Miscellaneous obituaries from the Sentinel-Record, Hot Springs, GarlandCo., AR, for 1997Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Barbara Stainback Date: 18 Jun 2002 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization orpersons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material,must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legalrepresentative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWebarchivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permissionto the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access.http://www.usgwarchives.net ************************************************************************ Copyright 1997 The Sentinel-Record. All rights reserved.Reprinted with permission of The Sentinel-Record.The Sentinel Record SAT. JUNE 14, 1997 PAGE 2A LLOYD C. BLUM SEDALIA, MO. -- Lloyd C. Blum, 86, of Sedalia, Mo., died Thurs., June 12, 1997, at his home. He was born Aug. 30, 1910, in Monroe, Wis., to Edwin and Minnie Riese Blum. He was the owner/operator of Auto Service Center. Survivors include his wife, Anna Blum of Hot Springs; two sons, Donald Blum of Evergreen, Colo., and Ronald Blum of Sedalia, Mo.; a daughter, Janet Roth of Crandon, Wis.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Memorial Funeral Home of Columbia, Mo. JULIUS A. GODWIN PICTURE INCLUDED Julius Albert Godwin, 91, of Hot Springs died Thurs., June 12, 1997, in a local hospital. Born Jan. 18, 1906, in Bear, he was Pentecostal. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Manzer Godwin, and a son, J.V. “Jake” Godwin. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Mary & Lenny Bohat, Dolores Ellison, Vivian & Henry Hodge and Thersa Watson, all of Hot Springs; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. Sun. Services are 1 p.m. Mon. in the Caruth- Hale Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert J. Boyles officiating. Pallbearers will be Billy Ellison, Darrell Ellison, Jessie Ellison, Vincent Godwin, Carl Moppin, Chris moppin, Ralph Watson and Tony Watson. Honorary pallbearers are employees of Care Network, Bruce King, Eugene Lynas, Dr. Gopakumar Maruther staff and nurses at Med 2 National Park Medical Center, Buster Mooney, Freida Wheeler and Jolene Wuertz. Burial will be in Price Cemetery. A. JEWELL HALL PEARCY -- A. Jewell Hall, 85, of Pearcy died Thurs., June 12, 1997, in a local hospital. Born Sept. 14, 1911, in Garland Co., he was a member of Church of Christ and a retired carpenter. He was predeceased by his parents, Ruieand James Burl Hall, two brothers, John and George Hall, and two sisters, Minnie Westphall and Vera May Hue. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Ruby Hall of pearcy; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley Ann and Donald Hobby and Lynn and Mike Napier, all of Pearcy; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation begins at 2 p.m. Sun. Services are 2 p.m. Mon. in the hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers will be Doug Hobby, Gregg Hobby, Eric Napier, Zack Napier, Johnny Whitfield and Kenneth Whitfield. Honorary pallbearers are J. D. Britt, Jess Ross, Darold Mixon, Perry Mixon, Marvin vanderburg, Pete Sickle, Jimmy Brasher, Jackie Hale, Jimmy Vanderburg, DRs. Martin Koehn, Fred Heinemann and Joe Howe and third West nurses and staff of St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will be at 4331 Sunshine Road. EMERSON W. HILKER HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Services for Emerson Wallace Hilker, 66, of Hot Springs Village who died Wed., June 11, 1997, in a Little Rock hospital will be 11 a.m. today in Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines with Dr. Michael Seitz officiating. Born march 20, 1931, in Racine, Wis., he was a U. S. Navy veteran and member, Presbyterian Kirk in the Pine. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Hilker of Hot Springs Village; three sons, Scott Hilker of Austin, Tx., Wayne Hilker of Piscataway, N.J., and Donn Hilker of Whitmore lake, Mich.; a brother, Jack Hilker ofRacine, Wis.; a sister, Beryle Brown of Racine, Wis.; and six grandchildren. CHARLEY C. HOLLOWAY ARKADELPHIA -- Charley Cecil Holloway, 85, of Arkadelphia died Fri., June 13, 1997, at his residence. Born Sept. 11, 1911, to John and Lucina Holloway of Arkadelphia, he was a deacon, Third Street Baptist Church. He was predeceased by hiswife, Helena Callaway Holloway. Survivors include two sons, Johnny Holloway of Arkadelphia and Steve Holloway of Little Rock; four daughters, Pat Craig and Charladean Franklin, both of Little Rock, Sue Edmondson of Ashdown and Phyllis Hancock of Arkadelphia; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be 4 p.m. today at Third Street Baptist Church with the Revs. Gary Turner and James Guthrie officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens by Murry-Ruggles Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Memorials may be made to Third Street Baptist Church. W. L. JACKSON Services for W. L. Jackson, 79, of Hot Springs who died Wed., June11, 1997, will be 11 a.m. today at Gross Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs David Roark and Alfred E. Clark officiating. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ed McKnight, Freeman Caldwell, Billy Noles, Wesley McKnight, Doyle Blocker and Tommy Burke. Honorary pallbearers are Reynolds Metals Co.;s retired machinists. Memorials may be made to Cones Road Missionary Baptist Church. OSCAR E. MASTERS Oscar E. Masters, 82, of Hot Springs died Wed., June 11, 1997, in a local hospital. Born may 21, 195, at Clinton, he was a member of First Baptst Church, Hot Springs Village. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Mary Bingham of hot Springs; nieces; and nephews. Visitation begins at 8 a.m. today. Services are 2 p.m. today in Shiloh Cemetery, Jesseville with Mark Lyles officiating. Pallbearers willb eGerard Alexander Jr., Calvin Alexander, Gerard Alexander Sr., Donnie Hulsey, Sonny Hulsey and Herb Nelson. Arrangemetns are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. ADA M. NELSON Ada M. Nelson, 93, of Hot Springs, formerly of Hutchinson, Minn., died Fri., June 12, 1997, in a local nursing home. Born Dec. 14, 1903, in Redfield, S.D., to Russell and Minnette Hill, she was a homemaker and predeceased by her parents, her husband, Floyd Nelson, a brother, Roy Hill and a sister, Eva Hunker. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. John and Phyllis Nelson and Dr. Russell and Jayne Nelson, all of Hot Springs; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitations is 8 a.m. Monday. Services are 10 a.m. mon. in the Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmie Lancaster officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery. RUTH E.R. WISE DALLAS -- Ruth Ellen Robbins Wise, 48, of Dallas, formerly of Hot Springs, died Tues., june 10, 1997, at her home. She was predeceased by her parents, Floyd and Jessie Mae Robbins, and one brother, Paul Marshall Robbins. Survivors include her husband, Scott Wise of Dallas; one son, Allan Shelton of San Francisco; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Fred Nail of Batesville and Joann and Brian King of Springdale; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Floyd and Ramona Robbins of Bentonville and Joe and Bobi Robbins, Tony and Dot Robbins and James Robbins, all of HotSprings; one grandchild, Courtney Shelton; nieces; nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sat., June 21, at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas. Memorials may be made to Resource Center, 2701 Reagan St., Dallas,TX 75219, Attention: Karen Estes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MON., JUNE 16, 1997 PAGE 2A CHARLES E. FARLEY MALVERN -- Services for Charles Edward Farley, 71, of Malvern who died Fri., June 13, 1997, will be 2 p.m. today in the Atkinson Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Don Stracner officiating. Burial will be in Magnet Cove Cemetry. Pallbearers will be sons. JACK FRANKS MALVERN -- Services for Jack Franks, 84, of Malvern who died Sat., June 14, 1997, will be 10 a.m. today in Jones Cemetery with the Rev. Curtis Stillwell officiating. Pallbearers will be Bill Troutman, Bob Troutman, Hugh C. Smith, Jerry Fincher, Les Childers and Ernest Echols. Honorary pallbearers are Elmer Smith and the staff of Garland Convalescent Home. Arrangements are by Gross Funeral Home. JULIUS A. GODWIN Services for Julius Albert Godwin, 91, of Hot Springs who died Thurs., June 12, 1997, will be at 1 p.m. today in the Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert J. Boyles officiating. Pallbearers will be Billy Ellison, Darrell Ellison, Jessie Ellison, Vincent Godwin, Carl Moppin, Chris Moppin, Ralph Watson and Tony Watson. Burial will be in Price Cemetery. A. JEWELL HALL PEARCY -- Services for A. Jewell Hall, 85, of Pearcy who died Thurs., June 12, 1997, will be 2 p.m. today in the Hot Springs Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Doyle S. Whitesel officiating. Pallbearers will be Doug Hobby, Greg Hobby, Eric Napier, Zack Napier, Johnny Whitfield and Kenneth Whitfield. Honorary pallbearers are J. D. Britt, jess Ross, Darold Mixon, Perry Mixon, Marvin brasher, Jackie Hale, Jimmy Koehn, Fred Heinemann, Joe Howe and Third West nurses and staff of St. Joseph’s Regional HealthCenter. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will be at 4331 Sunshine Road. JAMES F. KINCANNON James Forrest Kincannon, 71, of Hot Springs died Fri., June 13, 1997, in a local hospital. Born Aug. 17, 1925, he was a veteran of WW II in the U.S. Marine corps, a member and treasurer of Gospel Light Baptist Church and a member of the Rural Letter Carriers Assoc. