Obituaries

LITTLE ROCK — OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.

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 Byron L. Brown, 49, of Little Rock.

Earl Campbell, 58, of Jacksonville. Isiah Clower, 66, of Little Rock.

Earl Eugene Couch, 74, of North Little Rock.

Geraldine W. Golden, 96, of North Little Rock.

Reginald Heber Helvenston, 86, of Little Rock.

William Charles Lewis, 82, of North Little Rock.

Larry Nichols, 61, of Jacksonville.

Sheryl Jean Nix, 51, of Jacksonville.

Robert Lee Olson, 89, of Little Rock.

Earl Peters, 85, of North Little Rock.

David Wayne Richardson, 49, of Little Rock.

Alexander M. Smith, 78, of Little Rock.

Lois Jean Smith, 71, of North Little Rock.

Elizabeth Abeler Stodola, 90, of Little Rock.

Briley Faith Turner, infant, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA Adiele Blaine Crutchfield Galbraith, 6.

Marley Claire Crutchfield Galbraith, 4.

BENTON Harvey Boyd Reeves, 80.

CLINTON Benjamin F. Williams, 90.

CONWAY Candace Louise Miller, 38.

Sarita Sue Phillips, 83.

Ora Tate, 74.

CROSSETT J.P. Woods, 77.

DERMOTT Cynthia Ann Smith, 49.

DES ARC Virgie Juanita Gentry, 79.

EL DORADO Kenneth Robertson, 82.

GREERS FERRY Opal Mae Carr, 96.

HARRISBURG Donna Graves, 63.

HARRISON Nancy Barron, 89.

HICKORY FLAT William Clark, 75.

HIGDEN Frances Pauline Johnson, 77.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Norma Shoemaker, 79.

JUNCTION CITY Jim Sedford Bussell, 94.

LOUANN Robert L. “Bobby” Ray, 71.

MALVERN Sarah Elizabeth Mitchell, 88.

MARYSVILLE Dwanna O’Rorke Yocom, 66.

McCRORY Larry Wayne Chambers, 61.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Floyd Eugene Lancaster, 75.

MOUNTAINBURG Mae Gilliam, 93.

NEWPORT Tommy Mount, 55.

PINE BLUFF Georgia Marie Hicks, 88.

Joshua “Sonny” Holloman Jr., 66.

Gloria Jean Robinson, 56.

ROSIE Patsy Jane Wyatt, 75.

RUSSELLVILLE James G. Tucker, 89.

VAN BUREN Velta Carlene Kremers, 75.

VANDERVOORT Deanna Kaye Dutton, 60.

WYNNE H.S. Buddy Hurst, 83.

OUT-OF-STATE HONOLULU, Hawaii Benjamin Stewart, 56.

BILLINGS, Mont.

Lafayette E. Poole, 80.

CLAREMORE, Okla.

Adrian Allison, 84.

DESOTO, Texas Travis Glenn Huggins, 54.

MILWAUKEE, Wis.

Terrance Teryle Armstrong, 34.

Pulaski County

Funeral services for BYRON L. BROWN, age 49, of Little Rock, Ark. who died Sunday will be11 a.m. Saturday at Gaines Street Baptist Church, 1600 Gaines Street, Little Rock, Ark. Visitation (viewing only) will be 6-8 p.m. Friday (Today) at Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home,1801 Maple Street, North Little Rock, Ark. “Premiumcare Arrangements” Brown’s Christian Funeral Home, (501) 244-8000.

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EARL CAMPBELL of Jacksonville, Ark. born February 07, 1954 and passed December 6, 2012. He is survived by his mother; Claudia Campbell, two brothers, eight sisters, a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, December 14, 2012 from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home LR Chapel. Funeral Service Saturday, December 15, 2012 12 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home LittleRock Chapel. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.

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ISIAH CLOWER, 66, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012. He leavesto cherish his memory; children, Isac and Joe Macklin, Ricky Johnson and Jennifer Cook; 11 siblings and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be heldtomorrow, 11 a.m. at Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. A visitation will be held today from 1-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Personal and Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”

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EARL EUGENE COUCH, 74, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, December 13th.

Funeral services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Conway (501-327-7727). Burial following at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Jerusalem. Visitation is Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at thefuneral home Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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GERALDINE W. GOLDEN, 96, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2012. She was born in Cross Roads, Ark. to the late Tom and Lee Mounce Warbritton. Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Robert Golden. Geraldine was a devoted member of Baring Cross Baptist Church. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend she will be missed by all who knew her.

