will be deeply missed by many.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents; his wife, Ann, and daughter, Jamie. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Bill and Christy Brammer of Fort Worth; and granddaughters, Claire and Margaret.

Greenwood Funeral Home, 3100 White Settlement Rd., (817) 336-0584.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Martha D. Robinson, 58, departed this lifeDec. 1, 2012.

Visitation: 12-6 p.m. Monday and funeral service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 EastBroadway, North Little Rock, (501) 374-0111.

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