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Kincannon; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Steven Forrest Kincannon, Greg Duane Kincannon and Eric Ray and Stephanie Kincannon, all of Hot Springs, and James Kris Kincannon of Tulsa, Okla.; one daughter, Mary Lynne Kincannon of Hot Springs; his mother, Ida May Kincannon; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to bus ministry of Gospel Light Baptist Church. Services will be announced by Gross Funeral Home. ARLIE T. KIRKSEY AMITY -- Services for Arlie Thomas Kirksey, 98, of Amity who died Fri., June 13, 1997, will be 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Community Church near Alpine with the Rev. Greg Kirksey officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery by Murry-Ruggles Funeral Home. DELONA MINTON WITH PICTURE Delona Minton, 70, of Hot Springs died Sat., June 14, 1997, in a local hospital. Born May 2, 1927, she was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church where she was a Sun. School teacher for many years. She was predeceasedby her husband, Marshall Lawson Minton. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Calvin and AlmaTillery of Malvern, Larry Jr. and Loretta Tillery of Wichita, Kan., and Johnnie Joe and Winnita of Hot Springs.; three daughters and one son-in-law, Martha Jean Neighbors, Jeanette and Scott Hansen and FelishaMinton, all of Hot Springs; one sister, Mary Jane Warner of Millington,Tenn.; two brothers, Jafee Donahue and Flint Donahue, both of Hot Springs; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tues. at Avant Cemetery with the Rev. Keith Whiley officiating. Pallbearers will be Johnnie Joe Minton, Jr., Justin Keith Minton,Larry Lee Tillery, David Neighbors, Bobby Neighbors and Darrell Hackmey. Honorary pallbearers will be the physicians and staff of InternalMedicine of Hot Springs and the neurology staff on the third floor at St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center. Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. The family will be at 100 Delona Lane after the service.ADA M. NELSON Services for Ada M. Nelson, 93, of hot Springs, formerly of Hutchinson, Minn., who died Fri., June 13, 1997, will be 10 a.m. today in the Hot Springs Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Jimmie Lancaster officiating. Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. today. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery. ROBERT R. PAGE SR. Services for Robert Randolph Page SR., 79, of Hot Springs who diedSat., June 14, 1997, will be 10 a.m. today at Caruth-Hale Funeral home chapel with the Rev.Bob Clark officiating. Burial will be in Rockport Cemetery in Malvern. Memorials may be made to Morning Star Methodist Church Building fund or for cancer research. RUBY M. PASLAY Ruby Mae Paslay, 83, of Hot Springs died Sun., June 15, 1997, in alocal hospital. Born May 15, 1914, he was a member of First Primitive Baptist Church and a former board member of the Friends of the Library. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Donnie Qualls of Hot Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, James Darvis and Marsha Pasley of DeQueen; two sisters, Elsie Ward of Dierks and Jo Kyzerof Mesquite, Tx.; three grandsons, Steve, Chris, and Trip Qualls; and two great-grandsons, Cade and Payton Qualls. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tues. at First Primitive Baptist Church with the Revs. Everett Abernathy and Ersel Tillery officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery by Gross Funeral Home. CLYDE L. PENDERGRAFT SR. Clyde L. Pendergraft Sr., 66, of Hot Springs died Sat., June 14, 1997, in a local hospital. Born Dec. 24, 1930, he was a member of Fouche Loupe Missionary Baptist Church, a 20 year U. S. Navy veteran of Korea and Vietman, a retired Union Carbide employee and a member of the Thaddeus h. Caraway Post 2278 of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Pendergraft of Hot Springs; two sons, Clyde Pendergraft Jr. and Robert Pendergraft, both of Hot Springs; two daughters, Tammy Pendergraft and Becky Pendergraft, both ofLansing, Mich.; two brothers, Chester Pendergraft of Long Beach, Calif.,and Albert Pendergraft of Mountain view; four sisters, Bertha Meredith of Wilmington, Calif., Dolores Lumpkin of Malvern, Lillian Muse of Pleasantville, Tenn., and Elliouse Bishop of San Pedro, Calif.; his uncle, Otis Fleming of Hot springs; his aunt, Bonnie Houpt of Hot Springs, four grandchildren; cousins; nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2p.m. Tues. at Gross Funeral Home Chapel withthe Rev. Les Stanley officiating.BILL PIPER Bill Piper, 70, of Hot Springs, died Sat., June 14, 1997, in a local hospital. Cremation will be by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. EDMUND SPENCER Edmund Spencer, 85, of Hot Springs died Sat, June 14, 1997, at home. Born Nov. 6, 1911, in Newburgh, N.Y., he was an Episcopalian, self-employed, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of Elks Lodge 380, VFW Post 2278 and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Wright Spencer of Hot Springs; his daughter, Kathy Spencer Foreman, and his son-in-law, Cal Foreman, both of Hot Springs. Cremation will be by Hot