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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

Charles W. Adkins Sr., 87, of Little Rock.

Singleton/Beavers Family of Jacksonville.

Marilyn Beavers, 30, of Jacksonville.

Emily Beavers, 4, of Jacksonville.

Dequan Singleton, 10, of Jacksonville.

Sydni Singleton, 9, of Jacksonville.

Haylee Singleton, 6, of Jacksonville.

Robert S. Bell, 76, of Little Rock.

Rosie Lee Bell, 90, of North Little Rock.

Hoyt Walker Benge, 90, of Little Rock.

Billie Mae Berry, 90, of Little Rock.

Leila Beal Bevensee, 86, of Little Rock.

Charles P. Brocato, 90, of Maumelle.

Frances Jane “Miss Jane” Krutz, 86, of Little Rock.

Marland Lamar Lee Sr., 85, of Mabelvale.

Mary Frances Moton, 86, of Little Rock.

Corliss Perry, 61, of Little Rock.

Mazie Tacoma Ray, 75, of Little Rock.

Phillip Mark Smith, 43, of Little Rock. Rose Lee Thomas, 58, of Little Rock.

Byron Lynn Jennings Threets, 51, of Little Rock.

Rosie Mae Wylie, 70, of North Little Rock.

Stephan Zimmerman, 66, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Naye Shepherd Hipps, 86.

BATESVILLE “Chicago” Joe Huss, 41.

BENTON Alcenia “Jerry” Brust, 82.

BLYTHEVILLE Jean Todd, 88.

BRYANT Ewell Wayne Weddington, 63.

CONWAY George Micheal Whitted, 51.

CROSSETT Vela Sue Taylor, 63.

FAYETTEVILLE Katherine “Kay” Nell Campbell Gude, 55.

FLORAL Gary Catt, 50.

FORDYCE Willie Lee Scott, 74.

FORT SMITH Imogene M. Dickey.

GURDON Ollie Johnson, 98.

HELENA-WEST HELENA Bessie Hart, 78.

HOPE Willie Prescott, 94.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Elizabeth “Betty” King Hundley, 80. Fred “Fritz” Mayer, 83.

JUDSONIA Leola Gertrude Rouse, 94.

KENSETT Myrtle Lousie Mobley, 86.

MINERAL SPRINGS Michael Blaine Holbrook, 51.

MORO Michael G. Williams, 58.

MOUNT PLEASANT Wanda Venita Duncan, 74.

MOUNTAIN HOME Joshua Fryer Jennings, 32.

NEWPORT Christopher McClellan, 52.

S.W. “Stu” Ogden, 91.

OXFORD Virginia Mitchell Grantz, 79.

PERRYVILLE Bernadine McCabe, 70.

PLUMERVILLE Lottie Terry, 78.

STEPHENS Kella Silliman Salmon, 92.

WARD Paul “Wayne” Ashmore, 64.

WYNNE Lavonne Adkisson, 80.

OUT-OF-STATE

GAINESVILLE, Ga.

Doran D. Rhoads, 86.

ALAMOGORDO, N.M.

Stanley Young Strader, 71.

INOLA, Okla.

Vivian Elane “Lanie” (Van Ness) Hemmert, 89.

WHITESBORO, Okla.

Floyd Mark Green, 51.

BEAUFORT, S.C.

Anita Jean Moore West, 87.

RICHARDSON, Texas Dorothy Dantzler, 95.

CHARLES W. ADKINS, SR., 87, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passedaway March 26, 2012. He was born February 4, 1925, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Charles G. Adkins, Jr. and Bess W. Stevens Adkins. He was a retired engineer for Southwestern Bell and amember of the Brady Masonic Lodge #753 as a past worshipful master. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and World War II.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 56 years, Patricia Adkins; and one sister, Betty McLaughlin. He is survived by one daughter, Deborah K. Adkins of Searcy; three sons, Charles W.Adkins, Jr. (Kathy) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Duff Adkins (Nancy) of Searcy, Bryan Adkins (Connie) of Roland, Arkansas; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and one sister, Doris Jean Dewees (Claude) of Dallas Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 30, 2012, at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Masonic Rites and Military Honors. A visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. Memorials made be made to a charity of your choice. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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The Singleton-Beavers family consisting of MARILYN BEAVERS, 30, EMILY BEAVERS, 4; DEQUAN SINGLETON, 10; SYDNI SINGLETON, 9; HAYLEE SINGLETON, 6; all passed March 22, 2012. The family was very happy and full of joy. Some of their funniest past times consisted of skating, events, cheerleading, football, and basketball; just to name a few. Marilyn was a very loving and caring mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She provided care to others; especially her mom. The most important thing in her world was God and her kids. She enjoyed planning outings and events for them to participate in. They will truly be missed.Dequan has dreams to be in the NFL, Sydni wanted to be a song writer, Haylee wanted to be a private investigator, and Emily was going to be the BOSS! She most definitely enjoyed bossing everyone around. Visitation for all will be Friday March 30, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church, 8205 Highway 161, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 31, 2012, 11 a.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 West 29th, Little Rock, Ark., 72204.

Marilyn Beavers of Jacksonville, Ark., was born December 29, 1981. She is survived by her fiance; Furlandare Singleton, parents; Marilyn and George Beavers, grandmother; Ruthie Ingram, sisters; Kimberly Beavers, Tamera Downing, a host of other relatives and friends.

Emily Beavers of Jacksonville, Ark., was born February 26, 2008. She is survived by her father; Clyde Hatchett, stepfather; Furlandare Singleton, brother; Furlandare Singleton Jr., sister; Nadia Singleton, a hostof other relatives and friends.

