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PULASKI COUNTY Betty Sue Miller Cyr, 70, of Mabelvale.
Robert B. Hubbard, of Sherwood.
Opal Harpole Mallett, 88, of Jacksonville.
Joe Clinton Smith, 66, of Little Rock. Herbert Stanley Stanford, 85, of Little Rock.
Benjamin Wright, 71, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
ARKADELPHIA Frank Cash, 66.
ASH FLAT Daniel K. Russell, 34.
BENTON Velma Gillis, 100.
Wilma "Dolly" Wilbanks, 99.
BRINKLEY Bertha Lee Richard, 78.
CABOT Walter Gardner, 83.
CALICO ROCK Lolen "Ben" Passmore, 91.
CASA Nathalie Ann Bobowicz Parish, 63.
CAVE CITY Cora Lee Goff, 82.
CLINTON Elvin James Chapman, 93.
Molly Brooke Sigler, infant.
CURTIS Tommy Ray McNeal, 67.
ENGLAND Richard Hamilton, 58.
FORT SMITH Dabney "Dumo" Gilliland, 53.
HAMPTON Frances Leona Holmes Wages, 95.
HARRISON Phyllis Jenkins, 75.
HOT SPRINGS Glyndon "Guinea" Harris, 89.
HOUSTON Phillip Neal Elrod, 50.
JESSIEVILLE Eugene John Albert, 82.
JONESBORO Gladys Louise Gulley, 88.
MALVERN Linda "Vaughn" Senn.
MARIANNA Jerry "Clint" Webb, 30.
McCRORY Edith Jane Ashburn Dix, 87.
MORRILTON Patrick James Calhoun, 88.
MOUNTAIN HOME E.G. Gregory, 91.
George Stephenson, 93.
Huie Throckmorton, 80.
NEWPORT Charles Henry Lance, 66.
PINE BLUFF Charles Gene Milam, 81.
Doris Lavern Self, 73.
POYEN Lillian Margaret "Marge" Schoggin, 78.
RISON John Henry Taylor, 77.
ROSE BUD Clifford Stark, 80.
SEARCY Jacqueline Lee Stringfellow, 77.
SPRINGFIELD Wilma Lucille Stell Hogan, 89.
STAR CITY Lula Inez Graham, 90.
VILONIA William A. Gibson III, 69.
WILBURN Mary Ruth Reeves, 71.
OUT-OF-STATE
TURLOCK, Calif.
Elsie Bennett, 93, formerly of Wynne.
LAS VEGAS Cecelia Fletcher-Moon, 65.
LAS CRUCES, N.M.
Margaret Hudson Franzel, formerly of Little Rock.
BARTLETT, Tenn.
Parnell Doss, 76, formerly of Tuckerman.
Pulaski County
BETTY SUE MILLER CYR, age 70, of Mabelvale, Ark., died Thursday,Feb. 8th, 2007. She was born May 24th, 1936, in Earle, Ark., to the late George and Clara Nelson Miller. Betty was retired from the Little Rock School District, having served as Registrar at Hall High School from 1981 untilJune of 2000.
She is survived by her children: son, Scott Cyr and wife Lisa of Mabelvale; and daughter, Connie Jackson and husband Stan of Little Rock; grandchildren, Jeff and Alex Cyr, and Dylan and Amber Jackson; great-grandchild, Mason Cyr; her brothers and sisters, Mary McNabb (husband Steve) of Greenbrier, Margaret Baker (husband Bill) of Alabam, Ark., G.W. Miller (wife Martha) of Columbia, Tenn., Fred Miller of Wynne, Ruth Wright (husband Charles) of Greenbrier, Larry Miller (wife Becky) of West Memphis, and Nelda Horn (husband Roger) of Benton; by three generations of nieces, nephews, extended family and many, many friends.
Graveside funeral services will be Sunday, 2 p.m. Feb. 11th at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Saturday at Roller-Mcnu*tt Funeral Home of Conway (501-327-7727). Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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ROBERT B. HUBBARD of Sherwood passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2007. He was born in Lineville, Ala., to the late Byron Hubbard and Melba Hamlin. He was a retired Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force with over 20 years service. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of North Little Rock, Ark. He was also a very loving husband and father.
