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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, at arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY

Mary Ann Carlock, 54, of Alexander.

Alice Young Carroll, 96, of North Little Rock.

Robin Cook, 36, of Little Rock.

Ellen Dailey, 91, of Little Rock.

Josephine Ann Andria Durham, 62, of Maumelle.

Phyllis L. East, 63, of Little Rock.

James Edward “Jim” Harris, 68, of Little Rock.

James A. Hunter Sr., 66, of Little Rock.

Barbara Jones, 51, of Little Rock.

Almond Lewis, 75, of Alexander.

Jason A. Lewis, 37, of Little Rock.

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

Harold Lee Scott, 63, of Little Rock.

Winfred Stricklin, 80, of Little Rock.

Maurice Utsey, infant, of Little Rock.

Dorothy Mae Williams, 75, of Sherwood.

Martha Jane Williams, 66, of Little Rock.

Davis D. Young, 58, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BAUXITE Dorothy Bermingham, 91.

BENTON Minnie V. Burkett, 92.

CAVE CITY Carl “Possum” Junior Wilson, 51. CHIDESTER Joseph Griffin Cross, 54.

CLINTON Barbara Janette Beem, 78.

CONWAY Phillip Wayne Helton, 58.

CROSSETT Levell Hampton, 68.

DUMAS Matthew Huxley Lewellen, 35.

GREENWOOD Traci Marie (Minor) Janes, 24.

GRIFFITHVILLE Wanda Faye Bailey, 83.

HEBER SPRINGS Pauline Voneta Bonds Eccles, 89. HIGHLAND Anthony “Tony” Malone Sr., 75.

HOT SPRINGS Ryan Evan Ward, infant.

KERR Betty Hood, 63.

LEXA David Norman Jr., 83.

LONDON Janice Marie Brown, 67.

MAYFLOWER Vera Paulette Smith, 61.

MAYNARD Mildred Stevens, 77.

MOUNTAIN HOME Mark D. Gladney, 53.

Danny Dean Hicks, 63.

PARIS Debra Elaine (Stephens) Dauernheim, 50.

PINE BLUFF Bettie Casey, 77.

Kenneth Edward Hill.

ROSE BUD John Wayburn Sturgeon, 67.

SEARCY Annalene “Anne” Green, 87.

SWIFTON Aline Brewer, 71.

THORNTON Bobby Charles Crouse, 50.

WYNNE Lucille M. Worley, 97.

OUT-OF-STATE

PLAINFIELD, Ill.

Sandra K. (Kennedy) Brown, 59.

ORE CITY, Texas Tony S. Pyle, 54.

Pulaski County

MARY ANN CARLOCK, 54, of Alexander, born March 15, 1958, in Caney, Kansas, to father, Robert Heapes, and mother, Mildred Tuma Heapes, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Heapes. Mary is survived by her mother, Mildred Heapes and her daughter, Jessica Rivera (Jaime). She is also survived by two sisters, one brother, and five grandchildren. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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ALICE YOUNG CARROLL, 96, of North Little Rock, died Sunday,June 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Carroll; two brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Bedford of North Little Rock;

grandchildren; great-grandchildren; greatgreat-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral Services: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 11 a.m., Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel. Interment following the service at Oakland Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark. Visitation: Friday, June 29, 2012, 2-5 p.m., Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (372-1305).

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ROBIN COOK, 36, of Little Rock departed this life June 25,2012. Preceded in death by her father, Curtis Clemmons; sister, Yolanda Clemmons. She leaves to cherish her memory: one child, Dreshawn Davie; mother, Ernestine Alford (George);

siblings, Gerrita Williams (Fletcher), Tameka Goodwin (Jasper), Candice (Cedrick), Chadrick, Eric and Desiree Clemmons; other family and friends. Visitation: 1-6 p.m., Friday at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Saturday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, 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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ELLEN TERESA MATTINGLY DAILEY of Little Rock died June 23,2012. She was born December 9, 1920, to the late Thomas Mattingly and the late Myrtle Vick Mattingly. Mrs. Dailey and her husband, the late Dalton J. Dailey Sr., owned and op- Office Furnitureerated Dailey’sand Dalton Dailey and Associates Auction Company where she was employed until her death. She was a devoted member of Holy Souls Catholic Church and past member of Executive Women International.

