JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR OBITUARIES - April 19-30, 1998 Submitted by Linda P. Smith 30 May 1998 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free Information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes Other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ==================================================================== PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas BEATRICE BLACKWELL (Photo included) Beatrice Word Blackwell, 74, of Pine Bluff, died April 14, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born August 15, 1923, at Altheimer, she was a daughter of the late Noah and Victoria Anderson Word. She was a homemaker and a member of New St. Hurricane Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Sylvester Blackwell of Oakland, California, two sons, Willie B. Word of Pine Bluff and Donnie Ray Word Of Little Rock; four daughters, Mae Etta Broom and Bertha Mae Lewis, both Of Omaha, Henrietta Blackwell of Milwaukee and Linda K. Word of Pine Bluff; A brother, the Rev. Walter Word of Milwaukee; a sister, Johnetta Holmes of Pine Bluff; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday at New St. Hurricane Baptist Church with the Rev. L.R. Jones officiating. Burial will be in New St. Hurricane Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 7:30 p.m. today at Brown Funeral Home in Pine Bluff. The body will lie in state at the church from 2 p.m. Monday until Service time. __________________________ ROBERT STOUDAMIRE Robert Frank Stoudamire, 88, of Pine Bluff, died April 13, 1998, at his home. Born June 21, 1909, at Bookman he was a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Urnst Stoudamire. He was a chipper for Standard Brake Shoe Foundry and New Town Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Frankie Brown Stoudamire of Pine Bluff; two sons, Jesse Stoudamire of Seattle and Frank Stoudamire II of Pittsburgh; three stepsons, Charles Brown and Ronnie Brown, both of Benton Harbor, Michigan, and Claudie Horton of Pine Bluff; two daughters, Ora Lee Peterson of Seattle and Gloria Stoudamire of Flint, Michigan; a sister, Leida Epperson of Saginaw, Michigan; 20 grandchildren, 26 great- grandchidren and two great-great-grandchiIdren. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at New Town Baptist Church with the Rev. Marvell Williams officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery in Grant County. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Brown Funeral Home in Pine Bluff. The body will lie in state at the church on Monday from noon until service time. The family will be at the home. _______________________________ IVA MAJORS MONROE, LA.-- Iva Mae Majors, 98, of Monroe, formerly of Monticello, died April 16, 1998, at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe. Born January 15, 1900, in Drew County, she was a daughter of the Late George and Hattie Hogue Akin. She was a retired sales clerk and a member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church of Monticello. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Majors; a son, Aubrey Majors; and two daughters, Margaret Burks and Wynona Watts. Survivors include a son, Billy Majors of San Antonio; a daughter, Lucile Echols of Delhi, La.; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Pauline Missionary Baptist Church of Monticello with the Rev. Larry Clements officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home of Monticello. _____________________________ DOROTHY HAMPTON MONTICELLO -- Dorothy Mae Hampton, 73, of Johnsville (Bradley County), Died April 15, 1998, at Drew Memorial Hospital. Born December 23, 1924, at Fountain Hill (Ashley County), she was A daughter of Lucille Hampton of Johnsville and the late Robert Simmons. She was a member of the, Greater Hampton Chapel A.M.E. Church at Johnsville. Other survivors include her husband, Mitchell Hampton of Johnsville; two daughters, Eldoris Thomas of Warren and Gloria Phillips of Dallas; six sons, Raymond Hampton and Greg Hampton, both of Warren, Jimmy Hampton and Willie Hampton, both of Johnsville, Freddie Hampton of Austin and Daniel Hampton of Kansas City, Kansas; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Greater Hampton Chapel A.M.E. Church with the Rev. Gwain Hammock officiating. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery at Johnsville. __________________________ WILLIAM ABERNATHY CONWAY -- William J. "Bill" Abernathy, 76, of Conway, died April 18, 1998, at his home. Born December 27, 1921, at Casa (Perry County), he was a son of the late Lihew Abernathy and Ellen Ellis Abernathy. He was a farmer for 40 years and a member of Cadron Ridge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Blenda O'Dell, and a brother, Raymond Abernathy. Survivors include his wife, Marlena Clark Abernathy; two sons, Ed Abernathy of Pine Bluff and Gary Abernathy of Battleborough, North Carolina; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Flat Bayou Cemetery near Altheimer with the Rev. Kevin Carter officiating. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home in Conway. ___________________________ PRESLEY ROBERTSON JR. Presley Robertson Jr., 75, of Monticello, died April 16, 1998 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born March 26, 1923, he was a son of the late Presley Robertson Sr. And Larcenia Gold Robertson. He was a domestic worker and a member of Pilgrim Rest A.M.E. Church At Monticello. Survivors include three brothers, Russell Robertson of Kansas City, William Robertson of St. Louis, and James Russell Robertson of San Francisco. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Rest A.M.E. Church with the Rev. Kent Broughton officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery at Monticello by Henderson Funeral Home of Monticello. _____________________ BUFORD PICKENS LITTLE ROCK--Buford Frelen Pickens, 74, of Desha County, died April 17, 1998, at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Little Rock. Born August 27, 1923, at Wing (Yell County), he was a son of the late Sam Pickens and Ella Womack Pickens. He served in the Army and was retired from Cargo Carriers. He was A member of Anderson Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Anna M. Pickens of Dumas; five sons, Sammey Keith Pickens, Ralph Phillip Pickens and David Frelen Pickens, all of Dumas, Dennis Ray Pickens of Sheridan and Roy Lynn Pickens of Star City; two daughters, Frelis Ann Schulz and Martha Lyn Bennet, both of Dumas; two sisters, Meck Armstrong of Cliff, New Mexico and Artie Hawkins of Reedley, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and two great-granchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Anderson Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Steven Tiner officiating. Burial will be in Tyro Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the V.A. Hospital of Little Rock. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas MAYBELL RIVIERE FRANKLIN, Tenn. --Maybell Barnett Riviere, 88, of Harpeth Terrace Nursing Home in Franklin, Tenn., died April 19, 1998, at home. Born October 22, l909, in Drew County, Ark., she was a daughter of the late James and Nettie McClure Barnett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Riviere. She was assistant tax assessor in Drew County for 14 years and a school teacher for 17 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monticello. Survivors include a son, Paul Riviere of Franklin; a sister, Christine Gleason of Richmond, Va.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home with Winston Barnett officiating. Burial will be in Campground Cemetery in Drew County. ___________________________ MARTHA MEEK LITTLE ROCK -- Martha Watson Meek, 85, of Warren, died April 18, 1998, at Baptist Medical Center. Born November 18, 1912, in Warren, she was a daughter of the Iate John Rufus Starr and Mary Lema Watson Meek. She attended Lyon College in Batesville and was retired from the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Va. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Warren, where she served as substitute organist. She was a member of the Bradley County Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include two sisters, Sarah Chenault and Mary Baldwin Hankins, both of Little Rock. Graveside services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oakland Cemetery in Warren by Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren, followed by a 2 p.m. memorial service at First Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to the Warren Public Library or to the First Presbyterian Church of Warren. ____________________________ ABBIE GARNER CAMDEN -- Abbie Owens Garner, 88, of Eaglette died April l8, l998, at Ouachita County Hospital. She was born September 24, 1909, in Drew County. She was a homemaker and a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Garner. Survivors include three sons, Bobby Owens of Avenal, Calif., John Owens of Fordyce and Ted Owens of Eaglette; two daughters, Doris Robertson of Avenal and Peggie Pennington of Holly Springs 31 grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce with the Rev. David Dillard officiating. Burial will be in Benton Cemetery. ______________________________ LIDDIE ASHCRAFT Liddie Mae Phillips Ashcraft, 80, of Herbine (Cleveland County), died April 19, 1998, at the Arkansas Convalescent Home. She was born October 10, 1917, at New Edinburg. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church of Herbine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Ashcraft, who died July 5, 1984. Survivors include three sons, Donald Lee Ashcraft of Long Beach, Calif., Houston Ashcraft of Pansy and Phillip Ashcraft of Pine Bluff; three daughters, Janice Kimbrell of Pine Bluff and Betty Jean Taylor and Ouida Bob Wilson, both of Rison; a brother, Bill Phillips of Oregon; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church of Herbine. Burial will be in Prosperity Cemetery by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. ___________________________ ROBERT BURNS MONTICELLO -- Robert P. Burns, 87, of Monticello, died April 18, 1998, at his home. Born August 5, 1910, in Drew County, he was a son of the ]ate Andy and Ida Mosby Burns. He was a retired forester for Selma Timber Co. and a member of the Mount Tabor Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Callie Burns; and three brothers, Garland Burns, R.B. Burns and Wayvon Burns. Survivors include a son, Bobby Burns of Monticello; a sister, Marnell Byrom of El Dorado; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 4 p.m. today at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home with the Rev. Clyde Venable officiating. Burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery. ______________________________ BILLY LANGRELL FORDYCE -- Billy Joe Langrell, 71, of Fordyce, died April 18, 1998, at Dallas County Hospital. Born September 5, 1926, at England he was a son of the late John Ervin and Maggie Ward Langrell. He was a graduate of Sherrill High School and a member of the Pinecrest Missionary Baptist Church. As a member of the Navy, he served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucy Langrell and Velma Langrell Denton. Survivors include his wife, Betty Hay Langrell of Fordyce; two sons, James Langrell of Rison and Marvin Langrell of White Hall; two brothers, Truman Langrell of Pine Bluff and Chester Langrell of White Hall, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall with the Revs. Nathan Petty and A.D. Livingston officiating. Burial will be in Morris Cemetery near Prague (Grant County). -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas MAYBELL RIVIERE FRANKLIN, Tenn. --Maybell Barnett Riviere, 88, of Harpeth Terrace Nursing Home in Franklin, Tenn., died April 19, 1998, at home. Born October 22, l909, in Drew County, Ark., she was a daughter of the late James and Nettie McClure Barnett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Riviere. She was assistant tax assessor in Drew County for 14 years and a school teacher for 17 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monticello. Survivors include a son, Paul Riviere of Franklin; a sister, Christine Gleason of Richmond, Va.