Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Irma Austin, 65, of Little Rock.

Steven Eugene Caldwell, 34, of North Little Rock.

Hobert Lee Chism, 28, of North Little Rock.

Kermit June Foiles, 71, of North Little Rock.

Anthony Dean Gonzalez, 47, of Sherwood.

Ralph W. Henson, 73, of Little Rock.

Johnny Lee Jackson, 73, of North Little Rock.

Susie Morgan, 63, of Roland.

Lawrence Houston Parker, 53, of Little Rock.

Lillie Marie Williams, 59, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ASH FLAT Nancy Jane Claxton, 58.

BENTON Lillian George, 89.

BONO Edward L. Snyder, 69.

CAMDEN Sherman Wayne Bell, 66.

CHEROKEE VILLAGE Charlotte Ann Arnold, 51.

Gary DeWayne Arnold, 51.

DARDANELLE Johnnie Haney, 85.

LaDoris Minson, 65.

Preston Matthew Owens, 20.

Billy Don Pack Sr., 65.

DRASCO Wilma Irene Holtz, 83.

EDGEMONT Janice Lynn Pingel, 64.

FORREST CITY Eldon Eugene Davis, 84.

FORT SMITH Louise Anna Bennett, 79.

GREENBRIER William "Bill" Calvin Barnes, 80. HARRISON Fred James, 80.

HELENA-WEST HELENA Marion Carruth, 73.

HOT SPRINGS George Paul Queen, 76.

JONESBORO Dorthy Mae Price, 73.

MALVERN Serena Bailey, 76.

Truett Barnes.

MAMMOTH SPRING Artie Irene Rucker, 77.

MARKED TREE Willie Dallas Burns Jr., 63.

MENA Carlton "Carl" Hart Jr., 52.

MONTICELLO Alma Ann Smith, 93.

MORRILTON Elsie Fern Moore Damouth, 83.

MOUNTAIN HOME Kenneth G. Darnell, 89.

Marian Mace, 87.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Ottis R. Barnes, 72.

NEWPORT J.W. Jackson, 78.

OXFORD Osbie Dale Sherrell, 80.

PIGGOTT Sherrell Wayland Hoggard, 49.

PINE BLUFF Margaret Jane Cossey, 73.

Clarence Fields, 82.

PLEASANT PLAINS Troy Atchison, 57.

RUSSELLVILLE Vervel Lue Carrell Haynes, 73.

SEARCY Corinne W. Burke, 97.

SPRINGDALE Connie Wallis, 76.

UMPIRE Dale Thornton, 78.

VAN BUREN Iran Coatney.

OUT OF STATE

AUBURN, Ala.

Norma Shaw Smock, 80.

HERNANDO, Miss.

Dinah Reid House, 54.

JOPLIN, Mo.

Roger E. Bell, 91, formerly of De Witt.

Pulaski County

IRMA AUSTIN, 65, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday October 3,2007. Survivors are husband, Earnest, daughter, Shirley Green; sons, Wilbert Hooks and Michael Poe of Little Rock, two brothers, Arthur and Jerry Poe of Little Rock, two sisters, Eddie Jean Thomas of Little Rock, Earlene Poeof Woodson. Funeral Services will be Friday, October 12, 2007, 11 a.m. at Faith Temple House of God Church of the Living God, 6105 W. 32nd. Family hour will be Thursday, October 11, 2007 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. www.gunnfuneralhome.com.

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STEVEN EUGENE CALDWELL, 34, of North Little Rock, went to be with ourLord and Savior on Saturday, October 6, 2007. He was born August 16, 1973 to Earl E. and Debra M. Caldwell. Steven graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1991. He was of Baptist faith and attended Community BaptistChurch in North Little Rock.

His parents; one son, Steven M. Caldwell; one daughter, Megan M. Caldwell, both of Little Rock; one sister, Terri Ingram and husband, Ashley of Morrilton, survive him.

A graveside will be 10 a.m., Thursday, October 11, 2007 at Riverwood Memorial Gardens, Maumelle, Ark. with Pastor Walt Kirkman officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400).

