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INDEX Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY Bettye Jane Daugherty, 85, of Little Rock.

Angela D. Williams Govan, 51, of North Little Rock.

Delouis Hubbard, 73, of Little Rock.

Dorothy Jean Kenzel, 81, of Mabelvale.

Mildred Anne Knight, 69, of Little Rock.

Mary Jane Lake, 80, of North Little Rock.

Bart L. Pledger, 75, of North Little Rock.

Thomas Ottis Simmons, 80, of North Little Rock.

Scott Graham Sudbury, 49, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BATESVILLE Bobbie Jean Richart Williams, 81.

BEEBE Lillian “Bill” Short, 95.

BENTON Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Roberts, 61.

BRYANT Richard Allen Patterson, 71.

CABOT James Edward Stinnett, 72.

CAVE CITY Ralph G. McBryde, 94.

CHARLOTTE Ulysses U.S. Fox, 89.

CONWAY Pauline Nellie Beavers, 88.

DARDANELLE Arthur Bentley Cox “A.B.”, 94.

DUMAS Don Morton, 83.

EL DORADO Diane Graham, 60.

FOUNTAIN HILL Marie Daniels, 85.

GURDON J.K. Davies, 86.

HAMBURG Dewitt Bates, 84.

HARTFORD Genie Reed Thibault, 68.

HOPE Hazel Lamb, 72.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Glenn Heilemann, 71.

JONESBORO Helen Louise Shelton Parker, 90.

MAYFLOWER Marie L. Compton, 89.

MCGEHEE Eugene Frank “Gene” Gilliam, 79.

MENA Leif Allen Chaney, 23.

PINE BLUFF Robert “Bob” Henderson, 87.

SEARCY Lourelia Whitten Word, 92.

VAN BUREN Marjorie E. Keeton, 79.

OUT-OF-STATE LAKE HAVASU, Ariz.

Jacqueline Davis Wilkes, 84.

TUCSON, Ariz.

Zenobia Ann Roetzel, 64.

Pulaski County

BETTYE JANE DAUGHERTY, 85, of Little Rock died Dec. 23.She was born Aug. 21, 1927 to Charles Bernard and Mary Mildred Erwin. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Daugherty, and brother, C.B. Erwin Jr. She is survived by hersons, Dan Daugherty and Drew Daugherty, both of Little Rock; daughter Jane Daugherty Karker of South Thomaston, Maine, and grandchildren Rachel Daugherty, Evan Daugherty, Daniel Karker, Mary Leah Karker and Andrew Daugherty.

She attended Little Rock Senior High School (Central), Ward-Belmont School for Girls in Nashville, Tenn., and earned a bachelor of arts degree from Southern Methodist University.

A Master Gardener, she headed the garden project for the Old State House. She also served as president of the Central Arkansas Horticulture Society. Her home garden in Little Rock’s Robinwood neighborhood was often featured on garden tours.

Her strong sense of social justice and community spirit compelled her to become one of the youngest members of the Women’s Emergency Committee to Save Our Schools in 1958 during the Central High Crisis.

She and her husband, Hal, were founding members of the Grande Maumelle Sailing Club at Lake Maumelle where for many years she was an active yachts woman and organizer of social events.

At age 81 she authored an historical novel, “The Great Adoption,” which was published in 2008.

The family will receive and greet friends from 2 until 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 28, at the home of Drew and Heidi Daugherty, 76 Valley Estates Cove, Little Rock. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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ANGELA D. WILLIAMS GOVAN, 51. Family hour: 6-7 p.m. today at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, North Little Rock. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th St., Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock, (501) 374-0111.

Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

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DELOUIS HUBBARD, 73, of Little Rock, departed this life Dec. 18, 2012.

Visitation: 12-6 p.m. Friday and funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E.Broadway, North Little Rock, (501) 374-0111.

Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust”

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DOROTHY JEAN KENZEL, 81, of Mabelvale passed away Saturday,Dec. 22, 2012 in the presence of her family. She was born July 3, 1931 in Paris, Ark.; and was preceded in death by her parents, Charles N. Lucas and Minnie I. Lucas (Moore), and her husbandof 56 years, Walter G. Kenzel. She was a member of Mabelvale United Methodist Church and was a retired LPN from St. Vincent Infirmary.

Survived by her children, Cathy (George) Outlaw of Hensley, Neil (Christy) Kenzel of Lonoke; her grandchildren, Carrie (Chris) Buxton of Benton, Bryan (Jessica) Kenzel of Ward, and Grace Kenzel of Lonoke; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Haley, Skyler and Aubrey Kenzel and Peyton Buxton; a brother, Kenneth Lucas of North Little Rock; sisters, Sue Dobbins of Bryant, Mary Cooper of Little Rock and Anna Adams of Florida; and a host of many nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

Dorothy enjoyed time with her family and friends and cooking for others. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. The family would like to express their gratitude to her special neighbors who are like family and to the staff at Hospice Home Care.

Visitation will be Friday, December 28, 2012 at Mabelvale United Methodist Church from 1 p.m. until the funeral service time at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Martin Cemetery in Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mabelvale United Methodist Church, 10500 Woodman St., Mabelvale, Ark. 72103.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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MILDRED ANNE KNIGHT, 69, of Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Texarkana, Ark., died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, at her home. She was born Sept. 29, 1943, in Taylor, Ark. She was an employee of Dillards and U.A.M.S., and was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Darrin Falcon of Little Rock; one sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and John Perry; one niece, Karen Mushinski; one nephew, Keith Perry; two grandchildren, Anna and Whit Falcon; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Texarkana Funeral Home Chapel, Texas, with the Rev. Barbara Gilbert officiating. Entombment will be in Chapelwood Mausoleum.

The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas.

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MARY JANE LAKE, 80, of North Little Rock, born Oct. 10, 1932 to parents, Marvin and Daisy Osborn, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in North Little Rock. She loved going to auctions, yard sales, and flea markets. She also loved fishing, bowling, and being with family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John R. Lake Sr.; and her brother, Charles.

Mary is survived by her children, Debbie Seibert, John Lake Jr. and Phillip Lake; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her siblings, James Osborn, Wanda Mc-Intyre and Freddie Osborn.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main St. Jacksonville, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Arkansas Funeral Care. Interment will be at McFadden Cemetery in Dover, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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BART L. PLEDGER JR. was bornAug. 5, 1937 and passed away on Dec. 22, 2012. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Bonnie and survived by his children, Lou Ann Manthey (Michael) of Florida, Loran Rose (Leia) of Arkansas, Leah Hammond of Floridaand Lonnie Rose (Annabelle) of Arkansas as well as his grandchildren Sydney and Sean Manthey and Kody and Evan Rose and a great granddaughter Emma Rose.

Mr. Pledger retired from the Air Force after 27 years of service for his country; he was an avid scuba diver. He was a lover of old movies and TV shows especially westerns, he also worked with computers and taught computer classes at the Senior Center.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers road. The family will receive friends prior to the service. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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Due to the snow storm the funeral service for Mr. THOMAS OTTISSIMMONS has been changed to Friday 11 a.m. committal service at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery with a memorial service at 1 p.m. at Baring Cross Baptist Church. Arrangements by NorthLittle Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170.

Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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SCOTT GRAHAM SUDBURY passed away on Dec. 22, 2012. He was born in Memphis, Tenn. Oct. 26, 1963.

Scott received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock with a major in radio and television. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity at the University of Arkansas. Scott submitted independent short films he directed to Sundance, Taos and Hot Springs film festivals and received honorable mentions and recognition. He won an ADDY award for television commercials he produced and directed for the ARORA Agency.

Scott was an excellent tennis player and liked to compete in tournaments. He maintained an active lifestyle. Scott had an entertaining sense of humor and enjoyed telling humorous incidents.

Scott loved the Lord and his family and friends. He had strong faith and an active prayer life and was a member of Holy Souls Church.

