Obituaries from Eldorado News Times, Union Co, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: Angie Dusty <angie @ everett mckinley realty . com> Date: 26 Apr 2008 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** Obituaries Published: 12/11/2007 Murphy LUCILLE HENDERSON Lucille Henderson, 96, of Crossett, and formerly of Magnolia, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Golden Living Nursing Center in Crossett. Survivors include two sons, Thornell Henderson of Crestview, Fla., and Claude Henderson of Crossett; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Unity A.M.E. Church in Magnolia with the Rev. Enious Montgomery officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in New Bethel- St. John Cemetery under the direction of Henderson's Funeral Service of Magnolia. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. A wake will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the chapel. JAREDA E. LORENZ Jareda Evans Lorenz, 87, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. She was born Dec. 25, 1919, in Haskell, to Dewey Lee Evans and Emma Cleo Lawrence Evans. Jareda worked as an admitting clerk at Union Medical Center and also worked at Sterling Department Store and Philips Auto. She was a former member of the Monday Night Bowling League and was state women's singles champion in 1970. She was a member of RSVP, Senior Citizen Club, Three Creeks Golden Age Club, and Adult Women's Sunday School Class at Galilee Baptist Church. She loved the Razorbacks and loved being with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Harry Lorenz; daughter-in-law, Carline Lorenz; grandson, Kenneth D. Millican; and niece, Cheri Hyde Massey. Survivors include a son, Jerry Lorenz and his wife, Betty, of Parkers Chapel; a daughter, Jeanette Millican and her husband, Jerrell, of Parkers Chapel; a brother, Julius L. Evans of Parkers Chapel; a sister, Virginia Williams and her husband, Bill, of Smackover; three grandchildren, Tim A. Millican and his wife, Cindy, of Hot Springs; Kim Millican Vaughn and her husband, Ricky, of Parkers Chapel, Carla Lorenz Henry and her husband, Randy, of El Dorado; nine great- grandchildren, Eric Millican of Ruston, La., Jonathan Messer of Parkers Chapel, Derrick and Clay Henry of El Dorado, Lauren Millican of Texarkana, Texas, Christy Vaughn Blakesley and her husband, John, of Mount Holly, Ricky Vaughn Jr. and his wife, Lorena, of El Cajon, Calif., Leslie Vaughn of Norphlet , Amanda Carter of Hot Springs; six great-great-grandchildren; a special cousin, Ola Mae Shelnut of Benton; one niece, Debbie Hagan and her husband, Randy; one nephew, David Evans and his wife, Peggy. Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Young's Chapel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at Young's. The family will be at 3509 Oleta in Parkers Chapel. Memorials may be made to donor's choice, Galilee Baptist Church, 117 Galilee Road, El Dorado, AR 71730; or Arkansas Children's Home, P.O. Box 460, Paragould, AR 72451. An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com BESSIE MILES Bessie Miles, 70, of El Dorado, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Arrangements will be announced by Marks Funeral Home of Magnolia. BEATRICE MURPHY Beatrice "Aunt Bea" Murphy, 91, of El Dorado, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. Arrangements will be announced by Young's Funeral Directors. RON C. MURPHY Ron Charrise Murphy, 35, of El Dorado, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, in El Dorado. The son of Lige and Verniece Thompson Murphy, he was born Nov. 17, 1972, in El Dorado. He was a member of Cargile of Church of Christ, and was a driver for Ashley Furniture Co. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father; and a brother, Terry Murphy. Survivors include one son, Ron Charisse Murphy Jr.; two daughters, Nahi Murphy and En'yah Murphy; his mother, Verniece Highshaw; six brothers, Kenneth Murphy, Gregory Murphy, Alvin Murphy, Ricky Murphy, Tony Murphy and Kenneth Williams; and two sisters, Sheila McDaniel and Marlene Williams. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cargile Church of Christ in El Dorado with Bro. Michael Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Lisbon Cemetery in Lisbon under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. JOYCE L. RUSSELL Joyce L. Russell, 80, of Strong, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. She was born May 8, 1927, in Strong, the daughter of Searcy Leonard Saunders Sr. and Birdie L. Gibson Saunders. She retired from Strong Gardner Elementary School where she worked in the cafeteria for 31 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William "Bill" Russell; sisters, Mary Martin, Drucilla Wilson and Helen Vaughn; and a brother, S.L. Saunders. Survivors include four daughters, JoAnn Dollar and her husband, Gerald, Sharon McDowell and her husband, Barry, Billie Barnes and her husband, Melvin, and Brenda Davis and her husband, Len; grandchildren Heath, Brandon and James Gilmore, Tabitha Dollar, Stefanie Sanchez, Angela McDowell, Tarrah and Kevin Barnes, Amanda Dollar and Brent Davis; 16 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bill Saunders and his wife, Ethel, Jimmy Saunders and his wife, Louise, and John Saunders and his wife, Marvene; a sister, Ann Jennings; and a host of nieces and nephews, along with two companions, Lucretia Banks and Charlotte Henson. Funeral was held Monday, Dec. 10, at New London Baptist Church with the Revs. Rodney Grice and Harold Diffie officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Presbyterian Cemetery under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels in Strong. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New London Baptist Church Building Fund. WILLIE SHAW JR. Willie Shaw Jr., 16, of El Dorado, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. Arrangements will be announced by Andrews Funeral Home. JAMES F. SHULTZ James Franklin Shultz, 53, of El Dorado, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born Aug. 11, 1954, in Ottumwa, Iowa, he was the son of Woodrow W. and Mary Margaret White Shultz. He was a truck driver. Survivors include a son, Jason James Shultz of Magnolia; four brothers, John Shultz, Bryan Shultz and Allen Shultz, all of El Dorado, and Ricky Shultz of Grove City, Ohio; two sisters, Diane Sisk of Magnolia and Deborah Joynes of North Carolina. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Cemetery with Bro. Ricky Shultz officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for visitation at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. MARGIE N. SUTTON Margie Nell Owen Sutton, 85, of El Dorado, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Sweet Home Residential Care Center following a lengthy illness. Born Feb. 23, 1922, in Union County, she was the daughter of John Edgar and Alcie Jane Hanry Owen. She had been employed at NuWay Cleaners and Harrell Cleaners as a clerk and doing alterations. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fred Sutton; three brothers, Roy Owen, Edgar H. Owen and Willis T. Owen; and one sister, Idell Oliver. Survivors include a daughter, Charlene Sutton Schultz of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two brothers, Sam Owen of Raytown, Mo., and Jerry Boyd Owen of Columbus, Miss.; and four sisters, Elizabeth Langley of Three Creeks, Claudine Owen Owens of El Dorado, Julia Davis of Gonzales, La., and Betty Murphree of El Dorado; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerald Perry officiating. Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery near the Three Creeks Community under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Obituaries Published: 12/12/2007 LUCILLE HENDERSON Funeral for Lucille Henderson, 96, of Crossett, and formerly of Magnolia, will be at 1 p.m. today at Unity A.M.E. Church in Magnolia with the Rev. Enious Montgomery officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in New Bethel-St. John Cemetery under the direction of Henderson's Funeral Service of Magnolia. JAREDA E. LORENZ Funeral for Jareda Evans Lorenz, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today at Young's Chapel. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. The family will be at 3509 Oleta in Parkers Chapel. ALENE P. MITCHELL Alene Phifer Mitchell, 98, of Crossett, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett. Born Feb. 8, 1909, in Strong, she was the daughter of Alex and Ella Ward Phifer. She was a member of Allen Temple C.M.E., where she served on the Missionary Society, and as church treasurer and secretary. She was a cosmetologist. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Grover, Gordon, Garland and Burton Phifer; and three sisters, Etta, Julia and Media Phifer. Survivors include one sister, Adele Freeman; one grandson, three great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Gates Chapel in Crossett with the Rev. Ruby Henderson officiating. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery in Crossett under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. RON C. MURPHY Funeral for Ron Charrise Murphy, 35, of El Dorado, will be at 1 p.m. today at Cargile Church of Christ in El Dorado with Bro. Michael Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Lisbon Cemetery in Lisbon under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. today at the funeral home. LINDA G. NANCE Linda G. Nance, 59, of Junction City, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at Life Touch Hospice House following a lengthy illness. Born July 6, 1948, in Union County, she was the daughter of Lannie O'Neal and Mary L. Bailey Waller. She had been employed at Wade Correctional Center for 15 years and at Securitas Security for two years. Linda was a member of Cross Life Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robbie Paul Bridges; and her stepfather, Jack F. Martin. Survivors include three brothers, James Vettie Waller (Carolyn), Charles Kevin Waller (Virginia) and John Kenneth Waller (Francine), all of Junction City. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Jessica Bridges Johnson (Aaron) of Tahlequah, Okla., and Cody Paul Bridges of El Dorado; one great-grandchild, Makayla Ann Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dwain Miller officiating. Private interment will follow in Old Minden Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. Please sign the online registry at www.baileyfuneralhome.net. JAMES L. RICHMOND James L. Richmond, 52, of El Dorado, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. Arrangements will be announced by Andrews Funeral Home. JAMES F. SHULTZ Graveside services for James Franklin Shultz, 53, of El Dorado, will be at 2 p.m. today in Woodlawn Cemetery with Bro. Ricky Shultz officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for visitation at 12:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. MARGIE N. SUTTON Funeral for Margie Nell Owen Sutton, 85, of El Dorado, will be at 10 a.m. today at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerald Perry officiating. Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery near the Three Creeks Community under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. Obituaries Published: 12/14/2007 Shaw WYONA M. COLVIN Wyona Marks Colvin, 74, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at Garland Nursing and Rehab in Hot Springs. The daughter of V.R. Marks and Virgil Hall Marks, she was born Feb. 15, 1933, in New Edinburg. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Johnny Bob Colvin; and a son, Johnny Michael Colvin. Survivors include one sister, Helen Alesce of Hot Springs; and a half-brother, Billy Jack Marks of Hobbs, N.M. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Marks Mill Battlefield Cemetery near New Edinburg under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. SYLVIA B. ELLIOTT Funeral for Sylvia Blalock Elliott, 56, of Minden, La., will be at 1 p.m. today at Rose-Neath Minden Chapel. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery in Bernice with the Rev. Larry Earhardt officiating. ALYMER C. HICKS A graveside service for Alymer Clay Hicks, 90, of Onalaska, Texas, and formerly of El Dorado, will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Rest Haven Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Jacobs officiating. Services are under the direction of Cochran Funeral Home of Livingston, Texas. OLIN JACKSON Olin Jackson, 92, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at Wadley Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. The son of Charles E. and Cordelia Molden Jackson, he was born June 7, 1915, at Dierks. He was a retired foreman for Timex Corp. and a member of Central Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Lurline Moore Jackson; one son, Jerry Donald Jackson of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Joan Carlton of Texarkana, Texas; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Frazer's Chapel in Warren. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren. Visitation will be from noon to service time on Saturday at the funeral home. ANN LANGLEY Funeral for Ann Langley, 59, of El Dorado, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Directors. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery near Magnolia. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Young's. LYDIA E. LANGLEY Lydia Elizabeth Langley, 87, of Junction City, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at Life Touch Hospice following a lengthy illness. Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. J.D. Weido officiating. Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. ANGELA L. MANNING Funeral for Angela Lanet Williams Manning, 28, of Crossett, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jesse Radford Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Carlock Cemetery under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg. BESSIE M. MILES Bessie Mae Miles, 70, of El Dorado, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. The daughter of Albert and Selma Boone Henry, she was born Feb. 26, 1937, in Lillie, La. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; and three sisters. Survivors include her husband, Pleasant (Bud) Miles of El Dorado; a son, Boris Miles of El Dorado; daughters, Shirl Gibson of El Dorado and Lasaundra Franks of Magnolia; sisters, Verdie B. Nelson of El Dorado, Shirley Miller and Flossie Hildreth of Los Angeles; a brother, Jessie Henry of El Dorado; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Salem Baptist Church in Junction City with the Rev. Charles Henry officiating. Marks Funeral Home of Magnolia is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. BEATRICE MURPHY Graveside services for Beatrice "Aunt Bea" Murphy, 91, will be at 11 a.m. today at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. MARTHA M. ORR Martha Mae Adams Moore, 87, of El Dorado, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at her residence. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Chapel. Burial will be in Adams Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice Sitters Fund, 516 W. Faulkner, E Dorado, AR 71730. HENRY PRYOR Memorial services for Henry Pryor, 50, of Camden, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Camden with the Revs. Buddy Ratliff and John Dill officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the First United Methodist Church Great Hall. JAMES L. RICHMOND James Lee "Pluck" Richmond, 52, of El Dorado, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. The son of Zadie and Gracie Richmond, he was born March 11, 1955, in El Dorado. He was a member of Freewill Baptist Church. He was an employee of El Dorado Paper Bag. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Zadie Richmond Jr.; and two sisters, Margie Davis and Betty Gentle. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Richmond of El Dorado; one son, Jayme Lamont Richmond of Horn Lake, Miss.; two daughters, Emma Chemeika Richmond of El Dorado and Joneice Lashunda Maxie of Crossett; five brothers, Grady Richmond, the Rev. Daniel Willis and Benjamin Richmond, all of El Dorado, Albert Richmond of San Francisco, and Marvin Richmond of Ithaca, N.Y.; five sisters, Gracie Ross, Linda Savannah, Lenora Davis and Archie Miller of El Dorado, and Charlesetta Hunter of Minneapolis; and four grandchildren. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Alvin McGhee officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery in El Dorado under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home. Public viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The family will meet friends after the service in the fellowship hall of Union Mission Baptist Church. MAXINE ROCKETT Maxine Rockett, 84, of Junction City, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at Timberlane Health and Rehab in El Dorado following a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 22, 1922, in Junction City, she was the daughter of Auston and Nora Reid Aycock. Mrs. Rockett was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a homemaker. Preceding her in death, along with her parents, were her husband ,Alymer Rockett; grandson, Gary Rockett Jr.; brother, J. R. Aycock; and sister, Arlene Rockett. Survivors include two sons, Gary Rockett and his wife, Judy, of Warren, and Doug Rockett and his wife, Debbie, of Junction City; grandchildren, Sabrina Newell and her husband, Rick, of Shreveport, La., Charity Anglin and her husband, Chris, of Tyler, Texas, Collin Rockett and his wife, Candy, of Junction City and Derek Rockett of Junction City; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Paige Newell, Auston and Jackson Anglin and Jonathan Rockett; two brothers, A. B. Aycock and Willis Aycock, both of Junction City; a sister, Annette Washam of Lillie, La.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Bethel Baptist Church south of Junction City with the Rev. Marty Black officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Junction City under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 4 p.m. today at Bailey Funeral Home in Junction City. Memorials may be made to Roselawn Cemetery, P. O. Box 837, Junction City, AR 71749. Please sign the online register at www.baileyfuneralhome.net WILLIE J. SHAW JR. Willie J. Shaw Jr., 16, of El Dorado, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. The son of Willie Shaw Sr. and Linda Faye Levingston, he was born Dec. 3, 1991, in El Dorado. He was a student at El Dorado High School. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Erman Levingston and Marilyn Ann Davis. Survivors include his mother, Linda Faye Levingston of El Dorado; his father, Willie Shaw Sr. of Warren; two sisters, Kayla Shaw of Warren and Chanequa Latrese Carter of Seattle, Wash.; and grandparents, L.V. and Thurmon Bradley of Hamburg. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 1018 E. Wilson, with the Rev. Murlee Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home. Public viewing will be held from 1 until 5 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Obituaries Published: 12/15/2007 Orr ELIZABETH BROWN Elizabeth Brown, 77, of Haynesville, La., died on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, La. Arrangements will be announced by Sims Mortuary. WYONA M. COLVIN A graveside service for Wyona Marks Colvin, 74, of Hot Springs, will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Marks Mill Battlefield Cemetery near New Edinburg under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home in Warren. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. DELPHINE COTTRELL Delphine Campbell Cottrell, 87, died on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home. She was born on Oct. 28, 1920, in Lisbon, to James Marion Campbell and Verda Smith Campbell. She was a member of Second Baptist Church for 64 years and a longtime member of the WMU. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her loving husband of 67 years, John Cottrell of El Dorado; two daughters, Vickie Tatum and her husband, Bud, of Irving, Texas, Gail Wingfield of Irving; brother, Bill Campbell and his wife, Margaret, of El Dorado; grandchildren, John Tatum, Chris Tatum, Jill Claxton, Scot Wingfield, and Haley Ford; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Monday in Young's Chapel with Dr. Duane Miller officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. Visitation will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cross Life Church Library, 1010 Combs, El Dorado, AR 71730. An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com The family will be at 1314 Robinson. OLIN JACKSON Funeral for Olin Jackson, 92, of Little Rock, will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Frazer's Chapel in Warren. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home in Warren. Visitation will be from noon to service time today at the funeral home. CHRISTOPHER P. KNIGHT Christopher Paul Xavier Knight, infant son of Kenneth Paul Knight and Laura Ann Knight of Huttig, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. Christopher was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, John Pat Nelson and Clara Nelson. Survivors include his parents; a sister, Crystal Elizabeth Knight of Huttig; maternal grandmother, Dianne K. Herndon of Huttig; maternal grandfather, Charles Perdue and his wife, Lynda, of Strong; paternal grandparents, B.P. and Sandra Knight of Abilene, Texas; and a host of many loving relatives. A graveside service for Christopher will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, at Sweet Home Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Perdue officiating. Services are under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. ANN LANGLEY Funeral for Ann Langley, 59, of El Dorado, will be at 11 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Directors. