Obituaries

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INDEX

Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our Web site, Arkansas Online, www2.arkansasonline.com. Choose the Obituaries link under the News section on the top navigation menu.

PULASKI COUNTY

Louise Gates Dickerson, 97, of Little Rock. Lottie Beavers Green, 100, of North Little Rock. Albert Charles Hart Sr., 85, of North Little Rock. Agnes Nosal Lukas, 91, of Maumelle. Willie Mae Robinson, 77, of Little Rock. Mattie Bell Smith, 88, of Little Rock. Anthony Stewart, 41, of Little Rock. Kenneth R. Vinson, 74, of Little Rock. Robert A. Winzerling, 77, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALEXANDER

James Dale Wise, 75.

ARKADELPHIA

Cory Ray Beene, 24. James T. Blackmon, 77.

BARLING

Marie Frances Wilson, 94.

BATESVILLE

E.C. Norris, 71. Eddie Woodward, 65.

BEARDEN

Jean Pennington, 67.

BENTON

Vivian Howell Kitchens, 95. Paul Raymond “Buck” Lancaster, 86.

CHEROKEE VILLAGE

Hugh Wade, 91.

CONWAY

Kay Jingst, 63. Deller Mae West, 86.

GREENWOOD

Ray Gilbreat, 71.

GREERS FERRY

Albert Michael Vajda, 69.

HAMBURG

Tommy Eubanks, 68. Cecil E. Knight, 94.

HAMPTON

Betty Maroney Benson, 75. Donn Poole, 63.

HARRISON

Coyan Gregory, 83. William Henke, 65.

HEBER SPRINGS

Mildred Jean Cook, 69.

HOPE

J.T. Honeycutt, 87.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE

Albert E. Price, 87.

LONOKE

Paul Kelly “PK” Griffin, 68. Cecil “Hoyt” Rodman, 87.

MAGNOLIA

Fred Jordan, 89.

MALVERN

Mary Sheehy Lewis, 89. Susie M. Albright Smith, 90.

McGEHEE

Sherry Faye Jackson, 58.

MORO

Anna Jo Steele, 73.

MOUNTAIN HOME

Richard L. Collette, 78. Ann Gallagher, 89. Gordon Joe “Little Joe” Norcross, 86.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

Dan “Tubs” Nesbitt, 61.

MULBERRY

Herbert Howard Hinton, 88.

PETIT JEAN

Gladys Orrell Elz, 98.

PINE BLUFF

Larcil Blood, 64.

PLAINVIEW

Willie F. Son Sr., 83.

ROYAL

James A. Diggs, 92.

ST. JOE

Lillie Pearl Still, 96.

SEARCY

Mary Katherine “Kathyleen” Davis Walker, 95.

SILOAM SPRINGS

Glenna Faye (Thurman) Pace, 65.

STUTTGART

Virginia Lee Perkins, 89.

ZION

Hazel Haley Miller, 94.

OUT-OF-STATE

NASHVILLE

Ara Baldridge Sanders, 94.

Pulaski County

LOUISE GATES DICKERSON, 97, of Little Rock died at home May 18, 2010. She is survived by her son, Victor Gates Robinson and his wife Anne of Morgan Hill, Calif.; her daughter-in-law Mary Ann Robinson; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Imogene Gates; her husband, Hal W. Dickerson; her son, H. Clay Robinson; her sister, Susan Schwartz; and her brothers, Robert and Richard Gates. At her request, she was cremated, and a family memorial service will be held in late June.

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• –––––LOTTIE BEAVERS GREEN, 100, of North Little Rock departed this life Monday, May 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Green Sr.; son, Willie Green Jr.; and granddaughter, Patsy Ann Douglas. She is survived by daughter-in-law Evelyn Green, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives. Funeral Services, Friday, May 21, 2010, 1 p.m., Bethel A.M.E. Church, NLR. Family Hour, Thursday, 6-7 p.m., Hubble Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134.

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• –––––Mr. ALBERT CHARLES HART SR., 85 of North Little Rock departed this life Friday, May 14, 2010. He leaves to cherish his memories: four sons, Michael Hart, Darrell (Felecia) Hart, Kenneth Hart and Antonio Worthy, NLR; four daughters, Dorothy Williams, Sandra Hart-Walker, Dionna Worthy, NLR, and Rochelle (Quince) Hart-Jackson of Dallas, Texas; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ophella Mitchell and Lucinda Hart, Little Rock; two brothers, James (Carolyn) Butler, NLR, and Burnnett (Rose) Lacey of Georgia. Funeral Services, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, St. Stephens Baptist Church. Family Hours, 6-7 p.m. Friday, Hubble Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134.

