1996 Obituaries, Arkadelphia, Clark Co, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: Allen B. Syler Date: 16 Aug 2001 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** Obituaries abstracted from the Daily Siftings Herald, Arkadelphia, Clark Co., AR, for the year 1996 ALEXANDER, James Dwight, 77, Hot Springs, B. 2-27-1919 D. 11-1-1996, son of C.J. & Mable Alexander, survived by wife Saralee Alexander, 1 son, Randy Alexander, 1 daughter Judy Hunt and 5 grandchildren. Cremated. S.H. 11-4-1996 ALEXANDER, R.T., 64, Gurdon, B. 7-1-1931 D. 6-26-1996, son of Alford & Mary Alexander, survived by wife Annie Alexander, 2 daughters, Carolyn Humes and Cathy Akins, 1 brother Sam Bell, 3 sisters, Hazel Welch, Patricia Snowden and Emma Jefferson, 8 grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 7-1/3-1996 ALSING, Wilbert Edward (Bill), 65, B. 5-29-1930 D. 2-21-1996, son of Ederd and Mable Alsing. survived by 3 sons, 2 daughters and four grandchildren. Cremation. S.H. 2-27-1996, STD 2-29-1996 AMIS, Armetia Scott, 87, B. 4-20-1909 D. 6-14-1996 daughter of Metie Green & Rosa Banks Scott. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 6-17-1996 ANDERSON, Curtis Lee, 61, B. 6-2-1935 D. 9-4-1996, son of Obie & Vera Fain Anderson, survived by wife Opal Anderson, 2 daughters, Marsha Davis, Myra Anderson, 1 stepson, Terry Whitley, 1 brother, Joe Anderson, 1 sister, Linnie Fay Floyd and 7 grandchidlren, and 2 step- grandchildren. Caney Cemetery. Pallbearers: Vernon Cooper, Gary Bettis, Allen Bettis, Brad Bettis, David Wilson, George Magby, and Carroll Hollingshead. Honorary: J.D. Bettis, Tom Wright, Dr. Robert Dorman and Dr. Tim Webb. S.H. 9-5-1996 ANDREWS, Michele Elaine, 30, B. 1-29-1966 D. 3-23-1996, daughter of Gary & Charmee Grogan Andrews. Richland Cemetery. STD. 3-28-1996 ARMSTRONG, Sally Mae, 11, Prescott, B. 11-9-1925 D. 11-18-1996, daughter of George & Beulah Hale, widow of William Armstrong, survived by 2 sons, William Bernard and Charles Nevia Armstrong, 1 brother, Joseph Hale, 3 sisters, Aristene Young, Georgia Stephens and Ora Wiley, 4 grandchildren, Washington Hill Cemetery. S.H. 11-21-1996 ARNOLD, Arie Lee, 89, Mt. Pine, B. 12-2-1906 D. 8-14-1996 son of Jim & Florence Arnold, 1st wife Ester Mae Arnold, survived by wife Margaret Arnold, 5 daughters Florence Williams, Annie Sue Bailey, Esther Louise Perry, Elizabeth Ross and Vera Mae Ford, 1 son, Enoch Arnold, 2 sisters, Q.V.Reed, Eva Dubvall and 9 stepchildren. Crest View Cemetery. S.H. 8- 19-1996 ARNOLD, Linda Jo, 41, Curtis, B. 1-24-1955 D. 3-10-1996, daughter of Neal & Mildred Southerland Welch, survived by husband, Billy Joe Arnold, Jr., 1 son Ryon Lee Arnold, sister Susanne Welch Hardage. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 3-11-1996 AUSTIN, Glenda Mae, 64, Dade City, FL. B. 5-9-1931 D. 2-12-1996, daughter of Drexel and Mary Bessie Metcalf Lincoln, survived by husband Billy George Austin, son Billy George Austin, Jr., 3 daughters, Patricia Rogers, Dora Haygood, Angela Gude, 5 brothers, Wayne, Jack, Truman, Larry and Gordon Lincoln, 1 sister Betty Hasely, 5 grandchildren, including Denise Rogers, 3 gr-grandchildren. Alford Cemetery. SH. 2- 16-1996 BABER, Tommie H., 85, Okolona, B. 6-19-1911 D. 11-13-1996, son of Guy & Bessie Shackelford Baber, survived by wife Frances Cagle Baber, 2 daughters, Tommie Lou McCauley, Mary Frances Faulkner, 3 sisters, Mrs. Willard Hewitt, Eula Schnebly and Irma Willis, 4 grandchildren, 3 gr- grandchildren. Center Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 11-14-1996 BANKHEAD, DeAl, Alpine, 80, B 3-26-1916 D. 8-1-1996 son of Robert & Anna Bankhead, survived by wife Pauline Johnson Bankhead. Alpine Cemetery. S.H. 8-2-1996 BARBAREE, Richard, 31, Benton, D. 1-7-1996, Survied by wife, Royce Ann Barbaree, daughter, Kalie Barbaree, parents Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Barbaree, brother Dennis Barbaree, sister, Mandy Barbaree and 2 grandmothers. S.H. 19-1996 BARNES, Virginia Larson, 61, Pine Bluff, B. 6-2-1934 D. 1-30-1996 daughter of Jack & Virginia Verneal Dawson Wilmuth, survived by 1 son Darryll Larson, 1 daughter, Virginia "Ginger" Larson Gillmore. Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander. S.H. 2-5-1996 BASFORD, Dr. Adelphia Meyer, 89, d. 11-7-1996, Daughter of Albert Conrad and Martha Meieer Meyer, survived by nieces and nephews, Marion Meir Butt, Charles F. Meier, Vaughn Meier Miller, Carl Wirth, Kristen Wirth and Jeffrey Wirth. S.H. 11-8-1996 BELL, William, 71, Malvern, B. 9-16-1924 D. 1-3-1996 Survived by wife Laverine Smith Bell, 3 sisters, Meredeth Thomas, Ollie Q. Sutton, Willie Ava Evans, 3 step-children. Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers, Purnell Mays, Alvester Jones, Robert L. Johnson, George Miller Smith, Perry Smith, Jewell Willis, Jr., Robert Henderson & Doyle McClellan. S.H. 1-5-1996 BENNETT, Geraldine Story, 73, Altheimer, B. 6-20-1923 D. 9-2-1996, daughter of Ira & Nora Caroline Frazier Story. Widow of Leslie C. Bennett, survived by daughter, Carol Spradlin, 6 sisters, Fay Crowson, Mae Dittmar, Ruby Wilson, Estelle Parham, Bernice Casper and Kitty Bledsoe, Memorial Park Cemetery. S.H. 9-4-1996 BENSON, George Calvin, 70, Friendship, B. 5-10-1926 D. 10-12-1996, son of George W. & Ella Fair Staton Benson, survived by wife Mildred Zimemrman Benson, 1 son, George Sintell Benson, 2 daughters, Geraldine Benson, Jane Benson Ballard, 1 brother, Warren G. Benson and 1 grandaughter, Cremated. S.H. 10-14-1996 BIZZLE, Willie Meler, 78, Malvern, B. 10-11-1918 D. 12-11-1996, daughter of James & Melissa Mitchell, survived by husband, Albert Bizzle, 4 daughters, Ella Vera Williams, Margaret V. Gaines, Juanita Hughes, Eula Mae Gaines, 3 brothers, Nepolian, James and Charles Mitchell, 1 sister, Josephine Johnson, 16 grandchildren, 19 gr-grandchildren. Masonic Cemetery. S.H. 12-16-1996 BLACKMON, Florazel, 79, B. 10-15-1917 D. 10-25-1996, daughter of Eugene & Idonia Mitchell, widow of Hosea Blackmon, survived by 2 sons, Samuel and Billy Blackmon, 2 daughters, Flora Jean Blackmon and Gracie Blackmon Reed, 1 brother, Eugen Mitchell and 2 sisters, Lubertah Bell and Catherine Dixon. Helms Cemetery. 10-30-1996 BOSWELL, Gurtha R., Jr. 59, Malvern B. 11-15-1936 D. 11-1-1996, survived by wife Charlotte Boswell, 1 stepson, Fredrick Vaden, 4 daughters, Michell Boswell, Nichole D. Collins, Kizza A. Boswell and Rochelle M. Boswell, 1 brother, William Bosell, 3 sisters, Vertiree Ross, Willie L. Boswell and Maeola Mixon, 2 grandchildren. Paradise Mem. Garden, Malvern. S.H. 11-6-1996 BRANTLEY, Lawrence Ray, 75, Dallas, TX B. 1-13-1921 D. 10-14-1996, son of Williams & Clara Sanders Brantley, Survived by wife, Jenny Lillian McGuire Brantley, 1 daughter, Pam Durbin 4 grandchildren. Caddo Velley Cemetery. S.H. 10-16-1996 BRAY, Kennedy Ann & Karissa Leigh, daughters of Tim W. & Ginia Burgess Bray. Died 5-30-1996. Bismarck Cemetery. s.H. 5-31-1996 BREWER, Carl, 93, Okolona, B. 3-20-1903 D. 7-171-1996, survived by wife Ethel Hays Brewer, 1 son Carl Brewere, Jr., 1 daughter, Jeannie McDermott, 1 stepson, John C. Jenkins, 3 step-daughters, Alene Stinnett, Beverly Chapman,and Beth Prichett, several grandchildren and gr- grandchildren. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 7-19-1996 BRITTON, Roosevelt, 85, Gurdon, B. 9-17-1910 D. 6-21-1996 son of Peter & Janie Britton. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 6-27-1996 BROCK, Tommy G. Sr., 60, Jacksonville, B. 10-7-1935 D. 1-15-1996, son of Carmen Brock. Survived by 4 sons, Tommy G. Jr., Gregg A. Brock, Tim and Josh Gunn, 2 daughters, Tanya Hawley, LaTrisha Gunn, mother, Lucille Wrinkle Brock, 1 brother Wayne Brock, 2 sisters, Elaine Shuffield, Margaret Ridgeway, 8 grandchildren, Memorial Gardens. S.H. 1-19-1996 & 1-23-1996 BROOKS, Alton Edward, 53, Little Rock, B. 3-23-1942 D. 11-30-1996, survived by wife Bennie Fort Brooks, 2 sons, Frnaklin & Alton Boydell Brooks, 1 daughter, Kimberly Brooks Turner, his parents, Jerome & Mixine Collins, 1 brother, Lerome Collins and 2 grandchildren. Masonic Cemetery. S.H. 12-3-1996 BROWN, John Henry, 94, B. 816-1901 D. 5-14-1996, son of John & Hannah Burton Brown, Holly Gorve Cemetery Smithson. S.H. 5-17-1996 BRUCE, James J. "Jim", 73, Picola, OK, died 11-11-1996, survived by wife Mildred Bruce, 1 daughter, Janice Lorence Bruce, 4 sons, James Leon, John F., Jerry W., and Gerald D. Bruce, 2 sisters, Nora Jane Brown and Pauline Erdman, 3 brothers, C.A., Burl B., and Pat Bruce, and 13 grandchildren and 6 gr-grandchildren. Hartford Memorial Park. S.H. 11- 13-1996 BRYAN, Irene Looney, 88, Mena, B. 12-26-19107 D. 10-27-1996, survived by 1 son, Durward Bryan, 4 daughters, Armel Waddell, Marjorie Kirby, June Henderson and Brenda Hodges, 1 brother, 2 sisters, and 5 grandchildren including Kay Adams, and 2 gr-grandchildren. Board Camp Cemetery. S.H. 10-28-1996 BRYANT, Baxter, 76, Swamanoa. N.C. D. 1-22-1996, survived by wife Beatrice Tromater Bryant, 3 daughters, Lacrisha Greening, Mylinda Zoe Bryant and Phala Farrell, 2 sons, Doyne and Don Bryant, 7 grandchildren and 11 gr-grandchildren. Cedar Grove Cemetery, Miller co. S.H. 2-2-1996 Bryant, Cecil, 71, B. 3-18-1925 D. 5-19-1996, son of Eric & Missouri Adcock Bryant. Jones Cemetery. S.H. 5-20-1996 BRYANT, Gilbert, 74, D. 6-30-1996 survived by wife Audrey Lee Bryant, 3 sons, Tommy and John Bryant, Groeg Roark, 2 daughters, Betty Paul, and Sandy fite, 1 brother, Loe Bryant, 9 grandchildren, 6 gr grandchildren. HOse Hill Cemetery. S.H. 7-3-1996 BRYANT, Lemuel "Lem", 89 Lindale, TX B. 7-5-1906 D. 4-18-1996, survived by wife Grace Alston Bryant. Rucker Cemetery, Troup, TX. S.H. 5-1-1996 BUCK, Howard V.,70, Canton, TX B. 9-22-1925 D. 2-17-1996, son of Virgil Allen & Norma Grace Thomason Buck, survived by 1 son Stanley Buck 1 daughter Kathy McQuagge, 1 brother Richard A. Buck, 2 granddaughters and 1 gr-granddaughter. Haven of Memories Park S.H. 2-19-1996 BULLOCK, Ira Junior, 50, Chicago, B. 1-18-1946 D. 11-28-1996, son of R.S. & Liza Brim Bullock, 7 children, Denall, Jenall, Junior, Barbara, Annette, Calvin and Darellin Bullock, 2 brothers, Roland Bullock and Dewey L. Davis, 8 sisters, Nolia Claxton, Marie Reed, Clenton Campbell, Savada Reed, Margaret Bullock, Nelda Bullock, Joan Bullock, and Cynthia Gregory, stepfather, Matthew McGhee and 1 grandchild. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 12-3-1996 BURLESON, Martha Adams, 85, daughter of A.B. & Lena Adams, wife of Clinton H. Burleson. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 6-10-1996 BURNETT, Alice A. 82, Friendship, B. 12-22-1913 D. 10-31-1996, daughter of Frank & Cora Tipton Sandage, widow of L.C. Burnett, survived by 3 sons, Thomas, Larry and Mitchell Burnett, 3 daughters, Barbara McAnally, Mary Phillips and Doris Holloway, 4 brothers, Doyle, Charles, Arnold and Ralph F. Sandage, 21 grandchidlren 35 gr-grandchildren and 1 gr-gr- grandchild. Ouachita Cemetery. S.H. 11-1-1996 BURRIS, Erma, 61, B. 11-25-1934 D. 10-2-1996, daughter of Arvel L. & Myrtle McClenahan Henshaw, survived by husband Jewell Burris, 2 sons, Alan and Mike Cansler, 2 daughters, Diane Gardner and Sheri Parish, 1 step-daughter, Reba Huneycutt, 1 sister Laverne Hughes, 7 grandchildren adn 7 gr-grandchildren. Macadonia Cemetery. S.H. 10-4-1996 BURROW, Rev. Bennie Allen, 67, B. 10-12-1928 D. 6-7-1996. Richwoods Cemetery. 