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PULASKI COUNTY

I.V. Dillard, 62, of Little Rock.

Marie Hare Freeling, 89, of Little Rock.

Wendell Lee Fuller, 83, of Jacksonville.

Royce Edward Henson, 96, of Little Rock.

Dollie Harris Lancaster, 71, of Little Rock.

George Lane, 97, of North Little Rock.

Melvin Allen Ledbetter, 64, of Jacksonville.

Verna Evelyn Nickens McGuire, 90, of Little Rock.

Nathaniel Merriweather Jr., 71, of Little Rock.

Willie Mae Chapman Mills, 96, of Little Rock.

Ella Jane Muhammad, 53, of Little Rock.

Rochester Neal, 79, of Little Rock.

Loree Annie Tatum Olinghouse, 89, of Little Rock.

Daniel Anthony Redmon Sr., 52, of North Little Rock.

Sallie Lottie (Shaddawvine) Smith, 96, of Little Rock.

Christina Doyle Spear, 95, of Little Rock.

Frances LaVonne Sweeney, 73, of Jacksonville.

Robert Dale Wagers, 42, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BATESVILLE Otto Bishop, 75.

Robert Lee (Bob) Westbrook, 89. BEEBE Robbie J. Stroud, 77.

BENTON Clyde “Sonny” Bradshaw, 76.

CLARKSVILLE Julius Alvie Moody, 86.

FAIRFIELD BAY Anne L. Martin, 70.

HAMBURG Thomas Hamilton Chambers, 95.

HOT SPRINGS Velma Madden Bailey, 100.

Ima Jewel Garner Payne, 83.

Wayne Edward Soutiea Jr., 43.

Charlotte Wacker Wortz, 90.

JUDSONIA Thomas Marian Elswick, 81.

KELSO Rosetta Reed Hawkins, 76.

LONSDALE Willie Pauline Harris, 96.

MARVELL Kendis Ford, 67.

MAYFLOWER Gerald “Jerry” Thomas Wiseman, 56.

MENA Betty Genice Allen, 69.

Geneva “Bokey” Piper, 69.

John Edward Smith, 54.

MONTICELLO Charles Eugene Parker Jr., 63. MORRILTON Robert Roy Shapard Jr., 72.

MOUNTAIN HOME Nicholas A. Bollen, 91.

Billie Jean Boren, 84.

MURFREESBORO James Odell Turbeville, 71.

PARON James Yancey, 65.

PRESCOTT Thomas Clifton Roberts, 65.

RUSSELLVILLE Phyllis R. Wofford, 84.

SEARCY Kayla Jill Teague, 21.

SHERIDAN Camy York, 72.

STAR CITY Jerry Wayne Johnson, 74.

STUTTGART Patsy Sue Smith, 59.

OUT-OF-STATE

ELDRIDGE, Mo.

Florence Lee Blakeney McCallister, 60.

VENTURA, N.J.

Mary Ruth Quattlebaum Giannone, 82.

MIDWEST CITY, Okla.

Dona Marie Roberts, 89.

KENTON, Tenn.

Betty May Baker Eddlemon, 69.

Pulaski County

I.V. DILLARD, 62, of Little Rock, Ark., departed peacefully on May24, 2012. The family hour will be Thursday, May 31, 2012, 6-7 p.m. The funeral service will be Friday, June 1, 2012, 11 a.m. Both services at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St .,Little Rock, (501) 372-1305. Interment follows at Roselawn Cemetery, 2801 Asher Ave., in Little Rock.

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MARIE HARE FREELING, just three months shy of her 90th birthday, lost her battle with breast cancer on May 23, 2012. A woman of great strength, Marie, faced her illness with determination and courage. Her unflappable attitude served as an inspiration to those around her.

Marie transplanted to Little Rock from Monterey, California, with her new husband, Dick Freeling, in June of 1944. Mariemet Dick while volunteering at the hospital where he was recovering from a war injury. The two raised their family in Little Rock where they enjoyed a marriage that lasted 63 years. Dick preceded Marie in death in October of 2008.

Marie was anactive community volunteer with many organizations including the Shadowlawn Garden Club. She was a sustaining member of the Twentieth Century Club serving the club in many different capacities. In 1998 she was named the club’s outstanding sustainer. Marie was a member of Saint Andrews Church.

Marie loved parties big and small whether as an attendee or the hostess. She loved adventure. She was passionate about clothes. The last year her illness presented many obstacles to maintaining her fashionable appearance. Marie responded by making whatever necessary adjustments it took for her to continue her great look. Marie loved a bargain. She would drive anywhere at any time to score a great buy. She loved to play Mahjong. Her zest for life made her seem ageless. She remained beautiful until the end of her life.

Marie is survived by her children: Susan Freeling Carr of Washington, D.C., and Rick Freeling and his wife, Barbara, of Little Rock. Her grandchildren who fondly called Marie, Honey, are Becka and Brian Webb of Little Rock, Tyrrell and Louis Januzzi of Ridgewood, New Jersey, and Taylor and Jami Carr of Severna Park, Maryland. Marie’s greatgrandchildren include: Guy Webb, Quinn and Ellison Januzzi, and Duffy and Charlotte Marie Carr. Marie leaves behind innumerable friends and her Tree Tops family.

