Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Carvin Butler, 92, of Little Rock.

Paula Derrick, 62, of North Little Rock.

Pamela Dodson, 52, of Little Rock Melba Jean Fox, 61, of Little Rock.

Andrew G. Green, 87, of North Little Rock.

Veronica Joyce Jackson Hatley, 39, of Little Rock.

David Howe Jr., 88, of Little Rock.

Joseph Daniel McQuany, 78, of Little Rock.

Gary Wayne Miller Jr., 22, of Little Rock.

Iran Perry, 40, North Litte Rock.

Norris Ready, 78, of North Little Rock.

SSG. Andrew Travis Shelton, 64, of Little Rock.

Elder Theodore White, 61, of Little Rock.

Molly Elizabeth Willis, 71, of Jacksonville.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Clara Miller McCaskill, 85.

BENTON Nellie Mae Gass-Davis, 86.

Ethel Lee Cates Caruthers Hudson, 86.

BOONEVILLE Ellen Sue Langston, 74.

BRYANT Alba Leon Patterson, 81.

CABOT George Dodd, 79.

CHEROKEE VILLAGE Ruth Opal White, 97.

COAL HILL Lizzy Coleen Richards, 70.

CONWAY Wandle J. Glover, 84.

Doyle Eugene Jackson, 53.

DES ARC Lea Roy Kloss Sr., 92.

HAMBURG Fran Gifford, 66.

LONDON James R. Foster, 79.

LONOKE Lois Glover Price, 101.

MCCASKILL Nellie Hicks Callicott, 84.

MCDOUGAL J.V. Rigdon, 72.

MCRAE James Rusty Johnston, 73.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Alba Ruth Wooten Gist, 90.

NEWPORT Eran Bartley Pickens, 93.

PINE BLUFF James Wesley Edwards Jr., 84.

RUSSELLVILLE George L. Andrews II, 54.

John Edward Pride, 45.

SARATOGA Mary Jo Kirby, 83.

SMITHVILLE Lorene King Christenberry, 84.

WEST MEMPHIS Edna Louis South, 85.

WOOSTER Jimmy Lee Trammell, 73.

WYNNE Gary Spencer, 41.

Y-CITY Esther Maxine Shaddon, 67.

OUT-OF-STATE

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.

Madge Love Lemasters.

SPRINGFIELD, MO.

Mary Wilson Bell, 93.

DALLAS Dolores Baim Levi Melton, 80.

TEXARKANA, TEXAS Dr. Rodney Franklin Carlton, 72.

Pulaski County

CARVIN BUTLER, 92, of Little Rock, passed away at UAMS on Oct. 24, 2007. He is survived by sister, Agnes Butler of Grand Rapids, Mich., a brother, Walter Butler of Sacramento, Calif. Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, 11 a.m. at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1700 S. State St., Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, from 1-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St .,Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800, "Only Heaven Can Serve You Better."

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PAULA DERRICK. The Lord came to Paula and said, "You fought a long and hard battle but now it'stime to go and walk with me. On the way we must stop and write in a book and tell others how long and hard you fought for all to see, for what you did is one for the books."

Paula Parrish Derrick was born June 9, 1945, to the late Paul and Edna Parrish. The Lord came and got his angel on Oct. 26, 2007. She was preceded in death by one sister, Sue Hultsman of Covina. Calif. She resided in North Little Rock her whole life,graduating from NLRHS in 1963. She married Harley Derrick on May 30, 1964. Soon after they started raising a family. She was blessed to be a stay-at-home mom. Her greatest joy was raising her two daughters, Traci and Shannon. She loved decorating and cooking great meals for her family on holidays. She was an active member of Levy PTA, where she was president for two years and received a lifetime pin. After 12 years of illness the Lord came to her.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years and caregiver, Harley Derrick; daughters and caregivers, Traci Derrick and Shannon Derrick (Alvertis Murry); three grandchildren, Jessie Leighann Derrick, Jacob Lucas Derrick and Willie Walton III; one sister, Barbara Shirley and a host of nephews, nieces and friends.

A special thanks to Baptist Hospice, Shirley Brown and Brenda Denio, who did a wonderful job taking care of her in her last days, and all the doctors who helped through her illness. God Bless them. "I Don't Buy Jewelry."

Mass of Christian burial will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. Vigil service will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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PAMELA DODSON, 52, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007. She is survived by her mother, Alice; brother, Johnny; sister, Karen McNeil of Sparkman and four nieces.

Funeral, 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

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MELBA JEAN FOX, 61, of Little Rock, passed away Oct. 24, 2007. Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov.3, 2007, 11:30 a.m. at Mattie Hicks Memorial Chapel (premier). The family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock,Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800. "Only Heaven Can Serve You Better."

