Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

James Clark, 88, of Little Rock.

Journey Kaia Clark, infant, of Little Rock.

Samuel Leavis Cole, 69, of College Station.

Earl Lemart Coleman, 96, of Little Rock.

Thomas Eugene Dennis, 77, of Little Rock.

Herbert William Douglas IV, 46, of North Little Rock.

Billy Ward “Bill” Heinley, 82, of Little Rock.

Robert Bruce “Bob” Henson, 73, of North Little Rock.

Mary L. Mauldin, 80, of North Little Rock.

Gail L. McCammon, 94, of Little Rock.

John L. McGee, 75, of North Little Rock.

James Charles “Jim” Morgan, 87, of Little Rock.

William Thomas “Bill” Odom, 72, of Avilla.

Luisa T. Salinas, 68, of Jacksonville.

William Anthony “Tony” Terrell, 49, of Sherwood.

Linda Gail Webb, 56, of Little Rock.

Lee Army Yancy Jr., 63, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

AMITY Larry Lamont Doss, 77.

ARKADELPHIA Nicholas Perry Jr., 18.

BATESVILLE Troy V. Ferrell, 70.

Loressia Swaim “Sissy” Fulbright, 54.

Celia Grace Williams, 86.

BEEBE Millie Liegel, 75.

BRYANT Jereldine Fry, 71.

CABOT Mack Arthur Bowers, 64.

CAMDEN Evelyn Stewart Bagley, 84.

CAVE CITY Michael Ruben Henry, 56.

CLINTON Evelyn Jeannine Handley, 82.

COMBS James Galen Keys, 61.

CONWAY Virginia L. Tillman, 79.

CORNERVILLE Thomas Clinton Newton Jr., 68.

DANVILLE Buford M. “B.M.” Harlan Jr., 98.

DARDANELLE Gearaldine Christy, 82.

Pulaski County

Supt. JAMES CLARK, 88, of Little Rock departed this lifeon December 24, 2010. He’s survived by his wife of 41 years, Alver Jean Clark; six sons, James and Bobby Clark Carson, Calif.; Leandrew (Velma) Clark, NLR, Ark.; Donny, San Diego, Calif.;John Henry, Texas; Cyrus (Verena) Lee, LR, Ark; one daughter, Linda (Jimi) Davis, Carson, Calif.; two brothers, Earl Jones Ocala, Fla., and Edward Jones Detroit; three sisters, Annie May Glover, Janette Williams, Cleveland, Ohio, and Alice Ann Starks NLR, Ark.; and a host of grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Home going services will be Friday, December 31, 2010, 11 a.m., at New Calvary Temple Church of God In Christ, 619 N. Hazel St. NLR, Ark. Interment with honors will be Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, 11 a.m., at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave. NLR, Ark. Family hour: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. Special viewing: December 31, 2010, 10-11 a.m., prior to service, at the church.

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JOURNEY KAIA CLARK, born December 12, 2010, daughter of Bradford Clark and Heather Perry, passed away on December 26, 2010. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Madison and Layla and brother, Foster. Journey was a shining star to all who knew her. She brought joy and love to many through her life and death. She will be missed by all whose lives she blessed. The family wishes to thank the staff of Arkansas Children’s Hospital for their loving care of Journey. A service will be held this afternoon, Wednesday, December 29 at 2 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Journey’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

DeWITT William H. Criswell, 89.

DOWDY Rick Dunehew, 55.

DUMAS Beatrice Johnson, 95.

GREERS FERRY Terry Dean Bailey, 51.

HAZEN Tracey Hill Brody, 43.

HOT SPRINGS Glen Davis Cornish, 74.

Willie Joseph “Bill” Lee, 85. Mariann Funk Richards, 73. Earl R. Townsel, 89.

HUMNOKE Leon Jimerson, 75.

LACEY Jo Etta Miller, 59.

LAKE VILLAGE Nadine Rauls, 68.

MALVERN Irene Elizabeth Clements, 92. MARIANNA Ricky Beard, 55.

MARVELL Ora Lee Sims, 84.

MENA Charles W. Valentine, 83.

MOUNTAIN HOME William H. Edgin, 96.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Robert James, 73.

Marie Martin, 63.

NEWPORT Mary (Leach) Kunkel, 81.

PINE BLUFF Joan Chambliss Buckner, 84.

Lindsey Evans, 81.

Edith Walters Manche, 90.

Andrew Patterson, 59.

PRESCOTT Leavel Gibson, 68.

QUITMAN Ilene Sneed, 84.

ROGERS Elizabeth Ann Bailes, 80.

SEARCY Nelda Burkett Angel, 77.

Mary Irene Henard, 69.

Brandi Uttley Lawrence, 33.

Annie Belle Washington, 101.

SHERIDAN Wenona Faye Fox Medlock, 64. STAR CITY Eliza Wright Bhones, 91.

Mary Lee Hall, 53.

STUTTGART Troy Smith, 81.

VAN BUREN Ruth Hipwell, 90.

VILONIA Mondene M. Pruett, 88.

WYNNE Patty Cleaver, 102.

OUT-OF-STATE

TUCSON, Ariz.

Nancy Lynn Ratcliff, 63.

BUNNELL, Fla.

Alec William Mitchell Allison.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga.

Corwin Howard Kinser, 74.

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa Lois Starr, 82.

MINDEN, La.

Gayla Spears, 49.

HORN LAKE, Miss.

Eddie Joe Mann, 53.

BLUE EYE, Mo.

Terry Ann Smith Miller, 55.

IDABEL, Okla.

Herbert Richard Evans, 70.

TEXARKANA, Texas Mary Elizabeth Hamilton, 86.

