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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, arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY

Vivian Merriott Anderson, 82, of Little Rock.

Elmer L. Biggs, 75, of Little Rock.

Kenneth Rayburn Brock, 86, of North Little Rock.

John Dorsey, 90, of Little Rock.

Margaret Ann Stuck Frier of Little Rock.

Erma Mae Johnson, 96, of Jacksonville.

Irene McCoy, 80, of Little Rock.

Edith Price, 89, of North Little Rock.

Larkin “Red” Rabun, 83, of Jacksonville.

Alice Richard Keary Starks, 95, of Little Rock.

Owen Lee Sugg, 79, of Sherwood.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Ola Mae “Jane” Wilson, 91.

ATKINS Donald Ray “Animal” Sims, 47.

BATESVILLE Sammy Charles Riley, 79.

BEEBE William “Bill” Calvin Quisenberry, 65.

BELLEVILLE James Joseph “Sonny” Dickey Sr., 75.

BENTON Bob Lee Asher, 68.

Relma Diemer, 83.

CABOT Granville Fulmer Jr., 64.

James Eugene Thompson, 69.

Kenneth A. “Wally” Walters, 46.

CAMDEN Stephen P. Harris, 61.

Rita Joyce Beaver Liles, 65.

Pauline Dunn Waldrip, 90.

CAVE CITY James Doyle Cossey, 84.

CONWAY Emily Hoover Browning, 88.

CROSSETT Michael Elton, 36.

Brad Lott, 48.

DARDANELLE Herman Curtis “Red” Laymon, 93.

DeANN Herbert Walker Chambless, 91.

DeWITT Harold Thomas Young, 97.

EL DORADO Barbara Jean Cummings Bradley, 62.

FORT SMITH J.P. Chancey, 89.

GREENBRIER Gertie Bell Black, 76.

HEBER SPRINGS Finis Lee Martin, 66.

Sally Jean Murphy, 67.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE John Kilby Foster Sr., 85.

LONDON Frances Loveless, 71.

LONOKE James D. Kittler, 71.

MORRILTON Mary Margaret Griffith, 65.

Glenda Elizabeth Taylor, 73.

OIL TROUGH Frances Jane Tinkle, 89.

PINE BLUFF Roy Orville Bullock, 83.

Heath Edward Misho, 34.

Ernestine “Tina” Tidwell, 66.

POINT CEDAR Bernice Branstetter, 84.

PRESCOTT Huey Godwin, 79.

QUITMAN Sammie Jo Davis, 69.

SEARCY Billy Joe Love, 83.

TEXARKANA Evelyn Buckworth, 98.

WATSON CHAPEL Aleta Castaneda, 51.

WYNNE Frances Davis Moore, 85.

OUT-OF-STATE

PHOENIX Hilda Flurry Taylor Whitten, 98.

LAS VEGAS Guy F. Hankins Jr., 76.

OKLAHOMA CITY Gladys Balch, 86.

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.

Naomi Hamilton, 98.

Pulaski County

VIVIAN MERRIOTT ANDERSON, 82, of Little Rock, Ark., passedaway peacefully at her home Thursday, May 17, 2012. She was born Feb. 23, 1930, in Hot Springs, Ark., to the late Jefferson D. Merriott and Vicie “Bo” Connor. Her hobbies included crossword puzzles, watching old musicals, reading mystery books, and putting together jigsaw puzzles. She was a member of Oak Park Baptist Church, Little Rock, Ark. Her working career started at Sterns Hardware in Hot Springs, Ark., and then continued at ARMCO Steel in Houston, Texas. After many years she retired from Anderson Engineering, a company she built together with her husband and son.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her loving anddevoted husband, Edward K. “Andy” Anderson. She is survived by her son, Scott W. Anderson, and his wife, Kathleen A., of Little Rock, Ark.; two grandchildren, Amanda M. Anderson, attending UCA in Conway, Ark., and Patrick K. Anderson, attending the U of A in Fayetteville, Ark.

Special thanks is given to two very special people, Frankie Nunn and Bridgit Nunn, who took such wonderful care of her for over nine years, allowing her to live out her life at home. Visitation will be at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark., from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the funeral home Wednesday morning, May 23, 2012 at 10 a.m. with a private graveside to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oak Park Baptist Church, 8200 Flintridge Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210. To sign Vivian’s online guest register, please visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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ELMER L. BIGGS, age 75, of Little Rock died Saturday, May 19, 2012. He was born in Little Rock on Aug. 4, 1936, to Orby J. and Sula Ussery Biggs. He was an Army Veteran. “Folks, I’ve gone fishing.” Please visit www. ARcremation.com to sign the online guest register.

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KENNETH RAYBURN BROCK,86, passed away on May 19, 2012. He was born on July 22, 1925, in Braggadocio, Mo. He was a retired federal administrative law judge, a WWII veteran, and a trial attorney for theArkansas Highway Department.

He is survived by three children, Nancy Brock of Hattiesburg, Miss.; Piper Brock of New York City, New York, and Lance Brock of North Little Rock, Ark.; sister, Doris Walsteed of White Fish, Mont.; and his faithful caregiver, Nannette Awad.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Memorial Park, North Little Rock. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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JOHN DORSEY, age 90, of Little Rock, Ark., died Sunday, May 20,2012 at Woodland Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville. John was a Veteran of the United States Navy, was retired from the FAA as an Inspector after 36 years of service, was an avid fisherman and loved to travel. John was known as “Uncle Jack the Great” to all in his family.