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• –––––AGNES NOSAL LUKAS, 91, of Maumelle passed away Monday, May 17, 2010. She was retired seamstress from Tuff-Nut garment factory, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in North Little Rock and Altar Society. Mrs. Lukas was an active worker in her church.

She is survived by two daughters, Janie Althoff of North Little Rock and Marty Lukas of Maumelle; two sisters, Katie Borkowski of Michigan and Rose Broadbent of Colorado; four grandchildren, Brian Montgomery of Little Rock, Mike Montgomery of Oklahoma, Karen Althoff and Steven Althoff, both of Maumelle; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Lukas; parents, Jake and Bernice Nosal; and son, David Lukas.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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• –––––WILLIE MAE ROBINSON, 77, of Little Rock departed this life May 17, 2010. Survived by nieces, Janice Holden (Bruce), Pricilla Robinson; uncle, Fred Green; cousin, Doris Tillman and family. Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Friday and Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Special thanks to Northridge Healthcare Center and Arkansas Hospice. 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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• –––––MATTIE BELL SMITH, 88, of Little Rock departed this life May 15, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lencoler C. Smith Sr.; son, Arthur R. Smith; father, Leroy Glover; mother, Lucinda McCowan. She leaves to cherish her memories: children, Delois Walter, Linda Slater, Lencoler C. Smith Jr. (Pamela), Garnet L. Smith (Debbie), Beverly Smith; sister, Augusta White; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Willie B. Heard; aunt, Cora Mae Sloan; a host of other relatives and friends.

Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, North Little Rock. Funeral Services: 12 noon Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Moro, Ark., Pastor Spencer Brown 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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• –––––ANTHONY STEWART, 41, of Little Rock went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 15, 2010. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 22, 2010, 11 a.m. at Premier Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, May 21, 2010, from 1 till 4 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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• –––––KENNETH R. VINSON, 74, of Little Rock passed away May 17, 2010. Born in Cleveland County, Ark., on May 1, 1936, to Sid Harris Vinson and Florence Stewart Vinson, he was employed by Hoerner-Champion for 48 years.

Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Frances Vinson; and brothers, William E., J.D., Joe Rex and Bobby Vinson, he is survived by his daughters, Vicky Fran and Larry Fowler, and Shery Rae and Steve Lamkin; sisters, Dorothy Emmick and Linda Harrod; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services will be Thursday, May 20 at 12 noon at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road).

Memorials may be made to ACRC, 4301 West Markham, #623, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. The online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

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• –––––Major ROBERT A. WINZERLING, retired, 77, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, May 17, 2010. He was retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years. During his service, he had three tours in Vietnam and flew missions into Laos and Cambodia. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for 37 years. During retirement, he enjoyed doting on his grandchildren and just spending time with them.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Georgia Winzerling of North Little Rock; two sons, Robert J. Winzerling and wife Marcella of Jacksonville, and Stephen Winzerling and wife Beth of Houston, Texas; daughter, Mary Wallin, and husband John of North Little Rock; six grandchildren, Gabriel, Kate and Claire Wallin, Anthony, Samuel and Rebecca Winzerling; three brothers, John Winzerling and wife Flo of Columbia, Mo., Rev. James Winzerling and William Winzerling, both of St. Louis, Mo.; and brother-in-law, Bob Yarber of San Diego, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Winzerling; and sister, Mary Yarber.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 505 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.

Memorial Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a Rosary service at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — James Dale Wise, of Alexander, Ark., entered this world on May 16, 1935, and on his 75th birthday, May 16, 2010, he left this world to be with his heavenly Father. While on this earth he blessed all those whom he met and was loved by all. He was born in Washington, Ind., to the late Wilbur R. Wise and Emma (Hart) Wise.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Paul S. Wise; and his brother, Lew E. Wise. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Patricia Wise; six children, Michael Wise and wife Anne, Deborah Turner and husband Ray, Jay Wise and wife Sharon, James Wise and wife Renee, Emma K. Dutton and husband Bryan and Richard J. Dixon and wife Amy; 18 grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

He loved sharing his passions: being outdoors, hunting, fishing and golf with his children, grandchildren and friends. He adored his children and grandchildren and the joy they brought to his life.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with a Prayer service to follow from 7:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander (501-455-1067).

