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PULASKI COUNTY Irene Oliger Hawkins of Little Rock.

Joseph Ray Phillips, 32, of Sherwood.

Kenon Saine, 38, of Little Rock.

Roy Lee Spencer, 56, of North Little Rock.

Xai Lee Thao, 94, of Hensley.

Le Thanh Trieu, 60, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA Thomas L. “Tom” Auffenberg, 65. BATESVILLE Polly DuVall Williams, 84.

BRYANT Ryan Kierulf Palludan, 18.

CABOT Sandra Sheryl Morris, 72.

CAMDEN Mary Beth Nale, 85.

CONWAY Mandie Hoelscher, 46.

Sula May Stobaugh, 90.

DERMOTT George Robinson, 83.

HAMBURG Lois Belle Hopper, 78.

HAMPTON Ronald Roy Hodnett, 62.

HICKORY PLAINS Lynda Kay Berry Huggs, 65.

HOPE Bobby Neel, 73.

HOT SPRINGS Billie James Baxter, 80.

JONESBORO Dollie Mae Galbreath, 51.

LONOKE Frances Juanita Cox Evans, 80.

MALVERN Sandra Adele Kluglose, 65.

MARSHALL Leo Ernestine Cypert, 87.

MORRILTON Robert Lavughan Stephens, 66.

OPPELO Harold Leon Rankin, 81.

PINE BLUFF Elveta Dixon Dodds, 78.

Richard “RK” Kirklin Sr., 92.

Arnette Ruth Watson-Scaife, 68. SAINT VINCENT Rose Sutton, 81.

SHERIDAN Samuel Royse, 77.

WILMOT Tenner Bell Gaston, 84.

WITTS SPRINGS Mackenze Grace Smith, infant.

WYNNE Billy Ray Rose, 87.

OUT-OF-STATE KOKOMO, Ind.

Estle D. Chalk, 100.

SHREVEPORT Katherine Evelyn Bolinger, 73.

SAPULPA, Okla.

Nathaniel Paul White, 27.

Pulaski County

IRENE OLIGER HAWKINS of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Rubel Funeral Home.

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JOSEPH RAY PHILLIPS, 32, of Sherwood died August 18, 2013.He was employed by the Loomis Agency in Little Rock. Service will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in El Dorado. Burial will follow at Mt.Willie Cemetery in El Dorado by Andrews Funeral Home of El Dorado.

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KENON SAINE, 38, a fireman for the Little Rock Fire Department, passed away August 20,2013. He was born on July 26, 1975, to Nathaniel and Mabel Z. Saine. He is survived by his parents; siblings: Felecia, Keith, Natasha, Kipkeno, Kenoris andKenric. Children: Kenon, Kiara, Keitricc, Quianna and Zoie; and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Visitation will be Friday, August 23, 6-7 p.m., and funeral service will be held Saturday, August 24, 11 a.m. Both services will be held at Second Baptist Church, 1709 John Barrow. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark., 72202. (501) 376-4800.

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ROY LEE “BUTCH” SPENCER, 56, of North Little Rock passedaway Wednesday, August 21, 2013. He was born in Little Rock, Ark., to Doris Dumond Spencer Lewis and the late Roy Lee Spencer Sr. Butch was preceded in death by his father;brother, Rusty Spencer; sister, Gail Spencer Laycook.

Butch was the owner and operator Spencer Radiator Repair Shop. He enjoyed his family, hunting, fishing, gardening and especially his love of horses and his many friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Butch is survived by his mother and stepfather, Albert Lewis; and children, Pam Spencer-Ricks (Craig), Lora Weber (Earnie), David Spencer (Erica) and Linda Cook (Robert); five grandchildren, Britney Spencer, Earnie Weber, Lexie Weber, Jackson Spencer and Evan Spencer; and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral service will be 12 noon, Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400) with Brother Norman Powell officiating.Interment will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, Spring Hill Community in Faulkner County. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ owens.

