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PULASKI COUNTY
Alpha Omega Thrasher Baswell, 87, of Hensley.
Dewey Edwin Broadway, 53, of Little Rock.
Eloise Kumler Johnson, 92, of Little Rock.
Sheryl Messer, 39, of Sherwood.
Carolyn Virginia Speer, 76, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
ALEXANDER Bertha J. Hester, 79.
BELLEVILLE Leon “Dow” Nelms, 81.
BOONEVILLE Hobert R. Catlett, 89.
BRYANT Willliam “Bill” George Krstolic, 83.
CONWAY Tatiana Eleni Clark.
Mary Ellen Compton Gentry, 75.
FORT SMITH Nathan M. “Buck” Shell II, 67.
GLENWOOD Iva Forga, 91.
HAZEN Charles Foster, 70.
HEBER SPRINGS Marie Teresa Fox, 81.
HOT SPRINGS Mariann Richards, 73.
JONESBORO Virginia Harpole, 92.
KNOXVILLE Dennis F. Casbon, 68.
MARVELL Leona Maxine Ishie, 85. MELBOURNE Anglee Eakes, 71.
MENA Gladys P. Hamilton, 95. MIDWAY James Fuller, 65.
MOUNTAIN HOME Jay Dobkins, 96.
Carl Ira Jones, 87.
Martha Pendleton, 88.
Delorna “Deke” Tucker, 90.
NORPHLET Frank Charles Burton, 75.
PRESCOTT George Thomas Doan, 54.
SALEM Juanita Gregg, 87.
SEARCY Delma Faye Heggie, 64.
SHERIDAN Eloise Kellebrew, 83.
William Roberts Whiting, 78. THORNTON Diane James, 63.
WALDRON Ruby L. Staggs, 78.
WRIGHT Paul Graves, 79.
OUT-OF-STATE
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.
Delmar Taylor, 78.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas Mac McQuiston, 74.
Pulaski County
ALPHA OMEGA THRASHER BASWELL, 87, of Hensley, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010. She was born May 6, 1923, in Steprock, Ark., to the late John Thrasher and Bertha Osburn Thrasher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Baswell; son, Don Baswell; daughter, Dyka Lynn; and nine brothers and sisters.
She is survived by sons, Dale Baswell of Hensley, Dennis Baswell of Cabot, Billy Baswell of Hot Springs; brother, Henry Thrasher of Hensley; sisters, Annie Mc-Cracken of Searcy, Dorothy Clifton of Benton; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and friends.
Family will receive friends 10-11 a.m. at the church prior to service. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at Oak Bower Church of Christ in Bismarck, Ark. Burial to follow at New Bismarck Cemetery, adjacent to Bismarck Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements provided by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.
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DEWEY EDWIN BROADWAY, 53, of Little Rock died Tuesday, Dec.21, 2010, in Little Rock. He was born in Benton to Charles Dewey and Bertha Davis Broadway. He was a member of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by his father, he is survived by his wife, Leann Dunham Broadway, son, Chad Anthony Broadway, and daughter, Whitney Marie Broadway, all of the home; mother, Bertha Broadway; brothers, Terry Broadway (Terri), Keith Broadway (Michelle), Joe Don Broadway (Cindy) and Senator Shane Broadway (Debbie); and sister, Karen Broadway, all of Saline County; mother-in-law, Rose Marie Dunham of Little Rock; sisters-in-law, April Lane (John) of Little Rockand Nancy Taylor (Rusty) of Martin, Tenn.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Dewey was a Master Plumber, having worked in commercial plumbing before his current position as State Plumbing Inspector for the Arkansas Department of Health. He taught plumbing apprentice classes at Pulaski County Master Plumbers Association and Arkansas Construction Education Foundation. He loved his family and being involved in their lives. Dewey was also a master storyteller and, if interrupted, could pick up the story again at any time. He loved baseball and served as coach for the Sardis Baseball Association for many years and as an assistant coach for Hall High School while his son played ball there. Dewey was a lifelong New York Yankees fan.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 24 at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Randy Hyde and Bro. Phillip Miller, followed by interment in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be this evening, Thursday, from 6-8 p.m. at the church.
Memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights Baptist Day School, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Broadway’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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ELOISE KUMLER JOHNSON, age92, of Little Rock passed away Dec. 20th, 2010. She was born in Bellflower, Ill., to the late Charlie Gay Kumler and Susie May Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Leslie H. Johnson.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by one sister, Gladys Beatty; and sons Jerry (Martha) and Terry (Dorothy); seven grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Throughout her lifetime, Mrs. Johnson served in various volunteer capacities while an Air Force wife and as an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her favorite roles, however, were as a wife, mother and grandmother.
Visitation for family and friends will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23rd, prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 600 Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock. Interment will be at Rest Hills Memorial Park, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Arkansas Alzheimer’s Association. To sign her online guest book, please visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
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SHERYL MESSER, 39, Sherwood,passed Dec. 20, 2010. Survived by husband, Ronald Messer; son, Koman Messer; daughter, Crystal Messer-Dunn; grandchildren, Devin Dunn Jr., Cassidy Dunn; mother, Olivia Wesson; brother,John Wright; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation: Dec. 26, 2010, 2-6 p.m. Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral Service Dec. 27, 2010, 11 a.m., Lewis Street Church of Christ. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204, (501) 660-4323.
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CAROLYN VIRGINIA SPEER, age76, of Little Rock was called home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. She was born Dec. 19, 1934, in Buckville, Ark., to the late Roy J. and Ola E. Pool.
Mrs. Speerwas a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Mabelvale and the Order of Eastern Star (Adoniram #604 and Esther #217). She retired from Firemen’s Fund Insurance Company where she was a Commercial Line Underwriter. Mrs. Speer was preceded in death by her parents and five sisters, Vera Hollowoa, Lucille DuBose, Lena Goad, Doris Burks and Kitty Jenkins.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dorman Preston Speer of Little Rock; daughter, Brenda Speer McCullough and husband Bill of Benton; son, Douglas Speer and wife Melinda of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Paul McCullough, Pam Clayborn and Shelly Mann; and three great-grandchildren, Austin McCullough, Shelby Mann and Lindsey Mann.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27 at First Missionary Baptist Church in Mabelvale with burial at Ten Mile Cemetery. Bro. Robbie Horne will be officiating. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
Arkansas
ALEXANDER - Bertha J. “Midge” Hester, 79 of Alexander went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2010, after a long and hard battle with Alzheimers. Midge was born on October 26, 1931, to the late, Daniel and Dora Jackson in England, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Ronald Gene Hester; three brothers and three sisters.
Midge is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Olin “Fritz” Hester; one son, Roger Hester; one daughter, Elizabeth Hester Townsley; five grandchildren, Dana Archer Moore, Steven Setta, Kristin Hester and Courtney Hester; two great-grandchildren, Noah and Elliot Moore, and a host of nieces, nephews and lifelong family friends.
A celebration of Midge’s life will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2010, at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home at 3 p.m. with burial to follow at Collegeville Cemetery. The family would like to offer their deepest thanks to Baptist Hospice and their employees, Dee Dee Perry, Elizabeth Vines and Anna Beth Mansfield. Also to Cathy Ussery for your help, compassion and devotions through this long battle. Thank you and God bless you all. To sign Mrs. Hester’s online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
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BELLEVILLE - Leon “Dow” Nelms, age 81, of Belleville passed away Monday, December 20, 2010, at Select Specialty Hospital in Fort Smith. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010, at Shott Cemetery in Waveland, Ark. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, Ark.
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BOONEVILLE - Hobert R. Catlett, 89, of Booneville, Ark., died December 21, 2010. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010, at Booneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church with burial at Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery in Booneville under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service.
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BRYANT - William “Bill” George Krstolic, 83, of Bryant, passed away December 22, 2010, in Bryant. He was born July 21, 1927, in Kansas City, Kan., to the late Andrew and Ana (Rahija) Krstolic.
Mr. Krstolic was retired from Congra Foods as a meat supervisor. He, his wife and son lived in Olathe, Kan., for 30 plus years. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; one son, John Krstolic and wife Lihua of Bryant; one granddaughter, Sarah Krstolic of Paola, Kan.; one sister, Ann E. Roper of Sugar Creek, Mo.; dear friend, Linda Kevorkian, of Bryant and many other friends.