Dequan Singleton of Jacksonville, Ark., was born August 10, 2001. He is survived by a loving father; Furlandare Singleton, two siblings; Nadia and Furlandare Singleton Jr., two grandfathers; Paul Jones and George Beavers, two grandmothers; Marilyn Beavers and Jean Singleton, a host of other relatives and friends.

Sydni Singleton of Jacksonville, Ark., was born February 1, 2003. She is survived by a loving father; Furlandare Singleton, brother; Furlandare Singleton Jr., sister; Nadia Singleton, grandparents; George (Marilyn)Beavers, Paul Jones, Jean Singleton, a host of other relatives and friends.

Haylee Singleton of Jacksonville,Ark., was born May 18, 2005. She is survived by a loving father; Furlandare Singleton, sister; Nadia Singleton, brother; Furlandare Singleton Jr., grandparents; Marilyn (George) Beavers, PaulJones, Jean Singleton, a host of other relatives and friends.

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ROBERT S. BELL, 76, of Little Rock passed away Friday, March23, 2012. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from Delta Airlines. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Temple in Little Rock.

He is survived by three sons,Bobby Bell, of Locust Grove, Georgia, Randy Bell and wife Cindy, of East End and David Bell, of Bryant, Arkansas; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Wanda Bell.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.———◊———

ROSIE LEE BELL, 90, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, departedthis beautiful life on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, to be with her Lord and Savior. She enjoyed a long and happy life with her family and friends. She enjoyed visiting and caring for the sick and shut-in in the neighborhood. She will be truly missed.

She is preceded in her death by both parents, Charlie Bell and Matilda Hudson; two daughters,Mattie Lee and Doris Jean Johnson; nine brothers and sisters. Her loving survivors are: three children, Nancy Bell of Sherwood, Ark., Jo Ann Williams of North Little Rock and Mary Dickerson of Murphy, Texas; five grandchildren, Rosie Bell, Sherwood, Ark., Latoya Hune and Kimberly Walker of North Little Rock, Ark., Milo and Malia Dickerson of Murphy, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Jasmine Jones, Jay Lynn Green, Bryston Bell-Williams, Makayla and McKinley Givens.

Home going services Saturday, March 31, 2012, 11 a.m. at St. Matthews Baptist Church, 6411 S. Kerr Road, Kerr, Ark. Visitation: Friday, March 30th, 6-7 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Chapel, 1200 South Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

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Lt. Col. HOYT WALKER BENGE, age 90, of Little Rock, died March26, 2012.

He is survived by his children, Roger (Terry) Benge of Little Rock, Kay (Micheal) Kelly of Flint, Mich., and Charlotte Pluchinsky; his brother, Jack Benge ( Kathryn); and a very special daughter-in-law, Sue Clayton; and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Deanie “Duchess” Benge, his brother, Emmett Benge, and son, Hoyt Benge, Jr.

He was a fighter pilot in WWII, flying mainly P51’s and P38’s, he flew 61 combat missions, he landed a P47 on its belly after being shot down in the European Theatre, he retired his military service with the Air National Guard where he flew RF101’s. He enjoyed playing country music on his guitar or fiddle, and loved playing golf, where he could hit the ball a country mile. He was a 32 Degree Mason, and worked for 555 and retired from Mid State Automotive.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at Ruebel Funeral Home, Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Good Shepherd Nursing Home, and requests that in lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Good Shepherd Nursing Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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Mrs. BILLIE MAE (MURPHY) BERRY, 90, Little Rock diedMarch 25, 2012. She was born September 19, 1921, in Arcadia, Louisiana, and raised in Fordyce, Ark. She was retired from Dillard’s Department Stores in Little Rock and amember of Trinity Assembly of God Church in Little Rock.

Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Banks and Sallie Murphy, husband of 63 years, Elmer Jewel Berry, son, Gerald Berry, two half-brothers, three infant grandsons, and one great-granddaughter, Presley Marie Haywood. Survivors, granddaughter, Sherry Haywood and husband Scott, Benton; great-granddaughter, Jordan Haywood, Benton; and many friends.

Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Ashby’s. Services, 2 p.m. Friday, Ashby Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, Pine Crest Cemetery. Ministers, Rev. Tony Jones, Rev. Carroll Brown. Pallbearers: Charles Stillwell, Dale Jones, Dennis Jumper, Relton Spann, Christopher Hayes, James Pierce, Doug Boydston, Joe Hastings. Online guest book at ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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LEILA BEAL BEVENSEE, 86, passed away Saturday, March10, 2012, in Medford, Oregon. Leila was born and raised in Little Rock Ark. She met her husband Fred Bevensee at Wheaton College in Wheaton Ill.

She and herhusband served as missionaries for Wycliffe Bible Translators in Peru and later in Duncanville Texas. She was an RN and worked for many years at the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, Texas.

She is survived by her husband, Fred, Ashland, Ore., and daughters, Jean (Jeff) Gilmore, Ashland, Ore., Jill Bevensee, Ashland Ore., Virginia (Joel) Lee, Duncanville, Texas, Nancy Sawyer, Rockville, Md., and Alice (David) Selman, of Red Oak, Texas. She leaves 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Other survivors include her brothers, Joseph (Kathleen) Beal, Kettering, Ohio, Sam Beal, Conway, Ark., Bob (Gladys) Beal, Little Rock, Harrison Beal, San Marcos, Calif.., and her sister, Catherine (Jim) Erickson, Des Moines, Iowa. Leila was predeceased by sisters, Elizabeth Beal Mayhew, Medora Beal Grissom, and Lenora Beal Lefever.

