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PULASKI COUNTY

Donna Sue Lynch Anderson, 68, of Little Rock.

Robert “Bob” Edwards, 79, of Jacksonville.

Debra Jo Gamble, 52, of Sherwood.

Sammie Harris, 49, of Little Rock.

Martin Johns, 85, of Little Rock.

Venvela Christian Ranney, 87, of North Little Rock.

Jimmie T. Rogers, 82, of North Little Rock.

Hoddy Russell Brown Sitlington, 94, of Little Rock.

James Edward Talbert, 61, of Little Rock.

Ada Mae Thomas Sims Vann, 84, of North Little Rock.

Martha Jane Williams, 66, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Marjorie Caddy, 91.

John Tony Cagle, 68.

BEEBE Lemuel Dee Folkner, 70.

BENTON Judy Arnold, 70.

BLYTHEVILLE John T. Abbott, 86.

BONO Donald E. Pyles, 74.

CAMDEN Opal June McCullough, 85.

CLARENDON Patty Christine Guthrie, 57.

CONWAY Daniel Paul Freyaldenhoven Jr., 72.

DIAZ Samuel J. Stephens, 54.

DOVER James Myers, 77.

EL DORADO James Wallace Garison, 91.

Ira Morris Pockrus, 94.

GREENBRIER Hattiellen Wade Cohrt, 92.

HASKELL Terri Welch, 41.

HEBER SPRINGS James William Vokes Jr., 58.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Dale Bolling, 80.

Richard G. Mauldin, 86.

MALVERN Ada Ellen Huddleston, 91.

MCGEHEE Marvin DeWayne Fryar, 54.

MONTICELLO James Alfred Tullos, 72.

MORRILTON Charles Edward Brannam Sr., 61. Edward L. Underwood, 53.

MOUNTAIN VIEW A.E. “Al” Jones, 69.

MURFREESBORO Alton O’Neal, 93.

PINE BLUFF Frances Elaine Nelson Rosenberg, 92.

RUSSELLVILLE Roberta Virginia Coe Biggers, 94.

SEARCY Randy Beals, 46.

SHERIDAN Sylvia Glover Rivenburg, 94.

Valeta Johnson Young, 82.

STEPHENS Gary Lee Schaff, 66.

VAN BUREN Julius “Jude” Brumett, 82.

OUT-OF-STATE

STEELE, Mo.

Neoma Cotton, 93.

HOUSTON John Andrew Hallard, 82.

Pulaski County

DONNA SUE LYNCH ANDERSON, 68, of Little Rock died June22, 2012. She was born Dec. 17, 1943, in Little Rock to A.C. and Frances E. Lynch. Preceded in death by her father and her brother, Lynn G. Lynch, she is survived by her mother; herhusband of 47 years, Clyde W. Anderson; her daughter, Amber L. Anderson of Little Rock; and her son, Cris E. Anderson, daughter-in-law, Stephanie A. Anderson and grandson, Connor E. Anderson, all of Texarkana, Texas.

She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church and participated for several years in Bible study programs at St. Andrew's Anglican Church and Fellowship Bible Church. Donna graduated from Little Rock Central in 1961 and continued her education at UALR. She maintained a close relationship with many of her high school grads throughout her life. She loved people and always found occasions to buy gifts for her friends.

A great artist, Donna loved painting, tennis leagues, homedecorating, flower arranging, making jewelry and playing Mah Jongg with friends. After raising her children, she re-entered the workforce, selling real estate for RPM and McKay Realty. She changed professions, selling printing for Arkansas Graphicsand Twin City Printing. In 1994, she followed her husband to Jonesboro where she worked for Creative Multigraphics; then returned to Little Rock where she began her own retail business, Sudie’s Collections, selling antique furniture and handmade flower arrangements. She was a member of Questers Antique Club and past member of Junior Departmental.

We will celebrate her life on Tuesday, June 26, at 2 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, followed by interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.)

Our many thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Center and UAMS. The family asks that all memorials be directed to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research.

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

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ROBERT "BOB" EDWARDS, age 79, of Jacksonville went to be with the Lord Friday, June 22, 2012. He was born April 3, 1933, in Vanduser, Mo., to the late Robert H. Edwards and Essie M. Edwards. He was a retired United States Air Force Veteran who served his country for 20 years. He also retired as a Representative and Counselor for the Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs. Mr. Edwards was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Jacksonville.

Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife, Glendola Wooldridge Edwards; his children, Sammy (Alice) Justus, Charlaine (J.R.) Hurt, Johnette (Carl) Hunter, Misty (Joe) Stanley; siblings, J.W. Edwards, Lionel Edwards, Wilma Hahs, Dorothy Hamada; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2012, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Heart Association or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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DEBRA JO GAMBLE, 52, of Sherwood, Ark., passed awayThursday, June 21, 2012. She was born Sept. 27, 1959, in California.

She is preceded in death by her son, Justin Ray Phillips. She is survived by her husband, Dave Gamble;her daughter, Charla Miller; her mother, Jonelle McDaniel; and mother- and father-in-law, Roseanna and Arnold George; sisters, Teresa Marino (Edwin), Cindi Cozart (Mark), Jolynn Skelton (Jimmy); and brother, Brad Durrett (Tracie); grandchildren; Trenton, Haley, and Brayden; nieces and nephews, Chalice Kerr, Chevon Eaton, Natalie DeSilva, Joni Jones, Lindsay Hild, Sydney Halcumb, Bradley Durrett, Luke Durrett, Drake Durrett, Brittney Skelton, Jacob Daniels, Braum, Briley, Scarlett, Nick, Josh, Madeline, and Lollie; uncle and aunt, John and Ann Hardcastle; grandmother, Hazel "mema" Hild; cousin, Carrie Smith (Larry), and Mike Pafundi. She also leaves behind a host of family and friends.

Debra Jo, also known by some as DJ, was known for her loud and proud personality and voice. She had an amazing heart that provided an answer for everything for anyone she ever met. She was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, bird-watching, gardening and relaxing at the river. She enjoyed catering to her grandchildren and nieces and nephews and being able to be the host just so everyone could have a good time. She had a laugh that was infectious to everyone. The love she had for her Boston terriers was unrivaled and she never left home without them. She has a giving spirit when it came to other's pets as well. When you hear the name Debra Jo, you will always know, "I love you little, I love you big, I love you like a big fat pig."

Visitation is at Huson Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy 107, Sherwood, Ark. 72120 on Monday, June 25, 2012, at 12, with memorial service to follow at 1 p.m.

Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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SAMMIE HARRIS, 49, of Little Rock departed this life June 19, 2012.

Family hour: 6:15-7:15 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday at West Macedonia Baptist Church, Rev. Ray Harper, Pastor. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. "Service You Can Trust."

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MARTIN ANDREW JOHNS, 85, of Little Rock, passed away June 21, 2012. He was born Aug. 10, 1926, in Warren, Ark., to the late Virgil and Lucille Johns. Martin was a veteran of Korean War and WWII, serving in the Marines, Army and, later, Air Force Reserves. He was of Missionary Baptist faith, a Shriner and a 50 year Mason.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Franklin Johns; grandson, Troy Trantham; onebrother and one sister.

Survivors: wife, Amanda Johns, Little Rock; sons, Robert Bruce Johns, Colorado Springs, Colo., Aaron Trantham of Vilonia, Ark.; daughter, Sharon Mangum, Benton; sister, Martha Temple, Warren; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday at Ashby’s.

Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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VENVELA CHRISTIAN RANNEY, age 87, of North Little Rockpassed away June 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry A “Boots” Ranney; her parents, Worthen and Vela Christian and two brothers, Raymond and Billy Christian.

She retired from Southwestern Bell after 40 years of service. After retirement, she worked for Riley South Nursing Home and Woodland Heights Retirement Center.

Venvela is survived by her loving son, Dr. Larry Ranney and his wife, Kathy of North Little Rock and Kathy’s two children, Andrew and Brian Cox. She will be missed greatly by her animal companions Molly, Samantha, and Gracie.

Graveside service will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander on Tuesday, June 26 at 10 a.m. conducted by Father Frank DuPreez. Memorials may be made to Pulaski County Humane Society.