Survivors include his brother Fred Dorsey of Daniels, W.Va., and his loving companion, Joy Altaras of Manchester, England, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Dorsey of 51 years; brother James Dorsey, and sister, Nina Wilson.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012, at the Little Rock National Cemetery with Pastor Kevin Conger officiating. A visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 661-9111. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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MARGARET ANN STUCK FRIER died Sunday, May 20, at thePresbyterian Village Nursing Home in Little Rock. She lived in Jonesboro, Ark., prior to moving to the nursing home. She was born in St. Louis, Mo., in 1923.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth Jane and Elmer Stuck; husband, Sid Frier, and daughter, Cyd Elizabeth Frier Hyari. Survivors are her daughter, Jane Frier Hankins (Randy); granddaughter, Abby Kerby (Josh); grandson, Thomas Hankins; great-granddaughters, Bella and Amelia Kerby; sisters, Sarah Grable and Brenda Heringer (Carl); and many nieces and nephews.

Margaret graduated from Jonesboro High. In college she was a music student, majoring in opera at LSU in Baton Rouge, La. An active member of the Jonesboro Nocturne Music Club, she performed in many musicals. She was a member of the Treble Clef Music Club, AAUW, the League of Women Voters of Arkansas, and the Book Club of Jonesboro, and a member of the Episcopal Church.

There will be a funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 24, in Jonesboro at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, with a reception following the service at the church.

We would like to thank Dr. Ragland of Jonesboro for his kind counsel and medical care of Margaret for many years, and the wonderful staff at Presbyterian Village Nursing Home.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to leave a lasting memorial are asked to consider the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and Arkansas Hospice. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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ERMA MAE JOHNSON, 96, of Jacksonville, born Dec. 13, 1915, in North Little Rock to Ed and Bessie Norris, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012. She was Baptist and a member of Second Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Johnson Sr.; her parents, Ed and Bessie Morris, and three brothers, Beverly, Alvin, and Harold Morris. Erma Mae is survived by two children, Joyce Spann and Marvin Johnson Jr. She is also survived by five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Arkansas Funeral Care. Interment will follow in Bayou Meto Cemetery, Jacksonville. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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IRENE McCOY, 80, of Little Rock passed away May 16, 2012. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Thursday, May 24 at 10 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church, 2501 S. Main St., followed by interment at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. McCoy’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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EDITH MARIE “MEMAW” PRICE, 89, received her angel wings on May 19 surrounded by loving family and friends. Memaw created a lifetime of wonderfulmemories with everyone she knew. A shining example of kindness, strength and generosity, she lovingly guided her children and grandchildren through life’s trials.

Memaw’sfree spirit, optimism, insistence on justice, and cheeky wit are a testament to the exceptional woman she was. Her beautiful spirit and predisposition to love unconditionally will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, M.O. Price, son Muncie Price Jr., and sister, Dorothy Gossett. She is survived by her children Lynda Keys (Robert), Leslie Price, Doris Price, Denise Murphree; her 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, and one brother.

A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. An online guest book is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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LARKIN “RED” RABUN, 83, of Jacksonville, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 18, 2012. He was retired from Jones Truck Lines. He leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Sue Rabun; his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Joy Rabun; sister, Ann Busby (Joel) of Coldwater, Miss.; three grandchildren, Jeremy (Mindy), Daniel (Amy), and Sara Rabun; and four great-grandchildren, Carter and Baylee Brooks and Ryan and Dilan Buchanan, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 21, from 5-8 p.m. and funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at 11 a.m., all at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be held in Jacksonville, Ark., at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 24 at Indianhead Lake Baptist Church. Relatives and friends may visit http://larkenrabun.last-memories.com whereyou can leave condolences and share fond memories of Larkin with the family.

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ALICE RICHARD KEARY STARKS, 95, of Little Rock passedaway on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Alice was born in Wynne, Ark., on April 19, 1917, to Delos “Dick” and Mary Walsh Richard. Alice grew up in Little Rock and graduated from Little Rock HighSchool. After graduation she went to work for the Corps of Engineers, and there she met Joseph Mansfield Keary from Kansas City, Mo. They were married on April 17, 1939 at St. Andrews Cathedral in Little Rock, Ark. They moved several times during Joe’s career with the Corps up until his death in 1959. At that time, Alice returned to Little Rock with their children.

Alice and Joe are survived by four children: Mary Margaret “Mickey” Keary Roberts (Sidney) of Shirley, Ark.; Janet Keary of Little Rock; Joe Keary (Kathy) of Little Rock; and Jim Keary (Linda) of Hot Springs, Ark., as well as six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joe and second husband, H. F. “Admiral” Starks, as well as her sisters, Janet Richard Kordsmeier and Gloria Richard Allen, and brothers Delos, William and Robert “Nibs” Richard.

