Obituaries

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INDEX

Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY

Clarence D. Campbell Jr., 62, of Sherwood.

Elsie Marie Cook, 60, of Little Rock.

Donald Lee Edgin Jr., 44, of Little Rock.

Denver “Denny” Lee Ezell II, of Little Rock.

Frances Robin Lindsey, 63, of Little Rock.

John Robert Loyd, 82, of Sherwood.

Charles David Massey, 64, of Little Rock.

Gary Dee McConnell, 72, of Little Rock.

Gene Mullenax, 79, of North Little Rock.

John Noel Oman, 78, of Little Rock.

Elizabeth T. Webster, 95, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BATESVILLE Douglas McArthur Pitts, 67.

BEEBE Emma D. Sheridan, 80.

CABOT Stephen Mearl Garrison, 68.

Robert Lynn Sandlin, 62.

CALICO ROCK Lavoe Moser, 87.

CAMDEN Loretta Ann Irion, 74.

CHIDSTER Daniel Loyd Seale Jr., 75.

CLINTON Tim Patrick McLelland, 53.

CONWAY Rue Douglas Garrett, 54.

Johnnie M. Prothro, 88.

George Altus Rountree, 75.

DENNARD Larry Wayne Wolf, 65.

FORREST CITY Bonnie Koelling, 56.

GENTRY Robert Dean Krein, 77.

HARRISON O.D. Williams, 83.

HOT SPRINGS Fannie Mae Tischler, 92.

MAGNOLIA Giles G. Gillespie, 83.

MALVERN Earlene Smith, 92.

MOUNTAIN HOME Pauline C. “Polly” Hester, 95. PINE BLUFF William Oscar Batson, 75.

Dana Marice Sanders, 49.

REDFIELD Ronnie Earl Loftis, 64.

RUSSELLVILLE Stanley J. Henson.

SEARCY Cecil H. Jones, 84.

SHERIDAN Deanna Wood, 30.

TRASKWOOD Jerry Lynn Thomason, 65.

VILONIA Gerald Fowlkes, 71.

OUT-OF-STATE

MONTGOMERY, Ala.

Dorothy Jean “Dot” Neuhauser, 87.

HARVEY, Ill.

Billy Johnson.

OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn.

Jerry Price, 65.

ROUND ROCK, Texas Arthur F. Rice, 95.

Pulaski County

CLARENCE D. CAMPBELL JR., 62, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012. Clarence was preceded in death by his father, Clarence D. Campbell Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Jane Smith Campbell of Sherwood; daughter, Christy M. Clark and husband, Pojo of Conway, Ark.; four sisters, Mary Nell Pagliuca and husband, Gerry of New Hampshire, Diana Weber of Atlanta, Ga., Patricia J. Hotle and husband, Steve of Sherwood, Ark., and Phyllis J. Howard and husband Wayne of Scott, Ark.; and a host of other family and friends.

Graveside service will be 12 noon, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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ELSIE MARIE COOK, 60, Little Rock, died July 22, 2012. Survivors include two children, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and nine siblings. Visitation is 1 p.m. on July 24, 2012, at Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 1496 Scotland-Formosa Rd., with service following at 2 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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DONALD LEE EDGIN JR., 44, of Little Rock, entered Heaven’s gates on July 22, 2012. He was born in Little Rock to Donald Lee and Rosemary Glenn Edgin and was a member of River of Life Assembly of God Church.

He is survived by his parents; sisters, Kelly Sherrena Dull (Bradley) of Mabelvale and Kimberly Dawne Ford (David) of Temple, Texas; grandmother, Ola Edgin of Little Rock; nephews, Gideon,Aaron, Daniel, Andrew and Caleb; great-niece, Aaliyah; and Donald’s “My Dog,” Schatzy (Little Treasure).

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be private. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Donald’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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DENVER “DENNY” LEE EZELL II left this world too soon on July20, 2012. Denny was first a fiercely devoted daddy to his four beautiful babies: Gabby, Brooklyn, Denver III, and Sam. As a children’s minister at Pine Baptist Church in Pine, La., hetouched young lives through his passionate devotion to always being “real” and “living in the light.” A talented musician, Denny wrote many songs and the theme was always the same: love. Anyone who knew Denny for even a short time would attest to his infectious love of life and caring heart for everyone. His heart was pure gold, and the laughter and joy that radiated from him will live on in those he knew forever. Denny left us too soon. There is no doubt about that, but his impact on this earth is worth many lifetimes. May each of us find a way to live just one day the way he lived all of his.

