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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. ************************************************************************ 1 Feb 2002 ---------- Barber, Bobby G. Isley, Angel Marie Logan, Eva Hayes BOBBY G. BARBER Mr. Bobby G. Barber, 68 of Newark, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002 in Batesville. He was born in Magness on Jan. 31, 1933 the son of Floyd and Edith Barber. He was retired from the United States Air Force and was an Air Force veteran. Mr. Barber was of the Baptist belief and enjoyed auctions and gardening. Mr. Barber was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Edith Barber; one step-son, William Walker; one brother, Lincoln Barber; and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Betty (Hamilton) Barber; one son, Stanley Eric Barber; two step-sons, Robert Walker and Eddie Walker; two daughters, Deborah Carol and Donna Smith; five step- daughters, Teresia Martin, Kathy Lockley, Anna Mae Walker, Ouitana Icededo, and Marjorie Surface; three brothers, Junior Barber, Dean Barber, and W. D. Barber; one sister, Rowena Boltinghouse; 22 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at the Newark First Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Bill Goodwin officiating. Interment is in Blue Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers are Todd Leonard, Travis Barnes, Larry Nelson, Adrian Stanisor, Charlie Ramey and David McClellan. Honorary pallbearers are Chris Lockley, Therold Martin and Rod Smith. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. ANGEL MARIE ISLEY Infant Angel Marie Isley of Oil Trough died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002 in Little Rock. She was born Jan. 26, 2002 in Little Rock the daughter of Luke Isley and Summer Brightwell of Oil Trough. She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Emily Isley and Mollie Isley, both of Oil Trough; paternal grandmother and step- grandfather, Debbie and J.W. Thomas of Heber Springs; paternal grandfather, Michael Isley of Kentucky; paternal great-grandparents, Von and Eva Brokaw of Batesville; maternal grandmother and friend, Kathy Phillips and Daniel Moss of Oil Trough; maternal grandfather and step- grandmother, Johnny and Jessica Brightwell of Batesville; maternal great-grandparents, Donald and Peggy Phillips of Batesville; maternal great-grandparents, Alden and Mary Brightwell of Batesville; maternal great-great-grandmother, Marie Phillips of Batesville; and a very special friend, Linda Foster. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Egner Cemetery at Batesville. Pallbearers are Daniel Moss and Cody Phillips. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. EVA HAYES LOGAN Mrs. Eva Hayes Logan, 49 of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away at home on Thursday morning, Jan. 24, 2002. Mrs. Logan is a native of Memphis, Tenn., had resided in the Atlanta area since 1989 and had actively participated in several Fayette volunteer community services. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Chris Logan; step- mother, Irene Hayes of Beech Bluff, Tenn.; sisters, Wanza Wilkin of Newport, Peggy Marshall and Hazel Dalton, both or Corinth, Miss.; brother, Lonzo Hayes, Jr. of Calabash, N.C.; nine nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews. Memorial services are Friday at Peachtree City United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. by Rev. Chuck Hodges and assisted by Rev. Herbert Long. A private prayer servicve will be conducted in Memphis at a time to be determined. Interment is in Memphis Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to VHL Family Alliance, 171 Clinton Rd., Brookline, MA 02445 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home of Peachtree City. 6 Feb 2002 ---------- Brown, Katy Dobbs, Roy Wayne Heatherly, Alice Ceabell (Phifer) Lafollette, Sue Morgan, Clara Davis Owens, Carroll Fox Shopher, Cecil Snapp, Neal Judson KATY BROWN Katy Brown, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luther and Inez Whitlock of Tuckerman, was born on March 27, 1925. She passed from this life on Jan. 26, 2002 at her home in Mojave, Calif. She is survived by her husband, Sandford Brown; two granddaughters, Brook and Beth Wilborn; and one brother, Lockin Whitlock; four sisters, Juanita Tomlinson, Joyce Hennessee, Betty Greulich and Julia Robinson. The body of Ms. Brown was creamated, and her remains were thrown into the ocean. ROY WAYNE DOBBS Mr. Roy Wayne Dobbs, 54 of Kingsford Heights, Ind., died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002 in Michigan City, Ind. He was born April 24, 1947 in Tuckerman the son of Marion Lee and Jessica Lou (Lacey) Dobbs. Mr. Dobbs was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Lee and Jessica Lou (Lacey) Dobbs. He is survived by two sons, Harold Dobbs of Bradford and Charles Wayne Dobbs of Newport; one daughter, Jessica Marie Dobbs of Bradford; two brothers, Robert Dobbs of Michigan City, Ind. and Tommy Dobbs of Batesville; and one sister, Earlene Feltman of Benton. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment is in Gracelawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. ALICE CEABELL (PHIFER) HEATHERLY Mrs. Alice Ceabell (Phifer) Heatherly, 102 of Tuckerman, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002. She was born in Mountain Home on Sept. 5, 1899 the daughter of Bill and Maggie Phifer. Mrs. Heatherly had a teaching degree and worked as a waitress and in retail sales before retiring. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Tuckerman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Earl Heatherly on Sept. 28, 1983. Mrs. Heatherly is survived by her son, Hubert Earl Heatherly, Jr. of Centialia, Wash.; one daughter, Macel Tims of Newport; and four grandchildren. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment is in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. SUE LAFOLLETTE Mrs. Sue Lafollette, 46 of Trumann, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002 at her home in Trumann. She was born Feb. 13, 1955 in Marked Tree the daughter of Elgin Brock and Mary (Conyers) Brock Wells. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal belief. Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Jeff Lafollette of the home; three brothers, Lowell Brock of Apache Junction, Ariz., Frank Brock of Winkerman, Ariz. and David Brock of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; one son, Joseph Vangness of Trumann; two daughters, Dawn Moore of Jonesboro and Amber Davidson of Harrisburg; and one grandchild, Patrick Scott Moore. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Darrell Miller officiating. Interment followed in Marked Tree Cemetery. Pallbearers were Del Hannon, Jason Garrett, Nick Garrett, Frank Ray, Jr., Donald Norris and David Gairhan. Honorary pallbearers were Donald Guthrie, Ralph Guthrie, Theo Austin, Danny Biggers, Tony Blackwood and J. D. Guthrie. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. CLARA DAVIS MORGAN Clara Davis Morgan, 83 of Grubbs, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002 in Newport. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde David Morgan, one daughter and her parents. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Doutre' of Washington State and David Doutre' of San Jose, Calif.; two daughters, Linda Maez of Grubbs and Delsa D'Amaro of Middleton, Calif.; two sisters, Helen Sandburg of Ogden, Utah and Myrta Hale of Grantsville, Utah; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Graveside service was 10 a.m. Monday at Ballews Chapel in Grubbs. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. CARROLL FOX OWENS Mr. Carroll Fox Owens, 75 of Beebe, formerly of Bald Knob, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002 in Little Rock. He was born April 4, 1926 in Tupelo the son of Ed, Sr. and Myrtle (Fox) Owens. Mr. Owens retired in 1985 as an operator for Texas Eastern Corporation after 33 years of service. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bald Knob for 50 years, where he taught a Sunday School class. He was very active in both Sunday School and church. Mr. Owens was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a member of the V.F.W. in Searcy. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and following his grandchildren's participation in all sports and activities. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Aubrey Owens and Edwin Owens; three sisters, Louise Powell, Cecil Owens and Sarah Ellen Morgan. Mr. Owens is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Jo (Harris) Owens of Beebe, formerly of Bald Knob; two daughters, Carolyn Sue Bivens and husband, Jim of Beebe, and Kathy Jo Williams and husband Keith of Beebe; five grandchildren, Mark Bivens and wife, Wendy, Owen Bivens and wife, April, Jodi Zeigler and husband, Slade, Jerrod Williams and Janalyn Williams; and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Central Baptist Church in Bald Knob with Bro. Claude Gibbs officiating. Interment is in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Newport. Pallbearers are the Sunday School class and deacons of the Central Baptist Church. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. CECIL SHOPHER Mr. Cecil Shopher, 73 of Harrisburg, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002 at his home. He was born Sept. 12, 1928 in Harrisburg the son of Melvin Oscar Shopher and Winnie Laura (Austin) Shopher. He was a retired construction worker, a former game warden and security guard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene and Garland Shopher; and one sister, Mary Harris. He was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include his former spouse, Beulah Dail of Harrisburg; two sisters, Eva Nelson of Port Charlotte, Fla. and Frankie Shopher of Port Charlotte, Fla.; one sister-in-law, Nora "Sis" Shopher of Harrisburg; four daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Lannie Pruiett of Aiken, S.C., Martha and Steve Thompson of Atlanta, Ga., Linda and John Kessman of St. Joseph, Mich., and P. Jeanette and Dr. Frank Prout of Knoxville, Tenn.; one nephew, Garland Shopher of Bradford; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Monday at the Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Eugene Dixon and Bro. Carl Dixon officiating. Interment followed in Bolivar Cemetery. Pallbearers were Garland Shopher, Steve Thompson, James Pruiett, Rob Pruiett, Neb Thomas and Kenneth Brand. Honorary pallbearers were R. A. Page and Alvin Jenkins. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. NEAL JUDSON SNAPP Mr. Neal Judson Snapp, 81 of Paragould, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002 in Paragould. He was born in Salado on Jan. 23, 1921 the son of Edmon Earl and Willie Mae (Fugson) Snapp. Mr. Snapp worked for White Shoe Factory for 40 years and then went to Sprocket and Gear in Paragould for eight years. He was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ. Mr. Snapp was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Edith (Lassiter) Snapp on Jan. 28, 1996; one brother, Rader Snapp; and one sister, Ida Snapp. Mr. Snapp is survived by two sons, Billy Snapp of Paragould and Gerald Snapp of Paragould; one daugther, Joyce Roberts of Paragould; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside service was 10 a.m. Monday at Egner Cemetery at Salado with Mr. Lonnie Pyle officiating. Pallbearers were Doug Coleman, Dennie Cooper, Charles Roberts, Calvin Lyles, Jerry Clark and Junior Clark. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. 8 Feb 2002 ---------- Robinson, Troy Lee Sr. Seanard, L. G. (inc) Short, Juanita Lee TROY LEE ROBINSON, SR. Troy Lee Robinson, Sr., 87 of Tuckerman, died Feb. 6 in Newport. He was a 32 Degree Mason, a certified lecturer and instructor, and a Methodist. He worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad for many years, where he was a bookkeeper. Survivors include his wife, Sue Kennedy Robinson of Tuckerman; two sons, Troy Lee Robinson, Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas and David Robinson of Campbell Station; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside memorial service will be at Gracelawn Cemetery with time announced later. The family requests no flowers or food to the home please. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. L. G. SEANARD Mr. L. G. Seanard of Tuckerman died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002 in Tuckerman. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. JUANITA LEE SHORT Mrs. Juanita Lee (Winfrey) Short, 76 of North Little Rock, formerly of Newport, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002 in North Little Rock. She was born in West Waldenburg on Sept. 10, 1925 the daughter of Frank A. and Gracie Nona Ray (Barnwell) Winfrey. She was a homemaker and worked at Victor Metals for 10 years and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Newport. Mrs. Short enjoyed cooking and entertaining her family. She loved to sing and was musically talented. Mrs. Short was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Homer Author Short on Nov. 24, 1981; one son, Stanley Author Short on Aug. 13, 1955; one daughter, Vickie Ray Short on Dec. 30, 1987; one sister, Lucille Turner on July 3, 1993; one grandson, Ronald Shane Short on March 10, 1995. She is survived by her companion of 20 years, Dan Riley of North Little Rock; one son, Ronald A. Short of Newport; two daughters, Judy McGuire and husband, Charles of Newport, and Cindy Carty and husband, Adam of Hot Springs; one brother, John C. "J. C." Winfrey of Newport; eight grandchildren, Pam Valencia, LaRhonda Gansz, Brian Shawn Short, Scotty Short, Kasey Garner, Lane McGuire, Tara Samples and Sean Patrick Riley; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Leon Tidwell officiating. Interment will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers [are] Anthony Garner, Dennis Gansz, Jamie Valencia, Tim Burzynski, Anthony Clark and Ronnie McGuire. Honoraray pallbearers are Chuck Riley and Larry Riley. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. 13 Feb 2002 ----------- Bennett, H. C. Caldwell, Ollie Chambliss, Lesi Arlene Condra Hardin, Jack Kennedy Sr. Lloyd, Barbara May, Eunice Seanard, L. G. [photo] Smith, Alfred Leon H. C. BENNETT Mr. H. C. Bennett of Alicia died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. OLLIE CALDWELL Ollie Caldwell, 89 of Valley View, formerly of Fisher, died Friday in Jonesboro. Mrs. Caldwell was born Jan. 17, 1913 in Mississippi County to the late Luther and Martha (Cotton) Hicks. She was a homemaker and of the Church of God belief. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ed Caldwell; three sisters, Flora Hicks, Jane Payton and Lillie Smith; two brothers, Cecil Hicks and Jimmy Hicks; and one son, Ules Caldwell. Survivors include one sister, Lucille Babbs of Osceola; two sons, Otha Caldwell of Jacksonport and Mickey Caldwell of Waldenburg; two daughters, Marlene Moss of Valley View and Maryline Bolden of Harrisburg; two grandchildren, David Lee Caldwell and Tracy Edward Bolden; three great-grandchildren, Randon Bolden, Micah Bolden and Daylon Bolden. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Monday at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Fisher Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lynn Bolden, Gary Bolden, Joe Smith, Jimmy Cox, Gerald Cox and Shawn Cox. Honorary pallbearers were Doug Bray and Harvey Bray, Jr. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. LESI ARLENE CONDRA CHAMBLISS Mrs. Lesi Arlene Condra Chambliss, 48 of Pocahontas, formerly of Harrisburg, died Wednesday at her home. She was born June 23, 1953 in Benton the daughter of Arvel Condra and Dortha (Reese) Condra, who preceded her in death. Lesi was a 1971 graduate of Harrisburg High School and was a caregiver. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Harrisburg. Survivors include one brother, Bobby Condra of Trumann; two daughters, Fonda Stinosa of Mississippi and Nicole Pugh of Mississippi; and four grandchildren. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bethel Cemetery near Harrisburg. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. JACK KENNEDY HARDIN, SR. Mr. Jack Kennedy Hardin, Sr., 64 of Tupelo, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002 in Newport. He was born Feb. 13, 1937 in Tupelo the son of Luther A. and Lillie (Johnson) Hardin. Mr. Hardin married Miss Mary K. Carrothers on Feb. 8, 1964. He was a 1955 graduate of Newport High School and attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro where he studied Animal Husbandry and Agronomy. Mr. Hardin was a retired self-employed farmer. Farming was his life and he was outstanding in his career. Mr. Hardin was one of the first in this area to receive a State Star Farmer F.F.A. Award and in 1969, he received the state O.Y.F. "Outstanding Young Farmer" award. Mr. Hardin traveled to Minnesota for the O.Y.F. National Finals. In 1972, the Hardin family was voted District North Central Farm Family, and 20 years later in 1992, his family won the State Farm Family Award that was sponsored by AP&L and the Arkansas Press Association. Mr. Hardin was active with U of A Rice Research Station at Stuttgart. He grew rice research seed plots on his farm in Tupelo for several years. Mr. Hardin was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tupelo where he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tupelo Men's Sunday School Class. He loved his community and was always interested in giving of himself. He served on the Tupelo Town Council for 30 years from 1966- 1996. He enjoyed auctioneering and had a degree in auctioneering from Mason City, Iowa. Mr. Hardin volunteered his auctioneering services to benefit community organizations. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. Mr. Hardin was preceded in death by one son, Jack Kennedy Hardin, Jr. on July 2, 1988; and two brothers, Millard George Hardin and Luther S. Hardin. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary K. (Carrothers) Hardin of Tupelo; one son, Millard Carrothers Hardin of Tupelo; four grandchildren, Hannah Marie Hardin, William Coy Hardin, Joseph Jack Hardin, Millard Matthew Hardin, and their mother, Susan (Shelton) Hardin, all of Tupelo; one brother, Billy Joe Hardin, Sr. and wife Doris of Tupelo; one sister, Eleanor (Hardin) Conn and husband James of Searcy; and two sisters-in-law, Chrystal Hardin of Searcy and Coryth Hardin, formerly of Newport; three nephews, Lu Hardin of Russellville, Jack Conn of Minneapolis, Minn. and Bob Conn of Tampa, Fla. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with former State Senator and nephew, Mr. Lu Hardin, and Mr. J. L. May and Pastor Claude Gibbs officiating. Interment is in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers are Chester Lynn Hardin, Toby McDonald, Bob McCollum, Noal Lawhon, Jacko Garrett, Jim Wood, Harrel Clark and Larry Jones. Honorary pallbearers are the First Baptist Church of Tupelo Men's Sunday School Class and the Hardin Farm Employees. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. BARBARA LLOYD Mrs. Barbara Lloyd, 65 of Swifton, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002 in Swifton. She was born Nov. 10, 1936 in Tuckerman the daughter of W. F. "Sam" and Pearl (Massey) McGinnis. Mrs. Lloyd was working as a foster grandparent in kindergarten at the Swifton Public Schools and was a member of the Swifton Church of Christ. She was employed with Brown-Jordan Corporation for several years. Later, Mrs. Lloyd went to college and graduated, at age 62, from Arkansas State University-Newport with an associate degree in Computer Science. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, William Paul McGinnis and Utah Raud McGinnis; one son, Scotty Mack Gates; and one granddaughter, Angela Marie Pinkston. Mrs. Lloyd is survived by her husband, Willard Leon Lloyd of Swifton; four daughters, Pamala Darlene Evans of Swifton, Lecia Ann Templeton of Tuckerman, Melody Jane Fender of Walnut Ridge and Barbara Gail Cliff of Swifton; one step-son, Millard Leon Lloyd of Jonesboro; one step-daughter, Sherry Ann Pinkston of Tuckerman; one brother, Dennis Ray McGinnis of Jonesboro; 10 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Swifton Church of Christ with Mr. Todd Rabalais officiating. Interment was in Swifton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Greg Pinkston, Brandy Lloyd, Tyler Templeton, Kai Rorex, Dennis McGinnis, Jr., Bo Rorex and Tony Santos. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Kinder and Jeff McGinnis. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. EUNICE MAY Eunice May, 91 of Newport died Saturday in Newport. She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Newport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rowny May; her parents, Albert Taylor and Mary Louise McCoy; three brothers and one sister. Survivors include one son, Bobby Joe May of Roland; one brother, Ira Taylor; one sister, Aslee Tims of Newport; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. L. G. SEANARD [photo] Mr. L. G. Seanard, 72 of Tuckerman, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002 in Tuckerman. He was born in Judsonia on April 21, 1929 the son of Hugh M. and Treacie (Muer) Seanard. Mr. Seanard was a retired truck driver for ABF Trucking and a member of the Church of Christ. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with ACACIA- SMDALZELL Lodge #67 in Spring Valley, Ill. Mr. Seanard was a United States Army veteran and served during the Korean War. Mr. Seanard was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lloyd Seanard; and one sister, Virginia Lee Seanard. He is survived by his wife, Loretta (Jones) Seanard of Tuckerman; two sons, Terry Seanard of Stillwater, Pa., and Ed Seanard and wife Kathy of Ft. Lewis, Wash.; four daughters, Wendy Ausburn and husband Dale of Maumelle, Millie Wickliffe and husband Bo of Sherwood, Ala., Margie Ramsey of Cabot and Anna Story and husband Redgy of Searcy; four brothers, Eugene Seanard of Sands Springs, Okla., H. M. Seanard of Searcy, W. R. Seanard of Gillett, Texas, and J. A. Seanard of Spring Valley, Ill.; five sisters, Maxine Sadler of Sands Springs, Okla., Juanita Growsky of Garden Grove, Calif., Winsella Busbea of Mayflower, Geneva Selvidge of Searcy and Nettie Jo Kiss of Bradford; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Saturday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Hatfield officiating. Interment was in Arnold Cemetery. Pallbearers were Quint Lavespere, Tommy Bishop, Brian Veach, Jim Neeley, Paul Prokoff and Jim Heatherly. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. ALFRED LEON SMITH Mr. Alfred Leon Smith, 71 of Bradford, died Feb. 7 in Searcy. He was a construction worker and an Army veteran. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Graden Thomas Smith and Sarah Myers. Survivors include his wife, Rosalie Richardson Smith of Bradford; one son, Alfred Dale Smith of Bradford; one daughter, Rose Ann Warrior of Shawnee, Okla.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Henderson Cemetery in Pangburn. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. 15 Feb 2002 ----------- Bennett, H. C. Clements, Emma Jewel Powell, Estell Moreland Simmons, Jimmie Ray 'Tom' Skyrme, Clint C. Smotherman, Bessie Beatrice (Cook) H. C. BENNETT Mr. H. C. Bennett, 84 of Alicia, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002 at his home. He was born Dec. 25, 1917 in Beedeville the son of Bryant and Nora Lee (Webb) Bennett. Mr. Bennett was self-employed farmer and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and was awarded two Bronze Stars, two Ribbons, and Medal of Conduct. Mr. Bennett enjoyed auctions and fishing. He was preceded in death by one son, Brett Bennett; four brothers, Oscar Bennett, Walter Bennett, J. T. Bennett and Sydney Bennett; five sisters, Dora Henson, Ethel Greene, Irene White, Kathern Dixon and Callie Ramsey; and one grandson, Harold "Corky" Bennett. Mr. Bennett is survived by his wife, Mable Louise (Everett) Bennett of Alicia; three sons, Bryant Bennett of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., David Bennett of Grubbs, and Tink Bennett of Little Rock; one daughter, Gloria Cuccarese of Garden Cove, Calif.; one sister, Ineze Tapp of Weiner; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Washam and Dr. Paul Carter officiating. Interment is in Waldenburg Cemetery. Pallbearers are Cleo Simmons, Eddie Bennett, Jason Smotherman, Jason Bennett, Valentino Cuccarese, Matthew Bennett, Brandon Bennett and Brent Bennett. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. EMMA JEWEL CLEMENTS Mrs. Emma Jewel Clements, 78 of Harrisburg, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002 in Jonesboro. She was born Oct. 24, 1923 in Harrisburg the daughter of the late Harry and Bessie (Austin) Cleaves. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Clements, and one sister, Ruby Cleaves. Survivors include four sisters, Emma Jean Valentine of Slayden, Miss., Janice Welch of Pocahontas, Wilma Volner of Highland, Ind. and Betty Smith of Trumann; two brothers, Edmond Cleaves of Jonesboro and Johnny Cleaves of Jonesboro; two sons, Larry Clements of Cherry Valley and Jimmy Clements of Harrisburg; one daughter, Carolyn Riethbaum of Harrisburg; four grandchildren, Dereck Clements, Carrie Clements, Michael Blackwood and Jeremy Blackwood; and two great-grandchildren, Sarah Beth Clements and Tanner Jordan Blackwood. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Thursday at the Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Farm Hill Cemetery near Harrisburg. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. ESTELL MORELAND POWELL Estell Moreland Powell, longtime resident of McCrory, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002 in Newport. He was 85. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at the Rhodes and Son McCrory Chapel with Bro. Charles Vaughn, pastor of Amagon Baptist Church, officiating. Interment is in Eight Mile Cemetery near Beedeville. Mr. Powell was born Sept. 26, 1916 in Hickory Ridge the son of the late James J. and Jetta Powell. He was of the Baptist faith. Harold Lewis Farms employed Mr. Powell before his retirement. He was a World War II Army veteran. Mr. Powell is survived by two brothers, Leon Powell of Balch and Larry Powell of Amagon; and one sister, Lottie Luster of McCrory. Rhodes and Son Funeral Home of McCrory and Augusta is in charge of arrangements. JIMMIE RAY 'TOM' SIMMONS Mr. Jimmie Ray "Tom" Simmons, 73 of Newport, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002 in Newport. He was born April 4, 1928 in Augusta the fifth child of Benjamin Columbus and Mary Agnes (Ash) Simmons. Mr. Simmons graduated from Augusta High School and attended Southern State University in Magnolia where he played football as a Mulerider for four years. He worked for Colonia Bread Company for 13 and one-half years and retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield as a health and life agent. After his retirement, Mr. Simmons worked as head of housekeeping at Newport Hospital until 1998. He was a member of the Holden Avenue Church of Christ in Newport and was a member of the senior group that visited nursing homes and hospitals. Mr. Simmons was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Collier-Massey Post #4683 V.F.W. of Newport and Neil-Griffin Post #47 American Legion of Newport. Mr. Simmons enjoyed golfing and attending sporting events. He loved people and especially enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by a wife, Thelma O. Simmons; one brother, H. D. Simmons; and one sister, Sally Ruth O'Bryan. He is survived by his wife of nine years, Judy Carolyn (Simmons) Simmons of Newport; one son, Brigadier General James Edwin Simmons and wife Rita of Alabama; one step-son, Michael Shawn Cope and wife Karri Ellen of Batesville; four brothers, John Simmons and Arnold Simmons, both of Little Rock, Bill Simmons of Wichita, Kan. and Rev. Floyd Simmons of Memphis, Tenn.; two sisters, Annie Branch of Shafter, Calif. and Virginia Kemp of Pryor, Okla.; one grandson, James Franklin Simmons and wife Michelle; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Floyd Simmons and Mr. Llano Robinson officiating. Interment is in Augusta Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers are Paul Cox, Norman Betts, Bill Phillips, Randy Delaet, Jim Hawkins, Jim House and Roger Brand. Honorary pallbearers are Louie Sanford, Doyle Wallace, Friends from Southern Arkansas University, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Hospice Workers, Lamar Reece, Bob Cox and Terry Dillon. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the Jackson County Library. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. CLINT C. SKYRME Clint C. Skyrme, 89 of Newport, died Feb. 11, 2002 in Newport. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dillinger Funeral Home. BESSIE BEATRICE (COOK) SMOTHERMAN Bessie Beatrice (Cook) Smotherman, 85 of Newport, died Feb. 13, 2002. She was a retired sales clerk for Busy Dept. Store and Wal-Mart and a member of the Diaz Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Cliff Smotherman; her parents, Joe Cook and Alice Box Cook; one sister, Vada Luellen; and two brothers, Frank and Jessie Cook. Survivors include one son, Ronnie and wife Sandy Smotherman of Newport; and one grandchild, Heather Michelle Smotherman of Leroy, Ill. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with Dale Bonner officiating. Burial is in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dr. Ronald Reynolds, Oscar Lassiter, Sam Gordon, Jimmy Don Balch, Joey Treadway, Bob McCollum, Sonny Wayland and G. L. Balch. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. 20 Feb 2002 ----------- Garner, Floy Ann (arrangements incomplete - not transcribed) McDaniel, Jessie 'Bud' Newton, James Edward Rogers, Alma (arrangements incomplete - not transcribed) JESSIE 'BUD' MCDANIEL Jessie "Bud" McDaniel, 74 of Newport, died Feb. 17 in a local nursing home. He was a retired farmer and a Protestant. He was preceded in death by his parents, James L. McDaniel and Mary Qualls McDaniel, and one brother. Mr. McDaniel is survived by two sisters, Hazel Lewis and Thelma McClish, both of Grubbs. Graveside service was 10 a.m. Tuesday at Remmel McCall Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. JAMES EDWARD NEWTON James Edward Newton of Tuckerman died Feb. 15 in Newport. He attended St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Tuckerman and was a Sunday School teacher for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Newton of the home; one son, Albert Lewis Russell of Tuckerman; two daughters, Janie Elizabeth Walker of Dallas, Texas and Ericka Mays of Little Rock; two brothers, McKinley Newton, Jr., Ph.D. of Little Rock and Conway Newton of Chicago, Ill.; and five grandchildren. Funeral service was noon Tuesday, Feb. 19 at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Tuckerman with Rev. Hershel Richardson officiating. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by Taylor & Kimbrough Funeral Home. 22 Feb 2002 ----------- Allhands, Laneva Beth (Green) Brown, Willie Ola Foster, Willie B. Garner, Floy Ann (McClure) Rogers, Alma Beatrice Odglen LENEVA BETH (GREEN) ALLHANDS LeNeva Beth (Green) Allhands, 61 of Newport, died Friday, Feb. 15 in Newport. She was a member of the Maple Springs Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Green, and one brother. Survivors include her mother, Leona Green, formerly of Oil Trough, now of Newport; one daughter, Susan Darlene White of Cave City; one brother, Bobby Green of Oil Trough; two sisters, Dorothy Wymer of Newport and Sue Ermert of Collierville, Tenn.; and four grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at White River Baptist Church in Oil Trough. Burial is in Maple Springs Cemetery. Visitation is 5:30-8 p.m. Friday. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. WILLIE OLA BROWN Mrs. Willie Ola Brown, 94 of Diaz, died Monday, Feb. 18 in a Jonesboro hospital. She was a member of Newhope Baptist Church and was very active until her health failed. She is survived by five daughters, Mable Cox of Diaz, Vivian Barksdale of Kansas, Lillian Mooreland of Florida, Ruby Little of Colorado and Naomi West of Newport; one step-daughter, Anvelee Robinson; one step-son, Claudine Brown of Michigan; 34 grandchildren; 60 grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 2nd Street, with Rev. T.W. Barnes and Rev. K.R. Fitz officiating. Burial is in Lone Beech Cemetery in Olyphant. Pallbearers are her grandsons. Arrangements by Craft Funeral Home. WILLIE B. FOSTER Mrs. Willie B. Foster, 78 of Newport, died Feb. 19, 2002 in Marion, Miss. She was a member of the Greater Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include two step-sons, James E. Foster and Donald Foster, both of Chicago, Ill.; one step-daughter, Arneates Moreland of Buffalo, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Rickey J. Everett officiating. Interment is Gum Grove Cemetery in Newport. Arrangements by Taylor & Kimbrough Funeral Home. FLOY ANN (MCCLURE) GARNER Mrs. Floy Ann (McClure) Garner, 87 of Bald Knob, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002 in Searcy. She was born Nov. 6, 1914 in Batesville the daughter of Monroe and Isabelle (Milligan) McClure. She was a homemaker and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and her flowers. Mrs. Garner was preceded in death by her husband, V. L. Garner; one son, James Neil Garner; three brothers, Melvin McClure, Virgil McClure and Johnny McClure; and two sisters, Sara Alice Motts and Edna Smith. Mrs. Garner is survived by one son, Gary Garner of Searcy; one daughter, Jo Ann Dyke of Pine Bluff; one brother, Nelson McClure of Benton; three sisters, Betty Akins of Magness, Roberta Morrison of Newark and Lorene Magness of Newark; four grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Friday at Newark First Missionary Church with Bro. Bill Goodwin officiating. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery. Pallbearers were James McCoy, Floyd Morrison, Bobby Morrison, Charles Akins, Scott McCoy, Ray Smith, Kenneth Magness and Larry Magness. Arrangements by Jackson's Newark Funeral Home. ALMA BEATRICE ODGLEN ROGERS Mrs. Alma Beatrice Odglen Rogers, 94 of Grubbs, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002 in Jonesboro. She was born in Swifton on July 9, 1907 the daughter of William A. and Pearl (Brandon) Odglen. Mrs. Rogers was a homemaker and a member of the Grubbs First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Rogers; one son, Brigadier General Billy F. Rogers; two brothers, Edgar Odglen and Virgil Odglen; two sisters, Edith Blagg and Faye Cummings; and one grandson, Jimmy Douglas "Doug" Rogers. Mrs. Rogers is survived by one son, Jimmy Dean Rogers and wife Dorothy of Grubbs; three grandchildren, Val Brumby of San Antonio, Texas, Chris LaCava of Newport, RI, DeAnn Proffitt of Springdale; four great-grandchildren, Airen Brumby of San Antonio, Texas, Charissa Best of Springdale, Tamyra Proffitt of Springdale and Jeremy Proffitt of Jonesboro; one sister-in-law, Gwen (Nutt) Rogers of San Antonio, Texas. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Grubbs with Bro. Larry Miles officiating. Interment was in Ballews Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Blagg, Cleamon Odglen, H. M. Williamson, Glen Odglen, Randy Odglen and Perry Odglen. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Miles, Mark Dawson, Jeremy Proffitt, Charles Tennyson, Herman Skaggs and Mark Summers. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. 27 Feb 2002 ----------- Brown, Bobby J. 'Sarge' [photo] Carraway, Joyce Epperson, Thomas Eugene Hamby, Gladys Lola Jaggers, Shelba Jean King, Cecil C. Lakatos, Eileen Elizabeth (Ward) Montgomery, Joe Perry, Pauline Fink Pierce, A. D. Pounders, Jewel Eddie Ray, Maybelle Dorothy Skyrme, Clint Conrad Southard, Helen (Whaley) BOBBY J. 'SARGE' BROWN [photo] Mr. Bobby J. "Sarge" Brown, 74 of Newport, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002 in Newport. He was born Feb. 5, 1928 in Wynne the son of T.E. and Betty (Brown) Brown. Mr. Brown had retired from the U.S. Army with 26 years of service and had retired from the Newport School District where he was an R.O.T.C. instructor for 13 years. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Newport. Mr. Brown was a World War II, Korean and Vietnam war veteran. He was a member of the Collier-Massey Post #4683 V.F.W. of Newport and Masonic Lodge. Mr. Brown enjoyed auctions, bingo and loving his grandchildren. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by one brother, Donnie Brown, and one sister, Juanita Brown Brice. He is survived by his wife of 52 yeras, Mariella (Reese) Brown of Newport; one son, Bobby Brice Brown and wife Renee of Lansing, Kan.; two daughters, Cindy (Brown) Kinard and husband Bill of Jonesboro, and Linda Sue (Brown) Rundell and husband Charles of Newport; one sister, Mozella Hudson of Houston, Texas; and four grandchildren, Callie Rundell of Hot Springs, Camille Kinard of Jonesboro, Arron Rundell of Newport and Troy Kinard of Jonesboro. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Ewing von Schmittou officiating. Committal service was 1 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City. Pallbearers were Harold Rutledge, Ralph Hosto, Jim Brandt, Chas McKee, Wardell Pennington, Sgt. Frances Gay, Buddy Rutledge, Bob Kieffner, Kenneth Adams and Ray Gorchik. Honorary pallbearers were Women of V.F.W., R.O.T.C. of Newport, Coffee Drinkers at Nanny's Bakery, Ed Holt, Oscar Jones, Bill Ray, Capt. Toish, Patrolman Doug Cash and Earl Jones. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. JOYCE CARRAWAY Mrs. Joyce Carraway, 70 of Columbus, Ohio, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002 in Columbus. Mrs. Carraway was a native of Bentonia, Miss., and a resident of Hamburg for 18 years before moving to Columbus, Ohio five years ago. She was also a former resident of Lake Village. She was a retired nurse and a member of the First Baptist Church in Hamburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh White Carraway in 1994; her parents, Claude and Annie Sibley Taylor; two brothers, Claude Taylor, Jr. and Lamar Taylor; and three sisters, Bertie Gordon, Nattlea Taylor and Iva Loyce Taylor. Mrs. Carraway is survived by three sons, Steve Carraway of Dallas, Texas, Mike Carraway of Dumas and Richard Carraway of Newport; a daughter, Cindy Crouch of Blacklick, Ohio; a brother, Marion Taylor of Fairfield Bay; a sister, Nana Lane of Monroe, La.; and three grandsons, Matthew and Joshua Crouch and Noah Carraway. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Jones Funeral Home of Hamburg. Visitation will be 10 until 12 Thursday at the National Funeral Home in Clarksdale, Miss. with a 2 p.m. service in their chapel. Interment will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Clarksdale, Miss. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Hamburg and National Funeral Home of Clarksdale, Miss. THOMAS EUGENE EPPERSON Thomas Eugene Epperson, 78 of Bradford, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002 in Newport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Agnes Epperson, one sister and four brothers. He was a World War II veteran, served with the U.S.S. Guadalcanal Task Group aboard the U.S.S. Pope DE- 134 destroyer. Survivors include his wife, Billie Jean Gray Epperson of Bradford; three sons, Thomas Lynn and wife Beverly Epperson of Olyphant, Hubert and wife Priscilla Epperson of Bradford, and Dale and wife Judy Epperson of Judsonia; grandchildren, Kristy and husband Brett Berry, Chad, Jared, Mickey and Angela Epperson; four brothers, Emmett, Paul and Jimmy Epperson, all of Olyphant, and Emeral Epperson of Newport; one sister, Thelma Jaunita Epperson of Olyphant. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at Olyphant Church of Christ with burial in Coffeyville Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. GLADYS LOLA HAMBY Mrs. Gladys Lola Hamby, 90 of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Newport, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002. She was born in Independence County, Arkansas on Feb. 18, 1912 the daughter of John and Minnie Ann (Sturch) Mitchum. Mrs. Hamby was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Hamby was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Blane Hamby on Dec. 12, 1992. She is survived by one daughter, Lola Ann Dunham of San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren, Chono Cantu of San Antonio, Texas and JoAnn Moser and husband David of San Antonio, Texas; and four great- grandchildren, David Alan Moser, Jr. and wife Theresa of San Antonio, Texas, Michael Alan Moser and wife Kathryn Elizabeth of Norfolk, Va., Kristina Ann Moser of San Antonio, Texas and Melissa Ann Moser of San Antonio, Texas; one great-great-grandchild, Madison Anne Moser of San Antonio, Texas. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Monday at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. SHELBA JEAN JAGGERS Shelba Jean Jaggers, 64 of Newport, died Feb. 23 at her home. She was a CNA at Woodlawn Nursing Home in Batesville and very artistic. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor E. Jaggers and Dona Lee Beeler Jaggers; and one daughter, Natalie Harris Bland. Survivors include her children's father, Acy Harris of Cabot; two sons, Dewayne and wife Susan Harris of Hot Springs, and Charles and wife Donna J. Harris of Brownwood, Texas; two daughters, Donna and Tony Britton of Longview, Texas, and Lori Harris of Beaver Falls, Pa.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial service is 1 p.m. Tuesday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with Dale Bonner officiating. There will be a private burial service. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. CECIL C. KING Mr. Cecil C. King, 82 of Harrisburg, died Sunday in Harrisburg. He was born March 27, 1919 in Ravendon to the late Mose and Bertha (Wilson) King. He was a retired carpenter, a WWII Army veteran and a member of the First Baptist Church in Imboden. In addition to his parents, Mr. King was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia (Morris) King; and infant son; three brothers, Marvin, John and Jesse King; and one sister, Kathryn King. Survivors include four sisters, Pearlie Hirsch of Ravendon, Thelma Berry of O'Kean, Irene Baird of Williford and Maudie Leninger of Schenectady, N.Y.; three brothers, Willie King, Claude King of Aurora, Ill. and Luther King of Pocahontas; three sons, Claudia Carl King of Burchtree, Mo., Donald E. King of Bono and George Wayne King of Harrisburg; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 3 p.m. Tuesday at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Herndon officiating. Interment was in Bolivar Cemetery near Harrisburg. Pallbearers were his grandsons. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. EILEEN ELIZABETH (WARD) LAKATOS Mrs. Eileen Elizabeth (Ward) Lakatos, 79 of McCrory, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002 in McCrory. She was born in East St. Louis, Ill. on Feb. 11, 1923 the daughter of Charles and Elizbeth (Andres) Ward. She was employed by Edison Brothers as an accounting clerk and was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church at Granite City. Mrs. Lakatos was a member of the Fitomega Social Club and was a dance instructor. She enjoyed crocheting and sewing. Mrs. Lakatos is survived by her husband, Frank Charles Lakatos of Freeburg, Ill.; three sons, Dana Lakatos of Catlin, Ill., Mark Lakatos of Pontoon Beach, Ill. and Thad Lakatos of Freeburg, Ill.; one daughter, Pam Medlin of Williamstown, W.V.; three brothers, Melvin Ward, Charles Ward and Joseph Ward; three sisters, Margaret Ward, Virginia Poulos and Thelma Ward; 10 grandchildren, Dan Medlin, Tim Medlin, Krissten Bagwell, Matt Medlin, Stacia McGuire, Chad Lakatos, Adam Lakatos, Aarron Lakatos, Sean Lakatos, Mason Lakatos; and nine great-grandchildren, Jordan Bagwell, Peyton Bagwell, Kimberly Medlin, Kyle Medlin, Kristopher Medlin, Annelise Medlin, Aubrie Medlin, Zachary McGuire and Kalee McGuire. Graveside service was 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Granite City, Ill. Pallbearers were Dan Medlin, Tim Medlin, Matt Medlin, Chad Lakatos, Adam Lakatos and Rick Bagwell. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. JOE MONTGOMERY Mr. Joe Montgomery, 94 of Newport, died Feb. 21, 2002 at his home. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where he served as deacon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emmaline Montgomery; his mother, Mrs. Emma Leneves and father, Tom Montgomery; and a brother, V. L. Miller. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Janet Dililah Clay; a sister, Mrs. Callie Jocie of Diaz; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral service was 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Ira Crite officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Arrangements by Tolerson & Son Funeral Home. PAULINE FINK PERRY Mrs. Pauline Fink Perry, age 78, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002 in Newport. She was born in Newark on June 3, 1923 to the late Ira and Augie Lamberson Fink. She attended McCrory Schools and married Paul R. Perry on May 16, 1949, who survives. She moved to Rockford, Ill. in 1956 where she worked for the Rockford Screw Factory for a few years and was a retired homemaker, a Baptist and loved cooking, flowers, family and church. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Kathy Paulette Perry Wilkerson and husband James of Newport; one son, Marcus Fink of Newport; four sisters, Glendene Cain of Galt, Calif., Juanita Stalling and Hope Long, both of McCrory, and Nina Walker of Jonesboro; one brother, Rev. George Fink of Vandale; three grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday at Central Missionary Baptist Church in Newport with Rev. Thom Stapleton, pastor of the church, officiating. He was assisted by Rev. George Fink. Burial was in Fakes Chapel Cemetery near McCrory. Pallbearers were Max Long, James Wilkerson, Jr., Jeffrey Wilkerson, Marcus Wilkerson, Lester Stallings and Buddy Witherspoon. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. A. D. PIERCE Mr. A. D. Pierce, 76 of Harrisburg, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002 in Harrisburg. He was born Sept. 18, 1925 in Ozark, the son of Rufus Pierce and Rosie (Castleman) Pierce. He was a retired farmer and a former employee of the Poinsett County Road Department. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Hazel Pierce; one son, Charles Pierce; two brothers, Earnest and Dugen Pierce; and one sister, Faye Lawson. Survivors include four brothers, Willie Pierce, Wayne Pierce, Olen Pierce and G. L. Pierce, all of Wynne; three sons, Allen Pierce of Harrisburg, Terry Pierce of Harrisburg and Steve Pierce of Jonesboro; two daughters, Patricia Harmon of Harrisburg and Brenda Mahan of Harrisburg; 23 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Monday at the Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Hills and Rev. Van Gilbert officiating. Interment followed in Bolivar Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donald Mahan, Jason Harmon, Chad Pierce, DeWayne Buckley, Steve Jenkins and Kenneth Bass. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. JEWEL EDDIE POUNDERS Mr. Jewel Eddie Pounders, 86 of Newport, died Feb. 25 in Newport. He was a salesman for L. B. Price Co. and an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mildred Pounders; one daughter, Jodie Taylor; two brothers, Frank and William Pounders; and one sister. Survivors include one son, Bubba Pounders of Newport; three sisters, Rudine Jones and Carolyn Howard, both of Newport, and Diane and husband David Adams of Campbell Station; 10 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Tuesday at Remmel McCall Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. MAYBELLE DOROTHY RAY Mrs. Maybelle Dorothy Ray, 89 of Trumann, formerly of Harrisburg, died Sunday at her residence. She was born Sept. 2, 1912 in St. Louis, Mo. the daughter of Eva (Neal) Atchison. She was a retired Dental Assistant for Dr. Irwin Gould of Trumann and was a former waitress while living in Harrisburg. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orvell Monroe Ray, and one son, Franklin Ray. Survivors include one son, Dilmon Ray of Cabot; one daughter, Geneva Gould of Trumann; five grandchildren, Michele Shepherd, Dana Garrett, Jason Gould, Randye Dill Kevin Ray; and five great- grandchildren, Leilani Brooks, Sam Simmons, Nolan Dill, Jessica Ray and Kari Joanna Ray. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers are L.D. Deckleman, Leon Eastin, Guy Weeks, Carley Pender, J.C. Sikes and Bill Weeks. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. CLINT CONRAD SKYRME Clint Conrad Skyrme, 89 of Newport, died Feb. 11 in Newport. He was a retired truck driver. Mr. Skyrme was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cora Roberts Skyrme. Survivors include two sons, Bobby and wife Charleen Skyrme of Lake Placid, Fla., and Billy and wife Sandra Skyrme of Waterton, Conn.; and eight grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m Wednesday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with Rodney Alexander officiating. Burial is in Gracelawn Cemetery in Tuckerman. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. HELEN (WHALEY) SOUTHARD Helen (Whaley) Southard, 77 of Idabel, Okla., passed away Feb. 23, 2002 in Texarkana, Texas. She was born Dec. 3, 1924 in Griffithville the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rice. She was a homemaker, a member of Central Baptist Church and had lived in McCurtain County 20 years. She loved her home and yard. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Janis Lancaster of Idabel and Peggy Wilson of Beaumont, Texas; one son, Larry and wife Jammie Whaley of Idabel; three brothers, Hollice Rice of St. Louis, Mo., Billy Rice and Richard Rice, both of Griffithville; two sisters, Kathleen Chapman and Ruby Hall, both of Griffithville; five grandchildren, Michael and Gregory Lancaster of Idabel, Van Wilson and Sherry Walton of Houston, Texas, and Lea Whaley of Weiner; and six great-grandchildren. Services were 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brumley-McCurtain Chapel, Idabel, with Rev. Elwayne Schaeffer officiating. Burial is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gracelawn Cemetery in Tuckerman with H. L. Crotts officiating. Arrangements by Brumley-McCurtain Funeral Home.