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SAMUEL LEAVIS COLE, 69, of College Station, departed this life Dec. 20, 2010. Family hour: 6-7 p.m., today at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral: 11 a.m., Thursday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church #4, 5100 Frazier Pike, Rev. Hezekiah Stewart 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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EARL LEMART COLEMAN, 96, of Little Rock departed this life Dec. 24, 2010. Earl once served as deacon at Lewis St. Church of Christ, he was a song leader, loved puzzles, and was mechanically inclined. He retired as a shipping clerk at Shepard’sInc. Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Coleman; parents, Rufus and Cora Coleman; brothers, Earnest, Eural, Vernon Coleman. He leaves to cherish his memories: children, Cleophas (Ara) of San Jose, Calif., Herman (Thelma) of Chicago, Ill., James (Daisy) of Chicago, Ill., Janice Stenhouse, Patricia Anderson of Little Rock, Pinkie Frye of Garland, Texas; brother, Marvin of Little Rock; a host of grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Family hour 10-11 a.m., Friday with funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. at Lewis Street Church of Christ, 2716 S. Lewis Street. 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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THOMAS EUGENE DENNIS, 77, of Little Rock, died Dec. 27, 2010.He was born Feb. 19, 1933, in Magnolia, Ark., the son of Sidney Eugene and Claudia Williamson Dennis. He was a graduate of Magnolia High School and Louisiana Tech University, where he earned a degree in agricultural engineering. He was employed for 36 years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, with assignments in the Hamburg, Lake Village and Little Rock offices.

He was Assistant State Conservationist for Watershed Resources when he retired in 1990.

He was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, Little Rock.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors are his wife of 52 years, Bobbye H. Dennis; two sons, Robert E. Dennis of Little Rock and James T. Dennis of Memphis, Tenn.; and four grandchildren, Lindsey Dennis, Sidney Dennis, Thomas Dennis and Pearson Dennis.

Visitation is planned for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501) 224-8300. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, with Rev. Lynn Lindsey officiating. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, Little Rock, or to the charity of your choice. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HERBERT WILLIAM DOUGLAS IV, 45, of North Little Rock departed this life December 22, 2010. Preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Douglas. He leaves to cherish his memories: father, Herbert Douglas III; other family and friends. Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. 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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BILLY WARD “BILL” HEINLEY, 82, of Little Rock, Ark .,died Monday December 27, 2010. Mr. Heinley was born in Fordyce, Ark., on September 8, 1928 to the late Bertha Turner and Edward Heinley. After graduation from college, Bill entered into education as a high school teacher, later becoming a principal, superintendent and retired from the position of director of elementary education for the state of Arkansas. He enjoyed traveling, and one of his passions was golf. He was a starter at Chenal Country Club, a Junior golf instructor at Rebsamen and a member of the Little Rock Athletic Club. He was also a Mason.

Survivors include, his wife, Jan Cameron Heinley of Little Rock, Ark.; a daughter, Donna Heinley of Embudo, N.M.; three sons, Jon Heinley & his wife Beth of Rockwall, Texas, Barry Heinley and his wife Donna of Rowlett, Texas, Jeff Cameron of Little Rock, Ark.; four grandchildren, a sister, Syble Sawyer of Fordyce, Ark.; a niece, Beverly Sawyer Carter of Little Rock, Ark., and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, John Edward Heinley, and Benjamin Heinley, and one son, Marty Heinley.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday December 29, 2010 in the Stoney Point Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Wednesday at the Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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ROBERT “BOB” BRUCE HENSON, 73, of North Little Rock,a retired master electrician for C.I.E.C.O., passed away Monday, December 27, 2010. He was born in Little Rock, Ark., on February 21, 1937 a son of the late Raymond “ Keg”Henson and Mildred Burks Henson. Robert was a 1961 graduate of the University of Arkansas and a member of the Amboy United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Marine Reserve, an Alumni of Lamda Chi Alpha, and a member of the Temple Hunting Club. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing and reading Louis L’Amour books.

Robert Bruce Henson is survived by: One Son: Robert Kyle Henson and his wife, Devin Putman Henson; one daughter: Sally Ann Henson Davis; one sister: Susan Henson Brown; four grandchildren: Kagan McCoy Davis; Collin “CW” Wade Davis; Robert Drake Henson; Karsen Brooke Henson; two nieces: Deborah Scott; Karen Brown; two great-nieces: Meagan Scott; Brittany Scott.

Memorial Service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Amboy United Methodist Church, North Little Rock. Visitation: 10 a.m. at the Church. Cremation Services by Rosewood Cremation obit/Photo/Guestbook: www.rosewoodcremationa.m.com.

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MARY L. MAULDIN, 80, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away Monday, December 27, 2010. She was born August 1, 1930 to Francis and Willie Munnerlyn Jones. Mrs. Mauldin was a homemaker, and a member of the Victory Baptist Church. She was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, and two sisters. Cherishing her memory are her husband of 59 years, Joe A. Mauldin; one son, Roger Mauldin (Beverly) of North Little Rock; one daughter, Donna Sue Mauldin of North Little Rock; three grandchildren, David Mauldin of North Little Rock, Michael Mauldin of England, Ark., Christy White of Sherwood; one step-grandson, Mick Langley of North Little Rock; four sisters, Margie Long of Little Rock, Mae Wilkins of Sherwood, Odell Freeman of Sherwood, Wilma Weeks of North Little Rock; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and other relatives.