Denny’s beautiful spirit lives on in his wife, Jennifer; his daughters, Gabby and Brooklyn; two sons, Denver III and Sam; his mother, Barbara Curtis; father, Denver Ezell; brother, Dustin Ezell; stepfather, Gerald Curtis; sisters, Ciara and Kami Curtis along with countless extended family and friends.

Few people leave this earth so assured of an eternal legacy, but what Denny left in each of us will surely live on for generations and this world is a better place for being blessed with him for 32 short years.

A celebration of his life will be held at Indian Hills Church in North Little Rock on Saturday, July 28th, at 2 p.m. Please wear bright clothes and bring your fondest memory of Denny. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you send any memorial funds to: Pine First Baptist Church, 27043 Hwy. 62, Franklinton, La. 70438.

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FRANCES ROBIN LINDSEY, age 63, of Little Rock, died in Ashland,Oregon, July 8, 2012. She was born in Little Rock to the late Robert Pugh and Mary Moses Lindsey. A visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W Markham Street on Wednesday,July 25, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210.

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JOHN ROBERT LOYD, 82, of Sherwood passed away on Friday,July 20, 2012. He was born July 10, 1930 to Robert A. Loyd and Johnnie Mae McGlothlan. He was a United States Marine for 24 years, with two tours of duty in Vietnam, and one tour in Korea.He was decorated and awarded many honors.

He is preceded in death by a sister, Betty Loyd Mixon and a brother, Don Charles Loyd. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Geal (Robert); three grandchildren, Angela Turney (Bruce), Robert Geal Jr., Wendy Cunningham (Larry); four great-grandchildren, Emily Smith, Audrey Smith, Autumn Turney, Kingston Cunningham; nephews, Donn Mixon, Bob Mixon; niece, Paula Baker; and a host of cousins including Guy Ransom (Elizabeth) and greatnieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Pulaski County Humane Society. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, 72114, 758-1170. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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CHARLES DAVID MASSEY, 64, of Little Rock, passed away onSaturday, July 21, 2012. He was born October 1, 1947 in Cord, Ark., to the late J.C. and Lois Duggar Massey.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Hudgens Massey; sisters, Betty Buchel andGlenda Mosley; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Willene Johnson and brother, Frank Massey.

Charles was a multi-talented creative professional who had a long career in the graphic arts industry. Starting with the print shop at Central High, his career included portrait work and several area advertising agencies until he started Massey Design in 1985. He loved his work and embraced the new technology that became part of the business. Charles developed many award-winning logos and advertising campaigns throughout the years.

The family will receive friends at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 25th at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), followed by the service at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to UALR to help fund scholarships for graphic arts students.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Massey’s online guestbook and contribution details may be found at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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Memorial services for GARY DEE MCCONNELL will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Trinity Episcopal Parish. A reception will follow at the church. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church.

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Our beloved Husband, Dad and Grandfather and Great Grandfather, GENE MULLENAX, 79, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 23, 2012. Gene was born in Salito, Ark. His parents preceded him in death, Andrew and Julia Brannon Jackson: brothers, D.E. Mullenax, A.J. Mullenax, O.H. (Bill) Mullenax; sisters, Adelle Allison and, Thelma Ebsen.

Gene met the love of his life, Nancy, and the both of themtried to run away and get married at the age of 13. The judgetold them to go home and grow up. So at the age of 17, they were married in 1951 and he remained loving and faithful for 61 years.

He was an amazing man that completed a 4 year Sheet Metal Journeyman school, was an entrepreneur, a pilot, an author, and youth minister in Baton Rouge for several years before returning to Little Rock. He was a Pastor with a vision to see churches connected via satellite TV.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy, daughter, Judy Mullenax, sons, Robert (Bob) and Dave Mullenax (Julie). Grandchildren include Jodi Mullenax, Joy Foreman (Bobby), Traci Earnhart (Josh), Lance Mullenax (Shannon) and Joshua Mullenax. Great-grandchildren include Katelyn, Matthew and Isabella Foreman, Bailey Doggett, Jaxon Jersey, Wes and Emma Mullenax and a special niece, Denise Mullenax. He will be missed by family and a host of friends.

