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PULASKI COUNTY

Phyllis Kay Brass, 67, of Little Rock.

Albert Douglas Jr., 60, of North Little Rock.

Julia Francis Eskew-Hamilton of Little Rock.

Gwendolyn M. Hearnes, 96, of Maumelle.

Louis W. Henderson, 61, of Little Rock.

Clariece Molloy Johnston, 82, of Little Rock.

James Harry Mundy Jr., 48, of Little Rock.

Willie L. Paige, 39, of Sherwood.

Robynne Carlson White, 58, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BATESVILLE Ronald Newberry, 67.

James Lowell "Jim" Robins, 95.

BEEBE Gerald Dewayne Hice Sr., 67.

BLYTHEVILLE Marietta Goacher, 78.

BRINKLEY James Howard "Jimmy" Carroll Jr., 80.

CABOT Kenneth Rowley, 64.

CAMDEN Lucy Crews, 62.

CONWAY Marjory Lively Cantrell, 94.

J.W. Hiland, 65.

CROSSETT Lois Charlene Browning, 87.

EL DORADO Jesse Craig Stevens, 87.

FORREST CITY Kenneth Dewayne George, 44.

FORT SMITH Jo Hannah Center.

GREENBRIER E. Lorene Crump, 92.

GURDON Elma Doris Vance, 85.

HEBER SPRINGS Durwood Earl Whiting, 72.

HOT SPRINGS Clarence "Skeet" Spence, 85.

JONESBORO Raymond Coble, 79.

LONOKE Donald Gene Rogers, 66.

MAGNOLIA Vernie Kathleen Gill, 78.

MALVERN Jo Ann "O'Mom" Draper, 63.

McGEHEE Barbara Sue Irons, 66.

MORTON Rose Hall, 85.

MOUNTAIN HOME John Bacigalupo, 87.

Sharon Biggs, 54.

Roland Painter, 78.

Eugene Szewczyk, 89.

NORFORK William Foster, 65.

PEEL Nancy Wynn Otley, 70.

PINE BLUFF Logan Ernest "Mac" McKinley, 88.

RUSSELLVILLE Dorothy Marie Clark, 85.

SEARCY Lona Faye Wilf, 91.

STAR CITY Lela Mae Rice Henley, 83.

STRAWBERRY Ruby Lorena Doyle, 89.

SWIFTON Katherine Callahan, 94.

TUCKERMAN Verna Mullins, 81.

Pulaski County

PHYLLIS KAY BRASS, 67, our beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother passed away in LittleRock, Arkansas on August 16, 2009. Phyllis was born in Dorchester, Nebraska. She received her bachelor's degree from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas and her master's degree in Interpersonal Communication from The University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She settled in Little Rock in 1972, where she began a lifetime career as an insurance claims adjuster. She retired in 2004. She loved nature, and was an avid hiker and gardener.

She is preceded in death by her father, Jay Moser; brother, Wayne Moser and stepfather, Farroll Penrose. She is survived by her mother, Helen Penrose of Hastings, Nebraska; her beloved husband, Ken Custer; sons Douglas Brass and wife Kimberly, Timothy Brass and wife Stephanie; grandchildren, Allison, Kelsey, Ethan, Ashton and Tristan Brass; stepson Badi Galinkin and wife Lydia; four step-grandchildren all of Little Rock; niece, Annette Moser of Kearney, Nebraska; nephew, Aaron Moser of Blue Hill, Nebraska; niece, Karen Hatton of Chandler, Arizona; and nephew Dale Moser of Mesa, Arizona.