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XAI LEE THAO, 94, of Hensley, passed away on August 7, 2013.He was born to the late Txhawj Liag Thao and Ci Lauj on February 5, 1919, in Xamneua, Houaphanh province, Laos. Xai was married to Xai Moua in 1960. Xai was an honored member ofthe Lao Hmong Air Commandos from 1945-1975. He was a lieutenant in the Special Guerrilla Warfare Unit in battalion 222. He was on the front-line operation, was wounded in action and was a prisoner of war. Xai was given the Air Commando Association of Faithful and Brave Service Award. He also received the Lao Veteran of America Award for Appreciation of his honor service for the U.S.A. in the Vietnam War. Xai came to the United States in 1980. He is survived by his wife, Xai Moua, and his son, Yongva. He also is survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25, from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 N., Alexander, Arkansas. Funeral Mass will be Monday, August 26, 9 a.m. at St. Thereasa’s Catholic Church in Little Rock, Ark., with burial following at Memorial Gardens in Sheridan, Ark.

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LE THANH TRIEU, age 60, of Little Rock, Ark., passed in peace Friday, August 16, 2013. Trieu is preceded in death by his father, Le Van Thanh. Loved by his companion and dear friend, Phuong. Loving father of son, Thoai. Survived by his mother, Lam Thi Gam; sister, Nhung; brothers, Thai, Thuan and Tuyen; and nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. August 23, 2013, at Christ the King. Msgr. Francis I. Malone and Father Nho of Christ the King will be officiating. Burial will follow the funeral at 12:30 at Calvary Cemetery. Meal and fellowship will be held at 1 p.m. at Christ the King. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home.

Trieu was born in Vinh Long, Vietnam, on February 22, 1953. Trieu worked as a manicurist for 25 years. He enjoyed farming, and wood and metal working. Trieu will be lovingly remembered by family and friends.

Please send your messages of love, comfort and concern to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Dr. Thomas L. “Tom” Auffenberg, age 65, of Arkadelphia, Ark., died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, in Hot Springs. He was born in Joplin, Mo., on October 10, 1947.

Tom grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, and attended Texas Christian University. He pursued and caught a Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University.

In 1973 Tom joined the history faculty at Ouachita Baptist University, where he established himself as a legend in his own time. His rhetorical skills, intelligence, wit and kindness combined to make of him a history teacher nonpareil. He was known to colleagues and students, both past and present, far and wide, as “The Chinchilla.”

Dr. Auffenberg leaves behind no biological family. In the most profound sense of the word “family,” however, he leaves behind a large and loving family.

A memorial service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held Saturday, 2 p.m., August 24, at the W. Francis McBeth Recital Hall located in the Mabee Fine Arts Center on the Campus of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com to sign the online guest register.

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BATESVILLE - Polly DuVall Williams, 84, of Batesville died Tuesday. Survivors: daughters, Sherry Puckett, Edie Allen; grandchildren: J.J. Puckett, Jan Raspberry, Nicole Alpe, Brittney Cary; brother, Donald DuVall; sisters, June Ray, Martha Holland, Cynthia Ford. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Roller-Crouch Chapel, Batesville. Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery. Memorials: First Baptist Church, Awana, 610 E. Main St., Batesville, Ark. 72501. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BRYANT - Ryan Kierulf Palludan, 18, of Bryant, passed awaySunday, August 18, 2013. Ryan was well known for his contagious smile, big heart and ability to make people around him happy. He was a gentle giant.

Ryan loved the FloridaGators Football team. One of the happiest times in his life was when he was able to see his team play in the 2013 Sugar Bowl. He also loved his girlfriend Natalie, fishing, traveling, music and little children. Ryan was a 2013 graduate of Bryant High School and had enrolled at UALR with the goal of a nursing career; which follows in his mothers’ footsteps.

