Obituaries abstracted from the Daily Siftings Herald, Arkadelphia, Clark Co., AR, for the year 1997 Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Allen B. Syler ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ************************************************************************ FISHER, Earl Lee, 61, 12-4-1935/12-30-1996, dau. of Roy and Eloise Homes Williams. Surv. 2 sons, Alden Rayshawn, and Brent Lydell Morris, 6 brothers, James, Charles, Benjamin, Joshua, Logan and Tommy Williams; 3 sisters, Annie Helms, Creasie Pennix, and Veronica Easter, and one grandchild. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 1-2-1997 MATHIS, Travis, Sr., 74, 12-1-1922/1-2-1997, son of Earl C. and Vesta Mathis. Surv. 4 children, Sherry Donovan, Travis Mathis, Jr., Earl C. Mathis II, Winston Clinton Mathis, 2 brothers, Winston and Randall Mathis; 3 sisters, Wanda June Wrinkle, Diane Blanton, Gayle Owen, and five grandsons. Rest Haven. S.H. 1-3-1997. WEEKS, Don O., 90, Gurdon, died 1-1-1997. Surv. son, Don Weeks, a brother J.A. "Mann" Weeks, three sisters, Ollie Jean Allen, Lucille Orsborne, and Roxie Wingfield, two granchildren and six great- grandchildren. South Fork Cem. S.H. 1-3-1997 EVINGTON, William Carl "Bill", 86, Gurdon, Died 1-2- 1997. Surv. wife Reeda Evington, a sister, Connie Parker, nieces and nephews. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 1-3- 1997 STROUD, Wallace William, 76, 7-15-1920-1-2-1997, son of Paris Lee and Nola Wells Stroud. Surv. a son, William Stroud, two daughters, Barbara Cain and Opal White, his mother Opal Tucker, a sister, Mabel Beazley and seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 1-3-1997 THOMPSON, Hubert Charles, 87, Ann Arbor, Mich. 6-14- 1909/1-2-1997, son of George and Emma Cox Thompson. Surv. wife Maxine Shannon Thompson, two daughters, one son, two brothers, Clarence and Hoyle Thompson, four sisters, Martha Lou Clingan, Sue Robertson, Dorothy Williams, Bea Buck, and five grandchildren, a number of great-grnadchildren. Ann Arbor Mich. S.H. 1-3-1997 DUKE, Maurine Terrell, 91, 10-3-1905/1-3-1997, daughter of Chester Coleman and Veatrice Dunlop Terrell, widow of Ira Duke. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Lexie and Ross E. Buck, a sister, Geraldine Oliver, one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. DeGray Cemetery. S.H. 1-6-1997 PIERCE, Ida Mabel, 89, Modesto, CA., 6-21-1907/1-3- 1997. daughter of John E. and Susie Hopper Burrow. Widow of Minor Pierce. Surv. daughter, Ruby Gann, brother Kenneth Burrow, two sisters, Margie Manning, Dorothy Stroble, four grandchildren, four-great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Richwoods Cem. S.H. 1-6-1997 S.H. 1-8-1997 NIX, Lorene T. Fite, 75, Sparkman, 4-2-1921/1-5-1997 daughter of Earl and Edna Voss Fite. Surv. husband, James G. Nix, 3 sons, Eddie, Jerry and David Nix; 3 daughters, Sandra Davis, Judy Nix and Vicky Nix, a brother, Claude Fite, a sister, Kate Marie Nix. 5 grandchildren. Round Hill Cem. S.H. 1-6-1997 McDANIEL, Lorene McMahan, 82, Midway, 6-17-1914/1-6- 1997, dau. of Walter Elbert and Dicie Ann Sheehy McMahan. Surv. husband, Vollie Lee McDaniel, 4 sons, Marvin, Bill, Fred and Benny McDaniel, three daughters, Patsy Mowery, Joyce Hixon, and Annette Hobbs; five brothers, Pete, Paul, Louis and Jack McMahan, four sisters, Lucille Jones, Dollie Strother, Letha Jones and Dorothy Dyer, and 23 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren. Neighbors Cemetery. S.H. 1-7-1997 ORSBURN, Laurine DeVore, 87, Okolona, 12-1-1909/1-7- 1997, dau. of Walter and Elmeretta Paquette DeVore. Widow of Cecil W. Orsburn. survivors, 1 son, Cecil L."Scooter" Osburn, dau, Sue Hale and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Okolona Cemetery. S.H. 1-8-1997 WALKER, Mary Ella Bingham, 87, Amity & Arkadelphia, 2- 20-1909/1-7-1997, dau. of Walter N. and Mattie Ingram Bingham. Widow of Oral M. Walker. surv. sister Rachael Finnegan, and nieces and nephews. Alpine Cemetery. S.H. 1-8-1997 CUNNINGHAM, Lucille, 70, Gurdon, 6-6-1926/1-5-1997, Dau. of Ollie and Sally Hawthorne. Widow of Jerry Cunningham. Surv. 6 sons, James, Jr., Julius, Oscar, Willie, Johnnie and Henry L. Marks; three daughters Annie Anderson, Fannie Sheppard and Annie McNeil, three brothers, David, James and George Hawthorne, four sisters, Wilma Brown, Naomi Samuels, Bernita Williams and Juanita Hawthorne; 40 grandchildren, 30 great- grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 1-9-1997 McQUISTON, J.A., 81, McGehee, 4-20-1915/1-8-1997. son of W.W. and Carlee Hoover McQuiston. surv. 2 daughters, Laverne Potter and Patricia Cole, a brother, Bill McQuiston, four sisters, Agnes Henry, Hazel Saffold, Lilly B. Rothenberger and Thelma "Jacque" Tucker, one grandson and one great-grandson. McGehee Cemetery. S.H. 1-10-1997 HUFFMAN, Eula Stewart, 93, Okolona, 2-14-1903/1-11- 1997, daughter of Connie and Nancy Alma Shackelford Stewart. widow of L. Rush Huffman. Surv. a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and James Wilkins, a brother, Willie Stewart and four grandchildren. Center Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 1-13-1997 BRADDOCK, Marjorie L., 57, Texarkana, Died 1-10-1997. Surv. 2 daughters, Kay Waits and Stacy McGuffin, mother, Ruthie May Stroud, 3 sisters, Catherine Newberry, Linda Bittle and Mary Ricketts, and five grandchildren. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 1-13-1997 COPLEN, Wilbur Lee "Bill", 72 Died 1-13-1997, U.S. Navy WWII. Surv. Mary Coplen, Gurdon, Wife: 3 sons, Phillip, Robert and Charles Coplen, 5 Dau. Cynthia Davidson, Ruth Marie Bridges, Barbara McKelvey, Mary Ellen Barfield, and Sharon Owen Callison. 1 Brother, James Odelle Coplen. 19 Grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 1-14- 1997 GRAHAM, Lou Ellen Culp, 77, died 1-12-1997. Husband R.E. Graham, 3 sons, John E. Jr., Barry Neil and Joe Charles Culp. 3 step-sons, Bob, Tom and Larry Graham, 1 step-daughter Mildred Callaway, 4 brothers, Fritz, Harold, Dexter and Glenn West, 3 sisters, Mae Disbrow, Norma Romig, and Erlene Grilles, 20 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Brown Cemetery. S.H. 1-14-1997 POUNDS, Harold C., 74, Amity, B. 2 19-1922 D 1-13-1997 son of Felix Pounds and Grace Bailey Pounds Gould. Vet Army WWII. Wife, Lucy Pounds, 1 dau, Sarah Steed, 2 brothers, Fay Pounds, John W. Gould, stepfather, Rolfe Gould and 2 granddaughters. Coker Cemetery. S.H. 1-14- 1997 MORGAN, Ronald Eugene, Sr. 48, Malvern, B 3-9-1948 D. 1-11-1997. Vietnam Vet. Surv. 3 sons, Ronald E. Jr., Randal and Calin Morgan, 4 dau. Regan, Marquita, Deanna Latora and Chasity Morgan, father, Ruben Charles Morgan, mother Latora Morgan, 2 brothers Charles Stevenson, and Daniel Morgan, 1 sister Donna Celestine Johnson, 4 grandchildren. Funeral at Bethel AME Church, Malvern. S.H. 1-14-1997 McDONALD, William Loyd, 76, Delight, B 2-19-1920 D. 1- 13-1997, son of Kirk M. and Lizzie Frazier McDonald. DAV WWII. Surv 3 daughters Judith Stone, Janice Lee, Billie Ullrich, 5 grand children, 6 great grandchildren. Smyrna Cem. S.H. 1-14-1997 FRYAR, Lenard Lee "Buddy", 59, 12-21-1937/1-13-1997, son of Lenard Franklin and Allie Boyster Fryar. Surv. wife, Wanda Scatling Fryar, son Lynn Fryar, 2 daughters, Vivian Helms Fryar and Patty Davis, 3 sisters, Virginia Hollis, Bonnie Weston, Betty Davis, 3 grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 1-15-1997 BACON, Clyde Lowry, 90, Placerville, Calif. formerly Malvern, 6-10-1906/1-9-1997, son of Henry and Mary Bacon. Widower of Ollie Mae Delany Bacon. Surv. son, Bob Bacon, 2 Daughters, Sharon Dahme and Linda Tibbetts, four grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ouachita Cemetery. S.H. 1-15-1997 BROWN, Essie Faye Toland, 74, 9-22-1922/1-15-1997, Dau of Issac Alexander "Shorty" and Linnie Lou Toland, Widow of Jessie L. Brown. Surv. a son, Bobby R. Brown, 5 dau. Karen Brown, JoAnn Scott, Mary Sabine, Peggy Ross and Linda Brown. A brother, Jessie "Rusty" Toland a half-brother, Tommy Toland, 3 sisters, Vade Brown, Addie Sabine and Dottie Striach, three half-sisters, Janie Cason, Jeanie Scott and June Toland, stepmother, Lois Toland and 25 grandchildren and 25 great- grandchildren. Golden Cemetery. S.H. 1-16-1997 HILL, Kenneth Wayne, 42, Las Vegas, Nev. formerly Arkadelphia. 11-22-1954/1-14-1997, son of James Omon and Mary S. Hill. Wife, Mary Hill, daughter Shurronda L. Hill, 2 brothers, Shawn S. and Fitzgerald Hill, one grandson. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 1-19-1997 BOND, Lawrence Herbert, 88, Bismarck, 12-18-1908/1-18- 1997, son of James Robert and Sarah Savall Bond. Wife, Lillie Leatrice Breashears Bond, 3 sons, Cleve A., A.J. and Paul Bond; 2 daughters Clarice McClard and Velzene Wilson, 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 1-19-1997 MARTIN, John William, 75, 8-12-1921/1-18-1997. Surv. wife, Kathleen Ely Martin, daughter & son-in-law, Ellen and Roger Wilcher, sisters, Gladys M. Northern, and 2 grandchildren. Hillcrest Memorial Park, Texarkana. S.H. 1-19-1997 WEST, Pauline Cox, 87, B 10-2-1909, D 1-20-1997, Dau of J.E. "Judge" and Mary Pennington Cox. Widow of Roy West. Surv. son J.D. West, daughter, Mary Ann Gills and 10 grand children and 4 great grand children. Hart Cem. S.H. 1-21-1997 HUGHES, Henry Clinton, 83, Bismarck, B 1-4-1914, D. 1- 21-1997, son of Conrad and Maggie Sanders Hughes, Sur. Wife, Wilma Allen Hughes, 4 sons, Ronnie, Ray, Timmy and Keith Hughes, a daughter Libby Wheaton, 1 brother Clifford Hughes, 13 grand children, 8 great grand children. DeRoche Cemetery. S.H. 1-22-1997 LEAMONS, C.J., 77, B 9-17-1919 D. 1-21-1997, son of Claude J. and Lubi Smith Leamons. Army Vet WWII, wife Hazel Allison Leamons, 2 sons, Duane and Michael Leamons, 1 daughter Diane Mallett, 1 brother Hugh Leamons, Sr. 2 sisters Ena Selph and Erma Vaught, 8 grand children. Pallbearers: Paul, Burl, Hugh, Jr. Leamons, Tom Waller, Jake Alexander and Damon Robbins. Copeland Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 1-21-1997 & 1-22-1997 TRIPP, Jennie Lee, 83, Booneville, D 1-20-1997. Survived by Husband, William H. Tripp, 4 sons, Jim Howard, Donnie, Tommy Edward, and Ronnie Lee Tripp. 5 Daughters Billy Jean Kelley, Elizabeth Ann Williams, Jerry Helen Reynolds, Betty Jo Stiles, and Virginia Lee Pipkin, 1 brother Ted Hopper, 1 sister Sarah Isom, 45 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. Lick Creek Cemetery, near Booneville. S.H. 1-22-1997 BENNETT, Mildred, 90, B 10-8-1906 D 1-19-1997, Daughter John Logan & Julie Blackmon Henry. Widow of William Bennett. Sur. 1 son Charles E. Clayborn, 1 niece, Rosie Lee Jones. Piney Grove Cem. S.H. 1-23-1997 WILLIAMS, Nelson G. 76, Gurdon, B. 8-12-1920- D. 1-22- 1997, son of Gee and Elizabeth Williams, Widower of Marie Williams and Mamie Williams. Surv 6 sons, Gordon, Nelson, Naccamon, Nathaniel, and Jerome Williams, 3 dau. Sherry, Natalie, and Natasha Williams, 3 stepsons, Robert Johnson, Willie Marlow and Lorenzo Hall, a stepdau. Gwendolyn Smith, a stepbrother. Lonnie Williams, 12 grand children. Rose Hedge Cem. S.H. 1- 23-1997 SMITH, J. Ed, 88, Hot Springs, B 1-23-1909, D. 1-24- 1997 son of Alex and Daisey Chapman Smith. Surv, wife Pet Joplin Smith, 1 dau Claudette Smith Ford, 2 brothers Ernest and Earl Smith, 1 sister Annie Spikes, 2 grandsons and 3 great-grandsons. Rest Haven Mem. Gardens. S.H. 1-24-1997 HARRIS, Kevin Levill, 35, Chicago, B 5-23-1961 D 1-17- 1997, son of Louis "Brother" and Lucnuia Cook Harris. Surv, wife, Vickie Johnson Harris, 3 daughters Tyredial, Aisha, Latoya Harris, his mother, 4 sisters Valerie Morgan, Yvette Mehrhoff, Debra Easter, Sylvia Stewart, 3 grandparents, Adrain Cook, Louis Harris and Clara Harris. Veterans Adm. Cemetery, L.R. S.H. 1-24- 1997 GOZA, James, 93, Curtis, B. 3-5-1903 D 1-24-1997, son of Hiullard and Sallie Goza. Surv. 1 son, Euodias Goza, 1 daughter Carey Christine Richardson, 2 brothers Clell and Shallie Goza, 4 sisters Esther Mitchell, Mille Guinn, Fannie Mae Tidwell and Christine Goza, 8 grand children, 9 great grandchildren 6 great great grandchhildren. Curtis Cem. S.H. 1-27-1997 RICKETTS, Esta Marie, 88, Gurdon. D. 1-24-1997. Surv. son, Tommy Ricketts, 2 dau. Freda New, Linda Marie Whitmarsh, 1 sister, Freda Thomas, and 6 grand children and 5 great-grandchildren. Center Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 1-27-1997 CRAFT, Henry Donald "Don", McAllen, Tex. Formerly Arkadelphia. B. 1-4-1935 D. 1-24- 1997. Surv. Wife, Edna Lovvorn Craft, mother, Bertie Craft, 2 sons, Keith and Dana Craft, a daughter Donna Cochran, 1 brother. G.O. Craft and one grandaughter. Littleville Comm. Cem. 1-27-1947 HOPPER, Verna Mae, 80, Sparkman. B. 8-15-1916 D. 1-23- 1997, Dau of Albert Hirst and Louisa Mae Seale. Widow of Ware L. Hopper. Surv. 2 sons, Raymond and Travis Hopper, 4 Dau. Glenda Feming, Bernice Presley, Dorothy Kettle, and Joyce Hamm, and 19 grandchildren, 24 great- grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Chapel Hill Cem. 1-27-1997 WINGFIELD, Jeweldine, 73, Gurdon, D. 1-28-1997, Widow of James "Jim" Wingfield. Surv. 1 son Jimmy Ray Herron, 4 daughters. Dalene Forgey, Gail Hughes, Patsie Brazil and Juanita Kolin, 1 sister, Delpine Garner, 13 grandchildren. 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great- great-grandchild. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 1-29-1997 WILSON, Travis Burton, Amity, D 1-27-1997 S.H. 1-29- 1997 JOHNSON, Andrew LADALE, B 8-31-1964 D. 1-26-1997, son of Ernest Johnson and Alice Odelia Johnson Chapman. Surv. by mother, stepfather, I.V. Chapman, 5 brothers. Tyra, Eric, Elijah and Sylvester, and Lawrence Johnson; 2 sisters, Dorothy Hill and Ernestine Johnson, 7 step- sisters and 3 step-brothers. Henderson Cem. Princeton. S.H. 1-30-1997 GOLDEN, Maggie, 81, Antoine, B 3-19-1915 D. 1-27-1997, Daughter of Ben P. and Rosie Dotson Gilyard. J.B. National Cem. St. Louis, Mo. WILSON, Bertha, 83, Arkadelphia, B 1-17-1914 D 1 23- 1997, daughter of Robert and Lucinda Johnson Stitt Survived by 1 sister, Lecee Jones, 2 granddaughters, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. Holly Grove Cemetery. S.H. 1-29-1997 WILSON, Travis Burton, 37, Amity. B. 6-19-1959 D. 1-27- 1997, son of Roger Burton & Floy Pearl Wilson. Sur. wife, Mary Brown Wilson, 2 sons, Derek Burton, Galen Heath Bradley Wilson, parents Roger & Floy Wilson, 1 brother, Robert Brad Wilson, 2 sisters. Sharon Louise Owen, Regina Wilson. Bethsadia Cemetery. Pallbearers, Seth Davidson, John Dunn, Melvin Dunn, Shannon Sheets, Richard Hickman, Jimmy Palmer, Doug Rowton & Donnie Bowser. S.H. 1-31-1997 DIXON, Thurmon, 81, Arkadelphia, B. 3-15-1915 D. 1-30- 1997 son of Imon & Lady Bell Carter Dixon. Survived by wife, Gertie Mae Dixon, 3 sons, Sammie Lee, Thurman, and Percy Dixon, 2 daughters Nettie Sue Brother, Lady Bell Barker and 11 grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. Springhill Cemetery. S.H. 1-31-197 MELTON, Beau Christopher, infant son of Johnny and Lori Melton, Died 1-31-1997. Survived by parents, grandparents, Sandy Twerwilliger and Johnny and Brenda Horton, and Lonnie and Margaret Melton, great- grandmother Vora Terwilliger. Woodlawn Memorial Park, Ft. Smith. S.H. 2-3-97 NASH, Olivia W. Polly, 91, Bryant, B. 9-9-1905-D.1-31- 1997, daughter of Thomas & Buena Vista Davis McMillan. Widow of Thomas Nash, Sr. Sur. son, Tom P. Nash, Jr., 1 daughter. Virginia Jones, 3 sisters, Mary McMullan, Dot Auld and Pena Nelson, 7 grandchildren, 4 great- grandchildren. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 2-3-1997 COLLINS, Frank, 85, B. 2-14-1911, D. 1-31-1997, son of John & Sallie Dailey Collins, Survived by wife, Odessa Collins and 2 sons, David and Albert Collins. Maple Grove Cem, S.H. 2-4-1997 ROSS, Raymond "Ray" Jefferson, 79, Glenwood. B. 7-20- 1917 D 2-2-1997, son of Augustus Washington and Paralee Tryena Cynthia Sanders Ross. Survvivors, 4 children: Theresa Roos Parrish, Gregory James Ross, Diane Ross, and Ronald G. Ross, 3 sisters, Linnie Sheets, Hazel Diffee, Mildred Massey, 7 grandchildren and 3 great- grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bismarck. S.H. 2-5-1997 LANGLEY, Claude Jackson, 74, El Dorado. B. 7-13-1922 D. 2-4-1997 son of Isaac & Amy White Langley. 2 sons, Eddie Jack, and Austin Langley, 7 daughters, Claudette and Brenda Langley, Lingy Renee Koch, Pat Barker, Ann Mandes, Beverly Doan and Donna Spear. 1 sister, Helen Nelson, 30 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild. Macedonia Cemetery. S.H. 2-5-1997 HARRIS, Christine Cone, Fordyce, B. 5-27-1920 D. 2-2- 1997, daughter of Alice Green and Asa Cone, widow of Kenneth "Kate" Harris. Survived by 5 children. Murriel Harris, Katie Harris Greene, Diane Harris Dowd, Billie Jean Harris Flake and Dr. Kenneth G. Harris, Jr., 3 sisters, Cleola Hawthrone, Cecilia Cross, and Bertha Sledge, brother. Simmie Lee Cone, and 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Enon Cemetery, S.H. 2-6- 1997 SIMMONS, Betty Lou, 72, B. 7-3-1924 D. 2-6-1997, Daughter of John Luther, Jr. and Floy Pipkin. Widow of John Wesley Simmons. Survived by 3 children, Sherry Bishop, John W. Simmons, Jr., and Julie Temple, and 5 grandchildren. Rest Haven Mem. Gardens S.H. 2-7-1997 ELLIOTT, Charles H., 06, B. 7-23-1900, D 2-8-1997, son of Charles Gulley & Mary Phillip Hackett Elliott. Survived by 1 sister-in-law, Dorothy Laster Elliott, 3 nephews, John H. Elliott, Jr. Lewis Anders Elliott, and Terry Allen Elliott, and great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and a great-great-nephew. Rose Hill Cemetery S.H. 7-10-1997 KINGREY, Coy Ashley, 66 Browm Springs, B. 12-27-1997 daughter of Charles "Bud" Washington and Nona Bell Hutson Ashley. 