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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/.

PULASK I COUNTY

Mary Frances Daniel, 84, of Little Rock.

Rueben Michael Gallardo, 62, of Jacksonville.

Mae Dunning Inman, 85, of Sherwood.

Earnestine C. (Tolbert) Johnson, 81, of Little Rock.

Marquis Eric Johnson, 24, of North Little Rock.

Bobbie Marshall, 90, of North Little Rock.

Sharon Morgan, 60, of Little Rock.

Harry Vincent Page, 86, of Little Rock.

Juanita Marie Floren Shelby, 90, of Little Rock.

John “Jimmy” Monroe Spann, 67, of Little Rock.

Mary Lee Washington, 78, of Jacksonville.

Samuel Lee Whale, 65, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALEXANDER Gary D. Patterson, 68.

BEEBE William J. “Bill” Speer, 68.

CLARKSVILLE Edward Evans, 88.

CROSSETT Willie “Man” Miller Jr., 53.

Dennis Earl Wallace, 51.

DARDANELLE Parker Wilson Parker Sr., 72.

GAMALIEL John Walter Frankowitz, 66.

GASSVILLE Frances M. Adkins, 80.

GLEN ROSE Bernice Finkbeiner, 86.

HAVANA Carey Dwight Spires, 41.

HEBER SPRINGS Betty Jane Dorsey, 73.

HELENA-WEST HELENA Eulah Mae Irby, 89.

HIGDEN Maxine Knox, 91.

Roni Rae Smith, 19.

HOLLYWOOD Joe Mark Kizer, 46.

HOT SPRINGS L.D. Checots Jr., 31.

Joseph G. McDougal, 69.

JONESBORO Ben S. Brann III.

KENSETT Gayle Dean Dick, 68.

MAYFLOWER Alvin “Butch” Edgar Burt, Jr., 66. Lee Madison Lawrence, 41.

MORRILTON James Edwin Rankin, 82.

MOUNTAIN HOME Robert D. Anderson, 80.

Virgil Fred Smith, 96.

PERRYTOWN Jack Hinton Jr., 85.

PINE BLUFF Augustine Smith Bailey, 58.

Bob Dew, 99.

Garner Lynn Phillips, 64.

REDFIELD William Stevens, 62.

ROWELL Charles Ray Briant, 89.

SAINT JOE Michael Howard Grinder, 60.

SEARCY V. Louise DeLille, 77.

SHERIDAN Mildred Windham Gilbert, 68.

SPRINGDALE Ronnie Ron Milward, 47.

TUCKERMAN Lucille Connor, 89.

WATSON Faye Marlene Terry Webb, 63. WHELEN SPRINGS R.E. “Buster” Purifoy, 84.

OUT-OF-STATE

MILLERSVILLE, Md.

Thomas E. Shellenberger, 78. IRVING, Texas Ernest Earl Fell, 86.

Pulaski County

MARY FRANCES DANIEL, 84, of Little Rock died Monday, May 23, 2011. She was born September 13, 1926, in Thornton, Arkansas. Mary loved to cook for her family and she owned and operated small grocery store.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Tommy Stell and Lena Threet Stell; husband, Billy Andrew Daniel; son, Ricky Daniel, and granddaughter, Nikki Parsons. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Gary Cheatham of Little Rock; two sons and daughtersin-law, Billy and Janis Daniel of Maumelle, Donny and Candy Daniel of North Little Rock; grandson, Jason Daniel and wife, Latisha of Little Rock, who she raised; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Burial at Benton Cemetery near Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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RUBEN MICHAEL GALLARDO, age 62, of Jacksonville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. He was born May19, 1949, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Cencion L. Gallardo and Doris L. Martin Gallardo. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during Vietnam and was an automotive mechanic.He loved playing his guitar and harmonica, was a member of the Salvation Army Choir, enjoyed dancing at the Senior Citizens Center, and spending time at McDonald’s. He always had a habit of helping his friends.

