Obituaries

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INDEX

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PULASKI COUNTY

Phyllis M. Bartlow, 86, of Little Rock. Loutricia Ann Bowman, 75, of Little Rock. Robert Ray Curruth, 57, of Little Rock. Harry Donald “Don” Griffin, 85, of Little Rock. John Woodrow Martin Jr., 57, of North Little Rock. Edna Neldeane Moore, 88, of Little Rock. Bernell W. Tanner, 68, of Mabelvale. Peggy June Turman, 81, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALEXANDER

Kayden Mathew Carter, infant.

BALD KNOB

Bonnie (McKamey) Ables, 77. Harvey Hamby Sr., 56.

BENTON

Johnny Larkin Jones, 85.

BRYANT

Sharon Irene Brown, 64.

CABOT

James M. Black Sr., 87.

CHARLESTON

Curtis W. McElhaney, 81.

CONWAY

Juanita “Nana” Stone, 87.

CROSSETT

Leroy Jordan Jr., 81.

DES ARC

Mack Ennis Gray, 86.

DeWITT

James Charles Askew, 82. Tessie Pauline Schroder, 84.

DOVER

Sarah A. Chadwick McAlister, 88.

DRASCO

Betty Lou Gregory, 75.

EL DORADO

David B. Dugal, 53. Clifton L. Thomason, 84.

GOULD

Birt Crain Jr., 66.

HARRISON

Ruth Rogers/Austin, 89.

HETH

Richard “Dick” Ferguson.

HOPE

Marguerite Mhoon Godwin, 83. Lida Marie “Tince” Hendrix, 106.

HOT SPRINGS

Sarah Frances Fletcher, 67.

LaGRANGE

Marion Ralph Cullum, 92.

MAGAZINE

Kenneth Allen Ashton, 74.

MALVERN

Georgia M. Beasley, 95. Jet Lightfoot, 85.

MENA

Beatrice Whaley, 89.

MONTICELLO

Minnie May Moffatt, 90. James Benjamin “J.B.” Smith Jr., 71.

MOUNTAIN HOME

Susan Cheek.

PINE BLUFF

John William Quarles Sr., 43.

PRATTSVILLE

Mack Neal Letbetter, 82.

ROGERS

George “Harrold” White, 76.

RUSSELLVILLE

Dwight King, 52. Mickal Jay Shelton, 54. Loyd Wenton “Pinky” Woods, 90.

SHIRLEY

William Clarence Nixon, 64.

TUMBLING SHOALS

Marie Joneas Black Chastain, 90.

WHITE HALL

Manuel Lee Prater, 49.

WILLIFORD

Loyd Edward Baldwin, 75.

WITTS SPRINGS

Agnes Blair, 85.

OUT-OF-STATE

CLEVELAND, Okla.

Pamela F. Sneed, 54.

Pulaski County

PHYLLIS M. BARTLOW of Little Rock was born in Harrisburg, Ill., to Emily Simmons and George Hudson Mugge on Aug. 4, 1923. She earned her undergraduate degree in occupational therapy from the University of Illinois in 1946 as a member of the first OT class at U of I Medical School.

She began her career at the Menninger Clinic and also practiced at Columbus (Ohio) State Hospital and Palama Pediatric Hospital in Honolulu.

Phyllis married A. Kent Bartlow in 1951 and they resided in Ankara, Turkey, until Kent completed his military career. They had three children, Steven Boland, John Rand and Marilyn Simmons.

After Phyllis raised her children and completed her Master’s Degree in special education, she worked at Zeller Center in Peoria, Ill. Subsequently, she taught occupational therapy at Illinois Central College for three years, the University of Central Arkansas for 10 years, and the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, for two years.

Phyllis enjoyed painting, drawing, duplicate bridge and book clubs; collected antiques; and traveled the world. She was active in church leadership functions; entertained international visitors as a board member of Arkansas Center for International Visitors; was a life member of Arkansas Audubon Association and served on the Board of Halberg Ecology Camp. Phyllis was passionate about sharing with others, both socially and professionally, and was loved by many.

A memorial service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock, Sunday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. with reception following.

Contributions may be made to UUCLR; Arkansas Center for International Visitors; Halberg Ecology Camp and/or the Mothers and Children First Program.

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• –––––LOUTRICIA ANN BOWMAN, age 75 of Little Rock, Ark., died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at UAMS Medical Center. Loutricia was born on Oct. 5, 1935, in Little Rock to her late parents, Eugene Walker and Margaret Jones.