All who knew her describe her as a matriarch who was the epitome of goodness, generosity, graciousness and love for all. She truly was a gift from God.

Survivors include three children: Jim Dailey (Patti), Kathy Dailey Hightower (Ray) and Stephanie Dailey Kelley (Hank); 10 grandchildren: Laura Dailey Carter (Mark), Donna Dailey (John Kerr), Dr. D.J. Dailey III, Jeff Dailey, Ryan Hightower (Stacy), Kristie Hightower Obert (Rich), Natalie Kelley Lueders (Dave), Jonathan Kelley (Margaret), Nicholas Kelley (Kadee), and Grace Kelley; 10 great-grandchildren: quadruplets: Michael, Katherine, Ashley, and Leslie Carter, Mary and Morgan Dailey, Gabrielle and Sydney Hightower, Edgar Kelley, and Grant Lueders; brothers,John Mattingly and T.J. Mattingly (Cathy) her sister and best friend, Frances McCroskey; brother-inlaw, Dr. Frank Dailey, lifetime friend, Thelma Russell, and several special nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was also preceded in death by a brother, William Mattingly.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church, 1003 N. Tyler, Little Rock. Family interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home with a rosary at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation in Mrs. Dailey’s honor to one of the following organizations: Catholic High School, 6300 Father Tribou St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, Mt. St. Mary School, 3224 Kavanaugh St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 or Monsignor Allen Trust Fund, 1001 North Tyler St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.

Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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Mrs. JOSEPHINE ANN ANDRIA DURHAM, 62, of Maumelle, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 25, 2012. “Jo” was born in Uniontown, Pa., on December 5, 1949, to Amadee Andria Sr. and Julia F. Graziani Andria. She graduatedfrom Uniontown Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a nurse in West Virginia and later in Little Rock, Arkansas. She married the love of her life, Harvey William “Bill” Durham on October 10, 1969. They moved with their children to Little Rock from Clarksburg, West Virginia in 1979. She worked as a recovery room nurse at Baptist Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock for many years and spent the last years of her career as a school nurse for the Pulaski County Special School District. She loved medicine and loved making people feel better, especially children.

Jo and her family attend Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. She adored cooking for people and was an excellent teacher of handed-down Italian family recipes. She always looked for opportunities to serve the church, her friends and her family through cooking. Jo also enjoyed singing. She has been amember of several choruses in central Arkansas including the Choral Society, Sweet Adelines, Arkansas Symphony Chorus and her church choir.

Jo was the wife of Bill and the mother of Shana Lyn Peerson, of Greenwood, Arkansas, and Phillip James and wife Tracie Alfonso Durham of North Little Rock, Arkansas; Nonnie to four dearly beloved grandchildren: AJ Peerson, Abbie Durham, Aubrie Durham and Charlie Durham.

Services are scheduled for Friday, June 29, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Fellowship Bible Church Chapel. Interment will be at Riverwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday evening at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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PHYLLIS L. EAST, 63, of Little Rock passed June 24, 2012. Shewas a loyal wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Loving memories left to: husband Thomas East; daughter: Tami East and grandaughter, Jannitta Duncanson. Visitation June 29, 2012,6-7 p.m. Homegoing celebration June 30, 2012, noon both held at Bethel AME Church, 815 W 16th St., Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Thomas East for Phyllis East at Bank of America. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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JAMES EDWARD HARRIS, 68, of Little Rock, passed away June 24, 2012. Services will be this evening, Wednesday, at 6 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). The family will greet friends prior to the service, beginning at 5 p.m. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Harris’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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JAMES A. HUNTER SR., 66, of Little Rock passed away June23, 2012. He is survived by his mother, Equilla Hunter; sons, James Jr., Bryaun, Shedrick Hunter, Stacy Crump, Kenyon, Tony Allen, James Parker; daughters, Yuvonda Martin, Kimmie Rudley,KatrinaClay,Erica Hicks, Felicia Hunter; brothers, Fredrick Sr., Bobby, Chalres Sr., Nathaniel, Ocie, Perry, Robert Hunter; sisters, Lillie Laster, Ailene Bryant, Dorothy Couch; a host of grandchildren and one great-grandchild; a special friend, Brenda Kuyendall. Funeral Services, noon, Saturday, Richwood C.O.G.I.C., 220 East Cherry Street, Lonoke, Arkansas. Family Hour 6-7 p.m., Friday, at the church. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134.

