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

PULASKI COUNTY

Windell Royce Adams, 75, of Sherwood.

Shaheed S. Akbar, 16, of North Little Rock.

James G. Albright, 82, of North Little Rock.

Mary J. Burns, 69, of Maumelle.

Gregory L. Burnside, 49, of Little Rock.

Terry Chism, 69, of North Little Rock.

William L. Conway, 73, of North Little Rock.

Anthony “Alf” Flowers, 41, of Little Rock.

Ricardo Gonzales, 61, of Little Rock.

David Glen Jordan, 72, of North Little Rock.

Elmer Kershaw, 75, of Sherwood.

Natalie Beach Kirby, 87, of Little Rock.

Kathy Gail Lorenzana, 56, of Jacksonville.

Debra Jane Matthews, 52, of Jacksonville.

Robert J. Puckett, 67, of Little Rock.

Clifford W. Rich, 90, of Sherwood.

Marlee Renee Schuetzle, infant, of Sherwood.

Charlotte Wilson, 93, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALCO Russell Lavern Morrison, 84.

BIGELOW Betty F. Allen, 64.

BRYANT Cora Trichell, 99.

CARLISLE John Robert Cochran, 100.

CONWAY Patsy West Jackson, 68.

DeWITT John Hartsell, 82.

EL DORADO Gloria Jean C. Thurmon, 80.

FAYETTEVILLE Eleanor A. Schultz, 92.

GENTRY Gary Canfield Potter, 67.

HEBER SPRINGS Lloyd “Popi” Ernest Abbott, 84. HIGDEN Bobby Eugene Bogard, 78.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE G. Richard “Dick” Myers, 79.

Rose Marie Nelson, 76.

Iva Dee Warren, 89.

MALVERN Coy Leon Shirley, 90.

MONTICELLO Frieda Scheible Fischer, 64.

Mary Louise Green Miller, 86.

PINE BLUFF Catherine O’Kelley Sing, 81.

ROGERS Elmer Henderson, 78.

Richard Alexander Lindsay, 82.

SEARCY Gerald Howard Martin, 93.

Sandra Lee Thompson, 69.

SHERIDAN Norma Louise Lowe Winston, 82. ST. VINCENT William “Bill” Zimmerman, 91.

STUTTGART Evelyn Edwards, 63.

SWIFTON Harvy Sutherland, 81.

TONTITOWN Erma Bernice Craker, 85.

WHITE HALL Inez Laverne Faulkner McBroom, 87

OUT-OF-STATE

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

Penny Caldwell Neihoff, 52.

DUMFRIES, Va.

Houck William Reasoner Jr., 77.

Pulaski County

WINDELL ROYCE ADAMS, 75, of Sherwood, Ark., passed awayon Friday, July 8, 2011. He was born in Elba, Ark., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 1936, to Wilford Woodruff and Shirley Craft Adams. Windell was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Devon Adams;

and his previous wife, Joyce Adams. Mr. Adams is survived by his wife, Freida Adams; one daughter, Mary Beth Rogers (J.P.) of Bryant, Ark.;

and one stepdaughter, VickieArellanes (John), of Jacksonville, Ark.; one sister, Velma Lee Treece (Larry) of Ephrata, Pa.; one brother, Leon W. Adams (Susie), of North Little Rock, Ark.; grandchildren, Lee Ann Stehley, John Adams Rogers and Eric Thomas Rogers; and one great-grandson, John Luke Stehley. Before retiring Windell worked 30 years for the State of Arkansas under Winthrop Rockefeller, Frank White, and received special recognition by President Bill Clinton. Using his artistic talents Windell was a very creative man, and self taught musician. As a young boy, Windell roamed thehills of Searcy County, and now he returns to those hills. He was a southern gentleman who had a kind word for everyone. His joy was not found in material things, but in the love and laughter of his family. He will be missed by all who knew him. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 300 Callaway, Sherwood, Ark.; 501-835-3666. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2011, at Roller-Owens Home Funeral Home, 5509 J.F.K. Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. A celebration of Windell Adams’ life will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 11, 2011, at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Highway 65 North, in Marshall, Ark., (870-448-3338). A luncheon will follow at a local restaurant. Interment at Angora Cemetery, Leslie, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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SHAHEED S. AKBAR, 16, of North Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011. He leaves to cherish his memory: parents, Akil Akbar (Rolanda), and Adrienne Akbar (James Williams); grandfather, Alvin Earl Lovelace; 13 brothers and sisters, and a hostof other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow 11 a.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 West 12th Street. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Drive (501) 372-4129.

