1995 Obituaries, Arkadelphia, Clark Co, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: Allen B. Syler Date: 16 Aug 2001 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** Obituaries abstracted from the Daily Siftings Herald, Arkadelphia, Clark Co., AR, for the period 1 Jan 1995 - 30 Jun 1995 ADAMS, Rupert Hershal, 85, Ozark, D. 6-7-1995, survived by wife Jessie Nell Adams, 2 daughters, Jewel helton and Marsha Hubbard, 1 step- daughter, Beverly Gattis, 2 sons, Perry and Gerald Adams, 2 step-sons, Harold and John Paul Holt, 1 sister, Molie Moran, 1 brother, Chrales Adams, 7 grandchildren , 7 gr-grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 2 step gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven Cemetery. Pallbearers: Michael Adams, Jerry Adams, Tim Morrison, Steve, Dennis, Harold and John Holt. S.H. 6- 9-1995 ANDERSON, Lottie O., 72, Gurdon, D. 3-20-1995, survived by husband Edward Anderson, 1 son, Eddie Anderson, 1 daughter, Martha Francis 1 brother Jonas Plyler, 1 sister Alta Dingler and 4 grandchildren. Oak Grove Cemetery. S.H. 3-22-1995 ANDREWS, Dessie Denson, 89, Gurdon, B. 6-7-1905 D. 4-7-1995 daughter of William Louis & Dona Tinker Ashworth, preceded in death by 2 husbands, Louis E. Denson and Thomas Andrews, 2 daughters, Christene Denson Dixon and Lola Denson Boggs, and 1 gr-granddaughter. Survived by 3 daughters, Bety Denson Phillips and her husband Kenneth, Doris Denson Gill and her husband, C.H., Mary Denson Lawley and her husband Wayne, 8 grnadchildren and 16 gr-grandchildren. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 4-10-1995 ARTERBURY, James Thomas, 72 B. 11-25-1922 D. 3-4-1995 son of Luther & Ida Hovarter Arterbury. Survived by wife Vernice Mullins Arterbury, 2 daughters, Gale Morgan and Phyllis Olsen, 1 brother, Marvin Arterbury, 2 sisters, Cleo Hamm, and Inez Whittington, 3 grandchildren. Bodcaw Cemetery. SH. 3-6-1995 BARROW, Ida Bates, 82 B. 12-1-1913 D. 2-11-1995, daughter of Jim & Ada Bates, preceded in death by her husband, Aaron B. Barrow in 1966, survived by daughter, Lynelle Chitwood, 1 son, Don T. Barrow, 3 grandchildren and 7 gr-grandchildren. Pinecrest Cemetery. S.H. 2-13- 1995 BASS, Ermaline Faye, 63, Ft Worth, TX, formerly Arkadelphia, D. 3-10- 1995, widow of Jesse James Bass, survived by 2 sons, Anthony J, and Phillip Lloyd Bass, 1 daughter, Jessica FaDeen Long, parents, Curley & Jesse Glover and 5 grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 3-10-1995 BAUMGARDNER, Jettie Lee, 84, Gurdon, widow of J.A. Baumgardner, D. 6-6- 1995, survived by 1 son, Lloyd Baumgardner, 6 grandchildren, 12 Gr- grandchildren and 2 gr-gr-grandchildren. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 6-8- 1995 BELL, Johnetta, 63, B. 3-7-1932 D. 4-23-1995 daughter of Garfield Woodberry and Minnie Brown. Survived by 2 sons, Billy Ray Johnson and Leodis Bell, 6 daughters, Allie Henderson, Mae Buckley, Joyce Bell, Janice Wells, Elaine Stafford and Minnie Crutchers, 3 sisters, Lula Bailey, Dorsie Lee Twiggs, and Flozell Lewis, 2 brothers, George Woodberry, Charles Woodberry, 12 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. Holly Grove Cemetery. S.H. 4-26-1995 BENNETT, William, 86, B. 2-28-1908, Mt. Pleasant, SC, D. 2-2-1995, son of Sandy & Laura Bennett, survived by wife Mildred Bennett, 1 son, William Bennett, Jr., 1 step-son, Charles Clayborn, 2 sisters, several grandchildren and gr-grandchildren. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 2-8-1995 BLEDSOE, Jewell Jackson, 84, B. 2-13-1911 D. 3-29-1995, son of Horace & Lou Fry Bledsoe, survived by 3 sisters, Opal Andrews, Sadie L. Terrell and Lois Petty, several nieces and nephews. DeGray Cemetery. S.H. 3-30- 1995 BOLIN, Tiny Lillian Watson, 97, B. 8-28-1997, D. 1-19-1995, daughter of Frank & Valeria Bullock Watson. Widow of John Q. Bolin, Sr., survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. James Sidney O'Neal and Georgia Penny, 11 grandchildren, 20 gr-grandchildren and 3 gr-gr-grandchildren. Tulip Cemetery. S.H. 1-23-1995 BOLLEN, Marie Cash, 71 Donaldson, B. 7-14-1923 D. 6-27-1995 daughter of Dorey N. & Mary Gladys Lewallen Speer, preceded in death by husbands, Lewis Cash and Hallie Bollen. Survived by 1 daughter Karen Bray, 2 brothers, Robert and Stephen Speer, 2 sisters, Jean Bell and Shirley Neal, 1 grandchild, Jimbo Bray. Neighbors Cemetery. S.H. 6-29-1995 BONE, Jehree Aday, 56, D. 5-9-1995, survived by husband, Gayle Bone, 2 children, Mike Bone and Michelle Glover, mother, Bonnie Aday, 1 sister, Tila Coffey, 1 brother Gary Aday and 3 grandchildren. Clinton Cemetery. S.H. 5-11-1995 BREWER, Vernia Lorvel, 82, B. 6-4-1912 D. 12-30-1994, daughter of James A. & Zoda Neighbors, widow of David Albert Brewer. Survivors 1 daughter Wanda Brazier, 2 granddaughters, Kyla Brazier and Krystal Brazier, 1 gr- grandson. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 1-3-1995 BRIGHT, Fannie, 90, Bismarck,B.9-27-1904 D. 4-19-1995, daughter of Sam Harrington & Ellen Smith Harrington, preceded in death by husband and 2 daughters, Walter Vernie Bright, Doris E. Stroope Hand and Hazel Ellen Bright, survived by daughter, LaFae Proctor, son, Walter J. Bright, 5 sisters, Velma Lollis, Cora Buck, Janie Buck, Ruth Word and Pauline Kiseer, 6 grandchildren and 10 gr-grandchildren. Mazam Chapel Cemetery, Pallbearers Doyal Rodney Proctor, David Heath Cornelison, Jay Rodney Kirksey, Dennis Fendley, Darryl Fendley, Chris Bratton and Anthony Cimino. Honorary, Charlie Knight, Gerald "Jerry" Kirksey and Chris Lee. S.H. 4-21-1995 BRIM, Elect, 71, B. 12-28-1923 D. 1-17-1995, son of Nathan & Molie Bullock Brim II, Survived by 4 brothers, Bob Brim, Coye Stovall, Emmett Brim and Nathan Brim, 6 sisters, Mae Louis Brim, Nadine Dotts, Royex Jean Taylor, Chris Brim, Estella Brim Carr and Ella Rene Brim. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 1-19-1995 BROWNLEE, Harold J. 46, Atlanta, GA. B. 8-5-1948 D. 1-24-1995 son of Leo & Mary Jackson Brownlee, Sr. survived by 3 sons, and 3 daughters, Michael, Sonja, N'Teasha, Kinta, Brandy and Milo, his mother Mary Brownlee, 1 brother, Leo Brownlee, Jr. 5 sisters, Flora Stephens, Victoria Ross, Carla Elbert, Latasco Gray, and Patricia Scott. Piney Grove . S.H. 2-2-1995 BUCK, Eldred Mae, 66, Canton, TX, B. 9-20-1928 D. 3-20-1995, survived by husband Howard Buck, 1 son, Stanley Buck, 1 daughter, Kathy McQuagge, 2 sisters, Martha Miller and Charlene Suitts, 5 grandchildren, 1 gr- granddaughter and other relatives. Haven of Memories, Canton. S.H. 3- 22-1995 BUCK, Loyce Nelson, 87, B. 5-4-1908 D. 6-14-1995, son of James Martin & Lizzie Rogers Buck, survived by wife of 65 years, Gladys Williams Buck, 2 daughters, Betty and Oscar Golden, Dee and Kenenth Thomas, 4 granddaughters, Jana Brumbelow, Sherry Tatum, Sue Ulmer, and Debbie Kidwell, 1 grandson, Kenny Thomas, 4 great grandchildren Brian and Jason McDonald, Delaine Ulmer and Clarie Thomas. Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers, Brian Mcdonald, jason McDonald, Clyde Ulmer, Stoney Kidwell, Mark Tatum, Jackie Brumbelow, and Mark Warner. S.H. 6-15-1995 BURNETT, Herman, 38, Chicago, formerly Biscoe, B. 4-29-1956 D. 4-21-1995 son of Herman and Nurse Watson. Survived by 4 brothers, Percy Cooper, Willie, Otha and Vernon Watson, 1 son, Michah Burnett, 1 daughter, Kiya Burnett, 7 sisters, Eleane Anderson, Erma Jean Watson, Lisa Watson, Shirley Moore, Vangeline Moore, Johnnie Mae Moore, and Patricia Moore. Biscoe Cemetery. S.H. 4-28-1995 BUTLER, Hunter Allen, 17, Rosston, B. 5-25-1977 D. 3-24-1995, survived by parents Ricky & Jeanette Butler and Jane & Lonnie Stoddard, grandmthers; Susie Butler and Brice Stoddard, 1 sister, Tawanda Stoddard, preceded in death by grandfather, William E. Butler and Earnest A. Sallee, Sr. Atchley Cemetery. S.H. 3-30-1995 BYERS, Elizabeth Womack, 70, B. 12-15-1924 D. 6-29-1995, daughter of D.H. & Charlene Floyd Womack, widow of E.H. (Jack) Byers, Jr. Survived by 2 daughters, Carol and Bryan Harmon, and Kathy Hendrix, 1 sister, Anna Bell Slaton, 5 grandchildren, Lana Clifton, Jed Smith, J.J. Hendrix, Toby Jack Hendrix, and Megan Harmon, neices and nephews. Rest Haven. S.H. 6-30-1995 CALDWELL, James L., 79, Gurdon, D. 5-10-1995, survived by wife, Mavadine Caldwell, 5 sons, James, Jack, Jeff Caldwell, Harry and Larry Hiett, 2 daughters, Estelle Mosier and Tielda Mosier, 1 brother, O.d. Caldwell, 1 sister, Agee Kirkpatrick, 16 grandchildren and 8 gr-grandchildren. Magnet Cove Cemetery,. S.H. 5-11-1995 CALLAHAN, Johnny Franklin, 72, Bismarck, B. 5-18-1923 D. 6-22-1995, WWII Navy Veteran, receipant of Silver Star, Bronze Star, Gold Star and Purple Heart. Preceded in death by a son, Ronald Callahan, Survived by wife, Von Cille Davis Callahan, 3 sons, Michael, Thimothy, and Larry Callahan, 2 stepsons, Roy and Charles Hale, 1 daughter, Patty Devlin, 1 step-daughter Linda Hale, 2 sisters, Evelyne Rowe and Minnie Appleton, 7 grandchildrfen, 6 gr-grandchildren. S.H. 6-26-1995 CASEY, Irma Lee Williams, 45, Malvern, B. 11-5-1949 D. 1-13-1995, Survived by 2 sons, Brent Kelly (Keith) Williams and Timothy Darnell Gardner, 1 daughter, Mandy Laquisha Casey, mother, Rosie Lee Williams, 6 (only 4 listed) brothers, John, Thomas, Kenneth, Bernard Williams, 4 sisters Elaine Ollison, Cynthia Williams, Patsy Young and Gail Smith. Perla Gate Cemetery. S.H. 1-17-1995 CASON, William L., 36, Delight, B. 7-31-1936 D. 1-4-1995, son of William F. & Nada Grace Ritter Cason, survived by daughter, Lorrie Diane Grace Cason. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 1-5-1995 CHAMBERS, James B., 80, Sparkman, B. 3-6-1915 D. 3-20-1995, son of Schuyler & Miriam Garrett Chambers, preceded in death by wife Lena Pennington Chambers. survived by 4 sons, Rex, Jim, Charles "Bill", and John Chambers, 2 daughters, Sharon Harrison and Ruth Kelley, 1 brother Schuyler Chambers, 8 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Oakland Cemetery, Russellville. S.H. 3-21-1995 COBB, Louis M. 77, Benton, B. 10-24-1917 D. 6-20-1995, survived by 3 daughters, Rebecca Lawson, Christine Cobb, and Cynthia Nahas, 2 brothers, C.W. and Jesse A. Cobb, 2 sisters, Margaret Johnson and Martha Pranter, 5 grandchildren, Michael, Michelle and Megan Lawson, Micah and Joseph Nahas, 1 gr-granddaughter, Natalie Nahas, nieces and nephews. Pinecrest Cemetery. S.H. 6-21-1995 COLEMAN, Quincy, 75, Hot Springs, D. Sat. 5-13-1995, Widowerof Lois Gully Coleman. Survived by 6 sons, Jerry, Winzon, Ulysses, Armnee, Denvie and Bernard D Coleman, 3 daughters, Amelia, Lengeuary and Agnes Coleman, 1 god-daughter, Edna Collins and special friend Jennie M. Martin. Pallbearers: Freddie Robinson, Harold Barren, Robert Floyd, Jack Burris, Fred Thompson, Willie Moon, LeRoy Smith and Claude Jamerson. S.H. 5-15-1995 COLLINS, James Arly, 70, Okolona, B. 9-23-1924 D. 6-18-1995, son of James Tandy & Helen Ross Rose Collins, widower of Callie Roberts Collins. Survived by 2 sons, James Arly Collins, Jr. and James Allen Collins, 3 stepsons, David, Glen and Joe Hughes, 3 daughters, Patsy Lee Gonthier, Debra Ann Collins, Charlette Sue Montana, 3 brtothers, Edgar, J.T., and Trume Collins, 5 sisters, Bernice Glasscock, Carolyn Carter, Corrine Clay, Jean Parker and Linda Dougan, 25 grandchildren and 4 gr- grandchildren. Rest Haven Cemeter-Malvern. S.H. 6-19-1995 COOK, Mary Kathryn Green, 64, B. 1-23-1931 D. 5-25-1995 daughter of Enis Benton & Coy Dean Hudson Green, Sr. Survived by 2 brothers, William and E.B. Green, Jr. 1 sister, Sara Hughes 1 aunt Christene Hudson Hall, nieces and nephews. Bethlehem Cemetery. Pallbearers: Roy Hughes, Jr., Phillip Snell, David Green, Randy Green, Paul Green, William Efird, Bill Hackworth and Earl Hudson. S.H. 5-25-1996 COPELAND, Dixie Denton, 79, Potter Valley, CA, B. 9-1-1915 D. 4-18-1995, daughter of George & Mollie Porterfield Denton, preceded in death by husband Julius Copeland, survived by 1 daughter Claudia Pollock, 2 sons, Herbert and Edwain Copeland, 1 brother, Zola "Sport" Denton, 2 sisters, Leola Sims and Addie Caddy, 8 grandchildren and 7 gr-grandchildren. Burial in Potter Valley 4-21-1995. S.H 4-20-1995 COTLEDGE, Hattie, 55, D. 4-20-1995, survived by 2 brothers, John Milton & Paul Wayne Cotledge, 3 sisters, Georgia M. Jones, Mildred Johnson and Desaree Mauldin. Helms Cemetery. S.H. 4-24-1995 COUNTS, Joseph Anthony, 14, Bismarck, B. 12-17-1989 D. 5-13-1995 son of Steve and Barbara David Counts. Survived by parents, 1 brother, James Counts, 1 sister, Stephanie Counts, grandparents, Clinton & Betty Counts, gr-grandmother, Willie Chessman. Lambert Cemetery. Pallbearers: Leon Montgomery, Randy Montgomery, Wayne Baswell, Wayne Mayer, Justin Collis, and Tim Dean. Honorary Pallbearers: Cardinals ball team, Stewart Looper, Chris Collie, Matt Burton, Chris Bailey, Chris Hubbard, Josh Jeffers, Donnie Miller, Russell Long, Breau Williamson, Brad Loy and Jim Hubbard. S.H. 5-15-1995 COX, Helen Baldock, 86, B. 8-24-1908 D. 2-24-1995 daughter of Thomas Eugene & Nina Pearl Harris Baldock, survived by 1 daughter, Susan Bright, 2 sons, Pat Harris and Ralph Anderson, 11 grandchildren, 5 gr- grandchildren. Oak Grove Cemetery, Searcy. S.H. 2-24-1995 CRAIG, Annie Beatrice, 79, Curtis, B. 12-24-1915 D. 5-28-1995, daughter of Wade & Mindie Thomas Chitwood, survived by husband, Arlie Craig, 2 sons, James and Jerry Craig, 2 daughters, Joyce Ferguson and Kathy Fields, 1 brother, John Chitwood, 10 grandchildren and 8 gr- grandchildren. Hart's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers: John Sterman, Paul Sterman, Johnny Chitwood, David Chitwood, Bill Chitwood, Billy Joe Jester, Sherell Jester, Jacob Thomas. S.H. 5-30-1995 CRAIG, Wilkins Marsha, 49, Bloomington, CA, D. 1-8-1995, native of Marked Tree, Survived by husband, Jackie "Skip" Craig, 1 son, James Craig, 2 daughters, Sherrill Craig and Rebecca Craig, 2 brothers, Blan and Jim Wilkins, 3 sisters, Thelma Hinson, Virginia Whitener, Diann Huddleston, 2 grandchidlren, Craig and Josh. Interment was private. S.H. 1-17-1995 CROWLEY, Carabelle Etchieson, (Mrs. W.R.Sr.), 90, B. 9-2-1904 D. 4-17- 1995 daughter of James William & Emma Parker Etchieson. Widow of William Robert "Robbie" Crowley, survived by sister, Glen Etchieson Keeley, 1 son, William Robert "Bob" Crowley, 3 daughters, Belvagene Goza, Patsy Carol Thompson, and Janie Jobin Smith, 11 grandchildren, including Blain Smith and Melinda Fowler, 13 gr-grandchildren, Unity Cemetey. S.H. 4- 18-1995 DALTON, Verna June, 90, D. 5-6-1995, daughter of Susan Hendrix and James Garrison Clark. Married Dallas Dalton, 10-5-1926, who died 5-20-1986. Survived by 3 children, Dr. Dallas and Anita Dalton, June and Bob Sherman, and James Dalton, 10 grandchildren and 11 gr-grandchildren. Surviving brothers, sisters in law, include Katie Mae Crain, Coy and Elmer Granger, Jimmy Gaston, Katherine Dalton and Frances A. Dalton. Clark family nephews and nieces living in the local area include, Bob and Louise Rhodes, Jane Ross and Mary Ella Clark, and Dr. Sam and Ann Jameson. S.H. 5-15-1995 DANIEL, Carl Edward, 46, D. 1-9-1995, survived by wife, Beatrice Daniel, 2 sons, Darold and Harold Daniel, 1 daughter, Monica Daniel, step- mother, Hattie Jean Daniel, 3 sisters, Vertie Rogers, Clara Neal and Mary Jackson. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 1-12-1995 DAVIS, Estelle Watkins, 51, Palestine, TX, B. 6-3-1943, D. 1-8-1995, survived by husband, Fred Davis, mother Cleon Watkins, 2 sisters, Mae Thomason, Walda Mauldin, 2 brothers, Gilbert Watkins and Troy Watkins, 1 son, Glenn Davis and 2 grandchildren. Pilgrim Cemetery, Elkhart, TX. S.H. 1-13-1995 DAVIS, Tony Thomas, 20, Hot Springs, formerly Arkadelphia, D. 5-23-1995, survived by wife, Jackie Davis, 1 son, Cody Davis, 1 daughter, Courtney Davis, his mother Ola V. Davis and step father Gary Brothers, 5 brothers, Willie L. Michael, James and Vince Davis and Derrick LaCross Chapman, 1 sister, Trinn Lashan.Helms Cemetery. S.H. 5-26-1995 DENSON, Catherlene, 85, B. 12-21-1909 D. 5-28-1995 daughter of John & Rhoda Jones. Survived by 2 daughters, Virginia M. Buckley, and Pearline Williams, 2 sisters, Mary Eloise Jones and Viola Jones, 10 grandchidlren, 16 gr-grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 6-1-1995 DICKENS, Andy Joe, 44, Gurdon, B. 12-24-1950 D. 2-4-1995, survived by wife Barbara Dickens, 2 sons LCPL Quincey, and Harold Dickens, his father and mother Saul Dickens and Dorothy Green, 5 brothers, Harry, Donnie, Deotis, Lee and Albert Dickens, 3 sisters, Ann Morgan, Fannie Ready and Jennifer McClelland, an uncle, William Taft Dickens. S.H. 2- 10-1995 DICKERSON, Robert Desoda, 63, Sparkman, D. 1-11-1995, Survived by 3 sons, Warren, William L. and Ronda Dickerson, 5 daughters, Shille Dickerson, Sidney Dickerson and Lois Dickerson, Brenetta Thrower and Genetta Thrower, 1 brother, Willie Pettis, 4 grandchildren. Harmony Cemetery. S.H. 1-13-1995 DICKEY, Deloria (Goosie) McCaskill, 51, B. 1-19-1944 D. 1-20-1995, daughter of William Edgar & Coy Melissa Harkings McCaskill. Survived by husband, Benny C. Dickey, 2 sons, Timothy Duane Dickey and Anthony David Dickey, 2 brothers, Clarence W. McCaskill and David McCaskill, 3 sisters, Stella Cadorna, Floy Pierce, and Merlene Young. Atchley Cemetery. S.H. 1-10-1995 DIXON, Bud, 100, B. 