Funeral services will be 11a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2010 in the chapel of Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, (501) 835-3515. Burial will follow at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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GAIL L. McCAMMON was born to Mary Helen and ZachariahMcCammon in Lancaster, Ohio on August 27, 1916 and died on December 27, 2010. The family moved to Arkansas County in 1919 and lived there six years before moving to Pine Bluff,Ark., in 1925. Her early education was in Pine Bluff. After graduating she spent two years as secretary to the pastor of the First Methodist Church in Pine Bluff. She was a life-long Methodist and at the time of her death she was an active member of Faith United Methodist Church in Little Rock. Having a personal relationship with Jesus was the most important part of her life. He was her best friend. She received her B.A. Degree from the then Texas State College for Women‚ now Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas. She received her R.N. in 1945 from Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati, Ohio. She spent the next six years in New York City before becoming a United States Air Force nurse serving for 20 years. She was stationed in Japan, Korea, England and France.Much of those 20 years she was stationed in the United States. After her retirement from the Air Force she volunteered in the following ministries: Methodist prison ministry at the women’s unit in Pine Bluff for nine years, volunteer at Dorcas House, and at Camp Aldersgate with the senior citizens program. Because of health reasons she reluctantly had to discontinue volunteer work.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Betty Townsend, three brothers, Rev. Robert McCammon, Rev. James McCammon, Frederick McCammon and niece, Donna McCammon. She is survived by nephews, Jim Townsend (Jane), Frederick McCammon, Kenny McCammon and Jim McCammon (Mollie); nieces, Beverly Tatman (Mac), Judith Spencer (Joe), Janelle Mc-Cammon (Raymond Rosenfeld) and Mary Susan McCammon.She was blessed with great- and great-great-nieces and nephews and she loved them all dearly.

The family expresses sincere appreciation for her Church family and for the love and kindness which was shown her. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Faith United Methodist Church, 9820 West Markham, Little Rock, followed by a 11 a.m., funeral service. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. at Graceland Cemetery in Pine Bluff. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501) 224-8300. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Faith United Methodist Church, 9820 West Markham, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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JOHN L. McGEE, 75, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away Monday, December 20, 2010. He was born November 11, 1935 in Sneedsville, Tenn., to John and Elsie Goodman McGee. John was a very kind man, and was loved by everyone. He was a member of the United States Air Force, and the Amboy Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death one brother, Paul and one sister, Rose. Cherishing his memory are two nieces, Paula Scats, and Penny Bradley; nephew, David McGee; two great-nieces, Cara Scats and Danielle Bradley; great-nephew, John Paul Bradley; step-grandchildren, Laura Sarandle, Linda Stevens, and Wesley Ferguson; and special friend, Bernice Jean Ferguson.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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JAMES CHARLES “JIM” MORGAN died on December 24, 2010as a result of complications stemming from an inoperable brain tumor. Jim was born on September 11, 1923 in Little Rock. Since his mother died before he was 2 years old, hespent his early childhood years with his grandparents near Timbo, Ark. Before his 7th birthday, he moved to Little Rock with his father and stepmother. He attended West Side Junior High and Little Rock High School where he lettered in football, basketball and track. He was nominated to attend the U.S. Military Academy, but during his acceptance physical it was discovered that he had tuberculosis. From the summer of 1941 until late that year, he resided at a sanatorium for TB patients.

In January 1942, Jim married Lois M. McPherson. They had two sons, Jimmie Lee Morgan, now deceased, and William D. Morgan, a current resident ofFrisco, Texas. Jim entered the Army in 1942 and served as an aircraft mechanic during World War II. After playing basketball for a short time at the University of Arkansas, Jim entered the Air Force and retired in 1963. He had tours of duty in Germany, Oklahoma, Canada, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. He retired as a chief master sergeant and returned to Little Rock. There he worked for AO Smith, Dassault Falcon Jet and started three businesses. He patented two hinges and derivatives of those hinges are in the cabinetry of executive jets, commercial jets, yachts and trains.He continued working with the hinge business until late 2009. In 1965, he joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in several positions for the remainder of his life. He loved sharing his beliefs about the gospel with others. In 2004, his first wife died after 62 years of marriage. He later married Billie Nicholas, but she died within several months of their wedding.

In 2006, he moved to Frisco, Texas, to be near his son and daughter-in-law, William and Linda Vaughan Morgan and his grandchildren, Angela Romney and husband, Kimball, Suzanne Morgan, and three great-granddaughters, Maya, Adrienne and Morgan Romney. In addition to those family members, he is survived by his brother, Richard Morgan of Conway, Ark., and his extended family, as well as his brother-in-law, Dave McPherson of Alexander, Ark., and his family.

Services will be held on Thursday, December 30 at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 13901 Quail Run Drive, Little Rock, followed by interment with Military Honors at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Morgan’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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WILLIAM THOMAS “BILL” ODOM, 72, of Avilla Communitypassed from this world December 28, 2010. Bill was born on September 15, 1938 in Benton, Ill., He was 72 years old. He was a devoted husband, married 46 years to his loving wife, Jo Ann Odom.

Bill was preceded in death by his father, Leon Odom; mother, Blanche Odom his brother, Robert Odom; and sister, Wanda Marvel, all of Illinois. Bill was survived by his wife, Jo Ann Odom; two sons; Matt Odom and wife Cindy and William Odom Jr., a daughter, Rhonda Odom Vincil and four grandchildren; Aaron and Jessica Vincil, Emily and Katie Odom as well as a sister of Indiana, Dorothy Simpson and his “sis”, Alice Odom of Sparta, Ill. Bill was a true brother to all his in-laws.

He was a wonderful dad, a fun-loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was a helpful neighbor and a good friend to many. His life-long hobby was the raising of registered AKC beagle puppies. Bill served in the Air Force and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He will be truly missed by us all.

The family will have a visitation from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Thursday December 30, 2010 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark. (501) 455-1067. Please sign his online guest book at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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LUISA T. SALINAS, 68, of Jacksonville, passed away December 24, 2010. Services will be today, Wednesday, December 29 at 11 a.m. at First Pentecostal Church, North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. The full obituary and guestbook can be found at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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WILLAIM ANTHONY “TONY” TERRELL, 49, of Sherwood, passed away December 26, 2010 at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock, Ark.

