Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Cleo Blasingame Cummins, 93, of Little Rock.

Herbert “Butch” Franklin Gill Jr., 68, of Little Rock.

Anamarie Johnson, 86, of North Little Rock.

Hazel Marie Mahan, 85, of Little Rock.

Verna Evelyn Nickens McGuire, 90, of Little Rock.

Charles Lee Miles Jr., 56, of Little Rock.

Ella C. Noble-Davis, 82, of Little Rock.

Charles Thomas Puckett, 79, of Little Rock.

Ina Louise Red, 96, of Mabelvale.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BAUXITE Mary Ruth Giesler, 90.

BEEBE Bitha Fitch Rogers, 89.

BENTON Alice Tudor Glover, 55.

DARDANELLE Barry Fane Trent, 73.

EMMET Mildred Johnson, 102.

GREENBRIER Ronald Keith McAllister, 51.

HAMPTON Rebecca June Craig Ramos, 31.

HICKORY PLAINS Floyd Gene Manuel, 74.

HOT SPRINGS Ola Ferguson, 87.

LAKE VILLAGE Mattie Fuller, 94.

MARIANNA Shirley Jean Pruitt, 68.

NEW BLAINE Frank Richard Bell, 88.

PINE BLUFF David Brown Jackson, 67.

Margaret Louise Rhodes, 90.

RUSSELLVILLE Paul Douglas Hart, 50.

SEARCY Ethel Grace Burgess, 81.

STUTTGART Onita Lee Brands Kimes, 88.

WALNUT RIDGE Vera M. Hibbard, 91.

OUT-OF-STATE

EUREKA, Kan.

Michael Wilson, 50.

BROKEN ARROW, Okla.

Harold Lee St. Gemme, 92.

STILLWATER, Okla.

Jennifer Virden Holley, 46.

Pulaski County

CLEO BLASINGAME CUMMINS, 93, of Little Rock, passed awayon May 27, 2012. Cleo was born in El Paso, Ark., on Jan. 20, 1919, to Jim and Nettie Blasingame. She was one of seven children and was a star basketball player at Vilonia High Schoolaveraging 20 points a game. Cleo was married to V.O. Cummins for 52 years until his death in July of 1995. They had one child, a daughter, Brenda Cummins Wingfield. Cleo kept books for her husband’s businesses and was a wonderful homemaker and mother. Their home was always open to Brenda’s friends and hosted many Young Life meetings, as well as family gatherings. Cleo taught five-year-old Sunday school at Park Hill Baptist Church for over 20 years. Preceding her in death were: her parents; her husband; three sisters, Ava Griggers, Eulelah Morton and Ilene Stocks; two brothers, Johnny Blasingame and J.O. Blasingame. Survivors are: her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Hartsell Wingfield of Little Rock, Ark.; her granddaughter, Kimberly Griffin and husband, Craig of Atlanta, Ga.; her grandson, Brett Wingfield and wife, Stacy of Little Rock; and her five great-grandchildren, Bailey and Robby Griffin and Andrew, Zach, and Kate Wingfield. She is also survived by one dear sister, Aneta Russell, and many special nieces and nephews. Cleo was a wonderful daughter who helped take care of her parents until their death. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and “Mimi.” Her greatest pleasure was being with her family and seeing her little “greats.” She knew Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior, and her legacy of faith is being lived out through the generations and will continue to do so in the future. Her unconditional love, selflessness, and encouragement will be deeply missed by all those who loved her. The family wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Pleasant Hills Living Facility for their kindness in caring for Cleo these past several years and to Wanda and Beverly who proved to be such a blessing by staying with her in the evenings. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Community Bible Study, 790 Stout Road, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80921-3802 or Fellowship Bible Church, 1401 Kirk Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72223. Visitation will be Tuesday, May29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth at 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, 72204. The funeral will be at Fellowship Bible Church at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, with Rev. Bill Parkinson officiating. Cleo’s online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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HERBERT “BUTCH” FRANKLIN GILL JR., born Nov. 19, 1943,passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert F. Gill Sr. and Oma Jo Gill, and brother, Gary Wayne Gill. He leaves behind his wife, KarenE. Gill; daughter, Tammy R. and husband, Brent Christian of Vilonia; son, Herbert J. Gill; grandson, Herbert F. Gill; sisters, Beverly DeBusk of Little Rock and Patti and Leland Davis of Paragould and nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, (501) 455-5800 with Jim Pollnow officiating. Pallbearers will be Brent Christian, Biff DeBusk, D.J. Thomas, Chris Rodgers, Gus Rodgers and Clint Rogers. Interment to follow at Crystal Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would like for you to make donations to the Diabetes Association or Heart Association. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.