The family would like to thank the staff at St. Vincent Infirmary and Arkansas Hospice for their care over the last several months.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2009, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St. in Little Rock. The family will receive family and friends immediately following. Memorialsmay be made to The Nature Conservancy, 601 N. University Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or The Cathedral School, 1616 S. Spring St. Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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ALBERT DOUGLAS JR., 60, also known as "Fish", passed away on August 15th, 2009 after a long battlewith cancer. Albert, of North Little Rock, is the son of the late Albert Douglas Sr. and Pearline Robinson-Jackson. Visitation is from 1-8 p.m., Wednesday at Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock.Funeral 11 a.m., Thursday at Lee Chapel AME Church, 600 West 22nd, North Little Rock. Interment, Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery with military honors, 812-5303.

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JULIA FRANCIS ESKEW-HAMILTON of Little Rock, Ark. departed this lifeon August 11, 2009. Home going will be Thursday, August 20, 2009, 11 a.m., at St. Mark Church, 5722 W. 12th St., Little Rock. Family visitation: today, August 19, 2009, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200Chester St., Little Rock (501) 372-1305.

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GWENDOLYN M. HEARNES, age 96, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 17, 2009 at Stonehaven Assisted Living in Maumelle, Ark. She was born on April 25, 1913 in Dermott, Ark. to the late Ernest and Pearl Moxley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Donald B. Hearnes; three brothers, Warren G., Prince, and Byron Moxley, and one sister, Margaret Farmer.

She is survived by one daughter, Margaret (Chris) Albright of Maumelle; two sons, John (Mary) of Mayflower, Ark. and David of Little Rock; five grandchildren, Meredith (Steve) Janski of Heber Springs, Ark., Justin (Carey) Bolick of Maumelle, Danny (Heather) Albright of Little Rock, and Landon and Erik Hearnes of Mayflower; two greatgrandsons, Luke and Noah Janski of Heber Springs; two brothers, Fred Moxley of Charleston, Mo. and Don Moxley of Bertrand, Mo.; two sisters, Emma (Bill) Laird of Lady Lake,Fla. and Peggy Walker of Memphis.

The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to everyone at Stonehaven Assisted Living for the loving care they gave to "Miss Gwen" during the last two years of her life.

The family will be receiving guests at North Little Rock Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 on Thursday, August 20. Funeral service and burial will be held Saturday, August 22 at the Mc-Mikle Funeral Home in Charleston, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maumelle Friends Of the Animals, Maumelle, Ark. Condolences may be sent to www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com.

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LOUIS W. HENDERSON, 61, of Little Rock, departed this life on August 17, 2009. Louis graduated fromHorace Mann High School in 1965 and joined the United States Marine Corps. He retired from Southwestern Bell after 30 years. As an employee of SWB he serve as a Union Steward for local 6508 of the CommunicationWorkers of America. Louis was preceded in the death by his father; Louis J. Henderson and brother; Raymond Henderson. Louis is survived by wife; Cora, two children; Louis Jr. (Latonya) Memphis, Tenn.and Nicole Henderson, two grandchildren; M. Jakobe Nelson and Louis III, parents; Harry and Melba Miers, Omaha, Neb., sisters; Cheryl Dickinson, Ella Nichols, Sharon Sims, of Little Rock, Claire Sledge, Candace Leeper and Tracy Chism of Omaha, Neb., Bonita Hyde of San Diego, Calif., Patrice Gunter, Denver, Colo.; three brothers; Tyrone Cross of Omaha, Neb., Arthur Henderson of Tal, Florida and Louis Henderson, Little Rock, a step-mother; Martha Jean Henderson of Little Rock, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, August 21, 2009, 11 a.m. at McAlmont Church of Christ North Little Rock. Visitation will be from 1 till 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, (501) 376-4800. "Only Heaven Can Serve You Better".

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CLARIECE MOLLOY JOHNSTON, age 82, of Little Rock died Monday, August 17th, 2009. She was born June 11th, 1927 in Crossett, Arkansas to the late Osee and Addie Meeks Molloy. Her husband, W.C. "Dub" Johnston who had retired from Arkla, preceded her in death. Clariece was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church and the Joy Circle group there as well as being part of the Arkla Retirees who met once a month.