She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Judy Fisher and Sheila Searcy; a grandson, Robert Searcy and wife Julia; one great-granddaughter Ava Kait Searcy.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2012 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. (501-791-7400). Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Andrews Place, 3501 College Avenue, Conway, Ark. 72034 or Wesley United Methodist Church Bread Basket, 2310 E. Oak St. Conway, Ark. 72032. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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REGINALD HEBER HELVENSTON of Little Rock passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012.He was born August 17, 1926, in Live Oak, Florida, the son of Reginald Heber Helvenston Sr. and Edna Baulch Helvenston. He was a graduate of New Mexico Military Institute and duringWorld War II, served aboard a patrol craft as a sonarman in the South Pacific. After the war he graduated from the University of Texas where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and a letterman in swimming in 1947 and 1948. From 1950 to 1957 he was a fieldman for Aetna InsuranceCompany and owned and operated Helvenston & Co., a local fire and casualty agency, until his retirement in 1982.

He was a vestryman and served several times as Senior Warden of St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Little Rock. He was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Trinity Lodge #694, Scottish Rite Bodies, Scimitar Shrine Temple and the Country Club of Little Rock.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Buzbee Helvenston; daughter, Ellen A. Tolley and husband, Steve of Perryville, Ark.; grandchildren, Travis Tolley and wife, Kelly and Hallie Tolley Finkbeiner and husband, David; great-grandchildren, Ella Jane, Carter and Harper; brother, Phelps Helvenston and wife, Pat of Flagstaff, Arizona and two nephews.

A memorial service will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi St., Little Rock on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 2 p.m. officiated by Rev. Danny Schieffler. Burial will be at Mount Holly Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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WILLIAM CHARLES LEWIS, 82, of North Little Rock went to be with his Lord and Savior December 12, 2012. Charlie was a member of Lynch View Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be at Roller Owens Funeral Home on John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock on Sunday, December 16, 2012, from 2-4 p.m. Graveside funeral Service will be 10 a.m.Monday, December 17, 2012 at Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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LARRY G. NICHOLS, 61 of Jacksonville, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012 atBaptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock. He was born on January 12, 1951 in Forrest City, Arkansas. Larry was a business owner, who worked in estate sales and had great loveand dedication for the work he did, he also loved antiques and watching football. Larry will be remembered for his great sense of humor and always loving to play pranks. Larry was very compassionate and loved his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Survivors include his wife Judy Nichols, son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Melissa Nichols; daughter, Supeecha Kijviriya; brothers Ollie Nichols, John Nichols and Richard Nichols of Morgan; sisters, Julia Burkhart of Forrest City; four grandchildren Ashton, Hannah, Gavin and Alyssa.

Graveside Services will be held at Gravel Ridge Community Cemetery on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 2 p.m. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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SHERYL JEAN WATERS NIX, born August 11, 1961, died December 11, 2012. She is survived by three children, Elizabeth Sticklin, Kenneth Clark, and Sarah Clark, all of Jacksonville; mother, Donna Hall of Jacksonville; three brothers, Leslie Nix of Little Rock, Charles Castile of Jacksonville, and Larry Castile of Jacksonville; one sister, Sandra Brown of Beebe; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of friends and relatives. Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville, Arkansas.To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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ROBERT LEE OLSON, 89, of Little Rock, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He was born December 25, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Robert Olson Sr. and Lucinda Helen Hickam Olson.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Louesa Rae Vadney. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Olson; daughter, Kathryn Duncan; granddaughters, Sabrina and Courtney Blevins; and great-grandchildren, Destaney, Daniel and Delilah Duguid.

A memorial service will be held at Northridge Nursing Home in room B20, 2501 John Ashley Drive, North Little Rock, on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. There will also be a Mass held in his honor 4:30 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church, 1321 S. Van Buren Street, Little Rock. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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EARL PETERS, 85, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, December 11th, 2012. He wasborn September 15th, 1927, in North Little Rock to Herbert H. and Thelma Greer Peters. Mr. Peters was of the Baptist faith and, a United States Navy Veteran, having served during WWII.

Cherishing his memory are his daughter, Linda McKenzie (Gary) of North Little Rock; sister, Barbara Arnold of Sherwood; nephews, Ken Arnold ( Terry) of Jacksonville, David Henry II (Sheri) of Sherwood, and Garry Henry (Marsha) of Sherwood.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday December 15th, 2012, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock (501) 835-3515. The family will receive friends from 1 until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

The online obituary, guestbook and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to DAV Dept. of Arkansas, P.O. Box 1620, North Little Rock, Ark. 72115.