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 21, 2010, at Forest Hills Memorial Park, 10201 Hwy. 5 North, Little Rock, Ark., with Pastor Happy Caldwell officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to The First Tee of Central Arkansas, #1 First Tee Way, Little Rock, Ark., 72204. To sign the online guest book, visit www. griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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• –––––ARKADELPHIA — Cory Ray Beene, age 24, of the Curtis Community near Arkadelphia died Sunday, May 16, 2010, in Arkadelphia. Cory was an emergency room technician at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia. He was an avid volunteer fireman, serving as a Captain for the Curtis Volunteer Fire Department and a volunteer fireman with the Arkadelphia Fire Department. Cory loved his family, friends and his beloved dog, Gunner. He enjoyed deer and duck hunting.

His maternal grandparents, Arthur and Gladys Benson and paternal grandfather, Raymond Beene preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother and father, Ray and Linda Beene of Curtis, Ark.; three sisters, Amy Bright and husband, Jeremy of Hollywood, Ark.; Becky Foster and husband, Roger of Hot Springs, Ark.; his twin sister, Sarah Overbey and husband, Brent of Arkadelphia, Ark.; his paternal grandmother, Avanell Beene of Curtis, Ark.; four nieces, Jaden and Jacie Bright both of Hollywood, Ark.; Allison and Kourtni Foster both of Hot Springs, Ark.; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at Third Street Baptist Church with Bro. Phillip Runyan officiating with burial in Shiloh Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Curtis Fire Department. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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• –––––ARKADELPHIA — Dr. James T. Blackmon, age 77, of Arkadelphia died Sunday, May 16, 2010, at his home. He was born August 23, 1932, in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of the late George Truett and Bessie Grace Hicks Blackmon. Dr. Blackmon was a 1950 graduate of Arkadelphia High School, a 1953 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science degree, and a 1964 graduate of the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. Dr. Blackmon enlisted in the military service through ROTC in college in 1950, served on active duty from 1953-1958, U.S. Army Reserve from 1958-1962, in the U.S Army Reserve Medical Corps 1962-1992 and was discharged with the rank of Colonel.

Dr. Blackmon began practice in General Medicine and Surgery in Arkadelphia in 1968 and ended his office practice in 2006. He was an active staff member of Clark County Memorial Hospital and held numerous leadership positions.

Survivors include his step-son, Richard Thomas of Arkadelphia, Ark.; step-daughters, Lynn Judd of Bluffton, S.C.; and Catherine Conner of La Grange, Ky.; a brother, Kenneth Blackmon and wife Lillian of Arkadelphia, Ark.; a sister Lillian Blackmon Crenshaw of Baltimore, Md.; other survivors include nieces Stephanie Phillips, Pamela Bailey, and Cynthia Blackmon.

Services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday May 22, 2010, at the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be 1:15 until 1:45 p.m., Saturday prior to the service. Burial will be at 4:15 p.m., Saturday at Salem cemetery in the East End Community near Benton.

Memorial donation may be made to Aviation Department at Henderson State University, c/o Hank Wilson HSU, Box 7611, Arkadelphia, Ark., 71999. Online guest book is available at www. ruggleswilcox.com.

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• –––––BARLING — Marie Frances Wilson, 94, of Barling passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010, in Fort Smith. She was born September 1, 1915, to the late Victor Hug and Anna Marie Risse Hug. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, the Keenagers and Presentation Circle and a Homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Howell Wilson. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, John, Frank J., Tony, and George Hug.

Rosary will be said 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Fentress Mortuary Chapel. Mass will be 10:30 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Eddie D’Almeida officiating the rosary and mass. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Fort Smith. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith.

She is survived by her sister Theresa Forst of Subiaco, many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Leo Anhalt, David Forst, Frank A. Hug, Sr. Vincent Hug, Sid Vogelpohl, and Lawrence Geels.

Memorials may be sent to St. Scholastica Monastery 1301 S. Albert Pike, Ft. Smith, Ark., 72903. To sign the on line guest book please visit www.fentressmortuary.com.

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• –––––BATESVILLE — E.C. Norris, 71, of Batesville died May 17, 2010. Visitation is May 19, 2010, from 5-8 p.m. at Willis Funeral Service in Batesville.

Services are May 20, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Willis Funeral Service. Interment is at Egner Cemetery. Send online condolences at www.willisfs.com.

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• –––––BATESVILLE — Eddie Woodward, 65, of Batesville died May 16, 2010. Visitation is May 18, 2010, from 5-7 p.m. at Willis Funeral Service.

Service is May 19, 2010, at First Assembly of God in Batesville at 10 a.m.

Interment to follow at Locust Grove Cemetery. Send online condolences at www.willisfs. com.