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BARBARA JONES, 51, of Little Rock, departed this life June 24, 2012.

Preceded in death by father, Moses Jones, Sr.; mother, Willie B. Jones; brothers, Jacob and Joseph Jones. She leaves to cherish her memory: siblings, Oceola Adams, DavidJones (Wanda), Susie Jones, Vizena Johnson, Elizabeth Mathews (Paul), Icephine Dedmon, Faye Jones and Moses Jones, Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family hour: 4-5 p.m., Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 10 a.m., Saturdayat Lewis Street Church of Christ. 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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ALMOND LEWIS SR., 75, of Alexander, Ark., passed away June21, 2012. His survivors include: wife, Ernestine Lewis; sons, Almond Lewis and Raymond Lewis; daughters, Vickie Clegg, Marie Lusbough, Rhonda Dedrick and Virginia Bailey; stepdaughters,Effie Morris and Gabriel Morning; stepsons, Lee Otis Gatewood and Kennard Gatewood; sisters, Virginia White, Velma Gatewood and Annie Mae Allen; a host of other relatives and friends. Home going service Saturday, June 30, 2012, 11 a.m., at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, Alexander, Ark. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Alexander, Ark. Family hour Friday, June 29, 2012, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

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JASON A. LEWIS, 37, of Little Rock passed away Saturday June 23, 2012. He was born August 16, 1974 in Memphis, Tenn., to Asa and Gail Lewis. He was a restaurant consultant. Surviving family members are Kevin and Heather Lewis, Cal and Veeta Biggers and Catherine and Scott Biggers.Memorials may be made to any local hospice organization or the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.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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HAROLD LEE “BILLY” SCOTT, 63, departed this life June 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brittany Scott; parents, Alonzo Sr. and Luvennia Scott; brother, James Scott; three sisters, Lillie Scott Brown, Rose Scott Olive and Earnestine Scott-Lemine.He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Hutson Burks-Scott,Harold Bernard Scott and Kendrick Scott all of Little Rock; two daughters, Kina Burton-Scott and Nekea Scott, both of Little Rock; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, AlonzoJr. (Eva) Scott, Robert (Gloria) Scott and Bobby Ray Walker all of Little Rock; sister, Louester Scott and special sister, Alberta Beasley both of Kansas City, Mo.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be Saturday, June 30, 2012, 11 a.m. at Premier Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1 til 6 p.m. at the funeral home. 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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WINFRED STRICKLIN, age 80, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012. He was born March 11, 1932 in Conway, Ark. Mr. Stricklin was retired from the Pulaski County Road Department and of the Pentecostal Faith. He was a lifetime memberof the Mary Williams Lodge #307, 32nd Degree Masons and the Scottish Rites.

Mr. Stricklin was preceded in death by his parents, Quincie and Clistie Stricklin; wife, Elsie Stricklin; son, James Stricklin and his brothers and sisters. He is survived by two sons, Bobby Stricklin and wife Sherry of Benton and George Stricklin and wife Cathy of Benton; two daughters, Glenda Nix and husband Pete of Benton and Ann Rodgers and husband Michael of Little Rock; 18 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Chuck Nix, Eric Stricklin, Eddie Stricklin, Billy Ellis Jr., Shane Boullie, James Stricklin Jr., Blake Phothisane, Riane Boullie and Troy Hendrix. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 26 at Ashby Funeral Home.Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 27 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Ida Mission Cemetery. Joe Ellis will be officiating. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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MAURICE UTSEY, JR., 12 weeks, of Little Rock, departed this lifeJune 25, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memory, parents, Maurice Utsey Sr. and Nerissa Henderson; siblings, Mi’Kaila Henderson and La’Miyah Utsey; greatgrandparents, Barbara Dooley,Alice McJenkins, Bobby Utsey and John Slaughter. Graveside Service: 11 a.m., Friday at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. 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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DOROTHY MAE WILLIAMS, 75, of Sherwood departed this lifeJune 21, 2012. She is survived by two sons, Carl (Marilyn) Whitfield, and Dwight Washington; two daughters, Demetrice Lee, and Monica Thomas; five brothers, Burnette Kelley, Clifton Williams,Andrew Kelley, Clayton Williams, Clarence Harris; eight sisters, Mary Alice Jones, Carol Platt, Idella Waits, Kathrine Dillard, Ethel Lee, Sandra Gee, Barbara Johnson, and Sharon Campbell; 20 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Saturday, Paradise Baptist Church, 820 H Street, North Little Rock, Family Hour 6-7 p.m., Friday, Hubble Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134.