He was a member of NLR First Assembly of God for 26 years and after being homebound for the past two years enjoyed watching Jimmy Swaggart Media Church. Above all his business successes, his greatest love was his wife and family. He was always a friend to everyone he met. He was an encourager. His message to everyone he met was that Jesus loved them and so did he. A man of great love can be said of Gene Mullenax.

Funeral will be at Roller Owens Funeral Chapel (501-791-7400), Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Rod Loy and Pastor Tony Minick officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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JOHN NOEL OMAN, 78, of Little Rock passed away Saturday inJonesboro after a brief illness. He was born on Nov. 10, 1933, in Dublin, Ireland, to William and Margaret Murtagh Oman and was a member of the Catholic faith.

Mr. Oman waspreceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Sr. Patricia Joseph, O.S.F., of Aston, Penn., and Eileen Oman Blaney of Dublin, Ireland; and two brothers, William “Billy” Oman and Patrick “Paddy” Oman, both of Dublin. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Teresa O’Grady Oman; a daughter, Ruth (Carroll Jr.) Scroggin, of Jonesboro; three sons, Noel (Cynthia) Oman of Little Rock; John (Sinead) Oman of Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland; and Brian (Gigia) Oman of Lake Village; four grandchildren, Brendan Oman of Little Rock, Fearghus Oman of Killorglin and Ian Oman and Molly Oman of Lake Village; three sisters, Sr. Nancy Oman, O.S.F., and Margaret Oman, O.S.F., both of Aston, Penn., and Sr. Agnes Oman, C.S.B., of Selbyville, Del.; and three brothers, Fr. Francis Oman, I.C., of Peoria, Ill.; Ultan Oman of Harrisburg, Penn.; and Peter Oman of Homewood, Ill.; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Oman immigrated to the United States in 1954, celebrating his 21st birthday while crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Though he left Ireland long ago, it remained in his heart, accent and wit. He and Mary found fellowship among small but close-knit members of fellow Irish ex-pats in Little Rock who went on to form the Irish Cultural Society of Arkansas.

He spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a master sergeant in 1975. It was a career that took him to nearly a dozen nations, including 206 combat missions over Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam as a flight engineer on a C-130 Hercules. In that role, he earned the Senior Aircrew Wings and Combat Crew Badge and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters, among more than a dozen other decorations he earned in his Air Force career. Mr. Oman settled into a second career in Arkansas government, retiring as a grants coordinator for the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention at the Arkansas Department of Health in 1998. He was a member of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society and the Vietnam Veterans of America.

A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Ruebel Funeral Home at 6313 W. Markham St. followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church in Little Rock, with Father Erik Pohlmeier as celebrant. Burial will be at noon at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Northeast Arkansas Baptist Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 1960, Jonesboro, Ark. 72401. The family thanks the staff of St.

Bernard’s Hospice in Jonesboro for the care they provided Mr. Oman. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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ELIZABETH T. WEBSTER, 95, of Little Rock died July 22, 2012, athome. She was born December 2, 1916, to Mr. and Mrs. Woodlief A. Thomas in El Dorado, Ark. She attended public schools there and in Batesville, Ark., and was graduated from theUniversity of Arkansas at Fayetteville, after also attending Arkansas College, Batesville, and Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.

On December 14, 1941, she married W. Charles Webster of Lincoln, Neb. Employed by the Masonic Grand Lodge of Arkansas in 1955, she retired in 1981. Her father had been Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge from 1935 until his death in 1955. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Little Rock, for more than 75 years and a life member of the Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Larry Howell of Dallas, Texas, one grandchild Sarah Howell Krzyzanowski and her husband David of Chandler, Ariz., a great-granddaughter Julia Beth Krzyzanowski, four nieces and two nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, a grandson David Webster Howell, a sister, Lois Thomas Wall, and two brothers, Woodlief A. Thomas Jr. and Clarence M. Thomas.

