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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, at arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY

Dale E. Bard, 83, of North Little Rock.

Christine Buckner, 61, of Little Rock.

Benny Butts, 57, of Little Rock.

Christine Green, 65, of Little Rock.

Carolyn Jones, 81, of Little Rock.

Moses John Jones, 46, of Little Rock.

John W. Lee, 82, of Little Rock.

Ricky Ryles, 50, of Little Rock.

Gertrude Bowen Sharp, 86, of Little Rock.

Stanley Wade, 17, of North Little Rock.

Sondra Ray Wallis, 56, of Jacksonville.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Ross Eldon Buck, 82.

AUSTIN Beverly E. O’Clair, 73.

BATESVILLE William I. Jenkerson, 65.

BENTON Brenda Gayle Robert, 62.

BIGELOW James Parks, 61.

CABOT Marlin Ray Wright, 67.

CAMDEN Larry Sanders Jr., 60.

CARLISLE Odean Parker, 88.

CONWAY Lois Collins Aycock, 89.

Miriam Gene (Holmes) St. John, 96.

DENNARD Wanda Lucille Densmore, 60.

EL DORADO Harold Lee Barker Sr., 82.

EVENING SHADE Lora Bailey, 44.

HARRISON Aaron Argil Curtis, 55.

HEBER SPRINGS Hilda Hazel Hinson Haney, 87. HOPE Sylvia Ann Prosser, 68.

HOT SPRINGS Brenda Keith, 52.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Eleanor J. Steidel, 93.

JONESBORO Logan D. Moon, 82.

JORDAN William D. Jones, 85.

KINGSLAND Robert L. Russell, 69.

KIRBY Zelma Simmons, 84.

LEAD HILL J.N. Justus, 89.

MALVERN Jerry Sibley, 70.

MARIANNA Florence Manasco, 82.

McGEHEE Mary Juanita Allison, 83.

MELBOURNE Fred N. Blankenship, 95.

NEWPORT Larry Riley, 68.

PARIS Jack Oldham, 63.

PINE BLUFF Paul McNulty, 63.

ROGERS Warren Farmer.

SEARCY Gary Dee McConnell, 72.

Arzelia (Susie) Taylor, 73.

STAR CITY Sharon Ann Davis, 65.

Gene Auston Earnest, 74.

TOLLVILLE J.R. Foot, 89.

WALNUT RIDGE Kyleigh Mankey, infant.

WHEATLEY Rosie Lee Driver-Watson, 73.

OUT-OF-STATE

DOWNSVILLE, La.

Dee Caldwell, 77.

CARLSBAD, N.M.

Aulton William Hefner, 86.

ARLINGTON, Texas Gwendolyn Renae Sneed, 53. FRISCO, Texas Wanema Corine Beck, 89.

Pulaski County

Rev. DALE E. BARD of North Little Rock went to be with ourLord on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. He was born to Frank and Laura Bard of Osceola, Neb., on October 30, 1928. He graduated from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kan., with a B.A. degree and thenfrom Augustana Theological Seminary in Rock Island, Ill. His ordination into the Lutheran Church of America took place in 1953. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Schrag of Marquette, Kan., on December 19, 1949.

During his 30-year ministry he served congregations in Nebraska, Kansas, Michigan, Iowa, and Arkansas. His last ministerial position was at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, North Little Rock, Ark. He was a respected spiritual leader and always took the time to visit his parishioners in their homes. After retirementhe served as Executive Director of the Arkansas Conference of Churches and Synagogues from 1984-1990. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Vance Bard. He is survived by his wife Mary, brother, Donal Bard of Central City, Neb., and three daughters, Gwendy (Curt) Derden of Maumelle, Ark., Judy Peterson of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Cindy (Greg) Covalt of Des Moines, Iowa. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Laura Franklin, Christine Hilbert, Adam Peterson, Carrie Hopkins, Reed Peterson, Lou Ann Shannon, Jon Covalt and by nine great-grandchildren, Greg, Raquel, Kendrick, Antonio, Kevianna, Kaylie, Derek, Raelynn, and Blake.

