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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

Edward Alden Bowen Jr., 94, of Little Rock.

Mattie Louise Brown-Shavers, 63, of North Little Rock.

Glenna (Phillips) Cole, 87, of Little Rock.

Helen Louise Duckworth, 83, of Little Rock.

Maxine B. Hamilton, 89, of Little Rock.

Geraldine “Jerry” Hawkins, 89, of Little Rock.

Nathan Hoard, 45, of Little Rock.

Barbara Hodges, 64, of Little Rock.

Joseph Edward Kearney, 94, of Little Rock.

Elroy Pap Kendrick, 73, of Little Rock.

Naomi Lovelace, 96, Marche.

Jeanette “Gail” Lowery, 63, of Maumelle.

Annie Mae Manuel, 86, of Little Rock.

Melanie Keaton Moore, 50, of North Little Rock.

Jennifer Robin Rainey, 35, of Maumelle.

Margerite Ransom-Platt, 77, of Little Rock.

Patricia Jeanne Ratton, 79, of North Little Rock.

Georiga Irene Schliesser, 75, of Little Rock.

Addie Lee Farmer Udell, 80, of Little Rock.

Henry Armstrong Ulry, 84, of Little Rock.

Willie Wade, 75, of Little Rock.

James Stephen Walters, 65, of North Little Rock.

Fulton Watson Sr., 74, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BALD KNOB Agnes Buckner, 86.

BENTON Carla Jay Manning, 20.

BRYANT Naomi Jean Muse, 81.

CARLISLE Billy Eugene Elmore, 81.

CLINTON Mary Lou Urbani, 80.

COMPTON Caleb McCoy, 1.

CONWAY Clarence Hobbs, 76.

CROSSETT Shirley Ann Pritchard, 64.

DARDANELLE Carol Sue Coffman, 71.

DENNARD Richard H Ostergren, 91.

DeWITT Peggy DeVore, 75.

Joel Ferguson.

ENGLAND Latonya Givens, 39.

FLIPPIN Christy Anne Basinger, 57.

FORDYCE James Ricky Harris, 58.

FORT SMITH Neppie Gray, 89.

GLEN ROSE JoAnn Corley, 79.

HARDY Thelma Garner, 85.

HEBER SPRINGS Billie Lee Bennett, 76.

LEACHVILLE Della Jane Shepperson Burnett, 75.

MELBOURNE Edith Morehead, 88.

MENA Melba Charlene Guinn, 76.

MORRILTON Bernice Teague Kersten, 79.

OXFORD Thomas Milburn, 82.

PINE BLUFF Maxine Johnson, 88.

ROSE BUD Betty Kay Grisham, 56.

RUSSELLVILLE Shirley May Flippo, 72.

STAR CITY William Epps, 79.

WARREN Olen Raymond Pinson, 89.

OUT-OF-STATE

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla.

Evelyn Horton Harris, 97.

NEW ORLEANS Sarah Lynn Gammill, 41.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas Billie Grace Hammons, 88.

WILLS POINT, Texas Charles “Charlie” Spharler, 68.

Pulaski County

EDWARD ALDEN BOWEN JR. of Little Rock, passed away November 21, 2012. He was born at Mammoth Spring, Ark., on February 1, 1918 to E.A. Bowen and Lida Bowen. The family moved to Little Rock shortly after his birth where is father began his teaching career at the newly opened West Side Junior High School.

Alden attended Little Rock Public Schools and Little Rock Junior College and then received a degree from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church where he served as both Deacon, Elder and as Chairman of the Deacons on two different occasions.

He was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean Conflict.He was a long time employee of Beach Abstract & Guaranty Company where he began as a trainee in 1945. He later served as Secretary, Vice-President, President and Chairman of the Board of the Company. Among his civic activities Alden served as President of the Oak Forest Lions Club and Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind (now World Enterprises for the Blind). He also served on the Little Rock Planning Commission, the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock and the Little Rock Port Authority. He was past president of the Arkansas Land Title Associations and served on the Board of Governors of the American Land Title Association.

He was predeceased by his mother, father, a younger brother, Vernon P. Bowen, and his wife, Marjorie Jackson Bowen. He is survived by several cousins.

A special thanks to Patricia A. Creasy and Lois J. Hunter for their tender care of and attention to Alden.

A graveside service will be conducted at Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock, Ark., at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 with the Rev. Marie Mainard O’Connell officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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MATTIE LOUISE BROWN-SHAVERS of North Little Rock, Ark., bornNovember 5, 1949 and passed November 14, 2012. She is survived by two sons, Gerald Brown, Alvin Tyler Jr.; two daughters; Flossie Mae Brown, Shunda Shavers; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers; seven sisters; a host of nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. Family Hour will be Friday, November 30,2012 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home LR Chapel. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 28, 2012, 11 a.m. at Moody Chapel, 5630 Mabelvale Pike, LR, Ark. 72209. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, LR, Ark. 72204.