1-16-1895, D. 3-5-1995, son of Charlie Wingfield & Mary Trout Dixon, survived by wife Lillie Mae Whitworth Dixon, 6 sons, Joe, Doyle, Elgie,Edward, Roy and William Dixon, 2 daughters, Helen Smith and Mary Holcomb, 1 sister Adell Tucker, 17 grandchildren, 1 gr- grandchild. Southfork Cemetery. Pallbearers, J.D. Ferguson, J.D. Bettis, Flave Roberson, William Henry Massey, Bobby Fowler and Loyd Conant: honorary, Bill Watson, L.D. Corn, Jerry Francis, Guy Francis, Bob Lambert, Bill Summers and Dub Nash. S.H. 3-6-1995 DODSON, Donald Alan, 33, D. 5-5-1995, survied by parents, Don & Lois Dodson, sister Cindy Young and niece , Jessica Young, Caregiver, Robert Wood. Resthaven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 5-8-1995 DORIS, Hugh B., 91, B. 3-21-1904 D. 6-8-1995 son of W.B. & Blanche Carter doris. Survived by wife Alta Stampley Doris, 1 son, Lamar Doris, 1 daughter Peggy Rae Doris, 1 sister, Lorene McCormick, 2 children, and 1 gr-grandchild. Glenwood Cemetery, Yazoo City, MS. S.H. 6-9-1995 DUCKWORTH, Dorothy Agnes Gatling Jones, 89, Bearden, B. 12-17-1905 D. 4- 10-1995 daughter of William Gatling, Jr. and Jettie Fultz, survived by husband, Cecil Duckworth, 2 sons, Homer H. Jones, Jr. and Jimmy Jones, 6 grandchildren, 7 gr-grandchildren. Moss Cemetery, Bearden. S.H. 4-11- 1995 DUKE, Ethel Bobo, 96, Little Rock, formerly Arkadelphia, B. 3-2-1898 D. 1-5-1995, daughter of William & Sidney Meeks Bobo, predeceased in death by 1 son, Calvin Duke, widow of Chester Duke. Survived by 1 daughter Peggy Fitzhugh, 1 sister, Marge Speer, 4 grandchidlren and 3 gr- grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 1-6-1995 DUKE, Winona Fay, 70, Ft. Worth, TX. D. 4-2-1995, buried at Halfway Cemetery on 4-7-1995. S.H. 4-5-1995 EDMONDSON, Jason Ray, 16, B. 9-13-1978 D. 1-27-1995, son of Harold Ray & Vickie Carol Bell Edmondson. Survived by parents, 1 brother, Michael Lee Loy, his grandparents, Horace and Jean Bell, Paul and Carolyn Pilcher, and Edith Edmondson, uncle and aunt, Sandy & Jackie Wilson, and their daughters, Misty and Wendy Wilson. Rest Haven. S.H. 1-30-1995 EDWARDS, Billy Joe, Sr., 54, Gurdon, D. 3-15-1995, son of James & Catherine Edwards, survived by wife Cleo Edwards, 2 sons, Billy Joe, Jr. and Eric DeWayne Edwards, 4 daughters, Sandra Rene Patrick, Catherine Denise Edwards, Samantha and Leah Michelle Edwards, 3 brothers, James, Jimmy and Bruce Edwards, 3 sisters, Jane Still, Martha Pollins and Bertha Watson. and 6 grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 3-17-1995 ESTES, John Colbert, 80, B. 12-19-1914 D. 6-10-1995, son of John Harvey & Dollie Maye Hudson Estes. Married Dec. 24, 1936 to Hazel Shepherd, who preceded him in death, with 3 brothers, Otis, Herbert and Denver Estes and 1 sister, Lena Barrett. He is survived by one daughter, Marie Bean, 3 sons, James H., John R, and Ray A. Estes, 1 brother, Harold Estes, 1 sister, Zelma Deere, 7 grandchildren and 7 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. Pallbearers Austin Wingfield, Gilford Terry, Dallas Holbrook, Winston Mathis, Billy Wilson and James Baber. S.H. 6-13-1995 EWING, Richard N. 85, B. 12-24-1909 D. 4-28-1995, son of A. Fenton & Margaret Hotron Ewing, survived by wife, Mary Alberta Ewing, 1 son, Dr. Jon R. Ewing, 3 grandsons, Dick Ewing, Jr., Sabin Ewing and Corbin Ewing. Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. S.H. 5-1-1995 FAIRCHILD, Mildred Hendrick, 79, B. 11-1-1915, D. 1-25-1995, daughter of Edgar Clayton & Pearl Truelove Hendrick, widow of Samuel T. Fairchild, Sr., preceded in death by son Samuel T. Farichild, Jr. Survived by son Robert E. Fairchild, 1 daughter-in-law, Rosemary Fairchild, 1 sister, Blanche Smith, 5 grandchildren, Keith, Julie, Jason, and Lisa Fairchild and Jessica McLeod. Rest Haven. S.H. 1-27-1995 FLEMING, Elwood L., 72, B. 4-29-1922 D. 4-16-1995, son of W.A. & Lennie C. Fitzhugh Fleming, Widower of Robbie Shell Feming, survived by 1 brother, Richard Fleming, 4 sisters, Frankie Wilkins, Katie Kingrey. Lois White, and Hazel Kite. Mt. Olive Cemetery, Hamburg. S.H. 4-17-1995 FOWLER, Thomas J., Wintersview Cove, D. 5-12-1995, survived by wife, Dorothy, daughter, Lynn Pittman, sisters, Hazel Cole, Mary Irene Sanders, Frances Tomlin, and Dean Posey, 1 granddaughter, and 1 gr- grandson. Parkway City Cemetery Kosciusko, MS. S.H. 5-31-1995 FRANKLIN, Doyle H. 85, Gurdon, D. 3-15-1995, Veteran WWII, preceded in death by wife, Geraldine Clark Franklin, survived by son and daughter- in-law, Clayton & Winnie Franklin, daughter and son-in-law, Becky & Grady Jester, 1 sister Verna Minton, 2 brothers, James M. and Charner Franklin, 4 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Center Ridge Cemetery. S>H. 3-16-1995 FREEMAN, Gordon, 91, B. 12-11-1903 D. 1-1-1995, survived by wife Lucy Freeman, 3 step-daughters, Phyllis Cerrato, Zoe Lane Dinwiddle and Nelwyn Bieloh, 1 sister, Lena Murphy, 6 grandchildren and 1 gr- grandchild. S.H. 1-4-1995 FREEMAN, Mary Sue, 40, B. 12-8-1954 D. 2-12-1995 daughter of Carmie & Frances Wood Freeman. preceded in death by parents and 1 sister, Kathy Spradlin. survived by 2 brothers, Joe Don and Roy Freeman, 1 sister Kay Buck, 2 nieces 3 nephews and 1 gr-niece. Richland Cemetery.2-13-1995 FREY, Lucille Meeks, 84, B. 3-2 1910 D. 2-16-1995 Daughter of O.O. & Pearl Cooper Meeks, widow of Calvin (Shorty) Frey, preceded in death by 3 brothers, Harold, Harvey and Wade Meeks and 1 sister, Wilma Jones. Survived by one sister Mrs. Sam W. Strong. 1 sister-in-law Fannie Meeks, several nieces and nephews. Monte Vista Cemetery, Johnson City, TN. S.H. 2-17-1995 FULLER, Ira Butler, Jr., 80, B. 11-13-1914 D. 1-18-1995, son of Ira Butler, Sr. and Lessie Shipp Fuller, survived by wife, Marian Elizabeth Boyle Fuller, 2 sons, Dr. I.B. Fuller and William S. Fuller, 1 daughter, Rebecca Ward, 1 brother, Hiram Shaw Fuller, 5 sisters, Opal Barry, Madge Appel, Louise Thomerson, Addye Jacobs, and Thelma Samons. 4 grandsons, Daniel Fuller Smith, Ira Butler Fuller IV, Samuel Matthew Fuller and Lee Francis Fuller. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 1-18-1996 GALLANT, Mike, 96, Gurdon, D. 3-14-1995, survived by 2 sons, Alfred and J.C. Gallant, 1 daughter Ollie Mae Purifoy, 8 grandchildren and 10 gr- grandchildren and 4 gr-gr-grandchildren. Bethlehem Cemetery. S.H. 3-16- 1995 GARDNER, George, 86, formerly of Strawberry, AR., widower of Mae Miller Gardner. Survived by 1 son, David Gardner, 2 sisters, Helen Clinton and Eunie Gardner, 2 grandchildren, Julie Shelby and Jonathan Gardner, great-grandchild Nathan Shelby. Lancaster Cemetery, Strawberry. S.H. 4- 25-1995 GARNER, Molly Augusta (Gussie), 77, Hot Springs, B. 5-19-1917, D. 1-19- 1995, daughter of George Lunsford & Melissa Shirley Matthews, widow of Odos D. Garner, Survivors, 1 son, Dewayne Butch, 1 daughter, Doris Jean Cruse, 1 brother, Cecil Wade, 3 sisters, Gentry Lambert, Dorothy Thomas, Mildred Cook, 5 grandchildren, 2 gr-grandchildren. Jones Cemetery. S.H. 1-20-1995 GILBERT, B.E. "Bunt", 72, Okolona, survived by 2 sons, Gary and Chad Gilbert, 1 sister, Betty Patton, 2 brothers, William Earl and Glen Gilbert, 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 3-10-1995 GILES, Henry C. 64, Gurdon, B. 3-26-1930 D. 2-13-1995, son of James Giles & Birdie Warren Anderson, preceded in death by 1 son, Ernest Giles, survived by wife, Virginia Giles, 2 sons, Rev. James Giles, Sr., and Phillip Giles, 6 daughters, Henrietta Stitt, Virginia Giles, Carolyn Crow, Amy Giles, Gearlene Summerville and Gale Henderson, his mother, 5 brothers, Jesse Williams, Otis, Nathaniel, James Lee,and Auagusta Giles, 2 sisters, Jodie Giles and Mary Lee Beaver, 20 grandchildren, 4 gr- grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 2-16-1995 GOLDEN, John Henry, 50, Gurdon, D. 3-18-1995, survived by 3 brothers, William, Jr., Sylvester and Hurdean Golden, 3 sisters, Catherine Golden Mary Prosser and Mary Edwards. Shady Grove Cemetery, Beirne. S.H. 3-23- 1995 GORDON, Wallace C., 89, B. 7-18-1914 D. 5-23-1995 son of Charlie & Laurado Gordon. survived by wife Vernell Gordon, 2 sisters, Willa Maze Copeland and Anna Bess Cullins, several nieces and nephews. Sardis Cemetery. S.H. 5-24-1995 GREEN, Agnes P. 87, B. 9-13-1907 D. 2-6-1995, daughter of Hall & Josephine May Green. survived by nephew, Peter Kilhouley III, 1 god- daughter, Elizabeth Rosenau. Mt. Zion Cemetery. S.H. 2-10-1995 HAMPTON, Charles Alvis, 73, B. 2-20-1921 D. 1-31-1995, son of Charlie Anderson & Mary Eglon Anderson Hampton. Survived by wife, Evelyn Marie Harden Hampton, 3 sons, Larry, Allen and Rick Hampton, 1 daughter, Charlyn Thomasson, 6 grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 2-3-1995 HANK, Norman F., 80, Gurdon, died 3-5-1995, survived by wife, Vivienne Hank, 1 son Allen N. Hank, 4 daughters Joan, and Sharon Hank, Christie Marino, and Belle Massett, 2 brothers, Bob and Bill Hank, 1 sister, Jerry Von Berge, 14 grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Vivienne, Rose Hill Cemetery. 