Visitation with the family will be held at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 5900 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark., at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 28 with a memorial service following at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Stuttgart, Ark. Memorials may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 5900 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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CHRISTINE LOWERY BUCKNER, 61, of Little Rock, departed thislife on Sunday, July 22, 2012. She was a 1969 graduate of Norphlet High School, Norphlet, Ark., and was a Therapeutic Foster Parent for Centers for Youth and Families for 18 years. Shefaithfully attended and served at Macedonia Baptist Church, 3rd & Bender.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Nancy Lowery of El Dorado; son, Edward Williams; daughter, Jessica Wright (Anthony) both of Little Rock; brothers, James T. of Little Rock; George T. (Barbara) and Clifton (Maxine) Lowery, both of El Dorado; Cecil (Edna) Lowery of Garland, Texas; sisters, Ernestine Burns, Los Angeles, Calif., and Patricia (Hobart) Winston of Benton.

Open viewing Friday 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Funeral Services Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1723 East Third, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 South Battery, Little Rock (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!”

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BENNY BUTTS, 57, of Little Rock, departed this life July 23, 2012. Heleaves to cherish his memory: wife, Blanchie Butts; children, Orlando Butts, Corey and Tiffany Hill, Lamont and Kenneth Jones; siblings, Paralee King, Angie Trent, Doretha Harris, Walter, Otis, Cecil, Jesse, and Robert Butts; father and mother in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Montgomery; other family and friends. Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Saturday at St. Stephens Baptist Church, 6000 Lynch Drive. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock. (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

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Sister CHRISTINE GREEN was born on November 1, 1946 to thelate Edward and Laura Bunche in England, Ark. Christine accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age uniting with the Pilgrim Progress Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. James T. Miller. Christine received her early education in the North Little Rock public school system where in 1965 she graduated with honors from Scipio A. Jones High School.

Upon graduating from high school, Christine attended Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Ark. In 1969 she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in history. She taught History/Social Science in the Little Rock public school system for 36 years. Christine retired from teaching in the Little Rock School system On May 31, 2005 where she was recognized by the Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association as a “HISTORY TEACHER EXTRAORDINAIRE.” Christine departed this life on Tuesday, July 24, 2012.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Laura Bunche and her beloved niece, Kimberly Shields. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Leon Green, Little Rock, Ark.; one son, Christopher Green, Nashville, Tenn.; four sisters, Bertha Gosha, Pittsburg, Calif., Ossie (Louis) Maxwell, Margaret (Jack) Odem, and Diane Bunche of Little Rock, Ark.; three brothers, Jessie (Betty) Bunche, Edward Bunche, Jr. and Michael Bunche, all of North Little Rock, Ark.; one great-aunt, Ellen Dunbar, Little Rock, Ark.; four aunts, Ossie Henry, North Little Rock, Ark., Aggie Black, Bakersfield, Calif., Maude Bunche and Freddie Mae Bunche of Chicago, Ill.; one uncle, Roosevelt (Erma Jean) Shavers; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

Family hour: 6-7 p.m., Friday and Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, both to be held at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church, Dr. Gerald Parker, officiating. Please send all flower arrangements to Robinson Mortuary. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary,1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

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On July 25, 2012, CAROLYN JUNE HICKS JONES, age 81, leftthis earth to go to a new world to see her parents, grandparents, brother and to hold her son who died at birth.

Carolyn began her life in Harrison, Ark., on December 12,1930, the daughter of John and Blanche Hicks and sister of James Hicks, who all went before her to wait for her. Carolyn was mother to Jeffery Bruce Jones (Linda) of Conway, grandmother to Adrian and Noah Jones of North Little Rock, and sister to Robert Hicks of Camden, Ark.

Carolyn was a 1948 graduate of Little Rock High School and attended Little Rock Junior College. Carolyn worked as a bookkeeper in Tulsa, Okla., Little Rock and North Little Rock, Ark., and retired from Thibault Milling Company. She attended Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church.