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Mr. JAMES GRAY ALBRIGHT, 82, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2011. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Services will be announced at a later date.

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MARY J. BURNS, 69, of Maumelle, passed away July 7, 2011. She wasborn in Glasgow, Scotland, to John and Julia Donnelly. Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by her husband of 45 years, Joseph Lee Burns; son, John L. Burns and wife, Lisa ofMaumelle; daughter, Susan York and husband, Greg of Little Rock; son, Michael E. Burns and wife, Sarah of Benton; and grandchildren, Josh Burns, Lyndi Burns, Kyle York, Austin York, Elizabeth Burns and Emily Burns. Also surviving are her brother, John Donnelly; sister, Patricia Shaughnessey; and mother-in-law, Hazel Jo Burns. Visitation will be Monday, July 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be held Tuesday, July 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Nathan Kilbourne. Interment will follow at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Mrs. Burns’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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GREGORY LaSALLE BURNSIDE, 49, of Little Rock, departed thislife July 8, 2011. He loved gospel music and he was a faithful listener of Power Praise Gospel on Power 92, every Sunday morning. He began his singing career with the Christ LandTravelers, Royal Charioteers and the Sensational Crowns of Joy, all of Little Rock. He sung professionally with the Pilgrim Wonders of Toledo, Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents, W. Otis and Thelma Burnside. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Gloria Harris Burnside; children, Stephanie Harris, Tiffany and Antonio Burnside; step-son, Byron Harris; siblings, Janice Clay, Carolyn Burnside-Brown, Earl Burnside and Pearl Gordon; one grandchild. Family hour: Friday July 15, 6-7 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral service: Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m. at Antioch F.G.B.C., 3824 Antioch Blvd., College Station, Bishop L. Kenneth Robinson, 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.”--◊--

TERRY CHISM, 69, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, July8, 2011. She was born Aug. 13, 1941, in Beebe, Ark., to the late Raymond and Marvell Gray Smith. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Terry was a loving wife, motherand grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jessie Clyde Chism; two sons, Rick (Zanza) Chism and Craig (Teresa) Chism, all of North Little Rock; daughter, Cheryl Price, of Stillwater, Okla.; grandchildren, Dustin, Zach, Miranda, Samuel, Haley and Zackary; great-grandchild, Korey Kay; and two sisters, Reva Hughes and Glenda Sanders, both of Cabot. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Wednesday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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WILLIAM L. "BILL" CONWAY, 73, of North Little Rock passed awayWednesday, July 6, 2011. He was a retired Mail Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service with 34 years of service. Bill was a devoted father and grandfather. What he loved most in life were his children. Hecommitted most of his free time while away from work to his two kids and grandkids. He coached his son in almost every sport and gave extra love and attention to his daughter who graduated from the Arkansas School for the Deaf. Bill volunteered at the deaf school teaching sign language classes for many years. For the last 10 years he has practically raised one of his grandsons, spending most every day helping with him. As a high school student in North Little Rock he lettered in three sports and was a star track athlete. He was an accomplished bluegrass musician and played the mandolin in a bluegrass band for over 20 years performing at bluegrass festivals all over the south. Bill loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping. He began snow skiing in the late 1970s and was an active member in the Little Rock ski club where he volunteered as trip coordinator and led a number of groups on ski trips all over the world. He continued his love for travel up until recently when his health began to fail. Bill becameinterested in genealogy and spent years researching the Conway family name, even traveling to Ireland and Wales multiple times to visit the original birthplaces of distance kin. He was a walking history book of knowledge on all matters relating to the Conway’s ancestry. Bill will always be remembered for hislove of life; for family and friends and for his wonderful sense of humor. In his last moments in the hospital he was surrounded by his family and was holding hands of his two adult children as he took his last breath. He will be missed tremendously by all who knew him. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Luke and Melanie Conway, of Maumelle; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Keith Gray, of Sherwood; brother, Jervis Conway of Little Rock; two sisters, Ellie Martin and Nettie Vizzier, both of North Little Rock; four grandchildren, Zack, Pierce, Sydney and Jonathan and a special friend, Lanore Garrison. He was preceded in death by his parents, William D. and Julia Conway; brother, Paul Conway and sister, Claudia Conway. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 13984, Maumelle, Ark., 72113. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Michael Roberts officiating. Private burial will beheld at Edgewood Memorial Park at a later date. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to service time Monday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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ANTHONY "ALF" FLOWERS passed at the age of 41, on July 7,2011. He leaves to cherish the memories: daughter, Sierra Flowers; sister, Tawana Sims and brotherin-law Felix Sims. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 12:45 till 6 p.m. Family hour will be from6 till 7 p.m. at the funeral home.Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark., 72202, (501) 376-4800.