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GLENNA (PHILLIPS) COLE, 87, Little Rock passed away Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. She was born July 13, 1925, Jasper, Ark., to the late Ina (Shinn) and Glen Phillips. She was preceded in death by her husband T.L. Cole.

She is survived by a son, Tom; and two grandsons, Thomas (Renee) Cole, Gainesville, Fla., and Robert K. Cole, Little Rock. Also, a sister Joyce Kent, Harrison and nephew, Michael Kent.

After graduating Jasper High School, she earned a BSE from Ark State Teachers College (UCA). Thereafter, teaching in Conway, Harrison; then Anthony School in LR for nearly 40 years. She was passionate about teaching her students to read and improve in all areas. She focused on phonics, developing good reading skills, then redeveloping better or missed reading skills. She took great pride in all of her students, especially her Anthony students.

Glenna was very proud of her family and its ties to Newton and Boone counties. She was devoted to her husband, spending countless hours taking care of “TL.”Then, she expended the same love and care for each grandson later in life.

The family suggests any memorial to be directed to Pulaski Heights Methodist Church, Little Rock or Young Life of Central Arkansas. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 at Pulaski Heights Methodist Church.

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HELEN LOUISE DUCKWORTH, 83, of Little Rock, died November 25,2012. Born August 4, 1929 in St. Louis, Mo., she was the daughter of Henry James McCook and Helen Louise Adams McCook. She was a member of the Rainbow Girls, Alpha Delta Sorority and agraduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She retired from the Arkansas State Highway Department after over 25 years of service. A member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, she enjoyed cooking and art.

She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by two sons, Jerry Duckworth and Ryan Dale Duckworth; a cousin, Pat Reed, and special friends, Mary Catherine Dennis, Jerry Floyd and Tony Dunnick.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Lindsay and Dr. Jeff Hampton officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock (501) 661-9111. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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MAXINE B. HAMILTON, known to all as Mackie, was born on June 21,1923, in San Francisco, Calif. She died at her home in Little Rock, Ark., on November 24, 2012.

She was predeceased by her husband, W.P. (Dubb) Hamilton Jr., who died in 2000. She issurvived by her two daughters, Susan Hamilton Johnson and her husband, E.R. Johnson of Mountain Home, Ark., and Catherine Hamilton Mayton and her husband, Michael R. Mayton of Little Rock, Ark. She is also survived by her three beloved grandsons, William Hamilton Johnson of Aspen, Colo., John Edward Johnson of Denver, Colo., and Samuel Barrier Johnson of St. Louis, Mo.

Mackie was named after her paternal grandfather, Maximillian Bulski, who immigrated from Germany and settled in the Napa Valley. She attended school in San Francisco and spent her summers at the family ranch in Napa Valley riding her favorite horse, Mary, given to her by her father. Mackie was a competitive tennis player in her youth and remained a player and avid fan her entire life.

Mackie moved to Arkansas after she married Dubb Hamilton, whom she met while he was stationed in San Francisco during World War II. When asked why she left California and moved to Arkansas, she always said, “Dubb Hamilton was very handsome in his military uniform!” She loved her adopted state and all of its natural beauty. She was a member of the Country Club of Little Rock, the Arkansas Arts Center, the Fine Arts Club, and served as Chairman of the second Beaux-Arts Ball, which later became known as Tabriz. She was a founding member of the Arkansas Unit of the Herb Society of America, a long time Pulaski County Master Gardener and a member of Partners for Pinnacle. She was also a founding member of the Arkopolis Investors Club.

Mackie was a member of the Women’s Emergency Committee to Open Our Schools (WEC) during the Little Rock Public Schools integration crisis, which worked along with the Stop This Outrageous Purge (STOP) campaign to recall members of the Little Rock School Board who opposed integration of the schools.

At the time of her death, Mackie was a Trustee of the Stella Boyle Smith Trust. As a Trustee, she followed the tradition established by Stella Boyle Smith by helping countless projects take shape, from gardens to music halls to hospital additions. She used her judgment and wisdom to make this state a better place for many.

There will be a reception for friends and family at the home of Reverend Susan Sims Smith and Dr. G. Richard Smith, 1809 Canal Pointe, from 12 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28. The burial will be a private graveside service.

The family requests that memorials be sent to the Pulaski County Master Gardeners, 2901 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Mackie loved Arkansas and was a great ambassador for this beautiful state, but she always said when she died she hoped to hear the fog horns and smell the sea once again of San Francisco Bay.

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GERALDINE “JERRY” HAWKINS, 89, of Little Rock, passed away November 19, 2012. She was born July 23, 1923, in Missouri to Harry and Minnie (Ferrell) Martin. Jerry was a hairdresser and past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star.

She is predeceased by her parents, husband, William O. Hawkins, and brother, Harry Martin Jr. Loving survivors include niece, Nancy (Ronnie) Rhodes, of Hot Springs; niece, Nannette (Bill) Gentry of Little Rock; and nephew, Michael Martin, of Hot Springs.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 30, 2012, at Rest Hills Cemetery, North Little Rock. Guest register is www.caruth-hale.com.