Graveside services will be held Monday, December 27, 2010, 11 a.m., at Chapel Hill-Butler Memorial Gardens in Kansas City, Kan., at 11 a.m. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Saline Memorial Hospice House, 23157 I-30, Bryant, Ark. 72022. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.
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CONWAY - Tatiana Eleni Clark died Wednesday, December 15, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2010, in the Roller-Mcnu*tt Funeral Home Chapel in Conway, (501) 327-7727. To sign online guestbook go to www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CONWAY - Mary Ellen Compton Gentry, 75, of Conway, passedaway Tuesday, December 21, 2010. She was born February 12, 1935, in Naylor, Ark., to the late Elmer G. and Effie Melissa Kelly Compton. She was preceded in death by her husband, BillyGentry; two brothers, Daniel Forrest and Denzil Lloyd Compton; three sisters, Violet Taylor, Lucille Jackson and Inez Rankin.
She was a cosmetologist in Conway for 43 years, eight of which she spent as an instructor of cosmetology. She was of the Baptist faith.
Mary is survived by one son, Ronnie Hubbard and wife Cindy, of Benton; two daughters, Vickie Laughlin, of Dardanelle and Kathy Milam, of Conway and their brother Phillip Hubbard and wife Tammy, of Atkins; five grandsons, Mark Bowie, Chris Bowie and wife Pam, Todd Milam, Josh Hubbard, Ben Hubbard and wife Jill; two great-grandsons Matthew and Trace Hubbard. Also surviving are five sisters, Glenda Gilbreath and Betty Bailey of Conway, Martha Vickers of Burns, Tenn. and Marie Brown of Little Rock and Alline Compton of Beebe, several nieces and nephew and a host of friends.
Pallbearers are her grandsons Mark Bowie, Chris Bowie, Todd Milam, Ben Hubbard, Josh Hubbard, and Phillip Hubbard.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Roller-Mcnu*tt Funeral Home of Conway, (501) 327-7727 with burial in Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A special thanks to Arkansas Hospice, Dr. Gill Johnson and Dr. Sr. Sue Tsuda and staff. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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FORT SMITH - Nathan M. “Buck” Shell, II, 67, of Fort Smith,died December 21, 2010 in Fort Smith. Buck began his career on the Arkansas River in 1969, as manager of the Pine Bluff Port. He moved to Fort Smith in 1970 to start the new Portof Fort Smith. He was made the Vice-president of Pine Bluff Warehouse Company in 1982, overseeing seven Ports in Arkansas. In 1996, he built Five Rivers Distribution, where he served as CEO. He was a member of the Arkansas River Basin Interstate Committee, Past President of the Arkansas-Oklahoma Port Operators Association and the Inland River Port Terminals, Past Chairman of the Arkansas-Oklahoma Rodeo Parade Commission and the Fort Smith Water Resources Commission, Past City Director of Fort Smith, and past member of the Arkansas Sebastian County Sheriff’s Department. Buck was a Veteran of the United States Army, a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the First Baptist Church.
He had a strong background in Industry and the Arkansas Waterways System, helping develop the Fort Smith and Van Buren, Ark., area.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara J. Shell of Fort Smith; one daughter, Susan Pruitt of Fort Smith; one son, Marty Shell, III of Fort Smith; three sisters Patsy Johnson and Natalie Wilson both of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Gloria Wynn of Seattle, Wash.; and five grandchildren, Mackenzie, Avery, and Nathan Shell, IV and Denver and Hudson Pruitt. He was preceded in deathby one granddaughter Lily Paige Pruitt.
Funeral service will be Friday, December 24, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Fort Smith with burial in Roselawn Cemetery all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Matt Cook, John Wilson, Mitch Carlton, Wendell Carruth, Vernon College, and Bill Newton.
The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Fort Smith Ronald Mc-Donald House, 7301 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 72903 or the Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 South “M” Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 72903 To sign an online guestbook visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
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GLENWOOD - Iva Forga, age 91, of Glenwood, died Monday, December 20, 2010. Services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, in the Mount Tabor Community Church with burial in the Mount Tabor Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.
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HAZEN - Charles Foster, 70, of Hazen, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2010. He was born on April 9, 1940 in Knoble, Ark., the youngest son of Chiles and Maybelle Foster.