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HOBERT LEE CHISM, 28, of North Little Rock, went to his heavenlyhome Oct. 6, 2007. He is survived by father, Hobert Lee Chism; mother, Cynthia Whitfield; two sons, Devon and DeVontea' Chism; two sisters, LaTisha Whitfield and Krystle Chism; one brother, Brandon Sykes; grandmothers, EllaMae Chism and Ruby Ready. Funeral will be 11 a.m. , Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007 at First Baptist Church, 811 S.A. Jones Drive, North Little Rock. Family visitation will be Wednesday from 6-7 at Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock. Arrangements by Brown's Christian Funeral Service, (501) 244-8000.

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KERMIT JUNE FOILES, 71, of NorthLittle Rock passed October 8, 2007. She loved playing bingo, cards, water aerobics, water skiing, and was an avid gardener. Other hobbies of June's included bird watching, camping and fishing. June loved her family, grandchildren andaway Monday,friends. She was a special friend to all that met her.

She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Foiles, of Little Rock; Beverly (Jerry) Cox, and Gina (Kevin) Eschbacher; three granddaughters, Nichole Cox, Samantha Reagan and Mollie Eschbacher; grandson, Peter Eschbacher; great-grandson, Caiden McClain all of North Little Rock; three sisters, Kathryn Landers, of North Little Rock; Drs. Sherry (Tom) Hickey, of Memphis, Tennessee and Dolores Foiles, of Hot Springs Village; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. She will be truly missed by her dog, Scooter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Mollie Hunt; and one sister, Glenna Flack.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, Cancer Department, P.O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Thursday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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ANTHONY DEAN GONZALEZ, 47, of Sherwood passed away Saturday,October 6, 2007. He was born March 20, 1960 to the late Fidel and Vivian Henry Gonzalez in Jacksonville, Ark. He is also preceded in death by a niece, Stacy Johnson and a brother-in-law, Jim Wilson. Anthony was employed withRaytheon and he loved camping, fishing and being outdoors.

Survivors include his daughter, Lindsey Gonzalez, step-son Todd Brady, granddaughter, Rylie Lybarger both of Greenbrier, brothers, Alvin Johnson and his wife Erica, Kenneth Johnson, and sister, Beverly Johnson all of Cabot, sisters, Janet Wilson and Bonnie Johnson both of Benton and brother, Norman Ostrom of Oklahoma City, Okla., as well as many other family and friends.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, October 11, 2007 in Mulberry Cemetery near England, Ark. Visitation will be at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00. Please sign the on-line guest book at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136.

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RALPH W. HENSON, 73, of Little Rock, passed away on Monday, Oct.8, 2007, as a result of injuries he sustained from falling off a ladder on his birthday, Thursday, Sept. 27. After owning Henson Refrigeration for over 30 years, he retired 19 years ago. Ralph was a Master Mason, Iron Springs Lodge, #342. Heraced sprint cars for 35 years, was the I-30 Track Champion six times, and was in the Sprint Car Hall of Fame. Ralph and his wife, Wanda, enjoyed spending the winter months at Rainbow Acres in Quartzsite, Ariz., where they rode four-wheelers and spent time with many friends they knew from all over the country. He lived life to the fullest and did it his way. Ralph was the rock of his family who deeply loved and respected him and will miss him deeply.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Viola Henson; brother, Edgar Wadley; and sister, Marleen VanTassel. Ralph is survived by his wife of 48 years, Wanda Henson; six children, Tony Reeves of Phoenix, Ariz., Janice Tyler Henson-Dando and husband Adrian of Phoenix, Ariz., and Dubai, U.A.E., LindaHarmon and husband Roger of Bryant, Wally Henson and wife Ella of Bryant, Sonny Henson of California, and Ralph Henson Jr. of California; nine grandchildren, Alanda Cates of Bryant, Jennifer Henson of Arizona, Lauren and Shelby Henson, Austin, Tanner and Tayler Harmon, all of Bryant, and Tammy and Michael Henson of California; three great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Swinford, Peyton Cates and Tessa Simpson of Bryant; three brothers, Joe Henson of Oklahoma, Alfred Henson of Missouri, and Vernon Henson of Ohio; three sisters, Anne Henson of Pennsylvania, Linda Smith of California, and Brenda Eubanks of California; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander (501-455-1067). Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. To sign Ralph's online guest book, please visit www.griffinleggett.com.