Alice married H.F. “Admiral” Starks in 1973 and after they retired from the Veterans Administration they enjoyed traveling and visiting friends and relatives. “Admiral” died in 1995 and is survived by one daughter, Nancy Starks O’Brien (Tim) of Little Rock.

Alice spent many hours knitting and crocheting beautiful heirlooms for her family. She was an expert at bridge and liked learning new things and reading. She loved to travel and enjoyed taking trips with the Senior Group at Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., 501-661-9111. Funeral Mass at will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church with Fr. Erik Pohlmeier as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial to Ozark Health Nursing Center to benefit their Culture Changeprogram would be appreciated. Ozark Health Nursing Center is located at P.O. Box 206, Clinton, Ark. 72031. Mrs. Stark’s online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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OWEN LEE SUGG, 79, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away May20, 2012. He was born On Sept. 2, 1932, to Troy and Elba Sugg in Cave City, Ark.

He retired from the United States Air Force after 21 years of service, and also retired from the United StatesPostal Service after 21 years. He obtained a degree in history and psychology from Arkansas State University. He was a member of the Jacinto Masonic Lodge of Jacksonville for over 50 years; was a member of the Scottish Rite and past Worthy Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a member of Indianhead Lake Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Elba; stepmother, Olga; sister Della Marie; brothers Jack, Donald, Marcus, Cecil, and James Sugg; and his great-grandson, Evan Jackson. Cherishing his memory are hiswife of 59 years, Epsie Sugg; two daughters, Yvonne Pozarek (Mike) and Cynthia Waddill (Dale); six grandchildren, Tracie, Sean, and Corey Pozarek, Stacy, Ryan and Matthew Emfinger; great-granddaughter, Harper Pozarek; brothers Glynn and John Sugg; sisters Ruth Martin, Winona Stapleton, Juanita Parker, Olga Chestnut, Lavonne Dotson, and Mary Strayer.

The family wishes to express special appreciation to the nurses and staff of the unit 1D at the NLR VA (Towbin Medical Center) for their excellent care and support.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Indianhead Lake Baptist Church in Sherwood, with Bro. Mike Bowien officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home in North Little Rock on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com. The family suggest that memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas (www.alzark.org), or 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Ola Mae “Jane” Wilson, age 91, of Arkadelphia died Friday. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Tuesday in Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel in Arkadelphia with Pastor John Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Alpine Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday till service time. Sign on line at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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ATKINS - Donald Ray “Animal” Sims, 47, of Atkins died SaturdayMay 19, 2012, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born December 12, 1964, in Morrilton, the son of the late Thomas Milton and Mary Duvall Sims. He was a memberof the Atkins First Baptist Church, loved life and everyone he met, loved fishing, hunting, motorcycling and gardening, and was a licensed ordained minister.

He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, John and Jessie Sims and John and Eva Duvall; and his stepfather, Frank Hicks. He is survived by one son, Daulton Sims of Atkins; mother, Mary Hicks of Atkins; two sisters, Eva Eden of Camden, Mary Sue McNutt of Conway; fiance’e, Jacque Reed and her children, Bailey and Conner Reed of Atkins; niece, Missy Reindl and husband Brian of Fayetteville; uncle, Bob Sims and his wife Rosie of Plumerville; nephew, Richie Eden of Little Rock; great-nieces and great-nephew, Jake, Rachel and Libby Reindl; and best friend, Phillip Hubbard of Atkins.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Lemley Funeral Home. Online obituary and condolences will be available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

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BATESVILLE - Sammy Charles Riley, 79, of Batesville died Sunday. Survivors: wife, Betty Riley; sons, Scotty Riley, Tommy Riley; daughters, Sandra Young, Vickie Ford, Jo Anne Shanks, Patricia Riley; stepsons; Rocky Stone, Clifford Stone; 24 grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Roller-Crouch Chapel, Batesville. Burial: Mac’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation: 5-8 p.m., Tuesday. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BEEBE - William “Bill” Calvin Quisenberry, 65, Beebe, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2012. Survivors include four step-daughters; one grandson; four brothers; and two sisters. Graveside Service is 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Sharon Cemetery in Naylor, Ark. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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BELLEVILLE - James Joseph “Sonny” Dickey Sr., age 75, of Belleville, Ark., died Saturday. Funeral service 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Liberty Community Church. Burial: Liberty Cemetery in Belleville. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

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BENTON - Bob Lee Asher, age 68, of Benton died Sunday, May 20, 2012 at his home. He was born April 22, 1944 in Cherokee City, Arkansas. Bob was a retired lineman for the City of Benton Utilities with 28 years of service, and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olen Earl and Geneva Mae Stevens Asher; two brothers, Eugene Asher and Dean Asher; sister, Ida Perry and two grandchildren.

Bob grew up in the woods hauling pulp wood for the family business. With the knowledge he gained, he eventually built his own house over a period of 28 years. He loved his family and treasured spending time with his grandchildren. Bob enjoyed working for the city and would always lend a hand to help someone in need. One of his greatest passions was spending time with his family on Degray Lake.