1 son, Donald Whitworth, Sr. 2 daughters. Glenda Roscoe and Shawnee Magby, 2 brothers, Hoy and Doyle Ashley, sister, Nettie Pulaski, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Bethlehem Cemetery. S.H. 2-10-1997 SPEARS, Juanita Ernestine, B. 10-5-1918 D. 2-10-1997, daughter of Rev. & Mrs. H.H. Griffin. Widow of James H. Spears. Survived by 4 daughters, Lucy Johnson, Jean Faris, Carol Spears, Judy Coker, 3 sisters. Helen Goodwin, Edyth Griffin and Mary Samuels, 7 grandchildren. National Cemetery, L.R. S.H. 2-12-1997 SPARKS, Queen Ester McNeely, 60, Malvern, Widow of Samuel Sparks. Survivors, mother, Mary Lewis McNeely, 4 brothers. Fred, Jr., Eugene, Eli, and James McNeely, and 4 sisters. Dorothy Jones, Ruby McNeely Muhammad, Mary McNeely and Geneva Nolen. Masonic Cem. S.H. 2- 12-1997 THOMAS, Roland Dale, 78, Gurdon, Died 2-12-1997. Surv. wife, Freda Thomas, 2 sons, John A. and Richard Thomas, 1 daughter. Mary Karr, a brother. Harry Thomas, a sister, Miriam Eby. Center Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 2-13- 1998 SHAW, Ruthie Evelyn Francis, 82, B. 1-20-1915 D. 2-12- 1997, daughter of Ed & Eva McClain Francis. Surv. husband. Merlin Shaw, 2 sons Billy and Darrell Shaw, 2 brothers. Harvey and Rudolph Francis, 5 sisters Betty Suggs, Ledie Mae Garner, Bonnie Ambrother, Mildred Martin and Dot Green, 6 grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren. Harts Capel Cemetery. Pallbearers, Ralph Shaw, Steven Shaw, Mark Shaw, Gordon Clay, Larry Nix and Bill Nix. Honorary Pallbearers Larryu Miller, Sam Miller and Cory Brown. S.H. 2-13-1997 STEED, Mary Virginia, 90, Malvern, Died 2-11-1997. Survivors, a son, Dale Steed, 4 daughters Virginia Snider, Claxene Jay, Glenda Steed and Jean Langford, 3 sisters, Annie Maude May, Louise Calhoun, and Clara Jane Hall. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 2-13-1997 SMALL, Clyde Dawson, 75, B 2-14-1922 D 2-14-1997, son of John Euklyd and Nora Hughes Small. Survvived by brother, Harmon Small and 5 nieces and five nephews. Wesleyan Cemetery S.H. 2-14-1997 BLANTON, Mattie Sue Frazier, 75, B. 2-18-1921 D. 2-14- 1997, Daughter of Vol T. & Maggie Mae Frazier. Survived by husband. James H. "Jim" Blanton, son, Jim Blanton, sister Vollie Wood and 3 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Center Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jimmy Rowe, Eddie McMaster, George Green, Henry Lynn, Winston Mathis and Johnny Dickerson. S.H. 2-17-1997 BUCK, Armon Edwin, 75, B. 7-23-1921 D. 2-15-1997, son of Albert & Eula Fendley Buck. Survived by wife, Susie Chancellor Buck, 4 sons, Charles Edwin, "Eddie", Travis Ray, Mickey Wayne and David Armon Buck, brother, Dalton Buck, 2 sisters, Elfreda Cimino and Juanita Burks, 7 grand children and 2 great grandchildren. Oak Grove Cem. Palbearers, Elendle Buck, Elton Buck, Orville Buck, Mike Buck, Jessie Runyan, Lynn Shepherd, Ricky Kirksey, Donnie Jones and David Chancellor. S.H. 2-17-1997 THOMAS, Virgie Mae Byrd, 76, Shreveport, La. B. 4-7- 1920 D. 2-13-1997 Daughter of Emma Carter and Luther Byrd. She was reared by grandparents, Ervin and Rosie Byrd. Widow of William Thomas. Survived by 2 sons, James Earl Thomas, Herman L. Thomas, 2 daughters. Betty J. Williams, and Jerri D. Knoles and 11 grandchildren, 6 sisters and 4 brothers. S.H. 2-17-1997 WATKINS, Nova Ann, 85, Died 2-13-1997, widow of Claude Watkins. Survived by 1 son, Lt. Col. (Ret) Theo Watkins, sister, Juantia Ross, 5 brothers., Otto, Chester, Buster, Bud and Othel Miller, 2 grandsons and 1 great-granddaughter. Forest Hill Cemetery, L.R. S.H. 2-17-1997 POINDEXTER, Mary Terrell, 71, B. 10-31-1925 D. 2-16- 1997 Daughter of Tom & Maggie Yancey Terrell. Survived by Husband, Everett Poindexter, 2 sons Chris and Mike Poindexter, 2 daughters. Susan Baird, Nancy Tucker Ward, 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 2-17-1997 ECHOLS, Curtis E., 90, B. 8-3-1906 D. 2-17-1997 son of John & Martha Rilla Echols. Survivors, John C. and Ronald S. Echols and Judith L. Jones, 2 brothers. Harol and Earnest Echols, 7 grandchildren, 2 great- grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 2-17-1997 WILSON, I.V., 63, Sparkman, D. 2-15-1997. Surv. son Henry P. Wilson, 4 daughters. Carolyn J. Hatley, Rosie M. Wheeler, Joyce Eren and Tanagra Nelson. 3 Brothers. J.D., Willie and Eddie Wilson, 2 sisters, Annie L. Carr and Mary L. Jones, and 5 grandchildren. Sparkman Cemetery. S.H. 2-20-1997 BROOKS, Crystal Susanne, 31, Hot Springs, B. 3-8-1965 D. 2-19-1997, daughter of William T. & H. Sue Brotheroks. Survived by parents, 3 brothers, Randy, Brian and Greg Brotheroks, her grandmother Ruby Nooner, 2 aunts an uncle and several nieces & nephews. Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Randy Books, Brian Brown, Greg Brown and Mark Yates. Hon. Pallbearers Dr. Paul Seib, Dr. Robert Dorman and staff of Arkadelphia Human Dev. Ctr. S.H. 2-20-1997 CARTER, Thelma Elizabeth, 91, B. 3-9-1905 D. 2-19-1997 daughter of Edgar Henry & Celeta Susy Farlis Smart. Widow of Oscar W. Carter. Surv. son, Lloyd "Skeeter" Carter, daughter, Mary Sue Wade, 3 sisters, Dot Natelie, Flo Blaylock and Ola McClure, 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Rest Haven Gardens S.H. 2-20-1997 PULLEN, James Theodore, 84, Antoine, B. 2-24-1912 D. 2- 20-1997 son of Henry Hightower & Claude Hemmonds Pullen. Survived by wife, Augusta Jones Pullen, 2 sons, James A. and Danny Lee Pullen, 1 daughter. Patricia Ann Bailey, 2 sisters. Marie Hart and Aline Elms and 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Smyrna Cemetery. S.H. 2-21-1997 BATCHELOR, John Richard "J.R.", 64, B. 4-24-1932 D 2- 20-1997 son of John and Vinnie Prince Batchelor. Surv. 2 daughters Robin Vaught and Kim Marshall, 1 son, John Batchelor, Jr. a brother. Howard Batchelor, 3 sisters. Grace Martin, Ruby Carter and Janie Wilson, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Lindsey-Poyen Cemetery. Pallbearers: Adolph Hughes, John Wesley Anderson, Daryl Martin, William "Happy" Stroud, Terry Bracy, Bill Carder and Tommy Overby. Honorary Pallbearer Todd Wilson. S.H. 2-24-1997 COUCH, Maxine Holt, 65, B. 8-16-1931 D. 2-21-1997 Daughter of Ernest & Neva Thomas Holt. survived by Husband, William Couch, 2 sons Mike Prince and Kiney Couch, 3 daughters. Linda Jones, Marilyn Johnson, Martha Kinser, 4 brothers. Noble, O.C., Gilmer and Archie Gene Holt, 1 sister Madeline Clark, 15 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren. DeGray Cemetery S.H. 2-24-1997 KELLEY, Bert, 75, Delight, B. 11-23-1946 D. 2-23-1997 son of Eual & Eula Hicks Kelley. Survived by wife, Daphene Doss Kelley, 1 daughter Brenda Wright, 1 sister Zera Keys 2 grandchildren. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 2-24- 1997 BROWN, Essie Mae, 92, Waxahachie, Tex. B. 5-6-1904 D 2- 21-1997 Widow of Benjamin Franklin Brown. Survived by 3 sisters Pallie Sims, Martha Windom and Evalena Woodell, 4 step-daughters, Verna Carlisle, Fay Wyatt, Desser Aud and Syble Parker, several nieces & nephews. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 2-24-1997 WILLIAMS, Flossie Marie, 91, B. 5-12-1905 D. 2-18-1997 daughter of Shannon & Lillie Jones. Widow of Jacob Williams. Survived by 2 sons, Jerry S. and Supt. B.D. Williams, niece Myrtle Lee Williams, 23 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren. Piney Grove Cemetery S.H. 2-25-1997 HUNTER, Jerry, First Sgt., 49, B. 8-9-1947 D. 2-21-1997 Son of Edmund & Floy Hunter. Surv. wife, Carol Slonger Hunter, 2 sons, Clay and Brad Hunter, 2 stepsons, John & Matt King, 2 stepdaughters, Sheila King and Victoria Chambers, 1 brother, David Hunter, 2 granddaughters. S.H. 2-25-1997 HARRIS, James Ottis, Jr. 69, B. 7-20-1927 D. 2-24-1997 son of James Ottis Sr. & Jessie Freda Bradley Harris. Survaived by wife Rita Caplinger Harris, 2 sons, Jim & Gregg Harris, stepmother, Ava Nell Harris, 1 brother. Kenneth Harris and 3 grandchildren. Rest Haven S.H. 2- 25-1997 SOSSAMON, Eva West, 91, Sparkman, B 3-17-1905-D 2-25- 1997 Daughter of Dee & Grace A. Wingfield West. Widow of Harvey Sossamon. Survived by 1 son, Jerry West Sossamon, 3 daughters. Marjorie Mandrell, Grace Jackson, Betty Smith, 2 sisters. Lois Cox & Flora Hunter and 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Golden Cemetery. Hon. Pallbearers: Charle Orr, Wallace Callaway, Buddy Manning, Bobby Francis, Wendell Gill, J.A. Beard and J.D. West. S.H. 2-26-1997 SMITH, Lavonda "Penny" Malachi, 51, Malvern, B. 11-6- 1946 D. 2-23-1997 Survived by Husband, John T. Smith, 2 sons, Ronald and Robin L. Malachi, 1 sister. Deborah Kirkland, 1 stepson Phillip Smith, 4 stepdaughter. Tara Deneta Gastin, Beverly K. Norris, Wanda Smith and Sible D. Smith Ollison, 4 grandchildren. Burial in Monroeville, Pa. S.H. 2-26-1997 MERRITT, Clara White Stumon, 90, B. 5-25-1906 D. 2-27- 1997 Daughter of Walter & Rosie Digby White. Widow of Ferris Merritt, Survived by 1 son Roland Stumon, 1 daughter Ella Mae Ross and 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Macedonia Cemetery. S.H. 2-27- 1997 DARST, Julia Adams, Alexander, d. 2-26-1997, Widow of Maj (Ret) George Darst. Survivors, 3 sisters, Snowie McMillan, Grace Chitwood and Lucille Helton, 1 brother Floyd Burnett, a stepson, David Darst, several neices and nephews. Pinecrest Cemetery S.H. 2-28-1997 CARTER, John Hinson, 46, Gurdon, B. 3-13-1950, D.2-23- 1997. son of Cletus & Darrise Caskey Carter. Survivors, 3 sons, John Paul, James and Michael Carter, mother, five brothers, Mark, Daniel, Frank, Jerry and Terry Carter, a sister Sandra Albanese. Burial in North Carolina. S.H. 2-28-1997 DODSON, Blanche "Happy" Wingfield, 91, B. 4-5-1905 D. 2-27-1997, Daughter of R.L. & Allie Wingfield, widow of Earl H. Dodson. Survivors 2 daughters, Opal Merjil, Dewey Zaring, 2 granddaughters, Pam O'Brian and Debra Ortiz, two great grandchildren. Caddo Valley Cemetery. S.H. 2-28-1997 BOLLEN, Grady Eugene, 95, Friendship, B. 1-17-1902 D. 2-27-1997, son of Henry Allen & Lora Virginia Woolard Bollen. Widower of Lois Foreman Bollen. 1 son, Gene Bollen, 2 daughters, Bernice Mary Pennington, and Geneva Ruth Ballard, and seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Gilchrist Cemetery. S.H. 3-5-1997 BRIAN, Abby CHRISTMAN, Ann CHRISTMAN, John. (Killed in Toranado) Abigail "Abby" Brian, 14. Born 12-13-1982 daughter of DeMorris A. Christman and Gary E. Brian. Stepdaughter of John Christman, Survived by two sisters, Renee Deaton, and Lisa Hughes, her grandparents, Henry & Isabel Brian, and Clyde and Blanche Brian. Bethsada Cemetery Camden. S.H 3-5-1997 DeMoris Ann Christman, 45, B. 3-17-1951 D. 3-1- 1997, Daughter of Roy and Mildred Anthony. Wife of John Christman. Survived by two daughters, Lisa Hughes and Renee Deaton, a sister, Judy Bostian and one granddaughter. Bethsada Cemetery, Camden. 3-4-1997 John Christman, 42. B. 4-30-1954, D. 3-1-1997, son of Thurman and Janie Christman. Husband of DeMorris Ann Christman. Survivors two stepdaughters, Lisa Hughes and Renee Deaton, his mother Janie Christman, 1 brother, Stanley Doug Christman, 1 sister, Karen Farber, his grandmother, Dorotha Christman, and one step- granddaughter. Bethsada Cemetery, Camden. S.H. 3-4- 1997 KAUFMAN, Marcus Bronson, Jr. 78, B. 1-4-1919, D. 3-3- 1997, son of Marcus Bronson and Marguerite Lanier Kaufman. WWII Veteran. Survivors are wife, Margaret Crawford Kaufman, children; Dr. Dwight Kaufman, Beverly Lanier Kaufman Angrand, and Mark Allen Kaufman. 1 sister, Sarah O'Kelley, and four grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. 3-5-1997 COFFEY, Reita Lorene, 14, B. 11-15-1982 D. 3-1-1997. Survived by parents: Linda and Ronald Coffey, 1 brother, James Coffey, 1 sister Cari Coffey and her grandparents, Dora Elliott and Otis and Lorene Coffey. S.H. 3-4-1997 KIDD, Ronald William, Jr., 38, Harrison, B. 6-25-1958 D 3-1-1997. Survived by wife, Arlettea Turner Kidd, father, Ronald W. Kidd, Sr., his mother, Vina Kidd and three daughters, Amber Kidd, Laken Kidd and Krystal Kidd. Burial in Brashears Cemetery. S.H. 3-4-1997 CAFFINDAFFER, Bree Shugart, 96, Baytown, Texas Died 3- 3-1997. Widow of Joseph Ernest Coffindaffer. Survivors 1 brother H.H. Shugart, 1 daughter, Mrs. FRED H. MORECRAFT, 1 grandson and 2 great-grandsons. Rose Hill Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. J.E. Strong, Dr. S.W. Strong, Jr., L.O. Shugart, Jr., R.M. Shugart, Jr., J.B. Atkinson, NEAL, Charles S., 67, B. 8-20-1929 D. 3-2-1997, son of Johnny and Beulah Eaton Neal. Survived by 2 daughters, Katherine Ussery and Sandra Hardiway, 1 son, Stanley Penix, 4 sisters, Gracie Buckley, Glady Neal, Elsie Thorwer, and Ethel Kuykendall, 4 brothers, Edward, Arthur, David and Albert Neal. 4 grandchildren. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 3-6-1997 WIGGS, Betty Robinson, 72, B. 8-16-1924 D. 3-10-1997. Survivors 1 daughter, Sandra Arnold, 1 grandson, Kevin Waldron, 1 granddaughter, Tina Waldron and one great- great-grandson. S.H. 3-10-1997 and 3-12-1997 WOOD, R.W., 83, Pine Bluff, B. 12-8-1913 D. 3-8-1997 son of Robert Wiley & Jessie Cowan Wood. Survived by wife, Roberta White Wood, 2 sons, Wendell and Jim Wood, 2 daughters, Jessie Lee Johnson and June Wood and 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial Park Cemetery. S.H. 3-10-1997 McLEMORE, Roy, Sr., 75, Malvern, Died 3-4-1997. Survived by wife, Lue Gene McLemore, 2 sons, Rev. Roy, Jr., and Terry D. McLemore, 3 daughters, Mary Louise Hill, Wanda Bailey and Clara George, 1 brother Willie McLemore, 2 sisters, Stella Perry and Lucy Davis, and 23 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Perla Cemetery. S.H. 3-10-1997 LIGON, William H. "Bill", 73, Austin, Texas, formerly of Arkadelphia. B. 8-8-1923 D. before 3-8-1997. Son of Thomas Claud and Anie Lou Cargile Ligon. Survived by wife, Margaret Rosalie "Podie" Ligon, 1 daughter Rosalie B.H. Gray, 3 sons, W.Austin, Reid B., and Scott F. Ligon, 2 brothers, Bob and Howard Ligon, and 9 grandchildren. Funeral was March 6 in Austin. S.H. 3- 10-1997 DAVIS, Roy Lee, 81, Amity, B. 6-14-1915, D 3-10-1997 Son of Andrew and Dora Garner Davis. Survived by wife, Lecie Garner Davis, 1 son Andrew "Jim" Davis, 1 daughter, Patricia Partridge, 2 brothers, Ray and Manuel Davis, 1 sister, Jessie Jones and 4 grandsons and 7 great-grandchildren. Jones Cemetery. Pallbearers: Lee Davis, Garry Davis, Perry Tilley, Scott Tilley, Charles Ray Davis and Derrell Garner. S.H. 3-11-1997 MANSFIELD, Cleodia Hancock, 87, Amity, B. 11-2-1909 D. 3-10-1997, daughter of Lynn, Sr. & Sindy Coker Williams. Survived by husband, J.D. Mansfield, 1 son, Royce Hancock, 2 stepsons, Douglas and Burton Mansfield, 2 brothers, Lynn, Jr. and Cary Williams, 1 sister, Nellie Rikard and 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. White- Wheeler Cemetery, Pallbearers: Don Mansfield, Mike Mansfield, Garry Mansfield, Rick Hancock, Stacey Bean and Jimmy Williams. S.H. 3-12-1997 WRIGHT, Van H., 80, Hot Springs, formerly of Benton, B. 5-4-1916 D. 3-10-1997 son of Van and Carrie Lou Wright. Survived by 1 daughter, Jean Enright, 2 sons, Nick and Tim Wright, stepmother, Ruby Wright, 2 sisters, Vivian Berryman and Rubye Gardner, and 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bob Nix, Trevor Ward, Rustin Standridge, Bill Rees, Brian Rees and Don Caballero. S.H. 3-12-1997 SUTTON, Ollie Q. Smith, 80, Malvern, B. 1-24-1917 D. 3- 9-1997. Widow of Henry Sutton, survived by 1 son Richard Louis Sutton, 1 sister, Wille Ann Smith and an aunt, Zonobia Terry. Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers: Edward Bailey, Jr., Albert Northcross, John Davis, Chat Hart, Jr., Ricky Bivens and James Sherman. S.H. 3-12- 1997 FULTON, Marion Anderson "Jabo", 87, Antoine, B 1-1-1910 D. 3-11-1997 son of C. Daniel & Nannie E. Hill Fulton. widower of Marie Hardin Fulton. Survived by 4 sons, Jerry, Terry, George Fulton and Billy House, 3 daughters, Nancy Prince, Sue Rogers and Marie Williams, 31 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 3-12-1997 GATES, Thurman Sidney, 66, B. 10-16-1930 D. 3-11-1997 son of Theron & Clara Sowell Gates. Survived by wife, Billie Jean Williams Gates, 1 son, Douglas Gates, 1 daughter, Velerie Gates and 2 grandchildren, Daniel and David Gates, Rest Haven Gardens. Pallbearers: Jerry Helms, John Howard, Leslie Wood, Billy Keith Robertson, Daren Crow, and Rodney Beene, Honorary: Dr. James Blackmon, James Bradshaw, Carl Maxwell, Clarence Halton and Clarence Thompson. S.H. 3-13-1997 LANGDON, Ruby Adell Carpenter, 75, Bismarck, B. 8-17- 1921 D. 3-11-1997 Daughter of Andy and Rosa Carpenter. Survived by husband, Howard Langdon, 3 sons, Maurice, Victor and Clifton Langdon, 1 brother, Willard Carpenter 2 sisters Fay Jones and Neta Hendrix and 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 3-13-1997 SMITH, Bee, 82, Hope, Born 9-30-1914 D. 3-12-1997, son of Bob & Ida Collins Smith. Survived by wife, Lucy Poge Smith, 1 son, Darwin Bee Smith, 2 grandchildren, Donna Smith Vinson and Ronnie Bee Smith. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 3-13-1997 PAYNE, Warren L. "Buster", 77, Prescott, B. 11-6-1919 D. 3-11-1997, son of Ben W. & Lottie Latch Payne. Survived by wife, Pearl Cornelius Payne, 1 son, Mike Payne, 2 daughters, Becky Buchanan and Angela Garner, 2 sisters, Dorothy Smith and Alvis Wendt and 1 granddaughter. Missionary Grove Cemetery. S.H. 3-13- 1997 JOHNSON, Gary Lawrence, "Peanut", 34, Malvern, B. 7-31- 1962 D. 3-10-1997. Survived by son Gregory Jermaine Johnson, parents Robert L. and Mayona Washington Johnson, a sister, Robin Deneene Simpson and one nephew. Perla Cemetery. S.H. 3-13-1997 TAYLOR, MARGARET LOUISE BUCKLEY, 77, Sparkman, B. 10- 16-1919 D. 3-15-1997, Daughter of Dr. E.A. & Lottie Moore Buckley. Widow of Jesse Benton Taylor. Survived by 3 sons, Jesse Benton, John Clark and George Richard Taylor. and 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Sparkman Cemetery. S.H. 3-17-1997 McANALLY, Garland, Sr., 73, Prescott, B. 7-23-1921 D. 3-16-1997, Survived by wife, Lois McAnally, 2 sons, Garland Jr. and John Stanley McAnally, 1 daughter Janette Pedigo, 5 brothers, Willie L., James E., Robert D., Charles and Joe D. McAnally, 2 sisters, Dorothy Harkrider and Shirley Loy, 7 grandchildren and 6 great- grandchildren. DeAnn Cemetery. S.H. 3-17-1997 HUNTER, Louise, 75, Malvern, formerly Arkadelphia, Died 3-13-1997, Widow of Leroy Hunter, Survived by 2 sons, Royal and Odis Hunter, 5 daughters, Joan Colon, Patarica Nunn, Lizzie Clark and Ruthie Evans. 