Loutricia will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother, a compassionate and caring friend; a devoted Christian who was strong in her faith and was an active member of Otter Creek First Baptist Church. She enjoyed life and never met a stranger. Her laughter and spirit will be missed by many, especially the love of her life, Peck. Her children and grandchildren were the joy and center of her life.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, T.A. “Peck” Bowman of Little Rock; two children, Ted Bowman of Fort Smith, Ark., and Tami McConnell (Jay) of Conway, Ark.; five grandchildren, Scott Bowman (Patty) of Fayetteville, Ark., Matt Bowman and fiance Laura Gillespie of Oklahoma City, Okla., Lauren, Laine and Bo McConnell, all of Conway, Ark.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at Otter Creek First Baptist Church with Reverends Robert McDaniel and Paul Richie officiating. Burial will follow at Woodson Cemetery in Woodson, Ark. A visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark., (501) 455-1067. To sign the online guest book, visit www.griffinleggettforesthills. com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute, 4301 W. Markham, Slot 623F, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

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• –––––ROBERT RAY CURRUTH, 57, of Little Rock passed away Feb. 8, 2010. Funeral services will be today, Feb. 20, 2010, 11 a.m. at Mattie Hicks Memorial Chapel (Premier). Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202, (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better.”

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• –––––HARRY DONALD “DON” GRIFFIN died Feb. 18, 2010. He was born in Detroit, Mich., on Dec. 4, 1924, and moved to Little Rock with his family two years later.

Don was a farmer who then went into construction, operating all kinds of heavy equipment. He was a superintendent overseeing part of the building of I-630. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Navy Seabees and later was called into service during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Pulaski County Mounted Patrol.

Don is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Sue Epps Griffin; son, Donald Ray “Don” and his wife, Marcia; his daughters, Susan Wallgren and husband Dale, and Robin Dorey and husband Leon. He is also survived by five grandsons, Will Taggart, Adam Taggart (Keri), Glen Griffin (Davis), Stephen Griffin (Jill Jordan) and David May (Felicia); one granddaughter, Sarah Fauzi (Agung); four great-grandchildren and one due in March. He leaves two brothers, William Griffin Jr., and Richard W. Griffin and wife Mary Dee. He was predeceased by his parents, William Griffin Sr. and Wilsie Watkins Griffin; and a sister, Margaret Reynolds.

Graveside services will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at 2 p.m. Serving as his pallbearers will be his grandsons and his nephews, Lynn Tiner and Richard W. Griffin Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons’ wives.

The family would like to express great kindness to the caregivers who took care of our husband and father during the last months of his life. Their giving spirit was a comfort to all of us. The doctors, nurses and caregivers from Arkansas Hospice provided Mr. Don with loving care.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Arkansas Hospice, 5600 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204; or to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 10411 W. Markham, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

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

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• –––––JOHN WOODROW MARTIN JR., 57, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. John was born in Little Rock to the late John Woodrow and Christine Berry Martin.

John retired from Union Pacific Railroad after more than 20 years of service. He was a member of Kellogg Valley Baptist Church and was an avid golfer, who had played golf since the age of 7. He also enjoyed training thoroughbreds. John was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Short Martin; his son, Brad Martin of North Little Rock; a daughter, Michelle Gay and husband, Jarrod of Maumelle and two grandchildren, Carrington and Cruz Gay; and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, (501) 791-7400. Interment will follow at Grissard Cemetery, in El Paso, Ark. The family will receive friends from 9-10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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• –––––EDNA NELDEANE MOORE, 88, of Little Rock went to be with her Savior on Feb. 17, 2010. She was born in Bellville, Ark., on May 28, 1921, but grew up in Havana, Ark.

She retired as a schoolteacher after teaching 42 years. Her teaching career started when Neldeane Moore moved to North Little Rock to look for a teaching job. She began her career teaching at Hensley, Ark.; after two years she moved to Badgett Elementary for 10 years, next to Oakhurst Elementary where she taught for 20 years. Her final move was to Romine and Woodruff Elementary as a librarian. She had many former students who kept in touch with her over the years.

She received a Who’s Who Among American Teachers nomination in 2002 from a former student. This student wrote “Because of your ability and dedication, you have made a significant impact and difference in the lives of your students.” She also received a My Favorite Teacher nomination from a former student.

Neldeane Moore was a wonderful teacher who taught her students to love and respect her through her compassion and use of humor. She loved art and made every child think they were real artist. She also had several students who would come and take her out to eat, cut her hair, or just visit with her. Even though Neldeane Moore never had any children of her own she enjoyed the love and affection of many children through out her life. One student stated, “Miss Moore touched little lives one at a time for 42 years and changed them forever.”

After retiring she spent much of her time serving others. She volunteered with many organizations. She was a greeter at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock and active in the Arkansas Retired Teachers Organization. She served as the piano player for many activities.

Neldeane was always known for her sense of humor. When you saw her she always had a new joke to tell. This attitude always made her the life of the party. There was never a dull moment when Neldeane was around, and she created many wonderful memories for those who loved and respected her. Neldeane traveled often after retiring. Her most exciting trip though was to Washington, D.C., for the inauguration of President Bill Clinton. Neldeane was devoted to her mother, affectionately known as “Miss Edna,” who lived with her until her death in 1984.