Survivors: sons, Robert Asher, Amity and Gregg Asher, Benton; daughter, Melissa Jo Sword, Benton; brothers, Donnie L. Asher, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Kenneth Asher, Senatobia, Mississippi and Gary Dale Asher, Tulsa, Oklahoma; sisters, Ruby Freeman, Hot Springs and Millie Minker, Bartlesville, Oklahoma and eight grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday at Ashby’s with burial at Ten Mile Cemetery. Online guest book at ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Relma Diemer, 83, of Benton, Arkansas, entered intorest on Saturday, May 19, 2012. She was born October 12, 1928, in Holly Grove, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Effie Mae Collins; brothers, William, Albert and Buddy Collins. She was a member of Ironton Baptist Church.

Survivors are her sons, Ricky Diemer of Benton; Dennis Diemer of Little Rock; a brother, Ernest Beard of Antioch, California; grandsons, Michael and Erich Diemer both of Benton; great grandchildren, Kattie, Blaine and Trinity Diemer, all of Benton.

Funeral will be 3 p.m., Thursday, at Ironton Baptist Church with Bro. Sidney Thompson officiating. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Ironton Cemetery, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. 501-661-9111. You may send the family messages of love and encouragement to her online guestbook at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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CABOT - Granville Fulmer, Jr., 64, passed away Saturday, May 19,2012 after a long battle with Leukemia. He was born in Lonoke on November 30, 1947.

Preceding him in death, parents Granville Sr. and Pamelia Fulmer and a sister Ann Fitzgerald. Heis survived by his brother Bobby Fulmer, sisters Jean Gordon, Donna Fulmer, Gloria Lopez, Debbie Cooper, his companion of 10 years Kay McClendon and her daughter Natalie and his beloved dog Maggie.

Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23 at Lonoke Apostolic Church, 5th and Eagle Street, Lonoke, Ark. Arrangements are by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to UAMS Cancer Center Foundation. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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CABOT - James Eugene Thompson 69, born in Tyronza, Ark., April 10, 1943 passed from this life to join in Heaven thosewho preceded him in death, his parents, Roland and Thelma Thompson. He worked for Ben Hogan Construction Company for 29 years, before he retired due to health issues. He enjoyed his life especially hunting and fishing and was a friend to everyone who knew him.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 49 years, Bettye; son, Michael and his wife Heidi, their children, Joseph, Linley and Benjamin; daughter, Tracy Shepard and children, Elizabeth and Kassie; son, David Thompson and children, Sam Kocke and wife, Amanda, Micale Kocke and Grant Thompson; one great-granddaughter, four brothers, Roy Lee, Perry, Robert, Freddie Thompson; seven sisters, Joyce Kennedy, Janie Deaton, Mary May, Becky Lawson, JoAnn Ott, Susan Kennedy, Kathy Lee and their spouses; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 10415 Mt. Pleasant Cut-Off, Cabot, Ark. 72023 with Reverend Dennis Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at the church. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ owens.

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CABOT - Colonel Kenneth A. “Wally” Walters passed away peacefully on 19 May, 2012. Born in Lexington, Virginia, ColonelWalters graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1988 and was commissioned that same year as an officer in the United States Air Force. Colonel Walters selflessly served our nation forover 24 distinguished years across multiple assignments. As a Master Navigator, he accumulated more than 2,000 flying hours in the T-37, T-43, KC-135E, KC-135R, and KC-135RT aircraft. On the ground, he proved his value as a flight commander; squadron, group and numbered air force executive officer; assistant director of operations; personnel officer; and joint staff branch chief. He proved his leadership mettle as commander of the 348th Recruiting Squadron, and most recently as Deputy Commander of the 19th Air Wing’s Mission Support Group at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.

Colonel Walters is survived by the former Ms. Amy Yelverton (wife), Ryan (son), Paige (daughter), Ms. Mary Walters (mother), and Randy Walters (brother). His father, Mr. Carl Walters, passed in January 2003.

Services will be held 23 May, 11 a.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 163 Mount Carmel Road, Cabot, Arkansas, 72023. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The American Cancer Society, Caring Bridge (caringbridge.org/donate), or The Victory Junction Gang. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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CAMDEN - Stephen P. Harris, 61 of Camden, Ark., passed awaySunday, May 20, 2012. He was born June 17, 1950, in Lincoln, Neb.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Harris of Camden, Ark.; father, John P. Harris; sister, DebbraWoznick; brother, Micheal Harris, all of Colorado; daughters, Tammy Harris of Camden; Chenelle Johnson of Camden, Ark.; Winette Bass of Louisiana; son, George Harris of Missouri; sister-in-law, Judy Jones of Camden, Ark.; brothers-in-law, Ben Jones of Camden, Ark., Hank Wedgeworth of Camden; and Jimmy Sherwood of Colorado; niece, Dezrae Box of Camden, Ark.; grandsons, Thomas Cogdell, Stephen Harris and Elijah Bates all of Camden, Ark.; granddaughters, Christen Mitchell and Rayven Bates, both of Camden, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CAMDEN - Rita Joyce Beaver Liles of Camden died Saturday, May 19, 2012. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cullendale First Assembly of God Church with burial in Holleman Cemetery near White Oak Lake State Park. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CAMDEN - Pauline Dunn Waldrip passed away May 21, 2012 in Camden, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband, DeWitt, and grandson, Dustin Stroope. She is survived by children Mary Stroope, Sharon Merritt, Larry Waldrip and Don Waldrip. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday; service 2 p.m. Wednesday at Proctor Funeral Home.

