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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

Gladys Mullins Briscoe, 89, of Little Rock.

James “Trey” Carter III, 31, of Little Rock.

Vicki Griner, 55, of Sherwood.

Eddie LaMont Matlock, 46, of Mabelvale.

Idell D. McCullars, 89, of North Little Rock.

Charles Edward Murry, 19, of Little Rock.

Helen M. Parks, 92, of North Little Rock.

Dorothy Mae Pickens, 79, of Little Rock.

Gyorgy Posan, 28, of Little Rock.

Dorothy Bea (Hunter) Waggoner, 85, of Little Rock.

Marth (Cole) Westmoreland, 87, of Little Rock.

Gloria J. White, 69, of Little Rock.

Darrell Leonard Winfrey Sr. of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

AUGUSTA Kimberly Renee’ (Lewis) Coleman, 30.

AUSTIN Stephanie Nicole Sowell, 28.

BALD KNOB Jodeene Margaret King, 48.

BENTON Morris Douglas Tillery, 80.

Alvin M. “Pete” Wilson, 87.

BLYTHEVILLE Comer Franks, 86.

BRYANT Brantley Robert Davis, infant.

CABOT Jimmy Trice Taylor, 75.

DEANN Sandra Lloyd, 64.

DeWITT Doshia Hewitt London, 93.

FLIPPIN Harold Ray Shaver, 87.

FORREST CITY Morris N. O’Quin Sr., 86.

GURDON Vida L. Cooper, 73.

HARRISBURG Thelma Adams, 85.

HAZEN Caleb Burnett, infant.

HELENA-WEST HELENA Rosalie Chambers Warren, 86. HOT SPRINGS Willis Pete Mitchell, 52.

HUMPHREY Shirley Bramlett Snider, 69.

KINGSLAND Kiffanie Barner, infant.

MARIANNA Norris Cecil Hodge Jr., 75.

McGEHEE Roy Dean Lewis Sr., 62.

MOUNTAIN HOME Dorothy M. Lochner, 87.

OKOLONA James Edward “Shug” Muldrew, 80.

PERRYVILLE James Lewis Lynch, 69.

PIGGOTT Marcia Cowgill, 76.

PINE BLUFF Robert Burks, 77.

Elger McDonald Rose, 92.

Damon Surveyor, 33.

Floyda Jean Williams-Brown, 79.

Betty Jo Wine, 78.

QUITMAN Clyde Eugene White Jr., 65.

RONDO Meverlene Robbins. 59.

ROWELL Henry Hartless, 85.

SEARCY Cathy Ann Young, 56.

STUTTGART Evelyn Loretta “Rita” Way Nichols, 86.

TUCKER Kyla LaSha Hunter, infant.

OUT-OF-STATE

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.

Betty L. Welsh, 81.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.

Jesse Lee Burton, 66.

ACWORTH, Ga.

Kenneth Gordon Miller Sr., 72.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.

Wayne Eugene Ward, 90.

KANSAS, Mo.

Hakeem Lord Shabazz, 54.

Pulaski County

GLADYS MULLINS BRISCOE, 89, of Little Rock, passed to herLord on May 23, 2012. Gladys was a bird whisperer, flower enthusiast, family scrap booker, community activist, loved politics and travel, and a passionate mother, grandmother, andgreat-grandmother.

Gladys loved people! She smiled big to bring joy to others. When picking her up for an appointment, an extra 30 minutes was required while she worked the room on her way out the door. She dressed impeccably and wouldn’t go out without her makeup, including green or blue eye shadow, even to the ER!

Dining table buddies are everything at a retirement center. Friends Jackie Wage at Good Shepherd and Virginia Miller at Emeritus Chenal Heights kept herengaged. Few people are happy with the food either, but Doran Dungey had a gift for listening and trying.

Gladys was married to Joseph Wallis Briscoe, Jr. (now 92) for 29 years. After they divorced, they continued to attend family functions together out of respect for their 5 children. They are Joe Briscoe, III (Lucy Rhodes); Mary Ann Campbell (Guy); Virginia Tustison (Jody); David Briscoe (Debbie); and Mark Briscoe (Gail). Those who called her Nana are John Campbell (Jennifer); Bethany Lokken (Spencer); Sandra Kaye Courtois (Jon Lawrence); Alecia Briscoe; Greg Campbell (Cheryl); Mario Arbelaez (Lucero); Liz Johnson (Lanny); and Becky James (Jason.)

Her Great-grandchildren include Ashley and Abigail Courtois; Walker Campbell and Whitney Ziegenhorn; Geoffrey and Whitney Campbell; Sebastian and Catalina Arbelaez; Brandon Tidwell and Nick James.

Special thanks to Dr. Susan Beland, Dr. Jeanne Wei, and the outstanding teams of doctors, nurses, and CNAs at UAMS for giving our mother nine lives. Hospice Home Care on Bowman eased her passing following her stroke.