Neldeane Moore, was preceded in death by her Mother, Edna Moore; father, William Moore; four sisters, Mildred Pearce, Myrthine Sikes, Roberta Cobb, and Doris Zweig. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Alzheimer’s Arkansas programs and services, 10411 West Markham St., Suite 130, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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• –––––BERNELL W. TANNER, age 68, of Mabelvale, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Feb. 18, 2010. She was born Dec. 23, 1941, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Fayette Thomas Wilson and Velma Mae Taylor Wilson. She worked in maintenance at Orbit Valve and worked at Chicopee Inc. of North Little Rock. She was a member of Cole Mission Pentecostal Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rodney Joseph Tanner; son, Jerry Franklin Tanner; brother, Walter Wilson; and sister, Sandra King. She is survived by companion, Robert Morgan of Mabelvale; sons, Michael J. Tanner (Sonja) and Fayette Tanner (Kimberly) of Little Rock; daughters, Deborah Walker (Tim) of Little Rock and Angelique Jones (Mike) of Mabelvale; brothers, Bobby Wilson (Vivian), Danny Wilson (Debbie), both of Mabelvale, Perry Wilson (Cindy) of Cleveland; sister, Shirley Miller (Gene) of Omaha; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one on the way.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, (501) 455-5800. Interment to follow at Upchurch Cemetery. Family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/drummond.

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• –––––PEGGY JUNE TURMAN, 81, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. She was born June 28, 1928, in Hammond, La.

Survivors include her husband, Virgil Turman, and a brother, Sonny Penton of Denham Springs, La. Cremation arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Kayden Mathew Carter, infant son of Mathew Carter and Kenzie Robinson of Alexander, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010. He was born on Feb. 17, 2010, in Little Rock.

Kayden is also survived by his sister, Kinley Carter; grandparents, Vicki and Tommy Sharp, Traskwood, Phil Robinson, Houston, Ark., Debra Duran, Benton, Andy Carter and Janet Faulkner, Alexander.

Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Monday at New Hope Cemetery by Ashby Funeral Home. Minister will be Rev. Rodney Shanner. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Ashby’s. Online guest book at ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––BALD KNOB — Bonnie (McKamey) Ables, 77, died Wednesday. Survivors: son, Kevin Ables; daughter, Carolyn Pearrow; stepdaughter, Donna Sue Jones; three brothers; a sister; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, Powell Funeral Home Chapel, Bald Knob. Interment: Shady Grove Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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• –––––BALD KNOB — Harvey Hamby Sr., 56, of Bald Knob departed this life Thursday. Funeral Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. at Coffeyville Cemetery. Friends may visit Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home. Arrangements by Jackson’s Funeral Home.

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• –––––BENTON — Johnny Larkin Jones, 85, of Benton died Feb. 18, 2010, in Benton. He was born July 25, 1924, to the late Johnny Larkin Jones Sr. and Willie (Dodson) Jones in Lonsdale, Ark. He was of Missionary Baptist faith and an operator for Reynolds Metals Company.

Preceding him in death were his parents, and his wife, Emma Jones. Survivors include two daughters, Daisy (Scott) Curtis of Benton, Shirley (Frank) Newby of Biloxi, Miss.; two grandsons, Scott (Renee) Curtis Jr., Jonathan (Lori) Curtis, all of Bryant; three great-grandchildren, Luke Curtis, Clay Curtis, Isabella Curtis; one sister, Jackie Hosaka of Benton; one brother, Irvin (Doris) Jones of Bryant; and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at 10 a.m. at New Rosemont Memorial Park in Benton with Rev. Carl Ritchey officiating.

The family requests memorials may be made to Holland Chapel Baptist Church, 15523 Hwy. I-30 South, Benton, Ark. 72015. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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• –––––BRYANT — Sharon Irene Brown, 64, of Bryant passed away on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. She was born April 19, 1945, in Dermott and grew up in McGehee, before attending the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Parse and Bertha Harper; father, Willard Brown, all of McGehee. She is survived by her mother, Thelma Lucas; daughter, Leah Elizabeth Rieman; two granddaughters, Camryn Jewel and Kelsey Dawn; and one sister, Karen Gaither, all of Little Rock.

She will be buried in McGehee Cemetery with a private family graveside service at a later date. Sharon is at peace from suffering and is now in the presence in our Lord. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in McGehee. Online obituary at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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• –––––CABOT — James M. Black Sr., 87, of Cabot passed away peacefully with family members at his side Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. He was born Dec. 18, 1922, to Elmer A. and Georgia Russell Black in Strong, Ark. He was a veteran of World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Colleen Black; two sons, James M. (Jay) Black Jr. (Sharon) of Cabot and Gaylon D. Black (Amy) of Little Rock; grandson, Christopher G. Black (Stacy); granddaughters, Lindsey (Nathan) Newman and Sydney Black; and two greatgrandchildren; as well as two sisters, Pansy Black Moore of Bastrop, La., and Wallie Walton Purvis of El Dorado.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, (501) 843-5816.

Memorials may be made to Pathfinder Inc., P.O. Box 647, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––CONWAY — Juanita “Nana” Stone, 87, of Conway, Ark., died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at Heritage Living Center. She was born Jan. 27, 1923, in Little Rock, Ark., a daughter of the late Henry and Ava (Lairmore) Buddenberg.