He was preceded in death by one brother Harris Gallardo. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son Joe Gallardo and his wife Kristy of Cushing, Texas, two sisters, Jean Shahan of Jacksonville and Ann Garrie of Cabot. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Jacob, Keith, Jace, and Kiley Gallardo; five nieces, Lori Bowers of Bauxite, Charlene Alexander of Benton, Rebecca Williamson of Cabot, Emily Alexander of Benton and Katlyn Williamson of Cabot; six nephews, Alex Williamson, Tanner Bowers, Myk Williamson, Travis Alexander, Tyler Bowers, and Will Bowers.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park with military honors. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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MAE DUNNING INMAN of Sherwood passed away May 23rd, 2011, with complications fromAlzheimer’s. She was born September 7, 1925, in Belknap, Illinois, to the late Albert Walker and Aletha Tapley. She was an optician for Arkansas Optical for over 20 years. Mae wasan avid gardener and birdwatcher and a supporter of the American Humane Society and other animal charities.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Wilbur S. Dunning in 1981 and second husband Charles Inman in 1998. One son Danny Dunning also precedes her in death in 1994. She is survived by one daughter, Sheri Snow and husband Donald of Sherwood, one son, David Dunning of Dardanelle; one step-son, Ronnie Inman, and one step-daughter, Debbie Musgraves and husband Cy of Grand Chain, Illinois; local grandchildren, Lyana Snow and husband Zohair Imam of Little Rock, Dawn Reeser and husband Calvin of Hindsville, Arkansas, and Illinois grandchildren, Andrew Inman, Lucas Inman, Olivia Inman, Stephanie Langston, and Holly Shreves; two cousins, Mary Ann Odom of Memphis, Tenn., and Lynn Walker and wife Judy of Georgia; and nine great grandchildren, as well as a hostof long-time friends.

Arrangements are by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, 501-982-2136. Please sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. A private family memorial will be held at her family cemetery in Grand Chain, Illinois at a later date.

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EARNESTINE C. (TOLBERT) JOHNSON, 81, of Little Rock, departed this life May 18, 2011.Viewing will only be held on Friday, 1-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral service will be held Saturday, 12 noon at New Zion Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Stephen T. Robinson I, Pastor; Bishop Kenneth L. Robinson, Sr. Eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

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Funeral services for MARQUIS ERIC JOHNSON, 24, of North Little Rock who died on May 20, 2011, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Acts Ministries, 1423 Franklin St., North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2011, at King Solomon Baptist Church, 1304 Pine St., North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Arrangements by Gunn Funeral Home, 4232 W 29th St. Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.

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BOBBIE MARSHALL, 90, of North Little Rock departed this life Tuesday, May 17, 2011. She issurvived by her son, Leonard Marshall, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2011, Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, North LittleRock, Visitation 2-6 p.m. Friday, Hubble Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134.

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SHARON MORGAN, age 60, of Little Rock died May 23, 2011. Born September 20, 1950, in Searcy, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Paul and Margaret Lucille Hiller Lampton. A member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, she enjoyed cooking, tennis, gardening, playing piano and taking care of critters, especially cats, and bird watching.

She was preceded in death by her father, and a son, John Steven Morgan. Survivors include her husband of almost 40 years, John W. Morgan,son, Jeffery Scott Morgan and his wife, Scarlett, of Little Rock, her mother, Lucille Lampton of North Little Rock, and a brother, Paul Wayne Lampton of Cabot, Arkansas.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery at White Hall with Bro. David Robinson, officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. this evening (Wednesday) at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock, Ark. 72210. To sign Sharon’s online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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HARRY VINCENT PAGE, 86, of Little Rock, passed away May 23, 2011. He was born July 18, 1924,to Christian Delva and Helen Gifford Page.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Godfrey Page, his brother, Clarence Page and by his parents. He is survived by his son, Roger Page (Beth) of Little Rock; a daughter, Anne Eden (Randall) of Little Rock; 2 sisters, Peg Daniel and Mary Fiser, both of Little Rock; grandchildren, Sean Page (Amanda) of Little Rock, Stuart Rucker of Fayetteville, Lance Cpl. Philip Rucker, USMC, Annaliese Eden of Springdale and one great-grandchild, “Bear” Bates of Little Rock.

