Sunday, October 19, 2008

Arkansas Obituaries 10/19/08

  • ARMERTEEN GREER

    Funeral arrangements for Armerteen Greer, 68, are incomplete and will be announced later by Jackson and Highley Funeral Home. Greer died Oct. 13, 2008 in Little Rock. 

    • Albert Edgar Norwood

      CRESENT CITY, Calif. — Albert Edgar Norwood, 82, died Jan. 22, 2008, at his home in Crescent City. He was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Lowell to Thomas and Ruth Norwood. He married Helen Inez Clark on Jan. 14, 1962.The couple lived in Antioch, Calif., before moving to Northwest Arkansas, where they lived for many years. They then retired to Jackson, Calif., in 1989 and then moved on to Austin, Texas, in 2003. He moved to Cresent City last year where he resided with his daughter and son-in-law, Victoria and John…

      • Alma Roberts

        On Oct. 6, 2008 God sent his angels to bring his child, Alma Jean Roberts, 83, home to be with Him in Paradise until judgment day. She was a faithful member of Southside Church of Christ in Cabot. Jean was born in Grant County at Palestine, Ark., on Sept. 8, 1925. She was the youngest and last survivor of seven children born to the late Walter Allen Burton and Dosha Belle Cranford Burton.

        • Angel Brooks

          GRANBY, Mo. -- Angel Brooks, infant son of Wayne and Christy Howell Brooks, was stillborn Oct. 14, 2008, at Freeman West Birthing Center.Survivors include his parents; six brothers and sisters, Keith DeShields, Trenton DeShields, Sarah Brooks, Mattie Brooks, Laira Brooks and Shanoaha Stewart; maternal grandparents, Janice Hamblin of Granby, Ronald Hamblin of Tontitown and Ronnie and Mary Ann Howell of Dixon, Mo.; paternal grandparents, Nancy Brooks and Paul Morlan of Granby; maternal great-grandparents,…

          • Anna Marie Odom

            Anna Marie (Buddenburg) Odom, 84, of Mayflower, passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. Born in Little Rock, on Oct. 12, 1924, she was a daughter to the late Henry and Ava (Larimore) Buddenburg.

            • Bessie P. Errichetto

              LINCOLN -- Bessie P. Errichetto, 95, of Lincoln died Oct. 8, 2008, at Fayetteville. She was born Nov. 15, 1912, in Russia to Thomas and Anna Thomas.She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Errichetto; two sons, Angelo Thomas Errichetto and Joseph Errichetto.Survivors include four daughters, Harriet Ferrara of Lincoln, Anna Koeber of Abbeville, S.C., Loretta Yanez of Oregon and Nancy Pettigrew of Lincoln; 32 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; 39 great-great-grandchildren; 13…

              • Bryant Ashley

                Bryant Ashley Sr. 87, of North Little Rock died Saturday, Oct. 11.

                • Buster Nelson Harrell Sr.

                  will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 16 at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale.Pallbearers will be Amos McGarrah, Alfonso Dacany, Edward Harrell Jr., Daniel Hodge, James Potts, Billy Harrell.Honorary pallbearers will be Fritz McGarrah, Richard Thornburg, Buster Harrell III, David Hodge, Kenny Mangel, Michael Potts, Jacob Potts and Brian Potts.Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at Rogers Free Will Baptist in Lowell with the Rev. Randy Burris and Loy Counts officiating. Burial will be in…

                  • Carol Carr

                    Carol Carr, 46, of North Little Rock died Oct. 1. She was born Dec. 12, 1962, to Voyd and Eva Davidson.

                    • Cecil Jones

                      Cecil J. Jones, 87, of Sherwood died Oct. 9. She was a member of Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, the past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW in Sherwood and employed by Sherwood Elementary School for more than 25 years. She was employed by the city of Sherwood as the librarian at Sherwood Public Library.

                      • Chanda Ray

                        • Charles Jackson

                          Charles James “C.J.” Jackson, 74, of Carlisle passed away Oct. 4, 2008.