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CAVE CITY - James Doyle Cossey, 84, of Cave City died Sunday, May 20, 2012. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Cave City. Burial, James Family Cemetery, Cave City. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

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CONWAY - Emily Hoover Browning, 88, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Conway Regional Medical Center of respiratory failure. She was born January 19, 1924, in Monticello, Ark., to Wilford Willoughby Hoover and Vera Matthews Hoover. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Blake Thomas Browning; Sister Betty Jane Hoover Young, and a brother, Samuel Hoover.

Emily was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church and graduated from Arkansas State Teacher College (UCA) with a bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines for two years. Emily taught at Greenbrier and Conway public schools for 29 years, where she made many longtime friends.

She is survived by her son, Blake T. Browning Jr. (Vicky), daughter, Melissa Browning, both of Conway; a brother, Dr. George M. Hoover of Clifton, Texas, a grandson Brooks P. Browning (Elizabeth) of Little Rock, a grand-daughter Amy K. Browning (fiancee of Phillip Scholtes) of Chicago and a great grandson Miles L. Browning of Little Rock. She also leaves behind loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Drew Travis officiating. A reception will follow the service. Memorial may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or to a charity of one’s choice. Cremation services are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway. The online guest book can be signed as www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Michael Elton, 36, of Crossett, died Saturday, May19, 2012, at the Ashley County Medical Center. Mr. Elton was a native and lifelong resident of Crossett. He graduated from Fountain Hill High School in 1994 and he was a member of theSecond Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he loved to make people laugh.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Vesper and Charlotte Haynes and Maurice and Inez Elton. He is survived by his wife, Rebekah Ann Pennington Elton; a stepson, Tristan King, a stepdaughter, Krystan King, all of Crossett; his parents, Rev. Bill and Carolyn Haynes Elton of Fountain Hill; his sister, Ashley Elton Lay and fiance, Kevin Barfield; and a nephew, Regan Lay all of Snyder.

Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Hamburg with Rev. Rick Pyron officiating. Burial will be in the Crossroad Cemetery. Pallbearers are Kevin Cessor, Ronnie Day, Caleb Martin, Matt Townley, Tracey Graham, Scott Stephenson and Alan McCone. Honorary pallbearers are Kevin Barfield, Jesse Lochala, Damon Moyers and Brandon Woods.

Memorials may be made to the Hamburg Rescue Unit, c/o Steven Dumas, 110 Ashley 253 Road, Hamburg, Ark. 71646 or to the National Wild Turkey Federation, P.O. Box 520, Edgefield, S.C. 29824-0530. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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CROSSETT - Brad Lott, 48, of Crossett, died Sunday, May 20, 2012. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home chapel with burial in the Hamburg Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.joneshartshorn.com.

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DARDANELLE - Herman Curtis “Red” Laymon, 93, of Dardanelle died Saturday, May 19, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born October 27, 1918, in Ottawa, Kansas, to the late Guss Herman and Mary Effie Vanderslice Laymon. He was a WW II Navy Veteran, a carpenter and member of the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle.

Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Helen Heavilin Laymon; a son, James “Jim” Laymon and Karla of Dardanelle; four grandchildren: Dana, Tray, FuSha and Coree; three great-grandchildren: Faith, Destiny, Jared.

Services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Jim Binfer officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Kevin Grage, Mike Blankenship, Bill Dodd, Guy Freeling, Gabriel Brown and Ronny McGaugh. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, Arkansas. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

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DeANN - Mr. Herbert Walker Chambless, 91, of DeAnn, passedaway Saturday, May 19, 2012 at his home. He was born September 10,1920 to Walker Chambless and Fannie Schooley Chambless. He was a long time member of the White OakGrove Missionary Baptist Church in DeAnn and a deacon in the church. He was an army veteran of World War II. He was a retired lumber grader for the Potlatch lumber company and a retired farmer. He was a 20 year member of the Emmet school board and spent most of his enjoyment in life fishing, hunting, gardening, and being a cattleman. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Tim Chambless.

Mr. Chambless is survived by his wife, Sally McCorkle Chambless; his son, Gary Chambless, wife Pat of DeAnn; his daughter; Kathy Finuf, husband Buster of El Dorado, Arkansas; his daughterin-law; Darlene Hardin, husband Bradley of Little Rock, Arkansas; his sisters; Mary Ruth Abbot of Prescott, Arkansas, Sammy Martin of Perrytown, Arkansas, Joan Stockton, husband James of Prescott, Arkansas, and June Carruthers of Hope, Arkansas; six grandchildren; Matt Chambless and wife, Britani of Hope, Arkansas, Jason Chambless of Bryant, Arkansas, Mike Sweat of El Dorado, Arkansas, KristinSmith of El Dorado, Cole Chambless of Little Rock, Arkansas and Ali Chambless of Dallas Texas; four great care givers; Georgia Bohall, JoAnn De Jean, Ann Clark, and Vickie Wilson.

The Chambless family will receive friends, 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2012 at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home. Funeral service for Mr. Chambless will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 22 at White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in DeAnn. Bro. John Nations and Bro. Loyd Roper will officiate the service. Burial to follow in White Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Online condolences www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers memorials my be made to White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 314 Hwy. 332E, Hope, Arkansas.