Harry was a graduate of LRHS, a proud member of award winning LRHS Band. He retired as supervisor of the Tie and Timber Dept. for Rock Island Railroad after working there since 1942. He was a volunteer Trailblazer at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. He was also a member of Primrose UMC and served as Choir Director, UMY Director and served on many boards and committees. Later in life he attended Oak Forest UMC as his health would permit. Harry loved his church, his family, music, the great outdoors and All Creatures Great and Small. He was calledmany names ... Harry, Vincent, Sam, but his favorite was being called Grandpa. He always had a smile and kind word for everyone he met.

The family would like to thank the staff of Valley Ranch Nursing Home and the staff of 7B unit at Baptist Health, Little Rock. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, May 27 at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, (501)-661-9111 with the Rev. Richard Lancaster officiating. Interment will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park following the service. Visitation will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers-memorials can be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, Primrose UMC, Oak Forest UMC or Pulaski Co. Humane Society.To sign Mr. Page’s online obituary, please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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JUANITA MARIE FLOREN SHELBY, 90, of Little Rock died Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at her daughter’s home after a brief illness. She was born November 15, 1920, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to the late S.E. and Anne May Floren. She was married to Ralph E. Shelby on February 17,1950. They lived in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Fort Smith, Arkansas, Flagstaff, Arizona, and Mc-Nary, Arizona, and in Little Rock since 1957. She was employed by Oklahoma Gas and Electric for about 10 years. After her marriage she devoted her life to her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Nita was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church for over 50 years. She nurtured youth in her community as a leader in the PTA, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and was founder of Central High School’s American Field Service chapter. She was host mom to numerous international students. After her family responsibilities waned she took up quilting. It became her passion for many years.She created beautiful quilts to give to friends and family. She made great friends in the quilting world through the county extension club and Quilters Guild. She enjoyed camping, traveling, reading, Razorback sports and watched St. Louis Cardinals games until her final days.

Nita was predeceased by her parents, brother S.E. Floren and daughter, Caroline Sue Shelby. She is survived by her husband, Ralph E. Shelby of Little Rock; son, Dr. Gene Shelby and his wife, Farideh, of Hot Springs; daughters, JoAnne Mills and her husband, John, of Little Rock and Tina Shelby and her husband, Randy Cooper, also of Little Rock; grandchildren, Anne Marie Mills and Joshua Mills; sisters-in-law, June Floren, Frances Teufel, Gladys Henningson, Annette Moore, Nadine Schramm and Neta Byrd; as well as many nieces and nephews. She had a close community of friends at Andover Place where she enjoyed residence for the past 8 years.

A visitation will be held Thursday, May 26th from 1-2 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott Street, Little Rock, followed by the service. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72201. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501)224-2200. Nita’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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JOHN “JIMMY” MONROE SPANN passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011. He was born on February 15, 1944, in Little Rock, Ark. to J.M. and Virginia Spann. He grew up in Little Rock where he graduated from Fuller High School and then obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Henderson State. Later in his life, he served as a Deacon of Westover Hills Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, Ark. John spent most of his life as a salesman and was the owner of Central Chemical. In 2005, he closed the company and retired to do all of the activities he loved. From woodworking to gardening, reading to repairing almost anything, baking to volunteering, John sought to bring much joy and love to his family and friends that surrounded him each day. He saw each day in life as a new adventure whether it was flying kites with his grandchildren, discovering new local eateries with his wife, playing Santa Claus for the family at Christmas, or finding another hot sauce to add to his collection. John had a passion for peppers and hot sauce - the hotter, the better. His close friends and family knew that a bottle of hot sauce was always the best souvenir to bring him from their travels. John was often described as hard-headed yet tender-hearted and received the greatest joy from giving toothers. His quick wit, generosity, and laughter will be missed by all who loved him, because John, like so many of his favorite hot sauces, added just the right amount of spice to life.