                          • Clara Jewell Holdman Wallace

                            ROGERS — Clara Jewell Holdman Wallace, 84, died Oct. 18, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. Arrangements are pending with Stockdale Funeral Services in Rogers.

                            • Clara L. Horne

                              Clara Lee Horne, 87, of Malvern, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, in a local hospital.

                              • Craig Melvin Paschall

                                HUNTSVILLE — Craig Melvin Paschall, 58, died Oct. 16, 2008, at his home. He was born May 12, 1950, in Joplin, Mo., to Abner and LaNora Cable Paschall.He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and was a Scottish Rite Mason.Survivors include his wife, Judy Blake Paschall; a daughter, LaNita Young and husband Steve of Huntsville; and two grandsons, Britton and Beckham Young of Huntsville.A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Brashears Funeral Home. Private interment will be at Fairview…

                                • DEMARRILLE WALKER

                                  Funeral services for Demarrille (Dee) Walker, 21, of New Orleans, formerly of Helena will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at the Phillips, Lee, Monroe and Desha District Center at Helena Crossing with the Rev. Cedric Pride officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery No.1. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Walker, born Nov. 5, 1986 to Barbara Walker in Helena, died Oct. 7, 2008 in New Orleans, La. He confessed a hope in Christ at an…

                                  • Dale Thompson

                                    will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Rollins Funeral Home.Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Centerton with Stewart Bell officiating. Interment will be in Coffelt Cemetery in Vaughn immediately following the services.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Centerton or to Gideon’s International. Arrangements by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com.

                                    • Dale W. Holroyd

                                      Dale Wilbur Holroyd, 80, of Hot Springs, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008.

                                      • Dane Reed Thompson

                                        Dane W. Reed Thompson, 1 year old, of Conway, died in his parents' arms Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008.

                                        • Danielle Cotton

                                          FAYETTEVILLE -- Danielle Bush Cotton, 21, of Fayetteville died Oct. 14, 2008. Arrangements are by Westfield Chapel in Springdale.

                                          • Deborah Yount

                                            SILOAM SPRINGS -- Deborah Young, 63, of Siloam Springs died Oct. 11, 2008, at Springdale. She was born Nov. 4, 1944, in North Platte, Neb., to Bill Gentleman and Jennie Bartran.She was a member of Siloam Springs Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She moved to the area in 1990 from Yellville.Survivors include her husband, Robert "Bob" Yount, whom she was married April 9, 1966; three sons, Jason Yount and Joel Yount, both of Bella Vista, and Travis Yount of Kansas, Okla.; her mother of Joplin,…

                                            • Della Bailey

                                              Della Bailey, 89, died Oct. 8, 2008. She is survived by her children; sons, Jim (Bonnie) Bailey of Michigan, Doyle (Lynn) Bailey of Texas, Cecil (Elsie) Bailey of California, Harold (Jo Ann) Bailey of Bentonville, Bobby (Barbara) Bailey of Cabot and Kenneth (Susie) Bailey of Hackett; one brother, J.C. Frazier of Plumerville; a sister Wanda Gardner of Little Rock; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

                                              • Delphia Jane Couch

                                                HUNTSVILLE — Delphia Jane Couch, 95, died Oct. 17, 2008, at Washington Regional Hospice in Fayetteville. She was born July 6, 1913, in Japton to Commodore Effort and Mary Drake Duncan.She was a homemaker and a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church in Huntsville.She was preceded in death by her husband Claude Gordon Couch, three brothers and five sisters.Survivors include two sons, Glenn Couch of Fayetteville and Duncan Couch of Lady Lake, Fla.; a grandson, Gordon Couch of Nappannee, Ind.; a…

                                                • Dennis Hicks

                                                  FAYETTEVILLE -- Dennis Hicks, 50, of Fayetteville died Oct. 14, 2008, at his home. He was born Nov. 16, 1957, in Fayetteville to Melvin Francis and Minnie Ophelia Lehmon Hicks.He was a custodian at the University of Arkansas and a member of New Life Tabernacle.Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Hicks; his son, Brian Hicks of Fayetteville; his daughter, Leshia Hicks of West Fork; his mother of Fayetteville; two grandchildren, Kala Eddings and Kassidy Hicks; two brothers, Daniel Hicks and David Hicks, both…