Previous years Carolyn enjoyed playing bridge, reading, and painting. The last few years of Carolyn’s life she battled multiple sclerosis until her passing in Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Arkansas Hospice Foundation. The family is thankful for the caregivers at Red Oak Nursing Home and Arkansas Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills in Sherwood, Ark., at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31st, 2012. Online guestbook: www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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MOSES J. JONES JR., 46, of Little Rock, departed this life July 23,2012. Preceded in death by his father, Moses J. Jones, Sr.; mother, Willie B. Jones; siblings, Jacob, Joseph and Barbara Jones. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Kristin, Samantha and Zerick Jones; brother, David Jones; sisters, Oceola Adams, Susie Jones, Vizena Johnson, Elizabeth Mathews, Icephine Dedmon, Faye Jones; other family and friends. Family hour: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 10 a.m., Saturday at McAlmont Church of Christ. Burial: 12 noon, Monday at Arkansas State Veteran Cemetery. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

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Correction for JOHN W. LEE, 82, of Little Rock. Visitation: 1-6 p.m., Thursday. Funeral: 10 a.m., Friday at Watson-Northcrest, 1801 Maple. Interment: Arkansas Memorials Gardens. 812-5303.

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RICKY RYLES, 50, of Little Rock, passed away Monday,July 16, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memory, siblings, Vicky, Phyllis, John, Robert, Michael and Sam Ryles, Larry Baker and Stephen Pettus; aunt, Betty Long. A memorial service will be heldSaturday, July 28, 2012, 1 p.m. at Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Cremation services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129.

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GERTRUDE BOWEN SHARP, age 86, of Little Rock passed into the Lord’s loving arms on July 25, 2012 to join her loved ones who’ve gone before her. She was born on Christmas Eve 1925 to Louie and Susie Markley of Mabelvale. She was a lifelong Lutheran.

Gertrude had a fun-loving spirit and loved to laugh. She was an excellent cook and was proud of her cooking skills, especially her pies and Christmas dressing. She worked in several restaurants including her own and later worked at a nursing home where she earned her dietitian certification. She loved the color red, baseball and dogs, but most of all, her family.

She was the widow of Bill Bowen. She and Bill made their home in Mabelvale and raised their family there. Gertrude is survived by her children, Shirley Pharis, Jan Baldridge and Jim Bowen and his wife, Kay; two granddaughters, Ali Baldridge and Kristi Massey and her husband, Brandon, and their three sons. She is also survived by a sister, Elsie Appling.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2012 at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Pastor James Walter officiating. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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STANLEY M. WADE, 17, of North Little Rock lost his courageousbattle with ALD on July 23, 2012. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 28, 2012, 10 a.m. at Pleasant Hill CME Church, 3801 E. 38th St., College Station. Visitation will be Friday from 1 till 7 p.m. at thefuneral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home. 1518 S. Battery St.. Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven can Serve You Better!”

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SONDRA RAY MURPHY OUTLAW WALLIS, age 56, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away on July 18, 2012. She was born on November 11, 1955 in Dermott, Ark., to her parents, John Sonny Murphy and Eva Mildred Ray Outlaw. Mrs. Wallis was a homemaker, an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and cooking. She loved her grandchildren.

Mrs. Wallis was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Neil Wallis of Jacksonville, Ark.; two daughters, Mandy Lee (Philip), Heather DeLess, both of Crossett, Ark.; one brother, Tim Murphy of Monticello, Ark.; one sister, Tammy Watt of Crossett, Ark.; two grandchildren, Peyton Kyle and Brady Freeman and numerous nephews and nieces.

Family will receive friends and family at Jones Funeral Home on Friday, July 27, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. A memorial graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com).

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Ross E. Buck, age 82, of Arkadelphia died Tuesday. He was a retired mechanic, served in the United States Air Force, and was a member of Second Baptist Church of Arkadelphia. He was preceded in death by his wife Lexie Buck.

Survivors include one son, Ricky Buck and his wife Tammy of Conway, his mother Violet “Ted” Buck of Arkadelphia, two brothers, Carroll Buck of Arkadelphia, and Dean Buck of Hurst, Texas, three grandsons, Jonathan Buck and his wife Holly, Michael Buck and Mark Buck.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel with Pastor Stan Parris officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m.Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, 808 Cox Landing Rd., Amity, Ark. 71921 or Second Baptist Church, 815 S. 12th St., Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923. Sign online at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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AUSTIN - Beverly E. O’Clair, 73, of Austin, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 24th, 2012. She was born January 17th, 1939, in Berlin, New Hampshire, to Ralph and Katherine Dudley Merrill.