He is survived by his parents, Deborah and Phillip Palludan; brother, Ole Kristoffer Palludan; his two sisters, Neva Elizabeth Westbrook and Katherine Danielle Palludan; girlfriend, Natalie Norwood of Benton; as well as a host of family and friends from around the world. The cause of death was a dissected aorta.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 24, from 6-8 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, 4212 Stagecoach Road (formerly Highway 5 North) in Bryant. Phone: (501) 847-9099.

Ryan’s lifestyle was bright and cheerful in thought and inthe way he dressed. The family requests that friends visiting or attending services honor Ryan by dressing in the Gator colors (orange and blue) or something bright and cheerful.

A Celebration of life will be held Monday, August 26, 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home. To sign Ryan’s online guestbook, please visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contribution be made to the Ryan Palludan Memorial Scholarship fund care of UALR, 2801 South University, Little Rock, Ark. 72204.

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CABOT - Sandra Sheryl Morris, 72, of Cabot departed thislife on Thursday, August 22, 2013. She was born July 16, 1941, in Stratton, Neb., to the late Arthur Baker and Doris Goddard Baker Messman. Sandra was full of fun and always kepteveryone laughing. Her heart was as big as Texas, and she was the first to step forward if a family member or friend was in need of any help. She was a very special mother, grandmother, wife and sister. On December 13, 1957, Sandra married William Clark and together they had four daughters. Sandra later married Dowell Horsman, and they were married 32 years until he passed away December 11, 2002. She married Harold Morris in Kensett, Ark., on October 4, 2008, and was a member of the Kensett Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a husband, Dowell Horsman; one brother, Rick Baker; and a great-grandson, Christian Verkler. She is survived by her husband, Harold Morris of Cabot; four daughters, Sheryl Cooper and her husband William of Greers Ferry, Cynthia Bagwell, Brenda Garcia and her husband Claudio, and Dianna Giger, all of Cabot; nine grandchildren; 18great-grandchildren; three sisters, Doris Goddard of Liberal, Kan., Jaquelyn Nelson of Stillwater, Okla., and Valjean Wheeler and her husband Jerry of Cherokee, Okla.; and two brothers, James Baker and his wife Lois of McPherson, Kan., and Ronald Baker and his wife Patricia of Yardley, Penn.

The family would like to thank the UAMS Cancer Center staff and the Arkansas Hospice Staff. In honor of Sandra’s love for animals, the family suggests donations may be made to Cabot Animal Shelter, 2951 S. 1st St., Cabot, Ark. 72023.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2013, in the chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2013, at the funeral home with Brother Joe Clement officiating. Arrangements are by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.

moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CAMDEN - Mary Beth Nale, 85, of Camden, Ark. passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - Mandie Hoelscher, 46, of Conway, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was a daughter to Frank and Ruth McCue. Mandie obtained her degree in Psychology from UALR and worked at the Student Health Clinic at UCA. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway.

Survivors include her husband, Pete Hoelscher; her mother Ruth McCue; sons: Andrew Hoelscher of Raleigh, N.C and Paul Hoelscher of Conway; daughter, Ellen Hoelscher also of Conway; her sister, Sue Mc-Cue and three brothers, Thomas, Nick and John McCue and a host of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank McCue, Sr. and a brother Frank McCue, Jr.

The memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, August, 24, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Court Appointed Special Advocates ( C.A.S. A.) , P.O. Box 1202, Conway, Ark. 72033. Condolences may be sent online to: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Sula May Stobaugh, 90, of Conway passedfrom this life on August 20, 2013. Funeral Service will be at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Ark. on Saturday, August 24th, at 1 p.m. with burial to follow at CrestlawnMemorial Park. Visitation will be Friday evening at the funeral home. Condolences can be sent to www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DERMOTT - George Robinson, 83, of Dermott, died August 15, 2013 at Allegiance Specialty Hospital in Greenville, Miss. Services Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Washington Memorial Church of God in Christ in Dermott. Time: 1 p.m. Burial in Davis Cemetery, Dermott. Wife: Dorothy Robinson of Dermott; two sons; nine daughters; two brothers; 22 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.