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DAVID WAYNE RICHARDSON, 49, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He was born on January 20, 1963, in Jackson, Michigan, to William James and Beverly Elizabeth Richardson. He was a master plumber and owner of RichardsonPlumbing for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his mother.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cherie Carter Richardson; son, Bradley Cole Richardson; daughter, Sydney Nicole Richardson; two stepchildren, Robert Carter Harrington and Grace Ann Marie Ivey; father William James Richardson and his wife Janet; brothers Buck (Grace) Richardson, Bruce (Dani) Richardson, Randy (Joy) Richardson; sister, Cindy (Jeff) Woodall; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and his Richardson Plumbing family.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2012, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas, (501) 791-7400. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012, at the funeral home, with Reverend Wayne Jarvis officiating. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 in memory of David’s mother. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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ALEXANDER M. SMITH, 78, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memory: eight children; and a host of other relatives and friends. Cremation services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”

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LOIS JEAN SMITH, 71, North Little Rock, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012. She was bornin Scott, Arkansas, on April 1, 1941, to the late Elizabeth Johnson-Hughes and Willie Young. She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Mary L. Brown-Candelaria, Willie Smith Jr., LindaKaye Smith, Chaibee Harris, Robert Trent Smith, Teresa Patterson, Lois Denise Smith, Cornelius Ray Smith, Veoatis Smith, Cameka Sullivan, Zykita Belcher and Champagne Blakemore, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services in her honor will be held tomorrow, at 1 p.m. at Friendly Chapel Church ofthe Nazarene, 116 South Pine in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The family will receive friends today from 6-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Personal & Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 372-4129. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”

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ELIZABETH ABELER STODOLA, 90, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Sunday, December 9th, 2012,after a long illness. She was born August 30th, 1922, to George and Margaret Abeler, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Betty was a lifelong music educator and church musician. Shegraduated from the University of Minnesota and continued with graduate studies in New York at the Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart. She also received a Masters Degree of Music Education from the University of Iowa. One of her life’s devotions was the making of music. Betty spent 25 years teaching vocal music in the Iowa public schools and at LaSalle High School in Cedar Rapids, the town where she raised her two sons, Mark and Robert, currently of Little Rock.

The pipe organ was her special love. She was Dean of the St. Paul-Minneapolis Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. She also held that position at the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Chapter; the Blackhawk (Quad Cities, Iowa) Chapter; and the Central Arkansas Chapter.

In 1988, Betty moved to Little Rock to be near her sons. During her life in the South, she was Organist/Choir Director at Lakewood United Methodist Church, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Though well past common retirement age, Betty was active with many musical groups, with the Arkansas Bach Chorus and other musical ensembles, and was happiest rehearsing musicians and readying musical performances. She was an active member of the Little Rock musical community and taught piano to countless numbers of students throughout her career.

Betty was a good friend to us. We deeply honor her and remember her for her intelligence, innate kindness, generosity, and fineness of spirit. She has been an inspiration to us all as a singularly strong-hearted woman who made her mark in this world no matter what the circumstances.

Survivors include two sons, Mark (Jo Ellen) and Robert (Zabelle), both of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Allison Stodola Wilson (Craig), Robert and John Mark Stodola; and one brother, James Abeler (Sandy), of Anoka, Minnesota.

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Little Rock, officiated by Rev. Matt Garrison on Friday, December 14, 2012, at 4 p.m. Following the service a reception with the family will be held in the McDonald Hall Parish Center. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas, (501) 224-8300.

A memorial fund dedicated to the Central Arkansas Chapterof the American Guild of Organists has been established in her memory and can be sent to P.O. Box 2765, Little Rock, Ark. 72203. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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Our precious BRILEY FAITH TURNER went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday,December 11, 2012, after she was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) on October 11, 2012. She courageously fought for her life but was ready to go to her eternal home. Godused Briley to touch many lives in her 61 days here on Earth. We couldn’t be prouder of our little girl.

Briley is survived by her parents, Josh and Crystal Turner and big brother Jude of Benton; grandparents Ricky and Anita Cain of Pearcy, Jeff and Beverly Turner of Glenwood, and David and Kathy Fogarty of Bryant; great-grandparents Dolores Hunt of Fort Worth, Texas, Harold and Joyce Turner of Glenwood, Earl and Joy Harvey of Hot Springs, and Allen and Wilma Long of Arlington, Texas; aunts Shanda Miller of Pearcy, Kristen Turner of Bryant; cousin Cara Miller of Pearcy; and a host of family and friends. Briley met her greatgrandparents Gigi, Grandad and Papaw in Heaven.