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• –––––BEARDEN — Jean Pennington, 67, of Bearden, Ark., passed away Monday, May 17, 2010. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday at Salem Cemetery in Bearden, Ark. Memorials may be made to the Salem Cemetery Fund. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––BENTON — Mrs. Vivian Howell Kitchens, 95, of Benton died Sunday May 16, 2010, at her home in Benton. She was born October 20, 1914, in Bauxite. Vivian was a homemaker and attended Parkview United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John E. and Zilpah Lewis Howell, husband John E. Kitchens Jr., son, Robert Caroll Meador, son-in-law, Jimmy K. Rogers, two brothers and four sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Sonia E. Rogers, Benton; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Thursday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial at New Rosemont Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ashby’s. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome. com.

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• –––––BENTON — Paul Raymond “Buck” Lancaster, 86, of Benton passed away Monday, May 17, 2010. He was born December 1, 1923, in Saline County, Arkansas. Mr. Lancaster owned and operated B&L Electric, was a farmer and a U.S. Army Air Corp. Veteran. He was a member of the Arkansas Cattleman’s Association, and the Saline County and Paron School Board.

Mr. Lancaster was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Francis Belle Lancaster, and three brothers, Marvin, John and Eulis Lancaster. He is survived by his wife, Ellene Lancaster; two sons, Pete Lancaster and wife, Margaret, and Ray Lancaster and wife, Mary; daughter, Virginia Lancaster, all of Benton; three grandchildren, Melissa, Vince and Kelsey, and three great-grandchildren, Madie, Jack and Ashton.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 20, at Ashby Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 21, at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Old Union Cemetery. Bro. Curtis Kyle will be officiating. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome. com.

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• –––––CHEROKEE VILLAGE — Hugh Wade, 91, of Cherokee Village, Ark., died Sunday. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Heath Oak Hill Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. in the Agnes Cemetery, Agnes, Ark., with Bro. Larry White officiating. Arrangements by Heath Funeral Home, Highland, Ark. Online registry at www.heathfuneralhome.net.

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• –––––CONWAY — Kay Jingst, 63, of Conway, died Monday. Kay worked at R&E Supply. Active and founding member of Grace United Methodist Church. Survived by brother, Donald Hendren, and sister, Dorothy Hyatt, of Moberly, Mo.

Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday, Grace UMC, Conway. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Griffin Leggett-Conway. www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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• –––––CONWAY — Deller Mae West of Conway passed away Monday, May 17, 2010. Born April 3, 1924, in Enola, Arkansas, to the late Luther Grimes and Pearl (Hatfield). She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

She is survived by a son, Ricky West, of Conway; two daughters, Ruthie Nguyen and Regana Millsaps of Conway; a sister, Myrtle Gonzalez of Conway; seven grandchildren, Dwayne, Derek, and Amy Millsaps, Brenda Orr, Kathy Vaughan, Tony Tucker, and Tina Nguyen; and 26 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a daughter-inlaw, Elizabeth West Fenner, and her husband, John, of Conway, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl West, a son, Joe West, of Conway; and five sisters and two brothers.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with Rev. Stan Wallace officiating.

Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. (501) 327-7727. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––GREENWOOD — Ray Gilbreat, 71, of Greenwood, Ark., passed away May 17, 2010.

Services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 20, at the Greenwood United Methodist Church under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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• –––––GREERS FERRY — Albert Michael Vajda, 69, passed away on May 15, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. Albert was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, on July 13, 1940, to Albert Michael Vajda Sr. and Mary (Mentel) Vajda. He graduated from Cranford High School, attended Lehigh University and earned a B.A. degree in accounting from Upsala College. Albert worked for Arthur Andersen & Co. for 25 years as an accountant, in management consulting and in their world headquarters data processing department, during which time he met Sharon Leeder, who became his wife in 1980. They “retired” to Greers Ferry, Ark., in 1986 and in 1992 started Lake Real Estate, which they successfully ran as a team until his illness made it too difficult for him to continue to work. Al was very active in the Greers Ferry community, both socially and politically.

Albert is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Sharon; his three children, Albert Michael Vajda III (Elizabeth Ann) of Clinton, N.J., Stephen Vajda of Berkeley, Calif., and Allison Vajda (Rick Raab-Faber) of Albuquerque, N.M.; his first wife and mother of his children, Elizabeth (Sean) Lussier of Albuquerque, N.M.; sister, Marianne (Tom) Horan of Savannah, Ga.; and brother, Paul of Batesville, Ark.; four grandsons, Albert Michael IV and Jack Henry Vajda of Clinton, N.J.; Isaiah and Archie Vajda of Albuquerque, N.M.; several nieces and nephews, other extended family, and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as several of his best and much loved four legged friends. He will be greatly missed and held in loving memory by many.