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HAMBURG - Mrs. Lois Belle Hopper, 78, of Hamburg, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Friday at the First Baptist Church of Hamburg with burial in the Trafalgar Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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HAMPTON - Ronald Roy Hodnett, 62, of Hampton, died Thursday. He’s survived by his brother, Donald Hodnett and sister, Jeannette Hannegan. Memorial graveside services are 10 a.m.Saturday at Chambersville Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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HICKORY PLAINS - Lynda Kay Berry Huggs of Hickory Plains, (Crossroads community) was born on September 22, 1947 in Crossroads to Rufus and Marie Berry and died August 21, 2013. She was a member of the Hickory Plains United Methodist Church. Lynda was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Alfred Huggs. Alfred and she were married on July 5, 1967. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Janie Shadwick, Billie Teal and Betty Fisher. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lyndilyn and Russell Clark of Crossroads and one grandson, Ryan Clark of Crossroads.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Hickory Plains Cemetery. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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HOPE - Graveside service for Mr. Bobby Neel, age 73 of Hope will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 24 in Richwoods Cemetery, near Gum Springs. Dr. Marvin Pate will officiate. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 23 at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope. Arrangements: Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Online registry, www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Billie James Baxter, 80, of Hot Springs, born February 14, 1933, passed away August 19, 2013. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 23, at Piney Baptist Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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JONESBORO - Dollie Mae Galbreath, 51, of Jonesboro departed this life Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2013, at Strangers Home Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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LONOKE - Frances Juanita Cox Evans, age 80, is now walking the streets of gold after a long courageous battle with cancer. She passed from this life on August 21, 2013. She was a retired school teacher. She was precededin death by her parents Arch and Esther Cox of Lonoke and an infant sister. Survivors include her husband, Freddie Evans; children, Philip (Tammy) Petre of Cabot, Becky Evans, Patti (Mel) Hill, Ronnie (Lori) Evans and Laura (Darrell) Park, all of Lonoke; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Darrell Cox and Betty Jean Baldwin, both of Lonoke. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 24, at Eastside Baptist Church, with interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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MALVERN - Sandra Adele Kluglose passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013. She was bornin Little Rock on January 9, 1948. Sandra was pre-deceased by her father, Ben Kluglose; mother, Goldie Kluglose; and her sister, Anita Klulglose Fortson. Sandra was a resident of Longmeadow Nursing Home in Malvern, Ark. She was very devoted to her parents. Sandra will be dearly missed by her cousin, Carol Wagner of Brandon, Fla., and her cousins, Debbie, James and Jessica Parnell of Germantown, Tenn. Her funeral was Sunday, August 18, 20113, at the Jewish section of Oakland Cemetery. Special thanks to the Little Rock Jewish Community. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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MARSHALL - Leo Ernestine Cypert, 87, died Wednesday in North Little Rock. Survivors: children, Sandra Stephenson, Kurt and Keith Cypert, Lea Brown, brother, Arlie Shannon Jr., four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Roller-Coffman Chapel, Marshall. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Chapel. Burial: East Lawn Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

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MORRILTON - Robert Lavughan Stephens, 66, of Morrilton, died Tuesday August 20.He was born in Des Arc on July 26, 1947, to William and Ethel (Burnett) Stephens. He is survived by his wife, Linda; brother, Orville (Karen) Stephens; mothers-in-law, Jean Ferguson and Carol Sisemore; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ralph Stephens. Visitation is Saturday at 10 a.m. with funeral services following at 11 a.m. at Garth Funeral Chapel in Des Arc with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of cut flowers, please send potted plants. Sign online guestbook at www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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OPPELO - Harold Leon Rankin, 81, of Oppelo, Ark., passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Graveside: 10 a.m. Friday August 23, at the Ada Valley Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Mrs. Virginia Rankin, 200 Hwy. 9, Oppelo, Ark., 72110. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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PINE BLUFF - Elveta Dixon Dodds, 78, of Pine Bluff passedaway Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 2, 1934 in Glendale, Ark.; the daughter of the late Luther Dixon and Helen Hankins Dixon.Elveta graduated from Glendale High School in 1952. She then went on to graduate from business school in Pine Bluff.

