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 1997 ABNER, Berbon, 77, Gurdon, B 9-17-1919 D. 6-11-1997, son of Coleman and Mattie Abner. Survived by wife, Rosie Abner, 2 sons, Berbon Jr. and Leon Abner, 5 daughters, Norman Shelton, Mattie C. Carroll, and Linda F. Fenton, Peggy Ann Wester and Bertha Lee Russey, 2 brothers, Joe W. and James C. Abner, 14 grandchildren, 20 gr-grandchildren. Union Grove Cemetery, Bluff City. 6-11-1997 ADAMS, Rosie L., 86, Corona, Ca, D. 6-18-1997, widow of Virgil H. Adams. survived by 1 son, William H. "Bill" Adams, 5 daughters, Sylvia De La Cruz, Mary Risner, Rose Donnahoe, Violet Higgins, and Betty Martin, 1 brother, Elmer Cobble and 29 grandchildren, 54 gr-grandchildren and 13 gr-gr-grandchildren. Falls Chapel Cemetery, Locksburg. S.H. 6-23-1997 ADAMSON, Michael Lillian, 70, Honolulu. died 10-22-1997. survived by son, Chris Skrivanos, brother, Harold Adamson, sister Norma Hays and 2 grandchildren. S.H. 10-28-1997 ALLEN, Iva "Cookie", 81, Malvern. B 11-10-1915 D. 10-27-1997, daughter of roy and Lena Salsman Cook. Widow of W.L. Allen. Survived by 3 daughters, Linda Allen, Pat Knight and Nancy Pennington, 6 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. Rockport Cemetery. S.H.10-28-1997 ANDERSON, Rosie Lee, 50, Sparkman. Survived by 2 sons, Stanley Giles and Kirk Anderson, 5 brothers, Johnny, Charles A., Merlin, Fate, and Milton Davis, 3 sisters, Evelyn Craig, Angelia Craig and Ivory Davis, and 2 grandchildren. S.H. 5-1-1997 ATKINSON, Dolores Ione, 61, Gurdon, B. 4-5-1936 D. 11-4-1997. Daughter of Florida Jane Chancy and Olie David Toland. Survived by husband, Bob S. Atkinson, 3 sons, Bruce, Wade and Eric Burtness, 1 daughter, Deborah Wray, 3 brothers, Calvin, Frank and LaVerne Toland, 3 sisters, Golleen Sharp, Pauline Banister and Aline Hanson, and 10 grandchildren and a gr- granddaughter. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. S.H. 11-5-1997 ATTERBURY, Vernice Mullins, 71, B 12-17-1925 D. 8-12-1997, Daughter of Otha W. and Alta Lois Dorman Mullins, Survived by 2 daughters, Gale Mello, and Phyllis Olsen, 3 brothers, C.Q., Terrell and William Mullins, 1 sister, Mary Hinton, 3 grandchildren. Bodcow Cemetery. S.H. 8-14-1997 AVINGTON, Lee Ivory, 43, Donaldson, B. 3-30-1954 D. 12-28-1997, son of Leroy & Faye Avington. Survived by his mother, 5 brothers, Roy Lee Luster, David Paul, Christopher Mark, Dennis Karrol, and Ricky Dean Avington, 2 sisters, Linda Fay Hill and Gwendolyn Avington. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 12-31-1997 BACON, Clyde Lowry, 90, Placerville, Calif. formerly Malvern, 6-10- 1906/1-9-1997, son of Henry and Mary Bacon. Widower of Ollie Mae Delany Bacon. Surv. son, Bob Bacon, 2 Daughters, Sharon Dahme and Linda Tibbetts, four grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ouachita Cemetery. S.H. 1-15-1997 BAGGETT, Beulah, 86, Amity, B. 5-4-1911 D. 8-1-1997 Daughter of Perry Houston and Mary Ola Sligh Franklin. Survived by son Johnny Baggett, 4 daughters, Freda Ward, Sybil Doster. Bonnie Davidson and Mildred Johnson, 14 grandchildren, 24 gr-grandchildren, 6 gr-gr-children. Jones Cemetery. S.H. 8-4-1997 BAIN, Bobbie, 90, Sparkman, B. 12-26-1906 D. 10-18-1997 daughter of John Rufus & Mary Lena Beason Morris. Widow of Millard Bane. Survived by brother, Rufus Morris, 3 sisters, Frances Russell, Bonnie Sevier and Dell Green, several nieces and nephews. Round Hill Cemetery. Nephews as pallbearers. S.H. 10-20-1997 BALLARD, Audie Pearl Allen, 92, Bismarck, B. 8-22-1904, D. 4-19-1997 Daughter of Charlie and Dora Hughes Allen. Widow of Bob Chaptman Ballard. Survived by 2 sons, Glenn and Bobby Ballard, 2 sisters, Lennie Watson and Muriel Brown, 5 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. DeRoche Cemetery. S.H. 4-21-1997 BALTIMORE, Girta, 82 Gurdon, b. 8-14-1915 d. 8-15-1997, daughter of Armon and Arkey McPeak. survied by brother, Charlie McPeak, 4 sisters, Thedoshia Williams, Geneva Blackmon, Jannie Robinson and Willie Gray, 1 niece, Martha Anderson. Piney Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 8-18-1997 BARENTINE, J.A. "Jay", 77, B. 1-26-1920 D. 12-30-1997 son of John Alexander and Etta Womack Barentine. World War II Navy Veteran. Survived by son, John Barentine, 2 daughters, Barbara Padgett and Becky Rachel, 2 brothers, John Roe and Jack W. Barentine, 2 sisters, Maxine Waddell, and Jessie Lucy, 6 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers, John T. Barentine, Lewis Bledsoe, Churck Stgringer, Joe Boyd, Bill Campbell and L.A. Simpson. S.H. 12-31-1997 BARRONG, Elizabeth, 85, Gurdon, B. 6-17-1911 D. 4-15-1997, Dau of Charlie and Maggie Smithpeters Benson Hurst. Widow of Belt Barrong. Survived by 1 son, Charles Barrong, 3 daughters, Betty Roseberry, Murriel Collins and Wilma Morrison, 1 sister, Flora Lee and 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Center Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers, Kenneth Herrin, Michael Wicker, Billy Benson, Johnny Benson, E.J. Daniels and Roger Mulligan. S.H. 4-16- 1997 BASS,Roy Dosson, Jr, 52, B. 1-3-1945 D. 10-20-1997, son of Janie & Roy D. Bass, Sr.Survived by wife, Betty Givens Bass, daughter and son-in-law Terri Lynn and Clay McMaster, and daughters Wendi Louise and Kimberly Leann Bass, 3 brothers, Dr. John Robert and William Donald, and Dr. David Wells Bass, and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Givens Cemetery, Sparkman. Pallbearers Wendell Ketchum, Reggie Speights, James Waymack, Don Robert Thompson, Larry Pennington and Greg Felling. S.H. 10-21-1997 BATCHELOR, John Richard "J.R.", 64, B. 4-24-1932 D 2-20-1997 son of John and Vinnie Prince Batchelor. Surv. 2 daughters Robin Vaught and Kim Marshall, 1 son, John Batchelor, Jr. a brother. Howard Batchelor, 3 sisters. Grace Martin, Ruby Carter and Janie Wilson, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Lindsey-Poyen Cemetery. Pallbearers: Adolph Hughes, John Wesley Anderson, Daryl Martin, William "Happy" Stroud, Terry Bracy, Bill Carder and Tommy Overby. Honorary Pallbearer Todd Wilson. S.H. 2-24-1997 BATTLEBORT, Vernonica, 26 Hot Springs. died 9-22-1997, Survived by mother Lona Payne, father, Ronald Battlebort, brother Craig Battlebort, 3 sisters, Terri Herron, Pam Shuman, Melissa Flowers, and grandparents, Robert & Louise Toland and Cornelia Battlebort. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 9-23-1997 BEALS, Mary Catherine, 58, B. 9-21-1938 D. 9-17-1997, daughter of Raymond Floyd & Truly Marie Hamilton Martin. Survived by husband, Wayne Beals, 2 sons, Michael Wayne and Thimothy Glen Beals, 1 brother, Robert Brown, 4 sisters, Ann Crabtree, Barbara Rhodes, Shirley Woodring and Alice Brown, 6 grandchldren. Golden Cemetery. Pallbearers Charles Beals, Orville Beals, Richard Beals, Doyle Beals, Clifton Garrett, Ronnie Beals and Milton Beals. S.H. 9-18-1997 BEARD, Daisy, 81 B. 7-4-1916 D. 11-21-1997, Daughter of Louis & Emily Grandy. Widon of Claudie Beard. survived by 4 sons, Claude E., Raymond Leon, Claudie and Kelvin Beard, 16 grandchildren and 38 gr- grandchildren. Helms Cemetery. S.H. 11-26-1997 Name of Daughter Charlene Nelson was inadvertently ommitted in the Obit of 11-26-1997. S.H. 11-28-1997 BELL, Aldena Mae, 81, Hollywood, B. 7-11-1916 D. 12-7-1997, daughter of John Clayton & Sarah Elizabeth Bell, widow of Wilburn S. Bell. Survived by 3 sons, Andy, W.S. "Wibby", Jr., Frank A. Bell, 3 daughters, Carolyn Lookadoo, Belinda Stevenson, and Mary Ruth "Dodie" McCaugh, 1 sister, Ruth Mashburn, 12 grandchildren and 17 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 12-8-1996 BELL, Michael Eric, 22, Conway, formerly Sparkman, B. 11-20-1974, D. 5- 25-1997, survived by parents, William and Cherrel Bell, 1 sister, Angie Bell. Sardis Cemetery. S.H. 5-28-1997 BENNETT, Mildred, 90, B 10-8-1906 D 1-19-1997, Daughter John Logan & Julie Blackmon Henry. Widow of William Bennett. Sur. 1 son Charles E. Clayborn, 1 niece, Rosie Lee Jones. Piney Grove Cem. S.H. 1-23-1997 BETTIS, Winnie Dale, 83, Manning, B 9-18-1914 D. 10-17-1997 Daughter of Charlie T. & Irma Adams Bettis. Survived by sister and brother-in-law, Lena B. & Jimmy Turner, 2 nieces, Jo Ann Lewis and Nancy Morris and several great nieces and nephews. Cremated. DeLamar Cemetary. S.H. 10- 20-1997 BISHOP, William Howard, 90, B. 3-24-1907 D 10-10-1997, Son of Mitchell Dixon & Ida Thompson Bishop. Survived by wife Bertha Tarver Bishop, 3 sons Bobby, Billy Joe, and charles Edward Bishop, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mt. Zion Cemetery, Pallbearers Kenny Bishop, Bobby Joe Bishop, Mitch Bishop, Charles Bishop, Cory Morgan, Larry Cogburn, Jimbo Cody and Troy Frazier. Honorary, Bill Frazier, Sr., Bill Frazier, Jr. and Glenn Scott. S.H. 10-13-1997 BLACKNALL, Jessie Lee, 80, Millcreak Community. B. 5-5-1917 D. 5-13-1997 Daughter of Manny & Bertha Shugart Ankton. Widow of Booker Blacknall. Survived by 3 daughters, Reva Blacknall, Stacy Blacknall, and Gloria Billings, 4 sisters, Luciel Ankton, Myrtle Jackson, Florida Goodwin and Mary