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ANDREW G. GREEN, 87, of North Little Rock passed away on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007. Born on March26, 1920, to Dock and Alberta Green of Marche, Ark. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, first wife, a son and nine siblings. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Flossie Walker-Green of North Little Rock;two daughters, Carolyn Hunt of North Little Rock, Bessie Thompson of Gary, Ind.; sons, Raymond (Louise) Green, Charles (Ceasarene) Green, Cecil (Mildred) Green, all of North Little Rock, Ark. and Benjamin Bunting of Syracuse, N.Y.; two stepsons, Anthony (Sandra) Haney and Keith (Carmelia) Haney of North Little Rock, Ark.; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and a host ofnieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family hour will be on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at Holly Grove A.M.E. Church, Hwy. 161 Rixie, Ark., from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, at New Life C.M.E. Church, Burnside Drive, (Marche Community), North Little Rock. Burial at Green Memorial Garden on Marche Lateral Road. Memorials may be made to the New Life C.M.E. Church Building Fund, 7329 Burnside Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. 72118. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 8821 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock 72204, 565-1800, www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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VERONICA JOYCE JACKSON HATLEY, was born Nov. 26, 1967, in Little Rock, Ark. She went to be with theLord on Oct. 23, 2007. She is survived by her father, Herman Jackson, and her mother, Elsie L. Donahue, two daughters, Tashika Higgins and Myashia Counts, one grandson, Keshiausn Campbell, two sisters, Debbie Givens of Maumelle, Ark., and Donna Campbell of Little Rock, Ark., two brothers, Keith Jackson of Virginia, and Keilon Jackson of Little Rock, Ark., two stepsisters, Ronyha Jackson of Little Rock, Ark., and Shania Jackson of Sherwood, Ark., a special best friend April Hemphill, godchildren Marvin (Big Daddy), Ashley, Brittany, Brandy, James Metcalf, and a host of relatives and friends.

Veronica attended Oak Grove School of North Little Rock, Ark.

Veronica accepted Christ at an early age. She attended Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church of North Little Rock, Ark. Family hour will be Monday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. at Gillespie Bros. Funeral Home Inc., 2420 S. Arch St., Little Rock., Ark. ph. (501)376-7892. Funeral will be held at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church on Oct. 30, 2007 at 11 a.m., on Hwy 365, North Little Rock, Ark., where James Hayes is pastor.

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DAVID HOWE JR., 88, of Little Rock passed away Oct. 26, 2007. He was born May 30, 1919, in Little Rock,Ark. the son of David D. Howe Sr., and Loucretia Cornett Howe. He was an Air Force veteran of WWII and retired from Fones Brothers after 36 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Pierpaoli Howe;son, David Scott Howe and his wife, Laura; daughter, Robin Williams and her fiance, David Lawrence; sister, Beverly H. Boone; grandson, Austin C. Howe.

David was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas Howe; sister, Marion Darwell; grandson; David Greyson Howe.

Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, from 3-5 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW Corner of 1-630 and Barrow Rd). Graveside service with Military Honors will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, with an Air Force Chaplin officiating.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner of I-630 and Barrow Rd), Little Rock, Ark. 72205, (501) 224-2200.

Please sign Mr. Howe's guestbook at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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JOSEPH DANIEL McQUANY, 78, founder and executive director of Serenity Park, an alcohol and drugtreatment program, died Thursday afternoon. Known simply as 'Joe' to tens of thousands of recovering alcoholics and addicts in the United States and seven foreign countries, he dedicated his life to helping others afterhe achieved sobriety in 1962.

"If I hadn't been an alcoholic," he once told an audience in Texas, "I probably would have amounted to nothing." Joe's last great dream was the creation of a treatment facility for women. He lived to see construction completed two weeks ago. Sitting on a patio overlooking the new building just days before he was hospitalized, Joe said, "It's gonna be okay." Over the course of his lifetime, Joe was widely honored by various organizations and individuals, including former President Bill Clinton. Yet, he remained a humble man, living a simple life and never seeking personal recognition. His desire was always, as he explained it, "to help people." Despite a four-year struggle with the crippling effects of Parkinson's disease, Joe never retired and continued to oversee the management of the Park and spend time with the men in treatment.

Joe gave of himself to people of all races and all creeds, regardless of their station in life. The Park has quietly served everyone from professionals to the penniless. Joe's soft brown eyes looked beyond the superficial and connected with the souls of the men he served.

Within hours of his death, the Serenity Park Web site had recorded condolences from ten foreign countries and nearly every state.

Joe was born on Nov. 16, 1928, to Kelly McQuany and Ada Beaty McQuany in Louisville, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a grandson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Loubelle McQuany; a sister, Doris Ada McQuany Norman; a daughter, Janice McQuany Robinson and her husband, Harold; a son, Nathan McQuany and his wife, Phyllis; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two nephews, one niece andfriends around the world.

Joe began organizing AA groups in 1968 and by 1971 had gained such a reputation for his leadership and treatment skills that he was awarded a small federal grant to help alcoholics find treatment. The problem was that there were few treatment resources. Seeing the need andwith limited financing, Joe set up the original Serenity House. The demand for help was great, and many found sobriety under his care.

In 1972, Joe moved the program to a large house at 2500 Broadway. After 17 years that house became an extended care home for chemical-free living, and the treatment program moved to a larger facility, its present location on Roosevelt Road.