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MARTHA JANE WILLIAMS, 66, of Little Rock departed this life June22, 2012. 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. Servicesentrusted 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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DAVIS “BOONEY” D. YOUNG, 58, went to be with the Lord onThursday June 21, 2012 at UAMS. He was preceded in death by father Deacon Davis Young. He is survived by his wife, Melinda Shaw Young, three step-children, Netesa,Sidney Jr. and Jake Small; mother, Naomi Young; seven sisters, Daisy, Jeanette, Shaizon, Patricia, Shirley, Jereline and Jacquelyn; three brothers, Kenneth, Carl and Rev. Ronald Young; grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Family Hour will be Friday June 29, 2012 from 6 til 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be Saturday June 30, 2012, 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 2015 Main St., North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800.

Arkansas

BAUXITE - Dorothy Bermingham, 91, Bauxite, died Monday. Survivors: sister, Elinor Cheatham; brothers, Roland, Wendall, James Launius; children, Jimmy Thrash and Ruth Wince; special friend/daughter, Marilyn Holloway; stepchildren, Vermeda Espinosa, Jimmy Bermingham; eight grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild. Visitation, 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Ashby Funeral Home. Services, 10 a.m., Thursday, Ashby’s. Burial, Mount Olive Cemetery.

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BENTON - Minnie V. Burkett, 92, Benton, died Monday. She was born November 9, 1919, in Saline county to the late Francis and Sophia Cash Craft. Survivor, brother, Junior Craft of Benton. Cremation was through Ashby Funeral Home. Visitation, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Ashby’s, Wednesday. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CAVE CITY - Carl “Possum” Junior Wilson, 51, of Cave City died Friday, June 22, 2012. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at Shamrock Cemetery in Cave City. Arrangements provided by Dillinger Funeral Home.

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CHIDESTER - Joseph Cross, 54, died June 21, 2012. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 745 Fairview Road, Camden, Ark. 71701. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CLINTON - Mrs. Barbara Janette (Kresse) Beem, 78, of Clinton, Ark., daughter of Herman J. and Felicia (Paramore) Kresse passed away Monday, June 25, 2012, at her home. She was born February 7, 1934, at North Little Rock, Ark., in the home ofher grandparents Herman Joseph and Emma Kresse.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; brother, Lawrence (Larry) Kresse; nephew, Mark Kresse; friends, Wilma and Charlie Driver. She leaves behind her brother, Herman J. Kresse; her sister, Linda Kresse Tinnon; her husband, Charles Vernon Beem of 57 years; their sons Richard Alan and Beverly (Ingram), and Brian Keith and Lea Ann (Fletcher) Beem; five grandchildren, Parker, Cameron, Sydney, Caleb, and Trent; and many close friends and family.

She was a 1952 graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s Academy in Little Rock, Ark., and she taught art for two years at Saint Patrick’s. She volunteered for six years with the remedial reading group in Clinton Public School.She was the past president of the Clinton P.T.A. She was very active with her church at Saint Jude’s Catholic Church in Clinton where she was a longtime member of the altar society. She was a board member at the Clinton Library when Clinton flooded and was instrumental in obtaining funds for the new library.

Rosary/Prayer Service 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Ark. Memorial Mass will be 10 a.m., Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Saint Jude’s Catholic Church with Father Oliver Ochieze, Pastor officiating. Cremation Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Phillip Wayne Helton, 58, of Conway, passed awayJune 11, 2012. He was born December 14, 1953, in Little Rock. He was a member of Arkansas Cherokee Nation (aka-Chickamauga Cherokee of Arkansas) and served in the Air Force.