Ms. Beverly cherished her time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She could often be found cookingfor all of them, as well as reading and knitting. She was also amember of the Silver Sneakers and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Fred J. O’Clair; hergranddaughter, Amber Nicole Abbott; and two brothers, Kent and Curtis Merrill. Cherishing her memory are her children, Merrill Harding (Beverly) of Jacksonville, Kim Sharp (Jeff) of Austin, Stace’ O’Clair (Tammy) of Seattle, Washington, and Paula Herring (Claude) of Quitman; brother, Craig Merrill; sisters, Sandra Thurlow, and Sherry Welch; grandchildren, Damien Harding, Benjamin Harding (Becky), Tiffany Campos (Rodrigo), Cassie Abbott, Joshua Herring (Sarah), Brooke Powell (Tyler), and RyLeigh-Dawn Sharp; great-grandchildren, Dakota Harding, Logan Harding, and Cade Herring; her faithful dog Brandi; and a host of friends and other relatives.

A memorial celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 28th, 2012, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock (501) 835-3515 with Bro. Rick Meadows officiating. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.

griffinleggettresthills.com. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

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BATESVILLE - Dr. William I. Jenkerson, 65, went home to bewith Jesus, on Sunday, July 22, 2012. He was with his family at the Covenant Hospice Care Center in Panama City, Florida, when his long battle with cancer ended. He is rejoicing inHeaven with his mother and father, Dr. E.A. “Pete” and Emma Jean Jenkerson. After graduation from Batesville High School, Bill went on to the University of Arkansas and Lyon College for preoptometry. He graduated from the Southern College of Optometry in 1974 and then returned to Batesville to practice for 37 years. Bill loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and golfing. He loved to cheer on his Pioneers, Razorbacks, and West Magnet Dance Team. Dr. Jenkerson was of the Baptist faith and active in the John 3:16 Ministries.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kay, and his daughter Danielle Jenkerson (James Milligan), all of Batesville; his sisters, Sue Anne Jenkerson (Marvin Bailey) of Anchorage, Alaska, and CarolJean Jenkerson of Batesville; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 26, at Roller Crouch Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. The celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 27, at Ruddell Hill Baptist Church with graveside services to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville. Memorials may be made to John 3:16 Ministries Memorial Fund, 75 Holmes Road, Charlotte, Ark. 72522 and the West Magnet School Dance Team, 850 Hill Street, Batesville, Ark. 72501. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BENTON - Brenda Gayle Robert, 62, Benton, died, July 23, 2012. Survivors include son, Bryan LaFevers; brothers, Richard and Jack Nichols, Jr.; and sister-inlaw, Barbara Nichols. Visitation is 6:30-8 p.m. July 27, St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Benton. Memorial Service is 11 a.m. July 28. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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BIGELOW - James Parks, 61, Bigelow, died July 24, 2012. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at Oak Grove Cemetery with Dale Boyette officiating. Burial by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Perryville. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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CABOT - Marlin Ray Wright, age 67, of Cabot, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012. He was born April 7, 1945, in Bauxite, Arkansas. Ray was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired Arkansas State Trooper. He was a member of the Arkansas Retired State Police Association and always quietly donated to several charities.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Marlin and Bertha Wright; two brothers, Joe Wayne and Ralph Wright, and three sisters, Shirley Bradley, Billie June Horvath and Juanita Jacobs. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Wright; two daughters, Paula Wright and Sheryl Jackson and husband Steven; two brothers, Kay and Alfred Wright, and a sister-in-law, Jane Stewart.

Visitation will be 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, July 27, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home in Cabot with services beginning at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital or your favorite charity. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CAMDEN - Larry Sanders Jr. of Camden, Ark., born June 19, 1952,and passed July 24, 2012. He is survived by one son, Sherman Sanders; one daughter, Teresa Sanders; wife, Pamela Sanders; three brothers, Earnest, James, Maurice Sanders; onesister, Laurice Sanders; seven stepchildren, Laquisha Muhammad, Phillip Williams, Lanisha Walker, Clarence Walker, Robbie Walker, Alteso Walker, Jasmine Walker; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, July 27, 2012, from 1-6 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Gunn Funeral Home Chapel, 11 a.m. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, LR, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.