In the mid-seventies, Joe began developing Recovery Dynamics, a treatment model based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. As word of the success of the program spread, Joe was invited to train others in its use. For 25 years, he did 25 to 50 presentations a year in the United States and abroad.

The Kelly Foundation, a nonprofit corporation also founded by Joe, handles the printing and international distribution of Recovery Dynamics manuals and other books Joe wrote on the Twelve Steps. The Foundation also provides training and consultation to recovery programs around the world.

Joe co-founded the Wolfe Street Foundation in 1982, where hundreds of AA members gather throughout the week.

Joe will lie in state at the Wolfe Street Foundation at 1210 Wolfe Street from early Wednesday into the evening. The family will receive visitors at Wolfe Street from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church at 4823 Woodlawn Avenue, Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Serenity Home for Women, 2801 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72204.

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GARY WAYNE MILLER JR., 22, Of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life Oct. 24th. Gary was a 2004 graduate of J.A. Fair of Little Rock. He was an employee of Granite Mt. Rock Quarry.

He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Shamiko Miller of Little Rock, Ark.; his father, Gary Wayne "Swamp"Miller (Zelma) and mother, Barbara Turner (Marshall) of Little Rock; brothers Travis, Anthony and Jerome Milller; sister, Jennifer Miller, all of Little Rock; grandparents, Cora Birt of Little Rock and Eardell Shelton of North Little Rock; grandfather, Wallace Miller Of California; in-laws, Freddie and Dionne Carter of Lexa, Ark. Services will be held at First Baptist Higgins (9700 Hwy 365, Little Rock), Nov. 3, 2007 at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, from 6-7 p.m. at the church.

Arrangements entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery Little Rock, Ark. 72202. 501-376-4800. "Only Heaven can serve you better."

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IRAN PERRY, 40, North Little Rock, departed this life Oct. 25, 2007. He leaves to cherish his memories: father, Ike Sanders; mother, Alma Cherry; siblings, Trence Perry, Brandon, Maurice, and Ike Sanders Jr., Keith Harrison, Tamekka Perry, Stephanie Sanders, Sonji Cooks, Kecia Lane and Chonda Guy. Visitation,Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Funeral, Thursday, Nov. 1, noon, at Greater New Hoe Baptist Church, Pastor Edward Lairry officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock. (501) 371-0111. "Service you can trust."

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NORRIS READY, 78, of North Little Rock unexpectedly passed away Oct. 22, 2007.

Mr. Norris was a well known local businessman. He was the owner of the former Norris Barber & Beauty/ One Trip Beauty Supply, a member of the Morning Star Masonic Lodge, and a veteran of theKorean Conflict. Previously omitted were two daughter-in-laws, Minnietta and Marlyn Ready.

The family will receive friends today, Oct. 28, 2007, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Holly Grove AME Church, 7007 Hankins Road, North Little Rock (Rixey). The service to celebrate Mr. Ready's life will be Monday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 8205 Highway 161 North, North Little Rock. Interment will immediately follow at White Dedmon Cemetery in Galloway, Ark. Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock (501) 372-1305. Please sign his online guestbook at www.ruffinjarrett.com.

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SSG. ANDREW TRAVIS SHELTON, 64, of Little Rock passed away Oct. 19, 2007. Funeral services will beMonday, Oct. 29, 2007, 11 a.m. at Gloryland Baptist Church, 2013 Schaer St., North Little Rock. The family will receive friends today from 5 till 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518S. Battery St. Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800. "Only Heaven can serve you better."

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ELDER THEODORE WHITE, 61, of Little Rock departed this life Oct. 18, 2007. Family hour will be Monday 7-8 p.m., and funeral service will be Tuesday 10 a.m., both to be held at Evangelist Temple COGIC, 5121 Base Line Rd. Bishop C.D. Willis, Presiding Bishop, Bishop Carl Ratliff officiating. Services entrusted to RobinsonMortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Little Rock (501) 371-0111. "Service you can trust."

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MOLLY ELIZABETH WILLIS, 71, of Jacksonville went to be with the Lord and her husband, Orvil, Friday, Oct. 26, 2007. She was born in Romford, England on Jan. 23, 1936, to the late Murray J. and Elizabeth H. Gray Patience. She was a member of the Church of England (Episcopal) and was a Personnel Coordinator for the AGL Corporation. Molly and Orvil met andwere married while Orvil was stationed in England in the United States Air Force. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Orvil E. Willis, and a sister, Linda M. Patience.

Mrs. Willis is survived by two sons, Jerry L. Willis, and his wife, Cindi, of Sherwood, and Ricky Willis of Paragould; three granddaughters, Staci N. Miller and her husband, Trei, Kaci Willis and Ashley Willis.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, in the chapel of Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home. Entombment will be at Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com, (501)982-2136.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Clara Miller McCaskill, 85, of Arkadelphia died Friday Oct. 26, 2007. Born July 27, 1922, to Charles Neill and Willie Strong McCaskill. She was retired as a clerk from the ASCS, as well as an employee of the Circuit Clerk's Office, and was a lifelong member of the Manchester United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Gladys Fite and Nan Lewis Hunter; and four brothers, Neill Strong McCaskill, Claude Pryor McCaskill, Joe Edward McCaskill and William Wesley Mc-Caskill.