The Freeling family would like to thank Barbara Ellis, Dr. Joe Beck and his staff, Dr. John Jones, and the remarkable staff at Tree Tops Condominiums. Memorials may be made to Hope Away from Home, 4011 Maryland Avenue, Little Rock, Ark. 72204.

A visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W.Markham St., on Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. A celebration of Marie’s life will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Friday, June 1, 2012, at 11 a.m., officiated by Rev. Stephen Kidd. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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WENDELL LEE FULLER of Jacksonville, Arkansas, was born toCoy and Hazel Fuller on May 12, 1929. He left this life at age 83 years and 16 days. Left to mourn his departure, but to celebrate wonderful memories are his wife of 57 years, Earlene;son Danny Lloyd Fuller of Jacksonville; granddaughter, Tabitha Mundy Evans (Jason); greatgranddaughter, Madyson Olivia Evans and soon to arrive greatgrandson, Aiden Tyler Evans of Sherwood. He is also survived by one sister and two brothers.

Wendell proudly served his country in the U.S. Army 1948-1952. He was a professional truck driver for 40 years. On Monday, May 28, 2012, he made his final run to eternal bliss in Heaven.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a baby sister, a brother and his much loved daughter, Gay Fuller Mundy.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cross Roads FWB Church, P.O. Box 294, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076 or Gideons International Sherwood/Jacksonville Camp, P.O. Box 75, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Jacksonville. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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ROYCE EDWARD HENSON, 96, died Friday, May 25, 2012, following a lengthy illness.

He leaves his beloved wife of 75 years, Mable (Inman) Henson; brother, Wayne Henson of Oil Trough; sister, LouAnn Ferris of Mayflower; grandchildren, Julianna, Jonathon and Jay of Little Rock and David of Texas; eight greatgrandchildren; 18 great-greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and countless treasured friends. He waspreceded in death by his only child, son Gary O’Brien Henson; brothers, Harry, William and Patrick; and sisters, Mildred and Dorothy.

Visitation will be held this evening, Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Thursday, May 31, at 11:30 a.m., with Brother Don Cooper officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at 1 p.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Henson’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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DOLLIE HARRIS LANCASTER, 71, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on May 24, 2012. A celebration of her life will be Saturday, June 2, 2012, 11 a.m., at St. Paul Baptist Church, 2603 S. Commerce St., Little Rock. Interment will follow at Rest In PeaceMemorial Park, Hensley, Ark. Family hour: Friday, June 1, 2012, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St., Little Rock, (501) 372-1305.

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GEORGE LANE, 97, of North Little Rock, departed this lifeMay 25, 2012. He was known for his knowledge of electronics and his Spanish speaking ability along with his friendly outgoing personality. He will be dearly missed. Preceded in death byhis wife, Evelena Lane; son, David Lane; step-son, David Thomas. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Kirk and Comanorris Lane; step-children, Walter Robertson, Lena Robinson, Dorthy Smith and Ruby Thomas; brother, Elbert Lane “Happy”; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a host of other family and friends. Family hour: 5-6 p.m. Friday and Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

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MELVIN ALLEN LEDBETTER, 64, of Jacksonville, passed away May27, 2012. Born in Little Rock to Marvin M. and Bettie Hazeslip Ledbetter, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam.

Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, James KennethBrasfield, Carl Edward Brasfield and Jimmy Ledbetter, he is survived by his wife, Sherry Ledbetter; daughters, Brenda Aldridge of Sherwood, Stacy R. Bunkosky and husband, Scott of Ponte Vedra, Florida and Stephanie A. Bailey of Scott; sisters, Hattie Laverne Sconci, Marilyn Ledbetter, Dorothy Ledbetter and Ruby Diane Ledbetter; brothers, Terry Ledbetter, and Gary Ledbetter; and grandchildren, Blake and Melanie Bailey, Jaelyn Felder, Noah, Nicholas, Nathan and Nehemiah Bunkosky.

Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.).Services will be Friday, June 1 at 11:30 a.m. at McArthur Church, officiated by Pastor Marc Bateman, followed by interment with Military Honors at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Ledbetter’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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VERNA EVELYN NICKENS Mc-GUIRE passed away May 26, 2012 at the age of 90. Born in Brignac, La. on January 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’sLaundry 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 family to 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, LR, 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., LR, 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.

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NATHANIEL MERRIWEATHER JR., age 71, of Little Rock, died Saturday. He was a retired truck driver for the city of Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel and Bessie Fair Merriweather; a son, Nathaniel Merriweather III; a brother, CarlMerriweather; and a sister, Essie Mae Gray. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Merriweather; children, Stephanie Hobbs, Christopher Sheilds and David Wilson; a brother, Alvin Merriweather; and a sister, Linda Merriweather; a special niece and caregiver, Jackie Merriweather; and seven grandchildren. Special thanks to 10th Floor Baptist Health Extended Care ICU Staff. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Sweet Home, Ark. “Premiumcare Arrangements” Brown’s Christian Funeral Service, (501) 244-8000.

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WILLIE MAE CHAPMAN MILLS, 96, of Little Rock passed awayTuesday, May 29, 2012. She was born August 21, 1915, in Hamburg, Arkansas, to the late John Robert Chapman and Addie Carruth Chapman. She was preceded in death by her husband,Arthur L. Mills, who was affectionately known by many as “The Mayor of Hillcrest” and also by her siblings, Robert, A.B., Marvin, Wyatt, Quinton and Leroy Chapman, and Ruth Peacock.

