Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Lena Lois Biggs, 83, of Little Rock.

James "Jim" Caruthers, 78, of Little Rock.

Carsenia "CC" Coley-Spencer, 54, of Little Rock.

Chester Derylak, 80, of Little Rock.

Joe Lee Dotson Jr., 44, Little Rock.

Freddie Lee Gooden, 82, of North Little Rock.

Randolph J. Griffith, 61, of North Little Rock.

Lucille A. Haack, 93, of Little Rock.

Gracie Mae Hayes, 74, of Sherwood.

Bobby "Randy" Jenkins, 47, of Little Rock.

Robert Earl Johnson, 56, of Little Rock.

Doris Eugenia Morris, 72, of Sherwood Donovan Lee Seaboch, 75, of North Little Rock.

Douglas Lamont Sims, 34, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ATKINS Nelle L. Brady Cooper, 63.

BATESVILLE Charlie Von Garrett, 58.

BEEBE John Joseph "Jack" Olivo, 71.

BENTON Andre Edward Laflamme III, infant.

CABOT Anthony Ray Martinez Sr., 47.

CAVE CITY Ida May O'Neal, 86.

CLINTON Hazel Marie "Jackie" Benedetti, 79.

DOVER Lisa Jean Campbell, 40.

EL DORADO Chloice T. Long, 86.

FAYETTEVILLE Jane Marie McKimmey Baugus, 77.

HARDY Donna Marie Evans, 66.

HEBER SPRINGS Rebecca Fay Logan, 57.

HOT SPRINGS A.J. Parker, 79.

LONOKE Nina Sue Haggard Brantley, 69.

Cedric Oneal Cooney, 39.

MALVERN Faye W. David, 86.

MCCRORY Virgil Lee Rodgers, 68.

MCGEHEE Brenda Kay Forrest Land, 53.

MELBOURNE Mildred Loggains Rose, 93.

MONTICELLO Richard Allen Shook, 67.

MOUNTAIN HOME Charles Robert Barton Jr., 60.

NEW BLAINE Ralph A. Noles, 64.

ODEN Cherrea Lea Moffett, 66.

PANSY Johnny Bob Jacks, 85.

PLUMERVILLE William Paul "Tobe" Evans, 84.

SEARCY Reva Jean Smith, 78.

STAR CITY Holland Forrest Linzy, 70.

SULPHUR ROCK Jean Withers, 97.

SWIFTON Clayton Barnett, 75.

VILONIA Betty Fortner, 71.

WELDON Margurite Hogan, 91.

WHITE HALL Carroll "Joker" Hill, 61.

OUT-OF-STATE

SALEM, ALA.

George D. Freeman, 60.

Pulaski County

LENA LOIS BIGGS, 83, of Little Rock passed away Saturday,Sept. 26, 2009, after a five-year courageous battle with cancer. She was a longtime member of Ironton Baptist Church and was also a member of AARP, where she enjoyed playing Bingo.

She is survived by her son, Tom Biggs and wife, Linda of Little Rock; daughter, Judy Loetscher and husband, Ray of Little Rock; two granddaughters, Pamela Huspen and husband, Jim of Chicago, Ill., and Alicia Bowman and husband, Bobby of Little Rock; three great-grandchildren, Todd Stone of Bryant, Madori and Madison Bowman of Little Rock; and two brothers, Homer Perry and wife, Susie, and Leslie Perry and wife, Roberta, all of Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Tom Biggs; two brothers, Marvin Perry and Millard Perry.

Memorials may be made to Ironton Baptist Church Building Fund, 14718 Ironton Cutoff, LittleRock, Ark. 72206.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday with Dr. Sidney Thompson officiating, at Ironton Baptist Church. Burial will be in Ironton Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St. 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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JAMES "JIM" CARUTHERS of Little Rock died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.He was born Feb. 13, 1931, in Hammondsville, Ark., to the late Clayton and Millie Caruthers. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He dedicated countless hours of his time tochurch service. He was one of the founding members of Faith United Methodist Church. He was retired from Aegon Insurance Company. He served his country in the United States Air Force for four years.