                                                  • Donald Wayne Faubus

                                                    COMBS -- Donald Wayne Faubus, 71, of Combs died Oct. 14, 2008, at Fayetteville Health and Rehab at Fayetteville. He was born Sept. 3, 1937, at Combs to Jewell and Jessie Joslen Faubus.He was a farmer and had been a bus driver for St. Paul School for 35 years. He ws an Army veteran and a member of Combs Church of Christ and was caretaker of the church and Combs Cemetery.Survivors include one aunt, Glenda Baker of Little Rock.Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Combs Church of Christ with T.J. Bennett…

                                                  • Dorothy O'Brien

                                                    ROGERS -- Dorothy O'Brien, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on Oct. 15, 2008. "Dotto" was born July 12, 1915, in Chicago. She was married to John F. O'Brien for more than 50 years.She is survived by her five children, Lisa, Kevin, Mary, Patty and Tess; her seven grandchildren, Mitra, Gabriel, Adam, Sasha, Chris, Jacqui and Mikhail; and her two great-grandchildren, Maia and Cecily.Known for her creativity and artistic flair, she was a loving mom and an active career…

                                                    • Dr. William Hurley

                                                      William Maurice Hurley, 91, of Sherwood died Oct. 6, 2008, in Hot Springs.

                                                      • ERIC WILLIAMS

                                                        Funeral services for Eric Williams, 25, of Bossier City, La., formerly of Helena, are incomplete and will be announced later by Brown’s Home for Funerals Inc. Williams died Oct. 9, 2008 in Bossier City. La. 

                                                        • EVELYN STELLA O'NEAL

                                                          Evelyn Stella O'Neal of Newport died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008.

                                                          • Eleanor R. Kerdolff

                                                            ROGERS -- Eleanor R. Kerdolff, 84, of Rogers died Oct. 17, 2008, in Springdale. She was born Dec. 31, 1923, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Elmer Roth and Gertrude Graber Roth.She was a pastor's wife and a homemaker. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Rogers and also belonged to the Women's Fellowship Ministry at the church.She is survived by husband Leroy Kerdolff, whom she married Nov. 17, 1956; a son, Thomas Kerdolff of Rogers; a daughter, Joy Tomlinson of Harrison; three…

                                                            • Elizabeth Walker

                                                              MONETT, Mo. -- Elizabeth Larraine Walker, 86, of Monett died Oct. 15, 2008. She was born Nov. 15, 1921, in Macon County, Mo., to Stanley G. and Ella Austen Johnston.She moved to Monett from Moberly, Mo., in 1998. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. He was a member of Kingdom Hall in Monett.She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Walker, in 1960; son, David Walker and two grandchildren.Survivors include her son, Robert Walker of Huntsville, Mo.; two daughters, Nancy Clark and husband Blaine of…

                                                              • Elwood B. Rea

                                                                Funeral services for Mr. Elwood B. Rea, 92, of Cabot, formally of Bernice, La., were held Oct. 10, 2008 at Weldon Baptist Church near Bernice.

                                                                • Evelyn P. Baker

                                                                  is from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Rogers. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Rogers First Church of the Nazarene officiated by Pastor Alan E. Johnson and the Rev. Barney Baggott. Burial will follow alongside her husband at Rogers City Cemetery.Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Callison-Lough Funeral Home in downtown Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com.— Paid

                                                                  • Evie Edwards

                                                                    Evie Fisher York Edwards, 94, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. She was born Jan. 30, 1914, in Mayflower. She attended Levy Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and friend.