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JOHNNY LEE JACKSON, age 73, of North Little Rock, departed this lifeon Oct. 4, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Jackson; one son, Jeffery Jackson; three daughters, Joyce Jackson, Avis Davis, Shawana Jackson; 16 grandchildren; nine stepchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m.Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, at Hubble Chapel. Family hour 6-7 p.m. Friday. Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, (501) 374-3134. www.hubblefuneralhome.com.

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SUSIE MORGAN, 63, of Roland, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, following a longillness. She graduated from the UAMS School of Pharmacy in 1968. Most recently, she was the owner and operator of Lyon Pharmacy in North Little Rock. She was a member of Winfield United Methodist Church and was a pastpresident of the Little Rock Ski Club.

Susie was preceded in death by her parents, Theron and Nadean Nowlin Morgan. She is survived by her sisters, Mary (Oscar) Holiman and Sally (David) Bentley; brother, Jim (Marie Burke) Morgan; and her beloved nephew, James Morgan.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road), Little Rock. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at Winfield United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Morgan Cemetery, off Highway 10 in Little Rock. Susie's request was that this be an informal, "blue jeans" service.

Memorials may be made to Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72223 or the Little Rock Animal Village, 4500 Kramer, Little Rock, Ark. 72204.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. You may sign Susie's online guest book at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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LAWRENCE HOUSTON PARKER, 53, Little Rock, departed this life Friday,Oct. 5, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Vanessa Parker; one daughter, Kaleah (Louis) Stigall; two grandchildren; five sisters and five brothers; aunts and uncles; nieces, nephews, cousins. Funeral services Friday, Oct. 12, LewisStreet Church of Christ, 10 a.m. Family hour 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Hubble Chapel. Funeral services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-314. www.hubblefuneralhome.com.

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LILLIE MARIE WILLIAMS, 59, of Little Rock, went home to be withthe Lord on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. Born in Gould, Ark., on Sept. 3. 1948, she was a daughter of the late Eddie and Mary Lou Hall.

Lillie was a member of the senior management of the Little Rock Community Mental HealthCenter Inc. Her passion was her chosen career of social worker, and that career extended for over two decades with the Center. During that time she served in many capacities, but her work always centered on individuals with psychiatric problems and their families. In every capacity, she remained totally accessible to both clients and colleagues. Her many responsibilities has included serving as the Director of Crisis and Court Services, supervising 24-hour psychiatric emergency services, coordinating the Center's access to local hospital and state hospital inpatient care, and managing the Center's residential crisis stabilization program. She served as the Center's liaison to the Pulaski County Circuit Court in cases relating to civil admissions and other matters. In recent years, Lillie had coordinated three FEMA grants to assist individuals and families psychologically affected by natural disasters. She was involved in the development of Pinnacle House Psychosocial Rehabilitation program, managed the Crisis Mobile Team, and served as coordinator of the federally funded jaildiversion crisis unit as well as securing its national accreditation.

Left to cherish her memory are: one daughter, La Gretta Williams of Little Rock; four sisters, Annie Bass of Chicago, Ill., Dora Hall of East St. Louis, Ill., Gracie Williams and Elvera Jones of Little Rock; one brother, Robert Daneel of Little Rock; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; four stepsisters; one stepbrother; two half brothers; and three half sisters.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, 4-5 p.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock. Services to celebrate Lillie's life will be Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, 11 a.m. at Agape Church, 701 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock. Interment will immediately follow at Pine Crest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Agape Church, P.O. Box 22007, Little Rock, Ark. 72221. To sign online guest book, please visit www.ruffinjarrett.com.

Arkansas

ASH FLAT - Nancy Jane Claxton, age 58, of Ash Flat died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007 at Mountain Home. Services Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel, Cave City. Burial, Old Baptist Cemetery, Ash Flat. Arrangements, Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. www.quallsfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Lillian George, 89, Benton, died Tuesday. She was born August 9, 1918 to the late Joseph and Rosa Bell Chism. Chapel Services by Ashbys, Friday at 2 p.m. with Bro. Eddie Kitchens officiating. Burial, Social Hill Cemetery. Visitation, Thursday, Ashbys, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

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BONO - Edward L. Snyder, 69, of Bono, died Monday, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Survivors include his wife, two sons, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, five brothers, two sisters. Graveside services Wednesday, 1 p.m. at Trinity Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.