He is survived by his wife Betty S. Caruthers; son, Scott Caruthers (Paula); daughter, Suzanne Harrison (Barry); granddaughters, Kari Caruthers, Rachel Mueller (Chris), Melissa Bridgman (Gary); grandson, Matthew McGuire; two greatgrandchildren, Hunter Mueller and Nash Bridgman; sister, Mary Myers (Wayne); brother, John B. Caruthers (Inge). He was preceded in death by his sister, Verneice Adams.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Roller Chenal Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Sue Howe officiating. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300.

Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund, 9820 W. Markham St., Little Rock, Ark. 72205

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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CARSENIA "CC" COLEY-SPENCER was born July 19, 1955, inKilleen, Texas, to the late Alvester and Etta Coley. She was baptized as a child at Duncan UMC and later joined Theressa Hoover UMC. She will be missed by her husband, Gary Spencer;

daughter, Nicola Spencer; grandmother, Pearl Torrence; siblings, Warrick and Carrie Coley, and a multitude of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family hour will be Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Theressa Hoover UMC, 4000 W. 13th Street. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. "Service You Can Trust."

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CHESTER DERYLAK, 80, of Little Rock, passed away Sept. 25, 2009.Born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Dec. 15, 1928. He was a member of Geyer Springs United Methodist Church and was a retired purchaser with the Department of Defense.

Preceded indeath by his parents, he is survived by his wife, Earlene Derylak; son, Steven Derylak (Kathy); daughter, Paula Derylak all of Little Rock, Ark.; granddaughter, Michelle Aaron of Redfield, Ark.

Visitation will be held in the Chapel of Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, Little Rock, Ark., 72205 (NW corner of I-630 and Barrow Road) on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 from 6-8 p.m.Services will be Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 at 10 a.m., at Geyer Springs United Methodist Church, 5500 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72209, with Reverend Richard Lancaster and Reverend Deanna McCormack officiating. Burial will follow in Primrose Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Little Rock Cancer Clinic, Dr. Jay Holland, Dr. Fernando Padilla, and Dr. Stella Kamanda.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Derylak's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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JOE LEE DOTSON JR., 44, Little Rock, departed this life Sept. 23, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memories: mother, Delois Alexander; brother, Gregory Dotson (Chasity); sisters, Felecia Veasley (Robert), Twanna Liggins (Travis), Alicia "Lady" Smith, Kambria Davis; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation: Monday 1-6 p.m. and Funeral: Tuesday 11 a.m. both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary. 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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FREDDIE LEE GOODEN, 82, of North Little Rock passed on Thursday. He was a World War II Veteran and retired from Gooden and Sloan Masonry Company. He was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in North Little Rock. He will be missed by hiswife: Norma Bridges Gooden; three sons, Reginald (Demetria), Rodney (Grace), Rev. Kevin (LaWanda) Gooden; nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Watson Northcrest Funeral Home. 812-5303.

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RANDOLPH J. GRIFFITH, 61, of North Little Rock, passed awaypeacefully Sept. 23, 2009. He was born Oct. 13, 1947, to the late Bob and Agnes Griffith, and preceded in death by his niece, Courtney Begin.

Randy was a loving brother, dedicated friend,and outstanding uncle. He is survived by his twin brother, Ronny Griffith; sisters, Barbara Stearns (Ted), Peggy Mooney (Kim), and Sharon Parker (Dan); nephews, Brent Begin (Stacy), Rob Stearns (Val), Ryan Stearns (Candice), Ben Griffith (Meghan), Matt Brown (Kristi); and nieces, Jennifer Ouzts (Jeff), Mallory Brown, Brittany Parker and Haley Parker; as well as six great nieces and nephews.

Randy retired after 30 years of service with ABF Freight Systems. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a United States Marine. He enjoyed many friendships through his work, military service, travels, hobbies, and everyday life. During his retirement he especially enjoyed many hours with his friends at the Pat Hays Center.

A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock (791-7400). Funeral service will be held at Roller-Owens Chapel at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. Interment will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Ark., following the service.

We wish to thank Mary and Lynette with Hospice Homecare for their kind and compassionate care offered to our brother and family during his illness. Memorials may be made to the Patrick Henry Hays Center, North Little Rock.

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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LUCILLE A. HAACK, 93, of Little Rock, passed away Sept. 24, 2009. She was born May 30, 1916 in Harvey, Ill., to William and Martha Stogentein Tomsheck.

Preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers, she is survived by her daughter, Sheila Wilimzig; and husband, Robert of Little Rock; son, Bob Haack and wife, Glenda of Dodge City, Kan.; brother, Raymond Tomsheck and wife, Louise of Knoxville, Iowa; and sister, Gertrude Barker of Shelbyville, Tenn.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at Grace Lutheran Church, 5124 Hillcrest, Little Rock, officiated by Pastor James Walter. Memorials may be made to the church at P.O. Box 250769, Little Rock, Ark.

72225-0769.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Haack's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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GRACIE MAE HAYES, 74, of Sherwood passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents and siblings, she leaves to cherish her memory her children, Theotis Jr., Dale, Ricky, Billy, Linda, Marilyn, and JoyceHayes, Rose Hunter, Beverly Hood, Gracie Veasey, Linda Perry, and a host of other relatives and friends. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, (501) 372-4129.

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In loving memory, BOBBY "RANDY" JENKINS. Randy was born July 31, 1962 in Little Rock, where he resided. Randy was 47. Randy passed away Aug. 26, 2009. Randy survived by his daughter Whitney Jenkins and grandson, Andrew Jenkins of Lonoke, and countless friends and loved ones. "We love you grandpa!"

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ROBERT EARL JOHNSON, 56, Little Rock departed this lifeSept. 22, 2009. Survivors, daughter, Nichol Johnson, Atlanta, Ga.; mother, Josephine Frost, Little Rock; special friend, Dorothy Turner, Little Rock; host of relatives and friends.

Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home 8821 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock 565-1800. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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DORIS EUGENIA MORRIS, 72, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2009. She was born, Feb. 2, 1937, in Sumter, S.C., to the late Clyde and Josie Huggins. After retiring from Worthen Bank, she loved to spend time cooking, working on crafts and adored spending time with her family.

She is survived by her sons, James C. Morris II and wife Deana and her daughter Katelynn Burdiek; Dwayne Morris and wife Melody; and grandson, Caleb Morris, all of Sherwood, Ark.; siblings, Margaret Nichols of Fort Thomas, Ky., Joline Warr and husband John, and Raymond Huggins and wife Oveita of Sumter, S.C.

A chapel service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009.

www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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DONOVAN LEE SEABOCH, 75, of North Little Rock passed awaySaturday, Sept. 19, 2009. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Maurice and Pauline Seaboch.

Mr. Seaboch graduated from East Des Moines High School and was an alumnusof Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, with a B.A. in architecture. He had been a member of A.I.A. and a registered Professional Engineer.

He was an avid scuba driver and traveled the world to pursue his passion.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Judith Seaboch; his sister, Mrs. Maureen Jenkins of Orlando, Fla.; nieces, Mrs. Jeanie Poppie of Edina, Minn., and Mrs. Jodi Fadool of Huntsville, Ala.; an aunt, Mrs. Evelyn Patterson of Cedar Falls, Iowa; an uncle, Tom Jetmund of Ogden, Iowa; and numerous cousins.

A memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136, Jacksonville, Ark. Interment will be at Highland Memory Gardens, DesMoines, Iowa.

The family requests memorials be sent to the Arkansas Hospice in lieu of flowers. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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DOUGLAS LAMONT SIMS, 34, of North Little Rock departedthis life Sept. 23, 2009. He is survived by parents, Nedra Bush and Raymond (Venissa) Sims; son, Darius Sims; brother, Christopher Sims; and fianceeEarlene Streets. Funeral service: Sept. 30, 2009, 12 p.m. First Baptist Church, 811 SA Jones Drive. Visitation held Sept. 29, 2009, 1-6 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323.

Arkansas

ATKINS - Nelle L. Brady Cooper, 63, of Atkins, died Saturday, Sept. 26. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Monday. Funeral services: 10 a.m., Tuesday in the chapel of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Trafalgar Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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BATESVILLE - Charlie Von Garrett, age 58, of Batesville, Ark., died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.

Survivors: parents, Charlie and Faye Garrett; sons, Kasey and Cody; sister, Lynda Garrett and two grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Willis Funeral Service of Batesville.

Condolences visit www.willisfs.com.