Springs Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice Home Care or the American Cancer Society. THURMOND J. SPRADLIN ARKADELPHIA -- Thurmond J. “Dan” Spradlin, 67, of Arkadelphia diedSat., June 14, 1997, at his residence. Born Aug. 10, 1929, in Arkadelphia to Ervin and Edna May StaufferSpradlin, he was a DC operator for Reynolds Metals Co., a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean WAr and a member of the Okolona Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. He was predeceased by his wife, Marie Howard Spradlin. Survivors include two sons, Danny Ray and Larry Don Spradlin, both of Arkadelphia; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Sutton of Richmond, Va., and Bonnie Gail Stephens of Bradley; one brother, James C. Spradlin of Pasadena, TX.; one sister, Ora Mae Davis of Texarkana; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren’; and one step-great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tues. at the Third Street Baptist Church with the Revs. Charlie Williams, Gary Turner and Garland Brackett officiating. Burial will be in the Smyrna Cemetery by Murry-Ruggles Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Third Street Baptist Church. JOAN A. WEBSTER HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Joan Arbuckle Webster, 68, of Hot Springs Village died Sat., june 14, 1997, in a local hospital. Born Aug. 4, 1928, at St. Louis, Mo., to Ernest V. and Lillian M. Gunsalus Arbuckle. She was retired from the Monsanto Company of St. Louis, a member of Kirk of the Pines Presbyterian Church and Hot SpringsVillage Computer Club. Survivors include her husband, Robert M. Webster of Hot Springs Village; three daughters, Carol O’Shields of Manchester, Mo., Mary Tarnow of Livingston, TX., and Susan Lee Webster of Hot Springs; five grandchildren, Jeffery Leveque, Christina and Robert Dennis, Shawn and Shannon O’Shields; and one great-grandchild, Jackie Wayne. Services will be 2 p.m. Wed. at Kirk of the Pines Presbyterian Church by the Rev’s Sam Pope and Dr. Mike Sitz. Burial will be Cedar Vale Cemetery by Cedar Vale Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WED., JUNE 25, 1997 RAYMOND H. ALBERS HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Raymond H. Albers, 86, of Hot Springs Village died Sun., June 22, 1997, in a local nursing home. Born Aug. 19, 1910, in St. Louis, he was a U.S. Army veteran, member of reitred Officers Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree and master, Breakfast Lions, former president, POA, Hot Springs Village, and retired from McDonald Douglas, St. Louis. Survivors include his wife, Marcella Albers of Hot Springs Village; a son, Raymond H. and Deanna Albers II of Los Angeles; two brothers, Carl Albers of Calif. and Edgar Albers of Mo.; two sisters, Florence Horner and Dorothy Albers, both of Mo.; two grandchildren; andtwo great-granchildren. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today with rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thus. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with the Revs. Raymond Rossi and Frank Draude as concelebrants. Burial, with full military honors by VFW Honor Guard, Post 2278, will be in Cedar Vale Cemetery, Hot Springs Village. Arrangements are by Caruth Village Funeral Home. RUBY BARENTINE KIRBY -- Ruby Barentine, 87, of Kirby, died Tues., June 24, 1997. Born Dec. 1, 1909, at kriby to W.D. and Emma Cantrell Mitchell, she was a member of Mount Joy Freewill Baptist Church at Daisy. She waspredeceased by her husband, Addis Barentine. Survivors include a daughter, Maxine Kersey of Kirby; a son, BillyBarentine of Kirby; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two gr-gr-grandhildren; one brother, William Mitchell of Fort worth, TX.; and two sisters, Elsie Gregory of Broken Bow, Okla., and Mary Thompson of Olney, Tx. Services will be 10 a.m. Fri. in the Palestine Cemetery near Kirbywith Bro. Bobby Golden officiating. Arrangements are by Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Glenwood. ANNIE L. BLACK CRYSTAL SPRINGS -- Services for Annie Lewis Black, 75, of CrystalSprings, who died Sun., June 22, 1997, will be 10 a.m. today at the Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Ed Kauffman officiating. The body will be creamted.ROBERT CLARK Services for Robert Clark, 72, of Hot Springs, who died Mon., June 23, 1997, will be 2 p.m. today at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Coy Sample officiating. The body will be cremated. TAYLOR G. INGRAM JR. picture included Taylor George Ingram Jr., 3, of Hot Springs, died Mon., June 23, 1997, in a Little Rock hospital. Survivors include his parents, Taylor G. Ingram Sr. and Kimberly Smith, both of Hot Springs; two sisters, Kina Ingram of Oakland, Calif.,and Lakeshia Ingram of Hot Springs; a grandfather, Maurice Ingram Sr. ofHot Springs; two grandmothers, Ruth Sanders and Sarah Thompson, both ofHot Springs; a step-grandmother, Bobbie Ingram of Hot Springs; an uncle,Murice Ingram Jr. of maywood, ILL.; and six aunts, Algenette Hayes, Antonia Ingram, Jeanette Mills, Renee Roberts and Torra Gauthier, all ofHot Springs, and Peggy Lawson of Mountain Pine. The family will be at 442 Linwood St. and 122 Watt St. Arrangements are by Harris Mortuary. RAYBURN DICKINSON ARCADIA, FLA. -- Rayburn Dickinson, 72, died Tues., June 24, 1997, at his home in Arcadia, Fla. Ray was born Nov. 25, 1924, at Malvern. he was one of eight children to Tomas Olsen Dickinson and Nancy Elizabeth “Betty” Scrimshire Dickinson. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Hellon Hudgins Dickinson, a daughter, Joyce Ann Moesly and a granddaughter, Amber Star Mosely; foursisters, Ellemay Rick of Moro, Ark., Geneva Watson of Parkin, Ark., Elsie Montgomery of BAstrop, La., and Mattie Lea Hughes of Knoxville, Tenn.; 14 nephews; and 11 nieces. His three brother, now deceased are Elbert Eugene, and Leroy and Clois D. Dickinson. Ray served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Prometheus as ship’s yeoman second class during WW II in the South Pacific area, American area, and Philippine Liberation. He was awarded the Victory Medal of WW II. Ray and Lucy were married Sept. 14, 1950, and they lived in the Memphis area of Tenn. for 38 yrs. where Ray operated a sign business, and was well-respected by the business community. Ray was a devoted member of Beth Grove Masonic lodge and served as acting chaplain. As a Shriner, he was a member of the Mounted Patrol of the Al Chymia Temple in Memphis, Tenn. He also was active in charitable work and service to the community. The friends and family of Rayburn will always remember his playful nature and sense of humor. There was never a dull moment when “Little Ray” was around. His love of children and animals earned him the reputation and respect of everyone who knew him. He often doled out practical jokes and was more often the target of childish pranks because everyone knew he enjoyed a good joke. He brought smiles and laughter to the hearts of those who knew him and we shall remember him as a dear friend who blessed each of our lives and taught us to enjoy life and each other. Services will be 10 a.m. Fri. at the Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. Thurs., June 26, 1997.Burial will be at Crestview Cemetery. JAMES L. LONG Services for James Lee Long, infant, of Hot Springs who died Sun.,June 22, 1997, will be 2 p.m. today in Old Bismarck Cemetery. Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. FRANCES M. NEIBERT Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today inSt. John’s Catholic Church for Frances Mae “Midge” Neibert, 66, of Hot Springs who died Sat., June 21, 1997. The Rev. James West will be celebrant. She was born Dec. 23, 1930, in Hammond, Ind. Survivors include her husband, Robert Neibert of Hot Springs; four sons, Robert B. Neibertand John M. Neibert, both of Hot Springs, Richard E. Neibert of Newwark,Calif.; and Edward O. Neibert of Rio Nido, Calif; two daughters, Lillian F. Jones of Roseville, Calif., and Laura L. Powell of Hot Springs; andnine grandchildren. Pallbearers will be the children. Burial will be at Crestview.Memorials may be made to the American Heart Ass. Arrangements are byGross Funeral home. CHARLES O’NEAL HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Charles O’Neal, 72, of Hot Springs Village, died Mon., June 23, 1997, at his residence. Born March 24, 1925, in Greenvile, Tx., he was a member of the HotSprings Village Road Runners and U. S. Army Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Peggy O’Neal of Hot Springs Village; ason, Charles O’Neal Jr. of Longview, Tx.; a daughter, Peggy Leigh Robertson of Dallas; his mother, Epsie Tommie Webb of Hot Springs; a brother, James A. O’Neal of Lafayette, La.; four grandchildren; and fourgreat-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church with the Rev. R.T. Jarrell officiating. The body will be cremated.Memorial may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements are by Caruth Village Funeral Home Inc. WALTER A. PLUNKETT KIRBY -- Walter A. Plunkett, 97, of Kirby, died Tues., June 24, 1997. Born Aug. 15, 1899, in Queen City, TX., to Jeff and Charity Upchurch Plunkett, he was retired from Kellogg’s Cereal of Battle Creek,Mich. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Bell Looney Plunkett. Survivors include his son, Robert Plunkett of Kirby; a daughter, Mildred Harvey of Hot Springs; a step-daughter, Roberta Constantino of Glenwood; seven granchildren; 15 gr-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services willb e 3 p.m. Thur. in Liberty Cemetery at New hope withBro. Bobby Golden officiating. BETTY L. VALOVICH WITH PICTURE Betty L. Valovich, 64, of Hot Springs, died Sun., June 22, 1997, in Hot Springs. Born Oct. 23, 1932, she was the wife of U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph J. Valovich Jr. and traveled the world with him and her five children until his death in 1969. She moved to Hot Springs where she was a Wal-Mart associate for 16 yrs. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church. She will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her mother, Edith Quisenberry of Hot Springs; her sons, Daniel J. Valovich and wife Elizabeth of Hot Springs, David A.Valovich and wife Susan of Dallas, Dale A. Valovich and wife Julia of Hot Springs and Christopher J. Valovich of Hot Springs; and a daughter Julie M. Bennett and husband John of Hot Springs. She also is survivedby brothers, Kenneth, Ronald and Johnny Quisenberry and sisters, DeloresAllen, Gloria Poljack and Patty Harrison. She had nine grandchildren, Hannah, Grace and Emily Valovich, David Jr., Joshua, Ryan and Caroline Valovich and Rachel and James Bennett. Betty’s cremation will be followed by a memorial service at Crestview memorial park at 9 a.m. Wed. Family will be at 103 Quisenberry Lane. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THURS., JUNE 26, 1997 PAGE 2A RAYMOND H. ALBERS HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church for Raymond H.Albers, 86, of Hot Springs Village who died Sun., June 22, 1997. The Revs. Raymond Rossi and Frank Draude will be concelebrants. Burial, with full military honors by VFW Honor Guard, Post 2278, will be in Cedar Vale Cemetery, Hot Springs Village. Pallbearers will be members of the Knights of Columbus. Arrangements are by Caruth Village Funeral Home. RUBY BARENTINE KIRBY -- Services for Ruby Barentine, 87, of Kirby, who died Tues., June 24, 1997, will be 10 a.m. Fri. in Palestine Cemetery near Kirby with Bro. Bobby Golden officiating. Arrangements are by Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Glenwood. JACQUES COUSTEAU PICTURE included PARIS -- THE FRENCH SEA EXPLORER and documentary-maker Jacques Cousteau, shown in this undated file photo, died Wed. morning at his Paris home. He was 87. The underwater adventurer had reportedly been ill for months. He shared his undersea adventures with millions of TV viewers worldwide, revealing the enchanting, hidden life that lay beneath the waves. Jacques Cousteau died Wed., at 87, having left his mark on generations. Cousteau’s foundation referred to one of his most noted documentaries in announcing his death. “Jacques-Yves Cousteau has rejoined the Silent World,” it said in a statement. His wife, Francine, said Cousteau died at home in Paris before dawn after suffering a respiratory infection and heart problems. Cousteau reportedly had been ill for months. “But his voice continues to be heard,” Francine Cousteau said, vowing to “continue his struggle” by finishing the Calypso II, the research ship he was building to replace his famous boat, the Calypso, which sank last year. Cousteau-wiry, bespectacled and often wearing a trademark red wool cap--became a household name primarily through his hugely popular television series, “The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau,” and his many documentaries. He narrated the shows in English with his soothing voice and heavy French accent beloved to generations of viewers. But Cousteau’s 60-year odyssey, much of it on the Calypso, involved more than his life as a filmmaker or great adventurer. He was also an environmentalist and inventor who co-developed the aqualung, created a one-man jet-propelled submarine and helped start the first manned undersea colonies. Cousteau, said French President Jacques Chirac, was a legend who “represented the defense of nature, modern adventure, invention of the possible.” . . . . . . . . . . . . “The future of civilization, depends on water,” Cousteau said in Fla. in Jan., while receiving one of his many awards. “I beg you all to understand this. Jacques-Yves Cousteau was born June 11, 1910 in Saint-Andre-de-Cubzac, a small town near Bordeaux. RAYBURN DICKINSON ARCADIA, FLA. -- Services for Rayburn Dickinson, 72, of Arcadia, Fla., who died Tues., June 24, 1997, will be 10 a.m. Fri. at the Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be at Crestview Cemetery. FRANCES N. FREIWALD Frances N. Freiwald, 69, of Hot Springs died Sat., June 21, 1997. She was an artist. She was predeceased by her husband, Gunter Freiwald. Survivors include two sons, Marcus Freiwald and his wife, Cyndi, and Udal Freiwald, all of Chicago. The body will be creamated. Arrangements are by Huson Funeral home, North Little Rock. JOE C. HARDIN AUGUSTA -- Joe Cecil Hardin, 78, of Augusta died Tues., June 24, 1997, at his residence. He was a native of Tupelo and attended Ark. Tech Univ. Russelllville & Utah State Univ. at Logan, Utah. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of WWII and retired self-employed farmer and landowner. He was a member of the Augusta School Board, Woodruff County School Board, Woodruff County Welfare Board and Augusta United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by a grandson, George Paul Eldridge III. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Hardin of Augusta; one son, Jim Hardin of Newport; two daughters, Pam Haley of hot Springs and JoanArrington of Baton rouge, La.