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PULASKI COUNTY Teresa “Terri” Ann Pfaffenberger Coggins, 53, of Little Rock.

Solomae Evans, 94, of Little Rock.

Beulah Fitcher, 80, of Roland.

Leigh Green, 45, of Sherwood.

Timmie Lee Johnson, 41, of Sherwood.

Paula Kaay Peterson, 57, of Jacksonville.

Benjamin James Prime, 31, of Little Rock.

Joseph Eugene Reynolds, 68, of North Little Rock.

George E. Wilson, 70, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA Danny Ray Tedder, 63.

AUSTIN James Vance Bryant, 84.

Joyce Nell Hubbard, 69.

BATESVILLE Donald Wayne Dacus, 84.

BENTON Mary Frances Ledbetter, 84.

Lloyd Bubba Standridge, 60.

BLYTHEVILLE William Ervin Johnson, 82.

CABOT Julia Martha Lowman, 87.

CAMDEN Jacqueline E. McGuire, 88.

CONWAY Daniel Hightower, 35.

CROSSETT James Allen Gibson, 63.

FLIPPIN William “Bill” Canary, 77.

GASSVILLE Nadine Wooten, 85.

GILLETT Elizabeth “Liz” Wallace Hesser, 84.

GREERS FERRY William Robert Lanier, 74.

HARRIET Arthur Melvin Anderson, 62.

JORDAN Austra Krumalis, 103.

LAKE VILLAGE Adolph B. Morara, 89.

MALVERN Martha Jane Heryford, 81.

Joel Mendal Overton Sr., 76.

F. Ellen Weatherred, 93.

McCRORY Cindy Darlene Caskey, 41.

MENA Carol Diane Kuskie, 60.

Billy Loyd Lawrence, 62.

NEWPORT Narcissa Wilmans Jackson, 103.

PARIS Larue Lee, 87.

PINE BLUFF Clemertine Cole Cooper, 55.

Willie Lee Forrest, 57.

Flora Mae Smithwick, 88.

Leona Richards Thomas, 90.

Pete Wilkins, 79.

SHERIDAN Bobbie Walker Lemons, 83.

WARD Ronald Dee Meeks, 71.

WHITE HALL Jane Marie Gates Rice, 86.

OUT-OF-STATE DELAND, Fla.

Marcia Adkins Griffin, 73.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.

Keith Hendrix, 54.

MEMPHIS Clarence Charles Jones Jr., 70.

Pulaski County

TERESA “TERRI” ANN PFAFFENBERGER COGGINS, 53, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away on Dec. 23, 2012 at BMC-Health Care Center in Little Rock. She was born June 26, 1959 in DeWitt, Ark. She was of Lutheran Faith. Terri was a devoted mother and grandmother “Nemaw.”

She was preceded in death by her father, George Pfaffenberger Jr.; sister, Debbie Pfaffenberger Puryear; and son, Kenneth Craig Coggins. She is survived by her mother, Marilyn Johnson Pfaffenberger of Little Rock, Ark.; daughter, Ashley (Kevin) Elrod and granddaughter, Kelsie Lawhon both of Little Rock; son, Joshua Powell and grandkids, Brayden and Bailey Powell all of Austin, Texas. She also had one brother, Kenny (Anita Jane) Pfaffenberger of Antioch, Ark.

She will be laid to rest at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Gillett, Ark. Services pending. In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations may be made to memory of Terri to the American Diabetes Association at 320 Executive Court, Suite 104, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or at www.diabetes.org.