Scott is survived by mother, Susanne Gamble (the late Richard Stanley Gamble) Little Rock, and father, Graham Sudbury (Michael Sudbury) Taos, N.M. He is also survived by two sisters, Susan Sudbury McArthur, Little Rock, Anne Gamble Mace, Mountain Home; girlfriend, Lisa Petursson MD, Little Rock; stepbrother, Gary Gamble, Pittsburgh, Pa.; stepsister, Gina Gamble Gretz, Memphis, Tenn. as well as five nephews and four nieces.

Funeral arrangements are provided by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Visitation is Thursday, Dec. 27 from 6-8 p.m. and services will be held Friday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. at Roller Chenal with burial at Roselawn Cemetery.

An online guestbook is available at Rollerfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency (ARORA).

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BATESVILLE - Bobbie Jean Richart Williams, 81, of Batesville, died Saturday.

Survivors: sons, Roy Williams, Jim Williams, Eddie Jones; daughter, Rhonda Crabtree; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, North Heights Church of Christ by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Memorials: Children’s Homes Inc., 5515 Old Walcott Rd., Paragould, Ark. 72450. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BEEBE - Lillian E. “Bill” Short of Beebe, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at the age of 95. She was born on Aug. 9, 1917, and grew up at Stoney Point. “Bill,” during her lifetime, managed a cafe in Beebe and wasa supervisor at a munitions plant in Jacksonville during WWII.

She moved to Little Rock where she worked as a telephone operator and married the late Dr. Harold Short. She then returned to Beebe, where she raised her family and helped her husband establish his medical practice. She remained a lifelong resident. She had been an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Beebe for over fifty years. She also enjoyed her membership in the Red Hatters and was an “avid conversationalist.”

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Edna Fecher; two brothers, Chester Fecher, and Edwin Fecher; and two sisters, Thyla Fecher and Opal Baxter. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Smith (Ricky) of Plano, Texas; her son, Dr. Harold K. Short (Sandra) of Jacksonville; four grandsons, Adam, Clay, Jake and Nathan Short; and a host of special nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to her many friends for your kindness to her over many years. We would also like to thank the doctors and staff at White County Medical Center for the excellent care provided during her illness.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church in Beebe. Burial will be at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Beebe.

In lieu of flowers, you may make a memorial donation to the First United Methodist Church.

www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Roberts, 61, of Benton passedaway on Dec. 24, 2012. Ronnie was born on July 10, 1951, in Mountain Home, Ark., to the late Deleah Martin. He worked in several industries throughout his career and spent the last years of his life managing his multiple rentals in central Arkansas.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his best friend and loving wife of 27 years, Debbie Roberts. He leaves to cherish his memory one son, Tim Garner (Hannah) of Beebe; one daughter, Shannon Beaty (Chad) of Benton; three grandchildren, Brittney Garner, Kyle Beaty and Kade Beaty; five brothers and sisters, Jimmy Roberts (Charlotte), Tracy Elliott (Dan), Judy Stone, Tammy Lowdermilk and Corky Martin (Laney); and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who all loved him and will miss him dearly.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Brad Baltz for his care of Ronnie over the last year. Additionally, a special thank you to the CCU staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital for their care and emotional comfort throughout his final days.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Funeral service will be held Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home (501-847-9099). Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park.

To sign Ronnie’s online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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BRYANT - Smsgt Richard Allen Patterson “Sgt Patt,” 71, of Bryant passed away on Dec. 25, 2012, with his family by his side.

A very distinguished military career of 28 years in the Air Force, saw tours of duty in Thailand, Korea and England. It was in Norwich, England, where he met his future wife Linda Crome. She was the love of his life and her family welcomed the “Yank” into their home with open arms. Many a weekend in the 70s was spent in the Tuckswood Pub in Norwich with brother-in-laws, John, Tony, David and Bernard. It was not uncommon for Linda or one of her sisters to pullthem all out at closing time as they had conveniently lost track of time.

