Monday, October 27, 2008

Arkansas Obituaries 10/27/08

  • 'Nanny' Pearl Claudine Lankford

    "Nanny" Pearl Claudine Harrison Lankford, 87, of Bee Branch passed away Friday. Born in Monette, she was a daughter to the late Parker William and Hattie Julie (Osborne) Furnish. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and considered a "nanny" to all she met. She had worked for the Singer Company in Trumann and worked many years as a waitress. She was a loyal and dedicated church member of Southside Baptist Church where she loved her church family as much as her own.

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      • 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. 

        • ARVIL T. BENSON

          A memorial service for Arvil T. Benson, 92, of Helena will be held 11 a.m. today at the Helena First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, 502 Porter St., Helena, AR 72342. 

          • Adolph Wesley “A.W.” Chism

            FAYETTEVILLE — Adolph Wesley “A. W.” Chism, 83, of Fayetteville died Oct. 25, 2008, at the Fayetteville Veterans Home. He was born March 31, 1925, in Gainesville, Texas, to Frank E. Chism and Mettie Kidd Chism.He was an officer in the U.S. Maritime Service, serving on six different ships during World War II. He was a minister for the Church of Christ for more than 55 years. He spoke at numerous college lectureships and conducted many revival meetings in the United States, Scotland, Germany and…

            • Alex Blackwood

              Alex Steven Blackwood, 19, of Cabot, Arkansas, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. He was born July 26, 1989 to Steven and Cindi Blackwood. Alex was a 2007 graduate of Cabot High School and a current student at the University of Central Arkansas.

              • Alice L. Hettinger

                ROGERS -- Alice L. Hettinger, 94, of Rogers died Oct. 21, 2008, at Johnson Regional Medical Center in Clarksville. She was born Nov. 20, 1913, to Edward and Olga Schroth Keightley.She owned a beauty shop for a time. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of Southside Church of Christ. She enjoyed flower arranging.She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. Hettinger and daughter, Alice Carole Moore.Survivors include her son-in-law, Bill Moore of Fayetteville; her…

                • Andrew O. McGinnis

                  FAYETTEVILLE -- Andrew O. McGinnis, 36, of Fayetteville died Oct. 22, 2008, at his home. He was born June 11, 1972, in Wichita, Kan., to Ross Hamilton and Barbara Williams McGinnis.He was a chef and a former resident of Douglass, Kan.Survivors include his mother of Story; his sister, Katy Maddox of Dothan, Ala.; his brother, Lincoln McGinnis of Maryland and Rhonda of Greenwood, S.C.A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka, Kan., with the Rev. David Maddox…

                  • Anna Bell Kestle

                    will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers.A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Benton County Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers.Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society or Washington Regional Hospice in Fayetteville.

                    • Annie Sullivan

                      Annie Opal Sullivan, 72, of Cabot passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 in North Little Rock. She was born Dec.13, 1935 to the late Leonard and Ivia Jones Mitchell.

                      • B. B. JEFFERSON

                        Funeral services for B. B. Jefferson, 30, of Helena-West Helena, formerly of Elaine will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at the Phillips, Lee, Monroe and Desha District Center at Helena Crossing with Rev. Cedric Pride officiating. Burial will be in the First Baptist Church Cemetery in Elaine. Visitation will be held tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel. Jefferson was born on Sept. 8, 1978 in Elaine to Preston Lee Jefferson and Vivian (Tiny) Ann Young-Jefferson. He was…

                        • Bessie Mae Simmons,

                          FARMINGTON — Bessie Mae Simmons, 87, passed away Oct. 24, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale from an injury she suffered from a fall.She was born Nov. 3, 1920, in Conway, N.C., to Charlie and Eula Nelson Brittle. She has been a resident of Peach Tree Retirement Village since March of 2002, when she moved here to be with her family.She was preceded in death by one son, Eric G. Simmons; three brothers, J.V., Lee and Paul Brittle; and one sister, Jessie Smith.Survivors include her husband of…

                          • Betty Ford

                            Betty June Jones Ford, 72, of Star City, formerly of Gould, Arkansas, died Oct. 15. Memorial services were held Oct.20, First Baptist Church, Gould, followed by burial in Weeden Cemetery, England, Arkansas.