Willie is survived by her sons, Dennis Mills and his wife, Barbara, of Little Rock, and Ronald C. Mills and his wife, Gwen, of New Braunfels, Texas. Her grandchildren are Jason Mills, Justin Mills, Hunter Mills and Emily Clair Mills; and great-grandchildren Nolan Millsand Brynn Mills. Also surviving her is a sister, Elizabeth Lashenko and husband, Nick, of Alameda, California, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Willie met her husband, Arthur, during WWII at the Maumelle Ordnance plant where they both worked. She worked for Blass Department Store in the 1950s, where she made many lasting friendships. She also owned and operated Mrs. Mills Childcare during the 1960s and ’70s, where she cared for and loved the children of many prominent Little Rock families. She also cherished friendships she made attending UCT and YBMA functions with her husband, Arthur. Willie was a faithful member of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, where she and Arthur were members of the Young at Heart group and enjoyed their many activities and travel.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St. on Thursday, May 31, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. at Roselawn Memorial Park on Friday, June 1, 2012. Memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, Ark. 72205. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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ELLA JANE EZEKIEL MUHAMMAD, 53, of Little Rock, departed this life May 25, 2012. Visitation: 1-6 p.m. today and Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

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ROCHESTER B. NEAL, 79, of Little Rock, Arkansas, a retired CNA,died Saturday. Visitation 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday at Huson Funeral Home Little Rock. Services 1 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness (off Colonel. Glenn). Burial at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. View full obituary and sign guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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On Monday May 29, 2012, after 89 fruitful years, LOREE ANNIETATUM OLINGHOUSE closed the final chapter of her life in Little Rock, Ark., and moved on to spend eternity with her personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was preceded in deathby her husband, Phil Olinghouse Sr., and her sister, Maree Tatum Cross. She is survived by her son and his wife, Phil and Penny Olinghouse, her daughter and her husband, Pam and John Holm, and five grandchildren: Lacey and Jay Caldwell, Tate Olinghouse, Katie Holm and Jordan Holm. Of great importance to Loree, she is also temporarily leaving her five greatgrandchildren, who will remember she thought of them often, always arrived with a special treat and was known to them simply as “O”: Stella, Kennedy, Virginia and Campbell Caldwell, and Beck Olinghouse. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Ms. Georgia Olinghouse, and her dedicated friends including Hilda Hudland, Carolyn Harmon and Hazel Waters.

Loree was born to Lester and Annie Tatum in Noble, La. She was a product of strong family and her values were forged by her experience in the Great Depression. She was very proud of her family and was fond of telling how her family’s general store almost “went broke” giving away goods to those who were needy during that most challenging time. This was a lesson in life she carried to the end.

She was intelligent and attended Northwestern State University. Upon moving to Arkansaswed her husband for 46 years and demonstrated her deep love through her dedicated care for him in his final years. All during this time she was a strong working woman; notably, she spent over 15 years at the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for 50 years and active in the Phebean Sunday School Class. She loved to play bridge, where she viewed herself as quite the talented player.

Loree’s friends would describe her as the seemingly ordinary woman who lived an extraordinary life with her main goal being to serve the Lord. She was always doing kind things for others and nothing brought her more joy than giving. She was an excellent cook, with a talent for hospitality. In addition, she blessed all who knew her with an outstanding unforgettable sense of humor.

If ever a verse was appropriate for Loree at this time, it would be 2nd Timothy Chapter 4, verse 7: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

A special debt of gratitude is expressed from Loree’s family to the staff and caregivers at Briarwood Nursing Home.

The funeral service will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church at noon on Thursday May 31 and officiated by Dr. Rex Horne. Family will receive visitors at Ruebel Funeral Home on Markham from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please send memorials to the Immanuel Baptist Church building fund. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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DANIEL ANTHONY REDMON SR., 52, of North Little Rock passedaway May 18, 2012. He was born June 22, 1959, to the late James and Bertha Redmon. Survivors include one son, one sister, three brothers, and host of family and friends. Serviceswill be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Hubble Funeral Home Chapel.

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SALLIE LOTTIE (SHADDAWVINE) SMITH, 96, of Little Rock, Ark., diedMay 22, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Smith, one daughter, one granddaughter, and one greatgrandson. She is survived by: Three sons, O.C. Rhone (Mildred),Vallejo, Calif.; Sylvester Shaddavine (Mildred), North Little Rock, Ark.; Larry C. Davis, Pineville, Ky.; Two daughters, Roszell Brown, Jacksonville, Ark., Rita Davis Burks, Balch Springs, Texas; 13 grandsons; six granddaughters; 11 great-grandsons; 20 great-granddaughters; eight great-greatgrandsons; 10 great-great-granddaughters. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, at St. Paul Baptist Church, 2603 Commerce St. Interment to follow at VA National Cemetery, Confederate Boulevard, Little Rock. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012, Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

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CHRISTINA DOYLE SPEAR, 95, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died May 24,2012, at Hospice Home Care. She was born October 12, 1916, to Charles Edgar and Sarah Whitten Doyle, and raised with her younger brother, C.E. Doyle, Jr., in Pangburn (White County).