Visitation will be held Saturday morning, May 26, 2012, from 10-11 a.m. with her service immediately following at 11 a.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, (501) 224-8300, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211. Mabelvale was her chosen community in which to live and rear her five children. She loved the people, the schools, and her church. Memorials may be made to Mabelvale Methodist Church, 10500 Woodman St., Mabelvale, Ark. 72103. To share memories online www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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JAMES “TREY” CARTER III of Little Rock, Ark., born December 7,1980, and passed May 20, 2012. He is preceded in death by his father, James Carter Jr.; brother, Jermaine Carter, and survived by mother, LaRaine Carter; one son, Javonte Carter; one daughter,J’nya Carter; one brother, Equardo Carter; one sister, Nadia Carter; special friend, Crystal Strong; grandparents, Earnestine Johnson, Vannie Alexander; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, May 25, 2012, from 6-7 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 26, 2012, 1 p.m., Faith Temple MBC, 1920 Broadway St., LR, Ark. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, LR, Ark. 72204.

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VICKI GRINER, 55, of Sherwood, passed away May 22, 2012, at herresidence. She was born on January 15, 1957, in Little Rock; she was the daughter of Donald W. Rice and Wavel Rice. Vicki served as a Registered Nurse for Baptist Medical Center in NorthLittle Rock for 36 years. She was a devout Christian of the Baptist faith. Vicki loved traveling, boating, and was an avid fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Vicki was a loving and devoted mother who always put her daughter first, and she was also a loving daughter and a great friend to all.

She is preceded in death by her father, Donald Rice. Survivors include her daughter, Mandy Dedmon, her mother, Wavel Rice, her brother, Ricky Rice, and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2012, at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Sherwood. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Huson Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Higden-McLehaney Cemetery near Higden. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Vicki’s memory to Sherwood Humane Society at 6500 North Hills Blvd., Sherwood, Ark. 72120. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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EDDIE LAMONT MATLOCK, 46, of Mabelvale died Tuesday. Survivors parents, Eddie and Edies Matlock; daughters, Tiffany Tate, Larkien, Hayle, Taylor Matlock; siblings, Tori, Edward, Dominique, Bianca, Shurell, Jalisa Matlock. Services Saturday, 1 p.m., Harmony Baptist Church, Sparkman, Rev. Hezekiah Stewart officiating. Marks Funeral Home, Fordyce. Visitation Friday, 1-5 p.m.

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IDELL D. McCULLARS of North Little Rock, 89, passed away onWednesday, May 23, 2012. She was born on Sept. 29, 1922, in Vilonia, Ark. Mrs. Mc-Cullars graduated Vilonia High School and went to work for Sears in Benton, Ark., whereshe worked her way up to Manager. She worked at Sears for several years before venturing out and opening her own highend dress shops. She opened the Four Seasons dress shop in Park Plaza Mall and a few years later opened her second store in North Little Rock in a beautifully refurbished home. Later in life Idell enjoyed working in her yard, spending time with family and always staying on top of the latest fashions. Idell was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Park Hill Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Vivian Bostic, her husband, J.R.

McCullars, her daughter, Melba Cummings, and her brother, Ernest Bostic. She is survived by her sister, Adell DeLap; grandchildren, Alan Cummings of El Paso, Arkansas, and Connie Cummings Hamp and husband Tony of Kissimmee, Florida; five great-grandchildren, five greatgreat-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews and host of great friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 25, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 N. Main St., North Little Rock. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 1 p.m. at the Crestlawn Cemetery, Hwy. 64, Conway with Bro. Bill Bullington officiating.

The family wishes to thank Ridgewood Healthcare in Benton and Cliva Butler provided such wonderful and loving care and made her feel like she was home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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CHARLES EDWARD MURRY, 19, of Little Rock, passed awayon Tuesday, May 22, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memory: parents, Jackie Mitchell (Larry) and Toby Ellis; siblings, Darren Walker, Eulalia McCoy, Larry III, Aushja, and Keona Mitchell;grandparents, Argie (Jack) Gay, and Mable Ellis; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow 3 p.m. at Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends today from 7:15 -8:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

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HELEN M. PARKS, 92, of North Little Rock, passed awayWednesday, May 23, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Parks previously worked at the Pentagon for the United States Government. She worked inGermany from 1945 to 1951 with the United States Government in efforts to reconstruct Germany after World War II. She then owned her own Personnel Firms in Jacksonville, Florida and Mobile, Ala., and later retired from D.H. Holmes Co. She had a good sense of humor and liked to shop and travel.

The family extends a special thanks to the intensive-care nurses in ICU at Springhill Baptist Hospital and especially to Kerri and the nurses at Robinson Nursing Home for her care.

She is survived by her two brothers, Thomas M. Parks (Joyce) of Sikeston, Mo., and Charles H. Parks, Jr. and children of Des Moines, Iowa; niece and caregiver, Phyllis Yielding (Kenneth) of North Little Rock; niece, Kay Heard Bowie (Terry) of Russellville; nephews, Freddy H. James (Pat) of North Little Rock, W. Larry James (Susan) of Sherwood, Tommy C. Parks(Carol) of North Little Rock and Gary Parks Crawford (Mary Ann) of Little Rock; and several great- nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ethel Parks James, Ann Parks Crawford, Jean Parks Cotton and Lillian Parks Heard; and brother, Walter Wayne Parks.

Memorials may be made to Baring Cross Baptist Church, 7541 Warden Road Sherwood, Ark. 72120. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Cabot. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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DOROTHY MAE PICKENS, 79, of Little Rock, departed this lifeon May 20, 2012. She is survived by her husband Melvin Pickens; two sons, Christopher and John (Loretta) Pickens; one daughter, Irma J. Nelson all of Little Rock, Ark.; 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Family hour today from 6 til 7 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 1851 Howard St. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 26, 2012, 11 a.m. at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, 600 E. 24th St. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!”