She worked for many years as a secretary and office professional at several Pine Bluff businesses, including Boyce Insurance Agency, First South Savings & Loan, JRMC Medical Records, Lin Nixon Realty, Bridges Law Firm and Nixon Ophthalmology. Mrs. Dodds was a long-time member of Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Dodds, who died in December 2012. The two became high school sweethearts at the age of 15. They married in 1954 and enjoyed 58 years together. Survivors includetwo daughters, Debbie (Steve) Erskine of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Melinda (Mark) Mayo of Little Rock; grandchildren, Laura Nichols, Peter Erskine and Micaela Erskine; stepgrandson, Derek Mayo; great-grandson, Easton Nichols.

Although Elveta had no siblings, she had several brothers and sisters-in-law whom she loved dearly and considered her family.

Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Roger Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery by Robinson’s. Memorials may be made to Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church, 5130 Bobo Road, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.———◊———

PINE BLUFF - Mr. Richard “RK” Kirklin Sr., 92, of Pine Bluff passed Sunday, August 17, 2013. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Brown Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Aaron Johnson. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Arnette Ruth Watson-Scaife, 68, of Pine Bluff passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013, at St. Bethel Baptist Church by Rev. Louis Williams. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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SAINT VINCENT - Rose MarieSutton, age 81, went to be with her heavenly father on August 20, 2013. Born on February 29, 1932 to the late Steve Hofherr and Mary Zimmerebner of St. Vincent, Ark.; she was a member ofof St. Vincentthe Westside Church of Christ. A consummate mother, grandmother and homemaker, Rose was an excellent cook who loved preparing meals for her family. Her favorite pastime was watching, loving and instilling Godly values in her grandchildren. Her devotion to God and her family was unwavering. She also enjoyed quilting and trips to Branson with family.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bill Sutton; four children: Gary (Rhonda) Sutton of Morrilton, Paula (David) Goff of Vilonia, Donna (Bob) Burgener of St. Vincent, and Bill Jr. (Misty) of Springfield; four sisters: Gertrude Noll, Cecilia Hartman, Martha Hanke and Jodie Baughman; 13 grandchildren: Kathy Mendoza, Jennifer Goff, Jeff Goff, Kayla Sutton, Amber Sutton, Nicholas Burgener, Jesse Burgener, Tyler Burgener, Ryan Sutton, Kyle Burgener, Holly Burgener, Luke Sutton and Chase Sutton; and four great-grandchildren: Ally Mendoza, Carter Goff, Rylee Goffand Parker Mendoza.

She was preceded in death by her daughter: Karen Sutton Powers; and four brothers: Otto Hofherr, Earnest Hofherr, Antone Hofherr, and Steve Hofherr, Jr.

A celebration of her life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, August 23, at the Harris Funeral Home Chapel with David Goff and Ron Murray officiating. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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SHERIDAN - Samuel Royse, 77, of Sheridan, Ark., died Monday. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Sheridan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Children’s Ministry, 1201 South Rock, Sheridan,Ark. 72150. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan, Arkansas (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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WILMOT - Tenner Bell Gaston, 84, of Wilmot, died August 14, at Chicot Memorial Hospital in Lake Village. Services: Saturday, August 24, at the First Baptist Church in Wilmot. Time: 1 p.m. Pastor George Cooper will officiate. Burial in Harris Cemetery in Wilmot. Six sons; one daughter; three sisters; three brothers.