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CAMDEN - Sherman Wayne Bell, age 66, of Camden, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2007 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Smackover and a commissioner on the Arkansas Governor's Commission on Abuse. He was a retired Lieutenant with the Camden Police Department.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter A. Bell Jr. and Elaine Blair Bell. He is survived by his wife, Sherrie Bell of Camden; daughter, Brittney Bell of Camden; daughter, Charlotte Bethea of Camden; son, Sherman Bell Jr. of Camden; stepsons, Nathan Fletcher of San Diego, Calif., and Jonathan Farley of Hanford, Calif.; brother, Phillip Bell of Camden; grandchildren, A.J. Gaither of Kansas City, Rebecca Brown of Camden, Angela Bethea of Camden, Dustin Bell of Batesville, and Michael Massey of Camden; and one great-grandchild, Atlanta Brown of Camden.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, October 11, 2007 at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. Danny Malone will officiate the service. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CHEROKEE VILLAGE - Gary De-Wayne and Charlotte Ann Arnold, of Cherokee Village, both 51, died in an accident on Oct. 8. Visitation is Wednesday at 6-8 p.m. Service is Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Tommy Stacy officiating. Both will be at Heath Chapel on Hardy. Burial is at Saddle Cemetery. Heath Oak Hill in Hardy in charge of arrangements. Survivors include daughters, Kerry Arnold of Cherokee Village, Teresa Hall of Marvell, Ark.; two grandchildren; mother, Annette Covington of Crawfordsville, Ark.; mother, Pearline Arnold of Monette, Ark.; one brother; and three sisters.

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DARDANELLE - Johnnie Haney, 85, Dardanelle died Monday. Survivors children, JL Haney, Lonnie Haney, Tommy Haney, Georgie Troy, Elizabeth Tarkington, Hilda Passmore, Lee Ellen Hicks, Kitty O'Gwynn, Shirley Croy, Donna Shepard; 55 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday, 2 p.m. Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial, Haney Cemetery, Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.

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DARDANELLE - LaDoris Minson, age 65, and Billy Don Pack Sr., age 65, of Dardanelle, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007. Funeral is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Shinn Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

LaDoris is survived by her mother, Mildred Sullivan; a brother, Gary Sullivan; two grandchildren, Kyle and Kaitlyn Weaver; and an uncle and aunt, Lawrence and Karlene Hawkins.

Billy is survived by a son, Billy Don Pack Jr.; a daughter, Terelen Samms; six grandchildren, a great-grandchild and many uncles, aunts and cousins.

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DARDANELLE - Preston Matthew Owens, 20, Dardanelle died Saturday. Funeral services Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, 2 p.m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Interment, Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Visitation Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at chapel. Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.

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DRASCO - Wilma Irene Holtz, 83, died Oct. 3, 2007. Survivors include her son, Terry Beavers of Marino Valley, Calif.; daughter, Sherry Tiemstra of Bakersfield, California; grandchildren, Ryan Beavers, Rachel Tiemstra, Janice Tiemstra, and Erin Beavers. Graveside service Saturday, 1 p.m., Woodrow Lancaster Cemetery, Prim. Arrangements: Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc. www.olmstead.cc.

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EDGEMONT - Janice Lynn Pingel, 64, of Edgemont, Ark., died Wednesday, October 3, 2007 in Chula Vista, Calif. She was born May 17, 1943 in Harriman, Tenn., a daughter of the late Joe H. Fritts. Janice was a Senior Business Partner with her husband in Advance Products International. They moved from Dallaswhen she found her "favorite" home. They had moved from St. Louis, Mo., to Oakland, Ark., where she was President of her own Fishing Tackle Company. She received an award from the State of Arkansas for having the largest Cottage Industry in the State. Janice had also served as President of an International Travel Agency, having offices in Tokyo and Hong Kong. She loved to go to War Eagle, and fall was her favorite time of year.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Robert L. "Bob" Pingel of the home; sons, Tyler Harp and wife Cheryl of Vero Beach, Fla.; Chandler Harp of Fayetteville; her mother, Veta Fritts of Mountain Home; grandchildren, Caleb, Canaan and Jordan Harp all of Vero Beach, Fla.