Survivors include three sisters, Mary Louise Scott of Dallas, Texas, Charlotte Furqueron and Pauline Lee of Arkadelphia; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at Manchester United Methodist Church with Rev. Edward Matthews and Rev. Bob Sanders officiating. There will be family visitation at the church. A private graveside committal will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association; Manchester United Methodist Church; or a charity of your choice.

Please visit www.ruggleswilcox.com to sign the online guest book.

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BENTON - Nellie Mae Gass-Davis (Gee-Gee), age 86, of Benton, Ark., passed away Saturday, Oct.27, 2007. She was born, May 23, 1921, in Humphrey, Ark. She was a retired nurse from Saline Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Davis, and parents, Jim and Margaret Gass.

Nellie is survived by three sons, Dewayne Davis, Bentonville, Ark.; Jim Davis, Lonoke, Ark.; and Mike Davis, Mabelvale, Ark.; two daughters, Betty Ashcraft-Davis, of Benton, Ark.; and Sylvia Stagner-Davis of Mabelvale, Ark.; ten loving grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Yarberry and Rev. Viola Dixon officiating. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Sign the online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes/drummond.

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BENTON - Ethel Lee Cates Caruthers Hudson, age 86, of Benton passed away Saturday, Oct. 27,2007. She was born on March 14, 1921, in Leola, Ark., to the late Grover Lee Cates and Hattie Rhodes Cates. Mrs. Hudson retired as a school teacher after 32 years of teaching at Leola, Sheridan and Bryant schools. Shewas of the Baptist faith and attended Holland Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She was a Charter Member of the Golden Agers, the Gospel Sunday School Class and the Joy of Living. Mrs. Hudson was a member of Saline County Retired Teachers and the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, M.M. (Red) Caruthers and Wilburn Hudson; two brothers, James C. Cates and Ulmer Cates; and a sister, Lucy Mae Rankin.

She is survived by her daughter, Earlene Hunnicutt and husband Tom of Benton; two grandsons, Brice T. Hunnicutt and wife Kristie of Longview, Texas, and John M. Hunnicutt and wife Angie of Lewisville, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Craig and Erin Hunnicutt both of Longview, Texas; sister, Nell Rogers of Hot Springs; and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Bart Ferguson, Wyatt Ferguson, Royal Dixon, Wayne Bishop, Dr. Richard Simmons and Mike Culp.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at Ashby Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Taylor Cemetery in Leola, Ark. Bro. Carl Richey and Bro. Jason Tallent will be officiating.

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BOONEVILLE - Ellen Sue Langston, 74, of Booneville, Ark., died Oct. 26, 2007. Cremation arrangements under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Booneville, (479) 675-3392.

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BRYANT - Alba "Leon" Patterson, 81, of Bryant, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, in Little Rock. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at Salem United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Visitation will be Monday evening 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047). Memorials to the Salem United Methodist Church, 1647 Salem Road, Benton, Ark. 72019. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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CABOT - George Dodd, 79, of Cabot, Ark., was born Aug. 16, 1928, at Cabot to Ed and Josie BazzelDodd, and he went to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007. He was retired from the Little Rock Air Force Base Civil Service as Roads and Grounds Superintendent and served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps. He was amember of Campground Union Church where he served as Sunday school teacher for many years.

He was preceded in death by a son, Mike Dodd. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Dodd; one son, John Dodd and wife Coby of Cabot; one daughter, Loretta Johnson and husband Steve of Florida; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Calvin Dodd and Frank Dodd, both of Cabot; three sisters, Ella Mae Pennington of Ward, Louise Rhodes of St. Charles, Mo., and Rose Eads of Oklahoma.

Family will receive friends 6 - 8 p.m. Monday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at Westbrook Funeral Home with burial in Hicks Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 3022 Hwy. 367 S., Cabot, Ark. 72023. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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CHEROKEE VILLAGE - Ruth Opal White, 97, of Cherokee Village, Ark., passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at her home in Cherokee Village. Services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Neiswander Baptist Church in Marked Tree, Ark., with interment following at Marked Tree Cemetery in Marked Tree, Ark. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Wandle J. Glover, 84, of Conway, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at St. Andrews Place in Conway.

He was born in Greenbrier, Ark., on April 5, 1923, a son of the late Sam and Johnnie Glover. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Paulette Anthes; two granddaughters; a brother, Wallace Glover;and a sister, Kathryn Lybar ger.

He attended Greenbrier Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed his family; and in earlier years, golfing and fishing.