Charles was a longtime rice farmer, retired from Prairie Farmers Association in Hazen and a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Victoria Jane Foster; three sisters, Opal Thrasher of Granite City, Ill., Beatrice Jackson of Dexter, Mo., and Dessie Williams of Rockford, Ill.; six children, Tammy Bissonette, of Babbit, Minn., Doug Foster and Donnie Boothe, both of Hazen, Wynona Foster, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Phillip Boothe, of Hazen and Ginger Sarringar, of Trumann, Ark.; 14 grandchildren, April Hicks, Ashley Ingle, Dennis “Bubba” Ingle, Leanne Foster, Jimmy Dale Tripp, David Ingle, Jacob Foster, Jacob Tripp, Kaylyn Boothe, Joshua Tripp, Cecilee Boothe, Grant Boothe, MikelEstrada, and Dawson Ingle; two great-grandchildren, Justice and Will Hicks and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Charles was preceded in death by brothers, J.C. Moody and Joe David Foster and sisters, Wynona Fae Foster, Josie Claudine Nixon, and Dianne Glenn.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church in Hazen. Burial will be in the Center Point Cemetery. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.
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HEBER SPRINGS - Marie Teresa Fox, 81, passed away Wednesday. A resident of Heber Springs since 1978. Survivors are: daughter Patricia Fox, brother Raymond Fox both of San Diego, Calif .,granddaughter Jeanette Keating, two grandsons, Frank Fox and Raymond Fox Jr., great-granddaughter Liliana McGowan Keating. Memorial service Sunday 2 p.m. Family Funeral Service.
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HOT SPRINGS - Mariann Richards, 73, of Hot Springs, passedaway Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at a local hospital. Born January 25, 1937 in Little Rock, Ark., to Walter H. and Josephine Pinckney Funk, she was a member of Christ LutheranChurch of Little Rock, graduate of Little Rock High School and attended Southern Methodist University.
Survivors include three sons, Jimmie Lewis Richards and Walter Ray Richards, both of Hot Springs and Robert Scott Richards, of Little Rock; one daughter, Jessica Jodi Richards, of Hot Springs; sister and brother-inlaw, Janis and Chris Polychron, of Hot Springs; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; two nieces, Natali Spurlin and husband, Kendall and Nikki Young and husband, Chad, all of Hot Springs; three great-nieces and nephews; and dearest friends, Kay and Paul Graham, Buddy Hackett, Jerry Moon and Janis Cook.
A graveside service will be announced at a later date. Refer to the Gross Funeral Home website for update or call Gross Funeral Home.
A very special thank-you to the nurses and staff of Arkansas Hospice Inpatient Center at St. Joseph’s Mercy Health Center.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Gross Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.com.
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JONESBORO - Mrs. Virginia Harpole, 92, Jonesboro, formerly of Blytheville, died Monday, in Jonesboro. She is survived by a son and a daughter. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday morning at First Christian Church in Blytheville, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m., Dr. Tommy Carney officiating. Interment will be in Trenton, Tenn.
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KNOXVILLE - Dennis F. Casbon, 68, of Knoxville, native of Valparaiso, Ind., died Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock.
Survivors are wife, Patsy; daughter, April Drake of Indiana; two stepsons, Donald Galvan, Knoxville, Danny Galvan Jr., Hartman; two sisters, Marge Birky, Indiana, and Charlotte Gregory, Colorado; one brother, Charles Casbon of Horseshoe Bend, Ark.; and three grandchildren.
Funeral was 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel with Rev. George York officiating. Burial Hartman Cemetery.
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MARVELL - Leona Maxine Ishie, age 85, died Tuesday. Survivors: son, Earl (Julia) Ishie; daughters, Brenda (Clyde) Martin and Ann Ishie; sister, Fannie Mc-Curley; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Bob Neal-Brickell Chapel, Marvell. Burial at Marvell Cemetery. Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.
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MELBOURNE - Anglee Eakes, 71, died December 21. Funeral service will be Thursday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Howard Memorial Chapel with Wayne Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Reeves Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Survivors: Theresa Barnes (daughter), Logan and Gage Barnes (grandsons).