He is preceded in death by his late wife, Peggy Hubbard, and both of his parents. He is survived by his wife, Emma Jean Hubbard, of seven years, in Sherwood, Ark.; his son Mark (Monica) Hubbard of Advance, N.C.; two granddaughters, Lindsey and Haylee Hubbard.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, between 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117, (501) 835-3515. Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at Rest Hills Memorial Park. To sign Mr. Hubbard's online guest book go to www.griffinleggett.com.
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OPAL HARPOLE MALLETT, age 88, of Jacksonville passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at her home. She was born Oct. 8, 1918, in Jacksonville to Harry and Jewel Boyd Harpole. Mrs. Mallett graduated from Jacksonville High School at the age of 16. She began teaching at the age of 18. Later, she became a graduate of University of Central Arkansas, formerly Arkansas State Teachers College. Mrs. Mallett began her teaching career at Sylvan Hills where she met her husband, John Mallett. On Aug. 31, 1941, they were married at the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville. She taught school at Jacksonville Elementary (for a total of 15 years of teaching)until she retired in 1955. Mrs. Mallett was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church. She was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star as well as serving several years as the Tour Director for the Jacksonville Senior Center. Mrs. Mallett enjoyed bowling, playing bridge and loved to travel.
She is survived by her husband John Mallett of the home; son, Robert Mallett of Jacksonville; daughter, Betty (Gary) Wallis of North Little Rock; step-grandson, Gary Wallis II of Boston, Mass.; brother, Harry Neil (Sally) Harpole of Houston, Texas; sister, Nell (Lyle) Jones of Lee's Summit, Mo.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m.Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church with Reverend David Dyer officiating. Interment will follow at Bayou Meto in Jacksonville. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1208 Main, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076; or Arkansas Hospice, 5600 W. 12th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Please sign the online guest register at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements by Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136.
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JOE CLINTON SMITH, 66, died Feb. 8, 2007, at Spring Creek Living Center in Cabot. He was a construction worker and a Baptist. Survivors: brothers, James and Larry Smith; sister, Dixie Davis. Graveside service Saturday, 2 p.m., Good Springs Cemetery (Cleburne County). Arrangements: Olmstead Funeral Home, Inc., Heber Springs. www.olmstead.cc.
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HERBERT STANLEY STANFORD, age 85, of Little Rock, formerly of Arkadelphia, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at the Arkansas Hospice. He was born Jan. 20, 1922, in Arkadelphia, the son of the late Herbert Floyd and Lucille Ray Stanford. He attended Arkadelphia public schools, was a Ouachita Baptist University graduate and received his master's degree from George Peabody College in Nashville, Tenn. He served in the U.S. Army 9th Infantry Division in WWII and was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart. After the war he returned to Arkadelphia where he worked in the Arkadelphia Public schools for 35 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Arkadelphia.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Hardage Stanford; one daughter, Janice Stanford of Little Rock.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, in the Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel with Dr. Lee McGlone officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Monday till services time at the funeral home. Memorial may be made to the Arkansas Hospice, 5600 W. 12th Little Rock, Ark. 72204; or the First Baptist Church of Arkadelphia. Pallbearers will be Ronnie and John Echols, Bobby Jones, Bobby Thompson, Dr. Ray Wilson and Maury Rigler. Honorary pallbearers will Thursday Noon Lions Club, Billy Ruggles, Raymond Toler, Jess Phillips, Eugene Melton, Bob Massery, Leonard Spitzer and Jerry Cavaneau. To sign online guest register visit www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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BENJAMIN WRIGHT, 71, of Little Rock passed away on Feb. 1, 2007. Memorial services will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Special thanks to Arkansas Hospice and St. Vincent Hospital. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home of Little Rock, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, (501) 372-4129.