Mr. Glover is survived by his wife of 64 years, Theda Glover; sons, Larry Glover and wife Jane, Garry Glover and wife Peggy, all of Conway; grandchildren, Brian Glover and wife Wendy of Little Rock, Brett Glover, Matthew Glover of Bella Vista, Lynn Glover and wife Cara, Lynda Byrd and husband Michael, all of Conway, Michelle Ervin and husband Micah of Kalamazoo, Mich., Jon Anthes of Conway. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne Glover and wife Winona, Willard Glover and wife Laverne, Winfred Glover and wife Barbara, Wade Glover and wife Mary; sisters, Lola Brown and husband Olen, Mary Ann Freeman and husband Charles, Sue Seay and husband Joe.

The family will receive callers between the hours of 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, at the funeral home.

Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, in the Chapel of Roller-McNutt with Bro. Jim Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in Thorn Cemetery in Greenbrier with his grandsons serving as pallbearers, under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway, (501) 327-7727.

Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Our dear husband, father, son and friend, Doyle Eugene Jackson, 53, passed away Oct. 26, 2007, at UAMS after a long, heroic struggle with Multiple Myeloma.

He was born Jan. 28, 1954, inKennett, Mo. to Conley and Betty Jackson. Attending high school in North Little Rock, he graduated from the University of Central Arkansas and made his home in Conway for over 30 years.

He leaves hislovely wife and soul mate, Roxanne; his sons, Matthew of Conway and Luke of Bigelow; his parents, Conley and Betty Jackson of North Little Rock; his stepson, Justin Wooten and wife, Kristan, of Greenbrier; stepdaughter, Nicole Hall of Conway and granddaughters, Eve and Grace Hall. He also leaves behind his sister, Jan Jones and husband, Harold, of Norman, Oka.; his brothers, James and wife, Georgene, of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Allan and wife, Carri, of Fayetteville, Ark.; his nieces, Jenifer Buyten and Kathryn Jackson; his nephews, Aaron Jones, Will and Justin Jackson and a greatnephew and niece, Jonah and Elise Buyten.

Doyle loved his Hogs, college sports in general, NASCAR and cherished every moment he had on the Little Red River catching trout of every description. Doyle was an accomplished musician, playing bass and guitar. Playing music and fishing without Doyle will never be the same for his family and friends.

He was a teacher and mentor to students at Sacred Heart High School in Morrilton then to students of Vilonia High School. After teaching 18 years, he took a position with the Department of Education and worked with many of the school districts in the central part of Arkansas implementing the A.P.S.C.N. computer program to track student performance and attendance.

The family will receive callers between the hours of 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 at the funeral home.

Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway with Bro. Ken Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Park with Kevin Lewis, Don Frizzell, Jeff Hausen, Ed Fason, Justin Wooten and Stuart Douglas serving as pallbearers and his sons, Matt and Luke; brothers, James and Allan and his brother-inlaw, Harold Jones serving as honorary pallbearers under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway. 501-327-7727.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DES ARC - Lea Roy Kloss Sr., age 92, of Des Arc died Friday. Survivors include one daughter, Susanne Bell; one duaghter-in-law, Barbara Kloss; four grandchildren, Karen Farrish, Sharon Roach, Susan Bell, Mark Bell and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation is 12:30 until 2 p.m. Sunday at Garth Funeral Home. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Garth Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home.

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HAMBURG - Mrs. Fran Gifford, 66, of Hamburg died Saturday. Mrs. Gifford was a native of Hamburg and a resident of the Shiloh Community north of Hamburg for the past 48 years. She was an Adult Education teacher, a member of the Arkansas Association of Continuing & Adult Education. She was the Outstanding Teacher of the Year in Adult Education in 1997 and she was honored for Outstanding Professional Service in Adult Education in 1996.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ellsworth and Inez Allison McGilton and a brother, Kenneth McGilton.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Mr. Cecil E. Gifford Sr.; two sons, Eugene Gifford and Greg Gifford and wife, Carol; two brothers, Noel Dean McGilton all of Hamburg; Glyn McGilton of Rayville, La.; four sisters, Mary Joyce Gifford of Fountain Hill, Imogene Mitchell and Audrey Kelley, both of Hamburg and Shirley Carter of Monroe, La.; her extended family, Joe and Fannie Miller and family and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday at the Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Flat Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Shiloh Baptist Church, c/o Mrs. Alisa Scott, 774 Ashley 81 East, Hamburg, Ark. 71646. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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LONDON - James R. Foster, 79, of London, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2007. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at Humphrey Chapel. Visitation will be 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday. Burial will be at Booher Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and online guestbook available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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LONOKE - Lois Glover Price, born in Lonoke County on Aug. 26, 1906, the daughter of the late Maude and Charlie Fawcett, passed away Oct. 26, 2007, at the age of 101. She grew up in the Bethlehem community north of Lonoke and was a member of the Bethlehem Methodist Church for most of her life. Lois was a resident of Golden Years Manor in Lonoke for the past six years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Roy H. Glover Sr. Lois and Roy were the proud parents of two sons, Roy H. Glover Jr., and wife Rosemary of North Little Rock, and Robert L. (Bobby) Glover and wife Willie of Lonoke. She is survived by seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and sevengreat-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Opal Wilken of Clearwater, Fla., and Dorothy Olmstead of Tupelo, Miss. Preceding her in death were three brothers, Otis, C.A. and Benny Fawcett, and one sister, Leola Kea. Also preceding her in death was Otto Price to whom she was married for ten years.