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Fri. at Augusta United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jerry Nichols officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Augusta Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials mayb e made to Augusta United methodist Church or the George Paul Eldridge III Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in McCrory. ROLAND KETCHUM WICHITA, KAN. -- Roland Ketchum, 89, of Wichita, Kan., died Tues.,June 24, 1997, at his home. Born Aug. 13, 1907, in Usery to Joseph Granville & Effie Mae GrantKetchum, he was a refrigeration engineer retired from Cudahy Packing Co. Survivors include his wife, Floy Ketchum of Wichita; a son, Roland Randolf Ketchum of Gladstone, Mo., a daughter, Joanne Adamek of Spring, TX.; two brothers, Flay Ketchum of Bonnerdale and Clayton Ketchum of Calif.; five sisters, Vera Ray and Tennie Massey, both of Hot Springs, Hattie Forga of Mount Ida, Lucille Ray of Calif. and Christine Clonch ofNorth Wilksboro, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. today in the Cochran Mortuary Chapel of the Roses, Wichita. Burial will be 10 a.m. Sat. in Thompson Chapel Cemetery, Amity. WALTER A. PLUNKETT KIRBY -- Services for Walter A. Plunkett, 97, of Kirby, who died Tues., June 24, 1997, will be 3 p.m. today in Liberty Cemetery at Newhope with Brother Bobby Golden officiating. Arrangements are by Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Glenwood. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TUES., SEPT. 23, 1997 PAGE 2A WILLIAM D. BREASHEARS William D. Breashears, 57, of Hot Springs died Mon., Sept. 22, 1997, in a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Caruth - Hale Funeral Home.WINFRED CALDWELL GLENWOOD-- Winfred Caldwell, 91, of Glenwood died Sun., Sept. 21,1997, at his home. Born May 18, 1906, to Joseph Leland and Cornelia Alice Keith Caldwell, he was Methodist a retired mechanic, farmer and Gaddo Gap Public School bus driver. [could this be Caddo Gap?] Survivors include his wife, Irene Caldwell, of Glenwood; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Roy Short of Amity; one granddaughter, Renee Raines; one brother, Clyde Calwell of Glenwood; one great-grandson; nieces; and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Davis-Smith Funeral home chapelwith the Rev. Billy Thomason officiating. Pallbearers will be Joey Caldwell, Hershel Caldwell, Eugene Parton, Raymond Whitehead, Leamon Dorsey, Crawford Wilson, Duanne Rowland & Gary Archer. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery. MARY P. CRESWELL picture also Mary Pauline Creswell, 85, of Hot Springs died Sat., Sept. 20, 1997, in a local hospital. Born Oct. 29, 1911, in Glenwood to Alfred J. & Mary E. Dooley Davis, she was a homemaker and Pentecostal. She was predeceased by a daughter, Sara Ruth Self. Survivors include two sons, William R. Self & Willie G. Self, bothof Hot Springs; four daughters, Iniz A. Kulbeth and Marie Jones, both ofHot Springs, Ruby Siler of Santa Fe., N. M., and May I Campbell of Tampa, Fla.; three brothers, Alfred Davis of Norman, Johney Davis of Greenwood and Robert Davis of Mount Ida; two sisters, Daisy Knight of Tulsa, Okla., and Maggie E. Reynolds of Mount Ida; 31 grandchildren; and19 great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m Wed. in hot Springs Funeral chapel with Brother Herbert Watts officiating. Pallbearers will be Bill Knight, Donney Woodall, David Adkins, George M. Reynolds, Raymond Crawford and James McGuire. Honorary pallbearers are Alton Campbell and Johnny Creed. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. GENE T. DRUMMOND ARKADELPHIA -- Gene T. Drummond, 74, of Arkadelphai died Sat., Sept. 20, 1997, at her home. Born Sept. 17, 1923, in Huckabay, TX., to C. D. & Myrtle Thornton, she had a master’s degree in speech pathology from HendersonState Univ, served ont he governing boards of the Humane Society, Parks and Recreation Commission, Ark. Arts Council, Shreveport Opera Co. and Wildwood Opera Theater and was a member and president of Ark. State Chapter of PEO, also Chapters BB and BG. Survivors include her husband, Boyce A. Drummond Jr; four children, Boyce A. Drummond III of Florissant, Colo., David T. Drummondof Bentonville; Carol G. Underwood of Arkadelphia and Robert W. Drummondof Coweta, Okla.; two grandchildren, Mark Green & Jeff Green; and threegreat-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Sat. at First Methodist Church.A family reception will follow. Memorials may be made to the Gene T. Drummond Scholarship Fund, c/o Horizon Bank, Arkadelphia. Arrangements are by Murry-Ruggles Funeral Home. ESTHER E. ENSLEY BISMARCK -- Esther E. Ensley, 81, of Bismarck died Sun., Sept. 21,1997, in a Hot Springs nursing home. Born March 10, 1916, in Newburg, Mo., to John Henry and Missouri Omalee Pierce Wallace, she was a teacher, beautician, accountant, co-owner of Murray Limestone Inc. which furnished and laid all stone for DeGray lake