She was also preceded in death

by her husband, Thomas A. Stone; and a sister, Anna Marie Odom of Mayflower. Mrs. Stone was a member of First Baptist Church at Mayflower. She was a retired waitress, and had worked for Hank’s Dog House in Little Rock, and The Pink Palace, also in Little Rock; and had worked for the Mayflower School District in the cafeteria. She also loved to fish.

Survivors are her children, Ron Ferguson and wife Carolyn of Morrilton, Judy Bright and husband Bill of Conway; grandchildren, Terri Bright, Regina (Brad) Eggebrecht, Ben (Amanda) Bright, Craig Ferguson, Tiffany (Jeremy) Landon; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Louise Loetscher of Little Rock, Henry Etta Cataldo of Des Moines, Iowa; and a number of nephews and nieces.

Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mayflower Cemetery, under the direction of Roller-Mc-Nutt Funeral Home, Conway, (501) 327-7727.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202, www.archildrens.org.

The family would like to express their gratitude for all of the care given to Mrs. Stone by the staff of Heritage Living Center and Odyssey Hospice. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––CROSSETT — Leroy Jordan Jr., age 81, of Crossett, Ark., passed away on Feb. 18, 2010. He was born on April 7, 1928, in Vick, Ark., to his parents, Leroy Sr. and Ethel Culbertson Jordan. Mr. Jordan was retired from Georgia Pacific Plywood in Monroeville, Ala., and was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Mildred Roberts Jordan; a brother, Robert Jordan; and a great-granddaughter, Megan Clark. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Brantley Jordan, of Crossett, Ark.; one daughter, Pamela Riley of Flagstaff, Ariz.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Mount Olive Baptist Church with Bro. Eric Hodge, Bro. David Tohlen and Bro. Travis Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Pinewood Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com). Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1533 Hwy. 52 W., Crossett, Ark. 71635.

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• –––––DES ARC — Mack Ennis Gray, 86, of Des Arc died Thursday. Survivors include his wife, Lillie Mae Gray; one daughter, Sherry Taylor and husband David; two grandchildren, Samantha Taylor and Cory Taylor.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Garth Funeral Home Chapel with burial in McBee Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Online guest register at www.garthfuneralhome. com.

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• –––––DeWITT — James Charles Askew, age 82, died Feb. 8, 2010. He is survived by daughter, Deborah Turney, Galveston, Texas; grandchildren, Robert Sean Ferguson, Galveston, Texas, Ariss DeLee Catron of Houston, Texas; and great-grandchild, Courtney Christian Ferguson of Galveston, Texas. Cremation arrangements by Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt, Ark.

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• –––––DeWITT — Tessie Pauline Schroder, age 84, died Feb. 18, 2010, at her home. She was born in DeWitt to James Henry and Florence May Mooneyham. Pauline is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest Schroder; brother, Wade Mooneyham; and two sisters, Reba Hudson and Francis Lester.

Pauline was a homemaker, member of McAdams Road Church of the First Born, patron of Grand Prairie Job Center, supporter and concerned parent of Pattillo Center School, lifetime member of Founders Club for Arkansas Sheriffs Boys and Girls Ranch, member of Life Savers Society of Arkansas Children’s Hospital, board member at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, lifetime member of the Ruitan Club. She was also invited to the White House by President Bill Clinton in recognition of her support, loyalty and contributions to the Angel One Program of Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Mrs. Schroder is survived by her son, Terry Wayne Schroder of DeWitt, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at Mc-Adams Road Church of the First Born with burial in Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home, (870) 946-3104. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

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• –––––DOVER — Sarah A. Chadwick McAlister, 88, of Dover died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at UAMS in Little Rock. Funeral will be at 12 noon Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at Dover First Baptist Church. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. at Pinecrest Cemetery at Little Rock by Humphrey Funeral Service.

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• –––––DRASCO — Mrs. Betty Lou Gregory of Drasco was born Sept. 30, 1934 in Helena, Ark., raised in Helena and while surrounded by her loving family, passed into eternal rest after a long illness on Feb. 18, 2010, at the age of 75.

She joins her husband, Leonard; mother and father, Mildred and David Abel; brother, Bobby Abel; and many dearly loved friends and relatives in the House of the Lord. Mrs. Gregory was a Christian lady of Presbyterian faith and an accountant and homemaker.

Mrs. Gregory is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Rick Hartwick of Drasco; son and daughter-in-law, Leonard Jr. and Brenda of Heber Springs; and a sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Clay Novotney of Durango, Colo. She is also survived by two granddaughters, both of Drasco, Melissa Dill and husband Jeremy, Brandy Strayer and husband Steven; one grandson, Gabriel Bruce and wife Christina of Conway; two great-grandsons: Tristen and Caleb Dill; and two soon-tobe born great-granddaughters, Brailey and Hailie Strayer; nieces, nephews and many friends.

Her hobbies included gardening, traveling, concerts, playing piano, and yard sales, yard sales and more yard sales.