Christina graduated cum laude from Oauchita College in 1937 with a Bachelor of Science degree. After graduation she taught high school chemistry, home economics, and health sciences first at Dell and then at Augusta, Arkansas. During World War II, she was the director of food service at Oauchita College. She later served her dietetic internship at the University of Kansas Medical Center, and earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Alabama in 1948. She stayed on to do research in nutrition education through a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. Among her dietetics positions were nutritionist at the Arkansas State Board of Health, clinic dietitian at VA Hospital in Little Rock and Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic, therapeutic dietitian at St.Vincent’s Infirmary, and nutrition instructor at St. Vincent’s Infirmary School of Nursing. She also taught the required course in nutrition to incoming med students and interns at the University of Arkansas Medical Center. At the end of her career, she made home visits to patients and their families throughout southeast Arkansas as the dietitian for the VA Hospital’s Hospital-based Home Care program.

A member of Second BaptistChurch for 63 years, Christina taught Sunday School classes, was a choir mother, and organized the homebound department. She was proud of her membership in the 1958-1963 Women’s Emergency Committee to Open Our Schools, which worked to integrate the Little Rock public schools. She was a member of the Arkansas and American Dietetic Associations, and served as president of the Little Rock chapter of the American Business Women’s Association, which elected her their Woman of the Year in 1976.

After retiring in 1982, she had more time to explore her varied interests. She attended numerous Elderhostel programs in the U.S. and Great Britain. Writing classes at the Shepherd Center taught by Evalena Berry inspired her to write about her life, and in her eighties, Christina published these pieces as a book, Something Money Can’t Buy, sales of which benefitted the White County Historical Society.The book, which chronicled a way of life that no longer existed, became available in public libraries throughout White County. She had made quilts throughout her life, the first at age five, and in retirement took classes with master quilters and made many more. She was a member of the Gilbert Marshall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and her ancestors donated the land for the first state college in the Continental Colonies, which later became the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The widow of Melvin Lee Spear, who died in 1972, Christina is survived by her daughters, Melanie Spear of New York City and Diane Spear Puglisi of New York City, son-in-law, Robert Puglisi of New York City, grandchildren, Philip Puglisi of Stamford, Conn., and Lauren Puglisi of New York City, as well as six of her eight nieces and nephews, many grand- and great-grandnieces and nephews, numerous cousins, and her “ sisterby-choice” Lou Bradford.

A memorial service will be held at Second Baptist Church, 222 East 8th Street, Little Rock, Ark., on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at 2 p.m., with Drs. Ray Higgins and James Thomason officiating. Immediately following the memorial service, there will be a reception in the church’s fellowship hall. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Arkansas Foodbank, 4301 West 65th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, or the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210.

The family wishes to thank Christina’s many relatives and friends for their calls, correspondence, and visits; the members of Second Baptist Church for their spiritual support of Christina and the family; Beverly and Jimmy Williams of Shepherd’s Cove for their love and kindness during the years Christina was a resident there; and cardiologist James Kane, M.D., for his compassionate medical care and friendship. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

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FRANCES LaVONNE DUNCAN SWEENEY, age 73, of Jacksonville,passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012. She was born September 4, 1938, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the late Howard & Oleta Beck Duncan Sommars.

She is also preceded in death by her infant sonRichard Vincent Papania and husband A.G. Sweeney. She is survived by five children Rosemarie Papania, Rebecca Polson (Gerald), both of Jacksonville, Kathy Bryant (Ed) of Sherwood, Vikki DeLeon (Mike) of Jacksonville, and Stacy Shilling (David) of North Little Rock; two sisters Kay Harris and Mae Hutson of Belleville, Texas; grandchildren Preston & Ann Polson, Calvin Lee, Chris Davis, Sarah Davis, Matthew Shilling, Justin DeLeon and Blake DeLeon; nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012, at the funeral home. Services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, at Thomas Funeral Chapel with interment at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Dr. Neal Wyatt and the nurses at AR Hopsice St. Vincent, Little Rock, for the loving care they provided for our mother.

To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

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ROBERT DALE WAGERS, 42, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passedaway May 26, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas, with his family by his side. He was born January 31, 1970, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Robert was a 1988 graduateof Buckeye High School in Deville, Louisiana. He served in the U.S. Army in the military police unit with several assignments including a tour in Korea. He was in sales and serviced many restaurants, nursing homes, hospitals, and other facilities by assisting with cleaning and chemical needs.

Robert was blessed with the ability to sing. He was an amateur artist and musician. Robert loved to play golf, which his sons now continue to do. Growing up in Louisiana, he loved his LSU Fighting Tigers. He was a southern Baptist and claimed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. His familyis comforted with the knowledge the he is with his Lord and grandparents, Len Cundiff; Charles and Muriel Wagers; and Dale Barger, that have gone on before him.

Robert is survived by his wife, Andrea Touchstone Wagers; his sons, Matthew and Zachary Wagers; and daughter, Allison. He is also survived by his parents, Kent and Pam Wagers of Pineville, Louisiana; Mike Barger of Conway, Arkansas; his brothers, Stephen Wagers of Austin, Texas, and Joel Wagers of Lincoln, Missouri; his sisters, Julie Wagers Dalme of Pineville, Louisiana, and Lindsay Barger Powell of Conway, Arkansas. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Bettye Cundiff of Jacksonville, Arkansas; Helen Barger of Jacksonville, Arkansas; and mother and father-inlaw, Bill and Marilyn Touchstone of Little Rock, Arkansas.