Honorary Pallbearers include: members of Holland Chapel Baptist Church, ACH NICU staff and PalCare team, Kimberly Allison, Calin Cook, Laura (RT), Katherine (RT), Baptist NICU staff, and all of her FAITHful prayer warriors. Please join us in celebrating Briley’s life. Visitation will be Friday, December 14th from 5-8 p.m. and services will be Saturday, December 15th at 10 a.m., bothwill be at Holland Chapel Baptist Church in Benton. Interment will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements are being made by Griffin-Leggett-Forest Hills in Alexander. In lieu of flowers, there has been a fund established in Briley’s name at Holland Chapel Baptist Church.

We ask that you do not wear all black, wear bright colors and bows, just like Briley! Please share your thoughts with Briley’s family at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Adiele Blaine Crutchfield Galbraith, age 6, born July 31, 2006 and Marley Claire Crutchfield Galbraith age 4, born January 9, 2008 were sent to heaven on December 6, 2012. Both girls attended Perritt Primary and were in pre-K and first grade. Both were active in Girl Scout Troop 6116 and students at Titan Gym and Tiny Titan Program. Adiele wanted to be a princess when she grew up and Marley (little mama) wanted to be a mommy.

They were preceded in death by father, Bobby “Chino” Galbraith; brother, Phoenix Galbraith; great-grandparents, Tommy and Grady Jean Jones of Thornton, Ark., and Ave Jackie Tuttle of Daisy, Ark.

Survivors are their mother, Anna Galbraith; sister, Paisley Galbraith both of Arkadelphia; great-grandparents Bob McAnally of Texarkana, Ark., Phil and Margaret Page of Grove, Okla.; grandparents, George and Suzzette Crutchfield of Fordyce; aunts Meagan Crutchfield of Little Rock, Brenda Mays of Fordyce; grandparents John and Hwcha Galbraith of Houston, Texas; stepbrothers Damion and Anthony Galbraith; grandparents Kenneth and Becky McAnally of Daisy, Ark.; aunt and uncle Keith and Misti Bell of Hot Springs; aunt and uncle Matt and Emily McAnally of Hickory Plains, Ark.; aunt and uncle Lauren and JB; aunt and uncle Chad and Brandy Clark of Copperas Cove, Texas; aunt Janet Wesson of Arkadelphia; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.

Adiele and Marley were little girls with big hearts and often took part in donations to those less fortunate and took part in volunteer work and the Locks of Love Foundation. There was not a person who knew them that did not get a hug upon arrival and leaving. They will be greatly missed by all.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 14 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens by Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. All are invited to attend and celebrate the life of two beautiful girls who impacted all that got the pleasure of meeting them.

Funds for memorials have been set up at Summit Bank, Southern Bancorp and Titan Gym. Sign online guest book at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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BENTON - Harvey Boyd (Slick) Reeves, age 80, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in Little Rock. He was born March 2, 1932 in Humphrey, Arkansas to the late Hazel and Melda Iona Moore. Harvey’s greatest joy came from working. He was involved in carpentry, construction, excavation, and gardening. Most recently his best times were spent digging for the plumbers and working in the raised bed community garden. He always enjoyed hunting trips to Colorado, deer clubs all over Arkansas, and a good ride on an unbroken horse. Harvey was involved in some major construction sites such as Lock and Dam 6, the I-30 bridge over the Arkansas River, and on several missile bases. He was a member of Avilla Zion Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and Melda Reeves; brothers, Billy and Harold Reeves, one sister Iris Lindsey, one stepdaughter Donna Mayes.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Lockhart Reeves; son, Herman Reeves (Pat) of Benton; daughters, Gail Johnson of Ward, Edie Searcy (Ron) of Sherwood, JudyWise (Walter) of Perryville, and Debbie Tidball of Little Rock; one stepson, Kevin Mayes (Debbie) of Marche; one brother, William Reeves (Rovella) of Bryant; grandchildren, Teresia Brown, Carina Reeves, Christi Griffis, Joe Griffis (Bethany), Eric Paul (Leah), Erin Paul, Julie Hicks (Brad), Asher Bagley, Corey Tidball (Davann), Colton Tidball; step-grandchildren, Hayden and Madsen Mayes, Missy Lambert, Nick and Brandon Searcy, Liz Lindsey, and Donnie and Jessie Wise; great-grandchildren, Christian Paul and Brody Williams; three special “sisters,” Emma Jean, Paulette, and Miram, and the mother of his children, Juanita Ford.