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GYORGY POSAN, 28, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, May22, 2012. He was born January 19, 1984 in Miskolc, Hungary. Mr. Posan was a gifted athlete; in Hungary he won a gold medal in gymnastics and had been training to be an MMAfighter in Little Rock. He loved his dogs and had a new-found knack for gardening. He always had a smile on his face and he made sure the same was true for everyone around him. He was eager to learn English and embraced America. Gyorgy was always willing to make personal sacrifices for those he loved. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his mother, Anna Maria; father, Gyorgy; sister,Victoria; and niece Angelina of Hungary; and by his best friend and partner, Reggie Marshall of Little Rock. A private memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday morning at Hickory Hills Estates.

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DOROTHY BEA (HUNTER) WAGGONER, 85, of Little Rock,Ark., entered into rest on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Hospice Home Care Inpatient Center. She was born September 19, 1926, in North Little Rock, Ark., a daughter of the late CecilEdward and Grace Cumi Hunter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William E. Waggoner Sr. Mrs. Waggoner was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.

She is survived by her son, William E. Waggoner, Jr. of Texas; grandsons, William “Trey” Waggoner III, and Robert Hunter Waggoner; granddaughter, Shelby Waggoner; and five greatgrandchildren, and a number of nephews and nieces.

Interment will be 1 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2012, at Calvary Cemetery, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. (501) 661-9111. Mrs. Waggoner’s online guest registry is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth. com, where you are welcome to send the family messages of love, comfort and memories.

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MARTHA (COLE) WESTMORELAND, 87, of Little Rock, Ark .,entered into rest Thursday, May 24, 2012. She was born August 6, 1924, in Little Rock, the daughter of the late Bert and Willie Marie (Lawrence) Cole. She was preceded indeath by her husband, Franklin Roy Westmoreland, Sr., and a grandson, Dean Coker. Mrs. Westmoreland was a retired, Administrative Secretary for UAMS for 30 years.

She is survived by her children, Kay Davis (Larry) of North Little Rock, Frank Westmoreland (Sherri) of Maumelle, Betty Brown (Mark) of Little Rock, Debbie Setzler (LB) of North Little Rock, Carol Rateliff (Phil) of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; grandchildren, Melanie Lee (Chris), Aimee Moffitt (Will), Adam Westmoreland (Katie), Katie Melton (Jake) Chris Pickens (Nikki), Morgan Smith (Isaac), Lauren Setzler, Mattie Setzler, Wesley Cole Rateliff, Philip Jacob Rateliff; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, with Mike Harris officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park.

You may send Mrs. Westmoreland’s family messages of love and encouragement at her online guestbook at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Drs. Bill Tranum and Gerald Silvoso for the care given to Mrs. Westmoreland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to UAMS Leukemia Department.

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GLORIA J. WHITE, 69, of Little Rock passed Tuesday, May 22,2012. She was a retired nurse and a member of the St. Matthews Baptist Church. She’s survived by her two sisters, Beverly Brown and Shirley Brown; and other loving relativesand special friends. Services will be held Saturday, May 26, 2012, 11 a.m., at St. Matthews Baptist Church, 6411 South Kerr Road, Scott, Ark. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 25, 2012, 2-5 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

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DARRELL LEONARD WINFREY SR. of Little Rock, passed awayThursday, May 17, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memory, children, Darrell, Jr., Darrell III, Dillion, and Deanna Winfrey; mother, Linda Laws; father, Durley (Cynthia) Winfrey; siblings, Adrianne (Melvin) Furlough, VonSheila Laws, Debra Winfrey, Natasha (Robert) Lewis, Latesa (Jerry) Dixon, Natalie Smith, Tony (Lashonda) James, and Nathaniel Smith, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. at Greater Christ Temple Church, 1200 Bishop Warren Drive. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

Arkansas

AUGUSTA - Kimberly Renee’ (Lewis) Coleman, age 30, of Augusta, passed away May 18, 2012. Memorial Service is Saturday, May 26, 11 a.m. at Holy Ghost Academy, Augusta. Burial is at New Quiet Cemetery, Augusta. Arrangements by Rhodes & Son Funeral Home, Augusta & McCrory.

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AUSTIN - Stephanie Nicole Sowell, 28, of Austin, Ark., wasborn November 11, 1983, in Jacksonville, Ark., and she died Wednesday, May 23, 2012. She was a Branch Service Leader for Regions Bank, Nursery Director at First United Methodist Church and worked in the cash office at Dickey Stephens Park. She was actively involved in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts with her brother, “Spunkin.” Her contagious smile and humor will be greatly missed.

Stephanie is survived by her mother and stepfather Sherryl and Norman Deal; stepmother, Teresa Sowell; sister Leslie (Matthew) Evans; niece Kiley Evans; brothers Ryan Sowell and Alex (Kacey) Price; niece and nephew Laken and Kayden Price; uncles Rick (Sherry) Sowell and Brett (Victoria) Thomas.