The family would like to express their thanks to the VA of Little Rock, Arkansas, the VA of Nashville, Tennessee, and the oncology nurse and physicians for their wonderful care and compassion during his seven year battle with cancer.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 30th, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Arkansas Funeral Care. His service will be on Thursday, May 31st, at 9 a.m. at Arkansas Funeral Care at 2620 W. Main Street in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Private burial will be at the Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery in Sherwood.

Pallbearers will be Michael Dalme, Seth Powell, Eric Touchstone, Dave Barger, Greg Rozenski, Jason Carrington, and Robert Ryder.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Special Scholarship fund for Wagers Children at Metropolitan National at 11525 Financial Centre Parkway in Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, or to the VATVH, with a memo on the Check of Transplant Fund, VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Ave. South, Nashville, Tennessee 37212 Attn: Katrina Stokes-11T. This fund is for apartments set up for caregivers and patients while staying for transplants during long hospitalizations and treatments. This is a home away from home for patients and their caregivers, and it depends on these donations to pay for the apartments.

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

BATESVILLE - Otto Bishop, 75, of Batesville died Monday, May 28, 2012. Graveside services, Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at the Charlotte Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service.

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BATESVILLE - Robert Lee (Bob) Westbrook, 89, of Batesville, Ark., died at his home May 28, 2012. He was born July 16, 1922, to Andrew and Zula Westbrook. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Parkview Baptist Church in Batesville. Bob was a WWII veteran, having served under General George S. Patton. He received four of the five major battle stars during that time, along with other medals. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.

Bob is survived by his wife of 61 years, Louise Hamilton Westbrook; sons, Andy Westbrook and wife, Carolyn, of Benton, Tony Westbrook of Tenn., Bobby Westbrook of Batesville; daughter, Debbie Bennett of Tenn.; brother, Floyd Westbrook and wife, Cathy, of Falls Church, Va.; eight grandchildren and five great-granddaughters; many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Pine Crest Cemetery in Alexander, Ark. Visitation will be Wednesday, Ashbys, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friendship Outreach, Inc. P.O. Box 2394, Batesville, Ark. 72503 or Caring Hands Hospice, 2000 Harrison St., Suite E, Batesville, Ark. 72501. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BEEBE - Robbie J. Stroud, 77, of Beebe, Ark., went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2012. He was born in Floyd to John and Mamie Stroud on February 7, 1935. Robbie was a member of Pleasant Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a retired diesel mechanic. Robbie served his country through service in the United States Navy. Fishing and camping were the hobbies that Robbie enjoyed most.

Robbie was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Olga Vranich; son, John Riley Stroud II; brothers, Alphen, J.R., Douglas, Eldon, Myron, Hyrom and Wilbur Stroud; and one sister, Helen Belew. He is survived by son, Robbie Jr. and his wife, Denise Stroud, of Beebe; granddaughter, Heather Stroud of Beebe; daughter-in-law, Connie Stroud of Ward; grandson, Riley and his wife, Mallory Stroud, of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Louise Baskin of Jonesboro; brother, Wayne Stroud of North Little Rock; and several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway 14th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10004. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Clyde T. (Sonny) Bradshaw, 76, Benton, died Tuesday. Survivors: Kay Bradshaw, mother of their precious son Chad; sisters, Erma Barnett, Betty Mozisek; brother, Ray Ollar; several extended family members; hispoker playing buddies and many friends at the V.F.W. Private Celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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CLARKSVILLE - Julius Alvie Moody, 86, Clarksville, died Monday, May 28, at his home. Born December 15, 1925, in Heber Springs, Ark., to the late Alvie Vinson and Emma Rachel Varner Moody. Member and a Deacon and Sunday schoolteacher at Clarksville First Baptist Church. Graduate of Heber Springs High School and 1949 graduate of University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture. A Navy WWII Veteran, a Genealogist, a Live Haul Manager for Swift and Company and Tyson. He loved to garden, bird watch, fish, bowl and travel. A volunteer for Meals on Wheels. He was very devoted to his wife and family.

Preceded in death by wife, Edith Marie Edmonson Moody. Survivors: son, Jerry Moody, Fayetteville; daughter, Vickie Estes, Little Rock; brothers, Rev. Owen Moody, Kansas City, Mo., D.L. Moody, Russellville, Charles Moody, South Haven, Miss.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Visitation, Thursday 6-7 p.m. at Hardwicke Funeral Home. Services, 10 a.m., Friday, June 1, at Clarksville First Baptist Church. Burial: Oakland Cemetery.

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FAIRFIELD BAY - Anne L. Martin, widow of John L. (Jack) Martin, passed away May 23, 2012. She is survived by her sister, Ellen Cusick, Haverford, Pa. A Memorial Mass will be Wednesday, 10 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with visitation at 9 a.m. Interment of ashes at Woodland Memorial Park.

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HAMBURG - Mr. Thomas Hamilton Chambers, 95, of Hamburgdied Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett. Mr. Chambers was a native of Briggsville, Ark., and a resident of Hamburg for the past 63 years. He was a graduateof Havana High School; Arkansas Tech University and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II as a Combat Infantry Platoon Leader and forward observer in the 13th Infantry, 8th Army Division landing on Omaha Beach. He was in four campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars and Combat Infantry Badge. When he received his Purple Heart, he was a 2nd Lieutenant Forward Observer Platoon Leader in August 1944. He and his radio operator were on Hill 88 outside of Brest, France, when a German artillery or mortar shell exploded nearby striking him in the neck and shoulder with shrapnel and phosphorous. He was treated at a field hospital and was back on the hill the next day.

In September of 1944, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for “heroic conduct on the field of battle.” He received a battle field promotion to 1st Lieutenant in October of 1944. According to his regimental commander, “his performance of duty as a Forward Observer and as Cannon Platoon leader placed accurate fire on enemy emplacements, without endangering our troops, thus giving the supporting fires necessary for our troops to advance.” He continued to serve with distinction throughout the Western Europe conflict until the war’s end.

He was employed by the Department of Agriculture as a Supervisor for Farmers Home Administration in Conway and Lake Village for 10 years and Hamburg for 30 years. He was a Ruling Elder and Sunday School Teacher at the Hamburg Presbyterian Church.When the Hamburg Presbyterian Church closed he took his letter to the Presbyterian Church in Crossett where he was an active Elder until his death. He was a member of the Prairie Country Club and an avid golfer.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas H. & Verna Estelle Walkup Chambers. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret Hickman Chambers of Hamburg.

Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday in the Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bonnie Wilkins and Dr. Bobby Pennington officiating. Burial will be in the Hamburg Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hamburg Garden Club, c/o Mrs. Sandra Knight, 109 Honeysuckle Lane, Hamburg, Ark. 71646 or to the Crossett Presbyterian Church, 309 Pine Street, Crossett, Ark. 71635. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book atwww.jones-hartshorn.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Velma Madden Bailey, 100, of Hot Springs, Ark., formerly of Booneville, Ark., passed away May 29, 2012. She was born January 27, 1912, in Yell County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Bailey, her parents Thad Madden, Aldine and Fanny Farrow; a twin sister, Nelma Payne; sister Aline Cale; two brothers, Leon Madden and Barnett Madden; and granddaughter Gina Bailey.

“Vel” was a member and choir member of the First Baptist Church, Booneville, for many years. She worked as a sales clerk, Medical Clinic Secretary and Revenue clerk. During World War II, sheloaded fuel at the Naval Station in Berkley, Calif. During their retirement, Vel and Darrell enjoyed camping and travelling with their friends. After her husband’s death in 1993, Vel moved to Hot Springs to be close to her son, Ronald and daughter-in-law, Betty Jo.

Vel grew up on the farm at Lower Spring Creek in Yell County and attended Danville High School. After her marriage to Darrell Bailey, the couple moved to Dardanelle, where her son Ronald was born. After a brief stint in the oil and gas distributing business during the depression, the couple joined a traveling sales group. The group traveled Arkansas selling magazine subscriptions in a different town each week. They left the travelling group after one year and moved to Booneville in 1940.Vel is survived by her son Ronald and Betty Jo; grandchildren Rhonda Keith and Steve of Little Rock, Ron Bailey, Jr. and Vickie of Hot Springs, and Jil Amaden and Brent of Carlisle; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at the Roberts Funeral Home in Booneville at 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Services will be at First Baptist Church in Booneville at 2 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, with burial will be Oakhill Cemetery, under the Roberts Funeral Home.

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HOT SPRINGS - Ima Jewel Garner Payne, 83, Hot Springs, died May 24, 2012, born October 2, 1928, in Oklahoma to the late Charles F. and Virgie Halpain. Memorial service held June 9, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Atkinson Chapel under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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HOT SPRINGS - Wayne Edward Soutiea Jr., 43, went to meet his Savior Thursday while doing what he loved best, riding his motorcycle. He is survived by his Mother, three sons, a daughter, a grandson, and a sister. Private services will be held. Arrangements provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Charlotte Wacker Wortz, 90, of Hot Springs died Saturday May 26, 2012. Charlotte was born November 29, 1921, in Bernice, La., to Ruby Else and Alexander Wacker. She graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1943 with a BA degree in French and married the late Carl H. Wortz III on June 29, 1943.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Jane Wortz & D.E. Chester of Spring, Texas; one granddaughter, Charlotte Marie and husband, Doak C. Procter IV of Bellaire, Texas; two great-grandsons, Carl and Owen Procter of Bellaire, Texas; one sister-in-law, EdDell Wortz of Ft. Smith, Ark.; and a cousin, Sara Meeks of Little Rock, Ark.

Charlotte was a member of Arkansas Alpha chapter of Pi Beta Phi, a member of the Service League & Junior League of Fort Smith. She served on the Red Cross Board of Fort Smith and was in the AP Chapter of PEO in Hot Springs and many more philantropic organizations. Charlotte enjoyed playing bridge and studying her Bible.

Memorial services will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church 3819 Central Ave., Hot Springs, Ark. 71913 on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at 2 p.m. Interment of remains will be at the First Presbyterian Church of Ft. Smith columbarium.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3819 CentralAve., Hot Springs, Ark. 71913 or to the charity of your choice. Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.com.