Being a Benton resident since 1956, a service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Avilla Zion Lutheran Church with visitation beginning one hour prior at 9 a.m. Harvey will be interred in Williams Cemetery in Humphrey, Arkansas with a 2:30 p.m. Saturday service at Bayou Meto Assembly of God. Visitation will begin one hour prior at 1:30 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be his six grandsons.

Memorials may be made to Avilla Zion Lutheran Church Community Garden, 300 Avilla E, Alexander, Arkansas 72002, Williams Cemetery Association, 1909 S. Lowe, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160, or a donor of your choice. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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CLINTON - Mr. Benjamin F. Williams 90, of Clinton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He was born May, 2 1922 at Lexington Community, Arkansas to the Late T.I. and Rosa D. (Guffey) Williams. He was a retired businessman and cattle farmer, and a WWII veteran. He was a member of the Lexington Baptist Church and a Charter Member of the Gideons International Clinton Camp.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jake and Glen Williams; sisters, Goldia Harness, Alice Hayes, and Pauline Chadwick. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Albia (Martin) Williams; sons, Roger Williams (Shirley) of Clinton, Ark., and Boyd Williams (Latricia) of Greenbrier, Ark.; daughter, Karen Kirk (Jerry) of Nacogdoches, Texas; seven grandchildren, Keith (Jeannie) Williams, Carmen Story, Brian (Karrie) Kirk, Doug (Liana) Kirk, Brandi (Steven) Nixon, Benji (Brandon) Benson and Brandon Williams; 16 great-grandchildren, three greatgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Lucille (Vern) Sitton, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers: Keith Williams, Brandon Williams, Brian Kirk, Doug Kirk, Steven Nixon, Brandon Benson, Rusty Story, and Jake Kirk. Honorary Pallbearers: Chase Story, Kaleb Kirk, Hal Owens, Lindsey Harness, Dan Eoff and The Gideon Clinton Camp Members.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. and Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Arkansas with Pastor Gary Kirkendoll officiating. Burial will follow at PeeDee Cemetery with U.S. Army Military Honors. In lieu of flowers donations are requested to be made to: The Gideons International Clinton Camp, P.O. Box 237 Clinton, Ark., 72031.Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Candace Louise Miller went to be with her father Harold Leroy Miller and Grandfather Candido Alarid. She is survived by her mother Beatrice Winn, stepfather Earnest Winn, brother, Greg Miller, grandmother Stella Alarid, godparents, Candido, Jr. and Flora Alarid, and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. She is a member of New Life Church in Conway. She had a BS from The University of the Ozarks, Clarksville and graduated with top honors from NW Texas Community College of Dental Hygienist. Viewing will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 14, and Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 15, both at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel, Lonoke. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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CONWAY - Sarita Sue Phillips, age 83, of Conway, passed away Monday, December 10th, 2012. She was born January 24, 1929 in North Little Rock, Arkansas the daughter of Leroy Hamilton Knight and Minnie Sue Knight. She was the second child of three, Virginia, her sister, and Leroy, her brother. She is survived by her son, Steven J. Phillips and her daughter, Pamela S. Brewer. Family was forever important to her. She is also survived by four loving grandchildren, Michelle, Joseph, Conrad, and Annabelle, and four great-grandchildren.Special love and gratitude from the family go out to her granddaughter, Michelle for her loving care and support of her grandmother. She will be remembered by her family and friends with love by all she touched. Graveside services will be held at 12 noon Saturday, December 15th at Morning Star Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.hotspringsfh.com.

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CONWAY - Ora Tate, 74, of Conway, died Dec. 7, 2012. She leaves four children: Lee Annias,Lorie (Paul), William (Barbara), Selvin (Joice); 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; beloved pet, “Dallas,” other family and friends. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, Fountain Head Church, Marvell, Ark. Kincaid Funeral Services (870) 572-3336. www.kincaidfuneralservices.com.

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CROSSETT - Mr. J.P. Woods, 77 of Crossett, Ark., died Saturday, Dec. 8. Survivors include three daughters, one sister, six grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Services are Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Phillip Grove Baptist. Burial in Westview Cemetery under the directions of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark. www.cromwellfuneralhome.net.