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ARKADELPHIA - Frank Cash, 66, of Arkadelphia died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007 Graveside 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007 in the DeGray Cemetery. Interment under the direction of Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Online guest register visit www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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ASH FLAT - Daniel K. Russell, age 34, of Ash Flat, died Feb. 8, in Horseshoe Bend. Visitation is Sunday, Feb. 11, from 5-7 p.m. Service is Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. Both are at Heath Oak Hill Chapel in Hardy. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery. Rev. Author Barber is officiating.
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BENTON - Velma Gillis, 100, Benton, died Friday. Born December 15, 1906 in Palestine, Ark. Survivors, sons, Robert L. Gillis, Benton, J.R. Gillis ,Sheridan, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren. Chapel Services, Ashby Funeral Home, 10 a.m. Monday, burial Jones Cemetery. Visitation, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Ashbys.
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BENTON - Wilma "Dolly" Wilbanks, aged 99, died peacefullyat Stoneybrook Nursing Home in Benton, Arkansas Wednesday, February 7, 2007. Born January 22, 1908 in the Peeler Bend community of Saline County she was predeceased by her parents, James Wilson Turner Peeler,and Laura Ellen Fletcher Peeler, an infant daughter, her siblings, two husbands, a grandson and son-inlaw and her sister-in-law, Daisy Alma Scott.
She grew up on the family farm homesteaded by her father James Peeler after his service in the Civil War. The seventh of eight children, she and her sister Frances assisted their father in all the farm and forest work growing into strong, athletic women. She attended a oneroom country school grade 1 - 8, and returned to 8th grade twice with her teacher giving her advanced assignments.
Wilma married John Franklin (Frank) Brazil in 1930. They lived in several states during his work in highway construction. After Frank died in an automobile accident in Missouri in 1941 Wilma worked in the bauxite/aluminum plant like many other women who filled in while the men were fighting in World War II. She met and married Virgil Wilbanks and they moved to Long Beach, California where he worked in the Naval Shipyards untilthe end of World War II.
When they returned to Arkansas, Wilma worked as a Licensed Psychiatric Technical Nurse at the Arkansas State Hospital until her retirement at age 65. She returned to work at Shelnut Nursing Home as an L.P.N. and retired at age 80. She was a member of Holland Baptist Church. She practiced and taught her skills as a master quilter and seamstress, an expert gardener and fisherman. She leaves us a sweet generosity of spirit.
She is survived by her daughter and caregiver, Dolores Brazil-Dale, son-in-law, Theodore Dale, daughter Marilyn Wilbanks Page, four grandchildren, numerous greatgrand children and one greatgreat-grandchild, a host of nieces and nephews.
The family thanks the Stoneybrook Nursing Home and Arkansas Hospice staff for providing expert, loving care, with special thanks to Arkansas Hospice C.N.A. Kecia Lee, Mary Grace Copping and nurse, Becky Messenger for their extraordinary service. The family requests memorial gifts to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 5600 W. 12th St., Little Rock Ark. 72204.
A visitation is scheduled at Ashby's Funeral Home on Sunday Feb. 11th from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial Service on Monday, Ashby Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m., conducted by Chaplain Bill Keesling and Michael V. Aureli, C.E.O. Arkansas Hospice. Pallbearers: Grandson, Kyle Rea, Nephews Gerald Wilson, Raymond Wilson, John Smith, Ronnie Smith and Mike Westbrook. Interment at New Prospect (Peeler Bend) Cemetery.
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BRINKLEY - Bertha Lee Richard, 78, of Brinkley, died Tuesday atRegional Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. A granddaughter, three sisters and a host of other relatives survive her. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Chapel in Brinkley.Burial will follow at Haven Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772.
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CABOT - Walter Gardner, 83, Cabot, formerly of Wynne, died Thursday at North Little Rock. Survivors son, Michael; daughters, Laurie, Donna, Gennifer; one brother; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Wynne Chapel. Interment, Crosslawn Cemetery, Wynne.Visitation 11:30 - 2 p.m. Saturday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home, Wynne, (870) 238-9400.