After his military career in the Air Force ended in the mid 80s a new chapter of his life began with Linda in Kansas City, Mo. He worked for Raytheon for many years enjoying his time around the military personnel stationed in the area. In 1998 his beloved wife Linda passed away. Soon after, he was diagnosed with emphysema. At that point he decided to move to Bryant and spend the rest of his life with his son Michael and his family. He was extremely proud of the grandkids Gareth and Gavin and loved bragging on them to anyone that stopped by or called. His neighbors loved him dearly and would visit often; their kids called him “paw” or “Mr. Patt” and enjoyed raiding his candy jar.

Richard was preceded in death by his beloved English rose, Linda, as well as his parents Joseph and Rita.

He leaves behind a loving son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Nicola; grandchildren, Gareth and Gavin; sister, Melanie and her husband, Tim; sister-in-laws Cheryll, Sheila and Thelma and her, husband Tony; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Family visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant 501-847-9099. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project or Fischer House Foundation in the memory of “Sgt Patt” would be appreciated.

To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - James Edward Stinnett, 72, of Cabot died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. He was born Sept. 25, 1940, in Chapel Hill, Tenn., to the late Herman and Maude Gully Stinnett. Mr. Stinnett was married to the late Ernestine Shelton Stinnett for nearly 40 years.

Mr. Stinnett is survived by two brothers, Junior Stinnett of Chapel Hill, Tenn., and Harold Stinnett of Blountsville, Ala.; six sisters, Mary Bowling of Shelbyville, Tenn., Maudie Brannon of Laverne, Tenn., Jan Locke of Chapel Hill, Tenn., Krist Dalton, Frankie Plant and Polly Jo Crabtree, all of Lewisburg, Tenn.

Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, with funeral services following at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home with Dan Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Springs Cemetery under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CAVE CITY - Dr. Ralph G. Mc-Bryde, age 94, of Cave City died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at his home. He was born April 2, 1918, at Star City, Ark., to Robbie and Minnie Owen McBryde.

He was a retired chiropractor, having practiced in Pine Bluff. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII having served in the European theater. During his military service he was in the Medical Corps, was a courier between East and West Berlin and played trumpet in the Army Band. He was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ in Evening Shade.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Marzelle Hartsell McBryde of the home; one son, Dr. Bill McBryde of Jonesboro; one daughter, Leah McBryde of Cave City; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will begin Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City with Jeff Asher officiating. Burial will follow in the Evening Shade Cemetery located at Evening Shade with arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. Visitation will begin Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, from 6 until 8 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Clint Mc-Bryde, Kurt McBryde, Clay Mc-Bryde, Shawn Walsh, Brandon Walsh and Brad McBryde. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Andy Davidson, Dr. Michael Courtney, Dr. Michael Wilson, Dr. Hunter Brown, Dr. Rick Brown and Rich Kidwell.

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CHARLOTTE - Ulysses U.S. Fox, 89, of Charlotte died Sunday. Survivors: son, Ron Fox; daughter, Diann Scarbrough; two grandchildren, Jodi Moore, Misty Colvey; stepgrandson, Justin Scarbrough.

Funeral service: 2 p.m. Friday, Roller-Crouch Chapel. Burial: Center Grove Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Visitation: Noon to 2 p.m. Friday before the service.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Pauline Beavers, 88, of Conway died Monday in Conway. Survivors: daughters, Paulette Rea, Judy Campbell; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Roller-Coffman Chapel. Burial: Red Hill Cemetery near Marshall.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DARDANELLE - Arthur Bentley Cox (A.B.), age 94, of Dardanelledied Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. He was born July 25,1918, in Dardanelle, Ark., to the late Daniel Thomas and Love Howell Cox. A.B. was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII where he served as a medicalcorpsman on the hospital ship the U.S.S. Bountiful in the South Pacific and was a member of the Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 in Dardanelle.