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DERMOTT - Cynthia Ann Smith, 49, of Dermott, died Wednesday, Dec. 12. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with a private burial in the Portland Cemetery at a later date. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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DES ARC - Virgie Juanita Gentry, 79, of Des Arc died Wednesday. Survivors include two sons, Kim Gentry, Terry Gentry; one daughter, Diane Edwards; six sisters; five brothers; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a special friend, David Black.Visitation is 6-8 Friday at Garth Funeral Home. Funeral services 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church with burial in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Online guest register www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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EL DORADO - Mr. Kenneth Robertson, 82, of El Dorado, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Graveside funeral services and interment are 2 p.m. Friday, Dec.14, 2012, in the Hamburg Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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GREERS FERRY - Opal Mae Carr, 96, passed away Wednesday. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors, 12 children, Lavetta Pike (Doyce Ray), Eva Bittle (Billy Tom), Coleta Berry (Dempsey), Elfreeda Tilley, Gereta Gibbs, Harold Carr (Vernita), Carlon Carr (Linda), Shirley Woolf (Rodney), Karen Taylor, Phil Carr (Brenda), Judy Prestwood (James) and Debra McCaghren (Charles). Visitation Friday 5 to 7 p.m. Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and funeral 2 p.m. Saturday. Family Funeral Service www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com

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HARRISBURG - Donna Graves, 63, of Harrisburg, died Thursday.Survivors husband, Larry; sons, Bryan and Michael of Harrisburg; brothers, Tommie and Danny Wessner; sisters, Lamar Purington, Barbara Jones and Patricia Golden. Funeral services are Saturday at 2 p.m. with visitation Friday, 6-8 p.m. at Jackson’s Funeral Home. Arrangements by Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home.

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HARRISON - Nancy Barron, 89, died Thursday. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18. Visitation beginning at 1 p.m. both at First Presbyterian Church. The wife of the late Dr. William P. Barron is survived by her children, William Paul Barron and Ann Lemley. Arrangements by Holt Memorial Chapel. Condolences: holtchapel.com.

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HICKORY FLAT - William “Bill” Clark of Hickory Flat died Dec. 12. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Dec. 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Mt. Olive Church of God with interment at Olive Branch Cemetery in Hickory Flat. www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

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HIGDEN - Frances Pauline Johnson, 77, passed away Dec. 13, 2012. Survivors: husband, Edwin Johnson; sons, Robert D. Alexander and Timothy L. (Dayna) Alexander; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. VisitationSaturday beginning at 12 noon at Shiloh Cross Roads Chapel with funeral service following at 2 p.m. Interment Shiloh Cross Roads Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Norma Shoemaker of Hot Springs Village died at home on Dec. 7,surrounded in her final days by loving family and friends. Born Sept.7, 1933, in West Salem, Ill., she was the middle child of Theodore and Mabel Birkhimer. She graduated in1951 from Highland Park High School in Highland Park, N.J. She met her husband, Bob, on a blind date in 1951. They were engaged two years later and married in August 1954 in the Princeton University Chapel.

She was the faithful loving supporter of her husband’s long career with the Boy Scouts of America, raised their four sons and traveled with her grandchildren as she and Bob lived in Irving, Texas; Corpus Christi, Texas; Beaumont, Texas; Texarkana, Texas; Purdys Station, N.Y.; Grand Rapids, Mich.; San Antonio, Texas; Bloomfield Township, Mich. and Princeton N.J., before retiring to Hot Springs Village in 1997. From 2000-2002 she and Bob also guided and mentored their granddaughter, Bethany, who lived with them and graduated from Fountain Lake High School in 2002.

Known for both her smile and her competitive spirit, she loved to play handbells - the handbell choir at Village United Methodist was her fourth; she was challenged by golf, enjoying both her golf scramble group and the ladies golf organizations; and she more than held her own in her pinochle group and the fierce family card games. She cherished her church and her Sunday School class, and she was very much a part of the many ongoing cultural opportunities that are a part of everyday life in Hot Springs Village and central Arkansas. She did so much love living in the natural beauty of Arkansas.

She is remembered by all for her courageous and valiant 10 year fight with multiple myeloma. Her persistence and tenacity in that battle provides today inspiration for all who knew her, and she was an honoree of the 2011 Village Walk for Cancer Research. The family will always be grateful to Dr. Bart Barlogie and all the great team of doctors, nurses, and technicians at UAMS for their loving help and support in her long struggle.