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ANAMARIE JOHNSON, 86, of North Little Rock, formerly ofConway, ascended to her savior Sunday morning May 27, 2012. Born Wednesday, July 29, 1925 at Yazoo City, Miss., to the late Marvin Dixon and Grace Samuelson Johnson.

Anamarie was a very proud Arkansan and Razorback fan. She followed the path of her parents Marvin, Grace and older brother Marvin Dixon Jr., all as the first university graduates of their families, from the University of Arkansas. Marvin Sr. was the first to graduate from the U of A, after recovering from wounds from WWI and was the first to graduate in the state of Arkansas with a vocational, agricultural and livestock degree and was the first Arkansas public school teacher in this field. Her mother Grace graduated from the U of A with an education degree specializing in literature and British literature and was the first Arkansas postmistress at Searcy, which inspired Anamarie to pursue her career in education at the U of A, where her brother Marvin Jr. attended and played football until WW II.

Anamarie grew up throughout Arkansas as her parents taught school in Northwest and Central Arkansas during the depression era. Anamarie was an honors student at Waldon Junior High class of 1939, Gillham High School class of 43, University of Arkansas with a bachelor of arts degree class of 47, University of Illinois with a master of science class of 52. She pursued her doctorate at New York's prestigious University of Buffalo Graduate School in 1953 where upon she was recruited by the Norfolk, Va., library and public school systems for employment.

Anamarie was employed as assistant librarian at Morrilton, Ark., Public Library in 1947 where she established the first Mobile Bookmobile Library for local and rural service as the first of its kind in the U.S. She relocated to Blytheville, Ark., to teach in the public school system as a means to save money to finance her University of Illinois and Buffalofurther education degrees.

Anamarie was awarded the Gold Medal for Arkansas Outstanding English and Literature Student at Gillham High School in 1943 and was the Valedictorian of her Gillham Senior Class. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Virginia, the Norfolk and Virginia Historical Societies where she served as president, as well as the Norfolk Women's Club also serving as president along with other community and charitable organizations.

Anamarie was the Norfolk Libraries of Science Administrator, she was very well known for her dramatic recital of book reading and poetry of adult and children's literature and could recite many completely by memory including Dr. Seuss, Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Mother Goose and the Bumper Book for Children as well as the King James Bible.

She originated and conducted the Norfolk Story Telling Hour weekly for children which was often broadcast by local radio and TV affiliates of the time. She was most famously and affectionately known as the "Hurricane Lady" per her story telling of intense dramatic passion for children during Hurricane Shelter Storm Protection Centers to calm her children - their favorite was her rendition of Dr. Seuss’ Horton the Elephant. She was recognized and awarded citations of recognition for her children's and community work and efforts from Norfolk City Government and other organizations and was a silent contributing patron for many of need.

Anamarie instituted the Norfolk Bookmobile for out of area and rural service as she had in Morriliton, Ark., which became the model for the National and European versions and was recognized by the Mayors of Norfolk, Governor of Virginia, National Library - Public Schools Association and the Congressional Education Oversight Committee of Washington, D.C.

Anamarie loved to write poetry, short stories, novelettes and novels - she wrote personal stories for her vast and varied children audiences.

Anamarie retired form Norfolk Public School and Library Systems in 1968 and returned to Conway, Ark., and reinstituted her membership in the Eastern Star Palmetto Chapter #47 serving as Worthy Matron during her tenure here. Anamarie was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Conway joining the United Methodist Womens' Club and was a very active member of and for both and was also an avid supporter of the Conway Public Library.