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DeWITT - Harold Thomas Young, born September 9, 1914 in Carlisle, Arkansas to Charles and Lula Roush Young. He passed away at DeWitt City Hospital on May 21, 2012. Harold is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Dessie Young, eight brothers: twin brother Carol, Curtis, Delmas, Ray, Clarence, Edward, Olt, and John Robert Young, and one sister, Hazel Thomas.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church in DeWitt since June 15, 1947. He was very active in his church and Sunday school where he attended regularly until ill health prevented him from doing so.He was a veteran of World War II where he was a master sergeant serving in the U.S. army. He was a charter member of the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce, where he served in many ways. In 2004 he was made honorary president. He was also an active member of the DeWitt Lion’s Club for the blind for 54 years. He was active in weekly meeting and selling light bulbs for the yearly fund raiser and white elephant sale. He was an active in Boy Scouts, helping to organize Scout Troop #81 in DeWitt. In 1965 he was awarded the Silver Beaver award for distinguished service to boy hood, a member of advisory committee of executive Board Quapaw area council in 1970. He was a member of the American Legion for 60 years. He was in the retail business on the court square in DeWitt for more than 60 years. He sold furniture, appliances, TVs, floor coverings, clothing, fabrics, shoes, and flowers.

He is survived by his wife, Inda Wood Sieber Young of De-Witt; a step-son, Lester Sieber, Stuttgart, that he loved like his own; two precious grandchildren, Jessica Sieber, Stuttgart, and Casey Sieber, DeWitt; two sisters-in-law, Carole (Amos) Carver-Gentry, Evelyn (HT) Theis, Conway; four brothers-inlaw, Johnny (Joan) Wood, Stuttgart, Delano (Dixie), Springdale, Walter Trussel, DeWitt, John Carl Keaton, DeWitt; six nieces, Betty Flow Elder, Carlisle, Sandra Hart, Carlisle, Barbara (Dub) Hamric, Hazen, Cynthia Beavers, North Little Rock, Sherry (Kent) Barbee, Longview, Texas, Ruby (Herb) Ackley, Nashville, Ark., and several great-nephews and nieces and many friends.

Visitation will be May 22, 2012, 6-8 p.m. at Essex Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 2 p.m. with burial at DeWitt Cemetery.

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EL DORADO - Barbara Jean Cummings Bradley, age 62, of El Dorado, Ark. died Sunday, May 20 in El Dorado, Ark. Funeral services 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 22, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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FORT SMITH - Dr. J.P. Chancey, 89 of Fort Smith, died Sunday,May 20, 2012 in Fort Smith. A graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in 1947, he served his professional life in Fort Smith for 53 years, retiring in August, 2000.

He was President of the Northwest District Dental Society, and the Arkansas State Dental Association. He was a 13-year member of the House of Delegates, four-year term on the board of Trustees of the American Dental Association. He was a member of the original board of Delta Dental (Insurance) of Arkansas, and served as president for its first four years. He was a fellow of the American College of Dentists and of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. J.P. was president of the Alumni Association in its centennial year, and was Alumnus of the year in 1985. He received the Arkansas State Dental Association Distinguished Service Award in 1990.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 63 years, Rebecca Ann (Becky) Wright Chancey, a daughter, Lucia Leigh Chancey of Alma, a son Joseph Wright (Joe) and wife Laura of North Little Rock, Ark. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Heather Leigh Keller and husband Mike of El Reno, Okla. Other survivors are grandchildren, Alex, Samuel, and Riley Morgan Chancey of North Little Rock Ark., great-granddaughters Tatum and Piper Keller of ElReno, Okla. and a sister Mary E. Lambert of Decatur, Texas and a brother-in-law Morgan Wright Jr. and several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1 p.m., Tuesday at Roebuck Chapel with visitation to follow in the Narthex of First United Methodist Church. Private burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Sebastian County Humane Society, 3800 Kelley Hwy, Fort Smith, Ark. 72904 or the First United Methodist Church, 200 North 15th, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901. To sign an online guestbook visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

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GREENBRIER - Gertie Bell Black, 76, of Greenbrier died May 20, 2012. Visitation 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 23 with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services 10 a.m., Thursday, May 24 at LifeSong Baptist Church with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating. Burial at East Shady Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier, 501-679-4400. www.bishopgriffinfuneralhome.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Finis Lee Martin, 66, of Heber Springs, died Saturday, May 19, 2012. He was born November 24, 1945, in Atkins. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 22 at Lemley Chapel in Atkins. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Sally Jean Murphy, age 67, passed away Monday. A employee of State Farm Insurance, she was a Methodist. Survivors: husband, Paul, daughter, Brandy Gardner (Jason), Harrisburg, Ark.; son, Shane of Vancouver, Wash.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Family request no flowers and donations to Cancer Society. Arrangements: Family Funeral Service: www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - John Kilby Foster Sr., 85, of Hot Springs Village died May 16, 2012. Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Thursday at Unitarian Universalist Village Church. Interment will be in Wilson Cemetery, Lewisville, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Project. Guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com.