She was preceded in death by her father, Steve Sowell; maternal grandparents Wayne and Olga Thomas, paternal grandfather, Raymond Sowell and her great-grandmother, Alta Mowrer Milner.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Beebe First United Methodist Church, with burial in Butlerville Cemetery. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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BALD KNOB - Jodeene Margaret King, 48, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Bald Knob, Ark. She is survived by two daughters, Kristin Conduff of Montgomery, Ill., and Ashli Billsland of Bald Knob; five grandchildren; other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be at a later date. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BENTON - Morris Douglas Tillery, age 80, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047). Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in the Marble Township Community. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2012, at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BENTON - Alvin M. “Pete” Wilson, age 87, of Benton, diedWednesday May 23, 2012. He was born March 18, 1925, in Higginson, Ark. He was retired from Alcoa and a member of North Forth Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in deathby his first wife, Kattie Minyard Wilson, parents, Johnny B. and Cora Wilson, brother, J.B. “Junior” Wilson. Survivors: wife, Willie Jeff Wilson; sons, Johnie O. Wilson and wife, Jean; Eddie Wilson and wife, Melody; daughters, Donna Darter and husband, Rob; Leoda Mullins and husband, Ronnie; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren, all of Benton;brother, Jack Wilson of Benton; sister, Ruby Poole of Higginson; step children, Sandy McDonald, Jeffrey Rickard, Marty Rickard, Joey Rickard, Ritchie Rickard all of Benton and nine step grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Alvin Wilson, John Wilson, Jarret Rickard, Josh Halpain, Andrew Rickard and Shawn Lawhon. Alternates will be Joey Rickard and David Minyard. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the DRW Hunting Club.

Chapel Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Don McCutcheon officiating. Eulogy by Glendle Minyard. Burial will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Ashbys, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Family comments: He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved farming and raising a garden.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Comer Franks, 86, of Blytheville, died May 23, at Great River Medical Center. Survived by grandsons, Jason Franks and Jeremy Bunce, and sisters, Ila Mae Miller and Wanda Hodge. Graveside services will be May 26, 10:30 a.m., Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation, 9-10 a.m., Cobb Funeral Home. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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BRYANT - Brantley Robert Davis, of Bryant, infant son of JasonDavis and Emily (Wilson) Davis, went to be with His Jesus, Tuesday, May 22, 2012. He was born February 11, 2012 in Little Rock.

He was preceded in death by his uncle,Sean Wesley Davis, and his great-great-grandmother, Ruth Brantley Howard, who was his namesake. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Bruce and Cindy Wilson of Little Rock; his paternal grandparents, also his namesake, Robert Lee Davis and Debbie Davis of Benton; maternal great grandparents, Bill and Betty Howard of Marietta, Ga.; paternal great-grandmother, Mary Stanford of Bryant; one aunt, Amy Wilson of Atlanta, Ga.; one uncle, Chris Davis and wife, Rachel of Cabot; cousins, Shawn Bailey Peairson and Emily Bunch, and other numerous relatives.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church in Little Rock with Rev. Dave Hughey officiating. A private family interment will follow. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2012, at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047). Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, #1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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CABOT - Jimmy Trice Taylor (Trice), age 75, of Cabot, Ark., entered into eternal rest Wednesday May 23, 2012. He was born to Sam and Pauline Taylor in Jericho, Miss., March 15, 1937, and he graduated from Jericho High School. Trice was a business man working many years in the sewing machine industry and owning several related businesses; later operating Beebe Raceway and most recently owning and operating Sylvania Corner Market. He was a tremendous man with great integrity and dignity.

Trice is preceded in death by his wife of forty years, Nancy Carol (Guyot) Taylor in 2009; one infant daughter, three brothers, two sisters, and twin infant grandsons, Aden Gene and Aubrey Trice Taylor. He is survived by three children, Tony Taylor and wife Ann, Susan Taylor-Sneed, Kevin Taylor and wife Nikki, all of Cabot; five grandchildren, Leah Paul andhusband Eric, Raleigh Sneed and Scott, Shay Taylor, Hayley Taylor, and Evan Taylor all of Cabot; two great-grandchildren, Caedyn and Selah Sanders; one brother, Kenneth Taylor of Alabama; mother-in-law, Carlyne (Billie) Guyot; brother and sister-in-law, Mike Guyot and Sharon Fortner and husband, Tom, all of Sand Hill.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Sylvania Presbyterian Church, with burial in the Sylvania Cemetery. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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DeANN - Funeral service for Mrs. Sandra Lloyd, 64, of DeAnn will be 2 p.m., Saturday, May 26, at Brazzel/Oakcrest, the Funeral Home of Hope. Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. Burial, Macedonia Cemetery, Patmos. Visitation; 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 25, Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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DeWITT - Doshia Hewitt London, 93, of DeWitt died May 21, 2012. Funeral service Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Greater St. John M.B.C. in De-Witt. Burial: Butler Cemetery in Ethel by McKinzie Funeral Home of Dewitt. Visitation will be one hour before funeral time.

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FLIPPIN - Harold Ray Shaver, 87, of Flippin died on Wednesday, at his residence. The funeral will be Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Flippin First Baptist Church. Visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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FORREST CITY - Morris N. O’Quin Sr., age 86, passed awayMonday, May 21, 2012, at his home in Forrest City, Arkansas. All that had an opportunity to know him knew him as a wise, generous, benevolent, and positive person. He was unwavering in his beliefs and put God, Family, and Church as his most important priorities.