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RICARDO GONZALES, age 61, serving his Lord and his countryin loving pride, passed on July 6, 2011.

Born Aug. 23, 1949, in Demming, N.M., he is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 23 years; step-children, Steve, Randy and Debi; fivegrandchildren and three greatgrandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly. His dedication to helping others and sense of humor were evident to all... He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett-Forest Hills Funeral Home, located at 10200 Hwy. 5 North, in Alexander, Ark., on Sunday, July 10, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be at the funeral home chapel on Monday, July 11, 2011, at 10 a.m. Please share your memories of Ricardo at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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DAVID GLEN JORDAN, 72, of North Little Rock, died June 19, 2011. He was a United States Air Force veteran, survived by a sister, Connie Fritch of Oklahoma, and brother, Larry Vaughn of Tennessee. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Mr. Jordan's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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ELMER KERSHAW, 75, of Sherwood was born Oct. 20, 1935, in Bellville, Ind., to Victor and Edna Kershaw and passed away on July 7, 2011. He is preceded in death by his wife of 31 years Sadie Kershaw and one brother and one sister. Mr. Kershaw was a lover of animals and enjoyed traveling. He served as fire chief for both the Runyan Acers and Gravel Ridge Fire Departments; he was a mason and a member of the North Pulaski County Methodist Church and served his country in the Air Force. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda King, of Sherwood and his son, Allen Kershaw of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two grandchildren, Daniel Jones and his wife, Kelly of North Richland Hills, Texas, and Kayla Jones of Lewisburg, Tenn., as well as extended family and friends. Memorials may be made to the Pulaski County or the American Humane Society.Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 11, 2011, at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road in North Little Rock with visitation on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Please visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com to sign the online guest book.

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NATALIE BEACH KIRBY of Little Rock passed away Thursday, July7, 2011. She was born Jan. 21, 1924, in Overland, Mo., to the late David Roe Beach and Nina Nicolson Beach. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hodgen Kirby Jr.; a daughter, Allison McCarty; three sisters, Helen, Mary Carson, and Ruth; a brother, David; and dear friend, James H. Hamlen. She is survived by her son, Henry Hodgen Kirby III; her daughter, Dale Selakovich and husband, Richard, all of Little Rock; grandchildren, Kirby Natalie DiBerardino and husband, Tim of Denver, Colo., Caitlin and Patrick Selakovich of Little Rock, and Ginger Porter of Dallas, Texas, and son-in-law, Richard McCarty of Tupelo, Miss. She attended Washington University and Little Rock University and was an accomplished artist. Early in her life Natalie was an airline stewardess for Chicago Southern/Delta Airlines. She raised her children after Hodgen’s death while he was attending medical school. Natalie volunteered at the Arkansas Art Center, Florence Crittenden Home and was a long-time member of St.Marks Episcopal Church. Natalie was known for her beauty, gentle nature, love of animals, and her strong faith. Natalie also enjoyed daily walks in the Pulaski Heights area. A funeral service will be held at St. Marks Episcopal Church on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at 2 p.m. officiated by Rev. Curtis Jones and Rev. Danny Schieffler. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Ellen's memory to the International Elephant Foundation at www.elephantconservation.org. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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KATHY GAIL LORENZANA, 56, went to be with her Lord on June 23, 2011. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at 4 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Visitation will be held onehour prior. To sign Kathy’s online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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DEBRA JANE MATTHEWS, 52, of Jacksonville, born Dec. 28, 1958,passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by her parents, Harry and Gloria Matthews; a son, Jacob Anthony Leggett; one brother, DavidL. Matthews and his wife, Kerry; two sisters, Sherry Slaughter and her husband, Jim, and Nancy Ide and her husband, Jack. She is also survived by three nephews, Leon, Aron and Adam Matthews; and one great-niece, Madason Matthews. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, 2011, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, at Arkansas Funeral Care. Interment will follow at Marcus Hill Cemetery in Enola, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon Bible Society. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care, 501-982-3400.