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery near Magnolia. LYDIA E. LANGLEY Lydia Elizabeth Langley, 87 of Junction City, died on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at Life Touch Hospice House following a lengthy illness. Born Aug. 15, 1920, in Union County, she was the daughter of John Edgar and Alcie Jane Hanry Owen. She was a long time member of Hopewell Baptist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Langley loved the outdoors and fishing and gardening were some of her favorite activities. Preceding her in death, along with her parents, were her husband of 66 years, Kenzie K. Langley; a son, Kenneth Langley; a daughter, Nadine Owens; grandson, Trey Calk; six brothers, Roy Owen, Edgar Harold Owen, Willis T. Owen, Albert Owen, Harvey Austin Owen and Andrew Dayton Owen; and two sisters, Idell Oliver and Margie Sutton. Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Elliott (Josiah) of Pasadena, Md., Peggy New (Jeryl) of Junction City, Mary Pate of Magnolia, and Kay New (Gary) of Junction City; three sons, John Langley of Houston, Jimmy Langley (Vicky) of Junction City and Glenn Langley (Debbie) of Magnolia. Surviving sisters are Claudine Owens of El Dorado, Julia Davis of Gonzales, La. and Betty Murphree of El Dorado; and brothers, Sam Owen of Raytown, Mo. and Boyd Owen of Columbus, Miss. Survivors also include 90 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16, at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. J. D. Weido officiating. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730 or to Hopewell Baptist Church Building Fund, 3027 Hopewell Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. Please sign the online registry at www.baileyfuneralhome.net. ANGELA L. MANNING Funeral for Angela Lanet Williams Manning, 28, of Crossett, will be at 11 a.m. today at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jesse Radford Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Carlock Cemetery under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg. BESSIE M. MILES Funeral for Bessie Mae Miles, 70, of El Dorado, will be at 2 p.m. today at Salem Baptist Church in Junction City with the Rev. Charles Henry officiating. Marks Funeral Home of Magnolia is in charge of arrangements. MARTHA M. ORR Martha Mae Adams Orr, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Born June 24, 1920, in Calion, to Ernest Frank Willis and Dora Isabela Heckford Willis, she was a retired nurse's aide from Warner Brown Hospital and Union Medical Center. She worked as a private caregiver after she retired. She enjoyed reading, dancing and socializing with her many friends in all the activities at Champagnolle Landing. An animal lover, she was a strong supporter of UCAPS and was of the Baptist faith. Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands, O. D. Adams Sr., Fred Barnett and James Roy Orr; sons, Omer Adams Jr. and John Handley Adams; grandson, William Gary Adams Jr.; sisters, Mary Lou Willis Parker and Lillie Copeland; and brothers, Bill and Alvin Harris. Survivors include one son, William Gary Adams Sr. and his wife, Angela, of El Dorado; five daughters, Clara Sue Adams Ward and her husband, Welby Gayle, of El Dorado, Paula Adams Skipper Orr and her husband, Lloyd, of Batesville, Betty Jo Adams Simmons and her husband, Robert Andy, of Batesville, Cheryle Ann Adams Sanderson and her husband, Donald, of The Woodlands, Texas, and Mary Rachel Adams Miller and her husband, Russell Jay, of Houston; nine grandsons, Gary Alan Ward, Robert Brandon Skipper, Rodney Shane Skipper, James Padgett, Ryan Jay Miller, Jon David Sanderson, Michael Seth Miller, Brian Issac Miller and John Jered Adams; six granddaughters, Marlu Jo Burley-McElhany, Heather V. Adams, Piper Adams Sanderson, Carolyn "Cissie" Padgett, Martie Lynn Adams Chandler and Tonya Dawn Adams Venturella; five great-grandsons, Sawyer Warry McElhany, John Gibson, Jeremy Gibson, Darin Drake Chandler and Handley Chandler; and three great-granddaughters, Danielle Ward, Brooke Venturella and Chauncey Chandler. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. today at Young's. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday in Young's Chapel with the Rev. Mark Staples officiating. Interment will be in Adams Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. Memorials may be made to the Union County Animal Protection Society, 1000 Sunset Road, El Dorado, AR 71730 or Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. HENRY PRYOR Memorial service for Henry Pryor, 50, of Camden, will be at 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Camden with the Revs. Buddy Ratliff and John Dill officiating. Lewis Funeral Home in Magnolia is in charge of arrangements. JAMES L. RICHMOND Funeral for James Lee "Pluck" Richmond, 52, of El Dorado, will be at 11 a.m. today at Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Alvin McGhee officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery in El Dorado under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home. Public viewing will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. today at the funeral home. The family will meet friends after the service in the fellowship hall of Union Mission Baptist Church. MAXINE ROCKETT Funeral for Maxine Rockett, 84, of