She was a loving Christian wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and a great role model for all who knew her.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday March 31, 2012, at Ashland Bible Church, Ashland, Ore. A private Interment will be held Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock on April 20, 2012. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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CHARLES PAUL BROCATO, 90, of Maumelle, Arkansas, passedaway Monday, March 26th, 2012. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to V.L. Brocato, a descendant of Italy and Mamie Fulco Brocato of Benton, Louisiana. Mr. Brocato was ofCatholic faith and a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Shreveport.

Charles Paul attended Fair Park High School in Shreveport where he received a music scholarship to LSU. He had a beautiful voice and loved singing in Italian. However, he never pursued his scholarship but did serve his country by joining the United States Marine Corp.

Charlie was employed in the bar business and worked his way into owning several upscale private establishments. Later he and wife “Dee” moved to Texas where he resided until finally settling in Arkansas with his son and daughter-in-law. Mr. Brocato shared a very special bond with his son, Charles, whom he called “Scoot,” one of their favorite pastimes was watching Dallas Cowboys football games together.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Bonnie Delois (Pickering) Brocato, parents, sister Josephine Brocato Dormer, daughter Paula, granddaughter Deanna and son Charles Vincent Brocato. He is survived by his grandchildren, Brian and John Hopkins of Arlington, Texas, Jeff Brocato of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Matt Brocato of Fort Smith, Arkansas; great-grandchildren, Adrianna, Kaitlyn and Blake Brocato of Pocola Oklahoma, extended family, cousins and close friends.

Gravesides services will be held Friday, March 30th, 2012, at 2 p.m. with visitation at 1 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Memorial Park, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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FRANCES JANE (‘MISS JANE’) KRUTZ, 86 years old, died Sunday, March 25th, 2012.

Born an Arkansas country girl, she became known as: ‘The Queen Mother of Arkansas,’ a title bestowed in honor of her long-time dedication tostatewide charities and service organizations through her volunteer talents and toil. Always recognized for her regal bearing, welcoming demeanor and marinated-in-honey Southern accent, Miss Jane was a loving and beloved Christian. Coast to coast, when she gave speeches, her closing line was a sincerely meant message: “...Don’t let oneof you miss a home in Heaven.”

She was born October, 1st, 1925 in Conway, Arkansas, the only child of car dealer Victor Gray and his wife, Fannie (Diffee) Gray. The fair-haired toddler grew into a beauty well noted for her winning-ways. As a teenager, Miss Jane started making her mark when she became the President of the International Don Ameche Fan Club, her lifelong favorite Hollywood talent! Soon she met and was smitten with a Camp Robinson Army soldier, Ted Krutz, (who she adoringly described as: ‘The Prettiest Man In The World.’) Because WWII was looming, the 16 year old was the first Little Rock student to receive ‘special permission’ to marry and continue her education. The couple wed on March 14, 1943 (and celebrated their 64th Anniversary, prior to Ted’s death on June 10th, 2007.) They were parents to: son - Ted(Teddy) Krutz, Jr. (wife - Debbie); daughter - Jane (Little Janie) Krutz Lay (husband George); daughter - the late-Vicki Krutz Kreulen (husband - Pat). Miss Jane was the Grandmother of seven and Great-Grandmother to six.

Throughout her existence, Miss Jane’s every task was ‘a goal to win.’ Starting with Girl Scout Cookies and American Legion Poppies, she sold more than any other local child; During school years, she volunteered for jobs big and small. When there was a worthy cause, Miss Jane would become a champion for the downtrodden, ill, homeless and the hungry. She was not seeking headlines or society’s recognition or volunteering just to mask a wasted early life - she was, (simply phrased,) the essence of compassion and decades of ‘free work’ prove this to be true! As a Nazarene church member, Miss Jane held every post from Sunday School Teacher to serving on her ChurchBoard; Visitors recall a woman, cloaked in darkness, standing at the edge of the congregation’s driveway. There, in the frosty winds and pelting sleet, Miss Jane would warmly welcome carloads driving through their Annual Live-Christmas Nativity. With a gracious smile, Miss Jane would pass religious literature through a vehicle window and joyously invite folks to: ‘Please, consider returning to attend our church services...’

Miss Jane was the first Mother of a first grader to be elected a Little Rock PTA President at the beginning of her child’s education! She participated in the first ‘Mother’s March Against Polio;’directed the first ‘Drive Against Cerebral Palsy;’ Miss Jane was so dedicated to the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), and how it could foster improvements in the lives and homes of Arkansans, the TV station’s main studio was named for her. After formally addressing a Washington, D.C. Congressional Sub-Committee, urging them to preserve PBS funding, Miss Jane received a rare standing ovation which was thrilling for (as she called herself), ‘Just a Little Girl from Little Rock.’

Miss Jane got more members to join the ‘Chamber of Commerce’ in a single year, than anyone in the nation - a still unbroken record! Their ‘Membership Award’ has been titled: ‘The Jane Krutz Cup.’ Over a quarterof-a-century she served on the ‘Salvation Army Advisory Board.’She didn’t just bask in the limelight at fancy parties, she stood outside her neighborhood grocery ringing a bell, seeking to fill her kettle with coins so The Salvation Army could help any lost soul with a blanket or soap or soup and yes, the chance for their salvation.

Miss Jane co-directed the ‘Arkansas Junior Miss Program,’ with an unmatched record of producing three National Winners! She received the ‘Community Service Star;’ was crowned ‘Mrs. Senior Central Arkansas;’Chosen ‘Arkansas Mother Of The Year;’ named in the ‘Top 100 Women in Arkansas;’ plus was honored as ‘Civitan Citizen of The Year;’ ‘BPW Woman of the Year;’ ‘RSVP Woman of Style;’ and there was more...