www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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JIMMIE T. ROGERS, 82, of North Little Rock, passed away on June21, 2012. Jimmie was a Korean War veteran and a member of Elk’s Lodge No. 1004, in addition to a member of the American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his parents,Dewitt Rogers and Ollie Hooper Rogers Roberts. He is survived by his children, Keith Rogers of Dallas, Kim Tucker (Bob) of Flower Mound, Texas, Karmen Myers (Ken) of Colleyville, Texas and Kyle Rogers of New Berlin, Wis.; one sister, Margie Payne of Little Rock; one nephew, Alan Mitchell of San Antonio; two nieces, Elisa Payne of Benton, Ark., and Janet Franks of Franklin, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Brittany, Cole, Lauren and Chris; one great-grandchild, Kaiden; one great-niece, Gabi, and three great-nephews, Mark, Ryan, Chris, and Patrick.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 JFK Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. (501-791-7400), Reverend Paul Holderfield officiating. Interment at Edgewood Memorial Park, North Little Rock, Ark.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Friendly Chapel Church of The Nazarene, 116 So. Pine, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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HODDY RUSSELL BROWN SITLINGTON died June 12, 2012. She was born in Little Rock on June 27, 1917. As a cradle Episcopalian, Hoddy served the Church at many levels including teaching young people, being a charter member of both St. Mark’s and St. Michael’s Episcopal Churches in Little Rock, serving on the Altar Guild, Building Committee, volunteer office secretary, and Vestry to name a few.

At the Diocesan Level she served on the Episcopal Churchwomen’s Board as educational chairperson and on the Camp Mitchell Board. She was a delegate to ECW Triennial in 1958. Hoddy was a member of the Women’s Emergency Committee to Open Our Schools organized in response to the Governor closing Little Rock schools after the desegregation of Central High. Hoddy was active in R.A.I.N. (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network) including founding a mothers support group.

Hoddy is predeceased by her husband, Joe, and sons, Bill, Mark, and Michael. She is survived by granddaughters, Laura of Little Rock and Carrie of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and daughter-in-law, Carol (Michael); surrogate son, Mark Hanson; life-long friend, Mary Jim Chickering, and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to St. Michael’s Episcopal Church 12415 Cantrell Road Little Rock, Ark. 72203. Funeral service will be held at St. Michael’s on June 27, 2012 (Hoddy’s 95th birthday) at 2:00 p.m. with The Reverends Emery Washington and Ed Wills, Jr. officiating. Reception to follow. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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JAMES EDWARD TALBERT, Jimmy to his family and “Jet”to his friends and co-workers, passed away June 14, 2012.

He was born May 16, 1951, a lifelong resident of the Little Rock area having retired after 30 years of service with Southwestern Bell/AT&T. Jimmy was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Edward and Norma Jean Talbert of Benton. He is survived by a son, Aaron Talbert and his wife, Janet of Aurora, Colo.; two sisters, Kathleen Jennings and her husband Davidof Monticello and Jeanine Hendrix and her husband Randy of Sheridan; two brothers, David Talbert and his wife Dixie of Jacksonville and Mark Talbert of Benton. He also had numerous nieces, nephews and loving family.

Online condolences may be made at www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 30 at 3 p.m. at the Bayou Meto Baptist Church located at 26200 Hwy. 107 in Jacksonville, Ark.

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ADA MAE THOMAS SIMS VANN, 84, of North Little Rock, passedon June 21, 2012. She was born on Nov. 23, 1927 in Hickory Plains to Lealon Jacob and Ella Mae Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Dewey Thomas, Dayton Thomas, Doyne Thomas; sisters, LuElla Walls, Linda Diane Johnston; daughter, Velma Louis Navra, and stepdaughter, Delphine Odom. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, L.T. (Pete) Vann;daughter, Fannie St. John of Jacksonville; son, Derrell Vann and wife Marilyn Vann of Jacksonville; daughter, Nancy Foster and husband Alan Foster of Greenbrier; daughter Renee Vann of Columbia, S.C.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her family and friends will remember her as a model southern lady that filled the roles of mother, wife, grandmother, and mother-in-law with grace.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Roller Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 JFK Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. (501-791-7400), Reverend Larry Ballard officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 24, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller Owens Funeral Home. Interment at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Jacksonville, Ark.

Pallbearers: Bobby Navra, William St. John, Jeremy Navra, Raymond St. John, Ben Johnson, Russell Fugua, Shawn Fields, and Jimmy Fugua. Honorary pallbearers: Robert Navra, Bill Ellis, Jerry Odom.

The family suggests contributions me be made to Hospice of Arkansas. The family would also like to thank Hospice of Arkansas, William Ellis, Debbie Burrow,and Chelsea Lawson for all the love and care.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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MARTHA JANE WILLIAMS, 66, of Little Rock departed this life June 22, 2012.

Preceded in death by her parents, Anther and Annie Williams; siblings, Robert Williams and Eddie Settles; She leaves to cherish her memory: children, James Mason, HermanWilliams, Elijah Hill Jr., John Hill, Shannon Hill-Hall and Mary Hill; siblings, Marie Williams, Georgia Brown, Aretha Williams-Watson, Mary Williams, Mattie Williams-James, and Annie Bonds; 16 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; other family and friends.