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ROBERT J. PUCKETT, 67, of Little Rock, passed away on July 7, 2011.Mr. Puckett was born in England, Ark., on July 7, 1944, to the late Robert and Pearl Puckett. He is survived by his sons; Tony “TBone” and Tommy “Ben” and his wife, Lynnie. He is also survived byhis sister, Gail Copeland along with five grandchildren, Krystah Puckett, Timmy Nowlin, Tara Goshien, T.J. Puckett Jr. and Justin Dayberry. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Puckett; his parents; and two sisters, Carolyn Dixon and Bobbie Weeks. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 11, 2011, in the chapel of Dial & Dudley Funeral home in Bryant, (501) 847-9099 with Bro. George Yarberry officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to service time on Monday. The family would like to express special thanks to hospice nurse Mary Brown along with Bubba and Melissa Dickson, Jerry Russell and the Goshiens. To sign the online guestbook go to www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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CLIFFORD W. RICH, 90, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away July 7, 2011. He was born Dec. 11, 1920, in Ravenna, Texas, to John and Alta Rich. He is predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Frances; two brothers: Leonard and Earl; and two sisters: Mamie Gee and Merle Wisely. Mr. Rich entered the U.S. Army in 1938 and retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1962. He later retired from Franklin Electric Corporation and Pine Meadows Mobile Home Park in Jacksonville, Ark. He is survived by a son, Rudy; daughter and sonin-law, Patrice Clipp and Charles Emerson; three sisters, Effie Rich, Othella Yonce, and Judy Webb; and grandchildren, Clifford (Kim) Clipp of Forney, Texas, Tamara (Doug) Adkisson and Greg Clipp of Sherwood, Ark., and Lane Clipp of Jacksonville, Ark. and five great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Monday, July 11, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. in Mulberry Cemetery near Bonham, Texas. You may sign the online guestbook through Griffin-Leggett Rest Hills, Sherwood, Ark.or through Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home, Bonham, Texas. Those who knew him will have fond memories of his gentle and loving soul. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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Infant MARLEE RENEE SCHUETZLE went to be with her Lord Thursday, July 7, 2011. Survivors include parents Mickey and Allison Schuetzle of Sherwood, a sister Mckenzie Schuetzle, grandparents and great grandparents. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 11, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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CHARLOTTE WILSON, 93, of Little Rock, leaves two sons, Watson Bledsoe (Jeannine) of Colorado Springs, Colo., Sterling Piggee; two nieces, Alider Harris Esbilla Parker all of Little Rock and other relatives and friends to cherish her memory. Arrangements by Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323.

Arkansas

ALCO - “Pete” Russell Lavern Morrison, 84, Bluff Springs Community died July 7, 2011. Survived by Elma, his wife of 60 years; three daughters, Donna Hinton, JoAnn Green and Jan Morrison; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and five siblings. Funeral service was Saturday, July 9, 2011, at Roller Crouch Chapel, Mountain View. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BIGELOW - Betty F. Allen, 64, of Bigelow passed away on July 6. She is survived by two children and a host of extended family and friends, all who will miss her dearly. Memorial services are Monday, July 11, at 2 p.m. at Indian Springs Baptist Church, 23581 Interstate 30, Bryant, Ark.

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BRYANT - Cora Trichell, 99, passed away peacefully July 8, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Monty and Leanna Warren; her husbands, Robert Blaylock, and Napoleon Trichell; one son, Thomas Blaylock; four brothers, and three sisters. She leaves behind one daughter, Mary Jo Leech, Bryant; two grandsons, Thomas Murphy and wife, Cindy, Keith Leech and wife, Emily; granddaughter, Letitia Oden and husband Paul; one favorite great-grandson, Jackson Murphy; great-granddaughters, Katherine Leech, Tessa Akin and Mallory McKim; one greatgreat-grandson, Bryson Murray. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial at New Rosemont Cemetery. Ministers will be Robert Eberhardt and Ester Schraw. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Ashby’s. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CARLISLE - John Robert “Bob” Cochran, 100, of Carlisle, passed away July 9, 2011. Bob was born Nov. 30, 1910, in the Hamilton Community to Frank and Minnie (Tolbert) Cochran. He raised his family and lived in Hamilton for over 95 years. He was a retired carpenter, farmer and a member of the Hamilton Baptist Church. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; two sisters; a daughter, Esther Matthews and his beloved wife of 69 years Helen Parnell Cochran. He is survived by his daughter, Roberta (Tommy) Daniels of Sherwood and son Edwin "Butch" (Theresa) Cochran of North Little Rock; grandchildren, Davy, Donny (Lanita), Billy (Janet) Daniels, Pam (Ronnie) Lott, and Christina Johnson all of Sherwood, and Matthew Cochran of Maumelle; great-grandchildren, Jackie (Daniels) and Geoff Hartje of Tacoma, Wash., Spc. J.J. (Zita) Daniels of Germany, Blake Daniels of Portland, Ore., and Samuel Lott of Sherwood;