Visitation will be at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 2 to 4 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 10 a.m. officiated by Rev. Chris Cooper. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

BATESVILLE - Douglas McArthur Pitts, age 67, of Batesville, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012. He was born May 17, 1945 in Allison, Ark., the son of John William Pitts and Beatrice Sullivan Pitts. Services are set for 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Woodrow Baptist Church in Woodrow, Ark. www.willisfs.com.

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BEEBE - Emma D. Sheridan, age 80, of Beebe died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at her home. She was born April 25, 1932 in Sheridan, Ark. Emma was a retired supervisor for a hand bag company and a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church and Shiloh Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Grace Adams Hunter, brother, Elmer Hunter and sisters, Georgia and Wanda Lou. Survivors, husband, Harold Bradford Sheridan, Beebe; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Mary Lou Sheridan, Beebe; daughters and sons-in-law, Melody and Ron Patterson, Texas; Connie and Mike Reid, Hot Springs; sister, Phyllis Heath, Sheridan; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pallbearers: Jodie Allen, Neal Allen, Rick Ponson, Robert Mason, Adrian Greer. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at Ashby’s. Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday at Mars Hill Cemetery in Bauxite. Minister will be Bro. Davy McCool. On-line guest book at ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Stephen Mearl Garrison, 68, of Cabot went to bewith his Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2012. He was born on July 13, 1944 in Varna, Illinois and lovingly adopted by the late Mearl and Emma Mae Garrison. He was a retired United States ArmyVeteran, and a member of the American Legion holding several offices in Illinois, Minnesota, and Arkansas. Mr. Garrison loved his country and the American Legion. He also enjoyed playing golf.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sharron Garrison of the home, his daughter, Jennifer Kay Garrison of Clarksville, Tennessee; one brother James Garrison of Washington, Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Funeral services will be at a later date in Lacon, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion or the ALS Association. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Robert Lynn Sandlin, 62, of Cabot, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2012. He was born April 1, 1950 in Dumas. Robert was loved by all who knew him. He was a loyal friend and a wonderful father and grandfather. He was married over 40 years to Karyl Ann Sandlin, who passed away earlier this year on June 2, 2012. Robert and Karyl loved each other with all their hearts. He was the absolute center of his wife’s world and now they are together forever in heaven. He was a veteran in the United States Navy and was a tow boat Captain.

In addition to his wife, Karyl, Mr. Sandlin was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Sandlin. Mr. Sandlin leaves behind his mother, Dorothy McMillon Carter; four children, Michele Bynum and her husband, Leah, Robert Sandlin Jr., Sandy Fiser, all of Cabot and Danny Sandlin of Little Rock, as well as seven grandchildren, Megan King, Kayleigh Bynum, Caleb Bynum, DylanWesterman, Ashlyn Westerman, Bryce Fiser and Olivia Saige Sandlin. Robert is also survived by his five siblings, Linda Gwen Thomas, Dan Michael Sandlin, Preston Ray Sandlin, Larry Dean Sandlin, and Douglas Wayne Sandlin. Robert will be missed by all who loved him.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 25 at the funeral home, with burial following in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CALICO ROCK - Lavoe Moser, 87, died July 21. Funeral service: Tuesday, July 24 at 1 p.m. at New Hope Christian Fellowship. Burial: Wild Cherry Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Visitation: Tuesday, July 24 from 11 a.m. until the service begins at 1 p.m.