He is survived by his wife Pattie Terrell, children Joshua Anthony Terrell of Jonesboro, Ark., Christopher Allen Terrell of Jonesboro, Ark., Butch WayneGraddy of Sherwood, Ark., Gale Graddy Queen of Sherwood, Ark., and his special dog Bones and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Betty Terrell of Trumann, Ark., a brother, Lavelle Bryant Terrell of Trumann, Ark., and a sister, Benita Terrell Benicki of Port Charlotte, Fla., and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday at Corner’s Chapel Church in Paneway, Ark., from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be at the church Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 1 p.m. with interment to follow at Marked Tree Cemetery, Marked Tree, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation. Services will be conducted by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Memphis, Ark. (870) 735-1000. Online guest register at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LINDA GAIL WEBB, 56, of Little Rock, departed this lifeDecember 21, 2010. Preceded in death by her, son, Timothy Webb; father Johnny Webb Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories: children, Greg Webb, Rochelle Webb-Moss,Robert, Kengla, Adrian, Cleo, Justice Webb; mother, Gerline Webb; siblings, Johnny Jr., Robert, Anthony Ray, Craig, Catherine, Jerry Webb; eight grandchildren, other family and friends. Family hour: 6-7 p.m., Thursday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 12 noon, Friday at Greater Archview Baptist Church, 1723 W. 23rd, Little Rock. 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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LEE ARMY YANCY JR., 63, of Little Rock, passed on Dec. 26at UAMS. He was a retired truck driver of 40 years. He is survived by wife, Rose Brown Yancy; two sons, Lee Army (Amanda) Yancy III, Detroit, Mich., and Marvin Hardin ofLittle Rock, Ark.; daughter, Joyce (Alvin) Harris; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; a God-daughter, Daniyah Thompson; in-laws, Daisy Brown and Early (Dorothy) Brown. Arrangements, Watson-Northcrest, (501) 812-5303.

Arkansas

AMITY - Larry Lamont Doss, age 77, of Amity, died Monday, December 27, 2010. Services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2010, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood with burial in Jones Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, 1-2 p.m., prior to the service. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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ARKADELPHIA - Nicholas Perry Jr., 18, Arkadelphia, died Friday. Survivors, parents, Joyce Perry, Nicholas (Freda) Perry; siblings, Jermaine Jefferson, Adavion Perry, J’layiah Perry, Denise Perry; grandmother, Corine Perry. Services 11 a.m .,Thursday, Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Services by Williams Funeral Home. Sign guest book in memory of Mr. Perry at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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BATESVILLE - Troy V. Ferrell, 70, of Batesville, died Monday. Survivors: wife, Eileen Ferrell; sons, Barry, Gary and Doug Ferrell; six grandchildren; two brothers; one sister. Graveside service: 2 p.m., Wednesday at Campground Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Memorials: Arkansas Children’s Hospital, P.O. Drawer 2222, Little Rock, Ark. 72203-9984 and Independence County Humane Society, #5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, Ark. 72501. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BATESVILLE - Loressia “Sissy” Swaim Fulbright, 54, of Batesville, died Sunday. Survivors: Husband, Steve Fulbright; sons: Shawn Morrison, Duston Watson; daughter: Alisha Morrison; two brothers; one sister;six grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Roller-Crouch Chapel. Burial: Barnes Cemetery, Bethesda by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Tuesday. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BATESVILLE - Celia Grace Williams of Batesville, Arkansasdeparted Monday, December 27, 2010 for her heavenly home at the age of 86. Born September 8, 1924 on a farm at Wilson Springs in Harrison, Arkansas, she was one of 10 children fromthe marriage of C.H. and Birdie Lou Bell. She was married to Lloyd E. Williams of Batesville, Arkansas, June 23, 1950 and was the loving mother of two sons, Dr. Mark Austin Williams and Grant Pierce Williams. She was a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. She was a career teacher of home economics and taught school in North Platt, Nebraska, Cave City, Arkansas and Mount Pleasant, Arkansas. She was a member of Central Avenue United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two sons, Grant Williams and wife, Marietta, Dr. Mark Williams, and wife, Janis; one sister, Virginia Schneider; four grandchildren, Adriane Everett, Austin Williams, Andrew Williams, April Williams; and two great-grandchildren, Chloe Hubbard and Noah Everett.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Central Avenue United Methodist Church in Batesvillewith Rev. Jim Pearce and Rev. Rob Ernest officiating. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Memorials may be made to Central Avenue United Methodist Church, 1205 N. Central, Batesville, Ark. 72501 and the Batesville Community School, 1550 Cottonwood, Batesville, Ark. 72501. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BEEBE - Millie Liegel, age 75, of Beebe, passed away December 27, 2010. Born June 25, 1935. Preceded in death by parents and one brother. Survived by husband, three children, two siblings, nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Cremation arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

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BRYANT - Jereldine Fry, age 71, of Bryant, Arkansas, passedaway Monday, December 27, 2010, at the Saline Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 19, 1939, to her late parents, Waymon Alexander and Vivian Gann. Jereldinewas a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wickes, Arkansas. In addition, she was an outstanding cook, loved gardening and was a very caring person.

She is survived by five sons, Eugene Gregston (Sheila) of Shelbyville, Texas, Jay Gregston(Kay) of Victoria, Texas, Paul Gregston (Renee) of Hot Springs, Ark., Ramon Fry II (Bora) of Killeen, Texas, and Tony Fry (Dana) of Bryant, Ark.; one sister, Helen Harbison of Friendship, Texas; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Fry Sr.; her brother, Sonny Alexander; and her sister, Joyce Adams.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark. (501-455-1067) with Reverend Todd-Paul Taulbee officiating. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at the funeral home. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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CABOT - Mack Bowers, 64, of Cabot, passed away December 26, 2010. Born April 22, 1946. Preceded by his parents. Survivors: two daughters; two sisters; one brother; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation and Memorial Service were held December 28, 2010. Online condolences: www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