The family will have visitation from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13 at the funeral home. Funeral will follow in the Chapel of Roller-McNutt at 1 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society; American Cancer Society; P.O. Box 22718; Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123-1718; www.cancer.org. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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FORREST CITY - Mr. Eldon Eugene Davis, age 84, of Forrest City died Monday at his home in Forrest City. He had been in poor health for the past month. Mr. Davis was born September 12, 1923, in Trenton, Tennessee, and was the son of E.S. Davis and Mary Emma Taylor Davis. He lived in Forrest City since 1976, moving here from Marianna. He was a tractor mechanic for Mixon and Webb prior to going into business with his brother and father-in-law, Key and Davis Brothers. He also worked for Massey Ferguson for 10 years and retired as an agent for Greyhound-Trailways Bus Lines. He was a veteran of WorldWar II and was a Baptist.

Mr. Davis married Marie Key Davis in 1948, and she survives him along with three daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley Davis and husband, Melvin, of Columbus, Georgia, Cathy Dozier and husband, Johnny, of Hot Springs, and Darlene Emery and husband, Rick, of Collierville, Tennessee; six grandchildren, Staci Freeman, Jaime Livingston, Barry Jones, Kylie Dozier, Angie Carnathan, and Jeremy Helton; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Corey Jones; and three sisters and six brothers.

Services for Mr. Davis will be held graveside, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Marianna Memorial Park Cemetery in Marianna. Visitation will be from 10 till 11, Wednesday morning at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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FORT SMITH - Louise Anna Bennett, 79, of Fort Smith, formerly of Cove, Tuesday, October 9, 2007, in Fort Smith.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 13, 2007, at 1 p.m. with interment following under the direction of the Beasley-Wood. Online obituary available at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.

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GREENBRIER - William "Bill" Calvin Barnes, 80, of Greenbrier passed away Monday, October 8, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Carrie Barnes; daughter, Debi Dean; sons, Howard Barnes and William Barnes; three stepchildren, 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Friday, October 12th, 10 a.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Burial will follow at Thorn Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.———◊———

HELENA-WEST HELENA - Services for Marion Carruth, 73, of West Helena will be Thursday, 2 p.m., Roller-Citizens. Visitation: Wednesday, 6-9 p.m., Roller-Citizens. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Survivors: two children, two grandchildren, brother. Memorials: Mexico Mission Fund, c/o Twin City Church of Christ, 1615 Hwy 49, West Helena, Ark. 72390. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - George Paul Queen, M.D., passed away peacefullyon October 7, 2007. Dr. Queen was born on July 30, 1931, in Port Arthur, Texas. He was raised in Plainview, Arkansas, by his Aunt Jess and Uncle Brode Law. Dr. Queen proudly served as a jet fighter pilot in the United States Marine Corp before being honorably discharged as a major. He received undergraduate degrees from the University of Arkansas in zoology and chemistry. Dr. Queen worked as a cropduster in Shaw, MS, while attending medical school. He earned his medical degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1962. After an internship in Memphis, TN, he began private general medical practice in Hot Springs in 1963. He was certified by the American Board of Family Practitioners, a member of the American Medical Association, the Arkansas Medical Society and a member of the Elks Lodge. Dr. Queen provided service as the plant physician for Reynolds Metals Company and National Rejectors for many years and maintained a medical practice in Hot Springs for 42 years. Dr. Queen was an enthusiastic fisherman, boater, gardener and traveler. His love of medicine and desire to help others was evident to all of his patients, family and friends throughout his life.

He was preceeded in death by his Uncle Brode J. Law and Aunt Jess Law, his parents George Hugh Queen and Hazel Belle Felix, and lifelong friend, Darrell Sims. Dr. Queen is survived by his wife, Nancy Queen of Hot Springs; his children, Lori Soutee of Crane, Mo., Karen Mourad of Carefree, Ariz., Kay Lynn and Ron Harris of Hot Springs, Valerie and Mike Bearden of Hot Springs, Paula Riley of Texarkana, Ark., George and Kevan Queen of Bryant, Ark., Delta Queen of Hot Springs and Sara Queen of Hot Springs; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by one brother, Boots Wadley of California, and his special friend and nurse of 42 years, Wanda Sallee.

