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Reprinted with permission of the Pine Bluff Commercial. ************************************************************************ PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas Mable Gillis SHERIDAN -- Mable Anna Shull Gillis, 83, of Sheridan, died March 30, 1998, at her home. She was born on July 10, 1914, at Marion, Indiana, a daughter of the late Henry W. Shull Sr. and Melinda Irene Shull. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Emmitt Harold Gillis of Sheridan and Dallas Arthur Gillis of Pasadena, Texas; two daughters, Lynda Horton of Sheridan and Barbara Ann Brown of Houston; a brother, Harry Washington Shull Jr. of Marion; a sister, Elizabeth Shull of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A private memorial service was held Tuesday. Arrangements were by Buie Funeral Home at Sheridan. Memorials may be made to Grant County Museum. ______________________________ NOLA LASITER WARREN -- Nola Mooney Lasiter, 85, of Warren, died March 30, 1998, at Bradley County Medical Center. She was born on December 14, 1912, in Ashley County, a daughter of The late John Jefferson Mooney and Sarah Ethel Gray Mooney. She was a homemaker and a member of Westside Baptist Church at Warren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest B. Lasiter. Survivors include two sons, Grady Lasiter of Warren and Willie Lasiter of Hermitage; a daughter, Mildred Leggett of Monticello; two brothers, Roy Mooney of Camanche, Iowa, and Terrell Mooney of Houston; two sisters, Mae Gunther of Iola, Kansas, and Lucy Embry of Independence, Missouri; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home at Monticello with the Revs. B.K. Harris and Tim Smith officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery in Drew County. _________________________________ VERA TAYLOR GRAPEVlNE -- Vera Mae Hale Taylor, 77, of Grapevine, died March 31, 1998, At her home. She was born on January 5, 1921, in Grant County, a daughter of the Late Emery and Lina Perigen Hale. She was a homemaker and a member of Hedden Chapel Assembly of God At Grapevine, where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Taylor; and a son, John Wayne Taylor. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Hicks of Grapevine; two brothers, Arnold Hale of Sheridan and A.E. Hale of Pine Bluff; a grandchild; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Hedden Chapel Assembly of God with the Rev. C.M. Carey officiating. Burial will be in Grapevine Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Buie Funeral Home at Sheridan. Memorials may be made to Hedden Chapel Assembly of God. _______________________________ JAMES COMBS HUMPHREY - James C. Combs, 78, of Humphrey, died March 28, 1998, at his home. He was born on January 15, 1920, at Humphrey, a son of the late Joe Combs and Bertha Ervin Combs. He was a self-employed farmer and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Pierce Combs. Survivors include two brothers, Dehollis Combs of Stuttgart and Monroe Combs of Humphrey; and two sisters, Elnora Robinson of Humphrey and Corine Hall of Stuttgart. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Brown Funeral Home at Pine Bluff with the Rev. Booker T. Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Bayou Meto Cemetery at Humphrey. _______________________________ Marie Moran MARIE MORAN CONWAY -- Marie Martin Moran, 84, of Conway, formerly of Pine Bluff, died March 31, 1998, at Heritage Living Center. She was born on December 19, 1913, in Lincoln County, a daughter of the late Fount and Amanda Edmonds Vick. She was raised in Pine Bluff and graduated from Pine Bluff High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church at Pine Bluff. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Van Stuart, Hardin "Speedy" Martin and Glen Moran. Survivors include a son, Thomas Stuart of Conway; three grand- children; and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Graceland Cemetery with Dr. John McClanahan officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. _____________________________ Submitted by Linda P. Smith DougMIV@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas ERMA HILL (Photo included) Erma Carrie Kendrick Hill, 77, of Pine Bluff, died March 29, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 22, 1920, at Paris, Texas, a daughter of the Late Bishop William Henry Kendrick and Carrie Mosley Kendrick. She and her family moved to Little Rock when she was three years old. They moved to Pine Bluff in 1933. She attended South End Elementary School and graduated with honors in May 1939 from Dunbar High School at Little Rock. She received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education in 1944 from Arkansas AM&N College, now the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She got a master of science degree in 1951 from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She received a diploma in Christian education on November 14, 1970, from the Charles Harrison System of Bible Colleges at Memphis. She taught for the majority of her career at Merrill Junior High School and retired on June 1, 1975, from the Pine Bluff School District after 33 years. She received many awards and was involved in many organizations. When she retired, she worked full-time in the ministry with her husband. She was a member of South Temple Church of God in Christ at Little Rock, a church that was later named First Trinity Church of God in Christ at Pine Bluff and Greater Trinity Church of God in Christ at Little Rock. She was a missionary board president, a Sunday school coordinator and a Sunshine Band teacher. She was an owner of Christian Way Funeral Home along with her husband. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry Kendrick and Henry Kendrick; and a sister, Elvira Scott. Survivors include her husband, Elder DeWitt Hill Jr., whom she married on December 22, 1951; a son, Finley Wayne Hill Sr, of Pine Bluff; a daughter, Christine Hill of Pine Bluff; a brother, Sebron Kendrick of Santa Ana, California; a sister, Rosie Lee Mays of Santa Ana; and a grandchild. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Trinity Church of God In Christ with Bishop L.T. Walker officiating. Burial will be in Cypress Memorial Garden by Christian Way Funeral Home. A memorial service will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today at Greater Trinity Church of God in Christ at Little Rock and from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at First Trinity Church of God in Christ. Memorial contributions may be made to the Erma K. Hill Scholarship Fund, 800 Catalpa Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601. _______________________________ THURMAN WHITE STUTTGART -- Thurman Edward White, 76, of Stuttgart, died April 1, 1998, At Stuttgart Hospital. He was born on November 27, 1921, in Oklahoma. He was retired and served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include a son, James White of Pine Bluff; a daughter Nancy White of Modesto, California; two brothers, Leroy White and Glenn White, both of California; a sister, Juanita Harp of California; a caregiver, Patsy Simmons of Stuttgart; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Lone Tree Cemetery Chapel at Stuttgart. Burial will be in Lone Tree Cemetery at Stuttgart by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart. _______________________________ LOUISE HAYES Louise Hayes, 95, of Pine Bluff, died March 27, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 13, 1902, at Greenville, a daughter of the late Jim and Eldina Lewis. She attended school in the Greenville School District and was a Former member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hayes. Survivors include two sons, James Hayes Jr. and Vester Hayes, both of Kansas City; 19 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 3 p.m. Saturday at First Trinity Church of God in Christ with Glen Dedner officiating. Burial will be in Altheimer Cemetery by Christian Way Funeral Home. _____________________________ RICHARD REIDHAR Richard Andrew Reidhar, 69, of Pine Bluff, died April 1, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 25, 1928, at DeWitt, a son of the late Raymond Francis and Mattie Ann Thompson Reidhar. He was raised and received his early education at DeWitt. He moved to the Pine Bluff area in 1942. He was a farmer and worked for Pecan Farms, owned by Thomas Dial, for more than 50 years, retiring in 1992. After he retired, he worked part time for Dial. He was a Baptist. Survivors include a brother, Cecil Brown of Hamburg; and Three sisters, Joyce Porter of Pine Bluff, Margaret James of Leslie and Nettie Keaton of DeWitt. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Thompson Cemetery Near DeWitt. Arrangements are handled by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. The family will be at the home of his niece, Mary Ann Franks. ___________________________ RAYMOND DOSS ROWELL -- Raymond Ray Doss, 71, of Rowell, died March 31, 1998, at his home. He was born on March 13, 1927, near Warren, a son of the late Elzie Doss and Clara Ensley Doss Stringfellow. He was a retired auto mechanic and a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church at Warren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Iris Shelby Doss, who died on April 11, 1987. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Brown Doss; a daughter, Susan Taylor of Pine Bluff; a sister, Minnie Lou Bennett of Dumas; five half brothers, Bobby Doss of Midland, Texas, Jerry Doss of Crossett, David Doss of Rison, and Orby Stringfellow and Johnny Stringfellow, both Of Dumas; six half sisters, Syble Harrison of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Maxine Harmon of Fort Worth, Evelyn Jones of Lubbock, Texas, Gala Carter of Odessa, Texas, Judy Vinson of Rison and Margaret Chalk of Monticello; a stepson, Donnie Baker of Warren; a stepdaughter, Martha Jackson of Rowell; a stepbrother, J.T. Rawls of Pine Bluff; two stepsisters, Bernice Brown of Warren and Gerldine Tiner of Odessa; and seven grandchildren. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Buie Funeral Home at Rison. Burial will be in Prosperity Cemetery at Herbine. ________________________________ JOHN TAYLOR HOUSTON -- John Leonard Taylor, 88, of Houston, formerly of Warren, Arkansas, died March 30, 1998, at Memorial Hospital at Houston. He was born on February l4, 1910, in Bradley County, Arkansas, a son of the late John Lewis and Etta Hall Taylor. He was a self-employed building contractor for J.L. Taylor Company for 40 years. He was member of Second Baptist Church at Houston for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Flora Meek Taylor, whom he married on June 24, 1933; a son, John Leonard Taylor of Houston; a daughter, Gloria Taylor Maxwell of Ottawa, Kansas; a brother, Robert Taylor of Warren; a sister, Virginia Kight of Houston; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Frazer's Funeral Home at Warren. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery at Warren. Memorials may be made to Union Cemetery and Union Church at Rye. ____________________________ DOT WOODSON MACON, Georgia -- Dot Rainey Woodson of Macon, Georgia, formerly of Pine Bluff, died March 29, 1998, at Macon. She was the daughter of the late Tom and Myrtle Hopkins Rainey. She was raised and received her education at Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1942. She lived at Burlington, North Carolina, and Graham, North Carolina, before moving to Macon. She lived at Macon the last 25 years. She was a member of the PTA, Women's Club and the Garden Club. She was a homemaker and attended Congregational Christian Church at Macon. She was preceded in death by a brotber; and four sisters. Survivors include her husband, Samuel Thomas Woodson of Macon; three sons, Damon Woodson of Vidalia, Georgia, Perry Woodson of Macon and Sam Woodson of Rock Hill, South Carolina; a brother, William Thomas Rainey Jr. of Sherrill, Arkansas; a sister, Evelyn McEwen of Star City, Arkansas; and seven grandchildren. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Allen Womack officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. _______________________________ Submitted by Linda P. Smith DougMIV@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas WILLIAM COMMER SR. CARROLLTON, Texas--William J. Commer Sr., 71, of Carrollton, Texas, died March 29, 1998, at Trinity Medical Center at Carrollton. He was born on November 13, 1926, at Wabbaseka, Arkansas, a son of the late William Commer and Tslamarie Baggarly Commer. He graduated with an associate's degree from Lon Morris College at Jacksonville and completed his undergraduate work at Centenary College at Shreveport. He received a master's degree from SMU-Perkins School of Theology and a doctorate in ministry from Drew University at New Jersey. He served for more than 50 years at various pastorates in the Texas Conference and the United Methodist Church, ranging from Texarkana to Freeport. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Frankey Commer; three sons, William Commer Jr., David Commer and Robert Commer; three brothers, Jake Commer, Henry Commer and Isla Commer, all of Pine Bluff; a sister of Perryville, Arkansas; and four grandchildren. The funeral was March 31, 1998, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church at Plano, Texas, with the Rev. Robert Hasley officiating. Graveside Services were held March 31, 1998, in Texas Methodist Conference Cemetery at Palestine, Texas, with the Rev. L.B. Broach officiating. Arrangements were handled by Metrocrest Funeral Home at Carrollton. ____________________________ WILLIS RALEY Willis E. Raley, 77, of Pine Bluff, died April 1 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 14, l920, at Little Rock, a son of the late Ivan and Alberta Harris Raley. He was a machinist for Ben Pearson, where he worked for 52 years. He attended school in the Little Rock School District. There are no immediate survivors. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. today in Memorial Park Cemetery With Alan Stokes officiating. Arrangements are handled by Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. ____________________________ JOHN BARRETT BELLA VISTA -- John Michael Barrett, 53, of Bella Vista, died March 29, 1998, at his home. He was born on December 16, 1944, at Wildwood, New Jersey, a son of Phebe Barrett Aureli of Pine Bluff and the late J. Herbert Barrett. He was raised and attended schools at Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School. He attended Arkansas State Teachers College at Conway, now the University of Central Arkansas. He Lived at Washington D.C., where he worked for the FBI. He later attended Arkansas State University at Jonesboro and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He lived at Dallas and served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He lived at Bella Vista since 1991, where he owned and operated a Mail Plus business. He was a member of South Side Baptist Church when he lived at Pine Bluff. Other survivors include a son, McKinzie Barrett of Cabot; a daughter, Amy Jordon Milliken of Dallas; a brother, Dr. Lester Barrett of Jonesboro; and a grandchild. Funeral services were private. Memorials may be made to Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare System, 2500 Rike Drive, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603. The family will be at the Aureli home. __________________________________ JOHN BRADFORD John Junior Bradford, 74, of Warren, died April 2, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 5, 1923. at Banks, a son of the late Bryant and Anna Nichols Bradford. He was retired from Potlatch Corporation and served in the Navy during World War II. He was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Vail Bradford; two sons, Johnny Bradford of Rye and Jimmy Bradford of Pine Bluff; a brother, Edward Bradford of Banks; and five grandchildren. The funeral will be 2 p.m, today at Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren with the Revs. Rocky Goodwin and Larry Goza officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery at Warren. _______________________________ BUFORD RAMEY LAKE VILLAGE -- Buford Ramey, 72, of Wilmot, died March 29, 1998, at Chicot Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 23, 1925, at Wilmot, a son of the late Clint and Nancy Ramey. He was retired from Georgia-Pacific Plywood Mill and was a member Of Union Baptist Church. He served in the Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. Survivors include his wife, Mable Smith Ramey; nine sons, Buford Ramey Jr., Robbie Ramey, Nathaniel Ramey and Troy Ramey, all of Milwaukee, Mark Ramey and Clyde Ramey, both of Kansas City, Jessie Ramey of Los Angeles, Frank Ramey of Jacksonville and Jasper Ramey of Wilmot; five daughters, Mable Moore of Kansas City, Evelyn Ramey of Little Rock, Nancy Holloman of Pine Bluff, and Henry Mae Bethea and Hazel Martin, both of Crossett; 44 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church at Wilmot with the Rev. Ronald Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery at Wilmot by Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg. ___________________________ KENNETH SLAYTON LITTLE ROCK -- Kenneth T. Slayton, 75, of Pine Bluff, died April 3, 1998, At Riley South Nursing Home. He was born on December 30, 1922, at Egypt (Craighead County), a son of the late A.J. Slayton and Myrtle Bowen Slayton. He was a member of Hazel Street Church of Christ and Raymond McGill Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2256. He retired from Southwestern Bell after 37 years and the National Guard after 30 years. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by a grandchild. Survivors include his wife, Loraine C. Slayton; a son, Gary Slayton Of Newport; a daughter, Linda Hudson of Pine Bluff; a brother, Willis Slayton Of Walnut Ridge; two sisters, Freda Hicks and Wanda Broadway, both of Walnut Ridge; a stepson, Melvin Conner of England; five grand-children; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home at North Little Rock with Paul Evins officiating. Burial will be in Pinecrest Cemetery at Little Rock. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association. _____________________________ FLORENCE BOX Florence Marie Box, 82, of Tillar, died April 3, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 14, 1915, at McArthur (Desha County) a Daughter of the late James A. Osborne and Orpha Osborne. She was a homemaker and member of McArthur Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Doyle Box of Chireno, Texas; three daughters, Mary Bagbey of Lake Providence, Louisiana, Wanda Peters of Linthicum, Maryland, and Danny Sheffield of McGehee; a sister, Louise Coulter of McGehee; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Service of McGehee with the Rev. Tommy Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in McArthur Cemetery. _________________________ JERRY TRANTHUM Jerry Dean Tranthum, 59, of Boydell, died April 2, 1998, at Pine Bluff. He was born on November 16, 1938, at Manila, a son of Leona Fleming Tranthum of Boydell and the late Buriey Tranthum. He was a retired farm worker. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Tranthum. Other survivors include his wife, Janice Hallman Tranthum; a daughter, Barbara Anderson of Monticello; two brothers, Orville Tranthum of Pine Bluff and Leroy Tranthum of Boydell; seven sisters, Ruby Roberts, Faye Wallace and Bonnie Summers, all of Hamburg, Shirley Edwards of Dermott, Jewel Streeter of Crossett, and Louise Holley and Helen Conduff, both of Springhill, Louisiana; and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Snyder Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Donaldson officiating. Visitation will be at 3 p.m. today at Cromwell Funeral Home at Hamburg. ________________________________ Submitted by Linda P. Smith DougMIV@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas JONATHAN KARR BAINBRIDGE, Georgia--Jonathan Craig Karr, 19, of Bainbridge, Georgia, Died April 2, i998, in a plane crash at Bainbridge. He was born March 21, 1979, at Memphis, the son of Barry Karr and Dawn Anderson Karr of Spanish Fort, Alabama. He was a member of First Baptist Church at Gould, Arkansas, and a 1997 graduate of Grace Christian Academy at Gould. He was enrolled at Ag Flight Inc., Flight School at Bainbridge. Other survivors include a sister, Kristie Karr of Mobile, Alabama, and his grandparents; Melvin and Rosa Anderson of Sarahland, Alabama, and Mr. And Mrs. Ben Karr Jr. of Gould. Funerai services will be held today at 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Gould with the Revs. Dubs Byes and Al Green officiating. Burial will be in Dark Corner Cemetery at Gould by Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas, Arkansas. ____________________________ DEE SANDLIN LITTLE ROCK-- Dee Leonard Sandlin, 74, of Watson (Desha County), died April 3, 1998, at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center. Born August 27, 1923, at St. Joe, Louisiana, he was a son of the Late Mabel Kennedy and James Daniel Sandlin. He was a member of Watson Assembly of God Church and a self-employed construction worker. He was preceded in death by a sister, Pat Dalton. Other survivors include his wife, Helen Sandlin; a son, Jimmy Dee Sandlin of Dumas; four daughters, Nikki Sandlin Cartwright and Pat Sandlin Williams both of Watson, and Dana Sandlin Hawkins and JoAnn Sandlin Moreland, both of Dumas; four brothers, Troy Patton, Hampton Patton and Charlie Gene Sandlin, all of Watson, and Robert Sandlin of Dumas; three sisters, Lewanda Whittaker of McGehee, Betty Lou Westerman of Watson, Shirley Minor of Dumas and Bonnie Briney of Pine Bluff; 1O grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 5 p.m. today in Watson Cemetery with the Rev. L. Ricketts officiating. Burial will be handled by Griffin Funeral Home at Dumas. ________________________________ MARY SMITH (Photo included) Mary Smith, 71; of Pine Bluff, died March 31, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born January 8, 1927, at Minden, Louisiana, the daughter of the late John Smith and Pearlie Mae Conner Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church At Pine Bluff. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Scott Sr. Survivors include a son, Enoch Scott Jr. of Pine Bluff; four daughters, Edna Mae Hill, Evelena Gentry and Rosemary Clark, all of Pine Bluff, and Dianne Scott of Copperas Cove, Texas; two brothers, Drew Smith of Portland, Oregon, and Arthur Smith of Flint, Michigan; three sisters, Beatrice Kemp of Flint and Emma Griffin and Fannie Gragg, both of Pine Bluff; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pine Bluff. _______________________________ JOE McCLENDON (Photo included) WASHINGTON -- Joe Willie McClendon, 59, of Washington, formerly of Pine Bluff, died April 2, 1998, at a Washington hospital. He was born May 9, 1938, the son of Willie McClendon and Bernice Woods McClendon of Pine Bluff. He received his education in Pine Bluff graduating from Merrill High School and Arkansas AM&N College (now the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff). He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He was a Baptist and a former member of Indiana Street Baptist Church. Other survivors include his wife, Christine McClendon of Washington; a son, Anthony McClendon of Bowie, Maryland; a daughter, Cassandra McClendon Davis of Laurel, Maryland; a sister, Dorothy McClendon Young of Pine Bluff; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the lOth Street Baptist Church At Washington. Burial will also be in Washington by Stewart Funeral Home. __________________________________ CHARLES HOLMES JR. Charles Anthony "A.J." Holmes Jr., the five-week-old son of Anthony and Victoria Holmen, who was born February 23, 1998, died April 3. 1998. He was preceded in death by a brother, Skylar Holmes; a grandfather, Raymond Chaffin; and great-grandparents, Willalee June Harper, Rebecca Helen Nelson and Ed Holmes. Other survivors include grandparents, Ed and Linda Holmes of Sheridan, Darlene and Jim Lee of North Little Rock and Sharon Chaffin of Georgia; great-grandparents, James and Jane Harper and James Albert Chaffin, all of Florida, and Marie Holmes, Murel and Betty Norton and Charles and Maxine McReynolds, all of Sheridan. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Center Campground Cemetery At the Prague community near Sheridan with the Rev. Randy Cross officiating. Burial will be by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan. __________________________________ Submitted by Linda P. Smith DougMIV@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas REV. LEO KENDLE SR. WOODSON - The Rev. Leo Higgins Kendle Sr., 75, of Woodson (Pulaski County), died April 4, 1998, at his home. He was born April 9, 1922, at Redfield, a son of the late Albert Kendle and Dora Sheley Kendle. He was a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church at Woodson, and worked For St. Vincent's Infirmary Medical Center at Little Rock. Survivors include his wife, Adell Benningfield Kendle; three sons, Leo Kendle Jr. of Little Rock, George Kendle of Woodson and Clyde Kendle Of Fayetteville; three daughters, Johnnie M. Sublett of Phoenix and Darletha Kendle and Laverne Carter, both of Woodson; two brothers, Clifton Kendle of Eldorado, Kansas, and Loyce Kendle of Junction City, Kansas; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church with the Rev. Grover Garrison officiating. Burial will be in Rest in Peace Cemetery at Hensley (Pulaski County) by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. _____________________________ OVONIA HICKMAN BENTON -- Ovonia Ivey Hickman, 85, of Ingalls (Bradley , County), died April 4, 1998, at Benton Service Center. She was born September 5, 1912, in Bradley County, a daughter of the late Sam Ivey and Zillie Jarrett Ivey. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Hill Baptist Church. She Married Roy Franklin Hickman on September 15, 1934, and he preceded her in death on July 5, 1989. Survivors include two daughters, Sue Wardlaw of Johnsville (Bradley County) and Judy Withers of Warren, a half sister, Floy Nixon of Hermitage (Bradley County); seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 4:30: p.m. today at Union Hill Baptist Church At Ingalls. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery by Frazer's Funeral Home Of Warren. _________________________________ TRENT YOUNG JR. Trent "T.J." Wilson Young Jr., 26, of Rison, died April 4, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born April 29, 1971, at Fordyce, a son of Trent W. Young Sr. And Gloria Powers Young of Rison. He was employed several years as a member of the management team of Piggly Wiggly Inc. and was a 1989 graduate of Woodlawn High School. He also attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church at Rowell (Cleveland County), where he was active in youth and church activities. Other survivors include a daughter, Alyssa Young of Dumas; a brother, Chad C. Young of Rison; and his grandmother, Maxine Johnson Powers of Rison. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Center Missionary Baptist Church with Doney Blackerby and Harold Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials take the form Of donations to the Kidney Foundation of Arkansas. _______________________________ JAMES HAMILTON LITTLE ROCK -- James William Hamilton, 69, of Little Rock, formerly of Warren, died April 4, 1998, at University Hospital. He was born September 23, 1928, in Cleveland County, a son of the Late Robert Hamilton and Mary Ann Groves Hamilton. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and a retired employee Of Blankinship Motor Company. Survivors include a brother, Robert Lee Hamilton of Little Rock; Two sisters, Ima Jean Thompson of North Little Rock and Mary Savage of Little Rock. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. today in Prosperity Cemetery at Herbine (Cleveland County). Arrangements are being handled by Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren. ________________________________ Submitted by Linda P. Smith DougMIV@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas MICHAEL WHITE JR. LITTLE ROCK -- Michael Darrell White Jr, an infant, was born and died April 3, 1998, at Doctor's Hospital. Survivors include his father, Michael Darrell White Sr. of Little Rock, formerly of Pine Bluff; his mother, Tunia Clay White of Little Rock; and a sister, Breeonna White of Little Rock. Graveside services are scheduled for 3 p.m. today in Forest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. _____________________________ ANTHONY MAYER Anthony C. "Tony" Mayer, 79, of Pine Bluff, died April 5, 4998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born December 6, 1918, at Chicago, he was a son of the late John Mayer and Agnes Mayer. He was reared and educated in Jefferson County and attended Harmony Schools. He lived in Pine Bluff all his life. He was a "truck farmer" on Highway 54 all his adult life selling a vareity of produce. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Jewel Mae Lawrence Mayer, whom he Married January 22, 1944, at Pine Bluff; two sons, Anthony Mayer Jr. and Lawrence Mayer, both of Bluff; a daughter, Judy Masters of Pine Bluff; a brother, John Mayer of Pine Bluff; three sisters, Agnes Miller, Annie Miller and Mary Frith, all of Pine Bluff. Funeral services will be 1O a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Andrew Smith officiating. Burial will be at Lee Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. A Vigil service will be held at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. _____________________________ HARRELL MAYFIELD HOT SPRINGS -- Harrell D. "Billy" Mayfield, 74, of Hot Springs, died April 3, 1998, at his home. He was born on September 10, 1923, at Pine Bluff, a son of the late Walter A. and Wilma Sanders Mayfield. He was retired from the International Union of Operating Engineers and was an International representative. He went to school at Sheridan and was a Mason and a member of the Elks. He was a member of square dancing clubs in Texas and Hot Springs. He was also a member of First Baptist Church at Hot Springs. He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard F. Mayfield. Survivors include his wife, Martha Lea Fletcher Mayfield, formerly of Sheridan, whom he married in 1944; a son, Harrell David Mayfield Jr. of Houston; a daughter, Shirley Anne Mayfield of Sheridan; and a sister, Willene Hassman of Hot Springs. The funeral was Sunday at Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan with Harlan Fletcher officiating. Burial was in Lost Creek Cemetery at Sheridan. _____________________________ ELBERT FRENCH STAR CITY -- Elbert Ray French, 71, of Rowell, died April 6, 1998, at Gardner Nursing Home. He was born on April 26, 1926, at Rowell, a son of the late Edgar Boles and Mary Elizabeth Davis French. He was raised and educated at Rowell and lived in the Rowell / Pine Bluff area all his life. He was an independent logger for many years and was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lee Waters French. Survivors include his wife, Mildred W. French, whom he married on January 17, 1963, at Pine Bluff; a daughter, Ruby Ann EIkins of Springdale; and two sisters, Rachel Stuckey of Rowell and Ruby Zelma Shepherd of Springdale. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Center Missionary Baptist Church with Doney Blackerby officiating. Burial will be in Rowell Cemetery By Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors of Pine Bluff. _____________________________ ARTHUR CRASS LITTLE ROCK -- Arthur J. Crass, 81, of Monticello, died April 5, 1998, At Arkansas Heart Hospital. He was born on June 11, 1916, in Drew County, a son of the late Earl R. and Wessie Sanderlin Crass. He was retired from Drew County Road Department and was a farmer. He was a member of Pleasant Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Drew County. He served in the Marines during World War II. He was captured by The Japanese at Corregidor and was a prisoner of war for 42 months. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Aileen Carter Crass; three sons, Michael Crass of Hamburg, and John Crass and Robert Crass, both of Monticello; a daughter, Janie Crass Berryman of Monticello; a brother, Arlen Crass of Pine Bluff; a sister, Nettie Judkins of Lake Village; a stepbrother, Denton Harris of Atlanta; four grandchildren; and a great- grandchild. The funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home At Monticello with the Revs. Buddy Lemons and Ben Leonard officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Springs Cemetery in Drew County. ______________________________ JANE AYLOR TULSA -- Jane Hudson Aylor, 86, of Tulsa, died April 6, 1998, at Doctor's Hospital. She was born July 5, 1917, at Lake Village, Arkansas. She was affiliated with the Episcopal church. She worked as a clerk at the Chicot County Health Unit. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Beck of Tulsa and Lane Bagley Of Dermott, Arkansas; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today in Lake Village Cemetery with the Rev. George Hart officiating. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Service of Dumas, Arkansas. _____________________________ Submitted by Linda P. Smith DougMIV@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas ERMA LEE FARMER HOUSTON -- Erma Lee Boyd Farmer, 85, of Houston, died April 5, 1998, At Azela Place Nursing Home at Houston. She was born on November 10, 1912, in Lincoln County, Arkansas, A daughter of the late John Boyd and Lissie Carr Boyd. She was a retired nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar S. Farmer, who died on February 25, 1988. Survivors include two daughters, Lucille Farmer Keeton of Houston and Betty Farmer Hodges of Excelsior Springs, Missouri; two brothers, Grover Boyd of Minden, Louisiana, and J.C. Boyd of Rison, Arkansas; a sister, Mildred McGee of Star City, Arkansas; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Cornerville Cemetery In Lincoln County, Arkansas. Burial will be handled by Hale-South Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. ____________________________ Clyde Crowder CLYDE CROWDER LONOKE -- Clyde Arold Crowder, 84, of Little Rock, formerly of Pine Bluff, died April 6, 1998, at Lonoke Plaza Nursing Home. He was born on April 11, 1913, at Saltillo, Mississippi, a son of the late Luther and Idella Barnes Crowder. He was a diesel mechanic for CAT Business Company at Little Rock and Worked for Strickland Transportation Company. He was a 32nd-Degree Mason. He was preceded in death by three brothers, James Lindsey Crowder, Gerald Crowder and Luther Crowder; and a sister, Margaret Walter. Survivors include his wife, Emmie Langston Crowder; two sons, James Arold Crowder of Little Rock and Jerry B. Crowder of North Little Rock; a daughter, Ruth Bell Guida of Houston; nine grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today in Graceland Cemetery with the Rev. Rodney Shanner officiating. Arrangements are handled, by Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. ____________________________ JOHN SMITH SUN CITY, California -- John Michael Smith, 69, of Sun City, California, Died March 31, 1998, at Sharp Medical Center at Sun City. He was born on May 16, 1928, at Altheimer, Arkansas, a son of the late Robert Tally Smith and Henrietta Cooper Smith. He was a maintenance worker for Parker Aerospace Company and a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at Sun City. Survivors include his wife, Verna Clausen Smith; two sons, David Smith of Pine Bluff and John M. Smith Jr., address unavailable; a daughter, Janice Jones of San Leandro, California; a brother, Carl Smith of Walterboro, South Carolina; two sisters, Jeanette Forston of Chicago and Mary Harris of Newhall, California; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Andrew Cemetery at Altheimer by Brown Funeral Home at Pine Bluff. _______________________________ JOE SAFFOLD WARREN -- Joe Lee Saffold, 87, of Wilmar, died April 7, 1998, at Bradley County Medical Center. He was born on February 16, 1911, in Drew County, a son of the late Hardy Saffold and Lois Martin Saffold. He was a retired farmer, served in the Armv during World War II and a Member of Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church. He was a Mason. He was preceded in death by a daughter, LaNell Chambers; and a brother, Wesley Saffold. Survivors include his wife, Letha Mae Outlaw Saffold; a son, Charles Saffold of Wilmar; a daughter, Connie McKiever of Monticello; a brother, James Brewster of Wilmar; three sisters, Helen Conner of Star City, Ruby Kulbeth of Wilmar and Frankie Wooldridge of Warren; and five grandchildren. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home at Monticello with the Revs. J.C. Rawls and Wayman Mann officiating. Burial Will be in Outlaw Cemetery in Bradley County. _____________________________ NELSON JOHNSON LITTLE ROCK -- Nelson Ray Johnson, 42, of Little Rock, died March 31, 1998, At his home. He was born on December 10, 1955, at Little Rock, a son of Mae Frances Jordan of Pine Bluff and the late Nelson Johnson. He was a Baptist. Other survivors include a son, Bryan Johnson of Pine Bluff; three brothers, Sylvester Johnson of Dallas and Billy N. Johnson and Rufus W. Johnson, both of Pine Bluff; and two sisters, Florence L. Dorsey and Shirley D. Steward, both of Pine Bluff. The funeral will be I1 a.m. Thursday at Brown Funeral Home at Pine Bluff with the Rev. Caldwell H. Jordan officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Garden at Pine Bluff. _________________________________ WILLIE MAE BELIN CROSSETT -- Willie Mae Belin, 83, of Crossett, formerly of Banks, died April 6, 1998, at Leisure Lodge. She was born on May 26, 1914, at Banks, a daughter of the late Joe Carroll Dailey and Mittie Hines Dailey. She was a homemaker and a member of North Crossett Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James William "Bill" Belin, whom she married on February 28, 1931, at Hermitage, and who Died on November 29, 1970. Survivors include a son, Lamar Belin of Bastrop; two daughters, Loretta Norris of Angleton, Texas, and Louvenia Adams of Crossett; a brother, Billy Joe Dailey of El Dorado; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Frazer's Funeral Home at Warren. Burial will be in Childs Cemetery near Banks. _______________________________ EULA McGREGOR STAR CITY-- Eula B. McGregor, 80, of Star City, died April 7, 1998, at Gardner Nursing Home. She was born on May 22, 1917, in Lincoln County, a daughter of the Late Wiley F. and Etna White Meeks. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church at Star City and was a farmer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross McGregor; a brother, Floyd Meeks; and two sisters, Clara Harris and Era Burr. Survivors include a brother, Leo Meeks of Star City; and a sister, Doris Peacock of Star City. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Southside Baptist Church With Allen Hagood, J.C. Patterson and Bill Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Leek Cemetery near Star City by Griffin Funeral Service of Star City. _________________________________ DOYLE HORNADAY LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia--Doyle Clark Hornaday, 71, of Dacula, Georgia, died April 4, 1998, at Gwinnett Medical Center at Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was born on July 28, 1926, at Fordyce, Arkansas, a son of the late Neal Clark Hornaday and Lydia Gray Hornaday. He was raised and educated at Fordyce and served in the Navy during World War II. He worked for Commercial Credit Corporation for more than 40 years. His family lived at Pine Bluff for a number of years and attended South Side Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by three brothers; and a sister. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Hankins Hornaday; two daughters, Barbara Lynn Hornaday of Dacula and Brenda Joyce Hornaday of Decatur, Georgia; and a sister, Bernice Nowlin of Camden, Arkansas. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with the Revs. Johnny Jackson Sr. and Cliff Mayton and Dr. Bill Compton officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ebenezer Cemetery Fund, Box 218, Fordyce, Arkansas 71742, or to the American Cancer Society. __________________________________ Submitted by Linda P. Smith DougMIV@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas Arthur C. "Bucky" Hendrix Hendrix Will Be Remembered For His Devotion to Scouting By Kimberly Seamon of the COMMERClAL staff Everyone has some quality others remember. For some, it's their looks, And for others it's their attitude. But for Bucky Hendrix, it was His devotion to Boy Scouts of America that most recall. Arthur C. "Bucky" Hendrix, 61, of Pine Bluff, died April 8, 1998, at Trinity Medical Center. For family members who knew him best, Boy Scouts was his life. "He just dedicated all of his time and all of his resources to scouting," Gene Hendrix, Bucky Hendrix's brother, said. Bucky Hendrix, who was a scout master and teacher for more than 40 years, influenced a lot of people. He still received cards and letters from several people he helped over the years, W.R. "Dick" Hendrix, another brother, said. But it wasn't until he was an adult that he got involved in the organization. Bucky Hendrix, who was born on May 16, 1936, at Pine Bluff, a son of the late Robert Vernon and Flossie White Hendrix, never had time when he was young to join the club, a Pine Bluff Commercial article said. He had many jobs, including a paper route for The Commercia[, that occupied his time. It was when he was 19 that he first got involved in the organization. The article said a friend organized a troop at what was then the Arkansas Boys Industrial School. When the friend dropped out, Bucky Hendrix took over And was the leader for 21 years. From that point on, he was hooked. "I think that scouting is probably the finest youth program for young people today," he said in the article. "It gives them an opportunity to participate in an outdoor program with the camping and the hiking and lets them set a goal and accomplish this goal at their own pace." Over the years, Bucky Hendrix was a scout master at several places, including the Arkansas School for the Deaf and at St. Joseph's Orphanage, both at Little Rock, and at Troop 800 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Besides being a scout master, he was also a member of the Order of the Arrow Society of BSA, served on the High Adventure Committee of the Quapaw Council and was the head of the local Eagle Scout Board of Review for 30 years. All of Bucky Hendrix's work did not go unnoticed. He received the Silver Beaver Award from the BSA Quapaw Council and received the Award of Merit from the BSA Saracen Council. He received the St. George Award by the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock, and he also received a human life saving award from Liberty Mutual Life Insurance Company in 1956. Besides Boy Scouts, Bucky Hendrix was involved in other areas. He worked for the Jefferson County Juvenile Court for many years and continued his education. A graduate of Pine Bluff High School, he later attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. After he returned to the university, he joined Arkansas State Pollution Control and Ecology, where he worked for several years. He lived at Springdale and Little Rock. He eventually returned to Pine Bluff and became a project chemist For Gaylord Corporation, known as Weyerhauser then, at its Pine Bluff paper mill. He retired from that in October 1996. He was a member of First Baptist Church, but he didn't stop there. Bucky Hendrix also taught Sunday School at Trinity Village for many years. Survivors include three brothers, W.R. "Dick" Hendrix and Jack Hendrix, both of Pine B!uff, and Gene Hendrix of Conway; and two sisters, Jane Dean of Salinas, California and Bobbye Maples of Pine Bluff. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with the Rev. Gordon Topping and Dr. John H. McClanahan officiating. Burialwill be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Saracen District of the Boy Scouts of America, 3220 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 or to Jenkins Industries, c/o Jenkins Center, 2410 Rike Drive, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603. The family will be at Dick Hendrix's home. _________________________________ ROBERT HERRMANN Robert Sam Clanton Herrmann, 85, of Pine Bluff, died April 7, 1998, At Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 13, 1913, at Arkansas City, a daughter of the late Alpheus Clanton and Mary Caroline Mitchell Clanton. She was raised and received her early education at Arkansas City. She graduated from Ruleville High School in Mississippi and earned a Bachelor of science degree in teaching from Delta State Teachers College at Cleveland, Mississipp. She taught in Mississippi for nine years before moving to Pine Bluff In 1945. In Pine Bluff, she taught ninth grade and then second grade at Gabe Meyer School. She also taught in Dollarway schools. She retired in l978, after 35 years of teaching. She was a member of the Teachers Retirement Association, both In Arkansas and Jefferson County. She was also a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, the Drivers Audubon and Lakeside United Methodist Church. She served on the administrative board at the church, was a member of United Methodist Women and was teacher in the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond A. Herrmann, who Died on April 21, 1983. There are no immediate survivors. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Bellwood Cemetery with the Revs. Charles Murry, Lynn Dyke and Rodney Whitfield officiating. Memorial services will he at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Village Chapel, 6400 Trinity Drive with the Revs. Charles Murry and Lynn Dyke officiating. Arrangements are handled by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. ____________________________ DAISY BING LITTLE ROCK -- Daisy Sue Bing, 62, of Pine Bluff, died April 8, 1998, At Baptist Medical Center. She was born on July 23, 1935, at Crossett, a daughter of the late Allen Jefferson and Fannie Gray Moseley Linder. She was raised and educated at Hamburg, graduating from Hamburg High School in 1953. She attended Arkansas A&M College, now the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She worked for 31 years for Arkansas social services and Jefferson County Juvenile Court. She was a lifetime member of the Arkansas Juvenile Probation Officers Association and served as the state secretary/treasurer for four years before retiring in 1988. She was president of the Jefferson County SCAN Board. She was elected the 1998 Woman of the Year by the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, of which she was a member. She was volunteer for the Jefferson County Chapter of the American Red Cross and was a member of South Side Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl B. Bing, who died in 1969; a brother, Jimmy Linder, who died in 1988; and a sister, Mary A. Linder, who died in 1964. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Sorey and Libby Smith, both of Pine Bluff; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at South Side Baptist Church with Dr. J.R. DeBusk officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Hamburg Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Memorial contributions may be made to South Side Baptist Church, Step to the '90s, the Jefferson County Chapter of the American Humane Society or to the Jefferson County Chapter ot the American Red Cross. ______________________________ JOHN HARDIN John Otis Hardin, 79, of Pine Bluff, died April 4, 1998, at Sunchase HealthCare Center. He was born on November 5, 1918, at Rob Roy (Jefferson County), a son of the late Johnny and Delia Sims Hardin. Survivors include two sisters, Maude Nunn of Pine Bluff and Beatrice Turner of Detroit. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Henson Mortuary with the Rev. J.E. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in National Cemetery at Little Rock. _______________________________ LAURICE DUNCAN LITTLE ROCK-- Laurice Yarbrough Duncan, 75, of North Little Rock, Formerly of Pine Bluff, died April 7, 1998, at Baptist Medical Center. She was born on February 26, 1923, at Washington (Hempstead County), A daughter of the late Frank Yarbrough and Minnie Finnegan Yarbrough. She was a member of Levy Baptist Church at North Little Rock and An assistant director for Department Five. She retired as an area Supervisor for Dillard Department Stores after 28 years. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Frankie Evans Stone, who was from Chamblee, Georgia. Survivors include her husband, John Duncan; three sisters, Mary Pierce of Falls Church, Virginia, Dr. Carolyn Yarbrough of Paron (Saline County) and Audria Grant of Fort Smith; two grandchildren; and a great- grandchild. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Levy Baptist Church with the Rev. Otto Brown officiating. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park at North Little Rock by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Levy Baptist Church. ______________________________ JAMES ROBERTS JR. MIDWEST CITY, Oklahoma --James David Roberts Jr., 69, of Del City, Oklahoma, died April 7, 1998, at Midwest City Regional Hospital. He was born on June 19, 1928, at Rowell, Arkansas, a son of the late James David Roberts Sr. and Ruby Roberts. He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He also took graduate courses in engineering, management at the University of Oklahoma. He served in the Air Force from Februarv 1952 until January 1956. He began his Civil Service career in engineering in June 1959 at Tinker Air Force Base. He received many awards throughout his career and retired in December 1987 as chief of the Engine Production Branch. He also received the Meritorious Civilian Service Award. Survivors include his wife, Anne Jackson Roberts, whom he married on December 25, 1949, at Holy Grove, Arkansas; a son, James David Roberts III of Midwest City; a daughter, Burge Leathers of Choctaw, Oklahoma; a sister, Kathryn Keahey of Grady, Arkansas; and four grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Bill Eisenhour Southeast Funeral Home at Del City with the Rev. Ted Uhlig officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Memory Garden at Midwest City. _____________________________ KENNETH WHITTINGTON Kenneth Wayne Whittington, 54, of Rison, died April 7, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 6, 1943, at Rison, a son of the late James E. Whittington and Alice Brewer Whittington. He was a logging contractor for Tri-W-Logging Company Inc. and was a member of Bethel No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church at Rison. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tammy Lorene Whittington. Survivors include his wife, Joanne Whittington; a son, Bill Whittington of Crossett; two brothers, James E. "Sonney" Whittington Jr, of Magnolia and Bennie Joe Whittington of the "Y" Community near Rison; and two grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bethel No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church with Sam Higgs, Gary Lambright and Bill Whittington officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Rison. ____________________________ LORENCE MITCHELL MONTICELLO-- Lorence Mitchell, 78, of Monticello, died April 7, 1998, at Leisure Lodge Nursing Home. She was born on December 18, 1919, at Altus, a daughter of the late L.B. Leyda and Julia Wilson Leyda. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hastings Mitchell; and two sisters, Lucille Nolan and Ruth Leyda. Survivors include two sisters, Beth Barnes of Overland Park, Kansas and Martha Lee Bole of Fort Smith. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home at Monticello with Larry Pasley officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery at Monticello. _______________________________ Submitted by Linda P. Smith DougMIV@aol.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas HARVEY BUSH (Photo included) Harvey Bush, 85, of Pine Bluff, died April 8, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 22, 1912, at Pine Bluff, a son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Lillie Virginia Holley Bush. He was raised and received his early education in Jefferson County, attending schools at Redfield. He was a salesman at Rosenzweig's Department Store at Pine Bluff when he was young. He joined the St. Louis-Southwestern (Cotton Belt) Railroad in 1941. He was a railway conductor and worked for the railroad until he retired in 1974. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday School superintendent and taught Sunday School classes. He was a member of the Pine Bluff Masonic Lodge No. 69, the Order of the Amaranth and the Knights of Pythias. He was a member of the United Transportation Union, formerly the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. He was president of the Arkansas Fox and Wolf Hunters Association for many years. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Mary Virginia Sumner Bush, whom he married on December 18, 1937, at Pine Bluff; a daughter, Barbrodell Bush of Pine Bluff; a grandchild whom he raised, Lena "Bunny" Bohannan of Pine Bluff; a great-grandchild whom he raised, Steven Wright Bohannan of Pine Bluff; three other grandchildren; six other great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchiIdren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with the Rev. Gary Akers officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Central Baptist Church Building Fund, 6107 Dollarway Road, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71602. ____________________________ LLOYD BURROW JR. FAYETTEVILLE -- Lloyd Clete Burrow Jr., 57, of Fayetteville, died April 8, 1998, at his home. He was born on July 3, l940, at Mammoth Spring, a son of the late Lloyd Clete Burrow Sr. and, Gertie Mae Tinkler Burrow. He grew up at Pine Bluff and graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1958. He attended the University of Central Arkansas, formerly known as Arkansas State Teachers College, and graduated with a sociology degree in May 1963. He then joined the Navy and graduated from Officer Candidate School February 7, 1964, after which he served two tours in Vietnam. He Was part of the Seventh Fleet's Amphibious Operation aboard the USS Union. After his active duty, he began law school at the University of Arkansas at Fayettevile, receiving his juris doctorate and passing the bar exam in 1971. He became a part of Eugene Coffelts Law Practice, now the firm of Coffelt, Burrow, Sawyer at Bentonville. He lived at Bentonville for almost three decades and was involved in volunteer, community and civic organizations. He served on the Parks and Recreation Committee and helped develop several parks. He was a member of First Christian Church at Bentonville, where he was a member of the Christian Men's Fellowship. He was also a member of the Benton County Bar Association and Kiwanis Club. Survivors include his wife, Karol Anne Burrow; a son, Lane Clete Burrow of Centerton (Benton County); a daughter, Kimberly Elizabeth Burrow of Kansas City; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today at First Christian Church in Bentonville with Don White officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. in the V.A. National Cemetery at Fayetteville by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. Memorials may be made to the Young Life, P.O. Box 296, Gravette, Arkansas 72736. _____________________________ GLADYS FOX Gladys Fox, 96, of Pine Bluff, died April 4, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 2, 1901, at Alexandria, Louisiana, a daughter of the late Emmitt Duncan Campbell and Virginia Hurd Campbell. She received her early education in public schools in Louisiana and was a homemaker. She was a member of Mount Harmony Baptist Church, where she was a member of the usher board. Survivors include two sons, Theo B. Lamothe of Cambria Heights, New York, and L.W. Lamothe of Chicago; a daughter, Veria Block of Pine Bluff; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Handley officiating. Burial will be at noon Monday in Veterans Cemetery at Little Rock by P.K. Miller Mortuary. _____________________________ LUCILLE CURRY Lucille Nolen Curry, 87, of Pine Bluff, died April 7, 1998, at Park Healthcare. She was born on November 22, 1910, at Greenville, a daughter of the Late Harrison Nolen and Ladye M. Nolen. She received her education in the public schools at Greenville and was a member of Lampkin Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Curry. There are no immediate survivors. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Perry Funeral Home with the Rev. Melvin Harrison officiating. Burial will be in P.K. Miller Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. The Family will be at Isaac Lyons' home. _______________________________ LILLIAN BYRD McGEHEE -- Lillian Breazeale Love Byrd, 88, of McGehee, died April 9, 1998, At Leisure Lodge Nursing Home. She was born on March 5, 1910, at Ethel, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Charles Milton and Lula Birchfield Breazeale. She was a retired credit manager for J.C. Penney Company of Greenville, Mississippi. She graduated from Holmes Junior College at Goodman, Mississippi and was a lifelong Baptist and charter member of Emmanuel Baptist Church at Greenville. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Robert Edward Love, whom she married on March 7, 1935, and Wessie L. Byrd, whom she married on December 4, 1976; a son, Robert Milton Love; and four brothers, Everette Breazeale, Edward Breazeale, Grady Breazeale and Robert Breazeale. Survivors include two sons, Robert Love of Denver and John Love of Tyler, Texas; two daughters, Betty Goodson of McGehee and Linda Philhower of Plano, Texas; two stepsons, W.L. Byrd of Greenville and Bill Byrd of Biloxi, Mississippi; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church at McGehee with Dr. Tommy Cunningham and the Rev. Dennis Green officiating. Burial will be at 4:30 p.m. in Sallis Cemetery at Sallis, Mississippi. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin Funeral Service of McGehee. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 13, McGehee, Arkansas 71654 or to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 4005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 370, Dallas 75244. _____________________________ NARLE AUSTIN DE FUNIAK SPRINGS, Florida -- Narle J. Austin, 77, of De Funiak Springs, Florida, died April 8, 1998, at his home. He was born on February 4, 1921, at Randall, Arkansas, a son of the Late William Austin and Florence Rodgers Austin. He was of the Baptist faith and was an Air Force veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Jean Hodges Austin; a son, Michael Austin of De Funiak Springs; a daughter, Sherry Henderson of Birmingham; a brother, Elmer Austin of Pine Bluff; a sister, Neoami Spillyards of Little Rock; three grand- children; and a great-grandchild. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Rison by Buie Funeral Home at Rison. _____________________________ ESSIE BARNETT Essie Mae Barnett, 88, of Pine Bluff, died April 7, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 27, 1910, at Floyd, Louisiana, a daughter of the late Levi Criss and Ella Evans Criss. She was a homemaker and a member of Highland Baptist Church, where she was an usher. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.B. Barnett. Survivors include a daughter, Pauline Scott of Pine Bluff; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Highland Baptist Church With the Rev. Floyd Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. ________________________________ KENNETH HOLMES JR. DUMAS -- Kenneth Earl Holmes Jr., 43, of Dumas, died April 7, 1998, at Dumas. He was born on December 14, 1954, at Dermott, a son of Kenneth Holmes Sr. of Wheatland, Missouri, and Thelma Shaw Gray of DeValls Bluff. He was a self-employed painter in the construction business and a Protestant. Other survivors include a brother, David Holmes of Dumas; two sisters, Patty Howe of Lonoke and Tammy Fleetwood of Rison; and a stepfather, Bill Gray of DeValls Bluff. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Watson Cemetery with the Rev. Leonard Ricketts officiating. Arrangements are handled by Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. ________________________ JULIA WINSTON Julia Crutchfield Winston, 91, of Sheridan, died April 7, 1998, at Davis Life Care Center. She was born on May 14, 1906, in Grant County, a daughter of the Late Henry Petty and Emily Veasey Crutchfield. She attended Moore's School, near Sheridan, and Paxton School, near Prattsville. She was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church at Sheridan, where she was a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons. Governor's Board of Senior Citizens, Home Demonstration Club, and Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cliffoid Dean Winston, who died on June 1, 1972; and a son, J.D. Winston, who died in 1973. Survivors include a son, Donald Lee Winston Sr. of Sheridan; a daughter, Sue Winston Smith of Pine Bluff; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with the Revs. Tim MontgomeIy and William Ashcraft officiating. Burial will be in Lost Creek Cemetery at Sheridan by Buie Funeral Home at Sheridan. __________________________ Submitted by Linda P. Smith DougMIV@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas ROBERT WARE Robert H. Ware, 78, of Pine Bluff, died April 1O, l998, at Arkansas Convalescent Center. He was born March 26, 1920, at Pine Bluff, a son of the late C.V. Ware and Bettie Galagher Ware. He was native of Pine Bluff and graduated from Pine Bluff High School. He was an independent photographer for several years before retiring. He also worked for Ritchey Grocery. He was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, C.V. Ware Jr. Survivors include a sister, Frances Ella Madding of Pine Bluff. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Bellwood Cemetery with the Revs. Charles Murry and Lynn Dyke officiating. Arrangements are handled by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Memorials may be made to Lakeside United Methodist Church, 1500 Olive Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603. _________________________________ HAROLD LEONARD MONTlCELLO -- Harold Leonard, 80, of Monticello, died April 10, 1998, at Leisure Lodge Nursing Home. He was born December 4, 1917, in Drew County, a son of the late Walter Leonard and Mary Carter Leonard. He was a retired hospital orderly, an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Pleasant Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, name and address unavailable; two daughters, names and addresses unavailable; and a sister, Katheryn, Durmon of Monticello. The funernal will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home at Monticello with the Rev. Buddy Lemons officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Springs Cemetery in Drew County. ____________________________ TERRY ANDERS SR. HAMPTON -- Terry "Frog" Anders Sr., 57, of Hampton, died April 10, 1998, At Hampton Nursing Center. He was born April 30, l940, at Jersey, a son of Mary Smith Anders Of Hampton and the late Edwin Anders. He was the road foreman for Calhoun County and a member of First Baptist Church at Hampton. Other survivors include his wife, Maurice Taylor Anders, whom he married on September 1, 1965, at Prescott; a son, Terry Anders Jr. of Harrell; two daughters, Kim Anders and Shelia Thomason, both of Hampton; a stepson, David McClain of Warren; stepdaughter, Peggy White of Hampton; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Hampton with the Rev. Howard Kizer officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery near Jersey by Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren. ______________________________ ED SMITH MEMPHIS -- Ed Woodrow Smith, 79, of Watson, Arkansas, died April 9, 1998, At St. Francis Hospital at Memphis. He was born November 12, 1918, a son of the late George Henry Smith And Annie Ward Smith. He was a self-employed farmer and a member of Watson Methodist Church. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Dickey of Memphis and Teresa Parsons of Watson; a sister, Laura Mulls of McGehee, Arkansas; and Five grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Watson Methodist Church With the Rev. Clyde Venable officiating. Burial will be in Watson Cemetery by Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas. _______________________________ CARL KALKBRENNER FAIRFIELD, California - Carl Bernard Kalkbrenner, 78, of Fairfield, California, died March 20, l998, at David Grant Medical Center at Fairfield. He was born September 11, 1919, at Pine Bluff, a son of the late Henry Kalkbrenner and Ellen Merlo Kalkbrenner. He lived at Fairfield the last 38 years and served in the Air Force for 21 years. He was a parachute instructor and retired in 1961 as a master sergeant. He worked for the Civil Service Department for 20 years repairing and installing survival equipment for the Air Force. He was a member of Moose Lodge 861 of Fairfield, the Air Force Sergeants Association, 303rd Bomb Group Association, National Association For Uniformed Services and Sonoma Developmental Center Parents Group. Survivors include his wife, Annes C. Kalkbrenner; two sons, Edward H. Kalkbrenner of Fairfield and Steven C. Kalkbrenner of Eldridge, California; three brothers, James Kalkbrenner of Malden, Missouri, and Charles Kalkbrenner and John Loyce Kalkbrenner, both of Arkansas; and a stepson, Robert C. Mulligan of Chico, California. Graveside services with full military honors were March 27, 1998, in Suisun-Fairfield Cemetery with Captain Leo O'Brien officiating. Arrangements were made by Bryan-Braker Funeral Home at Fairfield. ___________________________ Submitted by Linda P. Smith DougMIV@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas BERT OWENS MCGEHEE -- Bert F. Owens, 58, of McGehee died Aprii 10, 1998, at Leisure Lodge Nursing Home. Born March 11, 1940 at Kelso (Desha County), he was a son of the late Edd and Thelma May Merritt Owens. He served in the Air Force and had been a barber in McGehee for 37 years. He was a member of Kelso Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Franklin Keith Owens of Little Rock; a daughter, Debbie Ellis of Pine Bluff; two brothers, James Owens of Kelso and Joe Owens of McGehee; two sisters, Mary Ann Barnes of Dallas and Pamela Kay Moore of Hartford (Sebastian County); and three grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Griffin Funeral Service Chapel of McGehee with Ben White Officiating. Burial will be in Kelso Cemetery by Griffin Funeral Service of McGehee. ________________________________ LOUIS THOMPSON, JR. WARREN -- Louis Clyde Thompson, Jr., 65, of Warren, died April 11, 1998, At Bradley County Medical Center. Born January 7, 1933, in BradIey County, he was a son of the late Louis Clyde Thompson, Sr., and Caroline Ritchey Thompson. He was a retired public relations employee of Beaird Pouland Corp. with 40 years of service. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church and a member of Warren Lodge 33 F&AM. Survivors include his wife, Dean Sharp Thompson, whom he married October 13, 1973; and a sister Lynell Bristow of Little Rock. He was preceded in death by a son, Tim Thompson, and a sister, Betty Thompson McRae. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Frazer's Chapel. Burial will be in Oakland, Cemetery by Frazer's Funeral Home. ____________________________ CHARLES WATSON LITTLE ROCK -- Charles Marvin Watson, 71, of Eudora, died April 9, 1998, At St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center. Born December 23, 1926, he was a son of the late Sewall Mason and Brina Harris Watson. He was a farmer, a World War II Veteran and a member of Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Betty Jo Hector Watson of Eudora, a son, Charles Watson of Dermott (Chicot County); a daughter, Marilynn Downs Of Durant, Oklahoma; and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Steele Funeral Home of Eudora. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Northside Baptist Church in Eudora. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. ______________________________ MATTIE EVERETT ALTHEIMER -- Mattie Bogy Everett, 77, of Altheimer, died April 10, 1998, At her home. Born August 23, 1920, at Altheimer, she was the daughter of the Late Elmo C. Bogy and Minnie Mason Bogy. She was reared and received her early education in Jefferson County. She received her Licensed Practical Nurse degree from Pine Vo-Tech (Now Southeast Arkansas Technical College) in the mid 1960s. She worked for Jefferson Regional Medical Center and Stuttgart Memorial Hospital before retiring after nearly 20 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Altheimer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Everett, who died in 1984, and a son, James E. Everett, who died in 1996. Survivors include a son, Eddie Everett of Camden; a daughter, Nancy Colson of Altheimer; a brother, Louis Bogy of Brooklyn, Michigan; a sister, Margaret Hall of Altheimer; and five grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. today at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Revs. Johnny Shaw and Joe Bagwell officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Altheimer, 210 West Sixth Street, Altheimer, AR 72004, Jefferson Regional Hospice, 1515 West 42nd Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71603, or Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, 800 Marshall Street, Little Rock, AR 72203. ______________________________ Submitted by Linda P. Smith DougMIV@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas CLIO LAIN LITTLE ROCK -- Clio T. Lain, 84, of Warren, died April 11, 1998, at Doctors Hospital. Born April 13, 1913, in Bradley County, she was a daughter of the Late Walter Thomason and Carrie Glover Thomason. She was a retired nurse for Dr. W.C. Whaley and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She married Rufus Edward Lain Sr., on December 5, 1941, at Warren. He died on January 8, 1981. Survivors include a son, Rufus Edward "Ed" Lain Jr. of Warren; a daughter, Janet Lain Kimbrell of Warren; three brothers, Clarance Thomason and Roy Thomason, both of Warren, and Lester Thomason of Pine Bluff; three sisters, Bertha Brown, Mae Taylor and Myra Stedman, all of Warren; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer's Funeral Home. ___________________________ SARAH GASAWAY Sarah Gales Gasaway, 93, of Gould, died April 12, 1998, at Jefferson RegionalMedical Center. Born November 17, 1904, at Piggott, she was a daughter of the late Charles Gales and Bertha Wagner Gales. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Dark Corner Christian Church and Wayside Garden Club of Gould. Survivors include two sons, Gaylon Gasaway of Gould and Joe H. Gasaway of Carlisle (Lonoke County); two daughters, Joy Knight of Gould and Martha Chesser of Olive Branch, Mississippi; a brother, Herbert Gales of North Little Rock; and 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 at Griffin Funeral Home at Dumas with Rev. Tom Bowlby officiating. Burial will be in Dark Corner Cemetery at Gould. Memorials may be made to Dark Corner Christian Church. ___________________________ MARJORIE ELLIOTT LITTLE ROCK -- Majorie Willis Elliott, 83, of Little Rock, formerly of Monticello, died April 11, 1998, at Parkway Health Center. Born July 29, 1914, at Monticello, she was a daughter of the late William H. Willis and Maud Tilghmon Willis. She received a bachelor of arts degree in English literature and music from Arkansas A&M College, now the University of Arkansas at Monticello, in 1936. She presented the first student recital in the Fine Arts Building on March 31, 1936. During her senior year, she was president of the Glee Club and English Majors Club, secretary-treasurer of the Senior Class, senior Homecoming maid, a member of Pi Delta Sigma, and music editor of the Cotton Boll Inkpot, a college literary and arts magazine. After graduation, she taught English literature and history and Directed high school choirs in Harrell (Calhoun County) and Warren. She later moved to Memphis, where she worked for Chicago and Southern, Fisher Aircraft, McKesson and Robbins, and Union Planters Bank. She was church organist at First United Methodist Church of Warren And First United Methodist Church of Monticello. She also had been a member of First Methodist Church and St. Luke's United Methodist Church at Memphis and, most recently, Highland Valley United Methodist Church at Little Rock. She was a choir member, Sunday school teacher, children's choir Director and accompianist and group study leader for, and lifetime member of the Woman's Society for Christian Service. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Emmett Coss Elliott Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Marjorie Elliott Burnett of Little Rock; and a grandson. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home at Monticello with the Rev. Dennis Dodson officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery at Monticello. _____________________________ NINA BARRETT LITTLE ROCK-- Nina Grace Burden Barrett, 95, of Little Rock, died April 12, 1998, at Presbyterian Village. She had been co-owner and operator of the Banner, Mattress, Upholstery and Rug Company, along with her husband. They bought the business in 1948 and operated it until 1964. She also ran a bed-and-breakfast at their home on Cantrell Road, near the Missouri Pacific Hospital, to accommodate families of patients at the hospital. She was a member of Parkway Place Presbyterian Church, formerly Highland Heights Presbyterian Church, which her mother helped organize in the 1800s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Ralph Barrett. Survivors include three sons, Milton Ralph Barrett of Little Rock, Formerly of Pine Bluff, Homer Dale Barrett of Hixson, Tennessee, And Donald A. Barrett of Huntsville, Alabama; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Parkway Place Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Greg Slater officiating. Burial Will be in Roselawn Cemetery by Ruebel Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Parkway Place Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Village or St. Jude's Children's Hospital at Memphis. ______________________________ MILDRED JONES SHERIDAN - Mildred Scott Williams Jones, 77, of Sheridan, died April 8, l998, at her home. Born March 20, 1921, at Worthington, Minnesota, she was a daughter Of Deloss James and Hattie Violet Paulson Scott. She was a member of First Christian Church and was a retired senior accounting clerk for the state of California. Survivors include her husband, Bruce A. Jones; two sons, Harley Williams of Sheridan and Deloss Williams of Cold Springs, Texas; two grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Buie Funeral Home at Sheridan with the Rev. Bob Pettit officiating. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery near Sheridan. _______________________________ Submitted by Linda P. Smith DougMIV@aol.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------