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Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas

LUCILLE VANPELT

Lucille VanPelt, 82, of Beebe, died Oct. 21, 2006.

She was a housewife and a member of Beebe Church of Christ.

She is survived by one brother, Denzle and wife Ada Mathis of Beebe, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Oct. 23 at Westbrook Funeral Home.

Burial was in Beebe cemetery.

TOMMY SHORES

Tommy Shores, 72, of Austin, passed away Oct. 21, 2006.

He was born July 17, 1934 at Stuttgart, a son of Velma and William Shores.

He was a Baptist.

Tommy retired from CenturyTel after more than 41 years. He spent two years in the Army.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Shores of Ward; three children, Donna and husband Gary Eirhart of Laughlin, Nev., Thomas Shores of Memphis, Tenn., and Scott Shores of Griffithville; three grandchildren, Britteny Eirhart of Laughlin, Nev., Magen and Devon Shores, both of Cabot; three brothers; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends and extended family.

Tommy was a very casual and loving man.

Funeral services were held Oct. 24 at Westbrook Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Gardens at Beebe.

MARTHA PAPPALARDO

Martha Jane Pappalardo, 68, of Jacksonville (formerly of New Platz, N.Y.) died Oct. 21, 2006.

She was born in Pleasant Valley, N.Y. on Sept. 7, 1938.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Lewis; step-father, Thomas Lewis, and father, Walter Hay.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Carmelo Pappalardo; her sons, Sal Pappalardo and his wife, Janeice of Jacksonville and Carl and Patrick Pappalardo and his wife Christina of New York; her grandchildren, Brian, Ariana, Carina, Patrick and Leslie; her sisters, Shirley Pierce and Lydia Zeleznik; brothers, Joseph Lewis, John Hay, Tommy Lewis and Christopher Lewis, and many nieces and nephews.

Martha became a born again Christian in 1999 and was an active church member.

She leaves behind many who loved her and will miss her deeply.

Funeral services were held Oct. 24 at Bayou Meto Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Edwards officiating.

Burial was in Sumner cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Heifer International and The Gideons International.

Funeral arrangements were by Moore s Jacksonville Funeral Home.

HELEN BRYANT

Helen May Bryant, age 75, of Ward passed away Oct. 21, 2006.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her.

She was born and raised in Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Margaret Hanes and sister Betty Redfearn.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, V. Eldon Bryant; one daughter Vel Donna R. Troup of Ward; two sons, Jimmie E. Bryant of Jacksonville and John W. Bryant of England; three brothers, Oris Hanes, George Hanes and William Hanes, all of Arizona; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Burial will be in Prescott, Ariz. at a later date.

Donations may be made in her name to St. Jude s Childrens Hospital or the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home.

Thomas Miller

Thomas Wesley Miller, 87, of Beebe went to be with the Lord June 27, 2007.

He was born July 8, 1919.

He was a veteran of the Second World War, where he earned two Bronze Stars.

He was the director of Arkansas Veteran's Affairs office in Little Rock for more than 10 years and was instrumental in establishing the Arkansas Veteran's Home there.

He was also a volunteer at the VA Hospital for more than 20 years.

He was an insurance and real estate agent at Jonesboro for over 25 years.

He was the state director of the 55 Alive driving program for senior adults.

He was a member of the Scottish Rite since 1951, a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of American Legion for 60 years and served as state commander and was an officer in the UCT.

An active deacon in First Baptist Churches at Jonesboro, Hot Springs and Pulaski Heights Baptist at Little Rock, Tom was always faithful in bringing his family to church.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist at Little Rock, but recently, he attended First Baptist Church at Beebe with his son and daughter-in-law.

He loved being a greeter at church, loved gospel music, Sunday school and worship.

He enjoyed helping other people and spent years at Lake Hamilton where he liked to cut firewood and give it away to friends and family.

He spent many days at Hot Springs, distributing food to needy people.

He had a heart for service to others throughout his life.

The love of his life was his wife, Betty Anne, who passed away in November 1997, after 57 years of marriage.

They enjoyed traveling together and had made trips to Russia, Europe, Israel and South America.

Nine brothers and sisters also preceded him in death.

He is survived by two sons, Tom B. Miller and his wife Debbie of Beebe and Wesley Miller and his wife Esperanza Palacio of Sebastopol, Calif.; five grandchildren, Faran Hearyman and her husband Marty, Liann Loftin and her husband Toby, twins Benjamin G. Penn and Veronica J. Penn, and Suzanna M. Bailis; three great-grandchildren, Zoe, Lily and Ellie; a sister, Margaret Womack of Jonesboro, and a brother, John E. Miller of Melbourne.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 1 at Westbrook Funeral Home, in Beebe.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, July 2 at Westbrook Funeral Home with burial at 4:30 p.m. in Gray cemetery in Sage.

Valrie Johnson

Valrie M. Johnson, 90, of Beebe, having led a long and wonderful life, has gone to rejoice her homecoming with her beloved family on June 27, 2007.

She was born February 22, 1917, at El Paso.

She was the daughter of Duncan D. and Linnie B. Blasingame Manning.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James M. Johnson; four sisters, Eura, Florance, Lillie and Bonnie, and one brother, Harvey.

She is survived by three children, Martha Fagan and husband Bill of Beebe, Mary Wilson and husband Don of Austin, and James Johnson and wife Debbie of Heavener, Okla.; four grandsons, Tony and Mark Fagan, Donald and Justin Wilson, and granddaughter, Heather Trowbridge; six great-grandchildren, C.J. and Caleb Fagan, Winter Fagan, Jacob, Joshua, and Abigail Trowbridge; plus many nieces and nephews.

Thanks to Hospice for the tender care and wonderful support.

A special thank you to caregivers, Barbara Cassio and Michelle Fagan.

Family received friends on Thursday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.

The funeral was Friday at Westbrook Funeral Home with burial in Rest Hills Memorial Park, Sherwood.

Memorials may be made to Baptist Health Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Suite 2000, Little Rock, Ark. 72210.

Bobby G. Miller

Bobby Gene Miller, 77, of Lonoke went to be with the Lord June 27, 2007.

He was a member of Steel Bridge Baptist Church.

He was an Army veteran and a 50-year member of American Legion.

He was former owner of Lonoke Western Auto and was a member of Rolling Hills Country Club for many years.

He served on the board of the country club and president for two terms, and was an avid golfer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Jewell Houser Miller; a son, Todd and his wife Missy Miller of Lonoke; a brother, James Miller of Sherwood; a sister, Ann Mixon of Euless, Texas, and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30 at Lonoke cemetery by Boyd Funeral Home of Lonoke.

Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas

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