Morris was born January 5, 1926, in Jayess, Mississippi, one of six children, to Samuel Oscar O’Quin and Rebecca Boyd O’Quin. The O’Quins were farmers of cotton, corn, hay, and vegetables on their 30-acre farm. Morris married Gloria Bass O’Quin of Parkin, Ark., on April 30, 1958, and celebrated 53 years of life together. They had two children, Morris O’Quin Jr. and Karen O’Quin.

Morris was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Armed Services, serving in World War II and in the Korean War, rising from the level of Private to Corporal. In WWII, at 18 years of age, his unit, Company B of the 29th Infantry, served in the Rhineland and Central European campaigns where he fought in Germany and France from 1944 to 1946 as a rifleman and squad leader. He received the European/African/ Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. He returned to fight in the Korean War from 1950 to 1951.

He attended Southern Mississippi Junior College for 2 years from 1947 to 1949, between the two wars. He completed his degree and graduated with a BS in Agriculture at Mississippi State University in 1952. He concurrently worked to support himself and pay for his education while in school. Later, he returned to University of Arkansas where he received his MBA in Agribusiness in 1978.

Morris went to work for the U.S. County Extension Agency in Cross County as a County Extension Agent and lived in Wynne, Ark., in 1952. He moved to Paris, Ark., in 1958 and took the County Agent position for Sebastian County. During this time he lived in Paris, Fort Smith, and Russellville, Ark. In 1969, Morris moved to Forrest City, Ark., and became the County Extension Agent for St. Francis County until he retired in 1982, with 30 years of service.

In 1982, Morris began a second career at the First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas as a Vice President and Loan Officer. He worked for 20 years and retired at 76 years old, in2002. During this time he started his own Agricultural Crop Consulting Business, O’Quin Crop Consulting, and actively supported the farmers of St. Francis County.

Morris passionately participated in the First Baptist Church of Forrest City and served as Chairman of the Deacons and taught the Men’s Sunday School class for over 20 years. He was a 60-year member and Master Mason of the Fraternity of Free Masons in the Pine Lodge No. 383 at Enon, Miss. He also served on the Board of Directors for First National Bank, Board of Directors of the Forrest City Lions Club, President of the Forrest City Lions Club, President of the Chamber of Commerce, supported the 4-H program of Saint Francis County, and taught Agriculture Classes at East Arkansas Community College.

His son Morris Jr. and wife Gloria preceded him in death in 2010 and 2011. His daughter, Karen O’Quin, and grandson, Colin O’Quin, of Atlanta, Ga., and his daughter-in-law, Dana O’Quin, and grandchildren, Marrick O’Quin and Morgan O’Quin of Harrison, Ark., survive him.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the First Baptist Church in Forrest City at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 Friday at funeral Home. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

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GURDON - Vida L. Cooper, 73, of Gurdon, died May 19. Visitation was held Thursday at Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. Service will be Friday, May 25, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Beech Street Baptist Church. Interment will follow in South Fork Cemetery under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon.

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HARRISBURG - Thelma Adams, 85, of Harrisburg died Tuesday. Survivors are daughters, Anne and husband David Fletcher of Cabot, Cindy and husband Donnie McAuthur; granddaughter, Jerrie Sue Mc-Authur; and brother, Billy Hunt, all of Harrisburg. Graveside services were Wednesday at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home.

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HAZEN - Baby Caleb Burnett born and died Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the Baptist Health in Stuttgart. He was the son of Carl Burnett Jr. and Kayla Curlett. Graveside service Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at The Morning Glory Cemetery, DeWitt, Arkansas, by McKinzie Funeral Home of DeWitt.

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HELENA-WEST HELENA - Rosalie Chambers Warren, 86, wenton to Heaven on May 23, 2012. Rosalie was born January 13, 1926, in Lee County, Marianna, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Katie Viola Riddle Chambers and William GroverChambers. She married Roy Bryan Warren, August 12, 1945, in the West Helena Baptist Church. They were married for 47 years, and raised four children.

She is survived by her children, Dennis and Ann Warren of Sherwood, Ark., Wayne and Beverly Pyron of Broken Arrow, Okla., Linda Moneymaker of West Helena, Ark., and Joel and Joy Wilkison of Brinkley, Ark. She has nine grandchildren: Leigh, Mary, Steven, Cathryn, Jake, Justin, Jarrod, Jessica, Jordan; and five great-grandchildren, Haley, Breckon, Kensi, Lily and Kaylen.

Rosalie loved her family, gardening, traveling, baking, serving in the church, and oil painting. She also authored the book “How to be a Room Mother with Ability and Agility.” Rosalie served in the West Helena Baptist Church for 40 years, where she taught Sunday School and vacation bible school, and wasan active member of the West Helena Women’s Missionary Union. She also served in the West Helena Public schools as a room mother for 24 years.

The family would like to thank Bertha Armstrong, other staff members, and Hospice care for the love and care given our mother over the last three and a half years while she resided in Crestpark Nursing Home.

Services for Mrs. Rosalie Warren will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2012, at West Helena Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6-9 p.m. at Roller-Citizens. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Reverend Dusty Rhodes will officiate.

Memorials may be made to West Helena Baptist Church, 702 Plaza Street, West Helena, Ark. 72390. Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Willis (Pete) Mitchell, 52, of Hot Springs died Tuesday. Born in Kensett, Ark., to the late John Cowan and Lillie Mae Mitchell. Survivors: mother, Lillie Mae Mitchell; son, Juwan Mitchell; sisters, Sandra Johnson, Lillie Jean Peoples; aunts and uncles, Frances Mitchell, Ola (William) Cowan, Alvin Mitchell, and extended family. Services are private. Arrangements entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services (501) 623-7664.