She is survived by her husband, Bob; their four sons, Doug of Hot Springs Village, Bill and wife, Darcie, of Hot Springs Village, Joe and wife, Caren, of Ann Arbor, Mich, and John and wife, Jenn, of Kingwood, Texas; and their 10 grandchildren and three great-granddaughters; and her sister, Carolyn Ernst, and husband, Paul, of Grapevine, Texas.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Village United Methodist Church. Memorial gifts may be made to the Hot Springs Village Community Foundation (P.O. Box 8024, Hot Springs Village, Ark. 71910) and designated for the Bob & Norma Shoemaker Endowment for Education and the Arts. Arrangements are under the care of Caruth Village Funeral Home; guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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JUNCTION CITY - Jim Sedford Bussell, 94, of Junction City died December 8, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Three Creeks Cemetery with interment to follow under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will be in the Fellowship Hall of Three Creeks Baptist Church tonight from 6-8 p.m. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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LOUANN - Robert L. “Bobby” Ray, 71, of Louann passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. today at Young’s. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Young’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Smackover Cemetery underthe direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Sarah “Toopie” Elizabeth Mitchell, 88, of Malvern went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Visitation: Saturday December 15, 2012, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Atkinson Funeral Home. Graveside services: December 15, 2012, 2 p.m., Shadowlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark. Guest register: www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MARYSVILLE - Graveside service for Mrs. Dwanna O’Rorke Yocom, age 66, will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2012, at Water Creek Cemetery, Guernsey, Arkansas, Bro. Jake Vandenburg officiating. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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McCRORY - Larry Wayne Chambers, 61, died Wednesday. Visitation: Friday, 5-7 p.m. Funeral service: 1 p.m. Saturday, Thompson-Wilson Chapel, Mc-Crory. Interment: Woodman Cemetery. Survivors: wife, Barbarba; daughters, Becky and Juli Chambers; brothers: Chuck, Jim, Steve, Richard and Bruce Chambers; sisters, Rita and Tina; four grandchildren. Thompson-Wilson, McCrory. (870) 731-2551.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Floyd Eugene Lancaster, 75, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away December 10, 2012. He is survived by his wife; one son; one grandson; one step-daughter; one step-granddaughter; one sister; and one brother. Graveside services were held Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Flatwoods Cemetery. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NEWPORT - Mr. Tommy Mount of Newport died Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He was born September 9, 1957. There will be no formal funeral services. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Georgia Marie Hicks, 88, of Pine Bluff passed Saturday, December 8, 2012. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012, at St. Paul MBC by Rev. Steven King. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Section of Graceland Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Funeral services for Joshua “Sonny” Holloman Jr., 66, of Pine Bluff passed Dec. 8 at JRMC will be Saturday, 10 a.m., Breath of Life Church. Burial will be in St. Olive Cemetery in Yorktown, Ark., by Perry Funeral Home. Survivors: wife, Ira J. Holloman of Pine Bluff; seven sons; four daughters; grandchildren; great-grandchildren.

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PINE BLUFF - Ms. Gloria Jean Robinson, 56, of Pine Bluff passed Sunday, December 9, 2012. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012, at St. James United Methodist Church by Rev.David Morgan. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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ROSIE - Patsy Jane Wyatt, 75, of Rosie died Tuesday. Survivors: husband, Gerald Wyatt; sons: Larry Keller, Steven Keller; daughters: Beverly Lambert, Darla Melkun, Marcia Howe; stepsons: David, Stephen, and John Wyatt. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Rosie Baptist Church. Burial: Wyatt Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Visitation: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials: Rosie Baptist Church, c/o Farrell Miller, 3129 Newport Rd., Rosie, Ark. 72571 and Caring Hands Hospice, 2000 Harrison Street, Suite E, Batesville, Ark. 72501.www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - James G. Tucker, 89, of Russellville, Ark., died Tuesday, December 11, 2012, in Little Rock. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. December 14, 2012, at Humphrey Chapel. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery in Russellville, Ark., by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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VAN BUREN - Velta Carlene Kremers, 75, of Van Buren, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 13, 2012. She was born August 25, 1937, in Maple Shade to the late Robert Lanious McAlister and Fleta Basham McAlsiter. Velta loved her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren and also enjoyed spending time outdoors.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Kremers, one sister, Patsy McAlister and brothers, Bill, Derril, Bob, and Harold McAlister. She is survived by her son, Doug Kremers and wife Angela of Vilonia; daughter, Raylene Brown of Fort Smith; four grandchildren, Brent Brown, Hayden and Grant Kremers, and Kim O’Dell; two great-grandchildren, Gavin and Briley O’Dell; three sisters, Mary Ketchum of Claremore, Oklahoma, Norma Johnson of Van Buren and Sue Gillett of Fort Smith.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot. Arrangements are by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign our online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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VANDERVOORT - Deanna Kaye Dutton, age 60, of Vandervoort, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012, at her home. Funeral services will be Friday, December 14, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Cove Revival Center. Interment follows in Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Cove under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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WYNNE - Buddy Hurst, 83, of Wynne, died Tuesday in Memphis. Survivors are his wife, Jeanne Hurst of Wynne; sons, Mark Hurst of Searcy and Harry Hurst, Jr. of Jonesboro; daughter, Lisa Miller of Forrest City; one sister; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Wynne.