Miss Jane spent her lifetime helping ‘others’ to be great. (It is terrific knowing you have made life’s path easier for someone, somewhere...) She relished the goodness she inspired - when folks opened their billfolds or helped do an unsung job for a needy family or encouraged youngsters to lofty achievements, all making Arkansas a finer homeplace, Miss Jane was a trustworthy woman, forever loyal, steadfast in her values and was kindhearted to those who had no friends. Everyone was proud of her, yet Miss Jane believed ‘personal pride’ was life’s mistake and therefore, we should never stop humbly serving others. A handful of days before her own death, she was on television, still begging for financial donations to fund AETN’s programming.

Miss Jane did all of this while being a Wife and a Mother as well as contributing to her household with full-time employment. She was the first woman President of the ‘Association of Building Owners & Managers.’ Miss Jane authored her autobiography; and, was on the National Speaker’s Circuit, delivering her Southern accented valedictory to filled auditoriums and intimate groups. She even offered recordings of her talks because folks wanted to enjoy them over and over. When ‘The Billy Graham Crusade’ came to The Natural State in 1989, Miss Jane was invited to say the ‘Opening Prayer.’ Once again, with a bowed head, closed eyes and a prayerful clasp of hands, she proved to be a mighty and magnificent matriarch of Arkansas and Billy Graham had a powerful act to follow ...

Miss Jane had an admirable life which others should pattern after. At the core of her being, she was a Christian and knew Jesus Christ to be The Savior Of The World. If you did not have the opportunity to meet Miss Jane, you’ll have another chance. She will be easy to spot amongst a bevy of doves and winged wonders; As a ‘Volunteer Usher’ for Heaven’s new-comers, when ‘The Pearly Gates’ gaily swing wide, there she will rise. Transformed through the majesty of The Almighty, our Miss Jane will once again be a glowingly beautiful blonde, robed in chiffon ‘n satin and this time, halo crowned; With a beatific smile and her precious Southern Lady drawl, dear Miss Jane will beckon in her own adorable terms: “Honey, come on inside; We’ve been wait’n for you, Sugar. Please, let me introduce you Darl’n, to everyone’s best friend - JESUS CHRIST...”

Visitation will be hosted at Ruebel Funeral Home, (on WestMarkham in Little Rock) Friday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted at the First Church of the Nazarene, (on Mississippi in Little Rock), Saturday, 3 p.m. Burial will be at the Vilonia Cemetery in Vilonia, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com Everlasting home, a mansion in Paradise.

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MARLAND LAMAR LEE SR., 85, of Mabelvale, Ark. passed away on March 26, 2012. Services will be held on Thursday, March 29, at 11 a.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com to sign online guest book.

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MARY FRANCES MOTON (GRANNY GOOSE), 86, of LittleRock, Ark. departed this beautiful life on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Home going services Saturday, March 31, 2012, 11 a.m., at New Calvary Temple Church of God in Christ, 619 N. Hazel,North Little Rock, Ark. Visitation: Friday, March 30, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Ruffin and Jarrett Chapel, 1200 South Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 372-1305.

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Ms. CORLISS PERRY, 61, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012. She was born in Eudora to the late Edgar Perry, Sr. and Iredell (Keith) Perry.

Her survivors include son, Keith Hill of Torrence, Calif.; Brothers, David Perry, Sr., Edgar L. Perry Jr., and Calvin Perry all of Cleveland, Ohio; sisters, Arbunes Jones of Fordyce, Thelmon Perry of Los Angeles, Calif., Iredell Collins of Fordyce, Sylvia G. Perry of Los Angeles, Calif. and Mildred F. Perry of Fordyce.

Service will be Friday, March 30, 2012 at Ministers Institute in Eudora by Rev. James Earl Handie at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Hill Cemetery by Brown-Williams Funeral Home of Fordyce. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Bethune Funeral Home in Eudora. The family will be at 1256-A Hwy. 8 West, Eudora.

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MAZIE TACOMA “COMIE” RAY, 75, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, March 26th. She was born September 29, 1936 in Franklin, Ky. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Thursday, March 29th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. (501-327-7727). Burial will follow at Oak Grove cemetery. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PHILLIP MARK SMITH, 43, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Friday,March 23, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memory his children David, Issiah, and Phillip Smith Jr.; siblings, Waymon Milton, John, Milton, and Annette Smith,and a host of other relatives and friends. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. To sign the online guestbook visit hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

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ROSE LEE THOMAS of Little Rock, Ark. born October 5, 1952passed March 19, 2012. She is Survived by one son, Tracie Thomas; three daughters, Pamela (Andre) Ford, Angela (Demarcus) Foster, Christy (Brinn) Wilson; 12grandchildren,Tracie, Damone, Robert, Robin, Ronald, Roniquwa, Artiuna, Tanaigen, Makayla, Diamond, Alahnie, Brian Jr., one great-grandchild DeMarion; three sisters, Safronia Martin, Ida Mae Morris and Daisy (Ellis); Stepson, Steve Thomas Jr., a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Family Hour will be Friday, March 30, 2012 at Gunn Funeral Home Chapel from 6-7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012, 12 noon at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 2621 Toltec Mounds Rd. #830, Scott, Ark. 72142. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 West 29th, LR, Ark. 72204.

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BYRON LYNN JENNINGS THREETS of Little Rock, Ark. was born August 29, 1960 and passed March 8, 2012. He is survived by one brother, Ricky Jennings; two sisters, Brenda Jennings, Allison Jennings; two aunts, Queen Esther Thomas of Pine Bluff, Ark., Pearline O’Kain of St. Louis, Mo., a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be Thursday, March 29, 2012, 11 a.m. at Gunn Funeral Home Chapel. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 West 29th, LR, Ark. 72204.