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SOLOMAE EVANS, 94, of Little Rock passed away Dec. 22, 2012. She was born Oct. 6, 1918 in North Little Rock to Andrew and Catherine Chudy. Mrs. Evans was a lifelong memberof St. Mary’s Catholic Church in North Little Rock, was an avid reader, and wonderful cook. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be missed by many friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sarah Daves. Cherishingher memory are her son, Larry Evans of Searcy; sister, Stella Cothran of North Little Rock; two granddaughters, Robin Huggins of Fayetteville, Ga., and Angie Jordan of Searcy, Ark.; four great-grandchildren, Drew Huggins, Grace Huggins, Will Jordan, and John Jordan. She was a very special aunt to her nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Fr. Frank V. DuPreez as celebrant. Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of Woodland Hills Nursing Home for their love, care, and compassion.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1516 Parker St., North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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BEULAH RUBY (RUSSELL) FITCHER was born Jan. 25, 1932in Beacon Falls, Conn. and passed away Dec. 26, 2012 in her home in Natural Steps, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her mother Edith (Wersig) Russell and father William Henry Russell; three sons, Bobby Fitcher, Curtis Allen Fitcher and John Curtis Fitcher; and husband, Russell Evans Fitcher Sr.; as well as two grandchildren, Jessica Leann Mitchell and Gregory Evans Fitcher; and several brothers and sisters. Survived by two sons, Russell Fitcher (Peggy) of Beacon Falls, Conn. and Samuel Fitcher (Angie) of Natural Steps; two daughters, Diane Roberts (Wayland) of Little Rock and Rosemary Hodge (James) of Natural Steps; eighteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews along with two brothers, Nate Russell of Connecticut and Lenny Russell of Bauxite and a sister, Anna MeLolik of Maine.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock. Graveside services will be held at Natural Steps Cemetery in Pulaski County at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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LEIGHT BERRINGTON GREEN, 45 of Sherwood, on the morning of Dec. 26, 2012, finally succumbed to the disease, ALS that has ravaged her body for the past five years. She has now reached the end of her journey and is running a 5K with the angels. She spent such a long time in such extreme disability that it is hard for some to remember her before her illness. Please, try to remember her as a loving mother, as a helper, as an artist, as an inspiration, as a person of great faith, as a friend, as a soul mate, but please remember her. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, an Environmental Geologist with Southern Company of Arkansas and a Girl Scout Leader.

She is survived by her husband, John Charles “Chuck” Green Jr., of Sherwood; three daughters, Rebecca Catherine Green, Sarah Michael Green, and Rachel Olivia Green, all of Sherwood; father, William Richard Berrington Jr., of Little Rock; and two brothers, William Richard Berrington, III, of Seattle, Wash. and Robert Charles Berrington, of Muncie, Ind. She was preceded in death by her mother, Michal Clara Berrington.

Memorials may be made to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association of Arkansas, 1113 W. Poplar St., Suite 2300, Rogers, Ark. 72756. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m., Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. A rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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TIMMIE LEE JOHNSON, of Sherwood, Ark., was born Aug. 2,1971 and passed Dec. 20, 2012. He is survived by one son, Keanan Markel Johnson; mother, Carrie Ann Daniels; one brother, Carlos Johnson; one sister, Brandy Daniels; one sister-in-law,Kadetra Johnson; two nephews, one niece, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service today, Dec. 29, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home Chapel, 4323 W. 29th St., Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th St., LR, Ark. 72204, (501) 660-4323.

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PAULA KAAY PETERSON, age 57, of Jacksonville, went to bewith her Lord on Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. She was born March 25, 1955 in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Epsy and Juliaette Lothery. She was a United States Army veteran, andworked for Clinton Elementary, and loved children.

She was preceded in death by her brother Steven Lothery. She is survived by her loving husband Robert Peterson, children; Lorrain Martin, Kathleen Connor, and Andrea Lothery; siblings, Keith Lothery and Sandra Portale; grandchildren, Brandon Connor, Darren Allmon, Jarod Connor, Amber Martin and Laura Martin.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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BENJAMIN JAMES PRIME, 31, of Little Rock, passed away Dec. 24, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel, followed by interment at Elmlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Ben’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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JOSEPH EUGENE REYNOLDS, 68, of North Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Camden, Ark., died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at Camden Bible Baptist Church with burial in Bethesda Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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GEORGE E. WILSON, of Little Rock, Ark., was born Jan. 2, 1942 and answered the Lord’s call on Dec. 22, 2012, after a courageous battle with pneumonia. George leaves his loving memories to his wife, Marilyn of 52 years; two sons, Andre Wilson and Anthony Wilson (Lena); two daughters,Andrea L. Boykin (William), Alisha K. Pagan (Edwin); seven grandchildren; one brother, Louis Wilson; two sisters, Alice Smith and Mittie Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service today, Dec. 29, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Lewis Street Church of Christ, 2716 Lewis St., LR, Ark. 72204. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th St., LR, Ark. 72204, (501) 660-4323.