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CALICO ROCK - Lolen "Ben" Passmore, 91, died February 7. Funeral service will be Sunday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at Timbo Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Timbo Cemetery under the direction of Eddie's Family Funeral Home. Visitation: Saturday, February 10 from 6-8 p.m.
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CASA - Nathalie Ann Bobowicz Parish, age 63, of Casa, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2006. She was born March 6, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Stanley Bobowicz and Nathalie Ann Wajtkiewicz Bobowicz. Mrs. Parish was a homemaker and member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Dale Oren Parish of Casa; sons, Nathan and Dale Parish of Casa, and Joseph Parish of Oppelo; daughter, Maria Harris of Casa; brothers, Val Bobowicz of Hebron, Kentucky, and Stanley Bobowicz Jr. of Greely, Colorado; sister, Celeste Valey of Brooklyn, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Lance Anthony Parish.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, February 12, at Casa Baptist Church with Bro. Jack Beane and Father Richard Davis officiating. Burial will be at Casa Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. There will be a Rosary at 4 p.m. Sunday, February 11, at the funeral home, with a family hour following until 7 p.m.
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CAVE CITY - Cora Lee Goff, 82, of Cave City died Wednesday. Survivors: daughter, Marsha Gabe; brother, O'Neal Reaves. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Monday, Cave City Cemetery. Visitation: 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment: Cave City Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Cave City, (870)283-6602. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/cavecity.
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CLINTON - Elvin James Chapman, 93, of Clinton passed away February 7, 2007. Survivors include three sons, daughter, daughter-inlaw, 15 grandchildren, 20 greatgrandchildren, one great-greatgrandchild, brother and one sister. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Roller Mcnu*tt Chapel with burial in the Bluffton Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Roller Mcnu*tt of Clinton, (501) 745-2151 www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CLINTON - Molly Brooke Sigler, infant daughter of Johnny and Crystal Sigler passed away February 8, 2007. Survivors are parents, sister, Hayla, grandmothers, Lorene Sigler and Brenda Horton, and a host of other relatives and friends. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Pee Dee Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Roller Mcnu*tt of Clinton, (501) 745-2151.
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CURTIS - Tommy Ray McNeal, 67, of Curtis died on Thursday, February 8, 2007. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Welch Funeral Home with Bro. James Guthrie and Randy Turner officiating. Interment: Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials: charity of your choice. Online guestbook: www.welchfh.net.
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ENGLAND - Richard Hamilton, 58, of England died Feb. 8th. He was the son of the late Jerome and Ruby Hamilton. He was born on Dec. 6, 1948. He was a plumber and a Baptist. Mr. Hamilton is survived by his wife, Sandra Hamilton of England; one son, Richard Hamilton Jr.; two stepsons, Michael Leonard and Jason Smith; two daughters, Loretta Bierman and Kristi Hamilton; one sister, Joyce Kisner; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral services will be Sunday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in England. Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 10, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roe Cemetery at Roe. Wilson Funeral Home of England will be in charge of arrangements.
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FORT SMITH - Dabney "Dumo" Gilliland, 53, of Fort Smith entered into rest Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007 in Fort Smith. He was born Sept. 18, 1953 in Jackson, Miss., was a medical salesman, of the Episcopal faith., a Boy's and Girl's Club coach.
He is survived by his wife, Lana of the home; two daughters, Christa Gilliland of Memphis and Vanessa Buccella of Chicago; two sons, Parish Gilliland of Memphis, and Chase Gilliland of Fort Smith; two brothers, Clay and Camp Gilliland both of Little Rock; sister, Chandler Doss of Fort Smith;.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church with interment at Roselawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday, 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Chapel, Fort Smith. Memorials maybe sent to Fort Smith Girl's and Boy's Club.
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HAMPTON - Frances Leona Holmes Wages, age 95, of Hampton, died Thursday, February 8, 2007 at Dallas County Nursing Home in Fordyce. Funeral services 3 p.m. Saturday at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Sardis Cemetery near Sparkman. Arrangements by Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
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HOT SPRINGS - Glyndon "Guinea" Harris, age 89, died in Hot Springs Thursday. Survivors: seven sons, two daughters, one brother, two sisters, 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. Services Sunday 2:00, Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. Interment Pisgah Cemetery by Shackelford Funeral Home of Prescott. Full obit and guestbook at www.shackelfordfuneralhome.net.