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NATHAN HOARD, 45, who has fought hard to stay in this life as any man could, surrendered to the Peace of God, and was promoted to his heavenly dwelling place Sunday, November 25th, at 9 p.m. Nate was born November 1, 1967, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Anyone who knew him would agree that Nate had the heart and the spirit of a lion. Though life had dealt some difficult blows to Nate, he always strived to squeeze every bit of enjoyment that he could from the lifethat he was given. He was a unique man who viewed life through an equally unique perspective. Helived sports and was as competitive as they come. He had a passion for helping kids.

Nate was a people magnet. His dynamic personality endeared him to most all peoplewho encountered him. Never one to withhold his opinions, Nate was a straight shooter. He was passionate about the things that he believed in and wasn’t afraid to express himself freely. He appreciated others who were the same way.

A devoted husband and a doting Dad, Nate treasured his beloved wife Rachel and adored his “girls” Jordan and Natalie. His three ladies were his greatest joy.

Nate is also survived by his mother, Charlie Hoard, his brother Sanchez Hoard, many beloved family members, and a multitude of friends. He will be greatly missed by all.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 30, 2012, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Rest Hills Memorial Park,

Please send the family messages of love, comfort and share your memories about Nathan at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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BARBARA E. HODGES, 64, Little Rock, departed this life November 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Lee Jackson; mother, Emma Jackson; siblings, Bonnie Morris, Thibeault Davis, James, Delmar, and Henry Lee Jackson. Sheleaves to cherish her memory: husband, Eddie Hodges; four children, Melvin, Marilyn, Eddie and Corey Hodges; siblings, Topsie Thomas, Thelma Faison, Jewel Jones (John) and Marie Long (Willie); five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; other family and friends. Family hour: 6:15-7:15 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, LR. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Grove Baptist Church, 14208 Old Maumelle Rd., North Little Rock, Rev. Carl Jackson, officiating. 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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Captain JOSEPH EDWARD KEARNEY, USN (Retired), 94, passedaway early Monday, November 26, at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, Ark. Born on November 28, 1917, to Birdie Mathews and Thomas Edward Kearney in Little Rock.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: William, John, and Thomas; two sisters: Marie Kearney and Doctor Pauline Slaughter; and his wife of sixty years, Maurice Barham Kearney. Captain Kearney is survived by one daughter, Anna Jane Johnston (Scot) and one son, Captain John Kearney, USN (ret); five granddaughters: Leslie Smith, Rebecca Neighbors (Robert), Amy Bush (David), Megan Lane (John), all of Little Rock, and Sally Johnston of Dallas, Texas; and nine great grandchildren, also of Little Rock.

As a boy, Joe was an avid athlete playing baseball, basketball, tennis and track. He could always be found at the Little Rock Boys Club. He participated in the Boys Club of America National Track Competition, where he finished first in the Western Division and fifth in the nation in the unlimited weight division. Kearney graduated from Little Rock High School and attended Henderson University, where he lettered and received all conference awards in basketball, football, track and baseball. Graduating from Henderson in 1941, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Navy and attended Officer Candidate School at the U.S. Naval Academy. Upon completion,Kearney was commissioned an Ensign and volunteered for the submarine service. He served in submarines during World War II in the Pacific completing 29 months of combat duty on the S-28, USS Plunger and USS Grouper. During this time, he completed 10 war patrols in all areas of the Pacific. He rose to the position of Executive Officer prior to the end of the war. In 1945, Joe returned to civilian life in Little Rock and started in business with two childhood friends. Three years later, in 1948, Kearney went to work for the War Assets Disposal Department of the US Government and was placed in charge of the closing and selling of all excess military equipment and facilities in the state of Arkansas. Also during this time, Joe returned to the sports arena coaching basketball. In 1949, he coached the Morgan Insurance team playing in the AAU central division winning two straight crowns. Kearney’s team went onto play in the National AAU basketball tournament in Oklahoma City, losing in the quarterfinals to the ultimate winner, Peoria Caterpillars. In 1948, Kearney was recalled to active duty in the US Navy to assist in developing a Naval Reserve Submarine Program. Joe continued to serve on active duty for the next eighteen years. His duty assignments included Commanding Officer of USS Graffias (AF-29), a supply ship operating in the Western Pacific as part of the Seventh Fleet out of Japan; and Executive Officer of USS Cabildo, an Amphibious Landing Dock ship during the Korean War, where he participated in the invasion of Inchon, as well as the sweeping of mines from the Formosa Straits. Additionally, Joe commanded several Naval Reserve Centers including Lake Charles, La., Portland, Ore, and Little Rock, Ark. Also, he served on various major staffs including Commander Cruiser Destroyer Forces Pacific during the Vietnam War and Commander NavalReserve Force. Captain Kearney retired from active duty in 1969. After his retirement, Joe returned to Little Rock, where he was active in Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, coaching the Holy Souls’ boys basketball team for several years, assisting the Catholic High School football program as statistician, and was a member of the men’s booster club. Kearney was an avid golfer and member of Western Hills Golf Club, where he served two terms as club president.