Lois had a 30 year-plus working career including Gus Blass Department Store, Kempner's Department Store,manager of Mexico Chiquita at Prothro Junction and Hank's Dog House Oyster Bar in Little Rock. She and Roy owned and operated the ESSO service station at Prothro Junction in North Little Rock for 12 years.

Her favorite pastimes were fishing for crappie with her family. Family was the most important thing to her. She loved to cook and taught her family to cook. She loved to work in her garden and with her flowers. She loved to travel.

Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at the Lonoke First United Methodist Church. Services will be conducted by Steve Brizzi, pastor of the Lonoke First United Methodist Church, andJerry Nipper, pastor of the Bethlehem Methodist Church. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery in Lonoke County off of Bethlehem Road. Memorial donations can be made to the Bethlehem Methodist Church, 2540 Bethlehem Road, Lonoke, Ark. 72086 or the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 152, Lonoke, Ark. 72086.

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McCASKILL - Mrs. Nellie Hicks Callicott, 84, McCaskill, Ark., passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, in a Hope Hospital. She was born Feb. 10, 1923, to Monroe and Effie Green Hicks. She was a homemaker, a preacher's wife, a member of Friendship United Methodist Church, McCaskill, U.M.W. group and guild, M.Y.F. Leader, a member of the Garden Club and a former Eastern Star member in Lockesburg, Ark. She was preceded by her husband, Rev. J.R. "Pete" Callicott (died in 8-2005), and by four brothers, Bobby, Larry, Hilton and Leo Hicks.

Her survivors include one daughter, Barbara Barber and Jerald,McCaskill, Ark; two brothers, Rev. Raymond Hicks, Caney, Ark., Adron "Dobber" Hicks, Waterloo, Ark.; three sisters, Inez Callicott, Caney, Elsie "Picky" Kale, McCaskill, Bonnie Haynes, Prescott; three grandchildren, Tonya Boydstun, Mena, Ark., Cindy Headwood, McCaskill, Steven "Petey" Barber, Liberty Eylau, Texas; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services - 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home Chapel, Prescott, Dr. Tandy Hanson and Rev. Gene Ross officiating. Burial - Caney Cemetery, Caney, Ark. Arrangements Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home, Prescott, Ark. Visitation - Sunday, Oct. 28, 2-4 p.m., Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home, Prescott, Ark. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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McDOUGAL - J.V. Rigdon, 72, of McDougal, Ark., died Friday, Oct. 26, 2007. Survivors: children, Ronnie and Jay Lynn Rigdon and Rhonda Phillips. Services Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Hoggard Chapel. Burial at Post Oak Cemetery in McDougal. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of arrangements.

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McRAE - James "Rusty" Johnston, 73, of McRae died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, in Springdale. He was born May 27, 1934, in Otsego, Mich., to Charles and Ina Johnston. He is survived by four daughters, eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Genevieve Johnston; one grandson and one brother. Visitation is Wednesday 2-6 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home.Funeral services are Thursday 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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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Alba Ruth Wooten Gist passed from this lifeon Oct. 26, 2007, in Batesville, Ark., at the age of 90 years, 3 months, and 21 days.

Ruth was born to Albert and Gussie Burns Wooten on July 5, 1917, in Lee County, Ark. She married Vermon Gist, and the couple had two daughters, Carol and Gladys.

Ruth was a farm wife, enjoying the changing seasons, loving her family, the farm life and her flowers.

She is survived by daughters, Carol Wilson and husband Don of Mountain View, Ark., Gladys Rogers and husband Perry of Sherwood, Ark.; sisters, Mitty Yop of Salinas, Calif., and Annie Dees of Rondo, Ark.; brothers, Grover Wooten of Collierville, Tenn., W.J. Wooten of Center Ridge, Ark., Leon Wooten and wife Darlene of Rondo, Ark., David Wooten and wife Judy of Lonsdale, Ark.; sister-in-law, Freeda Burgess of Bastrop, La.; grandchildren, Ashley Wilson of Tulsa, Okla., Jamey Sharp of Crawfordsville, Ark., Leslie Decker of Mountain View, Ark., and Emily Clements of Huntsville, Ala.; nine great-grandchildren and many friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Vermon; her parents and one sister, Christine Harding.

Services will be held on Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at Roller-Citizens Chapel in Marianna, Ark., at 2 p.m. with burial to follow at LaGrange Cemetery, LaGrange, Ark. Visitation will be Sunday at 4 p.m. also at Roller-Citizens. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NEWPORT - Eran Bartley Pickens (Mrs. Fred M. Pickens, Jr.) died peacefully at her home in Newport on Oct. 26, 2007, just days after her 93rd birthday. Born in Austin, Texas, to Judge and Mrs. Thomas M. Bartley, they moved to Waco, and she attended the Waco Public Schools. After graduation from Baylor University, she worked in a variety of capacities at the Episcopal Church in Waco and at Elliot & Eubank, a brokerage house.