He is survived by his loving wife Meredith John Spann of Little Rock, Ark.; one son, John M. Spann Jr. of Albuquerque, N.M.; one daughter, Judy Brimer; two grandchildren, Jeremiah John Blakesley and Jessica Christine Brimer; and one great-grandson, Matthew Justin Smith, all of Little Rock, Ark. John is also survived by two stepdaughters: Elizabeth Brown Williams, her husband Victor, and their sons Cody and Bentley, all of Little Rock, Ark., and Susan C. Brown of Memphis, Tenn.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church located at 6400 Richard B. Hardie Drive in Little Rock. www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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MARY LEE WASHINGTON, 78, of Jacksonville, Ark., died Friday, May 20, 2011, in Jacksonville. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, May 29, 2011, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be 10 a.m., Saturday one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. 501-982-2136. Sign online guestbook, www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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Another one of God’s Soldiers has been drafted into the army of the Lord. Deacon SAMUEL LEEWHALE SR. was born January 27, 1946, in Poland, Arkansas, to Howard and Pearli Whale, whom both preceded him in death. He attended Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center under the leadership of Bishop L.A. Lindsey. He went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2011. He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving wife, Annie Bell Whale; five children, John Conley (Martha), and Joyce Bryles of Little Rock, Samuel Lee Whale Jr. (Renee) of Sherwood, Melinda Whale of Fort Worth, Texas, and Shantale Whale of Little Rock; a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Family hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center, Bishop L.A. Lindsey, Sr., Eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.” Arkansas

ALEXANDER - Gary D. Patterson, 68, of Alexander passed away on May 22, 2011. Mr.

Patterson was born on October 23, 1942, to Jesse and Neola Patterson in Hickman County, Tenn. Gary formed The Spirits of Arkansas Basketball Teams and was the director of the Boys and Girls at Central Arkansas. Mr. Patterson is preceded in death by his father, Jesse Rye Patterson. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Sharon Griffin Patterson of Little Rock, Ark.; mother, Neola Durham Patterson of Little Rock, Ark.; son, Edward Patterson (Holly) of Lindale, Texas; granddaughter, Avery Patterson of Lindale, Texas; one brother; and two sisters.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Dr. Paul Sanders officiating. Burial will be on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 12 noon at Restland Memorial Park in Nashville, Ark. To sign Gary’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Boys and Girls Club.

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BEEBE - William J. “Bill” Speer of Beebe, Ark., was born November 22, 1942, in Brooklyn,N.Y., and died May 23, 2011, in Little Rock, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Speer Jr. and Ruth (Corkery) Speer. Survivors include daughter, Kathryn ( Robert) Whittamore; and son, John Speer; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Farricker of New York, Ruth (Art) Ehlers of Virginia. Graveside service will be noon Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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CROSSETT - Mr. Willie Miller Jr., 53, of Crossett, Ark., died Wednesday. Survived by his parents, two brothers, and four sisters. Services are Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Living Word C.O.G.I.C. Burial in Mt. Pelium Cemetery in Drew County under the directions of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark.

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CROSSETT - Mr. Dennis Earl Wallace, 51, of Crossett, Ark., died Friday. Survived by his two brothers and seven sisters. Services are Friday, May 27, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Little Greenly Church. Burial will be in Little Greenly Cemetery under the directions of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark.

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DARDANELLE - Parker Wilson Parker Sr., 72, Dardanelle, died Sunday, May 22, 2011. Survivors: Muril Reynolds; daughter, Connie Sims; son, Parker Parker Jr.; siblings, Sam and John Parker, Wonnie Jones, Betty Hunley. Graveside services: 2 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2011, at New Hope Cemetery in Dardanelle. Visitation: open 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

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GAMALIEL - Services for John Walter Frankowitz, 66, of Gamaliel will be private. John died May 18, 2011. A supervisor, survived by his wife, Linda, and son, Mark, both of Gamaliel. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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GASSVILLE - Services for Frances Adkins, 80, of Gassville will be 2 p.m., May 25, 2011, at the Kirby Funeral Home Chapel. Frances died May 22nd. A homemaker, survived by two daughters, Sandy Griffen and Donna Adkins. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/ guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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GLEN ROSE - Bernice Finkbeiner, 86, of Glen Rose died May 23, 2011. Survivors are sons, Tommy Finkbeiner (wife, Debbie), Michael Finkbeiner (wife, Ellen); daughter-in-law, Debbie Finkbeiner; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Services are Wednesday, May 25, 2 p.m., at Reyburn Creek Missionary Baptist Church. You may sign the guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com.