Cremation followed her passing under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to The Christian Lighthouse Church, PO Box 199, Concord, Ark. 72523; or Cleburne County Hospice, 600 S. 11th Street, Heber Springs, Ark. 72543.

Memorial services are to be held at a later date. Godspeed, Betty Lou. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––EL DORADO — David B. Dugal, 53, died Feb. 17, 2010, in Little Rock, Ark. Services 2 p.m. Feb. 21, 2010, Marysville United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Marysville Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Feb. 20, 2010. An online obituary is available at www.youngsfuneralhome. com.

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• –––––EL DORADO — Clifton L. Thomason, 84, of El Dorado passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at his residence. He was born Dec. 16, 1925, in Hampton, Ark., to William Authur Thomason and Bernie Benson Thomason.

Clifton was an Army Veteran of WWII, worked as a custodian for the U.S. Postal Service before retiring, and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. His garden was his passion where he grew the best tomatoes in the county, he loved taking care of his Pine Plantation in Calhoun County but his biggest love of all was his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, Boyce, Jack and Travis Thomason; and two sisters, Ionie Groce and Ethel Robbins. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Nell Thomason of El Dorado; daughter, Angela Thomason Woods and husband Jack of Jacksonville, Texas; son, Terry Thomason and wife Gina of Rogers, Ark.; daughter, Paige Thomason Gordon and husband Wendell of Clear Lake, Texas; granddaughters, Amanda Murphy of Oklahoma City, Okla., Sarah Hudson of Garrison, Texas, Willa Thomason of Rogers, Ark., and Hayley Gordon of Clear Lake, Texas; sisters, Zoe Sherman of El Dorado, Ark., and Dorothy Shirey of El Dorado; and brothers, Harold Thomason of Hampton, Ark., and J.C. Thomason of Marshall, Texas.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, in Young’s Chapel with the Revs. Faron Rogers and Kay Ruddell officiating. Burial will follow at Means Cemetery in Hampton under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 701 South West Ave., El Dorado, Ark. 71730; or Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, Ark. 71730. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome. com.

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• –––––GOULD — Birt Crain Jr., 66, of Gould died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at JRMC in Pine Bluff. He was born Nov. 6, 1943, in Cardon Bottom, Ark., to the late Birt Crain Sr. and Edith Ola Mc-Clain.

He was a member of Dark Corner Christian Church in the Dark Corner Community of Dumas. He was a devout Christian, devoted husband and father. He was a retired concrete contractor, having worked for over 37 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and ladies softball and little-league baseball coach for many years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Gould and was a friend to many.

Also preceding him in death was a sister, Carolyn Sue Elliott. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Crain of Gould; son, Steven Crain (Holly Sells) of Star City; sister, Pat Garrett of Dumas; step-grandson, Ashton Heard of Marion; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Dark Corner Christian Church at the Dark Corner Community of Dumas. Bro. Tom Bowlby will officiate. Burial will be in Dark Corner Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Service in Star City.

Memorials may be made to Dark Corner Christian Church, or The American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online obituary at www.griffinfuneralservice. net.

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• –––––HETH — Richard “Dick” Ferguson, passed away Feb. 18 at Methodist University in Memphis, Tenn. Visitation will be Sunday 5-7 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis and Graveside services 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22 at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark., with interment following.

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• –––––HOPE — Mrs. Marguerite Mhoon Godwin, 83, Hope, Ark., passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Hope.

Funeral Services 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21st, Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel, Hope. Burial Memory Gardens Cemetery, Hope. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope, Ark. Visitation: Saturday, Feb. 20th, 6-8 p.m., Brazzel/Oakcrest, Hope. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––HOPE — Lida Marie “Tince” Hendrix, 106, of Hope, Ark., passed away Feb. 18, 2010, in Hope, Ark. Marie was born Oct. 25, 1903, in Fulton, Ark., to Henry F. and Sophronia Forrest Moon Cox. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hope since 1924 and also a member of the United Women’s Circle, the Wednesday Bridge Club and Duplicate Bridge Club.

Mrs. Hendrix was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert D. Hendrix of Las Vegas, Nev.; one daughter, Rose Marie Walden of Hope, Ark.; brothers Henry, Guy, Jesse, Max; and her sister, Ethyl. She is survived by one son, David Max Hendrix and wife Bea of Little Rock, Ark.; one daughter-in-law, Carolyn Sue Hendrix of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren, Carol Lester and John of Fayetteville, Ark., Robin Bresler of Friendswood, Texas, Bill Shirey and Michele of Little Rock, Ark., Randy Hendrix of Huntington Beach, Calif., Anna Sutocky and Bill of Grants Pass, Ore., Kristi Hendrix of Las Vegas, Nev., and David Hendrix of Bryant, Ark.

Visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, between the hours of 2-3 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. The service has been set for Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Johnson officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hope Haven Retirement Center, 500 West 23rd, Hope, Ark.; or First United Methodist Church of Hope, Ark., P.O. Box 400. Sign the online guest book at www.pharrfuneralhome. com.