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CARLISLE - Odean Parker, 88, of Carlisle passed away on Tuesday, July 24. She was a life-long member of the Christadelphian Church. Odean was born on May 20, 1924, to Alvis and Rachael Hackney.

Odean was preceded in death by herhusband, Billy Parker. She is survived by her children, Jerry (Jo Anna) Parker of Mount Ida, William (Pat) Parker of Carlisle and Sandra Shock of Bryant. Odean was blessed with five grandchildren, Nanette Belford, Candy Straus, Todd Parker, Shane Parker, and Cassi Kelley, and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 26, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Graveside service will be by Bro. Scott Huie at the Carlisle Cemetery 10 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2012. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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CONWAY - Lois Collins Aycock died July 24 at her home. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the funeral home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Conway, Burial in Mayflower Cemetery. Please send the family messages of love, comfort and share memories of Lois at www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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CONWAY - Miriam Gene (Holmes) St. John, 96, of Conway went to her home in Heaven on July 23. Memorial Service 2 p.m. Friday, July 27, Griffin Leggett Conway, 501-327-7727. In lieu of flowers, memorials honoring Miriam be made to the Humane Society of Faulkner County. Please encourage the family with messages of love and comfort or stories about Miriam, and enjoy the Enduring Memories Tribute at www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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DENNARD - Mrs. Wanda Lucille Densmore, 60, of Dennard, Ark., passed away Monday, July 23, 2012. Survived by her husband, son, two daughters, 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two sisters, one brother and many close friends. Visitation 6-8 p.m. July 26, 2012, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Service Friday, July 27, 2012, at New Beginnings Church Dennard, Ark. Burial at Dennard Cemetery. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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EL DORADO - Harold Lee Barker Sr., 82, of El Dorado passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today at Young’s. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 27, at Young’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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EVENING SHADE - Lora Bailey, 44, of Evening Shade died Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. No visitation is planned.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Hilda Hazel Hinson Haney, 87, of Heber Springs passed away July 20, 2012. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Heber Springs with interment following at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Funeral Home in Conway, 501-327-5000. www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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HOPE - Mrs. Sylvia Ann Prosser, 68, of Hope, Ark., died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in Hope, Ark. She was born August 1, 1943, in Hope. Visitation: Friday, July 27, 2012, 6-8 p.m., at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home Hope. Services Saturday, July 28, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Herndon-Pharr Chapel. Interment in Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home.

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HOT SPRINGS - Brenda Keith, 52, of Hot Springs died Sunday. Survivors: her parents, Carolyn and Wally Rambeau; brothers, Royce (Debbie) Keith Jr., Kenneth Keith and Bobby (Phyllis) Keith; and her extended family. A private family memorial will be held. Guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements with Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services. (501) 623-7664.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Eleanor J. Steidel, 93, of Hot Springs Village died July 22, 2012. Born July 19, 1919, in Chicago, Ill., to Erick and Hildur Johnson. At the request of the deceased, there will be no memorial service. Arrangements have been entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home. Guests may register at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

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JONESBORO - Logan D. Moon, 82, of Jonesboro passed away Sunday. He was professor of literature from 1968 to 1995 at Arkansas State University. Survivors include nieces, Cathy Osterhoudt, Liz Bradley, Jeannie Tucker, Nancy Wyatt; nephew, Steven Moon. Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home is in charge of private arrangements. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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JORDAN - William Jones, 85, died July 18. Funeral service was held Saturday, July 21 at 2 p.m. Burial was at Hand Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Survivors: Jane Jones, spouse, and Mary Lynn Hale, sister.

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KINGSLAND - Robert L. Russell, 69, of Kingsland died Monday, July 23, 2012, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born October 7, 1942, in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was a retired district manager for the Democrat-Gazette and an Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Edward and Vera Haynie Russell; and one sister, Iris Cearley. He is survived by one daughter, Robin Russell of Hensley; one sister, Sara Castleberry of Bearden; and two grandchildren, Brady and Rebecca of Hensley. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturdayat Smith Chapel Church of God near New Edinburg. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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KIRBY - Zelma Simmons, 84, of Kirby, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Mount Joy Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Visitation will be Friday, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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MALVERN - Jerry Sibley, 70, of Malvern, died Wednesday.Survivors: wife, Jo Teale Sibley; brother, Mike Sibley, Story, Ark.; stepbrothers, Mike Teal, Malvern, Randy Teale, Hot Springs, Buddy Teale, Greenwood, Ark.; stepdaughter, Liz Haverty, Krum, Texas; nephew, James Sibley; nieces, Amanda Kratz, Jessica Hood; numerous grandchildren. No services. Online condolences: jafunkfuneralhome.com.