Survivors include sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews and her dear friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m., August 20th at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth (5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 #501-661-9111) officiated by Rev. Carol Ann Blow, Pastor of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, with burial at 3 p.m., following services in Little Rock, at Earnest Cemetery in Tinsman, Ark. Online guest register: www.griffinleggett.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 4600 Base Line Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72209, or to the Earnest Cemetery Association.

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JAMES HARRY MUNDY JR., 48, of Little Rock died August 13, 2009.Survived by his mother, Bernice E. Mundy Maxwell, brother, Sam Mundy (Tonya). Funeral Services 11 a.m., Saturday, Chrisway Missionary Baptist Church, 4324 Potter Street. Visitation 2-7 p.m., Friday, Hubble Chapel. Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134.

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WILLIE L. PAIGE, 39, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away Sunday August 16, 2009. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Superior Funeral Service, 5017 East Broadway, 501-945-9922. Trudean Long Brown "Providing Services Your Family Deserves."

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ROBYNNE CARLSON WHITE, 58, of North Little Rock, Ark. departed this life on August 16, 2009. Shewas preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Harryette Carlson; and two sisters, Teena Eaton and Joanne Wright. Her loving survivors include: husband, Eddie White; one son, Gabriel Carlson; brother,Winfield Courtlandt; uncle, William Courtlandt; aunts, Katherine Davis and Joanne Evans; and a host of other devoted relatives and special friends.

Robynne was an accountant and the administrator for the One-Hundred Black Men of Greater Little Rock. A celebration of her life will be on Friday, August 21, 2009, 11 a.m., at Airport Church of Christ, 8000 Eastport Dr., Little Rock, Arkansas. Family visitation will be held Thursday, August 20, 2009, 6-7 p.m .,at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock (501) 372-1305. Graveside services will be held Monday, August 24, 2009, at Pinelawn Cemetery, Suffolk, New York.

Arkansas

BATESVILLE - Ronald Newberry, 67, of Batesville died Saturday. Survivors: wife, Beth Newberry; Daughter, Angela Adams. Memorial Services: 1 p.m., Saturday, North Heights Church of Christ. Visitation is following the service at the church fellowship hall. Cremation services by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Memorials: Ronota Newberry Woodbridge Endowed Scholarship Fund, c/o Sandra Stevens, ACU Box 29132, Abilene, Texas, 79699-9132; Paragould Children's Home, 5515 Old Walcott Road, Paragould, Ark., 72450; or charity of choice. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BATESVILLE - James Lowell "Jim" Robins, 95, of Batesville died Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at Batesville. Visitation Thursday, August 20, 2009, from 5 until 8 p.m. Services Friday, August 21, 2009, at 2 p.m., Eastside Baptist Church in Cave City. Burial, Lancaster Cemetery, Strawberry. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

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BEEBE - Gerald Dewayne Hice Sr., 67, of Beebe died August 17. He was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Dewayne Hice Jr. and granddaughter, April Beasley. Gerald is survived by his wife, Kathryn; two daughters, Pamela Brown of Sherwood and Tricia Dundee of Greenwood; two brothers, Carlos and Bobby Sr., both of Osceola; two sisters, Wanda Ramsey of West Memphis and Ruby Jewel Collinger of Leachville; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday at CrossPoint Ministries with Bro. Bo Hines officiating. Arrangements by Overton Funeral Home, Beebe.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Mrs. Marietta Goacher, 78, of Blytheville, Ark., died Sunday at her home.

Funeral services are Thursday, August 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Blytheville with entombment following in the Dogwood Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. this evening at Cobb Funeral Home in Blytheville.

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BRINKLEY - James Howard "Jimmy" Carroll Jr., age 80, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August18, 2009. A son of the late James and Marjorie Carroll, Jim was born in Monroe County, Arkansas where he lived his entire life. He was a 1948 graduate of Brinkley High School, a member of the Brinkley First United Methodist Church and a farmer.