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ROSIE MAE WYLIE, 70, of North Little Rock departed this lifeSunday, March 25, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Cassandra Wylie; sisters, Lorene Williams, Verline Cooksey; brother, Mose Wylie; nieces, nephews, other relatives, andspecial friend, Kim Renee Gilliam. Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Saturday, March 31, 2012, Zion Grove Baptist Church, NLR. Family Hour 6-7 p.m., Friday, Hubble Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134.

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STEPHAN ZIMMERMAN, 66, passed away in Little Rock on March 19, 2012. He is survived by a daughter, Helen Harley. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Zimmerman’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Naye Shepherd Hipps passed away Monday, March 26th in Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia. Born July 19, 1925, in Dalark, the daughter of Archie Loyd and Lou Ena Donahue Reynolds. She is precededin death by her first husband, Connie Shepherd, her parents and two brothers Olen and Jewell Reynolds. She was a member of the Dalark Methodist Church and attended services at the Degray Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband Bill Hipps of Degray, daughter, Avonne and Bill Petty of Delight, son, Bud and Charlotte Shepherd of Arkadelphia, stepdaughter, Jo Carol and John Reeder of Arkadelphia, and stepson, Kevin Hipps of Conway, sister, Gladys Lemons of Sheridan, and brother, Carl Reynolds of Dalark. Surviving grandchildren are Mike (Lisa) Petty of Delight, Susan (Keith) Dodson of Dumas, Denise (Stephen) McCoy, Jessie Jo Butler of Arkadelphia, and Blake and Joseph Shepherd of Colorado. Also surviving are greatgrandchildren, Kyle and Kolt Petty, Emily and Anna Dodson, Destiny (Brad) Runyan, Charity Watson, Kelsey McCoy; great-grandson, Nathan Runyan, a special nephew, Kenneth Reynolds; and a host ofextended family and friends.

Naye and her husband Connie Shepherd operated Gables Restaurant in Arkadelphia between 1946 and 1971. They were very active in Arkadelphia. He was an Arkadelphia volunteer fireman for many years and she delivered coffee to the firemen when it was a bad fire. She was made an honorary fireman for this service. After retirement she served as secretary for the Degray Fire Department.

A 50 year member of the Arkadelphia Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of Arkansas, she served as Worthy Matron, and was Deputy Grand Lecturer, along with other duties.

Please feel her family’s heartfelt love and thanks for all of youwho extended your love and kindness to Naye. The different parts you all played in her life were so important to us and to her. You have been a blessing. She had many wonderful nurses and staff at Twin Rivers that helped make her life better and more comfortable. Thank you for your expertise and concern.

We invite you to a celebration of her life at Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday in the Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel with Robert Langley, Marvin Pate, and David Young officiating. Burial will be in the Delamar Cemetery near Manning. Pallbearers: Dusty Thomason, Tommy Medlock, Donald Hatley, John Reeder, Kent Glover and Keith Glover. Mrs. Hipps includes the following as honorary pallbearers: Nickie Thomason, Eddie Graham, Charles Ledbetter, Rick Medlock, Albert Medlock, Jr.Bledsoe, Cecil Smith, Bennie Dodson, Millard Aud, John Cutler, Bud Reeder, Mike French, Bill McCallum, Robert McCallum, and Orville Buck.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations may be made to the Delamar Cemetery Fund, c/o Donnie Denton, 2228 N. Hwy. 7, Sparkman, Ark. 71743. Sign on line at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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BATESVILLE - “Chicago” Joe Huss, 41, of Batesville, died Saturday. Survivors: parents, Philip and Toni Huss; son, Joseph Huss; three sisters; three stepchildren; fiancee, Ambra Huff. Services: 1 p.m., Wednesday, Believers’ Community Church, Batesville. Burial: Blue Springs Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Visitation: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Wednesday at the church. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BENTON - Alcenia D. “Jerry”Brust, 82, of Benton passed away on March 27, 2012, with her family by her side. She was born on May 5, 1929, to John V. and Ora Dare in North Little Rock, Ark. She was the youngest of 11 children. Alcenia joined the Army at the age of 15 and served at Harmon General Hospital in Longview, Texas. After the war she worked at Ft. Roots Veterans Administration Hospital for 27 years.

Jerry is preceded in death by her son, Mike A. Barrett, her parents and her siblings. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Ed Brust; four children, Barbara Moore, Robert P. Barrett and wife, Sandy, Cathy Goss and E. Sue Fowlkes and husband, John; three granddaughters, Tina Harris, Brandy Zink and Emily Lakemaker; three great-granddaughters and a host of family and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your county Humane Society. To sign online guest book visit www.dialandduldeyfuneralhome.com.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Jean Todd, 88, of Blytheville died, March 26, at NEA Baptist Hospital. Survived by husband, two daughters. Memorial service, March 29, 11 a.m. at 1st United Methodist Church. Burial will be private. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 1st United Methodist Church of Blytheville.

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BRYANT - Mr. Ewell Wayne Weddington of Bryant, Arkansas, left this Earth on angels’ wings, March 25, 2012. He was born December 3, 1948, in Forrest City, and was the son of Raymond and Marlene Weddington. Ewell was aman of many accomplishments. After serving his country in the Air Force, he went on to work for Gulf Life Insurance. Ewell was known for his likable personality, his never ending quest to find laughter in his day, and never meeting a stranger on his many encounters throughout life.

The people in the community of St. Francis County grew to know him as the “Little Debbie Man,” as he ran a successful route for over 20 years. Ewell went on to invest and develop many more business ventures. Ewell moved to Little Rock in 2001, married his wife Sheila, and opened up what is known today at the Tobacco Superstore in West Little Rock. Ewell continued to build his tobacco business, where no customer was ever a stranger and people affectionately sought out a handshake and a hello.