step-great grandchildren, David Lott, Victoria and Millie Taylor; great-great grandchilren, Daniel and Makayla Hartje of Washington, and Evan Daniels of Germany; and lots of nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, at Hamilton Baptist Church with interment following in Hamilton Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 12, at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Online Guestbook www.boydfuneralhome.net. Special thanks to Robinson Nursing and Rehab, and Odyssey Hospice for the love and care in his last days.

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CONWAY - Patsy C. West Jackson, 68, of Conway, passed away July 8, 2011. Visitation 6-8 p.m.Sunday, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m., Monday, in the Chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Burial in Hartje Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home (501) 327-7727. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DEWITT - John Hartsell, 82, died Thursday. Survivors include sisters, Beulah Scott and Mary Ligon of Helena, and Louise Nye of West Helena. Visitation with family and friends will be 9 a.m., Monday at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home before 10 a.m., graveside services at Oaklawn Cemetery in Brinkley. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

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EL DORADO - Gloria Jean C. Thurmon, 80, of El Dorado passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011, at John R. Williamson Hospice House. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2011, at Harmony Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Hebron Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Lloyd “Popi” Ernest Abbott quietly and with asense of peace began to turn pale with a tear in the corner of his eye as he took his last breath on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at 8:20 p.m. He was born in Floral, Ark., April 22, 1927. During WorldWar II he served in the U. S. Navy as an electrician's mate. In 1992, he closed his automotive repair shop in Newport, Ark., and retired to Heber Springs. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Dunahay Abbott; three daughters: Lynn Williams of Heber Springs, Vicki Hulett of Crosby, Texas, Ann Boyce of Newport, Ark.; three grandchildren: Karrabi Malin of Grapevine, Texas, Alyson Pressley of Pomona, Calif., Ryan Hulett of Houston, Texas, Madelaine Boyce of Madison, Wis.; six great-grandchildren: Octavia Malin, Isabel Malin, Noah Malin, Payton Pressley, Killian Pressley, and Jonas Hulett. Memorial services for the Honorable Honorary Mayor of Portfest, Lloyd Abbott, will be held at 10 a.m. on July 23, 2011, at the Jacksonport State Park at camp site No. 19 where he has been attending Portfest for 28 years. At a later date, his ashes will be taken to his favorite fishing spot on the White River, at Guion, Ark. Guion was his favorite fishing and camping spot in all of Arkansas for many years. It held many fondmemories because of the beautiful area and mostly because of his close friends. His heart was filled with an abundance of love of people and especially with the love of his family. He was a very dedicated Razorback fan, avid fisherman, and hunter. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The Razorback Foundation, Inc., 1295 South Razorback Road, Suite A, Fayetteville, Ark. 71701, (razorbackfoundation.com/giving.htm ) and/or to the Heber Springs Lions Club, c/o Kathy Golding, Treasurer, 105 South Second Street, Heber Springs, Ark. 72543. Please indicate that memorial gifts are: In Memory of Lloyd Abbott, 515 2nd Street, Newport, Ark. 72112. Thoughts in memory of Lloyd Abbott may be e-mailed to [email protected].