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HOUSTON - Phillip Neal Elrod, 50, passed away February 8th. Survivors, wife; one son; one daughter; three brothers; one sister. Funeral, 11 a.m., February 12th, Sacred Heart Church. Burial, Thornburg Cemetery. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday, Rosary 7 p.m., both at Sacred Heart Church. Arrangements, Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. Online guest book www.bobnealandsons.com.
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JESSIEVILLE - Eugene John Albert, 82, of Jessieville died Friday. He is survived by children, Mark Albert, Lynne Geiling, Cheryl Kastner,Laura Hackney, Jeanne Riley and Suzy Connelly; a sister; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements are by Caruth-Village Funeral Home. Memorial service will be held at a later date.
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JONESBORO - Gladys Louise Gulley, 88, died Thursday in Jonesboro. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Bewley and Dorthy Nunn, and by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the Roller-Farmers Union Chapel with burial in Pine Log Cemetery. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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MALVERN - Linda "Vaughn" Senn, Malvern, died Thursday. Survivors: husband, Lyle Senn; son, Troy Senn, Lisa; sisters, Martha Brown, Jim; Pauline Pennington, C.L.; grandsons, Toby and Tyler Senn. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, First Assembly of God. Interment Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Glenwood. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Friday, Atkinson's. Under the direction of Atkinson's, Malvern.
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MARIANNA - "Clint" Webb, 30, of Marianna, died February 7, 2007. Survivors include: father, Jerry Doyle Webb, Marianna; sister, Courtney Bracy, Jonesboro, Ark.; grandmother, Imo Webb, Stuttgart, Ark.; aunts, Suzanne Patillo, Stuttgart, and Susan Farrell, San Antonio, Texas. Services Saturday, 10 a.m. First United Methodist Church in Marianna. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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McCRORY - Mrs. Edith Jane Ashburn Dix, 87, died Thursday. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, Thompson-Wilson, McCrory. Visitation 2-4, Saturday. Interment, Woodman Cemetery. Survivors husband, Ira Dix; sons, James and Victor Dix, Bald Knob; brother, Robert Ashburn; sister, Madge Little, McCrory; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Thompson-Wilson Funeral Directors, McCrory, (870) 731-2551.
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MORRILTON - Patrick James Calhoun of Morrilton, age 88, passedaway Thursday, February 8, 2007. He was born May 2, 1918, at Stevenson, near Jackson, Kentucky, the thirteenth of fifteen children of the late Alice Caudill and Robert Callaway Calhoun. He is preceded in death byhis parents, thirteen brothers and sisters, and grandson, Steven Calhoun. He was a retired businessman, World War II veteran, and Baptist.
Calhoun enlisted in the United States Army at Fort Thomas, Kentucky in 1937 and was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division during WWII. On June 6, 1944, he led a platoon ashore at Utah Beach as part of the Normandy Invasion by Allied forces under General Eisenhower. After 51 days of combat, Calhoun was wounded on July 26, 1944, during the battle of Saint-Lo, France, and spent the remainder of the war in an Allied hospital in Cardiff, England.
Calhoun was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, the American Defense Service Ribbon, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon with two Bronze Stars. He later received a Medal from the French Government commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion and the liberation of France.
He married Norma Jean Goatcher of Formosa, Arkansas, in 1943 while stationed at Camp Joe T. Robinson in North Little Rock and returned to Arkansas after the war. Calhoun ran small businesses throughout his career operating a grocery store, service station, and managed Swain's Furniture and Morrilton Drug Co. He was also a salesman for Warehouse Distributing in Morrilton and retired from the Bigelow Manufacturing Co.