                                                                    • FREDDIE L. SMITH

                                                                      Funeral services for Freddie L. Smith, 35, of Helena West Helena will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at the First Baptist Church in Helena-West Helena with Dr. Nathaniel Hull Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove No. 1 Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Brown’s Home for Funerals chapel. Smith was born to Freddie Smith Sr. and Vivian Bracy Smith on April 16, 1973 in West Helena. Freddie was converted at an early age at the First Baptist Church. As a youth he participated…

                                                                      • Frederick Dempsey

                                                                        Frederick Ellsworth Dempsey, 79, of Jacksonville died Oct. 11, 2008. He was born Dec.14, 1928 in DeWitt, Ark., to Forrest E. and Mellie Jacobs Dempsey.

                                                                        • GERALD CLARK

                                                                          Funeral services for Gerald “Jerry” Clark, 62, of Helena will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at the West Helena Baptist Church. Rev. Dusty Rhodes will officiate. Burial will be in Magnet Cove Cemetery at Magnet Cove. Clark, born Oct. 20, 1945 in Muskegon, Mich. to Joyce Clark Berger and the late Jerry Clark Sr., died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at his home in Helena. He owned and operated Cravens-Clark Crop Insurance in Elaine. He was a member of the West Helena Baptist Church where he taught a…

                                                                          • Gail Oberlag

                                                                            Gail Graham Oberlag, 64, of North Little Rock died Oct. 6.

                                                                            • Geraldine Privett

                                                                              Geraldine Privett, 80, of Sherwood died October 7.

                                                                              • Gladys Northern

                                                                                WINSTON-SALEM, N. C.--Gladys Martin Northern, 83, of of Winston-Salem, died Monday, October 13, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born April 1, 1925, in Washington to Gipson and India Belle Rowe Martin.

                                                                                • Glen Williams

                                                                                  LITTLE ROCK--Glen L. Williams, 81, of Little Rock, died September 3, 2008. He was born in Hope to the late Glen L. and Sophia P. Williams and was a graduate of Hope High School. He entered the Army Air Corps and served as a sergeant in Japan before returning to resume his education at Hendrix College in Conway, where he received his undergraduate degree in 1950.,

                                                                                  • Glenna Petross

                                                                                    Glenna Segraves Petross, 90, of North Little Rock died Oct. 9.

                                                                                    • Gloria May Cline

                                                                                      ROGERS -- Gloria May Staggs Higgins Cline, died Oct. 16, 2008. She was born May 29, 1940, in Helena, to John Beckum and Katie Bessie Marie Staggs.Survivors include her son, Charles Higgins of Rogers; her daughter, Sandy Higgins of Rogers; two sisters, Blossom Vickers of Crawfordsville, and Avenel Peppers of Searcy; her brother, Cyughlin Staggs of Memphis, Tenn.; two granddaughters; her great-granddaughter.A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. today at Daystar Church of God in Rogers. The Rev. Lowell Sartin…

                                                                                      • Gloria Williams

                                                                                        Gloria Faye Williams, 54, died Oct. 11, 2008. She is survived by her husband Shelby Williams of Cabot; sons, Shelby (Shasta) Williams, Jr. of Mablevale and Nathan (Tara) Williams of Bigelow; daughters Becky (Ron) Mann Lonoke and Jennifer Williams of North Little Rock; 12 grandchildren; her mother Elsie Puckett; sisters, Shirley Hardin, Gladys Manson, Linda Thornborough, Diane Boone, Alive Bearden, Patricia Bearden, Nancy Puckett; brothers, Johnny Puckett and Alvin Puckett, all of Alexander.

                                                                                        • H. Guy Alexander, 92, of Flippin

                                                                                          H. Guy Alexander, 92, of Flippin, died Friday, Oct. 17 (2008)., Think you know Boone County? Tell us the location of this photo and be an Ozarks expert. Find Out More »

                                                                                          • HERBERT A. SCHAFFHAUSER

                                                                                            Funeral services for Herbert A. Schaffhauser, 88, of Helena will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Helena with Father Joe Marconi officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Helena. Schaffhauser, born June 15, 1920 at Barton to the late Paul and Annie Leifer Schaffhauser, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 in Helena. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion Post 41. He leaves two sons, Derryl Schaffhauser and…

                                                                                            • Helen June Wiley

                                                                                              DECATUR -- Helen June Wiley, 82, of Decatur died Oct. 10, 2008.A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Decatur Cemetery.Arrangements are by Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Gravette.