3-7-1995 HARRIS, Patricia Lynn, 34, Malvern, B. 4-16-1960 D. 4-6-1995, survived by husband, Jessie Harris, 1 daughter, Candy Lee Burns, mother, Lorene Via Burns, 2 brothers, Michael Lynn Harris and Hasten Glynn Burns. Oak Grove Cemetery, Star City. S.H. 4-7-1995 HATHCOAT, Judy Lee Nilz, 44, B. 12-19-1950 D. 6-2-1995, daughter of Albert John & Dorothy Estell Nilz. Survived by husband, George David Hathcoat, 1 son, David Scott Hathcoat, 3 step-sons, Michael, Shaun and Jason Hathcoat, mother, Dorothy Estell Nilz, 3 sisters, Sandra Kaye Roberson, Nikki Jean Schee, Deborah Raye McBride, 1 brother, John Garland, 1 half-sister, Donna Faye Hill and 2 grandsons, Robbie and Jessie Hathcoat. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. pallbearers, Sgt. O.B. Coston, Derrick Flowers, Sgt, Floyd McKinzie, Capt. Gene Denham, Cpl. D.W. Lainhart and Cpl. Richard Hester. Honorary: Ark State Police Trook K: Tommy Joe Stokes, Mike Olgesby, Baptist Med Ctr. 10th Floor Orcology nurses and staff, Dr. Jacob Amir and staff. Dr. Robert Dorman and staff. S.H. 6-5-1995 HELMS, William (Bill).71 D. 2-28-1995, survived by wife, Betty Armstrong Helms, 2 sons, William Pat, Jr., Barry Franklin Helms, 1 brother, Ross Helms, 6 sisters, Betty May, Louise Bullard, Louise Hood, Lois Brewer, Clara Lou Toombs and Inez Starkey, 4 grandchildren, 1 gr-grandchild. Richland Cemetery. S.H. 3-1-1995 HILL, Romykia, B. 2-5-1995 D.3-3-1995 daughter of Gary & Jennifer Yarber Hill, survived by parents, 1 brother, Zachery Hill, 1 sister Ebony Hill, grandparents, Vertie Yarber and Annie Bess Hill. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 3-6-1995 HILL, Shellie, 69, B. 5-25-1925 D. 1-1-1995, son of Robert & Birdie Hill, survived by 3 sons, Shellie Author Hill Jr. Johny F. Hill and Alvin D. Hill, 2 daughters, Ruthie Gibson, Melva Jean Norman, 1 sister, Fannie Mae Bizzle, 18 grandchildren, 5 gr-grandchildren. Springfield, Cemetery. S.H. 1-10-1995 HINTON, Susan Daggett, 73, D. 5-15-1995, daughter of Myrtle Stewart and James Marshall Wheeler. Preceded in death by husband of 43 years, Wesley Daggett, 1 daughter Wilma Lee Daggett, 1 grandson, Michael Jorstad, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by husband, Robert Hinton, 3 sons, Wayne, John and Dale Daggett, 6 daughters, Judy Thomason, Linda Schoonover, Eunice Crawford, Shirley Gray, Frances Key and Martha Womack, 4 brothers, Jesse, Charlei, James and A.G Wheeler, 27 grandchildren and 30 gr-grandchildren. Ouachita Cemetery. S.H. 5-17- 1995 HOGAN, Mossie Charlie, 89, B. 8-7-1905 D. 4-25-1995, son of Charles & Judy Hogan. Survived by wife, Elene Hogan, 3 sons, Willie, Roy and John Hogan, 4 daughters, Zeola Smith, Beatrice Cornerly, Dora Billingsley, and Laura Johnson, 25 grandchildren 13 gr-grandchildren. Piney Gorve Cemetery. S.H. 5-1-1995 HOLLINGSHEAD, Doyle, 83, B. 10-1-1911 D. 2-27-1995 son of William & Dora Deaton Hollingshead. Widower of Bessie Hasley Hollingshead, survived by 1 son and his wife, Charles and Betty Hollingshead, 2 sisters, Sue Carrie Fambrough and Anna Mae woods, 2 grandchildren and 3 gr- grandchildren. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 2-28-1995 HOWELL, Carl, 71, Hope, B. 10-10-1923 D. 1-11-1995, Survived by wife, Ima Anderson, 1 son, Jimmy D. Howell, 3 grandchildren. Watercreek Cemetery. S.H. 1-12-1995 HUDMAN, Odie Belle, 85, B. 2-15-1909 D. 1-12-1995 survived by husband, Earl M. Hudman, 6 sons, Vernon, Harold, Alton, Jimmy and Sonny Hudman, 5 daughters, Mary Moore, Dorothy Gentry, Doris Martin, Alice Hurt, Sue Bentley, 44 grandchildren. 61 great-grandchildren, 3 gr-gr- grandchildren. Harts Chapel Cemetery. S.H. 1-13-1995 HUNT, Iona Phillips, 79, Bismarck, B. 9-12-1915 D. 4-22-1995, daughter of Columbus & Lillie Diffee Phillips, widow of Virgil Hunt, Sr., and was preceded in death by daughter Wilda Harkrider, survived by son and wife, Virgil & Joy Hunt, Jr., son-in-law Gerald Harkrider, brother, Clinton Phillips, 5 sisters, Leona Wade, Lorene Yarbrough, Ernestine Smith, Geraldine Moss and Evanell Bailey, 7 grandchildren, 3 gr-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. Phillipi Cemetery. S.H. 4-24-1995 HUNTER, Joseph Wiley, 76, B. 9-21-1919 D. 4-16-1995, son of Wiley and Bama Davis Hunter, Jr., preceded in death by 1 grandson, John Michael Pruett who died 5-13-1993, survived by wife Lois McElhannon, 3 daughters, Jan Pruett, Gail Huss and Vivki Arrington, 1 brother, Doyle Hunter 1 sister Lou Ethel Langley, 7 grandchildren and 2 gr- grandchildren. Atchley Cemetery. Pallbearers, Tommy Britt, Sean Huss, Eric Addington, Mike McCauley, Travis Langley, Robert Langley, D.R. Smith,and Roy Neil McElhannon.. S.H. 4-17-1995 JEFFERSON, George, 89, Prescott, B. 12-15-1905 D. June 13, 1995, Survivors Trudie Wahington, Georgia Mae Walters, Wayne Wheeler, Theo Carter, Sam Grinning, Ivory Curry, Tamarcus Jefferson, Terry Talley, Gwendolyn Briggs, Robert Faulks, Bobby Fulks, Minnie P. Robinson, Queenie Stewart, Janice Pendegar, 2 brothers, Cleotha and Thomas Jefferson, 6 sisters, Savilla Bryant, Leotha Smith, Cleotha Coleman, Susie Jefferson, Dora Todd and Americia Williams. DeAnn Cemetery. S.H. 6-16-1995 JEPSEN, Harriet Ann, 64, B. 10-21-1930 D. 3-4-1995, daughter of Frank & Mildred Henry Elvidge. widow of Andrew Peter Jepsen. Survived by 1 daughter, Catherine Ann Wilson, 1 grandson, Andrew Parson Jepson Wilson. S.H. 3-6-1995 JESTER, Wilburn A., 76, Gurdon, B. 11-21-1918 D. 5-22-1995, son of Fines & Ermia Story Jester. preceded in death by son, Joe Jester. Survived by wife of 53 years, Amy Craig Jester, 1 son, Sherrell Jester, 1 daughter Wilda Thomas, 4 brothers, Clarence, Allmon, Clinton and James Jester, 5 sisters, Lucille Purifoy, Geraldine Francis, Bennie Batcheldrer, Lyvonne Crosley and Freda Vanlandingham, 6 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 5-24-1995 JOHNSON, Artis, 92, Amity, B. 10-17-1902 D. 5-29-1995, son of James M. & Edna Spears Johnson. Survived by 2 daughters, Ruth Buck and Christine Doster, 2 sisters, Leona Turner and Arlivia McCallum, 3 grandchildren, 2 gr-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friendship Cemetery, Amity. Pallbearers, Nelvin Williams, Ricky Johnson, Don Luykendall, Gary Buck, George Franks, and Charles Cash. S.H. 5-30-1995 JOHNSON, Leonard, 67, Amity, B. 6-26-1927 D. 5-4-1995, son of Herbert Richard & Ida NaeDavis Johnson. survived by wife Katie Weber Johnson, 1 son, Ricky Johnson, 1 daughter Linda Foster, 2 sisters, Irene Howell and Wanda Golden, 3 grandchildren, Holly & Heidi Johnson and Brandon Foster. Friendship Cemetery-Amity. S.h. 5-8-1995 JOHNSON, Verna Shuffield, 52, B. 8-21-1942 D. 5-3-1995, daughter of Vernon H & Nettie Williams Shuffield, survived by husband Mark W. Johnson, 1 son Dustin Davis, 1 step-son Shane Johnson, 2 daughters, Valinda Drogsvold and Vivkie McCormick, her father, 1 brother, Mitchell Shuffield, 1 sister, Pennie Kirkpatrick and 3 grandchildren. Valley Cemetery. S.H. 5-4-1995 JOLLY, Mary June Lowe, 78, Sherwood, B. 6-7-1916 D. 6-2 1995, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lowe. She had an orchestra called the Mary June Orchestra, which comprised of her brothers Marcus and Jack Lowe and other musicians in Gurdon. Also played piano for the Ashford Henderson Orchestra at H.S.T.C. in the 1930's. Survived by 3 sons, Dr. Robert, John Mark and James F. Jolly, 1 brother John B.Lowe, 2 sisters, Helen Tarpley and Dorothy Manly. Pallbearers were grandsons, Rob, Scott, Brad, Richard and Aron Jolly. Rose Hedge Cemetery. 6-13-1995 JONES, Aliz, D. 1-7-1995, infant daughter of Donald & Elizabeth Jones, survived by parents, paternal grandparents, Tommy & Genoa Jones and Louise and Gale Jones, Sr. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 1-9-1995 JONES, Cluss, 88, Malvern, B. 4-2-1907 D. 4-9-1995, widower of Lubrida Campbell Jones, survivedd by 3 daughters, Pauline Tate, Berdia Thompson and Mary Francis Davis, 1 brother, Wesley Jones, 1 sister Emma Miller, 9 grandchildren 5 gr-grandchildren and 1 gr-gr-grandchild. Burtsell Cemetery. S.H. 4-13-1995 JONES, Gertrue Atkins, 82, Tuscon, AZ, b. 9-1-1912 D. 6-19-1995, preceded in death by husband, Robert A. Jones, on Oct 1, 1994. Survived by 3 daughters, Linda Avelar, Judy Newton and Beth Bryant, 2 brothers, George and Troy Atkins, 1 sister, Anne Francis and 2 grandsons. S.H. 6- 29-1995 JONES, Naomi Ruth, 68, Bismarck, B. 7-5-1926 D. 6-8-1995, daughter of William John and Mary Ellen Scott McConaghy. Widow of William Grady Biggers. Survived by husband, William E. Buster Jones, 7 step-sons, Dean, Billy, Willis, Doyce, Oen and Dayton Jones. 