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HIGDEN - Bobby Eugene Bogard, LTC Ret. Army passed awayJuly 8, 2011, after a brave battle with ALS. He was born in Cleburne County, Ark., on Oct. 10, 1932 to Rhoden and Betty Parks Bogard. He graduated from Wilburn High School in 1950 and movedto little Rock to work and go to LRJC now UALR. He was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and the Army Command and General Staff College. He accomplished many things in his life, but he was most proud of his career as an Army Aviator with the Army Corps of Engineers. In his 21 years as a fixed wing and helicopter pilot he had over 6,000 hours of flight time to his credit. Among his military awards are a Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, two Bronze Stars, 23 Air Medals and three Army Commendation Medals. He also received the highest award given to civilians, from the country of Guatemala, where he lived and worked for four years. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Karen Bogard Burkhart. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Genice Steely Bogard; sons, Gregory, Mark and James Bogard; granddaughters, Alicia Martinez, Lauren Bogard and Hilary Burkhart; threegreat-grandchildren and a brother, Rhoden Clark Bogard. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. on Monday, July 10, at Olmstead Funeral Home. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, at the Holiday Hills United Methodist Church in Greers Ferry with Pastor Dan Brand officiating. Interment will follow in Magness Cemetery in Wilburn, Ark. Pallbearers will be Brad Steely, Gary Bogard, Robert Daws, Kenneth Rice, Aubrey Yount and Jacob Miller. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - G. Richard “Dick” Myers, 79, of Hot Springs Village passed away on July 4, 2011. Born Nov. 14, 1931, in Saltville, Va., to Eleanor and ClydeMyers. Memorial service on July 14, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Good Samaritan Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Rose Marie Nelson, 76, of Hot Springs Village, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011. Survivors include her husband, Carl Nelson; one son; two daughters and five grandchildren. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Monday with services at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hot Springs Village. Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Iva Dee Warren, 89, of Hot Springs Village died July 2, 2011. Memorial service will be 1 p.m., July 13, 2011, at Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines.Arrangements are under the care of Caruth Village Funeral Home; guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com --◊--

MALVERN - Coy Leon Shirley, 90, of Malvern, Ark., passed away July 7, 2011. Visitation for family and friends at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at Atkinson’s Funeral Home Chapel in Malvern, Ark., followed by funeral service at 11 a.m. Arrangements by: Atkinson Funeral Home (501)332-2711. Guest register: www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MONTICELLO - Frieda Scheible Fischer, 64, of Monticello, died Friday. Funeral is 10 a.m., Tuesday at Shinn Chapel with burial in St. Paul Cemetery near Dover, by Shinn Funeral Service, Russellville. Visitation 6-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials: Gideon’s International, American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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MONTICELLO - Mary Louise Green Miller, 86, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011, at Drew Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 15, 1924. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Enon Baptist Church, burial in Enon Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Catherine O’Kelley Sing, 81, a resident of Pine Bluff, died Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Presbyterian Village in Little Rock. Born Nov. 15, 1929, in Pine Bluff, she was a daughter of Z. Vernon and Louise Cobb O’Kelley. Mrs. Sing was reared and received her early education in Pine Bluff. Catherine O’Kelley married Joe Ping Sing Sr. on Jan. 13, 1945, in Pine Bluff. She worked with her husband running Progressive Food Market on W. 6th Ave. in Pine Bluff, but her main occupation was mother and homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith.Mrs. Sing was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband. Survivors include three sons, Joe Sing Jr. of Tulsa, Okla., Vernon Sing of Pine Bluff, and Lee Sing of Little Rock; three daughters-in-law; two granddaughters; two grandsons; one loving cat. The visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2011, at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend Siegfried Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son. Online register at: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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SEARCY - Gerald Howard Martin, 93, of Searcy, Ark., formerly of Hamburg, Ark. and Crossett, Ark., passed from this life on Friday, July 8, 2011. He was born July 18, 1917, in Ashley County, Ark., to the late Thomas Zealy and Della Mae Chadwick Martin. Mr. Martin served in the United States Army during World War II; was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Churchin Hamburg, Ark.; former member of Temple Baptist Church in Searcy, Ark., and worked as a salesman for the poultry industry. He is preceded in death by three wives, Eva Jean Riley Martin, Nathalee Bozeman Martin, Maxine White Martin; one son, Phillip Howard Martin. Survivors include daughter and son-in law, Rebecca and John Brookshire of Shanghai, China; stepson, Cecil White of El Dorado; stepdaughter, Linda Hickman of Hamburg; sister, Marguerite Smith of Little Rock; daughter-in-law, Sheila Martin Jarvis of Alabama; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy, with services to follow at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia. Memorials may be made to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 400 Washington Street, Hamburg, Ark. 71646 or to Temple Baptist Church, 700 W. Moore Ave., Searcy, Ark. 72143. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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SEARCY - Beloved wife and mother, Sandra Lee Schillinger Thompson, 69, of Searcy, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011. Sandra was born in Conyngham, Pa., Oct. 31, 1941, to her beloved parents, the late Paul and Emily Schillinger. Sandra was a retired elementary school teacher, inspiring classes for four decades in three states, including 27 years in the Little Rock School District. She was the featured baton twirlerat Ole Miss, performing in three Sugar Bowls and a Cotton Bowl.Sandra was in the “Parade of Beauties” and “Parade of Favorites” at Ole Miss, and was also first runner-up to Miss District of Colombia in 1962. Sandy was also proud to score a“hole-in-one” on the golf course at Hot Springs Village. Sandra recently celebrated 48 years of marriage to Frank M. Thompson of Searcy. She is survived by three sons, Todd A. Thompson, of Brentwood, Tenn., Captain Steven V. Thompson, of Searcy, and Jeffrey P. Thompson, of Reno, Nev. Sandy was especially proud of her six grandchildren, Heather, 13, Zach, 12, Emily, 10, Courtney, 9, Lily, 3, and Eli, 2. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy. Friends

