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

PULASKI COUNTY

Pearlie Mae Bell, 92, of Little Rock.

Milton Harvey Bryels, 59, of North Little Rock.

Muriel Jacquelyn Washington Cameron, 75, of Maumelle.

Mary Louise Carter, 76, of Little Rock.

Steven H. Curtis, 57, of Little Rock.

Vernon Jack Jennings, 81, of Little Rock.

Charles Foster Jones, 74, of Sherwood.

Virginia B. Taylor, 79, of Little Rock.

Mary Louise Allen Torrence of Little Rock.

Allan George Wetzel, 75, of Jacksonville.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Belois O. Montgomery, 82.

CABOT Michael Steven Perry, 39.

CHEROKEE VILLAGE Margaret Elizabeth Estes, 62.

CONWAY Nell Dean-Kennett, 89.

FORT SMITH Sister Hermana Siebenmorgan, 94.

GURDON Hester Forthman.

KENSETT Luther Price Akridge, 77.

MONTICELLO Robert L. Bassett Sr., 67.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Terry Ben Coulter, 64.

PARIS Helen Maxine Connelley, 95.

PINE BLUFF Luther Ray Bolen, 55.

PRESCOTT James H. Loe, 84.

WARD Sammie Patrick, 65.

Steve Woodrow Stafford, 44.

OUT-OF-STATE

SPRING, Texas Patricia “Pat” Montgomery Jones, 77.

Pulaski County

PEARLIE MAE BELL, 92, of Little Rock, Ark., (Mableton, Ga.),died Thursday, November 17, 2011, at home. She is survived by her sons, Glenn L. Bell, James Bell of Mableton, Ga.; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, son, sisters and brothers. Services will be held on Monday, November 28, 2011, 11 a.m., at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2501 Main St., Little Rock, Ark. Visitation from 9 a.m.-11 a.m., prior to service. Burial at Haven of Rest Cemetery. Services entrusted to: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home.

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MILTON HARVEY BRYELS, age 59, of North Little Rock, passedpeacefully from this earthly life at Arkansas Hospice on Saturday. His parents, Robert and Roxana Bryels preceded him in death and his brother, Carl Bryels. He leaves his memory, siblings, Sterling “Leo” and Clarence Bryels of Little Rock; Billy Bryels of Oakdale, Calif., Peggy Cash and Barbara Smith of North Little Rock. Funeral 11 a.m., Saturday, King Solomon Baptist Church, 1304 Pine, North Little Rock. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m., Watson-Northcrest, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock. Interment: Arkansas Memorial Gardens, 812-5303.

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MURIEL JACQUELYN WASHINGTON CAMERON, 75, of Maumelle, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. She leaves to cherish her memories, loving husband, Rev. Travis O. Cameron; two daughters, Vicki (Anthony) Webband Cassandra (Percy) Gilbert; three stepsons, Omar Fareed, Terrence Cameron and Timothy (Shawn) Cameron; two brothers, James Washington of Salinas, Calif., and Raymond Washington of Little Rock, Ark.; one sister, Melba (Harry) Miers of Omaha, Neb.; two granddaughters, Alexis Gilbert and Vera Sanders; six grandsons, Timothy Cameron Jr., Brandon Couch, Colton Gilbert, Garic Couch, A.J. Webb, Kaylen Cameron and a host of other relatives and friends whowill miss her dearly. Family hour will be held Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. and funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, 11 a.m., both to be held at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2501 Main St., Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better.”

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MARY LOUISE CARTER, 76, of Little Rock, passed away onNovember 19, 2011. She was born October 9, 1935, to William and Luella Thrower of Fordyce, Ark. Mary was a loving mother and wife. She was employed at Timex for 21 years.

Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Thomas Carter Sr., her parents, her sister, Erma Matthews, her brothers, Thomas Henry Thrower, Claybon Thrower, brothersin-law, Elijah (Juneboy) Smith, Donnell Carter, Eugene Carter and sister in law Geraldine Manning. She is survived by her two sons, Thomas Carter Jr. (Elvira) of Cedar Hill, Texas, Terry (Mildred) Carter of Little Rock, Ark., her two daughters; Dewinda Annette Carter and Jacquelyn (Thomas) Stephens of Little Rock, Ark., two brothers; George Thrower of Fordyce, Ark., and Lewis Thrower of Little Rock, Ark., one sister; Cora Jean Lowe of Detroit, Mich., special cousin, Jeanette (Aaron) Vaughn of Detroit, Mich., sisters-in-law; Wilma Smith and Dorothy (Henry) Epperson both of Little Rock, Ark., and Vera Faye Owsley of Kansas City, Mo., brothers-inlaw; Charles Carter and Elder Mitchell Hines (Linda) of Little Rock, Ark.