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CAMDEN - Loretta Ann Irion, 74, of Camden, died Friday July 20, 2012. Memorial services will be Friday July 27 at 2 p.m. at The Camden Seventh Day Adventist Church. Proctor Funeral Home of Camden is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CHIDSTER - Daniel Loyd Seale(S), 75 of Chidester, Ark. passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Ark. He was born September 22, 1936 in Ouachita, AR to Daniel and Bertha Posey Seale. He was a member of Chidester Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Daniel and Bertha Posey Seale; and his daughter, Carroll Flannigan. He is survived by his wife, Edna Seale of Chidester, Ark.; sons, Daniel Loyd Seales Jr. and wife, Debbie of San Antonio, Texas, Tony Harcrow and wife, Sandy of Bearden, Ark., Stacy Harcrow and wife, Cathy of Camden, Ark., Steven Harcrow and wife, Holly of Bearden, Ark.; daughters, Cheryl Mosqueda of San Antonio, Texas and Tina Mc-Mahan of Martin, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold Seale and wife, Yvonne of Greenville, Texas; and sister, Sarah Lawson and husband, Gray of Stephens, Ark.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Ken Key and Mike Suttle will officiate the services. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Chidester Baptist Church Van Fund, 161 Tates Bluff Road, Chidester, Ark. 71726. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CLINTON - Mr. Tim Patrick McLelland, 53, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012. He was born March 18, 1959 in Salt Lake City, Utah to George Eldon and Dora May (Porritt) McLelland Jr.

He was preceded in deathby his father, George Eldon McLelland, Jr. and a nephew, Angus Ray Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle R. (Shain) McLelland of Clinton, Ark.; seven sons, Tim Patrick Lelland Jr. of California; Josh Cypert of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Shaun McLelland of Bakersfield, Calif.; Jason McLelland of Bakersfield, Calif.; Chris Harris of Bakersfield, Calif.; Kevin McLelland of Clinton, Ark.; and Ronald McLelland of Clinton, Ark.; three daughters, Deann and Shaun Schneider of Bakersfield, Calif.; Ashley McLelland of Bakersfield, Calif.; and Shawna Mae McLelland of Clinton, Ark.; 12 grandchildren, Levi, Heavenly, Ronald, Sarena, Kylie, Dylan, Jasmin, Jordan, Jason Jr., Rian, Taylor, and Landon; mother, Dora May Porritt of Clinton, Ark.; four sisters, Marylee Marshal of Eureka, Calif.; Linda Phillips of Bakersfield, Calif.; Sue and Ike Strickland of Bee Branch, Ark.; and Cindy and Richard Kastner of Bakersfield, Calif.; three brothers, Keven and Debbie McLelland of Sacramento, Calif.; George McLelland of Conway, Ark.; Dan and Kendra McLelland of Clinton, Ark.; and Norman Shain of Clinton, Ark.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Pallbearers: Jason McLelland, Shaun McLelland, Michael Schneider, Kevin McLelland, Norman Shain, and Ikey Strickland. Honorary Pallbearers: Ralph Zinser, Keith Hall, Terry Allen, Greg Alexander, Joe Strickland, Jimmy Bryant, and Noah Shipp.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, Quitman, Arkansas, with Bishop John McKinney officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Mountain Cemetery, Bee Branch,Arkansas. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-Mc-Nutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Rue Douglas Garrett, 54, of Conway, went to bewith the Lord Sunday, July 22, 2012. He was born July 11, 1958 in Conway to Douglas Garrett and Anavurl Sams Garrett. He was an employee at CHDC and a member of the Highway65 Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife Sandi Garrett, son Chance Garrett of Conway, his daughter Maggie Garrett of Conway, his Mother Anavurl Garrett Karber and Stepfather, Carl Karber of Greenbrier, two sisters, Dana Taylor (Kenneth), and Tracie Garrett both of Greenbrier, one step-brother, Jimmy Karber of Joshua, Texas, stepsister Cindy Ford of Ponder, Texas and several nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Douglas Garrett.

Services are 10 a.m., Wednesday in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Conway with Bruce Reeves and Tyler Sams officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greenbrier Softball Association or the Scholarship fund for his Children at Centennial Bank. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Johnnie M. Prothro,88, of Conway passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012. Born in the Liberty Community, she was a daughter of Moses and Virgie Parham Crow. Johnnie had worked atBaldwin Piano Company, where she was a tuner. She was a member of the University Church of Christ.

Johnnie was preceded in death by her husband, Carl F. Prothro; her parents and nine siblings. Survivors include her daughters: Linda Collier (Don) and Rebecca Kyzer, both of Conway; grandchildren Dendy Collier (Carroll), Carl Collier (Shanna), Donna Collier and Rachel Brannigan; 20 nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends.