On April 12, 1947, she married the dashing young attorney Fred M. Pickens Jr., and moved to his hometown of Newport where they built a home on the edge of Remmel Park. The great joy of her life was their only daughter, Eran, "Little E," whom she adored. Mrs. Pickens became active in the life of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, teaching Sunday School, serving on the Vestry, presiding over the state Episcopal Churchwomen and chairing the Christmas Bazaar. The "sewing ladies" at the church became her longtime Tuesday commitment. She also served as a member of the board of the W.A. Billingsly Memorial Library.

An avid reader of the New Yorker, a wordsmith, she thrived on the New York Times crossword puzzles, and was a producer of fine needlework. Eran was a master above all else of the art of friendship. Over the years she amassed a legion of friends and admirers both in Newport and in her travels with Fred across the country and around the world. The people she loved became her special projects, whom she showered with her affection and with her keen insights.

She was a Grande Damme in the finest sense of that term, setting a standard in Newport for sparking conversation and awareness of the larger world in which she lived. Much like Katharine Hepburn in appearance and manner, she will be remembered for her keen intelligence, her compassion and wit and her commitment to the principles of her faith.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Fred M. Pickens.

She is survived by her daughter, Eran Pickens West; son-in-law, Britton Reed West; four grandchildren, Walter Britton West and wife Fiona Louppe West, Martha Eran West, Thomas Pickens West, Elizabeth Bartley West; and her most loving and dedicated caregivers, Mary Ferrell, Patty Ferrell, Marie Hall, Sandra Blevins, Future Lawson, and Jean Weaver Young.

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Internment at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the W.A. Billingsley Memorial Library or St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newport, Ark. 72112. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. Sign online at www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF - James Wesley Edwards Jr., 84, of Pine Bluff died Monday, Oct. 23, 2007. Services, 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at St. James United Methodist Church by Pastor Juanita Edwards. Burial, V.A. Section of Graceland by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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RUSSELLVILLE - George L. Andrews II, 54, of Russellville died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007. Graveside service will be held at a later date. Family and friends invite you to a celebration of life at Humphrey Funeral Service Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, 5-7 p.m. Internet obituary and online guestbook available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - John Edward Pride, 45, of Russellville died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at Humphrey Chapel. Burial will be at Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be Sunday 5-7 p.m. Internet obituary and online guestbook available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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SARATOGA - Mrs. Mary Jo Kirby, 83, Saratoga, Ark., passed away Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at her home. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, Brookside Cemetery, Houston, Texas. Burial follows. Survived: one son, Bruce Drewry, Hot Springs; one daughter, Linda Johnson, Houston. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope, Ark. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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SMITHVILLE - Lorene King Christenberry, 84, of Smithville died Friday. Survivors: daughter, Carolyn Gipson. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Pleasant Ridge Community Church in Sitka, Ark. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial: Parsley Cemetery in Cave City by Roller-Crouch-McGee Funeral Home of Cave City, 870-283-6602. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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WEST MEMPHIS - Edna Lois South, 85, of West Memphis, Ark. passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, in West Memphis. Visitation is Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, from noon-2 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Ark. Service will follow at 2 with interment in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark.

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WOOSTER - Jimmy Lee Trammell went to be with his heavenlyFather on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007. He was born on Sept. 30, 1934, to Imogene and Bennie Lee Trammell in LaValle, Mo. After graduating from Old Main High School in North Little Rock in 1953, he married his highschool sweetheart, Donna Provence, on May 7, 1954. In 1956, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country, stationed in Korea, Europe, California and Texas. He completed his service in the Arkansas National Guard and retired as an S.F.C. after 23 years. Jim and Donna were owners of the Jim Trammell Insurance and Real Estate Agency in Mountain Home, Ark., for several years and Jim was active in his community through various civic and local organizations. He was active in the local Lion's Club, President of the Mountain Home Bomber Booster Club where he unselfishly gave of his time and efforts in providing one of the better athletic facilities in the state of Arkansas in 1979. He was ordained as a deacon at Mountain Home First Baptist Church in October 1978 where he and his family were active members for 13 years.He was a member of Mountain Home Masonic Lodge #225 and a member of the A & A.S.R., Southern Jurisdiction Scottish Rite. After leaving Mountain Home, Jim worked in sales and as a District Manager with American Family Life Assurance Co. (AFLAC) in Little Rock, receiving many awards from the company for his hard work and retired after 15 years. He remained semi-retired until illness began to overtake him in the past two years. Jim and his family moved to the Wooster community in 1992, where he and his family continued to serve the Lord at Wooster First Baptist Church. His proudest accomplishment wasthe family he raised and the home he helped create. Jim fought many health-related battles through the years and overcame each with a fierce determination and strength. He was a grand example and will be dearly missed by those who loved him and the many lives he touched. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 53 years, Donna; his beloved daughters, Linda Keiser of Novato, Calif., Teresa Sziszak of Wooster, Ark.; his precious grandchildren, Grey Keiser, Kelli and Evan Sziszak; sisters, June Helms of Pine Bluff, Wyo., Nancy Terrance of Evergreen, Colo. and a host of admiring friends and family.