Family hour: 5-6 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, Rev. Joseph Watson, eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust”Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Marjorie Lea Caddy, age 91, of Arkadelphia, died Friday, June 22, 2012 in Arkadelphia. She was born Jan. 3, 1921 in Sparkman, Ark. the daughter of the late W. P. and Mable Cardin Lea. Marjorie was a long time member of Manning Baptist Church and retired from the Arkadelphia Human Development Center.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Clarice Lea.

Survivors include two sons, Jerry Caddy and wife, Jeanetta of Tyler, Texas, Morris Caddy and wife, Marie of Bismarck, Ark.; one daughter, Patricia “Pat” Waite of Arkadelphia; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Franklin and Bro. Jerry George officiating. Burial will follow in Sparkman Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 p.m. Sunday until service time. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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ARKADELPHIA - John Tony Cagle, age 68, of Arkadelphia died Thursday, June 21, 2012 at his home. He was born Sept. 9, 1943 in Malvern, Ark., the son of the late Otis Cagle and Alma Todd Cash. Tony was a car salesman in the Arkadelphia area for many years, a Army veteran and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. After retiring, he and his wife, Sherry enjoyed raising and competing with Jack Russell terriers.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Thomas Cagle; two children, James Miller and Laurie More; three grandchildren, Hannah More, Savannah Beard-Miller and Zachary Miller and his mother-in-law, Jessamine Thomas Bishop all of Arkadelphia.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 25 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Bro. Ray Franklin officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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BEEBE - Lemuel Dee Folkner, 70, Beebe, died on June 22, 2012.

Survivors include wife, Christine; children, Chrissa Ingle, Tabitha Thompson, Spencer Folkner, Richard Folkner; three sisters; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Service is 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at First Baptist Church, McRae, Ark.

Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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BENTON - Judy Arnold, age 70, of Benton, passed away atSaline Memorial Hospice in Bryant on June 21, 2012.

Born in Stuttgart on March 21 1942, Judy was the first child born to Harold Lloyd and Juanita Stephenson. She ispredeceased by her parents.

Judy graduated from DeWitt High School in 1960 and Henderson State University in 1964. In 1965 she married Glen Arnold and they settled in Benton in 1974 to raise their family. She taught in the Benton school system from 1976 through 1996 and served in various capacities with the Retired Teacher’s Association thereafter. For many years she attended and led Bible Study Fellowship classes and was an active member at First Baptist Church, Benton. She spent her retirement years enjoying traveling, visiting with friends and family and helping raise her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Glen Arnold of Benton; son, Steve Arnold of Benton; daughter Ann Marie Gibbs and husband Kenny of Little Rock. Also surviving is a sister, Catherine Anderson of Benton and four granddaughters, Suzanna, Stevie and Liza Gibbs of Little Rock and Annabelle Arnold of Benton.

A celebration of Judy’s life is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Benton with Ministers Clay Cunningham and Frances Raley officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 211 South Market Street, Benton, Arkansas 72015 or Family Farm, 18448 Hwy. 67, Malvern, Arkansas 72104.

Arrangements provided by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BLYTHEVILLE - John T. Abbott, 86, Blytheville, died June 22, Flo and Phil Hospice House.

Survived by wife, Laverne Abbott; five children; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services, June 25, Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, Birdeye, Ark., 1 p.m. Memorials to Flo/Phil Hospice, 1148 E. Matthews, Jonesboro, Ark. 72401. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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BONO - Donald E. Pyles, 74, of Bono, passed away Friday, June 22.

Visitation is Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington Avenue in Jonesboro. Services will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Trinity Cemetery in Bono.