A gathering of remembrance will be announced by the family for a later date. Cremation arrangements are by Roller McNutt Funeral home of Conway. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - George Altus Rountree, 75, of Conway, died on July 22, 2012. He was born April 21, 1937 to George Hillary and Bertha Rountree.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Rountree; one son, George Rountree; two daughters, Debbie (Jim) English, Jan (Richard) Gaughan; five grandchildren, Adam Wells, Matt (Erin) Wells, Rachel English, Sarah English, and Carley Rountree; and two great-grandchildren, Laurel Wells and Landon Wells. George was preceded in death by his parents and two, brothers Sam and Gerry Rountree.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 25 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway, Arkansas. Burial will be at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24, at the Funeral Home. The online guest book can be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

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DENNARD - Mr. Larry Wayne Wolf, 65, of Dennard, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012. Survived by companion, two daughters, son, five grandchildren, granddaughter on the way, two brothers, three sisters. Visitation 6-8 p.m., July 24, 2012. Service 2 p.m., July 25, 2012, Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, Arkansas. Burial: Dennard Cemetery. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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FORREST CITY - Bonnie Koelling, age 56, wife of Preston Koelling passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012. Visitation 6-7 p.m., Tuesday with services starting 7 p.m., Tuesday, Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Chapel, Brinkley. Interment will be 3 p.m., Wednesday at Powers Cemetery in Pepsin, Missouri by Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Brinkley. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Fannie Mae Tischler, 92, of Hot Springs, (formerly of Little Rock), passed away July 22, 2012 at Quapaw Care & Rehabilitation Center in Hot Springs. She was born on November 20, 1919 to the late Jasper Whitfield and Victoria Keys-Whitfield. She was a retired Keypunch Operator for the state for over 50 years, she was of the Church of Christ faith and in her later years she enjoyed spending time fishing with her husband.Fannie is preceded in death by her husband Ferdinand Tischler, and her four siblings. Survivors include her daughter Vickie Harrison and husband Martin of Royal, Arkansas. Graveside services will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Alexander on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Visitation will be at Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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MAGNOLIA - Giles G. Gillespie, 83, of Magnolia, Arkansas, died Saturday, July 21, 2012, in the home in Sarepta, Louisiana. He was born September 6, 1928, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, to the late Larkin and Lucy Pearl (Gilbert) Gillespie. Giles served in the United States Army Air Corps and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was the co-owner of Gillespie Well Service and served on the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission for many years, and through these years he had met numerous acquaintances who became lifelong friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ann Miller Gillespie; brothers, Joel Gillespie, L.E. “Pee Wee” Gillespie, and John Gillespie; and sister, Vera Hassion. Survivors are his daughters, Mary Ann Freeland of Dallas, Texas, Pam Allen and Jody Childress of Sarepta, Louisiana; brothers, Tillman Gillespie and wife Anna of Houma, Louisiana, Clifton Gillespie of Bossier City, Louisiana; special niece, Alice Liegerot and husband Rick;granddaughters, Lauren Thomas and husband Will of Atlanta, Georgia, Holly Hollingsworth and husband Murf of Haughton, Louisiana, Kelley Freeland of Little Rock, Arkansas, Shelly Stuart and husband Corey of Haughton, Louisiana; grandson, Dr. Michael Freeland and wife Debbie of Orlando, Florida; great-grandsons, Hayden Jenkins, Clint Hollingsworth, Wes Thomas; great granddaughters, Anna Hollingsworth, Ali Stuart, Lily Thomas, Marley Freeland; and many close “family” friends.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Mike Morgan officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia. Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of donor’s choice. The family wishes to thank the staff at Agape Hospice for their compassionate care, Mrs. Mattie Crawford and Fannie King. www.lewisfuneralhome.biz.