nd family are also welcome for Saturday evening visitation, from 6-8. Our family would like to thank Arkansas Oncology Associates, the 7th floor staff of St. Vincent Hospital, and Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock for their excellent care, service and compassion. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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SHERIDAN - Norma Louise Lowe Winston, of Sheridan, Ark.was born Aug. 3, 1928, at Grand Rapids, Mich., the daughter of the late John Norman and Mary Faye Coats Lowe. She was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan, where she attended the Grace Sunday School class for over 50 years. She served in the United States Army’s, Women’s Army Corp. (WAC) from 1951-1953, was retired bookkeeper/ secretary for Winston, Inc., was a member of the Sheridan Extension Homemaker’s Club, and served alongside her husband in the Arkansas Chapter of the American Red Cross disaster aid team. In years past, she enjoyed squaredancing and in recent years, quiltmaking. Her love for travel had taken her to 15 countries and she was proud to have marched in the Dwight Eisenhower Inaugural parade in 1953. When asked what her greatest accomplishment was, she replied “raising my three kids, who I love dearly”.She went on to say, when asked what she would do differently if she had it to do over again, “I’d do everything the same.” Norma was like a child herself at holidays, especially Christmas Eve, when she baked everyone’s favorite pie for them, all from scratch. She was an extraordinary Christian lady, who considered her God-given role as wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, to be her greatest treasure. Mrs. Winston died, Friday, July 8, 2011, at Baptist Medical Center Hospice in Little Rock, surrounded by her family, at the age of 82. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Donald “Don” Winston Sr., who died July 14, 2003, and brothers, John Norman Lowe Jr., Donald Edward Lowe, and Irvin James “Jim” Lowe. Survivors include her sons, Donnie Winston and wife Becky, Scott Winston, M.D. and wife Kelly; daughter, Julie Allen, all of Sheridan; brother, Jack Lowe of Grand Rapids, Mich.; grandchildren, Heather Harvey and husband Jimmy, Bridget Grove and husband Paul, Justin Winston and wife Savannah, Christopher Winston, Gray Allen, Mandy Winston and fiance Richard Alonzo, Jessica Winston, Rhonda Walters, Jackson Winston; seven greatgrandchildren. Norma wanted to express her heartfelt appreciation to her daughter Julie, who, over the last several years, has been her faithful and devoted caregiver. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan with Bro. DeHaan Thornton and Bro. Shawn Hill officiating. Burial will be in Lost Creek Cemetery with Bro. Danny Hill offering the benediction. Visitation will be Monday, 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Landmark Baptist Church Music Ministry, 402 West CenterSt., Sheridan, Ark. 72150 or to the Arkansas Chapter of the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 191051, Little Rock, Ark. 72219. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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ST. VINCENT - William “Bill” Zimmerman, 91, of St. Vincent, died Friday, July 8, 2011. Funeral mass: 10 a.m. Monday, July 11, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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STUTTGART - Evelyn S. Edwards, 63, died Thursday. She was preceded in death by husband, Leo Edwards Sr.; son, Leo “Bucky” Edwards Jr.; and sister, Debbie Silcox. Survivors are her daughter, Tammy Smith and husband Rickey of Stuttgart; six brothers; two sisters; and three grandchildren, Alicia Smith (Michael), Rickey Smith (Tiffany) and Brittany Mack. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. David Inzer, are 1 p.m. Monday at Turpin Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Turpin Funeral Home. www.turpinco.com.