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CAMDEN - Opal June Dixon McCullough, 85, died June 22, 2012. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be Sunday, 2 to 4:30 at the funeral home. Services will be Monday, 10 at Cullendale First Baptist Church, interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CLARENDON - Patty Guthrie, 57, died Thursday in Stuttgart. Survivors, husband, James Guthrie; son, Don (Marcella) Houser; daughters, Laura (Carl) Christian, Patricia Guthrie; siblings, Connie (Zelda) Willhite, Judy Wofford, Linda Boles, Mary (Carl) Lamb;five grandchildren. Visitation, 9 a.m., funeral service, 10 a.m., Monday, Bob Neal & Sons chapel-Clarendon, Oak Grove Cemetery, Moro. Obit/guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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CONWAY - Daniel Paul Freyaldenhoven Jr., 72, of Conway,passed away June 21, 2012. He was born July 8, 1939, in Conway, to the late Daniel Paul and Rose (Andrews) Freyaldenhoven. Mr. Freyaldenhoven was the owner of the Bug Service Center, in Conway, from 1974-2002. He was a charter member of the Conway Morning Optimist Club, having served as secretary/treasurer for 20 plus years. He was a charter member of the Good Sam Chapter of the Little Rock Rock City Sams and a charter member of the Conway Toad Suck Sams. He was on the staff of the Arkansas Good Sams for 30 years, serving as the Arkansas State Director for seven years. He was a part of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Torch Run and worked the Special Olympic Games, in Searcy, for 20 years. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Special Olympics. Mr. Freyaldenhoven volunteered in the Fish Net Mission, in Jacksonville, twice a week.

Mr. Freyaldenhoven is survived by his wife, Shirley (Jones) Freyaldenhoven; two sons, Roger Freyaldenhoven (Jennifer) and Richard Freyaldenhoven (Danielle); three daughters, Dana Freyaldenhoven, Diane Worm (Albert) and Stacy Kirby (Scott); four brothers, Bob Freyaldenhoven (Sharon), Kenneth “Buck” Freyaldenhoven (Judy), Larry Freyaldenhoven (Brenda) and David Freyaldenhoven (Debbie); three sisters, Dorothy Miller, Rosemary Paladino (Frank) and Martha Nash (Greg); 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m., Monday, June 25, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rosary starting at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Conway. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Mausoleum.

Pallbearers will be Lee Freyaldenhoven, Kole Freyaldenhoven, Josh Freyaldenhoven, Nick Freyaldenhoven, Alex Worm, Derek Worm, Quentin Worm, Austen Kirby, Tyler Kirby and Tristen Nash.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to: Good Sam Benevolent Fund, 13325 Willow Beach Rd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72117.

Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home-Conway 327-7727. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DIAZ - Samuel J. “Sammy” Stephens, 54, of Diaz died Thursday.

Survivors: father, Charles Stephens; brother, Dennis Stephens; sister, Kathy Gardner; nephews, Chris and Michael Gardner; great-niece, Izabella Gardner; a lifetime of friends.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, Diaz Baptist Church. Interment: Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, 6-8 p.m.

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

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DOVER - James Myers, 77, of Dover, died Saturday, June 16, 2012. Memorial service is 10 a.m, Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at Gravel Hill Church of Christ By Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation immediately following service. Memorials: Camp Caudle, Dover, Ark. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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EL DORADO - James “Jim” Wallace Garison, 91, of El Dorado, Ark., died on June 22, 2012 at Courtyard Nursing Home.

Born on Feb. 11, 1921 in El Dorado, Ark., he was the son of John Proctor Garison and Patty Wallace Garison. Lt. Garisonserved as a pilot in the “237th Fly Boys” in Army Air Corps during World War II. He attended Hendrix College and graduated from the University of Missouri where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Upon returning to El Dorado he joined his family’s firm J.P. Garison and Company. James served on the Board of Directors of the Exchange Bank from 1969 to 1993.

Active in the community, James was a Boy Scout leader and was instrumental in the building of the Desoto Boy Scout Camp. A person of deep personal faith Jim told his wife Shirley “I am glad our children go to Church.” He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church where he taught a well attended youth Sunday School Class keeping the same children for several years. Jim enjoyed nature through his gardening, golf, tennis and snow skiing in Colorado. He skied until he was 80 years young. He loved to huntturkey, deer, ducks and trout fish in Montana and Colorado. Sam Cyphers said Jim’s “compass always read true.”

James was preceded in death by his parents and a son-in-law David Kiernan. Survivors are his wife, Shirley Martin Garison of El Dorado; daughters, Carol Kiernan of Little Rock, SuzanneGarison of Snowmass Village, Colo.; sons, James “Jim” Wallace (Jerri) Garison Jr. of Frisco, Texas, and Andrew “Andy” Martin (Kay) Garison of Little Rock; a brother, Jack (Jane) Garison of Hot Springs Village, along with a granddaughter, Rebecca Garison and a grandson, Andrew Garison Jr.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. Jim Polk and Rev. Mike Blanchard officiating. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday evening at Young’s Funeral Directors.