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BEEBE - John Joseph "Jack" Olivo, 71, of Beebe, Ark., was bornFeb. 14, 1938, to John and Caroline (Ahrens) Olivo, and he died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. Jack was retired from Illinois Bell Telephone. He was a member of Harrison Chapel Baptist Church,which he loved. He had a heart for volunteerism and helping others. He most recently was involved with Mannafest Blessings Food Bank and White County Aging Program where he delivered Meals on Wheels.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Carol Larson.

He is survived by his wife, Faith (Deel) Olivo; two sons, Don Olivo and wife, Saleslie of Searcy, and Dale Olivo and wife, Judy of Beebe; four grandchildren, Sunshine Olivo, Brandon Olivo, Vaughn Olivo and Janell Olivo; three great-grandchildren, Emma Kuykendall, Allison Kuykendall and Jaron Kuykendall; four step-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Rosemary McDaniel of Coal City, Ill.; and one brother, Tony Olivo of Hot Springs.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Memorials may be made to Harrison Chapel, P.O. Box 709, Beebe, Ark., 72012 or Memorial/Tribute c/o American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284-1125. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Andre Edward Laflamme III, infant son of Terri Laster and Andre Laflamme Jr., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009. He is survived by his parents; his brother, Tyler Laster; grandparents, Lanora Keen and Alma and Andre Laflamme Sr.; great-grandmother, Loretta Avery and several aunts and uncles.

Services and burial for Baby Andre will be private.

Services are under the direction of Dial & Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant.

To sign Baby Andre's online guest book go to www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Anthony Ray Martinez Sr., 47, of Cabot died Sept. 23,2009. Born Nov. 7, 1961, in Lawton, Okla., the son of the late Henry Martinez and Joy Martinez, and stepfather Duane Holden. He was preceded in death by his father Henry Martinez. Heserved in the military 1980-1985. His awards include Army Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Rifle Marksmanship.

He is survived by wife, Stacey Martinez; his sons, Anthony Martinez Jr. (Ashley) of Jacksonville, Austin Martinez, Cabot, and his daughter, Amber Martinez of Jacksonville; two brothers, Jimmy Martinez (DeRidder, La.), Robert Martinez of Jacksonville; three sisters, Norma Coffin (Duane) of Elgin, Okla., Susie Cunningham (Bobby) of Jacksonville, Peggy Martinez of Liberty Center, Ohio; three grandchildren, Gracie, Trinity and Destiny, and several nieces and nephews. He loved spending time with family and friends barbecuing and riding his motorcycle.

Visitation will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136.

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CAVE CITY - Ida May O'Neal, 86, of Cave City died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at Batesville.

Services Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at 10 a.m., Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial, Maxville Cemetery, north of Cave City. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

Visitation Monday, from 5 until 7 p.m.

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CLINTON - Hazel Marie "Jackie" Benedetti, 79, of Clinton, Ark .,passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at Ozark Health Medical Center, Clinton, Ark. She was born Jan. 26, 1930, at Memphis, Tenn., to the late Spencer and Irene Hicks Hurt.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dorothy Greslie; brother, Sonny Hurt; and grandson, John Henderson.

She is survived by her husband Frank Benedetti of Bee Branch, Ark.; four sons, Frank Benedetti and wife Judy of Memphis, Tenn., Bill Benedetti and wife Tammi of Hollister, Mo., Tom Benedetti and wife Michelle of Bee Branch, Ark., Joe Benedetti and wife Lora of Clinton, Ark.; one daughter, Regina Booher and husband Alvin of Clinton, Ark.; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a niece, Mary Ann Greshan and husband Joe and family; and a sister, Vivian Franklin of Memphis, Tenn.; and many relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. and Rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at St. Jude Catholic Church, Clinton, Ark.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at St. Jude Catholic Church, Clinton, Ark., with burial following at Plant Cemetery, Highway 110, Botkinburg Community.

Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DOVER - Lisa Jean Campbell, 40, of Dover, died Thursday. Memorial service is 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at Shinn Chapel. Visitation 9:30 until service time on Monday. Full obituary and guestbook at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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EL DORADO - Chloice T. Long, 86, of El Dorado, passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.

A funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, at the First Baptist Church of El Dorado. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Sunday, at Young's.

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FAYETTEVILLE - Jane Marie McKimmey Baugus, 77, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, in Springdale, Ark. She was born April 4, 1932, in Little Rock, Ark., to Eugene E. Raines, Sr. and Mary M. (Jones) Raines.