6-10-1996 BUTLER, Eunice, 91, B. 3-20-1904 D. 2-2-1996, son of William & Mattie Butler, survived by oen step-son, Junior Butler, 1 daughter Carolyn Butler and 4 grandchildren, Harmony Cemetery. S.H. 2-8-1996 CAGLE, Ernest S. 89, D. 5-22-1996, survived by wife Lola Mae Cagle. Copeland Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 5-23-1996 CAGLE, Jewel, 92, B. 11-26-1903 D. 4-21-1996 son of John & Elizabeth Cagle. Survived by wife Eula Cagle. Copeland Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 4-22- 1996 CARLTON, John Wallace, 103 Friednship, B. 6-13-1893 D. 7-2-1996 survived by 2 sons, David and Gary Wayne Alexander and special friends Garland & Jewel Deane Lea. Sparkman Cemetery. S>H. 7-3-1996 CARTER, Buford, 83, Downy, CA, son of Henry & Maggie Carter. survived by 1 daughter, Cynthia Carter Bearse and 2 grandchildren. Hollywood Cemetery. S.H. 12-10-1996 CAVINESS, Earnest E. 78, Malvern, D. 1-2-1996, survived by 3 sons, Edward, William and Cordell Caviness, 4 daughters, Dorothy Johnson, Vickie Simmons, Venetta Caviness Lea and Angelia Caviness, 3 step- children. Masonic Cemetery. S.H. 1-5-1996 CHEEK, Anthony J. 51,Kingston, NH, B. 10-20-1944 D 5-2-1996, son of Anton & Pearl Hula Check. survived by wife, PamlaHardin Check. Clarendon Hill Cemetery, Ill. S.H. 5-6-1996 CHILDERS, Delpber Junior, 60, Sparkman, B. 12-11-1926 D. 10-20-1996, son of Willie & Stella Ross Childrers, survived by wife Margaret J. Childers, 4 sons, Duane and Curtis Childers, Paul Robbins and Lee Bradley, 5 daughters, Betty Smith, Marcella Childers, Sharon Childers, Brenda Wells, Teresa Robbins, 2 brothers, James & Donnie Childers, 4 sisters, Evelean Seale, Anna Lee Alexander, Zona Fay Davis and Nadine Zopata, 15 grandchildren, 2 gr-grandchildren. Delamar Cemetery. S.H. 10-21-1996 COGGINS, Glenn Richard, 64, Nashville, B. 5-11-1932 D. 9-24-1996, son of John Henry & Bertie Mae Tucker Coggins, survived by wife Joan Croft Coggins, 1 daughter, Margaret Ann Coggins, 1 son, Allen Wade Coggins, 1 brother, Clifford Coggins, 3 sisters, Thelma Henry, Earlene Lewis and Jurlene Warren and 2 grandchildren. Restland Cemetery, Nashville. S.H. 9-26-1996 COLEMAN, Armnee "Blue", 44, Hot Springs, B. 5-21-1951 D. 1-22-1996, son of Quincy & Lois Gulley Coleman. Survived by wife, Brenda Milus Coleman, daughter Haley L. Coleman, 5 brothers, Jerry, Wingon, Ulysess, Denvie and Bernard Coleman, 3 sisters, Amieia, Legeuary and Agnes Coleman. Friendship Cemetery. S.H. 1-23-1996 COLEY, Louise McWilliams, 79, El Dorado, B. 10-6-1917 D. 12-9-1996, daughter of James Frank & Ethel Floyd McWilliams, survived by husband, James E. Coley, 1 daughter, Sandra Wasson, 1 brother, James Frank McWilliams, 2 grandchildren, Arlington Cemetery. S.H. 12-11-1996 COLLINS, Roy Thomas, 52, Stonewall, LA, D.11-30-1996, son of O.Y. and Lillie Collins, survived by wife, Fannie Collins, 2 sons, Roy Glen "Buddy", and John Marvin Collins, 1 daughter, Lee Ann Atwood, 3 sisters, Margaret Hughes, Gerry Carter and Lou Richards and 2 grandchildren. Stonewall Cemetery. S.H. 12-2-1996 COON, Jackie Joel, 56, B. 9-8-1938 D. 1-25-1996 son of Conway & Effie Brown Coon. Survived by his father, wife Donna Buck Coon, son, Mark Coon, daughter Amanda Coon, step-mother Johnny Coon, 5 brothers, Clois, Conrad, Donald, Billy Wayne and Steve Coon, 3 sisters Joyce Quillin, Meple Pierce and Theresa Thornton. Rest Haven. S.H. 1-25-1996 COX, Allyn Bert, 76, B. 11-6-1919 D. 5-7-1996, son of Wylie B. & Donnie Cox,survived by wife Velora Cox. Caddo Valley Cemetery. STD 5-9-1996 Cox, James, Jr. 64, Gurdon, D. 8-10-1996 survived by wife Peggy Feimster Cox. Brown Cemetery. S.H. 8-12-1996 COX, Johnny M., 59, Nashville, B. 12-27-1936 D. 1-26-1996, survived by wife, Sharon Cox, mother Velma Cox, 2 sons Mark and Brook Cox, daughter, Rose Lynn Cox Burks, and 6 grandchildren. Restland Mem. Park, Nashville. S.H. 1-29-1996 Cox, Lady Mae Meeks, 88, B. 6-24-1908 D. 10-15-1996, daughter of R.E. Lee & Alice Pullen Meeks, wife of Maurice Cox, survived by 3 nieces, Alice Mayo, Jamie Phelps and Maxine Meeks Phelps, 1 nephew, Gerald Etchieson, and several gr-nicees and nephews. Antoine Cemetey. S.H.- 16-1996 CRAWLEY, Dr. Alton. D. 6-18-1996, Professor at OBU since 1983. Gayla Traina Mem. Cemetery, Jonesboro, LA. S.H. 6-20-1996 CROCKETT, Herbert, Sr. Rev., 86, Marked Tree, D. 8-16-1996 survived by 5 sons, Herbert, Herman, Jehue, William and John, 7 daughters, Mary Purdy, Obera Bradley, Janice Carpenter, Shirley Smith, Mozetta Hale, Odera Levis and Ellie McClure, 140 grandchildren, 80 gr-grandchildren and 60 gr-gr-grandchildren. Marked Tree Civic Cemetery. S.H. 8-19-1996 CRUDUP, Timothy Isac, 100, Sparkman, B. 7-8-1896 D. 12-20-1996, son of Isac & Hattie Blevins Crudup, widower of Ossie Ferrell, survived by 1 son, Freddie Lee Crudup, 2 daughters, Ozella Osborne and Jessie Mae Carrington, 1 sister, Alberta Wilson, 14 grandhcildren. 37 gr- grandchildren, 21 gr-gr-grandchildren. Center Point Cemetery. S.H. 12- 26-1996 CUMMINGS, Bertha, 74, B. 3-3-1922 D. 7-6-1996 daughter of Johnny & Sally Wingfield Mitchell, survived by 1 son, John Cummings, 1 daughter, Flossie Mitchell, 5 sisters, Lizzie Hudson, Coressa Summerville, Naomi Buckley, Freddie Mae Buford and Norma Jean Stafford, 6 grandchildren, 8 gr-grandchildren. Shady Grove Cemetery. S.H. 7-9-1996 CURHAM, Wilson R., 58, broken Arrow, OK B.2-16-1937 D. 426-1996, son of Halbert Edward & Ruth Beechim Curham, survived by wife Patricia Nivens Cughan. Caddo Valley Cemetery. S.H. 4-29-1996 CURREY, Glen A. 54, Curtis, B. 4-11-1941 D. 1-21-1996, son of Paul D.& Maggie Sue Smith Currey. Survived by wife, Suzanne Deaton Currey, 2 sons, Brett & Michael Currey, 1 daughter, Katye Holliday, 3 brothers, Everett, William and Jimmy Currey, 2 sisters, Barbara Dickerson and Peggy Hathcoat. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 1-19-1996 DANIELS, Woodrow Wilson, 78, Gurdon, B. 5-18-1917 D. 3-7-1996, son of Grover C. & Vedia Crab Daniels, survived by wife Katherine Carter Daniels, 1 son, burt Daniels, 1 daughter Betty Thomas, 1 brother, Don Daniels, 1 sister Georgia Golden, 8 grandchildren, 5 gr-grandchildren. Carter Cemetey S.H. 3-8-1996 DAVIS, Hattie Mae, 85, B. 12-1-1910 D. 8-14-1996 daughter of Willie Jones & Matilda Jordan, survived by 4 sons, Maurice, Willie, Charlie Davis and James Beard, 7 daughters, Geraldine Sanders, Betty Helms, Annie L. Perry, Clarice Davis, Frances williams, Brenda Williams and Evelyn Jones-Davis, 41 grandchildren, 49 gr-grandchidlren. Helms Cemetery. S.H. 8-19-1996 DAVIS, Imogene, 68, Amity, B.11-6-1927 D.3-18-1996, daughter of John Henry & Noami Harrison, Rowan, survived by husband Eddie Davis, 3 daughters Sandy Davis, Kristi Diann Kelly, and Rhonda Glenn, 2 grandchildren, Jones Cemetery. S.H. 3-19-1996 DAWLEY, Donald D., 85, B. 12-15-1910 d. 3-12-1996 son of James W. & Maude Dunlevy Dawley, survived by wife Eloise Scott Dawley, 1 son Don Dawley, Jr., 2 daughters, Jane Fray and Florence Ryburn, 1 brother James Dawley, 8 grandchildren, 18 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 3-13- 1996 DENTON, Agatha Tucker, 83, D. 6-5-1996, wife of Dale Denton. ElCentro, CA. S.H. 6-6-1996 DENTON, Agatha, 83, B. 9-5-1912 D. 6-5-1996. Evergreen Cemetery, El Centro, CA. S.H. 6-20-1996 DICKERSON, Allie Smith, 110, Malvern, B. 9-20-1886 D. 11-15-1996, survived by 1 son, A.B. Smith, 1 sister Lillie King and 1 granddaughter. Bethlehem Cemetery. S.H. 11-18-1996 DIEHL, Laura Ellen Dixon, 87, Springdale, B. 10-10-1909 D. 11-10-1996, daughter of Robert S. & daisy Leona Vaughn Dixon, widow of Nevin Diehl, survived by son Tommy Diehl, 3 daughters, Louella Feldhoff, Sharon Baker, and Charlette Dixon, 6 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 11-11-1996 DIFFEE, Lavinia Allen, 76, B. 11-4-1919 D. 6-3-1996 daughter of John & Dellar Phillips Allen, survived by husband Fred Diffee. Beaton Cemetery. S.H. 6-4-1996 DILLARD, Thelma, 87 Gurdon, D. 1-19-1996, survived by 3 daughters, Frances Jean Smith, Ruth Knight and Beth Thomas, 7 grandchidlren, 10 gr- grandchildren. South Fork Cemetery. S.H.1-19-1996 DILLENDER, Ancel James, 74, B. 12-21-1921 D. 12-1-1996 son of James Elbert & Arabelle E. Gipson Dillender, survived by wife, Alma Virginia Lancaster Dillender, 3 sons, Michael Jospeh, Steve and John Galen Dillender, 2 daughters, Sonya and Yvonne Dillender, 1 sister, Julia Smith and 5 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. National Cemetery. L.R. S.H. 12-4-1996 DIXON, Lillie Mae Whitworth, 93, B. 5-5-1902 D. 1-29-1996, Daughter of George W. & Cynthia Elizabeth Whitworth, Survived by husband, Bud Dizon, 6 sons, William, Royal, Elwod, Elgie, Doyle and Joe Dixon. 2 daughters, Helen Smith and Mary Holcomb. 17 grandchildren, 19 gr-grandchildren. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 1-30-1996 DOANE, Dr. Samuel Newman, Jr. B. 12-23-1916 D. 1-3-1996, son of Dr. and Mrs. S.N. Doane, survived by wife Pauline Durham Doane, 1 daughter Betty Maynard, 3 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 1 sister Elizabeth Doane, 1 nephew and 1 niece. Clarksville, TN. S.H. 1-6-1996 DONALDSON, Gayle Elizabeth Thomas, 37, Villiant,OK B. 9-13-1958 D. 7-4- 1996 daughter of Fletcher & June Doyle Thomas, widow of Benny Wayne donaldson. Survived by 2 sons Gregory Heath Ingram and Chance Wayne Donaldson, 2 brothers, Robert, Edward, Thomas, and James Lynn Thomas, 3 sisters, Jackie Bishop, Suzie Norwood, Barbara Archer, 1 step-daughter, grandmother, and several nieces and nephews. Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 7- 9-1996 DUNN, Clarudia Sullivan, 83, Hot Springs, B. 8-21-1913 D. 8-27-1996, daughter of Sid & Lenora Caver Sullivan, widow of Norman Dunn, survived by twin sister, Maudie Cook, 2 other sisters, Fairy Lyons and Williw Cox. Forest Hill Cemetery. S.H. 8-27-1996 DYESS, Rita Helga, 59, Bismarck, B. 8-3-1937 Berlin, Germany, D. 9-20- 1996, daughter of Erich & Emma Arndt. Wife of Luey Robertson (2) Bruce Dyess, survived by 3 sons, Bobby and Kenny Robertson and Steve Dyess, 4 daughters, Debra McAfee, Sigrid Hartley, Brenda Robertson and Kathy White, 1 sister, Ursula Harter, 9 granchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. Pallbearers, James Prysck, H.A. Chandler, George Wilson, Larry Dyess, Jerry Lewallan and Wally Holland. Fairplay Cemetery. S.H. 9-23-1996 EAST, Cleman C., 77, B. 2-16-1919 D. 2-23-1996, son of Willie A. & Pearlie Spurlin East. Survived by wife Aline East. Jones Cemetery, Amity. STD. 2-29-1996 EASTREDGE, Ruby Dell, 86, Gurdon, died 3-9-1996, son of Laurence Eastridge, survied by 2 daughters Ann Ross and Dorothy Elliott, 1 sister Gurta Gattin Calley, 9 grandchildren, 10 gr-grandchildren. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 3-12-1996 EBY, John Clifton, Sr., 86, Curtis, Died 2-25-1996, survived by wife Meriam Eby, 2 sons, John Clifton, Jr. and David Charles Eby, 2 daughters, Sherry Jean Glass and Helen Ruth Ford, 1 brother Eugene Eby, 2 sisters, Bernice McCollum and Flora June Hays, 11 grandchildren, 14 gr-grandchildren. Harts Chapel Cmetery. S.H. 2-27-1996 ELLIOTT, Hlen Haynie, 87, B. 6-7-1908 D. 5-3-1996, daughter of Thomas & Sophie Haynie. Survived by husband Crawford Elliott. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 5-6-1996 ELLIS, Fairy Lee, 94, B. 10-27-1901 D. 6-7-1996 daughter of Henry & Elizabeth Buck Harrington. Oakridge Cemetery Malvern. S.H. 6-10-1996 ELLIS, Tom Steele, 80, McNeil, B. 8-21-1916 D. 10-8-1996 son of Bruce & Eloise Steele Ellis, widower of Margaret Ellis. S.H. 10-25-1996 ETHRIDGE, Mary Carolyn Murry, 70, Little Rock, D. 11-19-1996, daughter of Claude & Gendolyn Murry, survived by 3 daughters, Christy Etheridge, Wendy Fretter and Carolyn Ashley Ethridge, 1 grandchild. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 12-2-1996 EVANS, Addie Elizabeth Suggs, 92, B. 11-23-1903 D. 6-1-1996 daughter of Albert Sidney & Mary Phillips Suggs survived by husband Grady Evans. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 6-3-1996 EVANS, Gussie Mae, 92, Biggers, B. 6-6-1903 D. 2-10-1996, survived by 7 daughters, Winnie Sue Cox, Floretta Elelsteen, Marie Kirk, Virginia Morrow, Andrea Risenhoover, Patricia Smith, Hilda Jane Wright, 17 grandcildren, 21 gr-grandchidlren. Hite Cemetrery. S.H. 2-13-1996 FABIAN, Fred, 74, Antoine. B. 8-6-1921 D. 7-18-1996, son of Andrew & Sara Fabian. ssurvived by wife Edith Bolt Fabian, 1 son, Mark Fabian, 1 sister Sara Pico and 2 grandsons. Antoine Cmetery. S.H. 7-22-1996 FAULKNER, Butriex Addlene, 75, Bismarck, B. 10-22-1921 D. 11-23-1996, daughter of Roy Otto & Linda Wood Thornton, survived by husband, Lester Faulkner, 1 daughter, Linda Lee Berryhill, 1 brother, Alvin Thornton and 3 granddaughters and 1 gr-grandchild. Hickory Grove Cemetery. S.H. 11- 25-1996 FERRANTI, Helen Kost, 76, B. 7-6-1919 D. 6-14-1996 daughter of John Clinton & Elsie M. Copeland Kost. Graceland Cemetery Pine Bluff. S.H. 6- 17-1996 FIELD, Dorothy P. Grimmett, 79, B. 8-4-1916 D. 3-22-1996, daughter of R.R. & Zula Boyd Grimmett. Survived by husband Louis Field. DeAnn Cemetery. Prescott. STD 3-28-1996 FISHER, Georgia Spurlin, 75, Fridendship, B. 2-22-1921 D. 11-18-1996, daughter of James Alfred & Josie Stone Spurlin, survived by husband, Millard Fisher, 1 sister Eller Maden, 1 grandson, Mickey Shaffer and 2 gr-grandchildren. Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Pallbearers, Wilburn Henson, Gary Boles, Bill Runyan, Freddie Kosienski, Grey Ferguson and Bobby Fisher. S.H. 11-19-1996 FOLTZ, Curtis, 16, Nashville, B. 6-3-1980, D. 9-3-1996 son of Timothy G. & Laura Long Foltz, survived by grandparents, Ralph & Helen Long, Gr- Grandparnts Thelma Lambert & Gene & Thelma Carrico. 1 brother, Randy Foltz. Restland Memorial Park. S.H. 9-4-1996 FORT, William Lee "Bubba", Jr., 52, D. 1-22-1996 survived by wife Aljewell Fort, 2 sons, Anthony C and Eric B. Fort, mother, Algie Mae Knox, grandmother, step mother, 3 brothers, Eddie, James Lee Fort and Leon Blackmon, Jr. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 1-25-1996 FOWLER, Grace Elaine Harvey, 86, Friednship. B. 2-1-1910 D. 9-27-1996, daughter of Joseph S. & Viola Morrison Harvey, survived by husband, John Houston Fowler, 2 sosn, John Folwer and James L. Berry, 1 brother, R.Q. "Doc" Harvey, 5 grandchildren and 5 gr-grandchildren. Gilchrist Cemetery, Pallbearers, David Fullen, John Fullen, James Franklin, Clfton Burrough, Steve Crutchfield and J.D. Johnson, S.H. 9-10-1996 FRANCIS, J.N. "Pete", 60, B. 7-22-1935 D. 1-12-1996, son of J.T. & Fairy Wilson Francis, survived by wife Wanda Cash Francis, 1 saughter & son- in-law, Sheri & Rusty Rogers, 2 brothers, Tom Ed and Guy Francis, 2 sisters, Joan Walker and Ruth Tuttle, 1 grandson. Caddo Valley Cemetery. S.H. 1-15-1996 FRANCIS, Tom Ed, 62, B. 12-4-1931 D. 8-23-1996, son of John Tom & Fairy Wilson Francis, survived by two sons, Barry & Brian Francis, 1 brother, Guy Francis, 2 sisters, Joann Walker and Ruth Tubble and 8 grandcildren. Caddo Valley Cemetery. S.H. 8-26-1996 FRANKLIN, Clara Sue, 87, Bastrop, La. D. 8-19-1996, widow of Howard Franklin, susrvived by 1 son, Eugene Franklin, 1 brother Howard Clark and 1 granddaughter. Center Ridge Cemetery S.H. 8-20-1996 FRAZIER, Edith Mae, 97, B. 11-10-1997 D. 12-13-1996, daughter of John Oliver and Henager Parker Winfield, widow of Harley Frazier, survived by 1 son, Harley Winfield Frazier, 2 daughters, Carolyn Dingler and Settie Sue Harvey, 1 sister, Ethyl Winfield, 6 grandchildren, 1 gr- granddaughter, Smyrna Cemetery. S.H. 12-16-1996 FREEMAN, B.J., Jr., 71, B. 3-3-1-1924 D. 2-23-1996 son of Barlow Jackson & Flora Green Freeman. Survived by 2 sons, Jack and Dennis J. Freeman, 2 daughters, Sherry Leath and Sabrina Freeman, 1 brother, William Elgin Freeman, 2 sisters, Margaret Walker and Nancy Harr, 8 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Macadonia Cemetery. S.H. 2-26-1996 FREEMAN, Edna Lowther, 89, B. 3-8-1907 D. 8-5-1996, daughter of Dr. Edwin & Alice Rowe Lowther, survived by husband, Vernon Freeman. Mt. Zion Cemetery. STD 8-8-1996 FRY, Toney Sanders, 95, Bismarck, B. 1-20-1901 D. 7-22-1996, daughter of Jimerson & Edna Copeland Sanders, widow of Charlie M. Fry. New bismarck Cemetery. S.H. l7-22-1996 FUDGE, Elizabeth, 82, Gurdon, D. 2-13-1996, Survived by husband Alfred Fudge, 2 sisters, Mary Ruth Lester and Dorothy Wright, 2 grandchildren, 1 gr-grandchild. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 2-16-1996 FUNK, Frank E. "Say" 81, North Little Rock, B. 1-25-1915 D. 1-26-1996, survived by wife Dorothea Funk, sister Norma Mobley, several nieces and nephews. Rest Hill Mausoleum. S.H. 1-29-1996 GARRETT, hedy McMahan, 88, Friendship, B. 9-12-1907 D. 8-15-1996, survived by 2 sons, Jimmy and John Garrett, 1 daughter, Bonnie Hodges, 7 grandchildren. 11 gr-grandchildren and 1 gr-gr-grandson. Pallbearers, Zack Garrett, Greg Hodges, Charles Hudson, Steven Hudson, Randall Hudson, Shawn Guiling and Eric Small. Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. S.H. 9-16- 1996 Gill, Chester Lee, 70, Prescott, B. 5-18-1915 D. 2-19-1996, son of Quinton & Retter Gill, survived by wife Marvell Gill, 5 sons, Henry, Chester, Jerry Wayne, Calvin and Hosea Gill, 1 daughter, Clara Mae Gill, 1 brother, Roy Gill, 2 sisters, Jennie Cunningham and Annie Bell Allen, 8 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. Sweet Home Cemtery near Prescott. S.H. 2-26-1997 GOBER, John H., 71, died 5-19-1996 survived by wife Nell Gober. Brown Cemetery Gurdon. S.H.5-21-1996 GORDON, James Alex "Jim", 85, Gurdon, B. 1-23-1911 D. 10-14-1996, son of George Henry & Lucy Wooten Gordon, survived by wife, LaVada Shaw Gordon, 2 sons, Carrol and Galey Gordon, 2 daughters, Maxine Gordon and Geraldine Kimbrough, 1 sister, Luella Toone and 9 grandchildren and 4 gr-grandchildren. DeGray Cemetery. S.H. 10-15-1996 GRAY, Marjorie Smith, 72, B. 4-23-1924 D. 11-17-1996, daughter of Claude & Merva Ellisberry Smith, survived by husband Joe Gray, 1 brother, Bill Smith, 4 sisters, Marsha Frazier, Pauline Bridges, Wanda Smith and Evelyn Delgado. Roachdale Cemetery, IN. S.H. 11-18-1996 GRAY, Trutt, 45, Enid, OK, D. 6-30-1996, survived by mother Ruth Gray. S.H. 7-2-1996 GREEN, Carrie B. 87, Sparkman, B. 3-29-1908 D. 2-14-1996, daughter of E.R. & Arminta DeLamar Porter, widow of Douglas Green, survived by 2 sons, Dr. William Robert Green and George D. Green, Jr., 1 brother Wallace T. Porter, 3 grandsons and 1 gr-granddaughter. Macedonia Cemetery. Pallbearers, Ken Walsh, Gregory Green, Tommy Green, Rez Chambers, Tom Lowery, Harold Porter, Elton Porter and Waymon Pearson. S.H. 2-15-1996 GREEN, Charlie "Pete", Sr., 79 B. 12-16-1916 D. 927-1996, son of George W. & Mattie Minyard Green, survived by wife Mildred Katherine Duncan Green, 3 sons, Charles, Jr., Robert Dell and Richard Wayne Green, 2 daughters, Carolyn JoAnn Cross and Tammy Lee Massey, 1 sister, Diane Bujak, 11 grandchildren and 10 gr-grandchildren. S.H. 9-27-1996 GRISSOM, Dorothy Webber, 82, Malvern, B. 4-16-1914 D. 8-21-1996 daughter of Elisha P. & Isabel Holt Grissom. Survived by husband Harold D. Grissom, 2 daughters, Sylvia Marilyn Tolleson and Judith Gail Digby, 1 brother Elisha Putnam Webber, III, 1 sister Yvonne Goodman, 4 grandchildren, 2 gr-grandchildren. Pallbearers, Mahlon Tolleson, Richard Tolleson, Jack Digby, Jackie Digby, Judy Digby, J.J. Grissom, Elvin Grissom and Edd Bowdon. She compiled and and wrote a family history on the Webber and Grissom families. Harp Cemetery. S.H. 8-22-1996 GROSS, Alexandra Nadine, D. 10-20-1996, infant daughter of Glenn & Natalie Morrison Gross, survived by parents, sister Ashley Nicole Gross, grandparents, Gary and Joan Gross, Mike Morrison and Dannie Morrison, Gr-grandparents, Penny Price and Geneva Morrison. S.H. 10-21-1996 GUYOL, Philip Nelson, 90, Died 5-19-1996, son of Julia Nelson Patterson & Edwin Warren Guyol, survived by wife Hazel Sample Guyol. S.H.5-20- 1996 HALE, roy Lee, 93, Okolona, B. 5-23-1903, D. 12-7-1996, son of William & Bertha Hale, Survived by granddaughter Valda Adams, 2 gr-granddaughters, Tiffany and Ebon Adams, Okolona Cemetery. S.H. 12-12-1996 HALL, Harry Jordan, 81, Hot Springs Village, B. 7-10-1915 D. 3-5-1996, son of Charles & Hattie Jordan Hall, preceded in death by 1 brother, John Milton Hall, survived by wife Mary Jewett Hall, 3 daughters, Kay Schaefer, Karen Hamacher and Judy Newby, 1 son, Dick Asel, 10 grandchildren, 1 gr-grandchild. Memorial Gardens, Kirk of The Pines. S.H. 3-6-1996 HALL, Ruby, 79, Bismarck, B. 5-27-1996 D. 8-9-1996 daughter of George Franklin & Drucilla Terry Hall. Caney Cemetery. S.H. 8-9-1996 HAMMOCK, Shirley Ann Wilson, 47, Hot Springs, B. 2-24-1949 D. 8-6-1996 daughter of Gordon Lee Odell & Clarbee Franks Wilson, survived by husband Eddie Hammock. Phillipi Cemetey. S.H. 8-7-1996 HANCOCK, Julia Analine Wetherington, 85, Dierks, B. 6-10-1996, D. 11-27- 1996 Daughter of Ira & Carrie Elizabeth Buck Wetherington, widow of James Hobart Hancock, survived by 1 son, James Rowland Hancock, 2 daughters, Beth Cox and Jackie Bratton, 3 brothers, elmer and Earnie and R.W. Wetherington, 1 sister, Eldie Suitor and 9 grandchidlren and 6 gr- grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 11-29-1996 HARDAGE, Bryron Artimus, 76, Bismarck, B. 7-28-1919 D. 7-19-1996 son of Dexter & Fannie Eby Hardage, survived by wife Evelyn Hardage, 1 son, W.C. Hardage, 1 daughter, Shirley Finley, 2 brothers, Charles Adolph and Van Hardage, 2 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, 8 gr-gradchildren. New Bismarck Cemetery. S.H. 7-22-1996 HARDAGE, Hayden, 79, Bismarck, D. 2-16-1996, survived by wife Sutah Hardage, 7 children, Benny Joe Hardage,Sr., Gary Don Hardage, Donna Kay McCloud, Harold Dean Hardage, Paul Randall Hardage, Norma Sue Cruse and Phyllis Carroll Mayo, 2 sisters, Hattie Garrett and Lilian Woodridge, 16 grandchildren and 16 gr-grandchildren. Oak Bower Cemetery. S.H. 2-19- 1996 HARDIN, John H. "Buddy", 72, B. 5-11-1923 D. 3-18-1996, son f John & Mary Taylor Hardin, survived by wife Mable Marie Gordon Hardin, 2 daughters, Lisa Hardin-Crosby and Anna Marie Woodell, 1 sister, Frances Jane Malcom, 2 gradsons, special friend Mary Helen Dobbins. Okolona Cemetery. STD 3-21-1996 HARMON, Edward L. 80, Gurdon, D. 10-16-1996, survived by wife Sue Harmon, 2 sons, Bryce Lenard and Bryan Harmon, 1 brother, Wilson Harmon, 5 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. Bethelehem Cemetery. S.H. 10-17- 1996 HARPER, Irma, 86, B. 7-21-1909 D. 1-23-1996, daughter of William & Julia Leeth harper. Preceded in death by one brother, Dr. Edwin O. Harper. Survived by 1 nephew, Dr. Edwin L. Harper, 2 nieces, Sue Tucker and Carole Roberts, 1 sister-in-law. Tomberlin Community Cemetery, Coy, AR. S.H. 1-25-1996 hARRINGTON, Dicie Mae, 88, b. 6-8-1908 D. 11-11-1996, daughter of Pink & Ludie Spradlin, widow of Richard "Dick" Harrington, survived by 4 sons, Johnny, Jimmy, Richard and Jackie, 6 daughters, Mary Harris, Linda Spradlin, Wilma Harris, Margie Johnson, Helen Adcock and Sherrill Senn, 22 grandchildren and 30 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 11-11-1996 HARRINGTON, Fred, 79, Gurdon, B 12-14-1915 D. 2-19-1996, son of William & Mattie Harrington, survived by 1 daughter, Freddie Mae Edmonson, 2 brothers, Loyd and Gussie Ray Harrington, 1 grandson and 1 granddaughter. St. Clair Cemetery. S.H. 2-27-1996 HARRIS, J.W., 74, Russellville, B. 1-21-1922 D. 9-12-1996, son of Will & Vera Brent Harris, survived by wife, Bonnie Harris, 1 son Phil Harris, 3 daughters, Linda Hughes, Judy Windecker and Betsy Harris, 2 brothers, Rex and Glen Harris, 1 sister Kathleen Wooten, 5 grandchildren and 2 gr- grandchildren. Rest Haven-Russellville. S.H. 9-16-1996 HARRIS, Marvin Eugene, 66, B.11-21-1929 D. 1-3-1996, son of Henry Woodson & Clara Mae Wolfe Harris, Survived by wife Mary Harrington Harris, 1 son Gary Harris, 1 daughter Paula Harris, 2 brothers, Howard and Henry W. Harris, 3 sisters, Ethel Mallett, Jean Tilley, Dorothy Anderson. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers, Butch Heard, Bill Milloway, Galan White, Vic Turner, Gordon Hale, Eddie Colclasure and Billy Whitle. Honorary: Andy Bell and Ted Morris. S.H. 1-4-1996 HARTINGTON, Tannie, 83, Sparkman, B. 4-19-1913 D. 6-29-1996 daughter of Garland and Lucy Walker. survived by 2 brothers, Douglas and Anderson Walker, 3 sisters, Emma L. Barnes, Luevenia Craig and Josephine Hunter. Center Point Cemetery, Sparkman. S.H. 7-3-1996 HARTSELL, Franklin C. "Bud", 72, Bismarck, B. 5-25-1924 D. 10-22-1996, son of Frederick Rufus & Lillie Florence Burris Hartsell, widower of Ophelia Hartsell, survived by 4 sons, Jerry, Coy, Darrell and David Hartsell, 2 daughters, Diane Davis and Sandra Luker, 1 brother, Cecil Hartsell, 2 sisters, Floy Bennett and Mae Hathcock, 12 grandchildren, 5 gr-grandchildren. Pallbearers, Leo Wheatley, Louie Wilson, Cecil Burris, Luke Nivens, Clyde Hughes, Adolph Toney, Leslie Burris, Arlis Tucker and Harold Trammell. Hickory Grove Cemetery. S.H. 10-24-1996 HARVEY, Future Mae Yancy, Malvern, D. 1-17-1996, Survived by husband, Lacy Harvey, daughter Future Mae Jeffers, 4 grandchildren. Masonic Cemetery. S.H. 1-19-1996 HATCHETT, Lillian, 92, Danville, D. 8-7-1996. Rose Hedge Cemetery Gurdon. S.H. 8-9-1996 HATLEY, Lucy, 69, B. 9-8-1926 D. 6-16-1996 daughter of Cecil & Cleo Welch Gatlin. Burtsell Cemetery, Okolona. S.H. 6-20-1996 HAUSER, Hewitt R., 77 Amity, 3-12-1919, D. 10-13-1996, son of Alfred & Murlena Lawson Hauser, survived by wife, Fairy P. Hauser, 1 foster son, Danny Hammond, 2 foster grandchildren and 1 foster gr-grandchild. Oak Grove Cemeterey. S.H. 10-14-1996 HENDERSON, Claude, 91, Tulsa, OK, D. 12-9-1996, survived by son Floyd Henderson, 1 daughter Gladys Jefferson. Princeton Cemetery. S.H. 12-12- 1996 HERRIN, Louise, 82, Bismarck, B. 9-6-1913 D. 2-3-1996, daughter of Henry & Nettie Allen Orr, widow of Ray Herrin. Survived by 1 son, Charles Larry Herrin, 1 brother John Orr, 1 sister, Viola Walker, 1 granddaughter and 2 gr-grandchildren. Deroche Cemetery. Pallbearers: Dain Halbert, Waymon Orr, James Orr, Paul Orr. Randy Orr and Rodney Whitfield. S.H. 2-5-1996 HERRON, Jewell Freeman, 92, Curtis, B. 12-27-1903 D. 11-8-1996, daughter of Jeff & Maggie Lamb Freeman, widow of Robert Howard "Shorty" Herron. survived by 2 sons, Clifford and Harris Herron, 2 daughters, Annanelle Beene and Relda Dodwell, 10 grandchildren and 25 gr-grandchildren. Shiloh Cemetery. S.H. 11-8-1996 HEWETT, Mattie, 84, Gurdon, Died 3-15-1996, survived by 2 sisters, Lou Ella White, and Ruth Williams. Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 3-18-1996 HIGNIGHT, Joe "Papa", 87, Magnolia, B. 2-15-1909 D. 9-6-1996, son of Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Hignight, survived by wife, Lavelle Hignight, 1 daughter, Mary Jo Kolb, 1 sister, Mabel Bischoff 1 grandson and 2 gr- granddaughters. Memoripal Park Cemetery, Magnolia. S.H. 9-10-1996 HILL, Ruth Irene Carman, 89, Antoine, B. 9-3-1907 D. 11-17-1996, daughter of William & Susie Reid Carman, widow of Charlie Everett Hill, survived by 1 son, Charles Hill, 6 daughters, Billy Garton, Jean Spickard, Sue Ailstock, Jackie Adams, Patsy Beene, and Jamie Stone. 