It is with great sadness that we have lost Ewell to this world. He is survived by his devoted wife Sheila, his brothers; Larry, and wife, Linda, and Darrel, his daughters; Robyn, and husband, Wayne, and Keri, and husband, Chad, three step daughters and sons-in-law, six grandsons, and one granddaughter. He will be remembered by countless friends and extended family as a kind and generous friend. His laughter and funny chats will be greatly missed.

Services for Ewell will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 10 a.m., Thursday. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, 6 till 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial will be 3 p.m., Thursday, at the Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the online registry.

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CONWAY - George Micheal Whitted, 51, of Conway, died March 25, 2012. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home-Conway 327-7727. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Mrs. Vela Sue Taylor, 63, of Crossett, died Monday, March 19, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the Pleasant Lane Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.joneshartshorn.com.

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FAYETTEVILLE - Katherine “Kay” Nell Campbell Gude ofFayetteville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 25 at her parents’ home in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Born on February 17, 1957 in Harlan, Kentucky, Kay was raised in Blytheville where she graduated high school in 1975.

Kay spent her freshman year at Mississippi State College for Women, and then transferred to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where she graduated in 1979 with a BA in Journalism. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority and was a DJ at KXUA. She taught Journalism at Fayetteville High School, but is remembered as owner of “Shoelaces,” a popular ladies shoe boutique. She moved to Bethany, Missouri in 2010 where she worked as Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Harrison County Community Hospital.

Kay never met a stranger. A beautiful testimonial to this is the hundreds of cards and well wishes she received from old and new friends, even mere acquaintances, during her illness.

She is survived by her daughter, Margaret “Grace” Gude of Fayetteville; her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Edward Campbell Jr. of Blytheville; siblings, Charles Edward Campbell III and his wife Patricia Gladwin Campbell of Pensacola, Florida, Lori Campbell Rose of Singapore and William “Stuart” Campbell of Orlando; nieces, Claire Campbell, Hannah Campbell, and nephew, Jonathan Rose; her fiance’, Steve Long of Bethany, Missouri, his parents, sons, and their wives and children. She remained close with her former husband Joe Gude of Fayetteville, son of longtime Mayor Joe Gude of Blytheville.

Kay expressed much thankfulness and love to her close friends and special people in her life.

Visitation services will be held in Blytheville at First United Methodist Church, Thursday, March 29 from 5-7 pm. Memorial services will be held in Fayetteville at Sequoyah United Methodist Church Sunday, April 1st at 3 p.m., visitation preceding at 1:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Kay’s family asks that donations be made to Sequoyah United Methodist Church, Harrison County Community Hospital Foundation, or the American Cancer Society.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Carney Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered at www.carneyfuneralhome.com.

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FLORAL - Gary Catt, 50, of Floral died Sunday in Fayetteville. Survivors: mother, Bettye Catt; sisters, Jeanine Gay, Laveda Bowren, Loretta Styers. Memorial service: 2 p.m., Saturday, Floral Baptist Church. Arrangements by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Visitation: Noon-2 p.m., Saturday, Floral Baptist Church. Memorials: Razorback Foundation, 1295 S. Razorback Road, Suite A, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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FORDYCE - Willie Lee Scott, 74, of Fordyce, died Monday. Survivors siblings, Ruby Dupree, George Scott, Lovie D. Scott of Fordyce, Darlene Rodgers of New Edinburg, Lyndon Ray Scott of Washington, D.C. Wake: Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. Services Thursday, 11 a.m., Marks Funeral Home, Fordyce.

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GURDON - Ollie Johnson, 98, Gurdon, died Saturday.

Survivors, a special cousin, Lucinda Dickens. A service of remembrance will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, in the J.L. Williams Memorial Chapel in Williams Funeral Home. Servicesprovided by Williams Funeral Home, Inc. Sign guest book at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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HELENA-WEST HELENA - Bessie Hart, 78, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 26, 2012. Bessie is survived by her husband, James of the Home. Graveside services will be Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation from 9-10 a.m. at Roller-Citizens Home. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HOPE - Funeral service for Mrs. Willie Prescott, 94, of Hope, 2 p.m., Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope. Burial, Anderson Cemetery, Spring Hill, Arkansas. Bro. Scott Neathery to officiate and Bro. Hall Dixon assisting. Arrangements are under the direction of Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Elizabeth “Betty” King Hundley, 80, Hot Springs Village died on Sunday March 25, 2012 while at home with her daughters. She was born October 1, 1931 and was adopted by her late parents Frederick and Elizabeth King. Arrangements entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home (501) 922-6100. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Fred “Fritz” Mayer, 83, of Hot Springs Village died March 22, 2012.Born January 14, 1929 in Berwyn, Illinois to William and Helen Mayer. A Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 31st at CedarVale Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home (501) 922-6100. Guests may register at www.

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JUDSONIA - Leola Gertrude Durham Rouse, 94, of Judsonia, died Monday, March 26, 2012. Visiting hours are 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday, March 30, at the Higginson First Baptist Church with interment following at Gum Springs Cemetery. Share a Memory: www.SearcyMcEuenFuneral-Home.com.

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KENSETT - Myrtle Louise Sutton Mobley, 86, passed away March 26, 2012, in Searcy, Arkansas. Visitation: from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012, in the Chapel. Interment in White County Memorial Gardens. For Online Guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MINERAL SPRINGS - Michael Blaine Holbrook, 51, of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Mineral Springs. Mr. Holbrook was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.Services are at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2012, at the Cotton Shed Pavilion at the Cottonshed Landing.