Jane was married to Perry Mc-Kimmey and had four children. Perry died in 1960. In 1962, Jane married Chester Baugus and welcomed Chester's four children. Even though there were eight children to care for, she always made room for one or two more if they needed a safe, loving home to call their own.

She loved to write about her children and her history. She loved to travel and collect gorgeous glass. She was a retired medical transcriptionist, gardener, and bird watcher. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her three sons, Mike McKimmey and wife Virginia of Springdale, Vernon Mc-Kimmey and wife, Carmen Flowers of Lubec, Maine, Marty McKimmey of Albany, Ga.; one daughter, Susan Ramey and husband Jim of Fayetteville; two step-sons, Leroy Baugus and wife Susi of Searcy, Andy Baugus of Fayetteville; one step-daughter, Lois Scott and husband Stephen of Boulder, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Patricia A. Goehring.

Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in the Chapel of Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville with Reverend Von Dell Mooney officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice in the name of Jane Baugus.

To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.

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HARDY - Donna Marie Evans, 66, of Hardy entered into rest Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at Hospice House in Mountain Home.

Memorial service will be Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at 2 p.m., Hardy United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Rebecca Fay Logan, 57, of Heber Springs, Ark. and formerly from Forrest City, Ark., passed away on Sept. 26, 2009, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. She is survived by two sons Anthony Dewayne Lawrence (Julie), Heber Springs, Ark., and Charles Tillman Lawrence (Jammie), Etowah, Ark; four sisters, Joann Joiner, Little Rock, Ark., Eva Tucker, Heber Springs, Ark., Linda Eddings, Heber Springs, Ark., Lois Bourland, Heber Springs, Ark.; four brothers, Wayne McLaughlin, Walnut Ridge, Ark., James McLaughin, Heber Springs, Ark., Jerry McLaughin, Trumann, Ark., Micheal McLaughin (twin brother), Crawfordsville, Ark.; three grandchildren, C.J.Lawrence, Kayleigh Lawrence, and Jarred Allen Lawrence. Preceded in death by her husband Franklin R. Logan and granddaughter Shelby Diane Lawrence. Visitation will be held at Roller Citizen Funeral Home in West Memphis, Ark., on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Graveside service will be held at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City, Ark., on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at 3 p.m..

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HOT SPRINGS - A.J. Parker, 79, of Hot Springs, died Saturday,Sept. 26, 2009.

He was born Oct. 25, 1929, in Hot Springs, the son of Jeff Thomas Parker and Altha Odessa Ratliff Parker. On Dec. 30, 1953, he was married to Opal Barnes. He was preceded indeath by his parents.

A.J. was a member of Red Oak Missionary Baptist Church and a farmer. He was past president and life member of the Garland County Fair Association and a Garland County Farm Bureau member. A.J. worked for Keith Smith Company for 21 years and was a former agriculture teacher at Lake Hamilton.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Opal Parker of Hot Springs; two sons and daughtersin-law, James and Joy Parker of Hot Springs and Donny and Sarah Parker of Stuttgart; one daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Bruce Cozart of Hot Springs; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Claudine Parker of Hot Springs; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in the Red Oak Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Joe Bob Smith and Brother Herbert Watts officiating.

Interment will be in the Fourche Loupe Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday evening.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons and granddaughters, Brett Parker, Derek Parker, Jeff Parker, Trevor Cozart, William Parker, Cody Cozart, Shawna Vaughan, Donna Rankin, and Dana Curtis.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Lakeside High School Class of 1947, the members of Red Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Garland County Farm Bureau, Herschel Barnes, Roger Hathcock, Gerald Huxtable, Sarah Hale, Richard Plugge, Tom Jones, and Phillip and Naomi Jones.

Memorials may be made in his honor to Red Oak Missionary Baptist Church, 107 Red Oak Drive, Hot Springs, Ark. 71913.

Guest registry is at www.davissmith.com.

