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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

Tonya LeAnn Boyd, 41, of Jacksonville.

Zeta Monee Bratton, 86, of Little Rock.

Christine Buckner, 61, of Little Rock.

Lucille McDonald Dickinson, 76, of Maumelle.

Alene G. Faulkner, 88, of Little Rock.

Leroy Gulley Jr., 64, of Jacksonville.

Dorothy Karnes Howar, 89, of Little Rock.

Freddie Walton of North Little Rock.

Odessa Williams, 84, of North Little Rock.

Taj Yohance Leonard Williams, 38, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Dale Anderson Houser, 93.

BENTON Frankie Mae Calvin, 75.

Norma McAdory Girner, 90.

CABOT Robert Van Wallace, 59.

CONWAY Anthony Lamont Bell, 45.

EL DORADO Luther Ray “Bo” McNeely, 85. FORDYCE Florence Beck Green, 86.

MALVERN Marjorie Eloise Scott, 89.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Louise C. Beach, 82.

PIGGOTT John Moore, 50.

PINE BLUFF Evelyn Case Hunt, 96.

Frances McGraw, 72.

ROGERS M. Roland Bryant, 44.

Mary Jean Harris, 86.

Mary Scherz, 79.

SMACKOVER Gay Nell Wilson Sandifer, 68.

James (Jim) Murray Tennyson, 83.

STAR CITY Robert Alan Parker, 44.

OUT-OF-STATE

COLUMBIA, Md.

David Christopher Neaves, 21. LAS VEGAS Helen Knoble Heard, 82.

EASLEY, S.C.

John Gibson Jr., 77.

GREENVILLE, S.C.

Charles Ray Bogue, 80.

Pulaski County

TONYA LEANN BOYD, age 41, of Jacksonville, went to be with her Lord July 24, 2012 in Jacksonville. She was born January 1, 1971 in Iowa City, Iowa. Tonya is survived by her husband Kenneth Boyd of the home; three sons, Raymond Valencia, Brock Adelesbreger, and Bryce Boyd; mother, Kay Owens; father, William Owens; one brother, Ronald L. Vaughn. Visitation Friday, July 27, 2012 at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be at Harvest Praise Church in Cabot on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Interment, 16th Section Cemetery in Ward. To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

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ZETA MONEE BRATTON, 86, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012. She was born May 5, 1926, in Kingsland, Arkansas to Sam and Azzie Burford. She worked and retired from Fairfield Communities Inc. after 23 years and was a longtime member of Markham Street Baptist Church. In retirement she enjoyed quilting, knitting, sewing, working in her garden and most of all, spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings, Houston Burford, Ulyss Burford, Erma Lou Rogers, Maurice Burford, and Hollis Burford. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Jon Poteet of Benton; granddaughters, Jennifer Collins and husband, Chuck of Little Rock and Allison Poteet of Little Rock; great-grandson, Cruz Collins; brother, Learle Burford of Little Rock; and a sister, Jaunice Hennington of Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock, (501) 661-9111. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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CHRISTINE LOWERY BUCKNER,61, of Little Rock, departed this life on Sunday, July 22, 2012. Open viewing Friday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral Services Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. at MacedoniaBaptist 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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LUCILLE MCDONALD DICKINSON, 76, of Maumelle, formerly of Searcy, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. She was born August 27, 1935 in Little Dixie, Arkansas. Mrs. Dickinson was a Baptist minister’s wife and homemaker.