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• –––––HOT SPRINGS — Sarah Frances Fletcher, 67, of Hot Springs, formerly of Monticello, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Mercy Health Center of Hot Springs. She was born July 11, 1942, in Monticello. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel, with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman.com.

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• –––––LaGRANGE — Marion Ralph Cullum of LaGrange, Ark., died February 18, 2010 at age 92. Survivors include wife, Hazel; daughters, Linda Wheeler, Carolyn Lawson, Becky Brown. Services Sunday, February 21, 2010, 2 p.m. Marianna Church of Christ. Burial at LaGrange Cemetery. Visitation Saturday, 4-7 p.m., Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––MAGAZINE — Kenneth Allen Ashton, 74, of Magazine, Ark., died February 18, 2010. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, February 22, 2010 at First Assembly of God Church in Magazine with burial at Bluff View Cemetery under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service, Booneville. (479) 675-3392. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday.

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• –––––MALVERN — Mrs. Georgia M. Beasley, born September 9, 1914, to Crocket and Margaret (Johnston) Hopper, departed this life February 18, 2010 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. A lifelong resident of Arkansas, she made her home in Malvern for the past 59 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William N. Beasley, and three sons, Roy Beasley, Kenneth Beasley and William W. Beasley. She is survived by three sons, Donald Beasley of Bryant, Eugene Beasley of Malvern, Glenn Beasley of Sherwood, and one daughter, June Stuart of Clarksville.

Pallbearers will be her grandson, David Stuart, Sr., her greatgrandson, David Stuart, Jr., Michael Beasley, Jerry Beasley, Glenn Beasley, and Eugene Beasley.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Graveside services will be conducted by her great-great nephew, Rev. Wade Toddy, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Rison, at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 2010 at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Dallas County. Arrangements are under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Arkansas. (501) 332-2711. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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• –––––MALVERN — Lt. Col. (USAF Ret.) Jet Lightfoot, age 85, of Malvern, died Thursday, February 18, 2010. Survivors: daughters, Charla Lightfoot Mathews (Stuart), Sherwood; Jo Hart Lightfoot Walters (Doug), Jones Mill; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Memorial service: 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2010, J.A. Funk Funeral Home, Malvern. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, funeral home. Online condolences: jafunkfuneralhome.com

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• –––––MENA — Beatrice Whaley, 89, of Mena died February 18, 2010. Services are Monday, February 22, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Service Chapel with Roy Bass officiating. Interment will follow in the Smithville Cemetery in Smithville, Oklahoma. Visitation is Sunday, February 21, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. Online Guestbook: www. hallfs.com.

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• –––––MONTICELLO — Minnie May Moffatt, age 90, died on Friday, February 19, 2010 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, Ark. She was born to Walter A. Moffatt, Sr. and Myrtle Wells Moffatt on June 20, 1919 in the family home on South Main Street, the home where she resided her entire life. She attended Monticello schools, graduating from Monticello High School in 1935. After obtaining a B.A. in French from Arkansas A&M (now UAM) in 1939, she went to work for her father at Moffatt Abstract Company. After his retirement in 1953 she operated this business, the only such company in Drew County, until she retired in 1982.

She was a lifelong member of Wood Avenue Presbyterian (A.R.P.) Church where she served as a deacon and as treasurer for many years. She was also a life member of the Drew County Historical Society, Monticello Friends of the Library and Monticello Junior Auxiliary. She enjoyed all sports and was an avid golfer and bridge player. She and her sister Pattie enjoyed many trips across the U.S. and to Europe. She had a keen interest in family history and was a member of the Clan Moffatt Society in America.

Minnie was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Walter A. Moffatt Jr. She is survived by her brother, Wells Moffatt and his wife, Ruth, her sister, Pattie Moffatt, and her niece, Marsha Moffatt Daniels (Bill), all of Monticello. Also her two great-nieces, Natalie Daniels Atkins (Justin) of Little Rock and Meredith Daniels of Nashville, Tenn.

A memorial service will be held at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel on Saturday, February 20 at 4:30 p.m. A private burial will be held at a later date. Memorials to: Drew County Historical Society, 404 S. Main, Monticello, Ark. 71655 or Wood Avenue Presbyterian Church, c/o James Cathey, 502 N. Main, Monticello, Ark. 71655 or a charity of the donor’s choice. The family will be gathering at 469 S. Main Street in Monticello.

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• –––––MONTICELLO — James Benjamin “J.B.” Smith Jr., 71, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010 at his home. He was born December 23, 1938 in Monticello. He was the owner of Smith Motors and a member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church in Monticello. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, a charter member of Fincher Deer Camp, loved playing cards and spending time with his family.