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CAMDEN - Evelyn Stewart Bagley, age 84, of Camden, Ark. passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Ouachita Nursing and Rehabilitation. A graveside service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Memorial Park Cemetery. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CAVE CITY - Michael Ruben Henry, 56, of Cave City died Thursday. Survivors: mother and stepfather, Veda and J.C. Caraway; three sisters; two step-sisters. Graveside Services: 10 a.m., Thursday at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Cushman. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Wednesday. Arrangements are by Roller-Crouch-McGee Funeral Home of Cave City. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CLINTON - Evelyn Jeannine Handley, 82, of Clinton, Arkansaspassed away Monday, December 27, 2010 at Ozark Health Medical Center, Clinton, Arkansas. She was born November 29, 1928 at Scotland, Arkansas to the late Joe Allen and Minnie (MacHershey) Jones.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Roland Black Sr., grand-daughter, Teijha Black, and three brothers, Keith Jones, Marlon Jones, and B.F. Jones. She is survived by her husband, Travis Handley of Clinton, AR; sons, Dennis (Linda) Black of Culpepper, Ark.; and Roland (Cyndie) Black of Sherwood, Ark.; sister, June Garner of Mapleton, Ore.; brother, Dexter Jones of Florence Ore.; four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Steve Davenport, Howard Robinson, Matthew Black, Michael Jones, Nick Black, and Ronnie Jones. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2010 at New Liberty Church of Christ, Cleveland, Arkansas with LloydBrents officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Scotland, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas (501) 745-2151. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Virginia L. Tillman, 79, Conway departed this life December 25, 2010. Survivors: daughters, Anna Smith, Mary Lois Hawkins; brother, James Woods; 21 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren. Funeral services 1 p.m. Friday, House of Refuge Deliverance Church. Interment: Sinai Cemetery. Visitation 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway. 327-1124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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CORNERVILLE - Thomas Clinton Newton Jr., 68, of Cornerville (Lincoln County), died Monday. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Bro. Wayne Jordan and Bro. Josh Dutton officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online obituary at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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DANVILLE - Buford M. “BM” Harlan Jr., age 98, of Danville, passed away Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at the Danville United Methodist Church. Burial: Earl Ladd Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, Ark.

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DARDANELLE - Gearaldine Christy, age 82, of Dardanelle died Friday, December 24, 2010. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 30, 2010, 2 p.m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 to 7 p.m. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.

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DeWITT - William W. Criswell, 89, of DeWitt, died Dec. 25 at Crest Park Retirement Home. Born August 30, 1921, son of the late Jessie Criswell and Lavada West. Funeral Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 10 a.m., First Assembly of God Church, DeWitt. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel by McKinzie Funeral Home.

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DOWDY - Rick Dunehew, 55, of Dowdy, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at his home. Services Friday, Dec. 31 at 2 p.m., Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church in Dowdy. Burial: Philadelphia Cemetery, Dowdy. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service. Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

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DUMAS - Ms. Beatrice Johnson, 95, of Dumas, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2010, at Jefferson Regional Medical. Funeral will be Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Dumas. Burial in Almeta Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Dumas.

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GREERS FERRY - Terry Dean Bailey, 51, passed away December 26, 2010. Sisters, Doris Moore, Diane Bailey, and Phoebe Harris. Service Thursday, 10 a.m., West Side Baptist Church. Interment: Shiloh Cross Roads Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a memorial fund for Terry at Heber Springs State Bank. www.olmstead.cc.

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HAZEN - Tracey Hill Brody, age 43, of Hazen, was born December 23, 1967 and died Friday, December 24, 2010. Tracey graduated from Hazen High School in 1986 and she worked for the Kroger Company for over 20 years. Tracey was vivacious and outgoing and was loved by all who knew her. Her greatest loves were her daughter and her dogs.

Tracey is survived by her parents, Woody Hill Jr. of Hazen and Jo Anna Parker of Mount Ida; her daughter, Hayley Smothers; brother, Andy Hill; grandfather, Vernon C. Wills of Hot Springs; nephew, Austin Hill, John Brody, and her special friend, Perry Jones. Other family members include her stepfather, Jerry Parker; stepmother, Cindy Hill; step-sisters, Nanette Aycock and Candy Straus and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2010 and Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 10 a.m. to noon at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Hazen. Burial will be in the Hazen Cemetery. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Glen Davis Cornish, age 74, of Hot Springs, died, Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Hot Springs with Bro. Kirk Gasman officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Dr. Willie Joseph “Bill” Lee, 85, Hot Springs,Ark., died Monday December 27, 2010. He was born February 4, 1925, Magnolia, Ark., to the late John & Nancy (Hammock) Lee. He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas andthe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. At age 23 he became the youngest doctor in the state and served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War, after which he returned to Stamps, Ark., where he practiced for 32 years. He was an avid supporter of the Arkansas Razorbacks and a member of the Bridge House for 20 years as well as being remembered as a gourmet cook.

Bill was preceded in death by his first wife, of 35 years, Alice (Linton) Lee, sister Norma Walker and three brothers Fred, William and Robert Lee. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Jean (Ward) Lee; four children, Brad Lee and wife Judy of Garland, Texas, Nancy Harper and husband Barry of Portugal, Douglas Ward and wife Becky of Hot Springs, Ark., and Roger Ward and wife Barbie of Arkadelphia, Ark.; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The family will celebrate Bill’s life in a private memorial. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Bridge House. Cremation is under the direction of Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Guests register at www.caruthhale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Mariann Funk Richards, 73, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Survivors are her children, Jimmie Richards, Walter Richards, Robert Richards and Jessi Richards; sister, Janis (Chris) Polychron; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Roselawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Gross Funeral Home. Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Earl R. Townsel, 89, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away Saturday December 25, 2010. Born April 11, 1921, in Yell County, Ark. to James and Amanda Townsel. There will be no service. Arrangements are under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. (501) 332-2711. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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HUMNOKE - Mr. Leon Jimerson passed away on December 25, 2010. Services will be held Thursday December 30, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Alport Community Fellowship in Alport. Visitation will be Wednesday December 29, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilson Chapel in England. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Lonoke.

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LACEY - Mrs. Jo Etta Miller 59, of Lacey, Ark., died Thursday, at the Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She was a Health Service Specialist for the Arkansas Department of Health. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Miller, and two daughters, Toyia Comminey and Myia Miller. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Holy Divine Church in Lacey, Ark. Interment will be at Mt. Pelium Cemetery.