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MORO - Brother Michael Williams, 58, of Moro died Monday, March 26, 2012. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, at Moro Baptist Church. Visitation is also Wednesday at the Church, beginning at 1 p.m. Burial is at 2 p.m.Thursday in New Ramah Cemetery in Haynesville, La. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNT PLEASANT - Wanda Venita Duncan, 74, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday, March 26, 2012. Survivors: sons: Robert, William, Donnie and Jerry Malott; daughter, Diane Sealing; 13 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Roller-Crouch Chapel, Batesville. Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Cushman. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Joshua Fryer Jennings, 32, of Mountain Home, died Sunday. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Roller Funeral Home. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m.Thursday, St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Interment: Fluty Cemetery. Survivors: wife: Angie; sons: Alex and Dylan; parents: Patrick and Susan Jennings; three brothers; two sisters; and other relatives.Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NEWPORT - ChristopherMc-Clellan, 52, of Newport died Sunday. Survivors: sons, Chris McClellan, Darren McClellan, Johnathan Chatman, Robert Chatman; mother, Evelean Sutterfield; five grandchildren; brothers, Danny, T.W., David; sisters, Jane, Mary; special friend, Sandy Jeffery. Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, Watson Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-service. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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NEWPORT - S.W. “Stu” Ogden of Newport passed away Saturday evening March 24, 2012, at Harris Hospital. He was born on October 17, 1920, to the late Philip M. and Marion W. Ogden of Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

Previously deceased were brothers: Irving, Clarence, Warren, Lyle and James Ogden; sister, Anna Marie; as well as his wife, Thelma Irene Ogden. He is survived by three sisters: Kathryn and Twila Ogden of Clearfield, Pennsylvania, and Phyllis (Robert) Long of Belton, Texas; sister-inlaw, Audrey Caldwell of Benton; and several nephews and nieces.

Stu was discharged from the Marines at the Newport Air Base in 1945. He was proud to be a Marine, having served in the Pacific conflict during WWII. He was equally proud of remaining in Newport and making his home there. He was a member of Holden Avenue Church of Christ.

Visitation will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Dillinger Funeral Home with a graveside service at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Alexander at 2:30 p.m. Officiating will be Ryan Wilson and Alan Ford. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home.www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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OXFORD - Virginia Mitchell Grantz, 79, died March 26. Funeral service: Wednesday, March 28, at 10 a.m. at Oxford United Methodist Church. Burial: Oxford Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Survivors: Regina Sailer, Debrah Gann, Janice Redington, Susan Rorie, Robert Grantz (children).

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PERRYVILLE - Bernadine Mc-Cabe, 70, of Perryville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012. She was born March 5, 1942, in Morrilton, Arkansas, a daughter of Alphonse Beck and Angeline DeSalvo Beck. She was a homemaker and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband Paul McCabe of Perryville; two sons, Tommy Gottsponer of Enola, and Paul Gottsponer of Bigelow; two daughters, Karen Vandivere of Conway and Melissa Mitchell of Conway; three stepdaughters: Roxanna Anderson of Adona, Toni McCabe of Perryville, and Marion Duhon of Danville; sister, Carolyn Goff of Morrilton; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, David Gottsponer, and two brothers, Harold and David Beck.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Charles Thessing officiating.Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton.The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with a rosary to follow at 7 p.m. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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PLUMERVILLE - Lottie Terry, 78, of Plumerville, died on March 24, 2012. Preceded in death by parents; sons, Marvin Jr. and Marvin III; grandson, Jonithan Terry. Survivors include, Peggy Hankins; Nancy Harris, Marvin Ekas; six great-grandchildren. Visitation noon March 28 at Springfield Church of Christ with service following at 1 p.m.

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STEPHENS - Kella Silliman Salmon, age 92, of Stephens, Ark .,died Sunday, March 25, 2012, at her home with family beside her. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the matriarch of the family. She was born in Stephens on October 24, 1919, and has made Stephens her home for 92 years. She was a former Railroad Telegrapher for the St. Louis Southwestern RR Company for many years and a co-owner of Salmon’s Esso Service Station. She was a member of the 3rd Street Church of Christ in Stephens.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Ella Silliman; her sisters, Dolly D. Silliman and Lula Mae Crumpler Smith; sonin-law, Larry Cheatham; and the late Willis A. “Pete” Salmon. She is survived by her children, Netta Salmon Holloway, Maye Delaney and husband, Gary, all of Stephens, Ark., and Kaye Cheatham of Stamps, Ark.; one son, Henry Salmon and wife, Debra, of Stephens, Ark.; nine grandchildren,Marie Williamson and husband, Richard, Tim Millican and wife, Karen, Jackie Martin and husband, Darren, and Pete Holloway, Glenn Delaney and wife, Adriane, Kelly Delaney Cheatham, Allen Cheatham and wife, Roxanne, David Salmon and wife, Julie, Mike Salmon and wife, Leslie; 21 great-grandchildren, Shawna Bevins and husband, Matt, Brittany Allen and husband, Ryan, and Whittney Williamson, Truss and Jordan Holloway, Garret Martin, Tyson and Kella Millican, Jake and Julian Cheatham, Ty and Hastin Delaney, Brayden, Isabelle and Hays Salmon, Dalton Salmon, Brittany Pelfrey and Daniel Perea, Ashley and Tristin Cheatham and Dustin McMurrough; nieces, Glenda Crumpler Bounds and Sharon Crumpler Fenske; loving friends, Imo Gene Waller, Linda Jackson and Frances Greene; and numerous other friends and relatives.