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HAVANA - Carey Dwight Spires, 41, passed away Thursday, May 19. Survivors: mother, Hazel Lawery; wife, Aleisha Spires; son, Dylan Spires. Visitation: was 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 24. Funeral Services: 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 25 at Bob Neal & Sons Chapel. Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Morrilton. Arrangements by Bob Neal & Sons, Morrilton. Obituary/photo/ Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Betty J Dorsey of Heber Springs, Ark. passed away May 23, 2011, in Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be Thursday, May 26th, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Heber Springs Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at Grace Baptist, Friday the 27th at 10 a.m. Please sign online guestbook at www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

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HELENA-WEST HELENA - Eulah Mae Irby, 89, of Helena, passed away May 23, 2011. She leaves seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, many great-great-grandchildren, and two brothers. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Maple Hill Cemetery in Helena. Roller Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena will direct (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HIGDEN - Maxine Knox, 91, of Higden died May 23, 2011. She was born April 8, 1920, inAntoine, Pike County, Ark., to the late Charles and Edna Middleton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Knox, brother, Faris Middletonand an infant son. She is survived by two sons, Charles Knox and his wife, Johnnie, Rick Knox and his wife, Mary Ann; and a daughter Debbie Sanders, and her husband, Jim; three granddaughters, Kristi McGee, Toni Patrom and Terri Perez; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was a 1937 graduate of Little Rock High School, a 50-year member of Cabot Order of the Eastern Star and a retiree of Lonoke Remington Arms. She belonged to Cabot First Baptist Church for over 50 years. At her death, she was a member of Sugar Loaf First Baptist Church in Higden, with Danny Brown as her pastor.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday evening at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, (501) 843-5816. Memorials may be made to Sugar Loaf Baptist Church, 557 Hwy. 37, Higden, Ark. 72067. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneral.com.

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HIGDEN - Roni Rae Smith, 19, of Higden, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, in Cleburne County. Born in Forrest City on November 5, 1991, she was the daughter of Stephen Ray Smith and Elisha Elizabeth Smith Johns. Roni was employed as a waitress. She was a member of the Greers Ferry First Assembly of God Church.

Her maternal grandparents, Shelby and Gloene Hudson, preceded her in death.

Survi-vors include her mother, Elisha E. Johns of Higden; father, Stephen R. Smith of Normangee, Texas; brother, Travis Smith of Richmond, Mo.; sisters, Abby Smith of Kansas City, Mo., and Samantha Evans of Higden; paternal grandparents, Leon and Kay Smith of Richmond, Mo.; aunt and uncles, and nieces and nephews, including a special niece and nephew, Natalie Evans and Landon Evans.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the West Side School Gymnasium with Pastor Chad Kumpe officiating. www.olmstead.cc.

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HOLLYWOOD - Joe Mark Kizer, 46, of Hollywood died Monday in Hollywood. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Hollywood Cemetery with Rev. Carla Thompson officiating. Memorials may be made to Hollywood Methodist Church or Hollywood Cemetery Fund. Services entrusted to Welch Funeral Home. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign guestbook.

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HOT SPRINGS - L.D. Checots Jr., 31, of Hot Springs died May 22, 2011. Survivors are his father, Laslie D. Checots Sr.; brothers, Seneca and Michael Checots; sisters, Becky Checots, Desaray Moshier, and Sheila Checots. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. You may sign the guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Joseph G. McDougal, 69, of Hot Springs died May 23, 2011. Survivors are sons, James Grayson and Donald James McDougal; sisters, Michie Doty, Pauline LaClaire, and Linda Otts; aunts, Marguerite Tyler, Evelyn Gordon; niece, Belinda Young. Cremation arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com.