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LAKE VILLAGE - Nadine Rauls, 68, of Lake Village, died Monday. Survivors are six sons, two brothers, two sisters, 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Bishop Funeral Home in Lake Village. Graveside services are 11 a.m., Thursday at Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village.

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MALVERN - Irene Elizabeth Clements, 92, of Malvern passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010. Irene was born February 21, 1918, in Malvern, Arkansas, to the late Fred and Maggie Manning. She was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church.

Irene is survived by: one son, James Clements of Little Rock, Ark.; two daughters, Elizabeth Lovell of Malvern, Ark., Mary Nichols (Alvin) of Taskwood, Ark.; one sister, Lena Dawson of Malvern, Ark.; one sister-in-law, Orlene Manning of Malvern, Ark. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-greatgrandchildren. Irene is preceded in death by: her husband of 32 years, James A. Clements; five brothers, Lewis Clift, Ralph Manning, Lawrence Manning, Jewell Manning and Auvergene Manning; one granddaughter, Melody Sharp; one great-grandson, Jon Vann.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Vann, David Vann, Duane Sharp, Jim Sharp, David Sharp and Brian Smith. Honorary pallbearers: The entire staff of Malvern Nursing Home. Visitation was Tuesday, December 28, 2010, 5-7 p.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., December 29, 2010, at Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Malvern, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. Guest may register at atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MARIANNA - Ricky Beard, 55, of Marianna, Arkansas, passed away December 25,2010. He is survived by his wife, BrendaBeard; four sons, Rickey Joe Jr., Jason Michael, Justin Drew Beard, and James Brent Beard. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Dec. 30, 2010, at LaGrange Cemetery. Brother Rodger Hooker has charge of services. Roller- Citizens will Direct services (870) 295-2528. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MARVELL - Ora Lee Sims, age 83, died Tuesday, Dec. 21. Survivors: children, Ferry Simmons, Rosemary Pinson, Pearl Eady, Lernet, Melvin, Larry, Pluiet Sims III; brother, Elisha White; sister, Cora Sims; host of grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m., Thursday, Asbury Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery. Arrangements: Bob Neal-Brickell Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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MENA - Charles W. Valentine, age 84, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010, in Mena. Mr. Valentine’s body was sent to University of Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Arrangements under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - William H. Edgin, 96, of Mountain Home, died Sunday in Mountain Home. Services were Tuesday at Kirby Funeral Home. Entombment in Kirby’s Tucker Mausoleum. Survived by a sister, Lillian Theobald of Hamilton, Ohio, one niece and two nephews. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral Home with online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Robert James, 73, died Dec. 27, 2010. Survived by his wife, Joan, one step-son, one son, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Dec. 30, 2010, at Mountain View General Baptist Church, Mountain View. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Marie Martin, 63, died Dec. 24, 2010, in Denham Springs, La. Survived by three daughters, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers, and a foster brother. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Dec. 29, 2010, at the First Assembly of God Church, Mountain View. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NEWPORT - Mary (Leach) Kunkel, 81, of Newport died Monday. Survivors: son, Charles Kunkel and wife, Arlene; daughters, Mary Elizabeth Kunkel and Linda Odom and husband, Troy; sisters, Betty Rogers and Roberta Massey; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 1 p.m., Wednesday at McCall-Remmel Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Joan Chambliss Buckner, 84, of Pine Bluff,died Monday, December 27, 2010, in Conway. Born in Tarry, Arkansas, June 30, 1926, a daughter of the late Howard B. and Veva Dixon Chambliss, she received her early educationin Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1942. She attended Arkansas State Teacher’s College before marrying Finis Clark Buckner in Pine Bluff in 1946. Mr. Buckner died in 1988. A homemaker while her children were young, she worked at International Paper Company in their human resources area for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, an American Contract Bridge League Life Master, and enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include two sons, James C. Buckner (Susan) of Pine Bluff and William L. Buckner (Vickie) of Conway; brother, Dan Chambliss (Martha) of Pine Bluff; grandchildren, Lindsey Pearce, Alice Curtis, Amee Gray, and Casey Rainey; and eight great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Howard Chambliss Jr. and Harvey Chambliss, and a sister, Glynnis Mack.

Services are Thursday, December 30, at 2 p.m. at Ralph Robinson & Son. Visitation is Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Robinson’s.

Memorials are requested to the donor’s favorite charity. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Lindsey Evans, 81, Pine Bluff, passed December 25, 2010. Survivors: children, Lee Sr., Willie, Lelon, Tommie, Christine, Patricia, Ruby, Marcia Evans, Bobbie Strickland, Flora Peters. Family Hour 6-7 p.m., January 2, 2011. Funeral Service January 3, 2011, 11 a.m., Greater Fellowship 2401 S. Main, Pine Bluff.

Services by Gunn Funeral Home, 1806 W. 6th, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601. (870) 536-4866.

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PINE BLUFF - Edith Walters Manche, 90, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, died Monday. Survivors: daughters, Sue Welch (Bill) of Austin, Texas, Wanda Shipman of Joplin, Missouri; sister, Dessie Western of Hooks, Texas; six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services: 1 p.m., Thursday, Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Jackson Cemetery. Visitation: noon until service time.

Memorials may be made to Jackson Cemetery Association, 5606 Hwy. 46 North, Sheridan, Ark. 72150 or First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Pine Bluff, 2401 Camden Road, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306.

To sign the online guestook, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Andrew Patterson, 59, Pine Bluff, passed December 22, 2010. Survived by children, William, Sharon, Patricia and Rolunda. Visitation January 2, 2011, 1-5 p.m., Gunn Funeral Home.

Funeral Service January 3, 2011, 11 a.m., Tomberlin Baptist Church, Ferda, Ark. Services by Gunn Funeral Home, 1806 W. 6th Ave., Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601. (870) 536-4866.

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PRESCOTT - Mr. Leavel Gibson, 68, Prescott, Arkansas,passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010. Funeral Service: 10 a.m., Thursday, December 30th, Munn’s Chapel Church, Prescott. Graveside Services 3 p.m., Rose Hill Cemetery StarCity, Arkansas. Arrangements Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home, Prescott.