As Annmarie’s health declined she relocated to North Little Rock, Ark., in 2003 to be with her many area family members where she joined the Amboy Methodist Church and its United Methodist Womens Club as well as the Eastern Star Jewel Chapter #362. She was immediately recognized for her photographic memory of the Bible and her ability to recite biblical passages line by line in her dramatic enactment and her interpretation of their meaning.

Anamarie was devout in her love for children, her family and religion - she especially loved Christmas and all her nieces and nephews whom welcomed her at Adams Field Airport arrivals from Northfork, Va., yearly in anticipation of her wonderful Christmas storytellings and colorful Christmas one of a kind packaging as she never forgot anyone and was the leader offamily togetherness, activities and spirit. She was an avid traveler of the USA and its many historic sites on her own and the many family reunions she lived for to attend.

Anamarie was preceded in death by her parents Marvin D., Grace; brothers, Marvin Johnson Jr. of Conway and Walter Johnson of Corsicana, Texas; and sister, Betty Haynie of Little Rock, Ark. She is survived by her sisters Idalee Lyons of North Little Rock, Ark., Estelle Summers of Cheyenne, Wyo., Dorothy Heskett of Fresno, Calif., Carolyn Heffington of Willis, Texas, and Mary Johnson of Corsicana, Texas; 19 nieces and nephews, a host of great and great-greatnieces and nephews (she knew all their names and loved all equally) and her family of friends at Northridge Healthcare.

Anamarie was a hurricane of activity in life in her many pursuits of life's ways and will be remembered by her family and all for her devout love of children, family, her Razorbacks, deep religious belief, her Methodist and Eastern Star Families of Fellowship and their purpose and most of all her beloved nieces and nephews as well as of All her Love for All - "All of us whom knew and were touched by her will miss her".

Anamarie fought many health adversities over the years but had a strong will to survive, be a part of this world and to be here for her family - "She has gone to her final greatest story adventure to be told and is smiling down upon all of us now" - Rest In Peace Anamarie - We Love You Too.

Services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Roller McNutt Chapel in Conway, 501-327-7727, with interment to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 29, at the funeral home. On line guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HAZEL MARIE MAHAN, age 85, passed from this earth Saturday, May 26, 2012. Hazel was a dedicated member of the Mabelvale Church of Christ, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. A visitation service will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark., 72209, (501) 455-5800 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be the following morning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. She was preceded in death by a son, Stevie; her husband, JW Mahan; and a sister, Bernice Kemp. Survivors include two daughters, Vickie Ironside and Patsy Free, along with seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, eight sisters, two brothers and countless other family, friends, and loved ones. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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VERNA EVELYN NICKENS MCGUIRE passed away May 26, 2012, at the age of 90. Born in Brignac, La., on Jan. 14, 1922, she was the third child and the first daughter of Newman C. and Lydia Singletary Nickens. She was raised on the family farm in Galvez and graduated from Gonzales High School. After completing high school, she found work in Baton Rouge as a seamstress for Kean’s Laundry and later as a bookkeeper for Kleinpeter Farms Dairy. One weekend Mom went home to see her family in Galvez and while there she was introduced to a young Army Air Corps Sergeant by her cousin Bryan Williams. Bryan and the Sergeant were on leave from Fort Polk, La. Mom would later marry that Sergeant, R.W. McGuire, on June 8, 1946. After a few years they moved their young familyto Little Rock, Ark. Here, Mom worked as a bookkeeper for Southern Farmers Association before working in a similar capacity for CAMPA/AMPI. She was a member of Asbury UMC and of the Robert Moore Bible Class. She is survived by her five children - Evelyn (Willie) Jackson of Fayetteville, Ark., Carolyn Williams of Gonzales, La., Ray (Mari) of Dallas, Texas, Tom of Little Rock, Ark., and Lydia of Fayetteville, Ark.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim of Galvez, La.; and two sisters, Alice Ayo of Galvez and Bessie Smith of North Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 1/2 years, Raymond W. McGuire Sr., her parents, and brothers Hybart, Milbern, Carroll, Wade and Cecil. Visitation will be Thursday, May 31st from 5-8 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark., (501)224-8300. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 1st at 10 a.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, 2801 Asher Ave., Little Rock, Ark. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers. Our family would like to thank Dr. Victoria Akins and the staff of the UAMS Thomas-Lyon Longevity Center for the care Mom received these past 20 years. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal. --◊--