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MALVERN - Earlene Smith, 92, Malvern died Sunday, July 22, 2012. Survivors, sons, D.L. (Mary Lou), Ray, Joe Bob (Peggy) Smith; sister, Ella Mae Krisell; grandchild, Jeanie Smith. Visitation, Tuesday, July 24th, 6-8 p.m., Regency Funeral Home. Services, Wednesday, July 25th, 10 a.m., Second Baptist. Interment, Shadowlawn Cemetery. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Pauline C. Hester, age 95, of Mountain Home died Sunday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. She is survived by her husband: John Hester and two sons: Richard and Jerry Hester. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870)425-2161. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PINE BLUFF - William Oscar Batson, 75, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday. Survivors: sons, William Batson, Jr., James Batson; daughters, Cindy Elkins, Stephanie Morris, Leigh McCoy; sisters, Linda Davis, Joyce Small; brothers, Garvin Batson, Robert Batson; eight grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren. Services: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 10 a.m., Robinson’s Chapel. Burial: Flat Bayou Cemetery. Online register:www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Ms. Dana Marice Sanders, 49, of Pine Bluff passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Services will be Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Brown Funeral Home by Rev. Gordon R. Seawood at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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REDFIELD - Ronnie Earl Loftis, 64 of Redfield, died Saturday,July 21, 2012, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, of lung cancer. He was born August 19, 1947, in Ryan, Arkansas. He was the fourth of eight children born to the late Benjamin RayLoftis and Vera Morris Loftis.

After his mother’s death, he helped take care of his younger siblings and he continued to be a caretaker and protector of his family for the rest of his life. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country proudly in Vietnam. On August 29, 1970, he married the love of his life, Brenda June Cullum and they were married for almost 35 years before her death on January 19, 2005. As mom’s health began to fail, dad was her devoted caretaker and made certain that she was comfortable in her final years. He worked for Sears Roebuck and Co. for more than 25 years before his retirement. He was an appliance service technician, and he was well known for his ability to fix almost anything. He was a man of great physical and inner strength and took great pride in caring for and providing for his family.

Survivors include three sons: Scott Loftis of Pine Bluff, Joey Loftis and wife Vickie of Clarksville, and Jerry Loftis and wife Kim of Searcy; and seven grandchildren: Billy Joe, Bobby, Christina, Faith, Ronnie, Ryan and Zachary Loftis. He is also survived by four brothers: Ray Loftis of Bryant, Sammie Loftis of Shannon Hills, Gary Loftis of Mabelvale and Terry Loftis of Cabot, and a sister, Kay Sanders of Bryant. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two sisters: Diane Castleberry of Bryant and Shirley Holland of North Little Rock.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in the chapel of Wilson-Robison Funeral Home at England, with burial to follow in Mulberry Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society. To view obituary online, go to www.wilsonrobisonfhengland.com,501-842-3901.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Dr. Stanley J. Henson, of Russellville, died Sunday. Visitation is from 5 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, at Shinn Funeral Service. A graveside service will be private, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Memorials: Russellville Animal Shelter, 3115 South Mobile Avenue, Russellville, Ark. 72802. Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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SEARCY - Cecil H. Jones Jr., 84, of Searcy, died July 21, 2012. Visiting hours are 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m., Wednesday, in the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Shady Grove Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneral-Home.com.

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SHERIDAN - Deanna Wood of Sheridan, Arkansas, age 30, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 20, 2012, in Benton, Arkansas. Deanna was born May 20, 1982, in Arizona to David and Dawn Denman.

Preceding Deanna in death was her dearly loved mother, Dawn. Survivors include her beloved husband of four years, Troy Wood; her father David Denman Sr., and stepmother, Stephanie; two sisters, Deva (Matt) Javellana, and Dawna Denman; four brothers, Daniel, Dwight (Laura Jean), David, and Dijon Denman; Troy’s parents, Bob and Beth Wood; sister-in-law Rhonda (Mark) Kaucher, and many precious nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

The family takes comfort in knowing Deanna loved the Lord and her family and has joined her mother in heaven. Deanna was a faithful and cherished member of Sheridan Church of Christ and was actively involved in serving the Lord with the youth of that congregation and her family. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, 501-982-3400.

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TRASKWOOD - Jerry Lynn Thomason, 65, of Traskwood passed away on July 22, 2012. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 24, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant 501-847-9099. Graveside service will be Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 10 a.m., at Watson Cemetery. Online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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VILONIA - Gerald Fowlkes, 71, of Vilonia, passed away of July 23, 2012. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 25, 2012, at Center Point Freewill Baptist Church in Vilonia. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Out-of-state

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Dorothy Jean “Dot” Neuhauser, 87, of Montgomery, Ala., entered eternal life by faith in Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 21, 2012.

