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The Newport Independent publishes Wednesdays and Fridays, except on major holidays. The offices of the Newport Independent are located at 2408 Hwy. 367 North, Newport, AR; phone 870-523-5855. The Independent's website can be found at http://www.newportindependent.com. ************************************************************************ 2 Jan 2002 ---------- Bata, Katrina Maria Tomlinson Cordell, Cheyenne Victoria Ryann [photo] Cordell, Kluane Daniel Dean [photo] Hampton, Anna Mae "Shug" Kocher, Shirley Nelson, Bill Owens, Buddy Ramsey, James H. Robinette, Enola (Hale) Rowland, Bert Jr. Weaver, Velma Wilson, Ruth Dennon Wray, Jewel (Schultz) Craig KATRINA MARIA TOMLINSON BATA Katrina Maria Tomlinson Bata, 29 of Rogers, formerly of Hornlake, Miss., died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001 in Memphis, Tenn. She was born Dec. 17, 1972 in Memphis, Tenn. the daughter of James Alan and Mary Lou Tomlinson. She was a homemaker and past Guest Development Supervisor at Fitzgerald Casino. She married John Watson Bata on April 1, 2000, and they had recently moved to Rogers. She was a wonderful cook and had a profound love for all animals, especially her four cats. She is survived by her spouse; her father and step-mother, James Allan and Shirley Tomlinson of Norwood, Ontario, Canada; her mother; and her grandfather, Alan Tomlinson of Pensacola, Fla. Funeral service was 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Captain Lovell officiating. Interment followed in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. CHEYENNE VICTORIA RYANN CORDELL [photo] Cheyenne Victoria Ryann Cordell, 3, died Nov. 24, 2001 at her Palmer, Alaska home. She was born Dec. 20, 1998 in Anchorage. Her mother wrote, "She loved everyone and was always playing with her baby brother, Kluane. Cheyenne was the sweetest and brightest little girl, and she was the center of my world. She was the best big sister to her little brother, Kluane. She was so full of love and life. She is irreplaceable in our hearts." Cheyenne is survived by her mother, Amy Cordell; grandparents, Dan and Margie Cordell; uncles and aunts, Jamie Don and Shauna Cordell, Adam and Nicole Cordell, Clinton, David Gregory and Crystal Gregory; beloved friends and cousins, Alexis, Shauntelle, Emali, Ali Mae and Andre Cordell, all of Alaska; two great-grandmothers, Esther Rauch of Little Rock and Billie Cordell of Newport; one great-grandfather, Don Fletcher of Little Rock; and many extended families in the Lower 48. Memorial donations may be sent to the Cheyenne and Kluane Cordell Bereavement Fund at First National Bank of Anchorage. KLUANE DANIEL DEAN CORDELL [photo] Kluane Daniel Dean Cordell, 1, died Nov. 24, 2001 at his Palmer, Alaska home. He was born June 1, 2000 in Anchorage. His mother wrote, "He loved to follow his big sister around. Kluane was so precious and special. He was so loved, and our loss of his life only leaves me to wonder what memories I have missed out on with him. His short time here with us really taught me what true love is. He showed all of us how much he loved us all. I will miss the laughter I always heard from him and his big sister playing together. Kluane is survived by his mother, Amy Cordell; his grandparents, Dan and Margie Cordell; uncles and aunts, Jamie and Shauna Cordell, Adam and Nicole Cordell, Clinton, David Gregory and Crystal Gregory; beloved friends and cousins, Alexis, Shauntelle, Emali, Ali Mae and Andre Cordell, all of Alaska; two great-grandmothers, Esther Rauch of Little Rock and Billie Cordell of Newport; one great-grandfather, Don Fletcher of Little Rock; and many extended families in the Lower 48. Memorial donations may be sent to the Cheyenne and Kluane Cordell Bereavement Fund at First National Bank of Anchorage. ANNA MAE 'SHUG' HAMPTON Mrs. Anna Mae "Shug" Hampton, 93 of Newport, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001 in Newport. She was born Jan. 23, 1908 in Oil Trough the daughter of Kelley Monroe and Bessie Lenora (Roberson) Crabtree. Mrs. Hampton was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church and was active in her Sunday School Class. She enjoyed canning and felt if God could grow it, it was up to her to preserve it. She enjoyed cooking and was especially known for her fried pies. Mrs. Hampton was known as the fried pie maker of the church. She also enjoyed quilting and gardening, and was still gardening at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Johnny Lewis Hampton on May 23, 1984; two sons, Kenneth Wayne Hampton in October 1967 and Bobby Lee Hampton in December 1993; four brothers, Raymond Crabtree, K. M. Crabtree, Arvil Crabtree and Leon Crabtree; two sisters, Betty Crabtree and Cleo Barrett; and a great-grandson, Frankie Hampton in October 2001. Mrs. Hampton is survived by three sons, Billy Max Hampton and Charles Franklin Hampton, both of Greers Ferry, and John W. Hampton of Jonesboro; one daughter, Mary Jo Shaw of Union Hill; two sisters, Dolly Spence of Oil Trough and Gladys Peoples of Barstow, Calif.; 22 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren and five great-great- grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Buttegen and Rev. Brant Atkinson officiating. Interment is in Maple Springs Cemetery in Oil Trough. Pallbearers are Jerry Shaw, Larry Shaw, Bill Shaw, Dennis Shaw, Johnny Hampton, Johnie Hampton, Gary Hampton, Charles Hampton and Michael Hampton. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. SHIRLEY KOCHER Mrs. Shirley Kocher, 61 of Harrisburg, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001 at Regional Medical Center of NEA. She was born Feb. 28, 1940 in Greenfield the daughter of Walter Scoggin and Nedra (Jones) Scoggin. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Waldenburg where she was actively involved with Lutheran Braille Workers and was a sustaining member of the Lydia Society. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and wife. She is survived by her spouse, Tommy Kocher of the home; one sister, Bonnie Blair of Germantown, Tenn.; one son, Harold L. Kocher, Jr. of Harrisburg; one daughter, Lisa Wixson of Collierville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Bryan Luke Wixson and Kye Emma Kocher. Funeral service was 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Zion Lutheran Church in Waldenburg with Rev. Paul Leigeber officiating. Interment followed in Waldenburg Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. BILL NELSON Mr. Bill Nelson, 69 of Newport, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001 in Little Rock. He was a retired manager for Arkla Gas, retired volunteer fireman, 32 degree Mason, Jackson County Lodge #191, an employee of Arkla Gas for 27 years, a member of the Fire Pension Board, on the Newport City Council for eight years and the City Service Commission for eight years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vic Nelson and Lucenthia Corter, and one grandchild, Marcus Nelson. Survivors include his wife, Norma Nelson of Newport; one son, Mark Nelson of Judsonia; one daughter, Billie Jean Rice of Newport; one brother, Dean Nelson of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Rita Bullard and Dorothy Lipscomb, both of Newport, and Virginia Moody of Searcy; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside service was 10 a.m. Saturday at Remmel McCall Cemetery in Remmel Community, Newport. Pallbearers were Kaneaster Hodges, Robert Shannon, Jerry Mann, Larry Dulaney, Billy Hall and David Steward. Honorary pallbearers were Ed Michael, Paul Tinsley, Sonny Bullard, Tommy Clark, Wayne Beard, Doug Cash, Albert Qualls, Norman Harkey, Jim Henderson, Ed Wherry, C. C. Hulett and Mike Jones. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. BUDDY OWENS Mr. Buddy Owens, 69 of Harrisburg, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001 in Harrisburg. He was born Sept. 15, 1932 in Cherry Valley the son of the late Harry Owens and Zuma (Nixon) Owens. He was a retired farmer and carpenter. Mr. Owens is survived by his spouse, Arva Owens of Harrisburg; one sister, Mildred Mitcherson of Edgemont; one son, Danny Owens of Lompoe, Calif.; one daughter, Sandy Wigginton of Harrisburg; six grandchildren, Wren Wigginton, Kyle Wigginton, Blake Owens, Tish Owens, Dax Owens, and Dana Owens. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Larry White officiating. Pallbearers were Larry Cooper, Bill Rea, DeWayne McArthur, Ricky Faulkner, Mike Hamrick and Clark King. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. JAMES H. RAMSEY Mr. James H. "Slab" Ramsey, 72 of Weiner, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001 in Waldenburg. He was born May 2, 1929 in Weiner the son of Charles W. and Hattie (Moore) Ramsey. Mr. Ramsey was a self-employed heavy equipment operator and was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and telling stories. Mr. Ramsey was preceded in death by two brothers, Willie Ramsey and R. C. Ramsey, and two sisters, Blanche Bohnam and Wilton Bates. He is survived by one son, James Bryan Ramsey of Fort Smith; two daughter, Karen Hardy of Little Rock and Sherri Fly of Fort Smith; one brother, C. W. Ramsey of Weiner; and two sisters, Sylvia Parker of Newport and Evalee Rudd of Weiner. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Saturday at Oak Grove Cemetery in Weiner with Mr. Sherman Ivy officiating. Pallbearers were Raymond McIllwain, Delmar McIllwain, Robbie Rouse, Joe Sitcer, Ricky Ramsey and Billy Ramsey. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. ENOLA (HALE) ROBINETTE Mrs. Enola (Hale) Robinette, 88 of Newport, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001 in Newport. She was born July 30, 1913 in Grand Glaize the daughter of Samuel Sylvester and Ida Belle (O'Neal) Hale. Mrs. Robinette was a homemaker and a member of the Airbase Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening and writing; but above all, she enjoyed walking. Until the age of 82, she walked 15 miles a day. Mrs. Robinette was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Benjamin Robinette; and three brothers, Eldridge Eugene Hale, Sydrick Lucien Hale and John Thomas Hale. She is survived by one daughter, Jean Doris Hicks of Newport; one brother, Joyce Marion Hale of Ukiah, Calif.; two sisters, Viola Peebles of Newport and Nancy Jackson of Arkadelphia; two grandchildren, Barbara Ann Chaplain and Craig Owen Hicks; and one great-grandchild, James Henry Chaplain. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Gary Lawson officiating. Interment was in Coffeyville Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. BERT ROWLAND, JR. Mr. Bert Rowland, Jr., 57 of Newport, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001 in Little Rock. He was a Methodist. He is survived by Laverne Rowland Binkley, Lindsey P. Rowland of Newport, Regina McGill of Havelock, N.C., Mae Alice Hardaway of Augusta, Ruthann Hardaway of Searcy, Kimberly Rowland of Ann Arbor, Mich., and step-son Dennis P. Binkley of Newport. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Monday at St. Paul A.M.E. Church with James Logan Morgan officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers were John L. Peel, Dennis Binkley, Robert Hardaway, Richard Owens, Greg McGill and Charles Woodruff. Arrangements by Tolerson & Sons Funeral Home. VELMA WEAVER Mrs. Velma Weaver, 88 of Weiner, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001 in Newport. She was born March 8, 1913 in Balch the daughter of Robert W. and Nancy Eller (Ford) Taylor. Mrs. Weaver was a homemaker and a member of the Midway Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and raising chickens and rabbits. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Weaver; five brothers, Marvin Taylor, Dewey Taylor, Juel Taylor, Willis Taylor and Elmer Taylor; four sisters, Willie Taylor Norton, Carlie Taylor Roberts, Effie Williams and Jeffie Jones. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at the Midway Church of Christ with Mr. Llano Robinson and Mr. Paul Evins officiating. Interment was in Balch-Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers were Keith Davis, Willie Cox, Leland Self, Dean Phillips, Sr., Don Robinson and Jimmy Phillips. Honorary pallbearers were Cleo Edwards, J. T. Reddell, David Howard and Don Combs. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. RUTH DENNON WILSON Mrs. Ruth Dennon Wilson, 90 of Harrisburg, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001 in Jonesboro. She was born Oct. 1, 1911 in Weiner, the daughter of Charles and Viola Wharton Dennon. She was a homemaker and a member of the Greenfield Baptist Church for 59 years where she taught Sunday School for many of those years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Carrol Wilson; two sisters; three brothers; one grandson, Ryan Verser McKinney; and one granddaughter, Cheri Renee Cooper. She is survived by three daughters, Evelyn Griffin, Lois Johns and Sue Cooper, all of Harrisburg; seven grandchildren, Karen McKinney Johnson, Gayle McKinney Wixson, David Johns, Bud Johns, Perry Ray Cooper, Willard Wilson Cooper and Mickey Todd Cooper; and 16 great- grandchildren. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Saturday at the Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Danny Veteto, Bro. Harrison Johns, Bro. Bobby Crabb and Bro. Captain Lovell officiating. Interment followed in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons David Johns, Bud Johns, Perry Cooper, Wilson Cooper, Micky Cooper, Jim Johnson and Terry Wilson. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Blair, Don Lee, Wayne King, Randy Dillinger, Rick Huffman, and members of her Ladies Sunday School Class. Memorials may be made to the Greenfield Baptist Church. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. JEWEL (SCHULTZ) CRAIG WRAY Mrs. Jewel (Schultz) Craig Wray, 88 of Sacramento, Calif., formerly of Newark, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001 in Newport. She was born March 9, 1913 in Mt. Olive the daughter of Rev. J. M. and Nora (Turner) Schultz. For many years Mrs. Wray and her first husband, the late Oscar F. Craig, Jr., were co-owners of the Royal Theater in Newark. She lived for 42 years in Sacramento where she retired from the Del Paco Heights Pharmacy. Mrs. Wray was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Oscar F. Craig, Jr.; her second husband, Charles Wray; her parents; one brother, Farrell Schultz; and one son, James Richard Craig. Mrs. Wray is survived by one son, David Craig of Newark; one brother, Joe Schultz of California; three grandchildren, James Richard Craig, Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif., Frank Craig of Verdi, Nev. and Marla Craig of Las Vegas, Nev.; and one niece, Carolyn Keeble of Houston, Texas. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at Jackson's Newark Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Mark Richardson officiating. Interment was in Blue Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers were Hale Wherry, John Sturdivant, Jr., Eulo Nichols, Enos Nichols, Jack Griffin and Tommy Howell. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. 4 Jan 2002 ---------- Allen, Billy Kensinger, Ethel Mae Newton, Margaret 'Elizabeth' Caldwell Pierce, Betty Lou Willard Sitz, Linda Fay Traywick, Mrs. [sic] Yauch, Nancy Ellen BILLY ALLEN Billy Allen, 75 of Oil Trough, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001 in Searcy. He was preceded in death by his wife, May Allen; his parents, William Luther Allen and Mary Bell Barber; and two brothers, Johnny Truman Allen and Gerald Wayne Allen. Survivors include one step-son, Larry Dale McDaniels of Newark; one brother, Finis Allen of Oil Trough; one grandchild and one great- grandchild. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Thursday at White River Baptist Church with burial in Maple Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Pankey, Cornelius Burrow, Winfred Smotherman, Johnny Mack Barber, Stanley Barber and Laddie Barber. Honorary pallbearers were the men of the White River Baptist Church. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. ETHEL MAE KENSINGER Ethel Mae Kensinger, 91 of Little Rock, passed away Dec. 31, 2001. She was a longtime member of First Gospel Church. Ethel was the widow of Fred Kensinger and was preceded in death by two sons, David Kensinger and Lawrence Ivie. She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Dodge and her husband, Mike of Little Rock; one son, Alf Ivie and his wife, Dorothy of Bradford; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six great-great- grandchildren; four sisters, Beatrice Block, Irene Ballew, Nita McKim and Nora Scarintino; one brother, R.D. Shelley; and several nieces and nephews. Ethel was a loving mother and grandmother and was a friend to all. She will be greatly missed. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Gospel Church, 8101 Asher Ave. in Little Rock, with Rev. Ray Leniger and Rev. Glenn Winingar officiating. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Newport. Visitation is Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the family receiving guests from 6-8 p.m. at Huson Funeral Home, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock. MARGARET 'ELIZABETH' CALDWELL NEWTON Margaret "Elizabeth" Caldwell Newton of Searcy, formerly of Newport, departed this life on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001 at the age of 75. Mrs. Newton was born Sept. 20, 1926 in Tuckerman to Andy Caldwell and Arbell Caldwell Carpenter. She was a former member of the Newport Ladies Auxiliary to the V.F.W., a member of the Olyphant Church of Christ and a homemaker. Mrs. Newton was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years, Aaron E. "Gene" Newton; and one grandson, Christopher Garrett Morrow. Elizabeth is survived by her four children, sons Charles, Andy and Robert, all of Searcy; and one daughter, Julia Newton Morrow of Tulsa, Okla.; one brother; five sisters; 15 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren. A memorial service was held at the Olyphant Church of Christ on Dec. 30, 2001 at 1 p.m. Her ashes and her husband's ashes were laid to rest together in a single grave at Coffeyville Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. BETTY LOU WILLARD PIERCE Mrs. Betty Lou Willard Pierce, 53 of Cherry Valley, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001 at her residence in Cherry Valley. Mrs. Pierce was a former nurse's aide at Wynwood Nursing Center and also was employed in the housekeeping department at Crestpark Nursing Home in Wynne for a number of years before retiring because of poor health. She was a member of the Cherry Valley Church of God and was married Oct. 23, 1968 of Mr. Danny Pierce, who survives. Mrs. Pierce was born Jan. 13, 1948 in Newport the daughter of Willine Lively Willard and the late Bradford Lee Willard. In earlier years, she worked at the Hodges Nursery in Cherry Valley and was a former resident of Newport and Bakersfield, Calif. before moving to Cherry Valley, where she resided for most of her life. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and decorating her home. She is survived by three sons, Donald Mahan of Harrisburg, Ronald Mahan of Cherry Valley and Danny Pierce, Jr. of Harrisburg; six sisters, Adaline Wilson of Pontiac, Mich., Barbara Williams of Newport, Mary Greene of Belzoni, Miss., Carol Stutter of Newport, Brenda Bruce of Belzoni, Miss., and Debra Mitchell of Newport; five brothers, Bradford Willard of Rolling Fork, Miss., James Willard of Belzoni, Miss., Boyce Willard of Parham, Miss., Michael Willard of Newport and Gary Willard of Belzoni, Miss.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Wednesday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne with Rev. Greg Crumley, pastor of the Cherry Valley Church of God, officiating. Burial was in Vanndale Cemetery in Vanndale. The family requests that memorials be made to the Cherry Valley Baptist Church. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Homes. LINDA FAY SITZ Linda Fay Sitz, 50 of Wynne, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001 in Jonesboro. She was born Oct. 1, 1951 in Cherry Valley. She graduated from Wynne High School, the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and then received two Master's Degrees from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. She was a high school English teacher in the Swifton Public Schools for 26 years, and before that she taught for two years in Carthage. She was a member of the American Education Association; the Arkansas Classroom of Teachers of Language, Arts and English; the National Council of Teachers of English; and was a Beta Club sponsor for 28 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Muriel M. Sitz. Survivors include her mother, Helen I. Baker and husband, Curtis A. Baker of Wynne; one brother, Larry Muriel Sitz of Lawrenceburg, Ken.; step-sisters, Debbie Davis of Wynne and Pat Parker of Carlisle. Funeral service was 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kernodle Funeral Chapel in Wynne. Burial was in Akin Cemetery near Vanndale with Rev. Tim Watson officiating. The family requests memorials be sent to the American Diabetes Association, Irving, Texas 75062. Arrangements by Kernodle Funeral Home of Wynne. MRS. TRAYWICK Mrs. Traywick was born May 4, 1963 in Anadarko to Charles and Marilyn (Farmer) Shannon and passed from this life Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her hsuband, Jackie Traywick of Anadarko; her daughter, Shannon Patterson of Anadarko; her brothers, Robert Shannon of Tuckerman, Michael Shannon of Newport and Charles R. (Bob) Shannon of Indio, Calif.; her sisters, Judy McLaughlin of San Diego, Calif. and Lilly McHenry of Anaheim Hills, Calif.; her step-mother, Lucille Shannon of Newport; her step-daughters, Cindy Shaffer and Mandy Traywick of Anadarko and Jackie Dawn Traywick of Alabama; a great-uncle, Maurice Nixon of Anadarko; her former husband, Ronnie Patterson of Anadarko; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many loving friends. Burial was in Memory Lane Cemetery by Stevenson Funeral Home. NANCY ELLEN YAUCH Nancy Ellen Yauch, age 66 of Batesville, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001 at her home. She was born March 24, 1935 at Kewanee, Ill. to Julius and Ellen Anderson Beuster. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hope Lutheran Church of Batesville, worked as Hope Lutheran Church secretary for many years and also served as treasurer. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Ron Beuster. Survivors include her husband, William R. Yauch of the home; two sons, William Kurt Yauch of Harrison and James Edward Yauch of Carrollton, Texas; two daughters, Janet Kay Yauch of Houston, Texas and Julie Ann Yauch of Batesville; one brother, John Beuster of Rockford, Ill.; and six grandchildren, Chris Yauch of Harrison, Taylor Yauch, Jordan Yauch and Garrett Yauch, all of Carrollton, Texas, and Andrew Yauch and Ellen Yauch, both of Batesville; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Hope Lutheran Church in Batesville with Pastor Paul Mehl officiating. Burial followed at the Roselawn Cemetery in Batesville. Pallbearers were Dr. Steve Alexander, Charles Johnson, Del Buntjer, Steve Kruse, David Hidy, Garry Greenfield and Dr. Clint Melton. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Homes. 9 Jan 2002 ---------- Luff, Rev. Otis L. Matlock, Ruby Rudick Miller, Vardimon Peck, James Rowland, Bert Jr. REV. OTIS L. LUFF Rev. Otis L. Luff, 78 of Harrisburg, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002 in Jonesboro. He was born Dec. 11, 1923 in Caraway the son of H.L. Luff and Alice (Thompson) Luff. He was a carpenter and the founder and pastor of the Harrisburg Full Gospel Church. He was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. Survivors include his wife, Sandra (Evans) Luff of the home; six sons, Virgil Luff, Kenneth Luff, Howard Luff and Gary Luff, all of Caraway, Jeremy Luff and Josh Luff, both of Harrisburg; two daughters, Judy Endicott of Caraway and Allison Luff of Harrisburg; seven grandchildren, Randy Luff, Dena Sparkman, Ken Luff, Kristin Johnson, Misty Floyde, Allen Luff and Trevor Endicott; and four great- grandchildren, Haley, Cain, Desiree and Hayley. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Sunday at the Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glenda Johnson and Rev. Ron Martin officiating. Interment followed in Philadelphia Cemetery near Jonesboro, with graveside military honors. Pallbearers were Jeremy Luff, Josh Luff, Danny Evans, Luke Peeler, Larry Harris and Ken Luff. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. RUBY RUDICK MATLOCK Mrs. Ruby Rudick Matlock, age 82, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002 in Searcy. She was born in Big Flats on Nov. 21, 1919 and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Augusta. She loved sewing, quilting, knitting, crossword puzzles, Bingo, church and family. Survivors include one daughter, Sally Ann Hudson of Ft. Worth, Texas; and two sons, Gilbert Matlock of Forrest City and Dolen Matlock of Conway. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at Grace Baptist Church in Augusta with Rev. Steven Beavers, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Cotton Plant Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Baskins, Gilbert Matlock, Jr., Jason Matlock, Mark O'Shields, Tommy O'Shields, II and Kenny Simons. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. VARDIMON MILLER Vardimon Miller of Newport died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Dillinger Funeral Home. JAMES PECK James Peck, 78 of Newport, died Dec. 29, 2001 in Newport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Basil and Ethel Peck; one brother, Forste Peck; and two sisters, Shirley Origosa and Harriette Davis. Survivors include one brother, Harry Peck of Denver, Colo. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Friday at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. BERT ROWLAND, JR. Mr. Bert Rowland, Jr. of Newport was born Aug. 17, 1944 in Jackson County the son of the late Bert Rowland, Sr. and Emma Slayton Rowland. He was a retired farmer and had been associated with the Holden- Conner Farm in Jackson County. Mr. Bert Rowland, Jr. departed this life on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001 in Little Rock. He leaves to cherish his memory six daughters, Laverne Binkley Rowland and Lindsey P. Rowland of Newport, Regina McGill (Greg) of Havelock, N.C., Mae Alice Hardaway of Augusta, Ruth Ann Hardaway of Searcy, Kimberly Rowland of Ann Arbor, Mich.; one step-son, Dennis P. Binkley of Newport; one brother, Charles Rowland (Verna) of Newport; two sisters, Janice Binkley (Lee) of Newport and Ruby Cloud (Kenneth) of Chesterfield, Mo.; eight grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was Dec. 31 at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Newport with Rev. James Logan Morgan officiating. Interment was in Mount Zion Cemetery in Shoffner. Arrangements by Tolerson and Son Funeral Home. 11 Jan 2002 ----------- Hardin, Maxine Miller, Vardimon Steward, Martin Taylor, J. R. MAXINE HARDIN Mrs. Maxine Hardin, 94 of Milford, Ohio, formerly of Tupelo, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002 in Ohio. She was born Aug. 31, 1907 in Chismville the daughter of Jesse and Rena (Burton) Hutchens. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester A. Hardin; and two sisters, Annie Nance and Byrd Gardner. Mrs. Hardin is survived by one son, Chester Lynn Hardin of North Little Rock; two daughters, Peggy Jean Jones of Loveland, Ohio and Margaret Ann Ure of Santa Rosa, Calif.; nine grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral service was 10:30 a.m. Monday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Bill Holt officiating. Interment was in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steven Ellis, Brian Jones, Billy Joe Hardin, Jimmy Hardin, Don Martin and Ben Jones. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. VARDIMON MILLER Mr. Vardimon Miller, 75 of Newport, died Jan. 7, 2002 at his home. He was a retired farm laborer and a Baptist. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife, Lizzie; his parents; one daughter, Virginia George; and two grandchildren. Survivors include four sons, Vernon, Johnny, Robert and Bobby Miller, all of Newport; five daughters, Mary Smith of Judsonia, Charleston Fuller of Rockford, Ill., Sarah Parker of Marked Tree, Willie Mae Block and Peggy Sue Brasher, both of Newport; two brothers, Red Miller and Zane Miller, both of Marked Tree; one sister, Mary Brown of Marked Tree; 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Friday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with Billy Ed Morris officiating. Burial was in Cheshier Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. MARTIN STEWARD Martin Steward, 77 of Macks Community, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002 in Newport. He was a World War II veteran, and a member of the V.F.W. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Pearl Steward, one brother and one sister. Survivors include one brother, Billy Steward of Macks Community; and two sisters, Alberta Tucker and Capitola Sullivan of Flint, Mich. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Friday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coffeyville Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. J. R. TAYLOR Mr. J. R. Taylor, 83 of Newport, died Jan. 8, 2002 in Newport. He was a retired farmer, a member of Cherokee Church of Christ, and an Army veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife, Zula Zelma Fisher Taylor of Newport; one son, James Bridgeman of Newport; three daughters, Peggy Taylor of Searcy, Jo Ann Ball of Thida and Gene Sisk of Oil Trough; one brother, Lonnie Taylor of Newark; one sister, Mattie Ball of Rosie; 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Thursday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Watson Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. 16 Jan 2002 ----------- Ballard, Dickey Burrow, Juanita (Free) Cook, Ruby Cresteen Goza, Jerry Wayne Hagler, Gerald 'Pat' Hagood, Tommie Louise Higginbottom, William Henry Lesley, James Madden, Ralph E. Smith, Rayburn Griffin DICKEY BALLARD Mr. Dickey Ballard, 70 of Oil Trough, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002 in Newport. He was a self-employed journeyman carpenter, a member of the Oil Trough Church of Christ, and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Ballard was preceded in death by his parents, George and Clara Burns Ballard; his wife, Mary Jo; four brothers, Buddy, Bill, Jackie Lee and Jimmy; and one sister, Louella Davidson. Survivors include three sons, Alan Wayne and Tabitha Ballard of Oil Trough, Bradley and Donna Ballard of Lutz, Fla. and John M. and Teresa Smith of Flint, Mich.; one step-son, Fredrick W. Smith of Oil Trough; two sisters, Shelby Jean Simmons of Oil Trough and Patsy Ruth Thomas of Salado; grandchildren, Luke Ballard and Erin Ballard, both of Lutz, Fla., Eric Smith, Chelsey Ballard and Allyson Ballard, both of Oil Trough, Scotty Smith, Anthony Smith and Sara Smith, all of Flint, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Thursday at Oil Trough Church of Christ with burial in Max Chapel Cemetery in Magness. Visitation is Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Pallbearers will be his nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be all family and friends. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. JUANITA (FREE) BURROW Mrs. Juanita (Free) Burrow, 76 of Cabot, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002 in Jacksonville. She was born in Shoffner on Feb. 22, 1925 the daughter of Clyde Wilson Free and Ethel Mae (Foushee) Buford. She was a homemaker and of the Church of Christ belief. Mrs. Burrow was preceded in death by her parents and one niece, Jamie Free. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Clifford E. Burrow of Cabot; one daughter and son-in-law, Lorita (Ireland) and William King Heatherly of Cabot; three brothers, James Free of Newport; C.W. Free of Beedeville and Don Free of Topeka, Kan.; one sister, Dorothy (Free) Bone of McCrory; two grandchildren, William King Heatherly, Jr. and wife, Karen of Little Rock, Nita Gail (Heatherly) Brooks and husband, Robert of Little Rock; two great-grandchildren, William King "Trey" Heatherly III of Little Rock and Veronica Heatherly of Little Rock; one sister-in- law, Oleta Free of Newport; and five nieces and nephews. Funeral service is 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. J.L. May officiating. Interment is in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers are Wayne Foushee, Jackie Newman, Jimmy Heatherly, Robert Brooks, William King Heatherly, Sr. and William King Heatherly, Jr. Honorary pallbearer is Jimmy Dale Free. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. RUBY CRESTEEN COOK Mrs. Ruby Cresteen Cook, 89 of Oil Trough, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002 in Oil Trough. She was born in Hulsey Bend on Feb. 11, 1912 the daughter of Charlie and Ida (Laster) Meachum. She was a homemaker and attended the Olyphant Church of Christ and enjoyed sewing, quilting and embroidering. Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Cook. She is survived by two sons, Larry Cook of North Little Rock and Ray Cook of Oil Trough; one brother, Jimmy Meachum of Cabot; one sister, Helen Knupps of Hot Springs; six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Funeral service was 3 p.m. Monday at the Olyphant Church of Christ with Mr. Llano Robinson officiating. Interment was in Carter Cemetery in Russell. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. JERRY WAYNE GOZA Mr. Jerry Wayne Goza, 56 of Swifton, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002 in Newport. He was born in Swifton on Dec. 9, 1945 the son of Arkey and Jessie (Wallin) Goza. He was employed by Norandal as a machinist and was a member of the Swifton Church of Christ. Mr. Goza enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to ball games. Mr. Goza was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Carol Goza. He is survived by his wife, Elaine (Wheeler) Goza of Swifton; one son, Tim Goza and wife Merry of Swifton; one daughter, Tammy Shelton and husband Tim of Swifton; two brothers, Charles Goza of Cabot and Sam Goza of Possum Grape; two sisters, Bernice Henderson of Swifton and Loran Arnold of Swifton; six grandchildren, Cassie Shelton, Bryce Shelton, Jordan Shelton, Zach Goza, Brianne Goza and Meagan Goza; and two God- children, Anna Beth Weaver and Gina Grimes. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at the Swifton Church of Christ with Mr. Bill Wheeler, Jr. and Mr. Todd Rabalais officiating. Interment was in Arnold Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Adams, Gene Floyd, Dennis Morrison, Larry Gates, Teddy Evans and Eddie House. Honorary pallbearers were Gene Goza, J. Q. Harvey and the Men of the Swifton Church of Christ. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. GERALD 'PAT' HAGLER Mr. Gerald "Pat" Hagler, 76 of McCrory, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002 in Searcy. He was born Sept. 18, 1925 in McCrory the son of the late George Wilson Hagler and Olive Ross Hagler. He was a graduate of McCrory High School (1944) and attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He was a member of the Church of Christ, American Legion, and was a cub scout leader and baseball commissioner in McCrory. He loved hunting, fishing, music and family. Mr. Hagler is survived by his wife, Bonnie Hagler of McCrory; three sons, Charles Wilson Hagler of DeQueen, Bobby Joe Hagler of McCrory and James Lynn Hagler of Jonesboro; two sisters, Helen Hagler Holder of Little Rock and Barbara Ann Green of Angleton, Texas; one brother, Charles Ross Hagler of Arlington, Texas; and one grandson, James Matthew Hagler. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in McCrory with interment in Woodman Cemetery. Pallbearers are Robert Wright, Bill Crawford, Bill Sisk, Elmer Atchison, Robert Martin and Rolfe Reynolds. Honorary pallbearer is James Matthew Hagler. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. T. LOUISE HAGOOD Mrs. T. Louise Hagood, 92 of Brownsburg, Ind., formerly of Swifton, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002 in Indiana. She was born at Creswell on Jan. 15, 1909 the daughter of H. T. and Beatrice (Evans) Watson. Mrs. Hagood was a homemaker and retired from U.S. F&G Insurance in 1974. She was a member of the Swifton Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, sewing and her grandchildren. Mrs. Hagood was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Hagood, and one son, James Hagood. She is survived by two daughters, Sue Matthews Barfield of Brownsburg, Ind. and Wanda Sawyer of Memphis, Tenn.; one sister, Katherine Dudley of Newport; four grandchildren, Timothy Matthews, Brett Cazzell, Renata Zimmerman and Cheri Sawyer; eight great-grandchildren and one brother-in-law, Noel Hagood of Swifton. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment is in Swifton Cemetery. Pallbearers are Larry Sawyer, Henry Barfield, Lynn Hagood, Jerry Hagood, Tim Matthews, Dr. Guilford Dudley, Brett Cazzell and Ronald Watson. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. WILLIAM HENRY HIGGINBOTTOM Higginbottom, William Henry "Fee Faw" was born June 7, 1935 in Tuckerman. He passed away Nov. 12, 2001 in Dallas, Texas as a result of complications from Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by his children, Kathy Cruz, James Higginbottom, Shari Higginbottom and Laura Nelson; grandchildren, Aaron Cruz, Lance Cruz, Tyler Cruz, Kenneth Franklin, Hannah Higginbottom, Paxton Nelson and Rocky Sandlin; one sister, Maxine McManus; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service was noon Saturday, Nov. 17 at Dowell's Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. JAMES LESLEY James Lesley, 68 of Rector, formerly of Harrisburg, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002 in Paragould. He was born Oct. 16, 1933 in Harrisburg to the late Lovett Abner and Nannie (Deckelman) Lesley. He was a retired auto body repairman and of the Pentecostal belief. He was a Korean Air Force veteran. Mr. Lesley was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two sisters, Sharon Kay Blagg of Newport and Faye Chamblis of Jonesboro; two brothers, Billy Harold Lesley of Frost Proof, Fla. and Joe Von Lesley of Jonesboro; four sons, David Lesley of Paragould, James Early Lesley of Jonesboro, Ronnie Lynn Lesley of Rector and George L. Smith of Paragould; two daughters, Margarett Jones of Rector and Debra Kay Gamboa of Jonesboro; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shiloh Cemetery near Harrisburg. Pallbearers are David Lesley, James Lesley, Zachery Lesley, Joshua Lesley, Jim Jones and Christopher Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Gamboa, Joe Reed, Johnny Barnes, Jerry Barnes, Chick Brown and Joe Von Lesley. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. RALPH E. MADDEN Mr. Ralph E. Madden, 62 of Cow Lake Community, Beedeville, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002 at his home in Beedeville. He was born Jan. 1, 1940 in Cow Lake Community the son of Roy E. and Lola Iris (McFadden) Madden. Mr. Madden attended Harding College for one year before returning to Beedeville to farm with his family. He was a self-employed farmer and farmed along side his brothers all of his life. He loved the outdoors and was an avid duck and coon hunter. He was a member of the Beedeville Church of Christ where he served as a deacon and taught Sunday School for many years. Mr. Madden was a past member of the uncle. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He loved children and children loved him. He touched many lives with his kind ways and strong spirit. He lived his life daily for God, family, friends and work. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy E. Madden on June 3, 1987; his mother, Lola Iris (McFadden) Madden on March 18, 1984; three brothers, Dale Madden, Sr. on March 6, 2000, Joe E. Madden, Sr. on Sept. 29, 1995 and Harold Alton Madden, Sr. on Nov. 29, 1968; two sisters, Etta Reid on Sept. 5, 1990 and Royslen Madden on June 24, 1934; and one nephew, Roy Thomas on Sept. 24, 1992. Mr. Madden is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty L. (Ireland) Madden of Cow Lake Community, Beedeville; his children, Tony and Karen Madden of Cow Lake Community, and Tara (Madden) and Tim London of Searcy; three grandchildren, Brad London and Paige London, both of Searcy, and Ashton Madden of Cow Lake Community; two foster daughters, Patty Ireland and Penny Ireland of Cow Lake Community; four brothers, Stanley Madden of Beedeville, Kenneth Madden of Beedeville, Norman Madden of Newport and Hervey Madden of Beedeville; and one sister, Elaine Thomas of Beedeville. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at the Beedeville Church of Christ with Dr. Gary Elliot officiating. Interment was in Madden-Walker Cemetery in Cow Lake Community. Pallbearers were Harold Madden, Jr., Steve Reid, John Kevin Madden, Kenny Madden, Ed Madden, Danny Thomas, Jr., Mike Reid, Dale Madden, Jr., Mitch Reid, John Paul Madden, Joe Madden, Jr., Keith Madden, Jeff Madden, Mac Madden and Chad O'dell. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Foushee, Rick Sampson, Tim Carter, Larry Dabbs, Gerald Breckenridge, Ronnie Nance, Jim Eskew and Joey Rennicke. Memorials may be made to the Beedeville Church of Christ or to the Children's Home in Paragould. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. RAYBURN GRIFFIN SMITH Mr. Rayburn Griffin Smith, 88 of Harrisburg, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002 in Jonesboro. He wa born in Harrisburg on April 21, 1913 to the late U.L. and Mattie Lou (Griffin) Smith. He graduated from Henderson State University. He taught public schools, was a high school football coach and retired as postmaster for Harrisburg Post Office. He was in the Harrisburg Rotary Club, American Legion, and had served on the Harrisburg City Council. He was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, a WWII Navy veteran, and a retired Army Reserve officer in Jonesbor. He helped establish the Harrisburg National Guard Unite. He was a member of the Harrisburg First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Manette (Glenn) Smith; one son, Mel Smith; and his parents. Survivors include one son, Glenn Smith of Jonesboro; one daughter, Barbara Winters of Harrisburg; two grandchildren, Larry Winters, Jr. and Lori Winters; and one great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Isabel Winters. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Monday at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. 18 Jan 2002 ----------- Long, Mrs. Fay MRS. FAY LONG Mrs. Fay Long, 68 of Tuckerman, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002 in Jonesboro. She was born Nov. 13, 1933 in Jonesboro the daughter of William Thomas and Jessie Irene (Simmons) Christian. Mrs. Long was a 1951 graduate of the Valley View High School. She graduated from Business College in Jonesboro in 1952. Mrs. Long worked as a line person at Frolic Shoe Factory for 10 years and work for Jim McDaniel as a secretary assistant for two years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tuckerman. Mrs. Long deoted her life to her family. She most enjoyed her grandchildren and loved to shop for them. Mrs. Long was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas and Jessie Irene (Simmons) Christian, and one grandson, Gregory Lavern Long on Sept. 4, 1988. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Lavern Long of Tuckerman; her children, Gregory Thomas Long and wife, Jeannie Lynn of Tuckerman and Cathy Lynn Harris and husband, Billy J. of Tuckerman; one brother, Ralph Christian of Jonesboro; three grandchildren, Brittany Elizabeth Harris, Michael Thomas Long and Haley Lynn Long; and a very special friend, Betty Riley of Tuckerman. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Lannie Younger officiating. Interment followed in Gracelawn Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bo Riley, Charley Churchman, Afton Eades, Joey Fortenberry, Kenny Bowen and Joe Christian. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Mark Wood, George Green, Nick Adcox and Clifton Hendrix. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. 23 Jan 2002 ----------- Arnold, Frances Lucille Johnson, Alice B. Lingo, William Edward Shelton, William Nelson Smith, Ransom Woodrow [photo] FRANCES LUCILLE ARNOLD Mrs. Frances Lucille Arnold, 48 of Newark, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002 in Little Rock. She was born in West Helena on Oct. 15, 1953 the daughter of James Thompson and Mary Frances (Oxner) Thompson. She was a housewife and a member of the Newark Southern Baptist Church. Mrs. Arnold enjoyed crocheting, Bingo and taking care of her children. Mrs. Arnold was preceded in death by her father, James Thompson; her mother, Mary Frances (Oxner) Long; and her step-father, Craker Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Alvin Wayne Arnold of Newark; two sons, Billy Bruce Littleton of Southside and Bobby Joe Littleton of Newark; two brothers, Roger Thompson of Jonesboro and J.R. Broadway of Jonesboro; one sister, Mary Ann Boals of West Helena; and two grandchildren, Dalton Drake Littleton of Southside and Leandra Brynn Littleton of Southside. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at the Southern Baptist Church in Newark. Committal service was 2 p.m. at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Helena. Pallbearers were Marlon Shopher, Gene McManners, Paul Vinson, Bobby Bennett, Scott Johnson and Michael Powell. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. ALICE B. JOHNSON Alice B. Johnson, 34 of Alexander, formerly of Tuckerman, departed this life on Jan. 18, 2002 in a traffic accident. She was born June 24, 1967 to the late W. L. "Tiny" Brock and Georgia M. Brock of Tuckerman. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Robert Brock. Alice was employed as a nurse at Bryant Regional Nursing Center. She was a dedicated nurse and a loving mother to four children. She is survived by her fiance, Terry Thomas; four children, Marc Johnson (15), Megan Johnson (12), Christopher Thomas (4) and Logan Thomas (3), all of Alexander; four sisters, Sharon Beasley of Cotton Plant, Brenda Turner of Mountain Home, Martha Pickens of Middlefield, Conn., and Carla Newton of Pleasant Plains; and one brother, Lewis Brock of Casper, Wyo. Services are 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Celebration Christian Fellowship Church, 1514 Market Square, with Pastor Tim Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Dowells Chapel Cemetery, Tuckerman. To sign on-line guestbook, go to www.Legacy.com. Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Forest Hills. WILLIAM EDWARD LINGO Mr. William Edward Lingo, 65 of Swifton, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002 in Newport. He was born April 9, 1936 in Lynn the son of William Robert and Beulah Agnes (Duncan) Lingo. For 19 years, Mr. Lingo was employed by Dealers Transport before moving back to Swifton. He was a charter member of the Swifton Pentecostal Church of God, where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Lingo was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Berlin Crisis. He was preceded in death by one son, Eddie Dwayne Lingo on Sept. 5, 1980; and one brother, Joe Dan Lingo on Sept. 24, 1988. Mr. Lingo is survived by his wife, Lois (Belding) Lingo of Swifton; one daughter, Cynthia Lynn (Lingo) Mitts of Swifton; two step- sons, Lawrence William Benson, Jr. of Conway and Ricky Lynn Benson of Cherry Valley; two brothers, James Thomas Lingo of Hensley and William Robert Lingo of Independence, Mo.; three sisters, Beulah Juanita (Lingo) Crays, Vanita Bell (Lingo) Slagley and Frances Lucille (Lingo) Decker, all of Swifton; five grandchildren, Chandra Nicole Mitts and Payton Lawson Mitts, both of Swifton, Matt Benson and Meagan Benson, both of Conway, and Lake Benson of Cherry Valley. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Swifton Pentecostal Church of God with Bro. David Decker and Bro. Thomas Patterson officiating. Interment is in Strangers Home Cemetery in Alicia. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. WILLIAM NELSON SHELTON Mr. William Nelson Shelton, 94 of Newport, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002 in Newport. He was born Feb. 7, 1907 in Cardwell, Mo. He was a retired construction worker and a member of the Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl May (Ward) Shelton on Sept. 2, 1993; two sons, Cecil Marion Shelton and James Paul Shelton; three daughters, Wanda Lee Shelton, Lula Bell Shelton and Velma Louise DePriest; his father, Charles Marion Shelton; one brother, Thomas Shelton; two sisters, Eva May Shelton and Ruby Osborne. Mr. Shelton is survived by three sons, Tommy Joe Shelton of Swartz Creek, Mich.; one daughter, Carine Hawks of Bald Knob; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Tuckerman. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. RANSOM WOODROW SMITH [photo] Ransom Woodrow Smith of Newport departed this life on Jan. 18, 2002 at the age of 88. He was born in Poughkeepsie, Sept. 16, 1913, the eldest son of Allen and Ada Smith. He married Theda Hulett on Dec. 26, 1939. He attended Arkansas State University and began his professional career as a school teacher and coach. He later took a job in Searcy working for Farmers Home Administration. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he moved his family to Newport in 1947. Later he accepted a position with Merchants and Planters Bank in Newport and became a vice president before retiring in 1981. Ransom was a member of the Holden Avenue Church of Christ, having been an elder in that congregation for over 40 years. He was very active in his community, serving on the Newport School Board, the Chamber of Commerce, the American Legion Baseball Commission, and Harding University's Presidents Council. He was a lifelong Kiwanian, having received the Tablet of Honor Award, and was a state officer of AARP. He was an avid sportsman and competitor. He enjoyed playing golf and watching and listening to ballgames. He had been known to watch one ballgame while listening to another. His greatest passion and love was his family. He enjoyed nothing more in his life than watching his sons, daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren participate in sports. Ransom loved life and lived it to the fullest, always giving 100 percent of himself and sharing his positive attitude with everyone with whom he came in contact. His children say he was the strongest man mentally and physically they have ever known. Because of his quiet strength, he was known to family and friends as "Bear." Ransom is survived by his wife of 62 years, Theda (Hulett) Smith; three sons, Dr. Steve Smith of Searcy, Dr. Ronny Smith of Blytheville and Dr. Joe David Smith of Newport; and a daughter, Mary Smith of Newport; seven grandchildren, Dr. Ron Smith of Memphis, Tenn., Jill Davis of Searcy, Ferrell Marrs of Memphis, Tenn., Shannon Whitehead of Franklin, Tenn., Ransom S. Smith of Fayetteville, Hunter and Hannah Smith of Newport; three great-grandchildren, Jace, Trey and Ally Davis of Searcy; a brother, Thurman Smith of Fayetteville; and a sister, Lorena Simpson of Poughkeepsie. He was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon Smith. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Holden Avenue Church of Christ in Newport. Interment followed in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dr. Ron Smith, Ransom S. Smith, Hunter Smith, Brooks Davis, Mike Whitehead, and Chad Marrs. Arrangements were by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. 25 Jan 2002 ----------- Alden, John S. (Jack) Howard, Jerry Wayne Jr. Hurst, Joel Keith Martin, Brinda (incomplete) Morgan, James Arthur Sanders, Emma JOHN S. (JACK) ALDEN Mr. John S. (Jack) Alden, 82 of Tuckerman, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002 in Jonesboro. Mr. Alden was born Nov. 20, 1919 in Manchester, N.H. He retired from Rath Bone Corp. in Palmer, Mass. He lived several years in Florida, resided in Monson for over 40 years and Venice, Fla. for 10 years before moving to Tuckerman about five years ago. Mr. Alden was a Presbyterian and an active member in the Rotary Club in Massachusetts and Florida. Survivors include two sons, John B. Alden of Ovideo, Fla. and Albert Gregg Alden of Houston, Texas; one brother, Arthur Alden of Oxford, Miss.; one sister, Dorothy Chisholm of Homestead, Fla.