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ARKADELPHIA - Danny Ray Tedder, age 63, of Arkadelphia died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Welch Funeral Home. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Interment with Full Military Honors 3 p.m. Monday, December 31, 2012, at Bethel Cemetery in Glenwood. Memorials to American Cancer Society. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Guestbook at www.welchfh.net.

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AUSTIN - On the morning of December 26, 2012, our lovinghusband and father, James Vance Bryant, went home to be with Jesus. Vance was born December 22, 1928, and had just celebrated his 84th birthday.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Minnie Plummer Bryant and James Charles Bryant, his brother, Frank, and sisters, Charlene and Barbara. Vance is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Ellen (Gregg) Bryant; his children, Debbye Jackson of North Little Rock, Karen Babson (Terry) of Sherwood, Paula Wooldridge (Tim) of North Little Rock, Carol Bryant, Tim Bryant (Pam) and David Bryant, all of Austin; grandchildren, Kim Springer (Jason), Jason Jackson (Leah), Tiffani Tatum, Kevin Keener, Drew Wooldridge, Brandon Duke, Brayden Bryant, Chad Bryant and Haylea Bryant; greatgrandchildren, Bryant Springer, Chloe Tatum, Cooper Springer, Jayden Jackson, Tristan Jackson and Callie Tatum; foster children, Sandy Price, Bonnie Allen, Stephanie Henson and Chris Stamper; sisters, Madie Fields, Marion Glover, Sybil Glover, Patsy Bates, Martha Bowen and Ramona Thompson, and sisterin-law Wanda Bryant of North Little Rock; and many other nieces, nephews, friends, family and neighbors whom will all miss him very much.

Vance served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953. He was in the Korean War and received the Purple Heart. He loved his country. After being wounded in Korea he spent eighteen months in rehab, then heading home, he and his brother Frank opened Bryant Brothers Service Center where they worked together for the next 44 years. After retiring in 2002, Vance was able to spend more time on his farm baling hay and riding his tractors. He loved being outside and working on the farm.

In 2008 Vance was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, along with diabetes and later, dementia. He fought a good fight and now he has won the battle, for now he is at peace. Vance will be greatly missed by all of us for he was a good daddy, a good husband and a good provider.

We the family would like to say thank you to everyone for all your visits, phone calls and prayers throughout all of this time. It has meant a great deal to all of us. We would also like to thank the doctors and nurses at Fort Roots VA Hospital for all of your tender loving care you gave to our husband and father and all of our family. You have truly been a blessing to all of us.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012, at Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Cabot, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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AUSTIN - Joyce Nell Hubbard, 69, of Austin, Arkansas, died Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was the former manager of the Little Hollywood Cafe in De Valls Bluff and a grocery clerk.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hubbard; granddaughter, Amber Brooke Hubbard; two brothers, Ollie “Dude” Flewellen and John Flewellen; and two sisters, Ruby Estberger and Willie Mae Foster.

She is survived by two daughters, Tammy Baker of Austin, Arkansas, and Tanya Doles of Hazen; four sons, Roger Hubbard of North Little Rock, Mike Hubbard of Austin, Arkansas, Britt Hubbard of Biscoe, and Brad Hubbard of Carlisle; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Wayne Flewellen of Perryville and Jess Flewellen of California; and three sisters, Lorene Melton of Perryville, Evelyn Young of Nimrod, Arkansas, and Ruth Campbell of Benton.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2012, at the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in De Valls Bluff. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in De Valls Bluff. Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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BATESVILLE - Donald Wayne Dacus, born in Detroit, Mich., December 17, 1928, died December 26, 2012, in Batesville, Ark. Visitation is at 1 p.m. Saturday and the service at 2 p.m. at Olmstead Funeral Home in Heber Springs, Ark. Burial will follow at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. www.olmstead.cc.