1 brother, Warren Carman, 19 grandchildren, 33 gr-grandchildren and 7 gr- gr-grandchildren. Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 11-19-1996 HOGAN, Willie B., 52, Inkster, Mich. B. 11-13-1943 D. 8-12-1996, son of Elena & Mossie C. Hogan, survied by 1 son, Wilando Hogan, 4 sisters, Beatrice Cornerly, Zeola Smith, Dora Billingsley, and Laura Johnson, 2 brothers, John and Roy Hogan. Burial in Inkster. S.H. 8-22-1996 HOLCOMB, Jewel Rush, 93, Amity, B. 6-22-1902 D. 3-13-1996 son of Newman & Melvina Lookadoo Holcomb, survived by wife Cora Kirksey Holcomb, 5 sons, Lendol, Gerlad, Wayne, Larry and Gene Holcomb, 3 daughers, Lavonne Carson, Evelyn Allen, Ruth Partridge, 1 brother, Glenn Holcomb, 27 grandchildren, 43 gr-grandchildren. Oak Grove Cemetery. S.H. 3-14-1996 HOLDER, Lorene V., 57 B. 6-7-1938 D. 5-2-1996. daughter of Andrew E. & Liza (Burrows) Scholl. Survied by husband Edward Holder. Highland Cemetery, Hardy, AR. S.H. 5-6-1996 HOLLAND, Freest H., 77, Dallas, D. 7-12-1996, survived by son Joe Holland, 1 brother, Joe W. Holland, 3 sisters, Margurite Goodloe, Mary Louise Reaves, and Betty Jane Ligon. S.H. 7-19-1996 HOLLINGSHEAD, Mattie Sue, 82, Amity B. 7-10-1913 D. 4-28 1996, daughter of Jessie & Katie Moroe Bridges, her husband, T.A. Hollingshead and son Jack Hollingshead preceeded her in death. Survived by one daughter, Opal sue Jones, 1 son, Jerry Hollingshead, 1 brother, J.D. Bridges, 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Jones Cemetry. S.H. 4-30-1996 HORNE, James A., 81, died 11-2-1996, survived by wife Geneva Morris Horne, 1 stepdaugther, Delene Malcom, 1 brother, Neil Horne, 1 sister, Viola Phillips. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 11-4-1996 HORNSBY, Mary Mildred, 71, B. 4-18-1925 D. 8-18-1996 daughter of Joe Doby & Flaudy Billingsley Grier. Predeceased by husband Lloyd Hornsby. Survived by son John Hornsby, 1 daughter, Jan Benentt, 1 sister, Bunn Gary, 3 grandhcildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Rest Haven. S.H. 8-19-1996 HOWELL, Lottie Hollis, 95, Murfreesboro, B. 2-22-1901 D. 3-12-1996, daughter of George & Elizabeth Mitchell Hardin, survived by 1 son Guy Howell, 2 daughters Eloise Wright and May Byers, 7 grandchildren, 6 gr- grandchildren. Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 3-14-1996 HUBBARD, Marion "Pete" Ray, 57, B. 6-3-1939 D. 4-7-1996, son of Elmer and Mary Willingham Hubbard, survived by wife Marcia Hubbard, son Eric Hubbard, 2 sisters, Shirley Hurst and Doris Callison, 4 brothers, Eddie, Jimmy, Wallace and Charlie Hubbard. Hart's Chapel Cemetery. S.H. 4-4- 1996 HUFF, Katherine Petty, 96, Katy, TX, D. 7-18-1996. Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. S.H. 7-23-1996 HUGHES, Daniel Dewey, 89, Gurdon, D. 11-25-1996, survived by wife Minnie Hughes, 2 sons, Jerry and Leon Hughes, 1 daughter, Mary Koester, 6 brothers, Arlie, Merlin, Andy, Charles, Eugene and Floyd Hughes, 4 sisters, Norma Bass, Fanie Bee Ogle, Delcie McAvoy and Iona Peterson, 7 grandchildren, and 15 gr-grandchildren. Deroche Cementery. S.H. 11-27- 1996 HUGHES, Eva June Holland, 94, B. 12-2-1901 D. 5-21-1996, daughter of Harf & Parilee Brannon Holland, survived by husband Frank Hughes. Ouachita Cemetery, Donaldson. S.H. 5-22-1996 HUGHES, Harmon Beecher, 96, Okolona, B. 8-24-1900 D. 12-25-1996, son of Henry Beecher & Mollie Dickey Hughes, survived by 1 sister, Mary Edith Hughes, 3 nephews, Dorwin Harris, Richard Mauldin and Harvey Mauldin. Nephews and Lankford Moore, Johnny Rutherford, Millard McCauley and Johnny Mcguirt, pallbearers. Rome Cemetery. S.H. 12-26-1996 IGWE, Marilyn Louise Buckley, 44, Hot Springs, B. 2-4-1951 D. 2-2-1996, survived by 2 sons Mark Batchum, Ovell Celmons, father, Earnest Buckley, 2 brothers, Mack and Earnest Edward Buckley, 6 sisters, Willie Buckley, Ernestine Crutch, Martha Jones, Mary Ann Carter, Alfredia K. Smith and Sandra Scott, 6 grandchildren. Funeral at Brandon's Mortuary, Malvern. S.H. 2-7-1996 JAMESON, Sam G., Dr. 75, Hot Springs, died 11-16-1996, son of William & Sue Grayson Jameson, survived by wife, Ann Clark Jameson, 1 son, Tom Jameson, 1 daughter Sally French, 1 brother, Paul H. Jameson and 2 grandchildren. S.H. 11-18-1996 JAYNE, Maxine Burchfield, 66, Bismarck, B. 11-8-1929 D. 9-18-1996 daughter of W.N. King, Sr., and Beulah Diffee King, widow of Joe Burchfield & Ken Jayne, survived by 2 sons, Roger and Larry Burchfield, 1 daughter, Brenda Sutton, 2 brothers, Dusty and Junior King. 1 siser, Wanda Burns, 5 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Dillard Cemetery. S.H. 9-19-1996 JOHNSON, Jessie Mae, 74, Los Angeles, CA, D. 12-4-1996 survived by son, J.W. Wesley, 2 brothers, James and Johnny Martin, 6 sisters, Stella Warren, Altha Sanders, Verda Sanders, Selma Smith, Lottie Martin, Pearl Ella Madison. St. Peters Cemetery, Willisville. S.H. 12-12-1996 JONES, Cynthia Ann Ferrier, 23, Malvern, B. 8-1-1973 D. 12-9-1996, daughter of Keith & Barbara Draper Ferrier, survived by husband, Dean Jones, 1 son, Joseph Jones, 1 daughter Stephanie Jones, 1 brother, Ronald Gene Farrier, father and step-mother Keith and Cynthia Ferrier, mother and step-father, Barbara Jean and Donald Draper, grandparents, Margaret and Gene Ferrier and Nova Jean Draper. Lono Cemetery. Pallbearers, Paul Adcox, Chris Jones, Tony Edwards, Albert Draper, Darrell Hughes and Danny Hughes. S.H. 12-12-1996 JONES, Dayton, 60, formerly of Bismarck, B. 4-10-1936 D. 10-6-1996 Columbia, Mo., son of William Edward & Ruth Chancellor Jones, survived by wife Mary Ruth Owens Jones, 2 sons, Desmond and Dayton Alan Jones, 1 stepson, Thomas Moore, 5 daughters, Marion Hendrick, Monica Reed. Nanette Jones, Robin Jones, Ginger Jones, 6 brothers, Willis, Billy, Dean, Donnie, Owen and Doyce Jones, 2 sisters, Christene Mackey and Wilma Sgtolte, 10 grandchildren. Oak Bower Cemetery. S.H. 10-8-1996 JONES, Donie Buck, 96, B. 5-26-1900 D. 8-13-1996 daughter of Will & Martha Cash Buck, widow of R.C. Jones. Hart Cemetery. S.H. 8-13-1996 JONES, Freddie Leon, 51, Died 4-21-196. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 4-25- 1996 JONES, Henry B. 92, Bluff City, B. 8-15-1903 D. 2-12-1996, wife, Dester Jones and daughter Vester Mae Jones, preceeded him in death. Survived by 3 sons, Henry Lee, Clifford D. "Casey", and Hesterly F. Jones, 1 daughter Mildred Thomas, 1 sister, Bessie Ozle, 8 grandchildren and 15 gr-grandchildren. Ebenezer Cemetery. S.H. 2-12-1996 JONES, Jesse Glenn, 60 Sparkman, B. 9-23-1935 D. 2-17-1996, son of Albert O. and Deller Lemons Jones, survived by wife Ida Ellerd Jones, 3 sons, Glenn Eldon, Bobbie and Gary C. Jones, 5 step-children, 17 grandsons and 1 great-granddaughter. Delamar Cemetery. S.H. 2-19-1996 JONES, Queen Ester, 89, B. 1-10-1996 D. 7-18-1996, daughter of James Davis & Nellie Clemons, widow of Clyde Jones, survived by 1 son, David Jones, 1 daughter, Evelyn Browning, 1 brother, Elyess Rambo, 1 sister, Ester Johnson, 12 grandchildren, 26 gr-grandchildren and 8 gr-gr- grandchidlren. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 7-22-1996 JONES, Wendell Bernard, 37, Conway, D. 8-14-1996, son of John H. Jones, survived by 2 brothers, John Wayne and Leslie Gerome Jones, 3 sisters, Gwendolyn Reed, Michelle Hughes, and Gloria Perry. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 8-16-1996 KEY, Vera Elise, 85, B. 2-10-1911 D. 3-16-1996, daughter of Benjamin & Irene Pullen Key, Weir Cemetery. STD 3-21-1996 KEY, Vera Elise, 85, B. 2-10-1911 D. 3-16-1996, daughter of Benjamin & Irene Pullen Key, survived by nephew David Lemmon, niece Suzanne Balck, step-son Bert Keys. Weir Cemetery. S.H. 3-18-1996 KEY, Vera Mae, 86, Sparkman, B. 7-29-1909 D. 2-11-1996, daughter of George Washington & Alba Owens Key. survived by several nieces and nephews. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 2-14-1996 KIDD, Elizabeth T. 89, B. 8-30-1907 D. 7-25-1996 daughter of James K. & Eunice Bradbury Thompson, survived by husband Percy E. Kidd. Memphis. STD. 8-1-1996 KILLINGSWORTH, Dorothy Sorrells, 70, Okolona, B. 6-3-1926 D. 11-5-1996, daughter of Henry H. & Dixie Wrinkle Sorrells, widow of Claude Killingsworth, 1 daughter, Claudette Harris, 3 brothers, James O., Delmer and Charles Sorrells, 1 sister, Martha Helen Davis and 2 grandchildren. S.H. 11-6-1996 KING. John Wilson, 90, B. 7-8-1905 D. 1-26-1996, son of Reuben & Rosa Sides King, widower of Alice B. King, survived by 1 half brother, Doyne Emerson, 2 nephews, Jack and Bud King. Floral Hill Center, Kansas City, Mo. S.H. 1-26-1996 KINGERY, Alvin Roy, 69, B. 4-16-1927 D. 12-21-1996, son of Granville & Ellie Digby Kingery, survived by wife Coy Kingery, 1 daughter Sandy Fryar, 1 stepson, Donald Witherspoon, 1 stepdaughter Glenda Roscoe, 2 brothers, Guy and Norman "Bobby" Kingery, 2 sisters, Lorene Baker and Nellie Terrell, several grandchildren. Macedonia Cemetery. S.H. 12-23- 1996 KINNAIRD, Arthur Charles "Rusty", 75, Bismarck, B. 11-15-1921 D. 12-20- 1996, son of Pascal & Elsie Fry Kinnaird, survived by 1 son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Charlotte Kinnaird, 1 dsughter and son-in-law, LaDonna Burroughs and 8 grandchildren and 9 gr-grandchildren. Pallbearers. J.D. Fry, Jerry Fry, Kenny Bingham, Brant Buck, Mike Wingfield and Darrell Ray Lambert, Froest Hill Cemetery. S.H. 12-23- 1996 KIRKPATRICK, Annie Mae, 91, Royal, B. 12-12-1904 D. 8-27-1996 daughter of Cromwell S. & Elizabeth S. Baird Walker, widow of Albert Kirkpatric, survived by 3 sons, Neal, Earl and Ronnie Kirkpatric, 1 daughter, Patsy Bishop and 11 grandchildren and 12 gr-grandchildren, 1 gr-gr-grandchild. Pallbearers, Dwight, Clifford and James Kirkpatrick, Larry Walker and Bobby Woodson. S.H. 9-16-1996 KITCHEN, William Brent, 36, B. 10-19-1959 D. 6-2-1996 son of Clyde E. & Regina J. Preuett Kitchen. Rest Haven. S.H. 6-3-1996 KLEIN, Michael Lee, 48, B. 3-3-1922 D. 7-6-1996, daughter of Gordon & Murlene Lockhart Klein, survived by 1 sister Linda Werner. Philadelphia Cem. Prattsville. S.H. 7-9-1996 KNOX, Thelma, 51, B. 7-22-1944 D. 2-14-1996, daughter of Avery & Lillian Harrris Knox. survived by 3 sons, Marcus and Dexter Knox and Thelton Hughes, 1 daughter Megon Hughes, 4 brothers, Thomis, Richard, Fred and Roosevelt Knoz, 8 sisters, Sineva Hunter, Zelma Knoz, Geneva King, Katherlenan Knoz, Margaret Williams, Lois McClananan, Martha Newborn and Flora Thompson. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 2-16-1996 LANGLEY, Morris, 65, Sparkman, B. 6-1-1931 D. 8-14-1996 son of Vernie & Lou Ethel Langley, Sr., survived by wife Marion Jinks Langley. DeLamar Cemetery. S.H. 8-13-1996 LANGSTON, Samuel W. "Bo", 70, Jones Mill, B. 2-4-1926 D. 8-19-1996, son of Jesse J. & Ella Mauldin Langston. survived by wife Mabel Langston, 1 son, Samuel R. "Sammy" Langston, 2 daughters, Jan White and Pam Platt, 1 brother, Jim Langston, 3 sisters, jewel hrdin, gladys Mackey and Wilma Sims, 3 grandchildren and 3 ste-grandchildren. Price Cemetery. S.H. 8- 20-1996 LATCHA, Charles Douglas, 54, Hot Smprings, B. 2-26-1942 D. 5-4-1996, son of Charles Douglas, Sr., & Dorothy Stover Latcha, survied by wife Roger Lynn Brown Latcha. Hot Springs Funeral Home. S.H. 5-6-1996 LAWRENCE, Robert L. (Chubby), 75, Hot Springs, B. 1-5-1921 D. 7-23-1996, son of Tilman E. & Girtie M. Clem Lawrence. Survived by wife Elverna C. Lawrence. Rest Haven. S.H. 7-24-1996 LEA, Mina Lee Holiman, 98, Fullerton, CA, B. 6-18-1898 D. 12-8-1996 daughter of Will & Sara Morrow Hiliman, widow of Steve Charles Lea, survived by 2 sons, James and Marvin Lea, 2 daughters, Dorothy Bledsoe and Lucy Jane Lea, 29 grandchildren, 76 gr-grandchildren and 12 gr-gr- grandchildren. Sparkman Cemetery. S.H. 12-11-1996 LEDBETTER, James "Bo", 59, B. 4-6-1937 D. 5-9-1996 son of Jeff Davis & Alma Virginia Shaw Ledbetter. Survived by wife, Linda Lou Ledbetter. Richaland Cemetery. STD 5-16-1996 LEDBETTER, Raymond, 72, Gurdon, D. 7-15-1996, survived by wife Betty, 2 sons, Jimmy and Raymond Ledbetter, Jr., 1 daughter, Winnie Sanders, 9 grandchildren, 3 gr-grandchildren. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 7-16-1996 LINDSLY, Ralph Joseph, 78, B. 1-6-1918 D. 12-30-1996, son of Joseph & Elizabeth Beiler Lindsly, survived by wife, Katherine Snyder Lindsly, 1 son, Joe Lindsly, 4 daughters, Sandy Taylor, Janet Lindsly, Brenda Van Buskirk and Margie Walter, 10 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. S.H. 12-31-1996 LINGELBACH, Walter, 79, B. 12-16-1907 D. 8-6-1996 son of Theodore & Tressie Linglebach. Richwoods Cemetey. STD 8-8-1996 LOCKHART, Bessie Lee, 90, B. 3-3-1905 D. 1-28-1996 Survived by husband Carlos Lockhart. Philadelphia Cemetery. Pratsville. STD. 2-1996 LOCKHART, Clifford Mae, Gurdon, D. 2-1-1996, widow of William Lockhart, survived by eight cousins, Barbara, Amy, Earl, Floreda, Melony and Mikata Bresco, and Juan Marks and Ella Lee Mitchell. Inglewood Park, Los Angeles, CA. S.H. 2-6-1996 LOOKADOO, James Carroll, 68, Stuttgart, B. 5-22-1928 D. 12-23-1996, son of C.C. & Stella Kirksey Lookadoo, survived by wife Kathryn Wallworth Lookadoo, 2 sons, James "Jimmy" and Steve Lookadoo, 2 daughters, Karen Pope and Jayne Harrison, 1 brother, John "Donald" Lookadoo, and 2 grandchildren. S.H. 12-26-1996 LOOPER, Carl, 79, Malvern, B. 9-9-1917 D. 11-19-11997 son of Clifton & Lizzie Phillips Looper, survived by wife Delsie Looper, 1 son, Ron Looper, 1 daughter, Joyce Brown, 4 stepsons, Johnny, Mack, Marty and Randall Placker, 3 stepdaughters, Pat Jacobson, Brenda Glasspool and Janiuce Parker, 2 brothers, Floyd and Doyle Looper, 2 sisters, Hazel Small and Fay Hinderhofer, 17 grandchidlren, 7 gr-grandchildren. Beaton Cemetery. S.H. 11-20-1996 LOY, James W. 64, B. 12-15-1931 D. 2-7-19 96,son of Rush & Amy Thomason Loy, survived by wife, Shirley A. McAnally Loy, 2 sons Mike and Bradley Loy, 2 daughters Sharon Hughes and Jamie Loy, 3 brothers, Harley, Wilson and Billy Loy, 6 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren. Rest Haven S.H. 2-7-196 LUKER, Ida Vernese, 64, Bismarck, B. 7-13-1932 D. 9-20-1996, daughter of Dan Elmer & Junnie Hammock Luker, survived by 2 sons, Ralph D. and David Forbes, 1 daughter Maxine Luker, 2 sisters, Helen Bynum and Maxine Luker Sutton and 6 grandchildren. Wesleyann Cemetery. Pallbearers, Wayne Hughes, J.C. Thomas, Gene Yarbrough, Troy Sheets, Ray Moore and Berl Ford. S.H. 9-23-1996 LYONS, Naomi Lee, 67, Gurdon. B. 12-21-1928, D. 11-20-1996 daughter of John & Beatrice Nails, survived by husband, Leodis Lyons, 3 daughters, Mable Gardner, belinda Gentry and Paquitta Knox, 1 sister, Flora Green and 6 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 11- 25-1996 MACON, Dorothy Marie, 54, B. 4-5-1942 D. 12-3-1996, survived by husband, Roy Macon, 3 daughters, Vivian Nolen, Gwendolyn and Tonya Macon, parents, Arthur & Bobbie Williams, 5 brothers, Arthut,Jr., Leroy, Kenneth, Barry and Donald Williams, 8 sisters, Queen Tate, Audrey Moore, Doris Williams, Jacqueline Wright, Dorothy Jean Hutchinson, Velma Lowery, Marilyn Harris, and Debra Flournoy. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 12-5-1996 MALCOM, Raymonf, 72, North Little Rock, B. 2-5-1924 D. 7-29-1996, son of Oscar Lee & Annie Lee Franklin Malcom, survived by wife Kathleen Pricne Malcom. Shiloh Cmeetery. S.H. 7-30-1996 MARTIN, Ruth Carter, 93, Mineola, TX B. 9-3-1902 D. 2-25-1996, survived by 1 daughter, Janet Peebles, 2 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Roselawn Memorial Gardens. S.H. 2-26-1996 MATASSARIN, Clara, 87, died 4-16-1996, cremated. Hot Springs Funeral Home. S.H. 4-23-1996 MAY, Dena Holder, 89, B. 1-12-1996 D. 8-26-1996, daugher of C.J. & Carrie Francis Golden, wife of Earl Holder and Roy May, survived by 2 sons Bill and Ted Holder, 3 brothers, Carl, Virgil and Lockie Golden, 1 sister, Gertie Lind, 7 grandchildren, 13 gr-grandchildren and 1 gr-gr- grandchild. Hollywood Cemetey. S.H. 8-27-1996 MAY, Zane Rowe, 25, Malvern, D. 6-29-1996 survived by mother Bobbie Beatty, father & stepmother Stan & Donna May, 2 brothers Dave Beatty and Micah May, 2 sisters, Morgan Beatty and Mandy May. Stamps, AR. S.H. 7- 5-1996 McCALISTER, Mose, 84, Malvern, b. 8-2-1912 d. 9-7-1996, survived by 1 son, Billy Ray Mitchell, 4 daughters, Catherine Clegg, Alice Bailey, Judy Thomas and Doris Bailey, 29 grandchildren, Masonic Cemetery. S.H. 9-10-1996 McCALLUM, Arlivia, 80, B. 7-78-1915 D. 7-1-1996 daughter of James & Edna Spears Johnson, survived by 4 sons, Gary and Jack McCallum, Vance and Roger Wilson, 1 daughter Judy Fisher, 12 grandchildren, 4 gr- grandchildren. S.H. 7-1-1996 McCALLUM, Nora Jones, 92, B. 3-14-1904 D. 4-12-1996 daughter of Samuel & Viola Jones, survived by husband, John William McCallum. DeGray Cemetery. STD. 4-10-1996 McCARTHY, Lois Glendale, 78, Hope, died 3-12-1996, survived by 2 sons, Robert Hugh McCarthy, Jr., and John R. McCarthy, 2 daughters, Luella Tye and Sarah Smalling, 1 sister, Christine Scoggins, 8 grandchildren, 3 gr- grandchildren. Bethlehem Cemetery. S.H. 3-14-1996 McCLANAHAN, Eddie, Sr., 70, Sparkman, died 11-25-1996, survived by wife Juanita Mcclanahan, 3 sons, Rozell, Bobby and Freddie McClanahan, 4 daughters, Eunita Robinson, Evelyn Boddie, Betty Quarles and Reba McClanahan, 5 brothers, Alex, Cornelius, Henry, donnie, and Marvin McClanahan, 3 sisters, Inez Hannah, Virginia Neal and Vernita Neal, 22 grandchildren and 9 gr-grandchildren. S.H. 11-29-1196 McCLURE, Mary Anner Anderson, 63, Sparkeman, B. 4-19-1933 D. 9-3-1996 daughter of Ellis & Mollie Anderson Lewis, widow of Frank McClure, survived by 2 sons, Eddie and Jimmy McClure, 2 daughters, Brenda Nowlin and Joann White, 1 brother, Robert Anderson, 2 sisters, Beatrice Thornburg and Linda Norman, 24 grandchildren and 8 gr-grandchildren. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 9-4-1996 McDOUGALD, Harry, 69, Hamilton, AL B. 11-18-1926 D. 7-11-1996, son of Zeb & Annie Roller McDougald. Survived by wife, Mary Elizabeth McDougald, 2 sosn, Rev. Ron and Mark McDougald, 2 daughters, Mary O'Rourke and Debbie Taylor, 2 brothers, Jimmy and Zeb McDougald, 5 sisters, Emma batchelor, Lucille Mosby, Euncie Davis, Shirley Legrand and Sara Poston, 12 grandchildren. Richmond Co. Mem. Park, AL. S.H. 7- 16-1996 McELHANEY, John Curtis, 36 died 4-6-1996 Ft. Smith, former Clark County Extension Agent. STD 4-11-1996 McELHANNON, Betty Carol Gary, 42, Okolona, B. 8-15-1951 D. 1-22-1996, Daughter of Dr. Eli and Bunn Grier Gary. Survived by husband, Danny McElhannon, 1 daughter, Bettina Lynn Ireland, 1 brother, Dr. Donald LeMar Gary, 1 grandson, Dobbyville Cemetery. Pallbearers, Gary Brewer, Greg Bennett, Stgeven Gary, Jimmy Gary, John Wayne Hornsby and Joe Grier. S.H. 1-23-1996 McKAY, Fred Roland, 57, West Memphis, died 11-2-1996, survived by 1 sister, Jeannine Gaines and a brother Winston "Jack" McKay. Bassett Cemetery. S.H. 11-4-1996 McKINNEY, John N., 70, Rison, B. 12-3-1925 D. 2-5-1996, survived by 2 brothers, Edwin L. and Harold B. McKinney, 1 sister Annette Watson. Greenwood Cemetery, Rison. S.H. 2-7-1996 McMILLAN, Dougald, Jr. 89, D. 12-23-1996, survived by 2 sons, Dougald, III, and Randolph Blake McMillan, 4 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. Memorial Service Chapel Hill N.C. S.H. 12-31-1996 MELLARD, Ann Irene, 95, B. 12-7-1901 D. 4-14-1996 daughter of B.W. & Beulah McGee Mellard. Oakland Cemetery Fordyce. STD 4-18-1996 MELTON, Flon "Red", 66, Donaldson, B. 11-26-1930 D. 12-26-1996, son of Ewing & Ruth Simmons Melton, widower of Cleta Joan Cook Melton, survived by 1 son, Phillip Melton, 6 daughters, Reba Crenshaw, Cindy Ashley, Joanne Fendley, Charla Bledsoe, Debrah Pate and Janette Cox, 1 brother, Roland Melton, 2 sisters, Pearlene Shell and Uneda Watters, 15 grandchildren and 5 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 12-31-1996 MELUGIN, James, 47, son of Clarence & Zula Helms Melugin, survived by wife, Betty Jean Melugin. Richland Cemetery. S.H. 6-4-1996 MERRELL, John Henry, 37, B. l7-26-1959 D. 2-7-1996, son of Calvin & Ann Harvey Merrell, survived by 1 sister, Sandy Donehower, burial in Forrest City. S.H. 2-9-1996 MILES, Dr. Leroy, 72, B. 7-7-1923 D. 1-17-1996, son of Ed & Effie Hendon Miles, survived by wife Marcia Miles, son John Miles and 1 grandson, 1 brother, Bob Miles, 1 sister, Jerrylene Vaughn. Odd Fellows Cemetery, Lockesburg. S.H. 1-19-1996 MILES, Joshua Langford, 5, B. 9-13-1996 D. 5-28-1996, son of John & Brabara Miles, survived by parents and grandparents, Leroy & Marcia Miles. Athens, TX. S.H. 6-4-1996 MILLER, Marvin Stanley, 69, B. 6-14-1926 D. 2-26-1996, survived by 2 sons, John and Jim Miller, 1 daughter Jane-Ellen Bagwell, 1 brother Thurman Miller, special friends Rose & Charles Chamberlain and 5 grandchildren. Rest Haven Gardens. S.H. 2-27-1996 MITCHELL, Carsno, 77, B. 1-3-1919 D. 7-26-1996, son of Andrew & Lizzie Mitchell. Curtis Cemetery. S.H. 7-29-1996 MITCHELL, Virgil, Sr. 92, Curtis, B. 4-29-1904 D. 9-13-1996, son of Tom & Sadie Mitchell, survived by wife, Esther Mitchell. Curtis Cemetery. S.H. 9-17-1996 MONTGOMERY, Patricia Patsy Nix, 58, Odessa, TX. B. 3-6-1938 D. 12-2- 1996, daughter of Henry Felix and Fannie Lou Pennington Nix, survived by 1 brother, Henry B. Nix, 2 sisters, Carolyn Nix Austin and Doris Graves, several nieces and nephews. Round Hill Cemetery. S.H. 12-3-1996 MOORE, Billy Allen, 40, 1-13-`955 D. 1-14-1996, son of Aubrey & Alma Moore, survived by wife, Sharon Moore, 2 sons, Billy Allen, Jr. and J.R. Decamillo, 2 daughters, Tracie Quenbmiller, and Sheree Runte, 2 sisters Diane Melton and Margetta Sharp, and one granddaughter. Gransbury, Texas. S.H. 1-1996 MOORE, James M., 59, Bismarck, B. 11-14-1937 D. 11-15-1996, son of Charles H., Sr. & Albertia Campbell Moore, survived by wife, Geneva Moore, 1 son, David W. Moore, 3 daughters, Anita K. Hogue, Rhonda F. Fogg, and Juanita S. Brooks, 3 brothers, Charles H.,Jr., Richard and Curtis Moore, 2 sisters, Jean Boyd and Clara Faye Dunn, 12 grandchildren. Oak Bower Cemetey. S.H. 11-18-1996 MOORE, Nadine Bernice, 67, B. 10-8-1928 D. 3-5-1996 Daughter of Claudis & Maude Olive Harney Tomlin, wife of Joe Charles Moore, survived by 2 sons, Lewis Adams and Ralph Kinnu, daughter Bonnie San Juan, 3 brothers, Roger Lynn, James & Carroll Dean Tomlin, 3 sisters, Jowanna Grider, Ruthie Rodgers, Kerry Grissel, 5 grandchildren, 1 gr-grandchild. Rest Haven Gardens. S.H. 3-6-1996 MOORE, Velma, 80, Bismarck, B. 7-17-1915 D. 12-31-1995, daughter of Travis & Pearl Bagwell Herrin. survived by husband Arlie Moore, son, Larry Moore, 2 daughters, Geneva Bond, Dorothy McCarthy, 2 brothers James & Leon Herrin, 3 sisters, Louise Gaston, Jean Woolridge, LaVern Ridgeway, 5 grandchildren, and 6 gr-grandchildren. Oak Bower Cemetery. S.H. 1-2-1996 MORLEY, Virginia, 53, died 5-22-1996, survived by husband Charles Mobley. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 5-22-1996 MOSS, Monroe, 80, B. 8-30-1915 D. 8-7-1996 son of Marshall & Mary Cummings Moss. Shady Grove Cemetery. S.H. 8-9-1996 MULDREW, Osroe, 64, Gurdon, B. 6-15-1912 D. 10-11-1996, son of Wardie & Hattie Muldrew, survived by wife, Mildred Muldrew, 1 son, L.C.Muldrew, 1 stepson, Jimmie Russell 3 stepdaughters, Ruthe shorts, Dorothy Stevens and Earnestine Pipkins, 1 brother, Rufus Muldrew, 5 sisters, Lula Frazier, Cordia Charles, Bertha Mae Zachery, Irene Muldrew, Josie Curry, 25 grandchildren, 40 gr-grandchildren and 10 gr-gr-grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 10-16-1996 MURRELL, Delores Ann, 62, B. 6-24-1933 D. 2-13-1996, daughter of Edward & Esta Gaton Howell, survived by husband, George P. Murrell, 1 son, David Paul Murrell, 2 daughters, Georgia Mae Daken and Shirley Carter, 3 siters, Evelyn Waller, Irene Wolf and Loretta Reynolds. 9 grandchildren, 18 gr-grandchildren. Richwoods Cemetery. Pallbearers, Jerry Sullivan, Danny Forthman, Benny Ballard-Smith, James Forthman, Dione Boyette, David Forthman and Darren Boyette. S.H. 2-14-1996 MURRELL, Edna Odessa, 68, B. 9-12-1927 D. 2-28-1996, daughter of Levi & Martha Smith Lambert, survived by 1 son, James Murrell, 3 brothers, Thomas and Zack Lambert and Lester James Gilbert, 1 sister, Aline Gilbert, 2 grandshons. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 2-29-1996 NANTZ, Charles Richard, 51, B. 5-12-1944 D. 2-7-1996, son of Charles R. & Frances Fowler Nance. Survived by 1 son, Charles Ray Nance, one step- son, John David Chitwood, mother, Frances Toblin, 1 aunt, Dean Posey. Shiloh Cemetery. S.H. 2-9-1996 NEEL, Bettie Faye, 61, Gurdon, B. 2-7-1935 D. 6-17-1996 daughter of Walter & Clara Bean Sligh. Jones Cemetery. S.H. 6-19/20-1996 NEEL, Marie Welch, 85, B. 5-30-1911 D. 11-19-1996, daughter of Burt & Beulah Robinson Welch, widow of Rufus Neel, predeceased by 1 son, Joe Charles Neel, survived by 2 sons, Tommy and Bobby Neel, 1 brother, Charles Welch and 8 grandchildrfen and 13 gr-grandchildren.Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 11-20-1996 NEEL, Mary McArty, 90, B. 1-9-1906 D. 12-17-1996, daughter of Thomas Oliver and Eliza Elizabeth Daniel McArty, widow of Albert "Big Buddy" Neel, survived by several nieces and nephews. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 12-17-1996 NELSON, Annie Mae, 85, Camden, B. 11-17-1910 D. 2-23-1996, survived by 2 sons, James K. Nelson and Sammie Watkins, 2 daughters Vanilla Hannah and Patricia Colhoun, 31 grandchildren, 13 gr-grandchildren, 10 gr-gr- grandshildren. Eternal Rest Cemetery. S.H. 2-26-1996 NESBETT, James A., Sr. 84, B. 1-23-1912 D. 6-6-1996. Graceland Cemetery Pine Bluff. S.H. 6-10-1996 NEWBORN, mary Lea, 47, Malvern, B. 2-18-1949 d. 11-1-1996, survived by 1 son, Jay Newborn, 1 daughter, Daphine Wright, 4 brothers, Charles Edward, Johnny, Joe Raymond and Larry Newborn, 1 granddaughter. Bethel Cemetery, Joan. S.H. 11-4-1996 NORRIS, Young C., 84, Glenwood, b. 2-26-1912 d. 7-27-1996 son of Young and Ethel Farr Norris. County Line Cemetery, Glenwood. STD 8-1-1996 OVERTON, Dwight Katherine, 80, Gurdon, D. 1-10-1996, survived by husband, Lewis Overton, 2 sons, Jackie & Alton Overton, 1 daughter, Marie Wieland-Woodbridge, 3 brothers, Paul, Ernest & Wayne Goza, 7 grandchildren, 9 gr-grandchildren. Tulip Cemetery. S.H. 1-11-1996 OVERTON, Lewis, 83, Gurdon. survived by 2 sons F.E. "Jackie" Overton and Alton Overton, 1 daughter Marie Wieland, 1 brother, Marcus Overton, 4 sisters, Geraldine Matthews, Beulah McKewan, Dessie Womack and Elsie Wallace, 7 grandchildren and 9 gr-grandchildren. Tulip Cemetery. S.H. 7-1-1996 OWEN, Barbara Cook, 91, B. 8-10-1904 D. 2-9-1996, daughter of Joe L. & Jospehine Buck Cook, Widow of Hershel Owen, survived by 1 son, Joe Charles Owen, 2 grandchildren, Randal Owen and Kathy Bryant and 5 grandchildren. Rose Hill. S.H. 2-15-1996 PAGE, Humphrey, 84, B. 3-22-1912 D. 5-30-1996, son of william & Lizzie Hartedage Page. Helms Cemetery. S.H. 5-31-1996 PALMER, Carl M., 80, Amity, B. 10-30-1916, D. 11-30-1996, son of Patrick Palmer & Helen Gertrude Wright Palmer, survied by wife Polly Palmer, 3 sons, Jerry, Dean and Terry Palmer, 4 daughters, Beverly Fletcher, Kathy Benedict, Patty Gould and Jackie Whittington, 1 brother, Paige Palmer, 2 sisters, Virginia Swims and Hattie Jane Thomason, 10 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Alpine Cemetery, Pallbearers, Allen Williams, W.L. Fendley, Donnie Thompson, Harmon Richardson, Nicky Thomason and Jerry O'Connell. Honorary, Vernon Cantrell, Estes Thomason and Daniel Rinkle. S.H. 12-2-1996 PARK, SarahJane, 53, B. 11-4-1942 D. 5-1-1996, daughter of Frank & Bertha Beard Park. Smyrna Cemetery. S.H. 5-2-1996 PENNINGTON, Wallace Edward "Red", Ashville, NC, B. 11-20-1919 D. 3-1- 1996, son of Lee & Ada (Lee) Pennington, survived by wife, Lucy Pennington, 1 son, Rod Pennington, 1 daughter, Polly Pennington, 2 sisters, Stella Huneycutt and Zelma Harris, 3 brothers, Richard, LeRoy and Clyde Pennington, 4 grandchildren. Memorial Service Macedonia Premitive Baptist Church. S.H. 3-6-1996 PENNY, Myrtle Chitwood, 87, B. 9-30-1908 D. 2-7-1996, daughter of James Henry & Ida Jane Brooks Lyon. Survived by husband Elmer Penny and several nieces and nephews. Harts Chapel Cemetery. S.H. 2-8-1996 PETERSON, Emily Newberry, 72, B. 1-16-1924 D. 4-3-1996 daughter of J.L. & Mildred Gerig Newberry, survived by son, Hary D. Clark, Jr. and daughter Leigh Newton, 1 brother William L. Newberry and 1 sister Pauline Fox. Rose Hill Cemetery. STD 4-11-1996 PETTERS, William "Pete", 66, Gurdon, D. 1-12-1996, survived by wife, Rebecca Petters, 2 sons, Gregory & Darrell Petters, 3 daughters , Staff Sgt. Connie Dover, Kathy Cosby, Sharon Leightner, 1 step-son, Christopher Young, 1 step-daughter Linda Short, 8 grandchildren, 1 gr- grandchild. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 1-15-1996 PHILLIPS, Lawrence, 94, Prescott, D. 12-28-1995, survived by 4 sons, Laurence, Doyse, Earl and Wes Phillips, 2 daughters, Reba Hill and Lydia Foster, 3 sisters, Lucy Curry, Mazie Russell, Annie Mae Fears, 31 grandchildren, 48 gr-grandchildren, Key Cemetery, Gurdon. S.H. 1-4-1996 PIERCE, George W. 87, Malvern, D. 7-21-1996. Rock Port Mem. Gardens. S.H. 7-24-1996 PITTS, Margaret Ellen McClure, 48, Chidester, B. 12-9-1947 D. 10-24-1996 daughter of Bill Roland & Mary Cooper McClure, survived by husband, William Kelly Pitts. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 10-25-1996 POLLARD, Wayne Dee, 72, B. 1-1-1924 D. 2-2-1996, son of D.W. & Maude Todd Pollard, survived by wife Emma Janes Sheets Pollard, 1 son, Ronnie, 1 daughter, Tamera Bell, 1 brother, Willard Pollard, 1 sister Blanche Sellers, 5 grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 2-2-1996 PORTER, Robert William (Bob), 81, B. 1-20-1915 D. 2-1-1996 son of William L. & Ruth Lester Porter, survived by wife Mary Lee Cole Porter, 1 son, Robert C. Porter, 1 daughter Martha Walker, 1 brother, James Porter, 4 sisters, Katie Martin, Susie Debroski, Louise Huddleston and Betty Jane Whitten. Rest Haven . Pallbearers, Joe Franz, Mel Wasson, Gloyd Huckabee, Harold Echols, Ronnie Echols, Melving Hardage, Billy Ruggles and James Caldwell. S.H. 2-2-1996 PORTER, Wallace T., 70, Edgemont, formerly Sparkman, B. 5-21-1920 D. 11- 15-1996, son of Edward R. & Armenta DeLamar Porter, survived by wife, Pauline Perry Porter, 1 daughter, Ruth Willis, several nieces and nephews. Delamar Cemetery. S.H. 11-18-1996 POWELL, Hiram Jonah, 89, Amity, B. 11-10-1906 D. 9-15-1996, son of Thomas A. & Nannie Southerland Powell, survived by wife, Florence Hunt Powell, 1 son, Gordon "Jimmy" Powell, 3 daughters, Fern Grant, Barbara Powell and Kathryn Herron, 1 sister, Edith McCormick and 8 grandhcildren and 14 gr-grandchildren. Pallbearers, Gordon Powell II, Timothy Herron, Mike Sossamon, Darrell Brown, Roy Hunt and Tommy Wade. Free Hill Cemetery. S.H. 9-16-1996 POWELL, William, 72, died 5-17-1996, Free Hill Cemetery by Horne Funeral Home. S.H. 5-21-1996 PRESLEY, Robert L., 89, Longview, TX, B. 2-3-1907 D. 10-28-1996, son of Rascus & Dora Frazier Presley, survived by wife, Jamie M. Webb Presley, 3 sons, Robert L.,Jr., James L., and John W. Presley, 1 daughter, Chorlsue Baumgardner, 2 sisters, Nettie Beene andLaura Thomas, 2 brothers, Millard and Ennis Presley, 10 grandchildren, 12 gr- grandchildren. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 10-29-1996 PRICE, Nell, 88, Little Rock, D. 3-5-1996 survived by 2 sons Charles and Jim Price, 3 sisters, Anna Laura Davies, Rachael Schnapper and Helen Brown, 4 grandchildren, 2 gr-grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 3- 6-1996 PRIEST, Jessie C. Sr. IN MEMORY OF: Poem from his wife & children. S.H. 12-11-1996 PRINCE, Virginia Helen Douglas, 65, Bismarck, B. 5-29-1931 D. 8-24-1996, daughter of Birt & Clara Beene Douglas, survived by husband Waymon Prince, 2 sosn, Windell and Weldo Prince, 2 brothers Edward Douglas and Cecil Lovelace, 1 sister, Kathryn Shuffield. 2 grandchildren and 1 gr- granddaughter. Pallbearers, Leonard Tisdale, Rayvon Sealy, Adolph Hughes, Johnny Hughes, Luke Henson and Wesley Anderson. Honorary pallbeareres are John Nanneman, Benny Hardage and Jim McMahan. Prairie Bayou Cemetery. S.H. 8-26-1996 PURVIANCE, Carrie Ollie Davis, 67, died 5-17-1996, daughter of William Dennis and Samantha Cordelia Boone Davis. Gilchrist Cemetery. S.H. 5- 21-1996 QUALLS, Virginia D. 72, D. 5-21-1996 survived by husband Howard Qualls. Dobyville Cemetery. S.H. 5-22-1996 RANDLEY, Edith, Little Rock, died 9-5-1996 daughter of Matthew & Minnie Coleman Draper, survived by 1 daughter, Clare Alale, 2 sons, George and Bertran A. Gramon, 1 stepson, William Randle,Jr., 1 stepdaugher, Evelyn Randle, 1 sister, Clovis D. Washington and 8 grandchildren and 6 gr- grandchildren. DeAnn Cemetery, Prescott. S.H. 9-8-1996 RASH, Melvia, 65, B. 10-4-1930 D. 6-28-1996 daughter of Monroe & Dosia Neighbors Garner, survived by husband Ray Rash, 1 son Leathal Ashley, 2 daughters Kay Ashley and Thelma Murrell, 4 stepsons including Ollie Rash, 1 brother Elizia Garner, 1 sister Fan Lee Shuffield, 4 grandchildren and several nieces and Nephews. Shady Grove Cemetry. S.H. 7-1-1996 RATCLIFF, Bob Anderson, 70, Malvern, B. 5-13-1925 D. 3-17-1996, son of Gus & Ethel Pritchard Ratcliff, survived by wife Faye Tucker Ratgcliff, 2 sons, Steve and Don ratcliff, 1 daughter, Pattie Miley, 4 brothers, Clifford, Ernie, Dewey and Vernard Ratcliff, 5 sisters, Verda Green, Ann Schisler, Jean Brooks, Jay Jones and Gussie Wylie, 6 grandchildren. Lono Cemetery. S.H. 3-19-1996 RAYMOND, Veronica K.,37, Malvern, B. 11-26-1958 D.10-10-1996, survived by husband Regional Raymond, 2 sons, Kyron Watkins and Ryan Raymond, 3 daughters, Kyla Craig, Kiah Danner and Regina Raymond, 1 brother, Dewayne Watkins, 6 sisters, Dianne Ollison, Phyllis Perry, Bonita Abby, Stephanie Lock, Helen Stitts, Alice Faye Comb, and 6 grandchildren. Masonic Cemetery. S.H. 10-15-1996 REDMOND, Donald Mark, 21, B. 12-22-1974 D. 6-2-1996 son of Alfred P. & Lynn Ann Forziati Redmond, survifed by wife, Trudy Jenings Redmond. S.H. 6-3-1996 REESE, Edith Lechner, 65, B. 6-24-1996 D. 10-13-1996, daughter of Ernest & Anna Pautz Lechner, survived by husband, Earnest Reese, 3 daughters, Trace Reece, Sandra Simpkins and Robin Reese, 1 brother, Ernest Lechner, 1 sister, Elsie Harris and 1 grandchild. Cremated. S.H. 10-14-1996 RENFRO, Jimmy Lee, 53, Gurdon, died 11-4-1996, survived by wife, Margie Renfro, 2 sons Brett and Greg Renfro, 1 brother, Milton Renfro, Jr., 1 sister, Peggy Roberts, 1 grandchild. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 11-6-1996 REYNOLDS, Herman Dillard, 70, Hot Springs B. 6-8-1926, D. 10-11-1996, son of Terrance & Opal Maddox Reynolds. survived by wife Rosemary McLeod Reynolds, 1 brother Ferman Reynolds and 2 granddaughters. Pallbearers: Houston Fikes, Al Montemayer, Jess McAfee, Ferman Reynold, Jr., Lon Moore and Arnold Banks. Honorary: Glen corbet, Manuel Bardley, Coffee Shop Club, Ray Smith, Harry Keeton and Dr. G. Maruther. Rest Haven. S.H. 10-14-1996 RHODES, Louise Wilson, 78, B. 1-17-1918 D. 5-18-1996 daughter of George C. & Nell cheatham Wilson. Survived by husband Robert C. Rhodes, Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 5-20-1996 RILEY, Fred, 72, Delight, B. 2-15-1924 D. 8-3-1996 son of James W. & Sidney Jones Riley, survived by wife, Grace Morrow Riley. Delight Cmetery. S.H. 8-5-1996 ROBBINS, Opal Louise, 77, B. 10-18-1918 D. 6-19-1996 daughter of Charles & Myrtle Minard Sullivan. Arledge Ridge Cemetery, Bonham, TX. S.H. 6- 20-1996 ROBINSON, Charles David, 49, B. 12-27-1946 D. 6-14-1996 son of Charles Boyd & Doris Louise Wood Robinson. Pinecrest Mem. Park. L.R. S.H. 6-17- 1996 ROBINSON, James Albert, 52, Warren, B. 9-24-1944, D. 11-19-1996, son of Albert Layne & Tommie Campbell Robinson, survived by wife, Mary Jane Musich Robinson, 4 daughters, Robbie Mulins, Rebecca Green, Rochelle Robinson and Rhonda Olney, 3 brothers, Donald, Jerry and Doug Robinson, 5 sisters, Mary Wilson, Trecia Prather, Willene Calloway, Roberta Sanders and Sue Forthman. Oakland Cemetery. S.H. 11-20-1996 ROBINSON, Mary Ellen Nealey, 93 B. 12-12-1902 D. 6-26-1996 daughter of Lem & Mary Jane Carrington Nealey, widow of Charles Alvin Robinson. Survived by 3 daughters, Betty Ruth Robinson, Jeanette Starkey and Retha Moyers, 1 daughter-in-law, 14 grandchildren, 27 gr-grandchildren and 15 gr-gr-grandchildren. S.H. 7-2-1996 ROGERS, James Edward, 76, B. 10-30-1919 D. 2-7-1996, son of Nemiah & Sylvcania Rogers, survived by 1 brother, Olive Lewis Triggs, 1 sister Gracie Winn and 1 aunt. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 2-14-1996 ROSE, Nellie Mae, 72, Lewisville, B. 4-3-1924 D. 9-1-1996, survived by husband Sid Rose, 1 son, James Briggs, 4 daughters, Bobbie Jamerson, Shirley Jackson, Linda Harris and Joyce Shepherd, 1 brother, Henry Brown and 1 sister, Louise Briggs. Boyd Hill Cemetery. S.H. 9-5-1996 ROSENBAUM, Eunice, 67, Bismarck, B. 2-10-1928 D. 2-5-1996, son of George Washington & Sarah King Rosenbaum, survived by wife Barbara George Rosenbaum, 2 sons, Harold and Mike Rosenbaum, 1 daughter, Becky Rosenbaum and 3 grandchildren. Crystal Spring Cem. Hot Springs. S.H. 2- 7-1996 RUCKALSKI, Tara, 13, B. 7-2-1982 D. 5-31-1996 daughter of Grey & Angla Price Reuckalski. Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 6-3-1996 RUNYAN, Harel, 84, Amity, B. 4-20-1912 D. 12-4-1996, son of Issac Wesley & Sally Buck Runyan, survived by wife Estell Adcock Runyan, 4 sons, Jimmy D., Don, Jack, and Travis Runyan, 6 grandchildren and 3 gr- grandchildren. Sweet Home Cemetery. S.H. 12-5-1996 RUSHING, Ray C., 70, Amity, B. 1-10-1926 D. 6-17-1996, son of Tom & Florence Vardell Rushing, survived by wife Geraldine Popejoy, Friendship Cemetery, Amity. S.H. 6-18-1996 RUSSELL, Rev. Billy Joe, 53, Gurdon, B. 3-8-1942 D. 3-3-1996, survived by wife Janice Russell, 1 son Calvin Russell, 2 step-sons Patrick and Antonio Lomack, 1 brother, Curlay Russell, 1 sister, Curline Cummings, 1 grandchild. Rome Cemetery. S.H. 3-7-1996 RUTHERFORD, Darlene, 49, Gurdon, D. 2-19-1996 survived by Husband, Johnnie Rutherford, Jr., 2 sons, John Harry and Abraham Rutherford, 1 daughter, Betsy Rutherford, 4 brothers, David Koahone, Harry, Rice, and Moses Opunui, 2 sisters, Lucy Powell and Emily Silva, mother Martha Opunui. Center Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 2-20-1996 SANDERS, Grace E. 98, Malvern. D. 6-18-1996, survived by husband Corbet Sanders. Murry-Ruggles Funeral Home. SANDERS, Thomas A., 73, B. 12-11-1923 D. 4-25-1996, son of John & Bernie Clingan Sanders. Dobyville Cemetery. S.H. 4-29-1996 SCHEE, Sybille Hackworth, 72, Gurdon. D. 7-12-1996 survived by 2 sons, Presley & Alan Schee, 2 daughters, Shelia Roundtree and Ramona Jester, 2 brothers, Presley, Jr., and Elvis Hackworth, 13 grandchildren, 29 gr- grandchildren and 3 gr-gr-grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 7-15- 1996 SCHULTZ, Robert Geroge, Col. (Ret) B. 5-26-1925 D. 9-6-1996 son of E.G. and Camilla Decker Schultz. Survived by wife Margaret "Mickey" Schultz, 1 son, Bobby Schultz, 2 daughters, Suzanne Schultz and Melanie Burris, 1 brother, William Schultz, 1 sister, Sally Shellman, 2 grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers, Greg Felling, Tim Welch, Joe Miles, Freddie Conine and Lloyd Bright. S.H. 9-6-1996 SCOGGIN, Betty Jo Payne, 67, Bismarck, B. 5-14-1929 D. 9-27-1996, daughter of Robert Walter & Maerady Hardage Payne, survived by husband, Alvin Scggin, 1 son, Gary Scoggin, 1 daughter Sherry Scoggin, 2 sisters, Ann tidwell and Connie McCorkle, a niece and great-niece.Pallbearers, Charles A. Hardage, Kevin Reh, Hunt Tart, Burl Lamkin, Stanley McCorkle and Charlie Guinn. S.H. 9-30-1996 SCOTT, Frankie Anita, 37, B. 2-6-1959 D. 12-26-1996, survived by 1 son, Darrius Orr, mother, Ruby Jean Knox, father Frank Scott, 2 brothers, Steven Crite and Reginald Knox, grandmother Mary E. Jones. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 12-31-1996 SCOTT, Lacy, Sr. 88, D. 12-31-1995, survived by wife Maxine Scott, 2 sons, Lacy, Jr. and Tracy Scott Sr. 1 daughter Ethel Stephens, 1 brother, Charlie Scott, 8 grandchildren, 12 gr-grandchildren, 1 gr-gr- grandchild. Richmond Hill Cemetery. S.H. 1-4-1996 SCOTT, Olive D., 78, Hot Springs, 9-22-1917 D. 2-19-1996, survived by husband, Robert M. Scott, 1 son Robert D. Scott, 1 uncle, Frank Nix. Crestview Cemetery. S.H. 2-20-1996 SCOTT, Sam, 75, Gurdon, D. 11-26-1996, survived by wife Virginia Scott, 2 sons, Bobby and Sammy Scott, 1 daughter Betty Standridge, 2 brothers, Carl and Billy Scott, 14 grandchildren and 19 gr-grandchildren. S.H. 11- 29-1996 SHAMBARGER, Jake, 65, B. 10-9-1930 D. 9-7-1996,son of Jake D. & Jessie Hunter Shambarger. Survived by wife Mary Stobaugh Shambarger, 1 daughter Susan Goss, 1 brother Bob Ed Shambarger and 2 grandchildren. Elmwood Cemetery Morrilton. S.H. 9-8-1996 SHEPHERD, Glen E. (Pete), 63, B. 2-1-1933 D. 5-14-1996, son of Ollie& Lottie Strother Shepherd. DeGray Cemetery. STD. 5-16-1996 SHINN, Audie Mae, 81, Hot Springs, D. 8-14-1996 survievd by hsuband Clifton Shinn, 4 daughters, Vernell Shinn, Yvonne Baggett, Donna Marie Lopez and Patricia Ann Whittle, 2 sisters, Alma Threadway and Lena Packlain, 19 grandhcildren and 22 gr-grandchildren. Prairie Bayou Cemetery. S.H. 8-19-1996 SHOPTAW, Ruth Pauline Neel, 82, Texarkana, B. 5-7-1914 D. 9-17-1996, daughter of Mary Linnie & John Adams Neel, survived by husband J.W. Shoptaw, 2 sons, Andy and Ralph Nathan Shoptaw, 1 daughter, Mary Schroeder, 5 grandchildren and 6 gr-grandchildren, East Memorial Gardens. S.H. 9-18-1996 SHUFFIELD, Mary M., 62, Hot Springs, B. 9-4-1934 D. 12-22-1996, survived by 2 sons Johnny and Don Shuffield, 3 brothers, Ralph, Randal and Dan Watson, 2 sisters, Vernice Kussmaul and Myrtie Nahas, 3 grandchildren and 1 gr-granddaughter. Forrest Hill Cemetery. S.H. 12-24-1996 SHUFFIELD, Minnie Belle, 98, B. 3-4-1895 D. 5-29-1996 daughter of William & Mary Elizabeth Crawford. Survived by husband Hardy Shuffield. Harts Chapel Cemetery. S.H. 6-3-1996 SIDWELL, Janie E. "Beth", 84 B. 4-8-1911 D 12-28-1985 widow of Dennis H. Thomas and Newton Faye Sidwell. Surv. by one daughter Margaret Thomas McLaughlin, 1 son, James Dennis Thomas, 3 step-sons, Bill, Clarence and Kenneth Sidwell, 1 sister, Georgia Satterfield, 4 grandchildren, 9 gr- grandchildren, 18 step-grandchildren, 1 gr-gr grandchild. Elwood Cemetery, Bowie, TX. S.H. 1-2-1996 SIMONS, Thelma, 86, Sheridan, D.1-24-1996, survied by one brother Buster Horton, 1 sisters, Geraldine Nash, Clara Manning and Louise Kuhn. Behtlehem Cemetery. S.H. 1-26-1996 SIMS, Wanda Jean Mann, 58, B. 3-20-1939 D. 4-17-1996 daughter of Spruell Russell & Sadie Motes Mann. Sardis Cemetery. S.H. 4-19-1996 SLAYTON, Betty, Gurdon, D. 11-18-1996 widow of Wilburn M. Slayton, 1 daughter Mary Elizabeth Slayton, Cremated. S.H. 11-19-1996 SMITH, Amos, 60, Malvern, Died 10-10-1996, survived by wife Ruth Smith, 5 stepsons, Clyde, Kenenth, Michael, Larry Merriman and Ricky Baker, 1 stepdaughter, Elnora Payton, 7 brothers, Samuel, Abraham, Paul, Silas, Jacob, Aaron and Moses Smith, 4 sisters, Eula Wilder, Josephine Brim, Martha Dixon, Ruth Hawthorne, 3 grandchildren, Pallbearers, Abraham Smith, Paul Smith, Silas Smith, Jacob Smith, Aaron Smith and Moses Smith. Honorary: J.C. Lock, Pete Smith and Ira Butler. Masonic Cemetery. S.H. 10-15-1996 SMITH, Bernice G. 90, Little Rock, D. 10-24-1996, daughter of Calvin & Ada Pearl Burson Galloway, widow of Lloyd P. Smith, survived by 3 nieces, 18 gr-nieces and nephews and gr-grand nieces and nephews. Pinecrest Park. S.H. 10-28-1996 SMITH, Frances Ann, 44, Gurdon, D. 2-10-1996, Survived by husband, Brodie Smith, son, Waylon Allen Smith, brother, David Peters, sister Eva Applegate and parents, Mr. and Mrs Chesley Peters. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 2-12-1996 SMITH, Josephine, 67, Okolona, B. 6-6-1929 D. 12-9-1996, daughter of Hoot & Pearlie Ross, widow of Ellis Smith, survived by 4 sons, Robert James, Charles, Ellis and Calvin Smith, 4 daughters, Evelyn, Mary and Stella Smith, and Joe Mae Randell, 3 brothers, H.B., Jimmy and Henry Clay Ross, 2 sisters, Bobbie and Joe Lee Ross, 13 grandchildren, Okolona Cemetery. S.H. 12-12-1996 SMITH, Levi, 58, San Antonio, D. 11-20-1996, survived by mother Viola Jones, 1 daughter, Tina Wilborn, 1 son, Keith Smith, 1 sister, Lee Alice Wingfiled, 3 stepbrothers, George Lee, Samson and Richard Dell Smith, 2 stepsisters, Georgia Mae and Virginia Fay Smith, 2 stepsons, Eric Bernard and Antohony Dewayne Colquitt, and 1 grandchildren. Ft. Sam Houston Nat'l Cem. TX. S.H> 11-25-1996 SOWELL, Charles H. 68, D. 12-29-1996, survived by wife Annie Sowell, 2 sons, Carl H. & George H. Sowell, 1 brother, Eddie Soiwell, 1 sister, Lillie Mae Rudder and 16 grandchildren and 16 gr-grandchildren. Pinecrest Cemetery. S.H. 12-31-1996 SPEER, Francis, 62, Arlington, VA, B. 8-6-1934 D. 9-26-1996, daughter of Paul C. & Nettie S. Briscoe White, survived by husband Donald A. Spear, 1 daughter, Melinda Ann Speer, 1 brother Michael White. Rose Hill. S.H. 9-30-1996 SPENCER, Betty Sue, 83, B. 6-17-1913 D. 12-19-1996, daughter of Wallace and Katie Thomas, widow of Robert Spencer, survived by 1 son, Booker McClanahan, 1 sister, Elnora Harris and 4 grnadchildren and 4 gr- grnadchildren. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 12-23-1996 SPRADLIN, Elzie, 85, B. 6-20-1910 D. 6-21-1996, son of Pink & Ludie Spradlin. Wife Nellie Spradlin died 1991. Smyrna Cemetery. S.H. 6-24- 1996 SPURLIN, Ruby W., 90, B. 11-21-1905 D. 9-18-1996 daughter of Lone & Betty Wilson, widow of George Thomas Spurlin, survived by 2 daughters, Delphine Floyd and Wanda Johnson, 1 brother, Homer Wilson, 1 sister, Modine Williams, and 5 grandchildren. 11 gr-grandchildren and 1 gr-gr- grandchild. Rest Haven. S.H. 9-19-1996 STAHR, Minnie Jessie, 87, B. 10-4-1908 D. 2-10-1996, widow of Anos Martin Stahr. Survived by 1 son, Lee Sweet, 2 sisters, Mamie Josie Fix and Elcie Wilkins, 2 granddaughters, 5 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 2-12-1996 STALLINGS, Harold Bailey, 67, B. 12-1-1928 D. 5-13-1996, son of Orville & Eula Cash Stallings, survived by wife Vernette Sawyer Stallings. Rest Haven. S.H. 6-14-1996 STANTON, Martha Alene, 82, B. 9-15-1913 D. 8-14-1996, daughter of John thaddeus & Nola Pearl Loggins Stanton. Willed body to Medical Science. S.H. 8-15-1996 STAUBER, Norma Jean, 68, Okolona, D. 1-9-1996 Survived by husband George Stauber, 2 sons, David R & Thurman R. Cook, 1 daughter, Connie Jeffers, 2 brothers, Wayne G & Curtis C. King, 2 step-sisters, 4 step children 6 grandchildren, 2 gr-gr-grandchildren, 9 step grandchildren. Pinecrest Cemetery. S.H. 1-11-1996 STEED, Dave R., 49, B.4-26-1947 D. 5-20-1996, son of F(red) & Geraldine Cross Steed, survived by wife Sarah Pounds Steed. Coker Cemetery. S.H. 5-21-1996 STELL, Donald "Sonny", 64, B. 7-15-1931 D. 6-2-1996, son of Raymon Glenn & Alice Alma Rodgers Stell, survived by wife Helen Howard Stell. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 6-4-1996 STEWART, Della Anderson, 82, B. 10-28-1913 D. 5-16-1996 daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Phifer. Husband Willie Anderson and Bennie Stewart. Holly Grove Cemetery. S.H. 5-20-1996 STEWART, Eugenia Mae, 101, Gurdon, D. 7-18-1996, survived by 1 niece, Lonnie Ruth Gentry (Loyd), 2 great nieves, including Lonnie L. Gentry, and 1 gr-gr-nephew, Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 7-19-1996 STINETT, Pam Collier, 33, Camden, Died 4-19-1996, daughter of Grady & Betty Collier, survived by husband Ricky Stinett. Missouri Cemetery Chidester. S.H. 4-22-1996 STONE, Jesse Robert, 6, Delight, B. 2-16-1990 D. 8-11-1996, boat accident, son of David Randall Stone & Regina Gail Burton, step-father Danny Wade Dowdle. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 8-17-1996 STRACK, Louise Hardman, 81, B. 11-23-1915 D. 3-7-1996 daughter of Jutson & Louise Betts Pilkenton, widow of Miller Strack, 1 son, Brown Hardman, 1 daughter Mary Louise Watson, 1 brother, Dan Pilkenton, 2 sisters, Elizabeth Caudle and Mary Hargis, 4 grandchildren, 4 gr-grandchildren, 2 gr-gr-grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 3-8-1996 SUITOR, John Wesley, 78, B. 9-2-1917 D. 6-10-1996 son of John Radford & Willie Ota Lee Barrow Suitor, survived by wife Theone Suitor. Desert View Mem. Park. Victorville, CA. S.H. 6-24-1996 SWINK, Ruby Lee, 76, B. 7-3-1920 D. 9-18-1996 son of Bryant & Lucy Anderson Swink, survived by 2 sons Benjamin and Willie Swink, 4 daughters, Mary Lee and Sonny Swink,Denice Mcghee and Linda Jones, 1 sister Mattie Lou Cook and 4 grandchildren. Okolona Cemetey. S.H. 9-19- 1996 TAYLOR, Lorene, 86, Hope, died 4-21-1996. Mt. Pleasant Cemetary Friendship. S.H. 4-23-1996 TAYLOR, Marzell Worrie, 76, B. 4-12-1919 D. 3-2-1996, son of Elbert & Lecia Cook Taylor, survived by wife Edythe Kelley Taylor, 1 son, Ross Taylor, daughter, Pat Banks, 3 sisters, Jean Jenkins, Agnes Cox and Violet Golden, 3 grandchildren, 4 gr-grandchildren. Carter Cemetery. S.H. 3-4-1996 TENNYSON, Charles Leroy, Sr., 80, D. 2-26-1996, survived by 2 daughters, Patricia Elliott, Katherine Tennyson, 4 grandchildren. Memorial Servives U.M.C. durham N.C. S.H. 2-29-1996 THOMAS, Doris Maxine, 70, Donaldson, B. 2-16-1926, D. 11-9-1996, daughter of Robert Elmer & Minnie Belle Whisenant Selph. Survived by 1 son, Joey Floyd Thomas, 2 daughters, Doris Chancellor and Sharon burris, 1 brother, Bobby Selph and 6 grandchildren. Ouachita Cemetery. Pallbearers, David Selph, Jerry Selph, Lance Mattingly, Jeremy James and Jared Kyzer. Honorary, L.B. Dingler, Arnold Sandage, Eugene Williams, Howard Norwood, David Mattingly, Freddie Kyzer and Raymond Schultz. S.H. 11-11-1996 THOMAS, Geneva, 79, B. 11-18-1916 daughter of James & Catherine Pope. survived by husband Maurice Thomas. Haven of Rest Cemetery. L.R. S.H. 6-4-1996 THOMAS, Mae D.,99, 5-4-1896 D. 2-19-1996, daughter of William Alfred & Isabell Martin Stubblefield, predeceased by 2 brothers, Coleman and Cecil Stubblefield, 2 sisters, Kate Stubblefield, Ola Ray Abernathy and Ruby Neyland. Survived by husband, Joe R. Thoams, 3 sons, William buford, Fletcher E. and Robertr Neil Thomas, 1 daughter Betty Jo Bowdle, 2 sisters, Vesta Roberts and Gladus Nybert, 20 grandchildren, 48 gr- grandchildren, 8 gr-gr-grandchildren. Antoine Cemetery. STD. 2-22-1996 THOMPSON, Lelon Ross, 69, B. 4-5-1927 D. 5-10-1996, son of Roy & Laula Bell Francis Thompson. Survived by wife Wanda Kizziar Thompson. Richlad Cemetery. STD 5-16-1996 THOMPSON, Willie Frances, 90, B. 5-8-1906 D. 9-20-1996 daughter of George & Martha Collie Spencer, widow of Carter E. Thompson, survived by 2 sons, Gaines and Roger Thompson, 8 grandchildren, several gr- grandchildren and 5 gr-gr-grandchildren. Golden Cemetery. D.zh. 9-23- 1996 THRASHER, Roy, 92, Malvern, D. 1-14-1996, survived by 2 sons, Roy, Jr., and Dennis L. Thrasher, 3 daughters Alice and Madelyn thrasher and Ida Thrasher (Arthur), 1 sister, Dorothy Edwards, 16 grandchildren, 16 gr- grandchildren. Perla Gate Cemetery. S.H. 1-17-1996 TOOMBS, Charles L., 79, Texarkana B. 2-10-1916 D. 1-29-1996 son of Cecil & Ella Teague Tooms, survived by wife, Clara Lou Helms Toombs, 4 brothers, Julius, Jack, Billy Joe and Ralph Toombs, several nieces and nephews. Richland Cemetery. S.H. 2-2-1996 TRAPLEY, Willadean, 74, Gurdon, died 12-22-1996, survived by 1 son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Glynda Tarpley, 1 sister, Sylvia Bailey and 2 grandsons. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 12-23-1996 TUCKER, Alice Carrie "Addie", 95, B. 9-24-1900 D. 1-15-1996, daughter of Wiley & Alice Stanfield Arnold, widow of Bland Tucker. 1 son, Douglas Tucker, precedeceased her. Survived by 4 daughters, Doris Gilmer, Lorene Donaker, Sue Weatherington, and Charlotte Billingsley, 10 grandchildren, 21 gr-grandchildren, 2 gr-gr-grandchildren. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 1- 16-1996 TUCKER, Eula Pyle, 103, B. 6-30-1892 D. 6-4-1996, wife of James S. Tucker, daughter of Nathaniel & Hanna Methvin Pyle. Preceeded in death by daughter, Almarie Callaway and four infant sons. survived by 1 son, Pete Tucker, 5 daughters, Vera Todd, Frances Callaway, Leota Atkins, Audie Armstrong and Edith Dixon, 16 grandchildren and 10 gr- grandchildren. Pallbearers Charles Todd, Mike Callaway, Nicki Todd, Danny Tucker, Jim Adkins, Alan Adkins and Keith Adkins. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 6-5-1996 TULL, Neva Jane, 97, B. 8-29-2898 D. 2-24-1996, daughter of Elijah & Margaret Ann Clark McAnally, widow of Tom Tull, preceeded in death by 2 sons Virgil and Jack Tull and 1 daughter, Irma Faye Tull. Survived by 2 daughters, Vera Mae Watson and Pat Adair, 1 daughter-in-law, Sue Tull, 9 grandchildren, 14 gr-grandchildren. McAnally Cemetery. S.H. 2-24-1996 TURNER, Rev. Ellis, 88, B. 11-8-1907 D. 5-16-1996, son of James Wesley & Nora Johana Schudy Turner, survived by wife Viola Turner. Shiloh Cemetery. S.H. 5-17-1996 TURNER, Vertie, 96, B. 12-19-1899 D. 1-24-1996, daughter of Joseph & Mary Jane Camp, widow of William A. Turner, survived by 2 daughters, Murine Hixon and Billie Jean Tichenor, 1 sister, Artie Smith, 5 grandchildren, 11 gr-grandchildren, 3 gr-gr-grandchildren. Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas. S.H. 1-25-1996 VAUGHT, Wallace, 86, Died 4-6-1996, survived by wife Erma Vaught, 1 brother J.C. Vaught. Copeland Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 4-6-1996 WAITE, Alta Lee Loy, 72, B. 3-4-1928 D. 5-18-1996, daughter of Eddie Franklin & Grace Amanda Taylor Loy, survived by husband W.L. Waite. Hickory Grove Cemetery. S.H. 5-20-1996 WALLS, Christene, 80, Benton B. 4-14-1915 D. 1-16-1996 Daughter of Willie E. & Callie Cook Rogers, Sr. Preceded in death by brother W.E. Rogers, Jr., survived by 1 son, Richard K. Walls 5 grandchildren, 7 gr- grandchidren. Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers, Richard K. Walls, Jr., Joe Walker, Dan Buck, Robert Yates, Darren Knodl and Roger Rogers. WALTON, Lesis Edward, 89, Leola, b. 9-3-1907 D. 12-11-1996, son of James Edward & Luella Tucker Walton, widower of Irene Langley Walton, survived by 2 sons, Roy and Teddy Walton, 2 brothers, Frank and Eugene Walton, Pallbearers, J.C. Walton, Larry Shuff, Don Morris, James Herrin, Jimmy Murberger and Floyd Walton. Taylor Cemetery. S.H. 12-12-1996 WARD, Floye Bethea, 87, died 1-1-1996, widow of Brad B. Ward. No immediate survivors. DeAnn Cemetery. S.H. 1-2-1996 WATSON, Paula, 59, Hot Springs, D. 9-3-1996, survived by husband Howard Watson, 3 daughters, Denese Jester, Dee Jester-Samuels, and Nicki Langston, 2 sons, Dennis & Keith Jester, 2 step-daughters, Carrie watson and Dee Anne Nappier, 1 sister Lucie Snider and 6 grandchildren. Unity Cemetry. S.H. 9-5-1996 WATTERS, Sammy Houston, 72, Gurdon, B. 11-25-1923 D. 7-26-1996, son of Sam & Myrtle Bradshaw Watters. Survived by wife Mary Etta Smith Watters. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 7-29-1996 WATTS, Jmes Earl, 34, B. 9-4-1962 D. 8-26-1996, son of Ed & Sara Oaks Watts, survived by wife Regina Pharr Watts, 3 sons, Scott Cargine, J.J. and Gary Watts, 3 sisters, Sherry Watts, Leah Watts, and Sheila Williams. Snow Down Cemetery, Fulton, Miss. S.H. 9-24-1996 WEBB, Robert D. "Bob", 53, B. 10-25-1942 D. 4-26-1996 son of Tom & Callie Webb, survived by wife Carol Sue Webb. Crestview Mom. Park, Witchita Falls, TX. S.H. 5-3-1996 WEEKS, Dale, 78, Gurdon, D. 7-5-1996, survived by husband Don Weeks, 1 son, Don Paul Weeks, 1 brother Ted Feimster, 1 sister Betty Love, 2 grandchildren. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 7-9-1996 WELCH, Charles Burton, Sr., 83, B 7-15-1913 D. 12-5-1996 son of Burton Samuel & Beulah Robinson Welch, survived by wife Josephine Cannon Welch, 1 daughter, Jodie Wyatt, 2 sons, Charles B. "Bud", Jr. and George Samuel Welch, 5 grandchildren, 6 gr-grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 12- 6-1996 WELCH, Josephine Gaither, 82, B. 3-25-1914 D. 10-16-1996, daugher of Eli Porter & Jessie Woods Gaither, survived by husband Jasper Welch, 1 son, and daughter-in-law,, Laron & Kay Welch, 1 grandson, Laron Welch, Jr. Shiloh Cemetery. S.H. 10-17-1996 WELCH, Noble Robinson, 86, B. 7-13-1909 D. 7-9-1996 son of Samuel Burton & Beulah Robinson Welch, survived by daughter Susan Bowen, 1 brother, Charles Welch, 1 sister, Marie Neel and 2 grandhcilden. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 7-10-1996 WELLS, James Thomas, "Jim", 71, Okolona, B. 7-8-1925 D. 11-8-1996, survived by wife, Hazel Wilson Wells, 2 brothers, Carl "Buddy", and John Jay Wells, 3 sisters, Sammy Louise Presson, Betty Frances Ledbetter and Nancy Joe Rutherford, several nieces and nephews. Southfork Cemetery. S.H. 11-11-1996 WHEAT, Reuben Harper, 73, Malvern, B. 5-4-1937 D. 7-8-1996, son of William D. & Elsie Harper Wheat. Survived by wife Winifred Wheat. S.H. 7-9-1996 WHIPPLE, Cathryn S., 79, B 2-20-1917 D. 5-15-1996 daughter of Rosemond Thomasson Stephen. Survived by husband Maxwell Whipple. Rose Hill Cemetery STD 5-16-1996 WHITE, Ross Edward, infant, died 9-1-1996, son of Paul & Tammy Blackard White, grandparents, Wanda & Dickie Don Clark, Billy & Sheila White, Mark Bolding & Dennis & Dana Balchard, Gr-grandparents Howard Clark & Birdie Hathcoat McKinn, Lorene Smith, Billy Joe & Dona Griffin, E.L. & Doris Brown, gr-grandmother, Besie Rea. Center Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 9-4- 1996 WHITE, Snowrine, 86, D. 7-17-1996, survived by 1 son Robert Charles Deloach, 1 daughter, Willie Marie Deloach, 2 brothers, James Ivory White and Major White, 4 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 7-19-1996 WHITE, Truman Frederick, 79, Okolona, B. 3-31-1917 D. 8-12-1996 son of James T. & Queen Victoria May White, survived by wife Jean White. Rest Haven. S.H. 8-13-1996 WILKINS, Emma Jeter, 98, Corsett, B. 11-7-1897 D. 5-2-1996, daughter of William & Mary Steele Jeter. Survived by husband Dwight Wilkins. Sparkman Cemetery. S.H. 5-6-1996 WILLIAMS, Fairy Marie, 72, Hot Springs, B. 1-30-1924 D. 10-16-1996, daughter of Melvin & Eller Kathrine Smith Dawson, wife of Robert J. Williams. Survived by 2 sons, Danny Bob and Russell Edison Williams, 1 daughter, Katherine Harriett Williams, 2 sisters, Mary Lou Melugin and Ethel Flemming, 6 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchidlren. Gilchrist Cemetery. S.H. 10-16-1996 WILLIAMS, Hazel E. 86, D. 2-9-1996 survived by daughter Bunnie Smith, sister Blanche Bond, 4 grandchildren, 10 gr-grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 2-12-1996 WILLIAMS, Lydia Addline, 93, Point Cedar, B. 1-9-1903 D. 3-6-1996, daughter of James & Minnie Sheets Looper, widow of Wallace Williams, survived by 1 daughter Delora Coulson, 1 sister Donna Massey, 3 grandchildren, 13 gr-grandchildren, 11 gr-gr-grandchildren. Forest Hill Cemetery. S.H. 3-8-1996 WILLIAMS, Raymond L., 73, B. 4-20-1923 D. 11-14-1996, son of Nathaniel Augustus & Fanny Emma Killian Williams, survived by wife Mildred Smallwood Williams, 1 daughter Karen Rix Wieman, 3 sisters, Clara Swain, Ruby Harvey and Anna Grace Neeley, 3 grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 11-14-1996 WILLIAMS, Wille Green, 76, B. 11-5-1919 D. 1-16-1996, son of Jake & Bessie Dangerfield Williams. Survived by 1 daughter DeMorris Venezrale, 1 son, Willie Louis Sumerville, 2 sisters, Hazel Fort and Gracie Lindsey, 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Gum Springs Cemetery. S.H. 2-8-1996 WILLIAMSON, Alexander, 64, Emmet, B. 2-11-1932 D. 11-6-1996, survived by wife, Lucille Williamson, 5 daughters, Myrtie Joyce Smith, Anne Jewell McGill, Brenda Carol Hayden, Charlotte Briggs and Gayle Lynette Ross, 5 brothers, Ozell, Hiley, Wyatt, Jr., Benjamin and James Williamson, 7 sisters, Arritha Wells, Velma Chambers, Eunice Adams, Christine Miller, Helen Mathis, Bobbie McFayden and Essie Morrison, 8 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Antioch Cemetery. S.H 11-15-1996 WILLIS, John Wayne (Buster), 41. Prescott, Died 4-28-1996. Survived by wife Lucinda Willis. DeAnn Cemetery S.H. 5-2-1996 WILSON, Beulah Lillie, 94, Okolona, B. 9-7-1901 D. 7-5-1996, daughter of William & Jennie Nelson Blakely, widow of Benjamin gobel Wilson, survived by 1 son, Willie B. Wilson, 3 daughters, Hazel Wells, Mildred Wingfield and Earlene Stuart, 1 sister, Effie RAther, several grandchildren and great and gr-gr-grandchildren. Weir Cemetery. S.H. 7- 5-1996 WILSON, Charles "Bubba", 40, B. 4-15-1956 D. 4-27-1996, son of Charles Willard & Sarah Jane Putt Wilson. Hart Cemetery. S.H. 5-1-1996 WILSON, Edythe, 80, Gurdon, D. 3-4-1996, survived by 1 sister Lillian McLaughlin, 2 nephews and 1 niece. Greenwood Cemetery Camden. S.H. 3-6- 1996 WINGFIELD, Lawrence Calvin, 91, B. 8-11-1904 D. 3-9-1996, son of John Farris & Lena Hobbs Wingfield, survived by wife Margaret Gaither Wingfield, 2 daughters Martha Birdwell, Kathy Thomason, 1 brother Wilson (Red) Wingfield, 3 grandchildren. DeGray Cemetey. S.H. 3-11-1996 WOMACK, Gilbert, Rev., 81, Malvern, Died 11-4-1996, survived by 3 sons, Richard, Orlando and Russell Womack, 1 stepson, Jerry Davis, 3 daughters, Lucy Womack, Jeanette Jones, and Earnestine Watson, 3 brothers, Benton, Robert and David Womack, 1 sister, Laura Glass and 18 grandchildren.Cremated. S.H. 11-7-1996 WOOD, John G.,64, D. 5-8-1996, survived by wife ruthell Wood. Old DeRoche Cemetery. S.H. 5-6-1996 WOOD, Lora Mae Manning, 86, Pine Bluff, B. 3-6-1910 D. 4-4-1996, daughter of Walter Gray & Stella Rebecca Floyd Manning, survived by husband Cecil Penn Wood, 2 sons, Cecil T. and Robert G. Wood, 1 daughter, Wanda Wood Walker, 5 brothers, Herbert, Hershel, Earl, T.A., and Connie Manning, 1 sister, Sue Jester, 5 grandchildren, 8 gr- grandchildren. Memorial park Cemetery. S.H. 4-8-1996 WRIGHT, Genella Carter, 66, Malvern, B. 1-19-1930 D. 11-16-1996, survived by 1 son Willie Wright, 4 daughters, Pearlie Lee Carter, Genell Morgan, Deborah Wright, and Virginia Jones, 1 brother, T.L. Carter, 1 sister, Gracie Bell Gentry, 11 grandchidren and 10 gr-grandchildren and 2 gr-gr-grandchildren. Perla Cemetery. Pallbeareres, Freddie Lee Lambert, Larry Janes, Carl Newborn, Marcus Lock, Hoover Pearson, Ray James and Rev. Charles Dobbins. S.H. 11-21-1996 WRINKLE, Mary Estella, 83, B. 1-2-1913 D. 1-11-1996, Daughter of Tom & Alice Hickman Carter, survived by 3 sons, Robert, harold Floyd and James (Pete) Wrinkle, 2 daughters, Nannie Caldwell & Helen Calloway, 1 sister, Lucille Feimster, 8 grandchildren, 7 gr-grandchildren, a special friend, Van Garner. Mt. Zion Cemetery. S.H. 1-1996 WYATT, Kimberly "Kim" Ruth, 20, B. 7-5-1974 D. 1-4-1996, daughter of Hertis & Ruthie Wyatt, survived by 2 sisters, Debra Wyatt and Annett Lemons, 1 brother, Wayne Smith. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers, Jeff Wells, John Wilson, Stefan Panasenko, Marquis McCray, Aaron McCray and Chris Walker. S.H. 1-5 & 1-8-1996 YARBROUGH, Bennie, Sr. 60, Bismarck, B. 9-13-1935 D. 1-21-1996, son of H.M. & Mattie Mae Wilson Phillips Yarbrough. Preceded in death by daughter, Lelia Yarbrough and one brother, Burniss Yarbrough. Survived by wife, Shirley Gordon Yarbrough, son, Benjamin Troy Yarbrough, Jr., one daughter, Donna Diest, step mother, Dorothy Tisdale Yarbrough, 5 brothers, Loyd, Herbert, Alden, Howard and Weldon Phillips, 2 sisters, Dorothy Pennington and Jessie Clanton, 1 step sister, Lorrine McClong, 6 grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers Byron Hardage, Adolph Hardage, Edward Rowe, Carl Rowe, Jim Fuller. S.H. 1-19-1996 YATES, Lula, 79, Gurdon, died 4-5-1996, survived by 2 sons, Wayne E. and Herbert W. Yates, 2 brothers, Johnny and Bill Eckert, 1 sister, Annie Plyler, 2 grandchildren, 10 gr-grandchildren. Husband William Justus Yates, and 1 son William J. Yates, Jr. predeceased her. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 4-8-1996