Pallbearers: Richard Bagwell, David Sharpe, Roy Gingery, Dr. Mark Davis, Floyd Bradley, and Rick Raab-Faber. Honorary Pallbearers: Robert Dupasquier, Richard Atkins, Billy Moll, Steven Leeder and Terry Allen.

Services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Bay on May 21, 2010, at 2 p.m. Visitation will be at the church at 1 p.m. prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to the Fairfield Bay Animal Protection League, Heber Springs Humane Society or Van Buren County Animal Shelter.

Arrangement are under the care and direction of Roller Mc-Nutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. (501) 745-2151. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––HAMBURG — Tommy Eubanks, 68, of Hamburg, died Monday, May 17, 2010, at his residence in Hamburg. Mr. Eubanks was a native of Ashley County and a former resident of West Monroe, Louisiana. He moved back to Hamburg in 1962. He was a Service Station Manager for many years, and he served in the Arkansas National Guard. He was a member of the Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church, and he loved to work in his garden and cook.

He is preceded in death by a son, Allen Eubanks; his parents, Percy and Johnnie Smith Eubanks, and two brothers, Bobby & Billy Eubanks. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Betty Higginbotham Eubanks; two daughters, Alisa Ware and husband, Chris, and Andee Pennington and husband, Kevin, all of Hamburg; three sisters, Ruby Bennett of North Little Rock, Carolyn McDonald of West Monroe, Louisiana, and Melba Walker of Shreveport, Louisiana; two sisters-in-law, Glenda Eubanks of West Monroe, Louisiana, and Jeanette Eubanks of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren, Charlie, Corrie and Sydnie Ware, Percy and Payton Pennington, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at the Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the Promise Land Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Hamburg High School Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 30, Hamburg, Ark., 71646. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guestbook at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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• –––––HAMBURG — Cecil E. Knight, 94, of Hamburg, died Monday, May 17, 2010. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home with burial in the Egypt Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guestbook at www.joneshartshorn.com.

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• –––––HAMPTON — Betty Maroney Benson, 75, of Hampton died Monday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Nolan “Shoaty” Benson, and a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Danita Benson. She is survived by one son, Phil Benson and wife, Lyn, of Hampton; one daughter, Jamie Whittemore and husband, James, of Ft. Myers, Fla.; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel in Fordyce. Burial will follow at Means Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce and Hampton. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––HAMPTON — Donn Poole, 63, of Hampton, died Monday. He is survived by his uncle Fulton M. Manley of Loving, Texas, and many cousins and relatives and friends. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Hampton. Burial in Means Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––HEBER SPRINGS — Mildred Jean Cook, 69, died May 17, 2010. Husband, Joe Cook; sons, Kenneth Joe Cook and Timothy Cook, both of Hensley; daughter, Debra Jean Naatz of Alaska; brother, George Sickmon of Arizona; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.

Graveside memorial service Friday 10:30 a.m., Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. Olmstead Funeral Home. www. olmstead.cc.

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• –––––HOPE — Mr. J.T. Honeycutt, 87, Hope, Arkansas, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. J.T. was born April 28, 1923, DeAnn, Arkansas, to Odus and Ivy Ruth Prince Honeycutt. He graduated from St. Louis College of Mortuary Science, St. Louis, Missouri, and received his License from the Arkansas State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers on August 14, 1949, and became a Licensed Funeral Director in 1957. He went to work in Fordyce for Benton Funeral Home; then on to Herndon-Cornelius Funeral Home, Hope, and later for The Brazzel Funeral Homes in both Hope and Prescott until his health forced him into retirement. He was a former Hempstead County Coroner, having served 26 years; a member of First United Methodist Church, Hope, and Century Bible Class; former member Hope Lions Club, World War II Veteran having served in the 153rd Infantry. He enjoyed fishing and vacationing with his family.

He is preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret Reed, Verda Mae Virden and Sue Staner.

Survivors: His wife of 66 years, Edith Sooter Honeycutt, Hope; one son, Dr. John Honeycutt and Ann, Paragould, Arkansas; one daughter, Betty Ruth Honeycutt Welch and Jerry, Little Rock; one brother, Ray Honeycutt, Hope; one sister, Oveta Kennedy, Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren, Dr. John Honeycutt and Shannon, Fort Worth, Texas; Josh Honeycutt and Danielle, Paragould; Amanda Sarver and Nicholas, Hot Springs Village, Ark.; and six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel, Hope, Rev. Keenan Williams officiating.

Burial Memory Gardens Cemetery, Hope. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope, Arkansas.

Visitation: Wednesday, May 19, 12-2 p.m., Brazzel/Oakcrest, Hope.

