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Reprinted with permission of The Sentinel-Record. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUNDAY, DEC. 12, 1999 PAGE 8C & 9C LEROY CRAIN JR. MOUNT IDA -- Leroy Crain Jr., 44, of Mount Ida died Fri., Dec. 10, 1999, in a Hot Springs hospital. He was born Nov. 17, 1955, in Annapolis, Md., to Leroy and Audrey Asquith Crain. Survivors include his wife, Doreen Crain of Mount Ida; a son, Phillip Crain of Mount Ida; a daughter, Crystal Crain of Mount Ida; three sisters, Judy Epps, Loretta Davis & Karen; and a brother, George Crain. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Thornton Funeral Home, Mount Ida. EFFIE F. GREGORY ALEXANDRIA, IND. -- Effie F. Gregory, 82, of Alexandria, Ind., died Fri., Dec. 10, 1999. Born May 20, 1917, in Amity to William & Savannah Porter Lightfoot, she retired from Essex Wire, worked at Aladdin Industries, National Gypsum Corp., and General Motors, and was a member of Alexandria Church of the Nazarene and attended East Side Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Seab C. Gregory; two daughters, Wanda Gregory & Mildren Plake; a son, Kenneth Gregory; two sisters, Pearl Linsberg & Ruby Barr; and three brothers, Arthur Lightfoot, Jewel “Joe” Lightfoot & Johnny Lightfoot. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Yvonne Simpson of Alexandria, Ind., Dovie & Jack Freestone of Chesterfield, Ind., & Joyce & Pat O’Connor of Anderson, Ind.; a sister, Hazel Glasco of Kansas City, Kan.; two sisters-in-law, Aley Chambers of Camden and Dorothy Lightfoot of Little Rock; 14 grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. Services will be 10 a.m. Tues. at Owens Funeral Home, Alexandria, Ind., with the Revs. David Hayes and Kerry Robinson officiating. Burial will be Park View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alexandria Fire Dept. Emergency Ambulance Fund or VNS Hospice Program. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday. BESS E. HOUSER ARKADELPHIA -- Bess Elizabeth Houser, 97, of Arkadelphia died Fri., Dec. 10, 1999, in Alibene, Texas. Born Jan. 8, 1902 in Mammoth Springs to Walter C. & Pearl Helvern Everett, she was a school teacher, operated Houser Motor Comp. and service stations for Mobil Oil Co., a former Easter Star Worthy Matron and member of Clark County Home Demonstration club and First United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Orville Lee Houser. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie Gene & Reeder Huddleston of Abilene, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Everett Dean & Jimmie Houser of Dallas; two half sisters, Viola Brice of Sherman, Texas, and Lorene Daniel of Lubbock, Texas; two brothers-in-law, Dale Houser of Arkadelphia and Doyle Houser of Hot Springs; a sister-in-law, Ruby Sorrels of Royal; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Tues. at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Paul Dunbar officiating. Pallbearers will be David Houser, Douglas Huddleston, Steven Hudleston, Richard Huddleston, Daniel Huddleston and Eric Huddleston. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. J. DEAN ROBINSON J. Dean Robinson, 33, of Hot Springs died Thurs., Dec. 9, 1999. Born Aug. 6, 1966, in Denver, he was predeceased by his father, Arley Dean Robinson; and a sister, Jeanne Marie Matthews. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Jo Robinson of Hot Springs; a daughter, LaTosha S. Robinson of Hot Springs; a son, Brandon D. Robinson of Hot Springs; a brother, Robert Matthews of Peoria, Ill.; and his mother, Mollie Garrett of Hot Springs. Services will be 2 p.m. Mon. at Gross Funeral Home chapel with Brother Rick Merryman officiating. Pallbearers will be Kevin Tapp, Robert Matthews, Larry Graves Sr., Lonnie Patman, Rickey Merryman, Shane Rushing. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today. VINCENT R. WASHINGTON Vincent Ray Washington, 30, of Hot Springs died Mon., Dec. 6, 1999. Born Nov. 5, 1969, St. Louis, he was a coach for the Hot Springs Boys & Girls club and member of Cottrell Capel CME. He was predeceased by his father, Charles Hill; and his adoptive mother, Velma Washington. Survivors include his fiance, Hope Anderson of Hot Springs; two daughters, Lavisha Washington & Veelicia Washington, both of Little Rock; one stepson, Anthony Cornious of Hot Springs; his mother, Iradean Hill of Little Rock; one brother, Billy Washington of Hot Springs; six sisters, Fannie Harris, Brenda Washington, Shelia Washington Ashburn and Angela Washington, all of Hot Springs, and Rhonda Hill and Tonya Hill, both of Little Rock; one great-aunt, Geraldine Washington of Hot Springs; aunts; uncles; nieces; and nephews. Services will be noon Monday at Hot Springs Funeral home chapel with the Rev. Tony Burnett officiating. Pallbearers will be Napoleon Thomas, Charles Barnett, Ray Famous, Jerry Timmons, Kenny Williams, Leon Fugate, Dexter Williams, Marty Stringer and Anthony “Cheese” Cornilous. Honorary pallbearers are Jeff Traylor, Kenneth Green, Coy Jackson, Richard Johnson, Avery Simmons, Eric Thrower, Joseph Scott, Allen Williams, Eric Washington, Earnest Lemons, Lawrence Clayborne and Mark Jordan. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will be at 815 Spring St., Apt. 5. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TUESDAY, DEC. 14, 1999 PAGE 6A EVERETT R. GRISSOM HUMANSVILLE, MO. -- Everett Robert Grissom, 68, Humansville, Mo., passed away Sat., Dec. 11, 1999, at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wed., Dec. 15, 1999, at Murray Funeral Home, Humansville. Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Wed. in the National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kan. Visitation will be today from 7 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Citizens Memorial Hospice, 1500 North Oakland, Bolivar, MO 65613. Bob was born Dec. 14, 1930, in Webb City, MO. After a 21-year career in the U.S. Navy, he settled in the Kansas City, MO., area where he was an electrician for the Santa Fe Railroad before retiring to Humansville. His wife, Mary Louise, preceded him in death in 1985. Survivors include his children, Rob & Jackie Grissom, Kansas City, Mo., Alan & Cinde Grissom, Hot Springs, Ark., Todd & Karen Grissom, Blue Springs, Mo., Gail & Andy Manning, Hot Springs, Ark., & Dawn Alleman, Springfield, Mo.; his grandchildren, Paul, Chris, Tiffany, Amanda, Grant, Shiloh, Shaleen, Austin, Aaron, Scott, Greg, Samantha, Angela & Rebekah; his great-grandchildren, Kelcei, Trae, Keylei & Izabel; his three brothers, Gary Grissom, Webb City, Mo.; Dee & Gerald Grissom, both of Oronogo, Mo.; his sister, Violet Kay Thurman, Carterville, Mo., and their families. ETHEL C. G. HOLYFIELD MALVERN -- Ethel Crenshaw Gough Holyfield, 91, of Malvern died Fri., Dec. 10, 1999, at home. Born Dec. 28, 1907, at Prattsville to Eunice & Clara Crenshaw, she was a homemaker and member of North Malvern Assembly of God church. She was predeceased by two husbands, Paul G. Gough and Lee Holyfield; three brothers, Connie Crenshaw, Floyd Crenshaw and Robert Crenshaw; and one daughter, Patricia Ann McGennis. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William & Hannah Gough of Long Beach, Calif.; two daughters and son-in-law, C. Pauline Fielding and Betty Jean & Mark Wilson, all of Pinola, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. today at North Malvern Assembly of God Church with the Revs. Cass Ledbetter and Nick Gough officiating. Pallbearers will be Glenn Crenshaw, Robert Crenshaw, Robbie Crenshaw, David W. Gough, Mark Steven Wilson and Conrad Harris. Burial will be in Rockpart Cemetery. Arrangements are by Atkinson Funeral Home. JOHN D. KILLINGSWORTH John David Killingsworth, 34, of Hot Springs died Mon., Dec. 13, 1999, at home. Arrangements will be announced by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. LAURENE W. McDANIEL (PICTURE) MOUNTAIN PINE -- Laurene W. McDaniel, 79, of Mountain Pine died Sat., Dec. 11, 1999. A native of Antoine, she was a missionary and member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, William H. McDaniel and Jeremy McDaniel, both of Mountain Pine; one daughter, Florene McDaniel of Chicago; one brother; Charlie Wiley of Mountain Pine; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. Arrangements will be announced by Harris Mortuary. EDNA S. OWEN Services for Edna Sarah Owen, 92, of Hot Springs who died Sun., Dec. 12, 1999, will be 11 a.m. today at Hot Springs Funeral Home chapel with Clyde Edds officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery. PATSY L. PAULETTE Patsy L. Paulette, 62, of Hot Springs died Sun., Dec. 12, 1999, at a local hospital. Born Nov. 23, 1937, she was a former elementary school teacher and Baptist. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert W. Paulette Jr., and one brother, Charles Stephen Whitfield. Survivors include one son, Robert Blake Paulette of Hot Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Pamela & Michael McLane of Hot Springs; and two sisters and one brother- in-law, Mary Willoughby of Turlock, Calif., and Betty & Ralph Ford of Bismarck. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Gross Funeral Home chapel with Brother Kenneth Dean Prince officiating. Pallbearers will be Bill Henderson, Charlie Martin, Phillip Bailey, Darrell Broadway, Allen Tosh & James Myers. Burial will be in New Bismarck Cemetery. DON W. RUSSELL (PICTURE) Don Wilson Russell, 88, of Hot Springs, a state and national leader in the vocational rehabilitation of the disabled, died Dec. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. A native of Tenn., Mr. Russell attended Ark. public schools and earned degrees from Ark. State Teachers College and the Univ. of Ark. From 1930 to 1942, Mr. Russell worked as a teacher and public school administrator in Conway, Perry, Pope and White counties. He joined the Ark. Vocational Rehabilitation Service in 1942, worked as a counselor, then state supervisor of field services and became director of the agency in 1952, a post he held until 1965. During his tenure, the agency expanded dramatically and, by 1959, Ark. led the nation in the number of its disabled citizens rehabilitated, based on population. ......... .......[It goes on for about a half page on his accomplishments, awards recieved and etc. Very interesting if this is your relative and very informative.].........An avid boater, Mr. Russell lived for several years after retirement on his boat, cruising Chesapeake Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. He returned to Ark. in 1988 and has lived in Hot Springs since that time. Survivors are his wife, Dr. Dojelo Crabaugh Russell; two sons, Dr. William Russell and Robert Russell of Little Rock; and one daughter, Mary Duker of Minneapolis; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and Emily Burroughs Russell, the mother of his children. Burial will be at Plumerville Cemetery with family graveside services to be conducted by the Rev. Von D. Mooney, pastor of Plumerville united Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Fri. in the Don W. Russell Building of the Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center. Memorials may be made to the Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center Volunteers. NEIL H. POSEY JR. (PICTURE) Neil Henry Posey Jr., 59, of Hot Springs died Sat., Dec. 11, 1999, in a local hospital. Born Oct. 5, 1940, at Walnut Ridge, he was Baptist and predeceased by his parents, Neil Henry & Ruby Stevens Posey Sr. Survivors include one son, Richard Ian Posey of Advance, Mo.; two daughters, Josette Marie Scowden of Dexter, Mo., and Michelle Lee Downey of Memphis, Tenn.; two brothers, John Stephen Posey and James Allen Posey, both of Paragould; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15, 1999 CARYL COOMBS Caryl Coombs, 69, of Hot Springs died Mon., Dec. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. Born Sept. 8, 1930, at Alberdeen, Ohio, she was a member of Center Fork Baptist Church. She was predeceassed by her parents, Harlan C. & Anna Belle Bickley Gifford; and her husband, Elvin Coombs. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-laaw, Mary & Carla Coombs of Loveland, Ohio; one daughter & son-in-law, Nancy & Dwight Mann of Hot springs; one sister, Betty Loux of Baatavia, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be Sat. in Loveland. Memorial services in Hot Springs will be announced by Hot Springs Funeral Home. Honorary pallbears are Willard Ragsdale, Ben Burks, Randy Mann, Arnold Sanders, Tommy Walls, Steve Ragsdale, David Ragsdale and Sam Mullins. Burial will be in Loveland. In lieu of flowers, memorials maay be made to Center Fork Baptist Church. DONALD L. DORRIS (PICTURE) Donald Lee Dorris left this life on earth on Mon., Dec., 13, 1999, in a local hospital after a long illness. He was the son of Roy & Ruby Dorris, born on Aug. 21, 1940. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother and sister. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette, of 41 years; three daughters, Kimberly Langston- Sled, Katherine McKinney, of Hot Springs, and Kristy Akin of Houston, Texas; a mother- in-law, Estelle Pickering; brother-in-law, Roy Pickering Jr. and wife Judy; a sister- in-law, Laverene Wilson & husband Buddy; one brother, and two sisters; six grandchildren, Jessica and Bethany Langston, Kyle and Amanda McKinney, Ashley and Alexander Akin. The memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 16, 1999, at Gross Funeral Home with the Rev. Lynn Robertson officiating. The honorable pallbearers include Gene Pennington, Earl Shelton, Johnnie Hunter, Tony Wilson, Tray Pickering, Harley Pendergraft, Dr. Rajesh Shroff, Dr. John B. Bon, Dr. Robert Daniel and Dr. Robert Johnson. PAUL W. HILL JONES MILLS -- Paul Wilson Hill, 31, of Jones Mills died Mon., Dec. 13, 1999. Born Feb. 1, 1968, in Shafter, Calif., he was Pentecostal. Survivors include his wife, Charie Hill of Jones Mills; one sister, Betty Colleen Wilson of Glenwood; his father, William P. Hill of Glenwood; his mother, Karen Faye Hill; and one grandmother, Virginia Hill of Prescott. Aarrangements will be announced by Gross Funeral Home. JOHN D. KILLINGSWORTH John D. Killingsworth, 34, of Hot Springs died Mon., Dec. 13, 1999, at home. Born Sept. 7, 1965, in Hot Springs, he attended Grand Ave. United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by his father, John Edward Killingsworth and his grandfather, Stirl Lingo. Survivors include one son, Tyler David Killingsworth of Hot Springs; his mother, Kathryn Killingsworth of Hot Springs; one sister, Katie Somers of Washignton; two grandmothers, Bertie Lingo and Gracie Breashears; aunts; uncles; and cousins. Services will be 2 p.m. Thurs. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. David Mosely officiating. Pallbearers will be Mackey Lingo, Gaary Davis, Robert Graddy, Daniel Johnson, Joe Johnson and Jonathan Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are Crossroads Hospice, BB&B Construction Co., Vern Larue and John Paul Harvey. Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Grand Ave. United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 11 a.m to 9 p.m. today. ELMER E. McCOY BELL, CALIF. -- Elver Everett “Buck” McCoy, 74, of Bell, Calif., died Thurs., Dec. 9, 1999. Born Nov. 27, 1925, at Bonnerdale to Arthur and Ava Hopkins McCoy, he was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran. Survivors include his wife, Hazel McCoy of Bell; one son, Michael Lee McCoy of Bell; two daughters, Nora Nix and Julia Garrison, both of Hemet, Calif.; one stepson, Glen Barber of Montgomery, Texas; eight grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; one brother, Arnold McCoy of Conroe, Texas; and two sisters, Iza Mell McCoy and Ava Lee McCoy, both of Bonnerdale. Services will be 2 p.m. Fri. at Bonnerdale Seventh-day Adventist Cemetery with military honors provided by Thaddeus H. Caraway VFW Post 2278 Honor Guard. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thurs. Arrangements are by Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. NEIL H. POSEY JR. Visitation for Neil Henry Posey Jr., 59, of Hot Springs who died Sat., Dec. 11, 1999, will be 2 to 4 p.m. today. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. ORAL W. ROACH MALVERN -- Oral Wyant Roach, 66, of Malvern died Tues., Dec. 14, 1999, at home. Born May 21, 1923, at Litchfield, Ill., to William Wyant & Lillie Fredricks Roach, he was a retired carpenter, U.S. Army Korean War veteran, member of American Legion Post 11 and Baptist. Survivors include one son, Michael Roach of Malvern; one daughter, Roxanne Ledford of Malvern; his former wife, Nancy Rose Roach of Malvern; brothers; sisters; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The body will be creamated. Burial will be in Crabtree Cemetery, Litchfield. Memorials may be made to Mercantile Bank, c/o Oral Roach Burial Fund. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Arrangements are by Atkinson Funeral Home. HARRY W. STEELE JR. ARKADELPHIA -- The Rev. Harry William Steele Jr., 81, of Arkadelphia died Mon., Dec. 13, 1999, in an Arkadelphia hospital. Born Feb. 9, 1918, in Carterville, Mo., to Harry & Anna Pryor Steele Sr., he was a pastor retired from Hill Crest Baptist Church in Hobart, Ind., member of Crestview Baptist Church in San Antonio and attended Park Hill Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Gordon Steele; one son, Donald Steele of San Antonio; three daughters, Becky Kuntz and Betsy Danner, both of Arkadelphia, and Sandra Williams of San Antonio; one brother Robert Steele of St. Louis; two sisters, Margarite Mayfield of St. Louis and Shirley Gastineau of New Bloomfield, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Fri. at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Blake McKinney officiating. Pallbearers will be Don Steele, Paul Williams, James Kuntz, Clayton Danner, Cory Danner and Travis Williams. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to Hill Crest Baptist Church. REBECCA TAYLOR Rebecca Taylor, 70, of Hot Springs died Mon., Dec. 13, 1999, in a Little Rock hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Thurs. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Curtis Stillwell officiating. Burial will be in Rock Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MONDAY, DEC. 20, 1999 PAGE 4B PAUL J. BARLEY Paul Jefferson Barley, 85, of Hot Springs died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999. Born July 14, 1914, at Bellair, he was a self-employed painter and Baptist. He was predeceased by his wife, Dovie Barley; a son, James M. Barley; and two grandsons. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Vernon & Dona Barley of Scott; nine grandchildren; two stepchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four step- great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Tues. at Edgewood Memorial Park, North Little Rock, with the Rev. Tim McMinn officiating. Arrangements are by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, North Little Rock. BEATRICE HOWELL (PICTURE) Beatrice Howell, 90, Hot Springs died Sun., Dec. 19, 1999, at a local hospital. Born April 6, 1909, at Bismarck to Samuel F. & Ada Montgomery, she was member of Winans Ave. Missionary Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Autry Howell; and two brothers, Van Montgomery & Wilson Montgomery. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Hilda & E.T. Shuffield of Hot Springs; a sister, Gertrude Dixon of Hot Springs; a granddaughter & grandson-in-law, Nancy & Gary Knapp of Okla. City; five great-grandchildren, Kelly Knapp of Stillwater, Okla., and Kari Evans and Kristopher Knapp, both of Okla. City, Tanner Evans and Noah Knapp. Services will be 10 a.m. Tues. at Gross Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Kirk Parnell officiating. Pallbearers will be Gary Knapp, Kristopher Knapp, Fred Montgomery, Morris Wall, Gene Coombe, Don Hardin, Mike Tuberfille and Arvin Shuffield. Honorary pallbearers are Drs. George Queen and Greg St. John, Winans Ave. Miss. Baptist Church Ruth Sun. School Class, Doyle Hardin, Mike Hughes & St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center 2 East nurses. Memorials may be made to the Winans Ave. Missionary Baptist Church building program, 222 Golf Links Road, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Burial will be in DeRoche Cemetery, Bismarck. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today. GLADYS L. SNODGRASS (PICTURE) Gladys L. Snodgrass, 74, of Hot Springs died Sat., Dec. 18, 1999, at a local hospital. Born July 4, 1925, at Hot Springs, she was a member of Grand Ave. Baptist Church Dependable Sunday School Class. She was predeceased by her parents, William Joseph & Nellie Mae Teague Rhodes. Survivors include her husband, Leo Calvin Snodgrass of Hot Springs; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Darrel & Karen Snodgrass and Larry Snodgrass, all of Hot Springs; a brother, F.B. Rhodes of Lonsdale; three granddaughters, Darri Scalzo, Gina Runyan and Dana Prater; a grandson, Brad Snodgrass; two great-grandchildren; Levi Runyan and Christopher Snodgrass; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be 10 a.m. Tues. at Grand Ave. Baptist Church with the Bro. Lynn Robertson officiating. Pallbeares will be Alex Smith, Rick Rhodes, Tommy Rhodes, Willie Rhodes, Dale Runyan, J. E. Rhodes and Greg Shaw. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Flint, Ronnie Hunter and Grand Ave. Baptist Church Deacons. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today. Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUNDAY, DEC. 26, 1999 page 8B AND 9B GEORGE A. COCKRELL George A. Cockrell, 94, of Hot Springs died Fri., Dec. 24, 1999, in a local nursing home. He was born March 26, 1905. Arrangements will be announced by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. MARTHA N. DOLLAR Martha Nell Dollar, 81, of Hot Springs died Thurs., Dec. 23, 1999, in a local nursing home. Born July 12, 1918, in Plainview to William and Laura Coker Storment, she was a U. S. Navy veteran of WWII and member of First United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by two husbands, James T. Dollar and Edward L. Evans; two brothers, Joe Storment and Rube Storment; and a sister, Sybil Bradford. Survivors include a brother, Lawrence Storment of Carlsbad, Calif., four sisters, Blanche Fain of Stillwater, Okla., Juanita McCreery of Arlington, Texas, Marie Blackman of Hot Springs and Virginia Wurster of Miami; a sister- in-law, Bonnie Storment of Plainview; and a niece, Donna Brown. Services will be 10 a.m. Mon. at Shinn Funeral Services chapel with the Rev. Danny Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Russellville. ANDY HUDSON Andy Hudson, 62, of Hot Springs died Thurs., Dec. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. He was born July 28, 1937, at Rutherfordton County, N.C. Services will be 1 p.m. Tues. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. James Craver officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. IVA HUGHES Iva Hughes, 93, of Hot Springs died Fri., Dec. 24, 1999, in a local hospital. Born July 19, 1906, in Maddox, she was a member of Christain Science Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Sydney Hughes. Survivors include three sisters, Belva Green and Hassie Sherrill, both of Hot Springs, and Geneva Smith of Sacramento, Calif.; nieces and nephews. Service will be 3 p.m. Mon. at McDowell Cemetery, Royal. Arrangements are by Gross Funeral Home. EDDY L. McKENNEY FAIRBANKS, ALASKA -- Eddy L. McKenney, 41, of Fairbanks, Alaska, died Fri., Sept. 3, 1999. Born Oct. 25, 1957, in Tucson, Ariz., he was a U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army National Guard veteran, pilot, had a bachelor’s degree in aviation administration from Henderson State University, started Servant Air Inc. and organized American Steel motorcycle club and served as its first president. He was predeceased by is his great-grandparents, Will and Martha Fisher, and his grandmother, Kate Goodner. He has since been deceased by one brother-in-law, Felipe Navarro. Survivors include his wife, Gigi McKenney of Fairbanks; five children, Lyndell McKenney, Melissa Delgado, Avery Thompson, Caleb Thompson and Devin Thompson, all of Fairbanks; his parents, William E. and Joanne McKenney of Mount Ida; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Shirley McKenney of Brunswick, Ga.; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Cheryl Marshall of Huntingtown, Md., Teresa and Corky Light of Arkadelphia, Deanna and Gary Miller of Waldorf, Md., and Lori Guillen of Miami; his grandmother, Ina Smith Hopkins of Tacoma, Wash.; his step-grandmother, Helen Schenck of Tacoma; aunts; uncles; nieces; and nephews. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Mon. at First Baptist Church, Mount Ida. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 196613, Anchorage, AK 99519-6613 to the Eddy McKenney Memorial Fund for the education of his children. BILL BOWERMAN, PORTLAND, ORE. -- Bill Bowerman, the Oregon track coach who invented the modern running shoe and co-founder Nike, has died. He was 88. Bowerman died in his sleep Fri. night or early Sat. in his home in Fossil, Nike spokesman Scott Reames said. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MONDAY, DEC. 27, 1999 ARTHUR L. BATES Arthur Lee Bates Jr., 83, of Hot Springs died Wed., Dec. 22, 1999, at a local hospital. Born Feb. 8, 1916, at Winnipeg, Canada, he was a U.S. veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He was predeceased by his wife of 39 years, Ruthie Bates. Survivors include two brothers, Gordon Bates of Norman, Okla., and Howard Bates of Hobe Sound, Fla., and a sister, Ruth Smith of Gold Hill, Ore. Services will be 1 p.m. today at Gross Funeral Home chapel. The body will be cremated. DOT N. BONDS Dot N. Bonds, 87, of Hot Springs died Sat., Dec. 25, 1999 at a local hospital. Born March 24, 1912, in Nevada County to Hugh E. and Mattie E. Shuffield Nolen, she was a former dietitian and cafeteria supervisor at Blevins School and member of Hot Springs Baptist Church, charter member of Bethel Baptist Church in Prescott and former member of Marlbrook Baptist Church in Blevins. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy Lee “Bob” Bonds; a granddaughter, Gaye Garner Simmons; two brothers, Coy Nolen and John Nolen; and three sisters, Thalia Martin, Rhea Pye and Era Cope. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert N. and Patsy Bonds of Bryant, Jerry Lee and Sherry Bonds of Ft. Wroth, Texas and Johnny Wayne Bonds of Nacadoches, Texas; two daughers and sons-in-law, Teresa and Hoyett Newsom and Nell and Ronnie Garner, all of Hot Springs; two sisters, Jean Royston of Hope and Alice Ward of Hot Springs; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Service will be 10 a.m. Tues. at Brzzel/Cornish Funeral Home chapel in Prescott with the Revs. Harold Presley and Paul Choate officiating. Burial will be in Marlbrook Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today. NATHANIEL J. GRAHAM Nathaniel Josiah Graham, 9, of Hot Springs died Sat., Dec. 25, 1999, at a Little Rock hospital. He was born July 24, 1990, at Hot Springs. Arrangements are pending by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. IVA HUGHES Iva Hughes, 93, of Hot Springs died Fri., Dec. 12, 1999, at a local hospital. Born July 19, 1906, at Maddox, she was a member of Christian Science Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Sydney Hughes. Survivors include three sisters, Belva Green and Hassie Sherrill of Hot Springs and Geneva Smith of Sacramento, Calif., nieces and nephews. ANDY HUDSON Andy Hudson, 62, of Hot Springs died Thurs., Dec. 23, 1999, in a local hospital. Born July 28, 1937, at Rutherfordton County, North Carolina, he was a Methodist. He was predeceased by his father, William Horace Hudson and two brothers, Bill Hudson and Russell Howard Hudson. Surviviors include his mother, Eva Lee Hudson of North Carolina; his wife, Brenda Hudson of Hot Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Lara Hudson of Hot Springs; a daughter and son-in-law, Freida and Harry Rimmer of Hot Springs; a brother, Horace Lee Hudson of North Carolina; a sister, Thelma Langford of North Carolina; and five grandchildren, Robert Rimmer, Ryan Rimmer, Jon Rimmer, Chris Rimmer and Michael Rimmer. Mr. Hudson was the owner of Hudson’s Photography Studio in Hot Springs for the last 30 years. Mr. Hudson enjoyed working alongside his family, who will carry on the business in his absence. Mr. Hudson was the “Official Miss Arkansas Photographer” since the mid 1970’s and has won numberous awards in photography. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge 403 and F. & A.M. When he wasn’t working or spending time with his family, he had a longtime love for antique cars. Pallbearers will be Jim Kelloms, Bob Wheeler, E.W. Ramage, George Foshee, Don Cain and David Alpe. Honorary Pallbearers will be Don Pittman, Paul Nations, Howard Ray Johnson, Les Green, “The Coffee Shop Boys,” National Park Medical Center Med. I, Med II and intensive care unit staff, Drs. John Simpson, Marty Koehn, Tim English, Bill Cole, Timothy Webb, Robert Johnson, Jerry Barnes, Kim Agee, Don Brady and B.V. Pai and NPMC Home Health. Services will be 1 p.m. Tues. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home with the Rev. James Craver officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today. ROY N. McELHANNON ARKADELPHIA -- Roy Neil McElhannon, 80, of Arkadelphia died Sat., Dec. 25, 1999, at a Little Rock hospital. Born April 16, 1919, at Boswell to Nobe and Georgia Etchieson McElhannon, he retired from Clark County Road Department and was a farmer, cattle rancher and member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by first wife, Frances Davies McElhannon and a sister, Donnie Mae McElhannon. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Thompson McElhannon, a son, Danny Davies McElhannon of Dobyville, two daughters, Nancy Foggo of Lexington, KY., and Kriste Joy Rees of Fayetteville; four stepchildren, Claudette Smith and Paul Thompson, both of Arkadelphia, Mark Thompson of Cabot and Marsha Hedge of Lincoln; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be 1:30 p.m. today at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home chapel with the Revs. Pam Estes and John Walls officiating. Pallbearers will be Edwin Hewitt, Jeep Melton, Joe McCauley, Don Davies, Winston Mathis and John Bland. Honorary pallbearers are St. Andrew United Methodist Church Adult Fellowship Class and Clark County Road Department employees. Burial will be in Dobyville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church or Davidson Campground. DOROTHY L. SCHNEIDER Dorothy L. Schneider, 75, of Hot Springs died Sun., Dec. 26, 1999, at a local hospital. She was born April 9, 1924. The body will be created. ****[MY NOTE -- I am sure they meant cremated] Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. GERALD A. STEWART Gerald A. Stewart, 80, of Hot Springs died Sat., Dec. 25, 1999, at his home. Born Nov. 11, 1919, at Emett, he was a member of First United Methodist Church and veteran of WWII, U.S. Army Staff Sgt., serving in the 23rd HW 5th Armored Division from 1944-1945, and won a European Armored Military expedition Service Ribbon with Three Bronze Stars, a Bronze Star Medal, a Purple Heart and a British Good Conduct/Military Medal. He was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Myrtie Stewart; his first wife, Dempsey Elizabeth Penn-Stewart; a brother, Ellis Stewart; and his second wife, Marry Anne Stewart. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Betty Marion Cambron and Rebecca Lou and Joseph Scott Anderson, all of Hot Springs; a son Gerald Penn Stewart Sr. of Hot Springs; six grandchildren, Gerald “Chip” Penn Stewart, Michael Stewart, Jason Thornton, Amanda Thornton and Kelsie Sargent; and a life-long friend, Cleo Herndon. Services will be 1 p.m. Tues. at Gross Funeral Home chapel with Dr. John P. Miles officiating. Pallbearers will be James Ellis Stewart, Cyril Newton Stewart, Chip Stewart, Jason Thornton, Mark Whisenhunt and Boyd Conder. Honorary pallbearers are the loving nurses of Hospice Home Care. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery with military graveside honors. Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. today. EDNA O. SMITH Edna O’Neal Smith, 94, passed away Sun., Dec. 26, 1999, in Hot Springs. Born May 18, 1905, at Pine Bluff to the late Henry and Minnie O’Neal, she was a retired bookkeeper for 35 years from Rosenzweigs Deparment Store and another 11 years at National Bank of Commerce. She was also a former member of Hawley Memorial Methodist Church where she served as Church Treasurer and on the Board of Stewards for 25 years. She retired in Hot Springs 30 years ago was a member of Oaklawn United Methodist Church where she served as U.M.W. Treasurer 12 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Earl Smith and her brother, Thomas O’Neal. She was a devoted mother and a beloved grandmother. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Selia and J.R. Burroughs of Pine Bluff; two grandchildren and spouses, Robert and wife Cindy Burroughs and Rhonda Burroughs and husband Mark Izard; a great-grandson, Steven Burroughs; a step-brother, Granville O’Neal of Pine Bluff; a niece, Suzanne Corkins and her husband Corky Corkins of Pine Bluff; and many precious cousins and friends. Graveside funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tues. at Greenwood Cemetery with the rv. Daniel Kirkpatrick officiating. Visitation will be 2 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to any charity preferred. CURTIS MAYFIELD ATLANTA -- Composer and songwriter Curtis Mayfield, whose work introduced a social conscience into black music at the height of the civil rights movement and who continued to make music for a decade after an accident left him paralyzed, died Sun. He was 57. Warner Bros. Records spokesman Karen Lee announced the death Sun. A nurse at the north Fulton Regional Hospital in Roswell confirmed that Mayfield died there Sunday morning. Other details about his death were not immediately available. He was born in Chicago on June 3, 1942. In addition to his wife, Mayfield is survived by his mother; 10 children; two sisters; a brother; and seven grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TUESDAY, DEC. 28, 1999 PAGE 6A MARTHA J. ATKINS (PICTURE) Martha J. Atkins, 70, of Hot Springs died Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, in a local hospital. Born June 22, 1929, at Pine Bluff, she was Baptist. She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Clara Hankins Mullikin; one daughter, Phyllis K. Kassel; and one brother, James Mullikin. Survivors include her husband, James Atkins of Hot Springs,; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Alan and Janet Atkins of Hot Springs and Paul Atkins of San Francisco; one sister, Dorothy Randel of Hot Springs; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Wed. at Memorial Gardens. HELEN BERDIKOSKI Helen “Billie” Berdikoski, 85, of Hot Springs died Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, at home. Arrangements will be announced by Hot Springs Funeral Home. NORMA DEAN DAVENPORT (PICTURE) Norma “Sunny” Davenport, 69, passed away peacefully Dec. 24. 1999. Born in Atkins, Ark., she married Ernest C. Davenport Jr. and raised her family in San Diego, Calif. The love and joy she gave is immeasurable and we are sorely diminished. Survivors are son, Val Stuart Davenport, Perris, Calif.; daughter, Toni Lynne Davenport, Hot Springs; brother, William George Eakin, Vilonia; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Arrangements, Gross Funeral Home; cremation; private family memorial. LEONARD H. GOLDENSON (PICTURE) NEW YORK -- Pioneering TV executive Leonard H. Goldenson, who bought a nearly bankrupt BC in the 1950s and brought it to the top in the 1970s with shows like “Happy Days" and “Charlie’s Angels,” died Mon. at 94. Goldenson died at his home in Longboat Key, near Sarasota, Fla. GRACE GARNER (PICTURE) Grace Garner, 96, of Hot Springs died Sun., Dec. 26, 1999, in a local hospital. Born Jan. 2, 1903, at Harriman, Tenn., she was Baptist. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert C. and Emma Goddard Marney. Survivors include two sons, Donald Blackwell of Payson, Ariz., and William Blackwell of Hot Springs; two daughters, Eunice Wright of Marble Falls, Texas, and Wanda Branch of Hot Springs; one sister, Nina Taylor of Hot Springs; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Wed. at Hot Springs Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. John McCallum officiating. Pallbearers will be Ron Wright, David Blackwell, Jeff Blackwell, Nathan Wright, Jessie Wright and Rick Hutchins. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today. NATHANIEL J. GRAHAM Nathaniel Josiah Graham, age 9, of Hot Springs, died Sat., Dec. 25, 1999. He was born July 24, 1990, in Hot Springs. Survivors include his parents, Morris and Edith Graham, two brothers, Jonathan and Joshua Graham, one sister, Sarah Graham, all of Hot Springs; his paternal grandmother, Donna Graham of Pineville, La.; as well as many loving and supportive aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, church families and doctors and their staffs. Services are 10 a.m. Wed. Dec. 29, 1999, at Trinity Church with Pastors Jim Adkins and Tommy Thompson officiating. Burial following at Morning Star Cemtery. Pallbearers include Joel Young, Jim Decker, Jim Lambright, Pete Grey, Dan Abernathy and J.N. Felipe Acevedo. Honorary pallbearers include Gary and Gloria Kilcollins, Fred McLain, Luther Tolliver, Dr. Jon Robert, Dr. Richard McCarth, Dr. Robert Warren and Dr. Sam Boellner as well as their fellow staff doctors, nurses and office personnel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity church for funding the Mexico Orphanage. Nathan will be missed greatly. Our comfort is in knowning he spent Christmas with the Creator and even in death, his ministry lives on. He was greatly loved. CHARLES HOLLEY FARMERVILLE, LA. -- Charley Holley, 44, of Farmerville, La., died Sun., Dec. 26, 1999. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today Services will be Wed. at Farrar Funeral Home chapel. ANDY HUDSON Services for Andy Hudson, 62, of Hot Springs who died Thurs., Dec. 23, 1999, will be 1 p.m. today at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. James Craver officiating. Pallbearers will be Jim Kelloms, Bob Wheeler, E.W. Ramage, George Foshee, Don Cain and David Alpe. Homorary Pallbearers are Don Pittman, Paul Nations, Howard Ray Johnson, Les Green, Coffee Shop Boys, National Park Medical Center Med I, Med II and intensive care unit staffs, Drs. John Simpson, Marty Koehn, Tim English, Bill Cole, Timothy Webb, Robert Johnson, Jerry Barnes, Kim Agee, Don Brady and B.V. Pai and NPMC Home Health. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery. I. J. McGILL STORY -- I. J. McGill, 59, of Story died Sun., Dec. 26, 1999. Born July 16, 1940, to Roy and Gladys Reed McGill, he was predeceased by his wife, Mary Lou McGill. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Abigail and Scott Blackburn and Priscilla and Glyn Perry; three stepchildren, Baretta Stoval, Lavena Dillard and Bonner Hayden Jr.; two brothers, Melvin McGill and R.G. McGill; five sisters, Iva Swaim, Ruby Spurlock, Evie Thompson, Lovie Moreland and Anita McGill; seven grandchildren; and Betty Hayden. Services will be 2 p.m. Wed. at Reed Cemetery with the Rev. Joseph Rowland officiating. Pallbearers will be Teddy Swaim Travis Swaim, Ronald Spurlock, Ricky Spurlock, Randy Spurlock, Brandon Moreland and Damon McGill. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Arrangements are by Thornton Funeral Home, Mount Ida. CLEADUS H. MINOR MURFREESBORO -- Cleadus Howard Minor, 74, of Murfreesboro died Fri., Dec. 24, 1999, at home. Born March 7, 1925, at Dierks to Curtis Lee and Addie Irene Wright Minor, he was a staff sergeant retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and the Arkansas Highway Department, a member of First Baptist Church of Nashville, 33rd degree Mason and Shriner. Survivors include one brother, Curtis Carleton Minor of Fort Worth, Texas; two nieces; and cousins. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Latimer Funeral Home chapel with Dr. David Blase and Freeman Henderson officiating. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park. LINDSEY B. MYERS ARKADELPHIA -- Lindsey Beth Myers, 19, of Arkadelphia died Sun., Dec. 26, 1999. Born Oct. 3, 1980, in Arkadelphia to Kenny and Beverly Cox Myers, she was a student and member of Third Street Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her grandfather, Wallace Myers. Survivors include her parents, Kenny and Beverly Myers of Arkadelphia; and her grandparents, Jack and Nonnie Calwell and Howard and Winnie Cox, all of Arkadelphia. Services will be 10 a.m. Wed. at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Gary Turner officiating. Pallbearers will be Andy Turner, Cody Thompson, Jarrod Morris, Nick Wade, Jeremy Ring, Chad Cox and Josh Tucker. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorials Gardens. Memorials may be made to Clark County Humane Society. HAZEL SHORT ODESSA, TEXAS -- Hazel Short, 71, of Odessa, Texas, died Sun., Dec. 26, 1999. She was born Dec. 7, 1928, to William Eli and Nettie Mae Rodgers Quinney. Survivors include two daughters, Johnnie McGee of El Dorado and Nettie Mae Arnold of Odessa; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five brothers, Jesse Quinney and Ira Quinney, both of Alice, Texas, Tom Quinney of Big Lake, Texas, Roy Quinney of Gurdon and Ernest Quinney of Delight; and four sisters, Pearl Jones and Adell McElroy, both of Brownfield, Texas, Viola Martin of Tye, Texas, and Carolyn Jarrell of Delight. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Crossroads Assembly of God Church with the Revs. Randall Pitts and Glen Chambers officiating. Pallbearers will be her nephews. Burial will be in Delight Cemetery. Arrangements are by Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. EDNA O. SMITH (PICTURE) Edna O’Neal Smith, 94, passed away Sun., Dec. 26, 1999, in Hot Springs. Born May 18, 1905, at Pine Bluff to the late Henry and Minie O’Neal, she was a retired bookkeeper for 35 years from Rosenzweig’s Department Store and another 11 years at national Bank of Commerce. She was also a former member of Hawley Memorial Methodist Chruch where she served as church Treasurer and on the Board of Stewards for 25 years. She retired in Hot Springs 30 years ago and was a member of Oaklawn United Methodist Church where she served as U.M.W. Treasurer 12 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Earl Smith, and her brother, Thomas O’Neal. She was a devoted Mother and a beloved Grandmother. Survivors include a daughter, Shelia Burroughs and son-in-law, J. R. Burroughs, of Hot Springs; two grandchildren, Robert Burroughs and wife, Cindy, of Hot Springs and Rhonda Burroughs Izard and husband, Mark, of Little Rock; one stepbrother, Granville O’Neal of Pine Bluff; one niece, Suzanne Corkins, of Pine Bluff; two great-nieces of Tupelo, Miss.; and many precious cousins and friends. Graveside funeral services will be 10 a.m. today at Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Daniel Kirkpatrick officiating. Memorials may be made to charity of your choice. Arrangemetns are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. CHARLIE T. SLATTON DELIGHT -- Charlie T. Slatton, 82, of Delight died Sun., Dec. 26, 1999. Born Nov. 19, 1917, at Delight to Joseph Virgil and Nena Blanch Harris Slatton, he was predeceased by his wife, Marylee. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Irene Slatton of Delight; and four grandchildren, Bruce Slatton, Brandi Slatton, Jim Slatton and Chad Slatton. Services will be 2 p.m. Wed. at Delight Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Shinn officiating. Arrangements are by Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. GERALD A. STEWART (PICTURE) Gerald A. Stewart, 80, of Hot Springs died Sat., Dec. 25, 1999, at his home. Born Nov. 18, 1919, at Emmett, he was a member of First United Methodist Church, veteran of WWII, U. S. Army staff sergeant serving in the 23rd HQ 5th Armored Military expedition, Service Ribbon with three Bronze Stars, a Bronze Star Medal, a Purple Heart and a British Good Conduct/Military Medal. He was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Myrtie Stewart; his first wife, Dempsey Elizabeth Penn-Stewart; a brother, Ellis Stewart; and his second wife, Mary Anne Stewart. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Betty Marion Cambron and Rebecca Lou Stewart-Anderson and Joseph Scott Anderson, all of Hot Springs; a son, Gerald Penn Stewart Sr. of Hot Springs; six grandchildren, Gerald “Chip” Penn Stewart Jr., Tyler Stewart, Michael Stewart, Jason Thornton, Amanda Thornton and Kelsie Sargent; and a life-long friend, Cleo Herndon of Batesville. Services will be 1 p.m. today at Gross Funeral Home chapel with Dr. John P. Miles officiating. Pallbearers will be James Ellis Stewart, Cyril Newton STewart, Chip Stewart, Jason Thornton, Mark Whisenhunt and Boyd Conder. Honorary pallbearers are the loving nurses of Hospic Home Care. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery with military graveside honors. CHRISTINE SUMMERS UVALDE, TEXAS -- Christine Summers, 83, of Uvalde, Texas, formerly of Hot Springs, died Wed., Dec. 22, 1999, in a Uvalde nursing home. She was a member of National Park Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Hot Springs, Christian Women’s Fellowship and Willing Worker’s Sunday School class. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter “Bob” Summers. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and June Summers of Texas; three grandchildren, Linda Phillips, Greg Summers and Lynette Mann; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Wed. at National Park Christian Church with Brother Bill McWha and Steve Veteto officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Little Rock. A MEMORIAL DR. W. J. THOMAS (PICTURE) January 7, 1907 -- December 28, 1998 We’ll miss you but God knows the way. He holds the key. He guides us with his unerring hand. Sometime with tearless eyes we’ll see. Yes, there ... up there, we’ll understand. Wife Lucille Thomas, Son Edward Thomas, Grandchildren & Stepchildren WE ALL LOVE YOU ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29, 1999 PAGE 4A & 12A JOYCE E.T. ALLEN BRADENTON, FLA. -- Joyce Evelyn Thomas Allen, 60, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Arkadelphia, died Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, in Houston. Born July 29, 1939, in Arkadelphia to Louis and Myrtle McCafferty Thomas, she was a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and University of Central Arkansas, retired Mabelvale Junior High Schoold teacher and member of Braden River Presbyterian Church. She was predeceased by her father, Louis Thomas. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Allen of Bradenton; one son, Anthony Allen of Benton; her mother, Myrtle Thomas of Little Rock; one brother, Louis W. Thomas of Belize, Calif.; and one sister, Venida Armstrong of Little Rock. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Fri. at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home chapel, Arkadelphia. Burial will be in Hart Cemetery, Arkadelphia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Leukemia Society of America or the American Cancer Society. MARTHA J. ATKINS (PICTURE) Services for Martha J. Atkins, 70, of Hot Springs who died Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, will be 1 p.m. today at Memorial Gardens with the Rev. James Craver officiating. Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. HELEN BERDIKOSKI Helen “Billie” Berdikoski, 85, of Hot Springs died Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, at home. Born Aug. 27, 1914, at Brooklyn, N.Y., she was a retired accountant and member of St. John’s Catholic Church and Hot Springs Emblem Club. Survivors include her husband, Ralph E. Berdikoski of Hot Springs; and five sisters, Mildred King of Flushing, N.Y., Viola Jainchell of Richmond, Va., Mabel Terra of Bayside, N.Y., Rosemary Pantina of New Hyde Park, N.Y., and Margaret Brozek of Port Orange, Fla. Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today at Hot Springs Funeral Home chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thurs. at St. John’s Catholic Church with the Revs. James West and Ralph Bauer as concelebrants. Pallbearers will be W.W. Boyston, Jim Maguire, Cass Bukauskas, Earl Robbins, Bill Kagel and George Stone. Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Catholic Church or School. CLEO DIXON Cleo Dixon, 67, of Hot Springs died Tues., Dec. 28, 1999, in an Arkadelphia hospital. Born Oct. 10, 1032, in Clark County to Willie A. and Vera Smith Dixon, he was a truck driver, U.S. Navy Korean War veteran, member of Teamster Local 667m Sam Davis Masonic Lodge 661 in Smyrna, Tenn., York Rite of Tenn. and Ark. and Al Menah Shrine of Nashville, Tenn., past Patron of Eastern Star of Tenn., Hot Springs Shrine Club, past Royal Patron of Ark. and Tenn. Order of the Amaranth, grand warder of Amaranth in Ark. and grand representative to New Mexico from Tenn. Survivors include his wife, Faye Hill Dixon; two sons, Jerry Dixon of Memphis, Tenn., and Larry Dixon of Panama City, Fla.; one daughter, Lisa Smith of Memphis; two brothers, Joe Douglas Dixon and Tom Dixon, both of Arkadelphia; three sisters, Sue Jenkins of North Little Rock, Clara Tucker of Alexander and Bess Ligon of Perry; three grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren Services will be 2 p.m.Thurs. at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home chapel, Arkadelphia. Honorary pallbearers are all Masonic members. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Knights Templar Eye Foundation. SALLY J. ELLISON Sally Jane Ellison, 47, of Hot Springs died Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, in a local hospital. Born Jan. 18, 1952, at Heidelberg, Germany, she was Lutheran and predeceased by her mother, Margaret Dohrman. Survivors include her father, Clarence W. Dohrman of Hot Springs Village; two sons, Chris Ellison and Josh Ellison, both of Hot Springs; and one brother, Tom Dohrman of Willis, Texas. Services will be 10 a.m. Thurs. at Caruth Village Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Rose Poag officiating. The body will be cremated. GRACE GARNER Services for Grace Garner, 96, of Hot Springs who died Sun., Dec. 26, 1999, will be 10 am. today at Hot Springs Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. John McCallum officiating. Pallbearers will be Ron Wright, David Blackwell, Jeff Blackwell, Nathan Wright, Jessie Wright and Rick Hutchins. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. NATHANIEL J. GRAHAM Services for Nathaniel Josiah Graham, 9, of Hot Springs who died Sat., Dec. 25, 1999, will be 10 a.m. today at Trinity church with Pastors Jim Adkins and Tommy Thompson officiating. Pallbearers will be Joel Young, Jim Decker, Jim Lambright, Pete Grey, Dan Abernathy and J.N. Felipe Acevedo. Honorary pallbearers are Gary and Gloria Kilcollins, Fred McLain, Luther Tolliver, Drs. Jon Robert, Richard McCarthy, Robert Warren and Sam Boellner and their fellow staff doctors, nurses and office personnel. Burial following at Morning Star Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Church Mexico Orphanage Fund. ***PICTURE *** CHARLES HILDRETH MALVERN -- Charles Hildreth, 67, of Malvern died Tues., Dec. 28, 1999, in a Hot Springs hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Brandon’s Mortuary, Malvern. CHARLEY HOLLEY FARMERVILLE, LA. -- Charley Holley, 44, of Farmerville, La., died Sun., Dec. 26, 1999. He was predeceased by his father, Glen Holley. Survivors include his mother, Maxine Holley of Farmerville; two daughters, Amanda Dawn Holley and Monica Faye Holley, both of Monroe, La.; one brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Pat Holley of Norman; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Glenda Holley and Wes Lee of Ruston, La., Peggy and Jerry Welch of Hermithee, Mo., and Connie and Albert Dyke of Farmerville; nieces; and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Wed. at Farrar Funeral Home chapel with Brother Westly Pittman officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope. WILLIAM LEE ARKADELPHIA -- William Lee, 90, of Arkadelphia died Tues., Dec. 28, 1999. Born Feb. 12, 1909, in Arkadelphia to William T. and Sarah Woods Lee, he was a retired auto repairman, Baptist and U.S. Army Air Force WWII veteran. He was predeceased by two wives, Florence Grangel Lee and Naomi Jorand Lee. Survivors include two sons, Terry Lee of Smackover and Bruce Lee of Fullerton, Calif.; three stepsons, L.B. Jordan of Arkadelphia, Lloyd Jordan of Duluth, Ga., and John Jordan of Tull; two daughters, Connie Garrett of Arkadelphia and Hope Kingrey of Little Rock; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren Services will be 10 a.m. Thurs. at Rose Hill Cemetery with Elder Vernon Lee officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are by Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. BURNETTIA S. MARTIN NORTH LITTLE ROCK -- Burnettia Stewart Martin, 85, of North Little Rock, formerly of Hot Springs, died Tues., Dec. 28, 1999. Born July 4, 1914, in Bald Knob to Cortis R. and Bessie Williams Stewart, she was a retired nurse and member of Ark. Nurses Association, Pilot's Association and First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Louie Martin. Survivors include three nieces, Joyce Lewis of North Little Rock, Mary Nell Clark of Ash Flat and Kathleen Park of Arizonia; two nephews, Gene Norris of Michigan and Paul Thomas Stewart of Mountain home; and one sister-in-law, Maria Stewart of Ohio. Services will be 10 a.m. Thurs. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home with the Rev. Sam Williams officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Thurs., at Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m today. Memorials may be made to Garland County Historical Society. LINDSEY B. MYERS ARKADELPHIA -- Services for Lindsey Beth Myers, 19, of Arkadelphia who died Sun., Dec. 26, 1999, will be 10:30 a.m. today at Third Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Turner officiating. Pallbearers will be Andy Turner, Cody Thompson, Jarrod Morris, Nick Wade, Jeremy Ring, Chad Cox and Josh Tucker. Burial wil be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Clark County Humane Society. BILLY PARKS Billy Parks, 38, of Hot Springs died Mon. Dec. 27, 1999, in a local hospital. Born June 14, 1961, at Pampa, Texas, he was a Baptist. Survivors include one son, Jerry Wayne Parks of Houston; his father and stepmother, Gene and Mary Jo Parks of Mountain Pine; his mother and stepfather, Levon and Bruce Howell of Hot Springs; three brothers, Alford Parks, Bobby Parks and Robbie Parks, all of Hot Springs; nieces; and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Fri. at Shady Grove Cemetery with the Rev. John Miles officiating. Pallbearers will be Alfred Parks, Bobby Parks, Robbie Parks, Ronnie Howell, Greg Howell and Joshua Parks. Honorary pallbearers are Buddy Howell, Bobby Stewart, Dr. Terry Jefferson, Aaron Lynchard and Mike Meloneon. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thurs. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. DOROTHY L. SCHNEIDER Dorothy Lyle Schneider, 75, of Hot Springs died Sun., Dec. 26, 1999, in a local hospital. Born April 9, 1924, at Pine Bluff, she was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, American Legion Auxiliary 32 and Eastern Star 40 of Pine Bluff. She was predeceased by her father, James Martin Lyle II. Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Coston of Pine Bluff; one son, Larry L. Huntley of Harrisburg, Pa.; and one brother, James Martin Lyle III of Pensacola, Fla. The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral home. CHRISTINE SUMMERS UVALDE, TEXAS -- Memorial services for Christine Summers, 83, of Uvalde, Texas, formerly of Hot Springs, who died Wed., Dec. 22, 1999, will be 10:30 a.m. today at National Park Christian Church, Hot Springs, with Brother Bill McWha and Steve Veteto officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Little Rock. REBA M. THACKER PEARCY -- Reba Mae Thacker, 56, of Pearcy died Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, in a local hospital. Born Sept. 29, 1943, in Scott county, Tenn., she was Baptist. She was predeceased by her parents, Lessie and Samuel Sexton; her stepfather, David Boshears; one sister, Shelby Ellis; and one brother, Marvin Hollis Sexton. Survivors include her husband, Merle Thacker of Pearcy; one son and daughter-in-law, Jackie and Patricia Abbott of Oneida, Tenn.; one daughter, Tamara Thacker of Hot Springs; two brothers, Lindsey Sexton of Huntsville, Tenn., and Larry Sexton of North Carolina; three sisters, Mary Hunt of Chicago, Janet Williams of Barbourville, Ky., and Martha Henry of Lafayette, Ga.; five grandchildren, Sarah Abbott, Alisha Abbott, Alax Abbott, Dakota Thacker and Dylan Thacker; and a very special sister-in-law, Betty Riddell. Services will be 1 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 30, at Pleasant Hill Church in Bismarck. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. today. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. INA V. WARNEKE MOUNT IDA -- Ina Verne Warneke, 69 years old, of Mount Ida, passed away on Dec. 27, 1999, at a Hot Springs hospital. Born March 17, 1930, at Mount Ida to John and Minerva Warneke, she played professional basketball for Hazel Walker’s Arkansas Travelers in the late 40s and 50s. She retired from Keith Smith Feed Co. in Hot Springs as a purchasing agent after 36 years of service. Ina was preceded in death by her parents, John and Minerva Warneke; brother, J.W. Warneke; and brother, Ottis Ray Warneke. She was a beloved sister, a devoted aunt and a caring friend who brought great love, compassion and happiness to all whose hearts she touched. Survivors include two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Bobby Lee Warneke and wife, Mary Warneke of San Antonio, Texas, and L.J. and wife, Mary Warneke of Mount Ida, Ark.; many dear, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of precious friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thur. at Mount Ida Church of God with the Revs. Willis Summitt and T.C. Wilhite officiating. Pallbearers will be Darrel Duke, Johnny Moore, Lloyd Tubbs, waldo Wilson, Charlie Thompson and Calvin Roach. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodger Tollison, Jim Smith, W.J. Barrett, Bill Scurlock, Ed Talley and the staff of the Advanced care Unit at St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center. Burial will be at Owley cemetery under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, Ark. MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of FREDDY PRICE, JR March 21, 1954 -- December 29, 1998 Picture We are thankful to God that you were with us for 44 years, 9 months and 8 days. We were so proud of you. We always think of you, love you, and will miss you always. Mom; Dolly Price; Freddy Price Sr.; Jennifer, Austin, Freda, Glynn, Kris & Mel I’M FREE Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stand another day To laugh, to love, to fish or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these things. I too, will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored so much. Good friends, good times. a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don’t lenghten it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me God wanted me now. He set me free. Author Unknown ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THURSDAY, DEC. 30, 1999 PAGE 10A HELEN BERDIKOSKI Mass of Christian Burial for Helen “Billie” Berdikoski, 85, of Hot Springs who died Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. John’s Catholic Church with the Revs. James West & Ralph Bauer as concelebrants. Pallbearers will be W.W. Boyston, Jim Maguire, Cass Bukauskas, Earl Robbins, Bill Kagel and George Stone. Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Catholic Church or School. WILLIAM J. CAHILL William J. Cahill, 88, of Hot Springs died Wed., Dec. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. MIKEY CAUDILL (PICTURE) Mikey Caudill, 18, of Hot Springs died Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, in a local hospital. He was born Aug. 25, 1981, at Bossier City, La. Survivors include his parents, Don & Sandy Caudill of Hot Springs; one brother, Donny Caudill of Hot Springs; one grandfather; two grandmothers; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; and one cousin. Services will be private. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. SALLY J. ELLISON Services for Sally Jane Ellison, 47, of Hot Springs who died Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, will be 10 a.m. today at Caruth Village Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Rose Poag, officiating. The body will be cremated. DANIEL B. HAMBY SR. (PICTURE) Daniel Banks Hamby Sr., 95, of Hot Springs died Wed., Dec. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. Born May 24, 1904, at Marietta, Ga., he was a member of First United Methodist Church and founder of Southern Dental Lab in Little Rock. He was predeceased by his wife, Loleta Hamby. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Banks & Magnolia Hamby Jr. of Hot Springs; three grandchildren, Maggie Johnson, Daniel Banks Hamby III & Scott Edward Hamby; and three great-grandchildren, Megan Marie Johnson, Dillon Johnson & Melissia Bicks. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, with the Rev. David B. Wilson officiating. Pallbearers will be Daniel Banks Hamby III, Scott Edward Hamby, Lawrence Adkins & Brown Adkins Jr. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. CHARLES HILDRETH MALVERN -- Charles Hildreth, 67, of Malvern died Tues., Dec. 28, 1999, in a Hot Springs hospital. Born Oct. 16, 1932, he was a U.S. Army veteran & Methodist. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles & Louise Hildreth Sr. Survivors include one son & daughter-in-law, Charlton & Laurinda Hildreth of Memphis, Tenn.; and one daughter, Kimberly Louise Hildreth of Hollywood, Calif. Services will be noon today at Brandon’s Mortuary, Hot Springs, with Brother Jeff Bryant officiating. The body will be creamated. Burial will be in National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Brandon’s Mortuary, Malvern. CHARLES T. HOUTON (PICTURE) Charles Thomas Houlton, 67, of Hot Springs died Tues., Dec. 28, 1999, at home. Born Oct. 23, 1932, in Auburn, Neb., he was retired from the U.S. Air Force and as a USDA food inspector, served in the Korean and Vietnam wars and was a member of American Legion, VFW and Moose Lodge 1252. He was predeceased by his parents, Eugene & Hazel Houlton. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Houton; one daughter, Judy Fletcher of Cordova, Tenn.; one son, Jim Houston of Ariz., two grandsons, Jason Thornton & Jeff Thornton, both of Hot Springs; and one great-grandson, Austin Thornton of Hot Springs. Service will be private. Honorary pallbearers are Drs. Martin Koehn, Rajesh Shroff, Robin Smith, James Griffin & Timothy Webb and their staffs. The body will be cremated. Arrangemetns are by Gross Funeral Home. CHARLES B. JOPLIN (PICTURE) Charles B. Joplin, 65, of Hot Springs died Wed., Dec. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. Born Oct. 9, 1934, at Hot Springs, he was director of the laboratory at Levi Hospital for 36 years and a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Elks Lodge 380. He was predeceased by his parents, Mildred Simpson Joplin & Thell Joplin. Survivors include his wife, Clarice M. Joplin of Hot Springs; two daughters and one son-in-law, Susan E. Joplin of Tunica, Miss.; and Ginger & David Copeland of Plano, Texas; one uncle and aunt, Jack & Elsie Lambert of Hot Springs; and one grandchild, Charles Landon Pike of Plano, Texas, Servies will be 10 a.m. Fri. at Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers will be Buddy Gloor, Bill Westfall, Billy Porter, Clinton Russell, Bernie Nugent & Dick Ransweiler. Honorary pallbearers are Coy Burroughs, Bill Justin, Ralph Pruitt, Dr. George Queen, Dr. P.J. Reddy, Dr. Robin Smith and the nursing staff of St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center 4 West. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens, Hot Springs. ROSE M. OLDER KANSAS CITY, MO. -- Rose Marie Older, 71, of Kansas City, Mo.; formerly of Hot Springs Village, died Tues., Dec. 28, 1999. Born in Kansas City, she was a retired Southwestern Bell Telephone supervisor, member of Telephone Pioneers and Holy Rosary Church, taught 55 Alive in Hot Springs Village and volunteered at St. Luke's Northland Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Everett William Older of Kansas City; two brothers-in-law, Robert Older & J. D. Older, both of Kansas City; nieces; and nephews. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Muehlebach Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Fri. at Holy Rosary Church. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Church. BILLY J. PARKS (PICTURE) Billy Joe Parks, 38, of Hot Springs died Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, in a local hospital. Born June 14, 1961, at Pampa, Texas, he was a Baptist and self-employed artist. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Levon & Bruce Howell of Hot Springs; his father & stepmother, Gene & Mary Jo Parks of Mountain Pine; one son, Jerry Wayne Parks of Houston, Texas; three brothers, Alfred Parks, Bobby Parks & Robby Parks, all of Hot Springs; one sister, Paula Lynchard of Hot springs; nieces; and nephews. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hot Springs Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Fri. at Shady Grove Cemetery with the Rev. John Miles officiating. Pallbearers will be Alfred Parks, Bobby Parks, Robby Parks,Ronnie Howell, Greg Howell & Joshua Parks. Honorary pallbearers are Buddy Howell, Bobby Stewart, Dr. Terry Jefferson, Aaron Lynchard, Mike Meloneon & Doug Smart. ART CONSERVATION EXPERT DIES OF LEUKEMIA AT 80 NEW YORK -- Lawrence J. Majewski, an internationally known art conservation expert, died of leukemia on Dec. 2 at his home in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. He was 80. There’s a BEAUTIFUL MEMORIAL IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHUCK HOULTON MARGUERITE SNODGRASS LITTLE ROCK -- Marguerite Snodgrass, 79, of Little Rock, formerly of Hot Springs, died Tues., Dec. 28, 1999. Born in Little Rock, she was a homemaker and member of National Bible Study Fellowship. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca & Noel Pearson of Dumas and Diana & David Henson of Little Rock; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles & Norriece Snodgrass of Benton; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, C.E. White of Independence, Mo. Services will be 2:30 p.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Gene Mullenax officiating. Afterward, the family will be at the home of Diana & David Henson, 23 Cameronwood Lane, Little Rock. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. REBA M. THACKER PEARCY -- Services for Reba Mae Thacker, 56, of Pearcy who died Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, will be 1 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Church, Bismarck. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. INA V. WARNEKE (PICTURE) MOUNT IDA -- Ina Verne Warneke, 69 years old, of Mount Ida, passed away on Dec. 27, 1999, at a Hot Springs hospital. Born March 17, 1930, at Mount Ida to John & Minerva Warneke, she played professional basketball for Hazel Walker’s Arkansas Travelers in the late 40s and 50s. She retired from Keith Smith Feed. Co. in Hot Springs as a purchasing agent after 36 years of service. Ina was preceded in death by her parents, John & Minerva Warneke; brother, J. W. Warneke; and brother, Ottis Ray Warneke. She was a beloved sister, a devoted aunt and a caring friend who brought great love, compassion and happiness to all whose hearts she touched. Survivors include two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Bobby Lee Warneke & wife Mary Warneke of San Antonio, Texas; and L.J & wife Mary Warneke of Mount Ida, Ark.; many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of precious friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Mount Ida Church of God with the Revs. Willis Summitt and T.C. Wilhite officiating. Pallbearers will be Darrel Duke, Johnny Moore, Lloyd Tubbs, Waldo Wilson, Charlie Thompson and Calvin Roach. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodger Tollison, Jim Smith, W.J. Barrett, Bill Scurlock, Ed Talley and the staff of the Advanced Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center. Burial will be at Owley Cemetery under the direction of Thornton Funeral home in Mount Ida, Ark. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FRIDAY, DEC. 31, 1999 PAGE 10A MIKEY CAUDILL Memorial services for Mikey Caudill, 18, of Hot Springs who died Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, will be 3 p.m. Mon. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Benoit Picard officiating. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. EILEEN L. COUTANT MALVERN -- Eileen L. Coutant, 82, Malvern died Thurs., Dec. 23, 1999, in a Hot Springs hospital. Born April 6, 1917, at Dayton, Ohio, to Charles B. & Laura Coleman Moore, she was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Coutant. Survivors include one son & daughter-in-law, William & Sandra Coutant of Greenfield, Wis.; three daughters & one son-in-law, Linda & William Reeder of Okla. and Joanne Coutant & Kathleen Lowry, both of Calif.; one sister-in-law, Vivian Moore of Calif.; eight grandchildren; and one nephew. Memorial services and burial will be in Gridley, Calif. Local arrangements are by Atkinson Funeral Home. COY L. HUNTER MALVERN -- Coty Lee Hunter, 64, of Malvern died Tues., Dec. 28, 1999, in a Malvern hospital. Born Aug. 2, 1935, he was a U.S. Army veteran and member of Greater New Hope Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his parents, one brother and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Carol Nolen Hunter of Malvern; five sons, Cody Lee Hunter of Hot Springs, John Hunter of Malvern, Kenneth Hunter of Cleveland, Victor Nolen of Chicago and Billy Hunter of Little Rock.; three daughters and one son-in- law, Judy Beverly Hunter Hill of Arkadelphia & Carmelita Hunter-Grimes & Michael Grimes & Zandra Hunter, all of Little Rock; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Arthur & Helen Hunter of Malvern and Joe Steve & Etheir Mae Hunter of Manchester; three sisters and one-brother-in-law, Annie & Raymond Ollison, Lucy LeGrande & Ruby Bradford, all of Malvern; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Sat. at First Baptist Rockport Church with the Rev. J.O.T. Lea officiating. Pallbearers will be James Sherman, Clifton Yarbrough, Isaac Davis, John Davis, Jimmy Hunter & William Reed officiating. Burial will be in Paradise Memorial Garden Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to 6 p.m. today. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. CHARLES B. JOPLIN Services for Charles B. Joplin, 65, of Hot Springs who died Wed., Dec. 29, 1999, will be 10 a.m. today at Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers will be Buddy Gloor, Bill Westfall, Billy Porter, Clinton Russell, Bernie Nugent & Dick Ransweiler. Honorary pallbearers are Coy Burroughs, Bill Justin, Ralph Pruitt, Drs. George Queen, P.K. Reddy & Robin Smith and St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center 4 West nursing staff. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens. BETTY G.W. McDANIEL Betty Gene Ward McDaniel, 71, of Hot Springs died Wed., Dec. 29, 1999, at home. Arrangements will be announced by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. BILLY PARKS Services for Billy Parks, 38, of Hot Springs who died Mon., Dec. 27, 1999, 2 p.m. today at Shady Grove Cemetery with the Rev. John Miles officiating. Pallbearers will be Alfred Parks, Bobby Parks, Robby Parks, Ronnie Howell, Greg Howell & Joshue Parks. Honorary pallbearers are Buddy Howell, Bobby Stewart, Dr. Terry Jefferson, Aaron Lynchard, Mike Meloneon & Doug Smart. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. B.D. ROWLAND CADDO GAP -- B.D. “Bob” Rowland 78, of Caddo Gap died Wed., Dec. 29, 1999. Born May 30, 1921, in Great Britain to George Frederick & May Lavinia Hazel Rowland, he was retired from Quanex Corp. in Houston and a member of Norman Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Margaret Rowland of Caddo Gap; three sons, Michael Rowland, & Malcom Rowland, both of Houston, & Robert Rowland of Caddo Gap; one daughter, Suzy Mullins of Garland, Texas; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, George Rowland & Phillip Rowland, both of Great Britain. Services will be 2 p.m. Sun. at Norman Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Jerry Jester officiating. Pallbearers will be Michael Rowland, Malcom Rowland, Robert Rowland, Barry Mullins, James Hughes & Presley Robertson. Burial will be in Black Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Arrangements are by Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. AGNES E. STONE (PICTURE) Agnes E. Stone, 84, of Hot Springs died Wed., Dec. 29, 1999, in a local hospital. Born May 14, 1915, in Hot Springs, she was retired from Dillard’s Department Store and a member of Hot Springs Baptist Church, Les Stanley Sun. School class and Hot S prings Senior Citizens Center, She was predecesed by her parents, John & Lona Hurst Grisham, and her husband, Grover C. Stone. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy & Fred White and Peggy & Jimmy Phillips, all of Hot Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, John & Dot Stone of Hot Springs; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Bessie Parker of New Boston, Texas, and Millie White & Modean Howard, both of Hot Springs; & Frank Cook. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Gross Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Craver officiating. Pallbearers will be Jim Phillips Jr., Jim Phillips II, Tim White, Mark Talley, John Stone & Brad Phillips. Honorary pallbearers are Drs. William Wright & Craig Price, Frank Cook & Les Stanley. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Hot Springs Baptist Church. LESTER W. WILSON HOLLIS -- Lester Wallace Wilson, 92, of Hollis died Tues., Dec. 28, 1999, in a Danville hospital. Born May 17, 1907, in Union Town to B.A. & Ethel Fears Wilson, he was a retired carpenter and member of Carperters Union and Valley Home Missionary Baptist Curch. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ruby Jones Wilson, & one daughter, Imogene Wilson. Survivors include his wife, Vennia Wilson of Hollis; two daughters, Lurlene Humphrey of Hollis & Loretta Davenport of Lompoc, Calif.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three stepsons, Ralph White of Hot Springs, Russell White of Jackson, Tenn., & Ross White of Royal; two step-daughters, Sharon Rosenbaum of Hot Springs & Nina White of Morrilton; nine stepgrandchildren; 17 step-great-grandchildren; three brothers, B.A. Wilson & Marvin Wilson, both of Arlington, Texas & B.G. Weddle of Tulsa, Okla.; three sisters, Geneava Galloway of Boyd, Texas, Marjorie Howe of Hawthorne, Calif., & Margaret Mederia of Fairfield, Calif.; nephews; nieces; and cousins. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church with the Revs. Eddie Powers & Rick Humphrey officiating. Pallbearers will be Ben Humphrey, Mitch Davenport, Matthew Pye, J.D. Humphrey, Gene Humphrey & Darrell Humphrey. Burial will be in Nooner Cemetery. Memorial may be made to Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangemetns are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. ------------------------------------------------------------------------