CHARLES LEE MILES JR., 56, Little Rock, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012. He was born June 8, 1955, in Little Rock. Mr. Miles was a free spirit who lived life as he thought it should be lived. He was known as a gentle person who wasloved by all with whom he came into contact. He was a skilled carpenter who was always ready to help another person. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his son, Samuel Miles and his brother, Mark Miles. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501)224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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ELLA C. NOBLE-DAVIS, 82, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by parents George and Clody Noble; daughter, Annie B. Davis-Jackson; son, Alvin Davis Jr.; seven sisters and fourbrothers. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Alvin Davis of Little Rock; son, Melvin Davis (Saundra) of Kansas City, Mo.; one brother, Daniel Noble of Tulsa, Okla.; grandchildren, Bryan Davis (Latha), Rayshaun Davis (Maria); great-grandchild, Aiyanna Davis, all of Kansas City, Mo., and a host of other relatives and friends. She will be greatly missed by family friends and church members. Visitation 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Ruffin Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock (501) 372-1305. A celebration of her life will be Friday, June 1, 2012, noon at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 908 Cross St., Little Rock. Interment follows at Roselawn Cemetery, 2801 Asher Ave., Little Rock.

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CHARLES THOMAS PUCKETT, 79, of Little Rock, went to bewith the Lord on Saturday, May 26, 2012. He was born Aug. 15, 1932, in Rison, Ark., to Thomas Cecil and Nannie Bell Hall Puckett. He graduated Rison High School in 1950 and Arkansas A&M College in 1954. He joined the U.S. Marines, was in Quantico Officer Training and was subsequently stationed at Cherry Point Naval Air Station. In 1959, he went to work at ARKLA/ Foreman Cement/Ash Grove Cement Company, retiring as vice president of sales and marketing in 1992 after 33 years of service. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Margie Louise Felley Puckett; one son, Greg Puckett and wife SiLena and their children, Charlie and Katie of Bentonville, daughter Audrey Potts and her husband Bryan and their children, Lindsay, Brandon and Mallory of San Antonio, Texas; and nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, neighbors and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501)224-8300. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at the funeral home with Rev. Rick Jaggars and Rev. Phil Spigner officiating. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m., at Macedonia Cemetery in Rison, Ark. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 501 N. Shackleford Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72211 or Rison 1950 State Championship Scholarship Endowment, Rison High School, Rison, Ark., 71665. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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INA LOUISE RED, age 96, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 27, 2012. She was born on Jan. 27, 1916, in Emory, Texas, to Warner Odell and Lillian Dismuke Looney. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Thelma Campbell, Gertrude Looney, Verna Lee Morris, Carmen George and brothers Horace Looney, J.D. Looney, Warner Looney and Doyle Looney; her husband, J.H. Red Sr.; her sons VernonShepherd, Cecil Shepherd, Nicholas Shepherd, Paul Shepherd and her daughter Lillian Sisson. Louise is survived by one son, Jimmy Shepherd and his wife Joyce of Hot Springs, Ark., two daughters-in-law Mary Lee Shepherd of Sheridan and Floy Shepherd of North Little Rock and 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Louise, or “Nanny” as she was called by her grandchildren, was the matriarch of her family. Through her steadfast faith and strong family values, she raised her family of five children during hard times with very few resources. She set the example for her family and others through the telling of her life stories and the lessons she learned. Despite many tragedies in her life, she remained calm and ever faithful to the Lord. She was a longtime member of Olive Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Mabelvale. The family would like to express their appreciation for the exceptional care given by her caretakers, Jeanette Shepherd, Janice Farr, Carolyn Clark and Diane Davis and to the Sheridan Healthcare and Rehabilitation facility. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 30th at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark., 72209, (501) 455-5800. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 31st at the funeral home with burial at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Olive Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 14514 Chicot Road, Mabelvale, Ark., 72103. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.