Memorials to: University of Arkansas Community College, Hope, J.T. Honeycutt Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 140, Hope, Arkansas, 71802. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Albert E. Price, 87, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., died May 16, 2010. Visitation on May 20, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. at CedarVale Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral on May 21, 2010, at 1 p.m. Arrangements by CedarVale Funeral Home, Hot Springs Village, Ark., (501) 922-6100. Guest register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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• –––––LONOKE — Paul Kelly “PK” Griffin, 68, of Lonoke passed May 13, 2010. He was born November 14, 1941, in North Little Rock, Ark., to the late Paul NMN Griffin and Christine (Mobbs) Swartz. He was owner and operator of PK’s Body Shop for over 20 years. He served in the US Navy, during the Vietnam Conflict, on the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk.

He is survived by four children: Samuel Griffin of Daly City, Calif., Dayna (David) Anderson of Rialto, Calif., Justene (Roy) Audler of Vernon, Fla., and Paula Kelly (Jeff) Coe of Lemoore, Calif.; his two sisters: Betty Park of Lonoke, Ark., and Julie Williams of Ola, Ark.; two nephews: Pat L. (Debbie) Sherrod Jr. of Magalia, Calif.; Anthony (Sherry) Sherrod of Lonoke, Ark.; one niece Tina Lee (Kevin) of Hector, Ark.; one granddaughter and five grandsons.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to: Paralyzed Veterans of America, P.O. Box 758532, Topeka, Kan. 66675-9910 or to your favorite charity, in PK’s name.

Sam chose to have a cookout, in Celebration of PK’s Life, Saturday, May 22, 2010, at 11:00, at PK’s home in Lonoke, Ark. Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 501-835-3515, www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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• –––––LONOKE — Cecil “Hoyt” Rodman, 87, of Lonoke passed away on Monday, May 17th, 2010. He was born January 27th, 1923, to the late Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Rodman. Hoyt graduated from Little Rock High school, served in WWII in the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer First Class on the U.S.S. Trathan as a Radar Operator. He was a dealer in buying and selling livestock, and member of Lakewood Methodist Church. He loved hunting and fishing, but most of all his work.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Lila Rodman; daughter, Christy Boles and husband, Dick, of Little Rock; brothers, John D. Rodman and wife, Alpha, of Little Rock, Joe Rodman and wife, Margaret, of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and stepmother, Frances Rodman, of El Paso, Arkansas.

Services will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road in North Little Rock on Thursday, May 20th, 2010, at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Hospice at Cabot, Arkansas, or charity of choice. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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• –––––MAGNOLIA — Fred Jordan, 89, of Magnolia passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home in Magnolia.

Visitation will be this evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online registry at www. baileyfuneralhome.net.

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• –––––MALVERN — Mary Sheehy Lewis, 89, of Malvern, widow of Amos Lewis, died Thursday morning, May 13, 2010, in the Arbor Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010, J.A. Funk Funeral Home. Interment, Gilchrist Cemetery, Friendship, Ark. Also preceded in death by son, Dennis Ayers. Survivors include cousins. Online condolences: jafunkfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––MALVERN — Susie M. Albright Smith, 90, of Malvern, formerly Hot Springs, died May 17, 2010.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, May 20, 2010. Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, Rev. Clarence Shell officiating.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 19, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Guests may register at http://www.caruthhale.com.

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• –––––McGEHEE — Mrs. Sherry Faye Jackson, 58, of McGehee, died May 12, 2010. Funeral will be May 20, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home at Dumas with Rev. Samuel Fells officiating. Burial in Rolling Waters Cemetery at Kelso.

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• –––––MORO — Anna Jo Steele, 73, died Monday. Survivors: son, DeJuan Roberts, daughter, Debara Gosha, brothers, Ray (Betty) Hendrix, William (Bonnie) Hendrix, Charles (Virgie) Hendrix, sister, Wanda West.

Visitation noon-2 Thursday before funeral services, 2 p.m., Moro Baptist Church. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Brinkley. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

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• –––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Richard L. Collette, 78, of Mountain Home died Sunday. Local survivors are wife, Margaret, and daughter, Elizabeth Neveau.

The Rosary will be prayed 10 a.m. Friday at Roller Funeral Home.

A Memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday in St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Interment will be private. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Ann Gallagher, 89, of Mountain Home died Sunday. Survivors include two sons, David and Frank, two daughters, Christine Haubner and Terri Gallagher-Bryant.