2 brothers, Thomas Dixon and Hercules Dixon, l8 sisters, Emma Jean Knox, Zelma Smith, Mary Lambert, Lottie Mae Jones, Luvenia Perry, 16 grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 3-17-1997 SMITHSON, Mary Lee, 89, Nashville, B. 6-29-1907 D. 3- 14-1997, daughter of Chester Vernon and Addie Richards Hooks. Widow of Glen Tollett, Sr. and Neal Smithson. Survived by son, Glen D. Tollett, Jr., a grandson, Mike Tollett and 2 great-grandchildren. Restland Memorial Park S.H. 3-17-1997 HARRIS, Clyde Eli, 96, B. 11-10-1900 D. 3-17-1997, son of Eli & Frances Harris. Survived by wife Zelma Pennington Harris, son, C.E. Harris, daughter, Martha Frances Alexander, stepson, Gene Swearingen, stepdaughter Nancy Kelly, 12 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren aod one great-great-grandchild. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 3-18-1997 HOUSE, Copeland W. 77, Delight, B. 7-19-1919 D. 3-17- 1997, widower of Betty House, Survivors 4 sons, David, Joe, Steve and Mark House, 1 daughter, Rachel Ward, 1 brother, Wendell House, 3 Sisters, Clauzelle Reynolds, Audy Neal and Geneva Tucker, and 8 grandchildren. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 3-19-1997 VANDERGRIFF, Loree K. Leach, 77, Alexander, Died 3-18- 1997, widow of James O. Vandergriff. Survived by son, Elton L. Mayfield, Jr. daughter Nancy D. Mayfield Bright, brother, Charles T. "C.T." Leach, 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Pinecrest Memorial Park. S.H. 3-20-1997 WILSON, Bilyegene Nichols, 68, B. 11-30-1928, D. 3-19- 1997, daughter of Bazil & Thelma Williams Nickols. Survivors, Husband, Truvaughn Wilson, son, Douglas Wilson, 4 brothers, Jimmy, J.F., Durell and Bobby Nichols. sister, Patricia Johnson. and 2 grandchildren. Delamar Cemetery. S.H. 3-20-1997 WELLS, John Henry, 77, Curtis, Born 8-10-1919 D. 3-18- 1997. Survivors, Wife, Melrose Wells, 5 sons, Eddie Pennington, Johnnie, James, Tommy and Eric Wells. 6 daughters, Joyce Giles, Marilyn Wells, Linda Black, Sheila Wells, Margo Branch, Felicia Wells. 24 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Curtis Cemetery. S.H. 3-20-1997 HORTON, Ietta, 81, B. 12-27-1915 D. 3-20-1997, Daughter of Andrew Lonnie & Elizabeth Guinn Mitchell, widow of Sam Horton. Survivors, 4 sons, Maurice, Sr., Samuel, Donald and Jerry L. Horton, 3 daughters, Henry Etta Horton, Mattie Armstrong and Barbara Smith, 1 brother, Clinton Mitchell, 1 sister Florine Ussery and 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Curtis Cemetery. S.H. 3-24-1997 GOZA, Jimmie Elton, 56, B. 8-7-1940 D. 3-21-1997, son of J.D. & Elsie Wingfield Goza. Survived by daughter Tonya Searcy, son, Jimmie Elton Goza, Jr., 3 sisters, Pat Hudson, Janie Stephenson, Gail Golden, 1 brother, Bill Goza, and nieces and nephews. DeLamar Cemetery. S.H. 3-24-1997 LANGWORTHY, Katherine J. 85, B. 3-8-1912 D. 3-22-1997, daughter of Ida Ellington Wiley Niven and Charles Franklin Niven. Widow of A. Cullen Jaggers, and Byron R. Langworthy. Survivors 2 daughters, Frances J. Smith and Louise J. Buckelew, 2 brothers, Charles F. Niven, Jr. and W.A. "Bill" Niven, 3 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Crestview Memorial Park S.H. 3-24- 1997 WELCH, William E. 76, Gurdon, Died 3-22-1997, son of W.O. and Ruth Welch. Survived by wife, Mildred Welch, 3 brothers, Glen H, Neil and Sam Welch, an aunt and nieces and nephews. Bethel Springs Cemetery. S.H. 3- 24-1997 BURCH, George W. 96, B. 8-19-1900 D. 3-23-1997, son of Charles Robert & Rosanna Duffie Burch. Widower of Evelyn M. Burch. Survived by 2 sons, Cary and Dewey Burch, 1 Daughter, Arlene Wilson, 3 sisters, Betty Davidson, Nellie Robey, and Lorene Smith, 8 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Jones Cemetery, Brown Springs. S.H. 3-24-1997 WRINKLE, Eria Buck, 92, Trinity Community, B. 8-26-1904 D. 3-24-1997 Daughter of Morgan & Missouri Jane Cox Buck, Widow of James Britt Wrinkle. Survived by 3 sons, Edward, Alvis and Carroll Wrinkle, 1 daughter, Joyce White, 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Golden Cemetetery. S.H. 3-26- 1997 SCHUETZNER, Wayne Evan, 55, B. 6-18-1941 D. 3-23-1997, son of Gordon Frank & Vivian Hood Schuetzner. Survived by wife, Marilyn Schuetz Schuetzner, 1 son, Gabriel Schuetzner, 2 daughters, Witney Schuetzner and Kalyn Schuetzner, his father, and 1 brother, Gary Schuetzner. S.H. 3-27-1997 OSBORN, Verdie, 91, Dallas, formerly Arkadelphia, B. 8- 21-1905 D. 3-24-1997, son of Monroe & Savilla Osborn. Survived by 2 sons, Earl and Jimmy Osborn, 1 daughter, Jennette Lindsey, 1 sister Maudie Perry and 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 3-27-1997 SMITH, Dr. Charles Edward, 66, Born 10-8-1930 D. 3-29- 1997, son of Edward & Margaret Houck Smith. Survived by wife, Helen Miles Smith, 4 sons, Steve, Donnie, Ronnie and Mickey Smith, 3 daughters, Cindy Hammonds, Jeanie Warren, and Michelle Smith, by his mother, 1 sister, Norma Pieper and 11 grandchildren. Rest Haven Gardens. Pallbearers: Scott Schuck, Austin Wingfield, Ross Buck, Biull Moorman, Roy Young and Don Nutt. S.H. 3-31-1997 CARR, Coy Franklin, Sr. 80, Alpine, B. 11-24-1916 D. 4- 1-1997, Son of Albert Franklin & Dewey Colwell Carr. Survived by wife, Alpha Sue Smith Carr, 2 sons, John Henry, and Coy Carr, Jr., daughter, Alpha Lee Porter, 2 brothers Albert Franklin Carr, Jr. and Calvin Ernest Carr, a stepbrother, Roy Colwell, 2 sisters, Floy Sullivan and Estelle Carr Smith, 10 grandchildren, 14 Great-grandchildren. Oak Grove Cemetery, Pallbearers, James Allen Carr, Devon Porter, John Henry Carr III, Jason Ray Carr, David Lee Porter and Dean Porter. Honorary: Dennis ward, Jeff Nelson, Brian Roush, Nathan Ward & rickey Smith. S.H. 4-2-1997 TEAGUE, Donnie Joseph, 52, Bismarck, B. 4-15-1944 D. 4- 1-1997, son of Jake Teague and Vivian Teague Baker. Survivors: wife Evon Allen Teague, his mother Vivian Baker, 1 son, Brian Teague, 1 brother, Troy Teague, sister Carla Allen, Stepfather, Doyle baker and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: Larry Ackers, Shelby Fryer, Tommy Tittle, Freddy Kennerly, John Taylor, Jim Davis, Terry Allen and Leonard Dawson. Honorary: Darrell Teague, Dale Owens, Billy Dennerly, Bruce Cozart, Dick Brock, Dr. Marteen Carroll, Maj. Gen. A.D. Bunger and Tommy Holloway. S.H. 4-2-1997 DAVIS, Mitchell, Sr., 53, B. 12-18-1943 D. 3-29-1997 son of Charlie & Lille Harbor Davis. Survived by wife, Necie Davis, 2 sons, Mitchell Davis, Jr., and Vernon Davis, 1 daughter, Cynthia Scott, 6 brothers, Fred, Johnny, Charlie, Simmer, Darnell and Cephus Davis, 6 sisters, Wilmatin Johnson, Earnestine Madison, Shirley Walker, Evelyn Owens, Bernadine Smith and Mildred Alford Smith. Antioch Cemetery, S.H. 4-3-1997 HANSARD, Robert Gardber, 49, Ore City, Texas, formerly Arkadelphia. B. 11-15-1915 D. 4-3-1997. Son of Wilson & Louise Hansard. Survived by wife Lynn Biederman Hansard, 2 sons, Robert Hansard, Jr. and Michael Hansard, 3 daughters, Elizabeth Powell, Mary Spraque, and Michelle Carmichael, 2 stepdaughers, Jan Lowry and Lee Erwin, by his parents, 1 brother, Jon Hansard, 1 sister, Linda Cormack and 5 grandchildren. Atchley Cemetery. S.H. 4-3-1997 & 4-7-1997 PEARCE, Irene Rice, 81, B. 11-15-1915 D 4-4-1997, daughter of Crawford & Ethel Heard Rice. Survived by husband, Eugene G. Pearce, Sr., son, Eugene G. Pearce, Jr. 1 sister, Madelyn R. Eubank, 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 4-7-1997 TARPLEY, Gray Edwin, 50, Little Rock, Died 4-4-1997, Survived by wife Glynda Tarpley, 2 sons, Tommy and Danny Tarpley, and 2 aunts and 2 uncles. South Fork Cemetery, S.H. 4-7-1997 FULMER, J.P. Jr. 81, B. 5-13,1915, D 4-7-1997, son of James Preston & Nora Fulton Fulmer. Survived by wife, Kathleen Callaway Fulmer, 3 sons, Wayne, Randy and Mark Fulmer, 1 daughter, Kathy Fulmer, 2 brothers, P.J.Fulmer and Walter Fulmer, and 8 grandchildren. Richland Cemetery. S.H. 4-8-1997 MAXEY, Joe Floyd, 77, Rosboro, B 3-10-1920 D. 4-7-1997 son of Lyn Charles and Beulah Meeks Maxey. Survived by wife, Lillian Humphries Maxey, 2 sons, Joe M. and Danny H. "Buddy" Maxey, 1 brother, Kenneth C. Maxey and 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildre. Glenwood Cemetery. S.H. 4-9-1997 HATCHCOCK, Julie Anne, 35, Alexander, died 4-7-1997. Survived by husband, Ben Hatchcock, mother Augie Douglas, 5 brothers and four sisters. Lewis Cemetry, Hickory Ridge. S.H. 4-9-1997 RUNYAN, Irene Garner, 79, Hot Springs, B.8-22-1917 D. 4-9-1997, Daughter of Isaac & Hester McQuarry Garner. Widow of Murl Runyan. Survived by 2 daughters, June Johnson and Jacquie Garland and 5 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Jones Cemetery. Pallbearers: LeRoy Bean, Curt Bean, Buddy Bean, Doyce Golden, Johnny Bean and Marvin Golden. S.H. 4-10-1997 LEE, Jeffie Naomi Jordan, 89, Damascus, formerly Arkadelphia. D. 4-9-1997. Survived by husband, William Lee, 3 sons, John, L.B. and Lloyd Jordan, 2 stepsons, Terry and Bruce Lee, 2 stepdaughters, Hope Kingrey and Connie Garrett, 2 sisters, Beulah Weaver and Etta Paul and 23 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Shawod Lawn Cemetery. S.H. 4- 10-1997 & 4-11-1997 DIXON, Terri Denise, 41, New Boston, Tx, B. 3-11-1956 D. 4-5-1997, Daughter of Tom, Jr. and Freda Saunders Dixon. Survived by her mother, 1 daughter, Lisa Buschek, 1 brother, Steve Alan Dixon 1 sister, Cathy Johnson, her grandmother, Gertrude Dixon, stepmother, Irma Dixon. DeRoche Cemetery. S.H. 4-11-1997 WINGFIELD, Margaret Francis Gaither, 66, B. 3-28-1931 D. 4-13-1997, daughter of Owen Wayne and Truman W. Jones Gaither. Widow of Lawrence Wingfield. Survived by 2 daughters, Kathy Thomason and Martha Birdwell, 3 brothers, James Vernon Gaither, Geren Gaither, Kenneth Ray Hubbard, 4 sisters, Betty Kemp, Jane Sherrod, JoAnn Carpenter and Paulette Morris, 3 grandchildren. DeGray Cemetery. S.H. 4-14-1997 SPRADLIN, Truman Terry "Pat", 60, B. 1-26-1937 D. 4-13- 1997 Son of Elzie & Nellie Harrington Spradlin. Survived by wife, Virginia Kilgore Spradlin, 3 sons, Steve, Kirk Spradlin and Wade Simmons, 4 daughters Patrice Spradlin, Pam Kuyper, Jennifer Burris and Janie Morrison, 4 brothers, Gerald, Burt, Carroll Ray and Larry Don Spradlin, 9 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 4-14-1997 - 4-15-1997 STEVENS, Winnie, 95, Ashdown, B. 3-23-1902 D. 4-12- 1997, Survived by 1 son, Joe Orville Stevens, 1 daughter, Winona S. Toler, 5 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren. Ashdown Cemetery. S.H. 4-14-1997 SULLIVAN, Floy, 77, Alpine, B. 6-24-1919, D. 4-13-1997, Daughter of Albert Franklin & Dewey Colwell Parsons Carr. Survived by 2 brothers, Albert F, Jr. and Calvin Carr, 1 stepbrother, Ray Colwell and 1 sister, Estelle Smith. Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers, Dean Porter, Doug Porter, Devon Porter, David Porter, Nathan Ward and Jason Vick. S.H. 4-14-1997 BOBO, Joe Turner, 40, Dallas, formerly of Malvern, Died 4-10-1997, Survived by 1 son, Jason Bobo, 4 brothers, Bennie Lee Caradine, Edward Bobo, Delbert Morgan and David White, 8 sisters, Mary Harris, Aretha Bobo, Shirley Clegg, Melinda Caradine, Wanda Nelson, Willie Mae Mcbride, Katheryn Galbert and Cherrie House. Masonic Cemetery. S.H. 4-14-1997 PRIDE, O.J., Jr. 65, Little Rock, died 4-11-1997. Survived by wife, Polly Ann Baker Pride, 2 daughters, Lynne Betzner and Lisa Hoyt, 1 sister, Mary Destretti and four grandchildren. Memorial Gardens Cemetery, H.S. S.H. 4-14-1997 STAUBER, George, 75, Okolona, B. 11-28-1921 D. 4-13- 1997. Survived by 3 daughters, Evelyn Stauber, Jo Ann Green, and Rose Brewer, 1 son, George Stauber, Jr., 1 brother Pat Stauber, 1 sister Minnie Finch and 9 grandchildren. Lonoke Cemetery. Pallbearers, Kevin Holder, Paul Grier, Gary Smith, Raymond Allen, Ritchie Brewer. Honorary, 32 Squadron, Dan Spradlin, Jack Usery, Chip Cox, Mike Callaway, John Martin and Jim Farrington. S.H. 4-15-1997 FINGER, Dr. Frank Stark, 81, Survived by wife, Jean Vester Finger, 2 sons, Michael W. Finger and Bruce Finger, and 2 grandchildren. Burial at Fort Pierce, Fla. S.H. 4-15-1997 BARRONG, Elizabeth, 85, Gurdon, B. 6-17-1911 D. 4-15- 1997, Dau of Charlie and Maggie Smithpeters Benson Hurst. Widow of Belt Barrong. Survived by 1 son, Charles Barrong, 3 daughters, Betty Roseberry, Murriel Collins and Wilma Morrison, 1 sister, Flora Lee and 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 3 great- great-grandchildren. Center Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers, Kenneth Herrin, Michael Wicker, Billy Benson, Johnny Benson, E.J. Daniels and Roger Mulligan. S.H. 4-16-1997 ROSE, Willie McArty, 84, Curtis, B. 1-9-1913 D. 4-15- 1997, daughter of Walter and Eller Smith, Widow of Wilson "Bill" Thomas McArty and Henry Grodziadz, Survived by husband, Homer Rose, 2 sons Billy and Elmer McArty, 1 brother, Wilbur Smith and 2 sisters, Dollie Smith and Maudie Rowe, and 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Shady Grove Cemetery. S.H. 4-1-7- 1997 TUDOR, Flora Mae Henderson, 68, B. 10-28-1928 D. 4-16- 1997, Daughter of James Allen & Cora Dolly Lowe Henderson. Widow of Keith Tudor. Survived by 1 son, Mike McCalister Tudor and 5 neices and nephews. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 4-17-1997 BRADY, Thelma Lou, 74, B. 5-31-1922 D. 4-17-1997, Daughter of Leroy & Winnie Langley Hardwick. Survived by husband, Curtis Brady, 1 daughter, Linda Terrell and 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Atchley Cemetery. Palbearers: Gary Vaden, David Vaden, Paul Hardwick, Ed Maynard, Vernie Langley, Jr. and Charlie Green. S.H. 4-17-1997 S.H. 4-18-1997 JONES, Sampson, 78, B. 5-17-1918 D. 4-15-1997 son of Handy & Hattie Jones. Survived by wife, Josie Jones, 2 sons, Andy M. and Ken R. Jones, 2 daughters, Rose M. Anderson and Scellerstene Felts, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 4- 18-1997 EVANS, Nell W. 86, Colorado Springs, B. 5-2-1910 d. 4- 17-1997 daughter of "Tobe" and Minnie Taylor Womack. Widow of Rex E. Evans. Survived by 3 sisters, Billie Tanner, Ruth Burrage and Georgia Delgado. Memorial Gardens, Colorado Springs. S.H. 4-21-1997 WALLACE, Dorothy Lou, 75, Hot Springs formerly Arkadelphia, B. 3-30-1922 D. 4-16-1997 Widow of David Leonard Wallace. Survived by 1 son Dwayne Wallace, 1 daughter, Dana Lynna West, 1 brother, Herman Bridges, 1 sister, Jo Ann Dunn and 2 granddaughters. Gillett Cemetery. S.H. 4-21-1997 LOCK, Ona, 83, Malvern, Died 4-19-1997 Survived by wife, Vivian Lock, 5 sons, Charles, Brian, Macus, James, and Mark Lock. 3 daughters, Brenda Mitchell, Carmen Bailey and Penny Ollison, 2 brothers, J.C. & Clarence Lock, 3 sisters, Bettar Scott, Bertha Gayton, and Pauline Lock, 29 grandchildren, 25 Great- grandchildren. Harmony Cemetery, Sparkman. S.H. 4-21- 1997 WILLIAMS, Cary, 71, Amity, B. 12-27-1925 D. 4-18-1997 Son of L.W. & Sindy Coker Williams, Survived by wife Altie Williams, 1 brother, Lynn Williams, Jr., 1 sister, Nellie Rikard and nieces and nephews. White- Wheeler Cemetery. Pallbearers: Doug Wilson, Mike Harmon, Dean Womble, Johnny Boyd, Leroy Bean and James Bardwell. Honorary: Glenn Wheeler, Sonnie Wheeler, Dewey Nutt, Jack Kirksey, Dwight Kirkpatrick, Dr. S.K. Pendit, Dale Justus, B.W. Davidson, Lowell Whisenhunt, Roy Short, Ralph Richardson and Eddie Roberts. S.H. 4- 21-1997 BALLARD, Audie Pearl Allen, 92, Bismarck, B. 8-22-1904, D. 4-19-1997 Daughter of Charlie and Dora Hughes Allen. Widow of Bob Chaptman Ballard. Survived by 2 sons, Glenn and Bobby Ballard, 2 sisters, Lennie Watson and Muriel Brown, 5 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. DeRoche Cemetery. S.H. 4-21-1997 WAITE, Robert E. "Bob", 71, B. 12-13-1925 D. 4-19-1997, Son of J.A. & Mary Jane Duncan Waite. Widower of Jackie Shepherd Waite. Survived by 1 son, Terry Waite, 1 brother, W.L. Waite, 2 sisters, Ellene Watson and Lucille McMahan, and nieces and nephews. Brushy Creek Cemetery. S.H. 4-21-1997 Daniel, Mary Catherine Suitor, 73, Carrollton, B. 3-18- 1924 D. 4-3-1997 Daughter of John & Oteo Lee Suitor. Survied by husband, B. Blake Daniel, 1 daughter, Judy Daniel Norris, 1 son, Ben Daniel, Jr., 2 sisters, Pat McGarrah and Sybil Grise and 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Carrollton. S.H. 4-21-1997 WINGFIELD, Ethel, 94, Okolona, B. 7-17-1902 D. 4-21- 1997 Daughter of John Oliver & Henigar Parker Wingield. Widow of Bob S. Wingfield. Survived by 2 sons, Clinton L. and Bob Stell Wingfield, 1 daughter, Dorothea Martin and 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 4 great- great-grandchildren. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 4-22-1997 COOK, Sonya LaDelle, 17, Delight, B. 12-27-1979 D. 4- 20-1997, Survived by her parents: Kenneth and Sandra Cook, 2 brothers, Kenyota Dixon, Kevin Cook, two grandfathers, Neal Cook and Bobby Dixon, Sr., grandmother, Geraldine Dixon, great-grandmothers, Flossie Dixon and Oreather Haislip. Pleasant Grove Cemetery. S.H. 4-24-1997 MEEKINS, Bertha M. McPeak, 46, Gurdon, Died 4-20-1997. Survived by mother, Aletha McPeak, a son, Torey L. Dixon, a daughter, Kanita A. Meekins, 2 brothers, Melvin and Wendell McPeak, a sister, Maxine Johnson, and 2 grandchildren. Piney Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 4-25- 1997 TENNEYSON, LeRoy, died 1996 in North Carolina. His ashes will be interred at 11 a.m. Saturday in Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 4-24-1997 HALL, Noah Edmond, 80, Bismarck, B. 10-27-1916 D. 4-24- 1997, son of C.J. and Nettie Moore Hall. Survived by wife, Lena Hall, a son, Melvin Hall, a daughter, Babara Neel, 3 sisters,, Ella Bennett, Glenna Oaks and Anna Mae Miller, four grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren. Hickory Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers: Murl Ritter, Adolph Hughes, Waymon Prince, Gifford Thornton, Wayne Ritter, Danald Whitley, Jackie Cansler, Milburn Hughes and Sherman Prince. Honorary: Connier Miller and Earl Miller. S.H. 4-25-1997 BUTLER, Mabel Morgan, 80, Bismarck, B. 12-29-1916 D. 4- 23-1997, survived by husband, Laurence Bion Butler, a son. Leonard Bion Butler, a daughter, Beverley Ann Westall, a sister, Nina Louise Griffen and 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. S.H. 4-25-1997 JUNKEN, Dessa "Dee", 84 of New DeRoche, B. 9-12-1912 D. 4-26-1997, Daughter of James Albert and Elizabeth Belle Morrow Rucker. Widow of Ernie Junken. Survived by son, Jim Evans, a daughter, Betty Allen, a brother, Granville Rucker, 4 sisters, Adel Lea, Catherine Caddy, Ruby Newberry, Bertha Francis, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. Holeman Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jimmy Evans, Donny Parish, Shannon Allen, Phil Sanders, David Jackson and Johnny Rucker. Honorary: Sherman Allen and Michael Evans. S.H. 4-28-1997 JONES, Chester Scott, 83, Sparkman, WWII Veteran. Survived by wife, Frances Jones, 2 sons, Clifford and Kenny Jones, a daughter, Cornelia Jones Quarles, 2 sisters, Nona Dailey Bray, and Hazel Elrod, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Sparkman Cemetery. S.H. 4-28-1997 WINCHESTER, Martha Lorenne Leath, 72, Collierville, Tn. formerly of Arkadelphia. B. 10-12-1924, D. 4-26-1997, daughter of Olen and Etta Allison, widow of John William "Bill" Leath. Survivors include son, Tommy W. Leath, 2 daughters, Patricia Gary and Billie Hunter, 1 sister, Peggy Gingerich, 2 brothers, Ralph and Robert Allison, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Rest Haven Cemetery. S.H. 4-28-1997 LEBAR, Mary Nelson, 77, D. 4-26-1997, Daughter of Ernest E. and Lee Anna S. Nelson. U.S. Air Force, WWII. Survived by a son, Robert N. Lebar, brother, Robert L. Nelson, and 3 grandchildren. Arlington National Cemetery. S.H. 4-29-1997 NEWBORN, Lucian, "Luke", 71, Hot Springs, Died 4-26- 1997. Navy Veteran, WWII. Survived by 2 daughters, Gilda Beckham and Linda Newborn, a son, Willie Lee "Rusty" Newborn, 4 sisters, Millie Hartgraves, Mattie Smith, Birdie Cooper and Annabelle Bryant, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Joan Cemetery Pallbearers, Fred Johnson, Richard Henderson, Alponso Britton, Roy L. Ross, Keenny Rae Moore, Joe Moore, Michael Osborne and Joe McAfee. S.H. 4-29-1997 & 5-2- 1997 PETTUS, Maxine, 79, Okolona, B. 1-25-1918 D. 4-24-1997 Daughter of Henry and Viola Anderson. Survived by husband, Otis Pettus, a grandaughter, Deaidra Pettus and an aunt, Mae Cook. Okolona Cemetery. S.H. 5-1-1997 GREEN, Maggie L. 78, B. 7-12-1918 D. 4-28-1997, Daughter of Garland and Artency Mason. Survived by a daughter, Hazel Price, 4 sisters, Mary Green, Leoma Brazil, Geneva Barker and Arthelia Lambert, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Moss Hill Cemetery, Bearden. S.H. 5-1-1997 ANDERSON, Rosie Lee, 50, Sparkman. Survived by 2 sons, Stanley Giles and Kirk Anderson, 5 brothers, Johnny, Charles A., Merlin, Fate, and Milton Davis, 3 sisters, Evelyn Craig, Angelia Craig and Ivory Davis, and 2 grandchildren. S.H. 5-1-1997 GARDNER, William "Oakie" Sr. 71, Mountain Pine, Died 4- 28-1997. Mountain Pine Cemetery, Pallbearers, Sylvania Lawson, Rev. Roy Hears, Chester Delney, Houston Murray, Phillips Smith and Thomas Johnson. Honorary: Torrey Davis, Rayshawn Gardner, Michael Reed, Christopher Gardner, Roy Wells and Timothy Gardner. S.H. 5-1-1997 HODGES, Dewey Clifton, 59, Malvern, B. 12-22-1937 D. 5- 1-1997 son of Asbury Clifton and Ava Mae Tanner Hodge. Survived by 2 sons, Robert and Tony Hodge, 2 daughters, Virginia Moore and Patricia Hodge, a brother, Dwayne Hodge and 2 halfbrothers, Murl and William Hobbs, a sister, Ava Lou Spurlin and a halfsister, Helen Lewellen. Ouachita Cemetery. Pallbearers, Charles Ireton, Robert Ireton, Gary Boles, Nick Strother, Danny Boles and Tommy Hobbs. S.H. 5-2-1997 WATSON, Ralph R. 73, B. 4-24-1924 D. 5-2-1997 son of Harvey Louis and Emma Jane Loy Watson. WWII Navy Veteran. Survived by wife Ellene Thomas Watson, 2 sons, Lt. Col. Ralph R. Watson,Jr., and Bill Watson, a daughter, Sandra Biles, 2 brothers, Randal and Dan Watson, 2 sisters, Vernice Kussmaul and Myrtie Nahas and 3 grandchildren. Hickory Grove Cemetery. S.H. 5-5- 1997 FRAZIER, Paul Gordon, 52, B. 9-22-1944 D. 5-5-1997 son of Allen and Melba Stewart Frazier. Survived by wife, Margaret Wingfield Frazier, 2 daughters, Jennifer Coon and Jamie Rucker, a brother, Johnny Frizzell, 3 sisters, JoAnn Jericho, Sherry Goodner and Mary Sue Harrison, 2 grandchildren. Bethlehem Cemetery, S.H. 5- 5-1997 & 5-6-1997 COTTRELL, Wilmer Lee "Nub", 80, of Ore City, Texas, B. 4-13-1917 D. 5-3-1997, Army Veteran WWII. Survived by son Rodney Cotrell, stepson, Jerry Fry, 5 stepdaughters, Sue Spangler, Elaine Kifeer, Kay Ellis, Gale Langford and Eyvonne Thomas, 2 sisters, Berneice Anderson, and Loren Pouge, 2 grandsons, and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Old Bismarck Cemetery. S.H. 5-5-1997 OWEN, Joe Charles, 68, Texarkana, B. 10-13-1928 D. 5-1- 1997, Survived by wife, June Owen, a daughter, Kathy Bryant a son, Dr. Randall Owen and 5 grandchildren. East Memorial Gardens. S.H. 5-5-1997 BUCK, Frederick Luther Buck, Jr., 65, B. 11-12-1931 D. 5-1-1997, son of Frederick L. and Maggie Webb Buck. Korean War Veteran, Survived by wife, Cheryl Laratta Buck, son Robert Edward Chaffin, 2 daughters, Barbara Ann Buck and Sara L. Purvis and 6 grandchildren. DeLamar Cemetery. S.H. 5-5-1997 PITTS, Randy Gale, 31, Trumann, formerly Gurdon, B. 10- 27-1956 D. 5-4-1997. Survived by wife, Tammy Graham Pitts, a son Johnathan Kyle Pitts, his parents, Junior and Mary Lou Pitts, a sister Carla Buckner, and grandmother, Vesta Ward. Rose Hedge Cemetery. Pallbearers: Melton Byerly, Jr., Gary Don Holmes, Leroy Mabe, Herb Maxwell, Kenny Maxwell, Ronnie Maxwell, Dub Smith and Rodney Williams, Honorary: Clay Buckner, Tobe Doke, Wade Graham, Carmack Johnson and Ed Moody. SH. 5-5-1997 HEDRICK, Vata, 81, Gurdon, Died 5-4-1997, Survived by husband, Clarence Hedrick, a son, Curtis Caughlin, 2 daughters, Ann Thomas and Sara Baxter, and 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 5-6-1997 WILLIAMS, Reed, 74, B. 12-14-1922 D. 5-3-1997 son of Dorsey & Eliza Williams. WWII Veteran. Survived by 4 sons, Donay Ray, Reed D., Raven and Timothy Williams, 1 saughter, Juanita Stepens, 3 brothers, Kerr, Don Neal and Earl Williams, a sister, Earnestine Piggs and 6 grandchildren. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 5-7- 1997 MARION, Danny, 38, Gurdon, Died 5-8-1997. Survived by 2 sons, Jay and Matthew Marion, a daughter, Hannah Marion, his mother and stepfather, Marie & Lester McClure, 6 brothers, Lonzo, Larry, David, and Bobby Marion, Lester Joe and John McClure, 1 sister, Patircia Brashear. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 5-12-1997 SUDSBURY, Elretta B., 77, B. 9-1-1919 D. 5-11-1997, Daughter of Jesse Clarence & Lena Rivers Wagoner Bennett. Widow of Earl R. Sudsbury. Survived by 1 stepdaughter, Jo An Bean, 2 brothers, L.B and J.C. Bennett, 1 sister Jane Leigh. Seaside Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Texas. S.H. 5-12-1997 ESCALANTE, Belca Jean Bull, 61, Gurdaon. B. 10-8-1935 D. 5-11-1997, daughter of Othel & Della Smedley Bull. Survived by husband, Bernard Escalante, 1 daughter, Melinda Escalante, 2 sons, Stan and Steve Escalante, 1 sister, Ramona Thomas and 4 grandchildren. Huntington City Cemetery. S.H. 5-13-1997 BLACKNALL, Jessie Lee, 80, Millcreak Community. B. 5-5- 1917 D. 5-13-1997 Daughter of Manny & Bertha Shugart Ankton. Widow of Booker Blacknall. Survived by 3 daughters, Reva Blacknall, Stacy Blacknall, and Gloria Billings, 4 sisters, Luciel Ankton, Myrtle Jackson, Florida Goodwin and Mary Metcalf, 1 brother, Charlie Ankton and 3 grandchildren. Center Point Cemetery. S.H. 5-15-1997 TOOMBS, Billy Joe, 71, Gurdon, B. 2-7-1926 D. 5-14- 1997, son of Cecil & Ella Elizabeth Teague Toombs. WWII Navy Veteran. Survived by wife, Charlotte Levine Toombs, 2 daughters, Sue Zan Eley and Luci Stephens, 3 brothers, Jack, Julius and Ralph Toombs, 2 stepbrothers, Lloyd and William Newton, 5 grandchildren. Brown Cemetery. S.H. 5-15-1997 HOLDER, Ruth Marie, 94, Bismarck, B. 12-29-1902 D. 5- 13-1997, daughter of John Henry & Elizabeth Seaman McChesney. Widow of R.J. Holder. Survived by a nephew, Thomas McChesney, 4 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. S.H. 5-15-1997 TOLLESON, Stoe B. Parsons, 87, Glenwood, B. 1-28-1910 D. 5-12-1997, daughter of Robert Lee and Elizabeth Jane Farmer Boyd. Survived by son Bobby Delton Parsons, 4 daughters, Elizabeth Ann Short, Tommy Sue Gosnell, Robie Nell Diggs and Edna Jewel Williamson, 1 sister, Mildred Williams and 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Salem Cemetery. S.H. 5-15-1997 CONANT, Ernest Nelson, 85, B. 3-7-1912 D.5-15-1997, son of Warden Willis & Ettie Taylor Conant. Survived by wife, Annie Smith Conant, 2 sons, Ross and Lloyd Conant, 2 daughters, Thelma Lee Trout and Velma Marie Seale, 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Richland Cemetery. S.H. 5-16-1997 MOORE, Jeanette, 86, B. 3-29-1911 D. 5-16-1997, daughter of Cornelius R. & Leona Medlock Patterson. Widow of Joe Charles Moore, Sr. Survived by son, Neil Moore, a daughter, Pat Duke, 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Unity Cemetery. S.H. 5-16-1997 YOUNG, Jonathan Montero, 3, Gurdon, B. 8-30-1993 D. 5- 14-1997, son of Fanita Hill Robinson and Robert Anthony Young. Survived by parents, 2 brothers. Jordon Bragg and Valentino Young. a sister, Robbie Young, his grandparents, Charles & Eva Hill, Ivory Young and Shirley Loving, and great-grandparents, Ozella Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Odis Young. Beirne Cemetery. S.H. 5-16- 1997 NEAL, Alice Martin, 88, B. 3-7-1909 D. 5-18-1997, daughter of Charles Andrew & Sallie Rutledge Martin, widow of A.C. Neal. Survived by 3 sons, James A. "Jimmy" , Charles A. and Robert W. Neal, 3 brothers, Paul A., Ray B. and Roy A. Martin, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Greenwood Cemetery, Rison. S.H. 5-19-1997 FRANCART, Theresa Ann, 87, McAllen, TX formerly Bismarck, B. 4-7-1910 D. 5-15-1997 Daughter of Frank L. & Francis Jakowski Francart. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 5-19-1997 JONES, Robert A.D. "Doc", 63, Gurdon, D. 5-17-1997. Survived by wife, Mary Jones, 1 son, Larry Jones, 3 daughters, Sharon West, Carla Crain and Mary Darlene Brock, 3 brothers, Ronnie, Eddie and David Jones, 5 sisters, Geneva McQuary, Virginia LaLamandier, Mararet Roeagan, Linda Jones and Serona Ritchie, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 5-19-1997 HAND, LeAnna Beth, 22, Tulsa, OK. B. 3-12-1975, D. 5- 14-1997, Survived by parents, Brenda & Jim Monroe and Steve Hand, grandparents, George Cal and Audie Allen Dunn, and Faye and Jack Kilby. DeRoche Cemetery. S.H. 5-19-1997 HOOD, Brenda, 43, Dallas, TX B. 2-2-1954 D. 5-18-1997 daughter of George & Opal Zuellia Huggins White. Survived by husband, Don Hood, a son, James Harris, father, a brother, Johnny White, 3 sisters, Barbara Miller, Carolyn Greenwood and Peggy White, 2 grandchildren. Blackjack Cemetery, Henderson Co. TX. S.H. 5-21-1997 BLAKE, Dan, Lake Charles, LA. Funeral 5-24-1997. Survived by wife, Janis Harris Blake, 2 daughters, Jill Pepper and Julie Dieter, 2 brothers, Joe and John Blake, 1 sister, Julie Essmeier, 2 step-children, eight grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter. S.H. 5-21-1997 GILLUM, Harry Franz, 69, Rover, B. 10-1-1927, D. 5-14- 1997, son of John & Irene Lazenby Gillum. Survived by wife, Ruth Vaughn Gillum, a son, Randy Gillum, a stepson, Chuck Perry, 4 stepdaughters, Betty Davis, Rutha Huffman, Mary Vines and Bessie Campbell, 2 brothers, Harold E. and Jerald "Pat" Gillum, 3 sisters, Johnie Sue Willis, Lavenda Janette Workman, and Barbara Lou Arrington, and 2 grandsons and several step- grandchildren. Hunts Cemetery. S.H. 5-22-1997 LAMBERT, Albert Henry, 50, Bearden, B. 3-28-1947 D. 5- 20-1997, son of B.G Shurgart and Wyomie Lambert. Survived by 2 brothers, Steve and Samuel Chatmon, 2 sisters, Linda and Ann Chatmon. White Springs Cemetery. Cremated. S.H. 5-23-1997 STROUD, William "Buddy", Sr., 51, B. 7-7-1945, D. 5-22- 1997, son of Wallace & Opal Malone Stroud. Survived by wife, Charlene Loy Stroud, son, William Stroud, Jr., a daughter, Michelle Ware, 2 sisters, Barbara Cain and Opal White, 1 grandson. Caddo Valley Cemetery. S.H. 5- 23-1997 FLOYD, Ruth, 68, Malvern, B. 9-29-1928, D. 5-25-1997, Survived by husband, Ermon C. Floyd, 1 son, Alan Floyd, 1 daughter, Janice Rhodes, 4 brothers, Reginald, Edward, George and Roy Stafford, of Lancashire, England. 3 Grandchildren. Shiloh Cemetery S.H. 5-27- 1997 SHEPHERD, Frances R.,57, B. 7-9-1939 D. 5-26-1997, daughter of Thomas & Veda Mae Francis Shepherd. Survived by 4 brothers, J.R., T.O., Paul and Delton Shepherd and a sister, Ruby Dockery. Rest Haven Gardens. S.H. 5-27-1997 BRIM, Roy, 83, Millcreek Community, b. 8-16-1913, d. 5- 22-1997, son of Nathan Brim and Nolia Bullock. Survived by wife, Susie Lee Brim, 4 sons, Roy, Jr., Wardell, Eligh, and Willie Brim, 7 daughters, Mae Lois Harris, Shevie Quarles, Dorothy Newborn, Ella Horn, Mary L. Brim, Margaret Brim and Mary Ellen Harris, 3 brothers, Emmet, Coy and Nathan Brim, 6 sisters, Nadine Dotts, Mary L. Williams, Roxie Jean Taylor, Estella Carr, Christine Brim and Ella Brim, and 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 5-27-1997 GARRETT, Hattie, 88, Bismarck, B. 4-13-1909, D. 5-24- 1997 daughter of Joseph & Alice Yates Hardage. Widow of A.O. "Bruzer" Garrett, Survived by 2 daughters, Shirley Kizziar and Alice Cleo Thomason, 1 sister, Lillian Woodruff, 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Oak Bower Cemetery. S.H. 5-27-1997 BELL, Michael Eric, 22, Conway, formerly Sparkman, B. 11-20-1974, D. 5-25-1997, survived by parents, William and Cherrel Bell, 1 sister, Angie Bell. Sardis Cemetery. S.H. 5-28-1997 HOWELL, Ester A. 87, B. 10-12-1909 D. 5-29-1997, daughter of Larkin & Lou Ann Barnett Clift. Widow of Clarence E. Howell. Survived by 6 daughters, Mary Dixon, Gracie Bunn, Joyce Burns, Vera Arnold, Amanda Deaton and Wanda McMahan, 2 sisters, Maggie Hendrix and Mozelle Whitley, 11 grandchildren and 28 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 5-30-1997 HOUSER, Louis Joseph, 84, B. 8-6-1912 D. 5-30-1997, son of Col. Louis Samuel & Elizabeth Page Houser. Widower of Helen Elizabeth Hirsch Houser and Alice Ann Merritt Houser. Survived by 2 daughters, Jeannie Taylor and Helen L. Houser. 1 brother, Robert Page Houser, 1 sister, Betty Jane Houser and 2 grandchildren. S.H.5- 30-1997 OLIVER, Floyd, 86, Kirby, B. 10-14-1910 D 5-30-1997. U.S. Navy WWII. Survived by wife, Lillian Robertson Oliver, son Arlos Oliver, 3 daughters, Alice Bardwell, Joyce Taylor and June Taylor, sister, Myrtle Galloway, six grandchildren, and seven Gr-grandchildren, 2 step- grandchildren and one step-great-grandson. Burial In Glenwood Cemetery. S.H. 6-2-1997 FULMER, Walter W. 71, B 4-3-1926 D 5-30-1997, son of John Preston and Nora Fulton Fulmer. Survived by wife Bessie Beauchamp Fulmer, son Jim Fulmer, daughter, Hazel Tucker, a brother, P.J. Fulmer, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Richland Cemetery. S.H. 6- 2-1997 EVANS, Lee Roy, 79, B. 12-26-1917 D. 5-31-1997, son of Alwin and Lillie Kline Evans. Survived by wife, Lorece Etheridge Evans, two sons, Jack and Richard Evans, a daughter Becky Dunn, a sister Margene McGuire, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-granchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Donaldson. Pallbearers: James McGuire, Bobby Evans, Sam Watson,Leslie Wood, Troy Runyan, David Hathcoat, Ron Matlock, Ed Poe. S.H. 6-2-1997 REED, Willie B., 50, B. 11-16-1946 D. 5-30-1997 Son of Eddie and Mary Lee Hogan Reed. Survived by two brothers, Bennie Edward and Ollie Reed, two sisters, Margarine Jackson, and Mary J. Tate. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 6-2-1997 MITCHELL, Hollis, 83, B. 8-25-1913 D. 6-1-1997, son of Theodore and Callie L. Lollar Mitchell. Survived by wife, Lillian Martin Mitchell, son, Stephen H. Mitchell, daughter Barbara S. Schenke, 2 brothers W.T. and Jack Mitchell, 6 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren. Pinecrest Memorial Park, LR. Pallbearers: Ray Schenke, Mike Mitchell, Nathan Mitchell, Phillip Mitchell, Robert Neal and Jack Hagler. S.H. 6-3-1997 PACE, Nannie, 90, Hot Springs, B 10-27-1906 D. 5-31- 1997, widow of Dor Pace. Survived by 5 daughters, Betty Daniels, Patty Dampier, Nell Payne, Doris Wright, Francine Shahane. 