Junction City, will be held at 10 a.m. today at Bethel Baptist Church south of Junction City with the Rev. Marty Black officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Junction City under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. WILLIE J. SHAW JR. Funeral for Willie J. Shaw Jr., 16, of El Dorado, will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 1018 E. Wilson, with the Rev. Murlee Carter officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home. Public viewing will be held from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Obituaries Published: 12/16/2007 WYONA M. COLVIN Graveside service for Wyona Marks Colvin, 74, of Hot Springs, will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Marks Mill Battlefield Cemetery near New Edinburg under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home in Warren. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. MELBA F. GOODWIN Melba Frances Robinson Goodwin, of Plano, Texas, and formerly of El Dorado, died on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. The daughter of Julius Clifford and Della Mae Walker Robinson, she was born in Winona, Mo., on July 13, 1918. She moved to El Dorado at the age of 3 and remained until the age of 83. She was a graduate of El Dorado High School. Melba retired from El Dorado Public Schools as the assistant food service director after 23 years of service. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in El Dorado. She married the love of her life, L.Q. Goodwin, on July 25, 1944, who preceded her in death in 1992. They raised four children, two boys and two girls, all whom survive them; Charles and Oleta Goodwin of Kilgore, Texas, Mary Alice Goodwin Britt of Uncertain, Texas, Lawrence and Jeri Goodwin of Carrollton, Texas, and Roger and Sherry Goodwin Brown of Plano. Melba is also survived by five grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Monday in Young's Chapel with the Rev. Jim Polk officiating. Interment will be in Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors in El Dorado. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. An online obituary is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com. DOROTHY GOUDELOCK Dorothy Goudelock, 80, died on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. She left a legacy of love for her family and a sweet spirit. She will always be remembered as a pillar of strength for her family. She was preceded in death by a husband, Marshall Lee Purifoy; a daughter, Linda Meeks; a granddaughter, Angie Williams; and a grandson, Jamie Purifoy. Survivors include her husband, Charles Raymond Goudelock of Camden; five daughters, Carolyn Dunn, Marcia Garrett and Donna Crain, all of Camden, Alice Shuff of Iowa, La., and Phyllis Hollis of Camden; four sons, Lucky, Donald and James Purifoy, all of Camden, and John Purifoy of Fouke; two brothers, James and Bobby Robertson, both of Camden; four sisters, Gracie Hamilton, Daisy Johnson and Pat Hearnsberger, all of Camden, and Martha Johnson of Waco, Texas; 25 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three stepsons, Rick Goudelock of Little Rock, Lewis Goudelock and Lewis Thomas of Louisiana. She was a member of the Assembly of God. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at Proctor Funeral Home with Terry Walthall officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery under the direction of Proctor Funeral Home in Camden. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com on the Internet. HAZEL HAMPTON Hazel Hampton, 76, of Marion, La., died on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at Union General Hospital in Farmerville, La. Arrangements will be announced by Sims Mortuary in El Dorado. CHARLES G. HAWKINS Charles Graham "Chuck" Hawkins, 44, of Bearden, died on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden. Chuck was born on Aug. 27, 1963, in Sulphur, La., the son of Charles Graham Sr. "Charlie" and Lana Townsel Hawkins. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Bearden, and was a welder. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Heavy and Margie Hawkins and Herbert and Norma Townsel. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Griffis Hawkins of Bearden; his sons, Charlie Hawkins and Jesse Hawkins, both of Bearden; his mother, Lana Hawkins of Bearden, his sister, Debbie Houston and her husband, Randy, of Fordyce; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gene and Freida Griffis of Bearden; a brother-in-law, Gary Griffis and his wife, Tina, of El Dorado; a sister-in-law, Given Griffis of Bearden; several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Monday at First Southern Baptist Church in Bearden with the Rev. Chris Morgan and Dr. Mike Montalbano officiating. Burial will be in Moss Hill Cemetery under the direction of Proctor Funeral Home in Camden. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com on the Internet. CHRISTOPHER P. KNIGHT Graveside service for Christopher Paul Xavier Knight, infant son of Kenneth Paul Knight and Laura Ann Knight, of Huttig, will be at 3 p.m. today in Sweet Home Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Perdue officiating. Services are under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors in El Dorado. LYDIA E. LANGLEY Lydia Elizabeth Langley, 87, of Junction City, died on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at Life touch Hospice House following a lengthy illness. Born on Aug. 15, 1920, in Union County, she was the daughter of John Edgar and Alcie Jane Hanry Owen. She was a longtime member of Hopewell Baptist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Langley loved the outdoors and fishing and gardening were some of her favorite activities. Preceding her in death along with her parents were her husband of 66 years, Kenzie K. Langley; a son, Kenneth Langley; a daughter, Nadine Owens; and a grandson, Trey Calk. She had six brothers, Roy Owen, Edgar Harold Owen, Willis T. Owen, Albert Owen, Harvey Austin Owen and Andrew Dayton Owen along with two sisters, Idell Oliver and Margie Sutton, also precede her in death. Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Elliott (Josiah) of Pasadena, Md., Peggy New (Jeryl) of Junction City, Mary Pate of Magnolia, and Kay New (Gary) of Junction City; three sons, John Langley of Houston, Texas, Jimmy Langley (Vicky) of Junction City and Glenn Langley (Debbie) of Magnolia. Surviving sisters are Claudine Owens of El Dorado, Julia Davis of Gonzales, La., and Betty Murphree of El Dorado; and brothers, Sam Owen of Raytown, Mo., and Boyd Owen of Columbus, Miss. Mrs. Langley is survived by a total of 90 grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. J. D. Weido officiating. Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home in El Dorado. Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730 or to Hopewell Baptist Church Building Fund, 3027 Hopewell Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. Please sign the online registry at www.baileyfuneralhome.net. MARTHA M. ORR Funeral for Martha Mae Adams Orr, 87, will be at 2 p.m. today in Young's Chapel with the Rev. Mark Staples officiating. Interment will be in Adams Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors in El Dorado. Memorials may be made to the Union County Animal Protection Society, 1000 Sunset Road, El Dorado, AR 71730 or Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. Obituaries Published: 12/17/2007 DELPHINE COTTRELL Funeral for Delphine Campbell Cottrell, 87, will be at 10 a.m. today in Young's Chapel with Dr. Duane Miller officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. Memorials may be made to Cross Life Church Library, 1010 Combs, El Dorado, AR 71730. An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com The family will be at 1314 Robinson. MELBA F. GOODWIN Funeral for Melba Frances Robinson Goodwin, of Plano, Texas, and formerly of El Dorado, will be at 2 p.m. today in Young's Chapel with the Rev. Jim Polk officiating. Interment will be in Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. DOROTHY GOUDELOCK Funeral for Dorothy Goudelock, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today at Proctor Funeral Home with Terry Walthall officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery under the direction of Proctor Funeral Home in Camden. CHARLES G. HAWKINS Funeral for Charles Graham "Chuck" Hawkins, 44, of Bearden, will be at 2 p.m. today at First Southern Baptist Church in Bearden with the Rev. Chris Morgan and Dr. Mike Montalbano officiating. Burial will be in Moss Hill Cemetery under the direction of Proctor Funeral Home in Camden. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com on the Internet. FELIX C. MCLEMORE SR. Felix C. McLemore Sr., 80, of Weatherford, Texas, formerly of Wilmar, died on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at Regency Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born on April 27, 1927, in Jefferson County, Arkansas, the son of Sterling Cornelious McLemore and Elna Ophelia Bass McLemore. He was a Baptist, a veteran of the U.S. Army, a retired diesel mechanic and worked many years for Blankinship Motor Co. in Warren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Donald Wayne McLemore. Survivors include his wife, Cookie McLemore; three sons, Lynn McLemore, U.S. Marines, Beaufort, S.C., John Wayne McLemore, U.S. Army stationed in Iraq, and Felix C. McLemore Jr., Mineral Wells, Texas; two daughters, Sharon Kay Bussell of Middleton, Tenn., and Karen Scott of Austin, Texas; one brother, Tommy McLemore of Warren; two sisters, Faye Patenotte of Yazoo City, Miss., and Betty Kight of Monticello; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral wil be at 10 a.m. today in Frazer's Chapel. Burial will be in Fitzhugh Cemetery in Jefferson County under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home in Warren. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Obituaries Published: 12/18/2007 Snyder Joe Mack Grider, 77, of Warren, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at Southwest Regional Medical Center in Little Rock. The son of Earl Grider and Elun Beasley Grider, he was born Aug. 19, 1930, in Johnsonville. He was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Billie Gibson Grider; two sons, Jimmy Grider and Ronnie Grider; a daughter, Utahna Grider; three brothers, Bill Grider, Floyd Grider and Boyd Grider; and a sister, Marjorie Baker. Survivors include a son, James Charles Matuska Grider of Warren; two daughters, Ranardo Grider of Little Rock, and Essie Grider of Warren; a brother, Lloyd Grider of Warren; and a sister, Bobbie J. Doss of Warren; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Frazer's Chapel in Warren. Burial with flag presentation will be held in Adams-Singer Cemetery near Warren under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren. DARYL MILLER Daryl Miller, 42, of El Dorado, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. Arrangements will be announced by Andrews Funeral Home. ROBBIN SNYDER Robbin Snyder, 61, of Waldo, passed away Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, at Magnolia City Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1945, in Magnolia, to Melvin Thomas and Mavine (Bright) Snyder. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sister, Rachel Wallis and her husband, Tommy, of Bossier City, La.; an aunt, Jeroline Tye and her husband, A.G., of Jackson, Miss.; and a number of nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Columbia Cemetery with Carl Harrell officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia. Memorials may be made to the Waldo Church of Christ. To sign the online guestbook visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz Obituaries Published: 12/19/2007 GIRTHA BUTLER Girtha Butler, 85, of Camden, and formerly of El Dorado, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, at Golden Living Center in Camden. Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at Marks Funeral Home in Magnolia with the Rev. Julian Lott officiating. Burial will be in Sweet Cannon Cemetery in Smackover under the direction of Marks Funeral Home of Magnolia. ROBBIN SNYDER Graveside services for Robbin Snyder, 61, of Waldo, will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Columbia Cemetery with Carl Harrell officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia. Obituaries Published: 12/20/2007 Jenkins GIRTHA BUTLER Funeral for Girtha Butler, 85, of Camden, and formerly of El Dorado, will be at 11 a.m. today at Marks Funeral Home in Magnolia with the Rev. Julian Lott officiating. Burial will be in Sweet Cannon Cemetery in Smackover under the direction of Marks Funeral Home of Magnolia. MAURINE L. COKE Maurine Lowery Coke, 82, of El Dorado, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Rehobeth Cemetery on North Wyatt Drive under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. Rev. Mike Eklund will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. PATRICIA W. JENKINS Patricia W. Jenkins, life-long educator, died at her home in Columbia, Mo., Dec. I9, 2007. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at Parker Funeral Service, 22 N. 10th St., Columbia. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at Community United Methodist Church, 3301 W. Broadway, Columbia, Mo. Burial will be in El Dorado. Born June 2, 1930, in Smackover, Pat was a dedicated educator, remembered and loved by countless students, colleagues and friends. She was a graduate of Stephens College, beginning her career as an elementary teacher in Jonesboro. After receiving her doctorate at the University of Missouri, she became assistant director of special education in the Columbia Public Schools. On retiring from the school district, she taught for many years at the University of Missouri, and was the Teaching Fellows Academic coordinator. Pat received honors and accolades for her outstanding teaching, but the personal tributes paid by parents of children with special needs, and from students of all ages are included in the legacy of this fine educator. Pat gave freely of her tune and talents; for many years she loved volunteering in her close and loyal friend, Connie Gehringer's, second-grade classroom. She was a founding member of Teachers Applying Whole Language, on the advisory board since its inception, and sponsor of the group during the last few years. Pat was a member of prominent professional organizations including Center for Expansion of Language and Thinking, National Council Teachers of English, and the Whole Language Umbrella. She traveled extensively, including professional and personal trips to China, Ireland and Australia. Survivors include her beloved daughters, Marsha Braswell and husband, Troy, of Missouri, Shelley Muscovalley of Arkansas, Patricia Roberts and her husband, Jerry, of Texas; her grandchildren Alicia, Alex, Matt, Jeremy, Chad, Amy, Erin, Joshua, and Neal; and nine great-grandchildren. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and James Wallace; and her brother, James Wallace Jr. Patricia played a lasting role in the lives of children and teachers. She will be remembered as a personal treasure to her children, grandchildren, friends and professional colleagues. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Patricia W, Jenkins Endowment Scholarship, College of Education, 114 Hill Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211. The scholarship is established by Pat's family and friends. GENE SIMPSON SR. Gene Simpson Sr., 83, of Pine Bluff, and formerly of Warren, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at the Arkansas Hospice Care Center in Little Rock. The son of Vertie Vaughn Simpson and Rolla Ann Garner Simpson, he was born Jan. 25, 1924, in Brinkley. He was a Baptist, a World War II U.S. Air Force Veteran, and a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Joe Simpson; and two sisters, Louise Simpson and Ethal Simpson. Survivors include two sons, Terry Simpson of Beebe and Gene Simpson Jr. of Morrilton; three daughters, Anna Freshwater of Las Vegas, Shirley Barton of Pine Bluff, and Doris Tisdale of Pine Bluff; and a sister, Betty Fisher of Carlisle; 13 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Frazer's Chapel in Warren. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.