1 adopted daughter, Rebecca Doran Chenal, 2 step-daughtgers, Wilma Stolz and Christene Mackey, 1 sister, Ocie Gibson, 3 grandchildren, and severl great- grandchildren. Valley Cemetery. S.H. 6-9-1995 JONES, Will G., 65, Milwaukee, Wis. B. 4-8-1929, to Will G. and Clara Hughes Jones, Survived by 1 son, Douglas Jones, 1 daughter, Carolyn Jones, 2 brothers, Luther Jones and Tommy Jones, 2 sisters, Lucille Carter, and Jean Culmore, 2 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, and 1 grandson. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 1-13-1995 KARR, George W. "Boots", 77, Gurdon, D. 1-28-1995, preceded in death by granddaughter, survived by wife, Tular Karr, 2 sons, David & Boots Karr, 2 daughters Mary Helen Kuhn and Neoma Manning, 1 brother, Horace Karr, 1 sister, Earlene Jester, 9 grandchilden, and 9 gr-grandchildren. Bethel Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers, Terry Jester. Harrell Jester. Nel Jester, Dennis Jester, Leon Jester, Shane Jester. SH. 1-30-1995 KEITH, Mark Edward, 77, B. 11-13-1917 D. 1-8-1995, son of Forrest W. & Jesse Towry Keith, WWII Army Veteran, survived by wife Mary Louise Bagwell Keith, 2 daughters, Juliene Armfielt, and Brenda Ross, 2 step- sons, Danny and Kenny Humphries, 2 sisters, Frances Odell and Mary Alice Casicio, 5 granddaughters, 1 gr-granddaughter, 1 great-grandson, 3 step- granddaughters, and 1 step-grandson. McAnally Cemetery. Pallbearers, Rudy Shuffield, Shane Shuffield, Chris Odell, Jim Lewis, Sammy Cascio and Benny Williams. S.H. 1-91-1995 KESTLER, Alice Muriel, 82, B. 6-18-1912 D. 3-1-1995, Daughter of George & Lillie Beth Keene, widow of Leslie Kestler, survived by one daughter, Cheryl Buck and 1 grandaughter, Barbara Buck, Rest Haven. S.H. 3-1-1995 KETCHUM, O.E., 87, Bonnerdale, B. 8-19-1907 D. 3-7-1995, son of James Hutchinson & Mattie Grant Ketchum, survived by wife, Geneva Ketchum, 2 step-daughters, Jackie Fisk, and Martha Hatfield, 3 brothers, Frank Ketchum, Cletius Ketchum, Leonard Ketchum, 2 sisters, Myrtle Caver and Minnie Dillard, 2 grandchildren, 2 gr-grandchildren. Thompson Chapel Cemetery. S.H. 3-8-1995 KING, Lytha Bennett, 91, B. 7-16-1903 D. 4-30-1995 daughter of James F & Sarah Jane Williams Bennett. Widow of Jake King. survived by 2 sons, Boyd and Ed Owens, 1 daughter, Verna Emory, 1 brother, Fred Bennett 2 sisters, Nellie Diffee and Bytha Weaver, 22 grandchildren and a number of gr-grandchildren. Phillippi Cemetery. S.H. 5-2-1995 KINGERY, Oren Clyde, 80, Mabelvale, B. 5-3-1914, D. 1-28-1995 son of Granville Willis & Ella Digby Kingery, survived by son Clyde C. Kingery, 1 daughter, Judy Griffis, 3 brothers, Guy, Roy and Norman Kingery, 2 sisters, Lorene Baker and Nellie Huneycutt, 2 granddaughters and 1 gr- grandson. Bethlehem Cemetery. S.H. 1-30-1995 KIRKSEY, Jacie Allen, 89, Amity, B. 10-27-1905 D. 2-19-1995, son of John Franklin & Maggie Still Kirksey, survived by wife, Lois Buck Kirksey, 3 sons, Rickie, Chris Kirksey and Gary Hardage, 2 daughters, Doyes Blair, and Melba Robinson, 1 brother, Carmie Kirksey, 10 grandchildren, 11 gr- grandchildren, 1 gr-gr-grandchild. Oak Grove Cemetery. S.H. 2-20-1995 KNOX, Annie Arilla, 74, B. 5-27-1920 D. 4-6-1995, daughter of Hurie & Fannie Perry, survived by husband, Fourier "Bubba" Knox, 2 sons, James C and Edward R. Knox, 2 daughters, Flora Miller and Shirley L. Knox, 12 grandchildren, 15 gr-grandchildren, 1 foster sister Verbel Lee Wells, 2 uncles, 1 aunt and 1 cousin. Helms Cemetery. S.H. 4-10-1995 LaVOY, Clara Pearl, 97, B. 12-20-1897 D. 3-4-1995 daughter of Leverett & Gertrude Bryant LaVoy. Widow of Elliott W. LaVoy, survived by 2 sons, Don Douglas and Byron LaVoy, 4 grandchildren, 5 gr-grnadchildren. Fairplay Cemetery-Malvern. S.H. 3-6-1995 LEOFFLER, Dorothea Faye Swearingen, 70, B. 10-13-1923 D. 6-28-1995 daughter of Jesse Brooks & Zelma Pennington Swearingen. Survived by 2 daughters, Lynda and Pete Smith, Sherrie and Martin Terral, her mother and step-father, Zelma and Clyde Harris, 1 brother, Gene Swearingen, 1 sister, Nancy JoAnn Kelly, 4 grandchildren. Atchley Cemetery. S.H. 6- 29-1995 LOCKETT, Rosemary Virginia, 57, Hot Springs, D. 2-2-1995, survived by 3 sons, Edward, Kirt and Timothy Lockett, 4 daughters, Leslie Vollrath, Jerri Lockett, Maureen Williams and Michelle Revelas, and 10 grandchildren. S.H. 2-1-1995 LOCKHART, Janice Carol, 37, Hot Springs, B. 10-2-1957 D. 4-9-1995, daughter of Wallace Dean & Wanda Faye Holt Richerson. preceded in death by grandfathers, Wallace Richerson and Wallis Holt, survived by husband, Kenton G. Lockhart, 2 daughters, Jana Nichol Luker, and Sydney Greer Lockhart, 2 brothers, Terry and Steve Richerson, 1 sister, Vicki Riherson, paternal grandmother, Leecie Richerson and maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Lannie & Thurman Allen, nieces and nephews. Bismarck Baptist Church Cemetery. S.H. 4-11-995 LOOKADOO, Alice Pearl, 56, Point Cedar, B. 11-29-1938 D. 2-20-1995, daughter of Bill Thomas & Willie Smith McArty, survived by husband, Raymond Lookadoo, 2 sons Kenneth and Darrell Lookadoo, 2 daughters, Regina Chaney and Sharon Emory, Willie McArty Rose, 2 brothers, Elmer and Billy McArty, 11 grnadchildren. Free Hill Cemetery. S.H. 2-21-1995 LUSTER, Q.V., 80, B. 10-8-1914 D. 1-17-1995, son of Jake & Parillie Luster, Survived by wife Claudine Luster, 3 sons, Alvin Maurice, John D. Luster and James E. Hogan, 3 daughters,Juana J. Denson, Willie L, Jones, Myra Payne, 1 sister, Sophie Luster, 35 grandchildren, 41 gr- grandchildren, 2 gr-gr-grandchildren. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 1-20- 1995 MALONE, J.L. "Bill", 65, Dallas, B. 12-7-129 D. 4-3-1995 son of Cliv and Nancy Alice Rowe Malone, survived by wife, Evelyn Malone, son Stephen Malone, 1 sister, Lois Barnett, 3 grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Opal Stroud. Laurel Land Memorial Park. S.H. 4-5-1995 MAY, Leonard Charles, 85, Okolona, B. 3-27-1909 D. 2-11-1995, son of James Madison & Nancy Elizabeth Clark May, preceded in death by wife Florine Francis May. survived by 1 daughter, Jo Ann Shafer, 2 brothers, Fred May and James May, 3 sisters, Velma Butts, Dorothy Burnshide and Alta May, 4 grandchildren, 3 gr-grandchildren. Weir Cemetery. S.H. 2-13- 1995 McCOLLUM, Kirk Allen, 32, Malvern, B. 5-8-1962 D. 4-13-1995, survived by wife Salina Renee Moore McCollum, 1 son, Jarnad Antar Hasan, 1 daughter, Alicia Lavette McCollum, his parents, Rev. J.M. and Maude H. McCollum, 3 sisters, James M. Ledbetter, Karen R. Pippen and Lisa Annette McCollum. S.H. 4-17-1995 McElhannon, Annie Lou Winfield, 99, Okolona, B. 9-7-1895 D. 1-22-1995, daughter of John & Heninger Parker Winfield, Widow O. Dewitt McElhannon. Preceded in death by 4 children, Johm, Elva Jane, Doris and Bruce. Survived by 1 son, Brice McElhannon, 2 sisters, Mrs. Harley Frazier and Mrs. Bob Wingfield , 9 grandchildren, and a number of gr-grandchilren. Smyrna Cemetery. S.H. 1-23-1995 McGOWAN, Gertrude, 99, b. 9-22-1895 d. 4-23-1995, widow of Mac McGowan, survived by son Grady McCowan, 2 daughters, Betty McGowan Cary and Lou Ethel Nauden, 1 grandchild. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 4-26-1995 McSwain, Marvin M., 73, Albuquerque, NM, D. 2-22-1995, survived by wife Mozelle McSwain, 3 sons, John M., Richard S.(and his wife Mary), and Donald W. McSwain, 1 sister Jean Kendrick and her husband Bob Kendrick, 3 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Santa Fe National Cemetery. S.H 3-2-1995 MEADOR, Dora H. 88, Red Oak, TX, formerly Arkadelphia, B. 2-18-1907 D. 5-21-1995, widow of Benjamin Meador. Hart Cemetery. S.H. 5-23-1995 MITCHELL, Blanche Marie, 75, B. 3-7-1919, D. 2-3-1995, daughter of John & Geneva Heflan Simmons, widow of Rev. Dave Mitchell, survived by 1 daughter, Paula Land, mother, Geneva Caughlin, 2 grandchildren. Caddo Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers, Dick Ellena, John Pearson, Jerry Simmons, Tommy Simmons, George Binns and Wiley Avery. S.H. 2-6-1995 MOORE, Andrew Lee, III, 27, Malvern, B. 10-12-1967 D. 6-2-1995, survived by 2 daughters, Amber Leeann and Andrela Monique Moore, parents, Andrew, Jr., and Bobbie Carter Moore, 2 brothers, Johnny Lewis, and Larry James Moore, 1 sister, Maria Augusta Leach, grandfather, Rev. Tommy Lee Carter. Perla Gate Cemetery. S.H. 6-8-1995 MOORE, Mary Linda, 67, Hope, formerly of Gurdon, B. 2-16-1926 d. 2-8- 1995 daughter of Sion & Cecil Meeks Walker, survived by 3 daughters, Marily Moore, Marsha Hemphill, and Rita Camp, 1 sister Jeanette Elder, 7 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 2-10-1995 MOORE, Ruby Hardage, 87, Hot Springs, B. 6-29-1907 D. 6-29-1995, daughter of Joe Madison & Alice Yates Hardage. Survived by 2 daughters, Frankie Duren, and Louise Brannon, 1 brother, Hayden Hardage, 2 sisters, Hattie Garrett and Lillian Woodruff, 4 grandchildren, 10 gr- grandchildren and 2 gr-gr-grandchildren. DeRoche Cemetery. S.H. 4-25- 1995 MORTON, Elva Lena, Gurdon, D. 4-20-1995, survived by stepson, Johnny Morton, 2 stepdaughters, Vivian Evans and Jean Fredericks; (????? brothers) Ted Morris, Billy Jim Morris, James Morris 1 niece Belva Howser, several gr-nieces and nephews. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 4-24- 1995 MOSS, Fannie, 88, Malvern, B. 1-26-1906, D. 1-10-1995, Survived by 4 daughters, Olive Tippens, Lillian Paige, Bobbie Underwood and Edean King, 2 brothers, Carl Moss and George Moss, 1 sister, Lennie Miller and 24 grandchildren.National Cemetery. S.H. 1-13-1995 MURREN, John Adolf, 83, B. 5-25-1995 D. 4-25-1995, survived by wife, Donna Murren, 2 sons, John D. and Bill Murren, 2 daughters, Cheri Vilotti and Ruth Helm, 2 step-daughtgers, Theresa McWillianms and April Plummer, and several grandchildren. Pallbearers, Paul Littlepage, Darrell Daniels, George Taylor, Dr. Lyle and staff of Ark. Helath Care and Riverwood Staff. Cremated. S.H. 4-25-1995 NEWTON, Howard Lyndell, 47, Antoine, B. 11-15-1947 D. 6-27-1995, son of Ervin & Verna Bushy Newton. Survived by his parents, 1 brother, Henry Wade Newton, 2 sisters, Sue Price and Vivian Gathright. Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 6-28-1995 NEWTON, Ottie Sarah, 80, Okolona, B. 4-17-1914 D. 3-6-1995 daughter of Jim & Annie Caldwell Mitchell, preceded in death by husband Barney Newton and 1 son, Alan Garratt, survived by 1 son Robert Garrett, 1 daughter, Betty Newton Rhodes, nieces and nephews, 6 gr- grandchildren.Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 3-7-1995 NIX, J.D. (Doug), 88, B. 1-24-1907 D. 3-18-1995, son of John Rigdon & Beedie Turner Nix, survived by 3 daughters, Marty Gear, Janice Caldwell and Evelyn Howell, 1 sister, Vera Mackey, 7 grandchildren and 6 gr- grandchildren. Hart's Chapel Cemetery. S.H. 3-16-1995 OSBORN, Lona Bell, 84, Amity, B. 4-9-1911 D. 6-9-1995 daughter of David & Mary Mageline Rowan Triplett, widow of Fred Osborn and was preceded in death by daughter Erma Poole. survived by 2 sons, Fred Glen and Vernon Joe Osborn, 1 daughter, Eva Nell Carr, 1 brother, Woodrow Triplett, 1 sister, Lorene Hughes, 9 grandchildren, several gr-grandchildren and 1 gr-gr-grandchild. Jones Cemetery. Palbearers: Troy Buck, Ralph Richardson, Dale Richardson, William Pittman, Mike Hollingshead, James Ed chancellor. Honorary: Jerry Buck, Ronald buck, Elvin McClure, Jimmy Williams. S.H. 6-12-1995 OZMENT, Elizabeth Lee, 79, Falls Church, VA, Born in Banks, AR 6-4-1915 D. 1-5-1995, survived by husband Oral Dee Ozment, 1 grandson, Brian Carmine, 2 sisters, Rachael Bardwell and Charlotte Emley, several nieces and nephews. Columbia Gardens Cemetery. S.H. 1-17-1995 PACE, Ronald Sean, 26, Donaldson, B. 11-18-1968 D. 6-4-1995 son of Ronald & Belinda Pence Pace. Survived by parents, 2 daughters, Seana Renee Pace and Christina Lynn Pace, sister, Rhonda McDougal, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Pence and Myrtle Pace. S.H. 6-6-1997 PARKS, Thomas "Crick", 83, Gurdon, D. 2-1-1995, survived by son Lee Parks, 2 daughters, Angie and Carolyn Parks, 17 grandchildren and several gr-grandchildren. Bethlehem Cemetery. S.H. 2-3-1995 PENNINGTON, James "Roscoe", 70, D. 1-14-1995, preceded in death by his wife, Omega Pennington. Was father of Juanita Crafton, James W. Pennington and Joyce Jefferson, brother of Willie Gilliam, Charles Pennington, Gloria Page, and Eual Pennington, grandfather of 6 and gr- grandfather of 11, several nieces and nephews. Mt. Hope Cemetery. S.H. 1-17-1995 PERROTTO, William A. 73, B. 1-29-1922 D. 4-29-1995, survived by wife Freeda Perotto, 1 daughter Christine Stanton, 2 sons, Willaim A. Perotto, Jr., Derek Perrotto, 1 step-daughter, Pamela Freeman, 2 step- sons, Rick and Jeff Bertino, 1 sister, Marie Dorney, 7 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. Cremated, Willamette National Cemetery. S.H. 5-1-1995 PETERSON, Philip Clinton, 36, B. 5-11-1958 D. 2-1-2995, son of Elmer & Pearl Peterson, survived by wife, Sandra Edwards Peterson, 3 sons, Jeremy, Justin, and Adam Peterson, 1 step-daughter, Tracy Smith, his parents, 1 sister Kathryn Walker, 2 brothers, Joseph and Steven Peterson, 1 nephew, Chris Peterson. Mr. Zion Cemetery, near Rison. S.H. 2-2-1995 PORTER, Dessie, 87, Camden, B. 9-24-1907 D. 1-29-1995, daughter of Hiram Burton and Maggie Porterfield. Preceded in death by husband, Carl D. Porter, and a daughter, Annie Pearl Porter. Survived by 2 sons, Robert and Harold Porter, 2 daughters, Jean Rankin and Margrett Singleton, 1 brother, Paul Porterfield, 4 sisters, Hester David, Jo Pittman, Maudie Cook and Jean Rucker, 9 grandchildren, 7 gr-grandchildren and 2 gr-gr- grandchildren. DeLamar Cemetery. Pallbearers, Robert Porter, Harold Porter, Tim Singleton, Mike Rankin, Larry Rankin, Michael Rankin, Jay Rankin and Chris Cagle. S.H. 1-30-1995 PYLE, Latisha (Tish), 18, Bismarck, B. 9-6-1995 D. 4-22-1995 daughter of Tony & Angela Furgson Pyle, preceded in death by sister, Erica Pyle, survived by parents, 1 sister, Gabriellea Pyle, her grnadparents, Riley Ray & Vera Furgeson, Shelby & Donald Norton and Louise & Jim Guenther. Prairie Bayou Cemetery.. S.H. 4-24-1995 RANSOM, Lou Ella, 95, B. 12-5-1899 D. 4-9-1995, daughter of John & Jane Whitaker, widow of James R. Ransom. Preceded in death by 3 sons, James T. Walter Glen, and Otis D. Ransom. Survied by 1 son, Carl Ransom, 1 daughter, Ruby E. Smithers, 20 grandchildren, 25 gr-grandchildren and 1 gr-gr-grandchild. Richland Cemetery. S.H. 4-10-1995 RATELIFF, Edna Faye Stroud, 87, Hope, B. 8-27-1907 D. 4-6-1995, daughter of Benjamin & Maude Stroud, survived by 1 daughter Bettie Duke, 1 son- in-law, Ray Duke, 1 brother Sam Stroud, 5 sisters, Vester Jones, Hester Scott, Lola Golden, Dale Lemley and Mary Steele, 1 grandson and 2 gr- grandsons. Bright Star Cemetery. S.H. 4-7-1995 ROBEY, Robert, Sr., 80, Prescott, B. 3-23-1915 D. 4-11-1995, preceded in death by wife Louise Ross Robey and 1 son, Jack Robey, Jr., survived by 2 sons, William Ross and Guss Robey, 1 sister, Juanita Irwin and 6 grandchildren. DeAnn Cemetery. S.H. 4-13-1995 ROBINSON, Joe T., 64, of Dumas, B. 3-7-1931 D. 5-27-1995, Survived by wife Betty Venable Robinson, mother Mary Ellen Robinson, 2 daughters, Venesa Rands and Jean Patoka, 3 sisters, Retha Moyers, Jeanette Starkey, Betty Ruth Robinson, and 4 grandchildren. Preceded in death by father, Charles Alvin Robinson and a sister, Jewel Calhoun. Dark Corner Cemetery, Gould. S.H. 5-30-1995 ROGERS, Modie Modell McKa, 49, B. 10-6-1945 D. 1-27-1995, daughter of Cody & Nellie Ruth Ruthledge McKa. Survived by husband, Edgar A. Rogers, 3 children, Johnny C. Rogers, Eddie Rogers and Miranda Rogers, 1 step-son, Paul McClure, her parents, Cody & Nellie McKa, 6 brothers, Jimmy, James, Bill, Curtis, and Jake McKa, and Elmer Ruthledge, 2 sisters, Wilma Pettit and Linda Ray, 2 grandchildren, Christie Lynn Rogers, and Chelsa Ann Rogers. Easley Cemetery. Pallbearers: Gary Adcock, Harvey Riley, James Riley, Jimmy Riley, Gary Ring, George Rile(y?) and Buster Karr. S.H. 1-30-1995 RORIE, Lady Ruth, 81 B. 12-18-1913 D. 2-1-1995, preceded in death by mother, Esma Rorie and 1 brother, Paul Rorie. Survived by 2 cousins, Howard Trigg and Elsie C. Trigg. Rose Hill. S.H. 2-2-1995 RYAN, Coy W., 84, B. 11-30-1910 D. 2-20-1995, daughter of Samuel & Mary Effie Clark Wingfield, widow of Ernest Ryan, preceded in death by 1 sister, Fannie Ryan and 2 brothers, Raymond and Adrian Fletcher Wingfield, survived by son, Maj. Gen.