1997 Obituaries, Arkadelphia, Clark Co, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: Allen B. Syler Date: 16 Aug 2001 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm *********************************************************** Obituaries abstracted from the Daily Siftings Herald, Arkadelphia, Clark Co., AR, for the year 1997 KIRKSEY, Arlie T, 98, Amity.B 2-3-1899 D. 6-22-1997 son of William and Lee Deaton Kirksey. Widower of Josie Small Kirksey. Survived by 4 sons, Glynn, Foy, D.A. and Loy Kirksey, 3 daughters, Lennie buck, Verna Alsobrook, Novella Compton, 12 grandchildren, 19 gr-grandchildren. Oak Grove Cemetery. S.H. 6-16-1997 KIRKSEY, Lennie Mae, 80, Amity B 1-21-1917 D. 7-6-1997, Daughter of Lockey Augustus and Parthenia Huggs Still. widow of Elmer Kirksey. Survived by 4 daughters, Joyce Floyd, Velma Jones, Shirley Harrah and Sandra Klar, 8 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Oak Grove Cemetery. S.H. 7-7-1997 KITTRELL, John Frederick, 51, Sherman, TX B. 8-12-1945 D. 6-19-1997, son of O.C and Vasca Cates Kittrell, Survived by wife Melva Dennis Kittrell, 2 sons, Kam and Deke Kittrell, his mother, Vasca Byrd, 1 brother, Jerry Kittrell 2 sisters, Joyce Roberson and Peggy Davis, Burial in Sherman, TX. S.H. 6-23-1997 KNIGHTEN, Evie, 88, Murfreesboro, B. 4-16-1906 D. 6-11-1997, daughter of G.A and Willie Lee Crowder Widener. survived by 3 sons, William Lamar, Clifford Lawrence, Larry Wayne Knighten, 1 brother, Andrew Widener, 3 sisters, Buna Floyd, Van Floyd and Bea Jackson, 10 grandchildren, 12 gr- grandchildren. S.H.6-12-1997 KRISCHAK, Estel, 88, formerly of Apple Valley, CA. D. 10-18-1997. survivers, daughter and son-in-law Judy and Larry Taylor, 9 grandchildren 17 gr-grandchildren. Memorial service in Toledo, Ohio. S.H. 10-20-1997 LAMB, David G., Jr.,72, of Shell Knob, Mo. B. 3-20-1925 D. 11-22-1997, son of David G. and Dale Stover Lamb, U.S. Navy WWII, survived by wife Dorothy Dade Lamb, 3 sons, Keith Lamb, Charles and Jeff Dade, 2 daughters, Debbie Washer and Elizabeth Paulette Sweringen, and 6 grandchildren a 1 gr-grandchild. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 11-26-1997 LAMBERT, Albert Henry, 50, Bearden, B. 3-28-1947 D. 5-20-1997, son of B.G Shurgart and Wyomie Lambert. Survived by 2 brothers, Steve and Samuel Chatmon, 2 sisters, Linda and Ann Chatmon. White Springs Cemetery. Cremated. S.H. 5-23-1997 LANGDON, Ruby Adell Carpenter, 75, Bismarck, B. 8-17-1921 D. 3-11-1997 Daughter of Andy and Rosa Carpenter. Survived by husband, Howard Langdon, 3 sons, Maurice, Victor and Clifton Langdon, 1 brother, Willard Carpenter 2 sisters Fay Jones and Neta Hendrix and 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 3-13-1997 LANGLEY, Claude Jackson, 74, El Dorado. B. 7-13-1922 D. 2-4-1997 son of Isaac & Amy White Langley. 2 sons, Eddie Jack, and Austin Langley, 7 daughters, Claudette and Brenda Langley, Lingy Renee Koch, Pat Barker, Ann Mandes, Beverly Doan and Donna Spear. 1 sister, Helen Nelson, 30 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild. Macedonia Cemetery. S.H. 2-5-1997 LANGWORTHY, Katherine J. 85, B. 3-8-1912 D. 3-22-1997, daughter of Ida Ellington Wiley Niven and Charles Franklin Niven. Widow of A. Cullen Jaggers, and Byron R. Langworthy. Survivors 2 daughters, Frances J. Smith and Louise J. Buckelew, 2 brothers, Charles F. Niven, Jr. and W.A. "Bill" Niven, 3 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Crestview Memorial Park S.H. 3-24-1997 LASTER, James William "Sparky", B. 3-1-1919 D. 9-24-1997, son of James William & Lelia Laster. Owner of Laster's Furniture Co. until he retired in 1981. Survived by wife, Evelyn J. Laster, 6 children, Linda L. Davis, James William Laster III, Patricia C. Herbert, Joseph C. Laster, Melody C. Hales and Michelle K. Rogers, 1 sister, Dorothy Elliott and 7 grandchildren and 8 gr-grandchildren. S.H. 9-25-1997 LAWS, Addie Lee, 74, B. 7-5-1923 D. 11-9-1997, daughter of Robert Gordon & Annie B. Williams. Survived by 2 sons, Herman and Larry Laws, 5 daughters, Emma Brown, Freddie Harper, Charlene Johnson, Ruth Laws, Angela BoJoie, sister, Lillie Mae Donahue, 14 grandchildren and 5 gr- grandchildren. Eternal Rest Cemetery, Camden. S.H. 11-14-1997 LEAMONS, C.J., 77, B 9-17-1919 D. 1-21-1997, son of Claude J. and Lubi Smith Leamons. Army Vet WWII, wife Hazel Allison Leamons, 2 sons, Duane and Michael Leamons, 1 daughter Diane Mallett, 1 brother Hugh Leamons, Sr. 2 sisters Ena Selph and Erma Vaught, 8 grand children. Pallbearers: Paul, Burl, Hugh, Jr. Leamons, Tom Waller, Jake Alexander and Damon Robbins. Copeland Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 1-21-1997 & 1-22-1997 LEAMONS, Gordon Wayne, 75, b. 3-15-1922 D. 6-17-1997, son of Arthur Scott and Mary Ethel Fite Leamons. Survived by wife, Sondra Sue Leamons, 2 daughters, Rebecca L. Pringle and Gale C. Becker, 1 sister, Helen Gree St. John, 4 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. S.H. 6-19-1997 LEBAR, Mary Nelson, 77, D. 4-26-1997, Daughter of Ernest E. and Lee Anna S. Nelson. U.S. Air Force, WWII. Survived by a son, Robert N. Lebar, brother, Robert L. Nelson, and 3 grandchildren. Arlington National Cemetery. S.H. 4-29-1997 LEE, Daisy V.,90, B. 9-27-2907 D. 11-24-1997, daughter of Leonard G. & Annie Lee Huneycutt. Widow of Arthur M. Lee. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Elder Vernon and Nell Lee, 2 daughters, Jayne Harvey and her husband, Dick, Gretta Davis, 5 brothers, Roy L., Robert E., Carl T., C. Hassel, and Terel D. Huneycutt, 3 sisters, Grace E. Grant, Eva G. Harper, A. Lucille Purifoy, and 8 grandchildren and 22 gr-grandchildren and 2 gr-gr-grandchildren. Macedonia Cemetery. S.H. 11-25-1997 LEE, Flora Benson, 83, Gurdon, B 11-17-1913 D. 7-31-1997 Dau of Charlie Hurst and Maggie Smithpeters. Survived by husband, Lewis L. Lee, 6 children, Zenia Hartsock, Patsy Harrell, Ruby Mills, Billy Benson, Margaret Hooper and Johnny Benson, 21 grandchildren, 44 gr- grandchildren, 9 gr-gr-grandchildren. Pallbearers were grandsons, Ted Harstock, Jr. James Roberts, Roy D. Mills, Michael Benson, Bennie Jester and Philip Sperry. S.H. 8-4-1997 LEE, Jeffie Naomi Jordan, 89, Damascus, formerly Arkadelphia. D. 4-9- 1997. Survived by husband, William Lee, 3 sons, John, L.B. and Lloyd Jordan, 2 stepsons, Terry and Bruce Lee, 2 stepdaughters, Hope Kingrey and Connie Garrett, 2 sisters, Beulah Weaver and Etta Paul and 23 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Shawod Lawn Cemetery. S.H. 4-10-1997 & 4-11-1997 LEE, Mary Frances Stiefel, 72 Sheridan, B. 11-13,1924 D. 9-22-1997, daughter of Wiley Frank & Dannie Bridges Parker. survived by 3 sons, David, Jr. Frank and Terry Stiefel,6 brothers, Tobie, Leonard, rusty, Billy Roy, Ed Parker, 2 sisters Mrs. Frankie Mathis, Mrs. Johnnie Moore, four grandchildren. Bethelehm Cemetery. S.H. 9-23-1997. LIGON, William H. "Bill", 73, Austin, Texas, formerly of Arkadelphia. B. 8-8-1923 D. before 3-8-1997. Son of Thomas Claud and Anie Lou Cargile Ligon. Survived by wife, Margaret Rosalie "Podie" Ligon, 1 daughter Rosalie B.H. Gray, 3 sons, W.Austin, Reid B., and Scott F. Ligon, 2 brothers, Bob and Howard Ligon, and 9 grandchildren. Funeral was March 6 in Austin. S.H. 3-10-1997 LITTLE, Nannie P. 88, Died 11-10-1997, Widow of J.E. Little. Survived by 3 sons, Wyndle, Kenneth Dickerson, adn Lee Dewitt Little, 6 daughters, Beverly Whitlock, Judy Bear, Marie Crawford, Jessie Mae Middleton, Alta Ann Bullock and Syble Walters, 58 grandchildren, 66 gr-grandchildren and 5 gr-gr-grandchildren. Center Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers: Keith Dickerson, Paul Wayne Dickerson, Jerry Dickerson, David Barlow, Larry Whitlock and James Bear. S.H. 11-12-1997 LOCK, Ona, 83, Malvern, Died 4-19-1997 Survived by wife, Vivian Lock, 5 sons, Charles, Brian, Macus, James, and Mark Lock. 3 daughters, Brenda Mitchell, Carmen Bailey and Penny Ollison, 2 brothers, J.C. & Clarence Lock, 3 sisters, Bettar Scott, Bertha Gayton, and Pauline Lock, 29 grandchildren, 25 Great-grandchildren. Harmony Cemetery, Sparkman. S.H. 4-21-1997 LUCK, Frances Jean Wingfield, 71, B. 2-22-1926 D. 7-1-1997, Daughter of James Burt and Elva Lois Hammons Wingfield. Survived by husband, Dr. H.D. Luck, 2 daughters, Rebecca Scheier and Jennifer Medford, 1 brother, Jim Wingfield, 6 grandchildren, Alison, Alex Scheier, Laura, Emily, Abbey and Anna Medford. Rest Haven. Pallbearers Sam Medford, Mark Scheier, Cole Wingfield, Burt Wingfield, Clay Wingfield, Mike Wingfield, Kay Choau and Ti Choau. S.H. 7-1-1997 MANNING, Herbert, 80, b. 10-30-1916 d. 9-3-1997 son of Walter Gray and Stella Rebecca Floyd Manning. Survived by wife, Lola Murrell Manning, 1 son, Gary Manning, 4 brothers, Hershell, Earl, T.A. and Connie Manning, 1 sistger, Sue Jester, 4 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 94-1997 MANSFIELD, Cleodia Hancock, 87, Amity, B. 11-2-1909 D. 3-10-1997, daughter of Lynn, Sr. & Sindy Coker Williams. Survived by husband, J.D. Mansfield, 1 son, Royce Hancock, 2 stepsons, Douglas and Burton Mansfield, 2 brothers, Lynn, Jr. and Cary Williams, 1 sister, Nellie Rikard and 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren and 1 great- great-grandson. White-Wheeler Cemetery, Pallbearers: Don Mansfield, Mike Mansfield, Garry Mansfield, Rick Hancock, Stacey Bean and Jimmy Williams. S.H. 3-12-1997 MARION, Danny, 38, Gurdon, Died 5-8-1997. Survived by 2 sons, Jay and Matthew Marion, a daughter, Hannah Marion, his mother and stepfather, Marie & Lester McClure, 6 brothers, Lonzo, Larry, David, and Bobby Marion, Lester Joe and John McClure, 1 sister, Patircia Brashear. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 5-12-1997 MARSH, Darrell A., 90, Prescott, B. 1-27-1907 D. 8-29-1997 son of John Clyde and Jarvie Aburrow Marsh. U.S. Coast Guard WWII Veteran. Survived by wife, Geneva Weaver Marsh, 1 son, John D. Marsh, 1 grandson Daniel A. Marsh and one great-grandaughter. Deann Cemetery. S.H. 9-2-1997 MARTIN, John William, 75, 8-12-1921/1-18-1997. Surv. wife, Kathleen Ely Martin, daughter & son-in-law, Ellen and Roger Wilcher, sisters, Gladys M. Northern, and 2 grandchildren. Hillcrest Memorial Park, Texarkana. S.H. 1-19-1997 MATHIS, Travis, Sr., 74, 12-1-1922/1-2-1997, son of Earl C. and Vesta Mathis. Surv. 4 children, Sherry Donovan, Travis Mathis, Jr., Earl C. Mathis II, Winston Clinton Mathis, 2 brothers, Winston and Randall Mathis; 3 sisters, Wanda June Wrinkle, Diane Blanton, Gayle Owen, and five grandsons. Rest Haven. S.H. 1-3-1997. MAXEY, Joe Floyd, 77, Rosboro, B 3-10-1920 D. 4-7-1997 son of Lyn Charles and Beulah Meeks Maxey. Survived by wife, Lillian Humphries Maxey, 2 sons, Joe M. and Danny H. "Buddy" Maxey, 1 brother, Kenneth C. Maxey and 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildre. Glenwood Cemetery. S.H. 4-9-1997 McANALLY, Garland, Sr., 73, Prescott, B. 7-23-1921 D. 3-16-1997, Survived by wife, Lois McAnally, 2 sons, Garland Jr. and John Stanley McAnally, 1 daughter Janette Pedigo, 5 brothers, Willie L., James E., Robert D., Charles and Joe D. McAnally, 2 sisters, Dorothy Harkrider and Shirley Loy, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. DeAnn Cemetery. S.H. 3-17-1997 McANALLY, W.L. "Willie Lee", 78, Little Rock, B. 1-29-1997 D. 12-29- 1997. survived by wife Mary M. McAnally, 4 brothers, James, Robert, Charles and Joe McAnally, 2 sisters, Shirley Loy and Dorothy Harkrider, 1 grandchild and 2 gr-grandchildren. Forest Hill Cemetery. S.H. 12-31- 1997 McCORMICK, Addie Mae, 87, Aly, B. 10-12-1909, D. 6-18-1997, Daughter of Jake and Ola Morgan. Widow of Cecil D. McCormick. Survived by 2 step brothers, Glen and Joe Phillips, a niece, Melba Reed, and two great- nieces. Aly cemetery. Pallbearers, David McCormick, Michael Dee McCormick, W.A. McCormick, Jerry McCormick, Garry McCormick and Everett E. Smith, Jr. S.H. 6-17-1997 McDANIEL, Henry Clay, Okolona, B. 8-6-1935 D.11-17-1997, son of Willie Lee & Geneva Dixon McDaniel. survived by son, Roper McDaniel, brother, Johnny McDaniel, sister, Barbara Stewart. Pleasant Grove Cemetery. S.H. 11-20-1997 McDANIEL, Lorene McMahan, 82, Midway, 6-17-1914/1-6-1997, dau. of Walter Elbert and Dicie Ann Sheehy McMahan. Surv. husband, Vollie Lee McDaniel, 4 sons, Marvin, Bill, Fred and Benny McDaniel, three daughters, Patsy Mowery, Joyce Hixon, and Annette Hobbs; five brothers, Pete, Paul, Louis and Jack McMahan, four sisters, Lucille Jones, Dollie Strother, Letha Jones and Dorothy Dyer, and 23 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Neighbors Cemetery. S.H. 1-7-1997 McDONALD, William Loyd, 76, Delight, B 2-19-1920 D. 1-13-1997, son of Kirk M. and Lizzie Frazier McDonald. DAV WWII. Surv 3 daughters Judith Stone, Janice Lee, Billie Ullrich, 5 grand children, 6 great grandchildren. Smyrna Cem. S.H. 1-14-1997 McJUNKINS, Megan Renae, 2, Bismarck, B 2-5-1995 D. 7-16-1997 Daughter of Erick McJunkins and Michelle Hammonds McJunkins. Survived by parents, 2 sisters, Candice Michelle McJunkins and Jessica Lee Smith, grandmothers, Diane Kizer, Donna Lee Battles, grandfathers, Junior Douglas Hammonds, and Cleve Junior McJunkins, 3 great-grandmothers, Juanita Pickett, Ethel Duncan and Mamie Hammonds, and a great grandfather, J.D. Hammonds. Oak Bower Cemetery. S.H. 7-18-1997 McLELLAND, Imon, 64, Delight, B. 12-15-1933, D. 12-15-1997, son of Matt & Ada Fullerton McLelland, survived by wife, Gwen McLelland, 4 sons, Vaughn, Randy, Kevin and John McLelland, 2 daughters, Cissie Denton and Melissa Franklin, 2 brothers, Thomas and Ellis McLelland, 2 sisters, Mary Henderson and Elsie Smith, 15 grandchildren. Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 12-17-1997 McLEMORE, Roy, Sr., 75, Malvern, Died 3-4-1997. Survived by wife, Lue Gene McLemore, 2 sons, Rev. Roy, Jr., and Terry D. McLemore, 3 daughters, Mary Louise Hill, Wanda Bailey and Clara George, 1 brother Willie McLemore, 2 sisters, Stella Perry and Lucy Davis, and 23 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Perla Cemetery. S.H. 3-10- 1997 McQUISTON, J.A., 81, McGehee, 4-20-1915/1-8-1997. son of W.W. and Carlee Hoover McQuiston. surv. 2 daughters, Laverne Potter and Patricia Cole, a brother, Bill McQuiston, four sisters, Agnes Henry, Hazel Saffold, Lilly B. Rothenberger and Thelma "Jacque" Tucker, one grandson and one great- grandson. McGehee Cemetery. S.H. 1-10-1997 MEEKINS, Bertha M. McPeak, 46, Gurdon, Died 4-20-1997. Survived by mother, Aletha McPeak, a son, Torey L. Dixon, a daughter, Kanita A. Meekins, 2 brothers, Melvin and Wendell McPeak, a sister, Maxine Johnson, and 2 grandchildren. Piney Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 4-25-1997 MELTON, Beau Christopher, infant son of Johnny and Lori Melton, Died 1- 31-1997. Survived by parents, grandparents, Sandy Twerwilliger and Johnny and Brenda Horton, and Lonnie and Margaret Melton, great- grandmother Vora Terwilliger. Woodlawn Memorial Park, Ft. Smith. S.H. 2- 3-97 MERRITT, Clara White Stumon, 90, B. 5-25-1906 D. 2-27-1997 Daughter of Walter & Rosie Digby White. Widow of Ferris Merritt, Survived by 1 son Roland Stumon, 1 daughter Ella Mae Ross and 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Macedonia Cemetery. S.H. 2-27-1997 MITCHELL, Henry Allen, 89, Okolona, B. 6-11-1908 D. 6-15-1997, son of Henry and Matie Mitchell. Survived by 9 sons, R.D., Henry Clay, Roy Neal, Wilbert Henry, John Wesley, Jimmie Lee, Bennie Lee, William H., and John Allen Mitchell. a daughter, Margaret Mitchell, 2 brothers, Edgar and David Mitchell, five sisters, Daisy Wheeler, Callie Helms, Fairy Chappell, Irene Amocker and Mattie Mae Wilson, 46 grandchildren, and 33 gr-grandchildren. Holly Grove Cemetery. 6-19-1997 MITCHELL, Hollis, 83, B. 8-25-1913 D. 6-1-1997, son of Theodore and Callie L. Lollar Mitchell. Survived by wife, Lillian Martin Mitchell, son, Stephen H. Mitchell, daughter Barbara S. Schenke, 2 brothers W.T. and Jack Mitchell, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Pinecrest Memorial Park, LR. Pallbearers: Ray Schenke, Mike Mitchell, Nathan Mitchell, Phillip Mitchell, Robert Neal and Jack Hagler. S.H. 6-3-1997 MOORE, Jeanette, 86, B. 3-29-1911 D. 5-16-1997, daughter of Cornelius R. & Leona Medlock Patterson. Widow of Joe Charles Moore, Sr. Survived by son, Neil Moore, a daughter, Pat Duke, 7 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. Unity Cemetery. S.H. 5-16-1997 MORGAN, Henry James, 82, B. 8-31-1915, D. 10-24-1997, son of William Madison & Josie Duncan Morgan. WWII Navy Veteran. Survived by wife, Juanita Keith Morgan, 1 son, John Russell Morgan, 1 daughter, Camiel Kannard, 1 sister Ethel Fleischman, and 3 grandchildren. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 10-27-1997 MORGAN, Ronald Eugene, Sr. 48, Malvern, B 3-9-1948 D. 1-11-1997. Vietnam Vet. Surv. 3 sons, Ronald E. Jr., Randal and Calin Morgan, 4 dau. Regan, Marquita, Deanna Latora and Chasity Morgan, father, Ruben Charles Morgan, mother Latora Morgan, 2 brothers Charles Stevenson, and Daniel Morgan, 1 sister Donna Celestine Johnson, 4 grandchildren. Funeral at Bethel AME Church, Malvern. S.H. 1-14-1997 MORGAN, Sharon McJohnson, 43, Winfield, Kan. D. 12-8-1997, daughter of Miles McJohnson. Survived by husband, Randy Morgan, her mother and step- father, Mary Lou and Lyndell Stroud, 2 sisters, Bridget Mann and Cary Goza, 1 step-brother, Greg Stroud, 1 step-sister, Sudan Jackson. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 12-10-1996 MURPHY, Evelyn Carey, 80, B 7-22-1916 D. 7-6-1997 Daughter of Pierce and Cora Hilbert Carey. Survived by 2 sons, Mike and Bob Murphy, 3 daughters, Kathlee Murphy, Barbara Peters and Evelyn Sims and 4 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. New Orleans. S.H. 7-8-1997 MURRELL, George D.,77, B 12-7-1919 D. 10-3-1997 son of Annice & Albert Murrell. WWII Navy Veteran. Widower of Delores A. Murrell. Survived by son, David Murrell, 2 daughters, Georgia Dukes and Shirley Carter, 2 sisters, Bertha Smith and Ola Forthman, 2 brothers, Elbert and Lee Murrell, 9 grandchildren and 16 gr-grandchildren. Richwoods cemetery. Pallbearers, James Forthman, Danny Forthman, Dion Boyette, Darrin Boyette, Michael Forthman, Jay Forthman, Jerry Sullivan and Jimmy Ray Smith. S.H. 10-3-1997 MURRELL, Lee Edward, Arcadia, CA, B. 4-14-1916 D. 10-16-1997. son of Albert & Annie Bosley Murrell. Survived by wife, Clara Murrell, daughter, Clarissa Woodham, brother Elbert Murrell, 2 sisters, Bertha Smith and Ola Forthman, 8 grandchildren, 13 gr-grandchildren. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 10-17-1997 S.H. 10-20-1997 MUSSELMAN, lois Ann, Minneapolis, MN Widow of Donald J. Mussleman. Survived by a daugher, DeCel and a grandson, Cameron John Musselman. Military Cemetery, Minneapolis. S.H. 9-3-1997 NASH, Olivia W. Polly, 91, Bryant, B. 9-9-1905-D.1-31-1997, daughter of Thomas & Buena Vista Davis McMillan. Widow of Thomas Nash, Sr. Sur. son, Tom P. Nash, Jr., 1 daughter. Virginia Jones, 3 sisters, Mary McMullan, Dot Auld and Pena Nelson, 7 grandchildren, 4 great- grandchildren. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 2-3-1997 NEAL, Alice Martin, 88, B. 3-7-1909 D. 5-18-1997, daughter of Charles Andrew & Sallie Rutledge Martin, widow of A.C. Neal. Survived by 3 sons, James A. "Jimmy" , Charles A. and Robert W. Neal, 3 brothers, Paul A., Ray B. and Roy A. Martin, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Greenwood Cemetery, Rison. S.H. 5-19-1997 NEAL, Charles S., 67, B. 8-20-1929 D. 3-2-1997, son of Johnny and Beulah Eaton Neal. Survived by 2 daughters, Katherine Ussery and Sandra Hardiway, 1 son, Stanley Penix, 4 sisters, Gracie Buckley, Glady Neal, Elsie Thorwer, and Ethel Kuykendall, 4 brothers, Edward, Arthur, David and Albert Neal. 4 grandchildren. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 3- 6-1997 NEEDHAM, Dwain, 59,Hot Springs, B 9-22-1938 D. 10-18-1997, son of Virgil and Gladie Needham. Survived by parents, wife, Linda Needham, 2 sons, David and Scot Needham, 1 daughter, Gwen Saylor, 1 sister, Patsy Moore. Sunset Cemetery. Honorary pallbears, Wingfield Hunting Club and Vol. Fire Dept. S.H. 10-20-1997 Nelson, Charles H. 70, NLR, D. 10-18-1997, survived by wife, Sue Nelson, daughter Renee Nelson sister Ruth Coulter 3 nieces and a nephew. Rose Hedge Cemetery. Pallbearers, Buddy Allen, Mac Osburn, E.T. Pruitt, Roland Davidson, James Dickerson and Shelly Lorrison. S.H. 10-20-1997 NEWBORN, Gerrien, 67, B. 9-18-1930 D 9-25-1997. Daughter of A.J. Willis and Mary Ellen Logan. Survived by husband, Elwood Newborn, 3 sons, Michael, Joe Charles and Emmett Newborn, 3 daughters, Rennea Tidwell, Vickie Hunter and Gloria Newborn, her mother Mary Ellen Logan, brother, Charles Willis, Sr., 12 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 9-26-1997 & 9-29-1997 NEWBORN, Lucian, "Luke", 71, Hot Springs, Died 4-26-1997. Navy Veteran, WWII. Survived by 2 daughters, Gilda Beckham and Linda Newborn, a son, Willie Lee "Rusty" Newborn, 4 sisters, Millie Hartgraves, Mattie Smith, Birdie Cooper and Annabelle Bryant, six grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Joan Cemetery Pallbearers, Fred Johnson, Richard Henderson, Alponso Britton, Roy L. Ross, Keenny Rae Moore, Joe Moore, Michael Osborne and Joe McAfee. S.H. 4-29-1997 & 5-2-1997 NEWBORN, Roberta Beard, 74, B. 12-15-1922 D. 6-28-1997, daughter of Paul and Gracie House Beard. Survived by husband, L.C. Newborn, 4 sons, Rev. Jesse L., Martin, William and Rufus Newborn, 6 daughters, Gracie Neal, Rhonda Newborn, Clara Craig, Margie Bates, Debbie Harper and Carolyn Newborn. 4 brothers, Ernest Beard, Osey Lee Jones, L.D. Beard, James Summerville, 3 sisters, Birtie Preston, Mildred Johnson, Janice Beard, 2 step-children, Rosie Lee Gray and Johnnie C. Newborn, 19 grandchildren, 3 gr-grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, 22 step great-grandchildren and one step great-great-great grandchild. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 7-1-1997 NIEHUSS, Robert Dwight, 54, Died 9-21-1997 Survived by wife Deborah Stiffler Niehuss, 1 son, Robert Henry Niehuss, 1 daughter, Rebekah Kaufman, 1 sister Barrie Gravel, parents, H.C. and Opal Niehuss. S.H. 9-22-1997 NIX, Lorene T. Fite, 75, Sparkman, 4-2-1921/1-5-1997 daughter of Earl and Edna Voss Fite. Surv. husband, James G. Nix, 3 sons, Eddie, Jerry and David Nix; 3 daughters, Sandra Davis, Judy Nix and Vicky Nix, a brother, Claude Fite, a sister, Kate Marie Nix. 5 grandchildren. Round Hill Cem. S.H. 1-6-1997 NORFUL, Linda Bryant, 45 Hot Springs, B. 10-14-1951 D. 7-15-1997 daughter of Booker T. and Willie Lee Blevens Bryant. Survived by husband, Wille Norful, daughter Yolanda Renee Norful 1 brother, L.T. Bryant, 2 sisters, Lillie Floyd and Lynn Bryant and 1 grandson. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 7-171-1997 OLDS, Cleda, 92, Amity, B. 12-2-1905 D. 12-27-1997, daughter of W.H & Willa Hays Olds. CEO of Bank of Amity. Survived by 2 sisters, Hazel Richardson and Eutha Olds. Methodist Church Cemetery, Amity. S.H. 12- 19-1997 OLIVER, Floyd, 86, Kirby, B. 10-14-1910 D 5-30-1997. U.S. Navy WWII. Survived by wife, Lillian Robertson Oliver, son Arlos Oliver, 3 daughters, Alice Bardwell, Joyce Taylor and June Taylor, sister, Myrtle Galloway, six grandchildren, and seven Gr-grandchildren, 2 step- grandchildren and one step-great-grandson. Burial In Glenwood Cemetery. S.H. 6-2-1997 ORSBURN, Laurine DeVore, 87, Okolona, 12-1-1909/1-7-1997, dau. of Walter and Elmeretta Paquette DeVore. Widow of Cecil W. Orsburn. survivors, 1 son, Cecil L."Scooter" Osburn, dau, Sue Hale and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Okolona Cemetery. S.H. 1-8-1997 OSBORN, Verdie, 91, Dallas, formerly Arkadelphia, B. 8-21-1905 D. 3-24- 1997, son of Monroe & Savilla Osborn. Survived by 2 sons, Earl and Jimmy Osborn, 1 daughter, Jennette Lindsey, 1 sister Maudie Perry and 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 3- 27-1997 OTWELL, Conway, 86, Beirne D. 7-16-1997. Survived by daughter, Alma Holbrook, sister Nellie Hisaw, stepson, John Lee and 2 stepdaughters, Laverne Ward and Gail Hendrix. Brown Cemetery. S.H. 7-18-1997 OTWELL, Evelyn, 76, Gurdon, D. 9-19-1997. Survied by son Jerry Otwell, daughter, Lisa Francis sister Gladys Thomas and 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Brown Cemetery. S.H. 9-22-1997 OWEN, Joe Charles, 68, Texarkana, B. 10-13-1928 D. 5-1-1997, Survived by wife, June Owen, a daughter, Kathy Bryant a son, Dr. Randall Owen and 5 grandchildren. East Memorial Gardens. S.H. 5-5-1997 OWENS, E. Glen "Pappy", 71, B. 12-28-1926 D. 12-27-1997, son of O.E. & Madie Kirkham Owens. Arkansas State Police Trooper, WWII Navy Veteran, Survived by wife, Veda Todd Owens, 2 sons, Marion and David Owens, 1 Daughter, Charlotte Branch, stepdaughter, Debbie Thomason, 3 brothers, Alfred, Vernon and Olen Owens, 1 sister, Gwendolyn Murchison, 10 grandchildren and 5 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Troy Tucker, Terry Palmer, Wes Sossoman, David Fullen, Mark House, Bob Gibbs, James Boyce and Ray Coston. Honorary: Bob Johnston, Lindell Holcomb, Jim Bray, Elendle Buck, Gene Donham, Jim Jenkins, Ark. State Police Dept. and Clark County Sheriff Dept. S.H. 12-29-1997 OWENS, Roosevelt, 59 Kansas City, MO, B. 3-12-1938 D 10-8-1997 Son of Evan & Ida Williams Owens. Survived by 5 sons Roosevelt, Jr., Keith, Paul Owens, Robert Huddleston, John Browning, 6 daughters, Dessie, Vivian, Eva,Pauline Owens, Annie Avington and Linda Vawters, 5 brothers Auther, Heziikah, Fred, J.W. and Jessie Owens, 2 sisters, Mattie Redman and Exie Williams, 22 grandchildren and 11 gr-grandchildren. Harmony Cemetery. S.H. 10-10-1997 PACE, Nannie, 90, Hot Springs, B 10-27-1906 D. 5-31-1997, widow of Dor Pace. Survived by 5 daughters, Betty Daniels, Patty Dampier, Nell Payne, Doris Wright, Francine Shahane. 2 brothers, U.S. and Randall Hedden, 2 sisters, Odena Jones, Lorena Stokes, 16 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren, and 2 gr-gr-grandchildren. Crestview Cemetery, Granddaughters were pallbearers, grandsons and nurses and staff of Ark. Healthcare were honorary pallbearers. S.H. 6-3-1997 PACHECO, Eddie DeWayne, Jr., 22, Gurdon, 10-14-1997, D. 6-21-1997, son of Eddie and Billie Jean Kinard Pacheco. Was killed in a head-on collision on Hwy 67. Survived by wife, Michelle Gifford Pacheco, 1 son, Marcus Elliott, parents, Eddie Pacheco Sr., and Billie Jean Russey, 2 brothers, Johnny and Terry Russey, 7 sisters, Davida Williams, Felicia Brown, Michelle Brown, LaTasha Russey, Michelle Russey, Melissa Langley and Diedra Crockett, his grandmother Alene James. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 6-23-1997 PARK, Bertha Mae Beard, 79 B 9-23-1917 D. 8-2-1997 daughter of Marshall and Beulah Herrick Beard. Widow of Frank Park. Survived by 2 daughters, Bitsy Wrinkle and Judy Gibbs, 2 sons Jerry and Ty Park, 1 brother, Jay Beard, 1 sister Charlene Jennings and 12 grandchildren and 10 gr- grandchildren. Smyrna Cemetery. Pallbearers: Charlie Gibbs, Vaughn Park, Churck Partney, Bob Park, David Gibbs and David Childers. S.H> 8-4-1997 PAYNE, Warren L. "Buster", 77, Prescott, B. 11-6-1919 D. 3-11-1997, son of Ben W. & Lottie Latch Payne. Survived by wife, Pearl Cornelius Payne, 1 son, Mike Payne, 2 daughters, Becky Buchanan and Angela Garner, 2 sisters, Dorothy Smith and Alvis Wendt and 1 granddaughter. Missionary Grove Cemetery. S.H. 3-13-1997 PEARCE, Irene Rice, 81, B. 11-15-1915 D 4-4-1997, daughter of Crawford & Ethel Heard Rice. Survived by husband, Eugene G. Pearce, Sr., son, Eugene G. Pearce, Jr. 1 sister, Madelyn R. Eubank, 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 4-7-1997 PEEK, LualAren, 77, B.5-5-1920 D. 9-24-1997, son of Robert & Rettie Hardy Peek. Widower of Margie Fae Buck Peek. Survived by 1 daughter, Debra Peden, brother, Leamon Peek, 3 sisters, Lovice Garner, Lora Peek and Loice Peek. Golden Cemetery. S.H. 9-25-1997. PENNINGTON, Arthur Milton, 92, B 2-13-1905 D. 7-29-1997, son of Walter Allen and Mary Lucinda Adams Pennington. Survived by wife, Annalee Pennington, 2 daughters, Pattie Leman, Penny Montgomery, a sister, Mary Ozell Briscoe, 4 grandchildren and 5 gr-grandchildren. Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander. S.H. 7-21-1997 PERRY, Readie, 86 B 1-5-1911 D 8-22-1997 Son of Mac and Mary Jane Perry. Survived by wife, Maudie Perry, 1 daughter, Thelma Jean Perry, 3 brothers, L.C., Lester, and Frank Newborn, 2 grandchildren and 3 gr- grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 8-26-1997 PETTUS, Maxine, 79, Okolona, B. 1-25-1918 D. 4-24-1997 Daughter of Henry and Viola Anderson. Survived by husband, Otis Pettus, a grandaughter, Deaidra Pettus and an aunt, Mae Cook. Okolona Cemetery. S.H. 5-1-1997 PHELPS, Nettie Siratt, 95, B. 10-17-1901 D. 10-11-1997 Daughter of James Thomas & Fannie Idell Dyer Siratt. Widow of Joseph Phelps. Survived by 5 sons, Roy, Jim, Paul, Floyd, and Frank Phelps, 4 daughters, Bonnie Roberts, Mary Ferree, Betty McElyea and Ruby Callison, 1 half-brother Mike Siratt, 2 sisters, Grace Keeton and Tine Tuttle 1 half-sister Cleodia Dodd, 19 grandchildren 24 gr-grandchildren. Jones Cemetery Brown Springs. S.H. 10-13-1997 PHELPS, Ralph A, Jr., 76, Athens, TX B. 5-27-1921 D 7-24-1997, wife Helen Kennedy Phelps, died in 1981. Survived by wife, Betty Crowder Phelps, 1 son, James Phelps, 1 daughter, Debbie Lynd, stepchildren, Mark Crowder, Judy Parker, Debbie Russell and 6 grandchildren. Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas. S.H. 7-29-1997 PIERCE, Ida Mabel, 89, Modesto, CA., 6-21-1907/1-3-1997. daughter of John E. and Susie Hopper Burrow. Widow of Minor Pierce. Surv. daughter, Ruby Gann, brother Kenneth Burrow, two sisters, Margie Manning, Dorothy Stroble, four grandchildren, four-great grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. Richwoods Cem. S.H. 1-6-1997 S.H. 1-8-1997 Pierson, Lee Gregory, 96, Murfreesboro. D. 11-22-1997. Burial in Palestine Cemetery. S.H. 11-25-1997 PITTS, Randy Gale, 31, Trumann, formerly Gurdon, B. 10-27-1956 D. 5-4- 1997. Survived by wife, Tammy Graham Pitts, a son Johnathan Kyle Pitts, his parents, Junior and Mary Lou Pitts, a sister Carla Buckner, and grandmother, Vesta Ward. Rose Hedge Cemetery. Pallbearers: Melton Byerly, Jr., Gary Don Holmes, Leroy Mabe, Herb Maxwell, Kenny Maxwell, Ronnie Maxwell, Dub Smith and Rodney Williams, Honorary: Clay Buckner, Tobe Doke, Wade Graham, Carmack Johnson and Ed Moody. SH. 5-5-1997 POINDEXTER, Mary Terrell, 71, B. 10-31-1925 D. 2-16-1997 Daughter of Tom & Maggie Yancey Terrell. Survived by Husband, Everett Poindexter, 2 sons Chris and Mike Poindexter, 2 daughters. Susan Baird, Nancy Tucker Ward, 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 2-17- 1997 POLLINS, U.S., 83, Okolona B 2-2-1914 D. 7-15-1997 Son of Clayton and Leona Pollins. Survived by wife Verdie Pollins, 3 sons, Jimmie Lee, Bennie and Bobby Joe Pollins, stepbrother, Roy A. Pollins, stepsister Quaralee Turner and 9 grandchildren 10 gr-grandchildren and 2 gr-gr- grandchildren.Okolona Cemetery. S.H. 7-18-1997 POUNDS, Harold C., 74, Amity, B. 2 19-1922 D 1-13-1997 son of Felix Pounds and Grace Bailey Pounds Gould. Vet Army WWII. Wife, Lucy Pounds, 1 dau, Sarah Steed, 2 brothers, Fay Pounds, John W. Gould, stepfather, Rolfe Gould and 2 granddaughters. Coker Cemetery. S.H. 1-14-1997 POWELL, Coy Gladys, 89, B. 8-29-1907 D. 6-6-1997, daughter of James R. and Dovie Thomason Adams, Widow of Willie W. Powell. Survivors, 2 sons, Reginald and Kelcy Powell, 4 sisters, Fern Pittman, Pauline Kirby, Palma Thomason, Jean Freeman, 2 grandsons, 2 great-grandchildren. Jones Cemetery. S.H. 6-9-1997 POWERS, Elvis Earl, 88, Little Rock, B. 2-20-1909 D. 11-17-1997, son of Augustus William & Lois Frances Chapman Powers. Survived by wife, Vada Terrell Powers, brother, Lamar S. Powers, and a niece and nephew. DeGray Cemetery. Pallbearers, Phillip Esch, Robert McCallum, Terry Hedden, Glen Dunlap, Bill Hipps and Bill Duke. S.H. 11-18-1997 PRESLEY, Jamie Mauline, 85, Longview, TX, B. 1-23-1912 D. 9-10-1997 Daughter of James & Ida Mansfield Webb. Widow of Robert Presley. Surv. 3 sons, Robert L., James L. and John W. Presley. 1 daughter, Charlsue Baumgardner, 1 sister, Ruth Rigby and 10 grandchildren and 14 gr- grandchildren. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 9-11-1997 PRIDE, O.J., Jr. 65, Little Rock, died 4-11-1997. Survived by wife, Polly Ann Baker Pride, 2 daughters, Lynne Betzner and Lisa Hoyt, 1 sister, Mary Destretti and four grandchildren. Memorial Gardens Cemetery, H.S. S.H. 4-14-1997 PULLEN, James Theodore, 84, Antoine, B. 2-24-1912 D. 2-20-1997 son of Henry Hightower & Claude Hemmonds Pullen. Survived by wife, Augusta Jones Pullen, 2 sons, James A. and Danny Lee Pullen, 1 daughter. Patricia Ann Bailey, 2 sisters. Marie Hart and Aline Elms and 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Smyrna Cemetery. S.H. 2-21- 1997 PURIFOY, Thurman, 81, Prescott B. 11-24-1915 D. 7-24-1997 son of Jim and Mattie Purifoy. Survived by wife, theola Purifoy, 5 sons, Arthur, Ollis, Dale Purifoy, John Box and Charles Gulley, 3 sisters, Minnie Ingram, Gladys Ingram and Clara Ingram, 29 grandchildren and 16 gr- grandchildren. Union Grove Cemetery at Bluff City. S.H. 7-29-1997 QUICK, Isabell Cross, 91, Spring City,TX B. 9-10-1906 D. 9-10-1997, daughter of James H. & Margie Powell. widow of Arthur Cross, Ted Dake and Floyd Quick. survived 4 sons, Fletcher, James, Eartest, and Kenneth Cross, 3 daughters, Syble Owens, Francis Hillis, Martha Ann Jones, 1 brother, R.C. Powell, 1 sister, Elevana Morris, 18 grandchildren, 12 gr- grandchildren and 6 gr-gr-grandchildren. Delight Cemetery. Pallbearsers: Dick Bowen, Ben Hillis, Elmore Owens, Ron Sanders, Bruce Hillis and Matthew Brock. S.H. 9-12-1997 RANDLE, Harold Edward, 66, Heflin, LA, B. 7-11-1931 D. 9-17-1997, son of Otis J. & Mabel Lawson Randle. Survived by wife, Mildred Huffman Randle, 1 son, Otis Randle, 5 daughters, Bella Buzzard, Wilma Martin, Carol Clegg, Esther Draper, Shannon Musgrove, 2 brothers, Robert & Charles Randle, a half-brother, Floyd Randle, 3 sisters, Jessie Mae Puterbaug, Evelyn Delamar, Madolyn Bane, 1 half-sister, Sadie Fogle, 17 grandchildren and 10 gr-grandchildren. Delamar Cemetery. S.H. 9-191- 1997 READ, William Charles, 62, N. L.R. D 95-1997. survived by wife, Brooksie Davidson Read, 2 sons, William Charles, Jr. and Michael Read, his mother, Katherine Read, 1 brother, Paul Read, 1 sister, Georgia Mae Lanham, and 3 grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. 9-5-1997 REED, Willie B., 50, B. 11-16-1946 D. 5-30-1997 Son of Eddie and Mary Lee Hogan Reed. Survived by two brothers, Bennie Edward and Ollie Reed, two sisters, Margarine Jackson, and Mary J. Tate. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 6-2-1997 REYNOLDS,, Jesse Oliver "J.O.Billy", Jr. Gurdon, B. 4-3-1925 D. 8-2-1997 Son of Jesse Oliver and Nancy Kathrine Clark Reynolds. Survived by wife Frances Stewart Reynolds, daughter, Sherry Mullins, 1 sister Hendra Lou Wells, 1 brother Bobby Reynolds, 1 granddaughter.Southfork Cemetery. Pallbearers: Randy Stewart, David Lynn Stewart, Dennis Ray Stewart, Ricky Well, Bubba Henry, Robert Long, Jeff Ballard, Mark Smith, Scott Francis, Jimmy Ernest and Kenny Allen. S.H. 8-4-1997 RICKETTS, Esta Marie, 88, Gurdon. D. 1-24-1997. Surv. son, Tommy Ricketts, 2 dau. Freda New, Linda Marie Whitmarsh, 1 sister, Freda Thomas, and 6 grand children and 5 great-grandchildren. Center Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 1-27-1997 RINKLE, Daniel Elmore, 73, Alpine, Died 6-8-1997. Survived by former wife, Lorene Rinkle, 2 sons, Wayne and Kenneth Rinkle, 3 daughters, Linda Lee, Juanita Locke, Dixie Abbott, 13 grandchildren, 9 gr- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Hill Cemetery, Chalybeate Valley. Pallbearers: Kenny Wayne Rinkle, Darrel Rinkle, Chad Tucker, Raymond Hill, Donald Ray Smith, Joe Bell. S.H. 6-10-1997 RINKLE, Kenneth, 42, Amity, B. 2-17-1955 D. 9-4-1997 son of Daniel and Lorene Harper Rinkle. Survived by 1 son Kenny Rinkle, 2 daughters, Tonya Jean Rogers, Victoria Rinkle, his mohter, 1 brother, Wayne Rinkle, 2 sisters, Linda Lee and Juanita Locke, 1 grandchild. Hill Cemetery, Chalybeate Valley. S.H. 9-5-1997 ROBERTSON, Harold E. 86, Texarkana, B 10-18-1910 D. 6-12-1997, survived by 3 brothers, Marvin, Bruce and Jamie Robertson, 3 sisters, Tarver Smith, Evelyn Brown, Mildred Walker. Hillcrest Memorial Park. S.H. 6-13- 1997 RODGERS, Virginia Burrow, 86, West Memphis, died 6-24-1997. Survived by 4 sons, Don W., Terry, Jerry L. and Ronald R. Rodgers, 1 sister, Rubye M. Burrow, 1 brother, Earl Burrow, 7 grandchildren, 3 gr-grandchildren. Crittenden Memorial Park, Marion. S.H. 6-29-1997 ROSE, Willie McArty, 84, Curtis, B. 1-9-1913 D. 4-15-1997, daughter of Walter and Eller Smith, Widow of Wilson "Bill" Thomas McArty and Henry Grodziadz, Survived by husband, Homer Rose, 2 sons Billy and Elmer McArty, 1 brother, Wilbur Smith and 2 sisters, Dollie Smith and Maudie Rowe, and 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Shady Grove Cemetery. S.H. 4-1-7-1997 ROSS, Raymond "Ray" Jefferson, 79, Glenwood. B. 7-20-1917 D 2-2-1997, son of Augustus Washington and Paralee Tryena Cynthia Sanders Ross. Survvivors, 4 children: Theresa Roos Parrish, Gregory James Ross, Diane Ross, and Ronald G. Ross, 3 sisters, Linnie Sheets, Hazel Diffee, Mildred Massey, 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bismarck. S.H. 2-5-1997 RUNYAN, Irene Garner, 79, Hot Springs, B.8-22-1917 D. 4-9-1997, Daughter of Isaac & Hester McQuarry Garner. Widow of Murl Runyan. Survived by 2 daughters, June Johnson and Jacquie Garland and 5 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Jones Cemetery. Pallbearers: LeRoy Bean, Curt Bean, Buddy Bean, Doyce Golden, Johnny Bean and Marvin Golden. S.H. 4-10-1997 SANDERS, Elster H., 84, D 12-30-1997, son of Nathan & Junia Sanders. survived by wife Lucille Moroe Sanders, 1 son, Hiram Sanders, 2 brothers, Clinton and Vernon sanders, 4 sisters, Oleta Moore, Velma Adcock, Lois Sanders and Freda Wheeler.. Sulpulpa, OK. S.H. 12-31-1997 SANDERS, Leatrice Newcomb, 73,Glenwood, B. 5-4-1924 D. 9-17-1997, daughter of Robert Edgar & Eunice Kitchens Newcomb. Survived by husband, Kenneth C. Sanders, 1 daughter, Patricia S. Loy, 1 son, Kenneth Sanders, Jr., 2 sisters Janice Adams and Billye Newcomb, 1 brother, Hugh Newcomb, and 2 grandchildren. Glenwood Cemetery. S.H. 9-19-1997 SCHUETZNER, Wayne Evan, 55, B. 6-18-1941 D. 3-23-1997, son of Gordon Frank & Vivian Hood Schuetzner. Survived by wife, Marilyn Schuetz Schuetzner, 1 son, Gabriel Schuetzner, 2 daughters, Witney Schuetzner and Kalyn Schuetzner, his father, and 1 brother, Gary Schuetzner. S.H. 3-27-1997 SCHULTZ, Robert, Col. IN MEMORIAM to a wonderful and loving husband, daddy and grandpa. Mickey, Bobby, Melanie, Susie, Mikal and Jimmy. We love you and miss you. S.H. 9-5-1997 SHAW, Flora Mae, 82, B. 3-1-1915 D. 12-17-1997, daughter of James & Dumas Sipes, widow of Herbert Shaw. Survived by nieces and nephews. DeGray Cemetery. S.H. 12-18-1997 SHAW, Ruthie Evelyn Francis, 82, B. 1-20-1915 D. 2-12-1997, daughter of Ed & Eva McClain Francis. Surv. husband. Merlin Shaw, 2 sons Billy and Darrell Shaw, 2 brothers. Harvey and Rudolph Francis, 5 sisters Betty Suggs, Ledie Mae Garner, Bonnie Ambrother, Mildred Martin and Dot Green, 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Harts Capel Cemetery. Pallbearers, Ralph Shaw, Steven Shaw, Mark Shaw, Gordon Clay, Larry Nix and Bill Nix. Honorary Pallbearers Larryu Miller, Sam Miller and Cory Brown. S.H. 2-13-1997 SHAW, Taylor, 87, Oxford, MS, D. 12-3-1997, survived by wife, Margaret Cole Shaw, 3 daughters, Margaret Jane Shaw, Evelyn Hurdle and Barbara Martin, 4 grandchildren. Clear Creek Cemetery. S.H. 12-5-1997 SHEPHERD, Frances R.,57, B. 7-9-1939 D. 5-26-1997, daughter of Thomas & Veda Mae Francis Shepherd. Survived by 4 brothers, J.R., T.O., Paul and Delton Shepherd and a sister, Ruby Dockery. Rest Haven Gardens. S.H. 5- 27-1997 SHUGZDIS, Emily, 77, B. 1-31-1920 D. 12-12-1997 daughter of Kazimer and Anna Dubra Marszus, widow of Albert Shugzdis. Cremated. S.H. 12-23-1997 SIMMONS, Betty Lou, 72, B. 7-3-1924 D. 2-6-1997, Daughter of John Luther, Jr. and Floy Pipkin. Widow of John Wesley Simmons. Survived by 3 children, Sherry Bishop, John W. Simmons, Jr., and Julie Temple, and 5 grandchildren. Rest Haven Mem. Gardens S.H. 2-7-1997 SIMPSON, Lisa Annette, 31, Bismarck, b 10-8-19665 D 7-2-1997, daughter of B.B. and Evalyn Thornton Burroughs. Survived by husband Michael R. Simpson, a daughter, Rachel L. Simpson, a son, Blair M. Simpson, her parents, and a sister, Lynn Loy. Hickory Grove Cemetery. S.H. 7-3-1997 SMALL, Clyde Dawson, 75, B 2-14-1922 D 2-14-1997, son of John Euklyd and Nora Hughes Small. Survvived by brother, Harmon Small and 5 nieces and five nephews. Wesleyan Cemetery S.H. 2-14-1997 SMITH, Bee, 82, Hope, Born 9-30-1914 D. 3-12-1997, son of Bob & Ida Collins Smith. Survived by wife, Lucy Poge Smith, 1 son, Darwin Bee Smith, 2 grandchildren, Donna Smith Vinson and Ronnie Bee Smith. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 3-13-1997 SMITH, Bunnie, 64, Gurdon, D. 12-16-1997, survived by 2 daughters, Mary Ann Jester and Jan Woods, 4 grandchildren. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 12-17-1997 SMITH, Caroline, 55, B. 5-12-1942 D. 9-9-1997 daughter of Howard and Opal Hobby Irby. Survived by husband, Leslie L. Smith, III, 1 son, Leslie L. Smith, IV, 1 daughter, Statia Smith, her mother, and 1 brother, Hugh Irby. Wye Cemetey. S.H. 9-10-1997 SMITH, Dr. Charles Edward, 66, Born 10-8-1930 D. 3-29-1997, son of Edward & Margaret Houck Smith. Survived by wife, Helen Miles Smith, 4 sons, Steve, Donnie, Ronnie and Mickey Smith, 3 daughters, Cindy Hammonds, Jeanie Warren, and Michelle Smith, by his mother, 1 sister, Norma Pieper and 11 grandchildren. Rest Haven Gardens. Pallbearers: Scott Schuck, Austin Wingfield, Ross Buck, Biull Moorman, Roy Young and Don Nutt. S.H. 3-31-1997 SMITH, Henry Clinton, 70, Collierville, TN, formerly Bismarck, B. 1-22- 1927 D. 12-7-1997, son of John W. & Janie Burroughs Smith, survived by brother, Haskell Smith, 2 sisters, Elvie Laird and Katie Chancellor, and 4 nephews. Old Bismarck Cemetery. S.H. 12-9-1997 SMITH, J. Ed, 88, Hot Springs, B 1-23-1909, D. 1-24-1997 son of Alex and Daisey Chapman Smith. Surv, wife Pet Joplin Smith, 1 dau Claudette Smith Ford, 2 brothers Ernest and Earl Smith, 1 sister Annie Spikes, 2 grandsons and 3 great-grandsons. Rest Haven Mem. Gardens. S.H. 1-24-1997 SMITH, Lavonda "Penny" Malachi, 51, Malvern, B. 11-6-1946 D. 2-23-1997 Survived by Husband, John T. Smith, 2 sons, Ronald and Robin L. Malachi, 1 sister. Deborah Kirkland, 1 stepson Phillip Smith, 4 stepdaughter. Tara Deneta Gastin, Beverly K. Norris, Wanda Smith and Sible D. Smith Ollison, 4 grandchildren. Burial in Monroeville, Pa. S.H. 2-26-1997 SMITHSON, Mary Lee, 89, Nashville, B. 6-29-1907 D. 3-14-1997, daughter of Chester Vernon and Addie Richards Hooks. Widow of Glen Tollett, Sr. and Neal Smithson. Survived by son, Glen D. Tollett, Jr., a grandson, Mike Tollett and 2 great-grandchildren. Restland Memorial Park S.H. 3- 17-1997 SMOOT, Muriel Pruitt, 87, Long Beach, CA. B. 5-1-1910 D. 8-17-1997 Daughter of William and Rosa McMillan Pruitt. Preceeded in death by husband, Ray Smoot. Survived by 1 brother, Elmer Pruitt, several nieces and nephews. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 8-29-1997 SOSSAMON, Eva West, 91, Sparkman, B 3-17-1905-D 2-25-1997 Daughter of Dee & Grace A. Wingfield West. Widow of Harvey Sossamon. Survived by 1 son, Jerry West Sossamon, 3 daughters. Marjorie Mandrell, Grace Jackson, Betty Smith, 2 sisters. Lois Cox & Flora Hunter and 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Golden Cemetery. Hon. Pallbearers: Charle Orr, Wallace Callaway, Buddy Manning, Bobby Francis, Wendell Gill, J.A. Beard and J.D. West. S.H. 2-26-1997 SPARKS, Queen Ester McNeely, 60, Malvern, Widow of Samuel Sparks. Survivors, mother, Mary Lewis McNeely, 4 brothers. Fred, Jr., Eugene, Eli, and James McNeely, and 4 sisters. Dorothy Jones, Ruby McNeely Muhammad, Mary McNeely and Geneva Nolen. Masonic Cem. S.H. 2-12-1997 SPEARS, Juanita Ernestine, B. 10-5-1918 D. 2-10-1997, daughter of Rev. & Mrs. H.H. Griffin. Widow of James H. Spears. Survived by 4 daughters, Lucy Johnson, Jean Faris, Carol Spears, Judy Coker, 3 sisters. Helen Goodwin, Edyth Griffin and Mary Samuels, 7 grandchildren. National Cemetery, L.R. S.H. 2-12-1997 SPRADLIN, Thurmond J."Dan", 67 B. 8-10-1929 D 6-14-1997,son of Ervin and Edna May Stauffer Spradlin. Vet, Korean War, widower of Marie Howard Spradlin. Survived by 2 sons, Danny Ray and Larry Don Spradlin, 2 daughters, Elizabeth Ann Sutton, Bonnie Gail Stephens, 1 brother, James C. Spradlin, 1 sister, Ora Mae Davis, 10 grandchildren, 2 gr-grandson, 3 step-grandchildren, 1 step-gr-grandchild. Smyrna Cemetery. S.H. 6-16- 1997 SPRADLIN, Truman Terry "Pat", 60, B. 1-26-1937 D. 4-13-1997 Son of Elzie & Nellie Harrington Spradlin. Survived by wife, Virginia Kilgore Spradlin, 3 sons, Steve, Kirk Spradlin and Wade Simmons, 4 daughters Patrice Spradlin, Pam Kuyper, Jennifer Burris and Janie Morrison, 4 brothers, Gerald, Burt, Carroll Ray and Larry Don Spradlin, 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 4-14-1997 - 4-15-1997 STARKEY, Jeanette Gray, 70, B 4-29-1927 D. 8-15-1997 daughter of Charles Alvin and Mary Ellen Nealey Robinson. Preceeded in death by 2 husbands, Elwood Gray and Woodrow Starkey. Survive by 2 sons Greg Gray and Curtis Lee Tarlton, 2 sisters, Betty Robinson, Retha Moyers, 7 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. Pallbearers: Vestor Wilson, Jack Daniels, Rodney Allen, Joe Moyers, Jack Moyers and Kenneth Gray. S.H. 8- 18-1997 STAUBER, George, 75, Okolona, B. 11-28-1921 D. 4-13-1997. Survived by 3 daughters, Evelyn Stauber, Jo Ann Green, and Rose Brewer, 1 son, George Stauber, Jr., 1 brother Pat Stauber, 1 sister Minnie Finch and 9 grandchildren. Lonoke Cemetery. Pallbearers, Kevin Holder, Paul Grier, Gary Smith, Raymond Allen, Ritchie Brewer. Honorary, 32 Squadron, Dan Spradlin, Jack Usery, Chip Cox, Mike Callaway, John Martin and Jim Farrington. S.H. 4-15-1997 STEED, Mary Virginia, 90, Malvern, Died 2-11-1997. Survivors, a son, Dale Steed, 4 daughters Virginia Snider, Claxene Jay, Glenda Steed and Jean Langford, 3 sisters, Annie Maude May, Louise Calhoun, and Clara Jane Hall. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 2-13-1997 STEVENS, Winnie, 95, Ashdown, B. 3-23-1902 D. 4-12-1997, Survived by 1 son, Joe Orville Stevens, 1 daughter, Winona S. Toler, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Ashdown Cemetery. S.H. 4-14-1997 STROUD, Wallace William, 76, 7-15-1920-1-2-1997, son of Paris Lee and Nola Wells Stroud. Surv. a son, William Stroud, two daughters, Barbara Cain and Opal White, his mother Opal Tucker, a sister, Mabel Beazley and seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 1- 3-1997 STROUD, William "Buddy", Sr., 51, B. 7-7-1945, D. 5-22-1997, son of Wallace & Opal Malone Stroud. Survived by wife, Charlene Loy Stroud, son, William Stroud, Jr., a daughter, Michelle Ware, 2 sisters, Barbara Cain and Opal White, 1 grandson. Caddo Valley Cemetery. S.H. 5-23-1997 SUDSBURY, Elretta B., 77, B. 9-1-1919 D. 5-11-1997, Daughter of Jesse Clarence & Lena Rivers Wagoner Bennett. Widow of Earl R. Sudsbury. Survived by 1 stepdaughter, Jo An Bean, 2 brothers, L.B and J.C. Bennett, 1 sister Jane Leigh. Seaside Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Texas. S.H. 5-12-1997 SULLIVAN, Floy, 77, Alpine, B. 6-24-1919, D. 4-13-1997, Daughter of Albert Franklin & Dewey Colwell Parsons Carr. Survived by 2 brothers, Albert F, Jr. and Calvin Carr, 1 stepbrother, Ray Colwell and 1 sister, Estelle Smith. Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers, Dean Porter, Doug Porter, Devon Porter, David Porter, Nathan Ward and Jason Vick. S.H. 4- 14-1997 SUTTON, Ollie Q. Smith, 80, Malvern, B. 1-24-1917 D. 3-9-1997. Widow of Henry Sutton, survived by 1 son Richard Louis Sutton, 1 sister, Wille Ann Smith and an aunt, Zonobia Terry. Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers: Edward Bailey, Jr., Albert Northcross, John Davis, Chat Hart, Jr., Ricky Bivens and James Sherman. S.H. 3-12-1997 SWAYZE, Bobby, B. 8-8-1938 D. 9-3-1997 son of James and Winnie Roos Swayze. Survived by wife JoAnn Anderson Swayze, 2 sons Joe and Gary Swayze, 3 daughters, Charlotte Hodges, Carlotte Rogers and Laura Howard, his father, 2 brothers, Jimmy and Hays Swayze, 1 sister, Charlene Lewis and 11 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. Rest Haven Cem. Malvern. S.H. 9-4\5-1997 TARPLEY, Gray Edwin, 50, Little Rock, Died 4-4-1997, Survived by wife Glynda Tarpley, 2 sons, Tommy and Danny Tarpley, and 2 aunts and 2 uncles. South Fork Cemetery, S.H. 4-7-1997 TAYLOR, Lester, 82, Quitman, TX B. 9-1-1915 D. 9-2-1997, son of Charlie and Davie Hull Taylor, brother, Wilbert W. Taylor, 2 sisters, Dorothy Gaddis, and Virginia Cannady, 7 grandchildren, 6 gr-grandchildren. Harts Chapel Cemetery. 9-3-1997 TAYLOR, MARGARET LOUISE BUCKLEY, 77, Sparkman, B. 10-16-1919 D. 3-15- 1997, Daughter of Dr. E.A. & Lottie Moore Buckley. Widow of Jesse Benton Taylor. Survived by 3 sons, Jesse Benton, John Clark and George Richard Taylor. and 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Sparkman Cemetery. S.H. 3-17-1997 TAYLOR, Sybil, 70, B. 6-12-1927 D. 8-25-1997 widow of Herschel Taylor. Survived by son Jim Taylor, 1 daughter, Marilyn Walker, 1 sister Marvell Mulhair, 6 grandchildren 7 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 8-26-1997 TAYLOR, Winnie Fred Hughes, 81, De Queen, B. 3-25-1916 D. 9-24-1997, survived by son, James Taylor, 2 daughters,Kathryn Blankenship, Barbara Belcher, 1 brother, Ernest Hughes, 1 sister, Helen Lignitz, 8 grandchildren and 9 gr-grandchildren. Mt. Ida Cemetery. S.H. 9-25-1997 TEAGUE, Donnie Joseph, 52, Bismarck, B. 4-15-1944 D. 4-1-1997, son of Jake Teague and Vivian Teague Baker. Survivors: wife Evon Allen Teague, his mother Vivian Baker, 1 son, Brian Teague, 1 brother, Troy Teague, sister Carla Allen, Stepfather, Doyle baker and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: Larry Ackers, Shelby Fryer, Tommy Tittle, Freddy Kennerly, John Taylor, Jim Davis, Terry Allen and Leonard Dawson. Honorary: Darrell Teague, Dale Owens, Billy Dennerly, Bruce Cozart, Dick Brock, Dr. Marteen Carroll, Maj. Gen. A.D. Bunger and Tommy Holloway. S.H. 4-2-1997 TENNEYSON, LeRoy, died 1996 in North Carolina. His ashes will be interred at 11 a.m. Saturday in Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 4-24-1997 THOMAS, Leroy "Dick", 77, B. 6-7-1920 D. 6-8-1997, son of Ben and Daisy Callaway Thomas. WWII Army veteran. Survived by wife Geraldine Amis Thomas, 1 daughter, Marsha Haltom, 1 brother, James Buddy Thomas, 1 sister, Hazel Garland, 2 grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 6-9-97 THOMAS, Roland Dale, 78, Gurdon, Died 2-12-1997. Surv. wife, Freda Thomas, 2 sons, John A. and Richard Thomas, 1 daughter. Mary Karr, a brother. Harry Thomas, a sister, Miriam Eby. Center Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 2-13-1998 THOMAS, Virgie Mae Byrd, 76, Shreveport, La. B. 4-7-1920 D. 2-13-1997 Daughter of Emma Carter and Luther Byrd. She was reared by grandparents, Ervin and Rosie Byrd. Widow of William Thomas. Survived by 2 sons, James Earl Thomas, Herman L. Thomas, 2 daughters. Betty J. Williams, and Jerri D. Knoles and 11 grandchildren, 6 sisters and 4 brothers. S.H. 2- 17-1997 THOMPSON, Hubert Charles, 87, Ann Arbor, Mich. 6-14-1909/1-2-1997, son of George and Emma Cox Thompson. Surv. wife Maxine Shannon Thompson, two daughters, one son, two brothers, Clarence and Hoyle Thompson, four sisters, Martha Lou Clingan, Sue Robertson, Dorothy Williams, Bea Buck, and five grandchildren, a number of great-grnadchildren. Ann Arbor Mich. S.H. 1-3-1997 TOLLESON, Stoe B. Parsons, 87, Glenwood, B. 1-28-1910 D. 5-12-1997, daughter of Robert Lee and Elizabeth Jane Farmer Boyd. Survived by son Bobby Delton Parsons, 4 daughters, Elizabeth Ann Short, Tommy Sue Gosnell, Robie Nell Diggs and Edna Jewel Williamson, 1 sister, Mildred Williams and 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and several great- great-grandchildren. Salem Cemetery. S.H. 5-15-1997 TOLSON, Melba Davidson, 68, Russellville, B. 11-27-1928 D. 9-22-1997 Daughter of Tom & Zerl Haney Davidson. Survived by 2 sons, Creed Tolson, Jr., Thomas "Judd" Tolson, brother Tommy Davidson, grandchildren, Robin, Jay, Jill, Franchesa and Algelica Tolson. Oakland Cemetery. S.H. 9-23- 1997 TOOMBS, Billy Joe, 71, Gurdon, B. 2-7-1926 D. 5-14-1997, son of Cecil & Ella Elizabeth Teague Toombs. WWII Navy Veteran. Survived by wife, Charlotte Levine Toombs, 2 daughters, Sue Zan Eley and Luci Stephens, 3 brothers, Jack, Julius and Ralph Toombs, 2 stepbrothers, Lloyd and William Newton, 5 grandchildren. Brown Cemetery. S.H. 5-15-1997 TOOMBS, Julius "Duke", 79, Gurdon Died 8-2-1997 Survived by wife, Bobbye Toombs, 1 son, Johnny Toombs, 1 daughter Barbara Ryan, 2 stepsons, Jerry and Terry Dickerson, 2 stepdaughters, Nancy Hastings and Becky Dickerson, 2 brothers, Jack and Ralph Toombs, 2 stepbrothers, Tete and Billy Newton, 4 grandchildren,7 stepgrandchildren, 2 gr-grandchildren and 4 step gr-grandchildren. S.H. 8-4-1997 TRIPP, Jennie Lee, 83, Booneville, D 1-20-1997. Survived by Husband, William H. Tripp, 4 sons, Jim Howard, Donnie, Tommy Edward, and Ronnie Lee Tripp. 