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BENTON - Mary Frances Ledbetter, 84, of Benton, passed away December 28, 2012. She was born April 3, 1928, in Little Rock to the late Jack and Marie Barnes. Mary Frances was a beautician and a member of First United Methodist Church in Benton. She traveled with her late husband, A. C. Ledbetter, and was a member of the Good Sam’s Club. Mary is survived by her sons, Steven Ledbetter and wife, Susan of Benton, and Michael Ledbetter and wife, Racquel of Benton. Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m. Monday with burial to follow at New Rosemont Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday at Ashby Funeral Home, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Lloyd (Bubba) Standridge, 60, Benton, died Wednesday. He was born June 13, 1952, in Little Rock to Harold and LaVerne Standridge. Chapel Services by Ashbys, 10 a.m. Monday with burial at New Rosemont Cemetery. Visitation, Sunday, Ashbys, 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Ervin Johnson, 82, of Blytheville passed from this life Thursday, December 27, 2012, at his home.Born in Morrilton, Ark., to Austin Guinn and Willie Lee (Stell) Johnson, he was a United States Marine, who proudly served during the Korean War. Ervin was a retired farmer, was a member of the First Baptist Church and was the former mayor of Dell, Ark. He was a hard worker who loved his family, his coffee drinking buddies and his dog, Chip.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death byhis wife, Sue Whistle Johnson; son, Byron Johnson; four brothers and four sisters. Ervin is survived by his wife, Charlene French Johnson, who he married on November 20, 2002; sons, Greg Johnson and wife, Regina of Dell, Ark., and Scott Johnson and wife, Tammy of Manila, Ark.; brother, Birl Johnson of Kewanee, Mo. Ervin took delight in his two grandchildren, Jordan Johnson and Josh Johnson, and his seven step grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, December 29, 2012, at 11 a.m. in Cobb Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Mitchell King Jr. and Rev. Steve Baillio officiating. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. until service time. Graveside services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials are made to Lone Oak Baptist Church building fund or the Humane Society. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Julia Martha (Judy) Hays Lowman, age 87, widow ofJake P. Lowman, died December 25th, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian Suttle Hays. Married to her high school sweetheart for 52 years, she lived at thesame address in Cabot for 55 years, and resided at Parkway Village Retirement Center in Little Rock since 2005.

Attending Centennial and West Side Junior High in Little Rock, she graduated from Cabot High School as valedictorian in 1943. She earned a BS Degree from Hendrix College with teaching certificates in History, Speech, and Latin. Following college graduation she was employed at the Bank of Cabot, and taught school in North Little Rock for three and a half years prior to her marriage in June, 1950. She subsequently served as a substitute teacher for many years in the Cabot Public Schools.

An active member of Cabot First Baptist Church for 57 years, she especially cherished serving as pianist and organist. She taught several church classes for various ages extending over 3 decades, was a member of numerous church committees, and was a local, regional, and state officer in the Women’s Missionary Union.

Also active for many years in various civic efforts in the Cabot Community, she devoted service as a charter member to the Arlene Cherry Public Library; served as a member and secretary of the Cabot Fine Arts Committee; was a charter member of the Rolling Hills Country Club; worked with the Cabot 100th Year centennial celebration committee, and assisted in getting the Cabot Scholarship Foundation initiated, which awards scholarships to deserving Cabot High School graduates. As acknowledgment of her civic participation and contributions, she was chosen Woman of the Yearin 1991.

In 1973 she began working at the family business, Lowman & Lowman Hardware, working for 23 years before retiring. She and her husband, Jake, enjoyed working in their yard and sharing the results with neighbors and friends. She devoted time to gardening, music, needlepoint, bridge, and senior care.