Her husband, Dr. Leroy Dickinson and her parents, Arvin and Leola Page McDonald, precede her in death. Survivors include one son, Ronnie Dickinson (Pat) of Oxford, Miss.; two daughters, Debbie Faust (Kenny) of Cabot; Pamela McCurry (Truett) of Maumelle; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home with graveside service to follow at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at White County Memorial Gardens, Searcy. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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ALENE G. FAULKNER, 88, of Little Rock died July 24, 2012 atBatesville, Arkansas. Born January 11, 1924 in Greensboro, Georgia, she was the daughter of Giles Marvin and Mary Salina Huffstelter Goforth. She attended Holy Springs BaptistChurch, was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and worked for many years for Western Meat Packers. She loved reading, soap operas, dominoes, crocheting and the Senior Citizen’s day camp at Aldersgate.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Faulkner, Jr., son Charles Nathan Faulkner and several brothers and sisters. Survivors are her son, George Faulkner and his wife, Wanda, of Batesville, Arkansas; brothers, Jimmy Goforth and Bill Goforth, both of Clover. S.C.; sisters Eva House of Fort Davis Texas, Ann Williams of Fulton, S.C. and Jean Ray of Clover, S.C.; daughterin-law, Cathy Faulkner; seven grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28th in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock (501) 661-9111, with Pastor Tim Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Ida Mission Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening (Friday) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Camp Aldersgate, 2000 Aldersgate Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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LEROY GULLEY JR., 64, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed awayJuly 22, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Gulley Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 40 years Alice M. Gulley; his daughter, Brittany L. (La-Caris) Reed ofNorth Little Rock, Arkansas; his son, Timothy J. Gulley of Jacksonville, Arkansas; granddaughter, Winter Reed of Little Rock, Arkansas; mother, Gladys Gulley of Little Rock, Arkansas; five sisters, Mary Belle of Wichita Falls, Texas, Jacqueline (Melvin) Edwards of Detroit, Michigan, Shirley (Jerome) Todd of Macomb Township, Michigan, Teresa Green of Little Rock, Arkansas, Gina (Herman) Hill of Sherwood, Arkansas; six brothers, Charles Gulley of Little Rock, Arkansas, Billy (Judy) Gulley of Mountain Home, Idaho, Cleaster (Betty) Coats of Tampa, Florida, Bobby Gully of Las Vegas, Nevada, Gary Gulley of Tampa, Florida; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.Home-going services will be held on Monday, July 30, 2012, 11 a.m., at New Hope Baptist Church, 1821 Edmonds St., North Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow with honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave. North Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be Sunday, July 29, 2012, 4-5 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock (501) 372-1305.

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DOROTHY LYNN MAXWELL KARNES HOWAR, 89, of LittleRock, formerly of Blytheville, passed from this life Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Arkansas Hospice at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Born in Blytheville to Robert and Annie Lloyd Maxwell, she was a sister in a family of 8 and often recalled her early days of working on the Gosnell farm with her other siblings. She was a member of Gosnell Baptist Church in Gosnell, Ark. and a member of Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church in Mountain Brook, Ala., and was always active in church as a leader in WMU. In Mountain Brook she served as Elder and head of the woman’s group.

In 1995 she retired after 50 years of nursing. From her youthful days in the Nurse Corps during WWII, to the time she retired as Director of Nursing from the formerly Chickasawba Hospital in Blytheville, she touched thelives of many families, from the joys of childbirth to the support of those on their final journey.

After retirement she volunteered at the Baptist Hospital in Birmingham for 2 years. Even until the end, she was proud of her nursing career and wished she could still work. When she encountered anyone going to nursing school she would encourage them and tell them what a great career choice they had made. Dorothy encouraged her daughters to get their education and instilled in them a strong work ethic. She demonstrated this by going back to nursing school at Arkansas State University and graduated with an associate’s degree in 1973.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, James T. Karnes in 1993 and John H. Howar in 2012; siblings, Walter Maxwell, Jewel McGhee, James Maxwell, Robert Maxwell, Betty Smith and Mildred Maxwell.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Gaye Lynn Joyner and husband, Louis of Richmond, Va., and Sandra A. Lubin and husband, Aaron of Little Rock, Ark.; granddaughters, Leigh Joyner Exley and husband, Barry of Richmond, Va., and Laura Joyner Wood and husband, Seth of Randleman, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Savannah Lynn Exley, Lawson Maxwell Exley and Zane Patrick Wood; sister, Clarice Maxwell Boles of Dallas, Texas; sister-in-law, Lavonda Karnes Jones; and many nieces, nephews and greats that she loved and cared for.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. in Cobb Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Eddie Clemons officiating. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. until service time The family would like to thank UAMS House Calls, Arkansas Hospice and all at Chenal Heights Assisted Living and Memory Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Arkansas Hospice Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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The earthly journey of FREDDIE WALTON ended July 23, 2012peacefully in his home in North Little Rock. Mr. Walton was born 1938 in Milwood, Ark., to Louise Williams and James Jack Walton, who preceded him death. Mr. Walton was a skilledprofessional over-the-road truck driver who received a commendation from the United States Highway Department for driving over 3 million miles during his career without injury to himself or others. Mr. Walton leaves to honor his memory a dutiful wife of 56 years, Leila Bishop Walton; 11 children; two siblings. Mr. Walton’s funeral will be August 4, 2012 at 12 noon at Soul Winning Temple Church of God in Christ, 704 W, 38th St., North Little Rock. The Elder Bobby L. Savage, pastor and founder, will officiate. Service will be under the direction of Hicks Mortuary of Hope, Ark. Interment will be at Scott Memorials Gardens in Hope, Ark.