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MARIANNA - Florence Manasco, 82, of Marianna passed away July 24, 2012. Survivors include sons, Roger and Terry Manasco of Marianna; and daughter, Kathy Durbin of Chesapeake, Ohio. Services are Saturday, July 28 at 1 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna. Burial Marianna Memorial Park. Visitation Friday, 6-8 p.m. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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McGEHEE - Mary Juanita Allison 83, of McGehee, Ark., passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. Allison was born to the late Kelcer and Sarah Grubbs Roberts on August 13, 1928, in Lacey, Ark. She was a member of the Church of Christ in McGehee and a longtime secretary at McGehee public schools.

She is preceded in death not only by her parents but also by her daughter Libby Allison,a sister Lois Davis, and three brothers: Derwood Roberts, Glen Roberts, and WK Roberts. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2012, at Lacey Cemetery with Jim Haught officiating. Mrs. Allison requested that there be no visitation. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. Online guestbook: www.griffinculpepper.com.

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MELBOURNE - Fred N. Blankenship, 95, died July 24. Funeral service: Friday, July 27 at 10 a.m. at Melbourne First Baptist Church. Burial: Combs Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation: Thursday, July 26 from 6-8 p.m. Survivors: Elsie Blankenship (wife), Jerry Blankenship, Ann Moser (children).

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NEWPORT - Larry Riley, 68, of Newport died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Mary; sons, Timmy, Greg, and J.R. Graves; daughter, Barbara Graves; brothers, Charles, Doyle, Bo, Oscar Lee, and Donald Riley; sister, Hilda Riley; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Friday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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PARIS - Jack Oldham, 63, of Paris, died Monday, July 23, 2012, in Paris. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 27, 2012, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot, Arkansas. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Paul McNulty, 63, of Pine Bluff died Tuesday. Survivors include two children, Shannon McNulty and Holly Mc-Nulty; sister, LeAnne McNulty; brother, Patrick McNulty Jr.; and cousins, John and Phillip McNulty. Services: 10 a.m. Friday in Robinson’s Chapel. Burial: private. Visitation: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at Robinson’s. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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SEARCY - 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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SEARCY - Arzelia (Susie) Taylor, 73, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Visiting hours will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012, at the Searcy-McEuen Chapel until Funeral Service time at 11 a.m. with burial following at Honey Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.SearcyMcEuen-FuneralHome.com or facebook.com/searcyfunerals.

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STAR CITY - Sharon Ann Davis, 65, of Star City, died Tuesday. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Friday at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Star City. Bro. Jim Babcock officiating. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Service. Burial at Butler/Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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STAR CITY - Gene Auston Earnest, 74, of Star City, died Tuesday. Funeral Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Chapel. Bro. Frank Matchett and Bro. Dwayne Roper officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial: Holly Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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TOLLVILLE - J.R. Foot, 89, of Tollville died Tuesday, July 24,2012. He was a rice and soybean farmer in Tollville all of his life. He was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Tollville. He loved the land, his family and his church.

J.R. is survived by his wife of 68 years, Alice Rosel Foot; three children, Barbara Rounsavall Rogers of Hazen, Kenneth Foot and wife Rita of Tollville and Charles Foot and wife Debbie of El Dorado; eight grandchildren, Kevin Rounsavall (Christi), Jeff Rounsavall (Andrea), John Foot, Jeffery Foot, Jeanette Petrus, Benjamin Foot (Shelia), Kimberly Key (Jason) and Tracie Jones (Matt); 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Don Foot, and one sister, Ethylene Bowen, both of Tollville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Tollville with burial in Pepper’s Lake Cemetery. At his request, the Grandchildren will serve as Pallbearers. The family requests memorials be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Endowment Fund, 1452 Highway 86 E, DeValls Bluff, Ark. 72041. Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

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WALNUT RIDGE - Infant Kyleigh Alaska Mankey, died Saturday. Survivors: mother, Misty Mankey of Walnut Ridge; sister, Hailey Mankey Lamb of Walnut Ridge; maternal grandfather, Johnny Mankey of Walnut Ridge; maternal grandmother, Joan Mankey of Trumann.