                                                                                              • Howard Carroll Wilson

                                                                                                will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Humboldt First Baptist Church I Love This Church Fund or Hospice of West Tennessee.

                                                                                                • Ina Grunert

                                                                                                  Ina Marie Grunert, 60, of Cabot passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. She was born Feb. 12, 1948 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

                                                                                                  • Inez Manzie

                                                                                                    LAS VEGAS, NEV.--Inez Hollis Manzie, 96, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Hope, died August 29, 2008, in Las Vegas. She was born August 13, 1912, to Alfred and Ada Hollis of Patmos.

                                                                                                  • J. Waid Cooper

                                                                                                    BENTONVILLE -- J. Waid Cooper, 94, of Bentonville died Oct. 14, 2008. He was born April 11, 1914, in Rudy to John and Ellen Land Cooper.He was owner of Cooper Jewelry Store in Bentonville from 1959 to 1976. After retirement, he repaired antique clocks in his home. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge in Paris.He was preceded in death by his wife, Vernia Cooper, in 1995.Survivors include his daughters, Waydene Tinsley and husband John of Noel, Mo., and Jane Webb of Rogers; grandchildren, Danette…

                                                                                                    • Jack Frauenthal

                                                                                                      SPRINGDALE -- Jack S. Frauenthal, 59, of Springdale died Oct. 15, 2008, at Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. He was born July 29, 1949, in Searcy to Julian Maurice and Johnnie Reda Stroud Frauenthal.He was an assistant plant manager for George's Inc. in Springdale. He was a graduate of McClelland High School in Little Rock and Harding University.Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Jane Armstrong Frauenthal; his son, Jake Arthur Frauenthal of Springdale; two daughters, Julie Ann and Jill Autumn…

                                                                                                      • James Eugene Graves

                                                                                                        will be from 6 p.m. to 8 pm today at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St., Rogers, AR. Online condolences may be sent to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                        • Jean Sady

                                                                                                          Joanna “Jean” Sady, 89, of North Little Rock died Saturday, Oct. 4.

                                                                                                          • Johnnie 'Dee' Denton

                                                                                                            FAYETTEVILLE -- Johnnie "Dee" Stansberry Denton died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at Butterfield Trail Village in Fayetteville. She was born May 14, 1919, at her grandparents' ranch home in Tom Green County, Texas, to John Henry and Opal Latson Stansberry.Dee grew up on ranches in the San Angelo area of West Texas. She and her older brother were taught by a governess, who lived in their home, for the first six years of school. The remainder of her early education was spent attending various schools…

                                                                                                            • Johnny Browko

                                                                                                              Johnny Browko, 83, of North Little Rock died Oct. 6.

                                                                                                              • Joseph C. Doyle

                                                                                                                LOWELL -- Joseph C. Doyle, 91, of Lowell died Oct. 1, 2008, at his home. He was born Oct. 26, 1916, in St. Paul, Minn., to Joseph David and Grace Adelle Bailey Doyle.He was an Air Force veteran and an iron worker. He was a member of Iron Workers Local 433 in Los Angeles and a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Lowell.He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora E. Doyle, in 2002, and by his daughter, Joan E. Lee.Survivors include four daughters, Bette-Jo DeVito and husband John of Pahrump, Nev., Karen Doyle…

                                                                                                                • Kade Scott Whitney

                                                                                                                  ELKINS — Kade Scott Whitney, infant son of David and Shelly Whitney, died Oct. 16, 2008, at Willow Creek Women’s Hospital in Johnson.Survivors include his parents; a sister, Hope Whitney; two brothers, Steven and Lane Whitney; maternal grandparents Arlis and Francia of Elkins; and paternal grandparents Glen and Joyce Whitney of Centerton.A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Whitehouse Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Shackleford officiating. Services are under the direction of Beards Funeral…

                                                                                                                  • Karen Jean McCawley

                                                                                                                    will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Moore’s Chapel. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