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ODESSA OWENS WILLIAMS, 84, North Little Rock, departedthis life July 22. Survivors: brother Alvis Stovall; sisters, Queen Levingston, Lois Dean Watson, Patricia Owens, Ernestine Tidwell. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, Samaritan HillBaptist Church, 1001 East 13th Street, North Little Rock. Visitation one hour prior to services. Interment, Sinai Cemetery, Conway. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 8821 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock. 565-1800. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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TAJ YOHANCE LEONARD WILLIAMS, 38, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memory: father, Leonard Williams (Dr. Annie); mother, Mary (Alan Sr.) Smith; children, Taverion and Tameron Williams; sister, Eulalia L. Brown; brothers, Alan Smith Jr. and Rodriguez Williams. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 South Ringo St., Little Rock, Ark. Family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Dale A. Houser, age 93, of Arkadelphia passed from this life July 24, 2012. He was born July 30, 1918, in Royal, Ark., the son of Joel Anderson and Gertrude Queenie Houser. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. He wrote a book about his family called Houser-Chitwood Get-together. He was a Mobil Oil Consignee until his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in WWII and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Arkadelphia.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Hazel and three year old grandson Eric Jackson.Survivors include his wife Bernice Houser of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Kay Ellen Jackson of Kansas City, Mo., and Karen Dale Malcom and her husband Allen of Gurdon; two step-sons, Omar (Leah) Wehunt and Joe (Deb) Wehunt; two step daughters, Carolyn Whisenant and Cynthia Stahal; grandchildren, Joe, Kirk, Rheana, and Carl Jackson, Kelli Beene, Terri Borderlaun, Traci LaBeff, and Shea Leon, several great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel with Richard Sorrels officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. till service time Sunday. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, Ark. 72205-1409. Sign online at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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BENTON - Frankie Mae Calvin, 75, of Benton died July 19,2012. Visitation will be Friday, July 27th, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Mt. Zion Church, 1305 S. East St., Benton. Services Saturday, July 28th, 11 a.m., Elect Temple, 307 Johnson St., Benton.

Services by Johnson Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark.

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BENTON - Norma McAdory Girner, 90, of Benton passed away Tuesday, July 24. She was born March, 7, 1922, in Birmingham, Ala., to the late Dave and Lilly B. Harris. She was a member of Holland Chapel Baptist Church for 44 years, where at one time she served as church secretary. In earlier years she was an active member and supporter of the Saline County Humane Society.

She was preceded in death by her first husband of 43 years, Robert McAdory, Sr.; her second husband, John Girner; a son, Richard “Rick” McAdory; and two siblings. Surviving Mrs. Girner are two sons, Robert “Bob” McAdory of Benton and William “Bill” McAdory and wife Ann of Franklin, Ohio. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Debbie McAdory of Benton; and grandchildren, Kael Hudson and husband David, Scott McAdory, KristenPhipps and husband Matt, and Rhiannon Patterson. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren, Megan Hudson, Drew McAdory, Caitlyn Goshien, Willie Goshien, Jr., Cara and Ashlyn Phipps; a sister, Marnesse McAdory of Smithfield, Va.; and many wonderful friends.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at Ashby Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Richey officiating. Burial will follow at New Rosemont Cemetery. Visitation is set from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Saline County, P.O. Box 305, Benton, Ark. 72018. Online guest book at ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Robert Van “Bob” Wallace, 59, of Cabot, went towalk with our Lord on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Robert was born on March 12, 1953, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Francis and Katherine Minton Wallace of England, Arkansas. Robert was an avid hunter and fisherman, often enjoying life at the lake and in the outdoors. He spent many years as a printer and the last few years in sales, at the local hardware store. He was a loving husband, father, and recently a grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Judy Wallace of Cabot; one son, Kyle Wallace and his fiancee Malissa Pennington of Little Rock; one granddaughter, Hadley Ward of Fort Smith; one grandson, Kaden Wallace of Little Rock; and extended family.