The family wishes to thank Leola Brown, John Hay, Pat Robinson, the staff of Courtyard Nursing Home and Life Touch Hospice.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 200 South Hill Street, El Dorado, Ark. 71730 or Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Rd, El Dorado, Ark. 71730. An online registry is available at www.youngfuneralhome.com.

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EL DORADO - Ira Morris Pockrus, 94, of El Dorado, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012.

Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 22, at Young’s.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Young’s Chapel. Burial was at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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GREENBRIER - Hattiellen Wade Cohrt, 92, of Greenbrier died June 20, 2012.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home in Greenbrier with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating.

Arrangements by Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier. (501) 679-4400. www.bishopgriffinfuneralhome.com.

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HASKELL - Terri Welch, age 41, of Haskell, died Friday, June 22, 2012.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501) 315-4047.

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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HEBER SPRINGS - James William Vokes Jr., 58, passed away June 22, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Olive Vokes. Survivors include his father, James W. Vokes Sr.; daughter, Jamie Vokes; stepson, Christopher Vokes; brother, Stephen Vokes; and sisters, Sandra Struve and Karen Ericson.

Arrangements: Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - DaleBolling, age 80, Village, Ark., passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Pleasant Valley Living Center. Born on Jan. 12, 1932 in Fort Scott, Kan., to John and Fern McNeely Bolling. He was inof Hot Springsindustrial sales for 28 years. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Dale’s hobbies included reading, boating, favorite TV show was NCIS and he was also a news junkie.

Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by Sharon Bolling of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; his son, John and his wife, Shelley of Bigelow, Ark.

A memorial visitation and reception will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Caruth-Village Funeral Home, 4623 North Highway 7, Hot Springs Village, Ark. 71910. Interment will be at Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kan., at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 34043, Little Rock, Ark. 72203.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Richard G. Mauldin, 86, of HotSprings Village, Ark., died Sunday, June 17, 2012.

He was born Feb. 13, 1926, Graysonia, Ark., the son of the late Harvey Landers Mauldin and Myrna Rose Hughes Mauldin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bill Mauldin and Harvey Mauldin.

He is survived by his wife, Colleen Mauldin of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; three daughters, Rhani Gail Babendure and husband, David, Mary Alice Moore and husband, Lankford, and Cathy Elliot and husband, Nyle; three stepsons, Victor Harding and wife, Sherry, David Harding and wife, Marilyn, and Skip Harding and wife, Donna; one sister-in-law, Mary Lou Mauldin; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, at Latimer Funeral Home, with Lankford Moore officiating, burial in Saratoga Cemetery, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Nashville. The family willreceive friends at the funeral home, Monday, June 25, from 6-8 p.m.

You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Ada Huddleston, 91, Malvern, died Friday, June 22, 2012.

Survivors, son, John Huddleston; special son, Joe Overstreet; daughter, Julia Huddleston; special daughter, Pam Davis; brother, George Anderson; sister, Doris Wilks.

Visitation, Monday, June 25th, 9-10 a.m., Regency, Malvern. Services, Monday, June 25, 10 a.m., Regency. Burial, Potter’s Cemetery. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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McGEHEE - Marvin DeWayne Fryar, 54, of McGehee died Saturday at his residence. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at McGehee Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at McArthur Cemetery. Online guest book at www.griffinculpepper.com.

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MONTICELLO - James Alfred Tullos, 72, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Arkansas Heart Hospital. He was born Aug. 19, 1939, in Monticello.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel, burial in Mt. Home Cemetery in Lincoln County. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MORRILTON - Charles Edward Brannam Sr., 61, Morrilton, departed this life June 19. Survivors, sons, Michael and Carl Brannam; daughters, Charlotte Gantt and Terrie Brannam; brother, Donald Brannam; sisters, Debbie Chavarria, Sue Keller, Maudie Lapari and Ruth Mitchell; nine grandchildren.

Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Morrilton. (501) 354-0053 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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MORRILTON - Edward L. “Ed” Underwood, age 53, of Morrilton,passed away at home, Thursday, June 21, 2012. He was born Jan. 27, 1959, in Modesto, Calif., a son of Carroll D. Underwood and Juanita Trusty Pierson. He and his wife were team overthe road truck drivers and he loved being out on the road. When they were home, he and Amy were out riding their motorcycles or out enjoying his boat. When not out playing, Ed loved “dubbin around his shop.” He was very loving and cared deeply about all of his family and friends, especially his two grandbaby girls.