A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at 10 a.m., followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice or Holy Souls School. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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ELROY (PAP) KENDRICK, 73, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away November 17, 2012 doing what he loved best deer hunting. Home going services will be Saturday, December 1, 2012, 11 a.m. at Greater Trinity Church of God and Christ, 2400 Wright Ave .,Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Rest In Peace Memorial Garden, Hensley, Ark. Family visitation: Friday, November 30, 2012, 6-7 pm, at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St., Little Rock (501) 372-1305.

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NAOMI FUDGE LOVELACE, 96, Marche, departed this life November 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Harry Lovelace Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory: seven children, Emmitt, Harry Jr., Harold, Dearest, RayDeanLovelace, Nettie Johnson and Diana Jackson. Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Robinson Mortuary, North Little Rock. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Grove Baptist Church, 14208 Old Maumelle Road, North Little Rock, Rev. Carl Jackson, officiating. 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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JEANETTE “GAIL” LOWERY, 63, of Maumelle, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012. She is survived by her husband, David Lowery, son, J.D. Lowery, stepson, Devin Lowery and other family and friends. Arrangements are pending by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Gail’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.———◊———

ANNIE MAE “BAY” MANUEL, 86, Little Rock, departed thislife November 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.J. Manuel; daughter, Ruby Comic; parents, Major and Carrie Mae Hill; grandson, Daemeatrice Gibson; siblings,Robert, Montecello and Lucille Hill. She leaves to cherish her memory: one daughter, Brenda Bell; three sons, Ocie, Earl and Noah Manuel; 26 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; other family and friends. Family hour: 5-6 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. Funeral Service: Eudora Baptist Church, 111 W. Front, Altheimer. 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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MELANIE KEATON BRUCE MOORE, 50, of North Little Rock,born December 20, 1961 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to parents, William W. Keaton III and Linda S. Gray, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2012. She was Methodist.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Walter Keaton and Jack Gray and her grandmothers, Margaret Keaton and Emogene Gray. Melanie is survived by her sons, Daniel Bruce (Tamara) and Malcom Bruce; her husband, Gene Moore; her grandchildren, Daniel, J’nyiah, Alexandra, Jechai, and Devin; her brother, Bret Keaton (Andrea); her cousins, Glenn, Keri, Christy, and Bo; her nieces, Claire and Emily; her nephew, Jason; her uncles, Philip Keaton and James Gray; and her aunt, Nina Brocchus.

Visitation will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2012, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. Casual dress. Graveside Service will follow at 3 p.m. on November 29, 2012, at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Jacksonville, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pathfinders.

To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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JENNIFER ROBIN DRASLER RAINEY, 35, of Maumelle, passedaway Sunday, November 25, 2012.

She is survived by her husband of eleven years, Alan Rainey; parents, James J. and Marsha Donaway Drasler; sister,Linda Drasler and mother-in law, Linda Rainey and her three children Elliot, Owen and Willa.

Jennifer was a third year medical student and a dedicated mother, wife, student, and friend. She earned an undergraduate degree in Fine Art and subsequently completed post-baccalaureate pre-medical requirements, entering medical school in the Fall of 2009.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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MARGERITE J. RANSOM-PLATT, 77, Little Rock, departed this lifeNovember 26, 2012.

She was preceded in death by her son, Harvey Platt, Jr.; daughter, Tanyunika Platt; six brothers and four sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory:husband, Harvey Lee Platt; children, Linda Dale Turner (Platt), Eddie Turner, Henry, Ella, Dennis, Ida, Margaret “Net", Mark Tyrone, and Jacqueline “Jackie” Platt, Loretta Wright (Platt) and Patrick Wright; siblings, Betty Sue Hunt (Ransom), Bob Cole (Ransom), Donzell and Ardelia Jones; sister-in-law, Hazel Hadley (Platt); brother-in-law, Monroe Platt; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends; a special loving neighbor and family friend, Ms. Joyce Daniels.

Family hour: 9-10 a.m. Monday with Funeral service beginning at 10 a.m. both to be held at Holy Cross Baptist Church, 4800 W. 12th, Little Rock, Rev. Homer Fairchild, officiating. 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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PATRICIA JEANNE (PAT) RATTON, born February 3, 1933, inSmackover, passed into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on November 25, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Helen Ratton.

She is survived by a sister,Peggy (Langston) Huddleston; nieces, Kathi Coe and Trish (John) Fletcher and daughters, Leslie Fletcher and Leeann (Brent) Morris; a nephew, Mike Coe and son Michael; and step-nephew, Mark Huddleston.