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HUMPHREY - Shirley Bramlett Snider, 69, of Humphrey, born March 15, 1943, in Harrisburg, Ark., to Delbert and Mary Bramlett, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2012. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Humphrey.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Delbert Bramlett; and two brothers, John and Robert Bramlett. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd Snider; her mother, Mary Bramlett; and two sons, Keith Snider of Lexington, Tenn., and Gary Snider of Monticello, Ark. She is also survived by four siblings, Donna Hill, Carol Cathey, Sue Garrett, and De-Wayne Bramlett; and four grandchildren, Lauren Snider, Sydney Snider, Taylor Snider, and Drew Snider.

Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Antioch Baptist Church, Humphrey, Ark. Flowers need to be sent to the church. Interment will follow in Hamilton Cemetery.

To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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KINGSLAND - Kiffanie Barner, infant daughter of Tiffany Humphrey and Gordon Barner of Kingsland, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Crossroads Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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MARIANNA - Retired U.S. Army and Arkansas National Guard Sergeant First Class Norris Cecil Hodge, Jr., of Marianna, Ark., passed from this life on May 23, 2012, in Helena, Ark., at age 75. Norris was born August 3, 1936, in Memphis, Tenn., to the late Dr. Norris C. Hodge, Sr. and Gladys Louise Chaffin Hodge Ledbetter.

He attended Marianna School 11 years; and graduated from Benton High School. He attended Arkansas A&M College in Monticello, where he was a member of Phi Lambda Chi Fraternity.

While in the Army, he received the Badge of Honor with V for Valor, the United States-Republic of China Mutual Defense Commemorative Badge, and the 823 Artillery Battle Commemorative Badge. He was Post Commander of Post No. 5 of the Julius Benham American Legion. He was Charter Commander of Post 4449 Elmer Bradshaw VFW.

Norris was always very involved in civic and community organizations. He was past President of the Jaycees, Lions and Rotary Clubs of Marianna, Little League. He was Baseball Commissioner for many years. He was a Charter member of the Marianna Airport Commission, member of State and National Funeral Directors Associations, member of the Board of Directors of the Arkansas County Clerks’ Association and was an Executive Director of the Association of Counties of Arkansas. He was former Secretary-Treasurer of the Lee County Recreation Commission, the 101st Airborne Association, and the 2/71 Missile Battalion Association.

He was a former Volunteer Firefighter with the Marianna Fire Department; and a former Emergency Medical Technician. He was also a member of First Christian Church, attending whenever he was able.

Norris is survived by one son, Eric Conner of Tennelle, Ga.; daughters Kathy Hodge of Washougal, Wash., Kelli Hodge of Marianna, Ark., Dawn Mounts of Dover, Tenn., and Lisa Beitel of Jacksboro, Texas; grandsons, Josh Coverdale of the U.S. Marines, Drew Coverdale of Lacey, Wash., Brit Coverdale of Portland, Ore., and Brandon Barrett of Nashville, Tenn.; granddaughter Ashley Beitel of Jacksboro, Texas; one brother, Curtis D.Hodge of Albuquerque, N.M.; one sister, Neena Ledbetter of Memphis, Tenn.; special family friend, Francile Cooper; several nephews and nieces; many friends; and a menagerie of animals. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Beth Wright Hodge on March 6, 2012; and his son, Norris C. Hodge III on August 28, 1956.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 25 at First Christian Church in Marianna, followed by burial in Marianna Memorial Park. Visitation will also be at the Church, from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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McGEHEE - Roy Dean Lewis Sr., age 62, of McGehee, died May 19 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Service: 12 noon Saturday, May 26, at Mc-Gehee Chapel Baptist Church in McGehee. Burial in Strickland Memorial Lawn in McGehee. Survivors: wife, Faye Lewis of McGehee; five sons; one brother; two sisters; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Dorothy M. Lochner, age 87, of Mountain Home died Wednesday. Funeral Mass: 9 a.m. Friday, St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Interment: Baxter Memorial Gardens. Survivors: husband, Ralph Lochner; daughters: Sharon Taylor, Mary and Sandra Lochner; sister, Patricia Fate; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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OKOLONA - James Edward “Shug” Muldrew, 80, of Okolona died May 22 in a Little Rock hospital. He was born August 28, 1931, in Okolona, the son of the late Charlie and Addie Muldrew. He was a retired employee of International Paper Company, a veteran of the United StatesArmy and a member of First Baptist Church of Okolona where he was a trustee and president of the cemetery fund.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sue Muldrew; one son, Marcus (Tamecia) Muldrew of Okolona; two daughters, Donna Muldrew and June (Keith) Wine, both of Little Rock; one brother, Charley Muldrew of Stockton, Calif.; one sister, Ruby (Charles) Gill of Flint, Mich.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Okolona with Rev. Larry Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in First Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from noon to 7 p.m. at the funeral home with family hour from 6 to 7 p.m. Online guest book with www.mitchellfuneralservices.com.