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stephenson- Dearman Funeral Home with Winston Barnett officiating. Burial will be in Campground Cemetery in Drew County. ___________________________ MARTHA MEEK LITTLE ROCK -- Martha Watson Meek, 85, of Warren, died April 18, 1998, at Baptist Medical Center. Born November 18, 1912, in Warren, she was a daughter of the late John Rufus Starr and Mary Lema Watson Meek. She attended Lyon College in Batesville and was retired from the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Va. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Warren, where she served as substitute organist. She was a member of the Bradley County Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include two sisters, Sarah Chenault and Mary Baldwin Hankins, both of Little Rock. Graveside services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oakland Cemetery in Warren by Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren, followed by a 2 p.m. memorial service at First Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to the Warren Public Library or to the First Presbyterian Church of Warren. ____________________________ ABBIE GARNER CAMDEN -- Abbie Owens Garner, 88, of Eaglette died April l8, l998, at Ouachita County Hospital. She was born September 24, 1909, in Drew County. She was a homemaker and a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Garner. Survivors include three sons, Bobby Owens of Avenal, Calif., John Owens of Fordyce and Ted Owens of Eaglette; two daughters, Doris Robertson of Avenal and Peggie Pennington of Holly Springs 31 grand- children and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce with the Rev. David Dillard officiating. Burial will be in Benton Cemetery. ______________________________ LIDDIE ASHCRAFT Liddie Mae Phillips Ashcraft, 80, of Herbine (Cleveland County), died April 19, 1998, at the Arkansas Convalescent Home. She was born October 10, 1917, at New Edinburg. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church of Herbine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Ashcraft, who died July 5, 1984. Survivors include three sons, Donald Lee Ashcraft of Long Beach, Calif., Houston Ashcraft of Pansy and Phillip Ashcraft of Pine Bluff; three daughters, Janice Kimbrell of Pine Bluff and Betty Jean Taylor and Ouida Bob Wilson, both of Rison; a brother, Bill Phillips of Oregon; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church of Herbine. Burial will be in Prosperity Cemetery by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. ___________________________ ROBERT BURNS MONTICELLO -- Robert P. Burns, 87, of Monticello, died April 18, 1998, at his home. Born August 5, 1910, in Drew County, he was a son of the ]ate Andy and Ida Mosby Burns. He was a retired forester for Selma Timber Co. and a member of the Mount Tabor Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Callie Burns; and three brothers, Garland Burns, R.B. Burns and Wayvon Burns. Survivors include a son, Bobby Burns of Monticello; a sister, Marnell Byrom of El Dorado; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 4 p.m. today at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home with the Rev. Clyde Venable officiating. Burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery. ______________________________ BILLY LANGRELL FORDYCE -- Billy Joe Langrell, 71, of Fordyce, died April 18, 1998, at Dallas County Hospital. Born September 5, 1926, at England he was a son of the late John Ervin and Maggie Ward Langrell. He was a graduate of Sherrill High School and a member of the Pinecrest Missionary Baptist Church. As a member of the Navy, he served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucy Langrell and Velma Langrell Denton. Survivors include his wife, Betty Hay Langrell of Fordyce; two sons, James Langrell of Rison and Marvin Langrell of White Hall; two brothers, Truman Langrell of Pine Bluff and Chester Langrell of White Hall, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall with the Revs. Nathan Petty and A.D. Livingston officiating. Burial will be in Morris Cemetery near Prague (Grant County). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas RUBY CARR WARREN -- Ruby Estelle Carr, 72, of Warren, died April 19, 1998, at Bradley County Medical Center. She was born on May 7, 1925, at Warren, a daughter of the late Matt and Florence Vining Miller. She was a homemaker and a member of Lighthouse Church. Survivors include her husband, Travis Carr, whom she married on June 20, 1943; four sons, James Smith of Hugo, Oklahoma, Jimmy Carr of Warren, Billy Carr of Norphlet and J.T. Carr of El Dorado; two daughters, Mildred Baugus of El Dorado and Debbie Daugherty of Johnsville; three brothers, Frank Miller of Monticello, Jack Miller of Kansas and Stanley Miller of Warren; a sister, Margaret Mills of San Diego; two stepsons, Travis Carr and Alton Carr, both of El Dorado; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren with the Revs. Vernon Colvin and Wayman Mann officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery at Warren. __________________________ DELIA DEAN LAKE VILLAGE-- Delia Dunn Dean, 77, of Wilmot, died April l7, l998, at Chicot Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 30, l920, at Parkdale, a daughter of the late Ephram Ward and Sarah Scott Ward. She was a native of Ashley County, a homemaker and a member of Morning Star Baptist Church at Wilmot. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Dean; a son, Andrew Dunn; four brothers; and four sisters. Survivors include four sons, Albert Dunn of Wilmot, Oscar Dunn and Otis Dunn, both of Pine Bluff, and LeRoy Dunn of Tallulah, Louisiana; two daughters, Delia Sherrer of Wilmot and Margie Dunn of Tallulah; a brother, Scott Ward of San Antonio; 40 grandchildren: and 30 great- grandchildren. The funeral will be noon Wednesday at Morning Star Baptist Church with the Rev. George Grisby officiating. Burial will be in Gospel Temple Cemetery at Parkdale by Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg. ____________________________ PHILLIP McSWAIN HOUSTON -- Phillip Eugene McSwain, 38, of The Woodlands, Texas, died April 17, 1998, at Houston Northwest Medical Center. He was born on October 8, 1959, at Little Rock, a son of Oren and Betty McSwain of North Little Rock. He worked for Arkansas Power and Light (now Entergy) in 1980 at Lynch Generating Station and transferred to Pine Bluff in 1986, where he was a power dispatcher at the System Operations Center. He then transferred in 1996 to The Woodlands. He worked for Entergy for 18 years. He enjoyed golf and won many tournaments. He also enjoyed duck hunting. Other survivors include his wife, Karen McSwain; a son, Bryan Michael McSwain of The Woodlands; a daughter, Kimberly Ann McSwain of The Woodlands; and two sisters, Sharon Moran and Beverly Cook, residences unavailable. The funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Roller-Owens Funeral Home at North Little Rock with Carol Sites officiating. Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park at North Little Rock. Other arrangements are by Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemetery at Conroe, Texas. Memorials may be made to the Phillip McSwain Children's College Fund at Compass Bank at The Woodlands. _____________________________ JAMES WALKER SR. ALTHEIMER -- James Gotry Walker Sr., 80, of Altheimer, died April 17, 1998, at his home. He was born on June 26, 1917, at Gethsemane, a son of the late Henry Walker Jr. and Leona Banks Moorehead. He was a self-employed farmer and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church at Gethsemane, where he was a member of the choir. He was preceded in death by his wife, Queen Esther Radney Walker. Survivors include six sons, James G. Walker Jr. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Charley H. Walker of Huntsville, Alabama, Kenneth R. Walker of San Francisco, Glen E. Walker of Gethsemane, Danny L. Walker of Detroit and Gregory Williams of Columbia, South Carolina; a daughter, Karen D. Walker of Chicago; two brothers, Alvin J. Walker of Chicago and William Moorehead of Flint, Michigan; five sisters, Beatrice Anderson and Odelia Macon, both of Detroit, Leanna Grimes of Saginaw, Michigan, Ruby L. Wright of Chicago and Etta Dotson of Flint; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Brown Funeral Home at Pine Bluff with the Rev. Nathaniel Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Walker Cemetery at Gethsemane. _____________________________ DEOLA FISHER MONTICELLO -- Deola Fisher, 83, of Monticello, died April 16, 1998, at his home. He was born on April 24, 1914, in Drew County, a son of the late John W. Fisher and Willie Veasey Fisher. He was a welder and a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by three sons, Deola Fisher Jr., Alford Fisher and Lawrence Fisher. Survivors include two sons, Earlee Fisher and Curlee Fisher, both of Benton; five daughters, Alline Oglesby and Verline McCraney, both of Pine Bluff, Ruby Fisher of Benton, Evelyn Fisher of Little Rock and Clementine Russ of Monticello; two brothers, James Henry Fisher of Corning, New York and Vernist Fisher of Benton; a sister, Verda Daniels of Monticello; numerous grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchiIdren. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Rest AME Church at Monticello with the Rev. Kent J. Broughton officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery in Drew County by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home of Monticello. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas CLARA STEEL Clara McConnell Stone Steel, 93, of Pine Bluff, died April 21, 1998, at Trinity Village Infirmary. She was born on February 11, 1905, at Sulphur City (Washington County), a daughter of the late John L. and Edmonia Elizabeth Curtis McConnell. She was raised and received her early education in northwest Arkansas and graduated from Prairie Grove High School. She attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority. She and her first husband lived at Prairie Grove and later at Rogers. They moved to Helena in 1938 and to Pine Bluff in 1954. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she was a former member of the Administrative Board and a past president of the Altar Guild. She was a former trustee of the First Methodist Endowment Fund, an honorary life member of United Methodist Women and a study goup leader for 15 years. She was a former trustee for Arkansas Methodist Health Services and an American Red Cross Grey Lady volunteer at Jefferson Regional Medical Center for 10 years. She was a member of the Trinity Village Board of Trustees for seven years and was a member of the Sesame Club. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wayne A. Stone, whom she married in 1927 at Fayetteville, and who died in 1984. He had been president and chairman of the board of Simmons Bank. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Dr. Marshall T. Steel, whom she married in 1985 at Pine Bluff, and who died in 1989. He was a retired president of Hendrix College. Survivors include a son, Donald W. Stone of Jonesboro; a stepson, Dr. William E. Steel of Costa Mesa, California; a stepdaughter, Sarah Steel Hill of Dallas; four grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Charles Settle and Jay Culpepper officiating. Burial will be at 5 p.m. in Prairie Grove Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends at First United Methodist Church following the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Village, 6400 Trinity Drive, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603; or to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 8003, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71611. _____________________________ KEVIN TURNTINE Kevin Lamon Turntine, 22, of Pine Bluff, died from injuries received in a shooting April l7, l998, at 3014 Gum Street. He was born on March 4, 1976, at Little Rock, a son of Larry Joe Turntine and Rose Taylor Jackson, both of Pine Bluff. He was a chemical specialist for Hydro Services Inc. He was member of First Baptist Church, where he was a junior deacon. He graduated from Dollarway High School in 1994 and attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Other survivors include a brother, Kendrick Jackson of Pine Bluff; a sister, Krystal Turntine of Pine Bluff; grandparents, Willie Ophelia Turntine of Tamo and Lucille Taylor of Pine Bluff; and great-grandparents, Johnnie and Ida Taylor of Noble Lake. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. William Shaw officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. _______________________________ MARCUS HUTCHESON Marcus T. Hutcheson, 71, of Pine Bluff, died April 20, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 5, 1926, at Sparkman, a son of the late Bruce Hutcheson and Morzie Robertson Hutcheson. He was raised and received his early education at Rison. He was a decorated Army veteran of World War II. He retired in 1989 as a custodial manager for the Federal Building, working there for 31 years. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, D.K. Hutcheson. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Maxine Hutcheson of Pine Bluff; three sons, Ron Hutcheson and Scott Hutcheson, both of Pine Bluff, and Gary Hutcheson of Little Rock; four brothers, W.J. Hutcheson of Rison, Wayburn Hutcheson and Alison Hutcheson, both of Pine Bluff, and Zack Hutcheson of Live Oak, Florida; a sister, Odie Van Vlack of Huntsville, Alabama; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with the Rev. John Brock officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 1801 West 17th Avenue, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL THURSDAY, APRIL 23,1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas Earle Chanay, Longtime Educator, Dies (Photo included) By Kimberly Seamon of THE COMMERCIAL STAFF Earle Chanay devoted his life to education and his church. But to his friends, he did more than that. He was a family man, a dancer and a good listener. "He died knowing a lot of my secrets," Ophelia T. King, friend, said. Earle Nelson Chanay, 74, of Pine Bluff, died April 16, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 23, 1923, at Pine Bluff, a son of the late Ruben Chanay Sr. and Allie Bell Chanay. Chanay received his early education in Pine Bluff Public Schools and graduated from Merrill High School. From there, his education did not end. He received a bachelor of arts from AM&N College, now the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. He then received a master's degree in education from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He began teaching at Parkin and later taught at Star City. Chanay became a principal in the Pine Bluff School District in 1954 and remained a principal for 37 years. He retired in 1991 from Broadmoor Elementary School, where he worked for 21 years. Chanay was a good principal, King said. She taught first grade at Broadmoor Elementary School and said he was very understanding. If someone made mistakes, he'd discuss them with that person later, instead of addressing them in front of others, King said. "Whenever they (teachers) had challenges or problems, he was always with them," O.R. Holiday, a friend, said. Holiday served on the trustee board at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church with Chanay. He said Chanay, who was also church clerk, served with all his energy. Chanay also served on the Church Council. Besides serving his school and church, Chanay also served in the Army. Entering on May 4, 1943, he served in World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart. Chanay was active in other areas as well. Holiday said Chanay was a good dancer who liked ballroom dancing. He was a member of the Arkansas Association of Retired Persons, Arkansas Education Association, National Education Association and a board member of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. He was also a member of the Arkansas Retirement Board, the advisory board for the Pine Bluff Youth Council and a former member of the Pine Bluff Planning Commission. "He was concerned about community affairs," Doris Edwards, a friend, said. Edwards, who graduated high school with Chanay, said they had a brother- sister relationship and almost everyone he came in contact with loved him. Survivors include a son, Marcus A. Chanay Sr. of West Helena; a sister, Clytie Watkins of Pine Bluff; and five grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Isaiah Easter Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Bellwood Cemetery by P.K. Miller Mortuary. ___________________________ JETTY PRATT SR. (Photo included) Jetty L. Pratt Sr., 77, of Moscow, died April 17, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 10, 1920, at Winchester, a son of Mary Eliza Johnson Pratt of Pine Bluff and the late Charlie Pratt. He attended school in the Desha County Public School System. He served in the Army from June 23, 1942, until 1945. He received the EAME Theater Ribbon, five Bronze Stars and a Good Conduct Ribbon. He served in Italy. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church at Moscow. Other survivors include his wife, Elesten Collins Pratt, whom he married on January 6, 1954; two sons, Jetty L. Pratt Jr. of Pine Bluff and Timothy L. Pratt Sr. of Moscow; two daughters, Debra Wilson of College Park, Georgia and Barbara Gaynor of Pine Bluff; a stepson, Bobby Collins of St. Louis; a stepdaughter, Earselene Easly of St. Louis; a stepsister, Ann Crawford of Compton, California; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at New Hope Baptist Church with Timothy L. Pratt Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the VA National Cemetery at Little Rock. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Christian Way Funeral Home. ____________________________ KAYMOND BULLOCK DERMOTT-- Kaymond Jerome Bullock, 45, of Dermott, died April 17,1998, at his home. He was born on December 13, 1952, at Gary, Indiana, a son of the late George Washington Bullock and Ola Cotton Bullock. Survivors include his wife, Magnolia Bullock; a daughter, Dominique Bullock of Dermott; a brother, William Bullock of Pine Bluff; three sisters, Selma Wilson and Kathryn Jordan, both of Pine Bluff, and Venessa Jones of Norfolk, Virginia; and a stepson, Erick Washington of Waukegan, Illinois. The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Friday at Palestine Baptist Church at McGehee with the Rev. Robert Cook Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery by M. Davis Strickland Funeral Home of Dermott. _________________________ AGNES HOUSER ENGLAND -- Agnes Faye Houser, 85, of England, died April 21, 1998, at England Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 8, 1912, at Rulo, Nebraska, a daughter of the late John Grant Lewis and Rena Treet Lewis. She was a homemaker and a member of Coy Church of Christ. Survivors include a son, Clarence Edward Houser Jr. of Greers Ferry; two daughters, Juanita Gibbins of England and Kathy Glover of Rowell; a sister, Edith Colvin of Portland, Oregon; 13 grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Wilson-Stephens Funeral Home at England with Ordis Copeland officiating. Burial will be in Mulberry Cemetery at England. __________________________ WELTON BOYCE SR. LITTLE ROCK--Welton P. Boyce Sr., 79, of Brinkley, died April 20, 1998, at McClellan VA Medical Center here. He was born on February l2, 1919, at Trenton, Arkansas, a son of the late Sidney and Jerrie Lee Boyce. He was a businessman and a master plumber in the Brinkley area for many years. Survivors include a son, Welton Boyce Jr. of Pine Bluff; two brothers, Sidney Boyce Jr. of Chicago and Clarence Boyce of Jersey City, New Jersey; a sister, Helen McKissick of Marvell; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church at Brinkley. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery at Brinkley by McNeal Funeral Home of Brinkley. ____________________________ ANNA FURLONG PENSACOLA, Florida -- Anna Moore Furlong, 90, of Pensacola, Florida, formerly of Pine Bluff, died April 20, 1998, at Azalea Trace Retirement Community at Pensacola. She was born August 25, 1907, at Fort Smith, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Jack Moore and Henrietta Crabtree Moore. She had lived at the retirement community for more than 12 years. She lived at Little Rock and Tulsa before retiring and moving to Pensacola. She participated in church and Boys Club activities in Arkansas and Oklahoma and was a member of First Presbyterian Church at Pensacola. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, George M. Furlong, who died in 1987. Survivors include a son, Rear Adm. George M. Furlong Jr. of Pensacola; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Roselawn Cemetery at Fort Smith. Arrangements are handled by Oak Lawn Funeral Home of Pensacola. Memorials may be made to the local Alzheimer's organization or cancer society. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas PEARL ALLEN Pearl Glover Allen, 106, of Moscow, died April 17, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 25, 1891, at Keo, a daughter of the late Isaac and Martha Glover. She was a member of Daniel Chapel Baptist Church at Tamo, where she was the mother of the church. She was also a member of Greater St. Marion District Singing Union at Moscow. Survivors include three great-nieces whom she raised, Beatrice Daniels and Bessie Long, both of Pine Bluff, and Geneva Hall of Moscow, with whom she lived. The funeral will be at noon Saturday at Daniel Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. A. Larkin officiating. Burial will be in Marzell Cemetery at Tamo by Perry Funeral Home. _____________________________ MARY MONTGOMERY Mary Hunter Montgomery, 85, of Altheimer, died April 17, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 7, 1912, at Altheimer, a daughter of the late Robert and Hodie Townsend Montgomery. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jarvers Thornton; and a daughter, Alvrania T. Riggins. Survivors include 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Darrell J. Martin officiating. Burial will be in Community Cemetery at Altheimer by Perry Funeral Home. ______________________________ OLIVER GOINS Oliver Goins, 72, of Pine Bluff, died April l9, l998, at his home. He was born on June 21, l925, at Grady, a son of the late Fletcher Goins and Ollie Dolls Goins. He was retired from IP Paper Mill, serving 26 years in the wood yard. Survivors include seven sons, Oliver Goins Jr. of Houston, George Allen Goins of Chicago, Tommy Goins, John Goins, Larry Goins and Kelvin Goins, all of Little Rock, and Fletcher Lewis Goins of San Diego; two daughters, Joyce Jefferson of Pine Bluff and Jo Ann Goins of Little Rock; three brothers, Robert Lee Brown and Jasper Richmond, both of Pine Bluff, and John Richmond of Chicago; a sister, Juanita Jenkins of Oakland, California; 26 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Trinity Church of God in Christ with Esau Watson officiating. Burial will be in Cypress Memorial Garden by Christian Way Funeral Home. __________________________ MICHAEL HUDSON Michael Charles Hudson, 22, of Pine Bluff, was fatally shot April 17, l998, at 30l4 South Gum Street. He was born on June 11, 1975, at Pine Bluff, a son of Roy Lee Hudson Sr. and Wanda Faye Hudson of Pine Bluff. He received his early education in the Dollarway School District and graduated from Pine Bluff High school. He attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff three years. He was a correctional officer for the Arkansas Department of Correction at the Varner Unit. He was a member of Barnett Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and served in the Army National Guard. Other survivors include his wife, Brenda Cogshell Hudson; a son, Michael Hudson Jr. of Pine Bluff; a daughter, Tahleah Jacquil Hudson of Pine Bluff; two brothers, Roy Lee Hudson Jr. and Dennis Hudson, both of Pine Bluff; grandparents, Horace and Anchie Lee Hudson of Pine Bluff; a stepgrandparent, I.C. Thomas Jr. of Pine Bluff; and a great-grandparent, Jessie Bell Slater of Pine Bluff. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Barnett Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. James Batemon officiating. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Section of Graceland Cemetery by P.K. Miller Mortuary. ________________________ RONALD SCOTT LEXINGTON, Kentucky--Ronald Calvin Scott, 43, of Pine Bluff, died April 18, 1998, at University of Kentucky Medical Center at Lexington. He was born on September 30, 1954, at Shreveport, a son of the late Hubert and Dorothy Taylor Scott. Survivors include five brothers, Timothy Scott, Kenneth Scott, James Scott, Rickey Scott and Stanley Thompson of Pine Bluff; a sister, Doris F. Scott of Pine Bluff; and grandparents, Ennis and Vivian Taylor of Pine Bluff and Alice M. Lane of Cullen, Louisiana. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Henson Mortuary with the Rev. Steven Marsh officiating. Burial will be in Bellwood Cemetery. ____________________________ ARTHUR LEE BENTONVILLE-- Arthur David Lee, 73, of Bentonville, died April 22, 1998, at his home. He was born on November 29, 1924, at Pine Bluff. He moved from Dallas to Bentonville in 1991. He lived at Dallas for 30 years and was a retired vice president of Romco Equipment Company. He was on the board of trustees and administrative board for First United Methodist Church at Bentonville. He was a Razorback fan and a gardener. Survivors include his wife, Frances Lee; two daughters, Mari Kramer of Houston and Christi Sanders of Bentonville; two sisters, Janie Deem McNulty and Dell Quattlebaum, both of Pine Bluff; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Paul Bokker and Ben Hines officiating. Burial will be in Bentonville Cemetery by Callison-Lough Funeial Service of Bentonville. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund. ____________________________ PIERCY HEARD SR. LITTLE ROCK-- Piercy Heard Sr., 87, of Little Rock, died April 20, 1998, at his home. He was born on March 17, 1911, at Fulton, a son of the late Joe Heard and Pearl Heard. He was a scaler for Reynolds Metals Company and a member of Elect Temple Church of God in Christ at Benton. He was a Mason and a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Price Heard. Survivors include two sons, Piercy Heard Jr. of Benton and Tommy Ray Heard of Little Rock; four daughters, Ruthie Sims of Little Rock, Amel Ponail of Los Angeles, Rosie Cooper of Portland, Oregon, and Joanne Clegg of Prattsville; a sister, Ollie Banks of Texarkana, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Elect Temple Church of God in Christ with Elder Ferryl Barnes officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at Benton by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. ___________________________ ABBIE BAKER WARREN -- Abbie Godfrey Baker, 84, of Hermitage, died April 22, 1998, at Bradley County Medical Center. She was born on September 10, 1913, in Bradley County, a daughter of the late Jasper J. and Fannie Hamilton Godfrey. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church at Hermitage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Baker, who died on April 30, 1973; and a daughter, Waldean Haves. Survivors include two sons, Cecil Baker of Hermitage and Roy Baker of Crossett; a brother, Mansfield Godfrey of Johnsville; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Outlaw Cemetery at Sumpter with the Rev. Wayman Mann officiating. The body will be at the family home, at Hermitage until the service. Arrangements are handled by Frazer's Funeral Home at Warren. _______________________________ RAYMOND BULLOCK DERMOTT-- Raymond Jerome Bullock, 45, of Dermott, died April 17, 1998, at his home. He was born on December 13, 1952, at Gary, Indiana, a son of the late George Washington Bullock and Ola Cotton Bullock. Survivors include his wife, Magnolia Bullock; a daughter, Dominique Bullock of Dermott; a brother, William Bullock of Pine Bluff; three sisters, Selma Wilson and Kathryn Jordan, both of Pine Bluff, and Vanessa Jones of Norfolk, Virginia; and a stepson, Erick Washington of Waukegan, Illinois. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Palestine Baptist Church at McGehee with the Rev. Robert Cook Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery by M. Davis Strickland Funeral Home of Dermott. _______________________ PAULINE GRAVES Pauline "Polly" Graves, 84, of Pine Bluff, died April 22, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 27, 1913, in Oklahoma, a daughter of the late George and Caldonna Bradshaw Crosson. She was raised and received her early education in Oklahoma, El Dorado and Pine Bluff. She worked for the city government at Pine Bluff for 23 years, in the municipal clerk's office and the sanitation department. She received an award of excellence signed by Mayor Austin Franks when she retired in 1973. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Business and Professional Women's Club and was a charter member of The Mended Hearts association. She was a member of Matthews Memorial Baptist Church and was a volunteer in many community service programs. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.O. Graves. Survivors include a son, Glenn Graves of Annandale, Virginia; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with the Rev. Milton Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Mended Hearts Inc., 1515 West 42nd Avenue, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603; or to Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, West 20th Avenue and Highway 79, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603. _____________________________ EDWARD MARTIN WARREN -- Edward Martin, 87, of New Edinburg, died April 23, 1998, at Bradley County Medical Center. He was born on May 1, l9lO, at New Edinburg, a son of the late William "Bonnie" and Annie Mosley Martin. He was retired from Potlatch Corporation and was a member of Emmaus Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Marie Dyer Martin, whom he married on May 19, 1945, and who died on January 11, 1998; three brothers, Buren Martin, Ralph Martin and Loyd Martin; and two sisters, Gertrude Chalfant and Elvie Scott. Survivors include a son, Charles Wayne Martin of White Hall; a brother, Fulton Martin of Waterford, Mississippi; two sisters, Mary Snow of Waterford and Ola Reynolds of Warren; four grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Moseley Cemetery in Bradley County. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Frazer's Funeral Home at Warren. _________________________ MARLVIN LANGFORD SR. LITTLE ROCK -- Marlvin Langford Sr., 76, of Pine Bluff, died April 18, 1998, at Veterans Administration Hospital here. He was born on May 9, 1921, at Camden, a son of the late Henry Langford and Dianna Green Langford. He was a truck driver for the Pine Bluff Arsenal and a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, where he was a deacon. He was a mason and served in the Army. Survivors include his wife, Hazle B. Green Langford; eight sons, Marlvin Langford Jr. of Richmond, California, Bobby Ray Langford, Billy Ray Langford, Tommy Lee Langford, Murry Jones, Andrew Wilson Jr. and Glen Edward Langford, all of Pine Bluff, and Joe Edward Jones of Redfield; four daughters, Betty Ann Langford and Joann Langford, both of Thornton, Allie Arnetia Green of Sheridan and Billie Jean Bentley of Pine Bluff; two sisters, Ruth Neal and Yvonne Langford, both of Camden; 20 grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church with the Rev. Anthony Craig officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Camden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. __________________________ LaCARLOS HARNES ST. LOUIS--LaCarlos Harnes, 17, of St. Louis, formerly of Pine Bluff, died April 20, 1998, at St. University Hospital. He was born on November 13, 1980, at Pine Bluff, a son of Linda Faye White of St. Louis. He was a twelfth grader at Vashon High School at St. Louis. Other survivors include a brother, Keterreus White of St. Louis; a sister, Shameakia M. Carpenter of St. Louis; and a grandparent, Ethel Acre of Pine Bluff. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Trinity Church of God in Christ with Darryl White officiating. Burial will be in Cypress Memorial Garden by Christian Way Funeral Home. _________________________ BURL DYKES Burl Dykes, 84, of Pine Bluff, died April 22, 1998, at his home. He was born on February 24, 1914, at Richton, Mississippi, a son of the late Forrest and Bessie Kelly Dykes. He was raised and received his early education at Richton. He and his wife moved to Rosedale, Mississippi, to farm with his father-in-law. When his father-in-law died, he continued to farm until 1969, when he retired. He was also a receiving clerk for AMPCO for 21 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Rosedale until he moved to Pine Bluff in 1991. He then became a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Tina Graziosi Dykes, whom he married in 1938; a daughter, Lois Blankenship of Pine Bluff; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery near Rosedale by Thweath-King Funeral Home of Cleveland, Mississippi. _______________________ CAROLYN ARCHER LITTLE ROCK -- Carolyn "Boecell" Archer, 39, of Fordyce, died April 16, 1998, at Arkansas Heart Hospital here. She was born on May 27, 1958, at Fordyce, a daughter of the late Nathaniel Davis and Cleon Hampton Archer. She was a homemaker, a Methodist and a 1977 graduate of Fordyce High School. Survivors include two sons, Michael Archer and Rodney Archer, both of Fordyce; a daughter, Amey Archer of Fordyce; three brothers, Richard Archer and Walter Archer, both of Fordyce, Michael Archer of Portland, Oregon, and three sisters, Evelyn Yarbrough of Malvern, and Linda Thomas and Gloria Peevy, both of Fordyce. The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Greenville Baptist Church at Fordyce with the Rev. Floyd Bennett officiating. Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery at Fordyce. Visitation will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. today at Brown-Williams Funeral Home at Fordyce. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subj: ARK OBITS CONTRIBUTION APR 25 Date: 5/19/98 5:46:47 PM Central Daylight Time From: DougMIV To: ARBiog PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas SYLVESTER GARDNER JONESBORO--Sylvester Eugene "Gene" Gardner, 67, of Jonesboro, died April 23, 1998, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center here. He was born on November 1, 1930, at Pine Bluff, a son of the late Augustva Sylvester Gardner and Alta Marie Hollenbeck Gardner. He moved to Jonesboro in 1969 and worked for Hytrol Conveyor Company. He became a city engineer and director of Public Works for Jonesboro in 1971, serving for 7 1/2 years. During this time, he planned and built several buildings, including a Public Works Building, two fire stations, the City Shop and laid out plats for the Industrial Park. He worked for Penn Athletic Company, where he was named Engineer of the Year before retiring in 1992. He was a member of Calvary Chapel Church at Jonesboro, where he was a member of the church orchestra. He was member of the Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and the committee for the Nature Center. He was a licensed land surveyor and served as treasurer of the East Arkansas Chapter of the Arkansas Society of Professional Surveyors. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Gardner; three daughters, Julie Bray of Lees Summit, Missouri, Janie Cunningham of Beebe and Joanie Hannah of Jonesboro; two brothers, the Rev. Dale Gardner of Topeka, Kansas, and Robert C. Gardner of Little Rock; and four grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Chapel Church with the Rev. John Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in Jonesboro Memorial Park by Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to United Way, City Team Ministries or the Ben E. Owens Cancer Center at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. _______________________________ PATSY LANGSTON Patsy Davis Langston, 82, of Pine Bluff, died April 23, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 30,1915, at Baskin, Louisiana, a daughter of the late Patrick and Timpy Estelle Harrold Davis. She was a librarian for Collinston Branch Library at Collinston, Louisiana, for 20 years. She moved to Pine Bluff in 1987. She was a Red Cross volunteer and was named Volunteer of the Year in 1990. She was also a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and East Side Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Langston, who died in 1987. Survivors include a daughter, Pat Higgs Thurmon of Pine Bluff; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. today at Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall with Ray Edmonson officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Coax Cemeter at Baskin. Memorials may be made to East Side Baptist Church, Church Library, 1605 Wisconsin, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601. __________________________ JOSEPH LEOPARD Joseph Alvie "Joe" Leopard, 77, of Rison, died April 23, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 14, 1921, at Rison, a son of the late John Rankin Leopard and Nettie Faye Jones Leopard. He retired from the Army as a sergeant, E-6, after serving 20 years. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was also retired from the Arkansas State Highway Department, after serving 10 years. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and Bethel No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Louise Tucker Leopard; two sons, Joseph W. Leopard of White Hall and Kenneth M. Leopard of Little Rock; a brother, Jessie T. Leopard of Atlanta; two stepsons, Ronald Dixon and Benny Dixon, both of Rison; a stepdaughter, Susan Mercer of Rison; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Buie Funeral Home at Rison with the Revs. A.D. Livingston and Sam Higgs officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery near Rison. ______________________ DOSSIE FORTENBERRY McGEHEE--Dossie Oakes Fortenberry, 69, of McGehee, died April 23, 1998, at McGehee-Desha County Hospital. She was born on May 31, 1928, in Lamar County, Alabama, a daughter of the late Carlos Gasa and Lillian Eggers Gasa. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Baptist Church at Columbus, Mississippi. Survivors include three sons, Johnny Oakes of Pontotoc, Mississippi, Bobby Oakes of Ethelsville, Alabama, and James Oakes of Columbus; two daughters, Shirley Haddock of Dickson, Tennessee, and Debrah Rhodes of Columbus; a sister, Mellie George Gosa of Sulligent, Alabama; and eight grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Griffin Funeral Service at McGehee with Ben White officiating. Burial will be in Scott Cemetery at Winchester. _____________________________ Obituaries for LaCarlos Harnes and Marlvin Langford Sr. are repeated from yesterday, Friday, April 24, 1998 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas MARGARET FOOTE SHERlDAN -- Margaret Robinson Foote, 81, of Sheridan, died April 25, 1998, at Crown Point Assisted Living Center. She was born December 3, 1916, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Charles E. Robinson and Pearl Karns Robinson. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Sheridan. She was also a member of the Women's Bible Study, Fidelis Sunday School Class and Prime Timers. She served as church pianist during World War II. She is also a retired fourth grade teacher, having taught in Hamburg for 34 years. Survivors include a brother, Jack Robinson of Santa Ana, California; and a niece who was a caregiver, Janet Jackson of Sheridan. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan with Dr. Ed Simpson, the Rev. Danny Hill and the Rev. Klois Hargie officiating. Visitation is from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hamburg Cemetery in Hamburg. Memorials may be made to the building fund at First Baptist Church in Sheridan. __________________________ ETHEL TEMPLE WARREN -- Ethel Bradley Temple, 97, of Banks, died April 24, 1998, at Wagnon Place Nursing Home. She was born March 5, 1901, in Bradley County, a daughter of the late Will Bradley and Nola Bradley. She was a retired telephone operator and a member of First Christian Church. She married James "Jim" Hoyle Temple on March 5, 1923 at Warren. He preceded her in death on July 15, 1979. Survivors include four daughters, Charlene Stough of Beaumont, Texas, Lynell Meek of Springfield, Missouri, Laverne Stough of Pasadena, Texas, and Martha Kulbeth of Banks; three sisters, Doris Anglin of Cotter, Sue Alexander of Simsboro, Louisiana, and Joann King of Orange, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 17 qreat-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchiIdren. Funeral services are scheduled for 4 p.m. today at Frazer's Funeral Home in Warren. Burial will be in McFarland Cemetery at Banks. _________________________ ROBERT WOOTEN MONTICELLO-- Robert Wooten, 78, of Monticello, died April 24, 1998, at Drew Memorial Hospital. He was born March 1, 1922, at Philadelphia, Mississippi, a son of the late Jessie Steven and Elizabeth Tabtha Coats Wooten. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Agnes Wooten of Conway; two daughters, Betty Fleming of Lake Village and Cathrine Lofard of Eight Miles, Alabama; two brothers J.T. Wooten of Lake Village and Willis Wooten of Greenville; three sisters, Emma Donald of Lake Village, Mary Caldwell of Ripley, Tennessee, and Myrtle Lee Nowlen of Monticello, three grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Home Cemetery near Star City by Griffin Funeral Service of Star City. __________________________ JAMES STONE CROSSETT-- James Jackson Stone, 82, of Hamburg, died April 25, 1998, at Ashley County Medical Center here. He was a son of the late Jack Stone and Anna Riley Stone. He was a long time resident of Ashley County and a resident of the Mist Community outside of Hamburg for 51 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hamburg. He was a farmer and retired from the Department of Agriculture in the Crop Reporting Service. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marcella Mae Franklin Stone, who died in 1971; and seven sisters, Fidella Douglas, Lula Burchfield McKinney, Vonnie Bailey, Alma Bailey, Gladys Boykin, Irene Smith and Helen Wisner Trimm; and two brothers, Robert Stone and Henry Stone. Survivors include his second wife, Myrt Lovelace Wisner Stone of Hamburg; two daughters, Linda Shiver of Hamburg and Carol Ann Carpenter of Prescott; two sisters, Agnes Adaire of Little Rock and Anna Stone Hodge of Pine Bluff; and four grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Hamburg with Dr. Bobby Pennington and the Rev. Klois Hargis officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery by Jones Funeral Home of Hamburg. Memorials may be made to the Mount Olive Cemetery Association, c/o Harry Shiver, 215 James Stone Road, Hamburg, AR 71646. _________________________ ANTHONY DEVOSE Anthony DeWayne "Sleepy" Devose, 35 of Pine Bluff, died April 20, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1962, at Pine Bluff, a son of Bobbie Green Morris of Harvey, Illinois, and the late John Devose. He was a member of Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Other survivors include his wife, Venita Harris Devose of Pine Bluff; a stepfather, Willie Morris of Harvey; two stepdaughters, Aisha Denton and Deveda Denton, both of Pine Bluff; five brothers, Travis Devose, Delanor Devose and Carl Devose, all of Harvey, Ill., and Emanuel Devose and Fernado Devose, both of Pine Bluff; and a sister, Pamela Devose of Harvey. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home. __________________________ CLIFTON STUCKEY LITTLE ROCK--Clifton Benson "Bud" Stuckey, 79, of Sheridan, died April 25, 1998, at Baptist Medical Center here. He was born September 24, 1918, at Sheridan, a son of the late Clifton B. Stuckey and Docia Benson Stuckey. Survivors include a sister, Mary Frances Moring of Sheridan; a nephew who was a caregiver, Eddie Moring of Sheridan; and a niece who was a caregiver, Marie Johnson of Little Rock. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan with the Rev. Rick Etheridge officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery near Sheridan. ________________________ HERBERT McGOUGH LITTLE ROCK-- Herbert Dean McGough, 50, of Little Rock, died April 24, 1998, at his home. He was born September 26, 1948, at El Dorado, a son of the late Herbert Horatio McGough Sr. and Odetta Whillan McGough. He was a laborer. Survivors include a son, Nathan Andrew McGough of Dallas; a daughter, Ellie Dean McGough of Dallas; and a brother, Johnny Scott of Carrolton, Texas. Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church by Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren. The body will be cremated. Memorials may be made to AIDS Outreach or the Ryan White Center in Little Rock. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas EDGAR POWELL Edgar A. Powell, 77, of Pine Bluff, died April 26, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 8, 1921, at Morrilton, a son of the late Moses Allen and Lizzie Gordon Powell. He was reared and educated in Morrilton and Pine Bluff, graduating from First School of Business in Pine Bluff. He served in the Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart for wounds he received while stationed in Germany. Powell also served as a Pine Bluff Police Officer for 21 years, worked one year for the Jefferson County Sheriff's office and 10 years for the Corps of Engineers, retiring in l985. He was a member of South Side Baptist Church, member and past master of Jacob Brump Masonic Lodge No. 160, where he served as secretary for 29 years. He was also a member and served as past High Priest of Lafayette Chapter number Seven, past master of English Council No. 14 Royal & Select Masters, past commander of the Damascus Commandry Knight Templar No. Eight, Sahara Shrine Temple, and past director and lifetime member of the Sahara Clown Patrol and member of Scottish Rite Bodies of Little Rock, Royal Order of Jesters and past counselor of United Commercial Travelers Council No. 204. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William Powell and Herley Powell; and a sister, Lucille Dodd. Survivors include his wife, Ora Sherrill Powell, whom he married on December 28, 1940 at Dumas; two daughters, Sue Miller of Opelousas, Louisiana and Karen Powell of Little Rock; a brother, Vernon Powell of Ft. Myers, Florida; a sister, Reba McPherson of Paragould; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with Dr. J.R. DeBusk officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with Masonic rites by Jacob Brump Lodge No. l60. Visitation is today from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. ___________________________ ROBERT BAINE MONTICELLO-- Robert E. Baine, 75, of Monticello, died April 22, 1998, at his home. He was born October 18, 1922, in Ashley County, a son of Jennie Robinson Baine Mayweather of Monticello and the late John Henry Baine. He was a retired steel worker and member of Mount Zion AME Church. Other survivors include two sons, John W. Baine of Lexa and Herman Baine of St. Louis. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home in Monticello with the Rev. Shirley Spencer officiating. Burial will be in Norris Hill Cemetery in Ashley County. ____________________________ LLOYD CRANE LITTLE ROCK -- Lloyd Harold Crane, 72, of Jacksonville, died April 25, 1998, at Veterans Hospital. He was born November 9, 1925, at St. Louis, a son of the late Raleigh. B. Crane and Anna Belle Shuffield Crane. He was a salesman for Dean's Milk Company. He was raised in Pine Bluff and attended school at Dollarway. He was also a Navy veteran, serving three years on USS New Mexico Battleship in World War II in the South Pacific. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Peacock Crane, who died in l987; and a brother, L.L. Crane. Survivors include four sons, Floyd Crane of Alexandria, Louisiana, Robert Crane of Cabot, Roger Dale Crane of Sheridan and Lloyd Crane Jr. of Crane, Missouri; a brother, Delbert Crane of Pine Bluff; a sister, Carolyn Crane of Romayor, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Eastside Pentecostal Church of God in Sulphur Springs with the Rev. Ralph Smith and Charles Huckaby officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Pine Bluff by Hale-South Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. ______________________________ GRADY WOLFE WARREN -- Grady Treavor Wolfe, 88, of Banks, died April 26, 1998, at Bradley County Medical Center. He was born July 30, l909, in Bradley County, a son of the late Thomas Wolfe and Sarah Greenwood Wolfe. He was a retired farmer and member of Goodhope United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laddis Hilson Wolfe, who died on July 10, 1989. Survivors include a son, Charles Wolfe of Banks; a sister, Thelma Moseley of Warren; and two grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Frazer's Funeral Home in Warren with John Kidwell officiating. Burial will be in Garrison Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL TUESDAY, APRIL 28. 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas WALLACE McGEORGE JR., PB Businessman, Dies (Photo included) By Kimbery Seamon of THE COMMERClAL STAFF Although business was important to him, Wallace McGeorge Jr. knew when to call it a day if it meant helping others. "Whatever is good for the community, you can be sure that Wallace and the family were involved in it," Louis Ramsay, a longtime friend, said. Wallace P. McGeorge Jr., 82, of Pine Bluff, died April 27, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 13, 1915, at Pine Bluff, a son of the late Wallace Percie and Bessie Winters McGeorge. He was raised and received his early education at Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School. McGeorge attended the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington, Virginia and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. While at Fayetteville, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. McGeorge worked for several businesses that his family owned. "He got to work early, and he stayed there late," Jim DanaherSr., another friend, said. He was chairman of the board af Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Company and was a partner in the construction and stone business with the Dickinson family of Little Rock since the early 1930s. He was a former bank director, levee commissioner and past president of Associated General Contractors of America at Memphis. He was a retired director of the National Stone and Gravel Association at Silver Spring, Maryland. Besides being active in the business world, McGeorge participated in church activities. He was trustee and member of First Baptist Church at Pine Bluff for many years. He was a "behind-the-scenes" individual, said Dr. John McClanahan, a retired pastor of the church. He said McGeorge was faithful, loyal and a solid person. McGeorge's loyalty extended to the community as well. Whenever an organization had a drive, McGeorge would participate, Danaher said. McGeorge was also a founding member of the Trinity Foundation. One of the organization's activities include awarding scholarships to students. McGeorge served as an officer and director until his death. McGeorge also liked to duck hunt, Ramsay said. He was a member of Four Forks Hunting Club. He also enjoyed the horse races. "We went all over the United States to horse races," Danaher said. McGeorge was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Boswell McGeorge, whom he married on September 19, 1939, at Pine Bluff, and who died on January 7, 1998; a brother, Harvey W. McGeorge, who died in 1978; and. a sister, Frances McGeorge Henes, who died in 1964. Survivors include two sons, Scott McGeorge and Wallace P. McGeorge III, both of Pine Bluff; a daughter, Nan McGeorge Henderson of Seattle; a sister, Carolyn McGeorge Henslee of Little Rock; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Gordon Topping and Dr. John H. McClanahan officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 517 South Cherry Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601. The funds will go toward building a new church. The family will be at his home. ______________________________ JOHN BROWN BASTROP, Louisiana -- John Thomas "Bo" Brown, 87, of Bastrop, Louisiana, died April 25, 1998, at his home. He was born on February 12, 1911, at Warren, Arkansas, a son of the late James Webb Brown and Mittie Lummie Singer Brown. He was retired from International Paper Company. He was a member of the International Paper Company Supervisor Club, International Paper Company Quarter Century Club and First Presbyterian Church at Bastrop. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Brown; a son, Thomas Collins Brown of Texarkana, Texas; a daughter, Eleanor Brown Joerden of Pine Bluff; two sisters, Martha Ruth Fox and Eva B. Chenault, both of Conroe, Texas; and four grandchildren. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church with Dr.Thomas K. Reinowski officiating. Burial was in Christ Church Cemetery at Bastrop by Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church. ____________________________ JOE FINLEY LEOLA-- Joe Woodrow Finley, 84, of Leola, died April 25, 1998, at his home. He was born on November 23, 1913, at Leola, a son of the late Charles and Verdie Lemons Finley. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for International Paper Company. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Leola Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alla Mae Stiles Finley. Survivors include five sons, Fred Finley of Red Oak, Texas, Curtis Finley and Aubrey Finley, both of Leola, Dalton Finley of Sheridan and Terry Finley of Malvern; two daughters, Janette Reddin of Plano, Texas and Phyllis Haralson of Benton; three brothers, Frank Finley and Vernon Finley, both of Leola, and Doyle Finley of Malvern; three sisters, Lela Collins of Oakland, California, Virginia Harrington of Malvern and Gladys Doss of Oklahoma City; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Buie Funeral Home at Sheridan with the Rev. Fred Etheridge officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery near Carthage. ______________________________ FAY HAWKINS Fay Venia Hawkins, 89, of Star City, died April 26, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 24, 1908, at Everton, Missouri, a daughter of the late James Cameron and Alice Mills Cameron. She was a homemaker and a member of Lone Grove Missionary Baptist Church near Star City. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Robert J. "Bob" Hawkins, who died on August 15, 1982. Survivors include a son, Richard Hawkins of Star City; a daughter, Helen Morgan of Star City; a sister, Irene George of Carthage, Missouri; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchiIdren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Service of Star City. Burial will be in Drake Cemetery at Star City. ________________________________ J. D. DAVIS LITTLE ROCK -- J.D. Davis, 68, of Conway, died April 24, 1998, at Veterans Administration Hospital. He was born on September 25, 1929, at Tinsman, a son of the late Inick Hardie Davis and Glois Drummonds Davis. He was a driver for a concrete company. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include a son, Jeffery Hardie Davis of Pine Bluff; five daughters, Kathleen P. Bates of North Little Rock, Diana Lynn Gurley of Indiana, Carolyn D. Humbert of California, Regina K. Davis of Idaho and Karen J. Wilson of Conway; a brother; two sisters, Katie L. Davis Grice of Hot Springs and Glenna M. Davis of California; l9 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Benton Funeral Home at Fordyce with the Rev. Horace Dunn officiating. Burial will be in Earnest Cemetery near Tinsman. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas VERNELL OWENS KANSAS CITY, Missouri-- Vernell Owens, 75, of Kansas City, Kansas, formerly of Warren, Arkansas, died April 21, 1998, at Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on April 30, 1922, at Wilmar, Arkansas, a son of the late Danny Owens and Druzy Ingram Owens. Survivors include his wife, Willie M. Owens; three sons, Larnell Owens of Tulsa, Anthony Owens of Kansas City, Kansas, and Ronnie Owens of Kansas City, Missouri; five daughters, Faye Owens of Warren, Doris Owens and Sharon Washington, both of Kansas City, Kansas, Barbara Owens of Kansas City, Missouri and Druzy Virginia Green of Oakland, California; four brothers, Jerome Owens and Danny J. Owens, both of Los Angeles, Ralph Owens of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Joe P. Owens of Malvern, Arkansas; four sisters; a stepmother, Ollie R. Owens of Malvern; 23 grandchildren; and 27 great- grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. James AME Church at Warren with the Rev. Jessie Washington officiating. Burial will be in Hampton Chapel Cemetery at Johnsville, Arkansas by Reddick Funeral Home at Warren. _____________________________ MARY FREEMAN Mary Ellen Freeman, 85, of Rison, died April 28, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 1, 1913, in Cleveland County, a daughter of the ]ate Henry Simmons and Mattie Sims Simmons. She was a nurse's aid for 20 years and a member of Kingsland Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Freeman, and a grandchild. Survivors include four sons, Charles Cullins and Curtis Cullins, both of Rison, and David Cullins and Odis Cullins, both of Pine Bluff; a daughter, Elle Harrington of Little Rock; four brothers, Robert Simmons and Clifton Simmons, both of Rison; and J.P. Simmons and James Simmons, both of Pine Bluff; a sister, Ruthie Coats of Pine Bluff; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren . The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Buie Funeral Home at Rison with Nathan Fitch and Ricky Harrisan officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Rison. __________________________ TINNIE WEBB LITTLE ROCK -- Tinnie Victoria Smith Webb, 94, of Sheridan, died April 27, 1998, at Baptist Medical Center. She was born on July 18, 1903, at Hardin, a daughter of the late John Smith and Nettie Dupree Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of New Hope Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Acie Rile Webb; a son, Alvie Victor Webb; an infant son; infant twin daughters; and six sisters. Survivors include five sons, Edgar Webb, Roy Webb, Eugene Webb and Marvin Webb, all of Sheridan, and Acie Webb of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; four daughters, Hazel Stewart of Yreka, California, Jean Reed of Salesville, Beulah Mae Phillips of Southerlin, Oregon and Elsie Wallingsford of Sheridan; two brothers, Willie Smith and J.T. Smith, both of Sheridan; 33 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2p.m. Thursday at Hope Pentecostal Church at Sheridan with the Revs. Tommy Cypert and William Webb officiating. Burial will be in Lost Creek Cemetery at Sheridan by Buie Funeral Home . ________________________ BETTY McLEOD Betty Elizabeth McLeod, 80, of Pine Bluff, died April 25, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 8, 1917, at Memphis, a daughter of the late Augustus James Thomas and Rushie Thomas. She received her early education in Pine Bluff at Newton School and Branch Normal. She was an accomplished seamstress and quilter. Her other hobbies included cooking and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, William McLeod, and a daughter. Survivors include four sons, William McLeod of Pine Bluff, Richard McLeod of La Verne, California, David McLeod of Los Angeles and P. Wayne McLeod of San Diego; a daughter, Wilma McLeod of Modesto, California; a brother, Augustus James Thomas of Pine Bluff; five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the P.K. Miller Mortuary with Rev. Joe Stocker officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery. ___________________________ MICHAEL ANDERSON RISON--Michael Lloyd "Mike" Anderson, 32, of Rison, died April 27, 1998, at Rison from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born on July 18, 1965, in Orange County, California, a son of James Waite and Linda Blair Waite of Mena. He was reared and received his education at Mena and moved to the Pine Bluff area in 1985. He was a former employee for Lusby's and was a supervisor and paramedic for Ambulance Transport Service at the time of his death. He was a Baptist. Other survivors include his wife, Teresa Hall Anderson; a son, James Theo "J.T." Anderson of Hermitage; a sister, Jamie Waite of Mena; two stepdaughters, Jennifer Wallace and Crystal Bogy, both of Rison; grandparents, Homer and Marcie Blair of Waldron; and great-grandparents, Pete and Bertie Small Wood of Waldron. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with the Rev. Milton Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Rison. ___________________________ GERALD CORNISH SR. LITTLE ROCK-- Gerald L. Cornish Sr., 54, of Little Rock, formerly of Pine Bluff, died April 28, 1998, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1943, at Lucedale, Mississippi, a son of Alvin and Vyrtle McLain Cornish of Pine Bluff. He worked for Varco-Pruden Buildings the past 32 years. He received a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in civil engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He was a service manager for Varco's Arkansas facility until his death and was a manager, until recently, of Varco-Pruden at St. Joe, Missouri. He was a registered professional engineer in l5 southern states and was a member of Lamda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, where he was a junior warden for many years. He was also a member of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church at Little Rock. Other survivors include his wife, Sandra Meador Cornish, whom he married on November 28, 1963; a son, Gerald L. "Jay" Cornish of Little Rock; two daughters, Jill Cornish Weirich of Richmond, Virginia, and Gail Cornish Pruitt of Heber Springs; a brother, Bobby Cornish of Alexander; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Grace Episcopal Church with Richard F. Milwee and the Rev. Rachelle E. Birnbaum officiating. A committal service will follow in Rest Hills Mausoleum at North Little Rock by Charles E. Fuller Funeral Company of Pine Bluff. A book of remembrance may be signed at Grace Episcopal Church. Memorials may be made to St. Margaret's Episcopal Church at Little Rock, Grace Episcopal Church at Pine Bluff or St. Vincent Hospice Services. ___________________________ JOHNNY VAUGHN JR. Johnny Vaughn Jr., 69, of Pine Bluff, died April 25, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 6, 1928, in Crossett, a son of the late Johnny Vaughn Sr. and Lillie Vaughn. He received his early education in the public schools of Jefferson County. He was a retired material handler for RCA Company and was a member of the First Baptist Church in the Ladd community. Survivors include a son, Elder D. Aaron Vaughn of Indianapolis; two daughters, Ada Vaughn Steppes of Las Vegas and Johnnie Vaughn Brewer of Indianapolis; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at P.K. Miller Mortuary with the Rev. Oscar Brewer officiating. Burial will be in Mount Lebanon Cemetery. ____________________________ HOMER FORREST MONTICELLO--Homer D. Forrest, 64, of Monticello, died April 26, 1998, at his home. He was born on March 12, 1934, in Lincoln County, a son of the late J.W. Forrest and Eunice Smith Forrest. He worked for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. Survivors include two daughters, Sandy Fletcher and Diane McManus, both of Monticello; a brother, Lee Forrest of Pine Bluff; two sisters, Lois Brooks of Jackson, California, and Vonnie Drain of Gradley, California; and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Gaster Hill Cemetery in Drew County with the Rev. C.L. Blount officiating. Arrangements are handled by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home at Monticello. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1998 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., Arkansas JULIUS BROWN, 72, White Hall Educator (Photo included) By Kimberly Seamon of THE COMMERClAL STAFF Although his contributions span the decades, Julius Brown's name on the White Hall school administration building serves as a daily reminder of his devotion to education. Julius Sterling Brown, 72, of Pine Bluff, died April 29, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. "I lost a personal friend and mentor, as did a large segment of the community here in White Hall," said Solon Mobley, an associate superintendent of the White Hall School District. Born on September 21, 1925, at Pine Rluff, Brown was a son of the late Charles Andrew and lnez Williams Brown. He was reared and received his early education at Pine Bluff. He was a 1943 Pine Bluff High School graduate and an Army veteran of World War I1. But Brown didn't end his education. He graduated from Arkansas A&M College, now the University of Arkansas at Monticello, and later received his master's degree and administrator's degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Brown's first teaching job landed him at White Hall High School, where he taught and coached from 1949 to 1953. In 1953, he hecame the principal at the school, leaving in 1958 to become the principal at Dollarway High School. Dr. Ruth Roberts, who taught English at Dollarway High School, said it was under Brown's leadership that she grew to love the teaching profession. Brown stayed at Dollarway until 1966, when he became the superintendent of the White Hall School District. He retired in 1986, but it was during this time as superintendent that Brown turned the poor school district into one that was ranked one of the top 20 in the country. "He saw and guided it into one of the leading districts and educational institutions in the state," said Jerry Lybrand, superintendent of the White Hall School District. Lybrand said it was while Brown served as superintendent that several facilities were built. Brown was a member of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators. The Julius S. Brown Administration Building in the White Hall School District was named after him. Besides focusing a majority of his attention on education, Brown participated in other organizations. He was a member and deacon at First Baptist Church. And he was a member, former president and Paul Harris Fellow of the West Pine Bluff Rotary Club. He participated in youth baseball programs for many years and was a sports and Razorback fan. Brown was the first recipient of the White Hall Chamber of Commerce's first W.F. "Jack"Moody Community Service Award in 1985. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Dell DuPriest Walker Brown; a son, Larry Walker of Memphis; two sisters, Frances Steed and Lou Woodfield, both of Pine Bluff; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Gordon Topping and Dr. John H. McClanahan officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. __________________________ VERA WORKMAN Vera Edna Workman, 84, of Tillar, died April 28, l998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 28, 1913, at Pottsville, a daughter of the late James Lewis Hunter and Naomi Ruth Cotton Hunter. She was a retired nurse and a member of Amos Bayou Assembly of God at Tillar. She had lived at Tillar since 1948. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Workman; two daughters, Juanita Hilburn of Tillar and Sharon Kay Lyttle-Chavera of Russellville; three sisters, Ana Jane Parker of McPherson, Kansas, Mary Alice Miller of Collinsville, Illinois, and Betty Louise Campbell of Alpaugh, California; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Amos Bayou Assembly of God with the Revs. Wayne Harper and Mark Ferguson officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville by Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas. Memorials may be made to Amos Bayou Assembly of God. _____________________________ CHARLES JONES Charles Ray Jones, 70, of Pine Bluff, died April 29, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 17, 1927, at Batesville, a son of the late Oscar Theodore and Vernia Mayhue Jones. He was reared and received his early education at Batesville, Jacksonville and Pine Bluff. He graduated from White Hall High School and served in the Air Force. He worked for Simmons First National Bank for 42 years, retiring as an assistant vice president and branch manager at White Hall. He was a member of the Pine Bluff Jaycees and Pine Bluff Optimist Club. He was preceded in death by a brother, Oscar Theodore Jones Jr.; and a sister, Maxine VanGelder. Survivors include his wife, Billie Jean Morgan Jones, whom he married on July 21, 1950, at Pine Bluff; a son, Charles Ray Jones Jr. of Pine Bluff; two daughters Janet Scherm and Jerrie Townsend, both of Stuttgart; a brother, Lloyd Mayhue Jones of Statesboro, Georgia; and two grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with the Rev. John Brock officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. ____________________________ GERALD CORNISH SR. (Photo included) (Repeated/Original on April 29) LITTLE ROCK-- Gerald L. Cornish Sr., 54, of Little Rock, formerly of Pine Bluff, died April 28, 1998, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1943, at Lucedale, Mississippi, a son of Alvin and Vyrtle McLain Cornish of Pine Bluff. He worked for Varco-Pruden Buildings the past 32 years. He received a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in civil engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He was a service manager for Varco's Arkansas facility until his death and was a manager, until recently, of Varco-Pruden at St. Joe, Missouri. He was a registered professional engineer in l5 southern states and was a member of Lamda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, where he was a junior warden for many years. He was also a member of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church at Little Rock. Other survivors include his wife, Sandra Meador Cornish, whom he married on November 28, 1963; a son, Gerald L. "Jay" Cornish of Little Rock; two daughters, Jill Cornish Weirich of Richmond, Virginia, and Gail Cornish Pruitt of Heber Springs; a brother, Bobby Cornish of Alexander; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church with Richard F. Milwee and the Rev. Rachelle E. Birnbaum officiating. A committal service will follow in Rest Hills Mausoleum at North Little Rock by Charles E. Fuller Funeral Company of Pine Bluff. A book of remembrance may be signed at Grace Episcopal Church. Memorials may be made to St. Margaret's Episcopal Church at Little Rock, Grace Episcopal Church at Pine Bluff or St. Vincent Hospice Services. ______________________________ BRANDY HARNESS SHERIDAN-- Brandy Michelle Harness, infant daughter of Eric and Eva Whitaker Harness of Sheridan, drowned April 28, 1998, at Sheridan. She was born on October I, 1996, al Little Rock. She attended Sheridan Pentecostal Church of God. Other survivors include a brother, Brandon Harness of Sheridan; grandparents, Larry and Sue Harness of Sheridan, and Gordon and Gisela Whitaker of Sheridan; and great-grandparents. Vernon and Freda Harness of Little Rock, and Ed and Shirley Vance and Celia McGhee, all of Sheridan. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Buie Funeral Home at Sheridan with the Rev. Odell Lindsey officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Garden Cemetery at Sheridan. __________________________ GOLY SHINN DUMAS--Goly Crow Shinn, 86, of Dumas, died April 28, 1998, at her home. She was born on April 25,1912, in Yell County, a daughter of the late Dewey Crow and Addie Lee Barter Crow. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She had lived at Dumas since I948. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Shinn; a son, James Shinn; and a daughter, Rebecca Ferguson. Survivors include four sons, John Shinn and Floyd Shinn, both of Cabot, and Jack Shinn and Bobby Shinn, both of Dumas; a brother, Barter Crow of Centerville; a sister, Modean Osburn of Shreveport; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Home at Dumas with the Revs. Leonard Ricketts and Bob Richmond officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Lake Cemetery at Dumas. Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity. The family will be at Jack and Betty Shinn's home in Dumas. ____________________ HIRAM CORNISH Hiram Richard "Dick" Cornish, 85, of Warren, died April 28, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 12, 1913, in Bradley County, a son of the late Oliver B. Cornish and Cora Belle Beard Cornish. He was a Methodist and a retired supervisor for the Warren Water and Sewer System. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Button Cornish and Turner Cornish; a sister, Maude Lasiter; and a grandchild. Survivors include his wife, LaVerne Stedman Cornish, whom he married on July 30, 1940, at Rison; two sons, Norman Cornish and Tommy Cornish, both of Warren; two daughters, Mary Sue Shaver of Snyder and Martha Jane Harton of Warren; two brothers, Troy Cornish of Warren and Fred Cornish of Lake Stevens, Washington; a sister, Floy Taylor of Lake Stevens; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today at Frazer's Funeral Home at Warren with the Rev. Hurley Ashcraft officiating. Burial will be in Beard Cemetery near Warren. ___________________________ BETTY WILLIAMS MONTICELLO-- Betty Williams, 66, of Monticello, died April 27, 1998, at Drew Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 18, 1931, at Waverly, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Dewey Smith and Mary Jane Dickinson. She was a quality controller for Frito Lay and was a Baptist. Survivors include a son, Jerry Trull of Monticello; a daughter, Donna Lewis of Monticello; a sister, Beatrice Herndon of McEwen, Tennessee; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home at Monticello with the Rev. Buddy Lemons officiating. ________________________ BERNICE DULAFF Bernice Anna Dulaff, 78, of Rison, died April 28, l998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 14, 1919, at Beacon Falls, Connecticut, a daughter of the late Sturgis Porter and Geraldine Porter. She was a homemaker and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Women's Auxiliary in New York. She was preceded in death by a brother, Steven Porter. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin J. Dulaff Sr.; a son, Ben J. Dulaff Jr. of Rison; four daughters, Frances Douvatakis of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Betty Paul and Patricia Conklin, both of Grahamsville, New York and Cindy Madden of Blasdell, New York; two sisters, Ellie Rominakis of New Milford, Pennsylvania, and Margie Stuff of Centralia, Illinois; twelve grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Buie Funeral Home at Rison. ________________________ ELAINE WALLACE LITTLE ROCK-- Elaine Wallace, 75, of Godfrey Place (Bradley County), died April 28, 1998, at Arkansas Heart Hospital. She was born on August 29, 1922, in Bradley County, a daughter of the late Bonner G. Davis Sr. and Eva Grace Pennington Davis. She was a member of Hickory Springs ARP Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, John David Wallace, whom she married on April 13, 1940, in Bradley County, and who died on March 20, 1990. Survivors include a son, David Wallace of Godfrey Place; three daughters, Linda Creel of Monticello, Ann Wallace of Memphis and Susan Wallace of Little Rock; a brother, Bonner Davis Jr. of Poquoson, Virginia; three sisters, Patsy Wallace and Jimmie Moseley, both of Pine Bluff, and Bobbye Munger of Sacramento; two grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Frazer's Funeral Home at Warren. Burial will be in Hickory Springs Cemetery near Warren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to Hickory Springs ARP Church. __________________________ VILLIE STEDMAN WARREN -- Villie V. Stedman. 93, of Warren, died April 28, 1998, at Bradley County Medical Center. She was born on December 4, 1903, in Bradley County, a daughter of the late Will and Mellie Forrest Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Second Baptist Church at Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Green Stedman, who died in 1956; a son, Willis G. Stedman; two brothers, Ben Smith and Sherman Smith; and two sisters, Lorene Lawton and Belle Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Martha Sorrels of Little Rock and Joyce Bryant of Warren; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Frazer's Funeral Home at Warren with the Rev. Greg Stanley officiating. Burial will be in Adams Singer Cemetery in Bradley County. ____________________________ SHERMAN STONE Sherman Booth Stone, 85, of Pine Bluff, died April 28, 1998, at Trinity Village Medical Center. He was born on January 26, 1913, at Highland, a son of the late Edgar Herbert and Bessie Booth Blythe Stone. He was reared and received his education in the Pine Bluff area, graduating from Watson Chapel High School. He was a member of Pine Bluff Masonic Lodge No. 69, where he was a former master. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Sahara Shrine Temple, where he was a menber of the Foot Patrol. He was also a member of Union Chapter No. 40, Order of Eastern Star. He was president of the Pine Bluff Cotton Exchange and Arkansas Cotton Trade Association. He was a member of the American Cotton Shippers Association and First United Methodist Church, where he was president of the Wednesday Morning Men's Breakfast Club. He retired in 1981 from Stone Cotton Company Inc., which he owned with his brother and operated for 50 years. He liked to bowl and travel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ora Ann Clement Stone, whom he married in 1933 at Pine Bluff, and who died in 1992; a brother, J.F. Stone; and two sisters, Natalie Culpepper and Marilyn Mitchell. Survivors include two sons, John H. Stone of North Little Rock and Thomas S. Stone of Little Rock; two brothers, H.M. "Buck" Stone and A.G. "Abe" Stone, both of Pine Bluff; two sisters, Janis Culpepper of Dumas and Valarie Rogers of Mer Rouge, Louisiana; six grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with the Rev. Charles Settle officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Sixth Avenue and Chesnut Street, Pine Blulf. _____________________________ MELBA DOZIER NORTH LITTLE ROCK--Melba D. Dozier, 74, of North Little Rock, died April 28, 1998, at her home. She was born on April 5, 1924, at Dabney, a daughter of the late Samuel B. Davis and Ollie Belle Beverage Davis. She was a retired Assembly of God minister. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lyle Davis and Bobby R. Davis. Survivors include her husband, Johnson J. Dozier; two sons, Randy Dozier of Shreveport and Jonathon J. Dozier of Searcy; a daughter, Johnnie LaSharon Kilgore of White Oak, Texas; three sisters, Jessie Wilson of North Little Rock, Jean Derryberry of Monticello and Tressie Jo Lavelock of Fordyce; and five grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Benton Funeral Home at Fordyce with the Rev. B.L. Blann officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery at Fordyce.