She was predeceased by parents B. Dan Burgess and Ethel Haley Burgess. She is survived by her husband, Col. (USAF Ret.) Albert L. Neuhauser, her daughter Jean (Mrs. Frederic W.) Baue of St. Louis, grandchildren Frederic, Michael and Katherine, her brother, Samuel E. Burgess (Mary Ruth), of Crossett, AR, and his children William, Steven, and Jennifer.

Visitation in the Friendship Room at First United Methodist Church (834-8990) at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, funeral to follow at 11 a.m. with interment immediately after in Greenwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Harrell Bullard, John Bullard Jr., Lloyd Strickland, Walter Norris, Frank Cook, Rick Geesey and Brad Norris. Honorary pallbearers will be the Tower Class of First United Methodist Church.

Donations may be made to the Missions Program at First UMC. White Chapel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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HARVEY, Ill. - Billy Johnson died July 18, 2012 in Harvey, Ill. Funeral Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Greater St. John in DeWitt at 1 p.m. Visitation 11 a.m. till funeral time. Burial in Chute Cemetery in St. Charles. By McKinzie Funeral Home of DeWitt.

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OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. - Jerry Price, age 65, a resident of OliverSprings, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.

Mr. Price was born September 21, 1946 in White County, Arkansas. He has lived in Oliver Springsfor the past 6 years. Before moving to Tennessee he lived in Arkansas and California. Jerry retired in 2004 as a general manager at the Ramada Inn in Oxford, Miss. He had previously worked as afreight broker for News Transport in Memphis, Tenn. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Haskell and Mildred Louise Price and by brothers; H.L. Price, Bennie Price and Leroy “Cotton” Price. Jerry is survived by his wife, Betty Hall Price of Oliver Springs, by a daughter, Erika Nicole Rainey of Beebe, Ark., by a son, Todd Douglas Price of McRae, Ark., by grandchildren, Jasmine Rainey and Madison Price. He is also survived by a special aunt, Katherine Stark of Searcy, Ark., by nieces; Angie Russell and husband, Jimmy, Dianna Petray and husband, Michael, Lynn Heffner and husband, Lynn and Lisa Cook and husband, Larry, by a nephew, Dennis Price and wife, by special family, the “Hoots and Hooters,” by sistersin-law, Becky Melton and Punkin Raby, by nieces, Donetta Harvey and husband, John, Jennifer Rowe and husband, Jeff, a nephew, Christopher and fiancee Miranda and son Corey and many special friends, including a very special friend, Eddie Raby. Additionally he is survived by his inseparable companion, Prissy.

The family received friends Sunday, July 22, 2012, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral followed at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Gary Smith and Pastor Robbie Leach officiating. Additionally the family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m., with the funeral following at 8 p.m. CST, with Pastor Cathy DeBusk officiating at Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe, Arkansas.Burial and graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at 10 a.m. CST, at the Weir Cemetery in McRae, Ark. Sharp Funeral Home in Tennessee an Westbrook Funeral Home in Arkansas are serving the Price family. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com.

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ROUND ROCK, Texas - Arthur F. Rice, 95, of Round Rock,Texas, formerly of North Little Rock passed away Friday, July 20, 2012. He was of the Catholic faith, loved dancing, woodworking, short wave radio and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughter, Rita “Cathy” Williams; son, Rick Rice and wife, Sheryl; seven grandchildren, Rita Woodward (Jeff), Rebecca Adair, Robin Craig-Carriaga, Heather Craig, Christa Carter, Amber Rice (Delmon) and Emily Rice; nine great-grandchildren; and his sister, Lorraine Dierking. He was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children, Rita Marie Rice and his second wife, Hazel Rice; sister, Ruth Stahlman; daughter, Ruth Ann Rice Craig; and his sonin-law, Loyd “Butch” Williams.

Memorials may be made to the University Village Activity Fund c/ o University Village, 4701 Campus Village Drive, Round Rock, Texas 78665. A graveside service with military honors will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday at Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

Arkansas, Pages 10 on 07/24/2012

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