Metcalf, 1 brother, Charlie Ankton and 3 grandchildren. Center Point Cemetery. S.H. 5-15-1997 BLAKE, Dan, Lake Charles, LA. Funeral 5-24-1997. Survived by wife, Janis Harris Blake, 2 daughters, Jill Pepper and Julie Dieter, 2 brothers, Joe and John Blake, 1 sister, Julie Essmeier, 2 step-children, eight grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter. S.H. 5-21-1997 BLANTON, Mattie Sue Frazier, 75, B. 2-18-1921 D. 2-14-1997, Daughter of Vol T. & Maggie Mae Frazier. Survived by husband. James H. "Jim" Blanton, son, Jim Blanton, sister Vollie Wood and 3 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Center Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jimmy Rowe, Eddie McMaster, George Green, Henry Lynn, Winston Mathis and Johnny Dickerson. S.H. 2-17-1997 BLOOMFIELD, Billy Ray, 64, B. 11-17-1932 D. 11-3-1997, son of Sidney Anson & Mary Etta Jones Bloomfield. Survived by wife Jeneda McCain Bloomfield, 2 sons, Edwin and Barry Bloomfield, 1 daughter, Denise Bloomfield and 5 grandchildren. Shiloh Cemetery. Pallbearers: Red McCain, Larry Bloomfield, Leon Bloomfield , Gary Lowdermilk, Melvin Hardage and Don Egger. S.H. 11-3-1997 BOBO, Joe Turner, 40, Dallas, formerly of Malvern, Died 4-10-1997, Survived by 1 son, Jason Bobo, 4 brothers, Bennie Lee Caradine, Edward Bobo, Delbert Morgan and David White, 8 sisters, Mary Harris, Aretha Bobo, Shirley Clegg, Melinda Caradine, Wanda Nelson, Willie Mae Mcbride, Katheryn Galbert and Cherrie House. Masonic Cemetery. S.H. 4-14-1997 BOLLEN, Grady Eugene, 95, Friendship, B. 1-17-1902 D. 2-27-1997, son of Henry Allen & Lora Virginia Woolard Bollen. Widower of Lois Foreman Bollen. 1 son, Gene Bollen, 2 daughters, Bernice Mary Pennington, and Geneva Ruth Ballard, and seven grandchildren, and seven great- grandchildren. Gilchrist Cemetery. S.H. 3-5-1997 BOLLEN, Nettie Kate, 75, Friendship, B. 3-13-1922, daughter of A.Q. and Minnie Tisdale Sealy. Survived by husband, Lawrence Bollen, 3 sons, Lt. Col. Allen, Dr. Ray, and Paul Bollen, 3 daughters, June Norman, Gail Lee and Joyce Hood, 1 sister, Alberta Thompson, 1 brother Bill Sealy and 16 grandchildren. Gilchrist Cemetery. Pallbearers: Raymond Jones, Jay Smith, Mark Strother, Bobby V. Fowler, Rayvon Sealy and Bobby Babb. Hororary: Dr. Bruce White, Gail Norman, David Lee, Gary Hood, employees of Malvern Nursing Home. S.H. 12-4-1997 BOND, Lawrence Herbert, 88, Bismarck, 12-18-1908/1-18-1997, son of James Robert and Sarah Savall Bond. Wife, Lillie Leatrice Breashears Bond, 3 sons, Cleve A., A.J. and Paul Bond; 2 daughters Clarice McClard and Velzene Wilson, 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 1-19-1997 BRADDOCK, Marjorie L., 57, Texarkana, Died 1-10-1997. Surv. 2 daughters, Kay Waits and Stacy McGuffin, mother, Ruthie May Stroud, 3 sisters, Catherine Newberry, Linda Bittle and Mary Ricketts, and five grandchildren. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 1-13-1997 BRADSHAW, Doyle, 69, Gum Springs, B. 4-26-1930 D. 8-17-1997 son of Claude W. and Evia Ellis Bradshaw. Survived by wife, Frances Jackson Bradshaw, 3 daughters, Janet Hershiser, Marilyn Cearly and Sharon Faulkner, mother, 2 brothers, Thomas and Billy Bradshaw, 6 sisters, Claudie Ware, Rose Lambert, Dorothy Norman, Mildred Whitson, Joan Wetherington and Mary Hollingshead, 4 grandsons. Rest Haven. S.H. 8-18- 1997 BRADY, Thelma Lou, 74, B. 5-31-1922 D. 4-17-1997, Daughter of Leroy & Winnie Langley Hardwick. Survived by husband, Curtis Brady, 1 daughter, Linda Terrell and 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Atchley Cemetery. Palbearers: Gary Vaden, David Vaden, Paul Hardwick, Ed Maynard, Vernie Langley, Jr. and Charlie Green. S.H. 4-17-1997 S.H. 4- 18-1997 BRIAN, Abby CHRISTMAN, Ann CHRISTMAN, John. (Killed in Toranado) Abigail "Abby" Brian, 14. Born 12-13-1982 daughter of DeMorris A. Christman and Gary E. Brian. Stepdaughter of John Christman, Survived by two sisters, Renee Deaton, and Lisa Hughes, her grandparents, Henry & Isabel Brian, and Clyde and Blanche Brian. Bethsada Cemetery Camden. S.H 3-5-1997 DeMoris Ann Christman, 45, B. 3-17-1951 D. 3-1-1997, Daughter of Roy and Mildred Anthony. Wife of John Christman. Survived by two daughters, Lisa Hughes and Renee Deaton, a sister, Judy Bostian and one granddaughter. Bethsada Cemetery, Camden. 3-4-1997 John Christman, 42. B. 4-30-1954, D. 3-1-1997, son of Thurman and Janie Christman. Husband of DeMorris Ann Christman. Survivors two stepdaughters, Lisa Hughes and Renee Deaton, his mother Janie Christman, 1 brother, Stanley Doug Christman, 1 sister, Karen Farber, his grandmother, Dorotha Christman, and one step- granddaughter. Bethsada Cemetery, Camden. S.H. 3-4-1997 BRIAN, Henry Clyde, 91, Camden, D 7-3-1997 survived by wife, Myra Blache Brian, 3 sons, Harry, Henry and Jimmy Brian, 2 daughters, Mildred Borwn and Bettie Kirk, 1 brother, Aaron Brian, 2 sisters, Nell Thompson and Pearl Tidwell and 11 grandchildren and 15 gr-grandchildren. Bethsada Cemetery. S.H. 7-7-1997 BRICKHOUSE, Clifford Walker, 78, Hot Springs B. 8-12-1919 D. 9-19-1997, Survived by 2 sons, Bob and John Brickhouse, 2 grandchildren, Brad and Blake Brickhouse. Cremated. S.H. 9-22-1997 BRIDGES, Gearold Olsen, 74, Texarkana, B. 3-24-1923 D. 12-15-1997, U.S. Navy WWII, survived by wife, Virginia Bridges, 4 sons, James O,. Thomas L., John A. and Ron Bridges, 8 grandchildren, 2 gr-grandchildren, Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 12-17-1997 BRIM, Roy, 83, Millcreek Community, b. 8-16-1913, d. 5-22-1997, son of Nathan Brim and Nolia Bullock. Survived by wife, Susie Lee Brim, 4 sons, Roy, Jr., Wardell, Eligh, and Willie Brim, 7 daughters, Mae Lois Harris, Shevie Quarles, Dorothy Newborn, Ella Horn, Mary L. Brim, Margaret Brim and Mary Ellen Harris, 3 brothers, Emmet, Coy and Nathan Brim, 6 sisters, Nadine Dotts, Mary L. Williams, Roxie Jean Taylor, Estella Carr, Christine Brim and Ella Brim, and 24 grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 5-27-1997 BROOKS, Bessie Neeper, 90, Malvern B. 10-11-1906 D. 6-27-1997 Dau of Cullen and Lela Elliott Neeper. Widow of Horace J. Brooks. Survived by 2 daughters, Jana Dougherty and Kathryn "Kappy" Brooks, 1 sister, Lula Fitzhugh, 3 grandchildren 11 gr-grandchildren. Lono Cemetery. S.H. 6-30- 1997 BROOKS, Crystal Susanne, 31, Hot Springs, B. 3-8-1965 D. 2-19-1997, daughter of William T. & H. Sue Brotheroks. Survived by parents, 3 brothers, Randy, Brian and Greg Brotheroks, her grandmother Ruby Nooner, 2 aunts an uncle and several nieces & nephews. Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Randy Books, Brian Brown, Greg Brown and Mark Yates. Hon. Pallbearers Dr. Paul Seib, Dr. Robert Dorman and staff of Arkadelphia Human Dev. Ctr. S.H. 2-20-1997 BROOKS, James Arthur, 77 B. 1-24-1920 D. 10-19-1997 Son of John S. & Annie Daniels Brooks. WWII Army veteran. Survived by wife Marie Stroud Brooks, daughter and son-in-law Jan & Wayne Burnham, sister Eunice Johnson, 4 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 10-20-1997 BROSNAN, Hazel Thonmason, 75, Syracuse N.Y. B. 7-26-1922 D. 12-24-1997 daughter of John Fletcher and Eunice Mae Whitley Thomason. Survived by 5 brothers, John, Herschel, Carroll, Charles and Cecil Thomason, 3 sisters, Jean Cansler, Edith Lee and Lucielle Sams. Funeral in Syracuse. S.H. 12-31-1997 BROWN, Essie Faye Toland, 74, 9-22-1922/1-15-1997, Dau of Issac Alexander "Shorty" and Linnie Lou Toland, Widow of Jessie L. Brown. Surv. a son, Bobby R. Brown, 5 dau. Karen Brown, JoAnn Scott, Mary Sabine, Peggy Ross and Linda Brown. A brother, Jessie "Rusty" Toland a half-brother, Tommy Toland, 3 sisters, Vade Brown, Addie Sabine and Dottie Striach, three half-sisters, Janie Cason, Jeanie Scott and June Toland, stepmother, Lois Toland and 25 grandchildren and 25 great- grandchildren. Golden Cemetery. S.H. 1-16-1997 BROWN, Essie Mae, 92, Waxahachie, Tex. B. 5-6-1904 D 2-21-1997 Widow of Benjamin Franklin Brown. Survived by 3 sisters Pallie Sims, Martha Windom and Evalena Woodell, 4 step-daughters, Verna Carlisle, Fay Wyatt, Desser Aud and Syble Parker, several nieces & nephews. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 2-24-1997 BROWN, Julia Martinez Ortiz, 60, B. 5-30-1937, Honduras, daughter of Manual & Juanita Martinez Ortiz. Survived by husband, Jimmy Brown, 1 son, Moses E. Lopez, daughter and son-in-law Idell P. & James H. Duncan, step-daughter, Diane Norwood, 4 brothers, Isidoro, Frank, Manual Ortiz, and Napolean Martinez, 4 sisters, Cresencia, Ortiz, Rose M. CasteJon. Margarita Ortiz, and Guadalupe Ortiz, 1 grandson. Gilchrist Cemetery. S.H. 11-13-1997 BRYAN, Charlyne C. 71, Gurdon. D. 12-2-1997, survived by husband, D.W. Bryan, 2 sons Barry, and David Bryan, 2 grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 12-4-1996 RAINES, Lois M., 81, B. 12-8-1915 D. 12-5-1996, daughter of Wilmer & Leola Richardson, widow of R.B. Raines. Survived by 2 daughters, Jane Lucas and Joan Andrews, 2 sons, Jim and John Lucas, 1 brother Robert Richardson, grandchildren and gr-grandchildren. S.H. 12-5-1996 BUCK, Armon Edwin, 75, B. 7-23-1921 D. 2-15-1997, son of Albert & Eula Fendley Buck. Survived by wife, Susie Chancellor Buck, 4 sons, Charles Edwin, "Eddie", Travis Ray, Mickey Wayne and David Armon Buck, brother, Dalton Buck, 2 sisters, Elfreda Cimino and Juanita Burks, 7 grand children and 2 great grandchildren. Oak Grove Cem. Palbearers, Elendle Buck, Elton Buck, Orville Buck, Mike Buck, Jessie Runyan, Lynn Shepherd, Ricky Kirksey, Donnie Jones and David Chancellor. S.H. 2-17-1997 BUCK, Frederick Luther Buck, Jr., 65, B. 11-12-1931 D. 5-1-1997, son of Frederick L. and Maggie Webb Buck. Korean War Veteran, Survived by wife, Cheryl Laratta Buck, son Robert Edward Chaffin, 2 daughters, Barbara Ann Buck and Sara L. Purvis and 6 grandchildren. DeLamar Cemetery. S.H. 5-5- 1997 BUCKLEY, Gracie Mae, 81, B. 12-11-1915 D. 10-19-1997 daughter of Johnny & Beulah Eaton Neal. Survived by 5 sons, Van Calvin Smith, Samuel Lee, Jospeh, Jr., Bobby Joe, and Edward Buckley, 4 daughters, Shirley Lester, Elsie Foster, Sticie Soleil Nelson Buckley and Mary Lou Bolden, 4 brothers, Edward, Arthur, David and Albert Neal, 3 sisters, Gladys Neal, Elsie Thrower and Ethel T. Kuykendall, 11 grandchildren and 13 gr- grandchildren. Rest Haven Cemetery. S.H. 10-23-1997 BURCH, George W. 96, B. 8-19-1900 D. 3-23-1997, son of Charles Robert & Rosanna Duffie Burch. Widower of Evelyn M. Burch. Survived by 2 sons, Cary and Dewey Burch, 1 Daughter, Arlene Wilson, 3 sisters, Betty Davidson, Nellie Robey, and Lorene Smith, 8 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Jones Cemetery, Brown Springs. S.H. 3-24-1997 BURROW, Hazel Ann, 67, Orange, TX. B. 10-16-1930 D. 10-19-1997. Survived by son, Billy E. Burrow, Jr. 1 daughter Linda Easley, 3 sisters, Jean Wright, Dixie Armour and Violet Armstrong, 3 grandchildren. Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. S.H. 10-22-1997 BUTLER, Mabel Morgan, 80, Bismarck, B. 12-29-1916 D. 4-23-1997, survived by husband, Laurence Bion Butler, a son. Leonard Bion Butler, a daughter, Beverley Ann Westall, a sister, Nina Louise Griffen and 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. S.H. 4-25-1997 BUTTRY, Jesse Ralph, 54, Gurdon, D. 12-21-1997, survived by sister Sue Crossley. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 12-23-1997 CAFFINDAFFER, Bree Shugart, 96, Baytown, Texas Died 3-3-1997. Widow of Joseph Ernest Coffindaffer. Survivors 1 brother H.H. Shugart, 1 daughter, Mrs. FRED H. MORECRAFT, 1 grandson and 2 great-grandsons. Rose Hill Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. J.E. Strong, Dr. S.W. Strong, Jr., L.O. Shugart, Jr., R.M. Shugart, Jr., J.B. Atkinson, CAMPBELL, Jerica Da Jae', 3 months, B. 5-5-1997 D. 8-4-1997 Daughter of Jeffrey and LaDonna Hart Campbell. Survived by parents, 1 sister, Jasmine Campbell, 2 brothers, Jeffrey Hart and Justin Johnson, her grandparents, Gilda McClellan, Julia Campbell, Ronald Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Carlise Campbell and Bessie Hart. Helms Cemetery. S.H. 8-7-1997 CARR, Coy Franklin, Sr. 80, Alpine, B. 11-24-1916 D. 4-1-1997, Son of Albert Franklin & Dewey Colwell Carr. Survived by wife, Alpha Sue Smith Carr, 2 sons, John Henry, and Coy Carr, Jr., daughter, Alpha Lee Porter, 2 brothers Albert Franklin Carr, Jr. and Calvin Ernest Carr, a stepbrother, Roy Colwell, 2 sisters, Floy Sullivan and Estelle Carr Smith, 10 grandchildren, 14 Great-grandchildren. Oak Grove Cemetery, Pallbearers, James Allen Carr, Devon Porter, John Henry Carr III, Jason Ray Carr, David Lee Porter and Dean Porter. Honorary: Dennis ward, Jeff Nelson, Brian Roush, Nathan Ward & rickey Smith. S.H. 4-2-1997 CARTER, John Hinson, 46, Gurdon, B. 3-13-1950, D.2-23-1997. son of Cletus & Darrise Caskey Carter. Survivors, 3 sons, John Paul, James and Michael Carter, mother, five brothers, Mark, Daniel, Frank, Jerry and Terry Carter, a sister Sandra Albanese. Burial in North Carolina. S.H. 2-28-1997 CARTER, Thelma Elizabeth, 91, B. 3-9-1905 D. 2-19-1997 daughter of Edgar Henry & Celeta Susy Farlis Smart. Widow of Oscar W. Carter. Surv. son, Lloyd "Skeeter" Carter, daughter, Mary Sue Wade, 3 sisters, Dot Natelie, Flo Blaylock and Ola McClure, 6 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. Rest Haven Gardens S.H. 2-20-1997 CHAPMAN, Ruby Marlar, Roseville, CA, D. 10-19-1997, survived by son Stuart Chapman, brother, Steve Marlar, 5 sisters, Allie Marlar, Joe Cowart, Fay Maroon, Billie Gleason, and Kelly Overstreet, 2 grandchildren,. S.H. 10-23-1997 CLANAHAN, Searcy Lee, 73, Bluff City, B. 5-5-1924 D. 9-10-1997, son of John and Luvenia Gulley. Survived by wife, Lessie Ann Clanahan, 1 son, Searcy Clanahan, Jr. 1 daughter Gwendolyn Page, 2 brothers, Clifton and Jimmy Gulley, 8 sisters, Nellie Clanahan, Lee Florence Box, Birdie Mae Bowman, Ressie Dismuke, Ola Mae Perry, Brodie Ingram, Mae Dean Gulley and Gloria Williams.6 grandchildren, and 1 gr-grandchild. St. John Cemetery. s.H. 9-11-1997 CLARK, Lind, 48, Center Point, B. 12-2-1949 D. 12-25-1997, daughter of Ira & Bertha Funderburk Cox. Survived by 3 sons, Rerry Joe Cox, Kenenth Lynn Boone, Steve S. Clark, 2 daughters, and sons-in-law, Kaye Lynne & Rick Brown, Renee & Danny Prince, 1 brother, Lloyd Ashley, 3 sisters, Rita Cason, Laverne Greer and Lorene Tinkes, 8 grandchildren. Hicks Cemetery. S.H. 12-29-1997 COFFEY, Reita Lorene, 14, B. 11-15-1982 D. 3-1-1997. Survived by parents: Linda and Ronald Coffey, 1 brother, James Coffey, 1 sister Cari Coffey and her grandparents, Dora Elliott and Otis and Lorene Coffey. S.H. 3-4-1997 COLE, Jim Frank, 52, Malvern, D. 12-11-1997, survived by his mother, Frank Cole, 2 sisters, Charlie Cole Chaffin, and Dr. Robin Cole Glass, 1 brother, Judge John W. Cole. Philadelphia Cemetery at Prattsville. S.H. 12-12-1997 COLLINS, Frank, 85, B. 2-14-1911, D. 1-31-1997, son of John & Sallie Dailey Collins, Survived by wife, Odessa Collins and 2 sons, David and Albert Collins. Maple Grove Cem, S.H. 2-4-1997 CONANT, Ernest Nelson, 85, B. 3-7-1912 D.5-15-1997, son of Warden Willis & Ettie Taylor Conant. Survived by wife, Annie Smith Conant, 2 sons, Ross and Lloyd Conant, 2 daughters, Thelma Lee Trout and Velma Marie Seale, 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Richland Cemetery. S.H. 5-16-1997 COOK, Sonya LaDelle, 17, Delight, B. 12-27-1979 D. 4-20-1997, Survived by her parents: Kenneth and Sandra Cook, 2 brothers, Kenyota Dixon, Kevin Cook, two grandfathers, Neal Cook and Bobby Dixon, Sr., grandmother, Geraldine Dixon, great-grandmothers, Flossie Dixon and Oreather Haislip. Pleasant Grove Cemetery. S.H. 4-24-1997 COPELAND, Willie Mae Gordon, 89, Dalark, B. 2-16-1908 D. 12-11-1997, daughter of Charles & Laura Ada O'Neal Gordon, widow of Wiley Copeland, survived by sister Annie Bess Cullins, and nieces and nephews. Atchley Cemetery. S.H. 12-11-1997 COPLEN, Wilbur Lee "Bill", 72 Died 1-13-1997, U.S. Navy WWII. Surv. Mary Coplen, Gurdon, Wife: 3 sons, Phillip, Robert and Charles Coplen, 5 Dau. Cynthia Davidson, Ruth Marie Bridges, Barbara McKelvey, Mary Ellen Barfield, and Sharon Owen Callison. 1 Brother, James Odelle Coplen. 19 Grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 1-14-1997 CORNISH, Lelia D. 17 Gurdon, killed when the car she was riding in hit a bridge railing on Hwy. 67. S.H. 7-21-1997 COTTRELL, Wilmer Lee "Nub", 80, of Ore City, Texas, B. 4-13-1917 D. 5-3- 1997, Army Veteran WWII. Survived by son Rodney Cotrell, stepson, Jerry Fry, 5 stepdaughters, Sue Spangler, Elaine Kifeer, Kay Ellis, Gale Langford and Eyvonne Thomas, 2 sisters, Berneice Anderson, and Loren Pouge, 2 grandsons, and several step-grandchildren and step-great- grandchildren. Old Bismarck Cemetery. S.H. 5-5-1997 COUCH, Maxine Holt, 65, B. 8-16-1931 D. 2-21-1997 Daughter of Ernest & Neva Thomas Holt. survived by Husband, William Couch, 2 sons Mike Prince and Kiney Couch, 3 daughters. Linda Jones, Marilyn Johnson, Martha Kinser, 4 brothers. Noble, O.C., Gilmer and Archie Gene Holt, 1 sister Madeline Clark, 15 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren. DeGray Cemetery S.H. 2-24-1997 COX, Lois West, 88, B 1-3-1909 D. 8-1-1997, daughter of Dee and Grace Wingfield West, widow of Lawis W. Cox. Survived by daughter, Laverne Orr, 1 sister Flora Francis Hunter, 2 grandchildren, Steve Orr and Jan Parsons, 3 gr-grandchildren. Hart Cemetery. S.H. 8-4-1997 CRAFT, Henry Donald "Don", McAllen, Tex. Formerly Arkadelphia. B. 1-4- 1935 D. 1-24- 1997. Surv. Wife, Edna Lovvorn Craft, mother, Bertie Craft, 2 sons, Keith and Dana Craft, a daughter Donna Cochran, 1 brother. G.O. Craft and one grandaughter. Littleville Comm. Cem. 1-27- 1947 CRAIG, Kelli A., 16, Gurdon, D. 11-14-1997. Survived by father & step- mother, Lindell & Karla Craig, her mother and step-father, LIz and Robert Hill, 5 brothers, Ronnie Hill, Dusty Craig, Rob Hill, John Hill and Jerimay Craig, 2 sisters, Laura Craig and Sabrina Hill, grandparents, Gerald & Nelda Craig, Marie & Wilson Whatley, Kenneth & Barbara Dickerson, Lester & Marie Weaver and Thomas & Mary Hill. Deceiper Cemetery. Pallbearers, Keone Penny, Keon Brewer, Marcus Wright, Eric Hatley, Jarrod Toland, Kenny Hughes, Ryan Cox and Josh Griffin. S.H. 11-17-1997 CRAWLEY, Matie, 79, B. 7-3-1918 D. 8-28-1997, daughter of Edmund R. and Myrtie Howard Munsey. Widow of Nathan Delrow Crawley. Survived by 2 sons, Edgar and Lawrence Crawley, 1 daughter, Alice Gaither, 7 grandchildren and 5 gr-grandchildren. Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 8-29-1997 CRISCO, VILA LEE, 81, B 12-13-1915 D. 11-24-1997, Daughter of James Zack & Mary Ophelia Tucker Amis. Survived by husband, J.L. Crisco, son and daughter-in-law Jim & Deanna Crisco, 2 sisters, Ada Mae Evers and Jodie Lee Hunter, 2 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren.Atchley Cemetery. S.H. 11-25-1997 CROWELL, Mildred, 88, N. Little Rock, D. 12-21-1997, survived by 1 nephew, David Scott, nieces, Margaret Burmeister, Gloria Mitzell and Diane Scott Bolls. Center Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 12-23-1997 CRUDUP, Freddie Lee, 76, Los Angeles, CA, formerly Sparkman, B. 9-1-1921 D. 12-2-1997, son of Timothy & Ossie Crudup. Survived by wife, Eula Crudup, 1 son, Tommy Lee Crudup, 2 sisters, Ozell Osborn and Jessie M. Carrington. Centerpoint Cemetery, S.H. 12-9-1997 CUNNINGHAM, Lucille, 70, Gurdon, 6-6-1926/1-5-1997, Dau. of Ollie and Sally Hawthorne. Widow of Jerry Cunningham. Surv. 6 sons, James, Jr., Julius, Oscar, Willie, Johnnie and Henry L. Marks; three daughters Annie Anderson, Fannie Sheppard and Annie McNeil, three brothers, David, James and George Hawthorne, four sisters, Wilma Brown, Naomi Samuels, Bernita Williams and Juanita Hawthorne; 40 grandchildren, 30 great- grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 1-9-1997 CURRY, Vernal Ray, 42, Malvern, Died 9-16-1997, Survived by wife, Elverta Price Curry, mother Ommie Lee Curry, 6 stepchildren, James Scales, Luvenia Scales, Michael Scales, Anthony Price, Amanda Price and Lanish Price, 5 brothers, Willie Freeman and Joe Louis Kelly, Charles Dobbins, Robert Phillips and Larry Curry and 1 sister, Janice Russell. Masonic Cemetery S.H. 9-18-1997 Daniel, Mary Catherine Suitor, 73, Carrollton, B. 3-18-1924 D. 4-3-1997 Daughter of John & Oteo Lee Suitor. Survied by husband, B. Blake Daniel, 1 daughter, Judy Daniel Norris, 1 son, Ben Daniel, Jr., 2 sisters, Pat McGarrah and Sybil Grise and 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Carrollton. S.H. 4-21-1997 DARST, Julia Adams, Alexander, d. 2-26-1997, Widow of Maj (Ret) George Darst. Survivors, 3 sisters, Snowie McMillan, Grace Chitwood and Lucille Helton, 1 brother Floyd Burnett, a stepson, David Darst, several neices and nephews. Pinecrest Cemetery S.H. 2-28-1997 DAVIS, Annie Laurie Short, 82, No. L.R. B. 10-3-1914 D. 8-10-1997 daughter of Arthur and Laura Short, widow of Bruce Davis, Survived by 2 daughters, Laura Overton, and Melynda Childers, 2 sisters, Rachel Schnapper and Helen Brown, 7 grandchildren and 7 gr-grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetey. S.H. 8-12-1997 DAVIS, Bettye Lynn, 55, San Antonio, TX B. 4-2-1942 D. 11-29-1997, daughter of Hubert Hayes and Roma Freeman Davis. Survived by mother, 1 sister, Jane Reeder, 1 niece and nephews. Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers Wes Reeder, Paul Shepherd, Joe T. Clark, Ed Sheppard, Jack Caldwell and Butch Heard. S.H. 12-1-1997 DAVIS, Mitchell, Sr., 53, B. 12-18-1943 D. 3-29-1997 son of Charlie & Lille Harbor Davis. Survived by wife, Necie Davis, 2 sons, Mitchell Davis, Jr., and Vernon Davis, 1 daughter, Cynthia Scott, 6 brothers, Fred, Johnny, Charlie, Simmer, Darnell and Cephus Davis, 6 sisters, Wilmatin Johnson, Earnestine Madison, Shirley Walker, Evelyn Owens, Bernadine Smith and Mildred Alford Smith. Antioch Cemetery, S.H. 4-3- 1997 DAVIS, Roy Lee, 81, Amity, B. 6-14-1915, D 3-10-1997 Son of Andrew and Dora Garner Davis. Survived by wife, Lecie Garner Davis, 1 son Andrew "Jim" Davis, 1 daughter, Patricia Partridge, 2 brothers, Ray and Manuel Davis, 1 sister, Jessie Jones and 4 grandsons and 7 great-grandchildren. Jones Cemetery. Pallbearers: Lee Davis, Garry Davis, Perry Tilley, Scott Tilley, Charles Ray Davis and Derrell Garner. S.H. 3-11-1997 DeLAMAR, Lois Evelyn Randle, 77, Manning, B. 5-13-1920 D. 11-30-1997 daughter of Otis Jarod & Mable Lawson Randle. Survived by husband, Doyle DeLamar, 1 son & daughter-in-law, Kenneth & Mary Ann DeLamar, 1 daughter & son-in-law Beverly DeLamar & Eugene Ketchum, 3 brothers, Charles, Robert and Floyd Randle, 3 sisters, Jessie Mae Puterbaugh, Madolyn Bane and Sadie Fogle, 2 grandhildren and 1 gr-grandchild. DeLamarr Cemetery. Pallbearers: John Radcliff, J.B. Radcliff, Bill Mann, Mark Mann, Bruce Crisco and Myron Crisco. Honorary: Coy DeLamar, Bert Hudson, Richard Seales, David Jackson and tom Tilley. S.H. 12-1-1996 DENTON, Jimmy, 54, Sparkman, B 2-28, 1943 D. 11-24-1997, son of Lloyd N. & Waldine Peek Denton. Survived by son Denny D. Denton, a daughter and son-in-law, Jana & Robert Smith, his mother, 3 brothers, John and Dale Denton and Jerry Whitmer, 1 sister, Lloydine Seale and 1 grandson. Delamar Cemetery. S.H. 11-25-1997 DIXON, Terri Denise, 41, New Boston, Tx, B. 3-11-1956 D. 4-5-1997, Daughter of Tom, Jr. and Freda Saunders Dixon. Survived by her mother, 1 daughter, Lisa Buschek, 1 brother, Steve Alan Dixon 1 sister, Cathy Johnson, her grandmother, Gertrude Dixon, stepmother, Irma Dixon. DeRoche Cemetery. S.H. 4-11-1997 DIXON, Thurmon, 81, Arkadelphia, B. 3-15-1915 D. 1-30-1997 son of Imon & Lady Bell Carter Dixon. Survived by wife, Gertie Mae Dixon, 3 sons, Sammie Lee, Thurman, and Percy Dixon, 2 daughters Nettie Sue Brother, Lady Bell Barker and 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Springhill Cemetery. S.H. 1-31-197 DOANE, Frances Elizabeth, 90, B. 1-29-1907 D. 6-25-1997 Daughter of Dr. Samuel Newman Doane, Sr. and Fannie Purcell Doane.Survived by nephews, Dr. Samuel W. Boellner, 2 nieces, Betty D. Maynard, and Carol B. Mayhugh, 5 great nieces and three great-nephews. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 6-25-1997 DODSON, Blanche "Happy" Wingfield, 91, B. 4-5-1905 D. 2-27-1997, Daughter of R.L. & Allie Wingfield, widow of Earl H. Dodson. Survivors 2 daughters, Opal Merjil, Dewey Zaring, 2 granddaughters, Pam O'Brian and Debra Ortiz, two great grandchildren. Caddo Valley Cemetery. S.H. 2-28- 1997 DRIGGERS, Bob Edwin, 63, B. 6-18-1934 D. 12-4-1997, survived by son Robert Driggers, 2 daughter, Susan Spats and Sabrina Harris, 1 brother, Don Driggers, and 6 grandchildren. Memorial Services in Fresno, CA. S.H. 12-8-1997 DRUMMOND, Gent T., 74, B.9-17-1923 D. 9-20-1997 Daughter of C.D. & Myrtle Thornton. Survived by husband, Boyce A. Drummond, Jr. 4 children: Boyce A. Drummond, David T. Drummond, Carol G. Underwood and Robert W. Drummond, 2 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and 3 great- grandchildren. S.H. 9-22-1997 DUKE, Maurine Terrell, 91, 10-3-1905/1-3-1997, daughter of Chester Coleman and Veatrice Dunlop Terrell, widow of Ira Duke. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Lexie and Ross E. Buck, a sister, Geraldine Oliver, one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. DeGray Cemetery. S.H. 1-6-1997 DURAND, Grace Wilson, 80, Pollock, LA, D. 12-16-1997, survived by 4 sons, Earl J. "Micky", Kenneth T, William W and Clarence O. Durand, 1 daughter Bessie Durand Cachere, 2 brothers, James W. and Earl Wilson, 2 sisters, Parl E. Mais and Wallice House, 19 grandchildren, 25 gr- grandchildren, 1 gr-gr-grandchild.Clear Creek Cemetery, Pollock. S.H. 12-17-1997 ECHOLS, Curtis E., 90, B. 8-3-1906 D. 2-17-1997 son of John & Martha Rilla Echols. Survivors, John C. and Ronald S. Echols and Judith L. Jones, 2 brothers. Harol and Earnest Echols, 7 grandchildren, 2 great- grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 2-17-1997 EGGER, Ruthie Ellen, 84, Prescott, B. 10-13-1913 D. 10-20-1997. Widow of Loyd Egger. Survived by 2 sons Delmer and J.T. Egger, 2 daughters, Judy Crabb and Mary Grant, 1 brother, Lonzo Roberts and 7 grandchildren and 7 gr-grandchildren. Richwoods Cemetery. S.H. 10-21-1997 ELLIOTT, Charles H., 06, B. 7-23-1900, D 2-8-1997, son of Charles Gulley & Mary Phillip Hackett Elliott. Survived by 1 sister-in-law, Dorothy Laster Elliott, 3 nephews, John H. Elliott, Jr. Lewis Anders Elliott, and Terry Allen Elliott, and great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and a great-great-nephew. Rose Hill Cemetery S.H. 7-10-1997 ENSLEY, Esther E. 81, Bismarck, B 3-10-1916 D. 9-21-1997 daughter of John Henry & Missouri Omalee Pierce Wallace. Survived by son Thomas George Ensley, Jr., 5 daughters, Rhodenia E. Jones, Jacqulyn Ann Harris, Beauvita Esther Prince, Theresa A. Ward, and Tamera R. Sasnchez, 2 brothers, John Lee And Frank Dean Wallace, 4 sisters, Elnora Marjorie Remsburg, Reba Earlene Purcell, Shirley Wallace and June Smith. Beaton Cemetery. Pallbearers: Kalvin Jones, John Jones, Marvin Jones, Jerry Jones, Timmy