He is survived by a son, Corey Michael Helton of North Little Rock; a daughter, Alysha Ann Helton of Cabot; brother, Wilburn Helton of Houston, Texas; sisters, Pat Helton of Conway, Glendle Griggs of Camden, and Diane Hensley of El Paso, Ark.; half brothers and sisters, Marcus Loyd Donham of Beebe, Lindy Ann Muhl, Cindy Lynn Wurst, Bobby Lee Donham, and Johnny Floyd Donham, all of Dallas, Texas, Gary Wayne Donham of San Antonio, Texas, Timothy Scott of Kingman, Ariz., George Allen Donham of Utah, and Pamela Kay Donham of Marysville, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Floyd and Lola Fern Helton; his wife, Susan Arrington Helton; and by a sister, Fern Helton.

He will be buried beside his wife at Arrington Chapel in Centre, Ala. Cremation arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Funeral Home, 1751 Dave Ward Drive, Conway, 501-327-5000. Mr. Helton’s online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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CROSSETT - Levell Hampton, 68, of Crossett, Ark., died Sunday. Survived by his wife, Edna Jones-Hampton; four sons, Cedric Hampton, Darryl Hampton, Cedric Hampton Jr., Destiney Hampton; three daughters, Cheryl Robinson, Tina Hampton, and Bianca Hampton. Service is Friday, June 29, 2012, at 1 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church. Burial in Westview Cemetery under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark.

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DUMAS - Matthew Huxley Lewellen, 35, of Dumas, Arkansas, was born August 17, 1976, in Dumas, Arkansas, and was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Lewellen. Matt passed away on June 22, 2012, in Dumas, Arkansas. Matt was a member of Hopedale Missionary Baptist Church and employed as Assistant Clinic Manager at Dr. Lewellen Medical Clinic. Matt’s favorite hobbies included music, art and ancient history; he loved to watch and call birds, and was an animal advocate.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Tommy Lewellen, and maternal grandfather, Norwood Hill. Survivors are his parents Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Lewellen of Dumas, Arkansas, and his brother, Thomas “Todd” Lynn Lewellen, Jr., of Lexington, Kentucky; and also his paternalgrandmother, Polly Lewellen, and maternal grandmother, Faye Hill, both of Dumas, Arkansas.

Visitation held one hour prior Funeral Services held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at Hopedale Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Julius Carterofficiating followed by burial in Walnut Lake Cemetery. Memorials in his memory may be made to the National Arbor Foundation, Audubon Society or to Save the Animals. Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas, is in charge of arrangements.

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GREENWOOD - Traci Marie (Minor) Janes, 24, of Greenwood, Arkansas, died Sunday, June 24, 2012. Visitation will 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 29, at Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Funeral at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at Roller Funeral Home in Paris Burial at Wares Chapel Cemetery in Scranton. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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GRIFFITHVILLE - Wanda Faye Bailey (Mammaw), 83, ofGriffithville, Ark., departed this life June 25, 2012. She was born March 26, 1929, to the late Jim and Carrah Belle Harris of Griffithville.

She was preceded in death by her son BillyCollins and is survived by her husband, Donald Bailey; three children Carmon Collins (Gail), Donna Conder (John), and Jimmy Collins (Regina); three grandchildren Leah Henry (Britt), Chad Conder, and Kristin Collins; two great-grandchildren Hope and Jude Henry; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Wanda was the matriarch of her family, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a best friend. She enjoyed spending her time with her husband and family. She was compassionate, yet strong willed, and always willing to help others with a sympathetic ear or sharing a kind word. Her sensibility and soft spoken manner was always a comfort during difficult times. As Wanda has left this earth behind, her spirit, strength, and her love will be with each of us in our hearts and minds forever.

As each of us in our own time will move from this world to the next, our love for each other is constant and eternal; it carries on within each person’s heart and lives we have touched. This has never been more prevalent than with Wanda. She will be loved and missed each and every day.

Our family would like to thank each of you for all of the love and support you have shown and given throughout this difficult time. Wanda’s kind heart and gentle spirit may be absent from our sight but will live on in each of us forever.