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LONOKE - Nina Sue Haggard Brantley, 69, passed away Sept. 24, 2009. She was born May 4, 1940 in England, Ark. She is preceded in death by her parents B.E. and Nepha Haggard; her brother, Lawrence Waldron Haggard; a sister, Valeta Belle MacDonald; and granddaughter, Stephanie Gagnon. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Thomas Brantley; her two daughters, Carla (Mark) Diamond of Mascoutah, Ill., and Tommie (Steven) Gagnon of VanBuren, Maine; five grandchildren, Jedidiah and Kelsey Chance, Nicholas Diamond, Tosha and Matthew Gagnon; two great-grandchildren Blake and Zachary Martin; her sister Viva Hoffman of Whitehall, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27 from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke, with Pastor David Hoffman officiating. Donations to the National Breast Cancer Foundation or American Cancer Association are requested in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be sent to www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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LONOKE - Cedric Oneal Cooney, 39, died September 24, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Sharilyun Cooney; sons, Cedric Cooney Jr. and Yancy Cooney of Lonoke; parents, Michael Cooney of Carlisle and Laverne Harris of Little Rock; sister, Monique Cooney of Little Rock; and brother, Marcus Cooney of Carlisle. Preceding him in death, a brother Jeremy Cooney.

Visitation; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Funeral Services; Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, Hwy 236 East, Carlisle, with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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MALVERN - Faye W. David, age 86, of Malvern died Sept. 26, 2009.

Survivors: daughter, Phala Strother and husband Jerry; grandchildren, Randy, Donna, Glenda, and Lisa.

Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 27, 2-4 p.m., Regency, Malvern.

Service, Monday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m., Regency Chapel.

Burial, Shadowlawn Cemetery.

Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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McCRORY - Virgil Lee Rodgers, age 68, of McCrory, passed away Saturday. Visitation, Monday, 6-8 p.m., Rhodes McCrory Chapel. Graveside service, Tuesday 2 p.m., Whitehall Cemetery. Arrangements, Rhodes and Son Funeral Home, Augusta & McCrory.

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McGEHEE - Brenda Kay Forrest Land, 53, of McGehee, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel, with burial in Lone Sassafras Cemetery by Stephenson-Dearman. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MELBOURNE - Mildred Loggains Rose, 93, died Sept. 26. Graveside funeral service will be Monday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Melbourne Cemetery under the direction of Eddie's Family Funeral Home. Family will receive friends at the home of Shirley and Joe Guiltiner in Melbourne.

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MONTICELLO - Richard Allen Shook, age 67, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at his home. He was born Dec. 6, 1941 in Monticello.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Charles Robert Barton Jr. left this world to be with Our Lord Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009. A vivacious individual, Charles was born Oct. 7, 1948 in Conway, Ark., to Virginia Keller Barton and his late father, Charles Robert Barton Sr. Before receiving his degree in English literature from Hendrix College, Charles served his nation faithfully in the Naval services during Vietnam.

Charles possessed a great love of the outdoors and fishing, and created his company, TANFLY, L.L.C. in the pursuit of these passions. After retiring from a career in real estate, Charles went on to become a personal chef. Charles is survived by his daughter, Rachel Barton; beloved grandson, Donovan Jalihal; loving mother, Virginia Barton; brothers, Scott and Jeff Barton; sister, Missy Allgood; nieces Cara Barton, Ginny and Keller Allgood; and nephews, Rob, J.J., and Alex Barton.

A private family memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at Crestlawn Memorial Park, 801 Eighth Ave., in Conway. Arrangements by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. (501) 791-7400.

Please send memorials to the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72207.

Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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ODEN - Cherrea Lea Moffett, age 66, of Oden, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 in Mena.

Mrs. Moffett was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.

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PANSY - Johnny Bob Jacks, 85, of Pansy died Saturday.

Funeral services are 10 a.m., Monday at Bethel Number Two Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Prosperity Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Buie Funeral Home. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. Online condolences at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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PLUMERVILLE - William Paul "Tobe" Evans, age 84, of Plumerville, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. He is survived by one brother and three sisters. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at Plumerville Cemetery with Bro. Lindy Davis officiating. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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SEARCY - Reva Jean Smith, age 78, of Searcy died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. She is survived by her children, Jim Smith, Sharon Taylor, Debbie Kovalak, Denise McDonald, Angelia Smith; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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STAR CITY - Holland Forrest Linzy, 70, Star City, died Friday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Bro. Elmer Byerly will officiate. Burial will be in Drake Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online obituary at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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SULPHUR ROCK - Jean Withers, 97, of Sulphur Rock died Friday.