Swain and Scott Olson. Honorary, Sonny Harris and Billy Hagood. S.H. 9-23-1997 ESCALANTE, Belca Jean Bull, 61, Gurdaon. B. 10-8-1935 D. 5-11-1997, daughter of Othel & Della Smedley Bull. Survived by husband, Bernard Escalante, 1 daughter, Melinda Escalante, 2 sons, Stan and Steve Escalante, 1 sister, Ramona Thomas and 4 grandchildren. Huntington City Cemetery. S.H. 5-13-1997 EVANS, Cauley Edward, 42, B. 10-24-1955 D. 11-20-1997, son of Cauley Homer & Anne Elizabeth Bloomfield Evans. survived by mother, Anne Evans, half-brother, Bill Evans, Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 11-21-1997 EVANS, Laura Christain, 87, Conway, D. 12-3-1997, widow of Charles McKinley Evans. Survived by 2 daughters, Charlotte Evans and Mary Slavens, 3 grandchildren and 4 gr-grandchildren. Crestlawn Memorial Park. S.H. 12-5-1997 EVANS, Lee Roy, 79, B. 12-26-1917 D. 5-31-1997, son of Alwin and Lillie Kline Evans. Survived by wife, Lorece Etheridge Evans, two sons, Jack and Richard Evans, a daughter Becky Dunn, a sister Margene McGuire, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-granchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Donaldson. Pallbearers: James McGuire, Bobby Evans, Sam Watson,Leslie Wood, Troy Runyan, David Hathcoat, Ron Matlock, Ed Poe. S.H. 6-2-1997 EVANS, Nell W. 86, Colorado Springs, B. 5-2-1910 d. 4-17-1997 daughter of "Tobe" and Minnie Taylor Womack. Widow of Rex E. Evans. Survived by 3 sisters, Billie Tanner, Ruth Burrage and Georgia Delgado. Memorial Gardens, Colorado Springs. S.H. 4-21-1997 EVINGTON, William Carl "Bill", 86, Gurdon, Died 1-2-1997. Surv. wife Reeda Evington, a sister, Connie Parker, nieces and nephews. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 1-3-1997 FARMER, Ray Lee, 68, B. 4-18-1929 D. 10-31-1997, survived by companion Floye Buck, 3 sons, David, Terry and Joe Farmer, 2 sisters, Betty Henderson and Maxine Steck, 5 grandchildren. Memorial Park Cemetery, Pine Bluff. Pallbearers, Bob Henderson, Mark Wall, Bill Little, Nicky Neel, Cal Benson, Billy Florence, Randall Neel and Ricky Doty. S.H. 11- 3-1997 FENDLEY, Pat, Irving, Texas, B. in Clark Co. Died 11-25-1997, daughter of Vera M. Tucker & Sanford A. Todd. Survived by husband Gerald Fendley, son & daughter-in-law, Byran Todd and Hagit Fendley, her mother, 2 brothers, Charles A. and Nick Todd, 1 sister, Veda Owens and a granddaughter. Brushy Cemetery, Alpine. S.H. 11-26-1997 FINGER, Dr. Frank Stark, 81, Survived by wife, Jean Vester Finger, 2 sons, Michael W. Finger and Bruce Finger, and 2 grandchildren. Burial at Fort Pierce, Fla. S.H. 4-15-1997 FISHER, Earl Lee, 61, 12-4-1935/12-30-1996, dau. of Roy and Eloise Homes Williams. Surv. 2 sons, Alden Rayshawn, and Brent Lydell Morris, 6 brothers, James, Charles, Benjamin, Joshua, Logan and Tommy Williams; 3 sisters, Annie Helms, Creasie Pennix, and Veronica Easter, and one grandchild. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 1-2-1997 FISHER, Jo, 95, Malvern, D 8-6-1997, daughter of Zachariah and Cora Altie Stone and the widow of Horace Fisher. Survived by several nieces and nephews, including Neal and Glen Welch and Mary Jo Mann. S.H. 8-7- 1997 FLOYD, Ruth, 68, Malvern, B. 9-29-1928, D. 5-25-1997, Survived by husband, Ermon C. Floyd, 1 son, Alan Floyd, 1 daughter, Janice Rhodes, 4 brothers, Reginald, Edward, George and Roy Stafford, of Lancashire, England. 3 Grandchildren. Shiloh Cemetery S.H. 5-27-1997 FORT, Kendall Elaine, 21 and her son, TYRIE JARRELL FORT, 2, Gum Springs, B 3-17-1976, D 7-22-1997, Tyrie, B. 6-21-1995, D 7-22-1997. Survivors, Mother, Aljewel Fort, 2 brothers, Eric Byron and Anthony Craig Fort, 1 sister, Shellie Jeneane Fort Grice, grandmothers, Jewellene Nelson Allen, Algie Mae Knox and Catherine Fort and grandfather, Otis Knox. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 7-25-1997 FRANCART, Theresa Ann, 87, McAllen, TX formerly Bismarck, B. 4-7-1910 D. 5-15-1997 Daughter of Frank L. & Francis Jakowski Francart. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 5-19-1997 FRANCIS, George Rolan, 68, Alpine, B. 10-10-1926 D. 6-18-1997, son of George Dewey and Myrtie Craig Francis. Survived by wife, Floia Buck Francis, 1 son, Benjie Francis, 1 brother, Gerald Francis and several nieces and nephews. Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jeremy Carroll, Doug Carroll, Robert Doster, Wayne Winters, Charles Francis and Jason Stout. S.H. 6-19-1997 FRANCIS, John Tom, 86, B. 5-1-1911 D. 10-23-1997, son of Thomas Osro & Evie Huggs Francis. Survived by wife, Christine Williams Francis, 1 daughter, Ruth Francis, 1 son, Harold Francis, 1 half-sister, Marjorie Francis, 1 grandchild, 5 step-grandchildren, and 10 gr-grandchildren. Golden Cemetery. Pallbearers, Robert Watson, Larry Williasm, J.J. Gaarner, Fred Arnold, Bennie Freeman and Buck Freeman. S.H. 10-27-1997 FRAZIER, Paul Gordon, 52, B. 9-22-1944 D. 5-5-1997 son of Allen and Melba Stewart Frazier. Survived by wife, Margaret Wingfield Frazier, 2 daughters, Jennifer Coon and Jamie Rucker, a brother, Johnny Frizzell, 3 sisters, JoAnn Jericho, Sherry Goodner and Mary Sue Harrison, 2 grandchildren. Bethlehem Cemetery, S.H. 5-5-1997 & 5-6-1997 FREEMAN, Dollie Mae, 25, Shreveport, LA. B 10-16-1971 D. 8-17-1997 Survived by daughter, Gabrielle Haley Freeman Allen, mother, and stepfather, Jim and Janie Allen, father, Rick Freeman, 1 brother, Tommy Allen,grandparents, Dick and Mae Freeman. S.H. 8-19-1997 FRYAR, Lenard Lee "Buddy", 59, 12-21-1937/1-13-1997, son of Lenard Franklin and Allie Boyster Fryar. Surv. wife, Wanda Scatling Fryar, son Lynn Fryar, 2 daughters, Vivian Helms Fryar and Patty Davis, 3 sisters, Virginia Hollis, Bonnie Weston, Betty Davis, 3 grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 1-15-1997 FULMER, J.P. Jr. 81, B. 5-13,1915, D 4-7-1997, son of James Preston & Nora Fulton Fulmer. Survived by wife, Kathleen Callaway Fulmer, 3 sons, Wayne, Randy and Mark Fulmer, 1 daughter, Kathy Fulmer, 2 brothers, P.J.Fulmer and Walter Fulmer, and 8 grandchildren. Richland Cemetery. S.H. 4-8-1997 FULMER, Walter W. 71, B 4-3-1926 D 5-30-1997, son of John Preston and Nora Fulton Fulmer. Survived by wife Bessie Beauchamp Fulmer, son Jim Fulmer, daughter, Hazel Tucker, a brother, P.J. Fulmer, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Richland Cemetery. S.H. 6-2-1997 FULTON, Marion Anderson "Jabo", 87, Antoine, B 1-1-1910 D. 3-11-1997 son of C. Daniel & Nannie E. Hill Fulton. widower of Marie Hardin Fulton. Survived by 4 sons, Jerry, Terry, George Fulton and Billy House, 3 daughters, Nancy Prince, Sue Rogers and Marie Williams, 31 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Antoine Cemetery. S.H. 3-12-1997 GARDNER, William "Oakie" Sr. 71, Mountain Pine, Died 4-28-1997. Mountain Pine Cemetery, Pallbearers, Sylvania Lawson, Rev. Roy Hears, Chester Delney, Houston Murray, Phillips Smith and Thomas Johnson. Honorary: Torrey Davis, Rayshawn Gardner, Michael Reed, Christopher Gardner, Roy Wells and Timothy Gardner. S.H. 5-1-1997 GARRETT, Hattie, 88, Bismarck, B. 4-13-1909, D. 5-24-1997 daughter of Joseph & Alice Yates Hardage. Widow of A.O. "Bruzer" Garrett, Survived by 2 daughters, Shirley Kizziar and Alice Cleo Thomason, 1 sister, Lillian Woodruff, 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Oak Bower Cemetery. S.H. 5-27-1997 GATES, Bobbie Jean, 42, Chidester, D. 12-3-1997, survived by 2 sons, Jerry and Jason Gates, 2 daughters, Donyell Gates, and Mandy Korenek, mother, Daisy Johnson, 3 brothers, George Hardin Jones, Jr., Ralph England and Clifford England, 2 sisters, Margaret Bibby and Catherine Chaney, 4 grandchildren. Bethesda Cemetery. S.H. 12-8-1997 GATES, Thurman Sidney, 66, B. 10-16-1930 D. 3-11-1997 son of Theron & Clara Sowell Gates. Survived by wife, Billie Jean Williams Gates, 1 son, Douglas Gates, 1 daughter, Velerie Gates and 2 grandchildren, Daniel and David Gates, Rest Haven Gardens. Pallbearers: Jerry Helms, John Howard, Leslie Wood, Billy Keith Robertson, Daren Crow, and Rodney Beene, Honorary: Dr. James Blackmon, James Bradshaw, Carl Maxwell, Clarence Halton and Clarence Thompson. S.H. 3-13-1997 GILLS, Dessis Lois Norman, 90, B. 10-10-1906 D. 8-11-1997 daughter of W.R. and Mary Norman, Widow of Jospeh Woodson Gills. Survived by 4 sons, Wendall, Kenneth, Billy and Wayne Gills, 3 daughters, Gloria Berndobler, Annette Milloway and Glenda Sue Earnest, 13 grandchildren and 11 gr- grandchildren. Southfork Cemetery. S.H. 8-12-1997 GILLUM, Harry Franz, 69, Rover, B. 10-1-1927, D. 5-14-1997, son of John & Irene Lazenby Gillum. Survived by wife, Ruth Vaughn Gillum, a son, Randy Gillum, a stepson, Chuck Perry, 4 stepdaughters, Betty Davis, Rutha Huffman, Mary Vines and Bessie Campbell, 2 brothers, Harold E. and Jerald "Pat" Gillum, 3 sisters, Johnie Sue Willis, Lavenda Janette Workman, and Barbara Lou Arrington, and 2 grandsons and several step- grandchildren. Hunts Cemetery. S.H. 5-22-1997 GLIDEWELL, Lucille Holder, 83, b 12-12-1913 d. 11-11-1997, Daughter of Clifford & Effie Cook Holder. Widow of