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LONDON - Frances Loveless, age 71, of London died Saturday at Arkansas Hospice Center in Russellville. Memorial services will be Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with visitation before the service. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle.

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LONOKE - James D. Kittler, 71, passed away May 19, 2012 in Memphis. An Army veteran, Mr. Kittler was preceded by his wife, Jimmie Etta Kittler; father, John Will Kittler; mother, Louisa Pauline Underwood; sister, Mary Frances Kittler; and grandson, Logan James Kittler. He is survived by his children, Royann Brown (Barry), Joetta Freeman(Clint), Tanya Bodine, Ben Kittler (Jamie), James Kittler (Stella) and Billy W. Kittler; brother, Ben Kittler Jr; sister, Helen Louise Kittler; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday (May 22) from 12:30 p.m. until the service at 2 p.m. at the Millington Chapel. Munford Funeral Home, Millington Chapel, (901) 873-0123. BrentwoodFuneralServices.com.

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MORRILTON - Mary Margaret Griffith, 65, passed away Saturday May 19th. Former caregiver at Conway Human Development Center. Survivors: daughters: Gail Fairfield, Susan Hogan, Shelia Renee; two brothers; two sisters; 18 grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren. Services: 2 p.m., Tuesday Neal & Sons Chapel. Visitation: Tuesday 12-2 p.m. by Bob Neal & Sons, Morrilton. Obituary/photo/guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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MORRILTON - Glenda Elizabeth Taylor, age 73, of Morrilton died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Saint Edwards Mercy Center in Fort Smith. She was born October 11, 1938 at Morrilton to Hugh Bradford and Audrey Earl Moore Wear. She was an Air Force Veteran and a Registered Nurse where she worked at Sparks Medical Center for many years.

She is preceded in death by her father, Hugh Bradford Wear and her husband, Sam Taylor. Survivors include her mother, Audrey Earl Moore Wear of Danville; two sons, Hugh Samuel Taylor “Chip” of Ft. Smith, Charles Allen Taylor “Chuck” of Mena; one brother, John A. Wear of Danville; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Wolfe Cemetery in Oppelo. Cremation Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

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OIL TROUGH - Frances Jane Tinkle, 89, of Oil Trough passed away on May 19, 2012. Funeral will be at Salado Baptist Church, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 2 p.m. There will be no visitation. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Maple Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Roy Orville Bullock, 83, of Pine Bluff diedSunday, May 20, 2012, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bullock was born April 16, 1929, at the Sunshine Plantation in Humphrey, Arkansas, to the late Hobert and Fannie MaeWhatley Bullock. Mrs. Fannie Mae Bullock passed away at the age of 42. His dad remarried in 1951 to Jo Trussel. Mr. Bullock was reared at the pocket at Mills Bayou between DeWitt and Gillett and received his education in Arkansas County. He married Betty Jo Harper on April 16, 1955, in Hernando, Mississippi. Mrs. Bullock passed away on September 25, 2010.

In 1945, Mr. Bullock worked for Layne, Arkansas as a well driller. He left Layne and joined the United States Army, where he was a Sergeant in the First Cavalry. He served in Korea in 1951, Japan in 1952, and Germany in 1953. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he went back to Layne, Arkansas and worked as a well driller from 1953 to 1958. In 1958, Mr. Bullock went to work for International Paper (now Evergreen Packaging) and retired from there on February 1, 1995, as a systems specialist. Mr. Bullock also had a fire engine named after him.

He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and the V. F. W. Post 4455, where he served as chaplain. He was a past Master (from 1972-1983) of Branchfield Lodge FF 256 F & AM in 1966, a member of the York Rite (1972), a Pine Bluff Shriner (1976) and the Royal Jester Court #38 (1981). He was also a member of the Quarter Century Club at International Paper Company and the Crown Club. Mr. Bullock enjoyed airplanes of all sorts. But never flew except during the Korean War, going to Japan, Germany, and Korea. His passion for flying developed into one of his favorite hobbies: building model airplanes, some of which were donated to the Grider Field Airport in Pine Bluff.

In remembrance, Mr. Bullock’s son Donnie Joe adds, “Dad worked hard all of his life, giving more to his wife and sons everyday of his life. Our dad never complained, always showing his love by being there if we needed him. He was a man of great pride and leadership. He once said ‘You don’t know how you raised your sons till you watch your sons raise their sons.’ Our dad did well. His values have been passed down. Thanks Dad. The most wonderful memory of dad was of the house we built on Highway 81. He was such a wonderful dad.”

He will be missed so much by his family and friends. Mr. Bullock is survived by two sons, Donnie Joe (Donna) Carnahan of White Hall, and Vince Byron (Kim) Bullock of Pine Bluff; four grandchildren, Daniel Ryan (Sarah) Carnahan of Little Rock, Aaron Zane (Crystal) Carnahan of Bella Vista, Dustin Heath Bullock of Pine Bluff, and Zackery Caine (Christina) Bullock of White Hall; two great-grandchildren, Lucas and Owen Carnahan; and five brothers, Harvey Bullock, William Glen Bullock, Marvin Dale Bullock, Hobert Bullock Jr., and Harold Dewayne Bullock. Mr. Bullock was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Bullock, a brother, Delbert Bullock and two sisters, Ruby Thurgood and Pauline Bullock.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 22, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Robinson’s. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 1:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend James Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Mulberry Cemetery in England, Arkansas. Online guest register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Heath Edward Misho, 34, of Pine Bluff, died May 19, 2012. The visitation is 6-8 p.m., Wednesday May 23, 2012, at Ralph Robinson & Son. Funeral 10 a.m., Thursday May 24, 2012, at Ralph Robinson with Brother Bryan Torres and Fire Department Chaplain Elbert Harris officiating. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

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PINE BLUFF - Ernestine “Tina” Tidwell, 66, of Pine Bluff died Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born July 28, 1945 in Little Rock to Ernest L. and Vida Green Tabor.