A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Dogwood Cemetery in Griffithville. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Pauline Eccles, 89, Heber Springs, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012. Visitation is Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Olmstead Funeral Home. Funeral is Thursday, 10 a.m., Olmstead Chapel.

Pauline Voneta Bonds Eccles was born on October 24, 1922, in Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two children. She is survived by daughters, Bonetta Rutan, Heber Springs, and Dianna (Bob) Schwarz, Maumelle, and son, Dr. Richard (Teresa) Eccles of Booneville; grandchildren, Sandra Cusher, Edward Snodgrass, Michael Eccles, Meredith Storm, Bud and Jeff Amos, Sarah Clare, Rachel Lawson, Jennifer Ragsdill, Bo Schwarz, Madison, Abigail and Tad Eccles; great-grandchildren, Alan, Kimberly, Dawson, Nicholas, Nathan, Adam, Bentley, Ethan, Emerson, Sadie and Eloise.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Music Ministry (201 N 4th St., Heber Springs, Ark. 72543) or ‘Pauline Eccles Memorial Scholarship’ at Arkansas Baptist School (62 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72212). www.olmstead.cc.

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HIGHLAND - Anthony “Tony” Malone Sr., age 75, of Highland, Ark., died June 25, 2012. Graveside services are June 28, 2012, at 9 a.m. at the Evening Shade Cemetery. Visitation is June 27, 2012, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Tri-County Funeral Home. Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland, Ark.

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HOT SPRINGS - Ryan Evan Ward, infant, passed from this life on Sunday, June 24, 2012. He is survived by parents, Patrick and Samantha Ward of Hot Springs, and brother, Ethan Ward. Services will be at 9 a.m., June 27, 2012, at Gross Funeral Home. Interment at Woods Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. www.grossfuneralhome.com.

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KERR - Betty Hood, 63, of Kerr passed June 21, 2012. Sheleaves to cherish her memory children: Harlem Hood, Melvin (Allison) Strain, Angela (Aubrey) Kyle, Pamela (Glen) Scott, and Zandra (Jerry) Dotson. Sisters: Christine Polkand Ida M. Moore. Family hour June 29, 2012, 6-8 p.m. Homegoing celebration June 30, 2012, 11 a.m. both held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Old Hwy. 30, Scott, Arkansas. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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LEXA - David Norman Jr. of Lexa, Arkansas, formerly of Dumas, passed away June 25, 2012. Visitation held from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel with services following at 4 p.m., burial in Walnut Lake Cemetery, Dumas, Arkansas. Griffin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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LONDON - Janice Marie Brown, age 67, of London passed away June 18, 2012. Survivors: children, Jeff Brown, Jay and Patricia Brown, Jerry Brown; sister, Letsy Goza; brothers, Raymond Vinson, Bud Vinson. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the East Point Baptist Church.

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MAYFLOWER - Vera Paulette Smith passed on June 23, 2012. Funeral Service:Friday, June 29, at 10 a.m., at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Conway, Ark. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 9-10 a.m. Burial will follow at Redfield Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Ark. at 1 p.m.

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MAYNARD - Mildred Delorese Stevens, 77, of Maynard, Ark., died Saturday, June 23, 2012. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home Jonesboro. Funeral services will follow visitation Wednesday at noon in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be at Pine Log Cemetery. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Mark Gladney, age 53, of Mountain Home, died Sunday. Arrangements will be private. Survivors: mother: Linda Gladney; Brothers: Chris and Glen Gladney. Private entombment in Baxter Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Danny Dean Hicks, 63, of Mountain Home died Monday, June 25, 2012, at his residence. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday at Curtis-Acklin Cemetery at Lone Rock. Visitation: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Bettie Talley Casey, age 77, of Pine Bluff, widow of R C Casey, died Saturday. Survivors: daughters: Mystic Casey Goodman and Lyric Casey Seymore; grandchildren: Casey Brazeale, Jade Gibson, HaydenGoodman, and Trent Goodman. Graveside services: Thursday, 9:30 a.m. at Graceland Cemetery by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Graveside services for Kenneth Edward Hill, will be held Thursday, 10 a.m., Nooner Cemetery in Hollis, Ark. by Perry Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. He was the son of the late John and Geraldine Hill. He was a Vietnam U.S. Air Force Veteran and a retired worker for local 321. Survivors his children, Kim Woodall, Karlie H. Sheets, Kelley Hill; three grandchildren; sister, Deborah Burdett; niece, nephew.