Visitation will be held Monday evening 6-8 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, Ark. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at Wooster FirstBaptist Church on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Arkansas.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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WYNNE - Mr. Gary Spencer, 41, resident of Wynne, died Thursday at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Karen; two sons; three step-daughters; three brothers; four grandchildren.

Funeral service is Tuesday at 2 p.m., Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Visitation is Monday from 6-8 p.m., Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. (870-238-9400).

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Y-CITY - Esther Maxine Shaddon, 67, of Y-City died Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at home. Services are Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at 2 p.m. atChant Lane Pentecostal Church with interment at Chant Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is Sunday from 3 - 5 p.m.

Online obituary available at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Madge Love Lemasters died Oct. 19, 2007. Son, James Larry Gresham of Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughter, Leilani Durrett of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; grandsons, Kyle and Paul Gresham; seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation Monday, 6-8 p.m., Olmstead Funeral Home, Heber Springs. Graveside service Tuesday, 10 a.m., Heber Springs Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Mary Wilson Bell, 93, of Springfield, Mo., passed away at 2:16 p.m. Oct. 25, 2007, in St. Johns Regional Health Care Center, Springfield, Mo.

Mary with her husband, Bob, enjoyed their motor home for over 20 years. They moved to Springfield in 1999. She has lived in Creekside at Elfindale for the past four years, making many friends. She enjoyed walking, talking and driving with friends. She was a member of Pulaski Heights Methodist Church, Little Rock, Ark.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Bell; a brother, John C. Wilson and a grandson, Christopher Bell. She is survived by her son, Robert L. Bell Jr., wife, Marilyn, Springfield, Mo.; a daughter, Judy Bell Miller, husband, Jim, Yellville, Ark.; granddaughter, Molly Bell Gray, husband, Ron, and greatgrandson Aidan, all of Springfield, Mo.; two stepdaughters, Ann Bell Miller, husband, Craig, of Georgetown, Md.; step-grandson, Frank McCollum, wife, Denise, of Media, Pa.; and Peggy Belasco, Florida; stepson, Monty Bell, wife, Rosa Lee, of Marvell, Ark.; step-grandsons, Mike Bell, wife, Barbara, and Larry Bell, wife, Karen, all of Ark.; a nephew, Tom Wilson, wife, Ginny, Seattle, Wash.

A family memorial service will be held at a future date. Arrangements under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Chris Bell Memorial Scholarship Fund at Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E. Seminole, Springfield, Mo. 65807 or Springfield Library "Walking Books" 4653 S. Campbell, Springfield, Mo. 65810.

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DALLAS - Dolores Baim Levi Melton of Dallas, Texas passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2007. Dolores "Dee" was born Jan. 21, 1927, in Pine Bluff, Ark. Dee was a popular and respected teacher, whose career in education spanned over 30 years at levels from junior high school to college. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo Baim and Annette Rutstein Baim Goldberg, and her former husband and loving friend, Leo Levi. Dee is survived by her sisters, Jean Gershner of Hot Springs and Bobby Simpson of Pine Bluff; her daughter Sharon Moon of Austin, Texas; her son Alan Levi and his life partner Dr. Kelly Nitsche of Dallas; her beloved grandson, Michael McMullen of Austin; her adored great-grandchildren, Ashley and Dean McMullen; her sisters-in-law, Ida B. Levi of Rison and Louise Levi of Hot Springs and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services will be held in Arkansas at a later date.

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TEXARKANA, Texas - Dr. Rodney Franklin Carlton, 72, of Texarkana, Texas died at the N.E.A. Medical Center in Jonesboro on Oct. 19, 2007. He was born in Salem, Ark. and lived in Jonesboro since February of 2007, moving here from Texarkana, Texas. He was a retired pathologist, a former Arkansas State Medical Examiner for 11 years, professor at UAMS and he also did private practice in Texarkana, Texas. He was of the Church of Christ belief.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Wanda Pickren Carlton. Survived by his loving wife, Joan Carlton of the home; two sons, Scott Carlton of Texarkana, Texas, Dr. Randy Carlton and his wife, Jennifer, of Jonesboro, Ark.; one brother, Charles Jones of Alexander, Ark.; one sister, Donna Harris of Killeen, Texas; four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the Walnut Church of Christ in Texarkana, Texas on Nov. 3, 2007, at 2 p.m. with John Cannon and N.L. Evans officiating. Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro in charge of arrangements.

For lasting memorial, the family requests that memorials be made to the Rodney and Joan Carlton Scholarship Fund at Harding University, 900 E. Center, Searcy, Ark. 72143. To sign online guest book go to www.emersonfuneralhome.com.