Out-of-state

HONOLULU - November 25 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Benjamin Stewart, 56, left his parents, Troy and Lorece Stewart, and siblings Mary, Velisha, and Troyniticia Stewart to cherish his memory. Siblings Alvin and Camille preceded him in death. Benny’s memorial will be held at Marvell’s Fountain Head M.B. Church, (504 Willis Drive), December 15, 2 p.m. Email stewartfamilycondolenc es@gmail.com. Kincaid Funeral Services (870) 572-3336. www.kincaidfuneralservices.com

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BILLINGS, Mont. - Lafayette E. Poole, formerly of Heber Springs, left this world November 26, 2012. He was born July 22, 1932, to Earl and Faye (Nelson) Poole at Brownsville, Ark. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas (1963) with a Bachelor of Science degree. He and his family lived in Billings, Mont., where he was a respected petroleum geologist. Poole served his country in the Air Force, Army,and National Guard for 32 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and raising and racing quarter horses. Poole is survived by his wife Kay Campbell, son Kevin, and daughters Robin and Tracy. A memorial service was held December 4, 2012. Interment with military honors followed at the National Veterans Cemetery, north of Laurel, Mont. A memorial service will be held in Heber Springs at a later date. www.olmstead.cc.

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CLAREMORE, Okla. - Services for Adrian Allison will be 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Claremore. Burial will follow at Floral Haven under the direction of Rice Funeral Service. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 3-7 p.m. today and family will receive visitors from 5-7 p.m. Adrian passedaway Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 at the age of 84. Born on Feb. 6, 1928 in Florence, Ark., to Emmet and Leona (Whitaker) Allison, Adrian was reared and educated in his birth community. He attended Draughon School of Business. Actively involved in a number of civic organizations, Adrian was a member of the Kiwanis Club, Knights of Pythias, and Claremore City Council. He wasalso a vital part of First Baptist Church in Claremore and served as a deacon and Sunday School Teacher at Markham Street Baptist Church for 25 years in Little Rock, Ark. Adrian loved hischurch family and loved being there. He was always the one to encourage others to get there on Sundays.

Adrian and Gail Birkes Herzler were married in Claremore, Okla., on March 7, 1987. Claremore was always their home thereafter. He was self-employed in sales and taught Gail many things about the products he sold. Adrian and Gail have been married for 25 years. As an avid Arkansas Razorback sports fan, he always enjoyed cheering on his favorite team with a hog call. Adrian also loved to watch the stock market and would hoot and holler as the stocks rose and fell. He also dearly loved his dog Odie and they spent much time together.

Adrian is survived by his wife, Gail Birkes Herzler Allison of their Claremore home; children Dean M. Kinney and wife, Pat, of Maumelle, Ark., Don M. Kinney and wife, Susan, of Little Rock, Ark., Sheila Kinney Brower and husband, Paul, of Atlanta, Ga., Roger Deane Herzler and wife, Chris, of Valley Center, Calif., and Kenneth Brian Herzler and wife, Angel, of Tulsa; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and sister Madeline. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives Ruth and Carol; siblings Dayton, Harry, Glynn, Robert and Odell Allison and Ernestine Chesser; his granddaughter Kerry Lynn Stracener; grandson, John Kinney, and son-in-law, Gary Stracener.

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DESOTO, Texas - Elder Travis Glenn Huggins, 54, of DeSoto, Texas, passed Monday, December 10, 2012. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Mt. Nebo MBC by Bishop Gregory Huggins Sr. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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MILWAUKEE - Mr. Terrance Teryle Armstrong, 34, of Milwaukee, Wis., passed Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Old Morning Star MBC by Rev. Steven Whitfield Jr. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.