2 brothers, U.S. and Randall Hedden, 2 sisters, Odena Jones, Lorena Stokes, 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 2 gr-gr- grandchildren. Crestview Cemetery, Granddaughters were pallbearers, grandsons and nurses and staff of Ark. Healthcare were honorary pallbearers. S.H. 6-3-1997 POWELL, Coy Gladys, 89, B. 8-29-1907 D. 6-6-1997, daughter of James R. and Dovie Thomason Adams, Widow of Willie W. Powell. Survivors, 2 sons, Reginald and Kelcy Powell, 4 sisters, Fern Pittman, Pauline Kirby, Palma Thomason, Jean Freeman, 2 grandsons, 2 great- grandchildren. Jones Cemetery. S.H. 6-9-1997 THOMAS, Leroy "Dick", 77, B. 6-7-1920 D. 6-8-1997, son of Ben and Daisy Callaway Thomas. WWII Army veteran. Survived by wife Geraldine Amis Thomas, 1 daughter, Marsha Haltom, 1 brother, James Buddy Thomas, 1 sister, Hazel Garland, 2 grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 6-9- 97 RINKLE, Daniel Elmore, 73, Alpine, Died 6-8-1997. Survived by former wife, Lorene Rinkle, 2 sons, Wayne and Kenneth Rinkle, 3 daughters, Linda Lee, Juanita Locke, Dixie Abbott, 13 grandchildren, 9 gr- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Hill Cemetery, Chalybeate Valley. Pallbearers: Kenny Wayne Rinkle, Darrel Rinkle, Chad Tucker, Raymond Hill, Donald Ray Smith, Joe Bell. S.H. 6-10-1997 ABNER, Berbon, 77, Gurdon, B 9-17-1919 D. 6-11-1997, son of Coleman and Mattie Abner. Survived by wife, Rosie Abner, 2 sons, Berbon Jr. and Leon Abner, 5 daughters, Norman Shelton, Mattie C. Carroll, and Linda F. Fenton, Peggy Ann Wester and Bertha Lee Russey, 2 brothers, Joe W. and James C. Abner, 14 grandchildren, 20 gr-grandchildren. Union Grove Cemetery, Bluff City. 6-11-1997 KNIGHTEN, Evie, 88, Murfreesboro, B. 4-16-1906 D. 6-11- 1997, daughter of G.A and Willie Lee Crowder Widener. survived by 3 sons, William Lamar, Clifford Lawrence, Larry Wayne Knighten, 1 brother, Andrew Widener, 3 sisters, Buna Floyd, Van Floyd and Bea Jackson, 10 grandchildren, 12 gr-grandchildren. S.H.6-12-1997 ROBERTSON, Harold E. 86, Texarkana, B 10-18-1910 D. 6- 12-1997, survived by 3 brothers, Marvin, Bruce and Jamie Robertson, 3 sisters, Tarver Smith, Evelyn Brown, Mildred Walker. Hillcrest Memorial Park. S.H. 6-13-1997 KIRKSEY, Arlie T, 98, Amity.B 2-3-1899 D. 6-22-1997 son of William and Lee Deaton Kirksey. Widower of Josie Small Kirksey. Survived by 4 sons, Glynn, Foy, D.A. and Loy Kirksey, 3 daughters, Lennie buck, Verna Alsobrook, Novella Compton, 12 grandchildren, 19 gr-grandchildren. Oak Grove Cemetery. S.H. 6-16-1997 HOLLOWAY, Charley Cecil, 85, B. 9-11-1911 D. 6-13-1997, son of John and Lucinda Holloway. Widower of Helen Callaway Holloway. Survived by 2 sons, Johnny and Steve Holloway, 4 daughters, Pat Craig, Charladean Franklin, Sue Edmonds and Phyllis Hancock, 9 grandcildren, 5 gr- grandchildren.Rest Haven. S.H. 6-16-1997 SPRADLIN, Thurmond J."Dan", 67 B. 8-10-1929 D 6-14- 1997,son of Ervin and Edna May Stauffer Spradlin. Vet, Korean War, widower of Marie Howard Spradlin. Survived by 2 sons, Danny Ray and Larry Don Spradlin, 2 daughters, Elizabeth Ann Sutton, Bonnie Gail Stephens, 1 brother, James C. Spradlin, 1 sister, Ora Mae Davis, 10 grandchildren, 2 gr-grandson, 3 step-grandchildren, 1 step-gr-grandchild. Smyrna Cemetery. S.H. 6-16-1997 McCORMICK, Addie Mae, 87, Aly, B. 10-12-1909, D. 6-18- 1997, Daughter of Jake and Ola Morgan. Widow of Cecil D. McCormick. Survived by 2 step brothers, Glen and Joe Phillips, a niece, Melba Reed, and two great-nieces. Aly cemetery. Pallbearers, David McCormick, Michael Dee McCormick, W.A. McCormick, Jerry McCormick, Garry McCormick and Everett E. Smith, Jr. S.H. 6-17-1997 HUTCHISON, Alfred P. "Al", Jr., 46, DeSoto, TX, B 7-5, 1950 D 6-16-1997. Survived by son, Al Hutchison III, a daughter Ashley Hutchison, his parents, Rose and Al Hutchison, Sr. and a sister, Kay Richardson. Private Burial. S.H. 6-18-1997 HAWTHORNE, Nathaniel, 62, Gudon, B. 10-16-1929 D. 6-13- 1997 Survived by brother Henry C. Hawthorne, 5 sisters, Louise Brown, Zyelphia Murphy, Ruby I. Allen, Eula Faye Quarles, and Bertha Louise Hollimon. Rose Hedge Cemetery. Pallbearers: Herman Quarles, Jr. Dennie Allen, Hermon Gulley, John Frederick Quarles, David Williams and Robert Lee Williams. Honorary: James and David Hawthorne, and John Mac Henry. S.H. 6-18-1997 LEAMONS, Gordon Wayne, 75, b. 3-15-1922 D. 6-17-1997, son of Arthur Scott and Mary Ethel Fite Leamons. Survived by wife, Sondra Sue Leamons, 2 daughters, Rebecca L. Pringle and Gale C. Becker, 1 sister, Helen Gree St. John, 4 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. S.H. 6-19-1997 WILLIAMS, Jim, 86, Curtis, B. 2-20-1911 D. 6-19-1997 son of Frank and Effie Williams. Survived by wife, Ebbie Bearden Williams, 2 daughters, Carol Byers and Peggy Smiley, 4 grandchildren and 8 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 6-19-1997 FRANCIS, George Rolan, 68, Alpine, B. 10-10-1926 D. 6- 18-1997, son of George Dewey and Myrtie Craig Francis. Survived by wife, Floia Buck Francis, 1 son, Benjie Francis, 1 brother, Gerald Francis and several nieces and nephews. Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jeremy Carroll, Doug Carroll, Robert Doster, Wayne Winters, Charles Francis and Jason Stout. S.H. 6-19-1997 MITCHELL, Henry Allen, 89, Okolona, B. 6-11-1908 D. 6- 15-1997, son of Henry and Matie Mitchell. Survived by 9 sons, R.D., Henry Clay, Roy Neal, Wilbert Henry, John Wesley, Jimmie Lee, Bennie Lee, William H., and John Allen Mitchell. a daughter, Margaret Mitchell, 2 brothers, Edgar and David Mitchell, five sisters, Daisy Wheeler, Callie Helms, Fairy Chappell, Irene Amocker and Mattie Mae Wilson, 46 grandchildren, and 33 gr- grandchildren. Holly Grove Cemetery. 6-19-1997 ADAMS, Rosie L., 86, Corona, Ca, D. 6-18-1997, widow of Virgil H. Adams. survived by 1 son, William H. "Bill" Adams, 5 daughters, Sylvia De La Cruz, Mary Risner, Rose Donnahoe, Violet Higgins, and Betty Martin, 1 brother, Elmer Cobble and 29 grandchildren, 54 gr- grandchildren and 13 gr-gr-grandchildren. Falls Chapel Cemetery, Locksburg. S.H. 6-23-1997 PACHECO, Eddie DeWayne, Jr., 22, Gurdon, 10-14-1997, D. 6-21-1997, son of Eddie and Billie Jean Kinard Pacheco. Was killed in a head-on collision on Hwy 67. Survived by wife, Michelle Gifford Pacheco, 1 son, Marcus Elliott, parents, Eddie Pacheco Sr., and Billie Jean Russey, 2 brothers, Johnny and Terry Russey, 7 sisters, Davida Williams, Felicia Brown, Michelle Brown, LaTasha Russey, Michelle Russey, Melissa Langley and Diedra Crockett, his grandmother Alene James. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 6-23-1997 WELLS, Sarah Rogers, 39, Sparkman, B. 5-9-1958, D. 6- 21-1997, Daughter of Fred and Mary Shinn. Survived by husband, Tommy Wells, Son, Wade Wells, 3 daughters, Tammy and Belinda Wells and Lynn Shelton, her parents, 2 brothers, Jimmy and Bobby Montgomery, 1 sister, Lois Ramsey. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 6-23-1997 KITTRELL, John Frederick, 51, Sherman, TX B. 8-12-1945 D. 6-19-1997, son of O.C and Vasca Cates Kittrell, Survived by wife Melva Dennis Kittrell, 2 sons, Kam and Deke Kittrell, his mother, Vasca Byrd, 1 brother, Jerry Kittrell 2 sisters, Joyce Roberson and Peggy Davis, Burial in Sherman, TX. S.H. 6-23-1997 DOANE, Frances Elizabeth, 90, B. 1-29-1907 D. 6-25-1997 Daughter of Dr. Samuel Newman Doane, Sr. and Fannie Purcell Doane.Survived by nephews, Dr. Samuel W. Boellner, 2 nieces, Betty D. Maynard, and Carol B. Mayhugh, 5 great nieces and three great-nephews. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 6-25-1997 RODGERS, Virginia Burrow, 86, West Memphis, died 6-24- 1997. Survived by 4 sons, Don W., Terry, Jerry L. and Ronald R. Rodgers, 1 sister, Rubye M. Burrow, 1 brother, Earl Burrow, 7 grandchildren, 3 gr- grandchildren. Crittenden Memorial Park, Marion. S.H. 6-29-1997 BROOKS, Bessie Neeper, 90, Malvern B. 10-11-1906 D. 6- 27-1997 Dau of Cullen and Lela Elliott Neeper. Widow of Horace J. Brooks. Survived by 2 daughters, Jana Dougherty and Kathryn "Kappy" Brooks, 1 sister, Lula Fitzhugh, 3 grandchildren 11 gr-grandchildren. Lono Cemetery. S.H. 6-30-1997 JACKSON, Charlene "Peaches", 64 B. 11-23-1932 D. 6-28- 1997 Dau of Charlie and Effie Berry Price. Widow of Harley Jackson. Survived by 5 daughters, Jerri Lynn Parker, Linda Janelle Hunter, Allisa Gail King, Mona Catherine Lawarence and Beverly Annette Schee, 5 brothers, Clyde, Charles, Cedric, Clint and Cleylon Price, 3 sisters, Inez Cornish, Barbara Jackson and Doris Brown, 13 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Antoine Cemetery. Pallbearers: Paul Tull, Jimmy Shamburger, Jimmy Shamburger, Jr., Larry Sparks, Lloyd Holland and Dewey Jackson, Honorary: Bernie Pennington. S.H. 6-30-1997 WADE, Freddie Winfred, 74, B 8-18-1922 D. 6-27-1997 Son of Charlie and Louella Diffee Wade. Survived by wife, Dartha Sue Wade, brother, Lester Wade, 2 sisters, Leota Runyan and Lola Bell, several nieces and nephews. Rest Haven. S.H. 6-30-1997 HANKINS, Marjorie Meador, 79, B 2-9-1918 D 6-29-1997 daughter of John B. and Mamie Evans Meador. survived by husband, Herman H. Hankins, Sr., 2 sons, Herman H. Hankins, Jr., Dr James W. Hankins, 1 daughter, Jean Ellen White, and 3 grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Harry Hiett, Harold Shepherd, Lewis Bledsoe, Ed McCorkle, John E. Meador and William Lee. S.H. 6-30-1997 JONES, Hugh "Sop", 85, Caddo Valley, B. 11-24-1911 D. 6-30-1997, son of Sam David and Viola Helms Jones. Survived by wife, Gertie Allen Jones, 2 grandchildren, Richard Bailey. Jr., Melinda Bailey Buchanan, 2 great- granddaughters. Caddo Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers: Erenst Welch, Glen Heflin, Royce Howell, Richard Bailey, Gregory Barnard and Jeffery Barnard. S.H. 6- 30-1997 NEWBORN, Roberta Beard, 74, B. 12-15-1922 D. 6-28-1997, daughter of Paul and Gracie House Beard. Survived by husband, L.C. Newborn, 4 sons, Rev. Jesse L., Martin, William and Rufus Newborn, 6 daughters, Gracie Neal, Rhonda Newborn, Clara Craig, Margie Bates, Debbie Harper and Carolyn Newborn. 4 brothers, Ernest Beard, Osey Lee Jones, L.D. Beard, James Summerville, 3 sisters, Birtie Preston, Mildred Johnson, Janice Beard, 2 step-children, Rosie Lee Gray and Johnnie C. Newborn, 19 grandchildren, 3 gr-grandchildren, nine step- grandchildren, 22 step great-grandchildren and one step great-great-great grandchild. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 7-1-1997 WILLIAMS, Kathryn Townsned, 94, B. 1-15-1903 D. 7-1- 1997 Widow of Bill Williams, survived by 1 son, James T. Williams, 2 grandchildren, Mark Williams and Jennifer Deyton, and 5 great-grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 7-1-1997 LUCK, Frances Jean Wingfield, 71, B. 2-22-1926 D. 7-1- 1997, Daughter of James Burt and Elva Lois Hammons Wingfield. Survived by husband, Dr. H.D. Luck, 2 daughters, Rebecca Scheier and Jennifer Medford, 1 brother, Jim Wingfield, 6 grandchildren, Alison, Alex Scheier, Laura, Emily, Abbey and Anna Medford. Rest Haven. Pallbearers Sam Medford, Mark Scheier, Cole Wingfield, Burt Wingfield, Clay Wingfield, Mike Wingfield, Kay Choau and Ti Choau. S.H. 7-1-1997 GORDON, Ressie "Mae" Marie Berry, 85, Bismarck, B 1-21- 1912 D. 7-2-1997 Daughter of William and Myrtle Beatrice Null Berry. Widow of Joe Gordon. Survived by 4 daughters, Shirley Yarbrough, Billie Matkin, Serena Boggs and Bonnie Jones, 1 son Relis Gordon, foster sister, Pearl Gordon, 23 grandchildren, 22 gr- grandchildren and 10 gr-gr-grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 7-3-1997 SIMPSON, Lisa Annette, 31, Bismarck, b 10-8-19665 D 7- 2-1997, daughter of B.B. and Evalyn Thornton Burroughs. Survived by husband Michael R. Simpson, a daughter, Rachel L. Simpson, a son, Blair M. Simpson, her parents, and a sister, Lynn Loy. Hickory Grove Cemetery. S.H. 7-3-1997 UPTON, Jerry W., 64, Woodworth, La. D. 6-25-1997 Survived by wife, Elsie H. Upton, son, Jeffery Alan Upton, his mother Lurline L. Upton, 2 brothers, Holland and Garland Upton, and 2 grandchildren. S.H. 7-3-1997 WILLIAMS, Calvin Lee, 45, Ashland, Ohio, B 3-21-1962 D 6-30-1997. Survived by his father, Tony Williams, mother, Hattie Bell Williams, daughter Yolanda E. Williams, 4 brothers, Nathaniel Sims, Navery L. Sims, and Terry and Robert Williams, 3 sisters, Gladys Tidwell, Elisabeth Grigsby, and LaTasha Williams. St. Peter's Cemetery, Willisville. S.H. 7-3-1997 WHITE, Ray Douglas, 91, Sparkman B,. 11-19-1905 D 7-5- 1997 son of William Jospeh Boldin and Ecker England White. Widower of Alverda Fore White. Survivors are 3 children, Jane Johnson, Don White, and John White, 8 grandchildren and 11 gr-grandchildren. Sparkman Cemetery. Pallbearers: foremen of Ray White Lumber Co. S.H. 7-7-1997 BRIAN, Henry Clyde, 91, Camden, D 7-3-1997 survived by wife, Myra Blache Brian, 3 sons, Harry, Henry and Jimmy Brian, 2 daughters, Mildred Borwn and Bettie Kirk, 1 brother, Aaron Brian, 2 sisters, Nell Thompson and Pearl Tidwell and 11 grandchildren and 15 gr- grandchildren. Bethsada Cemetery. S.H. 7-7-1997 KIRKSEY, Lennie Mae, 80, Amity B 1-21-1917 D. 7-6-1997, Daughter of Lockey Augustus and Parthenia Huggs Still. widow of Elmer Kirksey. Survived by 4 daughters, Joyce Floyd, Velma Jones, Shirley Harrah and Sandra Klar, 8 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Oak Grove Cemetery. S.H. 7-7-1997 MURPHY, Evelyn Carey, 80, B 7-22-1916 D. 7-6-1997 Daughter of Pierce and Cora Hilbert Carey. Survived by 2 sons, Mike and Bob Murphy, 3 daughters, Kathlee Murphy, Barbara Peters and Evelyn Sims and 4 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. New Orleans. S.H. 7-8-1997 NORFUL, Linda Bryant, 45 Hot Springs, B. 10-14-1951 D. 7-15-1997 daughter of Booker T. and Willie Lee Blevens Bryant. Survived by husband, Wille Norful, daughter Yolanda Renee Norful 1 brother, L.T. Bryant, 2 sisters, Lillie Floyd and Lynn Bryant and 1 grandson. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 7-171-1997 McJUNKINS, Megan Renae, 2, Bismarck, B 2-5-1995 D. 7- 16-1997 Daughter of Erick McJunkins and Michelle Hammonds McJunkins. Survived by parents, 2 sisters, Candice Michelle McJunkins and Jessica Lee Smith, grandmothers, Diane Kizer, Donna Lee Battles, grandfathers, Junior Douglas Hammonds, and Cleve Junior McJunkins, 3 great-grandmothers, Juanita Pickett, Ethel Duncan and Mamie Hammonds, and a great grandfather, J.D. Hammonds. Oak Bower Cemetery. S.H. 7-18-1997 POLLINS, U.S., 83, Okolona B 2-2-1914 D. 7-15-1997 Son of Clayton and Leona Pollins. Survived by wife Verdie Pollins, 3 sons, Jimmie Lee, Bennie and Bobby Joe Pollins, stepbrother, Roy A. Pollins, stepsister Quaralee Turner and 9 grandchildren 10 gr-grandchildren and 2 gr-gr-grandchildren.Okolona Cemetery. S.H. 7-18- 1997 OTWELL, Conway, 86, Beirne D. 7-16-1997. Survived by daughter, Alma Holbrook, sister Nellie Hisaw, stepson, John Lee and 2 stepdaughters, Laverne Ward and Gail Hendrix. Brown Cemetery. S.H. 7-18-1997 CORNISH, Lelia D. 17 Gurdon, killed when the car she was riding in hit a bridge railing on Hwy. 67. S.H. 7- 21-1997 HUNEYCUTT, Melba C., 52, B 7-5-1945, D 7-21-1997, adopted daughter of Walter Owen and Alma Green Huneycutt. she is survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Macedonia Cemetery. S.H. 7-24-1997 S.H. 7-28-1997, Special Article. FORT, Kendall Elaine, 21 and her son, TYRIE JARRELL FORT, 2, Gum Springs, B 3-17-1976, D 7-22-1997, Tyrie, B. 6-21-1995, D 7-22-1997. Survivors, Mother, Aljewel Fort, 2 brothers, Eric Byron and Anthony Craig Fort, 1 sister, Shellie Jeneane Fort Grice, grandmothers, Jewellene Nelson Allen, Algie Mae Knox and Catherine Fort and grandfather, Otis Knox. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 7-25-1997 PHELPS, Ralph A, Jr., 76, Athens, TX B. 5-27-1921 D 7- 24-1997, wife Helen Kennedy Phelps, died in 1981. Survived by wife, Betty Crowder Phelps, 1 son, James Phelps, 1 daughter, Debbie Lynd, stepchildren, Mark Crowder, Judy Parker, Debbie Russell and 6 grandchildren. Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas. S.H. 7-29-1997 HAYNIE, Randy D., 45, Jacksonville, D. 7-27-1997, survived by son, Justin Dale Hayne, his parents, Doyle and Ruby Haynie, grandmother, Lona Haynie, 2 brothers, Bruce and Kenny Haynie. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 7-29- 1997 JEFFERSON, Eloise, 86, B. 8-11-1910 D. 7-24-1997 daughter of Gem and Aretta Jefferson. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 7-29-1997 PURIFOY, Thurman, 81, Prescott B. 11-24-1915 D. 7-24- 1997 son of Jim and Mattie Purifoy. Survived by wife, theola Purifoy, 5 sons, Arthur, Ollis, Dale Purifoy, John Box and Charles Gulley, 3 sisters, Minnie Ingram, Gladys Ingram and Clara Ingram, 29 grandchildren and 16 gr-grandchildren. Union Grove Cemetery at Bluff City. S.H. 7-29-1997 PENNINGTON, Arthur Milton, 92, B 2-13-1905 D. 7-29- 1997, son of Walter Allen and Mary Lucinda Adams Pennington. Survived by wife, Annalee Pennington, 2 daughters, Pattie Leman, Penny Montgomery, a sister, Mary Ozell Briscoe, 4 grandchildren and 5 gr- grandchildren. Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander. S.H. 7-21-1997 HAMM, Myrtle Francis, 83, B. 4-14-1914 D. 7-31-1997 daughter of J.J. and Lucinda Freeman Francis. Widow of Frank Hamm. Survived by 2 sons, Eldon Lee and Sammy Joe Hamm, 2 brothers, J.R. Francis, Guy Francis 1 sister, Flora Leoffer, 4 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven Gardens. Pallberers Bobby Joe Francis, Jerry Francis, Ronnie Riggle, Ross Buck, Carrol Buck and Keith Francis. S.H. 8-1-1997 WILSON, Jimmy Dean, 50, Amity, B 6-24-1945 D. 7-30-1997 son of George Oatsie and Hattie Lois Roberts Wilson. Survived by wife, Carolyn Angel Wilson, son Darren Wilson, 2 daughters, Stacey Stone and Trina Graves, 4 brothers,Lincoln Wilson, Landon Wilson, Wilburn Wilson, and Frankie Wilson, 1 sister, Eva Nell Richardson, 5 grandchildren. Jones Cemetery. S.H. 8-1-1997 GOLDEN, Glen William, 77, Jacksonville, d. 7-28-1997. Widower of Mildred Golden. Survived by 1 son Philip Golden, 1 daughter, Marsha Friedman, 1 sister, Helen Tate and 4 grandchildren. Ouachita Cemetery Donaldson. W.H. 8-1-1997 HARGRAVE, Bobby M., 66, Gurdon Died 7-31-1997, Survived by 2 sons Bobby Paul and John Tom Hargrave, 1 brother, Jerry Hargrave and 4 grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 8-4-1997 LEE, Flora Benson, 83, Gurdon, B 11-17-1913 D. 7-31- 1997 Dau of Charlie Hurst and Maggie Smithpeters. Survived by husband, Lewis L. Lee, 6 children, Zenia Hartsock, Patsy Harrell, Ruby Mills, Billy Benson, Margaret Hooper and Johnny Benson, 21 grandchildren, 44 gr-grandchildren, 9 gr-gr-grandchildren. Pallbearers were grandsons, Ted Harstock, Jr. James Roberts, Roy D. Mills, Michael Benson, Bennie Jester and Philip Sperry. S.H. 8-4-1997 COX, Lois West, 88, B 1-3-1909 D. 8-1-1997, daughter of Dee and Grace Wingfield West, widow of Lawis W. Cox. Survived by daughter, Laverne Orr, 1 sister Flora Francis Hunter, 2 grandchildren, Steve Orr and Jan Parsons, 3 gr-grandchildren. Hart Cemetery. S.H. 8-4- 1997 PARK, Bertha Mae Beard, 79 B 9-23-1917 D. 8-2-1997 daughter of Marshall and Beulah Herrick Beard. Widow of Frank Park. Survived by 2 daughters, Bitsy Wrinkle and Judy Gibbs, 2 sons Jerry and Ty Park, 1 brother, Jay Beard, 1 sister Charlene Jennings and 12 grandchildren and 10 gr-grandchildren. Smyrna Cemetery. Pallbearers: Charlie Gibbs, Vaughn Park, Churck Partney, Bob Park, David Gibbs and David Childers. S.H> 8-4-1997 REYNOLDS,, Jesse Oliver "J.O.Billy", Jr. Gurdon, B. 4- 3-1925 D. 8-2-1997 Son of Jesse Oliver and Nancy Kathrine Clark Reynolds. Survived by wife Frances Stewart Reynolds, daughter, Sherry Mullins, 1 sister Hendra Lou Wells, 1 brother Bobby Reynolds, 1 granddaughter.Southfork Cemetery. Pallbearers: Randy Stewart, David Lynn Stewart, Dennis Ray Stewart, Ricky Well, Bubba Henry, Robert Long, Jeff Ballard, Mark Smith, Scott Francis, Jimmy Ernest and Kenny Allen. S.H. 8-4-1997 TOOMBS, Julius "Duke", 79, Gurdon Died 8-2-1997 Survived by wife, Bobbye Toombs, 1 son, Johnny Toombs, 1 daughter Barbara Ryan, 2 stepsons, Jerry and Terry Dickerson, 2 stepdaughters, Nancy Hastings and Becky Dickerson, 2 brothers, Jack and Ralph Toombs, 2 stepbrothers, Tete and Billy Newton, 4 grandchildren,7 stepgrandchildren, 2 gr-grandchildren and 4 step gr- grandchildren. S.H. 8-4-1997 BAGGETT, Beulah, 86, Amity, B. 5-4-1911 D. 8-1-1997 Daughter of Perry Houston and Mary Ola Sligh Franklin. Survived by son Johnny Baggett, 4 daughters, Freda Ward, Sybil Doster. Bonnie Davidson and Mildred Johnson, 14 grandchildren, 24 gr-grandchildren, 6 gr- gr-children. Jones Cemetery. S.H. 8-4-1997 WILLINGHAM, Mildred, 84, Gurdon, Died 8-1-1997. Survived by 2 sisters, Ruth Griffin and Jewel Kitchens, 1 grandchild, Brenda Boyette and 2 gr-grandchildren and 4 gr-gr-grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 8-1- 1997 HALTOM, J.D., 83, B 10-26-1913 D. 8-4-1997 son of Gus A. and Maggie Long Haltom. Army Vet. WWII. Survived by wife Kate Marye Swearington Haltom, 1 son, John Haltom, 2 daughters, Shirley Mack and Paulette Runyan, 5 grandchildren.Atchley Cemetery, S.H. 8-5-1997 CAMPBELL, Jerica Da Jae', 3 months, B. 5-5-1997 D. 8-4- 1997 Daughter of Jeffrey and LaDonna Hart Campbell. Survived by parents, 1 sister, Jasmine Campbell, 2 brothers, Jeffrey Hart and Justin Johnson, her grandparents, Gilda McClellan, Julia Campbell, Ronald Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Carlise Campbell and Bessie Hart. Helms Cemetery. S.H. 8-7-1997 FISHER, Jo, 95, Malvern, D 8-6-1997, daughter of Zachariah and Cora Altie Stone and the widow of Horace Fisher. Survived by several nieces and nephews, including Neal and Glen Welch and Mary Jo Mann. S.H. 8- 7-1997 DAVIS, Annie Laurie Short, 82, No. L.R. B. 10-3-1914 D. 8-10-1997 daughter of Arthur and Laura Short, widow of Bruce Davis, Survived by 2 daughters, Laura Overton, and Melynda Childers, 2 sisters, Rachel Schnapper and Helen Brown, 7 grandchildren and 7 gr-grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetey. S.H. 8-12-1997 GILLS, Dessis Lois Norman, 90, B. 10-10-1906 D. 8-11- 1997 daughter of W.R. and Mary Norman, Widow of Jospeh Woodson Gills. Survived by 4 sons, Wendall, Kenneth, Billy and Wayne Gills, 3 daughters, Gloria Berndobler, Annette Milloway and Glenda Sue Earnest, 13 grandchildren and 11 gr-grandchildren. Southfork Cemetery. S.H. 8-12-1997 ATTERBURY, Vernice Mullins, 71, B 12-17-1925 D. 8-12- 1997, Daughter of Otha W. and Alta Lois Dorman Mullins, Survived by 2 daughters, Gale Mello, and Phyllis Olsen, 3 brothers, C.Q., Terrell and William Mullins, 1 sister, Mary Hinton, 3 grandchildren. Bodcow Cemetery. S.H. 8-14-1997 STARKEY, Jeanette Gray, 70, B 4-29-1927 D. 8-15-1997 daughter of Charles Alvin and Mary Ellen Nealey Robinson. Preceeded in death by 2 husbands, Elwood Gray and Woodrow Starkey. Survive by 2 sons Greg Gray and Curtis Lee Tarlton, 2 sisters, Betty Robinson, Retha Moyers, 7 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. Pallbearers: Vestor Wilson, Jack Daniels, Rodney Allen, Joe Moyers, Jack Moyers and Kenneth Gray. S.H. 8-18-1997 BALTIMORE, Girta, 82 Gurdon, b. 8-14-1915 d. 8-15-1997, daughter of Armon and Arkey McPeak. survied by brother, Charlie McPeak, 4 sisters, Thedoshia Williams, Geneva Blackmon, Jannie Robinson and Willie Gray, 1 niece, Martha Anderson. Piney Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 8-18-1997 BRADSHAW, Doyle, 69, Gum Springs, B. 4-26-1930 D. 8-17- 1997 son of Claude W. and Evia Ellis Bradshaw. Survived by wife, Frances Jackson Bradshaw, 3 daughters, Janet Hershiser, Marilyn Cearly and Sharon Faulkner, mother, 2 brothers, Thomas and Billy Bradshaw, 6 sisters, Claudie Ware, Rose Lambert, Dorothy Norman, Mildred Whitson, Joan Wetherington and Mary Hollingshead, 4 grandsons. Rest Haven. S.H. 8-18-1997 FREEMAN, Dollie Mae, 25, Shreveport, LA. B 10-16-1971 D. 8-17-1997 Survived by daughter, Gabrielle Haley Freeman Allen, mother, and stepfather, Jim and Janie Allen, father, Rick Freeman, 1 brother, Tommy Allen,grandparents, Dick and Mae Freeman. S.H. 8-19- 1997 HUTTON, William E., Jr. 62, b. 5-14-135 d. 8-18-1997, Son of William Elwood and Alma Rebecca Craig Hutton. Preceeded in death by 1 daughter, Katie Lynn Hutton and 2 sisters, Daisy and Betty Bliss. Survived by wife, Ann Buck Hutton, 3 sons, Randy, Russell and James Hutton, 2 daughters, Kathy Martin and Lakin Atisha Caldwell, 1 brother, Rodney Norman Hutton, 2 half-brothers, Kenneth and Larry Hutton, 2 sisters, Judy Miller and Dorothy Lambert, 7 grandchildren. S.H. 8-19-1997 HAYES-KLEIN, Kimberley Kay, 33, Hot Springs, B. 8-20- 1963 D. 8-18-1997. Predeceased by sister, Debbie Watson, and grandparents, Sam and Mae Hayes. Survived by husband, Mike Klein, 2 daughters, Jesse Klein and Lucy Fulmer, her parents, Sam and Edith Hays, 1 brother, Mark Hayes, and grandparents Robert and Louise Toland Harts Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers: Randy Burroughs, Tommy Klein, Jr., Ricky Green,, Jr. Keith Green, Mike Prichard and Dr. Keith Harriston. S.H. 8- 19\8-20-1997 GLOVER, Georgia Pierce, 90, B. 8-1-1907 D. 8-25-1997 daughter of J. Calvin and Lou Buck Pierce. Widow of Huie J. "Bill" Glover, Survived by son Tommy Glover, 2 brothers, Olen and Townsend Pierce, 2 sisters, Ethel Connell and Eula DeLong. Rest Haven. S.H. 8-25-1997 PERRY, Readie, 86 B 1-5-1911 D 8-22-1997 Son of Mac and Mary Jane Perry. Survived by wife, Maudie Perry, 1 daughter, Thelma Jean Perry, 3 brothers, L.C., Lester, and Frank Newborn, 2 grandchildren and 3 gr- grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 8-26-1997 TAYLOR, Sybil, 70, B. 6-12-1927 D. 8-25-1997 widow of Herschel Taylor. Survived by son Jim Taylor, 1 daughter, Marilyn Walker, 1 sister Marvell Mulhair, 6 grandchildren 7 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 8- 26-1997 SMOOT, Muriel Pruitt, 87, Long Beach, CA. B. 5-1-1910 D. 8-17-1997 Daughter of William and Rosa McMillan Pruitt. Preceeded in death by husband, Ray Smoot. Survived by 1 brother, Elmer Pruitt, several nieces and nephews. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 8-29-1997 CRAWLEY, Matie, 79, B. 7-3-1918 D. 8-28-1997, daughter of Edmund R. and Myrtie Howard Munsey. Widow of Nathan Delrow Crawley. Survived by 2 sons, Edgar and Lawrence Crawley, 1 daughter, Alice Gaither, 7 grandchildren and 5 gr-grandchildren. Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 8-29-1997 MARSH, Darrell A., 90, Prescott, B. 1-27-1907 D. 8-29- 1997 son of John Clyde and Jarvie Aburrow Marsh. U.S. Coast Guard WWII Veteran. Survived by wife, Geneva Weaver Marsh, 1 son, John D. Marsh, 1 grandson Daniel A. Marsh and one great-grandaughter. Deann Cemetery. S.H. 9-2-1997 HUGGS, Leo D., 79, B. 6-1-1997 D. 8-29-1997 son of J.N. and Cora Deaton Huggs. Survived by wife Carlee Walker Huggs, 2 daughters, Deborah Huggs, and Becky Blakley, 2 brothers, Curtis and Norman Huggs, and 3 grandsons. Rest Haven Gardens. Pallbears Robert Parham, Jervis Walker, Dick Cooley, Doug Syler, Rex Holbrook, Buddy Copeland, Doug Gates and Arthur Tate, Jr. S.H. 9-2- 1997 HOPKINS, Robert, 80, b. 1-28-1917 d. 8-30-1997 Son of Reuben and Effie Lee Hopkins, U.S. Army Veteran with Purple Heart. Survived by 1 son. Phillip Hopkins, 2 daughters, Phyllis Jeffrey and Anna Drayer 3 grandchildren. Weir Cemetery. S.H. 9-2-1997 TAYLOR, Lester, 82, Quitman, TX B. 9-1-1915 D. 9-2- 1997, son of Charlie and Davie Hull Taylor, brother, Wilbert W. Taylor, 2 sisters, Dorothy Gaddis, and Virginia Cannady, 7 grandchildren, 6 gr-grandchildren. Harts Chapel Cemetery. 9-3-1997 MUSSELMAN, lois Ann, Minneapolis, MN Widow of Donald J. Mussleman. Survived by a daugher, DeCel and a grandson, Cameron John Musselman. Military Cemetery, Minneapolis. S.H. 9-3-1997 MANNING, Herbert, 80, b. 10-30-1916 d. 9-3-1997 son of Walter Gray and Stella Rebecca Floyd Manning. Survived by wife, Lola Murrell Manning, 1 son, Gary Manning, 4 brothers, Hershell, Earl, T.A. and Connie Manning, 1 sistger, Sue Jester, 4 grandchildren and 3 gr- grandchildren. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 94-1997 SWAYZE, Bobby, B. 8-8-1938 D. 9-3-1997 son of James and Winnie Roos Swayze. Survived by wife JoAnn Anderson Swayze, 2 sons Joe and Gary Swayze, 3 daughters, Charlotte Hodges, Carlotte Rogers and Laura Howard, his father, 2 brothers, Jimmy and Hays Swayze, 1 sister, Charlene Lewis and 11 grandchildren and 1 gr- grandchild. Rest Haven Cem. Malvern. S.H. 9-4\5-1997 RINKLE, Kenneth, 42, Amity, B. 2-17-1955 D. 9-4-1997 son of Daniel and Lorene Harper Rinkle. Survived by 1 son Kenny Rinkle, 2 daughters, Tonya Jean Rogers, Victoria Rinkle, his mohter, 1 brother, Wayne Rinkle, 2 sisters, Linda Lee and Juanita Locke, 1 grandchild. Hill Cemetery, Chalybeate Valley. S.H. 9-5-1997 READ, William Charles, 62, N. L.R. D 95-1997. survived by wife, Brooksie Davidson Read, 2 sons, William Charles, Jr. and Michael Read, his mother, Katherine Read, 1 brother, Paul Read, 1 sister, Georgia Mae Lanham, and 3 grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. 9-5- 1997 SCHULTZ, Robert, Col. IN MEMORIAM to a wonderful and loving husband, daddy and grandpa. Mickey, Bobby, Melanie, Susie, Mikal and Jimmy. We love you and miss you. S.H. 9-5-1997 SMITH, Caroline, 55, B. 5-12-1942 D. 9-9-1997 daughter of Howard and Opal Hobby Irby. Survived by husband, Leslie L. Smith, III, 1 son, Leslie L. Smith, IV, 1 daughter, Statia Smith, her mother, and 1 brother, Hugh Irby. Wye Cemetey. S.H. 9-10-1997 PRESLEY, Jamie Mauline, 85, Longview, TX, B. 1-23-1912 D. 9-10-1997 Daughter of James & Ida Mansfield Webb. Widow of Robert Presley. Surv. 3 sons, Robert L., James L. and John W. Presley. 1 daughter, Charlsue Baumgardner, 1 sister, Ruth Rigby and 10 grandchildren and 14 gr-grandchildren. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 9-11- 1997 JACKSON, Pinkie Elizabeth, 90, Gurdon, B. 8-9-1907 D. 9-9-1997 daughter of Davis & Liza Hayes. Survived by 2 nephews, Louis and Joseph Porter and four nieces, Vora Graham, Martina Bryant, Effie Johnson and Perry Walker. Greenville Cemetery. S.H. 9-11-1997 CLANAHAN, Searcy Lee, 73, Bluff City, B. 5-5-1924 D. 9- 10-1997, son of John and Luvenia Gulley. Survived by wife, Lessie Ann Clanahan, 1 son, Searcy Clanahan, Jr. 1 daughter Gwendolyn Page, 2 brothers, Clifton and Jimmy Gulley, 8 sisters, Nellie Clanahan, Lee Florence Box, Birdie Mae Bowman, Ressie Dismuke, Ola Mae Perry, Brodie Ingram, Mae Dean Gulley and Gloria Williams.6 grandchildren, and 1 gr-grandchild. St. John Cemetery. s.H. 9-11-1997 QUICK, Isabell Cross, 91, Spring City,TX B. 9-10-1906 D. 9-10-1997, daughter of James H. & Margie Powell. widow of Arthur Cross, Ted Dake and Floyd Quick. survived 4 sons, Fletcher, James, Eartest, and Kenneth Cross, 3 daughters, Syble Owens, Francis Hillis, Martha Ann Jones, 1 brother, R.C. Powell, 1 sister, Elevana Morris, 18 grandchildren, 12 gr-grandchildren and 6 gr- gr-grandchildren. Delight Cemetery. Pallbearsers: Dick Bowen, Ben Hillis, Elmore Owens, Ron Sanders, Bruce Hillis and Matthew Brock. S.H. 9-12-1997 HILL, Dennis Robert, 88, Prescott, B. 11-8-1908 D. 9- 14-1997, widower of Oresta Hill. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Janice Hill, 1 granddaughter, Kim Markland. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 9- 15-1997 JONES, Frances Odella Green, 94, Malvern, B. 9-29-1902 D. 9-13-1997, Daughter of Willis R. & Anna S. Green. widow of Earnest Porter Jones. Survived by 9 sons: Fay, Ramey, Clinton, Wayne, Roy, Troy, Merle, Earl and Auburn Jones, 2 daughters, Margaret Chambers and Christine Green, 38 grandchildren, 48 gr-grandchildren and 20 gr-gr-grandchildren. Macedonia Cemetery. S.H. 9-15-1997 BEALS, Mary Catherine, 58, B. 9-21-1938 D. 9-17-1997, daughter of Raymond Floyd & Truly Marie Hamilton Martin. Survived by husband, Wayne Beals, 2 sons, Michael Wayne and Thimothy Glen Beals, 1 brother, Robert Brown, 4 sisters, Ann Crabtree, Barbara Rhodes, Shirley Woodring and Alice Brown, 6 grandchldren. Golden Cemetery. Pallbearers Charles Beals, Orville Beals, Richard Beals, Doyle Beals, Clifton Garrett, Ronnie Beals and Milton Beals. S.H. 9-18-1997 CURRY, Vernal Ray, 42, Malvern, Died 9-16-1997, Survived by wife, Elverta Price Curry, mother Ommie Lee Curry, 6 stepchildren, James Scales, Luvenia Scales, Michael Scales, Anthony Price, Amanda Price and Lanish Price, 5 brothers, Willie Freeman and Joe Louis Kelly, Charles Dobbins, Robert Phillips and Larry Curry and 1 sister, Janice Russell. Masonic Cemetery S.H. 9-18- 1997 RANDLE, Harold Edward, 66, Heflin, LA, B. 7-11-1931 D. 9-17-1997, son of Otis J. & Mabel Lawson Randle. Survived by wife, Mildred Huffman Randle, 1 son, Otis Randle, 5 daughters, Bella Buzzard, Wilma Martin, Carol Clegg, Esther Draper, Shannon Musgrove, 2 brothers, Robert & Charles Randle, a half-brother, Floyd Randle, 3 sisters, Jessie Mae Puterbaug, Evelyn Delamar, Madolyn Bane, 1 half-sister, Sadie Fogle, 17 grandchildren and 10 gr-grandchildren. Delamar Cemetery. S.H. 9-191-1997 SANDERS, Leatrice Newcomb, 73,Glenwood, B. 5-4-1924 D. 9-17-1997, daughter of Robert Edgar & Eunice Kitchens Newcomb. Survived by husband, Kenneth C. Sanders, 1 daughter, Patricia S. Loy, 1 son, Kenneth Sanders, Jr., 2 sisters Janice Adams and Billye Newcomb, 1 brother, Hugh Newcomb, and 2 grandchildren. Glenwood Cemetery. S.H. 9-19-1997 DRUMMOND, Gent T., 74, B.9-17-1923 D. 9-20-1997 Daughter of C.D. & Myrtle Thornton. Survived by husband, Boyce A. Drummond, Jr. 4 children: Boyce A. Drummond, David T. Drummond, Carol G. Underwood and Robert W. Drummond, 2 grandchildren, two step- grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. S.H. 9-22- 1997 NIEHUSS, Robert Dwight, 54, Died 9-21-1997 Survived by wife Deborah Stiffler Niehuss, 1 son, Robert Henry Niehuss, 1 daughter, Rebekah Kaufman, 1 sister Barrie Gravel, parents, H.C. and Opal Niehuss. S.H. 9-22-1997 WOODALL, Woodie A. 82 Bismarck, B 12-12-1914 D. 9-19- 1997, son of Johnny & Tabitha Childress Woodall. Survived by wife Geneva Williams Woodall, brother, C.O. Woodall and many nieces and nephews. Oak Bower Cemetery. Pallbearers Franklin Chancellor, Kenenth Moore, Ronnie Moore, Burt Woodall, Clovis Allen, Freddy Woodall, Ydell Buck and Henry Williams. S.H. 9-2-1997 OTWELL, Evelyn, 76, Gurdon, D. 9-19-1997. Survied by son Jerry Otwell, daughter, Lisa Francis sister Gladys Thomas and 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Brown Cemetery. S.H. 9-22-1997 BRICKHOUSE, Clifford Walker, 78, Hot Springs B. 8-12- 1919 D. 9-19-1997, Survived by 2 sons, Bob and John Brickhouse, 2 grandchildren, Brad and Blake Brickhouse. Cremated. S.H. 9-22-1997 ENSLEY, Esther E. 81, Bismarck, B 3-10-1916 D. 9-21- 1997 daughter of John Henry & Missouri Omalee Pierce Wallace. Survived by son Thomas George Ensley, Jr., 5 daughters, Rhodenia E. Jones, Jacqulyn Ann Harris, Beauvita Esther Prince, Theresa A. Ward, and Tamera R. Sasnchez, 2 brothers, John Lee And Frank Dean Wallace, 4 sisters, Elnora Marjorie Remsburg, Reba Earlene Purcell, Shirley Wallace and June Smith. Beaton Cemetery. Pallbearers: Kalvin Jones, John Jones, Marvin Jones, Jerry Jones, Timmy Swain and Scott Olson. Honorary, Sonny Harris and Billy Hagood. S.H. 9-23- 1997 BATTLEBORT, Vernonica, 26 Hot Springs. died 9-22-1997, Survived by mother Lona Payne, father, Ronald Battlebort, brother Craig Battlebort, 3 sisters, Terri Herron, Pam Shuman, Melissa Flowers, and grandparents, Robert & Louise Toland and Cornelia Battlebort. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 9-23-1997 TOLSON, Melba Davidson, 68, Russellville, B. 11-27-1928 D. 9-22-1997 Daughter of Tom & Zerl Haney Davidson. Survived by 2 sons, Creed Tolson, Jr., Thomas "Judd" Tolson, brother Tommy Davidson, grandchildren, Robin, Jay, Jill, Franchesa and Algelica Tolson. Oakland Cemetery. S.H. 9-23-1997 LEE, Mary Frances Stiefel, 72 Sheridan, B. 11-13,1924 D. 9-22-1997, daughter of Wiley Frank & Dannie Bridges Parker. survived by 3 sons, David, Jr. Frank and Terry Stiefel,6 brothers, Tobie, Leonard, rusty, Billy Roy, Ed Parker, 2 sisters Mrs. Frankie Mathis, Mrs. Johnnie Moore, four grandchildren. Bethelehm Cemetery. S.H. 9- 23-1997. GLOVER, Gene, 63, Gurdon D. 9-22-1997, survived by wife, Evelyn Glover, son, David Glover, daugher Leigh Ann Griffin, 3 brothers, Jimmy, Larry J. and Jerry Wayne Glover, 3 sisters, Nancy Ulrich, Bonnie Carbis, and Mary Post, 3 grandchildren. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 9-24-1997 LASTER, James William "Sparky", B. 3-1-1919 D. 9-24- 1997, son of James William & Lelia Laster. Owner of Laster's Furniture Co. until he retired in 1981. Survived by wife, Evelyn J. Laster, 6 children, Linda L. Davis, James William Laster III, Patricia C. Herbert, Joseph C. Laster, Melody C. Hales and Michelle K. Rogers, 1 sister, Dorothy Elliott and 7 grandchildren and 8 gr-grandchildren. S.H. 9-25-1997 PEEK, LualAren, 77, B.5-5-1920 D. 9-24-1997, son of Robert & Rettie Hardy Peek. Widower of Margie Fae Buck Peek. Survived by 1 daughter, Debra Peden, brother, Leamon Peek, 3 sisters, Lovice Garner, Lora Peek and Loice Peek. Golden Cemetery. S.H. 9-25-1997. TAYLOR, Winnie Fred Hughes, 81, De Queen, B. 3-25-1916 D. 9-24-1997, survived by son, James Taylor, 2 daughters,Kathryn Blankenship, Barbara Belcher, 1 brother, Ernest Hughes, 1 sister, Helen Lignitz, 8 grandchildren and 9 gr-grandchildren. Mt. Ida Cemetery. S.H. 9-25-1997 NEWBORN, Gerrien, 67, B. 9-18-1930 D 9-25-1997. Daughter of A.J. Willis and Mary Ellen Logan. Survived by husband, Elwood Newborn, 3 sons, Michael, Joe Charles and Emmett Newborn, 3 daughters, Rennea Tidwell, Vickie Hunter and Gloria Newborn, her mother Mary Ellen Logan, brother, Charles Willis, Sr., 12 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 9-26-1997 & 9-29-1997 KEMP, Clinton Roy, 71, Bismarck. B. 2-6-1926 D. 9-25- 1997, survived by wife Betty Kemp, 1 son, Kevin Kemp, 1 daughter Joann Wanat, 2 brothers, Cecil and Lonnie Kemp, 8 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. S.H. 9- 29-1997 HARROD, William Tab, 35, Hamburg, D. 9-27-1997. Survived by wife, Terri LaGrone Harrod, 3 sons, Brent, Brandon and Hayden Harrod, parents Boyce and Bonnie Engelkes Harrod, 2 sisters, Amy Shockey and LeAnne Krillenberger. Hamburg Cemetery. S.H. 9-29-1997. GRAHAM, Allie Lee, 100, B. 9-27-1997 D. 9-29-1997, daughter of William P. and Mattie Tate Wright. Widow of Willis Graham. Survived by 4 sons, Paul William, Dois, Arlen and Joe Graham, 4 daughters, Mattie Sue Haltom, Ann Wilder, Linda Nabors and Ellen Carter, 20 grandchildren, 28 gr-grandchildren, 3 gr-gr- grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 9-30-1997 KADI, Lawrence Andrew, 86, Friendship, B. 3-2-1911 D. 10-1-1997 son of Martin & Kathleen Dute Kadi. WWII Army Veteran, widower of Irene M. Pinter Kadi. Survived by son Bill Kadi, daughter Kathy McNeal Lawrence and 3 grandchildren. Shadowlawn Cemetery. S.H. 10-2-1997 HARRIS, Murriel, 58, B. 7-29-1939 D 9-28-2997, Son of Kenneth G. "Kate" Sr and Flossie Christine Cone Harris. Survived by wife Lauretta Harris, 2 sons, Merle Juan II, and Myron Harris, stepdaughter Janetta Clinton, 2 stepsons James and Jerome Domineck, 1 brother Dr. Kenneth G. Harris, Jr., 3 sisters, Katie Mae Green, Diane Dowd and Billie Jean Flakes and 3 grandchildren and 4 step-grandchildren. Enon Cemetery at Chambersville. S.H. 10-2-1997 MURRELL, George D.,77, B 12-7-1919 D. 10-3-1997 son of Annice & Albert Murrell. WWII Navy Veteran. Widower of Delores A. Murrell. Survived by son, David Murrell, 2 daughters, Georgia Dukes and Shirley Carter, 2 sisters, Bertha Smith and Ola Forthman, 2 brothers, Elbert and Lee Murrell, 9 grandchildren and 16 gr-grandchildren. Richwoods cemetery. Pallbearers, James Forthman, Danny Forthman, Dion Boyette, Darrin Boyette, Michael Forthman, Jay Forthman, Jerry Sullivan and Jimmy Ray Smith. S.H. 10-3-1997 WRIGHT, Represent Z. Rev., Sparkman, B 7-7-1931 D. 9- 29-1997, son of Joseph and Alabama Gillian Wright. Survived by wife Gracie Lee Jefferson Wright, 4 sisters, and 5 grandchildren and 7 gr-grandchildren. Sparkman Cemetery. S.H. 10-3-1997 YARBROUGH, Vervie Wood, 81, Bismarck, B 12-26-1915 D. 10-3-1997 daughter of Nelson Lee & Melinda Caroline Foster Wood. Survived by husband Elmer Yarbrough, 3 sons, Doyle, Gene and Jerry Yarbrough, 2 daughters, Linda Fendley and Sherry Beilstein, 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and 3 gr-gr-grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetey. Pallbearers, Clyde Stuart, Gene Yarbrough, Nelson Yarbrough, Michael yarbrough, Dale Fendley and John Keeling. S.H 10-6-1997 OWENS, Roosevelt, 59 Kansas City, MO, B. 3-12-1938 D 10-8-1997 Son of Evan & Ida Williams Owens. Survived by 5 sons Roosevelt, Jr., Keith, Paul Owens, Robert Huddleston, John Browning, 6 daughters, Dessie, Vivian, Eva,Pauline Owens, Annie Avington and Linda Vawters, 5 brothers Auther, Heziikah, Fred, J.W. and Jessie Owens, 2 sisters, Mattie Redman and Exie Williams, 22 grandchildren and 11 gr-grandchildren. Harmony Cemetery. S.H. 10-10-1997 BISHOP, William Howard, 90, B. 3-24-1907 D 10-10-1997, Son of Mitchell Dixon & Ida Thompson Bishop. Survived by wife Bertha Tarver Bishop, 3 sons Bobby, Billy Joe, and charles Edward Bishop, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mt. Zion Cemetery, Pallbearers Kenny Bishop, Bobby Joe Bishop, Mitch Bishop, Charles Bishop, Cory Morgan, Larry Cogburn, Jimbo Cody and Troy Frazier. Honorary, Bill Frazier, Sr., Bill Frazier, Jr. and Glenn Scott. S.H. 10-13-1997 PHELPS, Nettie Siratt, 95, B. 10-17-1901 D. 10-11-1997 Daughter of James Thomas & Fannie Idell Dyer Siratt. Widow of Joseph Phelps. Survived by 5 sons, Roy, Jim, Paul, Floyd, and Frank Phelps, 4 daughters, Bonnie Roberts, Mary Ferree, Betty McElyea and Ruby Callison, 1 half-brother Mike Siratt, 2 sisters, Grace Keeton and Tine Tuttle 1 half-sister Cleodia Dodd, 19 grandchildren 24 gr-grandchildren. Jones Cemetery Brown Springs. S.H. 10-13-1997 WATKINS, Larry Lamar, 39, Hawaii in diving accident. Survived by parents, Maryon Wood and Dr. Lamar Watkins 1 brother, Eddie Watkins. Pinecrest Memorial Park Benton. S.H. 10-17-1997 MURRELL, Lee Edward, Arcadia, CA, B. 4-14-1916 D. 10- 16-1997. son of Albert & Annie Bosley Murrell. Survived by wife, Clara Murrell, daughter, Clarissa Woodham, brother Elbert Murrell, 2 sisters, Bertha Smith and Ola Forthman, 8 grandchildren, 13 gr-grandchildren. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 10-17-1997 S.H. 10-20-1997 HOWELL, Willie Oneda, 80, Bismarch, B. 7-17-1917 D. 10- 18-1997, daughter of Walter & Birdie Diffee Hardage. Survived by husband, Waldo Howell, daughter and son-in- law, Pat and John Wilson, sister, Louise Stanford, 1 grandhcild and 4 gr-grandchildren. Burial in Old Bismack Cemetey, Pallbearers J.C. Burroughs, Erving Breshears, Paul Bond, A.J. Bond, Tim Hall and Jim Holden. Honorary: Claude Harkrider, Linda and Walter Clark and Home Health of Hot Spring County. S.H. 10- 20-1997 KRISCHAK, Estel, 88, formerly of Apple Valley, CA. D. 10-18-1997. survivers, daughter and son-in-law Judy and Larry Taylor, 9 grandchildren 17 gr-grandchildren. Memorial service in Toledo, Ohio. S.H. 10-20-1997 NEEDHAM, Dwain, 59,Hot Springs, B 9-22-1938 D. 10-18- 1997, son of Virgil and Gladie Needham. Survived by parents, wife, Linda Needham, 2 sons, David and Scot Needham, 1 daughter, Gwen Saylor, 1 sister, Patsy Moore. Sunset Cemetery. Honorary pallbears, Wingfield Hunting Club and Vol. Fire Dept. S.H. 10-20-1997 Nelson, Charles H. 70, NLR, D. 10-18-1997, survived by wife, Sue Nelson, daughter Renee Nelson sister Ruth Coulter 3 nieces and a nephew. Rose Hedge Cemetery. Pallbearers, Buddy Allen, Mac Osburn, E.T. Pruitt, Roland Davidson, James Dickerson and Shelly Lorrison. S.H. 10-20-1997 BAIN, Bobbie, 90, Sparkman, B. 12-26-1906 D. 10-18-1997 daughter of John Rufus & Mary Lena Beason Morris. Widow of Millard Bane. Survived by brother, Rufus Morris, 3 sisters, Frances Russell, Bonnie Sevier and Dell Green, several nieces and nephews. Round Hill Cemetery. Nephews as pallbearers. S.H. 10-20-1997 BETTIS, Winnie Dale, 83, Manning, B 9-18-1914 D. 10-17- 1997 Daughter of Charlie T. & Irma Adams Bettis. Survived by sister and brother-in-law, Lena B. & Jimmy Turner, 2 nieces, Jo Ann Lewis and Nancy Morris and several great nieces and nephews. Cremated. DeLamar Cemetary. S.H. 10-20-1997 HEFLIN, Clyde, 84, B. 7-17-1913 D 10-19-1997 Son of James Richard & Dora Allen Heflin. Survived by wife Vera Birdie Thornton Heflin, daughter, Joy Carter, brother, Glen Heflin, 3 sisters, Hazel Montgomery, Maxine Crawley and Jean Welch, 3 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. Caddo Velley Cemetery. Pallbearers, Scott Crawley, Royce Howell, Joe Barentine, John Frazier, Mark Goldman, Mike Goldman and Chris Carter. S.H. 10-20-1997 BROOKS, James Arthur, 77 B. 1-24-1920 D. 10-19-1997 Son of John S. & Annie Daniels Brooks. WWII Army veteran. Survived by wife Marie Stroud Brooks, daughter and son- in-law Jan & Wayne Burnham, sister Eunice Johnson, 4 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 10-20-1997 BASS,Roy Dosson, Jr, 52, B. 1-3-1945 D. 10-20-1997, son of Janie & Roy D. Bass, Sr.Survived by wife, Betty Givens Bass, daughter and son-in-law Terri Lynn and Clay McMaster, and daughters Wendi Louise and Kimberly Leann Bass, 3 brothers, Dr. John Robert and William Donald, and Dr. David Wells Bass, and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Givens Cemetery, Sparkman. Pallbearers Wendell Ketchum, Reggie Speights, James Waymack, Don Robert Thompson, Larry Pennington and Greg Felling. S.H. 10-21-1997 HAMMONDS, Linda Joyce, 44, Longview, TX B. 2-18-1953 D. 10-19-1997 daughter of William Fred & Nancy Keeling Hammonds. survived by 4 brothers, William A. David C., Kenneth W. and Jimmy R.Hammonds 1 sister, Debbie Laudner. Copeland Ridge Cemetry. S.H. 10-21-1997 EGGER, Ruthie Ellen, 84, Prescott, B. 10-13-1913 D. 10- 20-1997. Widow of Loyd Egger. Survived by 2 sons Delmer and J.T. Egger, 2 daughters, Judy Crabb and Mary Grant, 1 brother, Lonzo Roberts and 7 grandchildren and 7 gr- grandchildren. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 10-21-1997 HILL, Alberta, 77, B. 4-15-1920 D. 10-19-1997 daughter of Moses, Sr. & Florence Williams Mitchell. Survived by husband, Lawrence Hill, 2 daughters, Patricia Tatum and Alma Burnett, 2 sons, Boby Floyd and Kenneth Ray Hill, 2 brothers, Moses, Jr. and Robert J. Mitchell, 1 sister, Clara Dickerson, 9 grandchildren and 13 gr- grandchildren. Richmond Hill Cemetery. S.H. 10-22-1997 CHAPMAN, Ruby Marlar, Roseville, CA, D. 10-19-1997, survived by son Stuart Chapman, brother, Steve Marlar, 5 sisters, Allie Marlar, Joe Cowart, Fay Maroon, Billie Gleason, and Kelly Overstreet, 2 grandchildren,. S.H. 10-23-1997 BURROW, Hazel Ann, 67, Orange, TX. B. 10-16-1930 D. 10- 19-1997. Survived by son, Billy E. Burrow, Jr. 1 daughter Linda Easley, 3 sisters, Jean Wright, Dixie Armour and Violet Armstrong, 3 grandchildren. Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. S.H. 10-22-1997 WILLIAMS, Annie Maude, 87, B. 8-27-1910 D. 10-17-1997, daughter of Jim & Angeline Norman. Survived by son, Oceola Carter, 2 brothers, Richard Norman and Robert B. Norman, 2 sisters, Irene Norman and Angie Lee Norman, 4 grandchildren. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 10-22-1997. BUCKLEY, Gracie Mae, 81, B. 12-11-1915 D. 10-19-1997 daughter of Johnny & Beulah Eaton Neal. Survived by 5 sons, Van Calvin Smith, Samuel Lee, Jospeh, Jr., Bobby Joe, and Edward Buckley, 4 daughters, Shirley Lester, Elsie Foster, Sticie Soleil Nelson Buckley and Mary Lou Bolden, 4 brothers, Edward, Arthur, David and Albert Neal, 3 sisters, Gladys Neal, Elsie Thrower and Ethel T. Kuykendall, 11 grandchildren and 13 gr- grandchildren. Rest Haven Cemetery. S.H. 10-23-1997 Graham, Loretta, 77, N.L.R. B 6-5-1920 D. 10-21-1997, daughter of Bert & Jessie Danley. Survived by husband, Jack L. Graham, 2 brothers, Morris, and Owen Danley, 1 sister, Lestel Standridge. Oak Grove Cemetery. s.H. 10-23-1997 WEAVER, Bertha Bytha Womack, Point Cedar, B. 7-16-1903, D. 10-24-1997, daughter of James L & Sara Jane Williams Benentt. Widow of Elster Weaver. Survived by 3 sons, Dr. Ray Keadle, James and Randle Keadle, 1 daughter Ruth Tolbert, 1 brother, Fred Bennett, 1 sister Nellie Diffee, grandchildren, gr-grandchildren and gr-gr- grandchildren. Philippi Cemetery. Pallbearers, were Gary Keadle, Michael Cowart, Joey Iwatsuru, Ty Tolbert, Clifford Ashley, Jr. and Randy Montgomery. Honorary: Brian McDaniel and Tim Holden. S.H. 10-27-1997 MORGAN, Henry James, 82, B. 8-31-1915, D. 10-24-1997, son of William Madison & Josie Duncan Morgan. WWII Navy Veteran. Survived by wife, Juanita Keith Morgan, 1 son, John Russell Morgan, 1 daughter, Camiel Kannard, 1 sister Ethel Fleischman, and 3 grandchildren. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 10-27-1997 FRANCIS, John Tom, 86, B. 5-1-1911 D. 10-23-1997, son of Thomas Osro & Evie Huggs Francis. Survived by wife, Christine Williams Francis, 1 daughter, Ruth Francis, 1 son, Harold Francis, 1 half-sister, Marjorie Francis, 1 grandchild, 5 step-grandchildren, and 10 gr- grandchildren. Golden Cemetery. Pallbearers, Robert Watson, Larry Williasm, J.J. Gaarner, Fred Arnold, Bennie Freeman and Buck Freeman. S.H. 10-27-1997 ALLEN, Iva "Cookie", 81, Malvern. B 11-10-1915 D. 10- 27-1997, daughter of roy and Lena Salsman Cook. Widow of W.L. Allen. Survived by 3 daughters, Linda Allen, Pat Knight and Nancy Pennington, 6 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Rockport Cemetery. S.H.10-28-1997 ADAMSON, Michael Lillian, 70, Honolulu. died 10-22- 1997. survived by son, Chris Skrivanos, brother, Harold Adamson, sister Norma Hays and 2 grandchildren. S.H. 10-28-1997 FARMER, Ray Lee, 68, B. 4-18-1929 D. 10-31-1997, survived by companion Floye Buck, 3 sons, David, Terry and Joe Farmer, 2 sisters, Betty Henderson and Maxine Steck, 5 grandchildren. Memorial Park Cemetery, Pine Bluff. Pallbearers, Bob Henderson, Mark Wall, Bill Little, Nicky Neel, Cal Benson, Billy Florence, Randall Neel and Ricky Doty. S.H. 11-3-1997 WELLS, John J., 64, Gurdon, D. 11-2-1997. Survived by wife, Annie Wells, 2 sons, Bobby and Tab Wells, 1 daughter, Sherry Baird, 1 brother Carl Wells, 3 sisters, Nancy Rutherford, Louise Presson and Betty Ledbetter, and 7 grandchildren. Center Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers: Tommy Eckert, Gary Plyler, John Paul Dickerson, James West, Steve Baird and Joe Eckert. S.H. 11-3-1997. IVORY, Sadie Anthony, 88, B. 1-6-1909 D. 10-31-1997, Daughter of Yank & Hattie Anthony. Widow of Edward Ivory. Survived by son, Robert Wright and nieces & nephews. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 11-3-1997. BLOOMFIELD, Billy Ray, 64, B. 11-17-1932 D. 11-3-1997, son of Sidney Anson & Mary Etta Jones Bloomfield. Survived by wife Jeneda McCain Bloomfield, 2 sons, Edwin and Barry Bloomfield, 1 daughter, Denise Bloomfield and 5 grandchildren. Shiloh Cemetery. Pallbearers: Red McCain, Larry Bloomfield, Leon Bloomfield , Gary Lowdermilk, Melvin Hardage and Don Egger. S.H. 11-3-1997 WADE, Eldon C. 87, B. 6-25-1910 D. 11-4-1997 son of Leslie Farley & Alice Cobb Wade. Survived by wife Corinne Knight Wade, 1 son, Farley Wade, 2 daughters, Sara McGinnis and Susan Wink, 2 brothers, H.B. and H.D. Wade, 2 sisters, Ester Whitney and Cathryn Peters, 7 grandchildren and 6 gr-grandchildren. Keek Cemetery, Star City. S.H. 11-4-1997 ATKINSON, Dolores Ione, 61, Gurdon, B. 4-5-1936 D. 11- 4-1997. Daughter of Florida Jane Chancy and Olie David Toland. Survived by husband, Bob S. Atkinson, 3 sons, Bruce, Wade and Eric Burtness, 1 daughter, Deborah Wray, 3 brothers, Calvin, Frank and LaVerne Toland, 3 sisters, Golleen Sharp, Pauline Banister and Aline Hanson, and 10 grandchildren and a gr-granddaughter. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 11-5-1997 WEAVER, Katie M. 64, Hot Springs, B. 2-7-1933 D. 11-8- 1997. Survived by husband, Wallace Weaver, 2 sons, Joseph Craig, Gary Weaver, 2 daughters, Tom Garrison, and Stephanie Weaver Walker, father, Judson Smith Hayes, Jr., her mother, Moni Marie McWilliams, 2 brothers, Fredd and Thomas Wells, 3 sisters, Mary Lee Hicks and Izella Wells and Gloria Jean Brown, 10 grandchildren. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 11-11-1997 LITTLE, Nannie P. 88, Died 11-10-1997, Widow of J.E. Little. Survived by 3 sons, Wyndle, Kenneth Dickerson, adn Lee Dewitt Little, 6 daughters, Beverly Whitlock, Judy Bear, Marie Crawford, Jessie Mae Middleton, Alta Ann Bullock and Syble Walters, 58 grandchildren, 66 gr- grandchildren and 5 gr-gr-grandchildren. Center Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers: Keith Dickerson, Paul Wayne Dickerson, Jerry Dickerson, David Barlow, Larry Whitlock and James Bear. S.H. 11-12-1997 BROWN, Julia Martinez Ortiz, 60, B. 5-30-1937, Honduras, daughter of Manual & Juanita Martinez Ortiz. Survived by husband, Jimmy Brown, 1 son, Moses E. Lopez, daughter and son-in-law Idell P. & James H. Duncan, step-daughter, Diane Norwood, 4 brothers, Isidoro, Frank, Manual Ortiz, and Napolean Martinez, 4 sisters, Cresencia, Ortiz, Rose M. CasteJon. Margarita Ortiz, and Guadalupe Ortiz, 1 grandson. Gilchrist Cemetery. S.H. 11-13-1997 HEARD, Louise England, 82 B. 9-3-1915 D. 11-12-1997, daughter of James Anderson and Annie Louise Gunter England. Widow of H. Herman Heard. Survied by 2 sons, H. Butch Heard and wife Wanza and John E. Heard and wife Jeanne, 7 grandchildren and 9 gr-grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 11-13-1997 GLIDEWELL, Lucille Holder, 83, b 12-12-1913 d. 11-11- 1997, Daughter of Clifford & Effie Cook Holder. Widow of Ervin Glidewell. Survived by son, Carol Glidewell & wife Rae, 1 sister, Josephine Bridges, 2 grandchildren, and 2 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 11-13-1997 LAWS, Addie Lee, 74, B. 7-5-1923 D. 11-9-1997, daughter of Robert Gordon & Annie B. Williams. Survived by 2 sons, Herman and Larry Laws, 5 daughters, Emma Brown, Freddie Harper, Charlene Johnson, Ruth Laws, Angela BoJoie, sister, Lillie Mae Donahue, 14 grandchildren and 5 gr-grandchildren. Eternal Rest Cemetery, Camden. S.H. 11-14-1997 KINDRED, Laverne, 65, D. 11-11-1997. Survived by husband, James Kindred, 1 son, Harold Neagle, 3 step- daughters, Pat Williams, Debbie Graves and Lisa Kindred, 4 brothers, Don, Clyde, Raymond and Kenneth Marcott, 3 sisters, Jewel Edward, Janielle Marcott and Lela Faye Case; and 5 grandchildren and 4 step- grandchildren. Oak Bower Cemetery. S.H. 11-14-1997 HOLSTEIN, Patricia A., 51, Muncie, IN B. 11-12-1946 D. 11-12-1997. Survived by husband, Douglas D. Holstein, son, Keith A. Holstein, daughter, Rhonda D. Corn, mother, Estelene Dillard Baker, father and step-mother, Willard & Virginia Tedder, brother, Danny Tedder, 3 sisters, Jacalyn Beeman, Elaine Cox and Freda Jones, 3 grandchildren. Mt. Joy Cemetery, Daisy. S.H. 11-17- 1997 CRAIG, Kelli A., 16, Gurdon, D. 11-14-1997. Survived by father & step-mother, Lindell & Karla Craig, her mother and step-father, LIz and Robert Hill, 5 brothers, Ronnie Hill, Dusty Craig, Rob Hill, John Hill and Jerimay Craig, 2 sisters, Laura Craig and Sabrina Hill, grandparents, Gerald & Nelda Craig, Marie & Wilson Whatley, Kenneth & Barbara Dickerson, Lester & Marie Weaver and Thomas & Mary Hill. Deceiper Cemetery. Pallbearers, Keone Penny, Keon Brewer, Marcus Wright, Eric Hatley, Jarrod Toland, Kenny Hughes, Ryan Cox and Josh Griffin. S.H. 11-17-1997 POWERS, Elvis Earl, 88, Little Rock, B. 2-20-1909 D. 11-17-1997, son of Augustus William & Lois Frances Chapman Powers. Survived by wife, Vada Terrell Powers, brother, Lamar S. Powers, and a niece and nephew. DeGray Cemetery. Pallbearers, Phillip Esch, Robert McCallum, Terry Hedden, Glen Dunlap, Bill Hipps and Bill Duke. S.H. 11-18-1997 McDANIEL, Henry Clay, Okolona, B. 8-6-1935 D.11-17- 1997, son of Willie Lee & Geneva Dixon McDaniel. survived by son, Roper McDaniel, brother, Johnny McDaniel, sister, Barbara Stewart. Pleasant Grove Cemetery. S.H. 11-20-1997 HUGHES, Jerry Donald, 65, Rusk, TX, formerly Gurdon, D. 11-18-1997. Survived by wife, Mary Kathryn Hughes, son, James Hughes, daughter Roxann Hughes, mother,Minnie Hughes, brother, Leon Hughes, sister Mary Elizabeth Koester and 6 grandchildren. DeRoche Cemetery. S.H. 11-20-1997 UPTON, Bruce Edward, 92, Little Rock, B. 10-29-1905 D. 11-20-1997, son of James Edward & Dora Southerland Upton. Widower of Frances Kirby Upton. Survived by son, Bruce Edward Upton, Jr., daughter Lila Fulmer, 5 grandchildren, 5 gr-grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. Palbearers: Glenn Martindale, Wayne Everett, Randy Flumer, Matt Fulmer and Paul Upton. Honorary, Seymour Sunday School Class. S.H. 11-21-1997 EVANS, Cauley Edward, 42, B. 10-24-1955 D. 11-20-1997, son of Cauley Homer & Anne Elizabeth Bloomfield Evans. survived by mother, Anne Evans, half-brother, Bill Evans, Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 11-21-1997 HAYS, Imogene Nowlin, 59, Camden, B. 917-1938 D. 11-22- 1997. Survived by son Mark Easley, 2 daughters, Terri Walker and Janet Belt, 3 brothers, Donnie, William and Randy Nowlin, 5 sisters, Patricia Stringfellow,Betty Howard, Kay Davis, Marth Huff, and Rosemary Golden, 5 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchldren. Memorial Park Cemetery. S.H. 11-24-1997 HORNE, Edna Daniel, 80, Sparkman, B. 3-22-1917 D. 11- 23-1997, daughter of Edmond Rucks and Ethel Jackson Daniel. Survived by husband Edward F. Horne, 3 daughters, Frances Curry, Sue Bull, and Mary Beth Young, and 6 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. Sparkman Cemetery. S.H. 11-24-1997 LEE, Daisy V.,90, B. 9-27-2907 D. 11-24-1997, daughter of Leonard G. & Annie Lee Huneycutt. Widow of Arthur M. Lee. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Elder Vernon and Nell Lee, 2 daughters, Jayne Harvey and her husband, Dick, Gretta Davis, 5 brothers, Roy L., Robert E., Carl T., C. Hassel, and Terel D. Huneycutt, 3 sisters, Grace E. Grant, Eva G. Harper, A. Lucille Purifoy, and 8 grandchildren and 22 gr-grandchildren and 2 gr-gr-grandchildren. Macedonia Cemetery. S.H. 11-25-1997 CRISCO, VILA LEE, 81, B 12-13-1915 D. 11-24-1997, Daughter of James Zack & Mary Ophelia Tucker Amis. Survived by husband, J.L. Crisco, son and daughter-in- law Jim & Deanna Crisco, 2 sisters, Ada Mae Evers and Jodie Lee Hunter, 2 grandchildren and 3 gr- grandchildren.Atchley Cemetery. S.H. 11-25-1997 DENTON, Jimmy, 54, Sparkman, B 2-28, 1943 D. 11-24- 1997, son of Lloyd N. & Waldine Peek Denton. Survived by son Denny D. Denton, a daughter and son-in-law, Jana & Robert Smith, his mother, 3 brothers, John and Dale Denton and Jerry Whitmer, 1 sister, Lloydine Seale and 1 grandson. Delamar Cemetery. S.H. 11-25-1997 Pierson, Lee Gregory, 96, Murfreesboro. D. 11-22-1997. Burial in Palestine Cemetery. S.H. 11-25-1997 LAMB, David G., Jr.,72, of Shell Knob, Mo. B. 3-20-1925 D. 11-22-1997, son of David G. and Dale Stover Lamb, U.S. Navy WWII, survived by wife Dorothy Dade Lamb, 3 sons, Keith Lamb, Charles and Jeff Dade, 2 daughters, Debbie Washer and Elizabeth Paulette Sweringen, and 6 grandchildren a 1 gr-grandchild. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 11-26-1997 BEARD, Daisy, 81 B. 7-4-1916 D. 11-21-1997, Daughter of Louis & Emily Grandy. Widon of Claudie Beard. survived by 4 sons, Claude E., Raymond Leon, Claudie and Kelvin Beard, 16 grandchildren and 38 gr-grandchildren. Helms Cemetery. S.H. 11-26-1997 Name of Daughter Charlene Nelson was inadvertently ommitted in the Obit of 11-26-1997. S.H. 11-28-1997 FENDLEY, Pat, Irving, Texas, B. in Clark Co. Died 11- 25-1997, daughter of Vera M. Tucker & Sanford A. Todd. Survived by husband Gerald Fendley, son & daughter-in- law, Byran Todd and Hagit Fendley, her mother, 2 brothers, Charles A. and Nick Todd, 1 sister, Veda Owens and a granddaughter. Brushy Cemetery, Alpine. S.H. 11-26-1997 YARBER, William Lee "Jerry",71, Dalark, B 4-10-1926 D. 11 25,1997, son of Luther & Emma Harris Yarber. Survived by wife Daisy Yarber, 3 sons, Jerry Lee and Kevin L. Yarber and Ricky Macon, 3 daughters Doris Reese, Yvonne Collis and Gladys Williams, 5 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Piney Gove Cemetery. S.H. 11-28-1997. DeLAMAR, Lois Evelyn Randle, 77, Manning, B. 5-13-1920 D. 11-30-1997 daughter of Otis Jarod & Mable Lawson Randle. Survived by husband, Doyle DeLamar, 1 son & daughter-in-law, Kenneth & Mary Ann DeLamar, 1 daughter & son-in-law Beverly DeLamar & Eugene Ketchum, 3 brothers, Charles, Robert and Floyd Randle, 3 sisters, Jessie Mae Puterbaugh, Madolyn Bane and Sadie Fogle, 2 grandhildren and 1 gr-grandchild. DeLamarr Cemetery. Pallbearers: John Radcliff, J.B. Radcliff, Bill Mann, Mark Mann, Bruce Crisco and Myron Crisco. Honorary: Coy DeLamar, Bert Hudson, Richard Seales, David Jackson and tom Tilley. S.H. 12-1-1996 WEDSTED, Levi G., 69, Donaldson, B. 4-14-1928 D. 11-29- 1997 son of Arrant & Nancy Ann Woodby Wedsted. Survived by wife, Mary E. Wedsted, 1 son, Vance Wedsted, 3 daughters, Rhonda Bowman, Sandra Mays and Tammy Wedsted-Cox, 1 brother, William Wedsted, 2 grandchildren. Prairie Bayou Cemetery. S.H. 12-1-1997 DAVIS, Bettye Lynn, 55, San Antonio, TX B. 4-2-1942 D. 11-29-1997, daughter of Hubert Hayes and Roma Freeman Davis. Survived by mother, 1 sister, Jane Reeder, 1 niece and nephews. Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers Wes Reeder, Paul Shepherd, Joe T. Clark, Ed Sheppard, Jack Caldwell and Butch Heard. S.H. 12-1-1997 WILSON, Arthur Ross, 89, Hollywood, B. 9-13-1914 d. 12- 1-1997, son of Ernie & Gertie Teague Wilson. Widowerer of Gwendean Feimster Wilson. Survived by son David Wilson, 1 daughter, Patsy Lynn Cooper, 4 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. Pallbearers Billy Wilson, Keylon Jackson, Bud Scott, Joe Harris, Johnny Shope and Jack Anderson. Honorary: Gene Watson, Johnny McAnally and J.A. Beard. S.H. 12-3-1997 HALL, Clara,77 Hamburg, D. 12-2-1997, widow of J.W. Hall, survived by 3 sons, Jimmy, Johnny and Harold "Dink" Hall, 2 sisters, Annie Maude May and Louise Calhoun, and 5 grandchildren. Pinewood Cemetery Hamburg. S.H. 12-3-1997 BOLLEN, Nettie Kate, 75, Friendship, B. 3-13-1922, daughter of A.Q. and Minnie Tisdale Sealy. Survived by husband, Lawrence Bollen, 3 sons, Lt. Col. Allen, Dr. Ray, and Paul Bollen, 3 daughters, June Norman, Gail Lee and Joyce Hood, 1 sister, Alberta Thompson, 1 brother Bill Sealy and 16 grandchildren. Gilchrist Cemetery. Pallbearers: Raymond Jones, Jay Smith, Mark Strother, Bobby V. Fowler, Rayvon Sealy and Bobby Babb. Hororary: Dr. Bruce White, Gail Norman, David Lee, Gary Hood, employees of Malvern Nursing Home. S.H. 12-4- 1997 BRYAN, Charlyne C. 71, Gurdon. D. 12-2-1997, survived by husband, D.W. Bryan, 2 sons Barry, and David Bryan, 2 grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 12-4-1996 RAINES, Lois M., 81, B. 12-8-1915 D. 12-5-1996, daughter of Wilmer & Leola Richardson, widow of R.B. Raines. Survived by 2 daughters, Jane Lucas and Joan Andrews, 2 sons, Jim and John Lucas, 1 brother Robert Richardson, grandchildren and gr-grandchildren. S.H. 12-5-1996 HUNTER, Jackson Frederick, 60, B. 1-14-1937 D. 12-3- 1997, son of Jack & Cora Atkinson Hunter. Survived by son, Jackson Hunter Jr. 1 daughter, Connie Ellis 1 brother, Daniel Hunter, 6 sisters, Anna L. Masszonia, Geraldine Gooden, Lue Ella Tatum, Millecent Miller, Cora Charles and Dorothy Sapenter, and 2 grandchildren. Springhill Cemetery. S.H. 12-5-1996 EVANS, Laura Christain, 87, Conway, D. 12-3-1997, widow of Charles McKinley Evans. Survived by 2 daughters, Charlotte Evans and Mary Slavens, 3 grandchildren and 4 gr-grandchildren. Crestlawn Memorial Park. S.H. 12-5- 1997 SHAW, Taylor, 87, Oxford, MS, D. 12-3-1997, survived by wife, Margaret Cole Shaw, 3 daughters, Margaret Jane Shaw, Evelyn Hurdle and Barbara Martin, 4 grandchildren. Clear Creek Cemetery. S.H. 12-5-1997 BELL, Aldena Mae, 81, Hollywood, B. 7-11-1916 D. 12-7- 1997, daughter of John Clayton & Sarah Elizabeth Bell, widow of Wilburn S. Bell. Survived by 3 sons, Andy, W.S. "Wibby", Jr., Frank A. Bell, 3 daughters, Carolyn Lookadoo, Belinda Stevenson, and Mary Ruth "Dodie" McCaugh, 1 sister, Ruth Mashburn, 12 grandchildren and 17 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 12-8-1996 GATES, Bobbie Jean, 42, Chidester, D. 12-3-1997, survived by 2 sons, Jerry and Jason Gates, 2 daughters, Donyell Gates, and Mandy Korenek, mother, Daisy Johnson, 3 brothers, George Hardin Jones, Jr., Ralph England and Clifford England, 2 sisters, Margaret Bibby and Catherine Chaney, 4 grandchildren. Bethesda Cemetery. S.H. 12-8-1997 DRIGGERS, Bob Edwin, 63, B. 6-18-1934 D. 12-4-1997, survived by son Robert Driggers, 2 daughter, Susan Spats and Sabrina Harris, 1 brother, Don Driggers, and 6 grandchildren. Memorial Services in Fresno, CA. S.H. 12-8-1997 SMITH, Henry Clinton, 70, Collierville, TN, formerly Bismarck, B. 1-22-1927 D. 12-7-1997, son of John W. & Janie Burroughs Smith, survived by brother, Haskell Smith, 2 sisters, Elvie Laird and Katie Chancellor, and 4 nephews. Old Bismarck Cemetery. S.H. 12-9-1997 CRUDUP, Freddie Lee, 76, Los Angeles, CA, formerly Sparkman, B. 9-1-1921 D. 12-2-1997, son of Timothy & Ossie Crudup. Survived by wife, Eula Crudup, 1 son, Tommy Lee Crudup, 2 sisters, Ozell Osborn and Jessie M. Carrington. Centerpoint Cemetery, S.H. 12-9-1997 MORGAN, Sharon McJohnson, 43, Winfield, Kan. D. 12-8- 1997, daughter of Miles McJohnson. Survived by husband, Randy Morgan, her mother and step-father, Mary Lou and Lyndell Stroud, 2 sisters, Bridget Mann and Cary Goza, 1 step-brother, Greg Stroud, 1 step-sister, Sudan Jackson. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 12-10-1996 COPELAND, Willie Mae Gordon, 89, Dalark, B. 2-16-1908 D. 12-11-1997, daughter of Charles & Laura Ada O'Neal Gordon, widow of Wiley Copeland, survived by sister Annie Bess Cullins, and nieces and nephews. Atchley Cemetery. S.H. 12-11-1997 COLE, Jim Frank, 52, Malvern, D. 12-11-1997, survived by his mother, Frank Cole, 2 sisters, Charlie Cole Chaffin, and Dr. Robin Cole Glass, 1 brother, Judge John W. Cole. Philadelphia Cemetery at Prattsville. S.H. 12-12-1997 HENDERSON, Donald Charles, 62, B. 6-24-1935 D. 12-12- 1997 son of James S. & Ruby M. Jones Henderson, survived by wife Deloris Henderson, 1 son, Donald C. Henderson, Jr.and his wife Lisa, 2 brothers, Bob and Marlin Henderson, 3 sisters, Mary Beason, Wanda Williams and Bonnie Sue Cowling. Magnet Cove Cemetery. S.H. 12-15-1997 BRIDGES, Gearold Olsen, 74, Texarkana, B. 3-24-1923 D. 12-15-1997, U.S. Navy WWII, survived by wife, Virginia Bridges, 4 sons, James O,. Thomas L., John A. and Ron Bridges, 8 grandchildren, 2 gr-grandchildren, Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 12-17-1997 McLELLAND, Imon, 64, Delight, B. 12-15-1933, D. 12-15- 1997, son of Matt & Ada Fullerton McLelland, survived by wife, Gwen McLelland, 4 sons, Vaughn, Randy, Kevin and John McLelland, 2 daughters, Cissie Denton and Melissa Franklin, 2 brothers, Thomas and Ellis McLelland, 2 sisters, Mary Henderson and Elsie Smith, 15 grandchildren. Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 12-17-1997 SMITH, Bunnie, 64, Gurdon, D. 12-16-1997, survived by 2 daughters, Mary Ann Jester and Jan Woods, 4 grandchildren. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 12-17-1997 DURAND, Grace Wilson, 80, Pollock, LA, D. 12-16-1997, survived by 4 sons, Earl J. "Micky", Kenneth T, William W and Clarence O. Durand, 1 daughter Bessie Durand Cachere, 2 brothers, James W. and Earl Wilson, 2 sisters, Parl E. Mais and Wallice House, 19 grandchildren, 25 gr-grandchildren, 1 gr-gr- grandchild.Clear Creek Cemetery, Pollock. S.H. 12-17- 1997 SHAW, Flora Mae, 82, B. 3-1-1915 D. 12-17-1997, daughter of James & Dumas Sipes, widow of Herbert Shaw. Survived by nieces and nephews. DeGray Cemetery. S.H. 12-18-1997 WILLIS, Irma Ruth Baber, 86, Leon, Iowa, B. 6-19-1997 D. 12-21-1997, daughter of Guy & Bessie Shackleford Baber, widow of Leon Willis, survived by 2 sons, Leon Fredrick, Jr, and Johnnie Willis, 1 daughter, Jimmie Carpenter, 1 brother, Willard Huett, 1 sister Eula Schnebly, 8 graadchildren 3 gr-grandchildren. Holly Grove Cemetery. S.H. 12-23-1997 SHUGZDIS, Emily, 77, B. 1-31-1920 D. 12-12-1997 daughter of Kazimer and Anna Dubra Marszus, widow of Albert Shugzdis. Cremated. S.H. 12-23-1997 CROWELL, Mildred, 88, N. Little Rock, D. 12-21-1997, survived by 1 nephew, David Scott, nieces, Margaret Burmeister, Gloria Mitzell and Diane Scott Bolls. Center Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 12-23-1997 BUTTRY, Jesse Ralph, 54, Gurdon, D. 12-21-1997, survived by sister Sue Crossley. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 12-23-1997 OWENS, E. Glen "Pappy", 71, B. 12-28-1926 D. 12-27- 1997, son of O.E. & Madie Kirkham Owens. Arkansas State Police Trooper, WWII Navy Veteran, Survived by wife, Veda Todd Owens, 2 sons, Marion and David Owens, 1 Daughter, Charlotte Branch, stepdaughter, Debbie Thomason, 3 brothers, Alfred, Vernon and Olen Owens, 1 sister, Gwendolyn Murchison, 10 grandchildren and 5 gr- grandchildren. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Troy Tucker, Terry Palmer, Wes Sossoman, David Fullen, Mark House, Bob Gibbs, James Boyce and Ray Coston. Honorary: Bob Johnston, Lindell Holcomb, Jim Bray, Elendle Buck, Gene Donham, Jim Jenkins, Ark. State Police Dept. and Clark County Sheriff Dept. S.H. 12-29-1997 CLARK, Lind, 48, Center Point, B. 12-2-1949 D. 12-25- 1997, daughter of Ira & Bertha Funderburk Cox. Survived by 3 sons, Rerry Joe Cox, Kenenth Lynn Boone, Steve S. Clark, 2 daughters, and sons-in-law, Kaye Lynne & Rick Brown, Renee & Danny Prince, 1 brother, Lloyd Ashley, 3 sisters, Rita Cason, Laverne Greer and Lorene Tinkes, 8 grandchildren. Hicks Cemetery. S.H. 12-29-1997 WRIGHT, Susie, 47, D. 12-27-1997, widow of Joe Wright, survived by son, Richard Lewis Wright, 1 daughter, Joanne Ruby Wright Bosley, brother, Tranz Knobl, 1 sister Truadle Knobl, and 1 grandchild. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 12-29-1997 OLDS, Cleda, 92, Amity, B. 12-2-1905 D. 12-27-1997, daughter of W.H & Willa Hays Olds. CEO of Bank of Amity. Survived by 2 sisters, Hazel Richardson and Eutha Olds. Methodist Church Cemetery, Amity. S.H. 12- 19-1997 WILLIAMS, Jefferson, 97, B. 4-15-1900 D. 12-23-1997, in Minneapolis, Minn. son of Shandy & Lizza Jones Williams, widower of Sadie J. Morgan Williams. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Lucy M. & Wendell Westbrook, and 3 grandchildren, 4 gr- grandchildren..S.H. 12-30-1997 BARENTINE, J.A. "Jay", 77, B. 1-26-1920 D. 12-30-1997 son of John Alexander and Etta Womack Barentine. World War II Navy Veteran. Survived by son, John Barentine, 2 daughters, Barbara Padgett and Becky Rachel, 2 brothers, John Roe and Jack W. Barentine, 2 sisters, Maxine Waddell, and Jessie Lucy, 6 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers, John T. Barentine, Lewis Bledsoe, Churck Stgringer, Joe Boyd, Bill Campbell and L.A. Simpson. S.H. 12-31-1997 HARRIS, Dr. A. Wayne, 51, Heber Springs, D. 12-25-1997, survived by wife Linda Crow Harris, 2 daughters, Nancy Gayle Konermann and Deborah Jill williams, 1 brother Dr. Russell Harris, 3 sisters, Geraldine Jenkins, Joanne Borland and Billie Weast. Butler/Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Star City. S.H. 12-31-1997 McANALLY, W.L. "Willie Lee", 78, Little Rock, B. 1-29- 1997 D. 12-29-1997. survived by wife Mary M. McAnally, 4 brothers, James, Robert, Charles and Joe McAnally, 2 sisters, Shirley Loy and Dorothy Harkrider, 1 grandchild and 2 gr-grandchildren. Forest Hill Cemetery. S.H. 12-31-1997 AVINGTON, Lee Ivory, 43, Donaldson, B. 3-30-1954 D. 12- 28-1997, son of Leroy & Faye Avington. Survived by his mother, 5 brothers, Roy Lee Luster, David Paul, Christopher Mark, Dennis Karrol, and Ricky Dean Avington, 2 sisters, Linda Fay Hill and Gwendolyn Avington. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 12-31-1997 SANDERS, Elster H., 84, D 12-30-1997, son of Nathan & Junia Sanders. survived by wife Lucille Moroe Sanders, 1 son, Hiram Sanders, 2 brothers, Clinton and Vernon sanders, 4 sisters, Oleta Moore, Velma Adcock, Lois Sanders and Freda Wheeler.. Sulpulpa, OK. S.H. 12-31- 1997 BROSNAN, Hazel Thonmason, 75, Syracuse N.Y. B. 7-26- 1922 D. 12-24-1997 daughter of John Fletcher and Eunice Mae Whitley Thomason. Survived by 5 brothers, John, Herschel, Carroll, Charles and Cecil Thomason, 3 sisters, Jean Cansler, Edith Lee and Lucielle Sams. Funeral in Syracuse. S.H. 12-31-1997