Pat served as the Preschool Specialist in the Sunday School Department at Arkansas Baptist State Convention from 1967-1995. As one of many accomplishments, she began the Weekday Early Education Workshops in Arkansas, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. She also coordinated the summer preschool program at Arkansas Baptist Assembly in Siloam Springs. Prior to that, she was the Preschool Director at Little Rock’s First Baptist Church and other churches in Pine Bluff and Texarkana, Texas. After retirement from Arkansas Baptist State Convention, she served as the interim Children’s Minister at Park Hill Baptist Church.

Known for her spirit and energy, she had a wonderful sense of humor. For example, Pat, who never married, always joked that she wanted women pallbearers. “If they won’t take me out while I am alive, they won’t take me out when I die!” As a result, several of her close female friends have been asked to serve as honorary pallbearers. Consistent with her life’s work, Pat left her estate to support children’s work through the Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home.

A celebration of her life will be held at Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, with burial service at 2:30 p.m.at the Smackover City Cemetery. The memorial service will be led by Dr. Cary Heard and Dr. Ken Shaddox, and the graveside by Dr. David Moore. The family will receive friends at 9 a.m. prior to the service. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400).

Memorials can be given to Park Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 E. C Avenue, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ owens.

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GEORGIA IRENE SCHLIESSER, 75, died Tuesday. Survivors: son, George (Janet); long-time companion, David Wilson. She loved her family, and was Baptized Seventh Day Adventist. Georgia worked as an LPN for St. Vincent and Baptist Medical Center. Private services were held November 27, 2012. Arrangements: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home.

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ADDIE LEE FARMER UDELL, 80, of Little Rock went home to bewith her heavenly father November 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Osbey and Sallie Farmer; her husband, Jacob Udell, Jr.; and her daughter, Eddye Coburn.Her loving survivors include: three daughters, Delora Walker (Melvin), Helen Dean and Stephanie Ann Udell; four sons, Eugene Andrews, Michael Pass, Joseph Udell and Jacob L. Udell III; 29 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Arrangements will be announced by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St. LR (501) 372-1305.

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HENRY ARMSTRONG ULRY, 84, of Little Rock, joined his wife, LolaR. Ulry, on Sunday, November 25, 2012 in eternity. He was born August 23, 1928, in De Valls Bluff, Arkansas, to the late Alfred J. Ulry and Orphia M. Hendricks Ulry. Henry graduated from Ulm HighSchool and served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. He later graduated from business college and retired from AP&L in White Hall, Arkansas. Henry especially enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and traveling. Henry and his wife of 28 years were devoted members of Sandstone Drive Church of Christ in Little Rock and later of Lorance Drive Church of Christ in Saline County’s East End community.

He is survived by two brothers, Buddy Ulry of Pine Bluff and Earl Ulry and wife, Rosemary of Greenbrier; three step-children, Anthony Stone of Benton, Sharon Tindle of Denton, Texas, and Robert Stone and wife, Chery of Mabelvale; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a host of church family and friends.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012, at the Sandstone Drive Church of Christ. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial with military honors will follow the service at the Hazen Cemetery in Hazen, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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WILLIE J. WADE of Little Rock, who was born March 23, 1937, tothe late Carrie Porter and John Wade, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 21, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wonderful wife of 54 years, Rosie L. Wade;two children, Wayne N. (Louise Colston) Wade and Ruby J. Baker, both of Little Rock; three beautiful granddaughters, Whitney N, Charde’ D. and Ivory C. Wade. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 3725 Hwy. 161, North Little Rock, Rev. Floyd E. Moss, officiating. 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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JAMES STEPHEN WALTERS, 65 of North Little Rock passed away Monday, November 26, 2012. He was born in Little Rock to James Millard and Mildred Irma Morrison Walters. He is preceded in death by his father.He is survived by a daughter, Kim Ellis; sister, Margaret Ann McConnell; and one brother, Ronald S. Walters. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Hickory Plains Cemetery, Hickory Plains, Ark. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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FULTON WATSON, SR., 74, of Little Rock, departed thislife November 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his son, Fulton Watson, Jr.; parents, Willian and Elvira Watson. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Regina(Larry) Butler, Darryl (Vanessa) Watson, Deidra (Randy) Morris and Jillian (Jeff) Watson-Hulum; one brother, W.B. Watson; one sister, Virginia Watson; 11 grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; other family and friends. Special thanks to Carol Watson for her planning and support throughout. Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Friday and Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary, LR. 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

BALD KNOB - Agnes Buckner, 86, died Monday. Survivors: three children, Joe Buckner (Anna), Violet Farnsworth (Dave), Connie Jackson (J.R.); eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Services: Wednesday, 10 a.m., Powell Funeral Home of Bald Knob. Interment: Velvet Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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BENTON - Carla Jay Manning, age 20, of Benton, passed awayon Saturday, November 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Carl Manning. She recently graduated from Remington College as a Medical Assistant and XRay Technician.