                                                                                                                    • LOREAN WILLIAMS

                                                                                                                      Funeral services for Lorean Somlar-Williams, 79, of Helena will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at the Zion Hill M.B. Church in Helena with the Rev. Leroy Harper officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove No.3 Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Williams was born Oct. 1, 1931 in Marianna to Jerry and Juanita Somlar. She departed this life on Oct. 14, 2008 at Helena Regional Medical Center. Williams was employed at NuWay Cleaners…

                                                                                                                      • Larry Dale Brown

                                                                                                                        EXETER, Mo. -- Larry Dale "Bull Dogger" Brown, 65, of Exeter, died Oct. 12, 2008, at Altamonte Springs, Fla. He was born Feb. 12, 1943, in Barry County, Mo., to Odean "Charles" and Maloy Brown.He graduated from high school in Wheaton, Mo. He was an Army veteran, serving as chief radio operator with the Mac V Team 45 during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the South Vietnamese government awarded him the Certificate of Achievement, the first time ever given to a U.S.…

                                                                                                                        • Lesa Ann Breeding

                                                                                                                          Lesa Ann Breeding, 44, of Searcy, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. Born July 22, 1964, in Santa Maria, Calif., to James Charles Billington and Nancy Mooney Brown.

                                                                                                                          • Lewis Hodges

                                                                                                                            Lewis David Hodges, 92, of North Little Rock died Oct. 3.

                                                                                                                            • Lida A. Giles

                                                                                                                              FARMINGTON -- Lida A. Giles, 94, of Farmington died Oct. 16, 2008, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born July 3, 1914, in Liberal, Kan., to Riley and Clara Davis Hanson.She attended Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Henry Giles, in 1981, and granddaughter, Ginger Frye.Survivors include her son, Joe Giles and wife Debi of Farmington; three grandchildren, Rick Frye, Randy Frye and Kim Frye; and great-grandchild, Elijah Frye.Services…

                                                                                                                              • Lois Kemmerer Deane

                                                                                                                                and burial will be in Magnolia, in care of Lewis Funeral Home, (870)234-1010, on Monday morning Oct. 20.--Paid

                                                                                                                                • Lois Pennington

                                                                                                                                  Lois “Nana” (Needham) Pennington, age 83, of Malvern passed away Oct. 16, 2008, at Saline Memorial Hospital. She was born May 29, 1925, in Dierks, Ark., the daughter of Sherman Willis and Lottie Pearl (Smith) Needham. Lois was the owner of a nursery and landscaping business, and a caregiver for many in Malvern.

                                                                                                                                  • MAXINE MCMAHAN

                                                                                                                                    Graveside services for Maxine McMahan, 74, of Helena will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 at Odd Fellows Cemetery with Rev. Allen Cowan and Rev. Dusty Rhodes officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. McMahan, born Dec. 21, 1933 in Forrest City to the late James Sellers and Lucille Webb Sellers, died Oct. 13, 2008 in Helena. She was a member of the West Helena Second Baptist Church and will be remembered as a great homemaker. She leaves three sons, Eugene…

                                                                                                                                    • MINNIE HENRY

                                                                                                                                      Minnie Lee Bullocks Henry, 68, Helena-West Helena resident, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.  Minnie was well known for her quick wit and feisty attitude as Central High School 9-10 cafeteria manager. She loved children and had a distinct rapport with them.  She devoted 32 years to the food service program. For many years Minnie also co-owned and operated Bullocks’ Café with cousin Cora Bullocks.  She enjoyed spending quality time with her family and friends…

                                                                                                                                      • Mahlon Fiske II

                                                                                                                                        Mahlon Flevian Fiske II, 58, of Cabot died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. He was born June 3, 1950 in North Little Rock to the late Mahlon Sr. and Willa Mae Lovett Fiske.

                                                                                                                                        • Marian Schultz

                                                                                                                                          Marian Bryant Schultz, 84, of North Little Rock died Oct. 7.