Calhoun was chairman of the Republican Party of Conway County in the 1960s and a political reformer during Governor Winthrop Rockefeller's two terms. He was also the longtime commander of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter #13 in Morrilton. For many years, Calhoun served as superintendent of Sunday schools, was head usher, and taught a Men's Bible Class at Calvary Baptist Church in Morrilton.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Norma Calhoun, of Morrilton; a daughter, Mona Kaye and husband, Jerry Scroggins; two sons, Mark Calhoun, Patrick "Rick" Calhoun and wife Julie of Little Rock; sister, June Pitts, of New Haven, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Susan Dumas of Morrilton, Mary Katherine Rambo of Nashville, Tennessee, Elizabeth Calhoun of Los Angeles, California, and Shannon Scroggins of Rogers, Arkansas; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Morrilton on Saturday, February 10 at 10 a.m. Burial will be at the Union Hill Cemetery in Formosa, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 521 Clifton Street, Morrilton, Ark. 72110.
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MOUNTAIN HOME - E.G. Gregory, age 91, of Mountain Home died Thursday. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the Roller Funeral Home. He is survived by one son, Ed Gregory of Mountain Home, and two daughters, Sheila Bean of Jacksonville and Gianna Lloyd of North Little Rock. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home, (870)425-2161. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME - George Stephenson, 93, of Mountain Home died Wednesday, February 7, 2007. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2007, at Kirby-Boaz Funeral Home Chapel in Mountain Home. He is survived locally by his wife, Maye Stephenson and son, Gordon, of Mountain Home. Visit online obituary and guestbook at kirbyboaz.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME - Huie Throckmorton, 80, Mountain Home, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007. Funeral services will be Monday, February 12, 2007, at First Christian Church in Mountain Home. Mr. Throckmorton is a WWII Veteran. He is survived locally by his wife, Mona Throckmorton of Mountain Home. Visit an online obituary and guest book at kirbyboaz.com.
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NEWPORT - Charles Henry Lance, 66, of Newport died Thursday. Preceded in death by his parents; brother; sister. Survived by brother, Norman Dean Lance, several nephews and a niece, a special friend and caregiver, Chris Holland. There will be no visitation or funeral service.
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PINE BLUFF - Charles Gene Milam, 81, of Pine Bluff passed awayon February 7, 2007, at White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born November 22, 1925, in Morrilton to Florence Sumner and William Benjamin Milam. Gene was the founding father of the motorcycle movementin Pine Bluff, opening an Indian motorcycle dealership in 1947 and later adding Harley Davidsons. As CEO of Milam's, Inc., Gene and his family have owned and operated Milam's Honda Kawasaki in Pine Bluff since 1960.
Gene is survived by his wife of 59 years, Artie Butler Milam, whom he married October 20, 1947, in Pine Bluff; one son, Bubba Milam and his wife, Pam, of Pine Bluff; daughter, Debbie Milam of Little Rock; grandchildren, Chance, Katie and Charlie Milam of Pine Bluff; sisterin-law, Ethel Milam of Little Rock; and a host of relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Robbie Milam; brother, Bill Milam; and sister, Jeanette Justice.
Gene served in the Naval Air Corps, where he was a nose gunner and the fleet boxing champ. He was a member of Watson Chapel Baptist Church. Gene loved to hunt, fish and study the Bible in his spare time.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 10, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at Watson Chapel Baptist Church with Reverend Bill Fitzhugh, Reverend M.L. Faler and Dr. Don Nall officiating. A luncheon and visitation will follow the service. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery at 2 p.m. by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. The family extends heartfelt thanks to Gene's many caregivers at White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center.
Memorials may be made to Watson Chapel Baptist Church, 5514 Pinnacle Lane, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603; American Heart Association, 909 West 2nd Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201; or Alzheimer's Association, 411 S. Victory, Suite 202, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201. Web site: ralphrobinsonandson.com
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PINE BLUFF - Doris Lavern Self, 73, of Pine Bluff, formerly of Prescott, Ariz., died Wednesday in Pine Bluff. Services will be held at a later date in Prescott, Ariz. Arrangements by Roselawn Funeral Service and Crematory in Pine Bluff.