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ROSE BUD - John Wayburn Sturgeon, age 67, passed away Monday. He loved animals and was a farmer. Survivors: wife, Patsy Alice, four daughters Vickie Winningham, Robin Andrews, Terrie Boozier, Peggy Hanks, one son, Dennis McCracken, two sisters. Funeral Service 10 a.m., New Hart Church, Wednesday interment Macedonia Cemetery. Family Funeral Service, www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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SEARCY - Annalene “Anne” Green, 87, of Searcy, died Sunday. She was a long-time member of the Faith Baptist Church in North Little Rock where she enjoyed singing in the choir.

Survivors: son, Scott Green of Searcy; grandson, Matthew Green of Denton, Texas; nieces, Teresa Uth of Fayetteville, Linda Palmer of Searcy and Camillia Reed of Garfield, Jeannie Sweezy of Lafayette, La, Diane Blizzard of San Antonio, Texas; nephew, Kenny Rice of Dallas, Texas.

Visitation: Wednesday, 2-4 p.m., Services: 4 p.m., Powell Funeral Home Chapel, Bald Knob with interment in the Evergreen Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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SWIFTON - Aline Brewer, 71 of Swifton, died Monday. Survivors: brother, Joe Kinder; sisters, Pauline Calhoun, Faye Keaster; step-daughter, Patty Goza; cousin, Sharon George; brother-in-law, Jack Benson; sister-in-law, Marilyn Kinder; nieces and nephews. Funeral: 2 p.m., Thursday, Swifton First Assembly of God. Interment: Arnold Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday:6-8 p.m. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.

jacksonsfh.com.

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THORNTON - Bobby Charles Crouse, 50, of Thornton died Monday, June 25, 2012, at his home. He was born October 5, 1961, in Fordyce, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his father, Charlie Crouse and one brother, Michael Wayne Crouse. He is survived by his wife, Karen Crouse of Thornton; one son, Brad Crouse of Thornton; one daughter, Brandy Crouse of Thornton; mother, Mary Crouse of Bearden; one brother, David Crouse of Bearden; two sisters,Becky Fridell of Camden, and Sue McCann of Bearden. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce with Rev. Ricky Wilson officiating. Burial at Bethel Cemetery in Bearden. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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WYNNE - Lucille M. Worley, 97, departed this life Sunday at Crestpark, of Wynne. She was born June 8, 1915, in Fisher, Ark. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 28, 2012, 1 p.m. at Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 12-service time. Interment will be at Tyre Cemetery.

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PLAINFIELD, Ill. - Sandra K. (Kennedy) BROWN, age 59 ofPlainfield, Ill., a native of Little Rock, Ark. passed away Sunday June 24, 2012, after a courageous battle with pneumatosis intestinalis at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago,Ill. She is survived by a son, James M. Brown Jr., three sisters, Arthur Bea Kennedy, Carolyn (Kennedy) Birden & Bonnie (Kennedy) Austin, two brothers, Ivory (Mickey) Kennedy Jr. & Garry L. Kennedy. Funeral services will be held in Little Rock, Ark. by Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800. Arrangements to be announced.

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ORE CITY, Texas - Tony S. Pyle, formerly of Bauxite, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012, in Ore City, Texas due to a motorcycle accident. Tony was born on December 10, 1957, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Charles and Louise Pyle. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Rita Rutledge. Tony had a love of motorcycles since he was 9. He loved being with his family, the outdoors and he was an animal lover. Tony was a master electrician for many years, and was awonderful husband and father.

Tony is survived by his wife, Becky, of 13 years; 11-year-old daughter, Mackenzie; sister, Carol and brother-in-law, Wade; sister, Donna and brother-in-law, Marlon; brother, Chuck and sisterin-law, Tina; and a sister Teresa; along with several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be an informal memorial service held at Union Grove Freewill Baptist Church on Saturday, June 30th at 10 a.m. in Atkins, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Tony Pyle fund, c/o Rebecca Pyle, Security State Bank, P.O. Box 30, Diana, Texas 75683.