Jimmy served in the National Guard for 17 years, helped create and served on the original Board of Directors of Tri-County Farmers Association, was on the Bank of Brinkley Board of Directors for 31 years, the Riceland Food Board of Directors in Wheatley and Stuttgart, the Piney Creek Drainage Ditch Project and was a member of Farm Bureau.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ella Mae Harrison Carroll of Brinkley, two sons, James H. Carroll, III and wife Rhonda, Jon H. Carroll and wife Jana all of Brinkley, one daughter, Janice Carroll Marsh and husband Randy of McCrory and six grandchildren, Jennifer Carroll, Julia Carroll Hall and husband Anthony, Chris Marsh, Matthew Marsh, Jill Carroll and Justin Carroll. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Billy, sister-in-law, Carolyn, sister, JoAnn Irwin and brother-in-law, Claude Irwin.

Services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in Brinkley, with interment at Oaklawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home in Brinkley. Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church, 404 West Ash, Brinkley, Ark., 72021. You may sign our online guestbook at www.bobnealandsons.com.

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CABOT - Kenneth Rowley, 64, of Cabot, passed away Monday, August 17, 2009. Private services to be held at a later date. Arrangements by Wood Bean Family Memorial Center, 501-982-3400. Please visit his online guestbook at www.woodbeanfh.com.

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CAMDEN - Lucy Crews, 62, went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2009. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Services will be Wednesday, 2:00 at Pleasant Ridge Assembly of God followed by interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY - Marjory Lively Cantrell, 94, of Conway, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Marjory was born January 12, 1915, in Carlisle, Ark., to the late Henry Bryantand Flora May Bennett Lively. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dennis F. Cantrell; her brothers Carroll Lively, Merlyn Lively, David Lively and her sister Evelyn Lively Morgan.

She is survivedby her daughter Pat Cantrell Otto and husband Bill; and by her grandsons, William Otto, Jr. and his wife Shannon and Bryant Cantrell Otto all of Conway.

Marjory led a full and active life. She and Dennis operated Cantrell Aero Service at Cantrell Field for 40 years. She obtained her private pilot's license in 1948. She was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher and was a past member of the Open Door Sunday School Class.

The family would like to express their appreciation to her caregivers at the Heritage Living Center for their loving care.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 20, at East Shady Grove Cemetery in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Lewis Clark, Harrell Clendenin, Don Disterheft, G.L. Griffin, Al Hiegel, Roy Montgomery and William Paul. Memorials can be made to the Marjory and Dennis Cantrell Student Emergency Fund through the University of Central Arkansas Foundation in Conway; mail to: 201 Donaghey, Box 4986, Conway, Ark. 72035.

Arrangements are by Roller-Mc-Nutt Funeral Home in Conway. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - J.W. Hiland was born October 18, 1943, in McRae, Ark., thethird child of Arthur Materson Hiland and Eureka McCoy Hiland. He grew up in Scotland, Ark., and Conway, Ark., where he developed lifelong passions for reading, learning, hunting, fishing, dogs, baseball (especiallythe St. Louis Cardinals), country music, and crossword puzzles. Hewas very intelligent and a self-described "dreamer," avidly reading everything he could find that was not a school text book. He attended one year of college on a work scholarship, but one day, when he was shooting pool instead of studying, an acquaintance suggested that they join the Navy on the buddy system. Alas, his buddy didn't pass the entrance exams, but J.W. scored in the top five percent nationwide and was given his choice of assignments. He chose aircraft mechanics and quickly rose to the highest grade in his specialty and traveled to Italy, Newfoundland, and Memphis, Tenn.

While in Memphis, he went on a blind date with Linda Doris Kidd. He said that she had "the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen" and that meeting her was the best thing that ever happened to him. They were married February 18, 1966, and moved back to Conway shortly thereafter. They had three children and remained happily married untilher death in 1997.