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WITTS SPRINGS - Baby Mackenze Grace Smith died the day she was born on Sunday, August 18. Survivors: parents, Damon Reeves Smith and DeAnna Smith, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall. Graveside services: 10 a.m.Saturday, Witts Springs Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

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WYNNE - Billy Ray Rose, 87, died August 21, 2013. Billy Ray was born April 3, 1926 to the late John Walter and Mollie Futrell Rose in Vanndale, Ark. He was the youngest of six children, Walter (Bud) Rose, Avis Fitzgerald, Ruth Williams, Lucille Caldwell, and Laverne Cox, all of whom preceded Billy Ray in death. Billy Ray is survived by his wife of 57 years, Graple Moye Rose of Wynne; one son, Billy Ray (Skipper) Rose II, Wynne; daughter and son-in-law, Jerri Jo and Milton Tackett of Versailles, Ky. Three grandchildren, Mollie Rose of Wynne, Greg Tackett of Savannah, Ga., and Jay Tackett of Versailles, Ky., also survive.

Billy Ray retired in 1991 to his first love - the outdoors. He could be found fishing, hunting, trapping, or gardening on any given day. He loved his time with nature and supported a variety of wild game organizations. He provided guidance and knowledge to young outdoorsmen on the sanctity of the game and its purpose in the communion of men and nature.

He was employed as a farm equipment salesman for Norsworthy and Wofford, John Deere dealer, for most of his career. Billy Ray’s initial employment was for Borden Milk as a truck driver. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Wynne Masonic Lodge; a 50 year member of the Lodge, receiving lifetime membership recognition. He was a member of Clark’s Chapel Baptist Church.

Before Billy Ray entered the world of work, he served his country in the United States Army fighting in the Philippines during World War II.

The family would like to extend a special thank you the staff of Crestpark Skilled Nursing facility for the love, care, and genuine concern it provided to Billy Ray and his family during the final months of his life.

Graveside service will be held Friday, August 23, 2013 at 10 AM at Cogbill Cemetery with J E Hughes and Wayne Baldwin officiating; Kernodle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation is Thursday, August 22, 2013, 5 to 7 p.m. at Kernodle Funeral Home.

Out-of-state

KOKOMO, Ind. - Estle D. Chalk, 100, Kokomo, passedaway at 11:05 a.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Waterford Place. She was born in Higdon, Arkansas on September 11, 1912 to the late George and Lillie (Rodgers) Bradford. In1928 she married Cecil M. Chalk. Cecil passed away in 1966. Estle worked as a nurse’s aide at Howard Community Hospital for many years. She enjoyed flowers and gardening. Her most important things in life were her faith in God and her family. She was a member of Bon Air Church of the Nazarene, Kokomo.

Surviving are her; children; Carlene Wallen, Kokomo, Harold Melvin Chalk, Kokomo, Charles J. Chalk, Atlanta, Georgia, Roger D. Chalk, Ada, Michigan, Lorene M. Tester Leslie, Ark., sister: Helen Irene Nelson, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Estle was preceded in death by: her husband Cecil, her parents, children; Dolton F. Chalk, Dorthy J. Cotton, Howard R. Chalk, Phyllis I. Chalk, sisters; Etherl Cullen, Sybil Kirkindall, brothers; Marvin Bradford, James Bradford, Chester Bradford, Roy Bradford, Ray Bradford, and Edward Bradford.

Funeral service will be held at Bon Air Church of the Nazarene, 2419 North Locke Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46901 on Monday, August 26, 2013 at 12 noon with Pastor Dennis Riggs officiating. Burial will follow at Kokomo Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m.-12 noon Monday at the church. You are invited to read Estle’s obituary at www.ellersmortuary. com, where you may sign the guest book, or share a personal message for the family. Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel, 3400 South Webster Street, is in charge of arrangements.

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SHREVEPORT - Katherine Evelyn Hardin Phelps Bolinger, 73, of Shreveport, died Wednesday.Graveside 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Jones Cemetery at Brown Springs. No visitation will be held. Memorials to First Baptist Church, 543 Ockley Drive, Shreveport, La. 71106. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Guestbook at www.welchfh.net.