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JONESBORO - Ben S. Brann, III, of Jonesboro, formerly of Overland Park, Kan., died Monday. Survivors: wife, Elwanda (McNutt) Brann; sons, Dr. Ben S. Brann IV (Kathy) of Arlington, Texas, and Michael Brann (Sheryl) of Lawrence, Kan.; four grandchildren. Graveside Service: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Swifton Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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KENSETT - Gayle Dean Dick, 68, passed away May 22, 2011. Predeceased by parents, Dueco and Ida Mae Dick and brother, Paul Dick. Survivors: son, Michael Beckwith; daughter, Joanna Dick; grandson, Michael Beckwith; brothers, David and Roy Dick; sisters, Shirley Ann Crawford and Betty Jean Marsee. Private family memorial service. www.olmstead.cc.

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MAYFLOWER - Alvin “ Butch”Edgar Burt Jr., 66 of Mayflower, died Monday, May 23, 2011. Alvin was born June 28, 1944 in Newport to the late Alvin and Imogene (Huskey) Burt. Alvin retired from Pat Salmon & Sons,Inc. after 46 years of service. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing.

Mr. Burt is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna (Johnson) Burt of Mayflower; children Randy Burt and wife Lisa of Knoxville, Tenn., and Tonya Shelby and husband Garry of Mayflower; brother Jack Burt and wife Pat of Cocoa, Fla.; grandchildren Kimberly Koenigseder, Jenniffer Jacobs (Scott), Kellie Standley, Shannon Shelby, Ivy Shelby, and Haley Burt; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in the Chapel of Griffin Leggett Funeral Home-Conway, with Rev. Wade Lentz officiating. Burial will follow at noon at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock. Online guest registry is available at www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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MAYFLOWER - Lee Madison Lawrence, 41, of Mayflower, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011. He was born February 14, 1970 in Conway. A graveside service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, May 26 at Mayflower cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. (501) 327-7727. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhome.com.

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MORRILTON - James Edwin Rankin, 82, of Morrilton, diedMonday, May 23, 2011. Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, May 26, at Harris Chapel. Burial will be at Robertsville Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Robert Anderson, 80, of Mountain Home was held May 23, 2011 at the Kirby Funeral Home Chapel. Robert died May 19. A farmer, survived by wife, Elsie, son, Rick and daughter, Sandra. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/ guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Virgil Smith, 96, of Mountain Home were held May 23, 2011 at the Kirby Funeral Home Chapel. Virgil died May 19. A dispatcher, survived by his wife Dorothy and two stepchildren. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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PERRYTOWN - Mr. Jack Hinton, 85, of Perrytown (Hope) passed away, Monday, May 23, 2011 in Little Rock. Family will receive friends, 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 25 at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Service, 2 p.m., Thursday, Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Bro. Wayne Johnson will officiate. Guestbook and complete obituary: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Augustine Smith Bailey, 58, of Pine Bluff died Thursday, May 19, 2011. Graveside services will be Friday, May 27, 2011 at Fairview Cemetery in Chicago by Bro. Edward Calahan at 12:30 p.m. Family hour on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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PINE BLUFF - Bob Dew, 99, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in Bastrop, La. He was born January 28, 1912 in Hamburg, son of Howard and Berta Stone Dew. Mr. Dew was reared and received his early education in Wilmot, Ark. He attended Monticello A&M for four years before earning his degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1939. Mr. Dew served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He moved to Pine Bluff in 1950. Mr. Dew worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Farmer’s Home Administration as a County Supervisorfor 30 years, retiring in 1972. He taught school in Crawfordsville, Ark., for three years, teaching Vocational Agriculture. Mr. Dew was a member of First Baptist Church, where he was in the Matthew Sunday School Class. He was also a member of the National Association of Federal Retired Employees.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Biggs Dew, whom he married May 17, 1941 in Pine Bluff; second wife, Vivian Hay Dew; parents; five brothers, Guy Dew, Walter Dew, Twyman Dew, Joe Dew and Van Dew; and two sisters, Johnnie Allison and Minnie Foster. There were no immediate survivors.