She is survived by her loving son that was the light of her life, Bryce Aiden Drennon, by her loving parents, Roy Manning and Brenda and Alan Garrett, her grandparents; Cozette Manning of Bauxite and Moncie and J T Wills of Benton, two brothers; Allen Manning of Benton and Joshua Garrett of Pangburn and one sister; Hannah Garrett of Murfreesboro, Tennessee as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins that loved her so much. She was a member of Glad Tidings Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Pangburn, Arkansas.

Funeral service at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, Hwy. 5 North, Bryant, Arkansas on Friday, November 30, at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Social Hill Cemetery.Visitation from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday night, November 29, at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. To sign Carla’s online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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BRYANT - Naomi Jean Muse, 81, of Bryant, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 25, 2012.Naomi was born in Cabot, Arkansas to Walter and Amelia Wilkins on February 28, 1931. She loved sewing, gardening, and cooking for her family.

Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings: Janie McCarty, Vernon Wilkins, and Kenneth Wilkins. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, William Dunaway Muse and four children: Don Muse (Ellen)of West Fork, Rohn Muse of Little Rock, Doug Muse (Angela) of Pleasant Plains, Michelle Alverio (Peter) of Alexander, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 N., Alexander, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday morning at Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, 23790 Interstate 30, Bryant, Arkansas, with burial following at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Please share your memories of Naomi at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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CARLISLE - Billy Eugene Elmore, 81, of Carlisle went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2012. He was born August 9, 1931 in Carlisle tothe late Jim Henry Elmore and Sylvia Beachel Elmore. He was a graduate of Carlisle High School and then married Dorothy Fay Parker, wife of 62 years. He was in the Navy during the Korean War,and then they made their home back in Carlisle, farming for the rest of his life. He was active in his town and community, serving on the Carlisle School Board, Hamilton Cemetery, and Hamilton United Methodist Church. His passion in life was Razorback games and he and Dorothy attended football, basketball and track meets.

Preceding him in death are his parents, brother E.F. Elmore, sisters Ruth Otero and Elaine Lawson, and two daughters Sylvia Lee Elmore and Dorothy Jean Elmore. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Elmore, daughter, Kay Loftis and husband Gary, grandson, Garrett Loftis and wife Tiffany and greatgranddaughter, Tenley Loftis, all of Carlisle, and grandson Heath Loftis and wife Ashley of Conway.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 28 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 29 at Hamilton United Methodist Church with interment in Hamilton Cemetery. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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CLINTON - Mary Lou Urbani, age 80, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 with her daughter and son at her side. She was born May 7, 1932 in Waco, Texas to Bert A. and Jennie A. (Taylor) Graves. She was in the restaurant business and cateredmany parties and family gatherings. She enjoyed most fishing, camping,cooking, and being surrounded by family and friends. She was Grandma Mary to so many adults and children alike. We love you and will miss you so very much and forever in our hearts youwill be.

Survivors include brother: Marvin Graves of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; daughter: Debbie and husband Charles Atkinson of Clinton, Arkansas; son: Kenneth and wife Teresa Simpson of Little Rock, Arkansas; three special grandchildren: Angela Morrison, Brandon Davis, and Adam Simpson; nine great-grandchildren, and was Grandma Mary to a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband: Adolph Joseph Urbani, parents, two sisters: Barbara Jean and Betty Sue Graves, and two brothers: Ward and Charles Graves.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. and Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 30, 2012 at First Assembly of God Church Clinton, Arkansas. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park Alexander, Arkansas at 2:30 p.m.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Rev. Dr. Clarence Hobbs, 76, of Conway, departedthis life November 24, 2012. Rev. Hobbs received his Doctorate of Theology from unity Bible College, Masters of Divinity and Contemporary Christian Ministry from Fresno Pacific College,Fresno, Calif. Bachelor of Science from Connecticut College in New London, Conn. He graduated High School 1955 in Decatur, Miss. Rev. Hobbs enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1956 where he served on the USS Skate, the 1st submarine to surface at the North Pole and placed U.S. flag. He retired after serving 20 years. Rev. Hobbs was the presiding Elder of the Pine Bluff/Wilmont District and Pastor of Moores Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church Cleveland, Ark.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Jessie A. Hobbs; mother, Ida Mae Hobbs; brother, Henry Hobbs; grandson, Samuel Hobbs. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Brenda Hobbs; four sons, Stacey Lee, Juantez Lee, Clarence Hobbs, II, Stephen Hobbs; four daughters, Tracelyn Lee, Crystal Lee, Bre’Anna Hobbs, Clarneisha Hobbs; siblings, Willie Earl Hobbs, Mrs. Ister Roberts, Rev. Hilda Jones, Mrs. Jessie Lee Jamieson, Joseph and Robert Hobbs; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a host of familyand friends.

Family hour: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday and Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, both to be held at St. Paul Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, 3221 S. Gaines St., Little Rock, Presiding Elder M.O. Carter and Rev. Silas Redd, officiating, Bishop Bonnie Hines, 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. "Service You Can Trust."