                            • Bill Taylor

                              will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Moore’s Chapel.Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762; or Disabled American Veterans, Att.: Gift Processing, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45250. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.—PAID

                              • Billy R. Kitchens Sr.

                                Billy Ray Kitchens Sr., 60, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at home.

                                • Bob “Joe Bob” Wilson

                                  will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Stockdale Funeral Services of Rogers.Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Bentonville with the Rev. Rex Dickey officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Jacobs, Josh Hartsfield, Frank Whatley, and grandsons Nick Payne, Josh Wilson, and Jason Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be all past and present truck drivers for Wal-Mart.Memorials may be made in honor of Joe Bob Wilson to Miller Community…

                                  • Bruce E. Dancer

                                    will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

                                    • CHRISTINE NELSON

                                      Christine Nelson, 73, of Helena, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 in Helena.  Mrs. Nelson was born June 24, 1935 in Marianna to Nellie Baynes and the late Allen V. Ingram. She leaves a daughter, Lynda Wood of Gulfport, Miss.; two sons, Dale Wayne Nelson of Arkansas and James Preston; her mother, Nellie Ellis; sisters, Geraldine Webb and Jeri Keisler; grandchildren, Logan Cudd, Kegan Wood, Marlon Floyd, Joseph Nelson and Dale Nelson; and great-grandchildren, Amanda Beal and Valerie Smith. Her father, Allen V.…

                                      • Carolyn Sisson

                                        Carolyn Ann Sisson of Cabot, 62, went home to see her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 17, 2008 after battling lung cancer for 15 months. Her precious life began in North Little Rock on Sept. 4, 1946. She was one of five children, born unto the late Eva Lois and Luke Sullivan Henry.

                                        • Charles 'Dale' Nett, 93, of Cape Girardeau, Mo.

                                          Charles “Dale” Nett, 93, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., died Thursday, Oct. 23 (2008) at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

                                          • Clifford Eugene Guldi Jr.

                                            will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to the Americann Cancer Society, 3291 S. Thompson, Suite D104, Springdale, 72764.--Paid

                                            • DORA THOMAS

                                              Funeral services for Dora Lee Peercy Thomas, 78, of Helena-West Helena were held Wednesday, Oct. 15 in the Carroll–Lehr Funeral Home Chapel in Athens, Texas. Burial was in Beck’s Chapel Cemetery in Athens, Texas. Thomas, born May 12, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, died Oct. 12, 2008 at her home in Helena-West Helena. She was an avid gardener and loved animals. She leaves her husband, William G. Thomas Sr. of Helena-West Helena; a son, William G. Thomas II “Wild Bill” and Kelly of Clinton; three grandchildren;…

                                              • David Hogan

                                                David “Boone” Hogan, 28, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 23, 1980 in Delhi, La., to David Allen and Susan Payne Hogan.

                                                • David N. Clayton

                                                  will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville.Services will e at 2 p.m. Friday at Hazel Valley Community Church.Come as you are to celebrate his life. David believed "Joy is not in things, but in living."All donations should be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1905.Arrangements are by Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville, online at www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.--Paid

                                                  • Dorothy Russell

                                                    AVOCA -- Dorothy Russell, 87, of Avoca died Oct. 21, 2008, at her home. She was born Dec. 1, 1920, in Rogers to Henry and Harriet Rodreick Hatfield.She enjoyed garage sales, swap meets and all kinds of arts and crafts shows. She was a lifetime member of Avoca Christian Church, where she played piano for many years.She was preceded in death by her husband, Kent Russell, in 2001.Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Russell of Garfield, Steve Russell and wife Geraldene of Lowell; his granddaughter, Gina Russell…

                                                    • E. William George

                                                      will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at John Brown University's Cathedral of the Ozarks in Siloam Springs.A reception will follow at JBU's Kresge dining hall.Arrangements are by Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, online at www.wassonfuneralhome.com.--Paid

                                                      • 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. 