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BAUXITE - Mary Ruth Giesler, 90, Bauxite, died Saturday May 26, 2012. Survivors: granddaughter, Gina Ayars, Bauxite; brother, Joseph Clinton Rhodes, Mena; sister, Martha Redwine, Oregon; great-grandson, Joseph David Cowan; and great-granddaughter, April Ayars. Memorial services will be at a later date. Cremation services by Ashby Funeral Home. Online guest book at ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BEEBE - Bitha Fitch Rogers was born in Casa, Ark., on Dec.29, 1922, to the late Rile and Nancy Fitch. She died on May 27, 2012, in Beebe, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Morgan; husband, Lee O. Rogers;son, Garland Morgan; brothers: Lavelle, Kermit and C.G. Fitch; and sisters: Rotha Adams, Mona Pettit and Lydia Talbert. She was a member of CornerstoneMissionary Baptist Church in El Paso, Ark. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (John) Powers; brothers, Nathan Fitch of McGehee, Miss., and Robert Fitch of Harrison, Ark.; sister, Dorothy Causey of Rollette, Texas; three grandchildren: Karen Gunn, Kevin Morgan and Melissa Cleveland; five great-grandchildren: Justin, Adam, Alex, Addison and Connor. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe with burial in Forrest Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Budd Creek Baptist Camp Tabernacle, 705 Budd Creek Road, Greers Ferry, Ark., 72067. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Alice Tudor Glover, 55, of Benton passed awayMay 25, 2012, in Benton. She was born April 3, 1957, in Little Rock to Louis and Erma Tudor. Mrs. Glover was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and was actively involved in various community charities and activities in Benton. She spent over 30 years as a beloved and dedicated second grade school teacher at Caldwell Elementary School in Benton. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Jeanne Glover. Survivors include her husband, Carl Morgan Glover Jr. of Benton; daughter, Cristin Glover Groce and husband, David, of Providence, R.I.; parents, Louis and Erma Tudor of Benton; two brothers, Jeff Tudor and wife, Lorie, and Paul Bert Tudor and wife, Melinda, all of Benton; father-in-law, Carl Morgan Glover Sr. of Benton; sisters-in-law, Vicki Reed and husband, Rick, of Little Rock, and Jan Pickels and husband, Jeff, of Savannah, Ga.; brother-in-law, Brad Glover and wife, Kim, of Benton; nieces and nephews, Tim and Amanda Merrick, Carmen Merrick, Bailey Levart, Will Tudor, Allen Reed, Emily and Erin Pickels, and Carly and Cole Glover, and her special hounddog, "Sadie Rue Glover." A Rosary service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home with a time of visitation following until 8 p.m. A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church officiated by Father Matt Garrison. A private family burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Caldwell Elementary School/Alice Glover Memorial Fund, c/o Benton Public School Administration Building, 500 River St., Benton, Ark., 72015. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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DARDANELLE - Barry Fane Trent, 73, Dardanelle, died Sunday, May 27, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Mount George Church of Christ. Burial will be in Mount George Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Dardanelle. Online condolences and guest book at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

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EMMET - Funeral service for Mrs. Mildred Johnson, 102, of Emmet, Ark., 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home. Rev. Frank Henson will officiate. Burial, Piney Grove Cemetery, Boughton. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at funeral home. Arrangements Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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GREENBRIER - Ronald Keith McAllister, 51, of Greenbrierdied Saturday, May 26. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Greenbrier. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at thechurch, with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. Arrangements by Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home, (501) 679-4400, www.bishopgriffinfuneralhome.com.