Visitation: Wednesday December 29th, 5-7 p.m. Brazzel/ Cornish Funeral Home. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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QUITMAN - Ilene Sneed, 84, retired employee of Kimberly-Clark, passed away December 27, 2010. Daughter, Linda (Delane) Wright; sisters, Muriel Ogdon and Fern Corbitt; grandsons, Lance and Eric Wright; great-grandson, Oran Wright. Visitation Thursday, 10 a.m., Flat Rock Baptist Church, and funeral service beginning 11 a.m. Interment Flat Rock Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

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ROGERS - Elizabeth Ann Bailes, 80, of Rogers, Arkansas,died Friday, December 24, 2010, in Rogers. She retired from Timmins Hardware. Ann is survived by her husband of 62 years, Henry Bailes; two sons, David Keith Bailes and wifeReba of Rogers, Ark., Kenneth Lee Bailes of Springdale, Ark.; two daughters, Suzan Elizabeth Ferrell and husband Kenneth of Rogers, Ark., Barbara Ann Bailes of Springdale, Ark.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Arlington Cemetery in El Dorado, Arkansas. Online condolences may be made at stockdalefuneral.com.

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SEARCY - Nelda Burkett Angel, age 77, of Searcy, Arkansas,passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gravel Hill, Arkansas, on Wednesday, December 13, 1933. She was a 1951 graduate ofRose Bud High School.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John R. Burkett and Coyle Burkett; her sister, Jean Calhoun; and her brothers, Hulan Burkett, Berthold Burkett, and Leo Burkett. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Gene Angel; and her sons, Greg Angel and wife, Robbie and Rick Angel and wife, Valerie; her loving grandsons, Tyler, Drew, Adam and Zachary. She is also survived by her sister, Nell Taylor and her brother, John Burkett; and her special nieces, Paula Bell and Pam Howe and a special nephew, Robert Taylor; and host of family and friends. Nelda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

She treasured her family and the times they were all together. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Searcy, Arkansas and a member of the Murray Sunday School Class.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2010, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Roller Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy, Arkansas. Funeral Services will be held at10 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church in Searcy, Arkansas, with interment at White County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Searcy, Arkansas. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com or 501-268-3546.

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SEARCY - Mary Irene Henard, 69, died Sunday. Survivors: husband, Billy Henard; daughters, Jackie Whelchel, Gwyn Beckman, Lonna Dunavan; brothers, Charles, Edgar, and Vernie Fowler; sister, Charlene Morris; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation: Wednesday night, 6-8 p.m., Fowler Funeral Home, Brinkley. Funeral: Thursday, 2 p.m., Fowler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Upper Cemetery, Rich Community.

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SEARCY - Brandi Uttley Lawrence, age 33, of Searcy went to be with her heavenly Father Friday, December 24, 2010. She was born to Ken and Sherry Uttley on March 3, 1977. She was preceded in death by her mother Sherry; a brother, Bradley; and her grandparents, Helen and George Uttley Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Trent Lawrence, the love of her life; her children, Jaden and Kaitlyn Lawrence; her father, Ken Uttley and his wife Jennifer; a brother, Jason Uttley; step-brothers, Cory Perry and Dustin Blount, all of Searcy; her grandparents, Bob and Rose Robinson; and an uncle, Bobby Robinson and his wife Janet; and a host of great uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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SEARCY - Annie Belle Washington, age 101, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord December 24, 2010. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home and Funeral 11 a.m. Friday in the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment follows in the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Online Condolences: www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

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SHERIDAN - Wenona Faye Fox Medlock, 64, of Sheridan, Arkansas, died Monday. Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan with Bro. Nathan Fox officiating. Visitation: Thursday, from 5 p.m. until service time. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgarddenssheridan.com.

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STAR CITY - Mrs. Eliza Wright Bhones, 91, of Star City, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Her services will be Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Richardson Chapel Baptist Church by Reverend G.L. Ford at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Sneed Chapel Cemetery in Yorktown. Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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STAR CITY - Mary Lee Hall, 53 of Star City, died Tuesday at her home. She was born February 23, 1957, in Hamburg to Mary Frances McDaniel Kelley and the late Charley Wesley Kelley. She was a member of Holly Springs Missionary Baptist Church.

Also preceding her in death was three sisters: LaJoyce Pruitt, Lois Diann Kelley and Betty Faye Kelley. Survivors include her mother, Mary Kelley; husband, Rusty Hall of Star City; three sons, Lee Graham and wife Julia of Redfield, Charles Graham and fiancee Brandy of Star City and Steven Hall and wife Shelley of Star City; four brothers, Glen Kelley and wife Charolette of Cleveland, Texas, John Kelley and wife Sheryl of West Monroe, La., Bill Kelley of Wilmot and Jim Kelley and wife Karmen on Gilmer, Texas; three sisters, Virginia Studavin and husband Jerry of West Monroe, La., Bernice Tubbs and husband Allen of Monroe, La. and Annette Adcock and husband Owen of Gilmer, Texas; and nine grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Cemetery in Yorktown. Bro. J.C. Patterson will officiate. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. View the online obituary at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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STUTTGART - Troy Smith, 81, a Stuttgart business man for 50 years, died Tuesday. He is survivedby his wife, Alma Lee Jefferson Smith; daughter, Deborah Smith Rabeneck; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Turpin Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Stuttgart with burial in Layton Cemetery at Yellville, Ark. Go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.

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VILONIA - Reaping the rewards of her faith, Mondene Marie(Black) Pruett entered eternal life on Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at Friendship Baptist Church, Conway. Burial at Crestlawn Memorial Park.Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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WYNNE - Patty Cleaver, 102, of Wynne died Tuesday at Crestpark Nursing home in Wynne. Memorial services are Thursday, December 30, 2010, at First United Methodist Church in Wynne at 10 a.m. with a private burial in Oak Grove Cemetery in Lonoke, Arkansas. Kernodle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, www.kernodlefh.com.