J.W. worked for Southwestern Bell from 1968 until his retirement in 1999. He enjoyed his work because there was always something new to learn and he got to be outdoors while doing it. He was very good at his work, and in 1982, he was proud to be on the team that installed the first fiber-optic cable in Arkansas. He made many long-lasting friends at work, and he and his family greatly appreciate their care and support.

After retirement, he moved to Hot Springs, Ark., to be closer to friends, including his long-time best friend Jimmy Jones and new companion Mary Fortner Collier. While there, he continued to enjoy fishing and hunting. He claimed a reduced animosity toward deer and fish from his younger days, although we suspect that he may have finally accepted his limited proficiency at those activities. Either way, he always demonstrated a deep appreciation and reverence for nature. He also enjoyed working in his shop and on his land, and eagerly anticipated the many visits from friends and family - especially his grandchildren.

In the later years of his life, he learned to let go of his gruff exterior and let everyone see the loving,caring person that those closest to him knew was there all along. In 2008, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and moved back to Conway to be closer to family. Although it was occasionally difficult, we are grateful for some very special times with him in the last year, and we are appreciative of the physicians who helped make that possible. J.W. died in peace and comfort, surrounded by his loving family in Conway, on August 17, 2009.

J.W. was preceded in death by: Eureka McCoy Hiland (mother), Arthur Materson Hiland (father), Linda Doris Kidd Hiland (wife), Mary Fortner Collier (companion), Meta Hiland Johnson (sister), Ouida Hiland Earney (sister), and Billye Hiland Palmer (sister).

J.W. is survived by: Betty Lou Hiland Pike (sister) and Ivan Dean Pike (brother-in-law); Mary Ann Hiland Parish (sister) and Glen Dale Parish (brother-in-law); James Arthur Hiland (brother) and Kay Edwards Hiland (sister-in-law); Matteson Wade Hiland (son), Tonya Evans Hiland (daughter-in-law) andEvan Matteson Hiland (grandson); Kelly Dawn Hiland Riggs (daughter) and Kenneth Riggs (son-in-law); Jennifer Jaye Hiland Chism (daughter), Jessica Chism (granddaughter), Julie Chism (granddaughter) and Josie Chism (granddaughter); Jimmy Charles Jones (friend); and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends whom he dearly loved and who will remember him fondly and for a long time. Oh - and Bo and Rascal and Allie (granddogs).

A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 20, 2009, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, 501-327-7727. A reception for family and friends will be held afterwards at the home of Glen and Mary Ann Parish, 3120 Windsong Lane, in Conway.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either Foster Cemetery Fund (3797 Hwy. 389, Scotland, Ark. 72141) or Arkansas Hospice. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Lois Charlene Browning, age 87, of Crossett, Ark., passed away on Monday, August 17, 2009, at Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at Pinewood Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com).

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EL DORADO - Jesse Craig Stevens, 87, of El Dorado died Monday. Mr. Stevens was cremated, and no services have been planned at this time. Arrangements were made thru Young's Funeral Directors. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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FORREST CITY - Dr. Kenneth Dewayne George, 44, of Forrest City, formerly of Swifton, died Saturday, August 15, 2009, at Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He was born December 29, 1964, at Newport. He married Miss Rebecca Lanelle "Becky" Lloyd on December 1, 1984.

Dr. George graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Missouri, in April, 1997. After graduation, he and his family made their home in the Forrest City and Wynne areas. Dr. George established the George Chiropractic Clinic at Wynne where he and his wife, Becky, worked side by side. He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles. His greatest love and joy in life was his wife and two sons.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda (Pridmore) Jones; his paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Pearline (Wheeler) George; and his parents-in-law, Troy Mac and Jackie Lea (Counts) Lloyd. Dr. George is survived by his wife, Rebecca Lanelle "Becky" Lloyd George of the home; two sons, Kenneth Dereck George of Jonesboro and Anthony Drew George of Memphis, Tennessee; his father and step-mother, Kenneth Ray and Mary (Cowell) George of Swifton; one brother, Ryan Thor George of Swifton; one sister, Tonya Lynn Harris of Swifton; and his maternal grandmother, Melba Pridmore of Newport; a host of family and friends.

Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be inStranger's Home Cemetery at Alicia. Visitation will be Thursday, 5-8 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Lane Smith, Robert Slagley, Todd Hulett, Mark Butler, Lewis Peeler, and Andy Foust. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Wheeler, Palmer Herrington, Robert Meyers, Tom Kill, Barry Hulett, and Shannon Norris.

Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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GREENBRIER - E. Lorene Crump, 92, of Greenbrier, died August 13, 2009. Services are 10 a.m., Friday, August 21, at Greenbrier First United Methodist Church in Greenbrier, Ark. Burial at Hardin Cemetery, near Bee Branch. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. On line guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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GURDON - Elma Doris Vance, 85, of Gurdon passed away Sunday in Little Rock. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. at Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. Services will be 11 a.m., Friday at the Evergreen Church of God in Gurdon. The full online obituary and guestbook are available at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Durwood Earl Whiting, 72, of Heber Springs, wentto be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, August 17, 2009. Earl was born in Murfreesboro, Ark., to the late Earl P. and Ione D. Whiting on December 1, 1936.

Earl served in the Arkansas National Guard and in theAir Force, and after thirty-five years of service he retired as an Engineer from MoPac and Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Big Rock Masonic Lodge #633 and a 33rd Degree Mason, Cove Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. and Creed Deer Camp. Earl will be missed by all that knew him. He was a friend and always helping others.

Earl leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Shirley Wallace Whiting, and a son, Michael Earl Whiting and wife, Rhonda; two wonderful grandchildren, Autumn and Lane Whiting. Earl also leaves his brother, Phillip Whiting of Jacksonville, Ark.; a sister, Deborah Smith of Newnan, Ga.; and host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400). Interment will follow at Edgewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 212 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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HOT SPRINGS - Clarence "Skeet" Spence, 85, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009, at his home. Born in Hot Springs, Ark., he was a son to the late James and Ellen (Walker) Spence. "Skeet" earned his Masters in Psychology from Peabody University in Nashville, Tenn., and he was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Gerry (Byers) Spence, and his sister-in-law, Jean Bradley of Conway. Private burial services will be at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens inAlexander, Ark. On line guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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JONESBORO - Raymond Coble, 79, of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009. Funeral services will be held Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel in Jonesboro at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Keller's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LONOKE - Donald Gene Rogers, 66, of Lonoke died Tuesday, August 18, 2009. He was born March 1, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral Services are 1 p.m. Thursday, August 20th at Moore's Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Sign his online guestbook, at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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MAGNOLIA - Vernie Kathleen Gill, 78, of Magnolia, Ark. passed away Monday, August 17, 2009 in her home. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Magnolia, Ark. Burial will be at Magnolia Memorial Park under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Sign our online registry at www.baileyfuneralhome.net.

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MALVERN - Jo Ann "O'Mom" Draper, age 63, of Malvern died Sunday, August 16, 2009 at her home. Services: Thursday, August 20th, 1 p.m., Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment, Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., with Rosary at 8 p.m. at Atkinson's. Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern. (501) 332-2711. Guestbook: www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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McGEHEE - Barbara Sue Irons, 66, of McGehee, died Sunday in Mc-Gehee. She is survived by her husband; three daughters; one brother; one sister; and eight grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Dark Corner Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Service of McGehee.