Graveside service: 2 p.m., Sunday, Sulphur Rock Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.

Survivors: Brother, Charles Smith of Batesville; 17 nieces and nephews.

Memorials: Sulphur Rock Cemetery Fund, c/o Donna Crabtree, 545 Donna Street, Sulphur Rock, Ark. 72579

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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SWIFTON - Clayton Barnett, 75, of Swifton died Friday.

Survivors: wife, Virginia; sons, Dwight and Lavern Barnett; daughters, Teresa Tinsley and Terri Dukes; two brothers; one sister; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; nieces and nephews.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, Abiding Faith Pentecostal Church. Interment: Arnold Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, 6-8 p.m.

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

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VILONIA - Betty Fortner, 71, ofVilonia, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009. Betty was born Feb. 15, 1938, in North Little Rock to the late Aaron V. and Lillie Manning Simpson. She was member of Landmark Baptist Church in Vilonia.

She is survived by her husband of 19 years, James Fortner; seven children, Elvis O. Garren of Damascus, Arthur Dale Garren and Teresa Baker both of Conway, Roger Fortner of Santa Ana, Calif., Rick Fortner of Sheridan, Jamie Fortner and Jody Fortner both of Benton; nine grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Flora Smith, Linda Harness and Wanda McCraw.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m. Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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WELDON - Ms. Margurite Hogan, 91, of Weldon departed this life Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at Harris Hospital in Newport. Ms. Hogan was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Hogan; her parents, Wes and Pauline Almon; daughter, Doris Beard; brother, W.F. Baker; and sister, Johnnie Wallace. Ms. Hogan leaves behind two sons, Harold Hogan of Weldon, and Joe Hogan and wife Rose of Weldon; one son-in-law, Billy Beard of Weldon; two brothers, Bobby Baker of West Memphis and Billy Baker of Mountain Home; two sisters, Doris Odom of Searcy and Lena Tidwell of Kansas City, Kan.; six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at Sandhill Cemetery.Friends may visit on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 at the funeral home from 3 until 5. Arrangements provide by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.

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WHITE HALL - Carroll "Joker" Hill, 61, of White Hall, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at his home. Joker was born Sept. 24, 1948, in Pine Bluff, to the late George A. and Lula Katherine Burris Hill. He was reared and received his education in Pine Bluff, wherehe graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1966. After high school, he joined the United States Navy and served during Vietnam, Beirut, and Grenada. He retired from the U. S. Navy in 1988 as an E-6 First Class Petty Officer. Joker married Rebecca Wood on March 24, 1967, in Pine Bluff. He was employed at the Pine Bluff Arsenal for 20 years, and was currently working in the Facilities Department.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post No. 4455.

Joker was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert and Steve Hill. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rebecca Hill of White Hall, two daughters and sons-in-law, Samantha and John Mason of Redfield, and Michele and Carl Garner of Mesquite, Texas; five grandgirls, Shelbey, Lorna-Beth, Tarryn, Bryce and Parker; and a brother, Billy Hill of White Hall.

The family will receive friends Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Robinson's. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, 10 a.m., in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend E.R. Cagle officiating. Interment will follow the service at noon at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock with military honors. Online Register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

Out-of-state

SALEM, Ala. - Memorial service for George D. Freeman, 60, of Salem, Ala., is Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel. Reverend Robert Karcher is officiating.

M. Freeman was born Nov. 19, 1948 in North Little Rock, Ark. He died Sept. 24, 2009 at East Alabama Medical Center.

Mr. Freeman had been a resident of the Auburn area since 1988. He worked for 30 years in development and fundraising for institutions of higher education.

He is survived by wife, Julia R. Freeman of Salem; two daughters, Shelley (Chuck) Taylor of Eufaula, Ashley (Michael) Ward of Auburn; granddaughter, Haley Taylor of Auburn; three brothers, Larry (Darla) Freeman of Sherwood, Ark., Steve Freeman of North Little Rock, Ark., and Scott (Tracy) Freeman of Ponca City, Okla.; sister, Cindy (Terry) Beck of Sherwood, Ark.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to American Heart Association or William F. Walker Endowed Scholarship Fund, c/o Auburn University.

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.

www.jeffcoattrant.com.