A graveside service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello with Reverend Matt Norton officiating. Arrangements were handled by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 6501 S. Hazel, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Garner Lynn Phillips, 64, of Pine Bluff, Ark., died Sunday. Survivors, wife, Bonnie Marie Quattlebaum Phillips; daughters, Stephanie, Amanda, Jennifer; stepson, Steven Camp; stepdaughter, Kelly Stafford; sister, Barbara White. Funeral, 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2011, Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son. Burial, Butler Cemetery, Star City. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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REDFIELD - William Stevens, 62, of Redfield went to be with the Lord May 24th, 2011. Services are Thursday, May 26th, at Roller England Funeral Home Chapel (501) 842-3939 at 2 p.m. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25th. Burial will be in Redfield Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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ROWELL - Charles Ray Briant, 89, of the Rowell Community, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Center Missionary Baptist Church with interment in Rowell Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m.Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. (870) 325-6216. Online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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ST. JOE - Michael Howard Grinder, 60, St. Joe, died May 22, 2011. Survivors: parents Howard and Bonnie Grinder; one son, Michael; two daughters: Michelle Manes and Josie Grinder; three grand-daughters, one brother. Service Thurs. 11 a.m., Roller-Coffman Chapel, Burial Silver Hill Cemetery by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

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SEARCY - V. Louise DeLille, 77, died Saturday, May 14, 2011.Born March 30, 1934, in Collins, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Marion and Carolyn Ainsworth Speed. She was a homemaker and a former employee of the Fuller and Son Hardware Company in Little Rock. A member of the Parkview Christian Church in Little Rock, she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Louise enjoyed flowers as well as painting, ceramics and doll making. Survivors: husband of 58 years, Jack DeLille; children, Jacqueline L. Harvey (Kenny) of Conway, David A. DeLille (Jamie) of Bryant, Danny C. DeLille (Tamara) of Little Rock and Janetta M. McKenzie of Des Arc; siblings, Norwood Speed (Winnie) of McComb, Mississippi, Laverne Kirby (Dick) of Lubbock, Texas, and Mary K. Kaugh of Conroe, Texas; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Gravesidewas Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 2:30 p.m., Shady Grove Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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SHERIDAN - Mildred Dean Windham Gilbert of Sheridan,Arkansas, was born July 24, 1942, in Sheridan, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Hill and Edna Cullins Windham. She was a member of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church inPrattsville. She was an excellent and creative seamstress and cook, enjoyed camping and spending time with all her family. Working with the elderly was a special joy of hers while she worked for the Grant County Senior Citizens Center driving the meals on wheels truck and later as a van driver. Her grandsons and granddaughter were her pride and joy and she loved them with all her heart. They gave her special joy every time she heard them call her Mamaw. Mrs. Gilbert died Monday, May 23, 2011, at Sheridan Healthcare and Rehab Center at the age of 68.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Roy Mitchell Windham and Tommy Windham. Survivors are husband of 51 years, Harvey Gilbert; daughter, Tracy and husband David Brown; son, Michael and wife Pam Gilbert; and daughter, Tina and husband Bob McCurry, all of Sheridan. She was blessed with six grandsons and one granddaughter, BrentLeopard, Brad (Heather) Leopard of Sheridan, Jessica (Matt) Camp of Prattsville, Colton Gilbert, Chase Gilbert, Riley McCurry and Hunter McCurry, all of Sheridan. Great grandchildren, Kameran Massey, Jarah Leopard, Blake Leopard, Makenlie Camp, Damien Lopes and Phillip Thayer. A sister, Georgia Lankford of Sheridan, and a sisters-in-law, Florene Windham of Port Lavaca, Texas, and Sue Windham of Greenwood, Arkansas. She is also survived by her cousins from the Cullins family and loving brothers and sisters-in-law, from the Gilbert family, many nieces, nephews and cousins and her special K-9 babies, Sadie and Charlie.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brad Warren, Bro. Shawn Hill, and Bro. Jerry Wallace officiating. Burial will follow in Philadelphia Cemetery at Prattsville. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Grant County in Home Services, Sheridan Healthcare and Rehab Center and its compassionate staff and Arkansas Hospice. Memorials may be made to Philadelphia Cemetery, 482 Hwy. 291 South, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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TUCKERMAN - Lucille Connor, 89, of Tuckerman died Monday. Survivors: sons, Renard Neal Connor, Jr. and wifeSherry of Hitchcock, Texas, and Daniel Connor and wife Carolyn of New Braunfels, Texas; sister, Mary Dilday; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Visitation: Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. Funeral: 10 a.m., Thursday, Jackson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Gracelawn Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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WATSON - Faye Marlene Terry Webb, 63, Watson, Arkansas, died May 23, 2011, in Lake Village, Arkansas. She was born December 20, 1947, the daughter of Lawrence and Naomi Terry. Faye attended Kelso Baptist Church and was a retired Registered Nurse. Private services scheduled later. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home.