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MENA - Gladys P. Hamilton, age 95, of Mena passed away Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, in Mena. Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, at 10 a.m., Beasley-Wood Chapel. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
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MIDWAY - Services for James Fuller, 65, Midway, were Dec. 21, 2010 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. James died Dec. 15th. A truck driver survived by sister, Kathy Chesney, and mother, Faye Fuller, both of Midway. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Jay Dobkins, 96, of Mountain Home will be private. Jay died Dec. 15, 2010. He was a probation officer and U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. A member of the American Legion and Masons. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Carl Jones, 87, of Mountain Home were held Dec. 22, 2010, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Carl died Dec. 19th. A laborer survived by two daughters and three sons. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME - Funeral services for Martha Pendleton, 88, of Mountain Home were held Dec. 21, 2010, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Martha died Dec. 18th. A printer survived by her daughter, Juanita Coy ofMountain Home. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Delorna “Deke” Tucker, 90, of Mountain Home will be 10 a.m. Dec. 23, 2010, at First United Methodist Church. Delorna died Dec. 20th. A homemaker survived by two sons, one daughter and six grandchildren. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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NORPHLET - Frank Charles Burton, 75, of Norphlet passedaway Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at the John R. Williamson Hospice House. He was born March 24, 1935, in Norphlet to Henry Hursle Burton and Winnie Mae McDermott Burton.
Before retiring, Frank was a graduate of Norphlet High School and Ouachita Baptist (College) University and went on to become an independent oil producer. He was a member, a deacon and Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church Norphlet. Preceding him in death were his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Lyla Dunnavant Burton of Norphlet; two sons, Frank Scott Burton and wife Julia, and Walter Clay Burton, both of Norphlet; daughter, Pam Burton Warren and husband Les of Hot Springs, Ark.; two granddaughters, Emily Pennington and husband Andy of Vilonia, Ark., and Caitlyn Burton of Norphlet; four grandsons, Brandon Burton and wife Molly of Searcy, Ark., Colby Warren of Hot Springs, Ark., Will Warren of Hot Springs, Ark., and Chandler Burton of Norphlet, Ark.; and a great-grandson, Brooks Pennington of Vilonia, Ark.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church Norphlet with Revs. Gerald Perry and Doug Wills officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will be 2 p.m. till service time today at the church. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
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PRESCOTT - Mr. George Thomas Doan, 54, Prescott, Ark., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at Medical Park Hospital in Hope, Ark.
He was born in Little Rock, Ark., on April 12, 1956, to George Oscar and Sarah Irene Gilbert Doan. He was member of the First Assembly of God Church in Prescott, Ark. He was preceded in death by his father; one son, George Thomas Doan Jr.; and one daughter, Barbara Sue Doan.
His survivors include his wife, Virginia Doan, Prescott, Ark.; his mother: Sarah Gilbert Doan, Mabelvale, Ark.; four sons: Thomas W. Doan, Bryant, Ark., Kristopher Doan, Bryant, Ark., Andy Robertson, Mabelvale, Ark., Chris Robertson, Mabelvale, Ark.; one brother: James Doan and Linda, Memphis, Tenn.; four sisters: Teresa Wilson, Mabelvale, Ark., Barbara Gordon (Ricky), Little Rock, Ark., Donna Smith (John), Little Rock, Ark., and Susan.
Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, Woodson Cemetery, Woodson, Ark., with Rev. Jerry Hightower officiating. Burial to follow. Arrangements by Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Ark. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.
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SALEM - Juanita Gregg, 87, of Salem died December 21, 2010. She is survived by one son and four daughters. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010, at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall. Visitation will precede the service, 12-2 p.m. Burial in East Lawn Cemetery. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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SEARCY - Delma Faye Heggie, 64, of Searcy died December 22nd, 2010, at her residence. She was born September 3rd, 1946, in Searcy to the late Carlton (Bunk) and Lillie (Emma) Watson Heggie.
She was a social worker for the state of Oklahoma and was a member of the Mayfair Church of Christ in Oklahoma City before moving to Searcy. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, J.D. Heggie and Marlon Heggie.
She is survived by two nieces, Rita Heggie of Searcy, Linda Gassaway and husband Steve, of Judsonia; one nephew, Mike Heggie and wife Meddie, of Brownsville, Texas.