                                                        • Edra Sue Holman

                                                          BENTONVILLE -- Edra Sue Basse Holman, 66, of Bentonville died Oct. 21, 2008, at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville. She was born Feb. 13, 1942, in Carmel, Calif., to Hugh and Susie Washburn Basse.She was a 1960 graduate of Rogers High School. She was a switchboard operator for Northwest Medical Center-Springdale and was a member of the Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma.Survivors include her daughter, Leslie Davis and husband Andy of Garfield; her brother, Charles Basse of Rogers; her granddaughter, Drew.A…

                                                          • Edward Brandt

                                                            Edward Oliver Brandt passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 in Batesville, Arkansas at the age of 68 years, 3 months and 18 days. He was born June 30, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas to John Henry Brandt and Odene Oliver Brandt.

                                                            • Eliot Herrin-Allen

                                                              Eliot Herrin-Allen, 35, of North Little Rock died Oct. 14.

                                                              • Eric Carver

                                                                ROGERS -- Eric Carver, 92, of Rogers, died Oct. 20, 2008, at his home. He was born Nov. 23, 1915, in Higginsville, Mo., to Hubert and Ida Torp Jenner Carver.He was a doctor of veterinary medicine and worked 27 years with the U.S. State Depsrtment on the development of veterinary services in the Americas, Asia, Middle East and Africa. He was a 32nd-degree Mason, a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Kansas City, Mo., and the Order of the Eastern Star. He was an Episcopalian.He was preceded in death by his…

                                                                • Ernest Buford White

                                                                  GRAVETTE -- Ernest Buford White, 86, of Gravette died Oct. 24, 2008, at Fayetteville. Arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers.

                                                                  • Ernest Lassiter

                                                                    Ernest “Jew, Les” Lassiter, 75, of Lonoke was called home to be with the Lord Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. He was born April 1, 1933 to Ernest and Hazel Lassiter.

                                                                    • Farrell Edward Roser

                                                                      BELLA VISTA -- Farrell Edward Roser, 83, of Bella Vista died Oct. 22, 2008, at Springfield, Mo. He was born Nov. 1, 1924, in Badger, S.D., to Edward and Johanna Roser.He served with the 612th Engineer Light Equipment Company during World War II. He was part of the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge and on into Berlin.He was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and was manager and bacteriologist with Norris Creamery/Land O'Lakes for 33 years. He was member and deacon at Prince of Peace…

                                                                      • Faye Irene (Henry) Chadwick, 48

                                                                        Faye Irene (Henry) Chadwick, 48, of Big Flat, died Friday, Oct. 24 (2008) at Mountain View.

                                                                        • Florine Easley

                                                                          will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Sisco Chapel in Springdale, online at www.siscofuneral.com., SPRINGDALE -- Lorene Mae Downum, 83, of Springdale died Oct. 20, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale. She was born Dec. 5, 1924, in Rogers to Macy Helen Walker and Clarence Avery Harris.She was a graduate of Rogers High School and a member of First Christian Church in Springdale. She was employed by Sears Co. as a sales supervisor.She was preceded in death by her husband in 1973.Survivors include…

                                                                          • Floyd Merriman

                                                                            ELKINS — Floyd “Bud” Merriman, 90, died Oct. 24, 2008, in Fayetteville. He was born July 7, 1918, in Lincoln, Neb., to Floyd Elmer and Cora Alice Penwell Merriman.He was of the Christian faith and was a retired welder.He was preceded in death by a son, Jim Merriman.Survivors include his wife, Catherine Merriman; three sons, Larry Merriman and wife Sarah of Lincoln, Neb., Gerald “Corky” Merriman and wife Victoria of Sue City, Iowa, and Mike Merriman of Denver, Co.; and two daughters, Mary Mathias…

                                                                            • Freddy Burl Driver

                                                                              will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today at Ozark Funeral home.Pallbearers will be Wayne Driver, Burl Driver, Harold Driver, Brian Driver, Joe Gawith, Nathan Gawith, Tim Wilhite and Karl Gawith. On-line condolences may be made at www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Ozark Funeral Home.