He was the son of the late James Benjamin Smith Sr. and Ardie Mae Chisom Smith and was preceded in death by his stepmother, Grace McGough Smith; a half sister, Hazel Bell and a half brother, Herman Smith.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Nelda Carol Barnes Smith of Monticello; four daughters, Julie West and husband, Jim of Monticello, Tammy Martin and husband, Jack of Azle, Texas, Jayce (JC) Gray and husband, Ted of Monticello; Kristin Smith of Jonesboro, Ark.; one sister, Addis Ellis of Monticello; one brother, Joe Smith of Little Rock, Ark., and a half sister, Helen Chaney of Bastrop; 10 grandchildren, Jade Ross and husband, Zack, Jamie Rawls and husband, Jeff, and Jacob West, all of Monticello, Tori Martin, Timothy Dufrene, Trent Dufrene, Rachel Adamson, Jonathan Martin, Jaclyn Martin, all of Azle, Texas and Ian Bergeron of Jonesboro, Ark.; two great-grandchildren, Jaxon Rawls and Halle Ross, both of Monticello; and many cherished nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel, with burial in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials to: American Cancer Society, 901 N. University, Little Rock, 72207 or Oak Grove Assembly of God Church Building Fund, 465 Winchester Road, Monticello, Ark. 71655. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman.com.

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• –––––MOUNTIAN HOME — Celebration of Life for Susan Cheek was held February 19 at Grace Baptist Church. Mrs. Cheek died at her residence on Monday. Survived by her husband, Charles; three daughters; father and stepmother; two brothers; three sisters. Kirby & Family Funeral Home in charge arrangements with online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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• –––––PINE BLUFF — John William Quarles Sr. of Pine Bluff, Arkansas died Wednesday, in Pine Bluff, at the age of 43. Graveside: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Hardin Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www. memorialgardenssheridan.com

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• –––––PRATTSVILLE — Mack Neal Letbetter, 82, of Prattsville, died February 18, 2010. Survived by his wife, Henrietta Letbetter; sons, Jimmy Letbetter, Larry Fleming; eight grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren, one great-greatgrandchild, a host of relatives and friends. Funeral 1 p.m. today. Davis Creek Baptist Church, Prattsville. Hubble Funeral Home. 374-3134.

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• –––––ROGERS — George “Harrold” White of Rogers, Ark., passed away February, 16, 2010. He was born on July 12, 1933, in Maude, Okla., to Noonan C. White and Bertie Brown White. He retired as a police chief for 24 years in Portland, Texas. He was in law enforcement service for over 40 years and he was a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Patricia White of Rogers, Ark.; five children Lee White, Darrell White, Greg White, all from Texas, Jeremy (Bo) Allen of Maumelle, Arkansas, and Teresa Tessman of Sherwood, Ark.; one sister Mary Lucille James of Harrison, Arkansas; one brother Cecil (Pete) White of Newcastle, Okla.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Chapel, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72117 (501) 835-3515. To visit Mr. White’s website go to www.griffinleggettresthills. com.

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• –––––RUSSELLVILLE — Dwight King, 52, a truck driver for Tyson Foods, died February 17, 2010. Mother, Eva King of Russellville; sister, MariAnne King of Bentonville; aunt, Cleona B. King; cousins, Rebecca Linane and James King Jr., all of California. Memorial service Saturday, 11 a.m., Second Baptist Church, Russellville. Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

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• –––––RUSSELLVILLE — Mickal Jay Shelton, age 54, of Russellville died Thursday, February 18, 2010, at his home. Visitation will be held Monday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow immediately at Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.

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• –––––RUSSELLVILLE — Loyd Wenton “Pinky” Woods, 90, of Russellville, died Tuesday, February 16th. Funeral is 10 a.m., Monday, February 22nd, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Russellville. Burial in Appleton Cemetery at Appleton by Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation 6-8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Full obituary at www. shinnfuneral.com.

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• –––––SHIRLEY — William Clarence Nixon, 64, of Shirley, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 11, 1945 at Shirley, Arkansas, to the late Otto and Jesse (Caldwell) Nixon. He attended Pine Grove Baptist Church, Shirley, Arkansas, and was a Conagra Plant worker for 15 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Edith Mary (Bishop) Nixon, two sisters, Barbara Nixon, and Verba Hooton, brother, Harold Dea Nixon. He is survived by his daughter, Melessa Murray and husband Kenny of Clinton, Ark.; three sons, Jimmy Lee Nixon of Clinton, Ark.; William C. Nixon and wife Drenda of Clinton, Ark.; and Jeffrey Lynn Nixon of Clinton, Ark.; sister, Juanita Sue Forrester, nephew, Arrin Tyrell Goodnight and April Gates of Clinton, Ark.; 14 grandchildren, Courtney, Danielle, Aileigha, Ailyssa, Ailaina, Madisson, Logan, Justin, Kelsey, Kelly, Russell, Kyle, Kimber, Joseph, five great-nieces and nephews, Jonathan, Jordyn, Sammy, Natalie, and Hannah, great-granddaughter, Lindsay, and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Casketbearers: Aaron Gibbons, Jeremy Goodnight, Jim Goodnight, Johnny Clay, Jimmy Goodnight, Chris Harper. Honorary Casketbearers: Turner Crisp, and Ronny Brown.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Monday, February 22, 2010, at Pine Grove General Baptist Church, Shirley, Arkansas, with Pastor Alan Rolen officiating. Burial will follow at Weaver Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton, Arkansas, 501-745-2151. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––TUMBLING SHOALS — Marie Joneas Black Chastain, age 90, of Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab Center in Heber Springs. Born in Greene County, Arkansas, on February 20, 1919, she was the daughter of the late C.E. and Volena Black. Mrs. Chastain was a homemaker and a member of the Heber Springs First United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Chastain, on June 22, 2006, and also by one brother, Willard Joneas. Mrs. Chastain is survived by one daughter, Evelyn Gathright and husband, Shel, of Tumbling Shoals; two sisters, Delphia Ringer of North Little Rock and Imogene Allen of Sanford, Florida; one grandchild, Ann Higgins and husband, James; and three great-grandchildren, Shelby, Sarah, and Laura Higgins. Mrs. Chastain is also survived by other relatives and her many friends.