Survivors; husband, Jack W. Tidwell, daughter, Mary Ellen Cotner, of Pine Bluff; grandson, Blake Sorey, of Jonesboro; brother John Tabor of North Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Mary Tabor.

Memorial Services:10 a.m., Wednesday, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son, with Reverend Pam Estes officiating. The family will be at the home of Mary Ellen Cotner, 6214 Primrose Lane, Pine Bluff. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to the American Cancer Society, 901 N University, Little Rock, Ark. 72207.

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POINT CEDAR - Bernice Branstetter, 84, of Point Cedar, died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m., May 23, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs with Rev. Rusty Mace officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Bower Cemetery, Bismarck. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday. Guest registry at www.davis-smith.com.

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PRESCOTT - Mr. Huey Godwin, 79, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away May 18, 2012 in Prescott, Arkansas. Memorial service, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 10 a.m. in Caney Cemetery under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Prescott. Online guest book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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QUITMAN - Sammie Jo Davis, 69, of Quitman, died peacefully at home on May 18, 2012. She was born February 23, 1943. She will be missed by all who loved her. A memorial service will be held at Arkansas Funeral Care in Jacksonville on May 23, 2012 from 1-3 p.m.

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SEARCY - Billy Joe Love, age 83, of Searcy died Sunday, May 20, 2012. Visitation will be Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First General Baptist Church, 1005 Booth Road, Searcy. Memorials may be made to the church. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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TEXARKANA - Evelyn Buckworth, 98, of Texarkana, Ark., died Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Texarkana, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Camden, Ark. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Texarkana Funeral Home, Texarkana, Arkansas.

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WATSON CHAPEL - Aleta Castaneda, 51, of Watson Chapel, Arkansas died May 20, 2012. Visitation held May 22 from 6-8 p.m., Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Services held Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10 a.m., Griffin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Watson Cemetery. Memorials; Donor’s choice of charity. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.

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WYNNE - Frances Moore, 85, of Wynne, Arkansas, died Saturday in Vanndale. Survivors are son, James (Jim) Moore and wife Jamie; daughter, Myra Suzanne Easley of Little Rock, Arkansas; and four grandchildren. Visitation is Tuesday, 10 to 11 a.m. at Kernodle Funeral Home with services following at 11 a.m. Burial in Crosslawn Cemetery. www.kernodlefh.com.

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PHOENIX - Hilda Flurry Taylor Whitten, age 98, entered into Heaven on April 11, 2012 after several years of wondering why the Lord was keeping her on this earth for so long!

She was one of five children born to A.D. Flurry Sr. and Manie Jones Flurry in 1913 in Dardanelle, Ark. She is survived by her brother, A.D. Flurry Jr. of North Little Rock, Ark.; her daughter, Lana Kay Taylor Hugo of Gilbert, Ariz.; two granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

We are all left with sweet memories of Mama. What a lady!

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LAS VEGAS - Guy F. Hankins Jr., Oct. 5, 1935-May 6, 2012. Predeceased by parents, Guy F. and Ollie Hankins; siblings, Hubert Hankins, Lucille Wolfe. Survived by wife, Bari; son, Toney Hankins; daughters, Julia Lipkowitz, Mila Romero; four granddaughters; siblings, Freda Thompson, Doris Lenox, Carolyn Wright. Services, Palm Mortuary, May 15, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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OKLAHOMA CITY - Gladys (Herman) Balch, 86, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Balch died Thursday. Survivors: sons, James Balch (Amanda), Kendall Balch (Nancy), and L.G. Balch; daughters, Susie A. Phillips and Cathy Crowe (Joseph); 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Graveside Service: 10 a.m., Tuesday at Balch-Johnston Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. - Naomi Hamilton, 98, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., formerly of New Jersey, Beebe, Ark. and Clinton, Ill., passed away at 5 a.m., Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Sandpiper Nursing Home, Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, Ill., with J. Kent Hickerson officiating. There will be no visitation. Calvert Funeral Home, 201 S. Center St. Clinton, Ill. is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.

Naomi was born on June 1, 1913 in Belle Rive, Ill., the daughter of Fred and Cora Smith Thompson. She married George Edward Hamilton in 1934 in Ellis Grove, Ill. He passed away on Oct. 7, 1994.

Survivors include two sons, George E. (Gail) Hamilton Jr. of Walnut Creek, Calif., and C. Warren (Joanne) Hamilton of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.

Naomi was a Registered Nurse where she retired at the age of 81.

Online condolences may be emailed to www.calvertmemorial.com.