Preceded in death by husband Jake P. Lowman in 2002 and by her only sibling, William Wesley Hays, in 2007. She is survived by three children: daughter, Mary Jane Lowman of Little Rock; sons, Larry Lowman of Berryville, and Len and Sherry Lowman of Little Rock; and two grandchildren, Lindsey Lowman and Jonathan Lowman.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2012, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, with visitation preceding the service from 1-2 p.m. Private burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. The family requests memorials in lieu of flowers including the following: The Cabot Scholarship Foundation, 200 West Main Street, Cabot, Ark. 72023, The Music Fund of Cabot First Baptist Church, 204 North Third Street, Cabot, Ark. 72023, or The Arlene Cherry Public Library, 506 North Grant Street, Cabot, Ark. 72023. Arrangements are by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CAMDEN - Jacqueline E. McGuire, 88 of Camden, Ark .,passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was born September 23, 1924, in Camden, Ark., to Eugene and Opal Lee Rolleigh. Mrs. Mc-Guire was of the Catholic faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Opal Lee Rolleigh; husband, Harry B. McGuire; son, Harry B. “Mack” McGuire; sister, Elizabeth Dunn; and brother, Gene Rolleigh. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Purifoy and husband, Ronald, of Malvern, Ark., Susan Pickett and husband, John, of Camden, Ark., and Rebecca Dunn and husband, Larry, of Fayetteville, Ark.; brother, Dr. Tommy Rolleigh and wife, Charlene, of Iuka, Miss.; eight grandchildren, Dr. Shawn Purifoy and wife, Brenda, of Malvern, Ark., Aaron Purifoy of Malvern, Ark., Felicia McGuire of Malvern, Ark., Mary Ellen McGuire of Bryant, Ark., Jacque Orand and husband, Weldon, of West Fork, Ark., Natalie Dunn of Fayetteville, Ark., Tanner Pickett and wife, Vanessa, of Jonesboro, Ark., and Tyler Pickett and wife, Leah, of Tahlequah, Okla.; nine great-grandchildren, Lane Purifoy, Harper Purifoy, Grady Purifoy, Caylib McGuire and Katlyn McGuire, all of Malvern, Ark., Heather Harcrow of Camden, Ark., Shonte Caldwell of Phoenix, Ariz., Piper Pickett of Tahlequah, Okla., and Vivian Pickett of Jonesboro, Ark., and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 12 noon Saturday, December 29, 2012, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Camden with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in Camden. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - Daniel Hightower, 35, died on Thursday, December 27, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2012, at Pickles Gap Baptist Church in Conway. Burial will follow at Needs Creek Cemetery in Greenbrier. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2012, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.

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CROSSETT - James Allen Gibson, age 63, of Crossett, Ark., passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012, at The Woods in Monticello, Ark. He was born on July 4, 1949, in Crossett to his parents, Travis M. and Jean Phillips Gibson. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Jean Gibson of Monticello, Ark.; an aunt, Marnell Burchfield of Crossett, Ark., and several other relatives. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012, at Pinewood Memorial Park with Bro. Donnie DuBose officiating under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com).

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FLIPPIN - Bro. William “Bill” Canary, 77, of Flippin, Arkansas, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Survivors: Cheryl Warren, Warner Robins, Georgia; Christine Canary, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012, First Baptist Church, Yellville. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Flippin, Arkansas. Online condolences: www.haburns.com.

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GASSVILLE - Nadine Wooten, 85 of Gassville, Arkansas, died December 25, 2012. Survived by two sons, Donald Wooten, Lonnie Wooten; three daughters, Velma Cowart, Regina Brosgart, Wendy Wooten. Visitation will be Saturday from 10-1 p.m. with a graveside service to follow at 2 p.m. at the Table Rock Cemetery in Culp, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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GILLETT - Elizabeth “Liz” Wallace Hesser, 84, of Gillett died Wednesday, December 26, 2012. She was born May 30, 1928, in Gillett, Ark., to Lynn and Beulah Wallace. She was a member of the Gillett United Methodist Church, and secretary for the Gillett Leisure Club. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Hesser, whom she was married to for 56 years; six brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her children, Linda (Jerry) Mc-Millian of Little Rock, Charles (Kim) Hesser of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, Carla (Rusty) Hestir of De-Witt, and Donovan Hesser (Mike O’Hanley) of Boston, Mass.; her grandchildren, John Sollars, Bart (Kim) Sollars, Slade Sollars, Heath (Kristie) Williams, all of DeWitt, Heidi (Kevin) Jester of Arkadelphia, Heather (Chris) Blackmon of Little Rock, Casey (Bethany) Hesser of Memphis, Tenn., Haven Hestir of Houston, Texas, and Hara Hestir of De-Witt; three step-grandchildren, Tyler Goodell of Tichnor, Hunter (Brittany) Goodell of Gillett, and Charli Bearden of Horseshoe Bay, Texas; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, and a daughter-in-law, Linda Hesser of Arkadelphia. She is also survived by one brother, Justin (Betty) Wallace of Gillett, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, December 28, 2012, at Essex Funeral Home from 6-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012, at the Gillett United Methodist Church in Gillett with burial at the Gillett Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Gillett Cemetery Fund or the Gillett United Methodist Church.