(Ret) James A. Ryan, 2 sisters, Geneva Roberson and Lorene Milloway, 4 grandchildren, 5 gr- grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 2-20-1995 SAMPSON, Lloyd H., 88, Prescott, D. 4-2-1995, preceded in death by wife, Lois White Sampson who died 8-4-1994. Survived by 4 sons, Dale, Clyde, Jack and Larry Sampson, 5 daughters, Charlotte Hoffrage, Linda James, Marilyn Rowlands, Kathy Pike and Bobbie Tuberville, 1 brother, Orville Sampson, 22 grandchildren, 21 gr-grandchildren. Caney Cemetery. S.H. 4- 4-1995 SANDAGE, Harl Douglas, 70, Midway, B. 7-3-1924, D. 1-19-1995, son of Stephen Douglas and Bertha Bailey Sandage. Survived by wife, Marion Watson Sandage, 1 daughter, Donna Sharp, 1 sister, Idella Lea, 3 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Gilchrist Cemetery. Pallbearers Stephen Sharp, David Sharp, Christopher Sharp, Bobby Babb, Steve Clark and Alvin Starkey. Honorary, Deacons of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. S.H. 1-20-1995 SANDERS, Jacob Perry, infant son of Bryan & Jodie Ferguson Sanders, B. 2-14-1995, D. 3-3-1995, survived by parents, 1 brother, Zachary Sanders, grandparents Ronnie & Bobby Ferguson, Tommy & Diane Arnold and Ed & Jacque Sanders, Gr. grandparents: Sewall & Nettie Daniell, Roy & Margaret Tarpley, Margret Mullins, 1 gr-gr-grandmother, Stella Huneycutt. Macedonia Cemetery. S.H. 3-6-1995 SANDERS, Tennie Ledbetter, 90, Bismarck, B. 2-10-1904 D. 12-31-1994, the daughter of John W. and Sabra Duncan Ledbetter. Preceded in death by 1 son, Delano Sanders, 1 daughter, Carolyn Sanders. Survived by husband, Arvilee Sanders, 1 son Loren Sanders, 2 daughters, Jean Drennon and Barbara Henderson, 2 brothers, George and Volley Ledbetter, 11 grandchildren, 10 gr-grandchildren. Forrest Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers, Mark Henderson, Scott Sanders, Phillip Sanders, Terry Darnell, Mike McGrew, David McGrew and George Wayne Ledbetter. S.H. 1-3- 1995 SCOTT, Alberta, 84, Ann Arbor, MI, formerly Arkadelphia, D. 3-9-1995, daughter of John & Emma Scott, survived by 1 son, Tracy Henderson, 2 daughters, Jo Ella Hart and Mae Ella Roberson, 2 brothers, Charlie and Lacy Scott, 3 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Richmond Hill Cemetery. S.H. 3-15-1995 SHARP, George Thomas, B. 6-20-1933 D. 3-28-1995, son of Virgil & Frankie Sharp, survived by wife, daughters Rhonda Elizabeth Sharp, Karen Rae and Lance Halbert, 1 grandson, Jared Ryan Halbert, brothers, Truman, Roland and Gerry Sharp, sister Evora Huitt, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Rest Haven. S.H. 3-29-1995 SHOPE, James M.(or J), 97, Okolona, B. 9-10-1897 D. 5-26-1995, son of James & Laura Lou Cox Shope, survived by 3 sons, Roy Neil, donald and Claude Shope, 1 daughters, Peggy Loomis, 17 gr-grandchildren 1 gr-gr- grnadson. preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Rowe Shope and daughter Bobbie Pennington. Smyrna Cemetery. S.H. 5-30-1995 SILAS, Bobby Mack, 58, Bismarck, B. 7-12-1936 D. 6-17-1995, son of Leonard James & Ester Lee Mitchell Silas. Survived by wife, Verl Lewallen Silas, 1 daughter, Bobbie Sandage 5 stepsons, Benny Holland, Johnny, Paul, Joe, and Jason Jackson, 2 step-daughters Beth Wismiller and Ginger Walton, 6 brothers, Billy, Horace, Tommy, Gene, Jerry and Larry Silas, 1 sister, Mary Thomason and 1 granddaughter. S.H. 6-19- 1995 SIPES, Sally Marguerite, B. 2-6-1909 D. 3-5-1995, daughter of Hiram Boyd S.S. & Eugenia Cruce Hartley, survived by son, Houston Q. "Buddy" Winningham, 1 daughter, Shirley W. Walker, 1 stepdaughter, Connie L, Sipes, 2 brothers, Gerald and Arlie Hartley, 5 grandchildren, 10 gr- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Section 16 Cemetery, Drew County. S.H. 3-7-1995 SKINNER, Marion James (M.J.), 70, Bismarck, B. 7-19-1924 D. 4-17-1995, son of Charles & Mildred Nix Skinner. WWII Navy Veteran, survived by wife, Minnie Martin Skinner, 2 sons, Jim and David Skinner,1 sister Lena Mae Landenbarger, 3 grandchildren, Caney Cemetery. S.H. 4-18-1995 SLACK, Sidney J. 88, Gurdon, D. 2-11-1995, survived by wife, Helen Slack, 1 sister, Shirley Ellison, several nieces and nephews. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 2-13-1995 SMITH, Birdie Bailey, 82, B. 4-1-1912, d. 12-31-1994, daughter of Oliver & Maebell Hunter Bailey. Survived by 1 brother, James W. Bailey, 2 sisters, Martha Coleman and Ruby Dickerson, 4 grandchildren, 6 gr- grandchildren. Center Point Cemetery. S.H. 1-4-1995 SMITH, Jessie Glenish , 69 Malvern B. 10-10-1925 D. 3-24-1995, survived by son Kevin D. Smith, 3 sisters Connie Mae Crain, Darris Mitchell and Carretter Smith, 1 granddaughter. S.H. 3-30-1995 SPURLIN, Roy Franklin, 81, B. 10-3-1913 D. 5-23-1995 son of Alfred & Josie Stone Spurlin. Survived by wife Irene Kinser Spurlin, 4 daughters, Sue Spurlin, Elaine Morgan, Betty Runyan, and Donna Samons, 2 sisters, Ella Madden and Georgia Spurlin Fisher, 8 grandchildren and 9 gr- grandchildren. Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. S.H. 5-24-1995 STANLEY, Georgia Marie, 69, Chicago, formerly Okolona, B. 1-31-1926 D. 2-20-1995, daughter of George & Katie Harvall, survived by sister Solonia Payne, several nieces and nephews. Okolona Cemetery. S.H. 2-20- 1995 & 2-21-1995 STEWART, Evie Jean, 94, Gurdon, B. 3-18-1900 D. 12-31-1994, daughter of Samuel & Amanda Stewart, survived by 1 sister, Eugenia Mae Stewart, 1 niece, Lonnie Ruth Gentry, 2 gr-nieces, Lonese LaJuana Arnold, and Lonna L. Gentry. Rosehedge Cemetery. S.H. 1-3-1995 STEWART, James Edward, 72, B. 9-13-1923 D. Friday 5-12-1995, son of Benny and Viola Stewart. Survived by wife, Dezree Stewart, 1 daughter, Helen Jean Gayles, 1 grandson Sean F. Gayles. Holly Grove Cemetery. S.H. 5-16-1995 STONE, Norman Conway, 70, Bearden, B. 3-16-1925 D. 5-29-1995 son of Garland H & Myrtle Rucker Stone. Survived by wife, Martha Jo Freeland, 1 son, David Stone, 2 daughters, Janice McCumber, Teresa Wharton, 2 sisters, Shirley Angel and Freida Rowe, 4 granddaughters and 1 gr- grandson. New Holly Springs Cemetery. S.H. 5-31-1995 STROUD, Clarence H., 79, Gurdon, D. 1-15-1995, survived by wife, Rutheie Mae Stroud, 4 daughters, Marjoire Braddock, Katherine Newberry, Linda Bittle and Mary Ricketts, 1 brother Ralph Stroud, 1 sister, Emma Jean Key, 9 grandchildren and 8 gr-grandchildren. Easley Cemetery. Pallbearers: Mac Stroud, Larry Stroud, Randy Stroud, Stanley Key, Phillip Key, Rudy King, Garry Cagle and Winfred Thompson. S.H. 1-17- 1995 STROUD, John E. 89, B. 7-16-1905 D. 2-20-1995, preceded in death by his wife, Faye Stroud, and a grandson, Kirby Stroud. Survived by 3 sons, Leroy, George Lyndell and John Leonard Stroud, 2 sisters, Ruby Dell Eastridge, and Gurthie Lee Gattis Calley, 6 grandchildren, 8 gr- grandchildren. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 2-21-1995 TALLY, James Homer, 83, El Dorado, formerly Gurdon, D. 4-5-1995, survived by wife Mattie Tally, 5 daughters, Joyce Rutherford, Betty Jones, Wanda Fuller, Deborah Jerry, and Susan Semans. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 4-7-1995 TAPLEY, Edna Glover, 83, Mayflower, formerly Arkadelphia, B. 3-3-1912 D. 3-7-1995, daughter of Edward (Ned) & Doris Halsell Glover, survived by husband, Joe Earl Tapley, 1 son, Aubrey Tapley, 1 daughter, Wilma Green, 1 brother C.B. Glover, 10 grandchildren and 10 gr-grandchildren. Richland Cemetery. S.H. 308-1995 TARYLOR, James Herbert, 87, B. 4-17-11908 D. 6-23-1995 (Killed by a falling awning on Piggly Wiggly Store) son of James Edward & Eva Gibson Taylor. Survived by wife Mary Blount Taylor, 1 daughter, Mary Duncan, 3 sons, Kenneth, James and Tommy Taylor, 3 brothers, Leon, Noyce and J.E. Taylor, 3 sisters, Irene Froug, Corine and Velma Taylor, 9 grandchildren, and 5 gr-grandchildren. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 6-26-1995 TAYLOR, Mary, 94, D. 2-13-1995, survived by 3 sons, Lawrence, Davis and Jesse C. Williams, Sr. 1 daughter, Geneva Williams, 16 grandchildren, 12 gr-grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 2-17-1995 THOMAS, Daisy, 79, B. 6-30-1915 D. 6-19-1995, daughter of Orange Clark & Sarah Mitchell. survived by 3 sons, Eugene, Jr., Rev.Charlie, and Henry Thomas, 4 daughters, Mildreed Brooks, Mary Josephine Harris, Sedonia Macon, and Lady Mae Williams, 1 step-daughter Linda Goffrey, 17 grandchildren, 20 gr-grandchildren, and 7 gr-gr-grandchildren. Sandy Cemetery. S.H. 6-22-1995 THORNTON, Ellen Payne, 85, Bismarck, B. 8-28-1909 D. 4-17-1995, daughter of Charlie & Leona Grissom Payne, preceded in death by husband, Earl A. Thornton, survived by 3 sons, Omie, Watson and Winston Thornton, 2 daughters, Evalyn Burroughs and Shirley Berg, 7 grandchildren, several gr-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Hickory Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers, Dean Richerson, Gene Warren, Rev. Howard Horton, Alvia Knighten, Junior Rowton and John Rowton. Honorary, Rev. Lee Edna Ivy, Rev. Wayne Hughes, Rev. Billy Thomason, Dr. John Simpson, Dr. Martin Koehn, Ricky Stevens and adult Sunday School Class, Bismarck Pentecostal Church. S.H. 4-18-1995 TIDWELL, Walter, 54, D. 1-10-1995, Survived by 4 brothers, Frank, Willie Lee, Willie Junior and Hershey Tidwell, 1 sister, Ester Harris. Okolona Cemetery. S.H. 1-13-1995 TODD, Sanford Allen, 93, Gurdon, B. 6-10-1901 D. 1-2-1995, son of Lee A. & Mary E. Floyd Todd. Preceeded in death by 1 daughter, Linda and 1 grandson, Howard Butch Feimster, survived by wife, Vera Mae Tucker Todd, 2 sons, Charles and Nicky Todd, 2 daughters, Veda Curry and Pat Fendley, 2 sisters, Willie Lee Martin and Alma Cash, 6 grandchildren and 8 gr- grandchildren. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 1-3-1995 TONEY, J.L., 59, Malvern, B. 7-24-1935 D. 3-20-1995, survived by wife Barbara Ellis Toney, 6 sons, J.L., Jr., Richard, James, and Stanford Toney, Carlton and Dale Wiggins, 5 daughters, Eula Mae, Linda, Brenda, Bernadette and Janice Toney, 3 brothers, John L. and Clyde N. Toney and Glenn Butler, 4 sisters, Lela McKinnley, Pearley Paden, Carrie Mae Tarian and Autry Dell Smith, 26 grandchildren and 5 gr-grandchildren. S.H. 3-23-1995 TREECE, Raymond Edward, 79, B. 5-15-1916 D. 6-20-1995 son of Ed & Aulvie Leslie Treece. Survived by wife, Lois Marie Treece, son Bob Treece, 3 daughters, Caroll Baker, Sue Burns, and Betty Moss, 1 sister, Marie Hunter, 7 grandchildren and 4 step-grandchildren. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 6-20-1995 TRIGG, Nora Jean, 64, B. 9-11-1929 D. 1-3-1995, daughter of Martin & Edna Mae Schwitzer, preceded in death by sister, Letha Mae Martinez. Survived by husband, Roy Trigg, 2 sons, James A. and Wayne Ledbetter, 2 brothers, James and Jesse Schweitzer, 1 sister, Dorothy Cobb, 9 grandchildren, 11 gr-grandchildren. DeGray Cemetery. S.H. 1-4-1995 S.H. 1-5-1995 TURNER, Jessie, jr., 64, Gurdon, D. 4-12-1995, survived by 5 sons, Robert, Leroy, Alan, robert Lee, and Dwight Turner, 5 daughters, Marsella Turner, Marsella Brown, Delores Turner, Mary Ann Turner and Evon Turner, 1 brother, Roy Pullins, 1 sister, Quarlee Turner, 30 grandchildren, 19 gr-grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery, Gurdon. S.H. 4- 17-1995 TURNER, Romie E. (T-Bone), 85, Bismarck, B. 4-13-1910 D. 6-3-1995 son of George Clayon & Jennie Leona Deerine Turner. survived by 3 sisters, Evelyn Karr, Estelle Johnson and Winnie Wenzel, 1 grnadson, Michael Turner, his adopted family: Ann Tidwell, Charlie and LaDonna Guinn, Latavia Gunn Tart and Hunt Tart of Bismarck. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 6-5-1995 VANN, Doyle D., 75, Sparkman, B. 4-4-1920 d. 4-9-1995, son of Alver Brown & Martha Ann Hogue Vann, survived byu wife, Mary Dickey Vann, 1 son, Doyle Vann, Jr., 3 daughters, Elizabeth Points, Brenda Smith and Sue Leamons, 1 brother, Jimmy Vann, 2 sisters, Bessie Russell and Earleen Tangley and 8 grandchildren. Sardis Cemetery. Pallbearers, Robert Stickley, Danny Givens, Cecil West, Leonard Davis, Dale Johnson, Edward Dale Givens and Donald Smith. S.H. 4-10-1995 WAGGONER, Lenora Tucker, 93, Amity, B. 6-7-1901 D. 4-9-1995 daughter of William Thomas & Sarah Lue Tinney Tucker, she was the oldest of 11 children, who all preceded her in death. Married Albert Otis Waggoner 11-26-1917, who preceded her in death, also 1 son Albert Otis, Jr. and 1 daughter, Norma Lee Holcomb. survived by 1 son, Lewis Dean Waggoner, 1 daughter, Patsy Burks, 6 grandchildren and 4 gr-grandchildren. Jones Cemetery. S.H. 4-10-1995 WEST, Nathaniel, 67, Malvern, B. 5-11-1928 D. 6-1-1995, preceded in death by brother, David West and sister, Lydia Smith. Survived by wife Dora West, 1 son, Boyce Nathaniel West, 3 daughters, Rosie West Hines, Sharon Bernae West Traylor, and Leatrice Regina West Winters, his father, Alexander (Buddy) West and his mother Rosie Belle Brown West, 3 brothers, Clyde West, Vernon West and Alex Jr. (Penny) West, 4 sisters, Thelma Muldrew, Corenthian Webb, Joann Robinson, Melva Jean Arnold and 5 grandchildren. Perla Gate Cemetery. S.H. 6-5-1995 WHITLOCK, Willie M., 85, Gurdon, B. 10-6-1909 D. 1-4-1995, Daughter of William & Jeffie Shackelford Huffman. Survived by husband, Frank E. Whitlock, 3 sons, Billy G., Jerry D. and Kenny A. Whitlock, 2 sisters, Boodie Huffman, and Faye Anderson, 7 grandchildren, 6 gr-grandchildren. Center Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 1-5-1995 WILEY, Stanley C., 37, Tampa, Fla. formerly Gurdon, B.9-17-1957 D. 1-22- 1995, son of Clarence and Christine Wiley. Survived by 1 son, Derrick Wiley, his mother, 2 brothers, Jahure and Charles Allen Wiley, 2 sisters, Eloise Jones and Regina Hopson. Burtsell Cemetery. S.H. 1-30- 1995 WILLIAMS, Bernice R., 89 D, 5-15-1995 In Tulsa, OK. preceded in death by husband, Max A. Williams. Survived by 2 sons, Charles and Mary Williams, and Jerry and Colleen Williams, 6 grandchildren, 10 gr- grandchildrfen. S.H. 5-17-1995 WILLIAMS, Jerry Allen, 58, Amity, B. 7-31-1936 D. 6-5-1995, son of Almer & Violet Rice Williams. Survived by wife Nelda Runyan Williams, 1 son, Allen Williams, 1 daughter, Tina Tourigny, 2 sisters, Wanda Smityh and Joan Buck, 2 grandsons, Jushua and Justin Rogers. White-Wheeler Cemtery. Pallbearers, Sonny Fagan, Elton buck, Dallas Smith, Roland Runyan, Bill York, Jimmy Williams, Honorary : Jim Ferguson, Ronnie Angel, Sonny Wheeler, Mike Hollingshead, Ritchie Richardson, Donnie Floyd. S.H. 6-6- 1995 WILLIAMS, Lee Louise Rice, 79, Amity, B 2-29-1916, D. 5-29-1995 Daughter of B.F. Sr. and Willie Lee Dillard Rice. Married 9-30-1935 to Arlie C. Williams, who preceded her in death on 11-7-1991. Survived by 3 daughters, Dora Lee Bean, Jane Boyd and Judy Bardwell, 3 brothers, Ben F.,Jr, William, and George Rice, 4 sisters, Pansy "Pat" Dyar, Daisy Lucille Trowbridge, Gladys King and Mary York, 6 grandchildren and 2 gr- grandchildren.Jones Cemetery. S.H. 5-30-1995 WILSON, Clovis Eugene, 55, Bismarck, B. 3-28-1940 D. 5-25-1995 son of Roy & Leoma Allen Wilson, Widower of Connie Poage Wilson. Survived by 3 sons, David Lee, Daniel Mark, and Darrin Eugene Wilson, 1 daughter Brenda Sue Jones, 4 brothers, Leon, Winford, James and Louie F. Wilson, 4 sisters, Imogene Weatherford, Joy Corley, Zola Willis and Caroline Thomas, 9 grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jim Wilson, David T. Wilson, Todd Corley, Blake Corley, Dennis Thomas, Joe Purdue, Wayne Weatherford, Mike Rucker. Honorary: Jeremy Willis, Karen Bell, RN. and Losi Efrid. S.H. 5-25-1995 WILSON, Hugh F., 68, Leavinworth, Kan., B. 11-21-1926 D. 1-5-1995 son of Hugh F and Anniece Reed Wilson. WWII Veteran, survived by wife Dorothy Gene Wilson, 1 daughter Lisa Brandenberg, 1 grandson, Michael Brandenberg, 4 sisters, Marie Cagle, Birdie Fullbright, Norman Salazar and Pat Greenwood, 3 step-children and several step-grandchildren. National Cemetery, Leavinworth. S.H. 1-6-1995 WILSON, Millard, A.(Buster), 76, B. 6-21-1918, D.1-3-1995, son of Joe Millard & Grace T. Francis Wilson, survived by wife, Flossie Marine Adcock Wilson, 3 daughters, Gracie Buck, Babara Kinard, Sue Hill, 3 brothers, John W. Wilson, Roy Neal Wilson, Joe H. Wilson, 11 grandchildren, 18 Gr-grandchildren. Golden Cemetery. S.H. 1-4-1995 WILSON, Robert J., 53, Morrilton, D. 2-25-1995, survived by wife, Barbara Neal Wilson, 2 daughters, Madlyn Nelson and Robin Wilson, 1 brother, Julius Wilson, Jr., 1 sister, Mary Ann Heard and 3 grandchildren. Oddfellow Cemetery, Morrilton. S.H. 3-2-1995 WINFIELD, Decie Amboline, 93, B. 9-17-1901 D. 1-10-1995, daughter of James Thomas & Victoria Queen May White, widow of Augustus Robert "Gus" Winfield, survived by 2 brothers, Leon White and Truman White, 2 sisters, Vera Dillard and Kathryn McCaully. Smyrna cemetery. S.H. 1-11- 1995 WINGFIELD, Claude, 81, b. 3-17-1914, d. 4-19-1995, son of John Farris & Lena Hobbs Wingfield, survived by wife Myrtle Chambers Wingfield, 2 daughters, Judy Hackworth and Margaret Frazier, 2 brothers, Lawrence and Wilson (Red) Wingfield, 2 sisters, Estelle Parker and Floye Wingfield, 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Frazier, Jamie Rucker, Brannon Hackworth and Blaine Hackworth, 1 gr-granddaughter, Regan Rucker. Bethelehem Cemetery. S.H. 4-20-1995 WYATT, James (J.L.) 16, B. 6-24-1978, D. Sat. 5-20-1996 son of Hertis and Ruthie Smith Wyatt. Survived by parents, 1 brother, Patrick Wayne Smith, 3 sisters, Annette Smith Lemons, Debra Denise Wyatt and Kimberly Ruth Wyatt, grandmother, Leonia Smith. Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Joan. S.H. 5-25-1995 YARBROUGH, Hazel Marie, 78, Gurdon, B. 10-31-1916 D. 6-6-1995, daughter of A.M. and Exa Yarbrough. Survived by 3 sisters, Lillian McClain, Mary Lou Stitt, and Artis Ann Knight, and 3 nieces. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 6-7-1995