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PERRYVILLE - James Lewis Lynch, 69, of Perryville passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at Thornburg Baptist Church. Burial: Thornburg Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home in Perryville. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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PIGGOTT - Marcia Cowgill, 76, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Services are Saturday, May 26, 2012, at 10 a.m., in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel. Burial is in Hardin Chapel Cemetery near Crockett, Ark. Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Ark., is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation is 6 p.m., Friday.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Robert Burks, 77, of Pine Bluff passed Friday, May 18, 2012. Services will be Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church by Rev. Jimmy L. Fisher Sr. at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Henson Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Elger Mc-Donald Rose, 92, of Pine Bluff passed Friday, May 18, 2012. Services will be Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Brown Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Anthony Craig at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Hooker by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Damon Surveyor of Pine Bluff, Ark., born February 5, 1979, and passed May 19, 2012. He is survived by father, Shawn Surveyor; mother, Diane Carter; three brothers; six sisters; a host of other nieces, nephews, relativesand friends. Family Hour will be Friday, May 25, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home Chapel, 1806 W. 6th, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601. Funeral Services Saturday, May 26, 2012, 11 a.m. at International House of Praise 1002 E. 8th Ave., Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 1806 W. 6th, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Floyda Jean Williams-Brown, 79, of Pine Bluff passed Sunday, May 20, 2012. Services will be Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Indiana Street Baptist Church by Rev. Terrance Williams at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Betty Jo Wine, 78, of Pine Bluff passed Monday, May 21, 2012. Services will be Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Breath of Life Church by Rev. Kerry Price at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Section of Graceland Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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QUITMAN - Clyde Eugene White Jr., 65, passed away May 23, 2012. Wife, Lorine White; children, Christopher (Sherrie) White, Shannon (Allen) Haley, Lori Elkins, and Bobby Stivers; eight grandchildren; aunt, Betty James; sister-in-law, Libby White. Visitation Friday, 6-8 p.m., Olmstead Funeral Home. Funeral service Saturday, 2 p.m., Olmstead Chapel. www.olmstead.cc.

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RONDO - Meverlene Robbins, 59, of Rondo, Ark., passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012. Funeral services are Saturday, May 26th, 2012 at Hampshire Missionary Baptist Church, Aubrey, Ark. at 10 a.m. Interment will be held in Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon, Ark. McNeal Calahan Funeral Home of Brinkley in charge of arrangements.

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ROWELL - Henry Hartless, 85, of Rowell died Wednesday. Funeral Services are at 10 a.m., Saturday at Griffin Funeral Chapel. Bro. Michael Collins officiating. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial at Rowell Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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SEARCY - Cathy Ann Young, loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. Born March 20, 1956 in Fort Riley, Kansas. Entered into rest May 21, 2012 in Omaha, Neb., aged 56 years.

She is preceded in deathby her mother Nancy Elbert of Searcy, Ark. Mrs. Young is survived by her sons Michael and Lindsay Young and Robert and Jane Young of Omaha, Neb.; father, Donald and Julia Elbert of Morrilton, Ark.; sister, Karen and Jeff Langley of Joy, Ark.; brother, Donald and Vallerie Elbert of Searcy, Ark.; grandchildren, Reese, Jackson, Liam, and Tegan Young, all of Omaha, Neb.

There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 4-6 p.m. at the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home Chapel with a private family burial following. Share a Memory: SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

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STUTTGART - Evelyn Loretta “Rita” Way Nichols, 86, passed away May 23, 2012. Born in Carlisle on February 17, 1926, she was raised in Hazen and spent most of her adult life in Stuttgart.

Known as an extremely hard worker she was office manager and co-owner for Lion Oil Company in Stuttgart, followed by Clarendon Oil Company in Clarendon. She spent her later years with Harold Ives Trucking Company as a driver liaison before retirement. Rita was known for her generous heart. She spent much of her life as a caregiver for her husband, Philip Eldean Way, before his passing in 1961 after an extended illness. She married John L. Nichols of Stuttgart in 1968 and provided extended care for him prior to his death in 2008. Rita was very good with her hands. She thoroughly enjoyed sewing, quilting, ceramics and was amazing with crossword and jigsaw puzzles.

Her parents, James Cecil and Ovia Lafaye Patty; and her sister, Jean Garrett, also preceded her in death. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Dempsey (Jerry) of Stuttgart; two sons, Ed Way (Dianna) of Jonesboro and John D. Nichols (Rae-Lene Wolf) of Little Rock. She has three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.

Graveside services, officiated by Dr. Sam Roberts, are 1 p.m. Saturday, May 26, at Lone Tree Cemetery chapel followed by a reception at First Baptist Church, 2115 S. Prairie St., Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Dr., Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, or First Baptist Church, Stuttgart. Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.

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TUCKER - Kyla LaSha Hunter, infant, of Tucker, passed away May 21, 2012. Funeral will be Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Wilson-Robison Funeral Home in England. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery in Sherrill, Arkansas. To view obituary online, go to www.wilsonrobisonfhengland.com.

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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. - Our loving mother, Betty L.(Dillaha) Welsh formerly of Greenbrier and Conway, passed away May 11, 2012, with her family by her side after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Betty was preceded indeath by her parents, William and Pearl Dillaha; brothers, Clennon and Bill Dillaha; son, Butch Welsh; and her loving husband of 34 years, Clarence Raymond Welsh Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Pam (Tom) Holt; son, William Welsh; daughter, Ginnie (Alex) Kameenui; grandchildren, Pat Holt, Candy Wilson, Alicia Gurtler, Ashley Pham, Andy Kameenui, Amber Kameenui and Zack Welsh; one great-grandchild, Tyler Wilson. Betty will be missed by many, especially her bowling friends at Hurlburt, whom she loved dearly.