He was a lifelong member of the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church where he served throughout the years on the board of trustees and the administrative council. He was a member of many civic clubs, organizations, and boards. He was active in the Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce serving two terms as president. In 1988 he was the recipient of the Exceptional Accomplishment Award presented by the Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas Community Development Program. He was co-chair of the Dardanelle Dam dedication, president of the Dardanelle Board of Industries, and served as chairman of the Yell County March of Dimes. A.B. was past president of the Arkansas Association of Professional Insurance Agents, a charter member of the Dardanelle Rotary Club, receiving the Paul Harris Award, a charter member of the Yell CountyMounted Patrol and Yell County Wildlife Federation. A.B. was very active in the Boy Scouts of America serving on the Westark District Council. He was the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award and was proud of the fact that his three sons were Eagle Scouts.

His greatest passions were quail hunting, dogs and horses. In 2005 he was inducted into the Arkansas Bird Dog Hall of Fame. He organized the Pullen Pond Field Trial and served as field trial chairman for 30 years. He was secretary and treasurer of the Arkansas Field Trial Association (Southwest Championship) in Booneville, Ark.

He was preceded in death by sons, Arthur Bentley Cox, Jr. and Louis Morgan Cox; grandson, LouisMorgan Cox, Jr.; brothers, James Cox and Thomas Cox; and sisters, Camille Adams and Celeste Thurman.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Jean Morgan Cox of Dardanelle; son, Tommy Cox and wife Dinah of Dumas; daughters-in-laws, Debbie Cox of Dallas, Texas, and Liz Cox of Rogers, Arkansas; grandchildren, Howell Cox, Molly Pilkington, Meredith Finney, Ben Cox , Celeste Cox, and six great-grandchildren.

Family will receive guests Saturday, Dec. 29, 10-11 a.m. at Dardanelle First United Methodist Church. Graveside service at Brearley Cemetery will follow at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dardanelle First United Methodist Church, 100 North Second Street, Dardanelle, Ark. 72834.

Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

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DUMAS - Don Morton, 83, a lifelong resident of Dumas, Ark., and retired farmer, was born July 14, 1929, the son of the late, W.T. “Will” and Susie Falls Morton. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, a Mason and served in the Army National Guard. Don was very active in his church and community. Don passed away on Dec. 23, 2012, in Pine Bluff, Ark.

Survivors are his wife, Shelby Morton of Dumas, Ark.; two daughters, Pamela and her husband, Vince Punzalan of Torrance, Calif., and Donna and her husband, John Heard of McGehee, Ark.; brother, Larry and his wife, Carol Morton of Benbrook, Texas; and sister, Jerry Tobler of Huntsville, Texas; and four grandchildren, Daniel and Matthew Punzalan, Alexandra and Jonathan Heard.

Family will receive friends during visitation held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services held 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, First United Methodist Church with Rev. Buddy Ratliff and Rev. Tandy Hanson officiating with burial following in Walnut Lake Cemetery. Memorials in Don’s memory may be made to First United Methodist Church. Griffin Funeral Home in Dumas, Ark., is in charge of arrangements.

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EL DORADO - Diane Graham died Monday.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Methodist, El Dorado, Ark. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. tonight at Young’s Funeral Directors.

An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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FOUNTAIN HILL - Mrs. Marie “Ree” Daniels, 85, of Fountain Hill, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19.

Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Graves, three brothers and four sisters.

Services are Friday, December 28, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Burial in Norris Hill Cemetery under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark. www.cromwellfuneralhome.net.

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GURDON - Mr. J. K. Davies Jr., 86, of Gurdon passed away, Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, in Baptist Hospital in Arkadelphia.

Mr. Davies was born May 23, 1926, in Dobyville, Ark., to Jesse Kincaid Davies Sr. and Mattie Lou White Davies. He is retired fromReynolds Aluminum as maintenance scheduling supervisor and a US Army Veteran of World War II.