Visitation will be 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012, in the chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m.Saturday, July 28, 2012, at the funeral home, with burial following at 3 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery, Harrison, Arkansas. Rev. Dave Morley will be officiating the services. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501 ) 843-5816. Please sign our online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - Anthony Lamont Bell, 45, of Conway. If love couldhave kept him here, he would have lived forever. He was safely put to rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior on July 24, 2012. Survivors, parents Earl and Juanita Bell; siblings, Eric Bell,Montina Dunn, Darneshia Bell. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway. 327-1124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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EL DORADO - Luther Ray “Bo” McNeely, 85 of El Dorado, passed away July 24, 2012. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Young’s. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today at East Main Baptist Church. Burial will follow with military honors at Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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FORDYCE - Florence Beck Green, 86, of Fordyce, formerly of El Dorado, died on July 25, 2012. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Young’s Chapel. A private burial will follow under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will begin at 12 noon prior to the service. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Marjorie Eloise Brooks Scott, 89, of Malvern, Ark. passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Funeral Services will be Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel in Malvern, Ark. Burial will be in Lono Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Louise C. Beach, 82, of Mountain View passed away July 23, 2012. She is survived by husband, Euel Beach, three sons, one daughter, one brother, one sister, nine grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Services were held at Roller Coffman Chapel on July 26, 2012 at 10 a.m. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PIGGOTT - John Moore, 50, of Piggott, Ark. passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in Jonesboro, Ark. Services are Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Chris Shelton officiating. Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of arrangements. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. until service time.

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PINE BLUFF - Evelyn Case Hunt, age 96, of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Survivors: daughters, LaNelle Beck and Barbara Fels; grandchildren, Lowery Beck (Teresa), Clarice Beck; three great-grandchildren, Stephen, David and Chris. Service: Friday, July 27, 2012, 1:30 p.m., Robinson’s Chapel. Visitation: 12:30 to service time. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Frances Mc-Graw, 72, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas,died Wednesday, July 25, 2012. She was born January 29, 1940, in Pine Bluff, to Dee William and Alma Frances Taylor Hurst. She was reared and educated in Pine Bluff,graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1958, taking part in the Follies and the A Cappella Choir. She had worked 38 years for International Paper retiring as a secretary. She was currently the treasurer for the Quarter Century Society and was involved in the union for many years. She had also served on the Board of Directors at FairField Federal Credit Union and the Insurance Board at JRMC. Mrs. McGraw enjoyed fishing. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church where she sang in the choir.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Lydia Aileen Smith and a son, Mark C. Kelley. Survivors include her husband, O.B. McGraw; sons, James Scott Kelley of Vilonia, Michael D. Kelley of Grapevine; a daughter, Robin Kelley Gunn of Pine Bluff; step-daughter, Paula K. McGraw of Ward; a sister, Phyllis Dee Davis of Pine Bluff; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, 5 to 7 p.m. at Robinson’s. Funeral services will be 9 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2012, Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend James Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.———◊———

ROGERS - M. Roland Bryant, 44, of Rogers, Ark., passed awayFriday, July 20, 2012 at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville. He was born April 10, 1968 in Little Rock, Ark., to Roland Bryant and Rosemary King Bryant.

He graduated from Old Main High School in North Little Rock in 1986, attended Hendrix College and graduated from University of Arkansas-Little Rock with a degree in computer science. He spent several years working for the USGS in Little Rock, Acxiom Corporation in Conway and was currently working with Apex Systems/CompuCom in Bentonville.

Roland enjoyed life. He was very quiet until you got to know him, but really loved being around people. He liked Formula 1 Racing and photography, taking many wonderful photographs, but music was his real passion. He played drums in high school and also played the bass guitar.