The family would like to thank UAMS Physicians and Nurses for the care and love they showed to Mary. Family Hour in honor of Mary will be held Friday, November 25, 2011, from 6 til 7 p.m. and Funeral service will be Saturday, November 26, 2011, 12 noon both to be held at Greater Christ Temple Pentecostal Church at 1200 Bishop Warren Dr. Little Rock. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800.

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STEVEN H. CURTIS, 57, of Little Rock, passed away November 22, 2011. Arrangements are pending and will be announced in Friday’s paper. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Curtis’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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VERNON JACK JENNINGS was born on October 17, 1930, in Buckville, Arkansas, to Orville and Wilma Jennings. He went to his eternal home with the Lord on November 22, 2011. Jack graduated from Little Rock High School and was a retired mechanic from Ryder Trucking. After retirement he enjoyed painting with watercolors. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church.

He is survived by his sisters, Wanda Jennings of Chiang Mai, Thailand; and Louise McEntire and husband David of Little Rock; his nephew Scott McEntire and his wife Kristie; his great nephews Justin and Konner, and great-niece, Kwynn.

Funeral services will be held at Huson Funeral Home, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas on Saturday, November 26, 2011, at 11 a.m. with reverend Ed Hinkson officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hebron Baptist Church, 18715 Kanis Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72111. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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CHARLES F. JONES, age 74, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away onNovember 22, 2011. The son of Grady and Eva Mae Jones, Charles was born in Conway, Ark., on December 9, 1936.

Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents andeight brothers and sisters. Mr. Jones is survived by Ann Roland Jones, his loving wife of 54 years; two daughters; Debbie Harrell (Terry) of Jacksonville and Donna Taylor (Rev. Jeff); six grandchildren; Misti Flynn (Ryan), Amanda Jackson, Keely Brown (Tony), Sarah Lackie (Kyle), Allison Taylor and Stephen Taylor; nine great-grandchildren; Lexi Sipes, Kaylee Jackson, Kyler Jackson, Cole Flynn, Payton Flynn, Noah Flynn, Mason Brown, Keegan Lackie and Kaylan Lackie; three sisters; Syble Turner (Bill) of Sherwood; Carolyn Yancy of Conway, Dorothy Morlan (Fred of Guy; and one brother; Ray Jones of Benton.

Charles loved the Lord and was a charter member of Sherwood First Church of The Nazarene. His vocation was as a machine operator for the Teletype Corporation.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, November 25, 2011, at Sherwood First Church of The Nazarene. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment at Rest Hills Memorial Park, North Little Rock, Ark. Funeral arrangements by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd., Hwy. 107, North Little Rock, Ark. (501-791-7400). Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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VIRGINIA B. TAYLOR, 79 years old, of Little Rock passed awayNovember 22, 2011. She was born September 30, 1932, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to Rudolph Clements and Ethel Irene (Rowland) Clements. She was a loving mother, grandmother,and great-grandmother. She was a member of Crystal Hill Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Taylor; sister, Frances Meza; two daughters, Martha Lou and Rebecca Sue; and two brothers, Johnny Clements and Timmy Clements. She is survived by three sons, Carl Taylor, Roger Taylor and wife Linda, and Robert Taylor all of Little Rock; two daughters, Patricia Roberts of Little Rock and Diane Amato and husband Charlie of Ferndale; 12 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren; five sisters, Rosie Hammers of Texas, Marie Osborne, Ronnie Spicer, and Billie Sue Rea of Benton, and Mayonna Watson of Florida; two brothers Tommy Carl Holt and Michael Ray Holt both of Benton.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel (501-224-8300) with Brother Larry Ballard officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, November 25, 2011, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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Mrs. MARY LOUISE ALLEN TORRENCE of Little Rock. FuneralServices, Saturday, November 26, 2011, at 12 noon at Christway Baptist Church. Family Hour, Friday, November 25, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. at Christway Baptist Church.

Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134.

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ALLAN GEORGE WETZEL, age 75, of Jacksonville, died Friday, November 18, 2011. He was born on May 16, 1936, in Niles, Michigan, to the late Leonard and Vivian Rohlf Wetzel. Mr. Wetzel was also preceded in death by his wife Frances Wetzel and a son, Gary Wetzel. He served 19 years in the U.S. Coast Guard and six years in the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his two sons, Roger and Kenny Wetzel and daughter, Vickie Richardson all of Jacksonville; two sisters, Marsha Franch and Sally Vanorman; four brothers, Michael, David, Larry and Dale Wetzel; four grandchildren, Shaylene and Ryan Wetzel and Allan and Amber Sloan; one great-grandchild, Braylon Brathwaite.