He is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Gurdon where he was very active in church actives and a member of the Friendly Men’s Sunday School Class. He enjoyed fox hunting, taking care of his hounds, teaching kids to water ski and his grandgirls.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, George Davies and Wayne Davies; four sisters, Virginia Qualls, Francis McElhannon, Doris Davies and JoAnne Davies and his wife’s twin sister, Jean Boulden.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years of marriage, Jo Gates Davies; his son, Don Wesley Davies and wife, Debbie of Gurdon; his sister, Mary Henson of Wynne; his two grand-daughters, Heath Bruce, husband, Tommy and Krissi Jo Childres, husband, Toby; his two greatgrandchildren, Kamryn Kincaid Bruce and Thomas Elliott Bruce and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church in Gurdon. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Gurdon. Rev. Carl Ownbey and Rev. Loyd Perry will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hedge Cemetery in Gurdon.

Arrangements are by Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home in Prescott, Ark. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HAMBURG - Mr. Dewitt Bates, 84, of Hamburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012.

Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday, Sardis Baptist Church with burial in the Trafalgar Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

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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HARTFORD - Genie Reed Thibault of Hartford, Ark., diedearly Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. She was born Dec. 26, 1943, to Olive Reed Towns who retired from teaching at Norphlet, Ark., schools.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She married Felix Thibault Oct. 1, 1967, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church. When her mother and she moved back to El Dorado, her mother told her to pick out a church. St. Paul’s was the church she chose.

Her family were among the first white settlers in Union County. We may live in Hartford, but the center of her family is in Union County. Her relatives the Lacy family were instrumental in the founding of First Presbyterian Church in El Dorado.

When they lived in Hot Springs, Ark., she was a member of Garland County Extension Homemakers. Genie loved to sing and was quite accomplished. She was also quite precise and loved animals whom she spoke to in melodious tones.She went to considerable lengths to recycle. The family requests that in her memory you recycle when you can, put water and food out for animals, read to children, plant plants and flowers, sing songs and listen for her singing on the breeze. Genie Belle was one of a kind and our heart aches.

“Genie Belle” was the wife of Felix Thibault, a truly fortunate man for 45 years. Her daughter is Sarah Margaret Thibault Gosa, wife of David Gosa and mother of Trent Augusta Gosa of West Memphis, Ark.; her sons, are Felix James Thibault of Bentonville Ark., Charles Henry Thibault, husband of Brandy Duffett and father of Cole Vincent Lev Thibault and Mila Eleanora Blu Thibault of Memphis, Tenn., and Frank Watson Thibault of Hartford, Ark.

Her memorial will be held at St. Paul Methodist Church in El Dorado, Ark. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at 10 a.m. under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors with Dr. Daniel Loomis officiating.

An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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HOPE - Graveside service for Mrs. Hazel Lamb, 72, Hope, 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 28, Sardis Cemetery near Nashville, Ark. Bro. Jerry T. Crane officiating.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27 at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home in Hope.

Arrangements: Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Glenn Heilemann, 71, Hot Springs Village, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012.

Memorial service, 10 a.m. Friday, Caruth Village Funeral Home, Pastor Levan Hubbard officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 628 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901 or Garland County Humane Society, 1249 Ault Loop, Lonsdale, Ark. 72087.

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JONESBORO - Helen Louise Shelton Parker, 90, of Jonesborodied Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012 at Craighead County Nursing Center.

Helen was born July 31, 1922 to Guy Shelton and Vesta Meeks Shelton of Jonesboro. Helen graduated fromJonesboro High School and Jonesboro Business College. In 1942, she married William Elliotte (Bill) Parker and they raised four daughters while living in Jonesboro.

Helen is predeceased by her husband, Bill; three brothers, Guy Sanford Shelton, William (Bill) T. Shelton and Richard Shelton; and her youngest daughter, Jan Louise Parker West.