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MORTON - Rose Hall, 85, of Morton, died Sunday. Survivors include two sons; one daughter; one brother; three sisters; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment at Akin Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home, (870) 238-9400. www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for John Bacigalupo, 87, Mountain Home, 4:30 p.m., August 29, 2009, Memorial Christian Church. John died August 15th. A U.S. Army veteran, WWII, survived by wife Beulah. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Sharon Biggs, 54, of Mountain Home will be private. Sharon died August 14th. She worked in labor management and is survived by her husband, Ron Biggs and son, Robert Freeman III. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/ guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Roland Painter, 78, Mountain Home, 10 a.m., August 19, 2009, Mountain Home Bible Church. Roland died August 15th. A retired fireman survived by his wife Josephine and son, Michael of Houston, Texas. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Eugene Szewczyk, 89, of Mountain Home, were held August 17, 2009, Kirby & Family Funeral Home. Eugene died August 13th. A homebuilder and U.S. Army veteran, WWII, survived by wife, Aileen. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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NORFORK - Services for William Foster, 65, Norfork, were held August 17, 2009, Staggs Cemetery. William died August 12th. A construction worker survived by three sons, William, Steven and Travis, two daughters, Haley and Kaitlyn Foster. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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PEEL - Mrs. Nancy Wynn Otley, 70, of Peel died August 17, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 44 years and caretaker, John "Jack" Otley, three children and their spouses, seven grandkids. Services will be private for immediate family only. Arrangements are by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home.

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PINE BLUFF - Logan "Mac" Ernest McKinley, 88, of Pine Bluff, died Monday, August 17, 2009, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Mr. McKinley was born January 25, 1921, in DeKalb, Texas, to the lateJohn E. and Madge Swatzell McKinley. He was reared and received his education in El Dorado, where he graduated from El Dorado High School in 1939. He also attended Little Rock Jr. College, beforejoining the United States Army and served during WWII. Mr. McKinley retired from the Army National Guard as a Command Sergeant Major (455th Transportation Battalion) in 1975. He was a member of Watson Chapel Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Othelia Carmack McKinley whom he married on May 17, 1941; three sons, Ernest Lee McKinley and his wife Sue, Glen McKinley and his wife Karen, and Allan McKinley and his wife Rosie, all of Pine Bluff; a daughter, Carolyn Pollett and her husband John of Sherwood; a brother, Bill McKinley and his wife Alma Ruth of Pine Bluff; two sisters, Nancy Reid of Pine Bluff and Marian Elder of El Dorado; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Robinson's. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 20, 2009, at 10 a.m., in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son with Reverends Todd Howard and Steve Monk officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m. following the chapel service at the Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery in North Little Rock.

The family has requested that memorials take the form of contributions to Watson Chapel Baptist Church, 5514 Pinnacle Lane, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603, or to the donor's favorite charity. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Dorothy Marie Clark, 85, of Russellville, died Sunday, August 16, 2009. Visitation is 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at Humphrey Funeral Home, followed by a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Private interment at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Internet obituary and online guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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SEARCY - Lona Faye Wilf, 91, of Searcy died August 17, 2009. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, August 20 in the chapel of Roller-Daniel in Searcy. Interment at Pleasant Plains Cemetery. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com or (501) 268-3546.

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STAR CITY - Lela Mae Rice Henley, 83, of Star City, died Sunday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday at Holly Springs Missionary Baptist Church near Star City. Burial will be in Holly Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service, Star City.

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STRAWBERRY - Ruby Lorena Doyle, 89, of Strawberry died Monday, August 17, 2009. Funeral services Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10 a.m. at Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial, Ward Cemetery in Strawberry. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. Visitation Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 6-8 p.m.

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SWIFTON - Katherine Callahan, 94, of Swifton, died Saturday. Survivors children, Virginia Cooper, Bob Callahan, Donnie Callahan, Mike Callahan and Marilyn Carey; 23 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral 10 a.m., Thursday, Swifton Assembly of God. Interment, Dowell's Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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TUCKERMAN - Verna Mullins, 81, of Tuckerman, died Tuesday. Survivors sons, Sonny, Ray, Lonnie and Marion Mullins; three daughters, Rosemary Miller, Martha Smith, and Donna Bedwell; two sisters; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral 10 a.m., Thursday, Jackson's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment, Lamkins Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

Arkansas, Pages 14, 15 on 08/19/2009