Visitation will be held at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Services will be held at Hot Springs Baptist Church on Thursday, October 11, 2007, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Lamar Trieschmann and Pastor Mike Pounders officiating.

Pallbearers will be Hiram Cooper, Thomas Cooper, Dr. Richard Gardial, Dr. James Gardner, Dr. Thomas H. Hollis, Sr., Donald Keck, Dr. Blu Stough, and John Wolf. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Heritage Physicians, VMA 124 USMC Fighter Pilot Squadron, Wayne and Helen Ball, Dr. Dow Stough, Dr. James Arthur, Randy Fale, Dr. Martin Koehn, Jaime Fernandez, St. Josephs Home Health and Arkansas Hospice.

Memorials may be made to the Dr. George Queen Memorial Fund, Charitable Christian Medical Clinic, 133 Arbor Street, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901.

Arrangements are with Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Guest register is at http://www.caruth-hale.com.

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JONESBORO - Dorthy Mae Price, 73, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday October 8, 2007, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home Chapel with Byron Griffey officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery.

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MALVERN - Serena Bailey, 76, of Malvern passed away October 9. Survivors are husband, Nelson Bailey, son, Dennis Bailey, daughters, Karin Grimes, Lynn Davis. Visitation is Wednesday, October 10, 6-9 p.m., Regency Funeral Home in Malvern. Funeral is Thursday, 10 a.m., Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church. Interment is at Rockport Cemetery. Guestbook: regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Truett Barnes, Malvern died Sunday. Survivors: wife, Mary Barnes; Children: James Barnes, Donald Barnes, Truett Barnes, Kathy Ballard, Cynthia Barnes; sister, Vashti Harper; grandchildren: Bradley, Kathrine, Barney, Robert, John, Samantha, Sarah, Kelly, Truett, Bethany; six great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Atkinson's Chapel. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday. Interment: Shadowlawn Cemetery. Director's: Atkinson's, Malvern, (501) 332-2711.

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MAMMOTH SPRING - Artie Irene Rucker, 77, Mammoth Spring, Ark., died Oct. 7 in Benton, Ark. Services Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m. Barker Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, Ark. Interment, Wiles Cemetery, Ash Flat, Ark., under direction of Barker Funeral Home.

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MARKED TREE - Willie Dallas Burns Jr., 63, of Marked Tree, died Monday, at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Survivors include two sons, two brothers, five sisters, and former wife. Memorial services Wednesday, 4 p.m. at the Church of God in Marked Tree, Arkansas under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.

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MENA - Carlton "Carl" Hart Jr., age 52, of Mena, died Wednesday, October 3, 2007 in Mena. Mr. Hart was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. A memorial service was held Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 4 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church.

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MONTICELLO - Alma Ann Smith, 93, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday at home. She was the widow of Robert "Bob" Franklin Smith. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Mt. Harmony Cemetery in Benton. The body will lie in state at the home of Ken Smith, 175 Quail Run, Monticello. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman.

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MORRILTON - Elsie Fern Moore Damouth, age 83, of Morrilton, passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, Funeral services 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Grandview Church of Christ with Mr. Brian Bryant officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Center Ridge by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhome.net.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Kenneth G. Darnell, 89, Mountain Home, died Sunday, October 7 at Hospice House. Memorial service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Survived locally by wife, Anne Darnell of Mountain Home. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Marian Mace, 87, of Mountain Home, died Monday, October 8 at Mountain Home. Services will be private. Survived locally by husband, Paul Mace, Mountain Home and son, James Mace of Midway. Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Ottis R. Barnes, 72, Mtn. View died Oct. 8, 2007 in Mtn. View. Survived by his wife, Louise, a son, a daughter, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services is 2 p.m. Oct. 11, 2007 at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Mtn. View. Roller Coffman Funeral Home, Mtn. View (870) 269-3462 is in charge of the arrangements. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NEWPORT - Mr. J.W. Jackson, 78, of Newport died Monday. Survivors wife, Sylvia; daughters, Debbie Anderson and husband, Ronnie, Becky Evans and husband, Ted, and Kelley Riley and husband, Ron; two brothers; five grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday, Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment, GracelawnCemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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OXFORD - Osbie Dale Sherrell, son of the late William Robert Sherrell and Ollie Myrtle McCurleySherrell, was born June 26, 1927 in Brockwell, Ark. He departed this life on Oct. 8, 2007 in Batesville, Ark. at the age of 80 years, three months and 12 days. He was united in marriage to Lillie Mae Floyd on May 12, 1951 inBrockwell and to this union six children were born. During his working years, he often traveled to Washington state for the fruit harvest, he worked in construction, he ran a milk route for 20 years and worked at ConAgra. After his retirement from ConAgra, he went to work with the Izard County Senior Citizens Center as a driver, where he made many good friends. He served in the United States Army during World War II, attaining the rank of private first class.