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be announced at a later date by Roller- Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. JERRY WAYNE HOWARD, JR. Mr. Jerry Wayne Howard, Jr., 33 of Harrisburg, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002 at his home. He was born Aug. 23, 1968 in Trumann the son of Jerry Wayne Howard, Sr. and Sue (Davis) Howard. He was a machinist and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his parents and step-mother, Juanita (Henley) Howard of Harrisburg; grandmother, Helen Caukin of Jonesboro; five sisters, Martha Jane Howard of Jonesboro, Sherry Lynn Cheatham of Kansas City, Kan., Charity Leigh Howard of Harrisburg, Faith Cham of Lonoke and Hope Rachelle Hill of El Dorado; and two brothers, Scott Howard of Clarksville and Brian Howard of Brookland. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Thursday at the Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. JOEL KEITH HURST Joel Keith Hurst, 44 of Cave City, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002 in Batesville. He was born May 24, 1957 in Newport to Carl L. and Verla (McCartney) Hurst. He was a pastor for the Matlock Road Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen (Davis) Hurst of the home; one son and daughter Dustin Hurst and Danielle Hurst, both of the home; his parents, Carl and Verla Hurst of Salado; one sister, Shelia Young of Salado; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at the Matlock Road Church of God with Rev. Melvin Massey officiating. Burial followed in the Egner Cemetery located in Southside. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. BRINDA MARTIN Mrs. Brinda Martin of Newark died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002 in Batesville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. JAMES ARTHUR MORGAN Mr. James Arthur Morgan, 51 of Newport, died Jan. 19, 2002 in a local hospital. He was a member of the Greater Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church and a former worker for the City of Newport. He is survived by his mother, Gretchen Livingston of Newport; step-mother, Johnnie Morgan of Augusta; six daughters, Louvina Morgan, Alexandrea Morgan and Sheneka Smith, all of Newport, Carolyn Jackson and Annette Briscoe, both of Augusta, and Renne Jackson of Missouri; one son, James A. Morgan, Jr. of Newport; sisters, Flossie Maddox of Newport, Edna Hayes, Phyllis Morgan and Tracie Moore, Helen Morgan, all of Augusta, and Ruby Henderson of Jonesboro, Karen Morgan of California; and two brothers, Jackie Wayne Livingston of Conway and Rex Morgan of Augusta. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Everett officiating. Burial is in New Quiet Cemetery in Augusta. Pallbearers are Levi Anders, Tim Rucker, Frank Roddy and Calvin Bailey. Arrangements by Craft Funeral Home. EMMA SANDERS Emma Sanders, 63 of Newport, died Jan. 19, 2002 in Newport. She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Alcorn, Loretta Sanders and Tammala Sanders; eight sons, Lee McGee, Charles McGee, Larry McGee, Chris McGee, David Sanders, James Sanders, Ricky Sanders and Dereck Sanders. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday at Walnut Grove Baptist Church with Rev. John E. Jones officiating. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday. Pallbearers are Dereck Sanders, James Sanders, Larry McGee and Henry Brason. Arrangements by Tolerson & Son Funeral Home. 30 Jan 2002 ----------- Arnett, Emma Lucinda Hopkins Simmons Barber, Bobby G. Clements, Katherine J. Clements, Raymond R. 'Pete' Helm, Charles Lawrence Lovejoy, Lena Elizabeth Martin, Brinda Martin, James Forrest 'Pepper' Mullins, Albert Earl Webb, Joel S. Young, Charles 'Junior' EMMA LUCINDA HOPKINS SIMMONS ARNETT Emma Lucinda Hopkins Simmons Arnett was born July 8, 1905 in Elgin to the late L. C. Hopkins and the late Mary Magdalene (King) Hopkins. She died Jan. 23 in Searcy. She had been a resident at Woodruff County Nursing Home since May of 2001. "Miss" Emma was a homemaker, seamstress and artisan, a member of the Holden Avenue Church of Christ, Associated Women for Harding and a lifelong member of the Extension Homemakers Club. Providing for her family and friends, she volunteered many hours serving people of all ages. She loved cooking and shared many dishes with friends and those in need. "Miss" Emma was loved and respected by all that knew her. She always had a smile and a good word for everyone. Survivors are a daughter, Emma Christine Koch of Minneapolis, Minn.; two sons, Jimmy Louis Simmons and wife Jackie of Gautier, Miss. and Bobby Glenn Simmons and wife Loretta of McCrory; daughter-in-law, Shirley Simmons of McCrory; a step-son, Roy Arnett of Newport; two step- daughters, Louise Grady and Jetta Grady of Batesville; 22 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 10 step-great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; 10 step-great- grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Christopher C. Simmons, Jr.; her second husband, C. A. Arnett; a daughter, Vivian Burton; a son, Christopher C. Simmons, III; two grandsons, Dennis Koch and Ronald David Simmons; a great-grandson, William C. Herring, Jr.; five sisters and two brothers. Services were Saturday at the McCrory Church of Christ with grandson, Rev. Bill Holt, pastor of the Holden Avenue Church of Christ in Newport, officiating. Interment was in the Augusta Memorial Park Cemetery. Active pallbearers were grandsons, Terry W. Simmons, Lynn Simmons, Keith Simmons, Bobby Simmons, Jr., Billy Simmons and Michael Burton. Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren, Joseph B. Koch, Ronald D. Koch, Nicholas W. Koch, Robert L. Koch, Jimmy L. Koch, Christopher S. Koch, Emma L. Koch, Margaret R. Berry, Linda K. Moore, Mary J. Spradlin, Lori A. Cain, Brigitte A. Cherubini, Pandora (Patricia L.) Odum, Jimmy W. Simmons, Donna F. McConnell, Sharon D. Wheeler, and special friends, Louise and Roy Runyan of Swifton. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Homes. BOBBY G. BARBER Mr. Bobby G. Barber of Newark died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002 in Batesville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. KATHERINE J. CLEMENTS Mrs. Katherine J. Clements, 65 of Cherry Valley, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002 in Wynne. She was born Dec. 4, 1936 in Harrisburg and was a homemaker. Mrs. Clements is survived by her husband, Billie Gene Clements of the home; three sisters, Shirley Spencer of Little Rock, Lois of Granite City, Ill. and Lovelle of Little Rock; one brother, Garland Foust, Jr. of Lake City, Tenn.; two sons, Tommy Clements of Wynne and Richard Clements of Bay Village; daughters, Terissia Mann of Cherry Valley, Charlotte Totty of Cherry Valley, Jackie Ladd of Jonesboro, Jan Moulder of Harrisburg, Kathy Long of Bay Village and Terrie Jennings of Bay Village; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Monday at the Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bay Village Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Totty, Myron Mann, Jr., Barry Mitleff, Christopher Moulder, Jason Davis and Danny Minirth. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. RAYMOND R. 'PETE' CLEMENTS Mr. Raymond R. "Pete" Clements, 89 of Amagon and former longtime resident of Cherry Valley, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002 in Newport. He was born June 22, 1912 in Cherry Valley. Mr. Clements was a resident of Cherry Valley for most of his life before moving to Amagon in 1990. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a farmer for many years and also worked as a machine operator at the former Halstead Industries in Wynne for over 10 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Marie Thompson Clements in 1994; his parents; daughter Linda Jo Anderson; sister Essie Henderson; and brother, Leonard Clements. He attended the Amagon Baptist Church, a former member of the VFW in Cherry Valley, loved gardening and working in his yard. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Hogan of Wynne and Charles Vaughn of Amagon; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne with Mr. Clements' son, Bro. Charles Vaughn, pastor of Amagon Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Tyer Cemetery in Cherry Valley. Pallbearers were Jeff Anderson, Pat Ballard, Jr., Joey Byrd, Wayne Hogan, Marty Lloyd, and Mitchell Smith. Memorials may be made to Amagon Baptist Church, 10660 Hwy. 14 E., Weiner, AR 72479. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne and McCrory. CHARLES LAWRENCE HELM Charles Lawrence Helm, 87 of Green Cove Springs, Fla., died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002 in Penney Farms, Fla. due to heart disease. He was born May 29, 1914 in Tuckerman the son of Silas P. and Jennie Jowers Helm. He moved to Florida at the age of 12 and resided in Lakeland, Fla. until 1961 when he moved to Green Cove Springs, Fla. and established Helm Funeral Home, which was the only funeral home in Clay County for many years and the only emergency ambulance service. The ambulance service continued until the mid 1970s. Mr. Helm was a graduate of Lakeland Senior High School and John A. Gupton School of Mortuary Science in Nashville, Tenn., Class of 1950. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Green Cove Springs, the Florida Funeral Director's Association, Moose Lodge #2020 and V.F.W. Post 1988. He served in the Florida National Guard and then the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in New Guiana and in the Southern Philippines, attaining the rank of Staff (Gunnery) Sergeant and was awarded the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and 1 Bronze Star, and the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon and 2 Bronze Stars. Mr. Helm is survived by his wife of 60 years, Martin Lewis Helm; daughter Virginia "Ginger" Caustic (Fred) and son Charles L. Helm, Jr. (Peggy), both of Green Cove Springs; brothers, William D. Helm of Lakeland, Fla. and Oscar L. Helm of Citrus Heights, Calif.; five grandchildren, Dawn D. Thornton (James), Jason L. Caustic (Tammy) of Green Cove Springs, Jaime Helm of Orange Park, Fla., Eric Cooper Helm of St. Augustine, Fla. and Bryce F. Caustic (Carol) of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church of Green Cove Springs with Rev. Rick Young officiating. Interment will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Green Cove Springs. Arrangements by Helm Funeral Home. LENA ELIZABETH LOVEJOY Mrs. Lena Elizabeth Lovejoy, 90 of Newark, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002 in Batesville. She was born March 23, 1911 in Houston, Texas the daughter of John T. and Willie (Driskell) Hassell. Mrs. Lovejoy was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ellis Lovejoy, and several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Lovejoy is survived by two sons, L. J. "Buddy" Lovejoy of Newark and Nelson E. Lovejoy of Newark; one daughter, Lena Juanita Guerrero of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister, Nancy Holcombe of Newark; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at Newark Church of Christ with Mr. Mark Richardson officiating. Interment was in Edwards Cemetery in Newark. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. BRINDA MARTIN Mrs. Brinda Martin, 52 of Newark, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002 in Batesville. Mrs. Martin was born in Batesville on Dec. 4, 1949. She was a 1969 graduate of Newark High School. Mrs. Martin married Tommy A. Martin on Sept. 19, 1969. She was employed by Batesville Manufacturing and White Rogers and had worked at the Newark Schools as a cook for several years. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Oil Trough Church of Christ. She was a Brownie Troop Leader for several years and volunteered at the Newark Schools with activities for the children. Mrs. Martin also enjoyed sewing and over the last several years, she enjoyed four-wheeler riding with her husband and friends. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her father, William Jackson Hensley. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Tommy A. Martin of Newark; one son, Shane A. Martin of Newark; one daughter, Sloan Nicola Fulbright and son-in-law, Steven of Bono; one sister, Linda Mills of Benton Harbor, Mich.; two aunts and one uncle, Velma Garner of Newark and Jean and Robert "Bob" Dunehew of Cape Fear, Mo.; and her father-in- law and mother-in-law, John C. and Jackie (Beard) Martin of Oil Trough. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Saturday at the Oil Trough Church of Christ with Mr. Craig Wilson officiating. Interment was in Hopewell Cemetery in Cord. Pallbearers were Nathan Cossey, Doug Cossey, Tim Anthony, Adam Vinson, J.C. Cook and Michael Darr. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. JAMES FORREST 'PEPPER' MARTIN James Forrest "Pepper" Martin, 76 of Hickory Ridge, died Jan. 23, 2002 in Jonesboro. He was born in Gourdneck Community on May 14, 1925, son of the late Ben and Opal Inez Nelson Martin. He attended McCrory schools and finished his education while in the Army. He was a World War II veteran, a member of the V.F.W., American Legion at Hickory Ridge, and Missionary Baptist Church. He loved hunting, fishing, the St. Louis Cardinals, his granddaughter as well as other family members. Survivors include his wife, Lorrine Florence Jacobs Martin of the home; one son, Dennis Ray Martin and wife Jennifer of Hickory Ridge; one brother, Billy Wade Martin of Alexander; and one granddaughter, Jenna Rae Martin of Hickory Ridge. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Friday at Missionary Baptist Church in Hickory Ridge with Bro. Bill Hall, pastor, officiating and Bro. James "Buddy" Morris assisting. Pallbearers were David P. Burnett, Melvin Vines, Lynn Knight, Benny Joe Breckenridge, Jerry Osment and Buddy Wayne Marr. Honorary pallbearers were Billy W. Martin, Jr., Terence Teel, Jackie White, Billy Ballard and Roger Green. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. ALBERT EARL MULLINS Mr. Albert Earl Mullins, 88 of Newport, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002 in Newport. He was born Oct. 11, 1913 in Newport the son of Albert Franklin and Rosie (Ellis) Mullins. Mr. Mullins was a foreman at Riceland Foods, retiring in 1990 after 35 years of service. He attended the Central Baptist Church and enjoyed working, flea markets and gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife, Della Mae (Arter) Mullins on Nov. 21, 1997; one daughter, Brenda Sue Mullins; three brothers, Bill Mullins, Lloyd Mullins and Shirl Mullins; two sisters, Beulah Franklin and Gladys Kent. Mr. Mullins is survived by two sons, Albert Mullins, Jr. and Alvin Mullins, both of Newport; four daughters, Lawanda Cornwell of Diaz, Fay Whaley, Reda Moorehead and Freda Scoggins, all of Newport; one brother, Boyd Mullins of Newport; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two special little girls, Krystal and Kelli Baty. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Saturday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Albert Mullins, Jr. officiating and Bro. Larry Merrell assisting. Interment was in Lamkins Cemetery. Pallbearers were Trent Mullins, Thomas Whaley, Jr., Ronnie Cornwell, Earl Cornwell, Keith Scoggins and Marion Mullins. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Hinkle, Dennis Whaley, Earl Crawford, Jimmy Brumley, Roger Steed and Ray Ball. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. JOEL S. WEBB Mr. Joel S. Webb, 64 of Floral, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002 in Floral. He was born Dec. 7, 1937 in Swifton the son of William Sydney and Nobie (Huston) Webb. Mr. Webb was a self-employed Carpenter and a member of the Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by one son, Darrell Hooker; his parents; and two brothers, Paul Webb and Billy Webb. Mr. Webb is survived by his wife of 35 years, Aletta (Jones) Webb of Floral; three sons, Justin Webb of Floral, Tony Hooker of Cameron, N.C. and Dewayne Hooker of Batesville; five daughters, Betty Reeves of Floral, Joann Webb of Floral, Sherry Godoy of Raeford, N.C., Lisa Sneed of Cameron, N.C. and Leta Jean Stokes of Raeford, N.C.; one sister, Betty Sue Webb of Alpena, Mich.; 14 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Monday at Ballews Chapel Cemetery in Grubbs with Bro. Chandler officiating. Pallbearers were Earl Jacobs, Justin Soliday, Daniel Terrel, William Reeves, Michael Reeves and Terry Stapp. Honorary pallbearers were Elmer Brown and Don Warden. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. CHARLES 'JUNIOR' YOUNG Mr. Charles "Junior" Young, 71 of Newport went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002 in Little Rock. He was born March 20, 1930 in Newport the son of Charles Franklin and Lucy Ettalee (James) Young. Mr. Young worked as a machinist at Victor Metals for 30 years and was owner and operator of Young's Furniture Store. He was an active and devoted member of the Grace Free Will Baptist Church in Diaz, where he served on the building committee. His greatest priority was being a faithful witness for the Lord. Mr. Young enjoyed fishing, watching and playing baseball. He was a great fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Mr. Young was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Young; and one grandson, Trey Lankford on Nov. 28, 1994. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Norene (Nally) Young of Newport; one son, Lonnie Wayne Young of Newport; three daughters, Sandy Ahmad of Manassas, Va., Brenda Kinion of Newport and Melissa Lankford of Evening Shade; one brother, Earl Young of Newport; and seven grandchildren, Ali Ahmad, Merrium Ahmad, Ameena Ahmad, Farah Ahmad, Haley Lankford, Brandon Lankford and Will Lankford. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Orville Berg officiating. Interment was in Cheshier Cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry Lankford, Danny Kinion, Shahid Ahmad, Guy Tomlinson, James Ed Davis and Donald Stoner. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home.