Survivors include his wife, Amy Johnston Underwood; daughters, Breanne Cooper and husband Dave of Windham, Maine, and Shanna Underwood of Portland, Maine; son, Kirk Underwood of Portland, Maine; brother, Jim Underwood and wife Melody of Richmond, Va.; sister, Cheryl Jacobo and husband Marvin of Modesto, Calif.; mother-in-law, Betty Avery of Morrilton; two grandchildren, Deanna Avery Cooper and Alyssa Miranda Cooper; as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Monday, June 25, from 4-5 p.m. at Harris Chapel in Morrilton. Burial will be at a later date. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - A.E. “Al” Jones, 69, of Mountain View,Ark., passed away June 23, 2012. Visitation Sunday, June 24, 2012, 6-8 p.m. at Roller Crouch Chapel and 11-1 Monday, June 25, 2012, at First Baptist Church. Services are 1 p.m. Monday,June 25, 2012, at First Baptist Church, Mountain View. online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MURFREESBORO - Alton O’Neal, age 93, of Murfreesboro, died Friday, June 22, 2012. He was born Dec. 31, 1918, at Kirby.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood with Bro. Harold Turner officiating. Interment will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery.

Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Frances Elaine Nelson Rosenberg, 92, lifelong resident of Pine Bluff, died Friday.

Survivors, cousin, Karen (Thomas) Berry, Pine Bluff, and her nephew, James L. Hutchison, Covington, Tenn.

Memorial services: Tuesday, 2 p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Roberta Virginia Coe Biggers of Russellvillepassed away on Friday, June 22, 2012, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 18, 1918, at Tuckerman, to William Walter and Ruth Bliss Coe. She was a graduate ofTuckerman High School and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. She taught fifth grade in Newport for 25 years, and, following her retirement, moved to Russellville.

She was a member of three bridge clubs, two which met on Monday and one which met on Thursday. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church, where she was in the P. K. Merrill Sunday School Class and Circle I.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J. C. Biggers; a brother, Robert Bliss Coe, and a great-niece, Alyssa Little.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James Coe and Marie Biggers of Russellville; two daughters, Mary Bliss Biggers Jackson and Jayne Biggers White, both of Maumelle; six grandchildren and their spouses, Jeffrey Toler and his wife, Gail, and Mark Toler and his wife, Julie, all of Atlanta, Ga., Kimberly White Jenkins and her husband, Tim, of Maumelle, Amanda White De Journett and her husband, Jamie, of Supply, Ark., Jayme Biggers Jones and her husband, Carter, of Rogers, and Coe Biggers and his wife, Miki, of Fayetteville; sixgreat-grandchildren, Autumn Bliss Toler, Allie and Justin De Journett, Madison Jenkins, and Ellie and Mayes Jones; two sisters, Rosemary Coe Hubbard of Conway, and Margaret Ann Coe Huckabee and her husband, Charles, of Irving, Texas; as well as several nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012, at First United Methodist Church, officiated by the Rev. Gail Brooks. Burial will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, at Gracelawn Cemetery in Tuckerman, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 304 South Commerce Avenue, Russellville, Ark. 72801; to the Alyssa Little Foundation, 5802 Mapleshade Lane, Dallas, Texas 75252; or to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, Ark. 72802.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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SEARCY - Randy DeWight Beals, 46, died June 22, 2012, at White County Medical Center. He was born Nov. 19, 1965, in Searcy to Clifton and Hazel Dennis Beals.

Graveside services took place 3 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery directed by Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home.

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SHERIDAN - Sylvia Glover Rivenburg, 94, of Sheridan, Ark., was born in Lonoke County, Ark., on April 25, 1918, and died in Grant County, Ark., on June 21, 2012. She spent over 52 years of her life in Hop Bottom, Pa. Most recently, "Aunt Sis" resided at Crown Point Assisted Living and Sheridan Healthcare and Rehab Center in Sheridan. She was married to Russell Rivenburg after meeting himduring World War II when he was stationed in Stuttgart, Ark. Together they owned and operated Rivenburg Investments. Although they had no children, their pets were always treated as such and brought them immense joy.

Mrs. Rivenburg is preceded in death by her husband, Russell Rivenburg, parents, Lewis M. And Francis Glover, two brothers, William "Bill" and Carl Glover, and a sister, Dorothy Lee Glover.

She is survived by two nephews, Larry and Ronnie Glover, and one niece, Patricia Ann Moore, and their families.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Crown Point Assisted Living Center and Sheridan Health & Rehab for their love and care during her time there.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot, Ark. Memorials may be made to any Humane Society in her name.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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SHERIDAN - Mrs. Valeta Marie Johnson Young of Sheridan, Ark .,age 82, died June 22, 2012 at home of complications from acute Myathenia-Garvis.