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P0YEN - Lillian Margaret "Marge" Schoggin, 78, of Poyen, passed away Feb. 8, 2007. She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Jones; son, David Schoggin; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, Feb. 10, 6-8 p.m. Regency Funeral Home, Malvern. Funeral Sunday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Poyen Missionary Baptist Church. Sign the guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.
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RISON - John Henry Taylor, age 77, of the "Y" Community near Rison, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Wilson Cemetery near Rison. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. Please sign the online guest register at www.buiefuneralhome.com.
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ROSE BUD - Clifford Stark, 80, Rose Bud, Arkansas, died Thursday. Graveside services 1 p.m. Sunday, Rose Bud Cemetery for family and friends. Memorial services, 2 p.m., FBC, Rose Bud. Visitation Saturday, 6-8 at Powell Funeral Home, Searcy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the FBC, Rose Bud AWANNA program. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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SEARCY - Jacqueline Lee Stringfellow, 77, of Searcy died February 8, 2007. She was born December 28, 1929, in Tom Bean, Texas, to R.A. and Letha (Murry) Burks. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Lloyd Montgomery. She was of the Episcopal faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather; and her sister, Mary Louise Stephens.
She is survived by her husband, John Stringfellow of Searcy; two sons, Michael Stringfellow and his wife, Lori, of Georgia and Matthew Stringfellow and his wife, Stephanie, of Alabama; two daughters, Patricia Oakley and her husband, Tracy, of Cabot and Brenda Chalcroft and her husband, Bryn, of Searcy; a sister, Mardell Hanna of New Mexico; six grandchildren, Brandon and Rebecca Oakley, Nathan Stringfellow, Andrew Chalcroft and Heather and Shelby Brown; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m.Saturday, February 10, 2007, at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2007, at White County Memorial Gardens. www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com.
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SPRINGFIELD - Wilma Lucille Stell Hogan, 89, of Springfield died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12 at Harris Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Springfield Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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STAR CITY - Lula Inez Graham, 90, of Star City died Wednesday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Marianna City Cemetery in Marianna. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City.
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VILONIA - William A. Gibson III, 69, of Vilonia died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007. Survived by his wife, Judy Paugh Gibson; sons, Joseph and Caleb Gibson of Vilonia; one sister and three grandchildren. Funeral services 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at Harris Chapel. Burial, Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton.
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WILBURN - Mary Ruth Reeves, age 71, of Wilburn died Tuesday. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Services 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, at Concord General Baptist Church. Interment, Antioch Cemetery with Bro. Brian Harlan officiating. Arrangements, Heber Springs Funeral Home, 1199 Wilburn Road, Heber Springs, (501) 887-9152.
Out-of-state
TURLOCK, Calif. - Elsie Bennett, 93, California, formerly of Wynne, died Monday in Turlock, Calif. Survivors: daughter, Mary Schuler; one sister, Catherine Garner; many grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday, Fitzgerald Baptist Church. Interment, Harris Chapel Cemetery, Wynne. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home, Wynne, (870) 238-9400.
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LAS VEGAS - Cecelia Fletcher-Moon, 65, died February 6 in Las Vegas, where she had moved from Jonesboro to become a showgirl. She is survived by her husband, one son, one daughter, one brother, and four grandchildren. Graveside funeral services are Monday, 10 a.m., at Pine Log Cemetery. On-line guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Margaret Hudson Franzel, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, (originally from Little Rock) died February 4, 2007. Survivors include her husband, Richard Franzel; and her sister, Mary Lee Hart. Graveside services will be today at 11 a.m. at Primrose Cemetery with Reverend Sylvia Bell officiating. Arrangements by Huson Funeral Home. www.mem.com.
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BARTLETT, Tenn. - Mr. Parnell Doss, 76, of Bartlett, Tenn., formerly of Tuckerman, died Wednesday. Survivors include his wife, Pilar Doss; one sister, Marie Klais of Tuckerman; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Gracelawn Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.