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TUCSON, Ariz. - Nancy Lynn Ratcliff, 63, died December 15, 2010.She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, August 2, 1947 and graduated from North Little Rock High School, c/o 1965. Preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Martha Ratcliff of North LittleRock. Survived by her two sons, Reed Wilson Thompson III and Matthew Grady Thompson; two grandchildren, Emma Grace and Jesse Michael; one brother, Dr. David Ratcliff; nephews, Jonathan, Jason and Adam Ratcliff; niece, Kathryn Doland. Nancy is the former owner of The Back Porch plant shop located on Park Hill and is the former VP of Sales for American Decal & Manufacturing Corporation in Chicago, Illinois. There will be an 11 a.m. graveside service at Cato Cemetery on January 1st.

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BRUNNELL, Fla. - Alec William Mitchell Allison of Bunnell, Florida, died Friday, Dec 17, 2010. A Memorial Service will be 3 p.m., Sunday, January 2, 2011, at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Austin, Arkansas, officiated by Brother Dennis Ingle. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Howard Kinser, 74, of Flowery Branch, Georgia, died Sunday. Survivors: wife, Martha Jeanette Kinser; two sons, Scott Eric Kinser and Matthew Destry Kinser; three grandsons, three brothers, one sister. Visitation: Thursday, 9-11 a.m., Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob. Graveside: 12 noon, Union Grove Cemetery, Pleasant Plains. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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MINDEN, La. - Gayla Spears, of Minden, Louisiana, was bornJune 4, 1961, at Bad Kreuzmach, Germany, to Robert H. and Vicla Johnson. She passed away December 26, 2010, at Shreveport, Louisiana.

She was preceded in death by her husbandJ. Michael Spears, grandparents, Bill Johnson, Ruby Nell Thompson, Claude Flewellen, Viva Flewellen, and Uncle Jimmy Johnson. She is survived by her parents, Bob and Vicla Johnson of Minden, Louisiana; sisters and brothers in-law, Susan and Jimmy Ashmore of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Michele and Sam Bishop of Minden, Louisiana; nephews, Heath Ashmore of Star City, Arkansas, and Justin and Zane Bishop of Minden, Louisiana.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 30, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton, Arkansas. Funeral services will be 2

p.m., Friday, December 31, at the Harris Chapel. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Hoyt, Ricky Hoyt, Steven Hoyt, Perry Windle, Steven Johnson and Dwight Dicus. Gayla will be remembered by her friends for her energy, beauty and her zest for life. We believe she was met at the heavenly gates by a host of family and friends. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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HORN LAKE, Miss. - Eddie Joe Mann, 53, of Horn Lake, Mississippi, died Sunday. Survivors: wife, Sandra; mother, Joanna; son, Bubba Mann and wife Charalle; daughter, Allison Vines and husband Shane; sisters, Marilyn Mann, Renee Powers; grandchildren, Bubba and Savannah Mann. Funeral: 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Dowell’s Chapel Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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BLUE EYE, Mo. - Terry Ann Smith Miller, 55, of Blue Eye, Missouri, formerly of Omaha, Arkansas died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday at Brashears Funeral Home www.brashearsfuneralhome.net in Huntsville. Interment will be in Aurora Cemetery. Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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IDABEL, Okla. - Herbert Richard Evans, 70, of Idabel, Oklahoma, died December 24, 2010 in Idabel Graveside services will be Friday, December 31, 2010, 1 p.m, at Concord Cemetery Ink, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation will be Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 6-8 p.m.

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TEXARKANA, Texas - Doctor Mary Elizabeth Hamilton, age 86,died Monday, December 27, in a Texarkana hospital. Doctor Hamilton was born March 23, 1924, in Augusta, Arkansas, and has lived in Texarkana since 1975 when she moved from Leavenworth, Kansas. Doctor Hamilton graduated from high school in Augusta, Arkansas, with the highest marks ever earned in that school and went on to graduate from junior college in 1944. She attended Arkansas State Teachers College to continue work on a degree in business education and began her teaching career at Lepanto High School in Lepanto, Arkansas. Doctor Hamilton completed her undergraduate and graduate work at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. Doctor Hamilton retired in 2005 after 25 years as an Associate Professor of Education at Southern Arkansas University where she also directed the University’s Curriculum Center and the Rosemary Rea Regional Arts in Education Center. She was a member of the Arkansas Archaeology Society and sponsored summer programs for AEGIS students; summer Enrichment for Gifted and programs through the Elderhostle and for Arts in Education featuring many regional artists. Doctor Hamilton was the recipient of the ArkansasArts Council’s 1994 Arts in Education Award. She was a member of the National Education Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, the Lions Club of Magnolia, the Quota Club of Magnolia, Elks of Texarkana, and the Eastern Star. Dr. Hamilton traveled extensively in the US and Europe; and, as an avid Democrat, attended Clinton White House events in 1996 and 2000.

Dr. Hamilton is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Hamilton and a great granddaughter Lecy Fowler. She is survived by daughters, Carla Nakata McBee and her husband Lee McBee of Lawrence Kansas, Leslie L. Hamilton of Texarkana, a son and daughter-in-law, Michael W. and Donna Hamilton of Escondido, California, and daughter Mary Janine Hamilton of Texarkana; a sister, Virginia Boyles of Augusta, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Angela Nakata and Gregory Nakata of Kansas City Missouri, Jessica Hamilton of Escondido California, and Rachel Lear of Texarkana; as well as four great-grandchildren, Gregory Fowler, Michael Hamilton,Carl Hamilton and Oliver Lear as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday at Trinity Presbyterian Church with Reverend Russell Wilkins officiating. Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Monday at Augusta Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, Arkansas under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the Texarkana Funeral Home Thursday evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Those wishing to memorialize Dr. Hamilton may make contributions to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653 Topeka, Kansas 66601. Register online @ www. Texarkanafuneralhome.com.