                                                                                                                                          • Marion E. McLure

                                                                                                                                            ANDERSON, Mo. -- Marion E. McLure, 87, of Anderson died Oct. 15, 2008, at Freeman Neosho Hospital in Missouri. She was born June 30, 1921, in Santa Monica, Calif., to Elmer and Cora Jones McLure.She moved to Anderson 25 years ago from Southern California. She was an avid reader and enjoyed bingo. She was a Methodist.She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Nelson and daughter, Shirley Berry.Survivors include her son and caregiver, Jeffrey Nelson and wife Beverly of Anderson; two daughters, Dorothy…

                                                                                                                                            • Marjorie Denny

                                                                                                                                              ROGERS -- Marjorie Denny, 85, of Rogers died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. She was born July 14, 1923, in Climax Springs, Mo., to Philander C. Roland and Lona Keltner.She spent many happy hours reading novels, and listening to country western music. She especially loved spending time with her family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, and she loved hearing and sharing stories about them.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Benjamin Mack Denny; sister,…

                                                                                                                                              • Mary Ruth Elmore

                                                                                                                                                Mary Ruth Cochran Elmore, 76, of Lonoke passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. She was born July 8, 1932 in the Bethlehem Community.

                                                                                                                                                • Maurice McClelland

                                                                                                                                                  FAYETTEVILLE -- Maurice (Mrs. J.E.) McClelland, 87, of Fayetteville died Oct. 16, 2008, at Butterfield Trail Village.Arrangements are by Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville.Memorials may be made to J.E. and Maurice McClelland Engineering Scholarship, c/o University House (UNHS), University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 72701; Butterfield Trail Village Foundation, 1923 E. Joyce, Fayetteville, 72703 or Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 9462, Fayetteville, 72702.

                                                                                                                                                  • Melissa Boroughs

                                                                                                                                                    Melissa Brown Boroughs, 40, of Maumelle died Sept. 26.

                                                                                                                                                  • Milton W. Wulf

                                                                                                                                                    FARMINGTON — Milton W. Wulf, 76, of Farmington died Oct. 17, 2008, in Farmington. He was born Sept. 11, 1932, in Yorktown, Texas, to Herman and Erna Hengst Wulf.He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his wife, Shirley Wulf; three daughters, Karen Langley, Kimberly Wulf and Kristine Diaz all of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove with Phil Misenheimer officiating. Interment will be…

                                                                                                                                                    • Mitchell D. Robinson

                                                                                                                                                      Mitchell Dee Robinson, 47, of Hot Springs, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                      • Mitchell Robinson

                                                                                                                                                        Mitchell Dee Robinson, 47, of Hot Springs died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at National Park Medical Center.

                                                                                                                                                        • Molly Jean Ervin

                                                                                                                                                          TULARE, Calif. -- Molly Jean Ervin, 16, died Sept. 16, 2008. She was the daughter of Mike Ervin of Oklahoma and Brenda Ervin of Tulare.She was home schooled and enjoyed music.Area survivors include a cousin, Samantha Ervin of Bella Vista; aunt and uncle, Deb and Eddie Long of West Fork; cousins, Rob and Carisa Pointer and children Rick Pointer and Jessica and Ron Langley and Sara all of Fayetteville.Services were Sept. 25, 2008, at Peers-Lorentzer Funeral Home in Tulare.

                                                                                                                                                          • OPAL MAE BALL

                                                                                                                                                            Opal Mae Ball, age 92, of Fisher died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008.

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                                                                                                                                                                • Ophelia Edwards

                                                                                                                                                                  Ophelia Edwards, 83, of 214 Mark Lane in Poyen, AR, died on Oct. 17, 2008, at the Hot Spring County Medical Center. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19 at Regency.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Ova Norton Smith, 88, of California

                                                                                                                                                                    Ova Norton Smith, 88, of Stockton, Calif., died Friday, Oct. 10 (2008) at Stockton, Calif.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Ozalene Washington

                                                                                                                                                                      Ozalene Washington, 79, of Marmaduke died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at her residence.                                                                        Â