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GREERS FERRY - William Robert Lanier, age 74, of Greers Ferry, Ark., died Tuesday, December 25 in Clinton, Ark. Graveside service with flag presentation 1:30 p.m. Sunday, December 30, Hickory Springs Cemetery near Hermitage, Ark., by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Come and go visitation. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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HARRIET - Arthur Anderson, 62, of Harriet died Saturday, December 15 in Pahrump, Nev. Survivors: mother, Melita Patrick; two sons, Arthur Jason and Brian Anderson; daughter, Amy Anderson; three grandchildren; sister, Carole. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Monday, December 31 at Rock Creek Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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JORDAN - Austra Krumalis, 103, a resident of Jordan passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2012, at the Hand Cemetery near Jordan under the direction of Conner-Hankins Funeral Home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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LAKE VILLAGE - Adolph B. Morara, age 89, of Lake Village died Wednesday, December 26th, 2012 at Delta Regional Hospital In Greenville, Miss., After a brief illness induced by a fall. A.B., as he was universally known, was born August 30, 1923 to Luccio and Frankie Morara in Readland (Eudora), Ark.

Introduced into the Army Air Corps in 1943, A.B. survived several actions while fighting for his country. To highlight just a few, on June 4th 1944 A.B. jumped from a burning plane over Italy; 5 of his fellow crewmen were killed in that incident. In another A.B. was on a plane that crash-landed on a farm in Hungary on July 7th, 1944 and taken prisoner by theGerman Army. On February 6th 1945 the Nazis ordered the prisoners to get up and start walking in what was to be known as the German Death March. The cruelties endured were too numerous to be listed here but on that trek A.B. and another POW carried one of their comrades for miles in order to prevent his death. A.B. was liberated at Bitterfield, Germany April 26th 1945.

A.B’s life won’t be remembered for his military action, however. A.B. will be remembered by all for always having a smile and spending most of his life laughing. His laughter and humor was contagious, which kept his friends and family from never getting enough of being around Mr. A.B.

His survival by his wife of 64 years, Gloria Mazzanti Morara, and four children, Jimmy Morara of Lake Village, Beatrice Davidson of Lake Village, Raymond Morara of Greenville, Miss. and Neva Mayo of Monroe, La. He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Christopher Morara, two brothers, Luccio and Hugo Morara, two sisters, Lena Morara Morrison and Beatrice Morara, a grandson, Michael Davidson and a son-in-law, Mike Davidson.

Visitation was Friday, December 28, 2012 at 5 p.m. at Bishop Funeral Home, followed by the rosary at 6 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Our Lady Of the Lake Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012. Funeral arrangements are being provided by Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mary’s School or Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.

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MALVERN - Martha Jane Heryford, 81, of Malvern passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012. Visitation: Sunday, December 30, 2012, 2-4 p.m., Atkinson Chapel. Funeral services: Monday, December 31, 2012, 10 a.m., Atkinson Chapel. Interment: Big Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by: Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MALVERN - Joel Mendal Overton Sr., 76, of Malvern passed away Monday December 24, 2012. Visitation: Tuesday, January 1, 2013, 6-8 p.m., Atkinson Chapel. Services: Wednesday Jan. 2, 2013, 11 a.m., Gospel Light Baptist Church, Malvern. Interment: Traskwood Cemetery. Arrangements by: Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MALVERN - F. Ellen Weatherred, 93, of Malvern passed away December 26, 2012. Visitation: was Friday, December 28, 2012, 5 until 7 p.m., Atkinson Chapel. Funeral services: Saturday December 29, 2012, 10 a.m., Atkinson Chapel. Interment: Oakridge Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MCCRORY - Cindy Caskey, age 41, of McCrory, passed away Thursday. Survivors: Parents, James and Kathy Caskey; sons, JW and Bret Austin Herndon; brother, JR Caskey; numerous relatives and friends. Visitation, Saturday 1 p.m. with service 2 p.m., Rhodes Chapel, McCrory. Arrangements, Rhodes & Son Funeral Home, Augusta and Mc-Crory.