Survivors include her daughters, Anne Shelton Parker of Little Rock, Ark., Peggy Parker Darouse and her husband, Dick, of Jonesboro and Joyce Parker Whitfield of Hot Springs, Ark. She is also survived by six grandchildren including Richard Todd Darouse and his wife, Dana, of Bentonville, Ark., Leigh Anne Darouse Chitmon of Bentonville, Ark., Adam Parker Ritchey of Fayetteville, Ark., Joy Elizabeth Ritchey of Little Rock, Parker Elliot Richardson and his wife, Lindsay, of Paris, France, and Clark William Richardson and his wife, Rachel, of Southaven, Miss.; 10 great-grandchildren include Kailey Elizabeth Chitmon and Austin Allen Chitmonof Bentonville, Richard Tyler Darouse of Slidell, La., Raleigh Trace Darouse and Taegan Faye Darouse of Bentonville, Jackson Thomas Ritchey of Fayetteville, Daniel Elliot Richardson, Kennedy Taylor Richardson and Ally Malone Richardson of Paris, France and Zoe Adele Richardson of Southaven. Additional survivors include sisters-in-law Doris Shelton of Trumann, Ark., and Dixie Shelton of Little Rock, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends.

Helen was a woman of many talents and strengths and loved her family, her church and her many friends. Helen lived a full life and up until recent years was a very active member of First United Methodist Church in Jonesboro. Her life was filled with many blessings for which she gave full credit to her Lord Jesus Christ. She faced many adversities in her life, culminating with a debilitating stroke, always relying on her strong religious faith to carry her through.

Helen loved the beauty of God’s world and in earlier years was an active member of the Jonesboro Garden Club and the Finesse and Wheat bridge clubs. She loved working in the yard, playing golf and bridge, using her sewing and needlework skills, her artwork and traveling. She was a great organizer and used her skills very well in her years of employment. Her working years included owning a fabric store, working in an abstract company, assisting in the family drugstore, The Royal Pharmacy, holding positions of church secretary, church youth director and hospital administrator secretary, wedding coordinator, interior designer, and being a successful real estate agent. Lastly, she was able to develop her passion for water color painting after raising her family and dealing with the losses of her husband, Bill, and youngest daughter, Jan.

She was among the first group of ladies to organize the Jonesboro Art League, now known as the Northeast Arkansas Visual Arts League, by serving on numerous committees and holding several offices. Her custom water color paintings of many beautiful homes and historic landmarks are treasured by numerous individuals and families throughout Arkansas and elsewhere. Her other favorite subjects to paint were the family pets, beautiful landscapes and flowers.

Helen left her mark on the many lives she touched. She will be long remembered as a woman of strong faith who lived her life with determination, was a survivor regardless of her life’s pathway and one who had a deep love for her family and friends.

The family wishes to thank the nursing staff of Craighead County Nursing Center for their outstanding care for nearly four years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 801 S. Main St., Jonesboro, Ark., with the Reverend John Miles II officiating. All other services will be private with Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. To sign an online guest book, go to emersonfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to First United Methodist Church, Jonesboro, 801 S. Main Street, Jonesboro, Ark. 72401 or the Northeast Arkansas Visual Arts League.

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MAYFLOWER - Funeral services for Marie L. Compton, of Mayflower, have been rescheduled due to the weather.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 in the First Baptist Church of Mayflower directed by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway (501) 327-7727.

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McGEHEE - Eugene Frank “Gene” Gilliam, 79, died Tuesday at his home. He was born Jan. 13, 1933 in Gaines Landing, Ark., to the late James Earl and Barbara Christine Gilliam. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Lou Ford Gilliam and sister Lorraine Chesnut.

Gene was a lifelong farmer and upon retirement, began a new career as an adjuster for Farmers Mutual Insurance. He currently served on the Board of Directors at McGehee Bank and as president of the McGehee Producers Gin for over 12 years.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of McGehee, Desha County Farm Bureau Board, Canal 18 Watershed District and the Desha County Conservation District.

Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Lou Ann and Ken Sales of McGehee, Ark., and Barbie and Lee Johnson of Monticello, Ark.; five grandchildren, Haley and Matt Myers, Gena, Ashlee and Jake McKinlee Gilliam Johnson; a sister, Martha Sadler of McGehee, Ark.; a brother, Ollie Charles (Buddy) Mason of Lonoke and a loving companion Betty Wells of McGehee.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee. Funeral service will be Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in McGehee with Rev. Gene Gregory and Dr. Ed Balducci officiating. Burial will be at McGehee Cemetery. Pallbearers are Matt Myers, Jake McKinlee Gilliam Johnson, Kevin Watts, Aaron Humphries, Greg Sadler, Mark Mason, and Billy Don Towles. Honorary pallbearers are McGehee Producers Gin and the Board of Directors of McGehee Bank.

Memorials may be made to Eugene Gilliam Memorial Scholarship Fund at McGehee Bank, P.O. Box 787, McGehee, Ark. 71654.

Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. Online guestbook: www.griffinculpepper.com.

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MENA - Leif Allen Chaney, 23, of Mena died Dec. 22, 2012.

Services are Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the Beasley-Wood Chapel. Interment will follow in the Rocky Cemetery in Rocky, Ark., under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Robert “Bob” Henderson, 87, a resident of Pine Bluff,died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, where he had been visiting his family.

Born May 29, 1925, in Paris, Texas, he was a son of J.C. andOdessa Johnson Henderson.

Mr. Henderson was reared and received his early education in Pine Bluff. He was a 1948 graduate of Pine Bluff High School. Robert L. Henderson married Betty Farmer on Oct. 1, 1948, in Pine Bluff. Mr. Henderson was a United States Navy veteran of World War II.

Mr. Henderson was an independent insurance agent for over 50years and was selling policies as late as last year. He was a faithful member of the 28th St. Church of Christ, where he also served as an elder.

Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Christine Hayhoe; two brothers, C.F. Henderson, and Harvey Henderson; one infant son. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Betty Henderson of Pine Bluff; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Harold Hancock of Lufkin, Texas, and Brenda and Mark Wall of Pine Bluff; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Herbert Henderson of Camden, and Charles Henderson of Searcy; many other relatives and friends.

The visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. The funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Mr. Clarence Fell officiating. Mr. Henderson’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son.

Online register at: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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SEARCY - Lourelia Whitten Word of Searcy passed away at her home Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. She was a member of the West Side Church of Christ. She was born Feb. 6, 1920, in Memphis, Tenn.

Funeral services will be held at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy Friday, 11 a.m. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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VAN BUREN - Marjorie E. Keeton, 79, of Van Buren passedaway Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, in Fort Smith. She was born Sept. 22, 1933, in Magazine, Ark., to the late Dana and Cleo Eubanks. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Van Buren. She was aretired Office Manager for Dr. Jerry Wagner, Dr. John Wiederkehr and Dr. Richard Staton.

She and her late husband, Jack, enjoyed collecting and refinishing antiques. They were exhibitors at War Eagle Arts and Crafts Fair for several years. Marjorie enjoyed painting, fishing, gardening, and getting together with her friends and cousins.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Fentress Mortuary Chapel with burial to follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith.

She is survived by two daughters, Landy Westphal and her husband Bennie of Fort Smith and Dana Murray and her husband Phillip of Lonoke; four grandchildren, Emily Westphal of Rogers, Caroline Van Lare of Greenwood, Hannah and Zach Murray of Lonoke; and three great-grandchildren, Fallon and Mazzy Van Lare and Stella Westphal.

Pallbearers will be Bob Lowder, Lee Lowder, Phillip Murray and Bennie Westphal.

Memorials may be sent to the Good Samaritan Clinic, 615 North “B” Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Fentress Mortuary.

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

Out-of-state

LAKE HAVASU, Ariz. - Jacqueline Davis Wilkes, 84, of Lake Havasu, Ariz., died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012.

Funeral services: 2 p.m. Friday, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pinewood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday. 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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TUCSON, Ariz. - Zenobia Ann Roetzel, of Tucson, Ariz., died Saturday, Dec. 22. She was born Nov. 12, 1948.

Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. Funeral services are Saturday at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Searcy.

Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.