He is survived by his wife of the home, Belinda Grigsby; parents, Roland and Rosemary Bryant, of Sherwood, Ark.; two sisters, Paula Richardson, and husband Ricky, of Dallas, Texas, and Diana Staples, of San Antonio, Texas; father-in-law, Royce Grigsby, of Batesville, Ark.; sister-in-law, Beverly Limbert, and husband, Keith, of Grubbs, Ark.; two nieces, Rachel and Rumer Richardson, of Dallas, Texas; and his four beloved cats, Simba, Sasha, Leo and Gus.

Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Roller-Owens Funeral Chapel in North Little Rock with Brother John Wedaman officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes any memorials be made in Roland’s honor to the American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Ct., Suite 104 Little Rock, Ark. 72205, or to your local humane society. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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ROGERS - Mary Jean Harris, age 86, of Rogers, passed away July 25, 2012, at Circle of Life Hospice at Legacy Village. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Central United Methodist Church in RogersCremation arrangements are by Callison-Lough Funeral Home of Rogers.

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ROGERS - Mary G. Scherz, 79, entered into the presence of theLord on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Circle of Life Hospice in Legacy Village, Bentonville, Ark., surrounded by her family following a lengthy illness. Mary was born on September18, 1932 to Col. Glenn and Estelle Harbin in Cullman, Ala. Mary loved decorating, jewelry and art, and served as COO of M Scherz, Inc. She loved the Lord and was involved in Fellowship Bible Church Little Rock and Fellowship Bible Church Northwest Arkansas.

She was married for almost 60 years to Marvin L. Scherz. They were blessed with two children,

a son, Donald “Skip” (Barbara) Scherz and a daughter, Marsha (John) Phillips; four grandchildren, Chris (Amy) Scherz, Laura (Pinky) Jansen, Jonathan (Shayla Turner) Holder and Elliot (Cassie) Holder; and two great-grandchildren, Bently Scherz and Averie Turner. She is also survived by a brother, James Harbin.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Dr. Thadeus Beck, Highlands Oncology Group, and the staff of Circle of Life at Legacy Village, Bentonville.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 31, at 10 a.m. in the Training Center Chapel at Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas followed by interment at Bentonville Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials should be made to the Circle of Life Hospice at Legacy Village, 900 NE Verdant, Bentonville, Ark. 72712. Arrangements were made under the direction of Epting Funeral Home of Bentonville.Condolences to the family: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

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SMACKOVER - Gay Nell Wilson Sandifer, 68 of Smackover, Ark., died on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Oak Ridge Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Norphlet United Pentecostal Church with Bro. Nathan Dupree officiating. Cremation services were provided by Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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SMACKOVER - James “Jim” Murray Tennyson, 83, died Sunday July 22, 2012. He was born February 4, 1929, in Smackover, Ark., to Leon Edwin and Marjorie Snider Tennyson. He grew up in Smackover and attended Smackover Public Schools. Jim was a graduate of Kemper Military Academy and was also a graduate of Hendrix College in 1950 where he was a tailback and punter on the football team. He served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954 and was commissioned Second Lieutenant on May 10, 1952, (also his wedding date). He was a jet fighter pilot flying the F-84 Thunderjet while serving in the 307th Strategic Air Command, during which time he flew in the first mass night refueling mission attempted by the Air Force.

Jim was active in many civic, governmental and business affairs including serving two terms as Chairman of the Arkansas State Police Commission. He also served 51 years on the Board of Directors of Smackover State Bank and was on the Board of Directors of the South Arkansas Medical Center. He was a member of the Republican National Committee and past member of the Smackover School Board and Lions Club. Jim was also AreaVice President for the Independent Petroleum Association.

Jim was a longtime member of First United Methodist in Smackover where he served on the Board of Trustees and Board of Stewards. He was a devoted Christian who truly reflected the Fruit of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-control. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather with a kind demeanor and a great sense of humor. Jim and his wife, Fran, loved traveling and playing golf together and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Ann Tennyson Matthews. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Frances Brewer Tennyson; three sons, Timothy A. Tennyson of Smackover, Ark., Charles L. “Chuck” Tennyson and his wife, Carol, of Little Rock, Ark., James Drew Tennyson of El Dorado, Ark.; and four grandchildren, Clark Tennyson (Katie) of Hot Springs, Ark., Claire Tennyson also of Hot Springs, Joshua Tennyson of Little Rock, Ark., and Tess Tennyson of El Dorado, Ark.