Betty will be laid to rest with her husband, Ray, at Barrancas National Cemetery on June 5th which would have been their 50th wedding anniversary. The family will be having a Celebration of Life gathering for Betty on June 3rd from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, at 215 Greenacres Road, Fort Walton Beach.

Everyone that knew our mother is welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Betty’s memory to the American Cancer Society. To sign the guestbook and share condolences, remembrances and fond memories, please visit www.daviswatkins.com.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jesse Lee Burton, 66, Jacksonville, Fla., died May 14th. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m., Bethany Baptist Church, McNeil, Ark. Interment: Old St. Matthew Cemetery, Military Honors. Officiating, Rev. Derrick Thomas. Survivors, widow, Belle Burton; daughter, Dessie Wesley; siblings, Shirley Hunter, Marilyn, Kenneth, James, Otis, William, Elwood Burton; one grandchild. Smith Funeral Home, Stamps.

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ACWORTH, Ga. - Mr. Kenneth Gordon Miller Sr. of Acworth, Ga. passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at his home. He was 72.Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, in the Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Slocomb officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. The family had received friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 1 p.m. until service time.

Mr. Miller was born on March 23, 1940 in Hartford, Ala., to Edna Wright Miller and the late Marcus C. Miller. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War and retired after 30 years of service from the U.S. Air Force. He was also a lifelong Crimson Tide fan.

Survivors include wife, Young Son “Sonny” Miller of Acworth, Ga.; children: Tina Singleton (Kevin) of Jacksonville, Ark., Kenneth G. Miller Jr. (Delayna) of Cabot, Ark., Clay Miller and Cindy Miller both of Jacksonville, Ark.; his mother: Edna Wright Miller of Hartford; one brother: Jeffrey B. Miller (Sharon) of Hartford; four grandchildren: Grayson and Landon Miller, Nichole and Stephanie Singleton; several nieces and nephews.

To sign a guest register, please visit www.sorrellsfuneralhomes.com

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Wayne Eugene Ward, 90, of Louisvillepassed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Palliative Care Unit of Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. He was born July 28, 1921 in Piggott, Ark. to Kitty Belle Harris andEgbert Grant Ward, a prominent attorney and circuit judge in Clay County, Ark. He grew up with two brothers, Maurice and Ray and one sister, Alma Mae. After a childhood of throwing clay pigeons for the author Ernest Hemingway, Wayne became a teacher at age 16 in Hickoria, Ark. He then went on to Ouachita Baptist College in 1938 where he met his “sweet little Mary Ann Heath” the next year. They quickly became engaged but were required to postpone the wedding due to his enrollment and training as a Lt. (JG) in the Naval Air Rescue Service. They were married in the First Baptist Church of Little Rock on June 15, 1943. Wayne then served as a pilot and navigator for the Navy, flying PBYs, until the end of World War II. In March 1946, he enrolled in Southern Baptist Seminary and was called to minister at Finchville Baptist Church. In 1951, Wayne was elected instructor in Theology and Biblical Languages, andthen became the Joseph Emerson Brown Professor of Theology until his retirement.

Over the years, he served as interim pastor at many churches including First Baptist Church of Shelbyville, Immanuel Baptist Church of Lexington, First Baptist Church of Memphis, and Immanuel Baptist Church of Little Rock, where he served as advisor and minister to the then governor of Arkansas, Bill Clinton. He also taught and counseled at the International Baptist Seminary in Zurich-Ruschlikon, Switzerland and the Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem, Israel. He led numerous tours and trips to the holy lands over the course of his career. Wayne also remained Pastor Emeritus at Finchville Baptist Church until his death.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ann Heath Ward after 65 years; his brothers, Maurice S. and Ray H. Ward, and his sister Alma Mae Ward Lokey. Survivors include his son, Larry Wayne Ward (Peggy) of Yorba Linda, Calif.; his daughter, Rebecca Ann Fulgham (Jimmy) of Chattanooga, Tenn.; his son, David Heath Ward (Mimi) of Shelbyville, Ky. and four grandchildren, Jason Ward Fulgham, Ashley Ann Fulgham Phillips, Jacqueline Marie Ward, and Thomas Lee Ward, and great-grandson, Holden West Phillips.

There will be a visitation at the Shannon Funeral Home in Shelbyville on Friday, May 25, from 2-6 p.m., followed by the funeral service by Pastor Jay Tigner at 6 p.m. Visitation on Saturday, May 26, will take place at the main sanctuary of Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville from 10-12 noon, followed by another funeral service led by Pastor William Johnsonand R. Page Fulgham at 12 noon with burial to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery. The family requests that any memorial gifts go to Finchville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1, Finchville, Ky. 40022 or the Mary Ann and Wayne Ward scholarship fund at Ouachita Baptist College, P.O. Box 3754, Arkadelphia, Ark. 71998-0001.

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KANSAS, Mo. - Hakeem Lord Shabazz, (aka Cero Spruce Wilson, II), 54, died May 10, 2012 in Kansas City, Mo. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Sacred Refuge Ministries, 705 Main, Grandview, Mo. Arrangements by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors, (816) 763-9100.