5 Daughters Billy Jean Kelley, Elizabeth Ann Williams, Jerry Helen Reynolds, Betty Jo Stiles, and Virginia Lee Pipkin, 1 brother Ted Hopper, 1 sister Sarah Isom, 45 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. Lick Creek Cemetery, near Booneville. S.H. 1-22-1997 TUDOR, Flora Mae Henderson, 68, B. 10-28-1928 D. 4-16-1997, Daughter of James Allen & Cora Dolly Lowe Henderson. Widow of Keith Tudor. Survived by 1 son, Mike McCalister Tudor and 5 neices and nephews. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 4-17-1997 UPTON, Bruce Edward, 92, Little Rock, B. 10-29-1905 D. 11-20-1997, son of James Edward & Dora Southerland Upton. Widower of Frances Kirby Upton. Survived by son, Bruce Edward Upton, Jr., daughter Lila Fulmer, 5 grandchildren, 5 gr-grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. Palbearers: Glenn Martindale, Wayne Everett, Randy Flumer, Matt Fulmer and Paul Upton. Honorary, Seymour Sunday School Class. S.H. 11-21-1997 UPTON, Jerry W., 64, Woodworth, La. D. 6-25-1997 Survived by wife, Elsie H. Upton, son, Jeffery Alan Upton, his mother Lurline L. Upton, 2 brothers, Holland and Garland Upton, and 2 grandchildren. S.H. 7-3-1997 VANDERGRIFF, Loree K. Leach, 77, Alexander, Died 3-18-1997, widow of James O. Vandergriff. Survived by son, Elton L. Mayfield, Jr. daughter Nancy D. Mayfield Bright, brother, Charles T. "C.T." Leach, 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Pinecrest Memorial Park. S.H. 3-20-1997 WADE, Eldon C. 87, B. 6-25-1910 D. 11-4-1997 son of Leslie Farley & Alice Cobb Wade. Survived by wife Corinne Knight Wade, 1 son, Farley Wade, 2 daughters, Sara McGinnis and Susan Wink, 2 brothers, H.B. and H.D. Wade, 2 sisters, Ester Whitney and Cathryn Peters, 7 grandchildren and 6 gr-grandchildren. Keek Cemetery, Star City. S.H. 11-4-1997 WADE, Freddie Winfred, 74, B 8-18-1922 D. 6-27-1997 Son of Charlie and Louella Diffee Wade. Survived by wife, Dartha Sue Wade, brother, Lester Wade, 2 sisters, Leota Runyan and Lola Bell, several nieces and nephews. Rest Haven. S.H. 6-30-1997 WAITE, Robert E. "Bob", 71, B. 12-13-1925 D. 4-19-1997, Son of J.A. & Mary Jane Duncan Waite. Widower of Jackie Shepherd Waite. Survived by 1 son, Terry Waite, 1 brother, W.L. Waite, 2 sisters, Ellene Watson and Lucille McMahan, and nieces and nephews. Brushy Creek Cemetery. S.H. 4- 21-1997 WALKER, Mary Ella Bingham, 87, Amity & Arkadelphia, 2-20-1909/1-7-1997, dau. of Walter N. and Mattie Ingram Bingham. Widow of Oral M. Walker. surv. sister Rachael Finnegan, and nieces and nephews. Alpine Cemetery. S.H. 1-8-1997 WALLACE, Dorothy Lou, 75, Hot Springs formerly Arkadelphia, B. 3-30-1922 D. 4-16-1997 Widow of David Leonard Wallace. Survived by 1 son Dwayne Wallace, 1 daughter, Dana Lynna West, 1 brother, Herman Bridges, 1 sister, Jo Ann Dunn and 2 granddaughters. Gillett Cemetery. S.H. 4-21- 1997 WATKINS, Larry Lamar, 39, Hawaii in diving accident. Survived by parents, Maryon Wood and Dr. Lamar Watkins 1 brother, Eddie Watkins. Pinecrest Memorial Park Benton. S.H. 10-17-1997 WATKINS, Nova Ann, 85, Died 2-13-1997, widow of Claude Watkins. Survived by 1 son, Lt. Col. (Ret) Theo Watkins, sister, Juantia Ross, 5 brothers., Otto, Chester, Buster, Bud and Othel Miller, 2 grandsons and 1 great-granddaughter. Forest Hill Cemetery, L.R. S.H. 2-17-1997 WATSON, Ralph R. 73, B. 4-24-1924 D. 5-2-1997 son of Harvey Louis and Emma Jane Loy Watson. WWII Navy Veteran. Survived by wife Ellene Thomas Watson, 2 sons, Lt. Col. Ralph R. Watson,Jr., and Bill Watson, a daughter, Sandra Biles, 2 brothers, Randal and Dan Watson, 2 sisters, Vernice Kussmaul and Myrtie Nahas and 3 grandchildren. Hickory Grove Cemetery. S.H. 5-5-1997 WEAVER, Bertha Bytha Womack, Point Cedar, B. 7-16-1903, D. 10-24-1997, daughter of James L & Sara Jane Williams Benentt. Widow of Elster Weaver. Survived by 3 sons, Dr. Ray Keadle, James and Randle Keadle, 1 daughter Ruth Tolbert, 1 brother, Fred Bennett, 1 sister Nellie Diffee, grandchildren, gr-grandchildren and gr-gr-grandchildren. Philippi Cemetery. Pallbearers, were Gary Keadle, Michael Cowart, Joey Iwatsuru, Ty Tolbert, Clifford Ashley, Jr. and Randy Montgomery. Honorary: Brian McDaniel and Tim Holden. S.H. 10-27-1997 WEAVER, Katie M. 64, Hot Springs, B. 2-7-1933 D. 11-8-1997. Survived by husband, Wallace Weaver, 2 sons, Joseph Craig, Gary Weaver, 2 daughters, Tom Garrison, and Stephanie Weaver Walker, father, Judson Smith Hayes, Jr., her mother, Moni Marie McWilliams, 2 brothers, Fredd and Thomas Wells, 3 sisters, Mary Lee Hicks and Izella Wells and Gloria Jean Brown, 10 grandchildren. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 11-11-1997 WEDSTED, Levi G., 69, Donaldson, B. 4-14-1928 D. 11-29-1997 son of Arrant & Nancy Ann Woodby Wedsted. Survived by wife, Mary E. Wedsted, 1 son, Vance Wedsted, 3 daughters, Rhonda Bowman, Sandra Mays and Tammy Wedsted-Cox, 1 brother, William Wedsted, 2 grandchildren. Prairie Bayou Cemetery. S.H. 12-1-1997 WEEKS, Don O., 90, Gurdon, died 1-1-1997. Surv. son, Don Weeks, a brother J.A. "Mann" Weeks, three sisters, Ollie Jean Allen, Lucille Orsborne, and Roxie Wingfield, two granchildren and six great- grandchildren. South Fork Cem. S.H. 1-3-1997 WELCH, William E. 76, Gurdon, Died 3-22-1997, son of W.O. and Ruth Welch. Survived by wife, Mildred Welch, 3 brothers, Glen H, Neil and Sam Welch, an aunt and nieces and nephews. Bethel Springs Cemetery. S.H. 3- 24-1997 WELLS, John Henry, 77, Curtis, Born 8-10-1919 D. 3-18-1997. Survivors, Wife, Melrose Wells, 5 sons, Eddie Pennington, Johnnie, James, Tommy and Eric Wells. 6 daughters, Joyce Giles, Marilyn Wells, Linda Black, Sheila Wells, Margo Branch, Felicia Wells. 24 grandchildren and 23 great- grandchildren. Curtis Cemetery. S.H. 3-20-1997 WELLS, John J., 64, Gurdon, D. 11-2-1997. Survived by wife, Annie Wells, 2 sons, Bobby and Tab Wells, 1 daughter, Sherry Baird, 1 brother Carl Wells, 3 sisters, Nancy Rutherford, Louise Presson and Betty Ledbetter, and 7 grandchildren. Center Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers: Tommy Eckert, Gary Plyler, John Paul Dickerson, James West, Steve Baird and Joe Eckert. S.H. 11-3-1997. WELLS, Sarah Rogers, 39, Sparkman, B. 5-9-1958, D. 6-21-1997, Daughter of Fred and Mary Shinn. Survived by husband, Tommy Wells, Son, Wade Wells, 3 daughters, Tammy and Belinda Wells and Lynn Shelton, her parents, 2 brothers, Jimmy and Bobby Montgomery, 1 sister, Lois Ramsey. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 6-23-1997 WEST, Pauline Cox, 87, B 10-2-1909, D 1-20-1997, Dau of J.E. "Judge" and Mary Pennington Cox. Widow of Roy West. Surv. son J.D. West, daughter, Mary Ann Gills and 10 grand children and 4 great grand children. Hart Cem. S.H. 1-21-1997 WHITE, Ray Douglas, 91, Sparkman B,. 11-19-1905 D 7-5-1997 son of William Jospeh Boldin and Ecker England White. Widower of Alverda Fore White. Survivors are 3 children, Jane Johnson, Don White, and John White, 8 grandchildren and 11 gr-grandchildren. Sparkman Cemetery. Pallbearers: foremen of Ray White Lumber Co. S.H. 7-7-1997 WIGGS, Betty Robinson, 72, B. 8-16-1924 D. 3-10-1997. Survivors 1 daughter, Sandra Arnold, 1 grandson, Kevin Waldron, 1 granddaughter, Tina Waldron and one great-great-grandson. S.H. 3-10-1997 and 3-12-1997 WILLIAMS, Annie Maude, 87, B. 8-27-1910 D. 10-17-1997, daughter of Jim & Angeline Norman. Survived by son, Oceola Carter, 2 brothers, Richard Norman and Robert B. Norman, 2 sisters, Irene Norman and Angie Lee Norman, 4 grandchildren. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 10-22-1997. WILLIAMS, Calvin Lee, 45, Ashland, Ohio, B 3-21-1962 D 6-30-1997. Survived by his father, Tony Williams, mother, Hattie Bell Williams, daughter Yolanda E. Williams, 4 brothers, Nathaniel Sims, Navery L. Sims, and Terry and Robert Williams, 3 sisters, Gladys Tidwell, Elisabeth Grigsby, and LaTasha Williams. St. Peter's Cemetery, Willisville. S.H. 7-3-1997 WILLIAMS, Cary, 71, Amity, B. 12-27-1925 D. 4-18-1997 Son of L.W. & Sindy Coker Williams, Survived by wife Altie Williams, 1 brother, Lynn Williams, Jr., 1 sister, Nellie Rikard and nieces and nephews. White- Wheeler Cemetery. Pallbearers: Doug Wilson, Mike Harmon, Dean Womble, Johnny Boyd, Leroy Bean and James Bardwell. Honorary: Glenn Wheeler, Sonnie Wheeler, Dewey Nutt, Jack Kirksey, Dwight Kirkpatrick, Dr. S.K. Pendit, Dale Justus, B.W. Davidson, Lowell Whisenhunt, Roy Short, Ralph Richardson and Eddie Roberts. S.H. 4-21-1997 WILLIAMS, Flossie Marie, 91, B. 5-12-1905 D. 2-18-1997 daughter of Shannon & Lillie Jones. Widow of Jacob Williams. Survived by 2 sons, Jerry S. and Supt. B.D. Williams, niece Myrtle Lee Williams, 23 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren. Piney Grove Cemetery S.H. 2-25-1997 WILLIAMS, Jefferson, 97, B. 4-15-1900 D. 12-23-1997, in Minneapolis, Minn. son of Shandy & Lizza Jones Williams, widower of Sadie J. Morgan Williams. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Lucy M. & Wendell Westbrook, and 3 grandchildren, 4 gr-grandchildren..S.H. 12-30-1997 WILLIAMS, Jim, 86, Curtis, B. 2-20-1911 D. 6-19-1997 son of Frank and Effie Williams. Survived by wife, Ebbie Bearden Williams, 2 daughters, Carol Byers and Peggy Smiley, 4 grandchildren and 8 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 6-19-1997 WILLIAMS, Kathryn Townsned, 94, B. 1-15-1903 D. 7-1-1997 Widow of Bill Williams, survived by 1 son, James T. Williams, 2 grandchildren, Mark Williams and Jennifer Deyton, and 5 great-grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 7-1-1997 WILLIAMS, Nelson G. 76, Gurdon, B. 8-12-1920- D. 1-22-1997, son of Gee and Elizabeth Williams, Widower of Marie Williams and Mamie Williams. Surv 6 sons, Gordon, Nelson, Naccamon, Nathaniel, and Jerome Williams, 3 dau. Sherry, Natalie, and Natasha Williams, 3 stepsons, Robert Johnson, Willie Marlow and Lorenzo Hall, a stepdau. Gwendolyn Smith, a stepbrother. Lonnie Williams, 12 grand children. Rose Hedge Cem. S.H. 1-23-1997 WILLIAMS, Reed, 74, B. 12-14-1922 D. 5-3-1997 son of Dorsey & Eliza Williams. WWII Veteran. Survived by 4 sons, Donay Ray, Reed D., Raven and Timothy Williams, 1 saughter, Juanita Stepens, 3 brothers, Kerr, Don Neal and Earl Williams, a sister, Earnestine Piggs and 6 grandchildren. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 5-7-1997 WILLINGHAM, Mildred, 84, Gurdon, Died 8-1-1997. Survived by 2 sisters, Ruth Griffin and Jewel Kitchens, 1 grandchild, Brenda Boyette and 2 gr- grandchildren and 4 gr-gr-grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 8-1- 1997 WILLIS, Irma Ruth Baber, 86, Leon, Iowa, B. 6-19-1997 D. 12-21-1997, daughter of Guy & Bessie Shackleford Baber, widow of Leon Willis, survived by 2 sons, Leon Fredrick, Jr, and Johnnie Willis, 1 daughter, Jimmie Carpenter, 1 brother, Willard Huett, 1 sister Eula Schnebly, 8 graadchildren 3 gr-grandchildren. Holly Grove Cemetery. S.H. 12-23-1997 WILSON, Arthur Ross, 89, Hollywood, B. 9-13-1914 d. 12-1-1997, son of Ernie & Gertie Teague Wilson. Widowerer of Gwendean Feimster Wilson. Survived by son David Wilson, 1 daughter, Patsy Lynn Cooper, 4 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. Pallbearers Billy Wilson, Keylon Jackson, Bud Scott, Joe Harris, Johnny Shope and Jack Anderson. Honorary: Gene Watson, Johnny McAnally and J.A. Beard. S.H. 12-3-1997 WILSON, Bertha, 83, Arkadelphia, B 1-17-1914 D 1 23-1997, daughter of Robert and Lucinda Johnson Stitt Survived by 1 sister, Lecee Jones, 2 granddaughters, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. Holly Grove Cemetery. S.H. 1-29-1997 WILSON, Bilyegene Nichols, 68, B. 11-30-1928, D. 3-19-1997, daughter of Bazil & Thelma Williams Nickols. Survivors, Husband, Truvaughn Wilson, son, Douglas Wilson, 4 brothers, Jimmy, J.F., Durell and Bobby Nichols. sister, Patricia Johnson. and 2 grandchildren. Delamar Cemetery. S.H. 3-20-1997 WILSON, I.V., 63, Sparkman, D. 2-15-1997. Surv. son Henry P. Wilson, 4 daughters. Carolyn J. Hatley, Rosie M. Wheeler, Joyce Eren and Tanagra Nelson. 3 Brothers. J.D., Willie and Eddie Wilson, 2 sisters, Annie L. Carr and Mary L. Jones, and 5 grandchildren. Sparkman Cemetery. S.H. 2- 20-1997 WILSON, Jimmy Dean, 50, Amity, B 6-24-1945 D. 7-30-1997 son of George Oatsie and Hattie Lois Roberts Wilson. Survived by wife, Carolyn Angel Wilson, son Darren Wilson, 2 daughters, Stacey Stone and Trina Graves, 4 brothers,Lincoln Wilson, Landon Wilson, Wilburn Wilson, and Frankie Wilson, 1 sister, Eva Nell Richardson, 5 grandchildren. Jones Cemetery. S.H. 8-1-1997 WILSON, Travis Burton, 37, Amity. B. 6-19-1959 D. 1-27-1997, son of Roger Burton & Floy Pearl Wilson. Sur. wife, Mary Brown Wilson, 2 sons, Derek Burton, Galen Heath Bradley Wilson, parents Roger & Floy Wilson, 1 brother, Robert Brad Wilson, 2 sisters. Sharon Louise Owen, Regina Wilson. Bethsadia Cemetery. Pallbearers, Seth Davidson, John Dunn, Melvin Dunn, Shannon Sheets, Richard Hickman, Jimmy Palmer, Doug Rowton & Donnie Bowser. S.H. 1-31-1997 WILSON, Travis Burton, Amity, D 1-27-1997 S.H. 1-29-1997 WINCHESTER, Martha Lorenne Leath, 72, Collierville, Tn. formerly of Arkadelphia. B. 10-12-1924, D. 4-26-1997, daughter of Olen and Etta Allison, widow of John William "Bill" Leath. Survivors include son, Tommy W. Leath, 2 daughters, Patricia Gary and Billie Hunter, 1 sister, Peggy Gingerich, 2 brothers, Ralph and Robert Allison, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Rest Haven Cemetery. S.H. 4-28-1997 WINGFIELD, Ethel, 94, Okolona, B. 7-17-1902 D. 4-21-1997 Daughter of John Oliver & Henigar Parker Wingield. Widow of Bob S. Wingfield. Survived by 2 sons, Clinton L. and Bob Stell Wingfield, 1 daughter, Dorothea Martin and 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 4 great- great-grandchildren. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 4-22-1997 WINGFIELD, Jeweldine, 73, Gurdon, D. 1-28-1997, Widow of James "Jim" Wingfield. Surv. 1 son Jimmy Ray Herron, 4 daughters. Dalene Forgey, Gail Hughes, Patsie Brazil and Juanita Kolin, 1 sister, Delpine Garner, 13 grandchildren. 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 1-29-1997 WINGFIELD, Margaret Francis Gaither, 66, B. 3-28-1931 D. 4-13-1997, daughter of Owen Wayne and Truman W. Jones Gaither. Widow of Lawrence Wingfield. Survived by 2 daughters, Kathy Thomason and Martha Birdwell, 3 brothers, James Vernon Gaither, Geren Gaither, Kenneth Ray Hubbard, 4 sisters, Betty Kemp, Jane Sherrod, JoAnn Carpenter and Paulette Morris, 3 grandchildren. DeGray Cemetery. S.H. 4-14-1997 WOOD, R.W., 83, Pine Bluff, B. 12-8-1913 D. 3-8-1997 son of Robert Wiley & Jessie Cowan Wood. Survived by wife, Roberta White Wood, 2 sons, Wendell and Jim Wood, 2 daughters, Jessie Lee Johnson and June Wood and 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial Park Cemetery. S.H. 3-10-1997 WOODALL, Woodie A. 82 Bismarck, B 12-12-1914 D. 9-19-1997, son of Johnny & Tabitha Childress Woodall. Survived by wife Geneva Williams Woodall, brother, C.O. Woodall and many nieces and nephews. Oak Bower Cemetery. Pallbearers Franklin Chancellor, Kenenth Moore, Ronnie Moore, Burt Woodall, Clovis Allen, Freddy Woodall, Ydell Buck and Henry Williams. S.H. 9-2-1997 WRIGHT, Represent Z. Rev., Sparkman, B 7-7-1931 D. 9-29-1997, son of Joseph and Alabama Gillian Wright. Survived by wife Gracie Lee Jefferson Wright, 4 sisters, and 5 grandchildren and 7 gr-grandchildren. Sparkman Cemetery. S.H. 10-3-1997 WRIGHT, Susie, 47, D. 12-27-1997, widow of Joe Wright, survived by son, Richard Lewis Wright, 1 daughter, Joanne Ruby Wright Bosley, brother, Tranz Knobl, 1 sister Truadle Knobl, and 1 grandchild. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 12-29-1997 WRIGHT, Van H., 80, Hot Springs, formerly of Benton, B. 5-4-1916 D. 3- 10-1997 son of Van and Carrie Lou Wright. Survived by 1 daughter, Jean Enright, 2 sons, Nick and Tim Wright, stepmother, Ruby Wright, 2 sisters, Vivian Berryman and Rubye Gardner, and 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bob Nix, Trevor Ward, Rustin Standridge, Bill Rees, Brian Rees and Don Caballero. S.H. 3-12- 1997 WRINKLE, Eria Buck, 92, Trinity Community, B. 8-26-1904 D. 3-24-1997 Daughter of Morgan & Missouri Jane Cox Buck, Widow of James Britt Wrinkle. Survived by 3 sons, Edward, Alvis and Carroll Wrinkle, 1 daughter, Joyce White, 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Golden Cemetetery. S.H. 3-26-1997 YARBER, William Lee "Jerry", 71, Dalark, B 4-10-1926 D. 11 25,1997, son of Luther & Emma Harris Yarber. Survived by wife Daisy Yarber, 3 sons, Jerry Lee and ________ Yarber and Ricky Macon, 3 daughters Doris Reese, Yvonne Collis and Gladys Williams, 5 grandchildren and 3 gr- grandchildren. Piney Gove Cemetery. S.H. 11-28-1997. YARBROUGH, Vervie Wood, 81, Bismarck, B 12-26-1915 D. 10-3-1997 daughter of Nelson Lee & Melinda Caroline Foster Wood. Survived by husband Elmer Yarbrough, 3 sons, Doyle, Gene and Jerry Yarbrough, 2 daughters, Linda Fendley and Sherry Beilstein, 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and 3 gr-gr-grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetey. Pallbearers, Clyde Stuart, Gene Yarbrough, Nelson Yarbrough, Michael yarbrough, Dale Fendley and John Keeling. S.H 10-6-1997 YOUNG, Jonathan Montero, 3, Gurdon, B. 8-30-1993 D. 5-14-1997, son of Fanita Hill Robinson and Robert Anthony Young. Survived by parents, 2 brothers. Jordon Bragg and Valentino Young. a sister, Robbie Young, his grandparents, Charles & Eva Hill, Ivory Young and Shirley Loving, and great-grandparents, Ozella Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Odis Young. Beirne Cemetery. S.H. 5-16-1997