Those preceding her in death were her parents, Paul H. Johnson and Mary Lessie Ault Johnson, and heroldest sister, Lola Newson Wortman. They were the two oldest of Mr. And Mrs. Johnson's six daughters. Others that survive are four sisters, Bonnie Jean (Derek) Blackford, Martha (Chuck) Sneed, Mary Lee (Les) DeBono and Reba Nell Cargile. Also, her husband with whom she would have celebrated 64 years of marriage on June 30, Frank Lee Young; her daughter, Mary Ellen Young Ewing; her granddaughter, Jamie Ewing of North Little Rock; and her grandson, Paul Talmadge Ewing and his wife, Mary E. Regenald Ewing, of Benton. Great grandchildren, thepride and joy of her life, a good bragging topic and their accomplishments were Emma Grace, James Elliot Thomas, Mary Margaret Jeanne and Charlotte Elizabeth Rose.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was employed for many years as a medical receptionist for three local doctors. She made many friends at work for the public and in her church. She was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. In the records, there are listed seven generations of her family, beginning along about the establishment of the church. She loved her Lord, her church and worked and served in the church in many activities including Church Clerk for 17 years, Sunday School and Bible School teachers, youth leader and Ladies Auxiliary. Her church and work were her main interests in life.

After their retirement, Valeta and Frank Lee traveled in their RV, visiting all four borders of the U.S., many of the famous sites and lots of relatives. This was a great adventure for them.

Valeta was proud of her family as they were early settlers and political beginners (beginning with T.A. Morris, First Judge of Grant County) and her greatgrandfather Miles Wilson who was a surviving Civil War Veteran. They established a homestead on Grant 8 and in this house is where Valeta was born. Most of the families were farmers, including Valeta’s father.

The funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Danny Hill, Bro.Robert Hurst and Bro. Joe McElroy officiating. Burial will follow at Ain Cemetery in Grapevine. Pallbearers are Ross Barnes, Greg Cargile, Kyle Cargile, Perry Williams, Edwin Newsom and Eric Petty. Honorary pallbearers are all the members of Shiloh Young Married Sunday School Class.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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STEPHENS - Gary L. Schaff, age 66, of Stephens passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Ouachita County Medical Center. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2012, at First United Methodist Church in Stephens, Ark. Visitation will be today from 6-8 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home in Magnolia, Ark.

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VAN BUREN - Julius E. “Jude” Brumett, 82, of Van Buren, Ark .,passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012. He was born Feb. 28, 1930, in Lonoke, Ark., to Allen and Minnie Brumett. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Betty Sue Norton Brumett; his parents, Allen and Minnie Brumett, and a brother, Joe Allen Brumett.

Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Concord Methodist Church in Lonoke, Ark. Visitation will be 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Concord Cemetery in Lonoke, Ark. A reception will follow at the Concord Methodist Church.

Jude is survived by his daughter, Judie Brumett Elstone and husband, Marty, of LaGrange, Ky.; his son, Rick Brumett and wife, D’Ann, of Van Buren; granddaughter, Rachel Brumett Rotert and husband, Kevin, of Kansas City, Mo.; grandson, Matthew Brumett of Van Buren; brother, Jake Brumett and wife, Carlene, of Austin, Texas; sister-in-law Mary "Dolly" Brumett of Pine Bluff, Ark.

Jude served his country proudly in both the U.S. Navy and the Seabees. He was a retired nursing home administrator where he worked in Little Rock with wife, Betty, for 35 years. He was a Mason, a former deacon at Caney Missionary Baptist Church in Bismarck, Ark. He attended the Heritage United Methodist Church of Van Buren. Jude spent the last years of his life under the loving care of the tremendous staff at Crawford Health Care and Rehab in Van Buren, Ark.

Honorary pallbearers will be Uncle Jude’s nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Heritage United Methodist Church Youth Building Fund, at 1604 East Pointer Trail, Van Buren, Ark. 72956. Online tributes: www.ockerfuneralhome.com.

Out-of-state

STEELE, Mo. - Neoma E. Cotton, 93, of Steele, formerly of Gosnell, died, June 22, River Oaks Care Center.

Survived by six children; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services will be June 25, 3 p.m., Cobb Funeral Home. Visitation, 2 p.m. until service. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.