                                                                              • Garry David Raymer

                                                                                will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

                                                                                • George David Crabb

                                                                                  ROGERS -- George David Crabb, 93, passed away on Oct. 20, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale. He was born in Hengchow, China, on March 19, 1915, to Rev. Dr. David Ernest Crabb and wife Elizabeth, Presbyterian missionaries and teachers.David was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, Myrtle Lindenmeyer and two brothers, Rev. E. Chester Crabb and stepbrother, Arthur Lindenmeyer.David is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Viola; his devoted daughter, Cindy Streur of Vancouver,…

                                                                                  • Glenn Martin

                                                                                    • Harold Cartwright

                                                                                      Harold Cartwright Sr., 75, of Blue Springs, Mo., formerly of North Little Rock, died Oct. 1.

                                                                                      • Helen R.L. Smallwood

                                                                                        Helen Ruth Lemon Smallwood, 61, of Glenwood, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008.

                                                                                        • JEREMY LYN HOLMES ADDINGTON

                                                                                          Mr. Jeremy Lyn Holmes Addington, age 36 died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008.

                                                                                          • JERRY WAYNE MILLER

                                                                                            Mr. Jerry Wayne Miller of Swifton "Got His Wings" Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at the Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.,

                                                                                            • James Edward Smith

                                                                                              SPRINGDALE -- James Edward "Eddie" Smith, 61, of Springdale died Oct. 20, 2008, at Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. He was born Sept. 30, 1947, in Phoenix City, Ala., to Thomas Ira and Dorothy Lee Castleberry Smith.He worked in landscaping through his life. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. He moved to the area four years ago.He was preceded in death by grandson, Matthew Gonzales.Survivors include his wife, Sandra Smith of the home; three daughters, Christina Gonzales of Springdale, Michelle…

                                                                                              • Jerry Middleton

                                                                                                Jerry W. Middleton, 63, of Sherwood died Oct. 14. He retired from the Air Force after 26 years and then was employed by Remington for 10 years.

                                                                                                • Jewell Marie Cowles, 87, of Everton

                                                                                                  Jewell Marie Cowles, 87, of Everton, died Friday, Oct. 24 (2008) at Hilltop Golden Living Center in Harrison. She was born Feb. 23, 1921, at Hasty, the daughter of L.E. and Ethel (Boatwright) Hancock.

                                                                                                  • Jo Ann Browers

                                                                                                    will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.

                                                                                                    • JoAnn Reed Short

                                                                                                      will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Moore’s Chapel.Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 200, Winslow, AR 72959. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.—PAID

                                                                                                      • JoAnn Short

                                                                                                        SHAWNEE, Okla. -- JoAnn Reed Short, 74 of Shawnee died Oct. 23, 2008, at her home. Arrangements are by Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville.

                                                                                                        • Joe Bob Wilson

                                                                                                          BENTONVILLE — “Joe Bob” Wilson, 79, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in a local health care facility. Arrangements are pending with Stockdale Funeral Services in Rogers.

                                                                                                          • John Anthony

                                                                                                            John Anthony, 60, of Austin, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. He was born Dec. 13, 1947 in Manilla, Arkansas.