Services will be private. Burial will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––MOUNTAIN HOME — Gordon Joe “Little Joe” Norcross of Mountain Home, Ark., passed away on May 16, 2010, in his home after a long illness. He was born in Frederick, Okla., on Sept. 3, 1923, to Amos Pryor and Ruth Plumlee Norcross. He was married June 15, 1945, to Jacquetta Rich in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Mr. Norcross had a long career in the automobile business. He started his career as a general manager for Dub Richardson Ford in Oklahoma City, Okla. In 1964, he moved to Fort Smith, Ark., and purchased the Chrysler Plymouth dealership, where he was well-known for the television show “Little Joe’s Country Caravan.” In 1975, he purchased the Ford dealership in Mountain Home, Ark., and relocated to this area. “Little Joe” had a keen business sense and pursued many other successful businesses apart from his automotive endeavors. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and held several offices in the Arkansas Automobile Dealer’s Association.

Mr. Norcross was preceded in death by his parents; Jackie, his wife of 60 years; and one brother, Horace C. Norcross. He is survived by two sons: Randy Rich Norcross (Susan) and Joe Mitchell Norcross (Kathy), all of Mountain Home, Ark.

He is also survived by four grandchildren: Rich Norcross (Dora) of Mountain Home, Ark.; Matthew Norcross (Kara) of Harrison, Ark.; Abby Norcross Welytok (Johnson) of Ozark, Mo.; and Katie Norcross Elkins (Chris) of Fayetteville, Ark. Additionally, he is survived by six great-grandchildren: Annie Grace Norcross, Maggie Kate Norcross, Thea Lorynn Norcross, Ada Ferrin Norcross, Bennett Ellis Elkins and Ella Jane Elkins. He is also survived by two nieces and one nephew.

The family would like to extend sincere thanks to Mr. Norcross’s caregivers: Peggy Anema, Maria Peede, Tisha Johansen and Madison Trott. A private graveside service will be at Baxter Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks, 701 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, Ark. 72653, or to your favorite charity. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Visit our online guestbook at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––MOUNTAIN VIEW — Dan “Tubs” Nesbitt, 61, died May 16, 2010 in Little Rock.

Survived by his wife, Sherry; parents, Dwain and Audrey Nesbitt; brother, Toby Nesbitt; three nieces and nephews; and four great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral service is 10 a.m. May 19, 2010, at Foothills Baptist Church, Mountain View. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––MULBERRY — Herbert Howard Hinton, age 88, of Mulberry, Ark., died Monday at Springbrook Health & Rehab in Hazen, Ark.

He retired from GTE in Hazen in 1977 and moved to Mulberry where he worked for Jerry Lindsay Cable Construction, and raised cattle on his farm. He served his country in WWII as a Fireman 1st Class in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Lowry Destroyer that patrolled off the coast of Japan in Tokyo Bay and many hazardous Pacific operations. He was a Master Mason in the Hazen Masonic Lodge.

He was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Mulberry to Clea and Elizabeth McCain Hinton and was preceded by his parents; a daughter, Karen Gelene Hinton; three brothers: Sonny, Delter and Willie Hinton; and four sisters: Emma Bailey, Irene Davidson, Earline Fisher and Juanita Bailey.

Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 20th at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark with burial at Hight Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Alice Adams Hinton of Mulberry; a son, Herbert H. “Butch” Hinton Jr. of Mulberry; five daughters: Nina Kay Oshel and husband Tom of Mountain Pine, Linda Dayle Black and husband Dickie of Pine Bluff, Vickey Diane McCallister and husband Mike of Spring, Texas, Robin Renee Raper of Carlisle, and Theresa Jo Garland and husband Kevin of Little Rock; a sister, Inez Morse of Dyer; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

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• –––––PETIT JEAN — Gladys Orrell Elz, 98, of Petit Jean passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010. She was born May 7, 1912, in Green Forest, Ark., a daughter of John Orrell and Minnie Galloway Orrell. She was the widow of Henry Elz, a homemaker and of the Lutheran faith.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Elz of Petit Jean Mountain, and Joyce Van Winkle of Conway; son, John Henry Elz of California; sister, Mary Lee Clayton of Springfield, Mo.; nephew, Andy Clayton of Springfield, Mo.; niece, Dorothy Clayton of Steelville, Mo.; granddaughters, Debbie Elz and Patsy Heller, both of California; great-grandchildren, Davey Heller of Texas, Tabbitha Heller of California, Ian Holshevnikoff and Natalie Holshevnikoff, both of California.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. John Gierke officiating.

Burial will be at Petit Jean Lutheran Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton.

The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes. net.