Ervin Glidewell. Survived by son, Carol Glidewell & wife Rae, 1 sister, Josephine Bridges, 2 grandchildren, and 2 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 11-13-1997 GLOVER, Gene, 63, Gurdon D. 9-22-1997, survived by wife, Evelyn Glover, son, David Glover, daugher Leigh Ann Griffin, 3 brothers, Jimmy, Larry J. and Jerry Wayne Glover, 3 sisters, Nancy Ulrich, Bonnie Carbis, and Mary Post, 3 grandchildren. Easley Cemetery. S.H. 9-24-1997 GLOVER, Georgia Pierce, 90, B. 8-1-1907 D. 8-25-1997 daughter of J. Calvin and Lou Buck Pierce. Widow of Huie J. "Bill" Glover, Survived by son Tommy Glover, 2 brothers, Olen and Townsend Pierce, 2 sisters, Ethel Connell and Eula DeLong. Rest Haven. S.H. 8-25-1997 GOLDEN, Glen William, 77, Jacksonville, d. 7-28-1997. Widower of Mildred Golden. Survived by 1 son Philip Golden, 1 daughter, Marsha Friedman, 1 sister, Helen Tate and 4 grandchildren. Ouachita Cemetery Donaldson. W.H. 8-1-1997 GOLDEN, Maggie, 81, Antoine, B 3-19-1915 D. 1-27-1997, Daughter of Ben P. and Rosie Dotson Gilyard. J.B. National Cem. St. Louis, Mo. GORDON, Ressie "Mae" Marie Berry, 85, Bismarck, B 1-21-1912 D. 7-2-1997 Daughter of William and Myrtle Beatrice Null Berry. Widow of Joe Gordon. Survived by 4 daughters, Shirley Yarbrough, Billie Matkin, Serena Boggs and Bonnie Jones, 1 son Relis Gordon, foster sister, Pearl Gordon, 23 grandchildren, 22 gr-grandchildren and 10 gr-gr-grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 7-3-1997 GOZA, James, 93, Curtis, B. 3-5-1903 D 1-24-1997, son of Hiullard and Sallie Goza. Surv. 1 son, Euodias Goza, 1 daughter Carey Christine Richardson, 2 brothers Clell and Shallie Goza, 4 sisters Esther Mitchell, Mille Guinn, Fannie Mae Tidwell and Christine Goza, 8 grand children, 9 great grandchildren 6 great great grandchhildren. Curtis Cem. S.H. 1-27-1997 GOZA, Jimmie Elton, 56, B. 8-7-1940 D. 3-21-1997, son of J.D. & Elsie Wingfield Goza. Survived by daughter Tonya Searcy, son, Jimmie Elton Goza, Jr., 3 sisters, Pat Hudson, Janie Stephenson, Gail Golden, 1 brother, Bill Goza, and nieces and nephews. DeLamar Cemetery. S.H. 3-24- 1997 GRAHAM, Allie Lee, 100, B. 9-27-1997 D. 9-29-1997, daughter of William P. and Mattie Tate Wright. Widow of Willis Graham. Survived by 4 sons, Paul William, Dois, Arlen and Joe Graham, 4 daughters, Mattie Sue Haltom, Ann Wilder, Linda Nabors and Ellen Carter, 20 grandchildren, 28 gr-grandchildren, 3 gr-gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven. S.H. 9-30-1997 Graham, Loretta, 77, N.L.R. B 6-5-1920 D. 10-21-1997, daughter of Bert & Jessie Danley. Survived by husband, Jack L. Graham, 2 brothers, Morris, and Owen Danley, 1 sister, Lestel Standridge. Oak Grove Cemetery. s.H. 10-23-1997 GRAHAM, Lou Ellen Culp, 77, died 1-12-1997. Husband R.E. Graham, 3 sons, John E. Jr., Barry Neil and Joe Charles Culp. 3 step-sons, Bob, Tom and Larry Graham, 1 step-daughter Mildred Callaway, 4 brothers, Fritz, Harold, Dexter and Glenn West, 3 sisters, Mae Disbrow, Norma Romig, and Erlene Grilles, 20 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Brown Cemetery. S.H. 1-14-1997 GREEN, Maggie L. 78, B. 7-12-1918 D. 4-28-1997, Daughter of Garland and Artency Mason. Survived by a daughter, Hazel Price, 4 sisters, Mary Green, Leoma Brazil, Geneva Barker and Arthelia Lambert, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Moss Hill Cemetery, Bearden. S.H. 5-1-1997 HALL, Clara,77 Hamburg, D. 12-2-1997, widow of J.W. Hall, survived by 3 sons, Jimmy, Johnny and Harold "Dink" Hall, 2 sisters, Annie Maude May and Louise Calhoun, and 5 grandchildren. Pinewood Cemetery Hamburg. S.H. 12-3-1997 HALL, Noah Edmond, 80, Bismarck, B. 10-27-1916 D. 4-24-1997, son of C.J. and Nettie Moore Hall. Survived by wife, Lena Hall, a son, Melvin Hall, a daughter, Babara Neel, 3 sisters,, Ella Bennett, Glenna Oaks and Anna Mae Miller, four grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Hickory Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers: Murl Ritter, Adolph Hughes, Waymon Prince, Gifford Thornton, Wayne Ritter, Danald Whitley, Jackie Cansler, Milburn Hughes and Sherman Prince. Honorary: Connier Miller and Earl Miller. S.H. 4-25-1997 HALTOM, J.D., 83, B 10-26-1913 D. 8-4-1997 son of Gus A. and Maggie Long Haltom. Army Vet. WWII. Survived by wife Kate Marye Swearington Haltom, 1 son, John Haltom, 2 daughters, Shirley Mack and Paulette Runyan, 5 grandchildren.Atchley Cemetery, S.H. 8-5-1997 HAMM, Myrtle Francis, 83, B. 4-14-1914 D. 7-31-1997 daughter of J.J. and Lucinda Freeman Francis. Widow of Frank Hamm. Survived by 2 sons, Eldon Lee and Sammy Joe Hamm, 2 brothers, J.R. Francis, Guy Francis 1 sister, Flora Leoffer, 4 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Rest Haven Gardens. Pallberers Bobby Joe Francis, Jerry Francis, Ronnie Riggle, Ross Buck, Carrol Buck and Keith Francis. S.H. 8-1-1997 HAMMONDS, Linda Joyce, 44, Longview, TX B. 2-18-1953 D. 10-19-1997 daughter of William Fred & Nancy Keeling Hammonds. survived by 4 brothers, William A. David C., Kenneth W. and Jimmy R.Hammonds 1 sister, Debbie Laudner. Copeland Ridge Cemetry. S.H. 10-21-1997 HAND, LeAnna Beth, 22, Tulsa, OK. B. 3-12-1975, D. 5-14-1997, Survived by parents, Brenda & Jim Monroe and Steve Hand, grandparents, George Cal and Audie Allen Dunn, and Faye and Jack Kilby. DeRoche Cemetery. S.H. 5-19-1997 HANKINS, Marjorie Meador, 79, B 2-9-1918 D 6-29-1997 daughter of John B. and Mamie Evans Meador. survived by husband, Herman H. Hankins, Sr., 2 sons, Herman H. Hankins, Jr., Dr James W. Hankins, 1 daughter, Jean Ellen White, and 3 grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Harry Hiett, Harold Shepherd, Lewis Bledsoe, Ed McCorkle, John E. Meador and William Lee. S.H. 6-30-1997 HANSARD, Robert Gardber, 49, Ore City, Texas, formerly Arkadelphia. B. 11-15-1915 D. 4-3-1997. Son of Wilson & Louise Hansard. Survived by wife Lynn Biederman Hansard, 2 sons, Robert Hansard, Jr. and Michael Hansard, 3 daughters, Elizabeth Powell, Mary Spraque, and Michelle Carmichael, 2 stepdaughers, Jan Lowry and Lee Erwin, by his parents, 1 brother, Jon Hansard, 1 sister, Linda Cormack and 5 grandchildren. Atchley Cemetery. S.H. 4-3-1997 & 4-7-1997 HARGRAVE, Bobby M., 66, Gurdon Died 7-31-1997, Survived by 2 sons Bobby Paul and John Tom Hargrave, 1 brother, Jerry Hargrave and 4 grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 8-4-1997 HARRIS, Christine Cone, Fordyce, B. 5-27-1920 D. 2-2-1997, daughter of Alice Green and Asa Cone, widow of Kenneth "Kate" Harris. Survived by 5 children. Murriel Harris, Katie Harris Greene, Diane Harris Dowd, Billie Jean Harris Flake and Dr. Kenneth G. Harris, Jr., 3 sisters, Cleola Hawthrone, Cecilia Cross, and Bertha Sledge, brother. Simmie Lee Cone, and 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Enon Cemetery, S.H. 2-6- 1997 HARRIS, Clyde Eli, 96, B. 11-10-1900 D. 3-17-1997, son of Eli & Frances Harris. Survived by wife Zelma Pennington Harris, son, C.E. Harris, daughter, Martha Frances Alexander, stepson, Gene Swearingen, stepdaughter Nancy Kelly, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren aod one great-great-grandchild. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 3-18-1997 HARRIS, Dr. A. Wayne, 51, Heber Springs, D. 12-25-1997, survived by wife Linda Crow Harris, 2 daughters, Nancy Gayle Konermann and Deborah Jill williams, 1 brother Dr. Russell Harris, 3 sisters, Geraldine Jenkins, Joanne Borland and Billie Weast. Butler/Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Star City. S.H. 12-31-1997 HARRIS, James Ottis, Jr. 69, B. 7-20-1927 D. 2-24-1997 son of James Ottis Sr. & Jessie Freda Bradley Harris. Survaived by wife Rita Caplinger Harris, 2 sons, Jim & Gregg Harris, stepmother, Ava Nell Harris, 1 brother. Kenneth Harris and 3 grandchildren. Rest Haven S.H. 2-25-1997 HARRIS, Kevin Levill, 35, Chicago, B 5-23-1961 D 1-17-1997, son of Louis "Brother" and Lucnuia Cook Harris. Surv, wife, Vickie Johnson Harris, 3 daughters Tyredial, Aisha, Latoya Harris, his mother, 4 sisters Valerie Morgan, Yvette Mehrhoff, Debra Easter, Sylvia Stewart, 3 grandparents, Adrain Cook, Louis Harris and Clara Harris. Veterans Adm. Cemetery, L.R. S.H. 1-24-1997 HARRIS, Murriel, 58, B. 7-29-1939 D 9-28-2997, Son of Kenneth G. "Kate" Sr and Flossie Christine Cone Harris. Survived by wife Lauretta Harris, 2 sons, Merle Juan II, and Myron Harris, stepdaughter Janetta Clinton, 2 stepsons James and Jerome Domineck, 1 brother Dr. Kenneth G. Harris, Jr., 3 sisters, Katie Mae Green, Diane Dowd and Billie Jean Flakes and 3 grandchildren and 4 step-grandchildren. Enon Cemetery at Chambersville. S.H. 10-2-1997 HARROD, William Tab, 35, Hamburg, D. 9-27-1997. Survived by wife, Terri LaGrone Harrod, 3 sons, Brent, Brandon and Hayden Harrod, parents Boyce and Bonnie Engelkes Harrod, 2 sisters, Amy Shockey and LeAnne Krillenberger. Hamburg Cemetery. S.H. 9-29-1997. HATCHCOCK, Julie Anne, 35, Alexander, died 4-7-1997. Survived by husband, Ben Hatchcock, mother Augie Douglas, 5 brothers and four sisters. Lewis Cemetry, Hickory Ridge. S.H. 4-9-1997 HAWTHORNE, Nathaniel, 62, Gudon, B. 10-16-1929 D. 6-13-1997 Survived by brother Henry C. Hawthorne, 5 sisters, Louise Brown, Zyelphia Murphy, Ruby I. Allen, Eula Faye Quarles, and Bertha Louise Hollimon. Rose Hedge Cemetery. Pallbearers: Herman Quarles, Jr. Dennie Allen, Hermon Gulley, John Frederick Quarles, David Williams and Robert Lee Williams. Honorary: James and David Hawthorne, and John Mac Henry. S.H. 6-18-1997 HAYES-KLEIN, Kimberley Kay, 33, Hot Springs, B. 8-20-1963 D. 8-18-1997. Predeceased by sister, Debbie Watson, and grandparents, Sam and Mae Hayes. Survived by husband, Mike Klein, 2 daughters, Jesse Klein and Lucy Fulmer, her parents, Sam and Edith Hays, 1 brother, Mark Hayes, and grandparents Robert and Louise Toland Harts Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers: Randy Burroughs, Tommy Klein, Jr., Ricky Green,, Jr. Keith Green, Mike Prichard and Dr. Keith Harriston. S.H. 8-19\8-20-1997 HAYNIE, Randy D., 45, Jacksonville, D. 7-27-1997, survived by son, Justin Dale Hayne, his parents, Doyle and Ruby Haynie, grandmother, Lona Haynie, 2 brothers, Bruce and Kenny Haynie. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 7- 29-1997 HAYS, Imogene Nowlin, 59, Camden, B. 917-1938 D. 11-22-1997. Survived by son Mark Easley, 2 daughters, Terri Walker and Janet Belt, 3 brothers, Donnie, William and Randy Nowlin, 5 sisters, Patricia Stringfellow,Betty Howard, Kay Davis, Marth Huff, and Rosemary Golden, 5 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchldren. Memorial Park Cemetery. S.H. 11-24-1997 HEARD, Louise England, 82 B. 9-3-1915 D. 11-12-1997, daughter of James Anderson and Annie Louise Gunter England. Widow of H. Herman Heard. Survied by 2 sons, H. Butch Heard and wife Wanza and John E. Heard and wife Jeanne, 7 grandchildren and 9 gr-grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 11-13-1997 HEDRICK, Vata, 81, Gurdon, Died 5-4-1997, Survived by husband, Clarence Hedrick, a son, Curtis Caughlin, 2 daughters, Ann Thomas and Sara Baxter, and 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Rose Hedge Cemetery. S.H. 5-6-1997 HEFLIN, Clyde, 84, B. 7-17-1913 D 10-19-1997 Son of James Richard & Dora Allen Heflin. Survived by wife Vera Birdie Thornton Heflin, daughter, Joy Carter, brother, Glen Heflin, 3 sisters, Hazel Montgomery, Maxine Crawley and Jean Welch, 3 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. Caddo Velley Cemetery. Pallbearers, Scott Crawley, Royce Howell, Joe Barentine, John Frazier, Mark Goldman, Mike Goldman and Chris Carter. S.H. 10-20-1997 HENDERSON, Donald Charles, 62, B. 6-24-1935 D. 12-12-1997 son of James S. & Ruby M. Jones Henderson, survived by wife Deloris Henderson, 1 son, Donald C. Henderson, Jr.and his wife Lisa, 2 brothers, Bob and Marlin Henderson, 3 sisters, Mary Beason, Wanda Williams and Bonnie Sue Cowling. Magnet Cove Cemetery. S.H. 12-15-1997 HILL, Alberta, 77, B. 4-15-1920 D. 10-19-1997 daughter of Moses, Sr. & Florence Williams Mitchell. Survived by husband, Lawrence Hill, 2 daughters, Patricia Tatum and Alma Burnett, 2 sons, Boby Floyd and Kenneth Ray Hill, 2 brothers, Moses, Jr. and Robert J. Mitchell, 1 sister, Clara Dickerson, 9 grandchildren and 13 gr-grandchildren. Richmond Hill Cemetery. S.H. 10-22-1997 HILL, Dennis Robert, 88, Prescott, B. 11-8-1908 D. 9-14-1997, widower of Oresta Hill. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Janice Hill, 1 granddaughter, Kim Markland. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 9-15-1997 HILL, Kenneth Wayne, 42, Las Vegas, Nev. formerly Arkadelphia. 11-22- 1954/1-14-1997, son of James Omon and Mary S. Hill. Wife, Mary Hill, daughter Shurronda L. Hill, 2 brothers, Shawn S. and Fitzgerald Hill, one grandson. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 1-19-1997 HODGES, Dewey Clifton, 59, Malvern, B. 12-22-1937 D. 5-1-1997 son of Asbury Clifton and Ava Mae Tanner Hodge. Survived by 2 sons, Robert and Tony Hodge, 2 daughters, Virginia Moore and Patricia Hodge, a brother, Dwayne Hodge and 2 halfbrothers, Murl and William Hobbs, a sister, Ava Lou Spurlin and a halfsister, Helen Lewellen. Ouachita Cemetery. Pallbearers, Charles Ireton, Robert Ireton, Gary Boles, Nick Strother, Danny Boles and Tommy Hobbs. S.H. 5-2-1997 HOLDER, Ruth Marie, 94, Bismarck, B. 12-29-1902 D. 5-13-1997, daughter of John Henry & Elizabeth Seaman McChesney. Widow of R.J. Holder. Survived by a nephew, Thomas McChesney, 4 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. S.H. 5-15-1997 HOLLOWAY, Charley Cecil, 85, B. 9-11-1911 D. 6-13-1997, son of John and Lucinda Holloway. Widower of Helen Callaway Holloway. Survived by 2 sons, Johnny and Steve Holloway, 4 daughters, Pat Craig, Charladean Franklin, Sue Edmonds and Phyllis Hancock, 9 grandcildren, 5 gr- grandchildren.Rest Haven. S.H. 6-16-1997 HOLSTEIN, Patricia A., 51, Muncie, IN B. 11-12-1946 D. 11-12-1997. Survived by husband, Douglas D. Holstein, son, Keith A. Holstein, daughter, Rhonda D. Corn, mother, Estelene Dillard Baker, father and step-mother, Willard & Virginia Tedder, brother, Danny Tedder, 3 sisters, Jacalyn Beeman, Elaine Cox and Freda Jones, 3 grandchildren. Mt. Joy Cemetery, Daisy. S.H. 11-17-1997 HOOD, Brenda, 43, Dallas, TX B. 2-2-1954 D. 5-18-1997 daughter of George & Opal Zuellia Huggins White. Survived by husband, Don Hood, a son, James Harris, father, a brother, Johnny White, 3 sisters, Barbara Miller, Carolyn Greenwood and Peggy White, 2 grandchildren. Blackjack Cemetery, Henderson Co. TX. S.H. 5-21-1997 HOPKINS, Robert, 80, b. 1-28-1917 d. 8-30-1997 Son of Reuben and Effie Lee Hopkins, U.S. Army Veteran with Purple Heart. Survived by 1 son. Phillip Hopkins, 2 daughters, Phyllis Jeffrey and Anna Drayer 3 grandchildren. Weir Cemetery. S.H. 9-2-1997 HOPPER, Verna Mae, 80, Sparkman. B. 8-15-1916 D. 1-23-1997, Dau of Albert Hirst and Louisa Mae Seale. Widow of Ware L. Hopper. Surv. 2 sons, Raymond and Travis Hopper, 4 Dau. Glenda Feming, Bernice Presley, Dorothy Kettle, and Joyce Hamm, and 19 grandchildren, 24 great- grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Chapel Hill Cem. 1-27- 1997 HORNE, Edna Daniel, 80, Sparkman, B. 3-22-1917 D. 11-23-1997, daughter of Edmond Rucks and Ethel Jackson Daniel. Survived by husband Edward F. Horne, 3 daughters, Frances Curry, Sue Bull, and Mary Beth Young, and 6 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. Sparkman Cemetery. S.H. 11-24-1997 HORTON, Ietta, 81, B. 12-27-1915 D. 3-20-1997, Daughter of Andrew Lonnie & Elizabeth Guinn Mitchell, widow of Sam Horton. Survivors, 4 sons, Maurice, Sr., Samuel, Donald and Jerry L. Horton, 3 daughters, Henry Etta Horton, Mattie Armstrong and Barbara Smith, 1 brother, Clinton Mitchell, 1 sister Florine Ussery and 12 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren. Curtis Cemetery. S.H. 3-24-1997 HOUSE, Copeland W. 77, Delight, B. 7-19-1919 D. 3-17-1997, widower of Betty House, Survivors 4 sons, David, Joe, Steve and Mark House, 1 daughter, Rachel Ward, 1 brother, Wendell House, 3 Sisters, Clauzelle Reynolds, Audy Neal and Geneva Tucker, and 8 grandchildren. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 3-19-1997 HOUSER, Louis Joseph, 84, B. 8-6-1912 D. 5-30-1997, son of Col. Louis Samuel & Elizabeth Page Houser. Widower of Helen Elizabeth Hirsch Houser and Alice Ann Merritt Houser. Survived by 2 daughters, Jeannie Taylor and Helen L. Houser. 1 brother, Robert Page Houser, 1 sister, Betty Jane Houser and 2 grandchildren. S.H.5-30-1997 HOWELL, Ester A. 87, B. 10-12-1909 D. 5-29-1997, daughter of Larkin & Lou Ann Barnett Clift. Widow of Clarence E. Howell. Survived by 6 daughters, Mary Dixon, Gracie Bunn, Joyce Burns, Vera Arnold, Amanda Deaton and Wanda McMahan, 2 sisters, Maggie Hendrix and Mozelle Whitley, 11 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great- grandchild. Rose Hill Cemetery. S.H. 5-30-1997 HOWELL, Willie Oneda, 80, Bismarch, B. 7-17-1917 D. 10-18-1997, daughter of Walter & Birdie Diffee Hardage. Survived by husband, Waldo Howell, daughter and son-in-law, Pat and John Wilson, sister, Louise Stanford, 1 grandhcild and 4 gr-grandchildren. Burial in Old Bismack Cemetey, Pallbearers J.C. Burroughs, Erving Breshears, Paul Bond, A.J. Bond, Tim Hall and Jim Holden. Honorary: Claude Harkrider, Linda and Walter Clark and Home Health of Hot Spring County. S.H. 10-20-1997 HUFFMAN, Eula Stewart, 93, Okolona, 2-14-1903/1-11-1997, daughter of Connie and Nancy Alma Shackelford Stewart. widow of L. Rush Huffman. Surv. a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and James Wilkins, a brother, Willie Stewart and four grandchildren. Center Ridge Cemetery. S.H. 1-13- 1997 HUGGS, Leo D., 79, B. 6-1-1997 D. 8-29-1997 son of J.N. and Cora Deaton Huggs. Survived by wife Carlee Walker Huggs, 2 daughters, Deborah Huggs, and Becky Blakley, 2 brothers, Curtis and Norman Huggs, and 3 grandsons. Rest Haven Gardens. Pallbears Robert Parham, Jervis Walker, Dick Cooley, Doug Syler, Rex Holbrook, Buddy Copeland, Doug