                                                                                                            • John Lloyd Ewing

                                                                                                              BELLA VISTA -- John Lloyd Ewing, 86, died Oct. 21, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. He was born Dec. 21, 1921, in Olathe, Kan., to Lloyd Dean and Margaret McElhinney Ewing.He attended school in Quinter, Kan., where he graduated high school in 1939. He farmed and ran a shop while in Quinter. He retired to Bella Vista in 1992. He married Mary Richardson Grusendorf in 1992. He enjoyed traveling and was a member of Judson American Baptist Church.Survivors include his wife, Mary of Bella Vista;…

                                                                                                              • John Wrona

                                                                                                                BELLA VISTA -- John Wrona, 93, of Bella Vista died Oct. 21, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice In Springdale. He was born March 31, 1915, in New York City to Stanley and Astella Prusaczyk Wrona.He retired after 23 years from the Air Force as a master sergeant. He worked in civil service until 1968. He was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Bentonville. He enjoyed making and flying model airplanes and playing golf. He married Helen M. Zacharias on Aug. 3, 1940.Survivors include his wife, Helen Wrona of…

                                                                                                                • Johnnie V. McGaugh

                                                                                                                  will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Sisco Chapel in Springdadle.Pallbearers will be Brian McGaugh, Neil McGaugh, Tim Scott, Ronnie Harp, Ronnie McGaugh and Jim Harp.

                                                                                                                  • Joseph Kelly Harner

                                                                                                                    PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Joseph Kelly Harner, 47, died Oct. 10, 2008.He attended school in Brea, Calif., Norristown, Pa., and Northcote College in Auckland, New Zealand. He graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in graphic design. He was an accomplished jeweler and worked for Reve in Phoenix for 17 years. He enjoyed reading, playing guitar and studying history.Survivors include his parents, Joseph and Mary Ruth Harner of Rogers; his brothers, John Harner of Colorado Springs, Colo., Keith…

                                                                                                                    • Kohen Williams

                                                                                                                      God called home one of his littlest angels on Oct.19, 2008. Kohen Diego Williams, born March 8, 2005, will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Kohen lived more in 3 years of life than many do in a life time. He taught us many life lessons during the time we were blessed with him. ohen lived like there was no tomorrow and never allowed fear to keep him from doing the things he wanted to do the most. He never missed a moment to say, “I love you.”

                                                                                                                      • L.D. Paul

                                                                                                                        L.D. Paul, 79, of Malvern, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in a Little Rock hospital.

                                                                                                                        • Lee Irene Bauer

                                                                                                                          SPRINGDALE -- Lee Irene Bauer, 100, died Oct. 22, 2008, at Bentonville. She was born July 30, 1908, in St. Louis to Harry and Lula Reynolds Rudasill.She was a retired switchboard operator from Southwest Bell in Des Moines, Iowa.She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Bauer.No services are planned.Burial will be Saturday at Highland Cemetery in Churdan, Iowa.Cremation arrangements are by Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers, online at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                          • Leslie King

                                                                                                                            BELLA VISTA -- Leslie King, 64, of Bella Vista died Oct. 24, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice. She was born June 24, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, to Leslie and Kathleen King.She retired after 30 years from the telephone company in Ohio. She moved to Bella Vista in 1992. she enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling. She was a talented oil painting artist and baker.Survivors include her father of Bella Vista; her sister, Nancy Imboden of Arizona; her niece, Autumn Imboden of California; her brother, David King of…

                                                                                                                            • Linda Stafford

                                                                                                                              ELKINS -- Linda Sue Stafford, 60, of Elkins died Oct. 22, 2008, at her home. She was born Jan. 30, 1948, in Pasadena, Calif., to Stanley Reno and Loretta Mae Rapp Holmes.She was a homemaker, a truck driver and a member of the House of Worship near Spring Valley.Survivors include her husband, Amos Roy Stafford of the home, to whom she was married June 25, 1981; three sons, William Holmes and wife Elizabeth of Bellevue, Neb., Michael Brownell of Huntsville, Aaron Brownell and wife Therese of Gridley, Calif.,…

                                                                                                                              • Lisa Pledger

                                                                                                                                After 39 years on earth, our little angel, Lisa Michelle Pledger has returned to live with her Heavenly Father. Lisa was born July 7, 1969, to Herbert and Mary Pledger and passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008.