Pallbearers will be Harvey Brown, Roland Ponthieux, Edwin Matthews, Clark Tennyson, Joshua Tennyson and Les Warren.Honorary pallbearers include members of the Smackover State Bank Board of Directors. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2012, at 1302 Dogwood Street, Smackover, Ark. The funeral will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Smackover, Ark., on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at 10 a.m. Interment will be at the Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Churchof Smackover, (500 West 7th Street, Smackover, Ark. 71762). An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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STAR CITY - Robert Alan Parker, 44, of Star City, passed away Wednesday. Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m., Friday at Griffin Funeral Chapel. Bro. Bill Hilburn officiating. Visitation is 9-10:30 a.m., Friday at the funeral home. Burial at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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COLUMBIA, Md. - David Christopher “Chris” Neaves, 21,of Columbia, Md., passed away suddenly on July 21, 2012 of undetermined causes. His family is comforted by the fact that he knew Christ and is now in the presence and securityof his Heavenly Father. He was born in Lewisville, Texas on June 29, 1991 to Lori and David Neaves of Ellicott City and moved with his family to Maryland in 2006 from Windsor, England. Chris graduated from high school at Chapelgate Christian Academy in Marriottsville and spent a year at Clemson University, in Clemson, South Carolina. He was currently working at Antwerpen Toyota, Clarksville and studying Biochemistry at Howard Community College.

Chris lived a full life during his short time with his family. He lived in Windsor, England for 3 years with his family and attended TASIS American school while there. He loved to snow ski and fly fish at Copper Mountain, Colo. and one of the highlights of his life was when his band played at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C. He had a heart for missions, particularly the children of Guatemala.

Chris is survived by his parents, David and Lori Holman Neaves; and his sister, KatieAnne Neaves all of Ellicott City, Md. He also leaves his maternal grandparents, Jack and Elizabeth Holman; and his paternal grandmother, Linda Neaves all of Little Rock, Ark. He is also survived by his aunt Terri Alpe; aunt and uncle, Heather and Todd Richardson and cousins, Nathan LeMay, Lauren LeMay, Joshua LeMay, and Nicholas Richardson; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John Neaves, formerly of Little Rock, Ark.

Burial will take place at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. on Saturday, July 28, at 10 a.m. Memorials can be made to Mephibosheth Foundation, 1991 Barley Road, Marriottsville, Md. 21104.

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Helen Knoble Heard, 82, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away July 24, 2012. Services for Mrs. Heard are 2 p.m., Monday, Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation-Monday, 1-2 p.m., Roller-Citizens. Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Helena. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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GREENVILLE, S.C. - Charles Ray Bogue of Greenville, S.C. diedJuly 14, 2012. He was born on May 31, 1932 in Haileyville, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sue Matlock of Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 12years, Jane Bogue of the home; ex-wife Marynell Bogue of North Little Rock; his son, Charles Ray Bogue II (Kathy) of Virginia; and his daughter, Jeannine Marie Rodgers of Greenville; a sister, Diane Matlock (Skip) of Maplewood, Mo.; a brother, Daniel Bogue of Orlando, Florida; grandchildren Patrick Bogue, Haley Bogue, Isaac Rodgers, Ian Rodgers and Jacob Rodgers, and several nieces and nephews. Charles served as a corpsman in the Navy during the Korean War. After graduating from the University of Missouri, he acted as manager of various chambers of commerce in Kansas, Oklahoma City, Enid, and the Oklahoma State Chamber. He also served 15 years as a project manager for ADED in Little Rock, and as Director of the New Castle/Henry County EconomicDevelopment Corporation in New Castle, Indiana. He later retired from Pepsico of Greenville, S.C. A graveside service was held at Woodlawn Memorial Park, S.C., on Tuesday, July 17. Donations may be made to any Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s support group.