Gates and Arthur Tate, Jr. S.H. 9-2-1997 HUGHES, Henry Clinton, 83, Bismarck, B 1-4-1914, D. 1-21-1997, son of Conrad and Maggie Sanders Hughes, Sur. Wife, Wilma Allen Hughes, 4 sons, Ronnie, Ray, Timmy and Keith Hughes, a daughter Libby Wheaton, 1 brother Clifford Hughes, 13 grand children, 8 great grand children. DeRoche Cemetery. S.H. 1-22-1997 HUGHES, Jerry Donald, 65, Rusk, TX, formerly Gurdon, D. 11-18-1997. Survived by wife, Mary Kathryn Hughes, son, James Hughes, daughter Roxann Hughes, mother,Minnie Hughes, brother, Leon Hughes, sister Mary Elizabeth Koester and 6 grandchildren. DeRoche Cemetery. S.H. 11-20- 1997 HUNEYCUTT, Melba C., 52, B 7-5-1945, D 7-21-1997, adopted daughter of Walter Owen and Alma Green Huneycutt. she is survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Macedonia Cemetery. S.H. 7-24-1997 S.H. 7-28-1997, Special Article. HUNTER, Jackson Frederick, 60, B. 1-14-1937 D. 12-3-1997, son of Jack & Cora Atkinson Hunter. Survived by son, Jackson Hunter Jr. 1 daughter, Connie Ellis 1 brother, Daniel Hunter, 6 sisters, Anna L. Masszonia, Geraldine Gooden, Lue Ella Tatum, Millecent Miller, Cora Charles and Dorothy Sapenter, and 2 grandchildren. Springhill Cemetery. S.H. 12-5- 1996 HUNTER, Jerry, First Sgt., 49, B. 8-9-1947 D. 2-21-1997 Son of Edmund & Floy Hunter. Surv. wife, Carol Slonger Hunter, 2 sons, Clay and Brad Hunter, 2 stepsons, John & Matt King, 2 stepdaughters, Sheila King and Victoria Chambers, 1 brother, David Hunter, 2 granddaughters. S.H. 2-25- 1997 HUNTER, Louise, 75, Malvern, formerly Arkadelphia, Died 3-13-1997, Widow of Leroy Hunter, Survived by 2 sons, Royal and Odis Hunter, 5 daughters, Joan Colon, Patarica Nunn, Lizzie Clark and Ruthie Evans. 2 brothers, Thomas Dixon and Hercules Dixon, l8 sisters, Emma Jean Knox, Zelma Smith, Mary Lambert, Lottie Mae Jones, Luvenia Perry, 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 3-17-1997 HUTCHISON, Alfred P. "Al", Jr., 46, DeSoto, TX, B 7-5, 1950 D 6-16-1997. Survived by son, Al Hutchison III, a daughter Ashley Hutchison, his parents, Rose and Al Hutchison, Sr. and a sister, Kay Richardson. Private Burial. S.H. 6-18-1997 HUTTON, William E., Jr. 62, b. 5-14-135 d. 8-18-1997, Son of William Elwood and Alma Rebecca Craig Hutton. Preceeded in death by 1 daughter, Katie Lynn Hutton and 2 sisters, Daisy and Betty Bliss. Survived by wife, Ann Buck Hutton, 3 sons, Randy, Russell and James Hutton, 2 daughters, Kathy Martin and Lakin Atisha Caldwell, 1 brother, Rodney Norman Hutton, 2 half-brothers, Kenneth and Larry Hutton, 2 sisters, Judy Miller and Dorothy Lambert, 7 grandchildren. S.H. 8-19-1997 IVORY, Sadie Anthony, 88, B. 1-6-1909 D. 10-31-1997, Daughter of Yank & Hattie Anthony. Widow of Edward Ivory. Survived by son, Robert Wright and nieces & nephews. Piney Grove Cemetery. S.H. 11-3-1997. JACKSON, Charlene "Peaches", 64 B. 11-23-1932 D. 6-28-1997 Dau of Charlie and Effie Berry Price. Widow of Harley Jackson. Survived by 5 daughters, Jerri Lynn Parker, Linda Janelle Hunter, Allisa Gail King, Mona Catherine Lawarence and Beverly Annette Schee, 5 brothers, Clyde, Charles, Cedric, Clint and Cleylon Price, 3 sisters, Inez Cornish, Barbara Jackson and Doris Brown, 13 grandchildren and 3 gr- grandchildren. Antoine Cemetery. Pallbearers: Paul Tull, Jimmy Shamburger, Jimmy Shamburger, Jr., Larry Sparks, Lloyd Holland and Dewey Jackson, Honorary: Bernie Pennington. S.H. 6-30-1997 JACKSON, Pinkie Elizabeth, 90, Gurdon, B. 8-9-1907 D. 9-9-1997 daughter of Davis & Liza Hayes. Survived by 2 nephews, Louis and Joseph Porter and four nieces, Vora Graham, Martina Bryant, Effie Johnson and Perry Walker. Greenville Cemetery. S.H. 9-11-1997 JEFFERSON, Eloise, 86, B. 8-11-1910 D. 7-24-1997 daughter of Gem and Aretta Jefferson. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 7-29-1997 JOHNSON, Andrew LADALE, B 8-31-1964 D. 1-26-1997, son of Ernest Johnson and Alice Odelia Johnson Chapman. Surv. by mother, stepfather, I.V. Chapman, 5 brothers. Tyra, Eric, Elijah and Sylvester, and Lawrence Johnson; 2 sisters, Dorothy Hill and Ernestine Johnson, 7 step-sisters and 3 step-brothers. Henderson Cem. Princeton. S.H. 1-30-1997 JOHNSON, Gary Lawrence, "Peanut", 34, Malvern, B. 7-31-1962 D. 3-10- 1997. Survived by son Gregory Jermaine Johnson, parents Robert L. and Mayona Washington Johnson, a sister, Robin Deneene Simpson and one nephew. Perla Cemetery. S.H. 3-13-1997 JONES, Chester Scott, 83, Sparkman, WWII Veteran. Survived by wife, Frances Jones, 2 sons, Clifford and Kenny Jones, a daughter, Cornelia Jones Quarles, 2 sisters, Nona Dailey Bray, and Hazel Elrod, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Sparkman Cemetery. S.H. 4-28- 1997 JONES, Frances Odella Green, 94, Malvern, B. 9-29-1902 D. 9-13-1997, Daughter of Willis R. & Anna S. Green. widow of Earnest Porter Jones. Survived by 9 sons: Fay, Ramey, Clinton, Wayne, Roy, Troy, Merle, Earl and Auburn Jones, 2 daughters, Margaret Chambers and Christine Green, 38 grandchildren, 48 gr-grandchildren and 20 gr-gr-grandchildren. Macedonia Cemetery. S.H. 9-15-1997 JONES, Hugh "Sop", 85, Caddo Valley, B. 11-24-1911 D. 6-30-1997, son of Sam David and Viola Helms Jones. Survived by wife, Gertie Allen Jones, 2 grandchildren, Richard Bailey. Jr., Melinda Bailey Buchanan, 2 great- granddaughters. Caddo Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers: Erenst Welch, Glen Heflin, Royce Howell, Richard Bailey, Gregory Barnard and Jeffery Barnard. S.H. 6-30-1997 JONES, Robert A.D. "Doc", 63, Gurdon, D. 5-17-1997. Survived by wife, Mary Jones, 1 son, Larry Jones, 3 daughters, Sharon West, Carla Crain and Mary Darlene Brock, 3 brothers, Ronnie, Eddie and David Jones, 5 sisters, Geneva McQuary, Virginia LaLamandier, Mararet Roeagan, Linda Jones and Serona Ritchie, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. South Fork Cemetery. S.H. 5-19-1997 JONES, Sampson, 78, B. 5-17-1918 D. 4-15-1997 son of Handy & Hattie Jones. Survived by wife, Josie Jones, 2 sons, Andy M. and Ken R. Jones, 2 daughters, Rose M. Anderson and Scellerstene Felts, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Pleasant Hill Cemetery. S.H. 4-18-1997 JUNKEN, Dessa "Dee", 84 of New DeRoche, B. 9-12-1912 D. 4-26-1997, Daughter of James Albert and Elizabeth Belle Morrow Rucker. Widow of Ernie Junken. Survived by son, Jim Evans, a daughter, Betty Allen, a brother, Granville Rucker, 4 sisters, Adel Lea, Catherine Caddy, Ruby Newberry, Bertha Francis, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. Holeman Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jimmy Evans, Donny Parish, Shannon Allen, Phil Sanders, David Jackson and Johnny Rucker. Honorary: Sherman Allen and Michael Evans. S.H. 4-28-1997 KADI, Lawrence Andrew, 86, Friendship, B. 3-2-1911 D. 10-1-1997 son of Martin & Kathleen Dute Kadi. WWII Army Veteran, widower of Irene M. Pinter Kadi. Survived by son Bill Kadi, daughter Kathy McNeal Lawrence and 3 grandchildren. Shadowlawn Cemetery. S.H. 10-2-1997 KAUFMAN, Marcus Bronson, Jr. 78, B. 1-4-1919, D. 3-3-1997, son of Marcus Bronson and Marguerite Lanier Kaufman. WWII Veteran. Survivors are wife, Margaret Crawford Kaufman, children; Dr. Dwight Kaufman, Beverly Lanier Kaufman Angrand, and Mark Allen Kaufman. 1 sister, Sarah O'Kelley, and four grandchildren. Rose Hill Cemetery. 3-5-1997 KELLEY, Bert, 75, Delight, B. 11-23-1946 D. 2-23-1997 son of Eual & Eula Hicks Kelley. Survived by wife, Daphene Doss Kelley, 1 daughter Brenda Wright, 1 sister Zera Keys 2 grandchildren. Delight Cemetery. S.H. 2-24- 1997 KEMP, Clinton Roy, 71, Bismarck. B. 2-6-1926 D. 9-25-1997, survived by wife Betty Kemp, 1 son, Kevin Kemp, 1 daughter Joann Wanat, 2 brothers, Cecil and Lonnie Kemp, 8 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. S.H. 9- 29-1997 KIDD, Ronald William, Jr., 38, Harrison, B. 6-25-1958 D 3-1-1997. Survived by wife, Arlettea Turner Kidd, father, Ronald W. Kidd, Sr., his mother, Vina Kidd and three daughters, Amber Kidd, Laken Kidd and Krystal Kidd. Burial in Brashears Cemetery. S.H. 3-4-1997 KINDRED, Laverne, 65, D. 11-11-1997. Survived by husband, James Kindred, 1 son, Harold Neagle, 3 step-daughters, Pat Williams, Debbie Graves and Lisa Kindred, 4 brothers, Don, Clyde, Raymond and Kenneth Marcott, 3 sisters, Jewel Edward, Janielle Marcott and Lela Faye Case; and 5 grandchildren and 4 step-grandchildren. Oak Bower Cemetery. S.H. 11-14- 1997 KINGREY, Coy Ashley, 66 Browm Springs, B. 12-27-1997 daughter of Charles "Bud" Washington and Nona Bell Hutson Ashley. 1 son, Donald Whitworth, Sr. 2 daughters. Glenda Roscoe and Shawnee Magby, 2 brothers, Hoy and Doyle Ashley, sister, Nettie Pulaski, 8 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild. Bethlehem Cemetery. S.H. 2-10-1997 by parents, 2 brothers. Jordon Bragg and Valentino Young. a sister, Robbie Young, his grandparents, Charles & Eva Hill, Ivory Young and Shirley Loving, and great-grandparents, Ozella Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Odis Young. Beirne Cemetery. S.H. 5-16-1997