Services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. To sign the online guestbook visit: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Arrangements under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Belois O. Montgomery, 82, Arkadelphia,died Monday. Services Saturday, 1:30 p.m. in Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors: children, Sherron Newton, Claretta Newborn, Henry Boozer; siblings, Benjamin Bullock, Levi Bullock, Vertie Holmes, Carol Haywood; 22 grandchildren. Services by Williams Funeral Home. Sign guest book on line at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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CABOT - Michael Steven Perry, 39, of Cabot, died Sunday, November 20, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Kee Perry; father, Gary Perry of Hazen; mother, Sharon Wakefield of Ward; two sons, Matt Perry and Brett Noah; brother, Phillip Perry of Oklahoma; sisters, Laure Toll and Ashley Weatherley, both of Hazen, Shelly Mangum of Little Rock, Rhonda Bowen of Bayou Meto, and Sheryl Urban of Idaho; grandmother, Gussie Perry of Hazen; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, November 25, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 26, at Center Point Missionary Baptist Church north of Hazen. Burial will be in the Center Point Cemetery. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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CHEROKEE VILLAGE - Funeral for Margaret Estes, 62, of Cherokee Village was held November 23, 2011, at Hardy United Methodist Church. Margaret died November 20th. A clerk for the water department, survived by daughters, Dana Estes and Lisa Sellers. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/ guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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CONWAY - Nell Dean-Kennett, 89, of Conway, went to bewith the Lord on November 21, 2011. She was born January 7, 1922, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Jack and Ruby Mitchell.

She was preceded in death by her husbandof 58 years, William “Buddy” Dean, and her husband of 3 years, Floyd Kennett, and by her grandmother, Emmalou Walker, who raised her. She is survived by her son, William “Pete” Dean and wife Kathy of Little Rock; daughter, Rebecca McLaughlin and husband Bud of Conway; six grandchildren, Charles Williams and wife Trish, Nick Dean and wife Linda, Chad Williams, Dr. Brandy Dean and husband Chris, Leslie Nutt and husband Don, Glenn Watkins, Jr.; and three great-grandchildren, Bailey Dean, Xander Williams and Sloane Nutt.

She was very active in her church, loved to bake, fish, crafts, most of all she loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed attending the USS Bambridge WWII reunions.

Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, at the Little Rock National Cemetery with Rev. Debbie Spangler officiating. Visitation was Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home, 1751 Dave Ward Drive, Conway, (501) 327-5000. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Wounded Warrior. Nell’s online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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FORT SMITH - Anton and Anna Ihle Siebenmorgen welcomed theirdaughter, Agatha, on September 6, 1917, in Morrison Bluff Ark. Agatha entered St. Scholastica Convent September, 03, 1933, and received the name of Sister Hermana when she became a novice.She made her first profession of religious promises on June 24, 1936. After teaching primary grades for 57 years, she retired to St. Scholastica and helped in various jobs. Her teaching assignments took her to Clarksville, Fort Smith, Lake Village and Little Rock.

She is preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Ida Hunt, Calif., Helen Wewers, Kansas, Louise Mikijanis, and Antonia Standley; and four brothers, Leo, Lawrence, Steve, all from St. Louis, and Edward, Fort Smith. She is survived by one sister, Martha Vorster, Fort Smith, one brother, Fred Siebenmorgen, Fort Smith, and nieces and nephews.

Vespers for the dead will be November 24, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. in the Monastery Chapel. The Funeral Mass will be November 25 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. David McKillin as presider. Burial will be in the Monastery cemetery. In lieu of flowers,please make memorials to St. Scholastica Continuing Care Fund, P.O. Box 3489, Fort Smith Ark. 72913. To sign the online guest book please visit www.fentressmortuary.com.

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GURDON - Mrs. Hester Forthman, of Gurdon, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born to Issacic Newton and Callie West Brakebill in Blevins, Arkansas. Mrs. Forthman was a lifelong member of the First Assembly of God Church in Gurdon, Arkansas.

She is survived by one daughter, Linda Calley (Roland Earl) of Gurdon, Arkansas; one sister, Marie Marks of Benton, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Melissa Calley, Mindy (Tim) Williams, Ceciley Key, Misty Calley, Ryan (Bethany) Cox; and five great-grandchildren, Brandon Williams, Emily Williams, Hayden Key, Macy Key, and Mollie Cox. Mrs. Forthman is preceded in death by her husband,Delton Forthman; one daughter, Alice Cox; one granddaughter, Nicole Key; and one brother, Ray Griffin.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 23, 2011, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Chapel of Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. Service will be Friday, November 25, 2011, at 10 a.m. at First Assembly of God Church in Gurdon, Ark., with Bro. Leonard Hodges officiating. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. The online guest book is available at pharrfuneralhomes.com.