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• –––––PINE BLUFF — Larcil Blood, 64, Pine Bluff, departed this life May 14, 2010. Preceded in death by father, Albert Blood; mother, Alberta Blood Lewis. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Merdis Green Blood; children, Angie Blood-Shelton, Lewis Christopher, Tarralecia Washington (Bennie), Shontell Blood; sister, Blondell Avery (Rufus); 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary.

Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Tucker, Ark.

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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• –––––PLAINVIEW — William F. Son Sr., age 83, of Plainview died Monday, May 17, 2010.

Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2010, at Rest Haven Memorial Garden Cemetery in Russellville.

Visitation 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, Ark. Online guestbook: CornwellFuneral-Homes.com.

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• –––––ROYAL — James A. Diggs age 92, of Royal, Ark. died Monday at his home. He was born December 1, 1917, the son of Alex and Mary Cotton Diggs. He was retired from the Missouri Pacific Railroad and a member of the Piney Baptist Church near Hot Springs.

Mr. Diggs was preceded in death by his wife Eutha Murchison Diggs. Survivors include one son, John Robinette and wife Janet of Royal; one sister, Estine Barnes of Hammond, Ind.; two granddaughters, Kedron Robinette of Jonesboro and Shanon Brantley and husband Larry, also of Jonesboro; three great-grandchildren, Jaqulyn and Jarron Brantley and Von Hughes.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel in Arkadelphia with Brother Larry Catcher officiating.

Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Larry Brantley, Jim Tallent, George Coons, Clint, Cliff, and Kenneth Murchison. Honorary pallbearers are “Saw the Light Sunday School Class.”

Sign on line guest book at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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• –––––ST. JOE — Lillie Pearl Still, 96, of St. Joe died May 16.

Survived by three sons, one daughter, 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, three greatgreat grandchildren.

Service was 2:00, Tuesday at Pilot Mountain Primative Baptist Church with Elder Danny Adcock officiating. Burial in Osborne Cemetery. On-line condolences can be sent on www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––SEARCY — Mary Katherine (Kathyleen) Davis Walker, 95, passed from this life on May 17, 2010, in Weatherford, Texas.

Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy.

Services 10 a.m., Friday, May 21, 2010 at First United Methodist Church in Searcy. For online guestbook, visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com or call 501-268-3546.

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• –––––STUTTGART — Virginia Lee Perkins, 89, widow of Wayman Perkins, died Monday.

Survivors are children, Art Perkins, Lonoke, Judy Taylor, Stuttgart, and Jerry Bise, Heber Springs; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren.

Services are 2 p.m., Thursday at Turpin Funeral Home with burial in Lone Tree Cemetery and visitation one hour before service.

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• –––––ZION — Hazel Haley Miller, 94, of Zion died Monday. Survivors: two daughters, Alice Vest, Jean Martin; brother, Earl Haley; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service: 10 a.m., Wednesday at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Zion. Burial: Antioch Cemetery in Zion by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Melbourne.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Out-of-state

NASHVILLE — Graveside memorial services for Ara Baldridge Sanders, age 94, will be Friday, May 21, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at the family plot in Pearson Cemetery near Heber Springs, Ark. She will be buried near her Pearson, Ark., birthplace where she and her twin sister, Ava, were born June 19, 1915. Ara’s death occurred Tuesday, May 18, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn., where she resided for several years. From early years her parents, Harvey and Myrtle Webb Baldridge, stressed the importance of education and for this reason the family moved by wagon to Conway, Ark. A good education and constant learning were continuing goals for Mrs. Sanders during her entire lifetime. Following graduation from Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA) in 1936, she taught English in several public schools in Arkansas. While teaching at Hughes, Ark., she met and married Frank Sanders, the coach at the same school.

He preceded her in death in 1998. During their 58 years of marriage, 40 of those years were spent as teacher or administrator in the public schools of Arkansas. As a couple they were career teachers in Florida and Alabama. Her last position was head librarian at Sneed College, Albertville, Ala. During her teaching career she continued her educational goals and love of learning earning Masters Degrees at George Peabody College in Nashville, Tenn., and University of Central Arkansas in Conway.

Survivors include two sons, Dr. Stan Sanders, Lyden, N.M., Claude Franklin Sanders, Jr., Westpoint, Tenn.; and daughter, Virginia Stanfield, Memphis, Tenn.; two brothers, Dr. William Baldridge and Dr. Doyle Baldridge, both of Shreveport, La. Her oldest daughter, Sandra Jane VanDremmerlin; and her twin sister, Ava Ruth Linn preceded her in death. Ara was the proud grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Her family and a host of former students and colleagues mourn her passing but celebrate her life of service.

Arrangements: Olmstead Funeral Home, Heber Springs. www.olmstead.cc.