Visitation will begin Saturday, Feb. 20, at 12 noon in the Olmstead Chapel with funeral services beginning at 1 p.m., officiated by Rev. Kathy DeBusk. Interment will follow in the Chastain Cemetery. Casey Chastain, Chris Chastain, Ray Cannon, Ricky Logan, Darrell Logan, Marvin Logan, and Shelby Higgins will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund at the Heber Springs First United Methodist Church. Arrangements: Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

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• –––––WHITE HALL — Manuel Lee Prater, 49, of White Hall, died Wednesday. Graveside service and burial is 10 a.m., Tuesday at Pisgah Cemetery near Pottsville, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook: www. shinnfuneral.com.

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• –––––WILLIFORD — Loyd Edward Baldwin, 75, of Williford, Arkansas, died Wednesday. Funeral: 2 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan. Burial: Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, from 12 noon until service time at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan. com.

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• –––––WITTS SPRINGS — Agnes Blair, 85, of Witts Springs died Thursday. Survived by husband, Cecil; seven sons, one daughter, two brothers, two sisters, 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral service 2 p.m., Saturday, Roller Coffman Chapel with Jimmy Smith and Timmy Blair officiating. Burial in Witts Springs Cemetery. (870) 448-3338. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Out-of-state

CLEVELAND, Okla. — Pamela F. Sneed of Cleveland, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 after a courageous three year battle with gall bladder cancer. She was born in Lonoke, Arkansas, on October 27, 1955 to Hazel Rae (Sappington) and Levi Baileth Loftis.

She grew up in Arkansas and obtained her Master’s degree in social work from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. She worked as a social worker at Eastern State Hospital, Hillcrest Medical Center and most recently at St. John Medical Center for over 18 years before having to retire for medical reasons.

Pam was an avid runner and had made many wonderful friends in the running community. She also had amazing work colleagues who provided unending support. In addition she was an avid animal lover, and she rescued many unfortunate dogs, cats, and a few rabbits in her short life and would have rescued many more ... She could not stand to see a hungry or homeless animal.

Pam is survived by her loving husband, Steve of the home; step-daughters, Jennifer of Brooklyn, New York; brothers, Roger and Rachelle Loftis of Middleton, Texas, Buddy and Cathy Loftis of Beebe, Arkansas, Mike and Lisa Loftis of Little Rock Arkansas, Danny Loftis of Carlisle, Arkansas; sisters, Linda and Lin Pipin of Little Rock, Arkansas, Patty and Frank Andrews of Farmington, Arkansas, Mary Linsner of Rogers, Arkansas, and Faye Taylor; and many nieces and nephews.

Donations are suggested to any no-kill animal shelter, the Tulsa Running Club, or the American Cancer Society earmarked for gall bladder cancer research.

Pam Sneed ran her first marathon in mid-October 2006 with a group of local runners who preran the Route 66 marathon course with ultrarunner Dean Karnazes who ran 50 marathons in 50 days, across all 50 states. She ran the entire run with her friends Lori Davis and Denny Wooten and it was a glorious fall day. She even had a spot in the movie that Dean made to publicize his 50 races in 50 days that showed in cinemas nationally.

Her first “official” marathon was the Route 66 marathon in Tulsa, November 19, 2006. She and Lori Davis ran the race together and she had a time of 3:27:12 which earned her second place in her age group and 10th overall female. November 18, 2007 she ran again in the Route 66 marathon in Tulsa; she again placed second in her age group but improved to fifth overall female with a time of 3:24:25.

Pam stated that her goal after “mastering” the marathon would be to run an ultramarathon, a race of at least 50 miles and up to 100 miles. Pam’s other personal running records and accomplishments included Oklahoma Female Runner of the Year 2004; Jim Thorpe 2005 Running Woman of the Year; and the following times, 5km - 19:25; 8km - 32:47; 10km - 40:05; 15km - 1:00:23; half marathon - 1:28:00; and the marathon - 3:24:25.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Chapel of the Chapman-Black Funeral Home with Gene Black officiating. Following cremation her cremated remains will be placed in a columbarium at the Woodland Cemetery in Cleveland. Cremation was entrusted to Chapman-Black Funeral Home through Cremation Safeguard.