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CROSSETT - Shirley Ann Stanley Pritchard, age 64, of Crossett, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at her residence.She was born on September 7, 1948 to her parents, Lincoln Lee and Annie Bell Smith Stanley. Shirley enjoyed fishing and hunting.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Robert Dupree Pritchard Jr. Survivors include her husband, Robert Pritchard of Crossett, Ark.; one son, Bryan Pritchard (Courtney); one daughter, Melissa Bennett (William) all of Crossett, Ark., and eight grandchildren and a host of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Jones Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Dale Jordan, Raeford and Clayton Mills officiating. Interment will follow at Simms Cemetery under the direction of Jones FuneralHome of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com). Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

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DARDANELLE - Carol Sue Coffman, 71, Dardanelle died Monday, November 26, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.

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DENNARD - Richard H. Ostergren 91, of Dennard, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and many friends. Service 2 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton. Burial Salem Cemetery Dennard, Arkansas. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DeWITT - Peggy DeVore, age 75 of DeWitt died November 26, 2012. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 28th, at Unity Baptist Church with burial at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Unity Baptist Church.

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DeWITT - A memorial service for Joel Ferguson of DeWitt will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28th at DeWitt First United Methodist church at 11 a.m.

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ENGLAND - Latonya Givens 39, of England passed November23, 2012. Loving memories left to children, Maruks Givens and Ronald Givens; siblings, Calvin (Susan) Givens, Thomas Givens, Pearlie Clay, Winnie (Brady) Johnson, Bertha (Earnest) Harper,Mary Evans, Margaret (Harvey) Starks, Carolyn (Greg) Hudson, and Terrain (Kevin) Givens; special friend; Eddie Gene Harper. Family hour November 30, 2012 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration December 1, 2012, 11 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Scott, Arkansas. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway. (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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FLIPPIN - Christy Anne (Dye) Basinger, 57, of Flippin passed away November 24, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, December 1, 2012 at the Legion Hut in Yellville. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes,.com.

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FORDYCE - James Ricky Harris, 58 of Fordyce, died Sunday. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Harris of Fordyce; his daughter, his parents, three stepchildren, and his sister. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Stoney Point Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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FORT SMITH - Neppie Gray, 89, of Fort Smith, Arkansas died on Nov. 26, 2012. She is survived by her husband, John Gray, a brother, Floyd Freeman and sister, Clara Bass. Services are 10 a.m. Nov. 29, 2012 at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Burial at Roland City Cemetery in Roland, Okla. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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GLEN ROSE - JoAnn Corley, age 79, Glen Rose died Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Visitation will be Thursday, November 29th from 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home in Malvern. Graveside Services will be Saturday, December 1st at 10 a.m. at Fairplay Cemetery. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com.

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HARDY - Thelma Garner, age 85, of Hardy, Ark., died Nov. 26, 2012. Funeral services are Nov. 30, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Crossroads Baptist Church in Ash Flat. Visitation is Nov. 29, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 8p.m. at Tri-County Funeral Home. Arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland, Ark.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Billie Lee Bennett, 76, retired service station operator, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2012. Children, Brenda Noble, Steve Bennett, and Joel Bennett; siblings, Victor Bennett, Kathleen Hazelwood, and Bobbie Sue Cothren; grandchildren, Sandy New, Jake Gay, and Jonie Decker; and four greatgrandchildren. Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

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LEACHVILLE - Della Jane Shepperson Burnett, 75, of Leachville, Ark., died November 25, 2012, in Paragould, Ark. Survived by three children; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; two brothers; two sisters. Funeral, November 28, 2:00 p.m., Cobb Funeral Home. Visitation, from 1 p.m. until service time. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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MELBOURNE - Edith Morehead, 88, of Melbourne died Monday. Survivors: sons: Hearley Morehead, Willis Morehead; daughters: Vivian Mitchell, Gladis Tate; brother, Cleveland Blankenship; sister, Zelpha Riggs. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Roller-Crouch Chapel, Melbourne. Burial: Combs Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Melbourne. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials: Combs Cemetery, c/o Lloyd Jeffery, 20 Jumbo Rd., Melbourne, Ark. 72556. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MENA - Melba Charlene Guinn, age 76, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012, in Mena. Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Concord Cemetery at Ink with Brother Drew Ratliff officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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MORRILTON - Bernice Teague Kersten, age 79, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012. Funeral mass will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jack Harris officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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OXFORD - Thomas Milburn, 82, died November 19, 2012. Memorial service will be Wednesday, November 28, at 10 a.m. at Oxford Baptist Church under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Local survivors: Julie Milburn (wife) and Jerome “Smokey” Milburn (son).