and dam and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day- Saints. Survivors include one son; Thomas George Ensley Jr. of Bismarck; five daughters, Rhodenia E. Jones of Arkadelphia, Jacqulyn Ann Harris ofFrankfort, Ky., Beauvita Esther Prince of Wichita, Kan., Theresa A. Wardof Lawrence, Kan., and Tamera R. Sanchez of Bonnerdale; two brothers, John Lee Wallace of Washington and Frank Dean Wallace of Neosho, Mo.; and four sisters, Elnora Marjorie Remsburg of Iola, Kan., Reba EarlenePurcell of Wichita, Kan., Shirley Wallace of Kansas and June Smith of Cassville, Mo. Services will be 10 a.m. Thur. in Hot springs Funeral Home chapel with President George Staff officiating. Pallbearers will be Kalvin Jones, John Jones, Marvin Jones, Jerry Jones, Timmy Swain and Scott Olson. Honorary pallearers are the staff of Hot Springs Nursing home, Sonny Harris and Billy Haygood. Burial will be in Beaton Cemetery in Bismarck. Viewing begins at 8 a.m. Wed. FRANK GOTTFRIED Visitation for Frank Gottfried, 72, of Hot Springs who died Sun., Sept. 21, 1997, will be 3 to 8 p.m. today and Wed. Thee will be no services. Arrangements are by Gross Funeral Home. LOIS M. HENSON MALVERN -- Lois Marie Henson, 84, of Malvern died Sun., Sept, 21, 1997, at a Malvern nursing home. Born Dec. 15, 1912, at Willow, to Robert and Nettie Carver Vincent, she was a homemaker and member of assembly of God. She waspredeceased by her husband, Lee Henson. Survivors include two daughters, Bernice Robinson and Linda Jones,both of Malvern’ one sister, Dryes Warner of Waskom, TX.; eight grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Third Assembly of God Church withBrothers Charles Jackson & Gerald Williams officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Burial will be in Damascus Cemetery. Arrangements are by Atkinson Funeral Home. ORA M. HOWELL AMORY, MISS. -- Ora Mae Howell, 83, of Amory, Miss., died Sat., Sept. 20,1997, in a hospital. Survivors include her husband, James Howell of Amory Miss.; four daughters, Marie Williams and Rochelle Gipson, both of Aberdeen, Miss.,Jamesetta Smith of Hot Springs and Andrea Arlene Sanders of Amory,Miss.; two sisters, Nancy Beard of Okla. City, Okla., and Ernestine Williams of Chicago; three foster sons, Carl Jones and Marvin Brown, both of Gary, Ind., and Charles Jones of East Chicago, Ind.; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two gr-gr-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Thurs. at Rose of Sharon Church of God inChrist with Elder Jessie L. Hutton officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be 12 to 6 p.m. and a wake from 7 to 8 p.m. Wed.at Westbrooks Memorial Chapel. WILSON H. HUDDLESTON Wilson H. Huddleston, 73, of Hot Springs died Sat., Sept. 20,1997, in a local hospital. He was born Sept. 3, 1924, in Murfreesboro. Survivors include his wife, Louise Huddleston of Hot Springs; oneson, Dan Huddleston of Hot Springs; one daughter, Joan Huddleston of Hot Springs; one brother, A.J. Huddleston of Bismarck; five sisters, Marie Shirley, Jeanie Williams, Ruby Barr and Betty Baxley, all of Hot Springs, and Rosa Cook of Benton; and three grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Wed. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel with Elder Andrew Adams officiating. Pallbearers will be Esbon Shirley, Chris Boy, Bill Huddleston, Carlos Boyd, Bill Huddleston, Carlos Parnell and Kelly Shirley. Honorary pallbearers are Lynn Boyd, Lester Cox, Darrel Crews, Marlon Harper, Stanley Wentworth and Jernell Williams. Burials will be in Kelley Cemetery at Nashville. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. today. CHAU H. PHAM Mass of Christian Burial for Chau Huu Pham, 33, of Hot Springs whodied Sun., Sept. 21, 1997, will be 10 a.m. Thurs. at St. Mary’s CatholicChurch with Father Nho-Duy-Do officiating. Visitation will be noon to 9 p.m. Wed. Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. JAMES E. ROGERS JR. BONNERDALE--James E. Rogers Jr., 22, of Bonnerdale died Sun., Sept. 21, 1997, in Hot Springs. Born March 12, 1975, he was a graduate of Lake Hamilton High School. Services will be 2 p.m. Thurs. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapelwith the Revs. Leroy Waggner and Duane White officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Wed. GAYE G. SIMMONS TULSA, OKLA. -- Services for Gaye Garner Simmons, 38, of Tulsa, Okla., who died Fri., Sept 19, 1997, will be 1 p.m. today at Caruth-HaleFuneral home chapel with the Rev. Herbert Morehart, Dr. John Russ and Lyn Reed officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery at Prescott. Memorials may be made to the Make a Wish of America, 100 W. Clarendon 2200, Phoenix, AZ 85013-3518. DAVID D. THOMAS BISMARCK -- Services for David Dean Thomas, 69, of Bismarck who died Sun., Sept. 21, 1997 will be 2 p.m. today at Gross Funeral Home chapel with Chaplain Fred Hunter officiating. Military honors will be by the Thaddeus H. Caraway Post 2278 VFW Honor Guard. The body will be cremated.