Graveside Service: 11 a.m. Friday, Coffeyville Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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WHEATLEY - Rosie Lee Driver-Watson, 73, of Wheatley, diedSaturday morning, July 21, at her home. Her husband Esau Watson Sr.; a son, Bishop Esau (Verleriea) Watson Jr.; a daughter, Essie (Chelc Jr.) Hardin; four brothers, four sisters,four grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren and a host of other relatives survive her. Visitation will be held Friday, July 27, from 6 until 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, South Memphis Street in Wheatley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 28, at 2:30 p.m. at Mount of Olive Ministries, 1200 North Main Street Extended in Brinkley. Interment will take place at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. bransc umbfuneralhome@yahoo.com & Face Book: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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DOWNSVILLE, La. - Funeral services for Mrs. Dee Caldwell,age 77, of Downsville, La., will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Farmerville, La. Officiating will be Rev. Ronnie Parks under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville, La.

Mrs. Caldwell was born on February 12, 1935 and passed away on July 23, 2012. She worked as an Office Manager for many years at Taco Tio and prior to that she was the dearly loved bookkeeper for Aline Lonsberry and then Dr. Thomas Chatham. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monroe for over 30 years before moving to Farmerville in 2006 where she became a member of First Baptist Church in Farmerville.

Mrs. Dee dedicated her most recent years to caring for the love of her life, Bill. A precious loving mother and proud grandmother, her mischievous laugh and twinkling eyes lit up the life of her family and friends and will be deeply missed. Her vibrant zest for life radiated the love of Jesus to everyone who met her.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Bill Caldwell of Downsville, La.; daughter, Teri McDuffie and husband Sam of Benton, Ark.; two granddaughters: Katie McDuffie and Maggie McDuffie; sister, Veda Davis of Hot Springs, N.C.; brother, Verlin Webb of Powell, Ohio; with numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Visitation was held Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

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CARLSBAD, N.M. - Aulton William Hefner, 86, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, formerly of Danville died Saturday. Funeral services: Friday, July 27, 10 a.m. at Danville Cornwell Funeral HomeChapel. Interment: Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and Denton-Wood Funeral Home Carlsbad, New Mexico. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Gwendolyn Renae Sneed, 53, of Arlington, Texas, formerly of Cotton Plant, died Saturday, July 21 at St. Vincent Hospice Center in Little Rock. Her daughter, Kanasha Carmickle, three grandchildren, threesisters and a host of other relatives survive her. Visitation will be held Friday evening, July 27 from 6 until 7 p.m. at Branscumb Chapel, 911 N. Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 28 at 10 a.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 313 South New Orleans in Brinkley. Interment will take place at Ash Grove Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. bransc umbfuneralhome@yahoo.com & Face Book-Branscumb Funeral Home.

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FRISCO, Texas - Wanema Corine Beck, born May 17, 1923 in Sidon, Ark., died on July 21,2012 in Frisco, Texas, after several long-suffering illnesses. For the last 10 years she lived in Texas near her daughters and grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her husband of almost 50 years, Oliver Sinclair Beck of Searcy; her parents, Bessie and Porter Vaughan of Searcy; her son, Sammy Beck, her daughter Barbara Beck, and her infant grandson, Phillip. Survivors include her daughters, Shirley Beck Hutson and Betty Beck of Frisco, Texas; grandsons, Jeffrey Hutson of Friendswood, Texas, Brian Hutson and daughter-inlaw, Angie Robinson Hutson of Frisco, Texas; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Hailey, Ashton and Race Hutson all of Texas; and three sisters, Gertrude Martindill of Searcy, Rita Sue Martin of North Little Rock and Patricia Clay of Sherwood.

Visitation and funeral services will begin on Friday, July 27 at 10 a.m. at Valley Baptist Church in Searcy, Ark., followed by interment at Honey Hill Cemetery with Bro. James Hayes officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home. www.powellfuneralhome.net.