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WHELEN SPRINGS - R.E. ”Buster” Purifoy, 84, of Whelen Springs, Ark., died May 23, 2011. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 24, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at Pharr Funeral Home. Services will be Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at 10 a.m. in the Pharr Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. The online guestbook is available at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

Out-of-state

MILLERSVILLE, Md. - Thomas E. Shellenberger of Millersville, Maryland, passed away in Glen Burnie, Maryland, on March 28, 2011, from pneumonia. He was born May 3, 1932, to Leola and Clare L. Shellenberger, in Havre, Montana. He was educated at Montana State University, completing a B.S. and M.S. in chemistry and biochemistry.

He earned a doctorate in biochemistry and nutrition at Kansas State University. He enjoyed barbershop choral singing and was a member of three awardwinning choruses: Diamond State Chorus, Little Rock, Arkansas; Heart of America Chorus, Kansas City, Missouri; and Alexandria Harmonizers, Alexandria, Virginia.

As a research biochemist, he pioneered some of the earliest work on the hazards of pesticides to fish and wildlife beginning in 1960 at Stanford Research Institute, Menlo Park, California and continuing in 1966 as one of the founding scientists of the Gulf South Research Institute in New Iberia, Louisiana.

He played an important role in estrogen research (“the pill”) at the FDA National Center for Toxicological Research in Arkansas in the ’70s. He was among the first senior scientists recruited to establish the Center where he later served as Deputy Director. He was invited to speak on the hazards of pesticides by foreign governments and the World Health Organization.

Following his years with the federal government, he performed contract research at Midwest Research Institute, Kansas City, Missouri, and Tegeris Laboratories, Laurel, Maryland. He was a member of the American Chemical Society and the Society of Toxicology, serving on a committee for water quality.

He married Frances Chirgwin of Bozeman, Montana in 1953; they later divorced. Together they had three children, Robert E. (Bob) Shellenberger (Linda), of Grapevine, Texas, John M. (Deborah) Shellenberger of Batesville, Arkansas, and Diane Shellenberger Fadal (Anwar) of Clovis, California, who survive.Also surviving are six grandchildren, John Marc, Rachel and Michael Shellenberger of Batesville, Arkansas, Christie Shellenberger Wilkes (Ricky) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Sophia Fadal and Amanda Fadal of Clovis, California; two great-grandchildren, Nathan Wilkes and Allison Claire Wilkes of Jonesboro, Arkansas; and a brother, Phil (Mary) Shellenberger of Nipomo, California; and 12 nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on May 27, 2011, at Alta Mesa Cemetery in Palo Alto, California where he will be buried with his parents. The family has requested contributions if desired be sent to the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, Md. 20708, where he was a volunteer, having been honored for 1000 volunteer hours before becoming ill in 2007.

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IRVING, Texas - Ernest Earl Fell passed away on May 19, 2011, in Irving, Texas. He was born in McGehee, Arkansas on July 2, 1924. He is survived by his children, Sonjia Michaels, Tammie Koy, Elaine Owens, Glynis Munroe and Gary Fell; as well as 10 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, May 26, 2011, from 4-8 p.m. at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas. His Service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 27 at Restland Wildwood Chapel in Dallas.

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