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MENA - Carol Kuskie, age 60, of Mena passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A private service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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MENA - Billy Loyd Lawrence, age 62, of Mena, Arkansas passed away, Sunday, December 23, 2012 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Graveside services will be Saturday, December 29, 2012, 2 p.m. at Cherry Hill Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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NEWPORT - One of Newport’s oldest citizens and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, Narcissa Phillips Wilmans Jackson died early Friday morning, Dec. 28, in her home on Ash Street. Born in 1909 in Diaz, Ark., she was the fourthchild of Robert Dorsey and Cornelia Wilmans. Known as Nonnie by her family and friends, she graduated from Newport School System, attended Lindenwood College in Missouri, and worked several years in Chicago and Washington, D.C.

In 1940 she married Dr. Jabez Jackson Sr., of Walnut Ridge. During World War II she and Jabe were stationed in Columbus, Ga. prior to his tour of duty in the Army. Their three children are Jabez Jackson Jr., (Pat) of Newport, Dorsey Jackson (Lucy) of Little Rock, and Mary Elrod (Charles) of Atlanta. Nonnie always said the most important thing to her was her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her eight grandchildren are Mary Ann Jackson, Katherine Allen, Patricia Murray, Narcissa Jackson, Wil Jackson, Neal Lea, Elizabeth Broome and Charles Elrod. Her 11 great-grandchildren are Warner Davidson, Jackson, Thomas and Wallis Allen, Narcissa and Helen Murray, Henry and Hannah Jackson, Lucy and Taylor Lea, and Narcissa Broome.

Nonnie was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.She enjoyed playing bridge, entertaining, and participating in family and community activities. Nonnie was often heard to say, “There is no other place in this world I had rather live than right here in Newport, Ark.”

She will be remembered for her fun sense of humor, her grace and Southern charm, her love of her big family and many friends, and her kindness to everyone. She was preceded in death by her husband and all but one of her siblings, her dear sister Lucy Freeman of Newport.

The family wishes to thank Ava Rucker, Reese Dinwiddie, Diane Whorton, Kim Dixon-Bey and Winter Kendall who have been her committed caretakers for the last eight years.

A service celebrating the life of Mrs. Jackson will be held, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newport with Rev. Curtis Jones officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends in the Parish House. Honorary Pallbearers are her nephews - Dorsey Woodson, Bobby Newell, Jimmy Wilmans, Dorsey Wilmans, Rex Wilmans and Sam Freeman.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 301 Hazel Street, Newport, Ark. 72112, Battered Women’s Shelter, P.O. Box 304, Newport, Ark. 72112, and Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

To sign the online register book or leave a message of condolence, please visit our website at www.jacksonsfh.com.

Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Clemertine Cole Cooper, 55, of Pine Bluff passed Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Freedom MBC by Pastor Brian Dodson. Burial will be in Altheimer Community Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Willie Lee Forrest, 57, of Pine Bluff passed Sunday, December 23, 2012. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Brown Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Charles Morehead Sr. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn. Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Flora “Flo” Mae Smithwick, 88, of Pine Bluff, passed away, Thursday, December 27, 2012. Ms. Smithwick is survived by many nieces and nephews, who she always referred to as her children. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012 Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son. Visitation: 1 p.m. until service time. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Leona Richards Thomas, 90, of Pine Bluff passed Sunday, December 23, 2012. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Mt. Nebo MBC by Rev. Larry Battles. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Pete Wilkins, 79, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas died December 28, 2012. Visitation held 5-7pm, Saturday, December 29, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel, services 2 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2012, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Tyro Cemetery. Griffin Funeral Home Dumas in charge of arrangements.