                                                                                                                                • Lois Hancock

                                                                                                                                  • Lorene Mae Downum

                                                                                                                                    SPRINGDALE -- Lorene Mae Downum, 93, of Springdale died Oct. 20, 2008, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale. She was born Dec. 5, 1924, in Rogers to Macy Helen Walker and Clarence Avery Harris.She was a graduate of Rogers High School. she was a member of First Christian Church in Sp;ringdale and worked for Sears Co. for more than 20 years as a sales supervisor.She was preceded in death by her husband, in 1973.Survivors include two daughters, Jo Dell Ingram of Springdale and La Donna Sue Mchaney and…

                                                                                                                                    • Louise K. Brown

                                                                                                                                      Louise K. Brown, 73, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008.

                                                                                                                                      • Loy J. Surber, 84, of Pindall

                                                                                                                                        Loy J. Surber, of Pindall, was born Sept. 23, 1924, at Pindall, a son of James Wesley and Millie Lee (Smith) Surber. He died Friday, Oct. 24 (2008) at Ozark, at the age of 84., Think you know Boone County? Tell us the location of this photo and be an Ozarks expert. Find Out More »

                                                                                                                                        • MAURICE R. CRAVENS

                                                                                                                                          Mr. Maurice R. Cravens, age 61, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, in Gogama, Ontario, Canada.

                                                                                                                                          • Madonna Minard

                                                                                                                                            Madonna Marie Minard, 63, of Austin, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 in North Little Rock. She was born Aug. 1, 1945 in Chicago to the late Robert John and Grace Oliver White.

                                                                                                                                            • Mae (Cook) Nolen

                                                                                                                                              Mae (Cook) Nolen, 93, resident of College Square, Conway, died Friday at Conway Regional Medical Center. She was born Aug. 29, 1915 in Mount Vernon, a daughter of the late Willie Lee and Maggie Mae (Coffey) Cook. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Harlan Nolen; a grandson, Scott Ratliff; and a number of brothers and sisters.

                                                                                                                                              • Mary Finch

                                                                                                                                                Mary L. Finch, 86, died peacefully at home Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                • Mary Loren Webb

                                                                                                                                                  SILOAM SPRIINGS -- Mary Loren Webb, 92, of Siloam Springs died Oct. 21, 2008, at Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born May 12, 1916, in Friendship, Tenn., to George B. Canada Sr. and Chasta Moore Canada.She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Lyle Webb.She was a salesperson for Goldsmith Co. in Memphis and attended Open Door Bible Church in Memphis, where she was acive in child evangelist fellowship.Survivors include her daughter, Mary Smith of Siloam Springs; her sister, Oletha…

                                                                                                                                                  • Max Franklin Watkins

                                                                                                                                                    will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Walker-Dowd Funeral Home in Anderson.Funeral services will be held at Tuesday at the Walker-Dowd Funeral Home Chapel in Anderson, Mo., with the Rev. Scott Leonard officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Stella, Mo. Military honors will by the Pineville/Jane American Legion Post 392.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at the United Methodist Church in Sheldon.Pallbearers will be Jeff Patterson, Zack Raynor, Jeremy Elliott, Thomas…

                                                                                                                                                    • NATHANIEL BALENTINE SR.

                                                                                                                                                      Mr. Nathaniel Balentine Sr. departed this life Oct. 21, 2008, at Harris Hospital in Newport at the age of 73.

                                                                                                                                                      • Novella Baker

                                                                                                                                                        Novella Baker, 80, of Lonoke passed away Oct. 20, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                      • Ophelia Edwards

                                                                                                                                                        • Patricia Mollander

                                                                                                                                                          Patricia Kay Mollander, 40, of Cabot passed away Friday Oct. 17, 2008. She was born Aug. 8, 1968 in Bethesda Maryland to Edward T. and Kelly Jeanes Wollweaver II. She will be remembered as a people person who put others needs in front of her own.