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HAMPTON - Rebecca June Craig Ramos, 31, of Hampton, died Saturday, May 26, 2012. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Rison Baptist Church with burial in Mount Zion Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. Online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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HICKORY PLAINS - Floyd Gene Manuel Jr., 74, Hickory Plains, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 26, 2012. He was a retired Southern Baptist minister, farmer and a product specialist for Custom Interiors and Designs in Beebe. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dortha; son, Wendell Manuel of Malvern; daughter, Tena Foster of Duncan, Okla.; two grandchildren, Kaylee Cossey and Josh Jeffery; two great-grandchildren, Levi Kelly and Jaylee Belle Jeffery; sister, Mary Holland of Heber Springs; two nephews and a host of friends. Floyd was preceded in death by his son, Stanley Eugene Manuel. Family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Egner Cemetery near Batesville. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Ola Ferguson, 87, Hot Springs, died Sunday, May 27, 2012. Survivors: husband, George Ferguson, Hot Springs; brothers, Roy Lee and Marion Dewayne Wilson; nephew, Chuck (Nelda) Wilson; niece, Shirley Ann Bozzigan. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29th, Regency. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 30th, Regency Chapel. Guest book, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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LAKE VILLAGE - Mattie Fuller, age 94, of Lake Village, died Sunday, May 27, 2012, at Lake Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born May 18, 1918, in Paris, Ark., the daughter of the late John Lowery and Amy Sweeney Lowery. She was the widow of Kermit Fuller and was a homemaker and farmer and a member of Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Dale Fuller of Lake Village and Doyle Fuller of Cleveland, Miss.; two daughters, Bonnie Greer and Judy Bussell, both of Lake Village; one brother, Sherman Lowery of Fort Smith; one sister, Lindell Knighten of Fort Smith; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bishop Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Phillip Payne and Bro. Elmer Holiman officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village.

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MARIANNA - Shirley Jean Pruitt, 68, of Marianna, Ark., passed away Friday, May 25, 2012. Services will be Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Chapel, Marianna. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. before services also at the chapel. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery, Lexa, Ark. Guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. David Brown Jackson, 67, of Pine Bluff passed away Monday, May 21, 2012. His services will be Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Rose Hill Baptist Church by T.R. Ramey at 12 noon. Burial will be in Henson Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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PINE BLUFF - Margaret Louise Bethea Rhodes, age 90, of Pine Bluff, died Saturday. Visitation will be Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. prior to the service at 1:30 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel. Dr. Don Taylor and Brother Doney Blackerby will officiate, and interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Paul Douglas Hart, age 50, of Russellville, died Sunday, May 27, 2012. Survivors: wife, Diane Hart; mother, Pearl Cheek; father, Frank Hart; brother, Frankie Hart; sisters, Effie Pollnsky, Linda Atterberry, Sheila Jacobs. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations, Dardanelle. Online condolences and guest book at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