Dale leaves to mourn his passing: his wife of 56 years, Lillie Mae Sherrell of Oxford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Sarah Sherrell of Oxford and Tim and Shirley Sherrell of Calico Rock; four daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and James Crafton of Cave City, Lorraine and Don Johnson of Mammoth Spring, Ark., Karen and Danny Stevenson of Batesville and Lesha and Frank Hurst of Mammoth Spring, Ark.; three brothers, Darrell Sherrell of Oxford, Harlen Sherrell of Buffalo, Mo. and Shelby Sherrell of Myron; one sister, Armilda Everett of Melbourne; 12 grandchildren, Jimmy Crafton, Chad Taylor, Brad Johnson, Justin Sherrell, Aaron Crafton, Preston Sherrell, Marty Stevenson, Missy McBride, Mandy Lawrence, Misty Jeffrey, Crystal Massey and Kim Young; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Lloyd Sherrell, Vearl Sherrell, Cecil Sherrell, and Hearl Sherrell; and one sister, Oma Robbins.

Graveside funeral service will be Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at Oxford Cemetery under the direction of Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 6-8 p.m.

Pallbearers: Jimmy Crafton, Chad Taylor, Brad Johnson, Justin Sherrell, Jason Lawrence and Billy Mc-Bride. Honorary Pallbearers Aaron Crafton, Preston Sherrell, Marty Stevenson, Missy McBride, Mandy Lawrence, Misty Jeffrey, Crystal Massey and Kim Young.

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PIGGOTT - Sherrell Wayland Hoggard, 49, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at the NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was a member of the Piggott Lodge #545, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of the Eastern Arkansas Scottish Rite Valley of Jonesboro.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Jean Hoggard of Piggott, Ark.; son, Michael Vincent Hoggard and wife, Ashley, of Maumelle, Ark.; daughter, Stephanie Sheryl Lowe and husband, Jerrod, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; one grandson, Mason Daniel Lowe; his parents, Gerald and Sue Hoggard of Piggott, Ark.; one brother, Paul Wayne Hoggard and wife, Kathy, of Piggott, Ark.; and manyother relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at 1 p.m. in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Bro. Kim Bridges officiating. Burial will be in Piggott Cemetery. Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Ark. will be in charge of arrangements. Visitation will begin Wednesday at 4 p.m.

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PINE BLUFF - Margaret Jane Cossey, 73, Pine Bluff, died Saturday in Little Rock. Survivors: daughter, Dallas Ann Cossey; brother, James M. Moore; nephew, H. L. "Mo" Moore Jr.; niece, Linda Kay "Lulu" Moore Cox. No service planned. By request of Mrs. Cossey, she will be cremated. Cremation arrangements: Ralph Robinson & Son. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Clarence Fields, 82, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed awayOct. 5, 2007. Mr. Fields was loved by his only child Sharon Fields of Little Rock. A graduate of Merrill High school and received his bachelor degree from AM&N in Pine Bluff. He was respected and known in his communityas an icon. Mr. Fields also served in the United States Navy. He taught choir on the high school and collegiate level. Visitation Friday 6-7 p.m. Oct. 12. Services Saturday, 11 a.m., Oct. 13, both held at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Pine Bluff, Ark. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 East Broadway, North Little Rock 501-945-9922. Trudean Long Brown "Providing Services Your Family Deserves."