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SWIFTON - Harvy Sutherland, 81, of Swifton died Friday. Survivors: son, Jody Sutherland (Sue); daughter, Tobett Brock (Ronnie); four grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; two brothers; five sisters; nieces and nephews. Visitation: Sunday, 6-8 p.m. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, New Hope Community Church. Interment: Arnold Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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WHITE HALL - Inez Laverne Faulkner McBroom, age 87, formerly of DeWitt, died July 8, 2011. She is preceded in death by parents, James and Alice Thompson; husbands, Lawson Faulkner and James McBroom; four brothers and four sisters.

Survivors include four children, Leroy (Sharon) Faulkner of De-Witt, Richard “Bud” Faulkner and Clyde Faulkner, both of Pine Bluff, and Wanda (lloyd) Miller of Bentonville; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2011, at McAdams Road Church of the First Born, 701 McAdams Rd., DeWitt, Ark. Visitation will be at the church from 1:30 until service time. Burial will be in Thompson Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt, Ark. 870-946-3104.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Penny Caldwell Neihoff, 52 of Nashville, Tenn., died July 2, 2011. Survivors include her children: Daniel Neihoff, Jordan Neihoff and Katie Neihoff. Survivors include her siblings: Marlene Hendrickson and Pat Rushing, and nieces and nephews. The memorial: First Baptist Church in Dumas, Ark.: Wednesday July 13 at 2:30 p.m.

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DUMFRIES, Va. - Houck William Reasoner Jr. of Prince William County, Va., formerly of Little Rock, died at home Wednesday morning, July 6, 2011. He was born Aug. 26, 1933, at Davis Hospital, Pine Bluff, Ark., the only child of Houck William and Helen Anita Baker Reasoner. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Eleanor Marshall Armistead Reasoner and his children Anita Caroline Reasoner Grafton, twins William Baker Reasoner and Houck William Reasoner lll and Martha Amelia Reasoner. He is survived by his sons Armistead Marshall Reasoner and wife Noelle, and Stephen Lawrence Reasoner ll and wife Amy; and beloved grandchildren Laura Katherine Jett Grafton Citti and husband Brian, Sarah Elizabeth Grafton and Jacob Eldridge Reasoner.

His family lived on West Sixth Avenue, Pine Bluff and later moved to South Cherry. Houck was educated at Starke University School, Montgomery, Ala., and the public Schools of Pine Bluff. He graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1951 and was a member of Scrubby Watson’s Band, the National Honor Society, Radio Guild, library staff, Pine Cone staff and served as president of the Hi-Y club. He attended Louisiana State University and graduated from Arkansas State College in 1955 where he was a charter member of Arkansas Gamma Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. In 1985 he was appointed district governor of the fraternity and saw the need to organize a new chapter at the University of Central Arkansas, Conway, which became Arkansas Zeta.Houck served as president of the alumni board when the new chapter house on Donaghey Avenue was built. Houck was awarded the Order of the Golden Heart, which is the fraternity’s highest honor.

He married Eleanor Marshall Armistead of Little Rock, Sept. 12, 1961, in Trinity Cathedral. After working in the Chicago area as a construction managementanalyst, Houck was employed as an administrator for T J Raney & Sons Investments for many years. In 1992 he joined Governor William J. Clinton’s national campaign staff and after Mr. Clinton was elected President, Houck served on the transition staff.

Houck had been president of the Arkansas Chapter of the Amateur Athletic Union, and a member of the Country Club of Little Rock, the Arkansas Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, the Kiwanis Club of Little Rock, Political Animals of Central Arkansas, the Little Rock Bachelors Club, the Cathedral School Board, Easter Seals of Arkansas Development Council, the Board of Governors of the Ada Thompson Memorial Home, and the Quapaw Quarter Associationand the Heritage Seekers Genealogy Club. He delighted (or mystified, as the case may be) his many friends with conversations about fraternity, genealogy, churchmanship, Pine Bluff and Edgehill. He donated a funeral pall, processional cross and two ornate brass floor candlesticks to First United Methodist Church, Little Rock, and served as acolyte master. Also, he donated two narthex windows, sanctus bells, an aspergillumaspersorium set, and a thurible to Trinity Cathedral where he served as Sunday School Superintendent.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock, by the Very Rev. Jonathon W. Jensen, the Rev. Canon J. Russell Snapp, the Rev. Canon Paul McLain and Timothy Allen, organist, with interment following at Mount Holly Cemetery. Arrangements by Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Manassas, Va.

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