Services will be 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at the 3rd Street Church of Christ in Stephens and burial will be at the Stephens Cemetery in Stephens, Ark. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday at Proctor Funeral Home. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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WARD - Paul “Wayne” Ashmore Sr., age 64, of Ward, Arkansas, died Sunday March 25, 2012. Wayne retired from the US Army and was a Vietnam veteran.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Wanda; two sons, Don Lee Ashmore ofSeattle, Washington, Paul Wayne Ashmore Jr. of Little Rock; two daughters, Angeline Mavity of Vilonia, Lara Ashmore of Arkansas; his mother, Morene Ashmore of Ward; his brother Teddy Gene Ashmore of Carlisle; three sisters, Evelyn Carter of Little Rock, Charlene Tapia of Beebe, and Betty Jones of Jacksonville; six grandchildren, Jesse, William, Sean, Amy, Jenny, Crystal; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Ted Ashmore.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2012, at New Horizon Baptist Church with burial in Butlerville Cemetery. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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WYNNE - Lavonne Dill Adkisson, 80, of Wynne, died Monday at home. Survivors are her daughter, Tracy Adkisson and husband, Brad Terhune, of Memphis; sister, Mary Dill Burnett of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Dempsey Terhune and Joan Terhune. Services are Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Kernodle Funeral Home with burial in Crosslawn Cemetery. www.kernodlefh.com.

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ALAMOGORDO, N.M. - Maj. Stanley Young Strader, (U.S.A.F., Ret.), 71, of Alamogordo, New Mexico, passed away March 26, 2012. Local arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Strader’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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INOLA, Okla. - Vivian Elane “Lanie” (Van Ness) Hemmert, ofInola, Oklahoma, an 89-yearsyoung woman who loved to sing for the Lord, died March 24, 2012 at home surrounded by her four sons.

Born December 2, 1922, to Roy Ferman VanNess and Mary Elizabeth (Crook) Van Ness in Little Rock, Vivian married Arlie W. Andrews in 1939; they had four sons. She attended Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, served in the Order of the Eastern Star, and worked in family businesses.

Vivian married Robert Edward Hemmert Sr. in 1986, moving to Inola, Oklahoma, where she sang in the choir at Calvary Baptist Church. The self-taught pianist, artist and singer later joined Trinity Baptist Church, and traveled with gospel singing groups “The SonLights” and “Thankful Hearts.” She loved the gospel song “Death Ain’t No Big Deal.”

Survivors include Arlan K. & Joyce Andrews, Corpus Christi, Texas; Roy A. Andrews & Sue Nelson, Corpus Christi, Texas; Aaron W. & Mary Daisy Andrews, Alpharetta, Georgia; Richard A. Andrews, Inola, Oklahoma; 17grandchildren and 23 greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Little Rock’s Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Roy Polk officiating. Interment will follow at Landmark Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers are Van Dwight Vanness, Arlan K. Andrews Jr., Arlan K. Andrews Sr., Aaron W. Andrews, Danny Gartrell and Ronald W. Andrews-Sitton. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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WHITESBORO, Okla. - Floyd Mark Green, age 51, of Whitesboro, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012. Mr.Floyd was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. The family will conduct a private service at a later time.

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BEAUFORT, S.C. - Anita Jean Moore West passed awaySunday, March 25, 2012, at her daughter’s home in Beaufort, S.C., after an eight month battle of lung cancer and congestive heart failure. She was a resident of Clarksville, Arkansas. Mrs. West was a member of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Clarksville Retired Teachers Association, various bridge clubs, Clarksville Garden Club, and the past president of and a charter member of the Clarksville Chapter of Kappa Kappa Iota. She was a former long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Clarksville, Arkansas, a charter member of the Cherry Street Baptist Church of Clarksville, and member of the Willing Helpers Sunday School class.

Mrs. West graduated from Conway High School in 1941.She held a B.S.E. in Elementary Education from Arkansas State Teachers College (University of Central Arkansas) and a M.Ed. in Education from Arkansas Tech University. She was a life-long educator and spent 45 years teaching at Michie, Hurie, and Kraus Elementary Schools in Clarksville, Arkansas, and in other schools in the central Arkansas area.

Mrs. West loved traveling with her husband and spending time with her friends in Arkansas, South Carolina and Maine. She was an avid reader, enjoyed playing Scrabble, and spending time with members of the Cherry Street Baptist Church.

Mrs. West was born on March 11, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Edgar Westerfield and Iva Alison Warbritton Moore of Conway, Arkansas. She celebrated her 65th wedding anniversary Thanksgiving Day with her husband, Jack West. In addition to being survived by her husband, she is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bliss and Bruce Baxley of Beaufort, S.C. Other relatives include sister- and brother-in-law, Mary Dell West and Logan B.C. Hutson of Cabot, Arkansas, Verna Gene Moore Kelly of Conway, Arkansas, several nephews, nieces, and cousins, God family Lee and Mary Margaret Capps White of Kennebunk, Maine, Blaine, Jerod, Jonathan, and Ethan Colley of Westford, Mass., and many former students, fellow teachers, and numerous friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. in Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville, Ark. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 2, 2012, at the Cherry Street Baptist Church in Clarksville, Arkansas at 2 p.m. The family is asking for donations to be made to the Cherry Street Baptist Church, P.O. Box 378, Clarksville, Ark. 72830, in lieu of flowers. Anderson Funeral Home of Beaufort, S.C. and Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville, Ark. are serving the family.

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RICHARDSON, Texas - Dorothy Dantzler, 95, Richardson, Texas died Saturday, March 24th. Survivors, son, Dan Dantzler (Karen); daughters, Sylvia Shinn and Kay Blanton (Rick); step-son, Bryan Dantzler ( Margaret); step-daughters, Mary Slagle (Hugh) and Emily Briscoe (Jack); 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. Graveside, Thursday, March 29th, 2 p.m., Shadowlawn Cemetery. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.