                                                                                                                                                                      • Paul Edward Sanders

                                                                                                                                                                        CENTERTON -- Paul Edward Sanders, 51, of Centerton died Oct. 15, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born April 9, 1957, in Independence, Mo., to L.J. and Glenda Marie Bennett Sanders.He was skilled in carpentry, welding and automotive repair and restoration and truck driving. He enjoyed playing guitar and singing. He attended Shepherd's Chapel in Gravette. He married Tracy Susan Wilson on Dec. 26, 1978.Survivors include his wife, Tracy Sanders of the home; six children, Polly Sanders…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Pauline Helen Brown

                                                                                                                                                                          will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers, online at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rogers Cemetery with Sandra Wanasek officiating.Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St., Rogers, 72756.

                                                                                                                                                                          • REBECCA FEARS

                                                                                                                                                                            Funeral services for Rebecca Coleman-Fears, 69, of Helena-West Helena will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 in Kincaid Funeral Services Auditorium, 1164 Highway 49 in Helena-West Helena. Rev. Billy Ward will officiate. Burial will be in Hayes Cemetery at Holly Grove. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the St. Paul M.B. Church on Old Little Rock Road. Fears, born Feb. 27, 1939 in Pine City to Henry Coleman and Willie Estelle Harris-Coleman, died Oct. 9, 2008 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center…

                                                                                                                                                                            • RUBY PITTMAN

                                                                                                                                                                              Mrs. Ruby Pittman, age 87, of Jonesboro, formerly of Swifton, died April 19, 2005 at Jonesboro. She was born July 19, 1917 at Swifton the daughter of Tom and Jennie (McDaniel) Hawkins.,

                                                                                                                                                                              • Raymond Headley

                                                                                                                                                                                LOWELL -- Raymond Headley, 58, of Lowell died Oct. 15, 2008, at his home. Arrangements are by Sisco Chapel in Springdale.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Robert Douglas Wright Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                  FAYETTEVILLE — Robert Douglas Wright, 79, of Fayetteville died Oct. 17, 2008. Arrangements are pending with Moore’s Chapel. A memorial service will be at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church pending the birth of his granddaughter.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ruth Clary

                                                                                                                                                                                    Funeral services for Ruth Dorothy Clary, age 56, of Malvern, Ark., who died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at Hot Spring County Medical Center in Malvern, Ark., will be held Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Willow Baptist Church with Rev. Henry Mitchell, pastor officiating.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Shirley Lee Carr

                                                                                                                                                                                      from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Fohn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Cassville United Methodist Church. Online guestbook available at www.fohnfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Thomas Boyce Sr.

                                                                                                                                                                                        Thomas Calvin Boyce Sr., 58, of Beebe, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 at his home. He was born Dec. 12, 1949 to the late Joseph and Helen York Boyce in Heber Springs, Ark. He is also preceded in death by two brothers; Billy and Ricky Boyce.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Tilmon Ross

                                                                                                                                                                                          HOPE--Tilmon G. Ross, 85, died Monday, October 13, 2008, at his home. He was born September 26, 1923, in Sutton, to Jim Ross and Carrie Collins Ross.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Tony A. Maddox

                                                                                                                                                                                            SPRINGDALE -- Tony A. Maddox, 58, of Springdale died Oct. 12, 2008, in Springdale. He was born Aug. 10, 1950, in Dyess to Floyd and Edna Ward Maddox.He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was in broadcasting doing voice-overs.Survivors include three sons, Greg Maddox of Springdale, Jared Maddox of Santa Rosa, Calif., Robert Maddox of Riverside, Calif.; two brothers, Don Maddox of Springdale and Jerry Maddox of Vista, Calif.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at 107 Meadow Ave., in…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Virginia Ford Wells

                                                                                                                                                                                              will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m.Pallbearers will be David Williamson, Gary Gambill, Doug Dobbins, Wendell Griffin, Cletus Dalla Rosa and Tom Heath.Honorary pallbearers will be Al Hollingsworth Sr., Mike Harp, Frank Sharp, Lee Holcomb, Jarrell Williams, Benny Blackburn, Steve Dime and Jeff Hathorn.

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