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JUDSONIA - Thomas Marian Elswick, 81, of Judsonia died Saturday, May 26, 2012. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Powell Funeral Home. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia. Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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KELSO - Rosetta Reed Hawkins, 76, of Kelso died May 28, 2012. She was born February 22, 1936 in Story, Ark. She has three daughters, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. and services: Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Griffin Funeral Home Dumas, Ark. at 2 p.m., burial, Hopedale Cemetery.

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LONSDALE - Willie Pauline Harris, 96, of Lonsdale, passed away May 28, 2012. She was born August 26, 1915 in Saline County to the late Marshall and Della Shelton Gentry.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 65 years Royce Vernon Harris, brother, Robert Gentry and sister, Vivian Brooks. Survivors, son, Larry Vernon Harris and wife, Jo Ann of Lonsdale, daughter, Lynna Sue Howard and husband, Bill of Lonsdale, brother, Roland Gentry of Lonsdale, seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren, two step-great-grandsons and two step-great-great grandsons.

Church services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Owensville Baptist Church with Bro. Clarence Shell, Bill Howard and Michael Petty officiating. Burial will follow at Owensville Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, Ashbys, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Owensville Baptist Church Building Fund. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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MARVELL - Kendis Ford (aka Kenneth “Kent” Frazier), 67, of Marvell, Arkansas, transitioned from earth to eternity on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at St. Vincent Infirmary-CCU with his daughter “Vette” at his side. Heaven has gained another angel, and he willtruly be missed. Kent was an awesome mechanic, and if a flower is sent for every “free” car repair he performed for his friends the church will be overflowing.

Survivors include sons, Kenneth and Dana Frazier, Deran and Herman Pedro Ford; daughters, Rhonda Sims-Davis, Phylesia “Vette” Frazier-Davis, and April Jackson; and six grandchildren.

The homegoing celebration will be 1 p.m., Friday, June 1, at St. Matthew Gum Bottom Church in Marvell with visitation from noon-1 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in Coffee Creek Cemetery there. Services entrusted to Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, 2405 South Gaines Street, LRA 72206. Family hour is 5-6 p.m., Thursday, May 31, at the funeral home, (501) 376-7188.

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MAYFLOWER - Gerald “Jerry” Thomas Wiseman, 56, of Mayflower, passed away after a long battle with lung cancer, Sunday May 27th. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, June 1st, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501-327-7727). Cremation arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MENA - Betty Genice Allen, 69, of Mena, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 in Missouri. Funeral will be Thursday, May 31, 2012, 10 a.m. at the Sulphur Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Watson, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Watson Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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MENA - Geneva “Bokey” Piper, 69, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012. Graveside services will be Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at 10 a.m. in Rock Springs Cemetery at Posey Hollow in Mena, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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MENA - John Edward Smith, age 54, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Graveside services were Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Cherry Hill Cemetery in Cherry Hill, Arkansas with Brother Grant Geiger officiating under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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MONTICELLO - Charles Eugene Parker Jr., 63, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at the Woods Nursing & Rehab in Monticello. He was born April 15, 1949 in Warren, Arkansas. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Northside Baptist Church in Monticello.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Eugene Parker Sr. Survivors include three daughters, Charlotte Langley and husband, Brad of New Boston, Texas, Tierra Stewart and husband, Randy and Melissa Lloyd and husband, Randy, both of Monticello; his mother, Margaret Parker of Monticello; two brothers, Jesse Parker and John Parker, both of Monticello; three sisters, Theresa Snuffer and Linda Thurman, both of Monticello and Mary Parker of Tucson, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Stephanie and Sydnie Stewart, Ashley White, Alyssa Lloyd and Jonathon Ellis and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel, burial in Prosperity Cemetery, Cleveland County at 3 p.m. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MORRILTON - Robert Roy Shapard Jr., 72, Morrilton, died Sunday, May 27, 2012. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, May 31, at the Harris Chapel in Morrilton with Dr. Bill Brown officiating. Burial at a later date at Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrifuneralhomes.net.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Nicholas A. Bollen, age 91, of Mountain Home died Thursday. Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Saturday at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. He is survived by a son: Art Bollen and a daughter: Bobbi Brown. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Billie Jean Boren, 84, died May 27, 2012 in Mountain View, Arkansas. Children, Jack Boren, Ray Boren, Steve Boren and Ginny Davison survive her. Graveside services are Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10 a.m., Elmwood Cemetery and visitation was Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home. Sign guest register book at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

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MURFREESBORO - Dr. James Odell Turbeville, 71, of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, died, May 26, 2012 in Little Rock. Services will be Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Harvest Time Assembly of God Church in Murfreesboro with Jerry Shinn and David Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Murfreesboro Cemetery.

