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          Cleo Baty, 72, of Walnut Ridge departed this life Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He was born March 10, 1941 to Pete and Ollie Baty. He attended the Church...
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          Dorothy L. Britt, 69, of Newport, Arkansas departed this life May 25, 2013.
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          Clayton Brinsfield, 70, of Newport departed this life Saturday, May 25, 2013.
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          Billy Larry Phifer, 68, of Newport departed this life Tuesday May 7, 2013.
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