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PINE BLUFF - Maxine Taylor Johnson, 88, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday. Survivors: son, Harroll Chance; daughter, Denise Johnson; brother, Kenneth Taylor; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services: Thursday, 2 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel. Interment follows in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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ROSE BUD - Betty Kay Grisham, 56, of Rose Bud, formerly of El Dorado, died Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Survivors: mother, Floyce (Rushton) Bryant; brothers, David, Randy, Maxie, Rodger and Ricky Bryant; sisters, Debbie Allen, Becky Godwin, Alice Tucker and Carla Crowder; numerous nieces, nephews. Services were Tuesday,1 p.m., Powell Funeral Chapel, Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Shirley May Flippo, 72, Russellville, died Saturday, November 24, 2012. Survivors include her husband, Junior Flippo; sons, Randy Flippo, David Flippo, John Flippo; sister, Lois Carroll. Her family will hold a private Memorial Service at a later time. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle.

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STAR CITY - Mr. William Epps, 79, of Star City passed Saturday, November 24, 2012. Graveside Services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, November 29, 2012 in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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WARREN - Olen Raymond Pinson, age 89, of Warren, Ark. died Tuesday, November 27th at the Wagnon Place Nursing Center. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 29th at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Pattsville Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 28th at Frazer’s. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

Out-of-state

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. - Evelyn Horton Harris, age 97, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, John William and Imola Leonard Horton; her husband, George RiceHarris; a brother and two sisters. She was a native of Arkansas and had resided in Florida since 1998. She is survived by son George (Lynda) Harris of Boerne, Texas, and daughter Nancy (Ed) Owen of DeFuniak Springs; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She attended Judkins Business College in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and did undergraduate work at Arkansas A&M, Monticello, and Grand Canyon College, Phoenix, Arizona.

At her retirement, Evelyn had 28 years of combined services for Jefferson County and the state of Arkansas, as Juvenile Probation Officer and Investigative Officer for Probate and Chancery Court for Jefferson County, and in the Administrative Juvenile Correctional Division for the State of Arkansas.

She was an active member of Southside Baptist Church, a member and twice President of the Pilot Club of Pine Bluff, a member of the DAR, John McAlmont Chapter.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 30, 2012 at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home Chapel, 230 Park Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435, with Dr. Bobby Tucker officiating and Eulogy by Dr. George Harris.

Floral arrangements are being accepted or donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Preschool and Academy at 216 East Liveoak Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences and sign guest book at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

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NEW ORLEANS, La. - Sarah Lynn Gammill from New Orleans and formerly from Little Rock was killedin an automobile accident Sunday. Born November 7, 1971 to Thomas and Diane Gammill. She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents. She is survived by her mother, Diane Gammill, brother, Dan (Kim) Gammill; nieces Amanda and Elizabeth Gammill; nephew Thomas Gammill. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, burial 1 p.m., Forrest Hills Cemetery; visitation 5 p.m. with memorial service to follow at St Luke UMC. Services are by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 501-661-9111. Online guestbook for Sarah is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Billie Grace Hammons, 88, of The Woodlands, Texas passed away November 25, 2012, in The Woodlands, Texas. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Young’s. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday,November 29, at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors with Pastor Boyd Savage officiating. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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WILLS POINT, Texas - Funeral services for Charles “Charlie”Spharler, 68, of Wills Point are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Wills Point with Pastor Brandon Bachtel officiating. Interment will followat White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point. He passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, November 25, 2012, in a Terrell hospital.

Charles was born December 23, 1943, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of Clarence Ross Spharler Sr. and Helen Wood Spharler. He was raised in Pine Bluff where he graduated from Watson Chapel High School. Charlie was formerly married to Barbara Gene Hawkins on April 26, 1963 and later married Sandra Mae Edwards Clair on November 13, 1997. He was employed at Texas Instruments in Dallas for 25 years as a machinist and four years at Regal Research, retiring in 2002. Charlie lived in Garland prior to moving to Wills Point in 1980. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and cooking. Charlie never met a stranger and enjoyed talking to everyone. He managed a deer lease in Lampasas for fifty years and was a member of various bass clubs. He was of the Baptist faith.

Preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Shirley Marie Spharler. Survivors: wife: Sandra Spharler, of Wills Point; two daughters: Chrelle Bostic & husband, Faron, of Wills Point, Lee’a Grammar, of Dallas; stepson: Danny Clair & wife, Dana of Wills Point; two step-daughters: Connie Bernard & husband, Tim, of Wills Point, Tammy Morgan, of Wills Point; two brothers: Sonny Spharler, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Larry Joe Spharler, of Benton, Arkansas; five sisters: Betty Hughes Floyd, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Joann Bussey & husband, Jim, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Pat Baber, of Mesquite, Mary Lou Taylor, of Sherwood, Arkansas, Joyce Gotcher & husband, Jim of Zavalla; seven grandchildren: Stormy Rochelle Mayo, Jessica Bledsoe, Courtney Hopson, Robbye Bernard, Mitchell Bernard, Andy Morgan, Samantha Morgan.

Pallbearers: Gary Oats, John Deen, Weldon Haynes, Tim Bernard, Tommy Gillham and Hugh Hall. Allan Fuller Funeral Home www.allanfullerfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas, Pages 10 on 11/28/2012

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