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PARON - James Yancey, 65 of Paron, Arkansas went to bewith his Lord May 28, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister. He is survived by his wife Lynn Frauenkron Yancey, two sons, Peter (Sue) Yancey, and MartinYancey of Little Rock, Arkansas, one daughter, Jaunita (Russell) Yancey Criswell of Benton, Arkansas, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, one brother Jack Yancey and one sister. A memorial service will be 10 a.m .,Thursday, May 31, 2012 at North Fork Missionary Baptist Church in Paron, Arkansas. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home and Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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PRESCOTT - Mr. Thomas Clifton Roberts, 65, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Graveside services will be Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10 a.m. in Snell Cemetery with Neil Ridling officiating under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. Online guest book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Phyllis R. Wofford, 84, of Russellville died Monday. Funeral is at 10 a.m., Thursday, at St. John’s Catholic Church. Burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park by Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation: Wednesday, 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Shinn Chapel with the Rosary at 6 p.m. Online obituary/guestbook at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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SEARCY - Kayla Jill Teague, 21, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012, in Searcy, Arkansas. Visitation from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Graveside Services at 2 p.m. at White County Memorial Gardens. For online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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SHERIDAN - Camy York, 72, Sheridan, died Saturday, May 26. Survivors, children; Elizabeth Burrup, Diana Elam, Jody Kraft York, Letha Irons; Edward York, Jeffrey York Sr., Joseph York Jr.;siblings, Patrick Lane, Joseph Lane; Patricia Salton. Visitation, May 31, 6-8p.m, Regency, Malvern. Services, June 1, 10 a.m., Regency. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

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STAR CITY - Jerry Wayne Johnson, 74, of Star City, died Monday, May 28, 2012. Funeral Services are at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Overcoming Faith Worship Center. Bro. Don Borland officiating. Visitation from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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STUTTGART - Patsy Sue Smith, 59, passed away Monday. Survivors are husband, Eddie Smith Sr.; son, Eddie Smith Jr.; daughter, Amanda Gail Bobo; mother, Annie Magaline McCarty; and many other relatives. Funeral services are 1 p.m., Thursday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel. Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Wednesday at Turpin Funeral Home. www.turpin-co.com.

Out-of-state

ELDRIDGE, Mo. - Funeral services to celebrate the memoryof Florence Lee Blakeney Mc-Callister, 87, of Eldridge, Mo. formerly of Davenport, will be 11 a.m. Friday June 1, 2012, at Temple Baptist Church, 3526 N. Brady St. Davenport. Visitation isThursday from 4-7 p.m. at Weerts Funeral Home, 3625 Jersey Ridge Rd. Davenport. Additional visitation is Friday, at the church, from 10-11 a.m. Burial is at the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church.

Mrs. McCallister passed away after a brief illness on May 24, 2012, at the University Hospital,Columbia, Mo. She was born in 1925 in Conway, Ark., to the union of Isaac Jefferson and Annie Bell Blakeney. She married A.C. McCallister on May 31, 1951, in Benton, Ark., moved to Davenport and resided 60 years as a homemaker. A.C. preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 1987.

She attended school in the Conway and North Little Rock school district, graduating from Pulaski High Training School in 1946. Baptized at an early age, she attended Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in North Little Rock, then later became a member of Temple Baptist Church, Davenport. Florence was a pioneer of the women’s movement by becoming a female employee in an ammunitions plant during World War II. She was also a great cook and domestic engineer. She worked as a school cafeteria cook, which she enjoyed the most. Her hobbies included quilting and gardening. She took great pride in raising her children and caring for her family.

Survivors include her children: Ethelene Johnson, North Little Rock, Ark., Flora McCallister, Columbia, Mo., Eugene (Danette) McCallister, Eldridge, Mo., Diane (Jake) Mathurin, and Ruben (Charlene) McCallister, both Davenport; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandson. She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister Dories M. Brown; brother Andrew J. Blakeney and her dear friend, Anna Brooks.

Online condolences may be expressed to Mrs. Florence’s family by visiting her obituary at www. WeertsFH.com.

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VENTURA, N.J. - Mary Ruth Quattlebaum Giannone, 82, passed away May 28, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar L. Quattlebaum and Margaret Pearl Liles Quattlebaum of Antioch and Beebe, two sisters, Ima Mae Sherrod (Bruce Sherrod) of Searcy and Geraldine Pruitt (Tommy) ofLittle Rock.

She is survived by her loving husband, Matthew Giannone, three sons, Joseph, Mark, and Chris and one daughter, Annmarie of Philadelphia, Pa. and New Jersey; one brother and sister-in-law Rueben and Nadine Quattlebaum of North Little Rock and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews.

Mary Ruth was born Sept. 6, 1929, at Antioch. She attended grade school at Antioch and high school at Beebe. She moved to Philadelphia where she married Mattie and they raised their four children. Upon retirement, they moved to Ventura, New Jersey. Burial will be in Philadelphia on May 31, 2012.

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KENTON, Tenn. - Mrs. Betty May Baker Eddlemon, age 69, of Kenton, Tenn., formerly of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away from this life on Feb. 18, 2012, at Tennessee Veterans Nursing Home in Humboldt, Tenn. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m., in the Kenton Church of Christ with Brandon Clenny officiating. Interment followed in Sunnyside Cemetery of Kenton. Mrs. Eddlemon was born Dec. 1, 1942, in Kenton to the late Floyd and Bertha Hicks Baker.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Eddlemon; one sister, Peggy Simpson; two brothers, John and Eddie Baker; and two stepchildren, Paul and Melissa Eddlemon.

Mrs. Eddlemon was a homemaker and housewife and had been a member of her beloved Somers Ave. Church of Christ in North Little Rock. Visitation was held Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Kenton Church of Christ.

Karnes and Son Funeral Home of Rutherford, Tenn. was honored to serve the family of Mrs. Betty May Baker Eddlemon.