                                                                                                                                                          • Patrick H. Bauman

                                                                                                                                                            Patrick H. Bauman, 66, of North Little Rock died Oct. 15.

                                                                                                                                                            • Paul Westerman

                                                                                                                                                              Paul Westerman, of Malvern, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 20, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                              • Penny Sherman

                                                                                                                                                                EUREKA SPRINGS -- Penny Louise O'Hara Sherman, 53, of Eureka Springs died Oct. 8, 2008, at Eureka Springs. She was born Aug. 26, 1954, at Great Lakes Naval Station to Donald E. Francisco Jr. and Barbara Ott Francisco.She was a Methodist.She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Morrow Sherman.Survivors include her mother, Barbara M. Maple of Rogers; her father, Donald E. Francisco Jr. of Stewart, Fla.; her son, Houston O'Hara, serving with the Marine Corps; her daughter, Tara O'Hara of…

                                                                                                                                                                • Raymond L. Henson

                                                                                                                                                                  Raymond L. Henson, of Hot Springs, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Mercy Health Center.

                                                                                                                                                                  • Richard J. Herrmann

                                                                                                                                                                    Richard J. Herrmann, 72, of Hot Springs, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Robert Douglas Wright Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                      FAYETTEVILLE -- Robert Douglas Wright Jr., surrounded by his family and friends, left his earthly home on Oct. 17, 2008. Known as "Big" by his grandchildren, this proud and loving husband, father and grandfather was born June 17, 1929, in Gurdon. He was the son of Robert Douglas Wright and Ella Mae Wright Theis of Pine Bluff, who preceded him in death.Doug is survived by Kay Young Wright, his wife of 48 years, a son, Robert Dougls Wright III and wife Tara of Little Rock; a daughter, Leah Tucker…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Ruby Anderson

                                                                                                                                                                        FAYETTEVILLE -- Ruby Anderson, 90, of Fayetteville died Oct. 23, 2008, at her home.Arrangements are by Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville.Memorials may be made to Single Parent Scholarship Fund, 614 E. Emma, Suite 103, Springdale, 72764.

                                                                                                                                                                        • SARAH J. JACKSON

                                                                                                                                                                          Funeral services for Sarah J. Jackson, 59, of Turner will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 in the Barksdale Funeral Home-Northeast chapel at 1120 E. State St. in Detroit. Rev. Vincent Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in the Detroit Memorial Park. Family hour will be from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Barksdale Funeral Home Chapel. Jackson was born on Feb. 9, 1949 to Alan Martin and Myrtle Fason in Turner. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Ezekial Jackson of Turner and other relatives and…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Sharon Bowles

                                                                                                                                                                            will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs.Pallbearers will be David Wood, Ron Talbert, Hubert Wickline, Raul Piche, Jason Cannon and Mark Bowles.

                                                                                                                                                                            • Thomas Wallace Boyd

                                                                                                                                                                              will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove. The family will be present from 2 to 3 p.m.Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Ernest DeSoto will officiate.Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post 100 in Rogers.Memorials may be made to Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corp., 1923 E. Joyce Blvd., Apt. 205, Fayetteville, 72703.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Vernon Goode

                                                                                                                                                                                Vernon Clifton "V.C." Goode, 90, of Conway was born Oct. 12, 1918, in Holland to the late William Alva "Preach" and Retha (Surratt) Goode. He passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Oct. 25.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Wilburn L. Hathorn

                                                                                                                                                                                  will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home in Springdale.Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Kelly Yarbrough officiating.Pallbearers will be Jerry Sewell, Gerald Sewell, Rodney Hathorn, Cody Hathorn, Cory Hathorn, and Mike White. Honorary Pallbearers will be Eddie Casebolt, Matthew White, Mark White and Butch Wiand. Interment will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Online condolences are available at www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.

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