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PLEASANT PLAINS - Troy Atchison, 57, Pleasant Plains, died Oct. 4, 2007 near Harrisburg, Ark. Survived by his mother, wife, two sons, a brother, a sister and four grandchildren. Funeral service is 11 a.m., Oct. 10, 2007 at Foothills Baptist Church, Mtn. View. Roller Coffman Funeral Home, Mtn. View (870) 269-3462is in charge of the arrangements. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Mrs. Vervel Lue Carrell Haynes, a long time resident of Gulf Shores, Ala. passed away Saturday, October 6, 2007 in Russellville, Ark. Lue, as she was known by all her friends, was born August 21, 1933 in Bee Branch, Ark. She was a lifelong house wife and mother. She was active in her church at the First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores, Friends of Gulf Shores Library and the Women's Club of Gulf Shores.

Lue was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Dovie Carrell and two sisters, Vioda Smith and Katrina Smith. Lue is survived by her children, Terry Haynes of Escondido, Calif., Sherry Killingsworth of Russellville, Ark., Carl Haynes of Foley, Ala. and Larry Haynes of Attalla, Ala.; a brother, Norman Weldon Parish of Nashville, Ark.; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 beginning at 2 p.m. with funeral services following at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Pine Rest Funeral Home. Interment will be in Pine Rest Memorial Park. Funeral services by Pine Rest Funeral Home, 16541 U.S. Highway 90, Foley, Ala. 36539, (251) 943-5667.

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SEARCY - Corinne W. Burke, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday in Searcy. Visitation is Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at White County Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook www.RollerFuneralHomes.com.

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SPRINGDALE - Connie Wallis, 76, Springdale, formerly of Marshall, died Monday. Survivors: wife, two sons, three daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, three brothers. Visitation: Wednesday 6-8 p.m., Roller Coffman Chapel. Service: Thursday, 10 a.m. Roller Coffman Chapel. Burial East Lawn Cemetery. Memorials: Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd., Springdale Ark. 72762. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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UMPIRE - Dale Thornton, 78, of Umpire, died Monday. Services are Wednesday, 10 a.m. in Langley Hall Church with interment in Langley Hall Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Memorials requested to Langley Hall Cemetery Association, Patsy Morphew, 915 Hwy. 369 N., Langley, Arkansas, 71952. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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AUBURN, Ala. - Norma Shaw Smock, of Auburn, Ala., died Friday, Oct. 5th, 2007 after a brief illness. She was born July 30th, 1927 and was graduated from Little Rock Junior College and the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a B.A. and M.A. degree. She was a retired English teacher and member of the Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Smock; her sister, Dorothy Dempster and her parents, Percy Alan and Ouida Rhodes Shaw of Little Rock. She is survived by her children, Dr. Richard Smock (Angela) of Greencastle, Ind., Ernest Smock (Martha Thomas) of Auburn, and Amy Sloboda (Gary) of Louisville, Ky.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 13th at 11 a.m. at Auburn United Methodist Church in Auburn.

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HERNANDO, Miss. - Dinah Reid House, 54, of Hernando, Miss., passed away Monday, October 8, 2007 at her residence after battling cancer. She graduated from Hillcrest High School, went on to Odessa Junior College, played golf competitively in the U.S.G.A., former member of Tunica Rotary Club, worked in the medical field for the past 15 years, was a member of First Evangelical Church in Memphis and visited Longview Point in Hernando.

Dinah is survived by her parents, William L. and Gloria Dale Reid; children, Bryant Leslie of Cabot, Ark.., Audra House of Hernando; siblings, Jeanne Strange, Jan Mahony and Bill Reid, III; grandchildren, Will Leslie and Whitney House and she loved all her five nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held from 6 until 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel with the interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested for Unity Hospice Care, 3964 Goodman Rd., Ste. 112, Southaven, Miss. 38672.

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JOPLIN, Mo. - Roger E. Bell, age 91, a longtime resident of DeWitt, Ark., passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 in Joplin, Mo. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church of DeWitt with burial in the Cedar Crest Cemetery. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Memorial contributions are request to the First Christian Church, P.O. Box 389, DeWitt, Ark. 72042.