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SEARCY - Ethel Grace (Boyles) Burgess was bornMarch 25, 1931, to Peter W. and Elva Bradford Boyles in Lonoke, Ark., and passed away on May 26, 2012, in Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. Burgess was a retired school teacher who graduatedfrom Lonoke High School and Arkansas State Teachers College. She taught for over 33 years. She was a member of the Westside Church of Christ in Searcy, a member of the Searcy Garden Club, and the White County Ladies Extension Group and had lived for the past year in Hot Springs, Ark., to be near family. Mrs. Burgess is preceded indeath by her parents, her husband of 50 years, Thurman Terry Burgess, two brothers, Harvey Bradford, Peter Boyles, and a sister Elva Pruitt. She is survived by two sons, Thomas Terry Burgess of MaKati, Philippines, Richard Keith Burgess (Cindy) of Golden, Colo., two daughters, Mary Grace Knight (Ronald) of Hot Springs, Ark., Sharon Burgess Summers (Richard) of Conowingo, Md., eight grandchildren, Saylor Burgess, Connor Burgess, Katherine Summers, Allison Summers, Jennifer Summers, Heather Knight, Jason Knight, Michelle Golembiewski (Kevin), four greatgrandchildren, Gwenyth, Cora, and Ruby Golembiewski, Hunter Knight, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy, Ark. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with interment in the White County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to the Sunshine School in Searcy, Ark. For online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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STUTTGART - Onita Lee Brands Kimes passed awaypeacefully Sunday, May 27, 2012, in the loving care of Crestpark Retirement Center in Stuttgart, Ark., where she had spent most of the last year of her life. She was 88. Onita wasan outgoing and friendly woman who loved deeply. She possessed an amazing memory and sharp mind up to her final days. Most of her life was spent primarily as a homemaker. She loved cooking, music, sports, painting, crafts and spending time with friends and family. She was born Aug. 13, 1923, in Ulm, Ark., the eldest daughter of John and Eugenia Ramick Brands. Her fond memories and lifelong friends of Ulm’s close knit community remained with her throughout her life. Her last years of reconnecting with those friends brought her great joy. She was a graduate of Ulm High School and regarded as a star athlete, having helped her Ulm Pirates basketball team win two girls' state championships, a fond memory she cherished until her dying day. During World War II, she worked at the War Price and Rationing Board in Stuttgart. She met James ‘Jinx' Kimes, a member of the Army Air Corps who was stationed at the Stuttgart Army Air Field. They married in Harvard, Neb., on Jan. 5, 1945. As a military wife, she endured her husband's lengthy overseas deployment during two major wars and over 22 years of service. During this time she lived in Nebraska, Florida and New Jersey. The family later moved to Blytheville, Ark., before settling in West Helena, where she lived for 40 years. She spent the last six years of her life in Stuttgart, where she joined Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, The Arts Guild, and a breast cancer survivor group, Breast Friends.Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Jinx, of more than 50 years, and her sister Betty Oliphant of Stuttgart. Left to cherish her memory are numerous relatives and friends, including son Nat Kimes and his wife Rita of North Little Rock; son Steve Kimes and his wife Donna of Stuttgart; grandson Scout Kimes, great-grandson Dillon and great-granddaughter Bailey of Little Rock; her beloved sister Liz Brands Ashcraft of Memphis,Tenn.; sister-in-law Bess Kimes of Little Rock; brother-in-law Rhett Oliphant of Stuttgart; nieces Kim Oliver and husband Tommy of Stuttgart, Kandy Gray and husband Kenny of Roe, Amy Barron and husband Ricky of Memphis and Jamie Trisler and husband Jerry of Gonzales, La. Onita cherished her extended family and knew each great-niece and nephew and great-great-niece and nephew by name. A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, May 30, at 2 p.m. at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart, officiated by family friend Rev. Daniel Schieffler of St. Mark's Episcopal Church of Little Rock. Visitation will be held one hour before the service. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation for the love and support of friends and health care professionals especially Dr. Nobel Daniel, Baptist Health of Stuttgart, and the caring and attentive staff of Crestpark for providing healing when possible and comfort at all times. Memorial contributions may be made to any worthwhile cause in Stuttgart or Helena or those pertaining to cancer research. Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.

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WALNUT RIDGE - Vera M. Hibbard, 91, of Walnut Ridge, formerly of Portia passed away Sunday. Survivors include a son, Larry Hibbard of Portia; two daughters, Sue of Walnut Ridge and Jean Bookout of Beebe. Graveside service will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Lawrence Memorial Park. Online Registry at www.bryanfh.com.

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BROKEN ARROW, Okla. - Harold Lee St. Gemme, age 92, of Broken Arrow, Okla., passed away on May 25, 2012. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2012 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 6-8 on Thursday at the funeral home. www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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STILLWATER, Okla. - Jennifer Virden Holley, 46, of Stillwater,Okla., died Saturday, May 26 at Stillwater Medical Center. She was born Dec. 20, 1965 in Russellville, the daughter of Jerry and Judy Simmons Virden. She was a teacherand coach, but the most important job to her was a wife and mother. She is survived by her husband Clarence Holley; son, Kobe Holley; parents, Jerry and Judy Virden; sister, Lesley Payne and her husband Brent; nieces, Brooke and Katy Payne, Caroline Consar, Sara and Jenna Holley; mother-in-law, Freddie Harris; father-in-law, Earl Holley; sister-in-law, Michelle Cousar; nephews, Josh Cousar and wife Brittany, Kory Cousar, brotherin-law, Earl Holley; host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Lemley Chapel with Mike Chaffin officiating. Burial is in St. Joe Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 29, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at Lemley Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Mark Copeland, Kyle Kennedy, Gwaine Mathews, Brent Payne, Hani Hashem, Earl Holley. Honorary pallbearers are Coach Mike Tice, Johnny Hooks and Kobe Holley. Online obituary and condolences will be available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.