Visiting hours will be held Thursday, December 23rd from 6-8 p.m. at the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday in the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Harmony Cemetery under the direction of Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Express your condolences at www.SearcyMceuenFuneral-Home.com.
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SHERIDAN - Eloise Kellebrew, age 83, of Sheridan, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born March 3, 1927, to the late Bealie Thomas Parker and Eula Mae Sikes.
Mrs. Kellebrew was amember of First Baptist Church of Sheridan where she was a part of the sunshine class. Mrs. Kellebrewwas preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Katherine Reeves and Naomi Brewster.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Willard Kellebrew; daughters, Monica (Danny) Sanford and Penney (Jon) Oliver; brother, Malcolm Parker; sisters, Francis Gregory, Grace Martin, Peggy Mason; and grandchildren, Michaela Jumper, Matthew Oliver, and Mallory Oliver; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 24, 2010, at Buie Funeral Home Chapel at Sheridan. Interment will be at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010, at Buie Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Food Bank, 1201 S. Rock St., Sheridan, Ark. 72150. Please sign online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan. (870 942-3231).
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SHERIDAN - William Roberts Whiting, 78, of Sheridan, Arkansas, died Tuesday. Survivors: Wife, Patricia Stube Whiting; daughters, Diana Henson; Lori Kindy; Julie Beliew; brother, Harry Whiting, II; sister, Elizabeth Howell; four grandchildren. Memorial service: 3 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church of Sheridan. Burial: Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306.
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THORNTON - Diane James, 63, of Thornton, died Monday, December 20, 2010, at her home. Born June 7, 1947, at Camden, she was a daughter of the late James T. and Laverne Sanders Domanski.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy James, of Thornton; son Charles James, of Bryant; daughter, Lisa Diane James, of Hot Springs; brother, James D. Domanski, of Red Water, Texas; sister, Patty Domanski Schmid, of Arkadelphia; grandchildren, Jared James and Mary Beth James.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Thornton Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.
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WALDRON - Mrs. Ruby L. Staggs, age 78, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010, in Mena. Graveside services will be Friday, December 24, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Walnut Grove Cemetery with Brother Mike Shaddon officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
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WRIGHT - Paul Graves, 79, of Wright, died December 21, 2010. He retired from Southern Bag Corporation in 1993, after 43 years of service. Services will be Thursday, 1 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel in Pine Bluff. Burial will follow in Orion Cemetery near Redfield. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.
Out-of-state
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Major Delmar Taylor, age 78, diedDecember 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City, Okla. He was born on July 15, 1932, in Putnam, Okla. to Glen and Opal Lee (Witten) Taylor.
He was a 1951 graduate of Capitol Hill HighSchool in OKC. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and worked at Tinker Air Force Base prior to his graduation from Seminary at Evangeline Booth College in 1960. Major Taylor served for 37 years as a Minister in The Salvation Army primarily working in Adult Rehab Center. He was an avid reader, published author of the book “Never Walk Alone,” and member of the Kiwanis Club and Writer’s Guild. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert, sister Nancy Taylor Hicks.
He is survived by his wife Major Dee (Rios) Taylor of 57 years, sons Al and wife Lesley, Tom and wife Tracy, daughter Linda Taylor Pierce and grandchildren Al Taylor Jr., Erica Woodall and Amanda Miley, also by seven great-grandchildren, sisters De-Lois Barnhouse and husband Bill, Sharon Taylor Kendrick, sister-in-law Major Fran Taylor and brother-in-law Earl Hicks.
Services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, December 23, 2010, at McNeil’s Funeral Service, Mustang, Okla. with interment to follow in the Mustang Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.mcneilsmustangfs.com.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Mac McQuiston, age 74, passed away on December 21, 2010, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and worked for Civil Service.
His survivors include his wife Fran McQuiston, of Kingsville, Texas, son, Kurt McQuiston and wife Leslie, of Sunapee, N.H., daughter, Paige Jordan and husband Michael, of Fort Worth, Texas, sister, Betty Greve and brother-in-law Mel, of Coalinga, Calif., brother, John Martin, of Hanford, Calif., two grandsons, Augie and Max McQuiston, of Sunapee, N.H., two aunts and four cousins.
Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Diamond Dachshund Rescue, P.O. Box 17736, San Antonio, Texas 78217.