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SHERIDAN - Bobbie Walker Lemons, 83, of Sheridan, Arkansas, died Wednesday. Survivors: daughter, Tana (John) Holder of Koshkonong, Mo.; grandson, Jim Jordan; two great-grandchildren, Morgan and Kali Gill. Funeral: 1 p.m. Monday, Chapel. Visitation: Monday from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Burial: Philadelphia Cemetery at Prattsville. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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WARD - Ronald Dee Meeks, age 71 of Ward, passed away December 23, 2012, in Little Rock. He was born November 15, 1941, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Philip and Ercey Meeks, also preceded in death by daughter Barbara Jean, siblings Cliford,Philip and Ercey.

Ron owned Meeks Barber Shop in Cabot, liked old cars, was retired from Stark Co. Sheriff’s department in narcotics, and he lived and breathed for his family. There was not one thing on this planet that was more important or dear to him.

Survived by his wife Lynn Marie Fry Meeks, children, DeloresZoll (Paul) of Mooresville, North Carolina, Lauren Wald (Jason) of Fort Smith, Arkansas, brother Robert Meeks of Northport, Florida, five grandchildren, Alex Meeks, Kimmie Zoll, Nicky Zoll, Gracelynn Wald, and Jonah Wald, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012, at Thomas Funeral Chapel. The Family would like to thank all the medical staff that tried their hardest to help save Ron, and to all the family and friends for the constant phone calls and support they showed through this terrible time and especially those who have been by our side this past year. And Lauren and Dee Dee would like to thank their mom Lynn for being by his side every second of everyday through everything.

In lieu of flowers memorials to St Jude’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, ASPCA 424 E. 92nd St. New York, N.Y. 10128 or Cabot Animal Shelter in Ron’s name would be greatly appreciated.

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WHITE HALL - Jane Marie Gates Rice, 86, of White Hall, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. Survivors son, Steve Rice; daughter, Sandy Cathey; grandson, Keith Cathey, Kyle Rice; two great-grandsons. Services Saturday, 2 p.m. in the chapel of Cranford Funeral Home with visitation before from 1 p.m. until service time. (www.cranfordfh.com).

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DELAND, Fla. - Marcia Adkins Griffin, 73, lost her battle with cancer on Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady Adkins Jr. and Bland Thomas Adkins and a brother, Richard Adkins. She is survived by her husband, Larry Griffin of Deland, brother, Gary Adkins of Hot Springs, Ark., and sister, Connie Russell of Cabot, Ark. A memorial service is planned on Janurary 12th, 2013 in Deland, Fla.

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Keith Alan Hendrix, 54, of Springfield,Missouri died Tuesday, December 25, 2012. He was born December 23, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas, to Troy and Rose Hendrix.

Keith is survived by his wife, Lisa Hendrix, of Springfield, Missouri; daughter, Misty Lowe, of St. Louis, Missouri; son, Michael Hendrix, of Okinawa, Japan; three stepchildren, Jessica Morris, Nikki and Jacob Wright, all of Springfield, Missouri; mother, Rose McCleland and husband, Don, of Beebe; two brothers, Brian Hendrix, of Beebe and Greg Hendrix, of Little Rock; sister, Staci Hendrix, of Cabot; two stepsisters, Ermae Aud and Christy Faulkner; stepbrother, Ricky McCleland; six grandchildren, Ainsley, Wesley, Simon, Ethan, Toi and Ayasha; nieces; nephews and a host of friends.

Keith will be remembered for his love of Christ, our Savior, music and the Arkansas Razorbacks. His love and laughter will be missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Keith Hendrix can be made to the Disabled American Veterans, DAV c/o Donations to National Services Office, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at 1 p.m., in Phoenix Cemetery in Atkins, Arkansas. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Funeral services for Clarence Charles Jones Jr., 70 years old, of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Parking, Ark., who died Dec. 22, 2012, at his home, will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at Shady Grove No. 1 M.B. Church, Parkin, Ark. Visitation will be Dec. 31 at Shady Grove No. 1 M.B. Church from 10 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery-Birdeye.

Survivors wife, Barbara Jones of Chicago, Ill.; mother, Maggie Jones of Collierville, Tenn.; one son, Maurice Jones of Chicago, Ill.; two daughters, Monica Jones of Chicago, Ill., Sharon Pickett of Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, Melvin Jones of Memphis, Tenn., Brady Jones of Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Bertha J. Green of Collierville, Tenn., Ollye Morton of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren.